Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Pregnant women should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet


Arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores Inc. said Thursday that net income nearly tripled in the first quarter as customers shopped more often and spent more when they did.


Police have detained two men suspected of carrying out a grenade attack on the Bat Yam police station Friday night.

Police detain two suspects in grenade attack on Bat Yam police station


Autodesk stock falls 13 percent Autodesk, a maker of architectural and engineering software, fell the most in more than three years after providing a second-quarter earnings forecast that trailed some analysts' estimates.


Central Texas public safety officials reminded residents this morning that National Night Out will be held during October, which is also National Crime Prevention month.

National Night Out to be held in October


Denmark has won Eurovision 2013 in a glittering finale with the typical kitsch and glitz for which the contest is renowned.


Four terror suspects, allegedly belonging to the Indian Mujahideen group, have been remanded to judicial custody by a court in Manglore till October 17.

Terror suspects remanded to judicial custody


Processor manufacturer AMD pulled-off a steal Thursday, announcing it had poached Lenovo executive Rory Read to take the helm of the company as president and CEO, effective immediately.


Indonesian police say they have arrested a fourth East Timor suspect believed linked to assassination attempts against the president and prime minister.

Indonesian police arrest another East Timor suspect


Archbishop Murphy, which earned a spot in the state tournament earlier in the week, finished third in the district tournament.


Texas Tech fired Mike Leach on Wednesday after the head football coach took the school to court to try to overturn his suspension for alleged mistreatment of an injured player.

Texas Tech fires football coach Mike Leach


The owner of Liverpool Docks and John Lennon Airport has called for a separate planning regime to be set up to drive forward its regeneration plans.

Owner of Liverpool Docks calls for separate planning regime


Egyptians are voting in the country's first free presidential elections, 15 months after Hosni Murbarak's stranglehold on the country was dissolved during the Arab Spring.

Egyptians vote in country's first free presidential elections


In a breathtaking example of Tory mendacity former 'Minister for Merseyside' Michael Heseltine claims he rescued Liverpool from 'managed decline'.


An Iowa City man who pleaded guilty to assault, dismissing an attempted murder charge, has been arrested for assaulting a peace officer.

Iowa City man arrested for assaulting a peace officer


Raj Thackeray-led MNS today made its debut in the Maharashtra Assembly bagging two of the 60 seats decided till noon.


NEW YORK & LONDON---Jefferies announced today that it has agreed to acquire Hoare Govett and employ certain other professionals from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc. With a history of serving clients for over 100 years, Hoare Govett is one of the UK's most prominent corporate brokers.

Jefferies agrees to acquire Hoare Govett from the Royal Bank of Scotland


``Once upon a time, Gujarat was the gateway to the globe from India.


Anthony Davis will return to the Hornets lineup Tuesday night after missing 11 games with a sprained ankle.

Anthony Davis to return to Hornets lineup on Tuesday


Heidi Montag has reportedly hired a divorce attorney and is actually serious about leaving Spencer Pratt.


Polycom Inc., which makes a range of customer premises equipment, has made some changes to its Choice partner program, which launched last year.

Polycom makes changes to Choice partner program


Road work will keep various lanes on Oso Parkway, from the eastern city limit to Pacific Hills Drive, closed from 9 am to 3 pm Tuesday and from 9 pm Tuesday to 5 am Wednesday.

Lanes on Oso closed Tuesday and into Wednesday


AP Writer Greece has replaced the head of its debt management agency, the Foreign Ministry said, just as the country finds itself in the spotlight for allegedly hiding the size of its debt problem.

Greece replaces head of debt management agency


Days after the US-led coalition forces launched military operation to enforce a UN resolution with regard to a no-fly-zone over Libya and protect its civilians, the US Defence Secretary, Mr Robert Gates, has said it is tough to predict the outcome of the Libyan mission.

'Tough to predict outcome of Libyan mission'


Victoria needs rain to stop bushfires Updated: 10:04, Wednesday January 30, 2013 Victoria needs significant rainfall to extinguish bushfires across the state, despite the efforts of firefighters, Premier Ted Baillieu says.


A construction worker has been injured in a fall on the Olympic Village site in Stratford, east London.

Worker injured in fall on Olympic Village site


The Seattle Mariners activated outfielder Michael Saunders from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Carlos Peguero to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.


Myanmar will hold one more biggest car expo at City Hall in Mandalay, the second largest city of the country, next month, according to the exhibition sources Wednesday in order to create direct deal between customers and manufacturers.

Myanmar to hold one more biggest car expo in Mandalay


A Clarksville man has been charged with felonious assault and tampering with evidence after a shooting Tuesday night at his Massie Township residence in Warren County.


Why did 2PM's Nichkhun show tears in front of his wife, f's Victoria?

Why did Nichkhun tear up in front of Victoria?


Lindsay Lohan has claimed she has only ever had cocaine ``four or five'' times, and opened up about her first experience with alcohol.

Lindsay Lohan has had cocaine four times


The mood at the club is jovial at the moment due to the current good run of form but more injury news resulted from United's 5-0 vicotry over Wigan Athletic: defender Jonny Evans has been ruled out for a fortnight due to a calf injury sustained in today's match.

Jonny Evans ruled out for a fortnight due to a calf injury


Two drivers escaped injuries in a crash on Old Route 209 in Schuylkill Township on Thursday night, state police at Frackville said.

Drivers escape injury in crash along Old 209


Indonesia's rupiah advanced to trade near a one-week high on speculation the central bank will tolerate gains to help contain inflation, which reached a 20- month high in December.

Rupiah advances on speculation central bank will tolerate gains


Croatian veteran Ivica Kostelic won the men's slalom in Slovenia Sunday for his first World Cup won of the season.


CHIEF Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators plan to meet this week, restarting talks that were suspended after a deadly Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, Israeli and Western officials said yesterday.

Israeli, Palestinian negotiators to meet this week


A couple seeks damages for the man's mining injuries working underground near the Black King North Portal of Elk Run Coal Co.

Couple seeks damages for man's mining injuries


Music luminaries from around the world, including Zakir Hussain, paid homage to tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha during a special commemorative evening in Mumbai, which has become an annual feature in that city's classical music calendar.

Zakir Hussain paid homage to tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha at an evening in Mumbai


Oosthuizen is set to return to Singapore for the Barclays Singapore Open this year.

Oosthuizen returns for Barclays Singapore Open


DANNY Wilson insists he has unfinished business in the transfer market this month, despite bringing four new faces to the County Ground yesterday.

Wilson has unfinished business in transfer market


Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said he will take paternity leave when his third child is born next year.

Nick Clegg says he will take paternity leave


The question we get more and more is, what do you do if you have bed bugs?


Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek admits he's considering calling on his big guns for his side's final AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia on March 3.


Nokia has updated its developer tools and features with new functionality and features following the new devices announcement earlier this morning.

Nokia updates developer tools and features


The public had a rare window into municipal finances this week when a committee appointed by the City Council held two days of open budget hearings.

Committee holds two days of budget hearings


``Today, SGX Nifty is suggesting a flat opening for our market. Just to reiterate, 5,954 is required to be conquered on the closing basis to turn the technical view bullish. Tata Chemical will be in focus as its UK arm has acquired British Salt for Rs 6.5 billion,`` notes brokerage house Anagram.

5,954 is required to be conquered on the closing basis:


A community outreach on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton is helping Air Force families have a happy and tasty Thanksgiving.

Langley Air Force base helps families have happy, tasty Thanksgiving


Canadian toy maker Mega Brands Inc, whose top executives are facing insider trading charges, posted a quarterly loss Thursday that met market estimates, helped by the launch of new products.


Five American soldiers were killed in an attack in central Iraq on Monday, in one of the deadliest days for the American military since the mission there ended nine months ago, according to the New York Times.

Five American soldiers killed in central Iraq


Radio personality Howard Stern and his agent, Don Buchwald, sued Sirius XM Radio Tuesday, claiming that the satellite radio company failed to pay them stock awards for growing its subscribers.


Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra group of industries, on Tuesday demanded justice for his nephew, killed in a road accident in Goa a day earlier.

Anand Mahindra demands justice for nephew


Police are hunting three men after a crime spree in which molotov cocktails were hurled at a suburban Wellington police station and a stolen car was destroyed by fire.


The Omani delegation taking part at the Business Umbrella Programme for 2011, organized by the Directorate General of Industry at the Commerce and Industry Ministry continued its visits to Korean companies and establishments.

Omani delegation continues its visit to Korean companies and establishments


Official figures show the Australian economy has gone backwards for the first time since December 2000.


A high speed chase on Colonial Drive ended when the vehicle crashed into two other cars at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando.


Music mogul Simon Cowell admits that he has never cast a vote during elections.

Simon Cowell never voted during elections


The new Carson County jail is now open, and the Sheriff gave NewsChannel 10's Kristen Guilfoos and inside look at the new facility that's already saving taxpayers money.


Five women were stripped and paraded naked in Deoghar district of Jharkhand after being charged of witchcraft, police said on Monday.

Five women stripped, paraded naked in Jharkhand


BJP leadership in Orissa claimed that the BJD had resorted to scientific rigging, money power and the misuse of official machinery to sweep the polls.

BJP leadership in Orissa claimed BJD resorted to scientific rigging


``A guy who says he wasn't scared during the attack is crazy,'' he said in a phone interview from his home in Boaz.

'A guy who says he wasn't scared is crazy'


Two Broward County developers are facing bribery and other charges for allegedly paying golf membership fees for a corrupt politician.


A Boca Raton police officer has resigned from the department after an investigation found he misused his authority as an officer.


Arthaath, Vaani turned music director from 'Loosugalu' Kannada cinema that went on the floor on Thursday morning at Chitrakala Parishat.


Los Angeles, March 15 Veteran actor Mel Gibson will counter sue former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva if she takes him to court over domestic violence charges.

Mel Gibson may counter sue Oksana Grigorieva


Understandably many users that had only just purchased a new handset on the platform were left disappointed, but Microsoft and Nokia did promise some updates in the future, and now we can tell you that the Nokia Lumia 800 is getting a taste of the Windows Phone 7.8 update.

Nokia Lumia 800 getting a taste of Windows Phone 7.8 update


Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former Vice President of India and one of the great leaders of the BJP, passed away on Saturday, 15th May 2010 at around 11.10 am at the Swai Man Singh Hospital at jaipur.

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat-former Vice President of India passes away


The Republican presidential hopefuls have their eyes set on South Carolina, just one day after the Michigan primary concluded, which Mitt Romney ended up winning.

Presidential hopefuls set for South Carolina


A Japanese Car Exporter has advised Zambians to exercise caution when importing vehicles from that country to avoid being swindled by unscrupulous businessmen.


Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank said that it has completed the sale of its interest in the Scotia Plaza complex in Toronto to Dundee REIT and H&R REIT for $1.266 billion.

Scotiabank completes sale of interest in Scotia Plaza complex in Toronto


Cameron Diaz has canceled her appearance at the London premiere of her new movie What Happens In Vegas following the death of her father.


The latest celebrity to cop a serve after saying something offensive in 140 characters or less is swimmer Stephanie Rice, who was so thrilled by the Wallabies' win over South Africa on Saturday night she decided to call the Springboks ``faggots''.

Stephanie Rice calls the Springboks ``faggots'';


US supermarket giant Wal-Mart has retained its crown as the world's biggest retailer, with sales eclipsing those of its nearest rival, France's Carrefour, by a factor of more than three, according to an annual survey released yesterday by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Wal-Mart retains crown as the world's biggest retailer


Newly appointed Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio renounced his links to fascism on Wednesday following an outcry over his previous comments and actions regarding his political beliefs.

Sunderland manager Di Canio renounces links to fascism


Aishwarya Rai, known as the world's most beautiful woman, has now walked away with another coveted title of having the 'sexiest eyes' in US TV E!'s Sexiest Body Parts List.


DNA robots, molecules with the chain legs chemical basis of life, and moving from one place to another, are now a reality.


A long-shot Senate candidate wants to have President Bush arrested if he sets foot in this coastal town where his parents have a summer home.


Republican state Sens. David Rouzer and Thom Goolsby have invited the public to join them to celebrate the ``victory over forced annexation'' at 6 pm Friday at Hugh MacRae Park in Wilmington.

Rouzer and Goolsby to celebrate ``victory over forced annexation''


The White House has announced that the USD 819 billion mega economic stimulus package, passed by the House of Representatives amid opposition from Republicans, is on course and showed confidence it would be signed into law before February 16, a deadline set by president Barack Obama.


A Senate committee passed a bill this week that could lead to ending the ban on HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ donation.

Senate committee passes bill to end ban on HIV-positive organ donation


Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill that will offer $100 billion subsidies for clean coal power production projects.

Texas House of Representatives passes bill for subsidies for clean coal power projects


Top police officials on Tuesday evaluated the entire security arrangements at the Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium at nearby Kaloor, venue of the Oct 17 India-Australia one day match.

Police evaluate security arrangements at stadium


There are strong indications that at least seven generals of the Nigerian Army may retire, following last Wednesday's appointment of Maj.-Gen. Onyeabo Ihejirika as the new Chief of Army Staff by President Goodluck Jonathan.


Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has asked chief executive Rick Parry to resign his role at the club, Telegraph Sport understands.

Liverpool owner Tom Hicks asks Rick Parry to resign


Proposals for an 8,000-home eco-town at a greenfield site in Cambridgeshire have been abandoned after supermarket giant Tesco pulled out.


A former CIE bus driver is facing a substantial term in prison for soliciting two undercover gardaí to import cocaine from Brazil.

Former CIE bus driver faces substantial term in prison


A homicide investigation is underway in Stutsman County after a man was found dead near Spiritwood Saturday afternoon.

Homicide investigation underway after a man was found dead near Spiritwood


Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that the deprivations of a common man increased due to poor management of resources and every one must come forward to help out the people suffering in natural calamities.


US State Department has said that the US is facing challenges in relations with Pakistan, adding that to overcome these and set long-term partnership is in the strategic interest of both the countries, Geo News reported on Wednesday.

US facing challenges in relations with Pakistan:


Concordia University in St. Paul, Minn. is dropping its undergraduate tuition by $10,000 beginning in fall of 2013 for both new and returning students.

Concordia university dropping tuition by $10,000


What's Your Number is yet another regrettable entry in the ongoing Hollywood saga of ``When bad movies happen to good people.''


Almost half of all organic produce sold in British supermarkets is imported, according to the National Farmers Union's Farming Outlook.


Kiara, who is in fine nick, may score an encore in the Bangalore City Gold Cup, the main event of the races to be held here on Thursday.


OJ Simpson, who is serving nine years for an armed robbery in 2007, was reportedly beaten unconscious in prison by a much younger skinhead.

OJ Simpson reportedly beaten unconscious in prison


A man wanted on child molestation and sexual battery charges has surrendered at the Paulding County sheriffÂ's office.

Man wanted on molestation charge surrenders


Zetar, confectionery and snack foods group, announced its Natural Snacks division, trading as Humdinger, has entered into a licensing agreement with Unilever UK to manufacture and sell Marmite nuts with effect from October 1.

Zetar division enters into licensing agreement with Unilever UK for Marmite nuts


Apple has today announced a new social network called Ping which will be part of iTunes.

Apple announce new social network 'Ping'


China may buy more US Treasury bonds but Washington must take action to ensure the safety of foreign countries' assets, a former Chinese central bank governor said.


BJP tonight appeared divided on party President Nitin Gadkari as senior leader LK Advani skipped a crucial meeting of its Core Group apparently unhappy over his continuance in the post.

BJP divided over Nitin Gadkari as LK Advani skips a crucial meeting


TWO Australian men have been jailed for making hoax bomb threats to a hospital and an airline and pretending to belong to a terrorist organisation.

Two Australian men jailed for hoax bomb threats


Rihanna's red hot performance literally catches fire in Texas.

Rihanna red hot performance catches fire


Billionaire Raj Rajaratnam, a partner at hedge fund Galleon Group, and five others were arrested Friday in New York for insider trading in the latest scandal to rock Wall Street.

Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon Group arrested for insider trading


Russia expanded its bombing blitz to the Georgian capital, deployed ships off the coast and, a Georgian official said, sent tanks from the separatist region of South Ossetia into Georgian territory, heading toward a border city before being turned back Sunday.

Russia expands bombing blitz, deploys ships;


Half of UK employees are banned from using social networking site Facebook, according to a survey from software development firm HCL Technologies.


Prisoners at Lotus Glen helped battle a blaze on the correctional facility property.


The Long Island magician and photographer charged with secretly videotaping women in the dressing room of his home photo studio pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Suffolk County criminal court to a 78-count grand jury indictment.


A woman and a young child were hospitalized with potentially traumatic injuries Saturday after an early morning traffic crash on Vine Swamp Road in the Southwood community of Lenoir County.


This acquisition expands Applied's capability to address emerging opportunities in the high-growth wafer packaging market and provides complementary systems and technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Acquisition expands Applied's capability to address emerging wafer packaging market


US Rep. Gresham Barrett disclosed income and tax information Thursday, challenging Republican gubernatorial rival Nikki Haley on a piece of her campaign platform.

Barrett discloses income, tax information


A 44-year-old Chattanooga man was shot in the face today during what seems to have been an attempted robbery, authorities said.


A city councilman in northern Iowa has been charged with domestic abuse after an altercation with his wife.

City councilman charged with domestic abuse


The Birmingham News The Hoover school board this week approved guidelines for giving gifts to teachers and other school system employees in response to a Dec. 7 opinion issued by the Alabama Ethics Commission.

Hoover school board approves guidelines for giving gifts to teachers, employees


British bank HSBC intentionally broke American sanctions on Iran and other countries while also laundering Mexican drug money, the US on Wednesday said, as the banking major was to pay USD 1.92 billion to settle the allegations.


Two teenagers, 11 and 12 years old respectively, were hit by lightning on Tuesday afternoon in Bad Hofgastein in Austria, and one of them was killed on the spot, the Austrian Red Cross said.

Two teenagers hit by lightning in Austria, one killed


In their first rematch since playing the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon last year, Isner defeated Mahut 6-3, 7-6 on Monday at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia.

John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut at Hopman Cup


Rihanna has overtaken Lady Gaga as the most popular female star on Facebook, according to Famecount.com.


Michel Platini took a dig at Sepp Blatter over the use of extra linesman on Monday, saying FIFA's president was not enthusiastic about the system because he did not think of it.

Platini takes a dig at Blatter over extra linesmen


A 6-year-old child died following a house fire in the Moore area of Spartanburg County late Tuesday night, according to the Spartanburg County coroner's office.


An Israeli air strike killed the Hamas military commander for the Gaza-Egypt border town of Rafah on Friday, the latest in a spate of deadly raids on the Islamist-controlled Gaza Strip.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas commander


Adknowledge Inc., which runs the BidSystem online advertising marketplace, has raised more than $200 million in debt and equity financing in order to pursue acquisitions.

Adknowledge raises more than $200 million


McLaren driver Jenson Button has said that he is aiming to deliver his best in the season ahead despite facing immense reliability issues in the first seven races.

McLaren driver Jenson Button aims to deliver his best in season ahead --


High winds claim life of Vic driver Updated: 14:06, Thursday September 6, 2012 A fierce blast of windy weather across Victoria has torn off roofs, uprooted trees, triggered power outages and even claimed the life of an elderly driver.


An engineer committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan on Sunday morning at her house in Akurdi.


Boston, Mass.-Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced Monday its weekly award winners for the week ending July 4, 2009, according to MLL Commissioner David Gross.

Major League Lacrosse announces weekly award winners


Senior Federal Adviser on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik called on Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain and conveyed him an important message from President Asif Zardari on Wednesday.Threats facing the country, internal and external challenges and overall situation of the country came under discussion during the meeting.


