Senator Barack Obama crushed Senator Hillary Clinton in spectacular fashion tonight with a 13-point win in North Carolina, 56% to 42%, where 115 delegates were at stake.


John McCain visited a disaster relief center near Toledo, Ohio, today, where he helped pack cleaning supplies and other items into plastic buckets that will be sent to the Gulf Coast area.

McCain visits disaster relief center in Ohio


Galway held out for a 0-13 to 1-9 win over Leitrim in an entertaining Connacht FBD League clash which ended in some controversy at Carrick-on-Shannon.


Some immigrants in the United States may need more than translations to grasp what is involved in cancer treatment, researchers found.

Immigrant may need more than a translation


Aptilo Networks has announced that Digicel is relaunching DigiNET, its satellite wireless broadband service, in the Kingdom of Tonga using Aptilo's Carrier Wireless Service Management System.

Digicel relaunches DigiNET satellite Wireless broadband service


A security forces convoy narrowly escaped a roadside bomb attack in Dogra area of Bara sub-division in Khyber Agency Monday.The security forces launched a search operation in the area after the attack and arrested three suspects.


Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino has been hospitalized in Makati City because of a loss of appetite, her son said in a statement from his office.


Apple will begin the production of their next iPhone this quarter.

Apple begins production on their next iPhone


The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, a trade organization representing the wireless industry in Canada, reports that Canadians sent 18 billion person-to-person text messages in the first three months of 2011.

Canadians sent 18 billion text messages in first three months of 2011


GRAINS marketer and malt producer GrainCorp is to create a mega edible oils business by spending $472 million to buy Goodman Fielder's Integro division and independent oilseed crusher Gardner Smith.


Batelco, the Kingdom's leading internet services provider, has launched an enhanced and convenient service allowing Batelco's Consumer Broadband customers to upgrade to higher broadband speeds from the comfort of their own homes.

Batelco launches enhanced and convenient service allowing customers to upgrade to higher Broadband speeds


A second man was charged Wednesday with a role in an October assault and robbery in Emmaus, police said.

Emmaus second man charged in assault-robbery


The parking garage at Sixth and Cherry streets will be closed Wednesday through Friday for routine maintenance.

Garage at Sixth and Cherry streets closes for routine maintenance


A 13th Circuit Court family division referee is expected to resign today amid an ongoing criminal investigation.


The American Angels Relay for Life team will hold a pig roast and poker run fundraiser today in Sprague.

Relay for Life team holding pig roast in Sprague


An Emirati cancer patient will be sent to Germany for treatment in line with instructions from Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.


Crews are responding to a fire at a west suburban elementary school Thursday morning.

Crews respond to fire at west suburban elementary school


Johannesburg, Apr 1 Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she has ``learnt a lot'' from her former ``Celebrity Big Brother'' housemate Jade Goody who died of cancer March 22.


Big Sky Resort, claimed the overall title, beating the Huckers by four runs in the championship game.


``I want to thank the state of Texas for granting me a boxing license which enables me to continue my passion for the sport of boxing in the United States,'' stated former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito, who was granted a boxing license by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation earlier today, clearing the way for his November 13 clash with Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.

Antonio Margarito: ``I want to thank the state of Texas''


Lawyers across the state team up to fight hunger


Zach Berman of the Newark Star-Ledger reports Giants running back Charles Scott was involved in a car accident in Louisiana earlier this week, according to his agent, Jon Perzley.

Rb Charles Scott involved in car accident


Sterling resident Jeremy Sumpter has landed a role on the television series ``Friday Night Lights.''

Jeremy Sumpter lands role on 'Friday Night Lights'


Japanese online and mobile commerce and entertainment provider Dena saw its net income fall on higher revenues in the first quarter ended 30 June.

Dena's net income falls on higher revenues


Texas Instruments Incorporated will webcast its 1Q09 mid-quarter financial update, Monday, March 9, beginning at 4 pm Central time.

Texas Instruments to webcast its 1Q09 mid-quarter financial update


American-Indian actress Ayesha Dharker is set to quit 'Weatherfield' -- just 6 months after joining.


Sylvia Robinson, one of the earliest pioneers of hip hop music, has died at the age of 75 from congestive heart failure at the New Jersey Institute of Neuroscience.

Hip hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson has died


Goodstart, a consortium of four non-profit organizations, is preferred purchaser for 678 of the remaining ABC Learning Centres Ltd. child care centers, the Australian government said Wednesday.

GoodStart consortium preferred purchaser of 678 ABC Learning centers


Corbett marked his 100th day as Pennsylvania governor on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

Corbett marks 100th day as Pennsylvania governor


EAMONN Holmes has hit out at music star Rihanna, saying he would give her a slap if she were his daughter.


Big East Commissioner John Marinatto resigned Monday after less than three years on the job and a wave of departures by high-profile schools.

Big East commissioner John Marinatto resigns


Students will launch a national day of action today in protest at the government's higher education plans, including walkouts at university campuses across the country.

Students launch national day of action in protest at higher education plans


Legacy.com, the world's most timely and comprehensive resource for online obituaries and the undisputed leader in Web-based memorialization, has created a feature-rich online memorial, with a Guest Book, for Michael Jackson .

Legacy.com has created an online memorial for Michael Jackson


University of Mary Washington graduate Shin Fujiyama was recognized late last week as a CNN Hero on ``Larry King Live,'' making proud the many friends and colleagues he's worked with and known in the local area during school and since.


National Court Judge, Baltasar Garzón, has granted bail to another six of 37 indicted in the Gürtel case, investigating alleged corruption close to the Partido Popular.

Judge Baltasar Garzón grants bail to another six in the Gürtel case


The city of Portales and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Candidate Forum on Monday to give residents of the city the opportunity to get to know the candidates prior to the election, according to a news release.


Will the housing market begin to recover now that the government is bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two of the biggest mortgage lenders?

Government bails out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac


Kenyan operator Safaricom has switched off 800,000 unregistered SIM cards in a phased exercise that seeks to comply with the newly published government regulations on mandatory SIM card registration.

Safaricom switches off 800,000 unregistered SIM cards


Such scenes feature in a special edition of the Beano, which has joined forces with the National Trust as part of an effort to tempt more children into Britain's best buildings and landscapes.

The Beano joins forces with the National Trust


From an MLB.com article by Peter Gammons: ``The Nationals have been looking for another veteran starting pitcher, but privately, they're hoping that come midseason, their rotation will be John Lannan, Jason Marquis, Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann and Chien-Ming Wang.

From an MLB.com article by Peter Gammons: ``The Nationals have been looking for another veteran...


LEEDS-born businessman Jack Lyons, who created a fortune from the John Collier and Alexandre chains and became a patron of the arts, was buried in Geneva yesterday.

Disgraced financier Jack Lyons buried in Geneva


http://www.euronews.com/ Renowned Turkish folk singer Neşet Ertaş has died, aged 74.


Kanu o ka Aina New Century Public Charter School in Waimea is currently accepting student applications for the 2012-2013 school year.

KANU o ka Aina accepting student applications


Centuria Capital expands its property business into Asia following an increase in appetite from Asian investors Centuria Capital has expanded its property funds business into Asia in response to increased demand from Asian investors looking to penetrate the Australian property market.

Centuria expands property business into Asia


Hotel operator, TPS Eastern Africa's shares rose 11% to KES 41, one of the two most active stocks on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, Friday.

TPS Eastern Africa, rises 11%, to KES 41:


Canadians need better jobs and more of them for a real economic recovery to occur, says Ken Georgetti, President of the Canadian Labour Congress.


MELBOURNE Victory is set to recall first-choice goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos to take on A-League champions Newcastle at Telstra Dome tomorrow night.

Melbourne Victory set to recall Michael Theoklitos


The 2010 National Census revealed the Argentine population to be of 40,091,359, showing a 10.6 percent increase compared to results of the 2001 census, Indec director Norberto Itzcovich explained.

2010 National census reveals population of 40,091,359


Pakistani troops have destroyed a Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border and unearthed a network of underground bunkers used for planning and training of hardcore militants, a senior Pakistani security official claimed on Monday.

Pakistani troops destroy Taliban stronghold


President Barack Obama said on Friday that four consecutive quarters of US economic growth is a ``welcome sign'' of recovery but more was needed to put unemployed Americans back to work.

US economic growth 'welcome sign' but more needed:


A women's sober living facility opens in the Wabash valley.


A former Rockford energy director was indicted on federal corruption charges today, Jan. 22, court officials announced Wednesday.

Former Rockford energy director indicted on corruption charges


Country singer Sammy Kershaw said he inadvertently set a fire in his home Thursday evening which caused ``heavy smoke damage.''


Teen queen Selena Gomez has released the album artwork and tracklisting for her latest solo album, ``Stars Dance.''

Selena Gomez releases album artwork, tracklisting


Freshly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of her film The Blind Side.

Sandra Bullock pulls out of London premiere


T-Mobile said it is waiving international long distance charges to Haiti for customers through January 31, to help unite families in the aftermath the earthquake disaster.


JOHANNESBURG − Aim- and JSE-listed African Eagle Resources will spin out its Zambian copper assets into a new company, Cobra Copper, as part of its strategy to spin out its noncore legacy projects to focus on the Dutwa nickel project in Tanzania.

African Eagle to spin out Zambian copper assets into Cobra copper


Bangalore, Jun 7 Vijaya Bank revised interest rates on domestic term deposits with effect from today.

Vijaya bank revises interest rates on domestic term deposits


For the quarter ended Dec. 31, Knoll whiffed on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.


A Palatka police officer was shot Saturday night during a routine traffic stop on US 17 near Carter Road.Cpl.

Palatka officer shot during routine stop


Finn Harps will start their league season for 2012 in the Airtricity First Division away to Limerick on Friday 2nd March.


A controversial EastEnders storyline about a paedophile's relationship with his stepdaughter has sparked over 100 complaints.


Flight recorder supports pilot's account to investigators of geese impact and decision to ditch in New York river Black box confirms Hudson plane lost power in both engines and agencies guardian.co.uk , Monday January GMT A successful emergency landing on the Hudson river


BRUMBIES rugby union lock Shawn Mackay is in a coma in a South African hospital after being hit by a car after his side's Super 14 match at the weekend.

Brumbies' Shawn Mackay in a coma after being hit by car


Justin Bieber, 16 has become a worldwide hit but according to new reports, the young pop singer could be heading for a nervous breakdown and friends and family are very concerned.

Could Justin Bieber be heading for a nervous breakdown


International Cricket Council President David Morgan on Thursday ruled out the possibility of international cricket''s immediate return to Pakistan, but insisted that the trouble-torn country should not be isolated.

ICC rules out international cricket's immediate return to Pakistan


A pastor's wife was Tuesday put before the Accra Circuit charged with stealing 158 assorted cellular phones, worth GH¢55,100.


Netherlands soccer fans were celebrating their big win over Brazil in this morning's World Cup match in true style.


Robert Cheruiyot won his fourth Boston Marathon today, running away from the pack in a blistering official time of 2 hours, 7 minutes, 46 seconds.


President Obama reacted to the Iraqi Election Sunday congratulating those who took part.

President Obama reacts to Iraqi Election:


A man is under arrest Wednesday after deputies said he brought a loaded gun to the district courthouse.

Man brings loaded gun to district courthouse


Louisville-based fast-food company Yum Brands, whose product line includes KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, has renewed its sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby through 2015.

Yum renews sponsorship of Kentucky Derby through 2015


A Grover Beach woman is upset and she says her tiny dog was mauled by a pit bull in Oceano.

Grover Beach woman upset after tiny dog mauled


A Salina woman is behind bars, accused of stealing prescription drugs from her employer.

Woman accused of stealing prescription drugs from employer


Donington Park have announced the appointment of Sir Rodney Walker as Non-Executive Chairman of Donington Holdings Plc.

Donington Park announces appointment of Sir Rodney Walker


The Yankees put Nick Johnson, who sprained his right wrist, on the disabled list Saturday.


A Chicago man was struck and killed overnight by a Chicago Transit Authority train in Evanston.

Chicago man struck, killed by train in Evanston


Lloyds Banking Group plc announced it has agreed to sell its Spanish retail banking operations, including Lloyds Bank International SAU and Lloyds Investment EspaÃ±a SGIIC SAU, to Banco Sabadell, SA The sale comprises the Group's retail and private banking business and the local investment management business in Spain.

Lloyds banking Group to sell its Spanish retail banking operations


A Nigerian man with 86 wives will go before a criminal tribunal after an Islamic Sharia court transferred his case there, a court official said on Monday.


A housing development is planned for an unincorporated piece of property between Naperville and Lisle.

Housing development planned between Naperville and Lisle


AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, has resumed its scheduled service from Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi to Atlanta, Georgia.

AirTran resumes scheduled service from Gulfport/Biloxi to Atlanta


AUSTRALIAN Cadel Evans retained the leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France today after finishing with the peloton in the 11th stage won by Norwegian Kurt-Asle Arvesen.


Five premier league referees have failed a fitness test during a course conducted by FIFA recently.


Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda, in a letter Thursday, asked all state ministers to personally monitor the development work of their respective departments and continue the fight against corruption.

Munda asks ministers to monitor development work


Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in as Iranian president on Wednesday as riot police broke up an opposition protest after an election that triggered the worst turmoil in the Islamic republic´s history.

Ahmadinejad sworn in as police break up protests


A notorious Richmond gangster has been sentenced to 204 years and eight months to life in prison today for fatally shooting a 21-year-old local rap artist and wounding seven others in a 2009 crime spree that rocked Richmond.

Notorious Richmond gangster sentenced to 204 years in prison


Hollywood actor George Hamilton has become the third contestant to quit ``I'm a Celebrity...'', saying he wanted to leave to show on a high.

George Hamilton quits ``I'm a celebrity''


Daft Punk got their ''human touch'' back on new album 'Random Access Memories', according to collaborator Giorgio Moroder.


- Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will miss at least four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday.

Utah's Boozer to miss at least four weeks


Costco, the nation's largest wholesale club operator, is raising its membership fees to bring in more money without sacrificing the low prices customers expect.


Yale bounced back from a tough 4-3 loss against Columbia Friday to defeat Cornell 4-3 Saturday at home.


The next America's Cup will be held in 2013 and will use catamarans instead of the traditional monohulls as part of an overhaul of yachting's premier event, organisers announced Monday.

Next America's Cup to be held in 2013 on catamarans


Family Guy actor Seth Green is newly engaged to actress and model Clare Grant, E!

Seth Green engaged to model-actress Clare Grant


A fire and police training facility that will offer nationally accredited traning, opened in Mount Pleasant on Friday.

Fire training facility opens in Mount Pleasant


Suicide bomber kills four in Pakistan Updated: 22:40, Saturday April 20, 2013 A female suicide bomber has blown herself up outside a hospital in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan, killing at least four people and wounding four others.


A Ugandan army spokesman says Congolese rebels have captured two border posts and a town in eastern Congo.

Rebels capture two border posts, town in eastern Congo


The SNP Government's efforts to attract more foreign investment were reinforced yesterday when Scotland was named European ``region of the future.''

Scotland named Europe's 'region of the future'


The Australian share market is extending early gains with investors shrugging off Wall Street's fall overnight.


Cameron announced an agreement with BP whereby BP will indemnify Cameron for current and future compensatory claims against Cameron associated with the Deepwater Horizon incident.

BP will indemnify Cameron for current and future compensatory claims associated with the Deepwater Horizon


Skype, the Internet communications group set to be acquired by Microsoft Corp, announced plans on Sunday to buy the mobile messaging startup firm GroupMe for undisclosed terms.

Skype to buy mobile messaging startup GroupMe


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart make their costars feel ``uncomfortable'' with their public displays of affection, it has been claimed.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart 'make their costars feel uncomfortable'


I am a board member of the recently formed Keizer Community Tennis Association and wish to make our community aware that Keizer needs more tennis courts.


Paracetamol may worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults who already have the condition and could even lead to new cases, says a new report.

Paracetamol 'worsens asthma symptoms' - new report


Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor hospital stay has been extended after the star had a bad reaction to morphine.


Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced improvements in organizational alignment intended to speed decision making and foster collaboration as the company continues its focus on rapid growth.


Marta Dominguez has appeared in court for questioning over suspicions that she trafficked performance-enhancing drugs.


Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia will return to Texas to have his surgically repaired right shoulder examined after experiencing discomfort in a winter league game.


Tax reforms are needed if the UK is to retain its competitiveness when the recession finally lifts, according to a report commissioned by Alistair Darling.

Tax reforms needed to retain UK competitiveness


The Hang Seng Index closed at 19,872.38 on Friday, up 239.68 points or 1.22 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 19,872.38, up 239.68 points


Star Trek Into Darkness star Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that he wants to ``transform'' his body so that he can play an action hero, and have a 'Daniel Craig' moment.

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to 'transform' his body


The International Monetary Fund said late Friday it had offered membership to Kosovo, which would become the 186th member of the global financial body.


Elaine Paige has branded Britain's Got Talent Susan Boyle 'a virus', despite the fact that Susan has named her as her biggest icon on numerous occasions.

Elaine Paige brands Susan Boyle 'a virus'


Businessmen and traders have demanded a solid cut in discount rate in upcoming monetary policy to further strengthen the ailing industry.


An Augusta city worker is in custody after being caught with a prostitute.

Augusta city worker caught with prostitute


US President Barack Obama today acknowledged the contribution of Hindus and Sikhs in the country along with other faiths in reflecting compassion and decency of the American people.

Obama acknowledges the contributions of Hindus and Sikhs


Hungarian company that makes and sells devices that combine internet and television services Hybridbox posted net profit of HUF 1.93 million in the first quarter, compared to net losses of HUF 4.06 million in Q1 of 2010, local publication MTI-Econews writes citing an announcement made by company on 17 May.

Hybridbox posts net profit of HUF 1.93 million for Q1


Professional social networking site Xing has made a record operating profit for the second quarter, making €3.7 million due to its strategy of investing in new revenue streams.

Xing makes record operating profit of €3.7 million


A former Caldwell auditor for more than a decade succumbed to throat cancer this week.

Former Caldwell auditor succumbs to cancer


Romanian landline telecom operator Romtelecom has launched an online shop selling various products, from IT&C, home equipments, sports and lifestyle.

Romania's telecom operator Romtelecom launches online shop


Thousands gathered at a Honolulu beach on Monday to float candlelit lanterns on the ocean in remembrance of loved ones and to pay tribute to ancestors.

Thousands gathering in Honolulu to float lanterns


Michael Katsidis, the World Boxing Organization lightweight champion, announced recently that he wants a rematch with Juan Diaz on March 27th.

Katsidis wants a rematch with Juan Diaz --


Vets Now Referrals in Swindon has treated pets swallowing strange objects including stones, coins, and soap; never have they seen an owl swallow a sock, until now.


Although neither police nor court officials are sure who actually pulled the trigger on the gun that killed drug dealer Joseph Azoro, 25, in front of 51-11 Almeda Avenue on April 2, seven men have been charged with acting in concert to set up and pull off his murder.


The Salmonella saintpaul outbreak first tied to tomatoes and then to jalapeno and serrano peppers appears to be over, says the CDC.


AFL players would consider taking part in Monday night football, but only if it significantly increased the league's TV-rights deal.


The Armenian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly, while international partners have not fully leveraged their influence to improve human rights situation, reads the World Report 2012 issued by Human Rights Watch.

Armenian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly --


Weyerhaeuser Co., the Federal Way-based forest products company, said Monday it has completed the sale of its commercial construction business to Atlas Holdings LLC, of Greenwich, Conn.

Weyerhaeuser completes sale of commercial construction business


The oil-rich Gulf region is unlikely to avoid the global credit crisis even as regional leaders say economic growth will continue next year, former World Bank president James Wolfensohn said.


In an appearance on NBC's ``Meet the Press,'' Powell backed Obama over fellow Republican John McCain, calling the Democratic nominee a ``transformational figure'' who could be an ``exceptional president.''


Local parents are fighting to keep their children out of DC public schools but they need the community's tax money to do it.

Parents fight to keep children out of DC public schools


My mom is so kind she makes Mother Teresa look like Stone Cold Steve Austin.


President Asif Ali Zardari, Friday visited the Mazar of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah to pay homage to the Founder of Pakistan on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

President Zardari pays homage to Quaid-e-Azam


A new website was launched last week by the US Labor Department to help veterans with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder succeed in the workplace.

New website helps veterans succeed in workplace


The Vineland dentist whom Pennsylvania authorities arrested on statutory sexual assault charges in March surrendered his license on Wednesday prior to his disciplinary hearing, state officials said.


Lake was leaving a pub with his wife in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula at about 10pm on Saturday when police arrested him for being intoxicated in a public place.

Brian Lake arrested for being intoxicated in a public place


Three recall elections for Democratic state senators have been certified, starting the clock for Republicans to officially declare their candidacies and for the filing of court challenges.


A juvenile was charged on Wednesday in connection to a home invasion and malicious wounding over the weekend in Danville.

Juvenile charged in home invasion, malicious wounding


Airline stocks rose Friday with Delta Air Lines and US Airways in the lead.

Airline stocks rise with Delta, US Airways


A New Brunswick woman who falsely claimed she was forced at gunpoint to drive a man to Toronto in August pleaded guilty to a count of public mischief on Monday.


Italian rider Marco Simoncelli has died in the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix following an accident where he fell and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

Marco Simoncelli dies in Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix


Nick Lachey has admitted that he wishes Jessica Simpson all the best following her recent split from Tony Romo, it has been reported.

Lachey: 'I wish Jessica Simpson the best'


A Dolgeville man has been accused of raping a child younger than 15, according to the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center.


Standard & Poor's on Monday raised the corporate credit rating on Level 3 Communications to a B- from a selective default based on the completion of a debt buyback program designed to give the Broomfield-based communications carrier some breathing room.


Residents of Mollington fear that the sale of a local golf course could see house prices plummet by as much as £50,000.

Sale of golf course could see house prices plummet


Mose Tuiali'i is the latest player to join the Highlanders long-term casualty list.

Mose Tuiali'i joins Highlanders' casualty list


Popbox is the first entry-level media streamer and set top box to offer RealD 3D support, allowing you to enjoy 3D from the comfort of your living room.

Popbox is the first set-top box to support RealD 3D


Sunanda Pushkar, who was at the centre of the IPL Kochi controversy that led to Shashi Tharoor's exit from government, says the media just turned her into a 'slut', some kind of 'brainless eye candy'.


Over the past year the Church of Scientology opened 12 new Church facilities in cities all over the world, the last one just days ago in Melbourne, Australia.

Church of Scientology opens 12 facilities in cities all over the world


Republican John McCain is set to announce his vice presidential running mate today amid reports that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty would not be chosen.


Australian Simon Gerrans, pictured, has won the Tour of Denmark after placing 24th on the sixth and final stage, a 162-kilometre stretch from Hilleroed to Frederiksberg in the Danish capital.

Australia's Simon Gerrans wins Tour of Denmark


New Year's Eve celebrations will taking place all over the nation, and Central New York is no exception.

New year's Eve celebrations taking place all over Central New York


Israeli fighter jets on Thursday shot down an unmanned drone that entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon, the military said, dpa reported.

Israeli jets shoot down unmanned drone from Lebanon


A Lexington man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the assault of his five and half week old baby, back in November of 2008.

Lexington man sentenced to 20 years for assault


Australian singer Guy Sebastian was detained at London's Heathrow Airport earlier this week after attempting to enter the UK with the wrong visa.

Guy Sebastian detained at London Airport?


Carlsberg dropped its medium-term regional profit targets and issued cautious guidance for this year, sending shares in the Danish brewer down by 6 per cent.

Carlsberg drops its regional profit targets


Food inflation, which saw meat and fish prices soar, is easing, latest research from Verdict has claimed.


The grant provides stipends to students of Native Hawaiian ancestry who are placed at internship sites supported by OHA grants.

Grant to provide stipends for Native Hawaiians at uh


A man was found dead in the parking lot at an apartment complex on the Northside early Tuesday morning.


The UK financial regulator has proposed a global tax to deflate the ``swollen'' financial sector and some of its ``socially useless activity.''

UK financial regulator proposes global tax to deflate ``swollen'' financial sector


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today taunted the Centre saying it expected discipline from Anna Hazare but not from police in his state in an escalation of war of words between the two sides.

Centre expects discipline from Hazare but not from police:


As part of his ongoing campaign for greater tech investment and development, President Obama will be meeting with Silicon Valley business leaders Thursday.

Obama to meet with Silicon Valley leaders


It is a sad fact that for most of us, we aim too low.


Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed its move into the Indian car market after reaching an agreement that sees owner Tata Motors appointed as exclusive importer.

Jaguar Land Rover confirms move into Indian car market


New anticoagulant dabigatran has a significantly higher rate of complications than warfarin when used in a real-world setting, a new analysis concludes.

Dabigatran 'has higher rate of complications' than warfarin


'Scream' actor David Arquette has checked out of rehab a month after entering a facility for help with alcohol addiction and other issues.


Shimla has recorded the warmest winter in the last five years, in spite of several days of snowfall.


Kim Kardashian has reportedly sold her Beverly Hills home to an unknown buyer for an unknown price under the name of a shielded LLC.


The Kuwaiti bourse suspended trading in Global Investment House and 21 other firms.

Kuwait bourse halts trading in Global Investment House


Comic actor Mathew Horne has collapsed on stage during a performance of Entertaining Mr Sloane, forcing him to pull out of the West End show.


The French navy on Wednesday handed over 11 suspected Somali pirates to the Kenyan police, the highest number in a single batch to be received so far.

French navy hands over pirates to Kenyan police


Kim Kardashian is keen to stay in shape during her pregnancy and is refusing to give up her strict diet and exercise regime.


Sixth grade gardening students, Jarrod Carley, Paeton Cooper, Madison Hiers, Nina Hodges, Benjamin Langille, Donald McCormick, Elana Rutherford, Blake Shankles, Hannah Umble and William Varner, were able to assist in planting sea oats to help preserve the endangered beach mouse at Grayton Beach State Park.


A 40 year old Barrie man faces 93 charges in a string of vehicle break-ins in Barrie, York Region and one in Peel Region.


Hollywood star Jessica Alba, who began her acting career in her teenage, said she felt objectified as a young actress.

I felt ``objectified'' as a young actress:


Ghana won't release Kwadwo Asamoah after Udinese shamelessly looked to chance on the terror attack at the Nations Cup and withdraw him.


A senior Rwandan army officer who is the brother of the exiled former army chief of staff has been arrested for ``acts of destabilisation'', the military said Sunday.

Rwandan army officer arrested for 'destabilisation'


Chris Brown says he doesn't remember savagely beating Rihanna and claims he still loves his former girlfriend during his first public interview on CNN's Larry King.

Brown says he doesn't remember beating Rihanna


Chinese artist and political dissident Ai Weiwei won't be appearing at the Frankfurt Book Fair next week as planned, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung reports.

Ai Weiwei won't appear at Frankfurt Book Fair


He told BBC Two's Working Lunch that the rural economy, which contributes £325 billion into the general economy, has ``huge potential''.


DULUTH, Minn. ― Sen. Hillary Clinton is returning to Minnesota for some Election Eve campaigning on behalf of Barack Obama and DFL Senate candidate Al Franken.


Where do you go for guidance when life's decisions are before you?


Former Stanford standout Brook Lopez, now with the New Jersey Nets, has withdrawn from the US national team, apparently because he is still recovering from mononucleosis.

Brook Lopez withdraws from US national team


Quarterback Tom Brady, who sat out Wednesday's practice because of his injured foot, returned to practice on Thursday.


REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Software company Oracle Corp. said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Endeca Technologies Inc., a provider of data management and Web commerce products.


Microsoft launched the latest iteration of its web browser Internet Explorer 9, yesterday.


A West Coast man was found guilty of double murder today after shooting two neighbours last year.

West Coast man found guilty of double murder


We heard a bizarre rumour doing the rounds that newcomer Illeana D'Cruz and Priyanka Chopra have been sharing some seriously cold vibes on the sets of Anurag Basu's Barfee.

Illeana D'Cruz and Priyanka Chopra share cold vibes?


BISMARCK, ND Two men have been charged with murder in a Bismarck motel stabbing.

Men charged with murder in motel stabbing


Kuwait may join Oman and opt out of the GCC monetary union next year, with both countries possibly joining the union later according to closed sources.


FOREIGN Secretary David Miliband hit the European election trail in a bid to stop the BNP ``politics of hate'' in Barking and Dagenham.


Singer Jennifer Lopez has given birth to twins, according to People magazine, which has reportedly paid upward of $US6 million for the photo rights.


Mel Gibson returned to court Monday to resume a custody fight with his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, but neither side tipped their hand about how the proceedings went.

Mel Gibson returns to court for custody fight


Ravens fans lined up by the hundreds Saturday morning to pay respects to Art Modell, the man who moved the Cleveland Browns to their city.


General Motors Corp on Friday said it would delay the unveiling of a new Buick LaCrosse model that it had planned to show at the Los Angeles auto show in November in part to reduce costs.

GM to delay unveiling of Buick LaCrosse model


Japanese auto manufacturer Honda Motor Co on Friday announced that it will launch diesel engine cars in India by the end of the 2014 fiscal year.

Honda to launch diesel cars in India by 2014;


Five fisheries boats with 11 fishermen which went on fishing in the Arabian sea on November Seven were missing.

Five fisheries boats with 11 fishermen missing


Taliban supreme leader Mullah Omar is beyond Pakistani control, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has claimed, describing him as ``absolutely obstinate'' and semi-literate.

Mullah Omar is beyond Pakistan's control:


A judge ordered that polls stay open another 90 minutes statewide due to icy conditions and traffic jams in central Maryland.


Lenny Kravitz has revealed that he was tempted to move to Brazil after sales of his Baptism album failed to live up to expectations.


Monks visiting the Hood Museum create a sand mandala, which has artistic and religious importance in Buddhist philosophy.

Monks visit Hood Museum to create sand mandala


Louis Luyt was a man of many parts who was variously admired for his accomplishments and reviled for the boorishness he could display at times.


Georgian Parliamentary Chairman, Davit Bakradze, met with NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, in Brussels on June 28.

Bakradze meets NATO Secretary General in Brussels


Amid labor strife, bankruptcy proceedings and layoffs, American Airlines has canceled hundreds of flights through October.

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights through October


The depression over westcentral Bay of Bengal had weakened and moved southwestwards and lay centred at 0830 hours today at about 700 km east-northeast of Chennai and 450 km southeast of Visakhapatnam.

Depression over westcentral Bay of Bengal weakens


Associated Press Industrial hemp supporters are ratcheting up the pressure to force a vote on a stalled bill that would allow farmers in Kentucky to grow the crop if federal ban is lifted.


A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder three pregnant women and assaulting a newborn baby.

Man guilty of attempting to murder three pregnant women


Council tax bills for 2009-10 for residents of Melton borough are due to be set on Thursday.


Jose Mourinho insists he is fully focused on Internazionale and the Champions League final against Bayern Munich despite the speculation surrounding his future reaching fever pitch.

Mourinho focused on Champions League final


Accordingly, it has already launched media blitzkrieg in all the 40 constituencies of Bihar that the NDA would be contesting.


Two Christchurch brothers have admitted the serious street bashing of a householder who went outside to investigate noises.

Christchurch brothers admit street bashing


Manchester City winger Martin Petrov could be sidelined for up to four months as he is facing a knee operation.


Dial An Exchange, an industry leading exchange company, appoints Ahmed Adel Saleh as their new Business Development Manager for Egypt.

Dial An exchange appoints Ahmed Adel as new business development Manager-Egypt


A male call center agent was found dead inside his rented condominium unit in Barangay Gun-ob in Lapu-Lapu City.


The recession has hit Illinois children and their families hard, according to new, national data: unemployment and foreclosures remain high, and child poverty continues to increase.

Recession hitting Illinois children hard


Mexican police rescued 68 kidnapping victims in the border city of Reynosa, the Public Security Secretariat said on Wednesday.

Mexican police rescue 68 kidnapping victims


South Africa exported yellow corn to South Korea for the first time this marketing season as the price of local corn fell below that of competitors.

South Africa exports yellow corn to South Korea first


A winter storm warning has now been issued for Garfield County and much of the Enid News & Eagle readership area.

Winter storm warning issued for Garfield County


A measure of Australian consumer confidence fell in April to end three months of solid gains, a reminder of how brittle the mood can be despite low interest rates and a brighter global background.

Australia consumer confidence falls in April


Although investigators have not yet determined the cause, officials have confirmed that an explosion is what rattled a Berwyn car wash on Thursday.


The Gillard Government is believed to be ``actively considering'' an IT portfolio and accompanying minister, should it win Government on 21 August.

Gillard Government actively considering IT portfolio


Europe sees Asia as both threat and opportunity, and this perspective characterizes the relationship between the two continents as the global economic crisis still rages, an international anti-poverty advocate said at the Eighth Asia-Europe People?s Forum.

Europe sees Asia as both threat, opportunity


In addition, the Ministry of Education has decided to suspend the contracts of contract teachers.

The Ministry of Education suspend contracts with teachers


A city council candidate in McCook, Neb., has apologized in advance for automated phone calls his campaign plans to make this week.

Candidate apologizes in advance for calls


On Sunday, Mane was released early from Fulton County jail in Atlanta for good conduct.


A 660-pound tortoise in central Florida believed to be more than 100 years old has died.

Tortoise, believed to be more than 100, dies


Arab foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in Kuwait on Friday to discuss the ``continuation of the Israeli aggression on Gaza'', Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said on Monday.

Arab foreign ministers to hold emergency talks in Kuwait


Farms in Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk counties will receive federal disaster relief after dry, hot weather scorched crops and caused production losses.

Farms in Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk counties to receive federal disaster relief


Christopher Cazenove, who played Ben Carrington in the TV series ``Dynasty,'' has died at age 64, his family said.

'Dynasty' actor christopher Cazenove dies


The Breaking Dawn Part 2 frenzy has hit Glasgow, Scotland, with stars from the fifth Twilight film arriving in that city ahead of the movie's premiÃ¨re. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart--and even Taylor Lautner are noticeably absent, but fans are still excited about Nikki Reed and Kellan Lutz's upcoming appearance.

'Breaking Dawn Part 2' frenzy hits Glasgow


She has been in the top rung for a while now and London Olympics bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal says it's ``tough'' to be a champion and it gets ``lonely'' at the top.


Seoul shares opened firmer on Wednesday helped by gains in tech firms including Samsung Elec after news that Intel's orders in the second quarter have so far been slightly better than expected.


Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, was named artist of the decade by Billboard based on two separate factors: the activity on the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Hot 100.

Eminem named artist of the decade by Billboard


Where's Rogan?, a new fashion web series released by NYmag.com this week comes complete with the latest in contextual advertising all built upon Microsoft's new Silverlight programmable browser-within-a-browser.


The NITB has unveiled £1 million autumn/winter campaign to encourage residents of Northern Ireland and the Republic to get out and about and explore more of what's on offer.


YORK-based rail network services company Jarvis today said that it expected tender activity to pick up in the second half of the year.

Jarvis expects tender activity to pick up


While the Mississippi River is expected to crest in Memphis, Louisiana is bracing for flooding.


Pakistan People's Party leader Shamila Farooqui has said that Fauzia Wahab is alive but in critical condition.


Ellis Park will close for simulcasting after the Breeders Cup until next spring, the Henderson racetrack announced late Tuesday.

Ellis Park closes to simulcasting after Breeders Cup


A Seoul, Korea-based plush toy maker and retailer plans to open a teddy bear store in Waikïkï occupying the former home of Planet Hollywood Restaurant.

Korea-based plush toy maker plans teddy bear store in Waikïkï


Huntsman Corporation is to sue Apollo Management and its two partners for fraud, seeking a jury trial for damages exceeding US$3 bln, plus additional punitive damages.

Huntsman to sue buyer Apollo Management and partners for fraud


Australian-based mineral resources company, EnviroGold Limited has strengthened management for its operations in the Dominican Republic, by the appointment of Franz Ulloa and Ernesto Castillo.

EnviroGold strengthens management in Dominican Republic


The Finance Committee tonight approved additional funding for four modular classrooms at the Horace Mann, Zervas and Burr elementary schools.

Finance committee approves additional funding for modulars


Mobile broadband could overtake home broadband in the UK as early as 2010, according to research by UK broadband comparison website Top 10 Broadband.

Mobile broadband to overtake home broadband in UK by 2010


Liverpool have confirmed that they have agreed a fee with Chelsea for the sale of striker Fernando Torres.

Liverpool agree fee with Chelsea for sale of Fernando Torres


A clinical psychologist in Christchurch says the earthquakes are bringing out the best in many Cantabrians.


His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China.

His Majesty holds bilateral meeting with Hu Jintao


Dubai Properties Group, a member of Dubai Holding, recently held a one-day information session on breast cancer for its employees and customers, as part of its endeavour to ensure the well being of its staff and raise awareness among the community at large.

Dubai Properties Group holds information session on breast cancer for employees


Mexicali, BC-Mexican President Felipe Calderon paid a visit to Mexicali to attend an event which affects the social life and economy of Baja California.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon pays a visit to Mexicali


Vermont police are working with a state senator to create a gang task force to attack a growing illicit drug trade.


A WOMAN was found stabbed to death in her home alongside her husband whose throat had been slashed.


Stocks are headed for a third straight higher finish, with all three major indexes holding on to their gains in late trading.


The crucial UPA meet to decide Cabinet berths has begun at 10 Janpath, the residence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Crucial UPA meet on Cabinet berths begins


Detroit Lions star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended without pay for two games, the NFL announced.


The sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhoea, may become extremely difficult to treat in the future because the bacteria that cause it are showing signs of becoming resistant to current drug treatments, a UK professor has warned.

Gonorrhoea may become difficult to treat


The joint parliamentary session of House of Representatives and Senate late on Friday voted in support of three bills seeking to amend the Constitution as the government's version would be the main draft for consideration by the vetting committee.

Joint parliamentary session votes in support of three bills seeking to amend Constitution


Markets have opened on a flat note in the morning trades as cues from the US and the Asian markets are not that encouraging.


At first glance, the cook stove in grandma's kitchen may seem to be a simple and unassuming fixture, however the Arthur Historical Society learned the cook stove was indeed the heart of the home.

The cook stove was the heart of the home


Shiney is not alone in his hour of tribulation.


Kuwait has pledged to avoid summer blackouts by providing an additional 2,200 megawatts of electricity to the Gulf state's network.

Kuwait pledges to avoid summer blackouts


The National Association of Producers considers that the Government has interfered rudely in its activities and deposed the Chairman of this non-governmental organization with the help of enterprise managers.

Association of Producers considers that Government interferes rudely in its activities


Mumbai, India, December 04, 2011 --- Reliance Digital, India's fastest growing and most popular consumer electronics retail chain is all set to expand its existing network to Hyderabad and Bangalore.

Reliance Digital expands its network at Hyderabad and Bangalore


A Chesnee man who was convicted of drunken driving seven years ago has been charged with felony DUI with great injury after authorities say he slammed into another driver on Saturday night.


Rod Stewart has confirmed he is looking forward to becoming a grandfather following news his daughter Kimberly is expecting a baby with Hollywood actor Benicio Del Toro.

Stewart looking forward to becoming a grandfather


PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has said his party would oppose RGST with full force adding RGST would not be allowed to be levied at any cost.

RGST would not be allowed to be levied at any cost:


US President George W. Bush called on Israel to dismantle wildcat settlement outposts on occupied Palestinian land, in an interview published on Friday ahead of his visit to the region next week.

Bush calls on Israel to dismantle wildcat settlements


Grace Lee has replaced Shalani Soledad once again -- not in the Philippine president's heart this time but as co-host on ``Wil Time Bigtime.''


Daniel Sturridge says he is looking forward to returning to Chelsea but wants first team football


A Japan-bound Air Canada passenger plane made an emergency landing in Toronto Monday afternoon, while no one was injured during the accident, local police said.

Air Canada plane makes emergency landing


Music legend LEONARD COHEN is recovering after he was rushed to hospital when he collapsed onstage in Valencia, Spain on Friday.


Malin Akerman and Ethan Hawke are teaming up to star in THE NUMBERS STATION for director Kasper Barfoed.

Malin Akerman and Ethan Hawke to star in the NUMBERS STATION


Hangover star, and current 'Sexiest Man Alive', Bradley Cooper has confirmed that there will be a Hangover 3.

Bradley Cooper confirms there will be a Hangover 3


A Senna will be back in a Formula One car this month when Bruno, nephew of the late triple champion Ayrton, tests for the Honda team.


Sixty-three years after the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a Japanese atomic bomb survivor will come to speak in Iowa City.


A former Serb college basketball player has started serving his 2-year prison term after being sentenced for beating an American student into a coma, the case that had strained US-Serbia relations.

Serb basketball player starts serving sentence


RockYou, a creator of social games and advertising technology for social media applications, inked a five-year deal to make Facebook Credits the exclusive virtual currency in RockYou's social games and application.


LOS ANGELES -- ``Modern Family,'' the Emmy award-winning comedy with two gay partners and their adopted baby among its cast of characters, will be saluted by a tolerance group for the TV show's openhearted view of families.

`Modern Family' to be saluted by tolerance group


Waldorf salad at Gonzalo's American Cafe is a salty and sweet twist on a classic.


Honda Motor Co said it will cut its North American production by another 18,000 vehicles, citing the industry wide drop in demand for new vehicles.

Honda to cut production by another 18,000 vehicles


Thomasville Chief of Police Ronald S. Bratton plans to retire June 30 after more than 35 years with the law enforcement agency.


Fiscal deficit of the country will come down to 6.5 percent of the gross domestic product during this fiscal from the earlier estimate of 6.8 percent , after govt came out with a fresh estimate based on a new base year.

Fiscal deficit to come down to 6.5 percent


Protestors gather in Tahrir Square for a mass rally against the presidency of Mohamed Mursi, a year after his inauguration.

Protestors gather in Tahrir Square for rally against Mursi


Adam Lambert has had yet another TV appearance canceled following his shock performance at the AMAs last month.

Adam Lambert has another TV appearance canceled


Internet Income University's home income system received an A rating from the Better Business Bureau this year, which is just shy of the highest BBB rating of A+.

Internet income University's home income system receives ``a'' rating with BBB


Johnson has been nominated for two ESPY awards, for ``Best Male Athlete'' and ``Best Driver.''


South African President Jacob Zuma fired two cabinet ministers implicated in graft and suspended the nation's police chief yesterday as he moved to dispel criticism of being soft on corruption in his government and bolster his low popularity.

Zuma fires ministers implicated in graft


Even though most Bollywood hotties would never give up on a chance to work in a Hollywood flick, Priyanka rejected a Hollywood offer for the Hindi film industry.


The Cardinals fired defensive co-ordinator Clancy Pendergast on Saturday, less than a week after Arizona played Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.

Cardinals fire defensive co-ordinator Pendergast


Kirloskar Brothers Limited, the largest manufacturer and exporter of pumps and valves in the country, has been awarded the 5 star rating for energy efficiency of Monoblock pumpsets from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited awarded 5 star ratings for Monoblock pumpsets


DESPITE the deluge of rain and resulting reduced programme of events, people dug out their waterproofs and pulled on their wellies to support Todmorde Agricultural Show.

We dug out waterproofs and pulled on our wellies!


Beverly Hills investment firm Platinum Equity said Monday that it had completed its purchase of the San Diego Union-Tribune from Copley Press Inc.

Platinum Equity completes purchase of San Diego Union-Tribune


New York Life Insurance Company announced today that it will not participate in the US Treasury Department capital purchase program.

New York Life will not participate in the Treasury capital purchase program


02:01 PM,Jan 18,2012 Amritsar, Jan 18 An alleged Pakistani smuggler was shot dead by BSF personnel when he was trying to cross the border here and heroin with a street value of Rs 85 crore was recovered from him.


Black and Hispanic parents and community leaders said they often don't feel welcome in schools and expressed frustration with uninterested teachers at the first of several town hall-style meetings Thursday organized by a new coalition of legislators and activists called Campaign LEARN.

Black, Hispanic parents say they don't feel welcome in schools


TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced it has acquired Wanderfly, a travel inspiration site.


FARGO Gov. Jack Dalrymple announced Tuesday during a statewide tour today that he is running for governor in 2012.


A student collapsed and died on a nightclub dancefloor after drinking four cans of Red Bull, an inquest heard today.

Student died on nightclub dancefloor after drinking four cans of Red Bull


A PASSENGER was injured last night when a rock was thrown at a train in Wangaratta.


The top 200 private companies in Romania hit a total turnover worth 64.9 billion euros in 2008, that is a growth by 9.80 percent on 2007, when the total turnover was 59.1 billion euros, according to data provided by the National Trade Register Office.

Top 200 private companies in Romania hit total turnover worth 64.9 billion euros in 2008


US director Tim Burton is to head this year's Cannes film festival jury, organisers said.


A new government report finds that the six New England states have some of the lowest teen birth rates in the nation.

New England states have lowest teen birth rates


Thousands marched around the ancient walls of the holy city of Jerusalem Saturday night in an event held by the Women in Green movement.

Thousands march around walls of Jerusalem


The self-proclaimed presidential historian and art collector Barry Landau pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in historical documents and art. Last year, federal agents seized national treasures from his Manhattan home like, letters from Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Karl Marx and FDR.

Historian, art. collector Barry Landau pleads guilty to stealing documents, art.


Paralympic gold medallist and world-record holder Oscar Pistorius today visited the Olympic Stadium to see for himself where he may be competing in under 500 days time.

Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius visits Olympic Stadium


RUSSELL Brand has revealed Katy Perry was a pain in the ass during their short-lived marriage.

Russell Brand: 'Katy Perry was a pain in the ass'


Congress mayoral candidate Abha Singh said that Bhopal is a beautiful city and we will make it more beautiful and systematic if voted to power.

Bhopal is a beautiful city, we will make it more beautiful


Zentiva, a generic drugs company based in the Czech Republic, has rejected an ``opportunistic'' US$2.32bn takeover bid by financial group PPF and Italian insurer Generali, which together own 19% of Zentiva.


Oil prices fell below $130 a barrel for the first time in more than a month on Thursday, as a sell-off in natural gas was underway as well.


Actress Scarlett Johansson will make her Broadway debut starring in a revival of American playwright Arthur Miller's drama A View from the Bridge, the show's organizers said on Monday.

Scarlett Johansson to make Broadway debut


BY Ministers Wilbert & Jacqueline Richardson Have you taken the time recently to look at your life, the way that you are living and determine according to what you know and see what your end will be?


NDP Leader Jack Layton urged Canada's major parties Tuesday to set aside their differences and work together in the newly-elected Parliament for the good of all Canadians.

Layton urges parties to set aside differences, work together


Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid says the education sector needs more allocation as it cannot make desired progress for lack of funds.


California state regulators have ordered Anthem Blue Cross to pay doctors and hospitals for services dating back to 2007, after the insurer failed to address violations revealed by a 2008 state audit.

California orders Anthem Blue Cross to pay doctors, hospitals for services


Justin Christian, who had hit in 19 consecutive games and had provided an overwhelming spark at the top of the lineup, was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.


Sasol announces a sponsorship of R3 million over the next five years to support solar thermal energy research at Stellenbosch University in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.

Sasol supports solar thermal energy research at Stellenbosch University


US markets headed higher Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner indicated the government would keep backing the mortgage market.


As expected, Depeche Mode will tour North America this summer, beginning July 24 in Toronto.


An Armorel woman is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her companion.

Armorel woman charged with murdering her companion


Two rabid animals have attacked people and pets in Onslow County this month alone, and counties officials are asking that residents be aware of their surroundings when venturing outside.

Rabid animals attacking in Onslow County


Rolls Royce has announced plans to develop a nuclear division to secure a role in new-build programmes around the world.

Rolls Royce announces plans for nuclear division


A local elementary school student has won a statewide poster contest promoting school bus safety, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.


Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that with the coming of the Mamata Banerjee government, West Bengal has moved from one dictatorship to another.

Bengal has moved from one dictatorship to another:


``Companies are at liberty to increase drug prices in relation to the dollar,'' said Pakistan Medical Association Secretary General, Dr Habib Rehman Soomro.

``Companies at liberty to increase drug prices in relation to the dollar''


``EIL's disinvestment is likely to happen in the second half of July,'' Bose told PTI in an interview.

EIL disinvestment may happen in second half of July:


Chad holds the presidential elections on Monday amid the boycott of the three opposition parties and with incumbent leader Idriss Deby Itno widely expected to win even in the first round.


Portorož, 4 June - Slovenia is developing a small satellite that will enter the final stage of production before the end of 2013 if all goes according to plans, head of the Vesolje-SI excellence centre Tomaž Rodič said on the sidelines of the 4S - Small Satellites Systems and Services symposium in Portorož on Monday.


JuniorHockey.com seeks an additional sales professional with a good understanding of junior hockey.

JuniorHockey.com seeks sales professional


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Seen and heard at the 53rd annual Grammy nominations show on Wednesday night:

Inside the 53rd annual Grammy nominations show


New Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has wasted no time in stamping his authority on the club by sacking predecessor Jean Claude Blanc and sporting director Alessio Secco, according to Tuttosport.

New Juventus president Andrea Agnelli sacks Jean Claude Blanc & Alessio Secco --


A man who police believe is in his 60s was struck by a car this morning in Harrisburg, authorities said.


MTV 's Splash Page blog reports that director Wolfgang Petersen is developing a live-action film version of MADHOUSE 's 2006 Paprika anime film.

Wolfgang Petersen develops live-action Paprika film


Govt attacks leaked coalition tax plan Updated: 23:50, Thursday February 7, 2013 The federal government says a leaked draft coalition plan on splitting Australia into different tax zones and moving public service jobs north shows the opposition is economically irresponsible and at war with itself over policy.


One more witness on Tuesday turned hostile in a court in Puducherry during cross examination in the Sankararaman murder case in which Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi is the prime accused.

One more witness turns hostile in Sankararaman murder case


Global payment services company Western Union Co. said Friday it won a jury verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit against MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc.

Western Union wins patent infringement lawsuit


In the vote that concluded today, the Teamsters beat out the Aurora-based Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association to represent the United mechanics.


The Highways Agency has unveiled its annual business plan that sets out how it will aim to create a more sustainable, reliable and safer road network.


The Sharks clinched their second straight south division title with their 66-41 win over the Tampa Bay Storm.


Former baseball pitching ace Roger Clemens showed no signs he used anabolic steroids while playing for the Houston Astros, the team's physician testified on Thursday at Clemens's federal perjury trial.

No sign ex-pitcher Clemens used steroids:


Whatever the regional fluctuations the overall picture in the UK is that house prices are still moving sideways.


San Francisco's venerable Transbay Terminal closes at midnight and social service outreach are trying to convince the last homeless hold outs to come in from the cold.


The Heineken Cup organisers have announced that the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, will host the 16th Heineken Cup final on the weekend of 21/22 May, 2011.

Millennium Stadium to host Heineken Cup final


University of Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson announced the Wolverines 2008-09 schedule to the media yesterday afternoon.


Turner County authorities say an extensive search for an escaped inmate is being suspended.


Crews have been working around the clock to repair the 36-inch water main.

Crews working around the clock on water main


- DC's 9:30 Club was named Top Club at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards yesterday in New York.


Gary Chapman, a visionary thinker on the influence of technology and computers on society who helped shape the study of the field as it became a force in modern life, has died.


A car bomb went off at a market in the Shiite town of Zubaidiyah, in central Iraq, killing 8 people, including a child, and wounding another 37, according to medical and security sources.

Car bomb at a market in Iraq kills 8 including a child


A wind chill warning issued by Environment Canada Saturday, will continue into Sunday.

Wind chill warning continues into Sunday


Kazakhstan and Russia have exchanged railway sites, Kazakhstan Today reported citing the message of the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan, Russia exchanged railway sites


Industry Minister Wannarat Channukul said Tuesday that 70 to 80 per cent of factories in Ayutthaya would be able to resume operations within next month.

70 to 80 per cento factories in Ayutthaya to resume operations next month


Early indications are that Michael Gilchrist may miss the remainder of his sophomore season.

Gilchrist could miss remainder of season


Windows 8 is likely to face slow adoption in the enterprise, says a new Computerworld report.

Windows 8 faces slow adoption in the enterprise


Britain moves to ban TTP under terrorism law Britain has moved to ban the Pakistani Taliban as a terrorist group, making it illegal to belong to or raise funds for the organisation in Britain, the government said on Tuesday.


To get accustomed to the altitude and climbing equipments, team members of 'Pune Everest 2012' left for Annapurna mountain range in Kathmandu on Friday.


Retail stocks fell Friday, with decliners including retail heavyweight Wal-Mart Stores Inc., after Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. cut its same-store sales and profit estimates for the world's largest retailer.


Infosys Ltd is facing a legal battle on alleged visa misuse as US federal court rejected its plea to decide the case through arbitration, according to reports.


The British period drama ``Atonement'' won Best Picture at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards Sunday, the UK equivalent to the Oscars.


The news is that Shiney Ahuja has been shifted to a separate barrack on Friday night.


European shares rose higher today, led by food group Danone after it posted forecast-beating sales, even as the broader market sentiment remained cautious with the Italian elections due over the weekend.


House Democrats have unveiled a supplemental budget proposal that looks to change the timing of payments to schools and makes some cuts to higher education and state programs for nearly $890 million in savings to the state budget.


Students in East Feliciana Parish headed back to class Tuesday for the first day of school.


The Swiss economy grew by 1.9 percent last year after expanding by 2.7 percent in 2010, preliminary data from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs showed on Thursday.

Swiss economy grew 1.9 percent last year


Isaac may be a big and dangerous storm, but it will not be another Katrina.

Hurricane Isaac will not be another Katrina


New York Governor David Paterson makes peace with Saturday Night Live in their last show by coming over as a guest celebrity.

Gov. David Paterson makes peace with Saturday Night Live


Many still seethe over a warning by former prime minister Paul Keating that Australia risked becoming a banana republic.


Libya has accused Britain of bombing Libya's biggest oil field as Washington rebuffed a letter from Muammar Gaddafi to President Barack Obama, reiterating calls for the strongman to step down.

Libya accuses Britain of bombing oil field


6:43p 36 Vince Wilfork and the Patriots know that the Houston Texans ``owe them one'' and they're expecting the very best out of Houston on Sunday in the divisional playoffs.

Wilfork: ``we are expecting their best''


Deutsche Telekom AG could miss out on a multibillion-dollar break fee if regulatory hurdles cause the failure of its $39 billion deal to sell T-Mobile US to AT&T, a person familiar with the matter said.


Clinton has arrived in Liberia in a show of support for Africa's only female leader who has faced calls to quit after a probe into the country's civil war.


A school janitor was arrested on drug charges yesterday, and though the arrest took place at Cookeville High, the charge against Walter Odell Savage does not include an allegation of criminal conduct on school property.


The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday in the NHL Winter Classic, played outdoors and under the lights at Heinz Field, home of the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers.

Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL Winter Classic


Two arrests were made after an armed robbery of the Garden City Pharmacy in St. Catharines yesterday.


That is the message of local Realtor Kim More, who said help is available for those facing foreclosure.

Help available for those facing foreclosure


This week SocialCitizens.org turned to Maya Enista Smith, CEO of Mobilize.org, to ask what she thinks it means to Be Fearless.


The Orchards at Bartley will be hosting an AARP Driver's Refresher Course for seniors in the community.

Orchards at Bartley to host AARP Driver's refresher course


While the world is debating the merits of Barack Obama and John McCain, leading public intellectual Noam Chomsky is not impressed with all the ``rhetoric'' and says the US essentially has only one party: business party.


Jennifer Jason Leigh has filed for divorce from writer-director Noah Baumbach, her husband of five years, court records show.

Jennifer Jason Leigh divorcing writer-director hubby Noah Baumbach


High alert was declared in Hunza and the entrance into the vacated villages of the area was prohibited by the authrities on Sunday in view of imminent threat of flood there due to bursting of landslide-triggered lake.The situation was all the more dangerous as the gap between the spillway and the water level in the lake had narrowed to six feet.


Kingfisher pilots have called off their strike after the airline management assured that their salaries would be paid by May 15, airline sources said.


The self-proclaimed 'king of good times', Vijay Mallya, received a shocker on Thursday when the State Bank of India called his cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines a ``non-performing asset''.

SBI calls Kingfisher Airlines a non-performing asset


Moderates, older voters and those who want a candidate with the right experience favored John McCain, while many deeply religious voters flocked to Mike Huckabee in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, preliminary exit poll results found.

Moderates favor McCain; deeply religious flock to Huckabee


Tesco, the world's No 3 retailer, launched an interactive virtual grocery store at Gatwick airport yesterday to help holidaymakers shop for their return using their smartphones.

Tesco launches virtual store at Gatwick airport


TransCanada said on Monday it plans to issue up to C$1.16 billion of stock to fund major projects like the Keystone oil pipeline, marking its second billion-dollar offering in six months...


Japan's Hitachi Ltd, said on Tuesday it will launch a $2.9 bn bid for five of its listed units to help it return to a profit, even as it tumbled to a quarterly net loss amid weak microchip and consumer electronics sales.


AP Technology has launched a tri-level authentication and verification solution called Keystone Authentication.

AP Technology launches tri-level authentication


A 35-YEAR-OLD Toowoomba man has been charged with abduction and deprivation of liberty after he went missing with a 2-year-old boy for six days.


``There are many different versions of the Bible; I don't see why we can't have one,'' stated Max Mitchell in a statement on a website for his new project.


WikiLeaks, the whistleblowing website, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by a young Norwegian politician.

WikiLeaks nominated for Nobel Peace Prize


The dollar gave up earlier gains against the euro and yen, as uncertainty about Federal Reserve policy continued to whipsaw markets.


Lewis & Clark reached a historic milestone Monday when it began producing water from a treatment plant near Vermillion, SD for distribution to 11 of its 20 member cities and rural water systems.

Lewis & Clark begins producing water near Vermillion


The Catholic Church is preparing to face an ``assault'' on religious liberty in the form of a mandate from the US Department of Health and Human Services, and Pennsylvania bishops have already formulated their plan of attack, church officials said.

Catholic church prepares for 'assault' on liberties


Arsenal sent holders Milan packing from the Champions League on Tuesday as the English Premier League leaders booked a quarter-final place with a 2-0 win at the San Siro.


South Korea on Tuesday launched a jury system in an effort to boost public trust in court decisions, the Supreme Court said.


The fire off Reddin Road that had a host off department responding appears to be under control.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Ratings for Kinder Morgan, Inc. and El Paso Corporation at 'BB+'.

Fitch affirms Kinder Morgan Inc. and El Paso Corp. at 'BB+';


James McClean has closed his Twitter account after receiving death threats over his selection for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad.


President Obama touched on religious freedom and human rights at the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in front of about 200 Chinese officials on Monday.


India and UAE on Monday discussed a host of bilateral, regional and international issues with the visiting UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan extending full support to New Delhi's bid for a permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

India, UAE discuss bilateral, regional issues


Google is reportedly working on developing physical passwords which could be embeded in USB keys, mobile phones and even jewellery, in a bid to replace passwords.


Another chilly morning greeted Delhiites on Friday with the minimum temperature recorded at 4.1 degrees celsius.


Pete Segal has emerged as the frontrunner to direct ``Little Fockers,'' the third installment in the Universal Pictures/Tribeca Prods.


Dirce Navarro de Camargo, who became Brazil's richest woman when she inherited the Camargo Corrêa industrial conglomerate, has died at the age of 100.


Nairobi Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni freighter and its 15-strong Yemeni crew in the Gulf of Aden, the interior ministry said on Monday.


A convicted rapist out on bail was arrested along with his cousin for brutally beating to death in full public view his own aunt and another widow in the name of family honour in a Haryana village.

Rapist arrested for beating to death aunt, another widow


``My momma ain't raise no robber,'' said 22-year-old Carlos Walker.


HEERENVEEN, Netherlands -Olympic champion Marianne Timmer failed to qualify for the Vancouver Games on Monday and won't get a chance to defend her 1,000-meter title next month.

Timmer fails to qualify for Vancouver Olympics


A 14-year-old El Dorado Hills teen may be tried as adult for the stabbing death of her mother.


Firefighters said a fire at a row of townhouses on Pearl Street in Manchester, NH, burned the building quickly due to a lack of a sprinkler system and 1800s architecture.


A south Lafourche native and Mississippi resident died Sunday after falling from an eighth-floor balcony while vacationing in Orange Beach, Ala., according to officials and family.


'No Country For Old Men' dominated the Oscar prizes Sunday night, picking up awards for best motion picture, best director, best supporting actor and best adapted screenplay.

`No Country for Old Men` dominates Oscars


The York College softball team split a nonleague doubleheader with the Washington College on Wednesday in Chestertown, Md, winning the opener, 3-2, and dropping the nightcap, 4-3.

York College softball splits doubleheader


The City of Gilroy has now seen two auto dealerships close their doors in one week.


Sadie Frost was rushed to hospital after nearly chopping off her finger while making a Sunday lunch.


The Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand say they want to enter a new era of co-operation in the Pacific.

Australia and New Zealand want to enter a New era of co-operation


Most of northern India was enveloped by a dense fog on Wednesday, which disrupted normal life and flight movement.


Emilio Romano, the former chief executive for Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion, the Mexican airline carrier, has been named president of Telemundo, the Spanish language network division of NBCUniversal.

Emilio Romano named president of Telemundo


When the deadline ended for the withdrawal of nominations on Thursday for 20 Lok Sabha seats, 217 candidates remained in the fray for the elections scheduled to be held on April 16.


Despite reports, Gucci Mane is still incarcerated with no official release date.


Michigan Democrats have re-elected Mark Brewer as party chairman, but not before some party activists made their dissatisfaction clear.


BRITISH Airways plans to break a cabin crew strike threat by urging other staff members to take over their jobs.

British Airways to break cabin crew strike threat


Sponsors line up to support the Cayman Islands Red Cross.


Argentina continues to play havoc with its mining industry, this time creating uncertainty for Barrick Gold Corp.'s Pascua Lama project, writes Canaccord Wealth Management in its Morning Coffee newsletter.

Argentina plays havoc with mining industry


Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday it will sell its theme parks, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens across the country, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion.

Anheuser-Busch InBev sells theme parks for $2.3 billion


Flavor Flav and the local operator of Flavor Flav's Chicken in Clinton deny that some of the restaurant's paychecks are bouncing.

Flavor Flav denies restaurant paychecks bouncing


The head of United Nations relief operations said Friday that she was ``horrified by the destruction'' in Syria and strongly urged the Syrian government to consider a proposal to allow humanitarian organizations `` unhindered access'' to assist people in need.


Blackpool have been fined 25,000 pounds for fielding a weakened team at Aston Villa on November 10, the Premier League said on Thursday.

Blackpool fined for fielding weakened team


ET reported that Finnish stainless steel major Outokumpu will open a new warehouse in Kalamboli near Mumbai to serve growing customers in India.

Outokumpu to open new warehouse near Mumbai


Police need your help with locating a missing 32-year-old Hawaii Kai man.

Police need help with locating missing man


KARACHI Bangladesh on Sunday agreed to tour Pakistan for a short one 50-over match and one Twenty20 international later this month, reviving international cricket suspended in the country three years ago.


PGA veteran and Hart High graduate Jason Gore received exemption to the 2012 Northern Trust Open to be played next month.

Jason Gore receives exemption for Northern Trust Open


``Mad Men'' is aiming to repeat Emmy history, while ``Family Guy'' is trying to make it.


The sudden death of pop legend Whitney Houston Saturday at the age of 48 shocked the world and tributes are being paid to the singer on social media websites.


Hurricane Danielle strengthened over the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday but posed no threat to land or energy interests, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Danielle strengthens over Atlantic


Microsoft founder Bill Gates said yesterday that India could successfully lead the way in eradicating polio and that his foundation would continue to provide resources for polio eradication in India and other countries despite the economic downturn.

India can lead the way in eradicating polio:


The Hawke's Bay Hawks have won the national basketball league regular season for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Manawatu Jets 78-69 in their final game of the season.


In a filing unearthed by GamePolitics, Thomas states: ``Midway has an immediate need to access and use AHS's Cash Collateral (another company owned by Thomas). Nor can it be disputed that, based upon the Debtors' 13-week forecasted budget, Midway is haemorrhaging cash at an alarming rate.

Midway ``haemorrhaging cash at an alarming rate''


A Rossford man has been indicted by a Wood County grand jury for allegedly having sex with two young boys.


Plaid Cymru grandee Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas has backed the Labour candidate for police commissioner in North Wales, it has emerged.

Plaid's Dafydd Elis-Thomas backs Labour's candidate for police commissioner


Citizen Cope is thrilled to announce a national summer tour with OAR The tour will begin July 8th in Indianapolis, IN and finish up August 15th in Atlanta, GA.

Citizen Cope announces summer tour with OAR


The Congress party elected Manmohan Singh as leader of the Congress Parliamentary party on Tuesday, formally setting the stage for his appointment as prime minister following a general election victory.


X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has admitted that she was 'in awe' of model Twiggy during their recent Marks and Spencer photo shoot.


A YOUNG woman has been found dead on a Queensland beach after a suspected drowning.


Hollywood is cashing in on the recession as Americans flock to the flicks for an escape.


It died recently -- turned a triple somersault, stiffened like an exclamation point, fell to the floor with its tongue hanging out -- when the senator told Newsweek magazine, ``I never considered myself a maverick.''


Harbhajan Singh ( Images ) was always a valuable ODI player for India ( Images ), but this is the first time he has become India's most valuable player.


Butte will mark Martin Luther King Day with a dramatic reading of Martin Luther King's ``I Have A Dream'' speech.


David Nalbandian won his first ATP title on home soil Sunday, beating Jose Acasuso 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 in Copa Telmex final.

David Nalbandian beats Jose Acasuso in Copa Telmex final


A former Madison County prosecutor was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after police arrested her during a scuffle with her girlfriend on Monday night.

Former Madison County prosecutor charged with domestic battery


Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan caused a flood when she dozed off while running a bath.


Hollywood icon Doris Day is about to release her first album of new material in 17 years.

Doris Day releases first album in 17 years


Nigeria reiterated its call for a higher OPEC output quota on Wednesday, just days after West African producer Angola did the same, as it claims substantial increases in production.

Nigeria reiterates call for higher OPEC output quota


German airline Lufthansa and pilots agreed on Monday to resume talks, ending a one-day strike that grounded almost one half of flights at Europe's biggest airline.

Germany's Lufthansa and pilots resume talks, ending strike


A winter storm that approached the region from the southeast is expected to last through Thursday morning.


A man reported missing from his home was found bloody along the river near here Wednesday.

Man reported missing found bloody along the river


The Hawks played in Humboldt on Saturday night, Jan. 9, where they lost 5-4 after the Broncos made a big comeback in the third period.


Two more sources of radiation were detected in the Mayapuri scrap market in the city where Cobalt-60 was recovered, taking the total sources of radioactive substance found in the industrial area to 10.


Spanish truck drivers began a national strike on Friday to protest rising fuel prices, joining the country's fishermen, which began industrial action May 30.

Spain's truck drivers begin National strike over fuel prices


Two men were wounded in a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston early Friday morning.


On 28 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army led by defense minister Movses Hakobyan.

Bako Sahakyan held consultation with Movses Hakobyan


Judge slams 'false' claims against Pope Updated: 11:39, Sunday March 17, 2013 An Argentinian judge in charge of the 'Dirty War' case concerning two priests who were arrested and tortured has rejected claims that Pope Francis had played a role in the crime.


The Australian stock market was trading higher for the fourth straight session on Thursday following the gains overnight on Wall Street.

Australian market trades higher for fourth straight session


Amazon-owned DVD and online video rental company LoveFilm has signed a one-year exclusive content deal with movie distributor StudioCanal to bring new releases to the platform, NewMediaAge reported.

LoveFilm signs exclusive content deal with StudioCanal


X Factor star Aiden Grimshaw has revealed plans for his next single 'Curtain Call', which is set to be released on August 12 as the follow-up to debut solo single 'Is This Love'.

Aiden Grimshaw reveals plans for next single 'Curtain Call'


Chancellor George Osborne has flown in the face of mounting rage at Royal Bank of Scotland's decision to award it boss a £1million bonus by claiming that it 'could have been worse for the taxpayer'.

'It could have been worse for the taxpayer':


THE Chancellor has promised he is in ``no hurry'' to sell Northern Rock after claims thousands of jobs could be lost in a rushed sale.

Chancellor Alistair Darling in no hurry to sell Northern Rock


A certified nursing assistant has been charged with theft after police say she stole a patient's credit card two weeks before he died.


AVADirect.com, a leading custom computer manufacturer, has announced that they are now selling the world's most powerful gaming notebook, the Clevo M980NU.

AVADirect.com now selling most powerful notebook


POLICE seized over 200 illegal fireworks over the Halloween period and made two arrests in the area.


Shabby has confided in Ife that she now feels awkward around Caoimhe, after earlier revealing that she has developed feelings for the Irish housemate.


BART train service between Union City and Bay Fair stations has been restored this morning, though trains are running about 20 minutes behind schedule, a spokesman said.

BART service restored, trains about 20 minutes behind schedule


JOHN Brayford is set to make a surprise early return to action for Derby County today after his season looked to be over.

John Brayford set to make surprise early return for Derby County


``I am not above criticism. As head of the government and a party leader, I am equally responsible for the mistakes that have been made,'' said Bhattacharjee at a press conference in Kolkata, on whether he considered himself responsible for the Singur and Nandigram fiascos.


A University of South Alabama economics professor has been charged with sending obscene pictures to a minor.

Professor charged with sending obscene pictures


Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Reza Gillani said on Friday in unequivocal terms ``no one has the power to dissolve the country's assemblies.''

No one has power to dissolve assemblies:


The Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr KV Thomas, has said the tendency of publicly criticising the judiciary would 'weaken' the democratic system.

'Publicly criticising judiciary will weaken democratic system'


Tareq Salahi has filed for divorce from his wife, US reality TV star Michaele, citing adultery and abandonment as the reasons, court records say.


Frederick County is the only school district in Maryland to receive a readiness and emergency management grant from the US Department of Education, and will use the money to train school crisis teams.

Frederick County schools to train crisis teams


An Air Force plane carrying 12 passengers and 20,000 pounds of fuel made an emergency landing in Auckland this afternoon after smoke was spotted in the cockpit.


Patrick Brazeau has been put on a leave of absence, with the Senate saying the move was needed to protect ``the dignity'' of the upper chamber.

Patrick Brazeau put on leave of absence from Senate


Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood actress gave birth to a beautiful baby boy at Hinduja Healthcare Surgical Hospital in suburban Khar this morning.


Maroc Telecom, Morocco's dominant telecoms company, posted an 11.1 percent rise in half-year operating profit to 6.7 billion dirhams and raised its outlook for the full year.

Maroc Telecom posts profit, raises outlook


Linebacker Neiron Ball says that Georgia and Florida both still lead solidly over Clemson, Stanford, Alabama, South Carolina and LSU.


OMAHA, Neb. - An Iowa man has been indicted on federal charges over tax returns for his Nebraska-based business.

Iowa man indicted over taxes for Neb. business


Barbara Walters and the other ladies of ABC's television show, The View, announced on Monday's show that Paul McCartney would be appearing on The View this Wednesday, January 14.


Disney just tied the bow on their biggest present of the year, finalizing their purchase of Lucasfilm and Star Wars to the tune of $4.06 billion worth of assets.

Disney finalizes purchase of Lucasfilm and Star Wars


AP Business Writer German investor confidence fell in November from the previous month, a leading survey showed Tuesday, reflecting doubts about the sustainability of economic recovery.

German investor confidence falls in November


Her Italian Open victory has given world No 1 Dinara Safina confidence that she is peaking at the right time to win her first grand slam title at the French Open starting later this month.


New KNF diaphragm dosing pumps for liquids introduce ideal solutions delivering superior accuracy and repeatability over a long service life.


People in Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday in an election to replace the slain president of the West African state.

Guinea-Bissau votes to replace slain president


Mark Wenner of the veteran Americana band The Nighthawks has undergone successful heart bypass surgery.

Mark Wenner of the Nighthawks undergoes successful heart surgery


The official Palestinian news agency says the Palestinian president wants a UN Security Council session to discuss Israeli settlement construction, a day after President Barack Obama and Israel's premier exchanged harsh statements on the issue.

Palestinians want UN Security Council session on Israeli settlement construction


Cubans mark on Monday the 165th birthday of independence hero Antonio Maceo and the 82nd of Cuban-Argentinean guerrilla Ernesto Che Guevara.

Cuba marks birthday of Antonio Maceo and Ernesto Che Guevara


Police said they are investigating a fatal crash, trying to determine why the driver didn't pull over Monday morning.


Mafrig, Brazil's third-largest meat processing group, has sold most of its international fastfood logistics assets to one of McDonald's biggest contractors for $400m.


Doyle Dykes will bring his inspiring blend of gospel, country, bluegrass and fingerstyle guitar playing to Canandaigua next week.

Fingerstyle guitarist Doyle Dykes to play Canandaigua


Actress Emma Stone is in talks to star in an upcoming flick 'The Gangster Squad'.

Emma Stone to star in 'the Gangster Squad'?


India and Singapore have expressed satisfaction over their bilateral economic relations, including the growing flow of investments between the two countries.

India, Singapore express satisfaction over bilateral economic relations


Police found what appears to be a human head in a park in Montreal and are investigating whether it is the missing head of a Chinese student who they say was dismembered by a Canadian porn actor, an official said on Sunday.


Lone surviving Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab continued to be in denial mode in the 26/11 trial court on Tuesday, saying he was not aware about terror attacks at Hotel Taj Mahal, Leopold Cafe and Nariman House.

Ajmal Kasab continues to be in denial mode


PLANS for around 80 new homes in Whalley will go on show in the village next week.

Plans for 80 new homes in Whalley to go on show


After the sad loss of Stephen Gately a close friend of Elton John who is dead, as is Gianni Versace another close friend of Elton John who sadly died, as did Princess Diana another close friend of Elton John and not forgetting Freddie Mercury a dear friend of Elton John, George Michael must be shitting himself.


AUSTIN, Texas College football analyst Craig James, who starred as a tailback at Southern Methodist University and with the New England Patriots in the 1980s, announced Monday he was running for the US Senate as a Republican from Texas, a GOP fundraiser said.

Football analyst Craig James runs for Senate


Building approvals slumped in January, more than reversing a strong performance in the previous month and far exceeding economists' forecasts.


Emkay has recommended `Buy` rating on Hindustan Unilever with a price target of Rs 276, valuing on 1-year rolling forward basis.

Emkay recommends `Buy` on Hindustan Unilever


Twenty-seven parliamentary committees will be reconstituted when the third session of the 10th Parliament officially kicks off on Tuesday.

Parliamentary committees to be reconstituted


Jackass star Bam Margera was beaten by a woman with a bat in the early hours of Saturday morning.


Baroda has the potential to become a major domestic BPO hub.


Mahmoud Abbas, Head of the Palestinian National Authority, has invited Ramzan Kadyrov, President of the Chechen Republic, to visit Palestine.

Abbas invites Kadyrov to visit Palestine


Just Energy will pay a $111,000 fine and change its sales practices as part of a settlement with state officials that will allow the natural-gas supplier to continue to operate here.

Natural-gas firm Just Energy fined for its sales practices


The former Goochland County treasurer faces more than 400 years in prison on charges she stole money from the county.

Former Goochland treasurer faces 400+ years in prison


A 28-year-old woman escaped serious injury early Wednesday when her car was involved in a train crash at Lucerne, north of Greeley.

Woman escapes serious injury in a car-train crash near Lucerne


University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido plans to plead guilty to drunken driving Monday but will probably be sentenced at a later date, his attorney and a judge handling the case said Friday.

Coach Augie Garrido plans to plead guilty


Wildwood, the pizza chain owned by Adam and Sam Kaye's company, Tasty, is to open its 10th site in Epping, in Essex.


Cuban writer and political activist Carlos Franqui, an important figure in the Cuban revolution who later became one of the most outspoken critics of Fidel Castro, has died.


I might find Jessica Simpson hilariously competitive with her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, and kind of tacky, but she is a very successful businesswoman.


Taiwan-based notebook makers Wistron and Inventec both saw growth in their March revenues, according to the companies.

Wistron and Inventec both see growth in March revenues


Ahmedabad Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has all the qualities of a successful Army commander, said General Officer Commanding Major General IS Singha of the Golden Katar Division in Ahmedabad on Monday.

'Modi has qualities of successful Army commander'


Anurag Basu, director of the upcoming Hrithik Roshan-starrer ``Kites'', has admitted for the first time there were differences with producer Rakesh Roshan.

Anurag Basu admits differences with producer Rakesh Roshan


President Barack Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday, denouncing as ``outrageous'' the targeting of conservative political groups by the federal IRS but angrily denying any administration cover-up after last year's deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya.


A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorcycle Sunday afternoon at 18th Street and Cave Creek Road.

Pedestrian struck and killed by motorcycle


Today's elections mark a small milestone for British democracy as some people will go to vote on whether they think the way we elect our politicians should change.

Today marks a small milestone for British democracy


Tim Redding, who had been signed to a $2.25 million guaranteed contract during the offseason, looks ready to contribute at the major-league level.


The police custody of Ajmal Kasav, the terrorist arrested for his involvement in the November 26 terror attacks, ends tomorrow.


``This hospital is unique,'' he remarked.


The Lake Villa District Library's ``A Night at the Library'' event featuring the Lake Villa District Library Foundation's silent auction will be conducted at Lake Villa District Library from 5:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, February 9.

``A Night at the Library'' event featuring Lake Villa District Library Foundation's silent auction


Colombian star Sofia Vergara will present at the prestigious Emmy awards, in addition to being nominated for her role in the TV show ``Modern Family.''


Ang Lee has pulled out of Tyrant at FX, according to a Monday report from The Wrap.


Main opposition PASOK party leader George Papandreou, addressing a party rally in the city of Iraklio on the island of Crete on Friday evening ahead of Sunday's Euroelections, sent his message to Greeks that on Sunday ``we shall change so as not to sink''.

Papandreou: 'we shall change so as not to sink'


Obese white women are more likely to avoid colon cancer screening, according to a report published in Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Obese white women more likely to avoid colon cancer screening;


Two people are charged in the shooting death of a Sumter man whose body was found alongside a street.

2 charged in shooting death of Sumter man


SURFSIDE, Texas Coast Guard crews suspended the search for two missing swimmers near Freeport Friday night.

Coast Guard suspends search for two missing swimmers near Freeport


Shire though, got their act together after the break and it was no surprise when youngster Scott Livingston rammed home the leveller six minutes before time.


Business confidence declined in March, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday as it released its Business Confidence Index.


A strong earthquake has shaken central southern Mexico, causing buildings to sway in Mexico City and sending frightened workers and residents into the street.


Today Iomega has announced that it will be updating its external eGo hard drive range to now include USB 3.0 connectivity and eventually moving to USB 3.0 across all its external hard drive ranges.


NMDC, India`s largest iron-ore producer, on Wednesday denied media reports which quoted that the company has plans to have monthly contracts with its customers.

No plans to have monthly contracts with customers: