The IRS is trying to crack down on tax preparers by imposing new regulations.


A former Aiken County middle school teacher has been arrested on charges of lewd act and criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Another former Aiken County teacher arrested


When the team investigates the scene where the body of a dead lieutenant is found, Ducky is convinced that there is more going on than meets the eye.


Dylan Armstrong won the shot put competition at the Kansas Relays with a distance of 70 feet, 7¼ inches Wednesday night.

Armstrong wins shot put at Kansas Relays


A South Carolina politician, church deacon and NAACP treasurer is charged in a mortgage fraud scheme tied to Mecklenburg and Union Counties.

SC politician charged in mortgage fraud scheme


DIDIER Drogba has admitted Luiz Felipe Scolari persuaded him to stay at Chelsea when the Ivory Coast striker was considering a move away from Stamford Bridge in the close-season.


``I feel Shah Rukh is still the same. He is as talented as he was. Now I have got even closer to him than before. You never get bored with him! He always makes me feel special,'' Deepika told IANS.

``Shah Rukh makes me feel special'' - Deepika Padukone


Madonna was convinced that her soon-to-be ex-husband Guy Ritchie never wanted to adopt Malawian tot David Banda, according to British tabloid reports.

Guy Ritchie 'never wanted to adopt David Banda'


Target security laid down the law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, ahead of what promises to be one of the most closely watched corporate power struggles of the season.


That's the only question we had when we heard that ``Glee'' was going to cover PSY's ``Gangnam Style'' -- and now that we've seen it, the question still remains.


The health disparities prevalent in indigenous people around the world are closely tied to cultural loss including, loss of language, globalization and removal from the land.

Health disparities in indigenous people tied to cultural loss


Sterling rose to a one-month high against the euro on Thursday and looked set to rise to its strongest in nine months as investors sold the single currency on disappointment that the ECB had not made more aggressive moves to curb the debt crisis.


Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father, his website said Sunday, although the mother's identity is being kept a secret.


MARSEILLE, France -Marseille is set to sign France striker Andre-Pierre Gignac from Toulouse, but Loic Remy's debut for the French champion has been put on hold after a medical examination revealed a heart problem.

Marseille set to sign France striker Gignac


A new cancer gene has been discovered by a research group at the Sahlgrenska Academy.


Insignia Systems, Inc. today announced that it intends to hold a conference call on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 PM Central Time to discuss the Company's financial performance for the 2009 first quarter results, which will be released Wednesday, April 29 at 3:05 PM Central Time.

Insignia Systems, Inc. to hold conference call


Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Friday that China always attaches great importance to the issue of nuclear security, opposing nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism, and supporting international efforts to enhance cooperation on nuclear security.

China opposes nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism:


US retail giant Wal-Mart plans to open more than 100 new stores in China over the next three years, Xinhua reported on Thursday.


London's mayor has called for action following a fox attack on a month old baby boy.

Mayor calls for action following fox attack


Synergy Health has taken over BeamOne for an initial cash consideration of $35m with a deferred cash consideration of up to a maximum of $20m depending on performance for the year to 1 April 2012.


Martha Speaks celebrates National Poetry Month with special guest, former Poet Laureate of the United States, Billy Collins.

Martha Speaks celebrates National poetry Month


A Tacoma man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of vehicular homicide stemming from a deadly 2007 wreck that authorities believe resulted from an illegal street race.

Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide


RWANDAN Special Forces returned home over the weekend after their joint operations with the Congolese army FARDC came to an end.


Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has confirmed it is considering splitting its publishing assets -- including its scandal-hit UK newspapers -- and film and TV businesses into two separately listed public companies.

News Corporation confirms it is considering a split into two companies


POLICE have confirmed that a woman who was found dead in a large plastic bag at Booval took her own life.


Sri Lanka has become eligible to be included in the World Bank aid Programme for middle income countries User Rating: / 0Poor Best Friday, 17 December 2010 18:45 Managing director of the World Bank Dr. Okonjo Iweala said Sri Lanka has now become eligible to be included in the World Bank aid programme for middle income earning countries.

Sri Lanka has become eligible to be included in the World Bank aid programme ...


A painkiller as powerful as morphine, but without most of the side-effects, has been found in the deadly venom of the black mamba, say French scientists.

Painkiller as powerful as morphine has been found in deadly venom of the black mamba


New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is refusing to stand aside as foreign minister and is claiming the Serious Fraud Office is taking part in a 'vile' plot against him.


The Philly Fed said its index of activity in the manufacturing sector rose to 20.2 in April from 18.9 in March, with a positive reading indicating growth in the sector.


London, March 15 Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is in talks to star in the Raymond De Felitta-directed comedy ``Married and Cheating'' alongside Marisa Tomei.

Sarah Jessica Parker to star in 'married and Cheating'?


Samsung Electronics Co, on Monday, said it would launch a mobile instant messaging tool in its latest push to attract more consumers to its handsets and challenge rivals such as Apple and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion.

Samsung launches mobile instant messaging tool


The Australian dollar was half a US cent lower on Wednesday morning, falling below parity overnight.


A 51-year-old Manatee County woman was shot during a home invasion last night, authorities said.

Manatee County woman shot during home invasion


``The government must consider the impact of over-testing on the education of Britain's children, and the view of ATL that high stakes national testing at all key stages should now be withdrawn.

Association of teachers and lecturers (ATL) - ATL - high stakes national testing at all key stages should be withdrawn


Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham spent the holiday weekend in Las Vegas celebrating his bachelor party by twice dining at strip-side restaurant Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace.

Jeff Dunham Celebrates bachelor party at Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace


President Barack Obama has arrived in Las Vegas after visiting Phoenix, Arizona.


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Thursday: up 35 cents, or 3.73 per cent, at $9.73 Mineral sands miner Iluka generated nearly one-third less revenue in 2012 than the previous year as Chinese demand and prices plunged.


The New Zealand share market was flat in early trading, following caution on Wall Street ahead of earnings reports from companies in the United States.

New Zealand shares flat in early trading


London, Jan 22 British actress Sienna Miller admits she isn't a ``perfect person'' and thinks people should pay more attention to her acting than her personal life.


SHOTLEY BRIDGE are hoping it will be third time lucky as they look to kick-start their title challenge.

Shotley Bridge hoping it will be third time lucky


Widespread media coverage has been given to a warning from doctors that climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st-century.

Climate change is 'biggest health threat'


Swiss private bank Clariden Leu has expanded its strategic presence in the Middle East by opening a licensed representative office in Abu Dhabi.

Clariden Leu opens representative office in Abu Dhabi


LaDonna Harris and Johnny Depp at the ceremony during which Depp was adopted by the Comanche Nation.

Johnny Depp adopted into Comanche Nation


``It's All About the Bike'' is author Robert Penn's hymn to his version of happiness -- riding his bike or pursuing his perfect version of same.


A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands but there was no immediate tsunami warning.

Another earthquake strikes Solomon Islands


Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has revealed it is planning on creating new bar jobs in Scotland after purchasing a former tax office in Stirling with a view to converting it into a pub.

JD Wetherspoon may create bar jobs in Scotland


Filming began Monday in East Anchorage on the serial-killer film ``The Frozen Ground,'' starring Nicolas Cage and John Cusack.


A Seymour woman was assaulted and her purse was stolen at a Seymour grocery store.


``I want to promise that centre will leave no stone unturned to fight terror,'' Singh said insisting that his party, Congress, won't play politics over it.

Centre will leave no stone unturned to fight terror:


Rep. Mike Rogers gave an example to the TSA saying Beyonce is ``not going to blow a plane up.''

Beyonce is 'not going to blow a plane up.


Olympique Lyon stayed two points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with one match left after a 1-0 home win over Nancy.

Lyon stay two points clear with a match left


The park service is looking for personal artifacts.


A St. Robert woman is in jail Friday on forgery charge related to cashing stolen checks.


Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to his team for the test against Australia this weekend.


Education Minister Andrew Holness says his ministry is developing the framework for a dedicated 'safe schools patrol' to enhance the existing safe schools programme.

Ministry developing framework for safe schools patrol


Area experts are studying the spring flood and talking about ways to prevent another record flood.

Area experts talk about ways to prevent another record flood


Former Arkansas star Darren McFadden will host a youth football camp this summer in Maumelle.

D-mac to host youth football camp in Maumelle


One Direction, Girls Aloud and Robbie Williams have been lined up to perform at this year's Royal Variety Performance.

One Direction and Girls Aloud to perform at Royal Variety Performance


JAPANESE greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in the year to March, the government said on Wednesday, raising more questions about whether Japan will fail to meet its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol climate pact.


On Monday, Verizon announced that the Motorola Droid is getting an over-the-air software update to Android 2.2.1.


EA's Battlefield 3 has now sold over 8 million units in total worldwide, up 3 million since its opening week sales.

Battlefield 3 sells 8 million units worldwide


Chelsea will be hoping to make it third time lucky when they take on five-time champions Liverpool in the second leg of their European Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.

Chelsea hoping to make it third time lucky against Liverpool


``How rude, unprofessional or simply incompetent are those who don't get back to you with feedback after PR pitches?

'We will get back to you with our feedback...'


Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has reckoned that Indian cricket has a future only if players play like there`s no tomorrow and retain the competitive spirit missing in some of their more experienced teammates.

Indian players should play like there`s no tomorrow:


He was earlier Special Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority in the Home Ministry.


A Turkish prosecutor has brought criminal charges against Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, for making an undercover TV documentary that claimed to expose the conditions of the country's orphanages.

Turkey has brought criminal charges against Sarah Ferguson


Australian scientists have developed a drug that they say may prevent kidney disease and reduce the need for dialysis or transplants among patients already afflicted by the disease.

Australian scientists develop drug that may prevent kidney disease


Almost 9,000 operations were cancelled in Irish hospitals in the first half of this year, according to figures obtained by Fine Gael.

9,000 operations cancelled in first half of year


A 53-year-old man died after being hit by a train at Hayle railway station in Cornwall, police said.


Madonna could be forced to postpone her 50th birthday bash after spraining her ankle, according to reports.

Madonna forced to postpone 50th birthday bash after spraining ankle


Banijay Entertainment, Stéphane Courbit's new production group, is setting up a US company with Chris Cowan and Jean-Michel Michenaud, the creators of TV-reality formats Tempations Island, Joe Millionaire and My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé.

Banijay Entertainment sets up US company


Mercury crossed the 40 degrees Celsius mark in five Orissa towns Sunday, the weatherman said.

Mercury crosses 40 degrees in five Orissa towns


Cell phones don't cause cancer, says a new study, published in the British Medical Journal, thus putting an end to the debate over whether mobile devices harm people.


A 13-year-old boy has been missing in Watertown since Thursday, state police reported Friday.


Every Child Makes A Difference, a community awards program celebrating ``Young Heroes with Big Hearts'' who have made exceptional contributions in their communities, will honor its Orlando winners at the Playground magazine Music & Arts Fest at Cranes Roost Park, May 6.


UCLA is adding sand volleyball as a women's intercollegiate sport starting this spring.

UCLA adds sand volleyball as women's sport


The car crashed into a fence and then into two homes on the 500 block of West Murray Lane.


CENTRAL Province has run out of Castle and Mosi lager, a situation that has left liquor traders in the area panicking.

Central Province runs out of Castle, Mosi


Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, is ``responding positively'' to treatment after being admitted to a hospital with a recurring lung infection, the government says.

Nelson Mandela 'responding positively' to treatment


The Vice Presidential debate generated 4 million tweets over its two hour period on Thursday night as Twitter users talked about the event and the politics surrounding it.

Vice Presidential debate generated 4 Million tweets


A WOMAN has been sexually assaulted during a home invasion in Sydney's west.

Woman sexually assaulted in home invasion


Cold wave conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with minimum temperatures remaining several degrees below the freezing point.


NCDEX chilli futures plummeted in the morning session trade on weak demand in the physical market coupled with offloading of old stocks.


Genes show Indian influence in Oz Updated: 07:34, Wednesday January 16, 2013 Australia might not have been as isolated for the 40,000 years before European colonisation as once thought.


Scientists have determined that the reforestation of some exotic plants can surprisingly disturb the fertility of tropical soils.

Reforestation of exotic plants can disturb fertility of tropical soils


As the Star Tribune reports, Minneapolis songwriter Bob ``Slim'' Dunlap has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

Former Replacements guitarist Bob ``Slim'' Dunlap hospitalized after stroke


EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. A 31-year-old man was found fatally shot in a garage in East Palo Alto Monday afternoon, police said.

East Palo Alto man found fatally shot in garage


In an interaction with journalists on Wednesday, hours before a meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to iron out differences within the Cabinet over Bt brinjal, Mr. Ramesh said he had ``zero'' friends in the government.


Merce Cunningham, the avant-garde dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance by creating works of pure movement divorced from storytelling and even from their musical accompaniment, has died at age 90, a spokeswoman said today.

Merce Cunningham, avant-garde dancer and choreographer, has died


Police in Bristol are appealing for information following a robbery at the McColls store on Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills this morning.

Police appeal for information following robbery


In a news story difficult to report on, troubled Babyshamles musician Pete Doherty has made two new YouTube videos of himself for the masses to stare at in complete bafflement.


Apart from being the producer of the film, Mahesh Bhatt has also lent his voice to Aashiqui 2.

Mahesh Bhatt lends his voice to Aashiqui 2


The Long Island Rail Road is bracing passengers for possible service disruptions during Wednesday's snow storm.

LIRR braces passengers for possible service disruptions


Washington, May 27 Exposure to pesticides near farmland and homes is also likely to trigger Parkinson's, a degenerative disease which brings on shakiness, slowness of movement, depression and sweating, among other conditions.

Exposure to pesticides likely to trigger Parkinson's


Gilbert employees are voluntarily taking a pay cut to help the city solve its budget problems.


Palmer & Harvey PLC said it has agreed a 600 pence per share management buyout by a new holding company P&H Holdco Ltd.

Palmer & Harvey agrees 600 pence a share buyout


US Sen. Jay Rockefeller is scheduled to speak at a transportation conference in Charleston.

Rockefeller to speak at Transportation conference


Minden, May 23 A topless and a drunk woman allegedly stole a bottle of wine from a store in Nevada.

Topless and drunk woman steals wine from a store


Japan demanded on Monday that China pull back two fisheries patrol boats from near a disputed island chain that is at the centre of the worst diplomatic row in years between the Asian giants.

Japan demands China pull back boats from disputed islands


Jalandhar Dec 30 A 25 year-old youth today allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence in Lasoori.


The man charged in two Sevier County armed robberies has been nabbed in North Carolina, authorities said today.

Man charged in two Sevier County robberies


Nike Inc posted a smaller quarterly profit as the sportswear maker wades through excess inventory in growing markets like China.


CONVEYOR belt group Fenner today warned first half operating profits will be down about 10 per cent as the economic downturn continues to bite.

Fenner warns first half profits down 10 per cent


President Obama Tuesday announced the creation of a childhood obesity task force and gave it 90 days to come up with an action plan and ``a generation'' to solve the problem through a ``coordinated federal response.''

Obama announces creation of childhood obesity task force


After wrecking the Indian batting line-up yet again, Sri Lankan spin sensation Ajantha Mendis on Friday said his army training is coming in handy on the cricket field as well, helping him remain confident when the visitors attacked him in the second Test here.


Authorities say a naked man who stole a fire truck and drove off, killing a pedestrian and hitting six vehicles, will be charged with murder.

Naked man who stole fire truck charged with murder


In response to insight he received from God during prayer, an Arizona pastor is going to fast for 21 days in response to the economic crisis.

Pastor to fast for 21 days in response to economic crisis


The La Jolla-based Salk Institute received a $5 million gift from the Glenn Foundation to establish a center to study aging, it was announced Friday.


East African countries have been urged to harmonise their digital migration policies in order to be able to achieve full digital migration.

East African countries urged to harmonise digital migration


So what IS this funny little symbol that is showing up more and more frequently on menus in restaurants and labels on fish products?


Newcomer Jessie J has admitted that she is bi-sexual and is bored of comments about her romantic history.


A park district commissioner was honored for 30 years of volunteer service to the DeKalb Park District Board.


Seve Ballesteros has joined forces with Cancer Research UK in a bid to beat brain cancer, after a traumatic year in which the Spaniard underwent life-saving surgery for a brain tumour.

Ballesteros joins forces with Cancer Research UK


Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez unveiled the latest edition of Women's Health magazine, which features her on the cover page!

Jacqueline Fernandez unveils latest edition of Women's Health magazine


NBC launched two mobile apps that will let people watch Olympics events as they happen, look up athlete profiles and access other extra content on their iPads, iPhones and certain Android devices.

NBC launches two mobile apps for watching the Olympics


California, Oct 23 The US Navy said on Wednesday that it would deploy its new littoral combat ship, the USS Freedom, to California ahead of schedule in early 2010.


Troops backed by tanks on Tuesday killed at eight pro-Taliban militants in Bajaur area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.


The Michigan State field hockey team, hosts two ranked teams this weekend, welcoming No. 16 Northwestern and No. 10 New Hampshire to East Lansing.

Field hockey welcomes Northwestern, New Hampshire


WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND A New Zealand skydiver has survived a harrowing plunge to the ground after his main parachute failed and a reserve chute only partially worked.

Skydiver survives plunge after parachute fails


Joint-champion jockey Seb Sanders underwent surgery on Monday morning to have a bone in his left leg pinned that was broken in his fall at Chester over the weekend.


SKOPJE, Macedonia -Srecko Katanec has quit at Macedonia coach following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in a World Cup qualifier last week.


African National Congress president Jacob Zuma will not need to wear orange prison garb when he becomes president of the country, the South African Communist Party's deputy secretary general Jeremy Cronin said in Durban today.


Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a five-year growth plan to swell its annual profit to at least $454 million by 2012 through cost-cutting measures, lower fares and network expansion.


Air France said it would cancel some short-haul and medium-haul flights today due to a strike of ground staff over pay issues.

Air France to cancel some flights under strike


China announced a $586 billion stimulus package Sunday in its biggest move to stop the global financial crisis from hitting the world's fourth-largest economy.

China announces $586 billion stimulus package


The industrial orders index increased 32.3% y/y in December after the index fell 4.6% a month earlier, data of the statistics institute show.

Industrial orders increase 32.3% y/y in December.


Solvay SA and the Antwerp Port Authority may build a biomass power plant on land belonging to Solvay on the right bank of the Scheldt River, De Tijd reported, without saying where it got the information.

Solvay, Antwerp Port consider building biomass plant


Light, sweet crude for December delivery fell $1.20 to settle at $57.04 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.


Lance Mackey has won the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race one more time.

Lance Mackey wins Iditarod trail Sled Dog race


A NEW report by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster has concluded that Londonderry along with the rest of the province is ``culturally neglected'' by TV broadcasters.

Londonderry neglected by TV broadcasters


Volkswagen has officially unveiled the new Golf which goes on sale here in January next year.


The Hang Seng Index closed at 18,059.55 on Monday, up 138.62 points or 0.77 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 18,059.55, up 138.62 points


North Korean defectors settled in South Korea are sending secretly some US$10 million a year to their families in the North.

Defectors send $10 million a year to N.Korea


In a cryptic yet unmistakable message to fans, Lady GaGa has confirmed that she'll be performing her new single ``Alejandro ``on American Idol next week. GaGa's upcoming appearance on the show on Wednesday May 5th has been confirmed for some time, but until now it wasn't clear what song she'd be performing. While the theme for the week will be a Harry Connick Jr mentored Frank Sinatra theme, it was unlikely that GaGa would be performing one of Old Blue Eyes' songs, but a reasonable case could have been made that it might be her recent smash hit Bad Romance or her most recent single Telephone.

Lady GaGa to perform Alejandro on American Idol


The US Senate passed a resolution honoring Benjamin Hooks Monday evening, and the House is set to debate a similar resolution this afternoon on the eve of his funeral in Memphis.

Senate passes resolution honoring Benjamin Hooks


Marks & Spencer, Britain's top clothing retailer, said on Wednesday it was launching an international delivery service to France, Germany, Spain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Marks & Spencer launches international delivery


Today Stardock announced their strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire will be getting multiple micro-expansions in the 12 months to come.

Sins of a Solar Empire gets micro-expansions


An East Wenatchee woman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree domestic violence assault after her 40-year-old husband told police she stabbed him in the back early Saturday morning, an East Wenatchee police official said.

Woman arrested on suspicion of stabbing husband


A newly commissioned ethylene cracker plant, operated by Royal Dutch Shell has resumed operations after having faced an outage on August 3, 2010.

Cracker of Royal Dutch Shell resumes operations


Trustco has announced an 11% increase in declared dividends for the financial year ended 31 March 2013 despite a huge slump in profits.

Trustco increases dividends despite slump in profits


Bligh urges 'common sense' in Katter row Updated: 19:42, Friday March 2, 2012 A court will decide if federal MP Bob Katter's name can appear on ballot papers in the Queensland election, possibly affecting the timing of the poll.


The Ticker, which was replaced years ago by the Flipper, has returned to CNN.


California Pizza Kitchen launched its annual Thank You Card Promotion this week to say 'thank you' to its loyal guests.

California pizza Kitchen launches 'Thank You' Promotion


Veteran reliever Rudy Seanez was released Wednesday by the Dodgers.


Two businessmen have been jailed for tax evasion and fraud after ``lying about cash hidden in offshore bank accounts'', despite being given an opportunity to come clean to UK authorities.

Businessmen jailed for tax evasion and fraud


THE signal cabin at Waterside railway station is to be scrapped once the Londonderry to Coleraine line is re-laid and re-signalled, the Sentinel can reveal.


India should stop all military and security collaboration with Israel, said the Communist Party of India, Sunday in New Delhi.

India should stop military, security collaboration with Israel:


The Joint Commission is targeting patient safety failures with a new program that will directly affect pharmacy operations.

Joint Commission targets safety failures


Air Canada canceled at least 30 flights on Friday after what it called an ``illegal job action'' by some of its pilots, the latest example of tense labor relations at the country's biggest airline.


Tiruchi international airport has got a new integrated terminal building at a cost of Rs 46 crore.


India will join the select club of 40,000 tonne plus aircraft carrier designers and builders when Defence Minister AK Antony lays the keel of the First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier of the Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Ltd here tomorrow.

India to join select club of aircraft carrier designers


A former TMZ photographer sued Britney Spears on Friday over an incident in which his foot was run over.


A woman was attacked with a meat cleaver after she offered a lift to a man she thought was lost in Bolton.


American Eagle, which operates short-haul flights for American Airlines, says it's cutting about 100 management and support jobs as it pares costs during a bankruptcy reorganization.

American Eagle cutting management, support jobs


AP-NDRugby Escape-Plea,0134 Prison guard to change plea in escape attempt Eds:


India will be the third largest economy in the world after China and United States by 2050, a US-based internationally recognised foreign-policy think tank has said.

'India to be third largest economy by 2050'


In his new autobiography, former England player Brian Moore revealed he was abused as a child.

Brian Moore reveals he was abused as a child


It has been reported today that Tiwonge and Steven have been separated by Malawi authorities.

Tiwonge & Steven separated by Malawi authorities


Billionaire Warren Buffett appeared singing and playing the ukulele on Chinese state television.

Warren Buffett plays the ukulele on Chinese state television


One person was shot multiple times at a party late Saturday night in Grand Rapids.


Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of simulation technology and engineering services that empower client innovation and decision-making, announced today that MECAPLAST Group, France, one of the leading European automotive suppliers, has extended its use of HyperWorks to optimize its automotive products for weight and performance.

MECAPLAST Group extends use of HyperWorks


He's been filming wildlife for 58 years but there's still one critter Sir David Attenborough dreams of seeing - the giant squid.

Sir David Attenborough dreams of seeing the giant squid


All seven gates of Irai dam were opened on Sunday evening following heavy rains.


A Tunnel Hill man was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual exploitation of children and criminal attempt at child molestation.

Tunnel Hill man charged with sexual exploitation of children


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received at his residence in Paris French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in presence of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.


Tucows Inc., a global provider of domain names, email and other Internet services, today announced it has sold all of its 7.38 equity interest in Afilias, a global provider of registry services, back to the company.


The euro advanced against majors despite the unexpected drop German industrial production, where it was boosted earlier by the strong advance in Japanese shares.

Euro advances despite the drop in German industrial production


A CONVICTED murderer who spent 18 years in Her Majesty's Prison was released on two years probation yesterday.

CONVICTED murderer released on two years' probation


Danica Patrick was hit by a rock while racing on a dirt track this week.


Maruti Suzuki management and striking workers will hold talks on Monday in a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse, the Haryana government said on Saturday.

Maruti management, workers to talk on Monday


US Rep. Charles Rangel returned to his home turf in the city's Harlem neighborhood on Saturday, saying he still loves Congress -- despite a showdown with colleagues over ethics violations that led to his censure by the House.

Censured Rep. Rangel says he still loves Congress


Star Cruises, the leading cruise line operator in Asia-Pacific, yesterday held a ceremony at Sanya Phoenix Island International Cruise Terminal to celebrate SuperStar Aquarius homeporting in Sanya with new Sanya-Vietnam cruise itineraries.

Star Cruises celebrates SuperStar Aquarius homeporting in Sanya


Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will square off in the second round of the Madden cover vote.

Rob Gronkowski, Darrelle Revis square off in Madden cover vote


Norway plans to hike import duties on agricultural products such as cheese and meat to improve domestic food production, a cabinet member said Tuesday.

Norway to hike duties on agricultural products


Another winter storm that could bring more dangerous driving conditions is headed toward New Mexico.

Another winter storm heads for New Mexico


Ajax striker Luis Suarez claims he is ready for a big move as speculation mounts surrounding his future.


Russell Brand has revealed that he lives in the terror of losing his wedding ring.

Russell Brand lives in terror of losing wedding ring


Figures released yesterday showed that more than 4,000 children aged under five had been excluded from school or nursery in the past year -- most for assaulting staff or pupils.

More than 4,000 children under five excluded from school


So now that you have the basic concepts down, let's look at the steps to making a Roth IRA work for you.

Steps to making the Roth IRA work for you


Riverton is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 7 pm at the gazebo at Main and Broad streets.


UConn coach Randy Edsall talks about dealing with injuries during preseason camp after practice on Aug. 5 in Storrs.

Randy Edsall on dealing with injuries during camp


One man is in the hospital after his tanker truck full of ethanol overturned and exploded.

Tanker truck full of ethanol overturns, explodes...


Actress Heather Matarazzo is set to wed her longterm girlfriend after same-sex marriage was legalised in New York.

Heather Matarazzo to wed longterm girlfriend


The dollar rose against the yen Friday in Asia, rebounding off early lows after North Korea's missile tests.


EMC Corp. plans to acquire Configuresoft, a maker of server configuration, change and compliance management software, for an undisclosed sum.

EMC to acquire software maker Configuresoft


Actor Liam Neeson and Woody Harrelson will reportedly star in new drama movie ``Highwaymen'', which tells the story of the Texas Rangers who hunted and shot down infamous robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in the 1930s.


Adreian Payne, a 5-star center as rated by Rivals.com, is currently on the UA campus for a two-day visit with his coach Art Winston from Dayton Jefferson.


Morgan Freeman was discharged yesterday from a Tennessee hospital after the Oscar-winning actor was treated for broken bones and other injuries sustained in a weekend car crash in Mississippi.

Freeman discharged from Tennessee hospital


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday left for Myanmar on a three-day trip that will see him unveil new initiatives in expanding trade and energy cooperation with the oil-rich country besides inking a pact on a bus service between Imphal and Mandalay.


Oracle on Thursday said it would hire 3,500 people in India by May next year.


A Westminster woman has been indicted in a traveling teen sex scheme after she allegedly sold sex with a teenager in Maryland and Virginia, federal prosecutors said.

Westminster woman indicted in teen sex scheme


Dundee, who died at 90 last night, developed a blood clot that developed during a flight back to his Florida home after visiting Ali in Louisville, Ky., for the boxer's 70th birthday last month.

Angelo Dundee, world champion boxing trainer, dies


An elderly woman was cut free from a car and taken to hospital after a collision this afternoon.

Elderly woman cut free from car after collision


The Dubai Airport Free Zone yesterday announced its new strategy to attract foreign investment into the emirate and fuel its growth under a new brand identity.

Dubai Airport Free Zone announces strategy


After being overthrown by Cognizant as the second largest IT player in revenue terms, Infosys has stepped up its inorganic strategy to push growth.

Infosys steps up inorganic strategy to push growth:


The International Monetary Fund yesterday said it had agreed to lend Ireland 3.9 billion euros, as part of an effort to help the country avoid default.


Nepali women began the title defense of the ACC U-19 Championship in style beating Hong Kong by 79 runs at the Ceylon Sports Club, Singapore on Monday morning.


Retail stocks rose Friday, with JC Penney as one early standout following the department store chain's better-than-expected profit report.


Tiki Taane has hit the number one spot on the New Zealand singles chart with Always On My Mind.


Presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain took a tour of the Everglades on Friday, defending his decision to vote against a measure to restore Florida's natural resource.


More Alberta students are turning to their home computers to study online during evenings and weekends, say officials who this week released the latest course numbers.


In a bizarre, yet true story, the Washington Redskins once offered a tryout to over-sized pro wrestler Andre The Giant.

Washington Redskins offered tryout to Andre the Giant


NAC pioneer ConSentry Networks is going out of business effective today, according to the company's founder.


A grand jury has been investigating Solyndra for at least two months, according to billing records from the law firm defending the bankrupt California solar company.


