UAE consumers remain the most optimistic in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region, posting 102 index points, higher than the global average of 86, according to the latest Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index, which measures consumer sentiments worldwide.


In another turn around in the Chand-Fiza on-and-off love saga, the embattled husband today reassured his commitment towards her and said, ``Fiza is still my wife.''


Sen. Kay Hagan, who is considering one of the most vulnerable incumbents up for reelection in 2014, will announce Wednesday that she raised $1.6 million in the first quarter.

Sen. Kay Hagan raised $1.6 million in first quarter


Nampak Limited, a South Africa-based designer and developer of packaging solutions, has agreed to sell its European cartons and healthcare operations to Maximus Holding II SARL for an enterprise value of GBP80 million in cash.

Nampak to sell European cartons and healthcare operations to Maximus Holding II


Xerox is presenting a new Webinar, ``Making Cross-Media Work'', on December 8, 2010 from noon to 1:00 pm ET.


Bradley Wiggins has joined new British cycling outfit Team Sky with the aim of becoming the first Brit to win the Tour de France.


Wisconsin Democrats plan to file recall petitions for a third Republican state senator over his vote to curtail collective bargaining for most public employees.

Democrats to file recall petitions for third GOP senator


ARLINGTON ― Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington was ejected in the seventh inning for arguing a disputed double against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.


The New Zealand dollar surged higher above 78USc in afternoon trading after earlier being subject to profit-taking.

NZ dollar surges above 78USc in afternoon trading


Gov. Rod Blagojevich, taking his defense to television rather than his impeachment trial, lashed out at his accusers Monday and revealed he had considered naming Oprah Winfrey to the US Senate.

Blagojevich considered Oprah Winfrey for Senate


A Providence police officer has been convicted of raping a woman in an empty police substation while on duty.

Officer convicted of raping woman while on duty


Governor Linda Lingle recently nominated 160 individuals to serve on various state boards and commissions.

Lingle nominates 160 to serve on state boards


Olympics and World Cup hero Alex Morgan will play on the Portland Thorns in the new women's soccer league that starts in 2013.

Olympics hero Alex Morgan to play for Portland Thorns FC


Lorain school board will meet at 5 pm today to conduct business from Wednesday's canceled meeting.

School board meets today to conduct canceled meeting


Speakers on the concluding day of an annual peace conference in US capitol reiterated that status quo on Kashmir was no solution to the six decade old dispute.


An air quality alert has been issued for southwestern New Hampshire on Friday.


Britain's Prince Harry will make his first official visit to the United States next month.

Prince Harry to make his first official visit to the us


The contract killer arrested on Thursday from Baddi industrial area of Solan district is a SIMI activist.

Contract killer arrested in Baddi is SIMI activist


Space technologies will play an important role in areas of natural resources management and environmental monitoring' stated Dr. Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission, Govt. of India, an internationally renowned astrophysicist and chairman of Indian Space Research Organization.

Space technologies to play important role in natural resources management:


Mathematics has proven that giraffes can swim - even though they wouldn't be very good at it and nobody has ever seen them do it.


Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Wayne Rooney could return for Manchester United against Manchester City on April 17.

Rooney - could return against Manchester City.


South Sudan freed prisoners of war on Wednesday as clashes appeared to abate between north and south, after cross-border fighting that threatened to tip into all-out war.

South Sudan frees prisoners; clashes abate


In his new self-help book that incorporates practical examples of thoughts and relationship dynamics ``Put Your Potatoes on the Desktop:


BP will sell more Canadian assets to help pay for damages stemming from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.


Three people were injured in a Saturday shooting in the 400 block of Whitehead Street, according to Macon police.

Three people injured in Saturday shooting


Temple Police are investigating a series of robberies that occurred over the weekend with the possibility that they may be linked.

Temple Police investigating series of robberies


European power prices fell 12% month on month in May and were down nearly 26% year-on-year, Platts reported.


A centre for Dengue research is to be established at Sri Jayawardenapura University at a cost of Rs. 900 million.

Centre for Dengue research to be established


A globe sculpture was unveiled in Tricentennial Park Thursday morning symbolizing the special bond with the City of Tula.

Sculpture unveiled in Tricentennial Park


TWENTY-nine people were still missing today in the Italian cruise ship disaster, Italy's coast guard said.

Twenty-nine missing in Italian cruise disaster


Zimbabweans in the diaspora are not and should not be called economic migrants, the MDC party's UK representative, Roy Bennett has said.

Zimbabweans in diaspora are not ``economic migrants'' --


The Army improperly tested new bullet-blocking plates for body armor and cannot be certain that 5 million pieces of the critical battlefield equipment meet the standards to protect US troops, the Defense Department's inspector general found.


The Battlefield Where The Moon Says I Love You may be more than 15,000 lines of almost entirely unpunctuated poetry, but author Steve Stern says this Southern gothic fun house is so bewitching you'll have to finish it.

The Battlefield Where the Moon says I Love you


Defender Bacary Sagna has said that him and his team mates are not giving up on the Premiership title race.


The median nominal wage in Armenia in 2009 grew by 9.8% from the preceding year to 101,895 Drams, the country's National Statistical Service said.

Median nominal wage in Armenia in 2009 grew by 9.8% to 101,895 Drams


The Obama administration has started a Web site for homeowners needing to reduce mortgage payments.

Obama administration starts Web site for homeowners


A 50-member Japanese trade and investment delegation arrived Nigeria on Sunday for a three-day visit as part of the Federal Government's effort to boost investment and promote trade in the country.

Japanese trade delegation arrives Nigeria


More than 50 dogs are now on the road to recovery thanks to the National Mill Dog Rescue out of Peyton, Colorado.

More than 50 dogs are now on road to recovery


CNET's Maggie Reardon did some digging around, however, and found that such sneaky, vaguely explained fees are staples on wireless bills for all major American wireless carriers.

Sneaky fees are a staple of every wireless bill


Digital imaging company Epson has launched the world's first integrated ink tank system printers in India.

Epson launches integrated ink tank system printers


The euro rose to a new multi-month high against the Japanese yen during Monday's early trading.

Euro rises to new multi-month high against yen


ResumeService.com today announces an exclusive content deal with sample resume website SampleResumes.net.

ResumeService.com announces content deal with SampleResumes.net


A new scientific study published in the open access, peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health indicates that the use of portable humidifiers in the home may reduce the survival of airborne influenza virus by controlling humidity indoors.

Portable humidifiers may reduce airborne influenza virus:


Washington Ag Today March 28, 2011 Washington ranchers raised over 18-thousand dollars last week to make sure food gets to the victims of the March 11 th earthquake and tsunami in Japan.


Oil prices rebounded in Asian trade today on hopes the Japanese government would ease monetary policy to stimulate its economy, analysts said.


Parliament was adjourned for the day on Thursday after paying rich tributes to Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away on Tuesday.

Parliament adjourned after paying tributes to Deshmukh


On January 8, 2009, the Board of Directors of Mercantile Bank Corporation declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Corporation's common stock.

Mercantile Bank Corporation declares first quarter cash dividend of $0.04 per share


The Lava Canyon fire in the Brittany Triangle and west of Hanceville grew to 10,703 hectares Thursday.

Lava Canyon fire grows to 10,703 hectares


The gold price on Monday regained by Rs700 per tola to Rs55, 800 on the local market after global value of the precious metal rose by $35 an ounce to $1161, traders said.


Jane Norman, the high street fashion chain, has filed for administration, with debts of about £140m.

Fashion retailer Jane Norman files for administration


A Streator woman was taken to the La Salle County Jail on Wednesday on charges she sold crack cocaine.

Streator woman charged with selling cocaine


Foreign investors became interested in the agricultural domain of emerging economies in the Balkans, drawn by the reduced price of land and work in the region, but encouraged by the calming down of the effects of world crisis, according to a Reuters analysis.

Foreign investors became interested in the agricultural domain of the Balkans


Serco Group PLC said the Oman military training college project, which it had been bidding for to build and operate through the Training College Consortium, a 50:50 joint venture with Bahwan Engineering Group, will not proceed.

Serco says Oman military training college not to proceed


NEW YORK -Former professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, though his attorney refused to say whether it has anything to do with a federal investigation involving former teammate Lance Armstrong.

Hamilton subpoenaed to appear before grand jury


Pfizer Inc. is leaning toward a spinoff of its animal health business, viewing a sale as less compelling because of a potentially heavy tax bill and antitrust scrutiny, people familiar with the matter said.


A 'ghosha yatra' was held from Elamkulam Kavalackal Sree Bhagavathi temple carrying the idol of Lord Krishna to Elamkulam Sree Mahavishnu temple on Friday.


Blagojevich has asked a judge to cancel his spring retrial and immediately sentence him instead on the sole conviction from his first trial.


The former bookkeeper of a Pasco frozen vegetable packing plant is accused of cashing unclaimed employee checks and pocketing the money.

Former bookkeeper in Pasco accused of cashing unclaimed employee checks


Unemployment has jumped back to 5.7 percent in May, as predicted by economists after it dropped to 5.4 percent in April.


New South Wales Swifts remain undefeated in the ANZ Championship after beating Adelaide Thunderbirds in Sydney on Sunday.


NEW ORLEANS Northrop Grumman Corp. will close its Tallulah shipyard before the end of 2010, ending 95 jobs.

Northrop Grumman closing Tallulah shipyard,


Nominations for the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards competition -- now in its 5th year -- are open starting today.


A common question that frequently arises in the conversation about the existence and nature of God is, ``Who created God?''


Ten Zimbabwe lawmakers from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party have been detained for allegedly causing disturbances at finance ministry offices, a lawyer for the party said.


Capsicum spray was used to break up a soccer brawl involving up to 60 people turning on police in southwest Sydney.


THE consumer watchdog has been called on to investigate claims that Brisbane motorists are being unfairly slugged at the petrol pump.


Spanish property prices need to fall by 23% to bring housing affordability back to its long term average, and return the market to normality, argues a new report out today from property consultants Aguirre Newman.

Spanish property prices must fall by 23%


Parramatta star Tim Mannah is getting a retro makeover to look like Eels legend Peter Sterling.


Palestinian security forces are deploying in Hebron as part of President Mahmoud Abbas's program to strengthen his control over the West Bank.

Palestinian authority security forces deploy in Hebron


US Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, says President Barack Obama is ``out of touch'' with Americans and needs to gain some perspective on how people in Illinois feel during a presidential visit to Chicago.

Schock says Obama out of touch with Americans


Pakistani security forces killed six militants in clashes in the Swat Valley, a northwest region where the military has largely routed the Taliban but where sporadic violence persists, an army spokesman said Sunday.

Pakistani security forces kill six militants in Swat


The Angels are nearing a deal for free-agent infielder Jorge Cantu, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported via Twitter on Friday afternoon.


State-owned China Telecom Corp. said Wednesday that profit fell 9.5 percent last year because it spent more to market the iPhone as it battled rivals for higher-paying customers.


Milwaukee Public Schools officials want to hire more than 200 new teachers and spend nearly $17 million to improve high school programs and students' reading and math abilities in an unusual midyear shakeup.

Milwaukee Public schools officials want to hire 200 teachers


WAUSAU, Wis Wausau's whitewater course along the Wisconsin River needed some repairs because of spring flooding.


Butte College will honor its outstanding alumni of the year at the college's Spring Gala Saturday in the Bell Memorial Union on the Chico State University campus.

Butte College to honor outstanding alumni


Lindsey Johnson, 54, of Waunakee man, was arrested Wednesday night for his alleged sixth drunken driving offense.

Waunakee man arrested for alleged sixth drunken driving offense


Shutterfly Inc. is adding 700 seasonal jobs at its Charlotte operation.


Westwood One, Inc. , a leading independent provider of network radio content and traffic information to the radio, television and on-line sectors, today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Westwood One, Inc. reports results for the second quarter 2010


A survey has revealed that dozens of NHS staff in north Cumbria were paid more than £100,000 last year.

Dozens of NHS staff in north Cumbria paid over £100,000


This $33 billion will mostly go to expand the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan and to expanded Predator and Reaper drone attacks.

$33 billion will expand the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan


How to sell to the government for top line sales.


``If we'd fix our courts and our tort reform issues, we'd stand a lot better chance of getting a cracker than we would be in passing this huge bill that we just pull our pants down to get a cracker, when everybody should be getting the same tax breaks,'' Maloney said on the statewide radio show.

'We just pull our pants down to get a cracker'


Krystal Ball photos controversy continues amid the Karen Owens PowerPoint scandal.


Two boys, aged 12 and 16, from Peterborough have been arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft as part of a police crack down on motorcycle crime.

Boys (12 and 16) arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft


Students gather for a candlelit walk around campus to raise awareness of human trafficking as part of Freedom Week.

Students gather for candlelit walk around campus


Half a million girls are aborted in India every year, as ultrasound access improves, according to a study.

Half a million girls aborted in India each year


Munster moved 11 points clear at the top of the Magners League with a 23-11 victory over Edinburgh on Friday night.


Mysore, Jan. 10 - Employees of 46 Departments of the State Government went to the polls today to elect directors of the Mysore District Unit of Karnataka State Government Employees Association.


Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will remain on house arrest for at least another two weeks, a Pakistani court ruled Saturday.


Intel has announced that its Atom processors will be used in the world's fastest car, the Bloodhound SSC.

Intel's Atom processors to be used in world's fastest car


South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-il this year to discuss the nuclear dispute and peninsular peace.

Lee Myung-bak may meet Kim Jong-il this year


Glanbia plc has announced they will be seeking around 65 redundancies in its Irish diary ingredients sector.


Ivana Trump, former wife of real estate mogul Donald Trump, says she filed for divorce in New York from her fourth husband, Rossano Rubicondi.


The 7th grade boys basketball team fell to Mexia, 43 to 31, in the final game of the season.


Court documents show Barry Bonds tested positive for three types of steroids, and his personal trainer once told his business manager in the Giants' clubhouse how he injected the slugger with performance-enhancing drugs ``all over the place.''


West Indies captain Chris Gayle has told his team to forget about previous performances and focus on beating England the the final one day match.

Chris Gayle tells team to focus on beating England in the final one day match


A GWENT man will run three marathons in three days to raise money for charity following his father's death due to complications brought on by Multiple Sclerosis.

Cwmfelinfach man to run three marathons in three days


European styrene values continued to hold firm in line with the Asian market, but it was unclear how long this would last, sources said on Wednesday.

Europe styrene values continue to hold firm in line with Asia


An Austrian man accused of fathering his daughter's seven children as he locked her in a basement for decades pleaded guilty to incest but insisted he was innocent of murder and enslavement charges as his trial opened Monday.


Maoist rebels attacked government offices in three states as their general strike to protest against police actions in West Bengal entered the second day yesterday.


Instead, Twiney has made a dramatic leap in a different direction.


Microsoft is buying the business social network player Yammer, for $1.2 billion in cash.


Washington moved to second from third on Forbes annual ``best states for business'' list, trailing only Virginia.

Washington moves up on Forbes' 'best states for business' list


A janitor was charged with murder Saturday in the slaying of priest whose body was found in the rectory of his northern New Jersey church.


Falkirk manager John Hughes has escaped with just a warning after he attacked SPL referees.


Uzbekistan has closed its border with central Asian neighbor Kazakhstan to all but citizens of each nation returning home, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry said on Monday, as swine flu spreads in both countries.

Uzbekistan closes border with Kazakhstan


A 55-year-old West Perth man is facing several child sex charges after an investigation by Perth County OPP.


Ellie Goulding is set to play the royal wedding reception tomorrow, according to the papers today.

Ellie Goulding to play royal wedding reception --


Perak is aiming to win 40 gold medals at the 12th Sukma to be held in Terengganu.


Neste Oil Corporation Press Release 30 May 2012 at 8.00 am Neste Oil committed to protecting its innovations and patents Neste Oil Corporation has filed a patent infringement action against Dynamic Fuels, LLC, Syntroleum Corporation, and Tyson Foods, Inc in the US District Court for the District of Delaware.


You may find yourself wondering, while looking at Innis & Gunn's 2011 Canada Day beer, why a Scottish brewery is celebrating Canada Day.


Texas has signed forward Tristan Thompson of Brampton, Ontario, to play for the Longhorns starting in the 2010-2011 season.


American Airlines and its parent company AMR Corp have filed for bankruptcy after failing to strike a deal with pilots over labour costs.


Canada's Labour Minister confirms Air Canada and its pilots will head to extended mediation to finally hammer put an agreement.

Air Canada pilots head to extended mediation


Ryan Reynolds felt he was ``already dead'' when his parachute failed during a sky dive.


Three Syrian government soldiers have been killed in clashes with rebels in the central province of Homs, an activist group said.The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the clashes broke out when government forces tried to enter the town of Rastan.The group also reported fresh clashes in Deir el-Zour province, along the Iraqi border.T...


Emma Watson showed some sideboob again, but this time it was on purpose.


Engineers fought desperately yesterday to save Russia's Phobos-Grunt spacecraft after the Martian probe sent ``a first sign of life'' more than two weeks after being stranded in orbit.

Engineers fight for Mars probe after 'sign of life'


A Lehi man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually abusing a neighbor more than 10 years ago in Pleasant Grove.

Lehi man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing neighbor


PRINCETON, NJ & WILMINGTON, DE, USA I October 26, 2011 I Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration has extended the action date for dapagliflozin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes by three months.

Us Food and Drug Administration extends action date for dapagliflozin by three months


Comcast SportsNet Chicago and the Illinois High School Association on Tuesday announced CSN will air a live broadcast of the IHSA football playoff pairings release show.

CSN Chicago to air IHSA football playoff pairings show


Coach Fabio Capello sacked John Terry as England captain for his own protection after growing concerned about the impact the continued media exposure would have on the player, reports The Sun.

Fabio Capello sacked John Terry 'for his own protection'


The dollar has hit a new high for the year against the US dollar, as American investors regain their appetites for riskier investments.


Mobile telephony indoor reception specialist RadioAccess has demonstrated a Private LTE system for unlocking mobile data from a mobile device.

RadioAccess demonstrates Private LTE system


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reassured striker Nicklas Bendtner that he does have a future at the club.

Arsene Wenger reassures Nicklas Bendtner over future


Petro Vista Energy Corp. is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated October 13, 2009, it has received shareholder approval to the creation of a new control person involving Petroamerica Oil Corp. formerly Cantrell Capital Corp. Consequently, the Company has completed the issuance of 16,000,000 units to Petroamerica at a price of C$0.20 per Unit.

Petro Vista receive shareholders approval of the creation of a new control person


MSNBC.com has acquired hyperlocal Web site EveryBlock which provides news and information ``down to the neighborhood level'' in 15 cities.


Rep. Todd Akin reiterated Sunday that he is not dropping out of the Missouri Senate race, despite the entreaties of Republicans: ``Those people are fooling themselves.''

Akin not dropping out: 'Those people are fooling themselves'


Almost 300,000 managers quit their jobs last year for a better offer or to leave their profession altogether, new research has revealed.


Archial, part of the privately held international Ingenium Group, has completed the £30 million Langside College in Glasgow on time and within budget following a 2.5 year project working on site on a design and build contract novated to Balfour Beatty.

Archial completes £30 million Langside College on time and within budget


Ann Widdecombe was compared to a ``Dalek in drag'' by the Strictly Come Dancing judges last night.


Neil Diamond will be performing live at the United Center in Chicago , Illinois on Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 pm.

Neil Diamond to perform live at the United Center in Chicago


Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc., announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Oakway Center in Eugene, Or., a shopping center that is owned and operated by McKay Investment Company, LLC. The approximately 32,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2013.


Martin has become a dad for the first time at age 67 - and managed to keep it secret from the media for more than a month.

Steve Martin becomes a dad for the first time at 67


John Otterman will be sworn in Wednesday to replace his father in the Ohio House of Representatives.


Mexico has confirmed two more deaths from swine flu, bringing the death toll to 66.

Mexico confirms two more flu deaths, toll at 66


Baldev Raj Chopra, more commonly known as BR Chopra passed away on Wednesday morning at 8.30 am due to old age.


The BCCI will write to the government asking for a new law to help curb fixing, sources added.

BCCI to write to government asking for a law against fixing:


A COVENTRY restaurant has been slapped with a fine of more than £4,000 after allowing customers to smoke in an enclosed area.

Coventry restaurant fined for allowing customers to smoke


A Union County child has died of injuries suffered in a traffic accident earlier this month.

Child dies from injuries in traffic accident


A man with an axe has killed four people, one of them a young girl, in the eastern Chinese city of Gongyi.

Man with axe kills four in Chinese city of Gongyi


Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law a 20-week extension of unemployment benefits today, a day after the legislature passed the measure.

Gov. Nixon signs extension of unemployment benefits


China A-shares closed mixed, with financials pressured after China Life Insurance projected lower-than-expected earnings growth, dealers said.


A Dresden man pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide and one count of marked lanes in a Muskingum County Common Pleas court this afternoon, according to the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office.

Dresden man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide


Hurricane Eugene continues to strengthen over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday night.

Hurricane Eugene continues to strengthen in Pacific


The recent global economic downturn has affected operations of companies worldwide, including those of major media houses in the country.

Global economic downturn has affected media houses


U2 working on 13th album Updated: 12:40, Thursday January 17, 2013 provisionally titled '10 Reasons To Exist' - for months.


Kelsey and Camille Grammer have reportedly reached a custody agreement involving their two young children.

Kelsey and Camille Grammer reportedly reach custody agreement


A man found a World War II era bazooka round while tearing down a shed and alerted the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Man finds World War II bazooka under shed


A Birch River man is facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP discovered drugs at a local residence last week.

Birch River man faces drug trafficking charges


Discrimination is discrimination no matter its object, rapper Jay-Z says in a new interview with CNN, in which he formally backs President Barack Obama by voicing his support for gay marriage.

Jay-Z backs President Obama, supports gay marriage


Sinitta has admitted that she is praying for Cheryl Cole following the breakdown of her marriage.


Mutual fund companies must bolster their disclosures to investors and more clearly explain major changes that impact fund returns, the Ontario Securities Commission said in a notice issued Friday.

Fund companies should bolster disclosure:


Rapper Gucci Mane has been indicted on charges of aggravated assault following his arrest in Georgia last month.

Gucci Mane - Gucci Mane indicted on charges of aggravated assault


Reformed party-animal Lindsay Lohan has pledged her support to troubled singers Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse by blaming the media for their public downfalls.

Lindsay Lohan supports Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse


Six Flags, Inc. , the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today that it will expand its partnership with Nintendo and provide theme park guests with the unique opportunity to play the upcoming Wii Sports Resort video game.

Six Flags expands partnership with Nintendo


A patient in Croatia has died from swine flu despite having been vaccinated on time.The 46-year-old has died in a hospital in capital Zagreb on Tuesday, the third Croatian victim of swine flu this season.

Patient dies from a swine flu despite being vaccinated


ServiceMaster Clean, one of the leading commercial cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, announced today the signing of two new franchise agreements.

ServiceMaster Clean announces two new franchise agreements


Muscle function may be enhanced by boosting a key brain chemical, say researchers at Vanderbilt University, US.

Muscle function may be enhanced by boosting brain chemical


The lockdown ordered for a Pasadena ISD high school was lifted late Wednesday afternoon.


Ukraine and Russia have agreed to intensify their negotiations on delimitation of the maritime border between the two countries with the aim of drafting a mutually acceptable version of demarcation.

Ukraine and Russia agree to intensify negotiations on delimitation of maritime border


Seemingly in unison with the Hilton Hawaiian Village's regular fireworks show off Waikiki Beach, Kamehameha exploded offensively for four runs in the third and fourth innings en route to a 12-4 victory over Saint Louis yesterday evening at Ala Wai Community Park.


Adele will perform the James Bond theme ``Skyfall'' at the Oscars, her first US performance since last year's Grammy Awards.

Adele to perform 'Skyfall' at academy Awards


The Platte Canyon baseball team, coming off a 15-12 extra-innings win against Salida in the first game of the season, lost to Evergreen 13-2 in the second game of the season on Wednesday, March 11, bringing its record to 1-1.

Platte Canyon baseball loses to Evergreen


Roger Federer savoured 'an unbelievable moment' in his career after claiming a record 15th grand slam title with victory in an amazing Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick.


Data from the JCC Payment Systems joint venture run by local commercial banks show that the government dominated plastic card use by Cypriots in January.

Government dominates plastic card use in January


Army major, wife make bail in NJ child abuse case A New Jersey Army major and his wife accused of abusing their foster children with disciplinary measures that included assault, withholding food and water and forcing the children to eat hot sauce were freed on bail Thursday.


Home-automation supplier Control4 is making wireless connections to mobile devices for the first time, turning smartphones and tablets into wireless whole-home music sources for its multi-room-audio systems.

Control4 makes wireless connection to mobile devices


NEW YORK - Tadese Tola of Ethiopia broke the course record in the Healthy Kidney 10K in leading from the start to win in 27 minutes, 48 seconds on Saturday.

Tola breaks course record at Healthy Kidney 10K


A SPECTACULAR concert of organ music is expected in Torrington when a rising superstar of the American organ world visits the town this month.

SPECTACULAR concert of organ music expected


Australian regulators have fined Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker by volume, A$55,000 for spamming customers and said the Finnish company should change its text message marketing.

Australian regulators fine Nokia for spamming customers


A third of the UK population have seen an increase in street crime in their neighbourhood over the past five years, it was revealed today.

Third of population 'have seen increase in street crime'


Iranian Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie said on Friday that Israel had planned to assassinate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad around the time of last month's presidential election.

Israel planned to assassinate Ahmadinejad:


IT'S not often you hear someone say life is their passion but for Edwina Chiu, it is the very reason she wakes up.


A Gwynn Oak man has been convicted on second degree murder charges in Baltimore County.

Gwynn Oak man convicted on murder charges


Warsaw - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Krakow, southern Poland, Saturday for high level meetings focusing on democracy worldwide.


Police have issued appeals for information on two men from the city wanted for alleged offences in the city.


The Rams are expected today to formally seek permission to interview Dallas wide receivers coach Ray Sherman and Miami assistant head coach-secondary coach Todd Bowles for their head-coaching position.

St. louis Rams seek permission to interview Ray Sherman and Todd Bowles


Colts quarterback Peyton Manning admitted Wednesday to intentionally scoring low on the NFL's baseline concussion tests.

Manning admits scoring low on baseline concussion tests


Sequoia National Park, the Sequoia Natural History Association, Delaware North Parks and Resorts and the US Army Corps of Engineers will hold a job fair at the Visalia Convention Center from 8 am to 4 pm today for summer positions and student internships.

Sequoia National park to hold job fair today


US President Barack Obama says a nuclear Iran is a ``red line'' and all options remain on the table to stop it.

Nuclear Iran is a 'red line,' all options on the table:


A New York State parole officer was killed in a crash while on duty Thursday morning.


Baby boomers, those born between the years 1945 and 1965, should listen up.


Pop star Robbie Williams said he is ready to rejoin 1990s British boy band sensation Take That, a newspaper reported.


Former president Bill Clinton has cast aside his disappointment, saying he will join his wife Hillary Clinton and do ``everything'' he could to elect Barack Obama.

Bill Clinton to do 'everything' to elect Obama


An Elk Grove Village woman was airlifted to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after crashing her car into a tree this morning.

Woman airlifted after crashing into tree


The Czech Republic and the United States will probably complete the talks on the SOFA treaty on the conditions of American soldiers' stay at the planned US radar base on Czech soil next week, the Defence Ministry said.

Czechrep, usa May complete talks on SOFA treaty next week


A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly assaulting a teacher at a Roebourne school yesterday.


Bob Dylan has signed a new book deal with Simon & Schuster, guaranteeing more instalments of 'Chronicles'.


Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a sister of President John F. Kennedy and a longtime champion for the disabled, remains at a hospital in critical condition with her family by her side.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains at us hospital


If you are a mother and find yourself very mentally taxed by the everyday stresses of raising young children, to the point that you sometimes think of killing yourself, should you talk to a counselor?


Students from households whose income is at or below the levels shown above are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Some students may be eligible for free meals


PARIS Subzero temperatures have again brought misery to European commuters with heavy snowfall forcing the closure of Paris' main airport, road and rail journeys plunged into chaos in Scotland, while in Spain a boy drowned in a flash food.

Subzero temperatures again bring misery to europe


Most provincial campgrounds will open Friday and provincial park entry fees will be waived for a second straight year, the province announced on Thursday.

Most provincial campgrounds opening Friday


A total of 4,000 rural women in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, found jobs in 2009, according to the Lhasa City Women's Federation.

4,000 rural women in Lhasa find jobs in 2009


France striker David Trezeguet, who won both the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 for his country, will join Argentine side River Plate in January, according to the relegated giants.


but it appears virtualisation can also prompt IT management sprawl.

Virtualisation prompts management sprawl


Dolphins special teams co fire? ordinator The prime-time special teams meltdown by the Miami Dolphins' cost an assistant coach his job.


Nelson Mandela is moving back to his home in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, on Tuesday, President Jacob Zuma has announced.


Gibbs & Soell has launched a greentech and sustainability division focused on providing PR counsel to businesses with green technologies and sustainable business principles and services.

Gibbs & Soell launches ``greentech and sustainability'' division


Oil prices are wavering just below US$86 a barrel as economists revise their expectations for world demand.


German retail sales plunged by 2.1% in March from the previous month, provisional price-adjusted data showed today as shoppers grappled with rising prices in Europe's largest economy.

German retail sales plunge by 2.1% in March


Officials say progress is being made in efforts to establish waste recovery facilities in Harbour Grace, Cavendish and Whitbourne, meaning area residents may soon have a more convenient way of disposing of bulk waste.

Progress being made on waste recovery facilities for Harbour Grace, Cavendish and Whitbourne


Mario Balotelli crashed his white Bentley in the Deansgate Locks area of Manchester on Thursday afternoon, with the Manchester City striker unhurt though a female passenger travelling with him was taken to hospital as a ``precaution''.

Mario Balotelli crashes his Bentley in Manchester City Centre


Citigroup has downgraded Bank Muscat to 'hold' from 'buy', citing the significant rise in the company's stock price over the past 12 weeks and on concerns related to the outlook for asset quality, Reuters reported.


JAMES MILNER has responded to claims from Manchester United's coaching staff that neighbours City lack the team spirit to wrestle the Premier League title away from Old Trafford this season.

James MILNER has responded to claims that Manchester City lack team spirit


The Vatican confirmed Saturday that the pope's butler had been arrested in its embarrassing leaks scandal, adding a Hollywood twist to an already remarkable tale of power struggles, intrigue and corruption in the highest levels of Catholic Church governance.

Vatican confirms pope's butler arrested in scandal


More than 5,000 flags were retired Sunday afternoon in a ceremony performed by the Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Children of the American Revolution's Conrad Weiser Society outside the Berks County Fire Training Center in Reading.

More than 5,000 flags retired in ceremony


After nearly three years Nick decided to step down as chairman to become a director and hand the responsibilities and title of Chairman over to club director Kelvin Thomas.


Five more imported human swine flu cases have been confirmed, involving two men and three women who flew in from the US, taking the total to 20.


PCB is facing a Rs 12 million lawsuit filed by a security agency accusing PCB of evicting his office at the National Stadium.


The Queen has joined the Facebook generation with the launch of a British Monarchy page on the popular social networking site.


Brett Kebble murder-accused Glenn Agliotti had a financial motive to kill the mining magnate, the High Court in Johannesburg heard on Thursday.


India says it is sending food aid to Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka caught up in fighting between government forces and Tamil Tiger rebels, reports BBC News.


The Swiss group Goldbach Media Group, specialized in private electronic, interactive and mobile media took over the German group ARBOmedia, a company also present on the Romanian market, a press release of the two companies remitted to HotNews.ro informs.

Goldbach Media group takes over ARBOmedia


But the Masters brings the best out of the American and he is hopeful that the rolling fairways and slick greens of Augusta National can work wonders for him once again.

Masters brings out the best in Mickelson


National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI today released its sixth annual stewardship report.

REI releases sixth annual stewardship report


AvSuper, Canberra, Australia, is reviewing asset consultants, as the A$1 billion considers how to redeploy 25% of its global equity allocation pulled from the AllianceBernstein Global Style Blend fund.


Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said he would soon expand his ministry to fill seven vacancies.

Gowda to expand ministry to fill seven vacancies


A group of protesters disrupted a matric exam at Cape Town's Langa Secondary School on Thursday morning, Western Cape education MEC Donald Grant said.


``I'll live'', Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has tweeted from Cuba where he underwent a surgery last Monday for a suspected recurrence of cancer.


Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey to pay visit to Georgia and Russia on January 15-17, Trend News was told at the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the Council of Europe on Wednesday.

Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to visit Georgia and Russia


Tony Award winner Julie White, currently on stage in From Up Here at Manhattan Theatre Club, will host The 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards May 5 at the Union Square Theatre.

Tony winner Julie White will host Lortel Awards


British Christian pop singer Sir Cliff Richard revealed the pressure he feels of being a Christian in the spotlight, on London's Premier Christian Radio last week.

Sir Cliff Richard reveals pressures of being in the spotlight


The national holiday road toll has risen to 44 with the death of a man in a crash west of Sydney.


The US economy, despite a slowdown and uncertainty, deserves confidence from the consumer, President George Bush said Wednesday.


One soldier was killed Wednesday in a clash with Muslim militants on a southern Philippine province, a marine brigade commander said.

One soldier killed in clash with Muslim militants in Philippines


A Kurdish boy, believed to be 16 or 17 years old at the time of execution, was executed in Iran on Tuesday.


Allen & Heath has launched its first iPhone app, iLive Tweak, to control of the iLive digital mixing range.

Allen & Heath launches iPhone app for iLive


FashionCampNYC, a summer camp geared to young fashion enthusiasts from West Virginia, was recently featured in the New York Daily News.

FashionCampNYC featured in the New York Daily News


Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that it has consolidated the key intellectual property for RNA activation, creating a dominant IP position in this new area of biology.

Alnylam consolidates intellectual property for RNA activation


30 000 votes have be given for Movements for Rights and Freedom /MRF/ in Blagoevgrad district.

30 000 votes to be given for MRF in Blagoevgrad district


Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was all smiles after throwing 18 pitches Thursday in his first simulated game since knee surgery last spring.

Yankees' Mariano Rivera throws first simulated game since surgery


Savannah police and the TBI are investigating a weekend homicide in which it appears a man was bludgeoned to death.

Savannah police investigate weekend homicide


In what may be a first in Las Vegas, the financially struggling Las Vegas Hilton will be run, at least for now, as a split operation.

Las Vegas Hilton will be run as split operation


The PGA Tour has picked up its third new title sponsor of the year with an announcement that Waste Management will be sponsor of the Phoenix Open starting next year.


Jacksonville City Council has now failed the original LGBT anti-discrimination bill with the original language with a 17-2 vote.

Jacksonville City Council fails original LGBT anti-discrimination bill


Coal mining will not be allowed in and around Margaret River, West Australian resources minister Norman Moore says.

Coal mining not allowed in Margaret River


A southeast Missouri man has been found guilty of shooting his ex-wife with a bow and arrow.

Missouri man guilty of shooting ex-wife with bow and arrow


Lager brand Carling is devoting £10,000 worth of free advertising space to promote local pubs at this week's Carling Cup football matches.

Carling devotes £10,000 advertising space to local pubs


A 3-year-old girl struck in the head by a stray bullet Monday has died.


Infusium 23 hair care, which is available in more than 20,000 retail stores across the United States and Canada, has joined K Public Relations' portfolio of Idelle/Helen of Troy brands.

Infusium 23 joins K Public Relations' portfolio


The UN secretary-general's special representative for South Sudan, Hilde Johnson, said on Monday that tension between the two nations of Sudan and South Sudan ``seems to be easing'' while violence in the new country's state of Jonglei are intensifying.

Tension between South Sudan, Sudan ``seems to be easing'':


Qatar Airways ordered two 777-200 freighters from Boeing on Tuesday, as the Doha-based carrier aims to expand its long-range service to become one of the world's largest air cargo operators within five years.

Qatar Airways orders two 777-200 freighters


Texas topped the nation in total commercial real estate in 2011 with $7.9 billion in spending, according to a just released report by the NAIOP Research Foundation.


Recent upgrades to several Frederick County Public Schools buildings focused on increased accessibility, reliability and safety, School Board members heard at a meeting Tuesday.

Upgrades to buildings focus on accessibility and safety


He adds: 'When the time comes and they put me in my box it would be nice to know I might have helped others.

'It would be nice to know I might have helped others'


While much of the fashion world remained quiet about top Dior designer John Galliano's alleged anti-Semitic attacks, Karl Lagerfeld said he was ``furious'' over the damage done to fashion's image.


US President Barack Obama will host the Dalai Lama at the White House, a meeting certain to draw a sharp rebuke from China.


The Winkler Flyers showed some early promise in their first exhibition action of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League season.


Samsung Electronics launched joint marketing campaign with a diamond company to highlight its luxury image.

Samsung launches marketing with a diamond company


A NEW community market is being launched in Nailsea in a bid to boost trade and help would-be entrepreneurs.

Community market to be launched to boost trade


A land acquisition firm linked with the massive oil/gas drilling operations in Belmont County has opened a permanent office on Ohio 331 in Bannock to continue its work in this area.

Firm linked to oil and gas drilling opens office in Bannock


Cooldine looks set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a wind problem that ruled him out of Saturday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.


As an independent leader in business intelligence solutions, Information Builders is helping TRANSCOM devise optimal patient movement plans based on urgent medical needs, available facilities, in--transit visibility, and enterprise--wide cost and performance analytics.


The Wall Street Journal yesterday reported that Microsoft will offer a limited version of Windows 7 to netbook manufacturers.

Microsoft offers limited version of Windows 7


Carnegie, OK: ``I believe that hospital infections are a growing problem in our area and I think hospital staff need to use proper procedures to clean up the mess,'' says Karen, whose husband contracted a staph infection after surgery.


The city has settled its lawsuit against several oil companies, accusing them of fuel contamination at a sewer pump in downtown San Diego.

City settles lawsuit against oil companies


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world's biggest maker of luxury cars, forecast unchanged 2013 pretax profit as European auto sales drop and BMW increases spending to bring out 25 new models in the next two years.

BMW forecasts unchanged 2013 pretax profit on Europe drop


Manufacturing activity fell during April, according to the latest Australian Industry Group-PWC index, with the industry still under pressure from the higher dollar.


City officials from across Minnesota gathered at the Capitol today to urge lawmakers to safeguard about $280 million in state aid payments to cities due out in late December.


In an exclusive interview with Earth's Mightiest, Director Joe Johnston revealed how Chris Evans won the coveted role of Captain America and Steve Rogers.

Johnston reveals how Chris Evans won the role of Captain America


A West Fargo man, accused of exposing himself to seven children, will not be going to jail as long as he doesn't re-offend.

Man accused of exposing himself will not go to jail


NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy.


DJO, a manufacturer of medical devices, has deployed Enterasys solutions to provide network connectivity and security with better service and support to more than 1,200 users and 1,000 devices across multiple locations.

DJO deploys Enterasys solutions to provide network connectivity and security


The euro jumped to a session high against the dollar on Friday after investors unwound bets to sell the shared currency on speculation that the European Central bank may start lending funds to the IMF.


US investment giant Goldman Sachs said it would pay bonuses to top executives in stock instead of cash this year under a policy adopted amid a growing furor over banker pay.


A police officer covers part of a dead body at a building site in Matale, a central town 142 km from the capital, Colombo, December 16, 2012.


The Chilliwack Bruins are once again ``putting hunger in the penalty box'' and not a moment too soon for the Salvation Army Community Food Bank.

Bruins putting Hunger in the Penalty Box


Gladstone fishermen suing govt Updated: 23:34, Monday January 30, 2012 About 60 Gladstone commercial fishermen and business owners are suing the Queensland government over losses associated with dredging and diseased fish.


Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education S. Iswaran will chair a new committee to oversee casino regulations that cut across different ministries.

New committee to oversee casino regulations across different ministries


La Petite Academy, located at 1714 S. Enterprise in Springfield, will hold their sixth annual Fall Festival to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Thursday, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm

La Petite Academy to hold Festival to benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation


Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels freely admits he intentionally hit Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper with a pitch in the first inning of Sunday night's game.

Cole Hamels admits he intentionally hit Bryce Harper with pitch


France has summoned the Israeli ambassador in Paris to demand a halt of Jewish settlement in east Jerusalem, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Tuesday.

France summons Israeli ambassador over Jewish settlement


SPENCER Pratt has apologised to his soon-to-be-ex-wife Heidi Montag for his ``outrageous and infantile behaviour.''

Spencer Pratt apologises to Heidi Montag


North Korea confirmed Thursday that it is preparing to indict an American who was reportedly arrested for proselytizing.


FIVE new jobs have been created at a new betting shop opened by Coral Racing Limited in the city centre.


The 2012 London Olympic Games have so far failed to convince the public of their sustainability legacy, according to new research commissioned by General Electric.

London Olympics fail to convince public of sustainability legacy


The southwestern Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad is to hold an open-air fiesta on the International Dance Day, 29 April.

Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad holds fiesta on International dance Day


CarMax, the large, national, no-haggle, used-car retailer, is set to open tomorrow, Wednesday, in Urbandale.


New judge member in the 'X-Factor' judge panel team, Cheryl Cole recently said that, she hated to do the photo shoots for the money.


Andrew Ference will miss his second straight game with the same nagging groin issues that have dogged the defenseman for the last two seasons.


The scheduled baseball game between Sam Houston State and The University of Texas-Pan American on Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather.

Baseball postponed due to inclement weather


Recent reports have revealed that a verbal agreement between the organisers of Valencia and Formula 1 Management chief Bernie Ecclestone recently took place as a result of which, Valencia might replace Barcelona as the new Spanish Grand Prix.

Valencia might replace Barcelona as the Spanish Grand Prix --


Much like Israel, Azerbaijan perceives Iran as a major, even existential security threat, and the two countries, cooperation flows from this shared recognition, US Counselor in Azerbaijan Rob Garverick said in a secret cable released by WikiLeaks.

Azerbaijan perceives Iran as a major threat


A former Lancashire police officer has been jailed for eleven and a half years after he admitted misconduct and criminal activity.


GEORGE FM is pleased to announce that MT EDEN are set to hit the road on a national tour, starting in Hamilton on 4th August with their special guest -DJ/Producer BULLETPROOF.


The 2012 NFL schedule will be released tonight on a three-hour show on the NFL Network.


THE writing is on the wall for Newcastle United, Alan Kennedy fears ... because they lack the spirit that could yet save Sunderland.

Alan Kennedy fears for Newcastle United's spirit


Opti Canada Inc., a partner in the Long Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta, reports a $152 million loss or 54 cents a share in the second quarter.

Opti Canada reports $152 million loss in second quarter


Nortel has enhanced its media gateway portfolio with the latest release of the Media Gateway 3600, a carrier-grade, medium density VoIP trunk gateway that offers service providers a cost-effective way to reach to smaller markets that require less network capacity than densely populated areas.


The New Madrid Fault was unaffected by the Richmond, VA earthquake today, claim officials.

New Madrid Fault unaffected by Richmond VA earthquake today


A man in a motorized wheelchair suffered critical injuries when he was struck by a car Saturday evening in Deerfield Beach, police said.

Man in wheelchair struck by car in Deerfield Beach


Kutch district received unseasonal showers on Wednesday, with Mangwana village in Nakhatrana taluka getting more than 25mm rainfall.


Jagex, the Cambridge company behind Runescape, has paid out a seven figure sum in court costs after winning a patent infringement case in the US.

Jagex wins patent infringement case in us


A recent study published by Texas State University shows Mexican shoppers are spending twice as much at the outlets as Americans who live outside Austin and San Antonio.

Mexican shoppers are spending twice as much at us Outlets


This is the second time in less than a month that the CCS took stock of the situation in Kashmir.


A man has died from Legionnaires disease in a Brisbane hospital.


Nelson Mandela remained in critical condition in hospital Thursday despite tentative signs of improvement, as US President Barack Obama led a chorus of support for the ``hero for the world''.

Mandela remains in critical condition in hospital


A three-day workshop for water security and governance opened in Accra on Friday with a call on participants to make their recommendations user-friendly to avoid it being left on shelves to gather dust.

Workshop for water security and governance opens


A huge roadside bomb killed five US troops in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said, in the deadliest attack on NATO-led forces this year.

Bomb 'kills five US troops in southern Afghanistan'


A 69-year-old Frankfort woman died Friday afternoon from a crash in New Lenox Township.


Construction activity remains at historically low levels despite a slight improvement in January, an industry survey revealed today.

Construction activity remains at 'historically low' levels


She just arrived in Malawi for her charity tour, accompanied by her biological children, Lourdes, 13 and Rocco, nine, as well as her adopted children, David Banda and Mercy, both four, who are both from Malawi.

Madonna arrives in Malawi for charity tour


I got a tip over the weekend and Teresa Gubbins confirms on Pegasus that Hector's on Henderson closed Saturday night.


India temporarily suspended its medical mission in Afghanistan and asked all doctors and paramedical staff working at the Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Kabul to return home following a terror attack on its nationals last week.

India suspends medical mission in Afghanistan


In the sweep of history, George W. Bush will be seen as one of our greatest presidents because of the decisions he made to keep us safe after 9/11.

George W. Bush will be seen as a great president


Senator Roy Blunt makes a stop in Joplin today for a round table discussion with business leaders.


AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, NY The Buffalo Bills expect to promote James Hardy to their active roster because the second-year receiver has shown he's fully recovered 10 months after having left knee surgery.


Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities Zahi Hawas said Tuesday that Egypt has restored four ancient artifacts that were stolen from the Egyptian Museum during the anti-government protests, APA reports quoting Xinhua News Agency.

Egypt restores four artifacts stolen from Egyptian Museum


Natural gas futures fell the most in two months after a US government report showed a bigger-than-estimated increase in American stockpiles.


Most key regional markets eked out marginal gains to close slightly higher on Friday while at Bursa Malaysia, the FBM KLCI was propped by gains in telco stocks, especially Telekom Malaysia.


Ryan Seacrest, famous host of America Idol, can't be too thrilled that Ryan Seacrest Productions is facing a lawsuit.


Space shuttle Discovery rolled out to the launch pad this morning, setting the stage for her second-to-last flight.


The only fact check of the governor debate I have found to date is by Rhonda Bodfield at the Arizona Daily Star.


Police are appealing for information about a 31-year-old man who was in Queenstown this week.


A teacher's aide is under arrest, accused of inappropriate contact with a 16-year-old student at a Montgomery County High School, prosecutors said.

Teacher's aide accused of inappropriate contact with student


India and the United States enjoy ``mature bilateral relations'' and there is a need for further strengthening economic and trade ties through vibrant partnership and join ventures, US Ambassador Nancy J Powell said today.

India, US enjoy 'mature bilateral relations':


Thursday, the Financial Services Authority in its discussion paper said UK banks would be required to produce ``living wills'' to be used when they fail.


A Gainesville man is in the hospital tonight after he was attacked by an alligator.

Gainesville man attacked by an alligator


Johannesburg - Former United States president Bill Clinton hailed his close ties with Nelson Mandela before visiting the anti-apartheid icon's home in his childhood village ahead of his 94th birthday.


Joannie Rochette won the bronze medal in figure skating Thursday night, days after her mother died of a heart attack.


Serbia and China will sign an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation this week, Serbia's Ministry of Science and Technological Development said on Monday.

Serbia, China to sign agreement on scientific, technological cooperation


The shekel has weakened against the dollar, but strengthened against the euro in morning inter-bank trading today.


A man found shot in the head at Stewart and Walden avenues was listed in critical condition Sunday in Erie County Medical Center.

Man shot in the head is in critical condition


A brilliant century from opener Mahela Jayawardene inspired Sri Lanka to a rain-affected 14-run win against Zimbabwe in the ICC World Twenty20.

Mahela Jayawardene inspires Sri Lanka win over Zimbabwe


Hawker Beechcraft Corporation today announced it has delivered the 7,000th Beechcraft King Air since the legendary line of twin-engine turboprops began production in 1964.

Hawker Beechcraft delivers 7,000th Beechcraft King Air


State police at Greensburg said a would-be robbery victim fought back late Saturday night when he was attacked outside a bank in Westmoreland County.


El Paso police and El Paso Independent School District police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Coronado High School.

Police investigate alleged sexual assault at Coronado High School


Students from Washburn District High School who are taking part in a Destination ImagiNation competition in Tennessee were continuing their trip Monday despite a bus accident Sunday.

Students continue trip despite bus accident


On September 21, at 11:00, the press center of Ukrainian News agency is hosting a press conference devoted to first in Ukraine expert marathon of political specialists: ``What will Ukraine face during and after 2012 elections?''

Press conference devoted to expert marathon of political specialists: ``What will Ukraine face during and after 2012 elections?''


The Dalai Lama yesterday hailed Islam as one of the great religions of the world, saying true jihad was about fighting ``negative emotions'' within oneself.

Jihad is about fighting 'negative emotions'


The Kent School District is offering centralized student enrollment for elementary and middle school students this summer, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from July 10 through Aug. 9.

Kent school District offers centralized student enrollment for elementary, middle school students


BEACH Energy will explore for oil in Tanzania after signing a production sharing agreement with the African country's government.

Beach Energy to explore for oil in Tanzania


John Vivian explains how to build an office desk from hollow doors for under $100, and how to build an accompanying cabinet, includes step-by-step instructions and tools and materials list.


The Tall Ferns are looking to defy their ranking when they take part in a four-nation basketball tournament beginning in China on Friday.


Teens are smoking less and are safer on the roads.


A well equipped new bhikku hospital for Maha Sanga was ceremoniously opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Galaha, close proximity of Kandy city on 6th November.

New bhikku hospital ceremoniously opens by President Rajapaksa at Galaha, Kandy


``Where is our Humanity?'' is repeated in your news organ, Vol. 12, #368 of Monday, June 29, 2009 under Candid Camera with Sando Moore.


Due to a water main break, Emmaus High School will be closed today, according to school officials.


A Wild Card 2 ticket sold in Clark is worth $5,001 in last Saturday's drawing.

Wild Card 2 ticket sold in Clark worth $5,001


Alcoa is reviewing 11% of its smelting capacity for possible curtailment or shut down, but company officials won't say whether its Berkeley County smelter, Alcoa Mt.


During the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in Atlanta on Wednesday, Bayer CropScience officially announced the 2011 release of its GlyTol technology as well as several new cottonseed varieties.

Bayer CropScience announces releases of GlyTol, new cottonseed varieties


Bergen Community College has been warned its ``accreditation may be in jeopardy,'' according to an oversight group, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Bergen Community College warned its accreditation may be in jeopardy


A Detroit-area woman is accused of sexually assaulting the teenage son she gave up for adoption years ago.

Woman accused of sexually assaulting teenage son


Vitaly Petrov has said he feels like a new man this year, with his debut season blues now firmly a thing of the past.


Liverpool ace Steven Gerrard got through just 30 seconds of an 11-a-side match at England training.

Gerrard gets through 30 seconds of England training


Washington, Nov 23 Red blood cells infected with malaria become 10 times stiffer and stickier than normal ones in later stages, says a new study.

Red blood cells infected with malaria become stiffer


Republican Newt Gingrich dropped out of the presidential race Wednesday, ending what was a turbulent, roller coaster bid for the White House.

Newt Gingrich drops out of presidential race


The Delhi Metro on Thursday began a trial run on the much-awaited Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar corridor, which opens to the public next month, according to an official source.


Dubai-based Mashreq Bank on Wednesday launched its Egyptian operations with ten branches in Cairo and Alexandria and a capital outlay of 560 million Egyptian pounds.


China has said it had returned to a trade deficit in February for the first time in nearly a year, as the world's number two economy tries to wean itself off reliance on exports.

China returns to trade deficit in February


The New Zealand police say no survivors were rescued overnight in the city of Christchurch, which was hit by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Tuesday.

No survivors rescued overnight in Christchurch


Former View co-host Star Jones has filed for divorce from husband Al Reynolds after three-and-a-half years together.


The US dollar bounced back from record lows yesterday on talk that central banks would intervene in the foreign exchange market.


Footballer Wayne Bridge refused to shake hands with John Terry today when he came face to face with him for the first time since it emerged his former teammate had an affair with his ex-girlfriend.

Wayne Bridge refuses to shake hands with John Terry


Action had been taken against almost 60 private colleges for the past three years for various offences including failing to report to the authorities regarding their foreign students who had skipped lectures for a long period.

Action taken against 60 private colleges


Kate Middleton took time to support Prince William as he remembered his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, when the pair visited parents and children coming to terms with bereavement at the charity Child Bereavement UK.

Kate Middleton supports Prince William as he remembers Princess Diana


SINGAPORE - Asian stock markets mostly gained Thursday after China reported strong first quarter economic growth and earnings from JPMorgan Chase & Co exceeded expectations.

Asian stocks mostly gain on China economic growth


Tiger Woods shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday night in the Australian Open, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Jarrod Lyle.

Woods shoots 4-under 68 at Australian Open


German carmaker Daimler has opened a new Mercedes-Benz advanced design center in Beijing, China which marks the firm's fifth such facility worldwide.

Daimler opens new Mercedes-Benz design center in Beijing


AP Economics Writer Unemployment rates fell in fewer than half of US states, evidence that slower hiring has affected many parts of the country.

Unemployment fell in fewer than half US states


``People don't realize we're a church,'' said Capt. Matt Osborn.


An Unadilla man is wanted after fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute on Saturday night.


OTTAWA, March 5 /CNW Telbec/ - On Thursday, 11 March 2010, the Bank of Canada will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

The Bank of Canada celebrates its 75th anniversary


Former NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris is running to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.


Department of Employment and Economic Development figures show the number of job opportunities rose 18 percent in the last quarter of 2012 to nearly 59,000.

Job opportunities rise 18 percent in last quarter of 2012


I affirm that civil marriage is the right of all adult couples in New York who wish for this government-recognized institution.


A suspect wanted for a number of crimes was shot dead when he allegedly attempted to hurl a hand grenade at the police, Minuwangoda police said.


Britain on Wednesday said it had closed its visa application centres in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir due to security concerns.


A West Bengal court Thursday released 14 tribal women, which was one of the conditions laid down by the Maoists for the release of abducted police officer Atindra Nath Dutta.

West Bengal court releases 14 tribal women


A British man has been banned from visiting his girlfriend's home after neighbors complained about noisy sex, a local official said Thursday.

British man banned from visiting girlfriend's home


Germany has banned the cultivation of GM corn, claiming that MON 810 is dangerous for the environment.


In an interview with the US television network CBS, Musharraf admitted for the first time that Bhutto could have been shot.


Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi said he was looking forward to getting back to cricket despite the ``challenge'' of leading a team engulfed in a spot-fixing scandal.

Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi said he was looking forward to getting back to cricket despite the...


Police say a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train in suburban Philadelphia.

Pedestrian killed by train outside Philadelphia


Google has donated £550,000 to restore Bletchley Park, the famous WWII era site where the German Enigma code was cracked and most of modern cryptography and computing theory was developed.

Google donates £550,000 to restore Bletchley Park


HHMI researcher Owen N. Witte and his colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles found that the somewhat overlooked prostate basal cell can spawn tumors in the prostate gland.

Prostate basal cell can spawn tumors in prostate gland:


You'd be forgiven for thinking this already happened years ago, but a report says that Internet ad revenue has surpassed that of newspapers for the first time in history.

Internet ad revenue surpasses newspapers for the first time


Sbarro, the private-equity-owned pizza chain, filed for bankruptcy on Monday as it looked to cut its debt and restructure its balance sheet.


All Sri Lankan cricketers who were injured at the shootout at Pakistan are now safe and out of danger, reports from Pakistan confirmed.


A campaign has been launched to oppose a proposed ``pasty tax'' which could see the cost of Cornwall's favourite food rise by 20%.


*Toni Braxton was hospitalized in Las Vegas Monday night after suffering from chest pains, reports People.com.


Virgin and Delta Air Lines have applied to the US Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity for their new joint venture on flights between the UK and North America.

Virgin and Delta apply for antitrust immunity


Afghanistan blamed a foreign intelligence agency for the bombing of the Indian Embassy in Kabul, making a veiled but clear reference to its eastern neighbor, Pakistan.

Afghanistan blames foreign agency for bombing


Funeral services were held Friday for a Flomaton woman killed in an Evergreen, Ala., wreck Tuesday morning.

Funeral services held for Flomaton woman killed in Evergreen wreck


On the day her personal fortune's valued at £10 million - Amy Winehouse is to voluntarily attend a London police station.

Amy Winehouse to voluntarily attend a London police station


Iran renews plan to send monkey to space Updated: 06:01, Wednesday January 16, 2013 Iran will again try to send a live monkey into space after a previous attempt failed in 2011.


James Barbour will begin his fifth annual holiday season at Sardi's with a pre-Thanksgiving concert on November 10 at 8:30pm, entitled Bring Me Giants.

James Barbour to begin holiday season at Sardi's November 10


Britney Spears is set to make a second guest appearance on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Britney to make another appearance in How I Met Your Mother


Plants deserve respect, a group of Swiss experts said Monday, arguing that killing them arbitrarily was morally wrong -- except when it comes to saving humans or maybe picking petals off a daisy.


HIS MAJESTY ALSO RECEIVED SIMILAR CABLE FROM SAUDI CROWN PRINCE AND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND AVIATION AND GENERAL COMMAND PRINCE SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD.


A prowler has been spotted in Ballafesson, Port Erin, and police are asking you to be vigilant if you live around there.


Popular TV show Diya aur Baati Hum has completed a successful run of 400 episodes.

Diya aur Baati Hum completes 400 episodes


The euro is bound to slide further against most major currencies next week as a $1 trillion euro zone rescue effort is met with skepticism.


The Kresge Art Museum in East Lansing is celebrating a milestone this year: its 50th anniversary.


Gautam Gambhir will return home after he failed to fully recover from the after-effects of a concussion he suffered in the fourth and final Test at the Oval.


SUNDERLAND have agreed a fee for South Korean striker Ji Dong-Won, according to the player's club - though the Black Cats maintain negotiations are merely ongoing.

Safc agree fee for Korean striker Ji Dong-Won


Panelists of a round table conference explored ways to promote entrepreneurial growth in Pakistan, emphasizing that entrepreneurs have the potential to create generate new jobs for millions of young graduates entering the workforce.

'Entrepreneurs have potential to generate new jobs'


ahoo, Google and MySpace have formed a foundation to promote the OpenSocial platform as a neutral, community-governed specification for building social-networking applications, the companies announced Tuesday.

Yahoo, Google and MySpace have formed a foundation to promote the OpenSocial platform


England boss Fabio Capello has agreed to work with Sir Trevor Brooking in a bid to develop the skills of English coaches following a meeting of the Football Association Board at Wembley on Friday afternoon.

Capello - will work with Sir Trevor Brooking.


From the success of Slumdog Millionaire to racist attacks in Australia, economically growing Indians are the envy of the recession-struck developed world!

Economically growing Indians envy of developed world


Defense Minister Ehud Barak admitted Monday that a terror wave has hit Judea and Samaria in recent days.

Barak admits terror wave in Judea and Samaria


Loyola University Chicago nursing, dietetic, medical and graduate students and faculty will celebrate the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, by teaching the community about bone health at two upcoming fairs.

Loyola University Chicago students to celebrate Day of the Dead by teaching about bone health


McCaw hid extent of foot injury Updated: 08:35, Tuesday October 9, 2012 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has revealed that his foot injury at last year's Rugby World Cup was so bad that he came close to limping out of their semifinal win over Australia.


Britain's fourth largest grocer Wm Morrison Supermarkets said it will create over 7,000 new jobs in 2012, as it opens 25 new stores and develops its manufacturing and logistics operations.


Ag Against Hunger has received a $1,500 grant from Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, to be used for its inventory development project.

Ag Against Hunger receives $1,500 grant from Pioneer Hi-Bred


The FSA has publicly censured two Glasgow based credit unions for making large loans to a non-member and making loans to directors on terms better than those available to members.


Tom Daschle's former Democratic colleagues were rallying to his defense after he met behind closed doors with the Senate Finance Committee to discuss problems with back taxes and potential conflicts of interest, but lawmakers promised he will face more questions.


Authorities in Garland County, Ark., said a homicide suspect was killed during a recent shootout with police and FBI agents.


Belarussian women meet during ``Radunitsa'', or the Day of Rejoicing, a holiday in the Eastern Orthodox Church to remember the dead, in the abandoned village of Lomysh, near the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, some 370 km southeast of Minsk, April 24, 2012.

Belarussian women meet during ``Radunitsa'' in the abandoned village of Lomysh


Funeral services are planned for a 29-year-old Illinois soldier who died in Afghanistan.

Funeral services planned for Illinois soldier


Libyans now see fugitive strongman Moamer Kadhafi as ``irrelevant,'' even if their new leaders know Libya will not be fully liberated until he is captured, a US envoy said Wednesday.


The Honolulu Star Advertiser is reporting that Raiders center Samson Satele has been arrested in Honolulu Hawaii on charges of disorderly conduct.

Raiders free agent Samson Satele arrested


Rapper LL Cool J called Brad Paisley's controversial song Accidental Racist, on which he sang, a ``bold statement'' in an interview with CNN.

LL Cool J calls ``Accidental Racist'' a ``bold statement''


That same night, Anna was on Watch What Happens Live, and what happened live was she told host Andy Cohen she was having a girl.

Pregnant Anna chlumsky is having a girl!


AREAS of Grafton are advised to evacuate after revisions of the flood height revealed parts of the levee may fail.


An Israeli drone has been downed near the Syrian border with Lebanon, the Mayadeen TV station reported Wednesday.

Israeli drone downed near Syrian border with Lebanon


The Iraqi foreign minister said Friday that the Turkish military has begun withdrawing from northern Iraq.

Turkey begins withdrawing from northern Iraq


NEW YORK -Eskendereya has won the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, making a case to be the favorite for the Kentucky Derby in four weeks.


A motorcyclist has died in a two-vehicle crash.


On the second day of the talks here, the Danes came under fire from developing countries for playing a partisan role, favouring European positions at the cost of the developing world, and seeking to split the G77 ranks.

Danes comes under fire from developing countries


Athletics fans would easily fill London's main Olympic stadium after the 2012 Games, Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday as he defended plans to keep the running track in place despite doubts over the sport's ability to attract big crowds.

Athletics fans would fill stadium after 2012:


Greensboro police fatally shot a man early Saturday morning who they said pointed a gun at them.


A woman aged 88 from Wigan was mugged on her own doorstep after being grabbed round the throat from behind.


As companies continue to focus on what they do best, buyers of bulk storage and transport services are increasingly looking to outsource part or all of their requirements to suppliers.


Taipei, Dec. 21 Taiwan share prices closed up 0.67 percent Tuesday amid optimism toward cross strait economic exchanges after the sixth-round of high-level talks between Taiwan and China officially opened, dealers said.


Market reports suggested that Pfizer Inc. has got the approval from US FDA to expand the marketing of the cancer drug.


Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn has been suspended for one game for charging New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov in NHL Game No. 30 in New Jersey on Tuesday, January 22, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

Flyers' Brayden Schenn suspended one game for charging


Michael Buble doesn't think he is sexy saying his self-depracating sense of humour is why women like him.


Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is the most searched person in the world``s leading search engine, Google.


Gold continues to probe below the $800 level, weighed by soft oil prices and a firmer dollar.


Prime Minister John Key also confirmed the SAS have arrived in Afghanistan and will soon in be combat.


Economic troubles appear ``a little less marked'' north of the border than in England, and Scotland looks better placed to come through a slowdown than in past cycles, the director-general of the Confederation of British Industry declared yesterday.

Scotland ``looks better placed to come through slowdown''


First Lady Michelle Obama canceled campaign appearances in Charlottesville and Frederickburg today ``in light of the tragedy in Colorado,'' her campaign said.

Michelle Obama cancels appearance in Fredericksburg


European stocks rose and the euro rebounded from a four-month low as Cypriot banks opened for the first time in almost two weeks.


Police say a woman was kidnapped at gunpoint and raped in east Charlotte Saturday afternoon.

Woman kidnapped at gunpoint and raped in east Charlotte


Shares of mining companies fell Wednesday after China took steps to tighten its lending standards and the dollar rose against other currencies.

Shares of mining companies fall as China tightens lending, dollar rises


Prolific Italian composer Armando Trovajoli, whose music gave life to nearly 300 films and earned him four David di Donatello awards, died in recent days at the age of 95.

Italian film composer Armando Trovajoli dies at 95


Broker-only commercial insurer NIG has released new research which reveals that high-grade insurance financial strength ratings have become more important to commercial insurers when considering where to place risks.

Ratings becoming more important to insurers


Canadian producer Caribou is set to release a new double live album featuring a raft of guest stars.


TV hostess Jillian Barberie Reynolds officially announced Friday morning that she and her husband, actor Grant Reynolds, plan to divorce.

Jillian Barberie Reynolds announces divorce


Oil prices fell to near $US70 a barrel Friday in Asia as signs of a sluggish US economic recovery discouraged stock and crude investors.


Democratic congressman Bart Stupak announces his retirement, saying it's ``time to begin a new chapter in my career.''


Three people were arrested Sunday and charged with promoting the manufacture of methamphetamine following an investigation by the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force.

Three charged charged with promoting the manufacture of methamphetamine


Big Brother posted its best Wednesday premiere in viewers and key demographics since 2003 with double digit percentages increases versus last summer, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for July 13.

'BIG BROTHER' posts its best WEDNESDAY premiere in viewers and key demographics since 2003


CPIPolitburo member Sitaram Yechuri today said the massive mandate for the Left Front in the February 14 elections in Tripura would boost the Left movement in the country.

Massive mandate in Tripura will boost Left movement:


He says that there is an absolute need of a regulatory body in place as soon as possible as this will help the genuine developers from being affected by the misdeeds of some scrupulous elements amongst them.

``There's an absolute need of a regulatory body in place''


I just learned that Peter Reckell is leaving Days of Our Lives, again.

Peter Reckell leaves 'Days of Our Lives' --


Australian shares open lower Updated: 10:25, Thursday April 4, 2013 The Australian share market has opened lower.


EMC Corporation is one of the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information.

EMC is a developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and Solutions


Sprint filed paperwork with the SEC proposing a $2.1 billion buyout of Clearwire that will finally give it control over major spectrum.

Sprint proposes $2.1 billion buyout of Clearwire


Applications for enrolment at schools in 2014 are now open for parents and their children.


Young Armenian and Turkish musicians gave a joint concert in Berlin on August 3, Ermenihaber.am website reported.

Armenian, Turkish musicians give joint concert


``I'm not a Democrat first, I'm an American first. I believe we rise and fall as one nation, as one people. What's stopping us is our politics.''


We're really missing Kyle this week, he's been too sick to come to work.


OJ Simpson has been found guilty on all charges in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room more than a year ago.


New Delhi, Nov 8 Three people were charred to death in a collision between two vehicles in Kapasheda area of South West Delhi early morning today.

Three charred to death in collision between two vehicles


US President Barack Obama announced in an interview published Sunday that the United States is not winning the war in Afghanistan and hinted at talking to moderate elements of the Taliban as it did with some insurgency groups in Iraq.


A 69-year-old Colorado horse breeder has been arrested for income tax evasion, the US Attorney's Office and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division announced Tuesday.

Colorado horse breeder arrested for income tax evasion


A woman died Saturday night after the car in which she was riding crashed in a marked construction site on Hoover Avenue, according to Dayton police.

Woman dies after car crashes into construction site


Alabama ranks 11th nationally in government job growth since April 2001, according to an On Numbers study of employment data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Alabama ranks 11th in government job growth


The bones of the great Ngapuhi chief Hone Heke are about to be moved from their secret burial cave amid fears they could be disturbed by a nearby housing development.

Bones of Ngapuhi chief Hone Heke to be moved


Infosys, India's second largest IT services company has completed the acquisition of Lodestone Holding, a Switzerland-based management consulting firm it had announced to acquire last month.

Infosys completes acquisition of Lodestone


A New York City bus driver has found her mystery sailor.


Wall Street headed for a flat open Monday ahead of a report expected to show the economy remains sluggish amid the continuing housing slump and credit crisis.The Conference Board's reading of leading economic indicators is expected to show the economy remained sluggish in April after two quarters of slow growth.


The Dalai Lama has made a stop at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for a checkup.

Dalai Lama stops at Mayo Clinic for checkup


The student loan interest rate has been cut again to 2.5%, following last week's bank rate cut.


SUNCORP boss Patrick Snowball received a 50 per cent pay rise in the 2011/12 financial year to $8.27 million.

Suncorp ceo Patrick Snowball's pay rises to $8.27 million


China will build 56 more airports in the next five years to expand its transport capacity, a senior Chinese civil aviation official said on Thursday.

China to build 56 airports in five years


Telecommunications carrier AT&T says it is moving its corporate headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas to get better access to its customers and operations around the world.


In what is a first for Malta in its sector, and what appears to be the widest application of e-commerce on the local market, Agenda Bookshop, Malta's leading bookshop chain, yesterday launched its international e-commerce website at www.agendamalta.com.

Agenda launches international e-commerce website


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Thailand to negotiate with airport protesters Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By AMBIKA AHUJA and CHRIS BLAKE, Associated Press Writers Ambika Ahuja And Chris Blake, Associated Press Writers -- 1 hr 16 mins ago Pl --


Salesforce.com was upgraded by ThinkEquity from a ``hold'' rating to a ``buy'' rating in a research note issued on Friday.

Salesforce.com upgraded by ThinkEquity to ``buy'' (crm)


NEW YORK Janet Jackson unleashes her anger in an over-the-top, dramatic and staggering way in the latest Tyler Perry film, ``Why Did I Get Married Too?''

Janet Jackson unleashes in latest Tyler Perry film


A Glens Falls woman was charged with grand larceny Tuesday for allegedly cashing a $3,250 fake check, police said.


Standard Chartered has agreed a $340m settlement with New York regulators that accused it of hiding $250bn of transactions with Iran.

Standard Chartered agrees settlement with New York regulator


Kane's Furniture, a furniture retailer in Florida, has selected GE Money as its consumer financing partner.

Kane's Furniture selects GE Money as consumer financing partner


Eighties chart stars Sinitta and Pat Sharp are to join the contestants in the Aussie jungle for I'm A Celebrity...

Sinitta and Pat Sharp to join I'm a Celebrity...


Rescue workers were battling to free a nine-year-old boy stuck in a drain in Bombela, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

Rescue workers battle to free boy in drain


Microsoft was scrambling to fix a major outage which brought down its Hotmail service and affected Office365 and Windows Live webmail accounts.


The 'Big touch and win' contest, organised by Big 92.7 FM in association with SKP and Sons furniture, began on Monday.


BB King and Joe Bonamassa -- have recorded a duet together in Las Vegas, according to the Facebook page of producer Kevin Shirley, who's worked with Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey and The Black Crowes.

Bb King and Joe Bonamassa record together


Portland Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened last night.

Portland Police investigate fatal stabbing


Back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin banned his wife from telling their sons he was still alive, a English court has heard.


Agents arrested Tuesday night an American citizen wanted in New York to face charges of several murders and drug trafficking, and will be escorted out of the country in the next few hours.

Agents arrest American wanted in New York for several murders


Legendary soul singer Etta James has been hospitalized in Southern California with a serious infection, according to her son.

Etta James hospitalized with an infection


The official Russian version of the popular microblogging service Twitter will appear in 18 months to two years' time, a well-known blogger and architect of many projects in the Runet, Anton Korobkov-Zemlyansky, said in a roundtable discussion within the framework of Russian Internet Week, which is being held these days at the city's exhibition site Expocenter.

Official Russian version of the popular microblogging service Twitter to appear in two years


Armstrong World Industries Inc. is adding 95 jobs to its Jackson, Tenn. manufacturing facility.

Armstrong World Industries adding jobs in Jackson, Tenn.


A drunken driver left a trail of damaged property and truck parts through two towns before crashing his Ford pickup truck into an above-ground swimming pool, fleeing in the woods and then being apprehended, according to a police account.


X-Factor judge and mentor Cheryl Cole has defended Rebecca Ferguson from critics who think the X-Factor finalist is boring.


TheDreamDrawer.com, an online retailer specializing in unique sleep and dream items, is open for business.

TheDreamDrawer.com is 'open' for business:


South Africa leads the mobile marketing field in terms of technology, having used MMS marketing for several years, said Eddie Groenewald, Multimedia Solutions CEO.

South Africa leads the mobile marketing field:


Steel sector seeks a 20 percent uniform customs duty on import of steel products to curtail miss-declaration and save the domestic industry from international price volatility.

Steel sector seeks uniform duty on imports


A Nanoose Bay man charged with murder following a shootout on Wilgress Road in May 2010 will stand trial in Supreme Court in Nanaimo this summer.

Man charged with murder to stand trial in Supreme Court


MANCHESTER UNITED striker Javier Hernandez spent Tuesday night in hospital after suffering mild concussion during a training session at the Red Bull Arena in New York.

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez spent Tuesday night in hospital after suffering mild concussion


Kyle Sandilands is returning to television as a judge on the Seven Network talent show Australia's Got Talent.


The Olympic 1500m silver medallist Nick Willis has run the second fastest mile time of his career but still had to settle for seventh at the Diamond League Athletics meeting in Oregon.

Willis runs second fastest mile time but has to settle for seventh


Tata Motors today said it will hike the prices of its passenger vehicles, excluding the Nano, by up to Rs 36,000 from April 1, to offset rising input costs.

Tata Motors to hike prices of passenger vehicles


Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has released a new patch for Puddle, now available for the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.


Two foreign teams-Iran and Thailand-left Dhaka for home Sunday on completion of their Group B engagements of the AFC Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers that concluded in the city Saturday, reports UNB.


A Vancouver homeowner pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to murdering a car prowler last month.

Homeowner pleads not guilty to murdering car prowler


The International Space Station, received in a car park in Portsmouth at 0950 GMT on Saturday 12 November 2011.

International space station received in Portsmouth - 12 November 2011


The competitive Sydney rental market will tighten in the coming months despite an increase in vacancies at the beginning of the year, research shows.


Over a rare weekend session Congress repealed the ban against gays openly serving in the military.

Congress repeals ban against gays in military


Pete Thamel of the New York Times has tweeted that TCU, which is supposed to join the Big East next year, has scheduled a meeting of its board and will soon make the announcement that it's headed to the Big 12 instead.


Security forces have recovered 5,000 detonators during a search operation carried out in Visuvamadu, Iranaimadu, Alakkallupottukulam and Periyathampanai on Tuesday.

Security forces recover 5,000 detonators


Russian oil company Lukoil is to complete the construction of the USD 1bn hydrocracking unit in its local refinery Lukoil Neftochim, located in the southern Black Sea city of Burgas , in four years, managing board chairman Sergey Andronov told a press conference.

Lukoil to complete USD 1bn hydrocracking unit in four years.


The Bush administration is planning to announce a broad new ``right of conscience'' rule permitting medical centers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health-care workers to refuse to participate in any procedure they find morally objectionable, including abortion and possibly even artificial insemination and birth control.

Bush administration planning to announce 'conscience' rule


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram visited Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh today, the third time in the past 15 months that a Central Minister has gone to the Buddhist town over which China has laid claims.


CHARLIE Davies, severely injured in a car crash last month after helping the United States qualify for the World Cup, was released from hospital on Tuesday after four weeks of treatment and recovery.


Former Baywatch star donna d errico is fuming mad because she says she was singled out for an airport naked scan because of her looks.


Udinese tore defending Serie A champions Inter apart with an impressive 3-1 win which puts them into the hunt for a place in Europe next season.


Two adults were found dead in an Ahwatukee Foothills apartment late Wednesday afternoon in an apparent murder suicide.

Two found dead in apparent murder-suicide


Displays2Go has released a new bulletin board with blue interior fabric and a swing open door.

Displays2go releases a new bulletin board


The consolidation of three parishes is moving forward after the Vatican rejected their parishioner appeals, according to the Diocese of Scranton.

Consolidation moves forward after Vatican rejects appeals


Despite his claims on CNN this weekend that it was the ``extreme right wing'' in the United States that derailed the acceptance of his peace offer to the PA, it is in truth former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who is the extremist.

Former Prime Minister Olmert is an extremist


Debenhams, which has seen its share price crash over the past two years, has held talks to buy menswear retailer Moss Bros.


Harambee Stars succumbed another 1-0 bitter loss to neighbouring Tanzania's Taifa Stars in an international friendly played at the CCM Kirumba stadium in Mwanza on Wednesday.


Director General of Police Ashok Prasad Wednesday said misuse of SIM cards by militants in Jammu and Kashmir has prompted the decision of police scrutiny for multiple connections.

'Misuse of SIM cards prompted police scrutiny'


A TV talk show host says she told him that she fears the hospital may not release her newborn octuplets to her.

Mom fears hospital may not release octuplets


Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa Thursday took over the media ministry and appointed the former media minister to handle the investment promotion portfolio, a top government official said.

President Rajapaksa takes over media ministry


Killeen police have identified the victim as Edith Collins.


DFL Senate candidate Al Franken narrowly outraised Republican Sen. Norm Coleman over a recent seven-week period, but Coleman held a cash advantage heading into the final months of the campaign.


A former Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister pleaded guilty Friday to fraud over $5,000 and influence peddling in the province's constituency allowance spending scandal.

Former cabinet minister pleads guilty to fraud


Economics Writer US consumers borrowed more money in February to buy new cars and attend school, but they cut back on using their credit cards to make purchases.

Consumers borrowed more in February to buy cars


The lockout is affecting more than just the NHL and the Sabres players.


Bridge safety inspections have been scheduled this month in Nelson County by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Bridge safety inspections scheduled this month


Zoltan Gera, who has completed his transfer to Fulham from the newly promoted West Bromwich Albion, is hoping to become an integral member of the Cottagers side.

Zoltan Gera completes transfer to Fulham from west brom


The New Milford Renegades 13U travel baseball team advanced to the Babe Ruth New England Regional championship game with at 13-0 mercy-rule shortened win over Pittsfield, Mass. on Wednesday.

New Milford Renegades advance to New England regional championship game


TELEVISION production group Boomerang has moved into publishing after acquiring an extreme sports multimedia firm.

Boomerang acquires extreme sports multimedia firm


New Hanover County has hired Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's spokeswoman as the county's first public affairs manager.

New Hanover county hires first public affairs manager