Amitabh Bachchan is to work for free on a forthcoming film starring one of his favourite actors.


Tourists to the Caribbean should pay $1 to help fight tropical diseases associated with poverty, a US medical expert has argued.

Tourists 'should pay' $1 to help fight diseases


Free agent cornerback Eric Green, most recently of NFC Champion Arizona, visited the Dolphins on Wednesday.

Cornerback Eric Green visits with miami Dolphins


Peaston, 54, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes, his niece Neuka Mitchell said.


New Manchester City signing Fernandinho revealed that he fought for his move to the Etihad with the view of a Brazil recall.


Former India batsman Sanjay Manjerkar on Tuesday said Test cricket is an ``outdated concept'' and it is time to take Twenty20 cricket more seriously.


Cyberattacks fueled by ideological ire are likely to escalate this year and continue to bedevil corporations and governments, while putting innocent consumers at risk.

Cyberattacks likely to escalate this year


When it's too hot to stay inside, here are 10 summer films to screen outdoors.


China will take various approaches to boost domestic consumer demand, said Zhang Ping, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, on March 20.

China to take various approaches to boost domestic demand


A Metra train struck a vehicle on Chicago's South Side this afternoon, halting all trains on the South Chicago branch of the Metra Electric Line.

Metra train strikes vehicle on South Side


Luxury car maker BMW India on Wednesday said it would create 1,200 jobs in the dealer and service network by 2011.

BMW India to create 1,200 jobs in dealer and service network


A federal grand jury in Atlanta accuses a Charlotte, NC, man of illegally importing endangered fish and coral into the United States.

Federal grand jury accuses NC man of illegally importing endangered fish, coral


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,537.94 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, up 17.14 points or 0.18 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,537.94, up 17.14 points


A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers and Phil Jackson each have been fined $75,000 for comments the coach made about collective bargaining.

Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson fined $75,000 each


US and Iraqi forces launched a new operation Tuesday aimed at clearing al-Qaida in Iraq from the volatile Diyala province, considered the last major insurgent safe haven near the capital.


Emperors of Soul have become the third act to be booted off the TV show to decide who represents the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.


More than 6,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat were protected by the Department of Fish and Game and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in the past fiscal year for a total investment of $10,490,000.

More than 6,000 acres of habitat protected


A Chinese manufacturer of print finishing equipment plans to set up its US headquarters in Charlotte, officials announced Thursday.

Chinese manufacturer to set up headquarters in Charlotte


Headlines that 38 die in a mental hospital in Russia have stunned the world, according to an April 26 New Haven Register report.


Japan will combine two emission credit programs as the government seeks to improve efficiency in the country's efforts to curb production of greenhouse gases.

Japan to combine emission credit programs to improve efficiency


Actress Lindsay Lohan arrived on time to her court-ordered community service at a morgue, after nearly jeopardising her probation one day earlier by turning up late and being refused entry.


A new report published by iYogi Insights titled, Consumer Research on Growing Spends on Technology Services 2012 revealed that 63% of US households spend 35% more on technology bills than utility bills.

63% of US households spend more on technology bills than utility bills


Unemployment dropped in all but two presidential battleground states last month, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unemployment drops in presidential battleground states


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the country's future is linked to vocational education and the country can be put on the road to progress and prosperity only by equipping the new generation with modern vocational knowledge.


Actress Lindsay Lohan was fitted with an alcohol monitoring device this week and ordered to undergo weekly random drug and alcohol testing.

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring device


A West Fargo man faces a long list of charges after breaking into vehicles, then running from police.

West Fargo man faces long list of charges


A SWAT standoff is unfolding now in Baytown, in which a man inside a home fired shots at police.


The legendary Harlem Globetrotters have signed six new players that will join Globetrotter veterans for the team's annual training camp to vie for spots on the world's most famous basketball team.


Doug Frith, 64, who served on Sudbury city council, regional council and in federal politics in the 1970s and 1980s, died of a massive heart attack Saturday in Ottawa.


ARSENE WENGER believes Cesc Fabregas has come of age and Arsenal are reaping the benefit of the young Spaniard's prodigious talent.

Arsene Wenger believes Fabregas has come of age


European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory Wednesday and Russian troops allowed some of them into a buffer zone around the breakaway region of South Ossetia, despite earlier warnings from Moscow they would be blocked.

EU monitors begin patrols in Georgian territory


Hundreds of people paid homage to Food and Civil Supplies minister TM Jacob who passed away last night, when his body was brought to the Town hall here this morning.


The United Nations Development Program Head, Helen Clark, says new energy needs to go into reaching the Millennium Development Goals in the lead up to a major meeting of world leaders in September.

New energy needed to reach millenium Development Goals:


Pop star Britney Spears was taken to hospital after what was said to be a 'family custody dispute', CNN reported.


Goldfarb Branham -- a national securities law firm -- is investigating claims for shareholders of BP due to the company's well-publicized and repeated safety lapses.

Goldfarb Branham law firm investigating claims for shareholders of BP


With the acquisition of NDS Group, Cisco is getting bigger, expanding the scale and scope of its operations, but is it getting better in competing effectively against its peers?

Cisco is getting bigger, but is it getting better?


Investorfirst has successfully raised $2.44 million by way of a placement of approximately 24.39 million shares at $0.10.

Investorfirst raises $2.44 million through placement of shares


Windstream Corp. says it is cutting 350 jobs, or nearly 5 percent of its work force, in part to balance out declining revenue in its residential voice unit.


A fifth of workers hate their colleagues and regularly gossip about them behind their backs, a survey by market research firm One Poll has revealed.

A fifth of workers ``hate their colleagues''


Apple Inc. is preparing to put movies in the cloud, entering a market in which it may be both competitor and ally to a similar offering backed by most Hollywood studios.

Apple preparing to put movies in the cloud


Sony has halted sales of its Xperia Tablet S due to a manufacturing flaw less than one month after the Android-based slate went on sale.


The Nationals are looking for part time seasonal employees to perform as the racing presidents.

Washington Nationals looking for racing presidents


Pregnant actress Sienna Miller celebrated the impending birth of her first child at a baby shower in London on Sunday).


Syrian forces pressed their military offensive in the northern province of Idlib, driving 1,000 refugees across the Turkish border as the bloody revolt against President Bashar al-Assad entered a second year with no sign of political solution.


``Survivor'' winner Richard Hatch says he's the victim of a ``witch hunt'' by federal prosecutors.

'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch says he's victim of 'witch hunt'


The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Tawiah III, on Tuesday, July, 20, testified in court in a libel case he brought against Nii Yaote Otoga, the Dsaasetse of the Ga Stool Dsaase.


Eastman Kodak Co. replaced its chief restructuring officer on Monday in a surprise move coming just days after it filed for bankruptcy protection.

Kodak replaces chief restructuring officer


The federal government has moved to strengthen privacy laws, paving the way for Australians to sue media organisations for any breaches.

Government moves to strengthen privacy laws


Russia on Monday downgraded its ties with Qatar, after it said customs officials at Doha Airport in Qatar beat him.


BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons is to step down from his post, he has announced.

Bbc Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons to step down


Oil rose as Tropical Storm Gustav formed in the Caribbean, stirring concerns that it could disrupt oil and natural gas output in the Gulf of Mexico as it moves northwest.


President George W. Bush has reached out to Cuban dissidents, speaking by videoconference with activists still on the communist Caribbean island and struggling for change there, the White House said Wednesday.

Bush reaches out to Cuban dissidents, speaking by videoconference to activists on island


Israeli air strikes killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip.

Israel kills four Palestinians in Gaza Strip


A man allegedly attempting to elude Council Bluffs police officers struck a police cruiser Saturday.


A federal jury in Minnesota on Thursday convicted a Deerfield couple of defrauding retail giant Best Buy by overcharging about $41 million for computer parts.

Jury convicts couple of defrauding Best Buy


A Pemberton Township man was charged with arson this week after failing to put out a campfire that reignited and burned about 500 acres of the Pinelands in Burlington County over the weekend, police said.

Man charged in arson after failing to put out campfire


The AFC Challenge Cup triumph helped India move up three places to 148th in the latest FIFA rankings.


A day-long workshop will celebrate First Nations and Metis research partnerships at the University of Manitoba on Tuesday.

Workshop celebrates First Nations and Metis research


Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday took full responsibility for the 'no-ball' incident during his team's tri-series match against India and said any player found guilty will be punished.

Sangakkara takes responsibility, says guilty will be punished


AN award-winning human rights lawyer says the public is losing faith in the police because of the selective application of the rule of law and general indiscipline creeping into the force.


Adrian Peterson had a prolific and often dazzling rushing day, but he kicked himself for being denied short of the goal line on a pivotal series.


Australian house prices are expected to fall half a per cent over the next 12 months, according to a NAB survey.


Ten people were killed by a roadside bomb in northwest Afghanistan late on Monday, a local politician said on Tuesday.

10 killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan


The New Zealand sharemarket closed 0.2 percent lower on Wednesday with the benchmark NZX-50 index fell 8.44 points to 4007.24 and a turnover of 130 million NZ dollars.


Dabangg girl Sonakshi Sinha is in cloud 9 these days.


The answer is, I write, write and write some more.


Hugo Taylor is quitting 'Made In Chelsea' as he thinks he has ''outgrown'' the E4 reality show.


Foreign Office spokesman on Friday said Pakistan is going to Thimphu with an open mind and hoped that India would also come with constructive attitude.

Pakistan going to Thimphu with open mind:


Congress is considering legislation to penalize China for its currency policy, and there is considerable debate over the wisdom of the proposal.

Legislation to penalize China for its currency policy:


The Pentagon is directing more military aid to Eastern Europe, even as the US has talked about reducing the empire's resources in Europe to focus more on Asia.

Pentagon directing more military aid to Eastern Europe


Barclays PLC launched three exchange-traded funds in Brazil on Dec. 2, the first ETFs from the world's biggest ETF manager for the Brazilian market.


Amy Childs admits she still flirts with ex-boyfriend Kirk Norcross whenever she sees him.


Pakistani troops fired mortar shells at the Indian posts in Jhalas sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district as they attempted to provide a cover fire to a group of infiltrators, army sources said here Sunday.

Pakistani troops fire mortars at Indian posts


Minister of Finance, Audley Shaw, was discharged from hospital this morning, after being treated for an ear infection and sinusitis.


New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte , likely on Mitt Romney's short list of potential running mates, criticized President Obama on foreign policy as Romney continues a six-day international trip that has increased scrutiny of his positions on foreign affairs.

Ayotte criticizes Obama on foreign policy


Ars Nova has announced its 2012 featured programming and exciting developments at its vibrant Hell's Kitchen music, comedy and theater space at 511 West 54th Street.


US Vice President, Dick Cheney, will visit Georgia next week, the White House said on August 25.


Over 65 unauthorised buildings have been razed down in Vasant Nagri, the residential township in Nalasopara by the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation so far.


Deco is ready to stay and fight for his future with Chelsea after holding talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.


Business-to-business telecommunications provider, Maintel, today announced strong end of year results delivering the highest recorded revenue and adjusted profits in its history.

Maintel announces strong end of year results


Students of Saint Dominic Academy, 2572 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, elected a new student council executive board for the 2013-2014 school year.

Saint Dominic Academy elects new student Council executive board


More than 730 illegal hunting incidents were recorded by BirdLife Malta's spring watch teams during the spring hunting derogation period between April 12 and 30, BirdLife said today.

730 illegal hunting incident recorded by BirdLife


A silver alert has been issued for a missing 64-year-old man last seen in Muskogee.

``Silver alert'' issued for man last seen in Muskogee


A British bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan has been named as by the Ministry of Defence as Captain Daniel Shepherd.

British bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan named


Charlie Sheen has officially signed on to return to television in new sitcom 'Anger Management', Lionsgate Television have announced in a statement.

Charlie Sheen officially returns in 'Anger Management'


SYDNEY - Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett suffered a bleeding head wound when she was hit by a prop on stage Wednesday during a Sydney theater performance.

Cate Blanchett suffers head wound on stage


Vancouver Canucks center Manny Malhotra, who suffered a serious eye injury in March, has been cleared to play in the Stanley Cup Final.

Vancouver Canucks center Manny Malhotra has been cleared to play in the Stanley Cup Final


Actor Prateik, who plays the protagonists in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, My Friend Pinto, says he is feeling the pressure of doing a solo film.


Two Indian workers and a taxi driver were abducted in western Afghanistan, the police sources said today.


South African house prices declined at their slowest pace in 10 months in September, signaling a possible recovery in the market before the end of the year, said Absa Group Ltd., the country's biggest mortgage lender.

South African house prices decline at slower pace


Lashkar-e-Tayyeba, the Pakistan-based militant group, had the backing of the Islamic nation's spy agency ISI, which shared intelligence with Lashkar and provided protection to it in the Mumbai terror attacks, a media report said on Monday.

ISI provided protection to LeT in Mumbai terror attacks: report


Commonwealth Games Delhi Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, who is in the eye of a storm following allegations of corruption, walked out of a TV interview on Tuesday.


A gunman fired shots into a Greyhound bus in Cleveland Monday, wounding three passengers, FOX8.com reported.


Sony Corp. board Chairman Howard Stringer, who became the first non-Japanese executive to lead the company, said he will retire in June.

Sony chairman Howard Stringer says he's retiring in June


New strain of dengue fever emerges in Queensland, Australia and deaths are likely now, it is feared.

New strain of dengue fever emerges in Queensland, deaths likely


A white reporter accuses Fox TV of racial bias in suspending and firing him for suggesting, in a newsroom meeting, that the station not shy away from using ``the N word'' in a report on an NAACP youth group's ceremony ``to symbolically bury the word 'nigger' and its negative connotations.''

White reporter accuses Fox TV of racial bias


ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm headquartered in Las Vegas, is looking to expand into Summerlin in 2011.

ActionCOACH is looking to expand into Summerlin in 2011


Horry County police are still seeking information on the parents of a dead infant who was found on the side of a road near Conway earlier this month, according to a press release.

Police still seeking information on dead infant


With Bristol Palin gaining support from fans of DWTS, former contestant Kelly Osbourne recently revealed that she's rooting for Bristol to win Dancing with the Stars.

Kelly Osbourne roots for Bristol Palin on Dancing with the Stars


Rafa Nadal made a confident start to the defence of his Wimbledon title with a clinical 6-4 6-2 6-2 win over American Michael Russell on Monday.


PTI / London November 05, 2012, 13:25 UFO enthusiasts in the UK have admitted that aliens may not exist after all, citing the declining number of 'flying saucer' sightings and lack of ``compelling evidence'' to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life.


Credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded TV18, raising concerns over the company's financial profile over the nine-month period of the current fiscal and deployment of large cash balances to support subsidiaries and group companies.


BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller has dismissed speculation that her position at the Coalition Cabinet table as Culture Secretary is under threat.

MP Maria Miller dismisses speculation that her position as Culture Secretary is under threat


The IKEA store in West Chester is now open for business.


The proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola, has decried the large number of illegal universities in the country, pointing out that Nigeria and the United States have the highest number of illegal varsities in the world.

Nigeria, US have highest number of illegal varsities


GRANDMOTHER Lindsay Sandiford has launched an appeal against her death penalty for drugs smuggling into Bali at Indonesia's Supreme Court today.

Lindsay Sandiford launches appeal against death penalty for drugs smuggling


Bogota, Aug 4 Colombian truckers have paralyzed nearly 90 percent of the country's cargo fleet to support a nationwide indefinite strike that began four days ago.


Former Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer entered a guilty plea today to four counts of grand theft and one count of money laundering.


Google launched an online music locker service on Tuesday that allows users to store and access their songs wherever they are, similar to one launched by Amazon.com in March.


The second-ranked Alabama women's golf team didn't live up to its top-seed billing, but it was more than good enough Saturday to qualify for the NCAA Championships for the seventh consecutive year.

Alabama women's golf team qualifies for NCAA Championships for a seventh consecutive year


As the federal government grapples with the budget deficit, proposals have been made to change the tax code as a solution to generating increased tax revenues.


The Cardinals have officially announced that they were unable to reach a deal with Albert Pujols before his self-imposed deadline.

Cardinals unable to reach deal with Pujols


Honda reported a 41 percent drop in quarterly profit Tuesday on declining sales and a stronger yen, forcing Japan's second-biggest automaker to lower its forecasts for the full year.Honda Motor Co., with its fuel efficient Civic and Accord models, has avoided the deep problems of its money-losing American rivals.


A new program designed to improve student behavior is having a positive impact at Reedy Creek Elementary School, its principal said.

A new program designed to improve student behavior is having a positive...


State Sen. Arlan Meekhof, R-Olive Township, has announced he will hold office hours in Zeeland on July 19.

State Sen. Meekhof announces office hours in Zeeland


Gov. Deval Patrick said Tuesday he wants the Legislature to pass a casino gambling bill that's consistent with the character of Massachusetts.

Patrick wants Legislature to pass gambling bill


Four Lehigh Valley Health Network nurses, including one who allegedly injected herself in a hospital bathroom, have been charged by the state attorney general with illegally diverting prescription drugs from the hospital for their own personal use.

Four Lehigh Valley Health Network nurses charged


Rab Ne girl Anushka Sharma recently poured her heart out in the chat show Rendevous with Simi Garewal.


And now, after four years, Jaya Bachchan is ready to return to the big screen.

Jaya Bachchan's ready to return to the big screen


Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will honour Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for her contribution and achievement in the arts and culture segment March 11.

Yeddyurappa to honour Aishwarya Rai Bachchan


The Defence Minister AK Antony said India has always walked the extra mile for the sake of peace and security with its neighbours.

We have walked extra mile for peace with neighbours:


Maxim Belkov won stage nine of the Giro d'Italia as Sir Bradley Wiggins struggled once again in the Tuscan rain.


The US House voted Tuesday to rename the federal courthouse in Davenport for former US Rep. Jim Leach.


Washington understands the sensitivity of Azerbaijan and Turkey on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, US Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey said in his interview with Turkey`s Heber Turk TV channel.

Washington understands the sensitivity of Azerbaijan and Turkey on the Karabakh issues


A Timmonsville police officer has been suspended for three days without pay after he responded to a call outside the department's jurisdiction Sunday, Timmonsville Police Chief Mike Martin said.


Canada and India have reached a major nuclear trade deal that will allow Canadian firms to sell nuclear materials, equipment and technology to the South Asian emerging market, Canadian media reported Monday.

Canada, India reach major nuclear trade deal


Mr Hao Peigang director of the policy research department at Taiyuan Iron & Steel Group said that ``It is likely that China will become a net exporter of stainless steel in 2008.


The Argonne National Laboratory says it will expand its nanotechnology research activities thanks to completion of a new microscopy building.

Argonne to expand nanotechnology research


Iran said on Saturday it planned to build an experimental nuclear fusion reactor, state television reported, at a time when the West is demanding that Tehran suspend sensitive nuclear work.

Iran plans to build nuclear fusion reactor


Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, who dropped his own bid for the Republican US Senate nomination in February, today endorsed his former rival Heather Wilson in the race.


A businessman was shot dead by an unidentified assailant about 10.30am today in front of a shop selling safe deposit boxes and other related items at Bako Road here.


Paula Radcliffe has admitted she is in 'a bit of a panic' as a long-standing injury threatens to end her London Olympics participation.

Paula Radcliffe in panic as injury threatens London 2012 participation


A WOMAN who stole five mobile phones from a south Dublin supermarket has been put on a probation bond for a year.


BP Plc. informed that it had agreed to sell its Carson refinery based in southern California to Tesoro Corp. for $2.5 billion.

BP sells Carson refinery to Tesoro Corp. for $2.5 billion


Former teammates of Everton legend Gordon West have paid tribute to 'a tremendous character' who was 'larger than life'.


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A lifeboat crew went to the aid of a cyclist who was injured in one of the remotest parts of the Highlands.


Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen, her co-star in the new Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris, were recently photographed holding hands while walking in Toronto, fueling mounting speculation of a relationship.

Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen photographed holding hands


Hugh Jackman still regrets turning down the lead male role in Chicago because he's convinced he could have pulled off the part - with the help of some studio make-up.

Jackman still regrets turning down Chicago


It was fun to see theguys come out here today, and it will be a long road to hoe.


Marion County Coroner Tom Nicolay says a 59-year-old Wamac man found dead inside his home Monday morning apparently died from natural causes.


The Phoenix police and fire departments have been spared from severe budget cuts in the city's effort to save nearly 90 million dollars.

Police, fire departments spared from severe budget cuts


AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. Chester McGlockton, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman who emerged as a talented assistant coach and mentor at Stanford, died Wednesday.

Stanford assistant coach Chester McGlockton dies


Past professor and course evaluations will be made available to students beginning Fall 2012 as the result of a VSG initiative four years in the making.

Professor and course evaluations to be made available to students


Thai officials said on Sunday that an ``intense and fierce'' gun battle has broken out between anti-government Red Shirt protesters and the military in Bangkok.

``Intense and fierce'' gun battle breaks out between Red Shirt protesters and military in Bangkok


Furcal, who met with Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Beane and Manager Bob Geren this week, intends to narrow his choices to two teams by Monday or Tuesday, according to his agent, Paul Kinzer.

Rafael Furcal narrowing down his choices


Gus Johnson, who'd become the voice of the NCAA tournament during his 16 years with CBS, has joined Fox Sports after CBS declined to match the competing network's offer, Bob Raissmann of the New York Daily News first reported tonight.


Apple founder Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56.


Third time's a charm for Drew Barrymore, who got engaged to Will Kopelman over the holidays.

Drew Barrymore engaged to Will Kopelman?


Chrysler will recall over 364,000 Jeep Wranglers from the 2006 through 2010 model years.

Chrysler recalls over 364,000 Jeep Wranglers


Cigarettes may contain traces of pig's blood, an Australian academic says with a warning that religious groups could find its undisclosed presence 'very offensive'.


LOS ANGELES Cell phone giant Verizon Wireless said Sunday that it would refund more than $50 million to about 15 million customers nationwide who were mistakenly charged for data usage or Internet access they didn't order.

Verizon Wireless to refund $50 million to customers


Main Street Capital Corporation announced today that it has completed three new portfolio investments in Indianapolis Aviation Partners, LLC, Thermal & Mechanical Equipment, LLC, and Compact Power Equipment Centers, LLC. Main Street provided IAP with debt and equity financing in connection with the acquisition of a Fixed Base Operation, located at the Indianapolis International Airport, that was previously owned by Signature Flight Support Corporation and, at an earlier date, by Hawker Beechcraft Services, Inc. The IAP facility currently operates within the ``Million Air'' group and will utilize the ``Million Air'' brand name.

Main Street Capital announces three new portfolio investments


JAVIER HERNANDEZ has been granted a work permit and will join Manchester United in a £7m deal on July 1.

Javier Hernandez granted work permit to join Manchester United


Laos is reportedly clamping down on illegal drugs and dangerous watersports in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist destination on the Xong River.

Laos clamping down on drugs and dangerous watersports in Vang Vieng


Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez has been scratched from his scheduled start against San Diego because of a nail infection on his pitching hand.

Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez scratched with nail infection


The Los Angeles Coliseum will have a new look, and a new sound, when No. 1 Southern California and No. 5 Ohio State meet Saturday night.


President Barack Obama said the US is at war with a 'network of violence and hatred' and vowed to defend the nation from terror after a suspected terrorist attempted to blow up an airliner on Christmas Day.

Obama says us at war with 'network of violence and hatred'


STUART Lewis left Adams Park on crutches after picking up an ankle injury in the Stevenage defeat.

Lewis leaves on crutches after ankle injury


AIG will sell off its valuable Asian insurance business, a move that will jump start its plan to pay back more than a $100 billion in taxpayer bailout money.


Video game developer Heatwave Interactive LLC bought an online gaming platform from a California company for an undisclosed amount.

Heatwave Interactive buys gaming platform


Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act, police said today.


Reports out of Chicago are that former OSU safety Al Afalava has made quite an impression with the Bears so far during training camp.

Former OSU safety Al Afalava making impression with Chicago Bears


German industrial production slumped in April unexpectedly by 0.6% following a revised 1.2% rise in March from the reported 0.7% and strongly missed expectations for 0.2% rise.

German industrial production slumps in April


A 52-year-old Harrington woman apparently drowned in a backyard swimming pool Saturday morning, state police said.

Harrington woman apparently drowned in pool


Lea Michele, the 24-year-old Glee actress, who plays Rachel Berry in the Fox television series, was involved in a car accident with another vehicle while driving down Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on her way home from work on Friday, but is said to be doing ``fine''.


Indonesia has announced a new shark and manta ray sanctuary, the first to protect the species in the rich marine ecosystem of the Coral Triangle, known as the ``Amazon of the ocean.''

Indonesia announces shark, manta ray sanctuary


New Zealand First has confirmed Winston Peters will not be standing for an electorate seat.

Winston Peters not standing for electorate seat


The Consumer Electronics Association ® today announced that registration is open for the 2011 International CES ® , the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, scheduled January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Registration opens for 2011 International CES


Google UK and Ireland has launched its own quarterly online magazine, Think Quarterly, saying that ``in a world of accelerating change, we all need to take time to reflect.''

Google launches online magazine, Think Quarterly


A convicted serial burglar who once plagued Pontotoc County was found dead in his prison cell Tuesday.


A team of gardeners have ridden to the rescue after a woman's garden was turned into a wasteland by a tradesman who charged her more than £3,000.

Gardeners to the rescue after woman's garden turned into wasteland


Sonic Corp. today responded to remarks in the press yesterday concerning the company's franchisees, who were used to illustrate the problems of a tightening credit market.

Sonic responds to remarks about the company's franchisees


A hacker has defaced the Aarto website, where motorists are able to pay traffic fines, it was reported on Thursday.


GREAT FALLS, Montana - A rare and nearly complete dinosaur skeleton stolen from private property in Montana and stored in an evidence locker for more than two years has been turned over to researchers.

Rare dinosaur skeleton turned over to researchers


The ADT home security system was recently reviewed and ranked by TopConsumerReviews.com, which provides independent reviews for thousands of products including home security systems reviews in order to help consumers make well informed decisions.

ADT home security system reviewed by TopConsumerReviews.com


Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce Saturday that he will run for president in 2012, Politico reported Monday.

Gov. Rick Perry to announce run for president: report


Chirundu Road MOTORISTS are marooned in Chirundu following the collapse of a road linking Siavonga district in Southern Province to the rest of Zambia.


UK wheat exports edged up in October, although continuing to run significantly below last season's levels, customs data showed on Tuesday.


A Drakesboro man was arrested facing numerous charges after being stopped on a stolen four-wheeler.


An infant at a women's protection home here died on Saturday within minutes of being fed milk, an official said.


A LOWESTOFT man has appeared in court to face a charge of possessing a knife in a public place.


KIMBERLEY -Jacques Kallis steered South Africa to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Kenya in the second and final one-day international at the Diamond Oval here on Sunday.


Syria decided to recall its ambassador to Iraq as a response to Iraq's recall of its ambassador, a Syrian official source said.

Syria decides to recall ambassador to Iraq


A Taiwanese business delegation went to China on Monday to take advantage of new business opportunites as tariff reductions for Taiwanese products began in China this year.

Taiwanese businesses go to China as tariff reductions begin


Friends of Drew Peterson, whose third wife was murdered and fourth wife is missing, cooperated with Illinois State Police and wore a wire during conversations with the man, according to a published report.


Social crusader Anna Hazare will celebrate his 75th birthday among underprivileged children and commercial sex workers who have stepped out of flesh trade to live life with dignity.

Hazare to celebrate birthday with underprivileged


A snake was saved by surgery in Australia after mistaking four golf balls for a meal of chicken eggs, a veterinarian said Wednesday.

Snake saved by surgery in Australia after mistaking golf balls for meal of chicken eggs


Four NATO soldiers were killed Monday in a bomb attack in southern Afghanistan, one of the toughest battlegrounds in a nearly 10-year Taliban insurgency, the alliance said in a statement.

Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Alcohol detox at home page is ready to go at Down to earth video Ltd. The news has been welcomed by commentators on related sites.


St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ian Snell, who was in camp this spring as a non-roster invitee, announced his retirement as an active player Tuesday.

Cardinals right-hander Ian Snell announces retirement


Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced March 18 that it will permanently close its Lancaster, Ohio, uncoated recycled paperboard mill, effective May 16, 2009, according to James Harrell, division vice president and general manager, Paper North America.

Sonoco to close Lancaster, Ohio, paperboard mill


Comedian-actor Bernie Mac has died today at age 50 from complications of pneumonia.


Investigators believe that a body found Monday in the Chicago River is that of Michael Scott, president of the Chicago Board of Education, said fire department spokesman Quention Curtis.


Senior Andrei Daescu advanced to the quarterfinals of the D'Novo/ITA All-American Championships.


State budget talks hit a snag on Saturday, June 27.


Two Mountain View High School graduates were killed Sunday in an early morning motorcycle accident in Provo Canyon.

Two killed in motorcycle accident in Provo Canyon


Demos of two new Pete Doherty tracks already tentatively pencilled in for his second solo album have been posted online by the former Libertines man's producer Adem Hilmi.

Two new Pete Doherty tracks posted online


Freddie Mac reported a $4.4 billion loss in the third quarter on Thursday and requested $6 billion in additional aid from the US Treasury Department.

Freddie Mac reports $4.4 billion loss, requests $6 billion from Treasury


A HOSEPIPE ban will come into force in Henley and the rest of Oxfordshire from April 5.


Miliband warns UK about Afghan pullout Updated: 08:53, Sunday May 27, 2012 The international community must 'up its game' on political progress in Afghanistan or risk wasting a decade of sacrifice by allied soldiers, UK's Labour leader Ed Miliband says.


CONCORD, NC Ken Schrader will replace an injured Dario Franchitti in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway.


Snowmobiler Caleb Moore died Thursday a week after a crash at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies after crash at X Games


Douglas Urbanski takes his Catholicism orthodox, his politics conservative, and his road less traveled.


Russell Brand has handed himself into police today after a warrant was issued for his arrest in the US.


India's biggest auto major Maruti Suzuki came out with its quarterly numbers on Tuesday.

Maruti Suzuki comes out with quarterly numbers


Ofgem, an electric and gas utility, has appointed Hannah Nixon as a partner for transmission.


Governor Jim Doyle welcomed students back to school today, including some at Jackson Elementary in Green Bay, and encouraged them to get a great start to the school year.


Casino Windsor workers ratified a new contract with 84.7-per-cent support Thursday, avoiding a strike that their CAW executive had warned could have been catastrophic for their futures.

Casino Windsor workers ratify new contract


A Shawnee man was critically injured in a Sunday morning traffic crash involving three vehicles as he reportedly was driving the wrong way on Interstate 40 and struck a truck head-on.


Heineken NV, the world's third- largest brewer, proposed terms on a credit line to refinance a 2 billion-euro facility maturing next year, according to three people with knowledge of the situation.

Heineken proposes terms on credit line to refinance


A paving company will rebuild its shop after a fire, ignited by a gas leak, destroyed the facility on River Road, a manager said.


Chess legend Garry Kasparov believes that reigning world champion Viswanathan Anand has lost motivation and the Indian, who is defending his title against Boris Gelfand right now, has been 'sliding downhill' for the past few years.


An Afghan policeman killed five British soldiers at a checkpoint in Afghanistan and the Taliban said he was one of their fighters who had infiltrated the force.

Afghan policeman kills five British soldiers


YANGON Aung San Suu Kyi was re-elected as Myanmar opposition chief on Sunday at a landmark congress that disappointed some members hoping for new blood in the wider leadership ahead of a key 2015 election.


Larsen & Toubro has secured two major orders worth Rs 2155 crore from National Fertilizers for ammonia feedstock conversion projects at Panipat in Haryana and Bathinda in Punjab.

Larsen & Toubro secures two major orders worth Rs 2155 crore


-Saints coach Sean Payton says he expects Jeremy Shockey to practice during the club's three-day minicamp that starts Friday.

Payton expects Shockey to practice at minicamp


One LIFE, a local homeschool support group, will meet on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 pm


Timesys was awarded Best in Show ' Best in Class honors within the Development Support category by an independent panel of publishers and analysts based on the Online Linux Factory's technical leadership and innovation.


THE Zimbabwe bird has all but landed in Germany in the form of a beauty pageant called Miss-Zimbabwe-Deutschland, which promises to be scintillating and parade Zimbabwean national pride at the heart of Europe.


Darren Wolfson of the Star Tribune received a tip this morning that Al Jefferson was picked up on DUI charges this morning.


A Delhi court awarded life imprisonment to a man for murdering a taxi driver for the purpose of stealing the vehicle.

Life imprisonment to man for murdering taxi driver


An international leadership workshop being held at the education city has attracted many students.

Leadership workshop attracts many students


A pedestrian was critically injured in Kailua tonight when he was struck by a vehicle.


The GPRN/NSCN clarifies on the death of a cadre, said to have been killed on the night of December 22 ``under ENPO jurisdiction.''


Finavera Renewables Inc. announces plans to raise $500,000 through a non-brokered private placement of 10,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit.

Finavera Renewables Inc. announces $500,000 non-brokered private placement


Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is promising ``some changes'' in the state budget lawmakers sent him.

Quinn promises 'some changes' in state budget


New Delhi, Feb 14 Although he has denied any possibility of having an alliance with Congress or other constituents of UPA, JD President HD Deve Gowda today said he would not be able to comment on the post-poll scenario.

Not able to comment on the post-poll scenario:


President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias was fitted with a pacemaker in emergency surgery carried out at Attiko Hospital in Athens on Monday.


Wood products company West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced it has doubled its quarterly dividend to 6¢ a share, and initiated a new $125-million capital spending program.


Texas-based communications service provider DoubleHorn Communications has announced integrated SIP Trunking for legacy PBX and key telephone systems, which allow it to operate seamlessly with the hardware of other vendors, such as Toshiba Strata, Panasonic, Nortel Norstar, Avaya and Digium, the company said.

DoubleHorn announces integrated SIP Trunking


Singapore opened a new 'green' airport terminal on Wednesday, boasting energy-saving skylights, a butterfly garden and over 200 species of foliage spread over enough floor space to cover 50 soccer fields.

Singapore opens ``green'' airport terminal


The internet is very busy in search of the hot topic 'Laura Bush killed a guy..


British Gas parent company Centrica will post half-year profits of about £880m as millions of its customers reel from a record hike in gas bills.


The ``Help is Here Express'' bus tour will be in Spencer on Tuesday, July 14, stopping at Spencer Hospital to help uninsured and financially-struggling Iowans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.


Why has Adele canceled all ten of her sold out concert shows in the United States?

Why has Adele canceled her sold out shows?


A Lynchburg man has pleaded guilty to attacking his ex-girlfriend last year at the Princeton Circle West Apartment Complex.


An Orange County woman was molested for several years by a relative, becoming pregnant at age 11 and giving birth at age 12, prosecutors said.

Orange County woman molested for years by relative, gave birth at age 12


The deals search engine Sosbuzz has launched a WordPress™ blog search engine.

Sosbuzz launches WordPress™ blog search engine


Local police and emergency services are being provided with grief counselling services in the wake of the Hawkins family tragedy that unfolded last week.

Local police and emergency services being provided grief counselling services


Cardinals prospect Matt Carpenter singles and steals second in the eighth inning


Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr MS Gill on Wednesday said cricket should be included in the Asian Games.

Cricket should be included in Asian Games:


Casino Drive, pictured earlier in the week being ridden by jockey Edgar Prado, was scratched from the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Casino Drive scratched from Belmont Stakes


Civil servants staged Tuesday a three-hour work stoppage to urge the Cabinet to approve a wage hike for civil servants.


The attacks on Ethiopian Christians by the Muslim fundamentalists in that country has continue unabated with the Friday burning of another eight churches, a bible school, and 17 Christian homes.

Attacks on Ethiopian Christians continue unabated


- Arizona introduced Sean Miller as its new men's basketball coach on Tuesday after giving him a five-year contract worth a reported $11 million.


Clough wins $400m Wheatstone contract Updated: 19:55, Thursday February 9, 2012 Clough and its joint venture partner have won their second contract for Chevron's Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project in the past week, this time valued at $400 million.


Tamil rebels abducted 16 children from a Catholic orphanage in northern Sri Lanka to be enlisted in their movement as fighters, the defence ministry said Monday, citing witnesses.

Rebels abduct 16 children from orphanage in Sri Lanka


One of the oldest western lowland gorillas in a North American zoo died Thursday night at Brookfield Zoo.


Windstream Corp. announced today it will add 210 new jobs in Arkansas and make Little Rock its permanent home.


The Sarah Jane Adventures is set to continue despite the recent death of Elisabeth Sladen, who passed away before filming the final six episodes of the Doctor Who spin off.

The Sarah Jane Adventures 'to continue without Elisabeth Sladen'


She said, ``What I have started in Fatima I will finish in Medjugorje. My heart will triumph''.


Crawley boss Steve Evans admits he and his players will be nervous when they take on Manchester United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Crawley Town manager Steve Evans admits he and his players will be nervous


SPAIN has taken over another bank hurt by the financial crisis and a property boom gone bust, injecting three billion euros into the Banco de Valencia.


Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers says he's looking for side to pick up their first away win on Saturday at Norwich City.

Rodgers looks for first away win at Norwich


Argentine national beach soccer team crushed 6-0 Costa Rica during the second game of the Group C of the Beach Soccer World Cup held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


Fire engulfed a boat at Hat Island west of Everett on Wednesday morning.


A WOMAN was rescued from a house fire in Worcester in the early hours of this morning.


On November 11th, In Shape Exhibition 2010 opened for three days at Biel for health, beauty and fitness; the first exhibition of its kind in the Middle East.

In Shape 2010 opens three-day exhibition


An Indonesian volcano erupted with renewed ferocity on Friday, killing 65 people, bringing the total death told to over 100 and blanketing the area with white ash.


Belgian illustrator and author Kitty Crowther won the 2010 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children's literature Wednesday for her ability to express deep humanism in all her work.

Kitty Crowther wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial award for children's literature


The Mountain West issued a public reprimand to New Mexico coach Rocky Long on Monday for criticizing a late call that cost the Lobos a touchdown in last weekend's 21-3 loss at BYU.


The father of Filipino pop singer and ``Glee'' star Charice was stabbed to death with an ice pick in a drunken street fight, police said Tuesday, with the singer canceling an overseas tour to be with her family in the wake of the attack.

Father of 'Glee' star Charice stabbed to death with ice pick


SeeSaw, the online video-on-demand service born out of the Kangaroo initiative, has signed BBC Worldwide as its first content partner and appointed Media Initiative Group's Video Initiatives as its advertising sales house.

SeeSaw signs BBC Worldwide as first content partner


Greek cellco Wind Hellas, which recently completed a capital restructuring to reduce debt, expects to return to profitability in 2011, after a gradual recovery in financial performance this year.

Wind Hellas expects return to profitability in 2011


Comic star Sacha Baron Cohen who grabbed headlines with his portrayal of a flamboyant gay reporter in Bruno has tied the knot with actress Isla Fisher in a small private ceremony in Paris.


A Virginia Beach man is selling his historic plane collection and may close the museum that houses them.


2009-06-22 19:01:26 - Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes.

Ibstock extends Elementix® rainscreen cladding system


South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba, also known as ``Mama Africa,'' died Sunday of heart attack at the age of 76, after taking part in a concert near Naples on behalf of an Italian writer, Roberto Saviano, who has received death threats after writing an expose of the Italian mafia.


RALEIGH, NC In his all-star address to the media, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said concussions have increased this season, but he attributed it to ``accidental or inadvertent'' contact.

Bettman says concussions increase through accidental contact


Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited ``Khojaly genocide'' complex erected in memory of the victims of the genocide committed by Armenian military units in Khojaly on the night of February 25-26, 1992.

Ilham Aliyev visits ``Khojaly genocide'' complex


Sub-district basketball action for area girls began earlier this week and is set to conclude Thursday.


If this estimate turns out to be similar to the DHS estimate, it means that the illegal immigrant population stopped declining after President Obama took office after declining by 1 million during the last two years of the Bush administration - 2007 to 2009.

Illegal population stops declining under Obama;


French business sentiment in the manufacturing industry fell in October, official data showed Friday.

French business sentiment falls in October


New Delhi, Aug 31 Warning that climate change and global warming pose an ``unprecedented situation'' before a developing country like India, a Parliamentary panel has asked the government to step up R&D efforts in agriculture.

''Climate change poses an unprecedented situation before India''


Washington Mutual Inc., ravaged by losses from sour mortgages, replaced Kerry Killinger as chief executive of the nation's largest savings and loan on Monday, adding him to the growing list of banking bosses ousted by their boards.

Washington Mutual replaces CEO Kerry Killinger


Will the indians continue to slide or will their young players step up and surprise other teams this year? how many games will the indians win this year?

How many games will the indians win this year?


With the official start of summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about summer travel.

It's time to start thinking about summer travel


NEW YORK St. Vincent's Hospital, a 160-year institution in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, closed for good Friday after months of feuding and years of financial struggles.

Nyc's St. Vincent's hospital closes for good


Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was keenly conscious of his image and 'remained active in Al Qaeda terrorist propaganda operations, especially in shaping his own image', going by five videos released by US.


BlackRock has launched three mutual funds featuring alternative investment strategies available to the firm's US retail and high net worth client base.


An Apple Valley woman has been charged with felony DWI after police say she refused to submit to a chemical test and pretended to be someone else when they stopped her in Apple Valley last weekend.

Apple Valley woman charged with felony DWI


If you tend to have trouble picking up the latest dance moves or learning to play a new piano piece, there might be an explanation.


BOSTON -State Street Corp. says a legal reserve of about $625 million it established two years ago may not be enough to cover claims and potential penalties related to fixed-income investments that included subprime mortgages.

State Street's legal reserve may not be enough


A female Metro bus driver was beaten unconscious by several people in Tukwila.


After months of speculation, Cheryl Cole has officially been confirmed as a judge on the American version of X-Factor.

Cheryl Cole confirmed as judge on us version of X-Factor


Well, starting this weekend CARTA is testing out a new service that offers bus service all the way out to Folly Beach on Saturdays and Sundays.

CARTA begins offering bus service to Folly Beach


Auriemma signs new contract to stay at UConn season, UConn announced Wednesday.


Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has credited his mental strength in helping him to overcome his 13-month goal drought.


Ethicon will stop selling its controversial transvaginal mesh as it faces hundreds of lawsuits from patients who allege implants used during pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence repairs caused post-op complications and infections.

Ethicon to stop selling transvaginal mesh


Former Nevada-Las Vegas linebacker John Lotulelei, a Baldwin High School graduate, performs drills Monday during the NFL combine in Indianapolis.


Former American 100-metre champion Michael Rodgers tested positive for a stimulant found in an energy drink and could be ineligible for the world track championships later this month.

US sprinter Rodgers tests positive for stimulant


US regulators yesterday seized eight banks with assets totalling more than US$6 billion, raising the tally this year to 51 failed banks and adding to the carnage of small institutions that is expected to peak this year.


US President Barak Obama, addressing a majority of Muslim lawmakers before the Turkish parliament for the first time in his presidency, said on Monday that the United States ``would never be at war with Islam.''

President Obama says US would never be at war with Islam


Mild tension prevailed on the Osmania University campus on Wednesday afternoon when students attacked a car sporting a sticker of former MLA Magunta Babu.

Mild tension at Osmania University as students attack car


Rebecca Romijn says her sexual appeal remained unaffected even after giving birth to the twins.

Rebecca Romijn's sexual appeal remains unaffected


The new NSW road rules changes come into force across the State from tomorrow.

New road rules to come into force in State


After an exhausting three months, new Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson and his staff can finally breathe easy.


Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, who arrived here to visit the Yale University, was detained for over two hours at a New York airport.

Shahrukh detained for two hours at a New York airport


Telecom Italia is to sell Alice, according to a report in French newspaper, Les Echos.


SMALL businesses are invited to an advice workshop tomorrow which could help them cut their energy and water bills.


A MUSICIAN who shared the bill with Green Day and Manic Street Preachers has died two days after playing a comeback gig.

MUSICIAN dies two days after comeback gig


A Louisville father is charged with theft by deception for an alleged fake address that allowed his son to attend Oldham County schools.


Michelle Bachmann is in the news again and it's not for her work in Congress.


Credit Suisse upgraded German retailer Metro AG to outperform versus neutral in a note to investors released on Monday.

Credit Suisse upgrades Metro to outperform


One of the first things that jumps out at you is that Alabama coach Nick Saban voted Oklahoma State No. 4.


State officials have pledged to step up their efforts to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis, committing to a comprehensive approach to prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of the deadly virus beginning next summer.

State officials pledge to step up efforts of combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis


Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the US, and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems, the automaker said today.


Fabrice Muamba carried the Olympic torch through London, four months after collapsing on the field during an English football match.


Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie recorded a hit in his first game back since sitting out three games with a foot injury.

Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie records hit in first game back


An 82-year old woman and two men died in road crashes at the weekend.


A VA Hospital in St. Louis may have infected thousands of patients with dangerous viruses such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

VA hospital infects thousands of patients


Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower have called off their engagement, according to reports.

Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower call off engagement


MEC for Public Safety in the North West, Howard Yawa, has warned that police conduct should at all times be above reproach and in line with the pledge to protect and serve.


A Tamil Nadu-based Hindu outfit today burnt a few Valentine's day greeting cards here, to mark its protest against celebrating the day falling on February 14, in the State.

Tamil Nadu-based Hindu outfit burns Valentine's day greeting cards


Fabio Capello has resigned from his post as England manager with immediate effect, the Football Association has confirmed.

Fabio Capello resigns as England manager


Newly appointed FC Khimki manager, Aleksandr Tarkhanov, has blasted Spartak Moscow for sacking Valery Karpin, admitting that the Moscow-based club made a hasty decision to part company with the tactician.

Tarkhanov blasts Spartak Moscow after sacking Valery Karpin


Movie star Johnny Depp has blamed over-zealous fans for turning him into a housebound recluse.

Johnny Depp: 'fans turned me into a recluse'


Kelsey Grammer has settled a custody dispute with his ex-wife Camille over the former couple's two children, according to a US report.


The EA Sims Studio is pleased to announce that The Sims 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise The Sims, has gone gold for the PC and Mac, is off to manufacturing and will street in 60 countries June 2, 2009.


Thai tourism industry workers are planning peaceful rallies seeking an end to mass ``Red Shirt'' anti-government protests that have scared away many foreign visitors, organisers said yesterday.


Income inequality is not just a standalone problem; it can also be a drain on the overall economy.

Income inequality a drain on the economy


Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association Board President John Kochis announced that Santa Ynez Valley Wine Around by the Lake event scheduled for Sunday, June 19, 2011, has been canceled due to unforeseen logistical circumstances.

Santa Ynez Valley Wine Around by the Lake event canceled


Three US soldiers were killed in separate bomb blasts in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, as the government in Kabul banned a fertilizer chemical used by Taliban militants to make bombs, dpa reported.

Three US soldiers killed in blasts in southern Afghanistan


INTERIM ZAPU leader, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa says losing 2008 independent presidential candidate, Dr Simba Makoni was ``a braai stick'' he used to stop both President Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai from winning a majority to change the course of events.


Zoosk, the romantic social network, today launched a contest to find the most romantic couple in America.

Zoosk launches contest to find the most romantic Couple in America


Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that she is proud of Adam Lambert for deciding to come out publicly.


Yunnan native and dancer Yang Liping will unveil 'Yunnan Sound', her newest dance and music production, at the Yunnan Art Institute's Experimental Theater on May 7 and 8, according to a report on en.kunming.cn.

Yang Liping to unveil new dance and music production


Italy came from behind with two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 away win at Estonia in their Euro 2012 qualifier opener tonight.


Pakistan moved large contingents of troops into the Taliban stronghold of South Waziristan Saturday, beginning a long-anticipated ground offensive against the Al Qaeda-backed militants in treacherous terrain that has overwhelmed the army in the past, the Pakistani army said.

Pakistan moves troops into Taliban stronghold


The HDC is hosting two narcissus technical seminars entitled 'Maintaining bulb quality' on 14 April and 5 May.

HDC to host narcissus technical seminars


A WORKINGTON headteacher met Prime Minister David Cameron to talk about her school's success in converting to an academy.

WORKINGTON headteacher meets Prime Minister David Cameron


Police said a body found inside a burning car in the Adelaide Hills early Sunday was a victim of suicide.


The director of the women's prison in northeast Baghdad's Kazimiya district has been assassinated by a group of unknown armed men on Tuesday, a security source reported.


Rodney King, whose videotaped 1991 beating at the hands of the LAPD incited riots across America, has been found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool.


MCA is donating RM130,000 for the Chinese education development in Sabah in line with the 1Malaysia concept.

MCA donates RM130,000 to Chinese education development in Sabah


Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, the socialist leader who assailed US influence in Latin America in his campaign against capitalism and democratic freedoms, died Tuesday.


Katherine Heigl will play an immortal woman in fantasy romance Adaline, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Katherine Heigl to play immortal 'Adaline'


Lacey and Spievey have been ruled out Sunday with concussions and Levy is doubtful after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury.


Ratko Mladic, the war crimes fugitive accused of orchestrating the Siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica massacre, has been arrested in Serbia.

Ratko Mladic: war crimes fugitive 'arrested in Serbia'


German sporting goods company Puma AG opened a new product development center in Vietnam on Tuesday, part of an effort to streamline the creation of new apparel and reduce costs.

Puma opens development center in Vietnam


Angry residents forced a primary school to close in protest against the principal yesterday.

Angry residents force primary school to close


WEST FARGO, ND ― A woman from Parkers Prairie, Minn., died after falling from a horse in a jumping competition at the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo.


A 41-year-old Gray man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child after allegations surfaced that he shared child pornography online with an undercover Illinois police officer, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Gray man charged with sexual exploitation


Standard Chartered Bank plans to increase the number of dealers in its Chinese operations to 130 from 80 in three to four years, to capitalize on the growth of bond and foreign exchange market in China, reported Reuters citing John Tan, China head of global markets at Standard Chartered.

Standard Chartered bank to increase number of dealers in China


Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has landed in controversy by printing the national emblem on the reception invitation card, which is being organised in Kaluwas village of Bhiwani on Wednesday.

Vijender Singh lands in controversy by printing national emblem on reception card


Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard won Labor caucus on Monday, defeating former PM and former foreign minister Kevin Rudd in a 71: 31 vote.

Australian prime minister Julia Gillard wins Labor caucus


Richard Wright, the founding member of the rock group Pink Floyd, has died at age 65 following a brief battle with cancer.

Richard Wright, founder of Pink Floyd, dies at 65


In a break from tradition The Duchess of Cambridge eschewed British designers to wear Italian label M Missoni at Fortnum & Mason today.


Tennis champ Alicia Molik has announced her shock retirement from professional play.


The United States on Wednesday said it will import cancer drug manufactured in India to overcome the acute shortage of the medicine used in treatment of ovarian, bone marrow and AIDS-related skin cancer.


A Russian fighter jet has shot down an unmanned Georgian spy plane as it flew over the breakaway region of Abkhazia, Georgia's air force commander said Monday.

Russian fighter jet shot down unmanned Georgia spy plane:


Domestic ports may receive EUR 270mn from the European Union, according to the Delo newspaper.

Domestic ports may receive EUR 270mn from EU.


A GARDA was sent a pig's head in the post to his home in a chilling threat by Limerick gangsters.


Newly divorced from Tiger Woods, Elin Nordegren is reportedly considering opening a mental health clinic to assist underprivileged families in Florida.

Elin Nordegren to open mental health clinic?


A homeless woman was raped while she was sleeping rough on an Oxford city centre street.

Homeless woman raped while sleeping rough in Oxford


From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009 12:00AM EST Last updated on Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009 2:25AM EST Bullion producer Goldcorp Inc. is boosting its annual production forecast and lowering cost estimates for 2009 as a result of stronger than expected output and high metal prices.

Goldcorp boosts annual production forecast


President Arroyo on Thursday called for a political ceasefire in the spirit of the upcoming Yuletide season and also to help the country bear the brunt of the current global financial crisis.


A latest research claims that parents' choice of baby names is influenced by an evolutionary tendency to make boys sound large and girls sound small.

Parents' choice of baby names influenced by evolutionary tendency:


At least four passengers were killed when an ambulance from Karnataka carrying a body rammed into a state transport bus near Vadgaon in this district early Thursday, police said.


Secretary of State Mary Herrera, left, visited Tularosa on Friday with the agenda ``Getting the Message Out in the Next 45 Days.''


``Passing through the vicissitudes of time, the judiciary learnt its lesson, the hard way indeed, and came to the conclusion that as a creation of the constitution and mandated to preserve, protect and defend this fundamental law and having the authority to explain and interpret its provisions, it will always stand by the constitution,'' the CJP said while addressing a ceremony to mark the start of the new judicial year.

Judiciary has learnt its lesson the hard way:


The winter weather warning has been downgraded to an advisory for most of the area with the expectation of the Cumberland Plateau.

Winter weather warning downgraded to advisory


``My job was to kill Pierre Trudeau,'' Craft, 60, said in an interview with the Toronto Star newspaper.


Former Belgium captain Eric Gerets has been appointed Morocco coach on a four year contract.


HAMILTON CITY, Calif. A body found submerged inside a car in a Glenn County canal is still unidentified.

Body found in Glenn Co. canal still unidentified


Bruker Corp. has signed a patent license agreement with 3M Company, which allows Bruker to include 3M innovations relating to matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging.

Bruker signs patent license agreement with 3M


Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed the health and human services finance bill passed last night by the DFL-controlled Legislature.

Gov. Pawlenty vetoes the health and human services bill


Investments in infrastructure, particularly the roads sector, can boost the economy by 1.8 percent a year, said JP Nayak of Larsen and Toubro Limited here Saturday.

'Investment in infrastructure can boost economy by 1.8 percent'


Revenue and Customs workers have voted in favour of a strike in a dispute over job cuts and privatisation.

Revenue and Customs workers vote for strike


Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has pledged to do all he can to keep manager Roberto Martinez happy at the club.


FIFA has lifted a threat to suspend Switzerland from world football after the national association disciplined FC Sion in a dispute over ineligible players.

Fifa lifts threat to suspend Switzerland


Leighton Holdings has announced record profits of AU$ 612 million for the year ending June 30 th .


9 Oct, 2009, 2127 hrs IST , PTI Disclosing that it has increased salaries of its offsite and and onsite employees, Infosys Technologies today said it would continue to invest in manpower in view of its expansion plans.

Infosys to continue investing in manpower


A 24-year-old Canadian soldier killed on Feb. 12 will be repatriated at CFB Trenton on Monday afternoon.

Soldier to be repatriated Monday afternoon


SpiderTV won an Emmy Award on Saturday night at the 55th Emmy Awards at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.


This college football betting preview of the Texas A&M vs. Texas game is brought to you by SBG Global.


Spanish police are investigating the death of a US student in Barcelona but say so far do not suspect foul play.

Spanish police investigate death of US student in Barcelona


A deputy trying to stop a reckless driver lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of Victor Hill and Duncan-Reidville roads on Monday, according to a statement from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.

Deputy trying to stop reckless driver loses control of vehicle


Mark Tronson at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbour, that although Japan was defeated and peace returned, it was never the same.


A six-foot alligator gave some South Tampa residents a scare Tuesday, when it wandered out of a fenced-in area and got too close for comfort.


Los Angeles-based CompuLaw, a developer of legal calendar and docket management software, has been acquired by Atlanta-based Aderant,a provider of legal practice management software.


Manchester United is not for sale, the Premier League club said on Friday, countering media speculation about its future.

Manchester United is not for sale, club says


A Utah woman in labor delivered her baby on the side of the road Sunday morning.

Utah woman delivers baby on side of road


President Obama marked the sixth night of Hanukkah at the White House on Thursday with a tribute to a community ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.


Water service was restored at around 7 pm Monday for a two-block section of downtown Hazleton that was impacted by a ruptured water main, a Hazleton City Authority official said.

Water service restored in downtown Hazleton


The yearly 'sunshine list' was released last week, showing that the number of public employees hitting the $100,000--plus salary mark is growing.


Cullman won the Class 5A state baseball championship Saturday in Montgomery.

Cullman wins state baseball championship


A British sports fan who had tickets for every day of the London Olympics died after collapsing at the velodrome at the Olympic Park, media reports say.

Sports fan with tickets to every day of Olympics dies at the velodrome


Lebanese Army Command said on Tuesday that two Israeli warplanes have illegally violated Lebanese airspace and hovered over various parts of the country.

Two Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace


Private equity firm TPG Inc. is considering a $5 billion investment in Washington Mutual.

TPG considering $5 billion investment in Washington Mutual


She will be the fourth CEO of HP in six years.


Islamabad, Sep 28 Pakistan as a nation is united and faces no threat, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Wednesday.


AP Chevron Corp. raised its quarterly dividend by 4.6 percent to 68 cents a share from 65 cents a share.

Chevron raises quarterly dividend 4.6 percent


The paraglider, who identified himself as Ranjeet Singh, kept the police on toes for over an hour.


Lindsay Lohan admitted on her Twitter page Friday, that she failed her court-mandated drug test.

Lindsay Lohan admits to failing her drug test


Luxury sports car maker Porsche announced on Wednesday it would merge with its fellow German auto firm Volkswagen, more than three years after first making a takeover bid for it.


AMMONNEWS-Algeria's former long-time president Chadli Bendjedid, acclaimed for having introduced democracy to government institutions, died of cancer on Saturday aged 83, APS news agency reported.

Former algerian president Chadli Bendjedid dies


World's largest miner Coal India today said it was not concerned over the new mines and land acquisition rehabilitation bill as long as it helps in getting land for mining.

Coal India not concerned about new bills


Vice President-elect Joe Biden chose as his chief of staff a man who once served in that same role for Vice President Al Gore, Democratic officials said Thursday.


The rupee gained marginally from the early losses against the dollar on a stronger euro and domestic equity markets.

Rupee gains marginally from early losses


A Chilean miner ran, walked and hobbled his way to the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, showing the passionate grit that helped him survive more than two months trapped underground.

Chilean miner hobbles to the finish line


A SUCCESSFUL businessman who paid his workers with cocaine instead of cash has been jailed for two and a half years today.

Successful businessman paid workers with cocaine instead of cash


President Barack Obama departed late Thursday for a NATO summit in Portugal where allied leaders will take up the bogged down war in Afghanistan.