MYRTLE BEACH- A Grand Strand supermarket is hosting a golf tournament to benefit McLeod's Children's Hospital.

Grand Strand supermarket hosts golf tournament


Mobile subscriptions are expected to rise to 5.9bn worldwide by 2013, driven by new customers in China, India and Africa, according to a forecast by Infonetics Research.

Mobile subscriptions will rise to 5.9bn by 2013


American boat Puma took a slim lead Sunday as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet headed for Miami on the 4,800-nautical mile sixth leg of the nine-stage event.


Five religions will unite in dialogue for the Permian Basin's first interfaith event Thursday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church.


Hollywood actor Jude Law is set to play 'Dr Watson' in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes.


Credit card debts are the most expensive loans that lead to a vicious circle of financial liabilities, experts warned at the first Financial Open House.

'Credit card debts are the most expensive loans'


Meat Loaf has promised that he will be a ``troublemaker'' on the panel of the new reality show Popstar to Operastar.

Meat Loaf promises to be a 'troublemaker' on Popstar to Operastar


A new study in animals suggests that aspirin may help prevent osteoporosis.


Army officials imposed water restrictions at Fort Bragg after heavy rainfall last week from Tropical Storm Hanna overwhelmed the post's water treatment system.

Army imposes water restrictions at Fort Bragg


Bon Jovi says he is alive and well after becomign the victim of a death hoax.


France will give Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake last month, 326 million euros in aid, visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday.

France to give Haiti 326 million euros in aid


Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has assured former president Pervez Musharraf that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif will not demand a treason trial for him under Article 6 of the constitution.

Sharif will not demand musharrafs trial:


The city of Seattle is divesting from fossil fuel investments as a result of 350.org's nationwide campaign to unhook America from the grip of the industry.

Seattle divests from fossil fuel investments


President Bush has invoked the memory of Thomas Jefferson in welcoming new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.


Dallas-based Blockbuster may close as many as 960 stores by the end of next year as the struggling video rental chain sheds more dead weight and tries to reverse its losses and fend off rapidly growing rivals Netflix and Redbox.


Brown Eyed Girls' Ga In mistakenly tried to set up 'Strong Heart' MC Shin Dong Yup with a girlfriend.

Ga In tries to set Shin Dong Yup up with a girlfriend?


THE Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips will carry the Olympic torch riding Toytown - the horse that nearly helped her to the Beijing Olympics.


TRIBUTES for comic legend Frank Carson poured in last night after he died at the age of 85 following a battle with stomach cancer.

Tributes pour in for comic legend Frank Carson


Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in west Texas for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill in Santa Barbara County.


A woman was arrested on theft charges after police say she took a financial card and cash without authorization in September.


Korea has ranked 29th in terms of global competitiveness in education by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

Korea ranks 29th in global competitiveness in education


Threadneedle is staying defensive in its high yield bond fund, despite the spring rally in the sector, betting that weak growth will hinder over-leveraged companies over the next few years, impacting the default rate.

Threadneedle stays defensive in high yield bonds


Authorities picked up the consortium formed by EFG Istanbul Menkul Degerler-Mag Muhendislik-Ismen Hukuk Burosu to advise on Galataport tender.

Authorities picks up consortium to advise on Galataport tender.


Ryanair has announced a new operations base to open in Málaga in June next year, which will be the low cost airline's 38th base worldwide and its fifth in Spain.

Ryanair announces new operations base in Málaga


Kuldeep Bishnoi, who was elected to the Lok Sabha from Hisar in Haryana, today took oath as member of Parliament.


Young sensation Naga Chaitanya might act as the great Telugu poet Sri Sri on celluloid.


Kforce Inc., a provider of professional staffing services and solutions has released its 2010 Salary & Employment Guides for Finance & Accounting and Technology specialties.

Kforce releases 2010 Salary & Employment Guides;


The latest buzz in the industry is that Ajith would undergo a surgery in his leg, since he was injured during the shoot of his upcoming film being directed by Vishnuvardhan.


Angie Everhart's boyfriend was arrested Thursday in West Hollywood for investigation of spousal battery following an ``incident'' between the two that caused minor injuries, police say.

Angie Everhart's boyfriend arrested for battery


Pacer Ishant Sharma, who forced Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on the defensive on Thursday bowling with a persistent line, hopes that the new ball taken by the Indians at the end of the first day's play should do the trick on Friday morning.


A UAMS employee is found dead in the Medical Center late Saturday afternoon.

UAMS employee found dead in the Medical Center


Tawazun Holding, the investment unit of the Offset Programme Bureau, has launched a state-of-the-art plant to manufacture small calibre ammunition in the country.

Tawazun launches plant to manufacture small calibre ammunition


Aegon Religare Life Insurance today said that its promoters have infused an additional capital of Rs 85 crore into the company, enhancing its total capital to Rs 550 crore.

Aegon Religare Life Insurance infuses additional capital of Rs 85 crore


Jessica Simpson was shocked when a doctor told her she had misspelled the word ``orgasm'' on her Twitter page.

Jessica Simpson misspelled the word ``orgasm''


A Michigan man was convicted Friday in Summit County Common Pleas Court for raping a woman at an alcohol detox center, prosecutors said.

Man convicted for raping woman at alcohol detox center


Space shuttle Discovery soared around the Washington Monument and the White House in a salute to the nation's capital today before landing for the last time near its new museum home.

Space shuttle Discovery soars over White House


Performers from 22 countries have gathered in the north-east for the 38 th annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival.

Performers gather for Aberdeen International Youth Festival


Otis Spunkmeyer® Fundraising partners with Playcraft™ Systems to offer a proven way to raise funds to build better parks and playgrounds for children.


In a few months, Blue Nile Inc. will move its Seattle headquarters a few blocks from the city's International District to Pioneer Square.


Russell Brand has confessed that he would probably have died if he had not attended rehab.

Russell Brand: 'I'd have died without rehab'


New Delhi, Aug 27 Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday said that the total import of finished steel during the year 2011-12 has marginally increased by about 2.4% to 6.83 million tonnes in comparison to 6.66 million tonnes during 2010-11.


Google has released an API for its PowerMeter application in a move which the search giant hopes will help to popularise home smart meters.


Real Zaragoza coach Javier Irureta has decided to stand down after just six league games in charge, he announced at a press conference here on Monday.

Zaragoza coach Irureta stands down after just six games


Autodesk, the 3D computer-aided design company, has bought Wild Pockets, formerly Sim Ops Studio, the 3D game platform and spinout of Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center.


Ukraine and Serbia intend to agree on the creation of a free trade regime, President Viktor Yushchenko told the president after the meeting with Serbian President Boris Tadic in Serbia.

Ukraine, Serbia to agree on creation of free trade regime


The ANC, expected to win at the April polls, is promising a new energy strategy to tackle power shortages and cut greenhouse gas emissions, which account for more than 40% of the continent's emissions, reports Engineering News.


An Olathe man is now officially charged with vehicular homicide in a crash that killed his son.

Olathe man charged in crash that kills his son


The Milwaukee Brewers are working on a deal to add veteran righthander Braden Looper to their pitching staff.

Milwaukee Brewers working on a deal with Braden Looper


Her message to voters is that she enthusiastically embraces her motherhood along with her career, and she is proud that her children are at the center of her life.


Auto parts supplier Visteon has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the decline in demand from auto manufacturers has severely impacted the company's business.


Napoli beat Bari 2-0 on Sunday to keep the pressure on Serie A leaders AC Milan.


Supermarket chain Tesco has launched its first Facebook game that asks users to pack virtual baskets in a race against the clock.


With the mid-February thaw in its final hours, St. Louis enjoyed a final taste of spring Sunday, as the temperatures topped 70 degrees.


US First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Malia and Sasha will visit South Africa and Botswana this month on an official visit designed to engage African youth, the White House said on Friday.

Michelle Obama to visit South Africa and Botswana


State-run PEC has invited bids for import of 12,000 tonnes of pulses from Myanmar and South Africa, to be delivered between April and May.

PEC invites bids for import of 12,000 tonnes of pulses


The bankrupt owner of Rosecroft Raceway is suing the Maryland Jockey Club, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and 15 other defendants for $20 million.

Bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway sues for $20 million


ICON plc ,, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced details of its new translational medicine unit in Manchester, UK .

ICON announces details of new translational medicine unit in Manchester


It's, ``Who's going to light the Olympic flame?''


08:56 Liberal internet publisher Arianna Huffington is being sued by two Democrat strategists for allegedly stealing their website idea.

Arianna Huffington sued by Democrat strategists for stealing website idea


Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito met Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan here on Tuesday on bilateral ties, starting his week-long official visit to Vietnam.


Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have got a very long-distance call from US President Barack Obama, who joked that he thought he was dialing out for pizza.


Emma Stone is most likely joining the upcoming movie Gangster Squad starring Ryan Gosling and Sean Penn.

Emma Stone likely joining 'Gangster Squad'


The Thrashers signed forward Spencer Machacek, their third-round pick from last June, to a three-year, entry-level contract.


Wolves boss Mick McCarthy admits he turned on Liverpool counterpart Rafa Benitez after seeing Stephen Ward sent-off in yesterday's 2-0 defeat.

Wolves boss McCarthy admits turning on Liverpool rival Benitez


Russian oil and gas output hit new monthly highs in February as mid-sized oil company Bashneft ramped up production in West Siberia and non-state firms made a significant contribution to the country's gas extraction.

Russia's oil, gas output hits new high in February


The Tokyo Sky Tree, a 634-meter TV tower located in Tokyo, has been recognised as the world's tallest tower by the Guinness World Records.

Tokyo Sky Tree recognised as world's tallest tower


The government has defended a new set of NHS ``quality standards'' following claims that they are simply rebranding old Labour targets.

Government defends new NHS ``quality standards''


A train derailed in Major County on Monday after trying to cross tracks that had apparently been washed out by a rain-swollen creek.


A Monday morning fire destroyed a mobile home in the far northeast part of the city.


A gifted teenager from Waveney has helped tackle domestic violence by creating an inspiring brand identity for a support group.


AF PUMA BREAKS NEW GROUND IN SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR PUMA BREAKS NEW GROUND IN SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR PRNewswire, September 16, LONDON:

PUMA BREAKS new GROUND in sustainable FOOTWEAR


Representative of former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian has filed a petition to the Constitutional Court demanding that the February 18 presidential elections must be declared invalid.

Representative of Raffi Hovannisian files petition to Constitutional Court


Former Real Madrid star Guti believes that Lionel Messi is a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo.

`Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo`


The Hindu has joined hands with WikiLeaks and is publishing the India related wires from Wikileaks.


The Mandate Relief Redesign Team's web site has launched and invites the public's participation in the process of reviewing and reforming underfunded and unfunded mandates across the State.

Mandate Relief Redesign Team Web site to invite public participation


UserVoice, makers of tools for managing customer support and feedback, is today launching a new reporting tool for businesses using its ``Instant Answers'' service.

Customer support solution provider UserVoice launches new reporting tools


Eagles fans, who can be unforgiving, appear to be mostly in a forgiving mood when it comes to Michael Vick joining the team.


The cruise ship captain of the Costa Concordia, which capsized off the coast of Italy on Friday, is facing manslaughter charges over the death of least three people.

Cruise ship captain facing manslaughter charge


The rapid deployment force of the Collective Security Treaty Organization member countries on Monday begins anti-terrorism drills in Tajikistan as part of the Centre-2011 strategic exercises, Dmitry Matushkin, an aide to the force's commander, said.

Csto rapid deployment force begins drills in Tajikistan


``No agency had the power to investigate CAG report so long as it is under the consideration of Public Accounts Committee of the state assembly,'' Choudhry said in his ruling after considering the views of the members.


In a dramatic move, Twitter has reset many Following and Follower lists to zero.

Twitter resets following and follower lists to zero;


Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai is to be produced before a US court today, with the federal prosecutors intending to bring before the judge the information obtained by electronic surveillance and physical search as evidence.

Fai to be produced before US court today


Veteran Deanna Durbin has died aged 91 Updated: 19:09, Wednesday May 1, 2013 Veteran Canadian actress and singer Deanna Durbin has died at the age of 91.


It must have been quite a party on the neighbor's lawn last night.


The Unitech Group plans to drag global communications major Telenor to the Company Law Board citing 'gross mismanagement' of their joint venture mobile phone operations by the Norwegian telco, an executive with direct knowledge of the development told ET. Unitech also plans to ask the CLB to send an observer to all board meetings of the JV company to 'ensure that its interests are protected', this executive added.

Unitech Group drags Telenor to company Law board for gross mismanagement


Heritage Financial Group, the mid-tier holding company for HeritageBank of the South, has adopted a plan to reorganize from a two-tier mutual holding company to a full stock holding company and will undertake a second-step offering of additional shares of common stock.

Heritage Financial adopts plan to reorganize


Integrated DNA Technologies celebrated the grand opening of its flagship European facility in Haasrode Research Park, Leuven, Belgium on September 23.

Integrated DNA Technologies celebrates grand opening of European facility


A statement from the court says Ginsburg became ill after being treated Thursday for an iron deficiency anemia.


The first ever celebrity couple blog, Karan and Shradha's KS Blog is launching soon and will allow the two to connect with their audiences directly across the globe.

Karan and Shradha's blog launching soon...


Joe Johnson scored 34 points as Atlanta beat top-seeded Chicago 103-95 Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Johnson scores 34 as Hawks beat Bulls 103-95 in game 1 of Eastern Conference semifinals


Bank shares have taken a hit on the Irish Stock Exchange this morning following the news that the Government is set to nationalise Anglo Irish Bank.

Bank shares take hit on Irish Stock Exchange


US stocks gained and European shares erased earlier losses, while the euro trimmed its decline, as investors weighed potential changes to the leadership of European nations reeling from the debt crisis.

U.S. stocks gain as European shares, euro erase earlier losses


It has been suggested by a UCB study that Infection-control guidelines meant for tattoo artists need to be revised in Canada in order to reduce the infection of hepatitis C.

Guidelines for tattoo artists need to be revised in Canada


Stoke City boss Tony Pulis feels luck once again deserted his side as their struggles in 2013 continued against Aston Villa.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis felt luck deserted his side against Aston Villa


Actor Faizon Love, who appeared in films such as ``The Replacement'' and ``Blue Crush,'' has been charged with felony assault for allegedly punching a man.

Actor Faizon Love charged with felony assault


Windstream Corp. of Little Rock said Friday that it has settled a consolidated shareholder lawsuit over its planned $2.3 billion merger with Paetec Holding Corp. of Fairport, NY

Windstream settles shareholder lawsuits over merger


Why do we get angry over the smallest things and blow things out of proportion?


The Portland Timbers lost their first regular season MLS game against the Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado.

Portland Timbers lose first regular season MLS game


PRIDE and Pancrase veteran Kazuo Misaki will be making his Strikeforce debut on September 19th at Strikeforce's 2nd Playboy Mansion show.

Kazuo Misaki will make Strikeforce debut in September


Young children in Wayne County are accused of causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to a house, and the caretaker of the home faces criminal charges for the incident.

Children accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to house


German choreographer Pina Bausch, whose work is credited with revolutionising the language of modern dance, died Tuesday after being diagnosed with cancer only days earlier.


Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik bashed the Showtime super middleweight tournament, showing exactly the sort of mindset that has been hurting boxing for years.

Kelly Pavlik bashes Showtime, super middleweight tournament


The Whyalla community has the obligation of keeping in eye on developments at Point Lowly so that the cuttlefish and surrounding environments are protected for future generations.


The OfficeMax call center in east Casper will close July 30, putting about 250 mostly full-time employees out of work, the company announced Thursday.


The Atlanta Braves and free-agent outfielder BJ Upton are seriously discussing a multi-year contract.

Braves, BJ Upton seriously discussing contract


As the BP oil spill continues, parish officials in Louisiana say they are now preparing for the worst.

Officials in Louisiana `prepare for the worst'


Marks & Spencer is to install free wi-fi into all its UK stores and arm customer assistants with iPads as part of plans to integrate its internet and high-street offerings, The Telegraph reported.

Marks & Spencer installs wi-fi into its stores


The gunner, from 34 Squadron RAF Regiment, based at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, died on Thursday afternoon.

Gunner based at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, died on Thursday


President Bush declared significant progress in the Iraq war Thursday, saying terrorists ``are on the run'' and that generally improved security likely will permit further US troop reductions.

Bush declares significant progress in the Iraq war, saying terrorists 'are on the run'


The new line of Veppo 510 e-cigarettes make vaping easy with no guesswork.

Veppo 510 e-cigarettes make vaping easier


Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault, who has skated a fine line during the election campaign with his views on Quebec's separation from Canada, says sovereignty is economically feasible, but not a priority for him right now.

Legault says sovereignty is economically feasible


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday gave an assurance that the autonomy of IITs will remain ``intact'', the IIT faculty federation, opposing the proposed common entrance to these institutes, said after meeting him.


Ashley Greene sunbathes topless as she shoots scenes for new movie.


Voting begins today on the Nonsuch by-election called after the death of a councillor.


Republican candidate, Herman Cain, running for the party's nomination for President of the United States of America won the Florida Straw Poll this past weekend.


The Big League World Series is returning to Easley for the ninth year in 2009, and the tournament's championship game is going to hit primetime with ESPN.

Big League World Series to return to Easley in 2009


The Port Huron Icehawks are relocating their front office to McMorran Arena.

Port Huron Icehawks relocate front office


Fresno Chaffee Zoo is currently recruiting volunteers who have a love for animals and a passion for serving our community.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is recruiting volunteers


Amid reports that he is seen taking potshots at South Indians, especially Tamilians, in his forthcoming film Chennai Express, Shahrukh Khan has cleared the air by saying that he admires the Tamil people a lot.


Now, a study done at Clemson University shows that double dipping does spread germs.


Rodgers, along with a partner, has started their own alternative rock record label called Suspended Sunrise Recordings.


It has been announced that The Walking Dead Season 2 is nominated for a Saturn Award in the category of ``Best Television Series: Genre Category''.

The Walking Dead Season 2 nominated for a Saturn Award


With Crosby currently out of the lineup with a mild concussion, Malkin is showing signs that he is ready to take the lead again.


Other countries may help Italy rebuild cultural sites destroyed in the earthquake that hit the country this week, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Wednesday.

Countries to help Italy rebuild cultural sites


The Texas state budget tripled from 1992 to 2010, and now lawmakers want to amend the state Constitution to limit further expansion, the Texas Tribune reported today.

Texas' state budget tripled from 1992 to 2010


US Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina Patrick Moon has criticized the Bosnia-Herzegovina politicians, pointing out that they have to realize that in democratic societies they were responsible for finding solutions.

US Ambassador criticizes Bosnian politicians


Big Sean is set to join Trey Songz on his Anticipation 2our next month making a not-to-be-missed show.

Big Sean to join Trey Songz on 'Anticipation 2our' next month!


Anne Hathaway ''lived on hummus and radishes'' to slim down for her role as prostitute Fantine in 'Les Miserables'.

Anne Hathaway lived on hummus and radishes


Phil Mickelson pays his own tribute to Seve Ballesteros at Augusta on Tuesday night with a Spanish menu for his champions dinner.

Phil Mickelson - paying tribute to Seve Ballesteros.


Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann hopes to make his debut for VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday in a friendly match against former club Arsenal.

Lehmann hopes to make debut against Arsenal;


France midfielder Lassana Diarra was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday because of a stomach ailment.


Thundershowers and hailstorm lashed many parts of Himachal Pradesh during the last 24 hours, slightly thinning the bumper apple crop in the state.

Thundershowers, hailstorms lash parts of Himachal


France on Friday expelled 14 Libyan diplomats loyal to the government of Muammar Gaddafi, the French foreign ministry said.


Sen. Jeff Flake said Sunday he believes it's ``inevitable'' that there will someday be a GOP presidential candidate who supports same-sex marriage, and that he could back such a candidate, even as he opposes gay marriage.

Flake: 'inevitable' that a GOP presidential candidate will support gay marriage


The future of a popular ten-pin bowling alley in Norwich could be decided at a public inquiry next month.


It's almost back to school time, and to ease any fears young first-time school bus riders have, or their parents for that matter, Stock Transportation held their annual School Bus Orientation Day.


Cancer Bats have announced a SECOND matinee show for Banquet records at The Fighting Cocks, Kingston, on Saturday 17th April due to exceptional demand.

Cancer Bats - announce SECOND matinee show


European shares erased earlier gains to trade flat in thin trade on Friday as investors awaited a batch of US economic data later in the session.


R&B singer Drake celebrated his 25th birthday at the very trendy TAO night club in Las Vegas this weekend with his entourage.

Drake celebrates 25th birthday in Las Vegas


A Moncks Corner man accused of assaulting a police officer Friday, then stealing and wrecking his squad car, has been out of prison for less than a month, according to state records.

Man accused of assaulting police officer, stealing car


If you feel that you don''t have enough time to finish a task in hand, then chances are your finished work won''t be up to the mark, says a new study, which claims that it''s the perception of time pressure that impairs performance.

Perception of time pressure impairs performance


An Eden Prairie firefighter is recalling his close call at a house fire Sunday.

Eden Prairie firefighter recalls close call


Recent polling shows strong voter support for extending tax cuts for everyone, including those making over $250,000.

Voters favor extending tax cuts for everyone


Ireland lock Paul O'Connell has been banned for four weeks for punching while playing for Munster.


Nicole Scherzinger (desperately) wants to let the world know she's back with the release of her new single, ``Boomerang.''

Nicole Scherzinger releases new single ``Boomerang''


The distraught parents of two-year-old Aisling Symes are pleading for her return, three days after she went missing.


Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Oman, a top World Health Organisation official said at a workshop here.

Cardiovascular disease leading cause of death in Oman


RENEE Zellweger showed her ex-boyfriend Bradley Cooper just what he was missing last night as she attended a red carpet event in this beautiful backless number.

Renee Zellweger shows Bradley Cooper what he's missing


Maria Sharapova's return from shoulder surgery suffered a serious setback on Wednesday when she was knocked out of Wimbledon in the second round by the Argentinian Gisela Dulko.


It has been reported that Alec Baldwin and Patrick Wilson are currently in negotiations to star in the movie Caught Stealing.

Alec Baldwin and Patrick Wilson to star in Caught Stealing


Groupon -- a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services, and cultural events -- launched in Philadelphia on September 8, 2009.


Ford is to sell its European-produced Transit Connect van in selected North American markets from 2009.

Ford to sell Transit Connect in North America


The work on capsulation of the sunken Bulgaria ship has been completed and experts are ready for its leveling.

Work on capsulation of sunken Bulgaria ship completed


Al Hamli told the official Emirates news agency, before travelling to Vienna for the extraordinary Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting starting tomorrow that, world oil prices might remain volatile due to the current state of the global economy which, he said, is exacerbated by the mortgage crisis in the US.


Royal Dutch Shell on Tuesday lifted a force majeure on Nigerian Bonny Light crude.

Shell lifts force majeure on Nigeria Bonny Light


Pope Francis on Wednesday said women play a ``fundamental role'' in the Catholic Church as those who are mostly responsible for passing on the faith from one generation to the next.

Pope Francis says women play a 'fundamental' role within the Church


Chennai , Aug 6 Documents relating to undisclosed sale of lands and flats to the tune of Rs 22 crore were seized during raids today by Income Tax officials on residential and business premises of two leading groups engaged in real estate developing and housing projects in parts of the country.


New York's top court has upheld the removal of a Niagara Falls city court judge who jailed 46 people after no one would own up to a cell phone that rang in court.

Top court upholds removal of Niagara Falls judge for jailing 46 after phone rang in court


Williams have joined forces with Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson in a bid to improve their performance on and off track.


Islam and Christianity have always been promoting peace and friendship all around the world, Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said at a meeting with Cypriot Ambassador to Tehran, George Lykourgos, here on Tuesday.


PIERRE, SD A 46-year-old Pierre man set to stand trial this summer on 55 counts of possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor drug charges.

Pierre man pleads guilty to drug charges


The Spanish government expressed doubt on Friday about how close an alleged Islamic cell may have been to staging suicide attacks, questioning the view of a judge who said such bombings had been imminent and jailed 10 suspects.

Spain expresses doubts over how close Islamic cell was to staging attack


Adriana Lima, a Brazilian supermodel and a Victoria's Secret Angel, eloped with NBA star Marko Jaric on Feb. 14 in Jackson Hole, Wyo., in a small, private civil ceremony, People confirms exclusively.

Adriana Lima elopes with NBA star Marko Jaric


It was enough for me that the president is a political project and I have no grounds to worry about conflict with the institution, because it is politicized.

President is a political project, no grounds to worry about conflict with the institution:


World No. 1 Serena Williams won her 2010 debut, a second-round match Tuesday at the $600,000 Medibank International Sydney tennis event, a final Australian Open tune-up.


Parents have many options when it comes to schooling their children, but homeschooling isn't one for me.


Lufthansa said it expected a 'slight recovery of revenues' in the current year.


LONDON European stocks ended days of sharp losses on Tuesday, moving higher on the prospect of fresh monetary measures from the US Federal Reserve.


German industrial orders posted the first drop for eight months in October, falling 2.1%, as the pace of recovery in Europe's biggest economy slackened, the government said today.


Prince George's County police shot and killed a man they say was threatening people with a handgun in a neighborhood near FedEx Field.

Prince George's County police shoot, kill man


Leonardo DiCaprio inspired Gwyneth Paltrow to give up red meat twenty years ago after warning her about how it is farmed.


A remarkable series of letters sent by King George III to his son Prince William IV have been unearthed in which he offers fatherly advice on joining the Royal Navy as well as scoldings for disobedience and falling into debt.

Letters from King George III to his son Prince William have been unearthed


Nissan, Japan's number three car maker, has announced an annual net loss of 233.7 billion yen for the year to the end of March and said it expected to stay in the red this year.


Russian industrial output plunged in November, exceeding even the most pessimistic expectations and affirming that the country's economic fundamentals are too fragile to fend off fears of a recession.


Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told troubled striker Mario Balotelli to cut the ``crap'' and concentrate on expressing his talents.


Comodo, an Internet security provider, has announced its new Internet browser, Comodo Dragon.

Comodo announces its new Internet browser - Comodo Dragon


Intel Corp. plans to make its ``most significant technology announcement of the year'' during a press event on Wednesday, according to several blog posts and media reports.

Intel to make its ``most significant technology announcement of the year''.


President Bush on Friday signed a one-week extension of current farm law as the House and Senate continued to argue over how to pay for a multibillion-dollar replacement.


Wisconsin Governor-elect Scott Walker is asking state lawmakers to hold off on approving labor contracts until after he takes office, and the Republicans take control of the Legislature.

Gov.-elect Walker asks to hold off on approving labor contracts


Tiruchi Corporation's main office on the Bharathidasan Salai in the city would soon be powered by solar energy.

Corporation's main office to be powered by solar energy


President Barack Obama says that he saw a UFO last night while he was walking in White House lawn.


A total of 144 processions will be brought out on 9th and 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram under tight security arrangements in Rawalpindi.

144 processions to be brought out on 9th & 10th of Muharram


Deerfield, Ill.-based Beam Inc. announced Tuesday that it has completed its $95 million acquisition of Cooley Distillery.

Beam Inc. completes acquisition of Cooley Distillery


Manchester City, the 2012 English Premier League champions, will tour South Africa in July, and will play matches in Pretoria and Durban as part of The Nelson Mandela Football Invitational.


The media watchdog IPI slammed Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for ``interference'' yesterdayy after he called in to a television show to rant about media coverage of his sex life.

Press watchdog IPI slams Berlusconi 'interference'


President Obama met this afternoon with a variety of government, religious, and business leaders behind closed doors to discuss immigration.

Obama meets with leaders about immigration


Sheriff's deputies made a two-day sweep of Lubbock County this week working to serve 39 warrants for area parents behind on their child support payments.

Deputies make sweep of County to serve warrants to parents behind on child-support payments


Roberto Nanni, who was recently crowned an Argentine Clausura champion with Velez Sarsfield, was presented as the latest signing of Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteno, who are coached by his compatriot Pedro Troglio.

Roberto Nanni presented as latest signing of Cerro Porteno


A TONGAN rugby player, recently married and the father of two young children, died from a heart attack during a French third division match today.


The Galena Park police chief, an administrative sergeant and a patrol officer have filed a defamation suit against a former officer who claims in an EEOC complaint that she was discriminated against and forced to resign after a fellow police officer sent nude photos of her to the police chief.

Galena Park police chief, officers file defamation suit after former officer's EEOC complaint


Silver prices suffered a sharp setback while gold declined further on the bullion market here on Saturday following stockists' offerings on the back of distinctly weak global cues.

Silver suffers sharp setback while gold declines further


Imo State is to benefit from the rural access and mobility project put together by the Federal Government.

Imo to benefit from fgs rural access, mobility project


The naked body of a 28-year-old woman was found in a room at a budget hotel in Taman Skudai Baru, Skudai, here.

Naked body of woman found in budget hotel


A Logan man has been charged with 40 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and is currently being held in the Cache County Jail without bail.

Man charged with 40 counts of sexual exploitation


CHRIS BURKE looks set to make his Cardiff City debut tomorrow against fellow Championship high-flyers Birmingham City.


Snyder is endorsing former Congressman Pete Hoekstra for a seat now held by Democrat Debbie Stabenow.


New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died after suffering a massive heart attack.


James Murdoch is resigning as executive chairman at News International, the UK publishing arm of his father's News Corp, the company announced today.

James Murdoch resigns from News international


A Davenport man has been accused of using his cellphone to record video of a woman undressing at a tanning salon.

Davenport man accused of recording woman undressing before tanning


Religious leaders are calling on former police commander Jon Burge to testify in the case of a man imprisoned for murder.

Leaders call for Burge to testify in case


Dean McDermott has been released from the ICU.


Honda, via its Indian subsidiary Honda Siel India, is planning to enter into the Indian boat manufacturing market, reports Economic Times.

Honda to enter into Indian boat manufacturing market


George Stephanopoulos will replace Christiane Amanpour as host of ABC political talk show ``This Week,'' the network announced Tuesday.

George Stephanopoulos replacing Amanpour on ``This Week''


Popular comedian Senthil recently reached a personal landmark as he celebrated his 'Aruvathaam Kalyanam'.


You may forget how many times you've lit up, as a study by Northumbria University shows that smokers lose around one third of their everyday memory compared to non-smokers.

Smokers could lose one third of their memory


Irish lenders will need additional capital this year as loan losses mount amid rising unemployment, the Central Bank has said.


Simon Bridges' refusal to meet with International Labour Organisation officials to discuss his government's employment law changes shows his disdain for international workers conventions, and confirms he misled Parliament, says Labour's spokesperson for Labour Issues Darien Fenton.


Crime Branch, which took up the case at the request of Neeraj Grover's father, and cracked it, said Malad police had ``almost bungled it'' by not sticking to the basics of investigation.


IRISH bank shares plunged yesterday as funding issues persist and less signs of an economic turnaround are seen.

Bank shares plunge as funding issues persist


Limbaugh said Friday at a Honolulu news conference that he was being released from the hospital, where he'd been since Wednesday.


Copper fell almost 2 per cent on Friday on demand concerns as the global recession worsened and inventories rose.


British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the North American leg of their ``Epitaph'' farewell tour last night at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.

JUDAS PRIEST kicks off North American tour;


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MARIA Sharapova faces up to six weeks out of action due to an elbow injury, organizers of next week's Sony Ericsson Open said yesterday.

Sharapova faces up to six weeks out with elbow injury


Motorists are being urged to take extra care on Rotorua and Bay of Plenty roads this long weekend and next week when children head back to school.

Motorists urged to take care this long weekend


Greece swore in its new finance minister, Yannis Stournaras, Thursday following more than a week's delay as the country's new premier recuperated from eye surgery that had restricted his public engagements.

Greece swears in new finance minister Yannis Stournaras


Singer and activist Harry Belafonte, who once marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has called black Republican Party candidate Herman Cain a ``bad apple'' who does not represent the African-American community.

Harry Belafonte calls black GOP candidate Herman Cain a ``bad apple''


ReneSola Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of solar products, today announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to implement a Shareholder Rights Plan.

ReneSola's Board of Directors agrees to implement shareholder Rights Plan


After a well-received guest-starring stint last season, Sara Gilbert will return to ``The Big Bang Theory'' full-time in the fall.


``Paula has a right to her opinions, but I was disappointed by her comments, and hurt that she did not address them to me in person,'' Kara told Access Hollywood.

Kara DioGuardi 'disappointed' by Paula Abdul


The Gaffney serial killer suspect was killed by police in North Carolina today.


John Mallinger, coming off a 133rd-place finish on the money list that cost him fully exempt status on the PGA Tour, shot a 7-under 65 at Pebble Beach on Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the Pebble Beach Invitational.

Mallinger leads Pebble Beach Invitational


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is planning a fund-raising campaign visit to Seattle early next month, according to the state Republican party.

Mitt Romney to campaign in Seattle next month


RKC Waalwijk's Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Obodai is trialling with MLS club Houston Dynamo in the United States.


Iraq refused entry to two flights from Tehran carrying Iranian pilgrims to visit Iraqi holy sites, an official in Iraq's Civil Aviation authority said.

Iraq refuses entry to flights from Tehran


India and Nepal signed four agreements on transport and education after discussions between Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday afternoon.


QUEENSLAND's beef supply chain surged back to life last week as the biggest Roma prime sale in over a decade was held on Thursday, January 27.


Former president Bill Clinton is recovering at home after undergoing a procedure to insert two stents into a coronary artery on Thursday.


The Lead-Deadwood Elementary fourth graders found out Friday that the Black Hills are really batty.


Irom Sharmila, the 'Iron Lady' of Manipur, has completed 11 years of her hunger strike against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Irom Sharmila completes 11 years of hunger strike


US official Raymond Davis, arrested on charges of gunning down two men in Lahore, is a CIA agent, a media report said.


China and Japan should rebuild their recently broken ties once again, as they are considered Asia's major economic powers.

China and Japan should rebuild ties once again


FIFA has lifted a suspension of Nigeria following the dismissal of a lawsuit against the country's football federation.


-A Scott County, Indiana man is accused of beating up his ex-girlfriend and her friend and then killing her dog.

Scott County man accused of beating up ex-girlfriend and killing her dog


German cable network operator Unitymedia has started to upgrade its network in Bad Wildungen and surrounding region.

Unitymedia starts upgrade in Bad Wildungen


A UVA team of astronomers have discovered a new ring orbiting Saturn.


Siemens can test Rs 1100 in next 18 months, says Aashish Tater, Head of Research, Fort Share Broking.


The Jets fear he tore his ACL, which would end his season.


Insurgents of seven major outfits on Thursday asked the outsiders particularly migrant labourers to leave Manipur as their presence overwhelmed the identities, customs and cultures of minority communities who have been living here peacefully for some thousand of years.

Insurgents ask migrant labourers to leave Manipur


In a surprise move, Senate Democrats abandoned a $1.1 trillion bill to fund the federal government for the remaining nine and a half months of the fiscal year, acknowledging the fact that there isn't sufficient support among lawmakers for the legislation.

Senate Democrats abandon $1.1 trillion bill to fund government


ADULTS in Wales have the worst teeth in the UK, an influential 10-year survey has found.

Adults in Wales have the worst teeth, survey finds


Kolkata, Jan 28 The famed Loreto college here, in which Mother Teresa was a faculty, completes hundred years with former President APJ Abdul Kalam set to inaugurate its centenary celebrations on February 2.


Ian McShane is slated to play Blackbeard in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film alongside Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.


Actress Jennifer Aniston is actually swearing off marriage, something that no one expected her to do - ever.


The US dollar rebounded in Asian trade yesterday ahead of a fresh batch of US data later in the day and following robust Chinese data that lifted investor confidence in the global economic recovery.

US dollar rebounds in Asian trade ahead of data


TOKYO Japan says its economy contracted sharply in the fourth quarter amid a collapse in global demand for the country's exports.

Japan economy contracts sharply in fourth quarter


The US dollar rebounded against the euro in Asia Monday despite US fiscal cliff worries, with traders parking their money in the safe-haven currency on the last trading day of the year, analysts said.


NETGEAR, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking and storage products, has announced its support for telecom services providers in the Middle East in their campaign to block unsafe and explicit websites across the Middle East.

NETGEAR supports telecom services providers in me


Lil Wayne, who owned last year's best--selling album and is currently No. 1 on the pop charts, pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, and expects to receive a one--year jail sentence.


Singapore, Sep 18 Singapore and Australia are conducting a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea Sep 18-25, officials said.

Singapore, Australia conduct joint naval exercise


Portsmouth police are investigating a weekend shooting that happened Friday night around 11:30 pm Officers discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Majestical City Bar & Grill near 4105 Portsmouth Boulevard.

Portsmouth police investigate weekend shooting


A love cheat has been jailed for two years after attacking both his lovers when they confronted him.


Two women were each fined $2,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today for managing unlicensed guesthouses in Mong Kok.

Women fined for managing unlicensed guesthouses


Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that two Maine men pleaded guilty before the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas this week for multiple illegal deer kills in western Bradford County.


In anticipation of the New York Auto Show, Subaru has introduced its 2011 Impreza WRX models which feature a widened stance designed to enhance on-road aggressiveness.


Richardt Strauss made an impressive international debut for Ireland on Saturday, and yesterday told Off the Ball, ``I've cut all my bonds with South Africa, I see myself as an Irish rugby player''.

Richardt Strauss on Off the Ball- ``I've cut all my bonds with South Africa, I see myself as an Irish rugby player''


OrderMotion® Inc., the leading SaaS platform for direct-to-consumer campaign and order management, today announced the launch of its new website at www.ordermotion.com.

OrderMotion, Inc. announces launch of new website


Charas and ganja worth over Rs 1.5 crore were seized during a raid by a special police team from Bahuari village in Bihar's East Champaran district today, Superintendent of Police Umesh Kumar said.


``A further rate cut will do nothing to ignite our already faltering economy. While causing savers further pain, an interest rate of 0.5% is unlikely to result in any significant improvements for the nation's borrowers.

Further rate cut will do nothing to ignite faltering economy


A storm cell that has dumped heavy rainfall on Lamar County for the past two hours may move east to Forrest County before breaking up.


Earl Sweatshirt made his Coachella debut last night in front of a packed out crowd, and the once MIA Odd Future member brought a few friends.


D2M Solutions FZE., will showcase complete solutions for the design through to production of plastic products, parts, and molds at the forthcoming Arabiamold 2012 Exhibition, Expo Centre Sharjah, May 14th-17th.

D2m Solutions to showcase complete Solutions for design through to production of plastic products, parts, and molds at Arabiamold


NHS staff across Coventry and Warwickshire have raised more than £650 for a brain tumour charity.

NHS staff raise more than £650 for brain tumour charity


Neville Neville of Larkfield Close, Bury, has been charged with sexual assault by penetration and is due to appear at Bury Magistrates' Court on 12 June 2013.

Neville Neville charged with sexual assault


Fairfax County police officers Kevin Barrington, Jessica Kane and Nate Sloan pulled a woman from this burning car on April 15 before it exploded.

Fairfax officers pull woman from burning car


Less than two months after becoming the first openly gay athlete in pro sports, former Celtics center Jason Collins threw the ceremonial first pitch tonight at Fenway Park.

Jason Collins throws ceremonial first pitch


Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf would participate in the lawyers' long march for the independence of judiciary and reinstatement of the deposed judges.

Tehreek-i-Insaf to participate lawyers'' long march


Alicia Keys married her fiance Swizz Beatz on Sunday.


``Men in Black 3'' successfully opens as the North American box office champion on Memorial Day weekend.

'Men in Black 3' opens as box office champion on Memorial day weekend


The former prime minister Gordon Brown has condemned ``the most disgusting work'' of News International journalists for using known criminals to invade the privacy and feelings of ordinary people, and accused the corporation of abusing its power for political gain.

Gordon Brown condemns 'disgusting work' of News International journalists


US Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon said that the United States would continue consultations with Turkey, which had a great role in regard to securing stability in Syria.

Us to continue consultations with Turkey


Joe Frazier, the relentless slugger who became the heavyweight champion of the world and earned boxing immortality with three epic battles against Muhammad Ali, has died at age 67.


Former Jakarta governor R. Soeprapto died on Saturday at Abdi Waluyo Hospital in Menteng, Central Jakarta.


Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue is to resign next week, after pressure from Opposition parties over his travel and expenses claims.


Actor BEN RICHARDS has split from his wife just months after revealing his cancer diagnosis.


Ace archer and member of the Indian Olympic Contingent for the London Olympics, Deepika Kumari has joined Tata Steel as a manager in the company's Sports Department.

Deepika Kumari joins Tata Steel as manager


Overall consumer prices rose 2.8% in June over the same month last year, beating the corresponding 2.5% rise in May, the Census & Statistics Department says.


WrongSizeGlass writes ``The LA Times is reporting that Sony has revealed that 10 million credit card accounts may have been exposed two weeks ago when a hacker broke into the company's computers in San Diego and stole data from 77 million PlayStation Network accounts.

Sony: 10 million credit cards may have been exposed


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama has picked up one more convention delegate from Alabama.

Obama picks up one more delegate in Alabama


The International Committee of the Red Cross says 13 more mass graves have been found across the war-ravaged Libya over the past three weeks.


Jets holding toy drive before Cards game The Jets will hold their annual Touchdown for Tots Toy Drive before Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.


A lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Japan, reeling from a political funds scandal that has led to the arrest of DPJ leader Ichiro Ozawa's chief secretary, suggested Tuesday that the top prosecutor be summoned to the Diet, accusing public prosecutors of leaking investigative information and manipulating public opinion.

Top prosecutor should be summoned to Diet:


Google said August 20 it bought Like.com, whose visual search engine helps people match clothes and other apparel online and purchase them from retailers.

Google buys visual search engine Like.com


Wright Express Corporation, a leading provider of payment processing and information management services to the US commercial and government fleet industry, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization.

Wright Express joins PCI Security standards Council


Scientists have discovered how the brain sometimes may fail to tell the body that 'it is full' after a hearty meal.

How the brain may fail to tell the body 'it is full' after a meal


``I apologize for using the term 'shakedown' with regard to yesterday's actions at the White House in my opening statement this morning, and I retract my apology to BP,'' Barton said.


They include an enormous range of museum-quality items at the around 260 international galleries; the uplifting mood of the fair, with its colorful spring flowers and the sheer magnetism of many of the objects; or just the desire to be where the action is.


Two fishing vessels ran aground at Kreefte Bay near Melkbosstrand on Thursday, the second boat after it came to assist the first.


WOMEN in Law in Southern Africa community officer Rudo Chingobe has said traditional practices and norms perpetuate gender violence.

'Traditional practices, norms perpetuate gender violence'


Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, who suffered a second stroke in June, is heavily sedated and is expected to remain in a French military hospital for a long time, Health Minister Brian Chituwo said.


A 32-year-old Near West Side man who was dragged by a cab after arguing with the driver last week died Saturday of his injuries.


Demi Lovato visited South America a few months ago and Cambio released the first part of her video series of her trip.


A four-hour GPS seminar will be held at 10 am Saturday, Aug. 21, at Moss Landing Harbor Nautical Classroom.


JOSIE threatened moody Aussie John James this morning when he verbally attacked her over make up marks on his towel.


Police in St. Louis say a toddler was critically wounded when he accidentally shot himself in the head.

St. Louis toddler shoots himself in the head


David Beckham has made a quiet debut for AC Milan as the Italians ran out winners on penalties in a friendly against German Bundesliga side SV Hamburg in Dubai.


Horizon Lines Inc., the state's second-largest ocean shipper, said today it is lowering its fuel surcharge by 3 percentage points to 39 percent, effective Sunday.

Horizon Lines lowers fuel surcharge to 39 percent


The Rangers have claimed 25 year old infielder Hernan Iribarren off of waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rangers claim Hernan Iribarren on waivers


Retail sales bounced back last month and house prices fell at a slower pace, surveys showed on Tuesday, suggesting the economy may have gathered some momentum following a shock contraction late last year.


New Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz was clever/humorous when he said ``It's probably time to find a replacement for Bobby Layne,'' evoking the team's most recent glory era -- the 1950s.

It's probably time to find a replacement for ...


State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara said on Thursday it would invite businesspeople in gas-fuel industries to sit and talk to help solve an imminent gas shortage in the country.PLN president director Dahlan Iskan said the businesspeople might be able to find better solutions for the shortage based on business calculations.

PLN invites businesspeople to help solve gas shortage


A Russian envoy says he will meet with both sides in the Syrian conflict to help broker a political settlement that would keep President Bashar Assad in power.

Russian envoy to meet both sides in Syria conflict


President Barack Obama may be facing Goldilocks voters in Tuesday's congressional election who feel that he's done too much, or too little, in two years in office, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.


India Friday ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until it took tangible measures to prevent terrorism directed against this country.

India rules out resumption of talks with Pakistan


And now Vikram Bhatt has decided to release 6 minutes of Dangerous Ishhq on 6 May before its comes out in theatres.

Vikram Bhatt to release 6 minutes of Dangerous Ishhq


Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit filed her nomination papers on Monday.


As he pledged to do, Romney has released his 2011 tax return.


A Spanish court has ordered the reopening of Operation Puerto, an investigation into widespread doping in cycling.

Spanish court orders the reopening of doping probe Operation Puerto


The Azerbaijani parliament has issued an appeal to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Baku.

Azerbaijani parliament issues appeal to International Olympic committee


Charlie Sheen has officially quit Twitter.


The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph announced Wednesday that a Kansas City-area pastor has been placed on administrative leave.

Area pastor placed on administrative leave


French actress Vanessa Paradis has given the strongest indication yet that her relationship with Johnny Depp is over after she claims she doesn't believe in marriage or soul mates.

Vanessa Paradis: 'I don't believe in marriage or soul mates'


Vettel hints he may assist Webber in Abu Dhabi.


The Australian share market looks set to open higher after a strong positive finish on Wall Street on Friday on better than expected jobs figures.


A future park was dedicated on Saturday to honor the memory of Erica Green, also known as Precious Doe.

Park dedicated in memory of 'Precious Doe'


Urbanite.pk organised a futsal tournament to commemorate its second month as Karachi's fastest growing online community portal.


The ``Human Rights Watch'' international organization has urged the Libyan opposition to defend civilians and respect human rights.

Human Rights Watch urges Libyan opposition to defend civilians


Oscar winning actors Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton are set to co-star together for the first time in the comedy Life Itself.

Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton set to co-star


A South Korean rocket apparently blew up just over two minutes after launch, a government minister said Thursday.


Germany paid a record low rate to borrow for 10 years, as investors flocked to park cash in the benchmark bonds of Europe's top economy.

Germany pays record low rate to borrow for 10 years


British prime minister Gordon Brown slipped further behind the Conservatives in an opinion poll published today that contradicted the findings of a rival survey published earlier this week.

Brown slips further behind Conservatives - poll


The Transport Department today announced that the Cheung Sha Wan to Tsing Yi section of Tsing Sha Highway of Route 8 would open to traffic at 7am on Sunday.

Cheung Sha Wan to Tsing Yi section of Tsing Sha Highway opens Sunday


By Jessica E. Davis A motorcycle officer who broke his collar bone and several ribs, suffered a partially deflated lung in a crash on a busy Palm Desert street was expected to recover, a deputy said today.


Japan opened several solar energy parks on Sunday as a new law came into force requiring companies to purchase renewable energy at a fixed price in a push for alternatives to nuclear power.


A former 29-year-old teacher's aide at North Penn High School admitted Wednesday to having an inappropriate emotional relationship with one of her 16-year-old male students.

Former teacher's aide admits to inappropriate relationship


Harley Davidson, known for it's distinctive design and exhaust note are all set to hit Indian roads with their cult bikes by 2010.

Harley Davidson to hit Indian roads by 2010


FreeWebsite.com, an industry leader in providing low-cost websites, announced the release of an article discussing their trucking website templates.

FreeWebsite.com releases article discussing trucking website templates


Government spending faces an audit after the new coalition warned that Labour had led a ``scorched earth'' policy on spending in its last year in power.


On May 22, 2011 we are seeing Bank of America and Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates very close to 2011 lows near 4.5% for the 30 year fixed mortgage.

Bank of America and Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates close to 2011 lows --


Education is only thing that has no substitute.


Carillion, which built the Olympics media centre and Twickenham rugby stadium, has bought a Canadian support services company for £23.75m as it continues to diversify away from its construction business, which had been hit by the faltering UK economy.

Carillion buys Canadian support services


Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson, announced through his blog that Xbox LIVE Gold is free all weekend long in most regions.

Xbox LIVE Gold is free this weekend in most regions


Four in the running to head Asian soccer Updated: 05:09, Tuesday March 5, 2013 Four officials - three from the Middle East and one from Thailand - have been nominated to run for president of the Asian Football Confederation, replacing the scandal-hit former boss.


CBS News' Lara Logan has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after the horrific sexual assault she survived at the hands of a mob in Cairo, Egypt.

Lara Logan suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder