HBO has launched a new ``True Blood'' Twitter microsite to provide an enhanced second-screen experience for fans.

HBO launches new ``True Blood'' Twitter microsite


Joe Schad talks about the chances the Big 12 replaces Colorado and Nebraska and thinks the Pac-10 will target Utah


Five people were killed when two light aircraft collided in mid-air near Coventry on Sunday, West Midlands ambulance service said.


Canberra captain Alan Tongue is set to retire when his team's disappointing 2011 NRL season ends.


The Army says an Alaska soldier who killed himself in a drunken game of Russian roulette had completed two tours of duty in Iraq and had spent time stationed at mid-Missouri's Ft. Leonard Wood.

Soldier killed in game of Russian roulette


Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is buying the Omaha World-Herald Company and expanding the firm's newspaper holdings despite Buffett's misgivings about the industry.

Berkshire Hathaway buys Omaha World Herald


Husqvarna to close Beatrice, Neb. mower plant and cut nearly 400 jobs, operations moving to SC

Husqvarna will close Beatrice, Neb. mower plant


Irish folk singer Liam Clancy, who is credited with popularising his country's traditional music in the United States in the 1960s, died Friday aged 74, Ireland's RTE state radio said.

Irish folk singing legend Liam Clancy dies


President of Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas will pay a visit to Russia on January 25-28 on the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.


The California Democratic Party has endorsed pro-jobs Democrat Lorena Gonzalez in the May 21 special election for the 80th Assembly District.

California Democratic Party endorses Lorena Gonzalez


INSEAD professor Ilian Mihov was appointed Deputy Prime Minister without portfolio, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov told reporters on January 21 2010.

Ilian Mihov appointed Deputy Prime Minister without portfolio


Outotec has today lodged security approved by the Arbitral Tribunal and thus gained title to all the shares in Larox in accordance with Chapter 18, Section 6 of the Finnish Companies Act.

Outotec has gained title to all the shares in Larox


More than 1,500 new homes will be built in the Orchard Park area of Hull following Government funding.


Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway has been charged with bank fraud just a few days before quitting the state's highest court.

Justice Diane Hathaway charged with fraud


A Los Angeles school police officer was shot near El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills on Wednesday, but the bullet struck the officer's body armor and he was not seriously injured.

School police officer shot near El Camino Real High School


More of North Dakota's 2009 spring wheat crop is now in the bin than in the field, but harvest remains two to three weeks behind schedule in this year of a floody, late spring and cool summer.


Sleepyhead will buy two Pacific Brands businesses - Sleepmaker and Dunlop Foams - for gross proceeds of $55 million and Pacific Brands will acquire Sleepyhead's Australian carpet underlay business - Wonderlay - for ''a nominal amount''.


Damascus, Aug 14 Lebanon and Syria agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations at the outset of a two-day summit in Damascus between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Lebanon, Syria agree to establish diplomatic relations


Poland formally ended its Iraq mission in the Shiite province of Diwaniyah leaving US troops to take their place, as an Iraqi commander warned insurgency could re-emerge.


German legend Franz Beckenbauer has apologised to Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon after describing him as a ``pensioner'' following their defeat to Champions League opponents Bayern Munich.

Beckenbauer apologises to Juventus keeper Buffon:


Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has got together with representatives of the gambling business and will try and submit proposals to Parliament this week for the law on the temporary ban in the gambling industry.

Ukrainian president Yushchenko trying to submit proposals to parliament


In a major development, DFS Group is restructuring its senior executive management team, DFS Chairman and CEO Ed Brennan announced today.

DFS restructures Senior Executive management team


Former Indian Cricket Captain Anil Kumble today pulled out of this weekend's Indian Premier League auction, citing his involvement in cricket administration and other commitments.

Anil Kumble pulls out of Indian Premier League (IPL) auction


The negative list regime for trade with India will be phased out by December after the move is approved by the federal cabinet, Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said.

Negative list for trade with India to be phased out by December:


Indian shares rose 0.43 percent on Wednesday, as global equities gained on growing hopes of a decisive solution to the eurozone debt crisis soon, while data showing foreign funds' resumption of investing in local shares this month supported sentiment.


Mayor Eddie A. Perez has proposed a $547 million budget with 145 fewer municipal positions, which would see an increase in the tax rate of 8.89 mills, or 8.3 percent.

Mayor Perez proposes $547 million budget


CLIVE PLATT is set to join Norwich City on loan for the rest of the season, the Telegraph can reveal.

Clive PLATT set to join Norwich City on loan


Dish Network won a bankruptcy auction for Blockbuster with a winning bid valued at about $320 million.


UAE-based operator Etisalat has launched a wireless 3.5G mobile router in response to growing demand for mobile broadband internet services in the UAE.


Business sentiment in Slovenia improved in March as the relevant index was up one percentage point compared to February.


Two separate brush fires were reported last week.


Around midnight last night, Motionless In White released a statement confirming founding drummer Angelo Parente has left the band.

Motionless in White drummer Angelo Parente leaves band


Sammons Point Mayor and United Disposal of Bradley owner Mike Watson, who once proposed a landfill in Kankakee County and then opposed another, resigned his post as mayor Monday, saying he is moving back to Bradley.


Portland Mayor Sam Adams has fired the city's police chief, one day after the city agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a mentally ill man who died in police custody.

Portland mayor Sam Adams fires police chief


Hormel Foods has launched its redesigned web site for its Hormel Natural Choice products.

Hormel Foods launches its redesigned web site


EMC announced it has acquired San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held provider of agile software development services and tools.


A technology firm is one step closer to getting a $2.4 million federal grant toward the development of night vision goggles for American troops.


Six people were killed in attacks across Iraq Thursday, including three when a suicide car bomber targeted police in the Anbar Province, west of Baghdad, security officials said.

Six killed in attacks across Iraq - security officials


David Beckham has been named the world's richest footballer with a whopping 175 million-pound fortune.

David Beckham named worlds richest footballer


A Chesterfield County teacher is behind bars, accused of having sex with a 14-year-old student.

Chesterfield Co. teacher accused of having sex with student


Select Medical Holdings Corp.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 6.018.

Select Medical Holdings Corp. enters oversold territory


Australian cricket is facing a serious problem in its spin department as the team prepares for the defence of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the turning Indian tracks next month.

Australian cricket facing serious problem


Two women who died from the same infection after giving birth at a Hampshire hospital died of natural causes, a coroner has recorded.


Iran has agreed to ship much of its enriched uranium to Turkey in a nuclear fuel swap deal reached with the help of mediation from Brazil and Turkey.


Still dealing with knee bursitis from the horrific crash into the wall at Dodger Stadium, Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is preparing to resume baseball activities in a 'day or two', this according to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper to resume baseball activities


A New York man once dubbed the federal government's most wanted deadbeat parent has pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $1.2 million in child support.

New York man once dubbed government's most wanted deadbeat parent pleads guilty


Boldly go where some other mowers won't with the Masport Crossjet - for the ultimate ride on mower!

To boldly go where some others won't - with Masport!


A TOTAL of 50 Japanese business leaders and industrialists will visit Uganda, Wasswa Biriggwa, Uganda's ambassador to Japan, has said.


A Web site for mutual fund news has reported that Fidelity Investments plans to cut 4,000 jobs nationwide, or nearly 9 percent of its work force, an estimate that the company called ``purely speculative.''

Web site reports on plans to cut jobs at Fidelity


Stonehenge may have been a burial ground for an ancient royal family, British researchers said yesterday.

Stonehenge may have been a burial ground for royals


This time, a Metromini plunged into waterways near taxi pool, in Tanah Kusir, Kebayoranlama, South Jakarta, Wednesday morning.


The White House Monday blamed Congress for the federal takeover of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as lawmakers seek more information on the decision to bail out the nation's largest lenders.

White House blames Congress for federal takeover


Colin Cooper is named as Hartlepool's new manager as they attempt to return to League One.

Colin Cooper named Hartlepool United manager


Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Pat Hoy won't seek re-election in the next provincial election.


Vodafone Hungary launched 'Vodafone Felvono Tavfelugyelet,' a remote monitoring system for elevators.

Vodafone Hungary launches monitoring system for elevators


Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has undergone finger surgery and will be sidelined for six weeks, the bowler said on Thursday.


Crowell, picked by sportswriters as the AP freshman of the year in the SEC, was arrested on felony weapon possession charges after being stopped at an Athens roadblock by police who smelled marijuana coming from the car he was driving.

Isaiah Crowell arrested on weapons charges


Ford said today that it would sell 300 million common shares and use part of the proceeds to pay off its healthcare obligations to the United Auto Workers under the terms of a recently concluded deal with the union.


Prescott Valley police are investigating the death of a man found dead early Saturday morning in an empty parking lot at Robert Road and Jacque.

Prescott Valley police investigate man found dead in parking lot


While most retailers have vowed to keep prices unchanged to stave off inflationary pressures, some food vendors have either reduced the size of servings or used inferior ingredients to save costs, reported the United Evening News yesterday.

Food vendors using inferior ingredients to save costs: report


The Arizona Cardinals began using handheld metal detectors Sunday to screen people entering University of Phoenix Stadium for NFL games.


Robbers killed a man on resistance in the Brigade police limits on Tuesday.


An Isanti woman was charged Tuesday, April 29 with felony mail theft in connection with five thefts from mailboxes in rural St. Francis and one in rural Isanti.


Women put on a fresh face this weekend in Central Florida to help break the silence about domestic violence.

Women break the silence on domestic violence


Neiman Marcus Inc. said it is trying to amend an existing credit facility with the help of Credit Suisse Securities and JP Morgan Securities.


SpaceX Dragon cargo ship leaves space station A privately owned cargo ship left the International Space Station with a full science load Tuesday and aimed for a splashdown in the Pacific.

Spacex Dragon cargo ship leaves space station


Fridaymoviez.com, the leading entertainment movies portal, has launched exclusive, official YouTube channels for India's top celebrities including Malaika 'Munni' Arora Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Amrita Arora Ladak, Vikram Phadnis, Aditi Govitrikar, DJ Megha, Ayub Khan, Manish Goel and Benaf Dadachanji to name a few.

Fridaymoviez.com launches official YouTube channels for top celebrities


Stewart Milne plans to cut 40 jobs at its timber systems division because of falling demand.

Stewart Milne to cut jobs at timber division


A £700,000 house once owned by Titanic star Kate Winslet with spectacular views of the Cornish coast has been destroyed by fire - after being overrun by squatters.

The house once owned by Titanic star Kate Winslet with spectacular views of the Cornish coast


After angrily upbraiding prosecutors for improperly introducing evidence, the judge presiding over the Drew Peterson murder trial abruptly halted the proceedings, sent the jury home, and said he will rule Thursday on whether the case will continue.

Judge in Drew Peterson murder trial halts proceedings


MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid a main road in north Suffolk this evening after a coach broke down.


Syria has frozen its ties with Iraq following a cross-border attack by US forces on a Syrian village, the Dubai-based al-Arabiya news network reported Friday.


Circuit City Stores has filed for bankruptcy protection, about a week after it said it would close 20 per cent of its American stores.

Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection


The Connecticut Attorney General said he has subpoenaed bond insurers, including MBIA Inc and Ambac Financial Group Inc, as part of a widening probe into who is to blame for the US subprime mortgage crisis.

Connecticut Attorney General subpoenas bond insurers


WNS, a provider of global business process outsourcing services, has entered a multi-year contract with Chiquita Brands International, a marketer and distributor of fruits and vegetables, to deliver finance and accounting services.

WNS enters into multi-year contract with Chiquita Brands


FERNANDO Torres will be offered a new £6m a year contract next month by Liverpool to keep him out of Manchester City's clutches.


Last night, during a fundraiser in Los Angeles for Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, President Obama was heckled by gay rights protesters who are unhappy that the military's ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' has yet to been repealed despite administration promises to do so.


Tourism Ireland has a launched a new social media campaign, 'Greening Season 2013', which will target the organisation's 1.25 million Facebook fans across thirteen different markets.

Tourism Ireland launches new social media campaign


The ``Geezer Bandit'' strikes again in his tenth San Diego county bank robbery.


North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July, a Japanese newspaper said today, amid escalating tensions between the communist country and the United States over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.


Trustees at Montclair State University voted Thursday to raise tuition and mandatory fees for the coming school year by 3.9 percent, setting off a small but loud student protest against the hikes.

Montclair state university will raise tuition, fees


More than 100 anti-war protesters, including the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers, were arrested outside the White House on Saturday in demonstrations marking the eighth anniversary of the US-led war in Iraq.

100 anti-war protesters arrested near White House


Potential Department of Defense budget cuts could have an affect in the Miami Valley and the surrounding region.

Defense Department cuts could affect Miami Valley


Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sworn in as a member of parliament on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in the Nobel laureate's near quarter-century struggle against oppression.

Suu Kyi sworn in as member of parliament


The death of a Kennedy Middle School teacher has been ruled a homicide, and preliminary autopsy results today show she was stabbed multiple times, according to a release from Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton.


Five-time All-Star Peter Forsberg will not return to the NHL this season, according to a report from TSN of Canada.

Forsberg not returning to NHL this season


BioElectronics Corp., the maker of inexpensive, disposable, drug-free, anti-inflammatory devices, today announced a new revolutionary device for the treatment of chronic pain.

BioElectronics announces revolutionary device for treatment of


Weekly newspaper publisher Village Voice Media has launched an online local ad network that is allowing Web publishers to take advantage of its widely-dispersed print-ad sales team.

Village Voice Media launches local ad network


Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gave birth to a boy late Sunday, adding motherhood to her challenges as she tries to steer the struggling Internet company in a new direction.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gives birth to a boy


A BOY who had his bike stolen is back in the saddle after neighbourhood police stepped in.


Jockey Rafael Bejarano escaped serious injury after a frightening spill during the third race at Del Mar on Sunday.

Bejarano escapes serious injury after frightening spill


Nitro kept pace with the Kanawha Valley's other hot high school baseball team, winning its 10th consecutive game in a 17-4 rout of host Beckley.


Private sector demand and smarter government investment are key parts of a Green Party plan to create clean, green jobs.

Green party plans to create clean, green jobs


During the Mid-Term Budget Review in July, Biti revised the growth forecast to 5,6% from the initial projection of 9,4%.


Around 100 US citizens have been evacuated from Tunisia since an attack on the embassy in Tunis by angry Muslim protesters that left four people dead, several sources said Monday.


A SECOND human bone has been found at a creek near Broken Hill where a male femur was discovered in December.


12:05 PM,May 23,2012 Patna, May 23 Villagers clashed among themselves and pelted stones to have a glimpse of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during his 'Seva Yatra' at Chausa village in his journey to Buxar district today, official sources said.

Villagers clash to have a glimpse of Kumar


Hollywood beauty Sarah Jessica Parker donned a beautiful strapless dress to pay tribute to late designer Alexander McQueen at the Britain premiere of 'Sex and the City 2' on Thursday.

Sarah Jessica Parker pays tribute to Alexander McQueen


I'm not a tech industry analyst, so I don't have a lot to add to the conversations taking place over the financial or industrial implications, but the deal does bring to mind the now infamous words of former Sun CEO Scott McNealy, who said in 1999, ``You have zero privacy anyway.


New Sajha Yatayat buses were flagged off on Saturday to ply on two trunk routes of Kathmandu and Lalitpur.


A Ukrainian company will invest 1 billion US dollars to develop three Iranian oil fields, the local satellite Press TV reported on Sunday.

Ukraine to invest $1 billion to develop three Iranian oil fields


Piper Jaffray raises its price target on Zimmer Holdings from $86 to $88, reiterating its Buy rating, following a Q4 beat and in-line guidance.

Piper Jaffray raises its price target on Zimmer (zmh)


Finance Minister P Chidambaram will meet chief ministers of southern states and heads of public sector banks today in Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, to review the credit needs of the region and the progress of central schemes.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram to meet chief ministers of southern states today


Hollywood actress Sienna Miller says she doesn't regret any of the mistakes she has made in her life.


Debt-laden Europe posted a record unemployment rate yesterday and its core currency and shares plummeted amid a worrying industrial slowdown.

Europe posts record unemployment while currency and shares plummet


National carrier Air India, which has the largest frequent flier membership base in the country, has introduced a Member Get Member acquisition scheme in an effort to further widen its reach.

Air India introduces member Get member acquisition scheme


The visit of US President Obama has failed to evoke confidence among Muslims in Lucknow.

Obama fails to evoke confidence among Muslims in Lucknow


A top Income Tax official and his Chartered Accountant aide were arrested on Friday night for accepting bribe from a software engineer for giving a closure report in an income tax scrutiny case, CBI officials said on Saturday.


From just one seat in Lok Sabha poll five years ago, when many had written her political obituary, to the portals of power in Delhi, the wheel has turned full circle for Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, the stormy petrel of West Bengal politics.

Wheel turns full circle for Mamata Banerjee


The Treasury Department announced Friday that it will make a $1.5 billion loan to Chrysler Financial to finance new auto loans.

Treasury makes loan to Chrysler Financial


South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he plans to meet with state safety officials next week to talk about security, but he doesn't expect big changes.

Dennis Daugaard to meet with state officials on security


Aucklanders are to face higher fuel prices after the Government agreed to allow Auckland Regional Council to impose a fuel levy to fund new projects.


Newell Rubbermaid Inc. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Juan Figuereo will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference in San Francisco.

Newell Rubbermaid to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference


Major powers are ready to make ``a substantial and serious offer'' to Iran during talks on its disputed nuclear programme next week, a Western diplomat said on Wednesday.

Major powers to make ``substantial and serious offer'' to Iran


Germany to probe Auschwitz murders Updated: 11:38, Sunday April 7, 2013 Up to 50 Nazi guards at the former Auschwitz death camp, some who are now in their 90s, are reportedly to be investigated by German authorities for complicity in murder.


Melbourne-based iPhone apps and games development studio Firemint has won the best game award at the Game Developer's Association of Australia Industry awards.


The Austin boys soccer team dropped its second match in a row when it fell 2-0 at Mankato West Tuesday.

Austin boys soccer team falls to Mankato West


I'm worried that it won't settle the internal forces that have turned it into a regional, reactionary party that looks nothing like the rest of the country, worried that the GOP has policy positions out of touch with the rest of the country.


Motorola Inc. said it will cut 4,000 jobs, or about 6% of its work force, and issued a disappointing fourth-quarter forecast.


That's right, Jessica Simpson is a billionaire, or at least her fashion business is.


APP_Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that nation need the same zeal and commitment today as it exhibited in the 1965 war to defeat the forces of terrorism, extremism and sectarianism.

Nation need same zeal of 1965 war to defeat forces of terrorism, sectarianism:


University of Georgia president Michael Adams announced that he will step down at the end of the next fiscal year, June 30, 2013.


Matt Bush has been designated for assignment by the Padres, according to MLB.com.


A South Korean rocket which was launched yesterday has crashed, a local news station reports.


The pound jumped against the dollar on Thursday but lagged the euro, pegged back by expectations of further monetary easing by the Bank of England and risks that the UK could lose its top-notch credit rating amid a rapidly deteriorating economic outlook.


Paul Merson today backed Wolves to beat the drop after he tipped Wigan, Bolton and QPR to be relegated from the Premier League.


Mumbai , June 17 Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, arrested on the charge of raping his domestic help appeared to be remorseful during interrogation, police claimed today.


Investigators say a cigarette sparked a fire that destroyed a four-plex in downtown Boise Wednesday afternoon.

Investigators say cigarette sparked fire in downtown Boise


PageSix.com has learned that actress Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial debut in New York, I Love You.

Scarlett Johansson to make her directorial debut


British forces on Thursday evening carried out new airstrikes against government troops in northeastern Libya, officials in London confirmed on Friday.

British forces carry out new airstrikes in northeastern Libya


Mayim Bialik will not lose a finger after her serious car accident on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Mayim Bialik not losing finger after car accident


Jade Goody wants to haunt her sons when she dies, so she can scare away future girlfriends she doesn't approve of.


University of Wyoming researchers have a powerful new way to monitor air quality levels in Sublette County.

University of Wyoming researchers monitor air quality


Kareena pulls a Shakira, No sets for Dus Tola, Ashmit Patel wants a body like Salman, Break Ke Baad all ready to release, Salman can do anything for Akshay, SRK to get masculine body for Don 2 and Ash is not tired.


The long term protection of the Great Barrier Reef will be significantly strengthened under legislative changes introduced into Federal Parliament today by the Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett.

Protection for the Great Barrier Reef strengthened


Lewis Hamilton dominated Friday's practice sessions for the German Grand Prix, putting McLaren on course for its first Formula One win in Germany in a decade.


Two ministers in the Church of England are refusing to backpedal from their reiteration of the biblical teaching that wives should ``submit'' to their husbands.


New Jersey Governor Chris Christie plans to endorse former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for president Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011.

Chris Christie endorses Mitt Romney for president


Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines retained his WBO welterweight title by recording a unanimous points victory over a lackluster Shane Mosley at the MGM Garden Arena on Saturday.


The cost of last month's Hawke's Bay flood and slip damage, which forced the area into a state of emergency, is estimated to be more than $10 million.

Cost of Hawke's Bay flood estimated to be more than $10 million.


European shares edged higher in early trade on Friday after gains in the United States and Japan but with traders cautious ahead of a key US labour market report.


Two labourers died while unloading marble slabs from a truck here Tuesday, police said.

Two labourers die while unloading marble slabs


AMR Corp.'s American Airlines expects to resume normal service on Saturday, according to a media report late Wednesday.

American Airlines expects to resume normal service on Saturday: report


Bruno Mars has revealed he 'busted' his chin open on the eve of the Grammys.


Retail giant Amazon is diving deeper into the electronic books market, announcing a new application that will allow people to buy e-books that they can read on their iPhones.


Due to recent researches performed by a prestigious Italian university, a skin cancer cream could be used to replace plastic surgery, says the Associated Press.

Skin cancer cream to replace plastic surgery


A Pataskala minister was found not guilty of a molestation charge at the conclusion of a jury trial late this afternoon.

Minister found not guilty on molestation charge


A Bahraini who has become the country's second female parliamentarian said Monday she was still studying her options about joining other blocs in parliament or maintaining her position as an independent.

Bahraini becomes country's second female parliamentarian


A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on late Sunday evening, generating a small tsunami but causing no damage or casualties, authorities said on Monday.

Powerful earthquake off El Salvador generates small tsunami


Researchers in the US have shown that the use of sound waves can boost the efficiency of liquid cooling technologies by nearly 150%, which will help to keep computer chips and other components from overheating in the future.

Use of sound waves can boost efficiency of liquid cooling technologies by 150%


'Never Been Kissed' star Drew Barrymore is reportedly converting to Judaism for her fiance Will Kopelman.


Ex-Eagles tackle John Runyan is meeting with Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore at Gilmore's law office this morning to talk about a prospective run for office.

Runyan meeting with Gilmore this morning


SORL Auto Parts, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake systems, has launched new electric air brake compressors to be used in electric buses featuring air brake system.

SORL launches air brake compressors for electric buses


To those reared on Payton, Kemp, and Karl, the name Zollie Volchok might not ring any bells, but Zollie Volchok, who passed away Sunday night, was an integral part of the early days of Sonic history, and also played an important role in the championship years as well.


'Resident Evil' actress Milla Jovovich wants to go travelling with her four-year-old daughter Ever Garbo when she is older.

Milla Jovovich wants to travel with daughter


The shipping line between the Brazilian city of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state, and Cape Verde is due to start operating before the end of this year, the online edition of Brazilian newspaper O Povo reported.

Shipping line between brazil and Cape Verde due to start operating before the end of the year


DANDENONG'S pretty-in-pink Rangers fell short of WNBL yardstick Adelaide on Friday night, but a bumper crowd and worthy cause provided plenty to celebrate at Stud Road.


A former home health aid was sentenced Tuesday to serve 2 1/2 years in prison after she admitted to stealing from her patients and co-workers.

Former home health aid sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison


A high pollution advisory has been issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for the Phoenix area for Wednesday.


Moscow condemns the 4 April attacks in Baghdad, which killed 42 and injured over 200 people, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry said.


Baton Rouge fire crews are investigating a suspected arson on St. Katherine Street.

Fire crews investigate suspected arson on St. Katherine


State Road 528, also known as the Beachline, has been reopened in both directions just west of Cocoa, Florida after it was closed down this afternoon due to a brush fire.

State Road 528 reopened in both directions


SIR Ranulph Fiennes has pulled out of an expedition across Antarctica in winter because of frostbite.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes pulls out of expedition across Antarctica


The news that Frank Martin is to retire from his role as Hornby chief executive was made to the city this morning, as the company also outlined a senior team restructure below board level.

Frank Martin to retire as Hornby's chief executive


AFL praised over concussion sub system Updated: 19:47, Wednesday March 20, 2013 The AFL has been praised as a world leader for introducing a temporary substitute rule which gives clubs a 20-minute window for concussion testing.


President Obama Saved us With Recover from Great Depression President Obama and Vice President Biden mark the one year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, legislation that is working to cushion the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and lay a new foundation for economic growth.

President Obama Saved us one year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act


Shia LaBeouf thinks his girlfriend is the ``most talented'' actress he has ever met.

Shia LaBeouf ``my girlfriend is a talented actress''


A new biofuel production process created by Michigan State University researchers produces 20 times more energy than existing methods.

New biofuel process creates 20 times more energy than existing methods


Angry Taiwanese fishermen burned Filipino flags in protest Monday after the Philippine coastguard fired on a Taiwan fishing boat killing a crew member, AFP reports.

Taiwanese fishermen burn Filipino flags in protest


Big East Commissioner John Marinatto resigned today following a period in which the league lost three long-time member schools before expanding from coast to coast.

Big East commissioner John Marinatto resigns


The Minnesota volleyball team is ranked No. 7 for the week of Oct. 26 in the AVCA poll.


Coventry fire officials suspect arson was the cause of a mill fire early Saturday morning.

Fire officials suspect arson in mill fire


The Labour Movement tells the Government to get rid of its plans for a Revenue Authority and settle outstanding negotiations.

Labour Movement tells Government settle outstanding negotiations.


The use of bottled water for meetings and other official business is to be phased out across government departments.

Bottled water to be phased out for government departments


President Barack Obama dared Republicans to try to repeal his new health care law, telling them Thursday to ``Go for it'' and see how well they do with voters in November.

Obama dares GOP to try to repeal health care law


Barry O'Farrell claims victory in the NSW election and vows to govern for all.


Mobile phone users could be able to access VoIP solutions without an internet connection following the release of a new device.

Mobile phone users to access VoIP solutions without internet


Bristol-Myers Squibb revealed this week that it has appointed Charles Bancroft as its acting chief financial officer from January 1st 2010.

Bristol-Myers Squibb appoints acting chief financial officer


The regional police drug team arrested six people in two raids Monday and Tuesday, including one at a Hermiston medical marijuana dispensary.


Russia has about 110 million eligible voters, including 108 million living inside the country, the country's top election official said on Saturday.

Russia has 110 million voters - top election official


``Cosatu reaffirms its total support for the strike by the public-service unions for their fully justified demands for a living wage and better working conditions,'' the organisation said in a statement.


Petronet LNG is looking undervalued, says Jigar Shah, Sr VP and HOR of Kimeng Sec India.


Ascent Healthcare Solutions, a leader in the medical device industry delivering efficiency and sustainability in healthcare, announced today that Adventist Health, a large, nonprofit integrated delivery system that provides health care in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, has selected Ascent to support its sustainability initiatives through medical device remanufacturing and reprocessing.

Adventist Health selects Ascent Healthcare Solutions to support sustainability initiatives through medical device remanufacturing/reprocessing


Rearview cameras could become more common in future cars and trucks under rules proposed by the government today to address concerns about drivers unintentionally backing over children.

Rearview cameras could become more common in cars


The parent of a pupil was taken hostage at a French school outside of Paris on Tuesday morning but no children were involved and elite police have been dispatched to the scene, police said.

Parent taken hostage at French school: police


COLUMBIA, SC Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann is continuing her campaign in South Carolina with stops in Columbia and Aiken.

Bachmann continues campaigning in South Carolina


State Farm is seeking a 47.1 percent rate increase in homeowners' policies in Florida.


Joe McElderry thinks 'The X Factor' final is wide open this year, and while Cher Lloyd is his favourite act, he believes One Direction or Matt Cardle will pip her to the post.

Joe McElderry thinks X Factor final wide open


Chilean copper exports were up 45.5% to US$21.3bn in the first nine months of this year compared to the s...

Copper exports up 45.5% in first nine months


Jennifer Lopez is leaving ``American Idol,'' forcing the former No. 1 show to once again reinvent itself just two seasons after it did so with her and Steven Tyler's hiring.


Paraguayan football striker Salvador Cabañas, who currently plays for América Club of the Mexican First Division, is in intensive care after he was shot in the head in a bar in Mexico last night.

Paraguayan football striker Salvador Cabanas was shot in the head


The Chicago Bears claimed G/C Edwin Williams off of waivers and waived RB Brandon Minor.


Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be sworn in tomorrow for his second term.

Rajapaksa to be sworn in tomorrow for his second term


A Columbia Heights woman faces charges after she allegedly stole an SUV with a baby inside on Tuesday.

Columbia Heights woman charged for stealing SUV, baby


Kroger Co., the largest US supermarket chain, reported second-quarter profit that fell more than analysts' estimates and cut its earnings forecast for the year.

Kroger profit falls more than analysts estimated


Even as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin denied that a personality cult has grown around him, news broke Thursday that St. Petersburg children were being encouraged to pray that God bless Putin and shield him from ``demoniacal temptation.''


Washington, DC - President Obama has revamped his controversial birth control policy, saying religious employers won't have to cover birth control for employees.


A new study that looked at the weight of both doctors and their patients found obese doctors were less likely to diagnose obesity in their patients.

Study finds obese doctors less likely to diagnose obesity


Singer Katy Perry wants her close friend Rihanna to bare all at her forthcoming bachelorette party.

Katy Perry wants Rihanna to bare all at bachelorette party


With fresh fruit, all too frequently replaced by juice and other sugary drinks, more candy, less milk, and the prize for the largest increase in snack foods over the past 30 years going to chips and crackers, what's clearly not lacking in snacking is salt, sugar and fat.


After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to restructure its debt while trying to keep loans flowing to thousands of the nation's mid-size and small businesses.

CIT Group files for bankruptcy protection


The Minnesota Historical Society will be hosting several workshops around the state in August and September to discuss competitive grants that will soon be available through one of their programs.

Minnesota Historical Society hosts to discuss grants


A wealthy Florida man has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend as his daughter in a move critics allege will protect his assets from a wrongful death lawsuit.


'Farhan and I are now related,' declared Kohli happily.


A 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the head with a screw driver.


A READING charity for primary school children is hoping to get its hands on more books.


Flood victims in Bihar''s Bhagalpur District complained of government apathy, as they sat in their makeshift relief camps set up on roadside.

Flood victims in Bhagalpur complain of government apathy


British actress/model Elizabeth Hurley is in no rush to marry cricketer Shane Warne because she wants to spend more time getting to know her fiance's family before they wed.

Elizabeth Hurley in no rush to marry Shane Warne


A MARC commuter train has struck a car in Rockville, injuring the woman in the car.


Shriver filed divorce papers on Friday citing ``irreconcilable differences''.


PPP workers and activists have urged the Pakistani leadership to stand tall in face of challenges being faced by the country and in the context of cross-border incursion by US missiles carrying drones.

PPP activists urge Pakistani leadership to stand tall


Germans are voting in a general election which appears likely to secure Chancellor Angela Merkel a second term in office.


Several Republican lawmakers are questioning why potential bonuses are still on the table for Iowa's regent university presidents during such a tough budget year.


A Texas man who worked for a Maryland trucking company has pleaded guilty to transporting an 11-year-old girl from Maryland for sex.

Man pleads guilty to transporting girl for sex


How far are you willing to go to have a good time without spending too much money?


Amy Winehouse was last night rushed to hospital following a worrying few days in which ``her world is falling apart''.


A Sarnia court has ruled that the trial of a US power plant charged with contaminating Canadian waters with mercury will go ahead in February.

Trial for power plant charged with contaminating waters


Gandhinagar, Aug 8 Sanjiv Bhatt, Gujarat cadre IPS officer who shot into the limelight after his claimed presence at a crucial meeting of Chief Minister Narendra Modi on the night after the Godhra train carnage in 2002 where a signal for retributory action was allegedly given, was suspended from service late on Monday night.

Gujarat police officer Sanjiv Bhatt suspended


A high-speed Lake Michigan ferry that runs during warm-weather months between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Mich., has ended its 2009 business season.

Lake Michigan ferry ends 2009 business season


In a recent appeal against a decision to make no order for costs where proceedings were settled when the defendant local authority conceded the only substantive issue, the Court of Appeal provided general guidance on costs issues in judicial review cases.

Court of Appeal provides general guidance on costs issues in judicial review cases


Kolkata-based Victoria Memorial Hall will publish books on Mizo history and the who's who of the region in English and Hindi, officials said here Thursday.

Victoria Memorial Hall to publish book on Mizo history


Nathan Lawson made 36 saves Friday as the Binghamton Senators defeated the Toronto Marlies 4-2 in the American Hockey League.

Nathan Lawson makes 36 saves as Binghamton Senators defeat Toronto Marlies 4-2


Home improvement retailer Home Depot said after markets closed Friday it has acquired online home services company Redbeacon.


Southend United striker Neil Harris has announced his retirement from professional football after 16 years in the game.


Here's an incredibly eerie time-lapse video during Hurricane Sandy, which shows the exact moment when power went out in Lower Manhattan.


The EPP groups in the European Parliament and in the EU Committee of the Regions are pushing for a ``territorial pact of local and regional authorities on the 'Europe 2020' strategy''.


Emkay, the Dubai based provider for turnkey construction services, revealed its new brand identity which reflects the company new strategy to meet the increasing demand in UAE and the region among new project segments for professional turnkey construction services and modular systems.


The Dutch trade surplus rose to €3.0 billion in July, up from June's €2.9 billion level, according to Statistics Netherlands.Looking at the data breakdown, the Netherlands exported €23.7 billion worth of goods to other countries within the European Union, while importing €16.0 billion in July.

Dutch trade surplus rises to €3.0 billion in July


The Federal Reserve has auctioned $59.46 billion in super-safe Treasury securities to big investment firms, part of an ongoing effort to help strained credit markets.

Fed auctions $59.46 billion in Treasury securities


Victoria-based Advatek has been awarded a $243,000 grant from the Government's Clean Technology Investment Program to install two energy efficient CNC machines that will reduce carbon emissions intensity by more than 22 per cent.

Advatek awarded $243,000 grant to install energy efficient CNC machines


The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. Scott Walker for statements made during a recorded prank phone call.

Democrats file ethics complaint against governor Walker


Today, they brought in a special guest to help those kids learn to dream big.


Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi won a confidence vote tonight in the Chamber of Deputies by a wide margin, staving off, at least for now, the spectre of early elections.


In a press conference held yesterday, Dunn announced that he was retiring from competitive baseball and giving up his boyhood dream of playing in a World Series, by signing with the Washington Nationals.

Adam Dunn retires from competitive baseball, signs with Washington Nationals


Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick Dutrow has been suspended 30 days for violating doping rules.

Dutrow suspended 30 days for violating doping rules


Idera, a leading provider of Microsoft SQL Server management and administration solutions, today announced SQL doctor™ 3.0.


Gothenburg, Sweden, October 12, 2011 Company informs the users, who dont know how to convert Lotus to Entourage, that the tool to transfer Lotus to Entourage is available now.

Tool to transfer Lotus to Entourage is available now


As per recent reports, it has been revealed that federal government has declared that it will ban use of street drug called bath salts.

Federal government declares ban on the use of bath salts


Hyderabad, May 1 Kings XI Punjab elected to field against Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Thursday.

Kings XI elect to field against Deccan Chargers


Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt has decided to put his Malibu mansion up on the market for a cool $13.75 million.

Brad Pitt puts his Malibu mansion on the market


Two iPods, two mobile phones and a Galaxy tablet were stolen from a home in Findon Road, Ifield, last week.


Commuters sleep while waiting at a terminal in Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey December 27, 2010.

Commuters sleep while waiting at terminal


Woman set alight, undergoes surgery Updated: 11:49, Friday February 17, 2012 A Perth woman has undergone surgery, after she was allegedly set alight inside her apartment.


Professor Colin Humphreys says: ``I was intrigued by biblical stories of the final week of Jesus in which no one can find any mention of Wednesday. It's called the missing day. But that seemed so unlikely: after all, Jesus was a very busy man.''


Xabi Prieto's agent has confirmed Liverpool are interested in the Real Sociedad winger and scouts have watched him this season.


IOC to decide which sport to drop Updated: 05:46, Saturday February 9, 2013 Removing a sport from the Olympics is one of the IOC's most sensitive tasks.


Emily Blunt was a tomboy when she was younger and would even ''throw tantrums'' if her parents made her wear pink clothes.


Sterling edged up against the dollar on Thursday as investors expected the Bank of England would deliver a big interest rate cut later in the day to help boost the ailing economy.


The DOA policy of Toshiba irks the channel partners in Kerala and recently a reseller landed in trouble due to this.

DOA policy of Toshiba irks partners in Kerala


Mumbai Indians ( Images ) thrashed defending champions Deccan Chargers ( Images ) by 63 runs in their Indian Premier League ( Images ) match at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday to consolidate their place atop the table.

Mumbai Indians thrash Deccan Chargers by 63 runs


Los Angeles, Feb 10 British comedian Russell Brand loves his daily Kundalini yoga sessions because he finds it ``highly psychological and very beautiful''.


A Nato air strike in southern Afghanistan has mistakenly killed four Afghan soldiers, officials say.

Nato air strike 'kills four Afghan soldiers'


X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato has revealed that she is ``handling'' her father's death during an appearance on Good Morning America this week.

X Factor USA's Demi Lovato reveals she 'handling' father's death


An accident Friday at Veterans Parkway and Old Jacksonville Road sent two people to the hospital, one of whom told police she had lost feeling in her arms and hands.


European Union diplomats in eastern Jerusalem have recommended economic sanctions against Jewish settlements in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem.

Eu diplomats recommend economic sanctions against settlements


An elderly man has been repeatedly stabbed in the neck in a vicious attack in northern NSW.


RENO, Nevada - A 27-year-old man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump has been arrested in Reno.

Man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump arrested


/ AP Not only did Buster Posey make some Florida State history on Sunday afternoon, he made National League history as well.


Earlier this week, Ozzy Osbourne lost his two front teeth, a dilemma he couldn't handle without his wife Sharon.


Volunteers with the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce prepare breakfast for troops participating in the annual Wounded Warrior fishing event.

Troops participate in the annual Wounded Warrior fishing event


The Department of Homeland Security announced it plans to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate, 16 years after the fertilizer was used to kill 168 people in the 1995 bombing of a federal office building in Oklahoma City.

Homeland Security to regulate sale of fertilizer used in bombings


The award-winning Vermont film ``The Summer of Walter Hacks'' will be screened at 7 pm April 28 at the Pawlet Community Church on Route 133.


The Sisters of Mercy has offered to compensate child abuse victims, the government and charities for decades of abuse.

Sisters of Mercy to compensate child abuse victims


Turkish rock band maNga, which finished this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo in second place, performed Tuesday in Bosnian capital of Sarajevo on Tuesday.


An Israeli army unit on Sunday crossed the borders with Lebanon in the direction of the occupied part of al-Ghajar village, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will visit China next year, said Russian ambassador to China Sergey Razov yesterday in Beijing.

Medvedev to visit China next year: ambassador


Kilpatrick's law license was automatically suspended Thursday when Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner accepted his guilty plea to two felonies, said Robert Agacinski, the State Bar of Michigan's attorney grievance administrator.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said Sunday he will stay in Tripoli ``until the end'' and called on his supporters around the country to help liberate the capital from a rebel offensive.

Gaddafi says will stay in Tripoli ``until the end''


Justice Javed Iqbal, senior most Judge of the Supreme Court said on Monday that 2011 would be a year for the recovery of missing persons.

2011, a year for recovery of missing persons:


Israel is allowing cooking gas into Gaza for first time in weeks, a Palestinian official said.


Waka Flocka Flame is currently in custody after turning himself into the police Jan. 3.

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame turns himself into the police


CHELSEA have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari after being booded off in their latest match and falling behind in the Barclays Premier League title race.

Chelsea sacks manager Luiz Felipe Scolari


A Fort Bragg paratrooper was killed Saturday by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said Monday.

Fort Bragg paratrooper killed Saturday in Afghanistan


PFIZER Inc said on Thursday it is recalling two intravenous antibiotics and an anti-nausea medication after floating matter was discovered at the plant where they are manufactured.


``Iron Man'' was pure gold at the box office.


An Albuquerque family said their sacred family heirlooms were stolen from their car.


Russia moved to bolster an increasingly stressed banking sector Wednesday, as the global economic turmoil deepened fears that the country could face a crisis similar to its financial collapse of 10 years ago.


Rafael Nadal continued his imperious form at the Australian Open today as he swept aside Tommy Haas in straight sets to move into round four.

Nadal continues his imperious form as he sweeps aside Haas


Harris County is considering a $270-million renovation of the Astrodome that would decrease capacity and make it more attractive for midsized events.

Harris County considers Astrodome renovation


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that development of hybrid seeds of major crops and mechanisation of farming held the key to dramatically increase crop production in the country.

Development of hybrid seeds key to increasing crop production:


MP Patrick Mercer has resigned the Tory whip as the BBC plan to screen a programme that alleges he broke lobbying rules.


Onex Corp , one of Canada's biggest private equity firms, fell to a net loss in the first quarter, but said on Friday it is seeing acquisition opportunities in Europe one year after opening an office in London.

Onex Corp sees acquisition opportunities in Europe


A Hawarden, Iowa, man was sentenced to jail and one year of probation today for falsifying his identity to get work.

Iowa man sentenced for falsifying his identity


Pakistan, rich with exciting opportunities, is an emerging market for Chinese investment in diverse sectors.

Pakistan an emerging market for investment


The United States is ready to discuss further arms reduction efforts with Russia, including tactical nuclear weapons, a high-ranking State Department official said.

US ready to discuss further arms reduction with Russia - official


Florida authorities said three hand grenades were found near Downtown Disney in Orlando on Wednesday evening, CBS affiliate WKMG reports.


Bath:shadow Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox is visiting Bath to speak at St John's School Hall, in Pulteney Road.Personnel from the Ministry of Defence in Bath have been invited, as have retired staff.


A 29-year-old soldier from Pearl City died Friday of wounds he received in Iraq last month, the Pentagon announced today.

Soldier from Pearl City dies from wounds received in Iraq


Saudi Arabia on Tuesday sent dozens of tanks to Bahrain, where anti-regime protests continue for about two weeks, a report said.


Ulaanbaatar, /MONTSAME/ An archeological scientific group comprising some 10 scholars and headed by NVPolosmak, doctor and professor of both Mongolia's Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography at the Russian Academy of Sciences of Siberia's branch, will arrive early June.


HAZEL Blears said today that she regretted the timing of her resignation from the Government and denied it was designed to inflict maximum damage on Gordon Brown.


Lehigh Valley IronPigs manager Ryne Sandberg said that outfielder Domonic Brown had an MRI on his knee at 2:30 this afternoon in the Lehigh Valley, but has not yet received any results.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs outfielder Domonic Brown has MRI on his knee


Linux is dead, deceased, demised, expired, gone to meet its maker etc. etc. in the style of Monty Python.


Ed McMahon blames the possible foreclosure of his multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills house on a set of problems all too familiar to many Americans: a foundering economy, health problems and poor planning.

Ed McMahon blames possible foreclosure on familiar problems


Telecom major Vodafone has appointed Max India founder Analjit Singh, as the non-executive Chairman of its India operations, effective February 16, with a formal approval from the board of Vodafone India, reports said.

Vodafone appoints Chairman for India operations


Jacksonville gas prices fell 4 cents in the past week as the price of crude oil dropped below $95 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, $5.88 less than a week ago.


AMR Research, the leading research firm focused on the global supply chain and its supporting technologies, released a report today that found the risk of sourcing and manufacturing in China is increasing rapidly as a result of intellectual property infringement, quality failures and regulatory compliance.

Risk of sourcing and manufacturing in China increasing rapidly


A massive, 28-foot-long basking shark washed ashore on a Rhode Island beach just this morning.


A Gloucester County man working on a lawn mower with a welding torch inside his detached garage died Wednesday when the garage caught fire, officials said.

Gloucester County man dies when garage catches fire


The Bluejay women's tennis team earned its first ever win against Wyoming , defeating the Cowgirls 4-3 Saturday at the Nebraska Tennis Center .

Women's tennis earns first ever win against Wyoming


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that the energy crisis could be overcome by ending circular debt, while Prime Minister's Advisor on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik warned the CM that an FIR will be registered against him in case any Pakistan Peoples Party legislator met with an accident.

Shahbaz Sharif says energy crisis can be overcome by ending circular debt


An Al-Qaeda suspect plotted to poison tourists' water supplies to avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden, a Spanish judge said Saturday as he remanded the man in custody.

Al Qaeda suspect 'plotted to poison water':


NEW YORK Wachovia says it plans to cut 600 more jobs than it previously expected as it works to reduce expenses in the face of staggering losses tied to mortgage debt.


President Museveni has disbanded his entire State House legal team including Fox Odoi, a senior private secretary and three presidential legal assistants:


A CHRISTMAS lantern parade that was set to light up the streets of Salisbury on Thursday has been cancelled due to bad weather.


Two homes in Charlotte Street were flooded when a storm pump failed.


The 173rd Fighter Wing will conduct night flying operations Jan. 7-11, approximately between 9 pm and 11:30 pm

173rd Fighter Wing to conduct night flying operations


Rayonier Inc. said Friday it has signed an agreement to buy 250,000 acres of timberlands for $330 million.

Rayonier buys 250,000 acres of timberland for $330 million


Fans enjoyed the Moto GP today in Indianapolis.


Applications have been invited for admissions to medical post-graduate super speciality courses in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Kozhikode Medical Colleges.

Applications invited for Medical super speciality courses


The White House agreed to debate over the Health care bill after they accepted the vote for the bill intact from antiabortion democrats to ban government funding for abortion.

White house agreed to debate over health care bill


Liberty Mutual Group Inc. said Friday that it has reorganized its commercial markets unit, allowing agents and brokers a single point of contact to access property/casualty and specialty lines of insurance as well as claims and loss control services.

Liberty Mutual reorganizes commercial markets unit


Chemtura Corp. announced Wednesday that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Chemtura emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy


BNY Mellon, which is engaged in investment management and investment services, has appointed Jeffrey Horowitz as the head of sales and relationship management for BNY Mellon Treasury Services in North America.

BNY Mellon appoints head of sales and relationship management


PORT Adelaide midfielder Josh Carr has been told he could take a back seat this season as the club looks to promote its youth.


A demonstrator runs away from a riot police vehicle releasing a jet of water during a rally in support of the Aysen region social movement, in Santiago March 21, 2012.

A demonstrator runs away from a riot police vehicle in Santiago


Panther Express, a provider of rapid, reliable and scalable performance to gaming, video, e-commerce, webhosting, news, blogs, and Web 2.0 internet sites worldwide, has been selected by web application company Mochi Media to power ad hosting and bandwidth for MochiAds for Publishers, a free set of tools that enables Web publishers to easily search, browse and add revenue-generating games to their sites.


The man accused of killing a puppy by stomping on its head has pleaded not guilty.

Man accused of killing puppy pleads not guilty


PIRATES seized control of a French cruise ship carrying 30 crew members yesterday in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia, the French Foreign Ministry and the ship's owner said.

Pirates seize control of French cruise ship


BP PLC said Monday that it will pay for all the cleanup costs from a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that could continue spewing crude for at least another week.

BP says it will pay for all cleanup costs


A dolphin tried to save a distressed fisherman last Monday after his boat sank in heavy weather, fellow fisherman Roberto Caratao told reporters in Cadiz City.


Mila Kunis has revealed that she once had a shocking health scare: she almost went blind.

Mila Kunis reveals that she once almost went blind


The President of the Liberian Construction Constructor, Foday Kamara says Liberian contractors are hustlers who lack the capacity to perform.


The boyfriend of a woman who was stuck to a toilet seat was sentenced to six months probation for mistreatment of a dependent adult, NBC5 reported on Wednesday.

Boyfriend of woman stuck on toilet seat sentenced


Gov. Bob McDonnell says Virginia is getting more than 100 new high tech jobs.


Afghan police backed by the army and the NATO-led coalition forces have killed 20 armed anti-government militants over the past 24 hours, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Sunday.

Afghan police kill 20 militants in 24 hours


Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires would join Aston Villa on a free transfer this week.


Moody's downgraded its debt ratings of 30 Spanish banks on Thursday by one or more notches, citing a week outlook on the country.


Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo on Tuesday said it will hire 500 people in India this year to meet its manpower requirement for maintaining its annual growth rate of over 30% in 2010.


Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Kabul 400 vulnerable families received assistance in Sar-i-Pul provincial capital yesterday.

400 families receive assistance in Sar-i-Pul


The deposed Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's wife and three of his children fled to Algeria yesterday.

Qaddafi's wife and three of his children flee to Algeria


A woman was assaulted and robbed in Fontana on Jan. 20, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Woman is assaulted and robbed in Fontana


Delaware Congressman John Carney will hold a telephone town hall meeting tonight to answer questions from Delawareans about the issues important to them.

Congressman Carney to hold telephone town hall tonight;


Angelina Jolie says she feels ``very lucky'' to have a ``real man'' in Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie feels real with Brad Pitt


He will address the Democratic National Convention in Denver tonight as running mate of the party's presumptive presidential nominee, Barack Obama.


Yes, I do think Novak Djokovic will win the US Open this year.


Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese was sued for allegedly owing $600,000 in fees to jailed financier Kenneth Starr.


A Baldivis father-of-three who fell 30m on to rocks when his paraglider failed during flight says he is amazed to be alive.


Sounders FC opened training camp for its second season Monday without star Freddie Ljungberg, who remains in Europe.

Sounders FC opens training without Freddie Ljungberg


Google, on Wednesday, unveiled its new digital mapping service in order to be more convenient and convincing for the users.

Google unveils its new digital mapping service


Principals from both primary and secondary public schools are participating in a Leadership and Management Training Seminar throughout this week, which among other things will strengthen the leadership and management skills of principals, other officers and managers of the school system.

Principals participate in leadership and management training


Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed the so-called ``green ticket'' bill into law, allowing Cambridge and other cities to impose fines on people who don't remove trash and snow.

Patrick signs 'green ticket' bill into law


The Australian market is trading weak on Wednesday with investors pressing some sales, tracking cues from Wall Street.


Canon has expanded its handheld video camera range with the launch of three class-leading compact models for professionals and video enthusiasts.

Canon expands handheld video camera range


The UN is closely watching the situation in Sri Lanka, where President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared an end to military operation against the LTTE, while focusing on assisting the ten of thousands of civilians who have been displaced by the conflict, a top United Nations official said today.

UN closely watching situation in Sri Lanka


Slovenia plans to increase taxes to make up for the swelling budget shortfall as the country works to recapitalize its banks after its first international debt sale this year.


Trinity defensive end and current Southern California commit Jason Hatcher has set four official visit dates.


Kat Von D walked off the set of Good Day LA this morning, minutes before she was set to give an interview -- and we're told, it was all because the anchor mentioned her breakup with Jesse James.


Sweden on Wednesday reported its first confirmed case of novel influenza A, the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control said.

Sweden reports first confirmed case of novel influenza


Donald J. Tyson, the president and CEO of Springdale-based Tyson Foods during its rise to the top of the food business, died Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.

Donald J. Tyson dies after battle with cancer


National performance director Jan Bartu has predicted a fierce battle for Olympic qualification after Britain's modern pentathletes demonstrated their strength in depth in Sunday's women's World Cup final at Medway Park.


The ANC Youth League warned ANC leaders on Monday not to defy the league's policy positions.


County and city commissioners will meet this Wednesday to review their potential Splost 6 projects.

County and city commissioners will meet Wednesday


FEDERAL politicians were showered with gifts last year, enjoying free tickets to sport and concerts, and first class or business seats when they travelled.

Federal politicians showered with gifts, free tickets


The rand tracked a firming euro against an under pressure dollar in the afternoon session on Thursday, after US jobless claims unexpectedly rose to their highest level in nine months.


Annaleise Carr, 14, became the youngest person to swim across Lake Ontario when she reached the dock at Toronto's Marilyn Bell Park just before 9 pm Sunday.

Annaleise Carr becomes youngest person to swim Lake Ontario


Rocmec has closed a private placement of 6,901,077 flow-through FT Units at a price of $0.095 per unit.


A senior Hamas official who had crossed the border into Egypt from Gaza said Thursday his fighters are ``still strong'' and vowed to continue fighting despite a continuing ground and air assault by Israel that has killed more than 700 people in the Palestinian territory.

Hamas official says fighters 'still strong'


Marketers are betting on a daily numbers game again, taking advantage of a calendar coincidence to drum up interest in their goods and services.

Marketers bet on daily numbers game; take advantage of a calendar coincidence


Shah Rukh Khan has admitted to an international newspaper that he is trying to make a film on the lines of the great epic Mahabharata.

SRK to make a film on the great epic Mahabharata


Two high school wrestlers have been suspended from school after a freshman was given a severe wedgie before practice last week, school officials say.

Wrestlers suspended after freshman given severe wedgie


MEXICO CITY Former No. 1 player Lorena Ochoa is making a limited return to golf and will play in October at the French Open on the Ladies European Tour.

Lorena Ochoa making limited return to golf


The national spotlight will stay trained on Rep. Michele Bachmann Tuesday night when she delivers a tea party response to President Obama's State of the Union Address.

Bachmann to deliver Tea Party response to state of the Union


Baruch Blumberg, a Nobel-prize winner who discovered hepatitis B and led NASA's efforts to find life on other planets, died yesterday, aged 85.

Baruch Blumberg, nobelist who discovered hep B, dies


Peter Sagan has won the sixth stage of the Tour de France win after a sprint finish in Metz.

Sagan wins sixth stage of Tour de France


Although Brady supposedly told ESPN Magazine at one point that running for office was one of his ``craziest ambitions,'' Brady said in an interview on Monday that politics is definitely not in his future.


Former president Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital, the Presidency said.


President Barack Obama says the US and Saudi Arabia must take steps to reduce dependence on oil to boost their economies and reduce threats to the planet from climate change.

Obama says US, Saudi Arabia must reduce dependence on oil


Werder Bremen bounced back from last weekend's shock home defeat to Duisburg to strengthen their hold on a UEFA Cup place.


Jay-Z's sensationally important The Blueprint turned 10 yesterday, and it's an LP that deserves to be celebrated for myriad reasons outside its own obvious musical strengths.


The Metropolitan police, Britain's largest force, is spending more than £5,000 a day on informants, it has been disclosed.

Police spend more than £5,000 a day on informants


Recent oil discoveries have increased international interest in the Tunisian oil extraction industry.

Oil discoveries increase international interest in Tunisia


Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will focus on international relations if she is released from house arrest, according to sources close to the National League for Democracy.

Suu Kyi to focus on international relations after release


CMiC, the leader in providing software solutions for the architectural, engineering and construction industry, announced today that Moss & Associates, a pre-eminent Florida based construction management firm, will replace its three separate, non-integrated systems with CMiC's single, integrated solution.

Moss & Associates replaces three separate systems with CMiC


It's entitled, fittingly, ``So You Want to be a Writer?''


The Vatican on Thursday created a financial watchdog agency and issued new laws to fight money laundering and terrorist financing in a major effort to shed its image as a tax haven that for years has been mired in scandal and secrecy.


A 20-year-old Brewster man was killed Friday in a one-vehicle rollover accident about three miles north of Brewster.

Brewster man killed in rollover accident


A former North Little Rock alderman has been sentenced to 23 months in prison on three felony convictions of supplying a gun and ammunition to a convicted felon and lying to federal agents.

Former North Little Rock alderman sentenced to 23 months in prison


A grass fire is burning near the horticulture building at SCC.


WILTSHIRE Police are still appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a body on the A3012 in Royal Wootton Bassett last night.

Appeal for witnesses following discovery of body in Royal Wootton Bassett


A 10-wheel crane toppled over at a construction site on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.


A NSW police prosecutor has been charged with assaulting a male undercover operative and masturbating beside him in a car for 40 minutes.


Charges against former Quartzsite mayor and candidate Ed Foster were reportedly dismissed in court this morning.

Charges against Quartzsite mayor candidate Ed Foster dismissed


A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a rescue truck that was responding to a call.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with rescue truck


Modest Braga, who had never won a Portuguese league title, stunned five-time European champions Liverpool 1-0 with a first-half penalty in the Europa League on Thursday.

Braga stuns European champions Liverpool


Suzlon Energy Ltd, the private wind mill power generating company against whom the Kerala government had decided to issue eviction orders from the tribal land illegally acquired by them at Attapady, today said it will always comply with the law of the land and be sensitive to community issues.

Suzlon says it will comply with law of the land


Central Secretary Information, PML-N, Ahsan Iqbal has said that PML-N believes in strengthening of institutions rather people.

PML-N believes in strengthening of institutions:


Ann's Baked Goods, at 114 Cordoba Center Dr., now offers breakfast, lunch and dinner-meals-to-go as well as an eat-in area.

Ann's Baked Goods now offers dinner meals to go


The Tarmac Rally Organisers Association, Ltd is delighted to announce that Citroën has agreed to become title sponsor of the 2010 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship!

Citroën to sponsor the 2010 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship!


Lottay, the online gift-giving company, today cautioned holiday shoppers and the public at large that gift cards are the new fruitcake.

Lottay cautions 'gift cards are the new fruitcake'


A Lebanon woman pled guilty Tuesday to reporting a false abduction last month.

Woman pleads guilty to reporting false abduction


The herpes zoster vaccine, also known as the shingles vaccine, is generally safe and well tolerated according to a Vaccine Safety Datalink study of 193,083 adults published online in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Herpes zoster vaccine safe and well tolerated:


Anirban Lahiri of India will play in the UBS Hong Kong Open.

Anirban Lahiri to play in Hong Kong Open


And now Barbara Corcoran, founder of the Corcoran Group, is here to explain which TV characters can afford their homes and which cannot, Vanity Fair reported.


A computer program is helping western Kentucky police track down stolen property that's been sold to pawn shops.

Computer program helps police track stolen property


The US dollar pared its early Asian session gains against the euro, the franc and the pound during late deals on Tuesday.

Dollar pares early gains against euro, franc and pound


Ajay Devgan recently visited the Ajmer Sharif in Rajasthan to seek blessings for his forthcoming movie ``Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?''

Ajay Devgan visits Ajmer Sharif for 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge'


Kelly Osbourne was arrested earlier this month on an assault charge in connection with an August 2008 incident at a London nightclub, the Daily Mail reports.

Kelly Osbourne arrested on assault charge


Michael Schumacher, pictured, is calling off a much-anticipated Formula 1 comeback as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycling accident earlier this year.


Turkmenistan auctioned about 340,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.

Turkmenistan auctions about 340,000 tons of oil products


Hair extensions should be banned, according to one of the biggest hair science groups in the UK.


The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today announced 12 full-time appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

Minister Kenney announces appointments to the Immigration and refugee Board of Canada


Gen. Benny Mamoto said that preliminary questioning of a Lion Air pilot, identified only as SS, caught consuming crystal methamphetamine, locally known as sabu-sabu, revealed that pilots considered crystal meth as part of their lifestyle.

Pilot considers crystal meth part of lifestyle:


If the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve were to be declared a free state, it would be a near-failed one, an Eden going to seed, beset as it is with a host of problems.


Andy Brandt led the Gladiators to their seventh straight win as he collected two goals, including the game winner in a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Brandt leads the Gladiators to seventh straight win


Thanks to a new report from Kanzatec IP Group, an intellectual property consulting firm, it appears that Apple is involved in a full 60 percent of all ``major'' mobile patent suits.

Apple is involved in 60 percent of all mobile patent suits


Former Gov. John Kitzhaber is expected to announce his political intentions Wednesday and whether he will seek an unprecedented third term as Oregon's governor.

Kitzhaber to announce political intentions Wednesday


The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Quebec Silicon Limited Partnership, of Becancour, Quebec, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal from the People's Republic of China.

Canadian International trade Tribunal initiates inquiry


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is to face an immediate trial on charges of paying for sex with a minor and abusing his power to obtain her release from police custody.


American golfing superstar Tiger Woods said Sunday that he looked back at the Masters with mixed emotions.

Woods looks back at Masters with mixed emotions


A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash near Middletown, police said.

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Middletown


A STRONG 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off Indonesia late overnight, seismologists say, but no tsunami alert was issued and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.


Justin Bieber, Canadian R&B singer, is being investigated by the police for a possible assault claim.

Justin Bieber is investigated for a possible assault claim


Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her north London home and while her death is being treated as 'unexplained', it has emerged the star may have bought a stash of drugs from a dealer the night before she died.

Amy Winehouse found dead in her north London home


Jet Airways, India's largest private airlines operator, is looking to raise $150 million to $200 million through placement of equities to institutions, a senior official said on Monday.


The space shuttle has landed safely on the Moon, where it was diverted after stormy weather prevented it from landing in Florida.


Liberal leadership hopeful Marc Garneau is challenging front-runner Justin Trudeau to a one-on-one debate.

Marc Garneau challenges Justin Trudeau to a debate


REUTERS/Albert Gea/Files PayPal is cutting about 325 jobs as part of a major reorganization by its new president, David Marcus, designed to regain an innovative edge and head off rising competition.

PayPal cutting jobs as part of major reorganization


yes, the Kippy Brown--had returned to Knoxville to coach the wide receivers; he was an old Tennessee guy under Fulmer, after all, and why not go back to what works, right?

Kippy Brown is Tennessee's interim head coach


Oscar Pistorius has again missed the Olympic qualifying time in the 400 metres, after coming second in his heat on the first day of the African championships.


AN IRELAND fan was found in the toilet of a bar in Bari the morning after the Italy-Ireland World Cup qualifier in the city having spent the entire night there.


A school bus crashed on Staten Island Wednesday morning, injuring at least seven people, authorities said.

School bus crashes on Staten Island, injuring seven


US President Barack Obama called on Chrysler LLC bondholders to make sacrifices in order to keep the nation's third largest automakers from filing for bankruptcy, dpa reported.

Obama calls on Chrysler bondholders to sacrifice


Kelly Osbourne will keep a video diary of her Glastonbury Festival experience this year, sponsors said.

Kelly Osbourne will keep a video diary at Glastonbury festival


Youth Polish language classes begin Saturday, Feb. 2 at St. Joseph's School, 14 Glenmere Ave.,Florida, for ages five to 15 years from 10 am to 12 noon.


A man killed his elderly mother and then hanged himself at their Edinburgh flat, according to newspaper reports.


Train operator Southern will run its first Gatwick Express service this Sunday, leaving London Victoria at 03.30am bound for Gatwick Airport.


A US-based Sikh human rights group has lodged a criminal complaint against megastar Amitabh Bachchan with authorities in Australia, where he is set to receive an honorary doctorate, for his alleged role in instigating and abetting the 1984 Sikh riots.

Sikh group lodges complaint against Amitabh Bachchan


Fulham confirmed Thursday that it has signed Stanislav Manolev on loan until the summer with the option of keeping the defender for two more years.


Canadian Denny Morrison has won a bronze medal at the world single distances speedskating championships, finishing third behind a pair of Americans in the men's 1,500 metres.


In a 194-page lawsuit filed in a New York court late last week, NDTV accused Nielsen of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by manipulating viewership data in favour of channels that are willing to provide bribes to its officials.

NDTV sues Nielsen for manipulating viewership data


An eastern Idaho man says he's flying a Nazi flag at his home to protest Obama administration policies, but a local anti-hate group spokesman says the flag is simply dishonoring the thousands of Americans who died in World War II.

Eastern Idaho man flies Nazi flag in protest


Chrysler Group says its US sales jumped 34 percent in March on strong sales of its Fiat small cars and Chrysler sedans.


Oilfield service firm Baker Hughes posted modest gains in the second quarter driven by a strong North American market and the company's acquisition of pressure pumping company BJ Services...


Actress Priyanka Chopra, who made her international music debut Thursday with the unveiling of the single ``In My City'' featuring Will.i.am., said she has fulfilled her father's dream of becoming a singer.

Priyanka Chopra makes her international music debut


RIM brings BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone to India via Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Communications.


Governor Robert Bentley has declared a state of emergency for all Alabama counties as a result of severe weather impacting the state.

Governor Robert Bentley declares state of Emergency


Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper is keen to play Lance Armstrong amid reports that disgraced cyclist`s life story is getting a Hollywood makeover.

Bradley Cooper keen to play Lance Armstrong


The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday dedicated a 100-tonne annual capacity reprocessing plant at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre here to the nation.

Manmohan Singh dedicates tarapur reprocessing plant to nation


British Airways World Cargo has announced that it will increase its fuel surcharge to $0.95 with effect from April 3, 2008.

British Airways World Cargo to increase fuel surcharge


Figures from the Investment Management Association have revealed that investors are flocking to riskier investment options, pouring £1.7billion into trusts and funds in March.


Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit who has been sidelined since April 19 after undergoing surgery on his right wrist is progressing nicely with his recovery, the injury was originally expected to keep him from playing for eight to 10 weeks.


A confident Germany are aiming to beat Denmark on Sunday in Lviv to finish top of Group B and set up a quarter-final near their Euro 2012 base in Gdansk.Duration: 01:12


A top al Qaeda commander, Abu Yahya al-Libi, was killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan earlier this week, American officials have claimed.

Qaeda's Abu Yahya al-Libi was killed in drone attack:


On May 2, NASA astronaut TJ Creamer will speak to students in Lynchburg and Fayetteville, Tenn., about the more than five months he spent aboard the International Space Station, as well as the science investigations being performed on the station today.

Astronaut TJ Creamer to speak to students in Lynchburg and Fayetteville, Tenn.


Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna, who was again admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Saturday evening after feeling weak, is recovering and is likely to be discharged on Tuesday.

Khanna likely to be discharged on Tuesday


Angela Morley, three-time Emmy winner and two-time Oscar nominee for her film and television music and one of England's best-known arrangers, died Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Scottsdale, Ariz., of complications from a fall and subsequent heart attack.


Arsonists have struck again in Masterton causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to a building.


Twitter CEO Evan Williams announced Monday that he is stepping down from his position and will be replaced by Twitter's current Chief Operating Officer Dick Costolo.


Angry Cypriot MPs are debating a controversial 10-billion-euro EU-IMF bailout deal, with the government warning its rejection would be ``catastrophic'' for the eastern Mediterranean island's teetering economy.


After mouthing off on the prison yard, Phil Spector got the shiz beat out of him! ``Phil has quite a mouth on him,'' said longtime friend and attorney Steven Escobar.


Tiger, a European retail business, will open its first Glaswegian branch on the city's Sauchiehall Street.


Digital high-resolution network-based video security systems provider Mobotix AG has reported record results for the 2008/09 financial year.


Five people were injured, two seriously, in a Sunday afternoon crash north of Bolivar , according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.


With very little public debate Thursday, the Toronto Police Services Board approved the 2012 budget.

Toronto police Services board approves budget


Real estate developer Kodumajagrupp that recently pulled out of the Lithuanian market with a loss of 50 million kroons could go bankrupt.


A series of community meetings to inform unincorporated area residents about county issues starts tonight in Dixon.

Community meetings for unincorporated residents start tonight


India's first individual Olympic gold medallist and ace shooter Abhinav Bindra wants to quit the sports after being frustrated by the lackadaisical attitude of the shooting federation.


that Bill Daley is stepping down as White House chief of staff.


Charlotte Dujardin has set a new British freestyle dressage record at the Hartpury International Festival.

Charlotte Dujardin sets new British freestyle dressage record


Standard & Poor's on Wednesday placed Fifth Third Bancorp on negative credit watch -- meaning there is a 50 percent chance the agency will lower its ``A+'' credit rating on the bank in the next three months.

S&P places Fifth Third on negative credit watch


Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber has said that he is aiming to deliver his best in the 2013 Formula 1 season ahead to win the title.

Mark Webber aims to deliver his best in the season ahead --


Jaipur, Nov 5 Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today in principle approved a group housing scheme for advocates in all the districts.

Gehlot in principle approves housing scheme for advocates


The actor is adamant he wasn't in Australia over the holidays and puts the sightings of him down to a lookalike who has been impersonating Down Under.

Matt Damon wasn't in Australia during the holidays


Yakuza and Super Monkeyball creator Toshihiro Nagoshi has formed a new studio within Sega, Andriasang reports.


Manchester United have confirmed that they will play in Bangkok in July as part of their extensive Far East summer tour.

Manchester United to play in Bangkok as part of Far East summer tour


Indian athletics' biggest doping scandal involving six top women athletes, including three Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallists, ended with the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sports awarding an enhanced ban of two years on them.


Two area dance students were accepted into a summer program at the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in New York City.

Dance students accepted into summer program


Chris Hughton says Norwich only have themselves to blame for getting dragged into the relegation scrap this season.


The UK should keep its AAA credit rating despite concerns over the high level of national debt, one expert has claimed.


Rebecca Henderson is all set to mark her Olympics debut at the women's cross-country mountain bike race.

Rebecca Henderson to mark her Olympics debut


``Andy Musser, a member of the Phillies broadcast team for 26 years, died Sunday at his home.


Sector leaders ended mixed Wednesday as the general market turned tail from multiyear highs.


Residents of Burma cast their ballots in elections for the first time in 20 years on Sunday, a vote that drew international criticism over the likelihood that it will end in victory for the unpopular ruling military junta.

Burmese cast ballots for first time in 20 years


Former Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will leave McLaren and will be replaced by Sauber's Mexican driver Sergio Perez at the start of the 2013 season, McLaren said on Friday.


Technical Analyst, Rajat K Bose is of the view that Axis Bank has support at Rs 490-495.


Mormon underwear has plans to attend the Democratic National Convention, and it won't be on a person.

Mormon underwear to attend Democratic Convention


The prepaid card marketer Green Dot Corp. said Friday that it agreed to buy the location-based deals company Loopt Inc. Green Dot, of Monrovia, Calif., said the acquisition would allow it to build out a mobile wallet and rewards system.

Green Dot to buy mobile deals company Loopt


Charges against a Keyser man accused of child sexual abuse have been moved to Circuit Court of Allegany County after a District Court judge on Monday approved the transfer for consideration of the alleged abuse as a felony offense.


Nano technology has tremendous potential in areas of medicine and material science, former President APJ Abdul Kalam has said.

Nano technology has tremendous potential:


Who needs help connecting the wii to the internet or wants free points because if we type in eachothers wii friend codes we can get 500 points or if you really need help with connecting i will help you so you and i can get free points so whos up for it want help or free points.


An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit Taiwan today, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei for several seconds.


Universities in England are failing to safeguard degree standards, according to a damning report from MPs.


A former Army officer claims that a tape recording of the bribe offer made to Army Chief General VK Singh exists.

Tape recording of bribe offer made to Army Chief General VK Singh exists:


The first female bomb squad officer joined the police on Monday evening after successfully completing a grueling 10-month-long training course.

First female bomb squad officer joins the police


In an effort to increase understanding of the medical device development process and help companies execute the bench-to-bedside process of product development more effectively, researchers at Stanford University have published the first comprehensive model representing the medical device development process.

Researchers publish comprehensive model for medical device development


Aboriginal youth representatives from all Rainbow secondary schools will participate in leadership activities being presented by Great Lakes Cultural Camps on Feb. 19 at Lively District Secondary School.

Aboriginal youth to participate in leadership activities


Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is urging fellow Republicans to stand firm in their battle with President Barack Obama over raising the debt ceiling.

Newt Gingrich urges Republicans to stand firm in battle over debt ceiling


Gaza City, Jan 16 At least 23 bodies were pulled from the rubble in Gaza City and its environs today after a day that saw heavy clashes between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters, Gaza medics said.

23 bodies pulled from rubble in Gaza: medics


AP , 01.10.11, 10:56 PM EST Qantas said Tuesday it will resume A380 flights from Australia to Los Angeles this weekend after a more than two-month stoppage because of engine problems.

Qantas to resume A380 flights to Los Angeles


Toll Global Forwarding is targeting significant growth in the global air freight sector in 2011, following investment in strategic acquisitions and the recent announcement of senior management appointments.

Toll Global Forwarding targets growth in air freight sector


Bollywood actor Salman Khan will miss the famous Ganesh Utsav festival 2009 due to her busy schedule.

Salman Khan to miss Ganesh Chaturthi 2009


Katrina Darrell, the American Idol contestant who rose to prominence in 2009 when she auditioned in a bikini and clashed with judge Kara DioGuardi, has been arrested for DUI.

American Idol bikini girl, katrina Darrell, arrested for DUI


A special song has been shot for Aamir Khan-starrer suspense thriller Talaash and in the song all the suspects of a crime come under one roof.


After the Suzuki Maruti Estilo, Toyota Fortuner and the Harley Davidson's bikes, the new Hyundai Santro will launch in India this month with a bunch of stylistic changes.


French luxury group PPR, the business behind brands including Gucci, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, has increased its stake in sportswear brand Puma.


The outspoken Miss California, Carrie Prejean is being fired less then one month after being told by Donald Trump she would be allowed to keep her title.


Hip hop artist Wyclef Jean is in hiding after receiving death threats regarding his bid to run for president of Haiti.

Hip hop artist Wyclef Jean in hiding after death threats


A teenage fisherman was shot dead while in a pirogue in the waters off Icacos Point, Cedros, on Thursday night.


US researchers have found overweight men have very high white blood cell count.

Overweight men have very high white blood cell count


English actress Sienna Miller has ditched the glamorous look for a radical image change in her new movie.

Sienna Miller ditches glamorous look for new movie


Camille Grammer has revealed that she still wears a diamond ring given to her by ex-husband Kelsey as a validation of their relationship.

Camille Grammer still wears kelsey`s ring


Dustin Johnson won The Barclays title on Saturday after shooting a six-under 65 to claim the weather-shortened opening event of the FedExCup playoffs with a 54-hole total of 19-under 194.


A regional daily reporter will appear as a contestant on popular quiz show Countdown next month.

Regional daily reporter to appear on Countdown


NINE workers have been rescued alive from a Chinese coal mine, more than a week after the facility flooded, trapping 153 miners underground, state television said early today.


Auto seating supplier Lear Corp said on Wednesday it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a reorganization supported by key secured lenders and bondholders and that it had obtained US$500-million in bankruptcy financing.


El Paso police said a young man accidentally shot himself with a handgun after allegedly looking at the gun with a friend.


A Redding man wanted for allegedly slashing tires in the Starview Estates neighborhood earlier this month turned himself into police today.

Redding man wanted for slashing tires turns himself in


An Angola man was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Steuben County, according to the sheriff's department.


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it plans to close five churches in Biddeford, Saco and Lewiston.

Diocese plans to close five churches in Biddeford, Saco and Lewiston


A 16-year-old boy is facing 30 charges relating to graffiti found in the Westview neighbourhood of Saskatoon.

Boy faces 30 charges related to graffiti


New Delhi Only 21 per cent of households in the national capital are buying essential food items from the government ration shops, an annual survey report claimed.

21 per cent households buy essential food items from ration shops


A jealous truck driver mauled his live-in partner to death Sunday allegedly over a love text message in Tondo, Manila.


Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors' pessimistic view of the economy deepened.


Kevin Ogletree has a sore hamstring and did not take part in Tuesday's afternoon practice.


Miami Dolphins nose tackle Paul Soliai signed the franchise tag that was placed on him Thursday, and will be paid a guaranteed contract worth $12.476 million in 2011.

Miami Dolphins nose tackle Paul Soliai signs franchise tag


Former Major League All-Star Darrell Evans will manage the Palm Springs Chill winter league baseball team this year, it was announced Friday.

Darrell Evans managing Palm Springs Chill


David Mathebula says he is waiting to give Kaizer Chiefs first preference to negotiate a new contract with him before he thinks about moving to another team.


Peter Gabriel is to be presented with the 2008 award for Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award.

Peter Gabriel to be presented with award


The Obama for Kansas campaign announced Wednesday that former Sen. Tom Daschle will campaign for Sen. Barack Obama today in meetings with supporters in Lawrence and with students at Haskell Indian Nations University.


When I open Eclipse in the upper right hand corner it only shows java EE, not java SE & it only gives me the option to start a java EE project not a java SE one.


After dropping hints at events like The Screen Actor's Guild Awards, it's just been announced that Hailee's been signed as the new face of cutting-edge Italian fashion house Miu Miu.

Hailee Steinfeld's the new face of Miu Miu!


ARMED police swooped on a petrol station and arrested two youths as part of a crackdown on drug dealing.

Armed police swoop to arrest youths in crackdown on drugs


Trent Tomlinson, who had three singles in the Top 20 on Billboard's country chart in the past three years, will open for Keith Anderson on Dec. 4 at the Mansfield Convention Center.


The Dolphins downgraded Daniel Thomas from questionable to out on Sunday, which is a surprise after he practiced on a limited basis all week.


The IRA no longer poses any threat to Northern Ireland, an expert commission is expected to conclude.


At a session held this week in Toronto by Montreal-based money manager Pembroke Management, Richard Usher-Jones, a partner at Canso Investment Counsel, a firm that sub-advises to Pembroke, explained how a bond returned 17% last year, yet interest rates are near or at their lowest levels in many years.


A hospital may withhold life-saving treatment from a child permanently disabled after a near-drowning incident if his condition deteriorates to an extent requiring invasive treatment which doctors advise against, the High Court has ruled.


Atlantis on Thursday returned to earth from its final mission as perfect weather awaited the very last landing of the 30-year old US Space Shuttle programme.

Space shuttle Atlantis returns from final mission