Andy Coulson's resignation is very welcome: he should never have been appointed in the first place.

Andy Coulson should never have been appointed in the first place.


China denounced the United States on Friday for an arms sales deal with Taiwan involving advanced Patriot air defense missiles, urging Washington to ''respect China's core interests and immediately withdraw related arms sales items.

China denounces us arms sales deal with Taiwan


Reebok has ended its relationship with US rapper Rick Ross over lyrics in one of his songs that seem to boast about drugging and abusing a woman has called an uproar.


Heavily armed Irving police surrounded an auto parts store this morning after reports of a holdup but found no one inside after a search of the building.

Irving police surround auto parts store on reports of holdup


Phillies closer Brad Lidge threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday at Citi Field, and could be activated from the 15-day disabled list next week in Atlanta.


New Delhi, Oct 1 Japanese consumer durables major Panasonic today said it is planning to double its share in the Indian split AC market to 20 per cent by next year with introduction of more products in the category.

Panasonic to double share in split AC market by next year


Sinopec, China's largest oil refiner, has inked lube oil supply deals with China's four major shipping companies.

Sinopec inks lube supply deal with four major shipping companies


Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday to protest puppy mills, and show their support for House Bill 2525.


A seventh-grade girl sent a Hello Kitty doll into near space for a science project, upstaging baking soda volcanoes worldwide.

Girl sends Hello Kitty doll into near space for science project


'The toughest race we've competed in' -- that is how four Wycombe cyclists described a gruelling 63km slog through southern France.


Bet365 has a superb streaming service that will be showing the Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers game live from 18 June 2010.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Friday that he expects to pledge his future to the Gunners by signing a new contract shortly.

Wenger expects to sign new contract shortly


Hall of famer Michael Irvin joined the Big Show live in studio and preached to us about Wes Welker and other receivers in the NFL, and got us ready for Patriots/Cowboys this weekend.


Rolling out community budgets across the country could save £22bn over the next five years, according to a report by consultants Ernst & Young - with 80% accruing to central government and its agencies.

Community budgets ``could save £22bn in five years''


Intel on Monday said it has frozen salaries of employees across the company, including top executives, in an effort to reduce spending and control costs.

Intel freezes salaries across the company


A bailable warrant of Rs. 10,000 has been issued against Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in a case related to his alleged derogatory comments against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.


Aaron Eckhart confirmed in an interview with MTV that Two-Face will not be returning in The Dark Knight Rises.

Eckhart confirms no Two-Face in 'the Dark Knight Rises'


Kentucky Wildcats star shooting guard Jodie Meeks has opted to forgo his senior season in Lexington and remain in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jodie Meeks to forgo senior season


Phoenix's Raffi Torres has received a 25 game suspension for this hit on Marian Hossa this past week.

Raffi Torres receives 25 game suspension


Roger Federer has reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final.


Higher rate taxpayers could be fined if they fail to declare that their partner receives child benefit under Treasury plans to cut the welfare bill by £2bn after 2013.

Higher rate taxpayers to be fined if they fail to declare child benefit


CTO of Tesla Motors Inc. Jeffrey B Straubel sells 12,000 shares of TSLA on 09/26/2011 at an average price of $25.4 a share.

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) cto Jeffrey B Straubel sells 12,000 shares


Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea's top automaker, said on Monday two vice chairmen had stepped down.

Hyundai Motor says two vice chairman step down


Veteran Australia batsman Mike Hussey said all talk about his retirement is quite premature and he had a score to settle in the Caribbean.


Tottenham Hotspur are set to delist their shares from the stock market and go private.

Tottenham Hotspur to delist shares from the stock market


Californian teen sailor Abby Sunderland was rescued by French fishermen today after two days of battle with gale force winds and freezing temperatures while stranded on her stricken boat in the Indian Ocean.

Teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescued by French fishermen


Vogue Italia have got their mitts on an image that captures the moment when Kate Moss and Jamie Hince said ``I do''.

The moment when Kate Moss and Jamie Hince said ``I do''...


After 2 months, Iranian tourists return to Egypt Several dozen Iranian tourists touched down in an ancient Egyptian city on Friday, the first time Iranians were back in Egypt following a two months' interruption in the warming-up of ties between the two nations.


Kremikovtsi steel mill workers are to mount a protest because of the unclear future of the steelworks and their unpaid salaries, said Lyudmil Pavlov, chairman of Metallurgists trade union at Confederation of Labor Podkrepa.

Kremikovtsi steel mill workers to protest


Prof. Wole Soyinka, a Nobel literature laureate and longtime activist in Nigeria, has launched a new political party in Nigeria ahead of the 2011 presidential elections.

Wole Soyinka launches a new political party in Nigeria


NSW and Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen is reportedly set to miss up to five weeks of NRL action with a foot injury suffered in State of Origin II.


Two Fort Drum soldiers are charged with burglary for an early morning incident in Watertown.


Researchers at McMaster University have found that voters prefer to choose candidates with lower pitched voices.

Voters prefer candidates with low pitched voices:


Two St. Louis police officers were shot and wounded during a car stop during the evening hours of Wednesday, October 13.

Two St. Louis police officers shot during car stop


Dickinson police say a 39-year-old man died after a trench fell in at a home construction site Tuesday morning.

Man dies after trench falls at construction site


Four cases of acute diarrhoea were reported in the northern province of Son La from May 25-31 and two have tested positive for the Vibrio cholera, according to Son La province's Preventive Health Centre.

Four cases of acute diarrhoea reported in Son La


Inghams, best known for its ski, mountain and lakes holidays, has cancelled its summer city breaks programme.

Inghams cancels summer city breaks programme


A SERIAL burglar who raided a string of homes across Northumberland has been jailed for four years.


World No. 11 golfer Vijay Singh returned from India with a flu and stomach virus, resulting in his losing almost 20 pounds in weight in a week.

World No. 11 golfer Vijay Singh returns from India with flu


A woman who was born during the reign of Queen Victoria and has witnessed two millennium celebrations and two world wars is celebrating her 110th birthday.


A wolf fitted with a GPS collar as part of a population survey was struck and killed by a car on Highway 83 near in Condon.


Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood hopes manager Harry Redknapp can add to the squad before the summer market shuts.

Spurs coach Sherwood hopes Redknapp can add to squad


Local authorities must be allowed to keep between 40% and 60% of business rates indefinitely if the UK is to get back on the path of sustainable economic growth, according to Centre for Cities.

``Local authorities must keep between 40% and 60% of business rates''


Nicole Richie and her boyfriend Joel Madden want to adopt. Joel - who already has an 11-month-old daughter, Harlow, with Nicole - has revealed the pair would love to extend their family.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden want to adopt.


A Texas jury found Victoria Osteen, the wife of megachurch pastor Joel Osteen, not guilty of assaulting a Continental Airlines flight attendant following an argument.

Jury finds that Victoria Osteen did not assault flight attendant


About 100 Bulgarians will be evacuated from Benghazi by a Turkish ship on Thursday, the Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.

About 100 Bulgarians to be evacuated from Benghazi by Turkish ship


The City Of St. Louis is reporting its first heat death of the summer.


Actress Diane Keaton who is best known for bringing Woody Allen films to life, was injured today on the movie set of Paramount's Morning Glory, co-starring Rachel McAdams and Harrison Ford.

Actress Diane Keaton injured on movie set


Kenya's first Inspector General of Police and his two deputies will now be chosen by a selection panel and not the Police Service Commission, after Parliament passed the National Police Service Bill yesterday.

Inspector General to be chosen by selection panel


The Biebs openly professed his Christian faith during the Teen Choice Awards, and that is an open testament--not only to Jesus Christ--but to his confidence in the rewards his faith holds.


The Cowen Group, a leading search firm specializing in the legal technology market, today announces the launch of an online blog, www.opportunityknocksblog.com, as a place for sharing thoughts, ideas and hot topics facing the legal staffing industry today.

The Cowen Group announces the launch of online blog


Despite the fact that Texas boasts the highest number of uninsured residents, all Texas Republicans in the US Congress voted against health care reform that would guarantee coverage for the vast majority of Texans.

All Texas GOP voted against healthcare reform


There's something about the holidays that makes Jessica Simpson want to tell people that she has a baby inside of her -- the singer-actress-headline fixture is celebrating Christmas Day by confirming the rumors that she is indeed pregnant with her second child with fiancé Eric Johnson.


Roni Deutch, who used to call herself ``America's Tax lady,'' has pleaded not guilty to contempt-of-court charges in Sacramento.


Meanwhile: the largest US supplier of seasonal flu vaccines says it's running behind on shipping vaccine for the regular, seasonal flu, partly because of the crunch to produce millions of doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine.The pharmaceutical company says it's shipped more than half of the 50 million doses of seasonal flu vaccine ordered by US health care providers.But the French company says additional doses may be delayed.

Seasonal vaccine supplier running behind


At her show in Newark, Chelsea Handler called Angelina Jolie a ``''homewrecker.

Chelsea Handler calls Angelina Jolie a homewrecker:


Rex Grossman, who may or may not be Washington's starting quarterback when the seasons kicks off for real next month, says the Redskins will win the NFC East.

Rex Grossman says Redskins will win the NFC East


Pakistan will not provide protection and refuge to any criminal, including Ibrahim, Malik told reporters on the sidelines of an official function in Lahore.

Pakistan will not provide protection to any criminal:


Country Business Manager, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett- Packard Sri Lanka, Lakshmindra Fernando told media that HP is the market leader in Sri Lanka with 18.1% market share in total computer sales and HP has a 45.7% market share in terms of NoteBook PC sales.


An Iranian equestrian plans to carry a symbolic peace torch to the Olympics in Beijing to bring a message of the peace and friendship to the people of all nationalities, cultures, and creeds.

Iranian equestrian to carry symbolic peace torch to Beijing


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says his house arrest over sex allegations is hampering the work of the secret-spilling site, and his supporters accuse Britain of spying on him.

Assange says house arrest hampering wikileaks work


Crude oil prices held steady on the New York Mercantile Exchange Thursday after jumping above $$70 per barrel in the previous trading session.


BC-Goodyear-Mover,0228 Goodyear stock drops to lowest point since 2003 Eds:


Gas prices in Massachusetts have held steady in the past week after seven consecutive weeks of increases.


Lush, a natural bath and body products maker based in Great Britain, will open its first stand-alone Wisconsin store at Mayfair Mall this month, reports Stefanie Scott at WauwatosaNow.com.

Lush to open first Wisconsin store at Mayfair Mall


TRIBUNE PHOTO/MARC STERGIONIS A man died in a rollover crash on the 2000 block of 3rd Avenue North around 11:30 Wednesday night.


Greenville Police report fewer accidents than expected during winter weather.


The wife of Michael C. Hall says the ``Dexter'' star is ``fully recovered'' from cancer and has returned to work.

Wife: ``Dexter'' star ``fully recovered'' from cancer


WPP is to form a new healthcare brand out of the imminent merger of Cohn & Wolfe and GCI.


Journalist writer and media personality Barbara Jill Walters has confirmed reports that she had an affair with US Sen. Edward Brooke in the 1970s.

Barbara Walters confirms affair with Sen. Edward Brooke


Crime files of some notorious mafia dons have gone missing from the courts in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said Saturday.

Crime files of mafia dons go missing in up


International Financing Review said that ArcelorMittal sold USD 3 billion in a two part debt sale.

ArcelorMittal sells USD 3 billion in two


Infosys, India's second largest IT services company has asked all its employees in India to work on one weekend day this month, a move which is not quite common in the IT services industry in the country.

Infosys asks employees to work on a weekend


A Swan River man faces numerous charges after a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a Swan River residence earlier this week.


United Rentals Inc., which rents equipment ranging from hand tools to heaters, on Thursday promoted John J. Fahey to vice president and controller.


The Samajwadi Party today said it does not rule out joining the Congress in forming a government at the Centre and will not be averse to taking up ministerial portfolios.

SP does not rule out joining cong to form government


``The recovery of the Icelandic economy is threatened by the delays in the resolution of the Icesave dispute, which constitutes an obstacle in the resumption of official and private financial flows into the country,'' Moody's analyst Kenneth Orchard said in a statement.

'Recovery of Icelandic economy threatened'


A meth lab explosion in Bonne Terre on Saturday sent one man to the hospital and two men behind bars.

Meth lab explosion in Bonne Terre sends one to the hospital


The Bank of England is ready to launch a policy of ``quantitative easing''-printing money-in an effort to lift the economy out of what the Bank calls ``a deep recession''.


Kobe Bryant tweaked his left ankle and scored just five points on 2-for-12 shooting in Wednesday's win over the Bobcats.

Kobe tweaks ankle, scores just five points


Bulgaria will undoubtedly play an important role in both the political and technical implementation of the large gas infrastructure projects in the Southeastern Europe and Black Sea and Caspian region.

Bulgaria will play important role in large gas infrastructure projects in region:


Textile giant Milliken & Company laid off 650 workers across its 47 worldwide locations, the Spartanburg company said today.


White, middle-class Americans are drinking less alcohol, with middle-aged people consuming about a third less than 50 years ago, with younger generation being more moderate drinkers than their parents, claims a study by a well-known medical professor.


The Crusaders have rubbished South African claims that the Super Rugby conference favours New Zealand and Australian sides.


Vice President Biden campaigned in New York for winning congressional candidate Democrat Bill Owens.

Vice President Biden campaigned in new York


US stands ready to help Japan in every possible way it can, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said after speaking to her Japanese counterpart.


The magazine reports large sums of money had been bet on Brazil winning by at least two goals and a former Ghana international acted as an intermediary.

Large sums of money had been bet on Brazil


The Joint Task Force commander Victor Ebhaleme in a statement today said that soldiers defused five bombs in Kaleri ward of London Chiki in Maiduguri, a city notorious for bomb and shooting attacks blamed on the Boko Haram sect.

Soldiers defuse five bombs in Maiduguri...


COMIC John Bishop gets a ball kicked in his face by Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler after a halftime joke went painfully wrong last night.

John Bishop gets ball kicked in his face by Robbie Fowler


Anneka Rice has revealed that she thinks Treasure Hunt should return to TV screens with a new presenter.

Anneka Rice: 'Treasure Hunt should return to TV'


Reliance Life Insurance, a part of Reliance Capital of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, registered a record high market share of 14.51 percent in March 2010 and a 10.5 percent growth for the 2009-10 financial year.

Reliance Life Insurance registers record high market share


``Doordarshan will be fully digitised by 2017. That is the goal we have set. We are also preferring a full dialogue with the industry,'' said Zohra Chatterji, joint secretary I&B ministry Tuesday at the fifth annual India Digital Networks Summit.

Doordarshan will be fully digitised by 2017:


The assistant managing editor takes a leadership position in the production department and reports to the vice president of production services.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned on Tuesday against travel to quake-hit Japan, while downplaying radiation risks from a damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.


Conn. man thought linked to heist gets 2½ years A reputed Connecticut mobster was sentenced Thursday to 2½ years in prison in a weapons and prescription drugs case that revealed federal authorities' belief that he knows something about the largest art heist in US history.


Baker Hughes, Houston, has reported it has introduced the next generation of its JewelSuite reservoir modeling software.

Baker Hughes introduces next-generation reservoir modeling software


PRINCETON, NJ -Kareem Maddox scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Princeton defeat Siena 86-77 in overtime on Sunday.

Princeton defeats Siena 86-77 in overtime


Money managers cut their net long position in Brent crude oil futures and options in the week ended Sept. 13, according to the IntercontinentalExchange Inc.'s /quotes/zigman/373487/quotes/nls/ice ICE -1.68% weekly Commitment of Traders report published Monday.

Money managers cut long positions in Brent oil


European shares turned into negative territory in late afternoon trading on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's main indexes which gave up most of their early gains.

European shares turn negative in late trading


Liverpool Football Club has appointed Andy Hughes as chief financial officer to lead the club's financial operations.

Liverpool fc appoints Andy Hughes as chief financial officer


After being this year's worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, financial stocks have lately begun to gain favor as an investment option.

Financial stocks have begun to gain favor


Drug stocks hugged the flat line early Tuesday, echoing the broader market.


The Nifty extended losses in the afternoon trade amid volatility, falling below the 4650 level.


Australian Neil Robertson has won the world snooker championships in England, becoming only the second Aussie to take the title.


Pakistan needs to revamp the legislation and mechanism of the Freedom of Information Act as the biggest problem the country faces is corruption and favouritism.

'Pakistan needs to revamp Freedom of information Act'


A new report from the US Treasury indicates that the US could lose billions of dollars from the auto bailout.


AFTER months of delays, Ashburton finally has a ``green'' co-generation plant at the swimming pool.


A speeding private bus on Thursday morning mowed down two people and injured three when it rammed into two rickshaws and a motorcycle here, police said.


Evangelist Billy Graham, who turned 91 Saturday at his home in North Carolina, says he is ``enjoying this season of life.''


The largest database of women poets in the world will be launched in Washington, DC on Saturday, March 27.

Largest database of women's poets to launch in Washington on March 27


Tube Lines, the company that provides maintenance services for trains and infrastructure on the Jubilee, Northern, and Piccadilly London tube lines, has appointed a new director of operations.

Tube Lines appoints director of operations


Georgian Airways will conduct charter flights to Moscow on January 8, 9 and 10, the Georgian air carrier said on Monday.

Georgian Airways to conduct charter flights to Moscow


India and China have agreed that they would continue their close dialogue, both at the political level as well at the sector level among officials, and that their Special Representatives would work for preparing the joint reord of their work so far on the boundary question.

India, China agree to continue their close dialogue


WestJet announced a number of summer schedule enhancements, including non-stop service from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal to select sun destinations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Florida.

WestJet announces summer schedule enhancements


A wife killer is being allowed to become a black cab driver despite public safety fears.

Wife's killer allowed to become black cab driver


Noel Gallagher says writing songs is like fishing because sometimes you find a hit and sometimes you don't.

Noel Gallagher - Noel Gallagher fishes for hits


In a cost cutting clean-up Yahoo Inc. announced that it will cut hundreds of employees off of its payroll by next month.


Two Ukhozi FM presenters have been suspended for a month after playing a controversial song about ANCYL president Julius Malema, The Witness newspaper reported on Friday.


Mourners are being forced to cross picket lines to attend funerals and burials after cemetery operator Service Corp. International served lock-out notice to its employees.


Intel rolled out new computer chips late last week that highlight the company's lead over Advanced Micro Devices in its ability to shrink the circuitry inside its processors.


ONE News weatherman Jim Hickey has been voted Father Of The Nation by 1000 people in a Paper Plus survey.


Earl weakened to a tropical storm from a hurricane late Friday night but was still expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds as it remained on course for the Maritimes.


Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed two new consumer protection laws Wednesday, one restricting high-risk home loans and the other aimed at preventing debtors from unfairly being sent to jail.


A dorm fire, at Trinity College in Hartford, left nearly 120 students out in the cold as responding officials assessed the water damage to the building.


Aternity Inc., the provider of end user experience management solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced that Spectrum Health, a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan that offers a full continuum of care that includes the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, has selected the Aternity Frontline Performance Intelligence Platform for its strategic end user experience management initiatives.

Spectrum Health selected Aternity Frontline performance Intelligence for end user experience


Richard Garcia made Hull City history last night, becoming the club`s first ever man to play in the World Cup finals.


High street sales fell in early June despite shoppers splashing out on food and new televisions for the World Cup.


The Wichita teachers union and the school district reached a tentative contract agreement during formal mediation today, a district release stated.

Wichita teachers union, school district reach tentative agreement


Oil prices crawled back above US$46 a barrel Monday after falling more than $1 as White House officials warned the US recession would likely worsen in coming months, undermining demand for crude.


Ryanair has refused to withdraw an advert showing a young woman in what looks like school uniform, which has been banned by the industry watchdog.


The intermediate dyke at Bregovo is likely to be destroyed so as to prevent more serious flooding, Agriculture and Food Miroslav Naydenov said in Bregovo on Monday.

Dyke at Bregovo is likely to be destroyed to prevent more serious flooding


Christian recording artist Shawn McDonald will perform at a free concert Thursday at Heritage Hall.


Autopsy results from the North Dakota State Medical Examiners Office revealed Monday that a woman who died in a house fire here Sunday afternoon died from smoke inhalation.


A Las Vegas judge has issued an outstanding arrest warrant for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. on a misdemeanor battery complaint alleging he poked a security guard in the face several times.

Las Vegas judge issues arrest warrant for Mayweather


Arkansas lawmakers are objecting to a winter solstice display that a federal judge ordered placed at the state Capitol beside a traditional Christian nativity scene.

Lawmakers object to winter solstice display


Apple now has a bigger budget than the entire US government, according to US Treasury Department figures.

Apple has bigger budget than US government


BP is calling for an independent probe of a claims lawyer who has reportedly been suspended.

BP calls for independent probe of claims lawyer


Harvey and Bob Weinstein are on the verge of taking Miramax, the film company they named after their parents Miriam and Max, back from Disney, sources said Friday.

Harvey and Bob Weinstein on the verge of taking Miramax back from Disney


It won't be just doing one soccer school and going back, Ron Gourlay said

We won't just do one soccer school & go back:


Customers throughout Muskoka will begin receiving a 10 per cent rebate on electricity bills for the next five years starting with electricity consumed this month.

Customers to receive 10 per cent rebate on electricity bills


The US dollar advanced further against major opponents after the release of some economic reports during New York trading on Wednesday.

US dollar advances further against majors


A DISABLEd man has vowed to walk again after a terrifying accident left him confined to a wheelchair.


Renault, in partnership with Gestamp Solar, has launched a solar energy project by installing solar roof panels at its French plants.


Exxon Mobil said today it has agreed to buy XTO Energy, a natural gas producer, for $31 billion in stock and the assumption of $10 billion in debt, in nearly 10 years.

Exxon Mobil to buy XTO Energy for $31 billion


AC Milan have announced their revised Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Ac Milan announce Champions League squad


Jewish fashionista Donna Karan has gone to bat for the disgraced Galliano, who faces prison time in France for public rants about his ``love'' for Hitler and other hate speech.


Fifty parting thoughts from the French Open, where two legends added to their collections ...


US Senator Edward Kennedy collapsed during the inauguration lunch for President Barack Obama as the new US leader acknowleged concerns about the veteran lawmaker's health.

Kennedy collapses during inauguration lunch


A group of armed Israeli settlers destroyed on Monday Palestinian owned lands in northern West Bank while the military kidnapped four farmers how tired to stop the attack.

Settlers destroy Palestinian owned lands and the military kidnapped four farmers


Coimbatore Corporation on Monday sealed five buildings on Big Bazaar Street, NH Road and in Sukrawarpet.

Coimbatore Corporation seals five buildings


At a late-morning press conference in the Putnam City gym where he had starred for the last four years, Henry made it official, saying he would play at Kansas next year.


Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier has denied reports he is planning to work on a clothing line with Jon Gosselin.

Designer Christian Audigier denies planning to work with Jon Gosselin


Two people were killed and five others injured when a speeding trailer hit six vehicles on the West Wharf Road, here on Thursday.

Two killed, five injured as trailer hits six vehicles


Biologists have reaffirmed a century-old law that said evolution cannot reverse itself.

Biologists reaffirm that evolution cannot reverse itself


It has guns, trains, cars, bikes, helicopters and Kareena Kapoor but Saif Ali Khan says his upcoming spy thriller Agent Vinod is no James Bond.


The Portuguese government has threatened to replace Anacom if the national telecommunications regulator does not observe within 30 days a law preventing rounding up on voice services bills.

Portuguese government threatens to replace Anacom


Travellers who could be forced to leave the site where they have lived for years demanded answers when they staged a peaceful protest in Lowestoft yesterday.

Travellers stage peaceful protest in Lowestoft


This Morning Presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been debating whether or not too much TV can affect children's behaviour.

Can too much TV affect child's behaviour?


The research, which polled 500 middle managers, reveals despite the threat of the looming 'double dip' recession, one in six London managers admit to spending more than £500 a month on gambling.

One in six London managers spends more than £500 per month gambling


Today, in an event President Obama nominated Jacob Lew -- the current White House chief of staff -- to serve as the next Treasury Secretary.

President Obama nominates Jacob Lew as Treasury Secretary


Roy E. Disney, son of Roy O. Disney and nephew of Walt Disney, died in Newport Beach, CA today at the age of 79.


MISYS, A British financial software company, continues to consider offers from Vista Equity Partners, ValueAct Capital and CVC Capital Partners after merger talks with Switzerland's Temenos Group ended.

Misys considers offers after merger talks end


The Turkish book ``Mutluluk'' and the film based on it are set to be promoted in China, where the novel has been translated into Chinese.

Turkish book, film to be promoted in China


Alaska Governor Sarah Palin finally showed up on ``Saturday Night Live'' together with Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey.

Sarah Palin shows up on ``Saturday Night Live''


Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has crossed the milestone of handling one million passengers in the first fifty days of its commercial operations since March 23, 2008.

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International airport handles one million passengers in the first fifty days


The century-old Christian Science Monitor said Tuesday that it would discontinue its daily print edition in April and move almost exclusively to online publication, becoming the first major national newspaper to abandon a daily paper-and-ink format.

Monitor to discontinue daily print edition


ZyXEL Communications, the world's leading broadband access solutions provider, announced today an enterprise wireless LAN controller system, the NXC5200 WLAN Controller and NWA5160N N WLAN Access Point to provide 11n high performance and secured mobility in medium to large enterprise and campus environments.

ZyXEL Communications announces enterprise wireless LAN Controller System


Today PastBook launches yearly books both for Facebook and Instagram, an easy way to relive everything happened in 1 year on your favorite social network: photos, comments and likes!

PastBook launches yearly books for Facebook and Instagram


A new survey released over the weekend found out that about 70 percent of Quebec residents favor euthanasia.

Survey: 70 percent of Quebec residents favor euthanasia


Japanese businesses continue to cut back on spending in February, according the latest report from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.The all-industry activity index showed a 2.0% drop in February, which was in line with economist expectations.

Japanese businesses cut back spending in February


Justin Trudeau won the Liberal Party leadership race on Sunday, getting more than 80 per cent of weighted votes on the first ballot.


A bat in the Las Cruces area has tested positive for rabies, New Mexico Department of Health officials said Wednesday.

Bat in Las Cruces tests positive for rabies


Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is in the opinion that the automatic dissolution of Parliament can be made a common practice as it has positive implications, especially in terms of nation development.

`Automatic dissolution of Parliament has positive implications'


Orlando Bloom has put his Hollywood home up for rent at $18,000 a month.


BooRah today announced the launch of its online restaurant review guide, www.BooRah.com, in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Seattle.

BooRah launches online restaurant review guide in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Seattle


The USS Fort Worth arrived at its new home base in San Diego on Thursday, October 18.


Vinod Kambli, the former India batsman, has made a sensational claim that he suspected the 1996 World Cup semi-final encounter between India and Sri Lanka was fixed.


ALL schools in the parish of Kingston are to remain closed tomorrow.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. A Santa Clara police officer is facing a felony conspiracy charge after authorities say he passed on confidential information to a Hells Angels member.

Santa Clara officer faces conspiracy charge


The Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto signs a film with Indian director.

Freida Pinto signs film with Indian director


Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin stated that sponsors of disorders in Kishinev have left the country, but 118 organizers were detained, the RIA Novosti reported.

Sponsors of disorders in Kishinev left country, 118 organizers detained:


Korean manufacturer Samsung has started rolling out much awaited Android 4.0 ``Ice Cream Sandwich'' update for its flagship Android phone Samsung Galaxy S II today.

Samsung starts rolling out Android 4.0 update for Galaxy S II


GANG MEMBERS were caught by police after boasting about murders on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, according to US authorities.

Gang members are caught after boasting about murders on Facebook


Nissan Alliance and the city of Barcelona today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the development of zero emission mobility in the Catalan capital.

Renault-Nissan Alliance to promote zero-emission mobility


Canon has launched a successor to its EOS 5D, the 21.1-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II.


Arba Minch University will launch postgraduate programs in Botany & Geotechnical Engineering fields of study, announced Getu Lemma, AMU's Head of External and Public Relations Department.

Arba Minch University to launch postgraduate programs in Botany & Geotechnical Engineering


General Motors earned $1.5 billion during its third fiscal quarter, easily beating Wall Street expectations.

General Motors earns $1.5 billion in third quarter, beats expectations


A well-structured Easter revision course can be an effective means of boosting exam grades, parents and students have been advised.

Easter revision courses 'can be effective'


Ghana has acquired a full body scanner to be installed at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, the West African country's only international airport, as it steps up security in the wake of news that the Christmas Day Nigerian would-be bomber was in Ghana before his abortive mission.


``The Little Engine That Could'' will arrive Saturday for two performances, 10 am and noon, at The Cloverdale Playhouse's Elizabeth Crump Theatre, 960 Cloverdale Road.

'The little engine that Could' to arrive Saturday at Cloverdale Playhouse


It's been a few weeks coming, but Georgia State will officially join the Sun Belt beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, the school announced today.

Georgia State officially joins the Sun Belt


The House failed to pass the standalone unemployment benefits extension, but only because they were trying to pass the bill under a suspension of the rules, which requires a 2/3 majority in order to adopt the bill.

House fails to pass unemployment benefits extension


The pound fell to 1.12 euros on the foreign exchanges in afternoon trading in London, although it gained slighty against the greenback, with a pound worth 1.49 US dollars.


Ratings agency Moody's has placed Cyprus on review for a possible downgrade citing the slow pace of negotiations with the Troika and evidence that the Cyprus budget deficit will be significantly larger than expected.

Moody's places Cyprus on review for downgrade


Union Law minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday sought to downplay West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's controversial remarks about the judiciary, saying she should be given benefit of doubt as the comments may have been made in a particular context.

Mamata Banerjee should be given benefit of doubt:


Eleven Taliban suicide bombers attacked government buildings in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking running gun battles that killed at least 20 people and wounded three US troops, officials said.

Suicide bombers attack government buildings in eastern Afghanistan


Tim Burton acts ``crazy'' and talks to himself on the street to stop people from bothering him.


A Detroit police officer was shot during a drug raid at a home on Detroit's East Side, prompting the SWAT team to be brought in, surrounding the home and bringing in a tank.

Detroit police officer shot during drug raid


Oscar winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins wants to move back to his native Wales after having lived in California for almost 20 years.

Hopkins wants to move back to native Wales


Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. announces that it has filed claims in arbitration against Johnson&Johnson, and affiliated companies related to delays in approval of ceftobiprole.

Basilea Pharmaceutica files claims against Johnson&Johnson over


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said the Indian economy was showing signs of recovery even as he defended the government's high fiscal deficit and borrowing programme as necessary to fund welfare schemes and spur growth.


He has won numerous awards, both for his acting as well as direction, and has worked with the likes of none other than Utpal Dutta, but Meghnad Bhattacharya says that the 'best awards' have always come from the people.

'Best awards have always come from people'


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Friday called the euro a `` strange'' currency and said Italy's sovereign debt was under attack largely because of doubts about Europe's single currency.

Italy's Berlusconi calls euro a 'strange' currency


A Fayetteville man faces felony charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at another motorist in what police believe to be a road rage incident on Interstate 540 Friday afternoon.

Man faces charges after pointing gun at motorist


Andrew Lovett has embraced Essendon and is determined to make his time at the AFL club successful after he could not be traded, according to his manager.


Drum corps musicians from across the country got a cool reception in Indianapolis this weekend, but they're not complaining.

Musicians get cool reception in circle city


Catholic school teachers across Victoria have threatened to strike unless their demands for more money, smaller class sizes and better conditions are met.


TAOISEACH BERTIE Ahern will accept in evidence to the Mahon tribunal that lodgments made to his building society account in 1994 were sterling, sources have said.

Ahern will accept at tribunal that lodgments were sterling


She is set to move in with new charity worker boyfriend Simon Konecki, after they began dating at the beginning of October, reports Heat magazine.

Adele set to move in with boyfriend Simon Konecki


Mannah to be unveiled as Eels skipper Updated: 23:35, Wednesday February 20, 2013 Tim Mannah will be unveiled as Parramatta's captain later this week, with Jarryd Hayne and Reni Maitua to be co-captains for the 2013 NRL season.


Actor Joo Sang-wook held a fan meet at Meitetsu Hall in Nagoya, Japan, on June 10, entertaining more than 1,800 fans in two sessions.


It has been reported that Apple TV will be soon known by a new name iTV.


In a recent observation made by various experts, it concluded that various providers were doubling its credit card with rewards as the holidays were fast approaching.

Various providers double its credit card with rewards


LeBron James returns home to Akron, Ohio with Rachel Nichols.


Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will take their 1-1 draw with FA Cup opponents Cardiff City .

Stoke boss Pulis takes their 1-1 draw with Cardiff


Toyota will revise its dollar forecast for the second half of the current business year to March to 80 yen, which will mean a $1.85 billion hit to its earnings, a report said Monday.

Toyota to revise dollar forecast to 80 yen


Illinois Senator Roland Burris says he will not resign his seat.Burris is the hot seat for allegedly changing his story about his appointment by indicted former illinois governor rod Blagojevich.he met with fellow Illinois senator Dick Durbin behind closed doors today.Durbin said senator Burris refused his suggestion to resign.So far, no public comment from Burris on the issue.


A Philadelphia school crossing guard was arrested Friday, accused of selling drugs out of her home.

School crossing guard arrested, accused of selling drugs


Regions Bank will offer advisory and investment services at its branches as a result of an agreement announced Thursday with PrimeVest Financial Services.

Regions Bank to offer investment services


A Coopertown alderman who said the city won't recognize his appointment has taken his fight to the courts.

Coopertown alderman takes his fight to court


A 47-year-old Hanford man was arrested last week on suspicion of indecent exposure near a Hanford elementary school, police said Friday.

Hanford man arrested in indecent exposure near elementary school


Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush has arrived at Government House for an invitation-only lunch with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.


The Dalai Lama has officially joined Google+ -- and he's already planning a Hangout with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Dalai Lama joins Google+, plans Hangout with Desmond Tutu


Jack Tramiel, the man behind the Commodore 64 computer, died Sunday, according to reports.

Jack Tramiel, man behind Commodore 64, has died


McKesson beat estimates with Q4 EPS up 26% to $2.09, ahead of analysts' views by 3 cents.


Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs has reportedly had a liver transplant during his medical leave that started in January this year, and is expected to return to work later this month.

Apple chief Steve Jobs has reportedly had liver transplant


A man was seriously injured in a Springfield truck accident when he was run over by a flatbed trailer.

Man seriously injured in Springfield truck accident


IBM has developed a new filter to remove arsenic from drinking water that does not clog as easily as traditional membrane filters.

IBM develops new filter to remove arsenic from water


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said Barcelona is yet to show any interest in skipper Cesc Fabregas.


Rell and other governors from throughout the country met with President-elect Barack Obama in Philadelphia Tuesday.


An Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning for a Collier County girl.

Amber Alert issued for Collier County girl


BOTH WA political parties stuck to their main election themes today, as Labor promised more for education and the Liberals vowed to build more prisons.

Political parties stick to their main election themes


Indonesia condemned Thursday the terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed at least 101 people, calling the attacks 'cruel and inhumane' and expressed hope that the perpetrators will be swiftly arrested and brought to justice.


The government put out a promised new price index on Friday that will capture changes in prices of goods and services sold at the retail level, helping the government and the central bank get a better grip on policy tools while tackling inflation.


You have a right to know what your government is saying and doing, to obtain records that allow you to keep the government accountable, to know how your elected officials vote on key issues.

You have a right to know what the government is doing


BOSTON Rajon Rondo is set to play for the Boston Celtics in Game 4 against the Miami Heat two days after dislocating his left elbow.

Rondo set to play after dislocating left elbow


Seven teenagers were shot at a Detroit bus stop and police are searching for the two shooters, officials said.

Seven teenagers shot at Detroit bus stop:


In a blockbuster mobile deal, AT&T announced today it had agreed to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telecom for $39 million.

AT&T to acquire T-mobile USA for $39 million


Ghaziabad, June 23 Krishna, arrested in connection with the Noida double murder case, was today remanded to four days in CBI custody, allowing the investigating agency to conduct some more scientific tests on him.

Krishna remanded to four days in CBI custody


Amy Winehouse remains hospitalized in London, where she is reportedly being monitored because of an irregular heartbeat that may be the result of heavy crack use.

Amy Winehouse reportedly being monitored for irregular heartbeat


The dry spell for the city may continue for the next two days.


FORMER Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is set to be handed a dramatic return to English football with Blackpool.

Robbie Fowler set for return to English football


Singapore developer, Keppel Land, is developing a waterfront township in Shenyang, China, targeting the upper-middle market.

Keppel to develop waterfront township in Shenyang, China


A 32 year old Cambridge man has been charged with armed home invasion and rape charges.

Cambridge man charged in home invasion charges


Minnesota Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano has been scratched from his next scheduled start because of a sore shoulder.


Unstable weather conditions are expected to bring scattered showers to several parts of the Kingdom today, the Jordan Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.


Behind a season-high 32 points from forward David West and a sixth straight double-double from Chris Paul, the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons, 95-87 Wednesday night at New Orleans Arena, snapping a two-game losing streak.

New Orleans Hornets defeat Detroit Pistons 95-87


A cyclist was beaten up by three men who leapt from a car, a court has been told.


``Wayson, don't you dare die'' â€'' five words that, along with medical treatment, might have helped save Vancouver-born novelist Wayson Choy's life.


Greece will start cutting regulated drug prices by an average 20 percent on Monday, the economy ministry said, in an attempt to help meet fiscal targets set out under a European Union and International Monetary Fund bailout.

Greece to cut drug prices by an average 20 percent


Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is excited to announce a canned food drive March 14 and 15, 2009, to benefit both the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and the Cleveland Foodbank.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces canned food drive


The valuation seems entirely justified to us, and one datapoint that goes to showing why is the fact that, according to this chart from Capstone Investments' Rory Maher, Pinterest already drives as much referral traffic as Twitter, despite being much younger and smaller.

Pinterest already drives as much traffic as Twitter


Adults of all ages are invited to learn English country dance, which dates from the late 16th century, at 7 pm Saturday in the Senior Center Assembly Room, 28 S. Linn St.


Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has spoken of his fears for the future of Formula 1, just days before the FIA releases the official list of entrants for next season.

Michael Schumacher fears for the future of Formula 1


France fly-half David Skrela is set to return to the Toulouse line-up for the Heineken Cup return match with Welsh side the Dragons on Saturday.


Oil prices rose Wednesday as energy traders distanced themselves from the debate over whether the US central bank might begin to scale back its monetary policy.


Residents of Meadowview Mobile Home Park in South Haven returned to their homes late Tuesday afternoon after being evacuated earlier in the morning because of flooding.


The reactions of the political parties to the appointment of Herman Van Rompuy as President of the European Council and Catherine Ashton as High Representative for Foreign Affairs are positive on the whole although generally cautious pending the actual start of work by the new appointees.

Reactions are positive on the whole but cautious


Conservative Green Bay radio talk show host Jerry Bader was suspended Thursday for two weeks over salacious comments he made speculating on why Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton suddenly dropped out of the governor's race.

Green Bay talk show host suspended over comments


Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips has been fired according to multiple sources.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips fired


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Some eggs sold under Ralphs, Albertsons and other brands have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.

Eggs sold under Ralphs, Albertsons and other brands recalled


North Korea said on Tuesday that it is preparing to launch a satellite, a move that the United States and its allies believe could actually be a long-range missile test that would deepen global tensions.


Green jobs are blooming in Los Angeles because Assembly Bill 32, known as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, is requiring California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, a total reduction of 30%.


A businessman from Uttar Pradesh was robbed of Rs 50 lakh at gunpoint at Koregaon Park on Wednesday afternoon , minutes after he had recovered the money from a middleman who had promised to get his son a seat in a city-based medical college .

Businessman from UP robbed of Rs 50 lakh at Koregaon Park


The US capacity utilization rate fell unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Thursday.

US Capacity Utilization Rate falls unexpectedly


CARACAS, Venezuela ― Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Saturday that he has no plans to take over more banks at this time, and he urged people not to withdraw their deposits.

Chavez says no plans to take over more banks


Real Madrid finally managed to transfer Mesut Ozil! 15 million euros were paid for revelation from World Cup in South Africa.


The Sasta and Ramazan bazaars established by the government on various city roads are causing traffic jams and inconveniencing motorists.

Sasta and Ramazan bazaars causing traffic jams


Meanwhile considerable cadre changes will take place in the Department of State in the coming months in connection with the diplomats mentioned by Wikileaks, Daily Beast reports citing its source in Obama administration.

Considerable cadre changes to take place in Department of State


The St. John's baseball program held its annual fall alumni day on Saturday, Oct. 15, welcoming more than 40 members of the baseball family back to campus for a day of events.

Baseball program holds annual fall alumni day


Residential housing permits issued in the Twin Cities fell 6 percent from a year ago but increased nearly 11 percent from July to August, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities said Thursday.

Residential housing permits fall from year ago


Wells Fargo was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Stifel Nicolaus today.


Hong Kong stocks fell by 2.1 per cent Tuesday to their lowest level in a year on continued pessimism over slowing economic growth.

Hong Kong stocks fall to lowest level in a year


Gay parades will be ruled out in Moscow in future, too, and this is an axiom, Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov said at the Christmas readings in Moscow on Monday.

Gay parades will be ruled out in Moscow in future, too --


Bolivians demand controversial highway Updated: 16:17, Tuesday January 31, 2012 More than 2000 Amazon Indians have called on Bolivian President Evo Morales to approve the building of a highway through a nature reserve, a project scrapped last year after widespread protests.


UK small caps closed lower today, matching wider market weakness, with Volex a heavy faller following its second-half profits warning.


Celtic reduced their bank debt by 2million during the second half of last year, their interim financial results show.


The Bellefontaine police chief who recently handled the high-profile case of triple-murderer Sammy Littleton II abruptly retired Friday amid an internal investigation into his conduct, city officials say.

Bellefontaine police chief abruptly retires


Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine announced Friday that the 105-mile Skyline Drive, which begins near Waynesboro, has been designated a national historic landmark by US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne.

Skyline Drive designated National historic landmark


Billionaire Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway Inc. posted its worst results ever in 2008, said Monday that the economy ``has fallen off a cliff'' and that efforts to stimulate recovery may lead to inflation higher than the 1970s.

Warren Buffett says economy has ``fallen off a cliff''


Pakistan on Tuesday said that it would welcome foreign election observers after completion of due formalities.

Pakistan to welcome foreign election observers


A painting of Joseph star Lee Mead is to be raffled to raise money for charity, his fan club announced.

A painting of Lee Mead is to be raffled for charity


The mood in downtown Washington, DC, this morning and afternoon was pure giddiness.


The Spanish league has retracted its announcement that United States forward Jozy Altidore has joined Levante on loan from Villarreal in the Spanish league.

Altidore joins Levante on loan from Villarreal


Congressman Gene Taylor has the early lead over state Rep. Steven Palazzo in Forrest County, with 27 percent of the county's precincts reporting.

Taylor has early lead over Palazzo in Forrest County


The National Freedom Front yesterday warned of a conspiracy against the country after terrorism was eradicated in Sri Lanka.

National Freedom Front warns of conspiracy


After three days of steep fall, the Indian rupee recovered marginally by 17 paise to 41.59/60 against the greenback in late morning deals on 9 May due to some dollar selling by exporters.

Rupee recovers by 17 paise against dollar


The profit taking continues as the Dow closed down 73 points despite better than expected Jobless Claims.


Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and having an open liquor container in his car.


Democrats who control the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality have quietly killed legislation designed to root out and dispose of any and all state regulations that hinder new job and business development in California.


A new mobile market stall with a chicken totem was unveiled in Waterloo on Tuesday as part of the area's St George's Day celebrations.

New mobile market stall unveiled in Waterloo


Experts offered a grim water outlook for Nevada and California on Friday, saying farmers can again expect to receive less water than normal this year because of a drought.

Experts offer grim water outlook for Nevada


A steady stream of mourners led by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday paid homage to veteran Congress leader K Karunakaran at his residence here where his mortal remains are kept.


Wexford manager Jason Ryan was left ``devastated'' by his side's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifier loss to Tipperary at Semple Stadium.

Wexford manager Jason Ryan 'devastated' by loss


Elena Kagan , former Harvard Law School dean, was sworn in on Saturday as the 112th US Supreme Court justice, two days after the Senate confirmed her nomination, according to media reports.

Elena Kagan sworn in as Supreme court Justice: reports


Five convicted drug traffickers were hanged Saturday in Iran, Fars news agency reported.


A school bus has overturned in Newark with 31 children aboard, but officials say the extent of injuries are not yet known.

School bus overturns in Newark; 31 children aboard


KT, the biggest telecommunication service provider in Korea, announced that it launches IPTV service officially in November.

Kt to launch IPTV service officially in November


A bishop yesterday called for courageous leadership in the country and warned that ``cancerous growths'' in society needed radical surgery, as Ireland honoured the leaders of the 1916 Rising.

Bishop calls for 'courageous leadership'


Nicolas Cage's former security guard is suing him for USD 115,000 as he claims the actor wrongfully terminated his services last year.


The Monetary Authority of Singapore eased monetary policy settings.

Monetary Authority of Singapore eases policy


Japan Airlines Corp. will slash airfare surcharges linked to fuel cost rises, starting with those for April's fares, in an attempt to turn around diving demand among tourists, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.

Jal to slash airfare surcharge linked to fuel cost rise


Lahore, Feb 17 A Pakistani court today rejected the bail plea of five American Muslims facing trial for planning terror attacks in the country and neighbouring Afghanistan.

Pak court rejects bail plea of five American Muslims


McCarran airport has opened a new economy parking lot just in time for the busiest travel time of the year.

Mccarran airport opens new economy parking lot


Mitt Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday with a resounding victory in Texas and now faces a five-month sprint to convince voters to trust him over Democratic President Barack Obama in the Nov. 6 election.


Water treatment and recycling business will become a core element for the industries in Gujarat over next five to ten years, believe industry players.

Water-treatment to become core element for Gujarat industries


Gold Reef City Theme Park will be closed for the entire day on Sunday, 17 January, because of a planned Eskom power outage in the region.


Sarah Harding has revealed her secret to staying in shape is seaweed.

Sarah Harding stays in shape with seaweed


Cymphonix has announced that the City of Davenport in Iowa has replaced Websense as its content filter with the Cymphonix Network Composer DC30X, a secure web gateway solution.


Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the court's oldest member and leader of its liberal bloc, he is retiring.

Supreme court Justice John Paul Stevens retiring


The founder of American schools in England and Switzerland, Mary Crist Fleming, has died at 98.

Founder of American schools in England, Switzerland dies


RAPE charges were filed in court against a 24-year-old peanut vendor who was arrested for allegedly molesting a 66-year-old woman in barangay Tisa, Cebu City.


Even though they split a pair of games on the opening weekend of the Heritage Junior Hockey League season, the Airdrie Thunder got the one they really wanted.


Singer Shania Twain has revealed that she and partner of two-years, Frederic Thiebaud are engaged!

Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebaud are engaged!


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he enjoys making banks squirm thinking they might be the next targets of his website which has published US diplomatic and military secrets.

WikiLeaks founder Assange says he enjoys making banks squirm


Two dogs in Statia have tested positive for canine distemper, a disease that kills many dogs that are infected.


President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party have raised a combined $60 million in May for his re-election effort.

President Obama, democrats raise $60 million in May


Hemen Kapadia of Chartpundit.com is of the view that Sesa Goa can test Rs 219.50.


New Delhi: ``God help this country'', the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, as it chided the Government on the issue of providing accommodation in the national capital to members of tribunals.


Wikipedia shut down its Russian language site on Tuesday in protest of a proposed Internet censorship law, the Associated Press reported.

Wikipedia shuts down Russian site in protest of censorship law


Speculation has mounted that the next 'Doctor Who' could be a woman after the show's writer, Russell T Davies, talked about actresses he would like to see in the role.


Bangalore University students can now download their degree certificates and use it till they get the original ones.


St. Charles and St. Peters chamber of commerce members approved a merger of the two organizations in votes cast Wednesday, the St. Charles chamber announced.

St. Charles, St. Peters chamber members approve merger


James River Assembly Mechanics In Action ministry will be hosting a free oil change and car maintenance service to help the single moms, widows and spouses of deployed military servicemen of the church 2-6 pm Saturday.

Ministry to host free oil change, car maintenance service


Three more dengue cases surfaced in the City on Thursday with the positive tests of fresh patients at Mayo Hospital.


Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday, buoyed on hope the G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh beginning Thursday while liquidity concerns in China pulled shares down.


The 28-year-old beauty rose to fame on 'That 70's Show' at the age of 14 and has since starred in movies including Black Swan and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but she admits she has never been confident of her acting ability.

Mila kunis has never been confident of her acting ability


THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand Justin Trudeau bruises ego of Tory Sen. Patrick Brazeau in charity boxing match The victor had a sore jaw and the loser was nursing a seriously bruised ego the day after what's being called the Thrilla on the Hilla.


Companies will be able to start buying bulk tickets for the World Cup 2010 for their staffers, Match Hospitality said today.

Companies to start buying bulk tickets for World Cup 2010


Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault with regards to an incident that allegedly took place last September.


Country's largest lender State Bank of India will raise up to USD 2 billion through an overseas bond sale in the next three months, a top official has said.

SBI to raise up to $2 billion through overseas bond sale


Invisible Children is coming to Augustana College for their Legacy Tour.

Invisible Children comes to Augustana College


HanesBrands today announced that it has favorably amended its senior secured credit facility, which includes the company´s revolving credit facility, to reflect improved debt ratings.

Hanesbrands favorably amends credit facility reflecting improved debt rating


``I wish I was a South African,'' said Grace Ncube, 27, of Zimbabwe.


A new consulting business in Indian Wells is offering ``Coffee Break'' workshops for nonprofit and public agencies, starting this month.


The Crown formally withdrew a murder charge against Romeo Phillion Thursday, ending his fight for an acquittal in the 1967 killing of an Ottawa firefighter.

Crown withdraws murder charge against Phillion


Washington County Little League games Saturday and Sunday were rescheduled due to inclement weather and will be played this week.


A London woman found dead in a hotel swimming pool had been celebrating her birthday, an inquest heard.

London woman found dead in hotel pool was celebrating birthday


A number of neighbouring London boroughs are studying the case for merging their transport departments in order to save millions of pounds.

London boroughs study case for merging transport departments


Internationally known comedian Lewis Black had audience members rolling in their seats with laughter during his debut performance at the Sunrise Theatre Saturday night.

Comedian Lewis Black had audience rolling in their seats


Minister of Education Zarko Obradovic, opening the 5th international education fair, Putokazi, at the Novi Sad Fairgrounds, stressed that Serbia invests sizeable funds in the education system, in line with its capabilities.

Obradovic opens 5th international Education fair Putokazi


Spain formally requested Monday a banking rescue of up to 100 billion euros and Cyprus also asked for a bailout, as a pivotal week for the eurozone's future began.


A 39-year-old Galloway Township woman was taken to the hospital late Sunday night, Feb. 5, following a drunken driving accident in which she struck three parked cars, a garage and a lamp post in Smithville, said.

Galloway woman taken to hospital after drunken driving accident


Oswego police and fire crews used heavy machinery throughout the night to knock down a church that collapsed at the corner of East Fourth and Bridge streets.


An Indianapolis man has been found guilty of killing a Fountain Square jewelry store owner during a 2010 robbery.

Man found guilty in killing of jewelry store owner


Harriers manager Mark Yates branded his players as 'naive' after they slipped to a 2-0 loss to Blue Square Premier title-chasers Stevenage Borough on Saturday.


Kesa Electricals , Europe's No. 3 electrical goods retailer, on Thursday posted a further fall in underlying sales for its fourth quarter but said full-year profit was in line with expectations.


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The Independent on Sunday has appointed John Mullin as editor, replacing Tristan Davies, who left the paper in December.

Independent on Sunday appoints John Mullin as editor


Kohl's Department Stores will be joining Macy's and Target in opening at midnight on Black Friday this year.

Kohl's joins Macy's, Target in opening at midnight on Black Friday


The holiday season is almost upon us again, and August's Pies is pleased to announce that pumpkin fried pies are back!


Eminem has added Brisbane to his upcoming Australian stadium tour, despite previous reports the city had been left off the list.


The Treasury froze assets of four Syrians on Thursday, saying they facilitated the flow of money, weapons and terrorists through Syria to al Qaeda in Iraq.


Australia captain Ricky Ponting led from the front with a commanding innings of 150 as the Ashes holders regained the advantage in the first Test against England here on Friday.


After nearly three decades together, Kim Deal has quit The Pixies.


CBS's late night duo of LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN and THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON both delivered time period wins in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 6.

Duo, ``LATE SHOW'' and 'the LATE LATE SHOW' deliver time periods


Three Turkish soldiers and three village guards were killed Sunday in a clash with outlawed PKK separatists in the southeastern province of Hakkari near the Iraqi border, the governor's office said.

Three Turkish soldiers, three village guards killed in clash with PKK


City Manager John Russo recommended that the city close offices on Fridays.


Business executive Herman Cain announced today that he has officially established a presidential exploratory committee, ``Friends of Herman Cain,'' to ``test the waters'' for a possible White House bid.

Herman Cain announces presidential exploratory committee


The consolidation of operations by EVO Industries will bring 14 new jobs to Coshocton immediately, with plans for more.

Consolidation to bring new jobs to Coshocton


Director Sundar C is back to films as a director.


Stakeholders here spearheaded by the Regional Office of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency signs manifesto of support aimed to combat prohibited drugs during the opening ceremonies of the 1st Caraga Drug Prevention and Awareness Week held today at Barangay San Ignacio covered court, this city.

Stakeholders sign manifesto of support vs prohibited drugs


Georgia Tech will scrimmage on Friday and coach Paul Johnson said a depth chart will be released afterward.


Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of fifth Airbus A380


Norwegian dairy group Tine has opened the ``largest dairy'' in the country, where it will consolidate production from four other sites.


Ronnie Wood has revealed that he would be ``honoured'' to work with Mark Ronson and the band who played on Amy Winehouse's 'back to Black' album.

Ronnie Wood would be 'honoured' to work with Mark Ronson


Reality television star Holly Madison visited the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo this morning in Gulf Shores, Ala. The former ``Girl Next Door'' star and Playboy Playmate visited the Alabama Gulf Coast as a way to show support for the area in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster.

Reality star Holly Madison visits Gulf Shores


Bunker prices continued to rise Thursday, but the gains seen in many ports were less than the double-digit jumps seen earlier in the week.


President Barack Obama has nominated Lt. Gen. David Rodríguez, the No. 2 commander of the Afghanistan War, for his fourth star and to be Commanding General of the US Army Forces Command, or FORSCOM.

Obama nominates Lt. Gen. David Rodríguez to to be Commanding General of the US Army Forces Command


Former presidential candidate Herman Cain said Tuesday that he is ready to support Mitt Romney as the Republican nominee.


A teenager who stabbed a youth to death at a local beauty spot never left home ``without a knife'', a jury was told.

Teenager ``never left home without knife''


A 49-year-old Lindenwold woman was charged with aggravated assault late Saturday after allegedly cutting a man with a shard of glass.


Las Vegas Metro police said a pickup truck driver died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a wall and a fire hydrant on the city's east side Friday morning.


Former US Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, have decided to separate after 40 years of marriage, they announced on Tuesday.

Al, Tipper Gore separating after 40 years of marriage


Singer Michael Jackson is reportedly fighting for his life, according to a writer who is penning a new biography on the singer.


A very pregnant Jessica Simpson, 31, poses nude on the April cover of ELLE magazine.

Jessica Simpson poses nude on cover of ELLE


Castleford captain Ryan Hudson has avoided punishment after coming into contact with referee Steve Ganson during his side's 28-22 engage Super League win at Wigan.


A security vessel, called Tango Mary, working for Total Oil, a French multinational was attacked yesterday morning on the Bonny River at about 10am by unknown armed men operating in a speedboat.


Guidelines for media must bind journalists and not the media or press as a whole, argued the Centre before the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Guidelines must bind journalists, not media:


It said it will sell its Cash Systems unit to Carlyle Group for £360m, pending shareholder and regulatory approval.


Dustin Hoffman had mixed feelings after watching his own career highlights at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors event, because it felt like ``a eulogy''.

Hoffman had mixed feelings watching own career highlights


Xstrata will restart production at the suspended Sinclair nickel mine ``in the near future'' a spokesman said to MB on Tuesday, as nickel prices continue to improve.

Xstrata will restart Sinclair nickel mine


New NRL CBA imminent, says Mattiske Updated: 22:01, Thursday January 31, 2013 Interim ARL Commission chief executive Shane Mattiske is confident the long-awaited Collective Bargaining Agreement with NRL players will be signed off within the next week.


Hess Corp. said it swung to a loss in the first quarter as oil prices fell while production remained about flat.

Hess Corp. swings to loss as oil prices fall


A woman has been charged for hitting three boys with her car as they left school in Upper Darby, Pa.

Woman charged for hitting three boys with car


The federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 1 pm

Government to conduct first nationwide test of emergency alert system


A Harrisburg man has been sentenced to three to seven years in prison for a fatal drunken driving crash last year.

Man sentenced in fatal drunken driving crash


Aston Villa appointed Alex McLeish as their new manager on Friday


Mayor Paul Soglin on Monday asked city managers to draft budgets with 5 percent cuts to help close a potential $10 million budget gap next year.

Soglin asks city managers for 5 percent cuts in budget


The title chase for the Premiership is back on!


The Commerce Department said Thursday that factory orders fell 0.5 percent in June, the third decline in four months.


New Delhi, June 25 One Nepali national was arrested here allegedly with 10 kg of charas worth around Rs ten lakh, police said today.

Nepali national arrested with 10 kg charas


LIONEL MESSI was last night rewarded for a stunning year in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies by being named FIFA's world player of the year.

Messi named FIFA World player of the year


Actress Alfre Woodard campaigns for Barack Obama in Hampton Roads.

Actress Alfre Woodard campaigns for Obama


Earlier this month the US Coast Guard made a $48 million cocaine bust off the coast of Panama and detained three alleged traffickers.

Coast Guard makes $48 million cocaine bust


PTI Jun 9, 2012, 02.41PM IST Launching a vitriolic attack on Team Anna, Union minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday charged that Anna Hazare was surrounded by ``anti-national elements'' and those supported by ``foreign forces''.

Anna Hazare surrounded by anti-national elements:


The league has announced that Earl Boykins of the Milwaukee Bucks will be suspended for tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls after making ``intentional contact with an official.''

Earl Boykins suspended for tonight's game


ROOM 99 was closed last night after Geelong police successfully applied for the embattled nightclub's liquor licence to be suspended for 24 hours.


LivingSocial, an online and mobile source for local experiences and special offers, has launched its Escapes holiday brand in the UK.

LivingSocial launches holiday brand in UK


For the first time in over a year WWE's RAW returns to Albany at the Times Union Center on Monday September 28th.


Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Friday that Zulfiqar Mirza will always be a part of Pakistan Peoples Party and everyone in the party trusts the leadership of Asif Ali Zardari.

Zulfiqar Mirza will always be a part of PPP:


Greg Rickford, the MP for Kenora reports, ``The Harper Government today unveiled a new approach to help approximately 3000 young Canadians find jobs in high demand sectors of the economy. The initiative will help address labour shortages by equipping youth with skills and experience, and creating opportunities for them to start careers in high demand fields''.

Greg Rickford -- ``... new approach to help approximately 3000 young Canadians find jobs ``


Comedian and MDA telethon host Jerry Lewis says that he would like to smack Lindsay Lohan in the mouth.


A CHARITY fashion show held in the newly refurbished Kings Head Assembly Room, in Cirencester, has raised £5,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Kidney Research UK.

Fashion show in Cirencester raises £5,000


On June 7, 2013 Randstad received clearance from the European Commission for the proposed acquisition of part of the European staffing activities of USG People, which was announced on April 4, 2013.

Randstad : receives clearance from European Commission


Lakeland police have released the name of a suspect in a domestic incident in which a woman was severely burned Friday night.

Police name suspect in incident in which woman severely burned


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that a uniform tax policy on agriculture is being evolved to bring the agriculture sector within the tax net across the four provinces.

Uniform tax policy on agriculture being evolved:


Super Junior member Heechul has reported for his first day of work as a public service personnel on Sept. 30, following his completion of four-week basic military training.

Heechul reports on his first day as public service personnel


AP reported that a giant metal shredder that can crush up to three cars each minute will be sold in an online auction.

Giant metal shredder to be sold in online


Singer Chris Brown is scheduled to be back in court next month for the first time in several months.

Chris Brown scheduled to be back in court next month


A ``worse case scenario'' could see around 6,000 people die from swine flu across the country this season, Health Minister Nicola Roxon says.


In these circumstances it has often been the practice for the parties to ask the arbitrator to make an award by consent setting out the terms of the settlement between them.

Can an arbitrator make an award by consent?


In a White House speech, President Obama committed to continued US intervention in Syria, saying that the US would ``beef up its role'' and would not allow itself to be ``bystanders during these extraordinary events.''

Obama commits to US intervention in Syria


Philippine share prices closed 3.42 percent lower yesterday on concerns that an expected recession in the United States may be worse than originally thought, dealers said.


The Politico.com blog reports that the Supreme Court rejected an attempt Monday to declare Barack Obama ineligible to be president.

Supreme court rejects attempt to declare Obama ineligible for president


An MRI on the left knee of Dodgers catcher AJ Ellis on Saturday was negative, and he said he expects to start on Sunday against the Mets.

Ellis expects to start on Sunday vs. Mets


Water Safety Activist Joe Vassallo, CBP continues his mission to teach homeowners and families in Southern Nevada how to have positive water activity experiences.

Water safety Activist continues mission teaching positive water experience


Flags in South Dakota are to fly at half staff on Tuesday to honor a former state Representative and former state Secretary of Agriculture.


Oil held near $100 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by ample supplies and by fresh signals of weak global economic growth, which raised concerns about the outlook for demand.


BP faces waves of protests at its shareholder meeting in London on Thursday as fishermen from the US Gulf Coast complain about poor compensation for the oil spill and institutional investors protest against excessive executive pay packets.

BP faces wave of protests at shareholder meeting


A woman was sexually assaulted at her Wallingford home Monday night after her husband left for a brief errand and another man broke into the house, police said this morning.

Woman sexually assaulted in Wallingford home


American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has joked about punching Adele in the face, because she's so talented.

Kelly Clarkson jokes about punching Adele in the face


Shares of plantations and glove makers fell the most in early trade on Friday, Feb 5 while the broader market was weak.


China is turning a blind eye to the thriving illegal trade in tiger parts, mostly from India, a campaign group said following an undercover investigations into the illegal big cat skin and bone trade in China.


State police escorts for workers from private companies interested in leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike have cost taxpayers about $26,000, according to turnpike Chief Executive Officer Joseph Brimmeier.


EA announced in a press release on the afternoon of July 12 that it was acquiring PopCap Games for $750 million.

Electronic Arts acquires PopCap games for $750 million


Former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife has died, aged 66.


Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost has had surgery to remove his gall bladder.

Ned Yost has surgery to remove gall bladder


UBS reported on Tuesday that it has increased its price target on software company, Microsoft Corporation.

Ubs increases price target on Microsoft;


Brown County Sheriff's Department officials say a driver is lucky he didn't suffer serious injuries when he crashed at high rate speed while fleeing a deputy early Friday morning.


Kishtwar and Banihal towns observed complete shutdown on Friday against the killing of innocent youths across the Kashmir Valley during the past few days.


A Paralympic wheelchair race will be repeated even though the medal ceremony has already been held, Beijing Games organisers said.

Paralympics wheelchair race to be repeated


DIRK Kuyt has taunted Manchester City over whether they have the bottle to become a top four club.


Six insurgents, including their 'commander', were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dera Bugti district on Sunday, sources said.


Stiv Wilson of the ocean conservation group 5 Gyres has made a first attempt to tally how much plastic is in the global ocean.


The benefits of outsourcing medical billing and coding services are many, the most important being that you are relieved of tedious administrative burden.

Benefits of outsourcing medical billing and coding services


The big question being asked in trade circles is whether the Yakshi will save Vinayan once again?


He has now joined a startup company Fusion-io which specializes in high-speed solid-state drives.

Steve wozniak joins ssd company Fusion-io


In what is likely to be seen as disruptive to the wireless status quo, Google is working with a smartphone manufacturer to have a Google-branded phone available this year through retailers and not through telcos, according to Northeast Securities analyst Ashok Kumar, who has talked to Google's design partners about the plan.


Rangel, a Democrat from New York, is the first member to be censured for 27 years, the second highest punishment available to the House after expulsion.

Charlie Rangel censured by House of Representatives


Police have learned that a St. Augustine man being charged with capital sexual battery of his girlfriend's 12-year-old stepdaughter also sexually abused her 20-year-old stepdaughter.

Man sexually abused girlfriend's stepdaughters


China is to ban both import and export of ractopamine and ractopamine hydrochloride, the country's Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs has said.

China bans import, export of ractopamine


Deutsche Bahn AG, Germany's state rail company, confirmed its interest in Arriva Plc, saying it may make a cash bid for the UK train and bus operator.

Deutsche Bahn confirms interest in Arriva, may make cash bid


In a similar way, an unseen force is at work bringing new life to our nation in Wales, instilling renewed hope and confidence in our people.

``An unseen force is at work bringing new life''


Team USA defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been suspended one game by the IIHF and will not play on Wednesday.


Leli Blagonravova, a Georgian photoreporter, was in Gori on August 8-9 when the Russians attacked.

``I was in Gori when the Russians attacked''


July 06, 2010, 10:06, - Storm Real Estate, focusing on commercial property investments in the Russian Federation, listed 23.5 million shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange in an IPO on Tuesday.

Storm Real Estate lists shares on the Oslo stock Exchange


Kraft Foods Inc. reported the preliminary results of its exchange offer related to the split-off of its Post cereals business.

Kraft Foods reports results of exchange offer;


The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Mississippi River near Hastings.

National Weather Service issues flood watch


A truck driver and his assistant were killed in an accident on Emirates Road on Wednesday, said Dubai Police.

Truck driver and assistant killed in accident on Emirates Road


Sydney man Gordon Wood has hinted at a compensation bid, after his conviction for the murder of his girlfriend Caroline Byrne was overturned.


After a tumultuous year health-wise, Bret Michaels will undergo heart surgery in January to repair a cardiac defect.


The RIT women's basketball team has been picked seventh by the coaches in the Liberty League preseason poll released on Wednesday.

Women's basketball picked seventh in Liberty League preseason poll


Malaysian stocks gave up earlier gains to settle at negative territory at midday Wednesday, March 3 ahead of Thursday's central bank announcement on the country's monetary policy decision.


A hearing officer ruled today that a disciplinary hearing for a suspended Buffalo Police Cold Case Squad detective should be open to the public, an attorney for the detective said this afternoon.

Delano disciplinary hearing to be open to public


ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast The state television antenna was attacked Sunday, pulling the channel accused of disseminating hate off the air in Ivory Coast's biggest city after a week of intense street battles that marked an escalation in the country's election standoff.

State television antenna attacked in Ivory Coast


Ryan Phillipe is proving he is a man of action in the masked fantasy thriller Franklyn.


Two men were shot near a popular Harlem bowling alley early Wednesday morning, FDNY officials confirmed.


Argentina football coach Diego Maradona was impressed by Benfica's winger Angel Di Maria after watching the midfielder score as a second-half substitute in a League Cup match against Olhanense on Wednesday night.


MIAMI -Fiery Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah had a testy exchange with teammate Ben Wallace during a loss at Orlando on Wednesday, but coach Jim Boylan downplayed their argument.

Bulls rookie Joakim Noah has another testy exchange with teammate Ben Wallace


A new study from researchers at New York's Columbia University has found not all autistic children develop the same way and some may even outgrow the condition.

Some autistic children may outgrow condition


Lovely Bones star Saoirse Ronan has said that she finds fame hard to deal with.

Saoirse Ronan finds fame `hard to deal with`


RIM, the maker of BlackBerry smartphones is expected to release their 'iPhone killer,' the new Blackberry 9800 model, next week.

RIM expected to release 'iPhone killer' next week


Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, an home and auto insurance group, has selected Medical Records Optimization MROinsight decision support tool from MedNeutral for medical records in litigated BI claims.

Farmers Insurance selects MROinsight from MedNeutral


Columbia voters soundly rejected a proposal to ban the use of Tasers and similar weapons.

Columbia voters reject proposal to ban Tasers


Moser Baer, the world`s leading tech-manufacturing company, will now offer world`s slimmest Micro USB flash drive with embedded LED measuring just 29.4 x 12.4 x 2.3 mm in size to its consumers globally.

Moser Baer offers world`s slimmest Micro USB flash drive


Anna Nordqvist, of Sweden raises the trophy after winning the LPGA Championship on Sunday in Havre de Grace, Md.


The government today de-allocated 4 coal blocks on the recommendations of Inter Ministerial Group on coal due to the absence of an end use plant and no mining plan so far.


Fred Schepisi has come onboard to direct indie romantic drama ``Words and Pictures,'' starring Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche.

Fred Schepisi to direct 'Words and Pictures'


Adam Lallana is pushing for a place in Southampton's starting line-up to face QPR at St Mary's.


Brazil will soon begin to produce two medicines developed by Cuban institutions as part of cooperation agreements between the two nations.

Brazil will soon begin to produce two medicines developed by Cuban institutions.


``Right now, Iran is not selling any more oil to Greece,'' Qasemi was quoted as saying on the oil ministry's official website, Shana.

Iran says not selling any more oil to Greece


Blackline GPS Corp. is pleased to announce that it has granted stock options to acquire up to 850,000 common shares of the Company to Randy Henderson in connection with his appointments on October 1, 2009 as chief financial officer and to the board of directors.

Blackline GPS Corp. grants stock Options


A's assistant general manager David Forst confirmed the return of right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin, who on Sunday signed a Major League deal with Oakland after being released by the Yankees on Thursday.


Farmers are calling for an outright ban on flying Chinese lanterns after numerous reports of livestock deaths.

Farmers call for ban on flying Chinese lanterns after deaths


If you're looking for a Power Point presentation, there's a search engine to help you find one.


The CEO of Yahoo Scott Thompson resigned tonight according to a report in the Wall Steet Journal.


Catholics will have a serious dialogue with Hindus and other religions during the Annual Diocesan Conference of Reno Catholic Diocese in January next.

Catholics to have serious dialogue with Hindus and others


Fonterra is buying an 850 hectare dairy farm in Brazil, extending a global policy of developing sources of fresh milk in fast-growing emerging economies.


WEST Ham manager Alan Curbishley has paid tribute to old friend and Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of tomorrow's vital Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.


WORLD number one Dinara Safina blasted organisers for making her play on a treacherous court after she reached the third round of the WTA Rome International here on Tuesday.


Netflix CEO says he screwed up and has announced more changes in the company's DVD-by-mail service in the wake of mass customer defection.


Multiple Grammy Award winner Patti LaBelle will join the cast of the Broadway production of Fela! as Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, beginning September 14.

Patti LaBelle to join cast of Broadway's Fela!;


StubHub has struck multiyear deals with the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington, its first college deals in more than a year.

StubHub strikes deal with University of Wisconsin


Former World News executive producer Jon Banner has been named executive producer of This Week effective Jan. 8 when George Stephanopoulos returns as host of the weekly political talk show while continuing his duties as anchor of Good Morning America.

Jon Banner named executive producer for 'This Week with George Stephanopoulos'


Most certainly a late-comer in the eBook market, Borders Group today launched their very own eBookstore to compete with Amazon, Apple, and Barnes & Noble.


Northern Rock has also reduced rates on its Everyday Buy-to-Let range by up to 0.60% whilst changing the fee structure.


With the backing of 125 years of history, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center has wisdom beyond its years considering it was started just five years ago.

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center has wisdom beyond its years


Spanish Finance Minister Elena Salgado pledged to push ahead with ``another quarter of reforms'' as the government seeks to win the confidence of investors.

Spanish Finance Minister Salgado pledges 'another quarter of reforms'


Suicide, HIV may rise in Qld after cuts Updated: 13:11, Monday May 21, 2012 Suicide and HIV infection rates in the gay and lesbian community could rise if funding is pulled from a Queensland health group, a psychologist warns.


President Barack Obama appointed Gene Sperling as his director of the National Economic Council Friday, placing a Washington veteran with a bipartisan track record in the White House as the administration contends with a divided Congress.

Obama appoints Gene Sperling as director of the National economic council Friday


Jake Pavelka had to end his journey on reality talent show ``Dancing with the Stars'' after on April 27 results show he was voted off.

Jake Pavelka ends journey on 'Dancing with the Stars'


CREDIT-wary consumers are renting rather than buying household appliances, says the group behind Radio Rentals and Rentlo.


Turkey is riding high these days, and Turkish diplomacy was in full swing last week.


Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro will travel to Australia July 19-21, 2011, for consultations with senior civilian and military officials to build on political-military initiatives aimed at meeting shared security challenges.

Assistant Secretary for political-military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro travels to Australia


When sun and moon campaign for BJP in Uttar Pradesh, who cares for 'star' campaigners?

When sun and moon campaign who cares for the 'stars'?


A controversial Miami-Dade prosecutor is under scrutiny again after he was charged with punching a tardy pizza delivery woman.

Miami-Dade prosecutor charged with punching pizza delivery woman


Taylor Swift won the Grammy for Album Of The Year for 'Fearless' at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles tonight.

Taylor Swift wins Grammy for Album Of the year


A TRAGIC widow ``gave up all together'' on life and hanged herself following the death of her husband, an inquest has heard.

TRAGIC widow 'gave up on life', inquest hears


Resona Holdings Inc., Japanâ??s fourth- largest bank, said it will raise as much as 575 billion yen selling shares in a global public offering this month to repay government bailout funds.

Resona to raise 575 billion yen in public offering


Judges Scientific continued to trade strongly in the first half of the year and interim results are expected to show solid organic growth of 13% in revenues.

Judges Scientific continues to trade strongly


Alan Shearer is keen on returning to management with Newcastle but admits he will listen to any other offers that interest him.


A former Mason City nail salon employee charged with using customer's credit card information pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery Monday in Cerro Gordo County District Court.

Nail salon employee pleads guilty to forgery


By : dpa Madrid - Fran Merida is all set to leave Arsenal and join Atletico Madrid, according to his agent.

Fran Merida all set to join Atletico Madrid


Ceramics products manufacturer Ceradyne Inc. said Tuesday it plans to shut a manufacturing plant in France this year in response to the recession and will take a charge of between $11 million and $13 million.

Ceradyne to shut manufacturing plant in France


A patient's penis has been cut and bloodied by a defective urinal bottle, prompting the medical devices regulator to call on all hospitals to check their supplies are free of sharp edges.

Patient's penis cut by 'defective' bottle


Celebrity couple Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur married in a private outdoors ceremony in Maine during the weekend, Usmagazine.com reported.


Former Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann will be honored during the Boilermakers' game against Wisconsin on Nov. 6 at Ross-Ade Stadium as part of his recent election to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Former Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann to be honored


One officer was killed and five other drug task force members were wounded in a gunfight yesterday evening while serving a search warrant in an Ogden neighborhood, authorities said.

Officer killed while serving search warrant


During their stay in town, access to parking on Public Square will be blocked off from 10 am on Thursday until 10 am on Friday morning.

Public Square will be blocked off from 10 am Thursday until 10 am Friday


Iconic television talk-show host Michael Parkinson is coming to Auckland.


Celine Dion welcomed fraternal twin boys Saturday in West Palm Beach, Fla., her rep tells UsMagazine.com.


SAM Newman has revealed he is battling prostate cancer.


The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Mechanicsburg doctor who owns two Central Pennsylvania medical facilities was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Harrisburg on charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering.

Mechanicsburg doctor charged with healthcare fraud and money laundering


Mullen said that the US would always stand by Israel while attending a farewell party for Tel Aviv's military attaché Major-General Benny Gantz, Ynet news reported.


The Queen of Pop, Madonna is so smitten with her new love interest, Brazilian model Jesus Luz, that she has moved him into her New York apartment, just after three months of meeting him.


Mecklenburg County and Carolinas HealthCare have reached an out-of-court settlement regarding a lawsuit over issues relating to mental health services.

County and Carolinas HealthCare reach settlement


IBM on February 16 announced it has acquired Intelliden Inc., one of the leading providers of intelligent network automation software that enables organizations such as telecommunications companies to configure, manage and scale their networks.


``Teen Mom'' star Farrah Abraham has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.


Daylight saving time ends in Russia in the early hours of Sunday, when the country will put clocks back one hour, giving people extra hour in bed.

Daylight saving time ends in Russia early Sunday


Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2800 block of Willena Avenue early Sunday morning.


A hidden painting by Jacopo Tintoretto, the last of the three great Venetian Renaissance painters, has gone on public display for the first time and can be seen at Kingston Lacy in Dorset.

``Hidden'' Tintoretto goes on public display for the first time


Actor Daniel von Bargen, who's most well-known for playing Mr. Kruger on 'Seinfeld,' was hospitalized following a failed suicide attempt, TMZ is reporting.

Seinfeld actor Daniel von Bargen hospitalized following failed suicide attempt


Wilkins fears Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing the sack from Abramovich if he does not steer his team to success in the Champions League this season.

Ray Wilkins fears Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing the sack from Roman Abramovich


England Women have lost their five-match one-day series against India after a five-wicket defeat today.


The Phoenix Suns signed veteran center Jermaine O'Neal on Wednesday.

Suns sign veteran centre Jermaine O'Neal


``After the decade of information technology, the next decade of India will be the decade of Infrastructure.


Nine University of Kentucky track and field athletes and the men's 4x400 meter relay team have been selected to compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend at the University of Arkansas' Tyson Track Complex in Fayetteville, Ark., the NCAA selection committee announced late Monday evening.

Track and field NCAA selections announced