While liberals seethed, President Barack Obama saluted a new spirit of political compromise Friday as he signed into law a huge tax bill extending cuts for the rich -- benefits he had steadfastly denounced -- along with billions of dollars in help for the middle class and jobless workers.

Obama salutes spirit of compromise, signs tax bill


Category 3 Hurricane Irene is still on target to menace the East Coast of the United States this weekend.

Category 3 Hurricane Irene targets East coast:


Hollywood star Brad Pitt has said that he doesn't care if any of his children are gay, saying: ``I hope I teach my kids to be who they really are''.

Brad Pitt: 'I don't care if my child is gay'


A 25 year old Rome resident was arrested on multiple charges Thursday night, including Aggravated Battery;

Rome resident arrested on multiple charges


With 56 restaurants in 18 states, Ted's Montana Grill is finally coming to Montana.

Ted's Montana Grill finally comes to Montana


Musical comedy that takes aim at the battle of the sexes in Sex and the Second City plays at 8 pm Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Days Inn, a fundraiser for the Grand Theatre Restoration Campaign.

Musical comedy takes aim at battle of the sexes


BT has extended its free BT Vision box offer until the end of the year, saving new and existing BT customers £45.


Gov. Jennifer Granholm asked Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Council President Ken Cockrel Jr. today to name legal representatives for them as she takes up the council's request that Kilpatrick be removed from office.

Granholm asks Kilpatrick, Cockrel to name representatives


Community Partners Bancorp has appointed James Bollerman as director of the company and a director of the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Two River Community Bank.

Community Partners Bancorp appoints director


A Canandaigua man was charged Feb. 20 with second-degree burglary after an alleged incident in January, said Canandaigua City Police.


Sudheera Nilanga of Sri Lanka Police won the first stage of the Deyata Kirula Cycle Race after a close contest where the first three cyclists completed the race in a bunch, recording the same timing, 4 hours 03 minutes and 16 seconds.


*As previously reported, CNN analyst and TV One commentator Roland Martin has officially joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as its senior news analyst, with daily insight into major issues delivered daily at 6:20 am CST.

Roland Martin joins Tom Joyner Morning Show:


Qatar University (QU) hosted the lecture by Norwegian Minister of Education Ms Kristin Halvorsen last Thursday in which the Minister discussed Norway's global position, its relationship with Qatar, the Gulf and Middle East Region, and education, human rights and democracy in Norway.

Qatar University hosts Norwegian Minister of education


Sudan and South Sudan failed to reach an agreement designed to end hostilities and lead to withdrawal of armed forces from each other's territories.


American actress Demi Moore has filed a lawsuit in Melbourne against New Idea magazine for publishing pictures taken at a star-studded party she and Madonna had organised.

Demi Moore files lawsuit against New Idea magazine


Robert Pattinson is officially the new face of Dior in an exclusive feature in Europe and Asia.

Robert Pattinson is the new face of Dior


Air Malta has denied being too finicky or trying to find excuses to postpone flying to Libya, and will today be sending its second technical team to audit the airports operations.


Brown will return in an unspecified role with the Cleveland Browns, who will formally reunite with the Hall of Fame standout at a news conference on Wednesday.

Hall of famer Jim Brown returning to Browns


The cupcake chain Crumbs Bake Shop -- with 34 locations in California, New York, DC, Virginia, Chicago, New Jersey, and Connecticut -- is going public through a $66 million merger with an investment company, the 57th Street General Acquisition Corporation.

Cupcake chain Crumbs Bake Shop to go public


Heavy rains lashed many parts of Gujarat on Thursday even as the showers eluded North India leading to rise in humidity in the region.


UTA will move into its new Beverly Hills headquarters in late 2012, after finalizing its long-term lease for roughly 120,000 square feet at 9336-9346 Civic Center Drive.

UTA to move to new Beverly Hills headquarters in 2012


A MAN killed his 15-year-old niece for 'honour' in the Batapur police limits on Saturday.


Radio Pakistan has given outstanding category to young singers Sara Raza and Ali Abbas keeping in view of their impressive artistic capabilities, said a press release on Monday.

Pbc gives outstanding category to singers


Melbourne heatwave ends in thunderstorms Updated: 17:47, Tuesday February 26, 2013 Melbourne's record heatwave has come to a soggy conclusion, with more rain and thunderstorms on the horizon.


LOS ANGELES Jared Lee Loughner, accused of trying to assassinate Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will be tried first on federal charges, according to an agreement announced Friday by federal and state prosecutors.

Loughner to be tried first on federal charges


All the young doctors called off their strike and joined their duties on Friday after successful dialogues with the Ministry of Health, Punjab.


Bank Indonesia maintained its key rate at 6.5 percent on Thursday as the central bank sees the current economic state is conducive for economic recovery, financial stability, and its intermediary function.

Bank Indonesia maintains key rate at 6.5 percent


The Sunnyvale School District and a Cherry Chase teacher have settled a multi-year, $275,700 legal battle.

Sunnyvale School district, teacher settle multi-year legal battle


Grainger, the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving businesses and institutions, will host its annual analyst meeting on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, in Lake Forest, Illinois.


The Dalai Lama said Thursday that he will give up his political role in the Tibetan government-in-exile and shift some power to an elected representative, as the 76-year-old Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader struggles with growing worries about who will succeed him when he dies.

Dalai Lama says he'll give up political role


The industrial new orders index declined in the eurozone by 0.7% in June 2011 compared with May 2011.


Langes+ - Applying international financial reforms locally In Reform of global banking regulation:

Langes+ > Applying international financial reforms locally


Online bookseller Amazon.com has acquired Shelfari, an online site combining books and social networking owned by Seattle start-up Tastemakers.


Thiruvananthapuram , Mar 7 BJP senior leader LK Advani today said NDA was the``natural option''before the people in Lok Sabha polls as the UPA Government was proved a``failure''on all fronts.


EMPA researchers have developed a manufacturing process for nanocellulose powder, the raw material for creating polymer composites which can be used, for example, in lightweight structures for the car industry or as membrane and filter material for biomedicinal applications.

EMPA researchers develop manufacturing process for nanocellulose powder


Jaguars safety Don Carey told the Times Union the NFL has fined him $12,500 for his hit on Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.


Troy Brown, a Huntington resident, enters the Hall of Fame at the annual Enshrinement Festival on Friday and Saturday in South Bend, Ind.


Chip Kelly addresses the NFL rumors that have been swirling over the past couple of weeks.


Congress and BJP today defended receiving donations from party workers and other sources as two NGOs released a report that said political parties in India have 'earned' over Rs 4,662 crore since 2004.


Malaria costs Africa US $12 billion a year in lost productivity, an expense that businesses can reduce by investing in prevention schemes, said a study released Thursday.


The Dark Knight has broken box office records by taking £77.7million in its opening weekend.

The Dark Knight breaks box office records


Ireland striker Simon Cox has warned Germany not to expect a repeat of their World Cup demolition job when the sides meet again next year.


A 42-year-old Stanton man was killed over the weekend in an oil field fire.


PLACERVILLE, Calif. Phillip Garrido, the man accused of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard in 1991, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he abducted her and held her captive for nearly 18 years, FOX News Channel reported.

Man accused of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard pleads not guilty


Pakistani-origin US national David Coleman Headley, nabbed by FBI on charges of plotting terror attacks on Indian facilities, had vowed to ''retaliate against India'' in one of his e-mail messages intercepted by investigators.

'Headley vowed to retaliate against India'


Brazil faces a presidential runoff after ruling party candidate Dilma Rouseff failed to claim the 50 per cent of the vote required for overall victory.


The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Juan Perez for assignment in order to make room on the team's roster for pitcher Livan Hernandez.

Brewers designate Juan Perez for assignment


UK stocks recouped losses, leaving the benchmark FTSE 100 Index little changed at 5,897.23 as of 1:45 pm in London.

U.K. stocks recoup loss, leaving FTSE 100 little changed


A couple found dead in their mobile home at the Hayes Trailer Park Saturday, died of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the state attorney general's office.


A Kennewick man pleaded innocent to charges he choked his boyfriend after finding ``several unfamiliar numbers'' in his cell phone.

Man pleads innocent to choking boyfriend


The White House yesterday called an emergency summit of the world's key economies for November 15 as fallout from the global financial crisis hit emerging market nations, causing havoc from Budapest to Buenos Aires.

White House calls summit of world's key economies


The national known Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Knoxville on March 15th!

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Knoxville


Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has enthralled everyone with her gorgeous looks both on and off screen, be it in Indian attire or western, but she says her actor-husband Saif Ali Khan likes to see her in a sari.


BC-CARNascar-Bristol-Nationwide,0197 Harvick drives his own car to Bristol victory Eds:


Toyota Motor Corp posted a bigger-than-expected 28 percent drop in quarterly net profit due to a stronger yen and sliding US sales, and forecast its first annual profit decline in seven years.

Toyota posts 28 percent drop in quarterly net profit


China and Uzbekistan on Monday pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, energy and infrastructure construction.

China, Uzbekistan pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation


With the debut of ABC's Skating with the Stars just days away, three-time US Champion Johnny Weir, a judge on the new reality skating show, launched JohnnyGWeir.com, his website with new features, including an expanded news page and fan zone.


Lebanese rival leaders in Doha reached Wednesday an agreement on resolving the political crisis, NBN TV quoted the opposition parliament member Ali Hasan Khalil as saying.

Lebanese leaders reach agreement on resolving crisis


Colorado court officials have found two more sentencing errors like the one that allowed the only suspect in the killing of the state's corrections to walk out of prison four years early.

Colorado officials find more sentencing errors


Pound sterling rose against weak US dollar Tuesday and hit a two-week high as the US currency came under broad selling pressure after a Federal Reserve plan to boost the mortgage-related debt market quelled some risk aversion.


GOVERNMENT MINISTERS considered cutting the old age pension by up to €10 a week just weeks before last December's budget, according to official documents.

MINISTERS considered cutting old age pension by €10


Los Angeles: 'Ugly Truth' star Katherine Heigl has replaced Reese Witherspoon in forthcoming film 'One for the Money'.


Four teams are scaling the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tuesday to create the Paralympic flames.

Teams scale peaks to create Paralympic flames


Olympic sprint star Usain Bolt says he's considering an offer from Shane Warne to play cricket in Australia.


The Federal Reserve announced Thursday that it has settled enforcement actions against First Regional Bancorp and Bank On It, Inc., two California-based banks.

Fed settles enforcement actions with First Regional, Bank On it


Spanish real retail sales fell 7.5% at constant prices, or 2.6% at current prices, in the 12 months to August, the National Statistics Institute said on Monday, overshooting the expected decline by 0.3 percentage points.

Spanish retail sales fall 7.5% in August


A Norwalk man was hospitalized Saturday after he accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning his gun, police said.

Norwalk man hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself


President Kgalema Motlanthe will announce the election date next week, says presidential spokesman Thabo Masebe.

Motlanthe to announce election date next week


Euro holds ground on hope the European Central Bank would act to support the eurozone at its meeting due later today.


Hong Kong stocks rose 0.64 per cent on Tuesday following a gain on Wall Street and in anticipation of a government land auction later this week.


Scientists at Rice University and North Carolina State University have found a method of attaching molecules to semiconducting silicon that may help manufacturers reach beyond the current limits of Moore's Law as they make microprocessors both smaller and more powerful.

Scientists found method of attaching molecules to semiconducting silicon


Farm workers in the Western Cape will intensify their strike in the coming week, Cosatu said on Sunday.


US military inspectors will make an aerial observation flight over Russian territory, in line with the Open Skies Treaty, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Saturday.

US inspectors to make observation flight in russia


A would-be Canadian robber picked the wrong place at the wrong time this week, attempting to hit a liquor store -- right across the street from a police station in the midst of a shift change.

Canadian robber picks the wrong place at wrong time


One of the Orlando area's largest home builders, Los Angeles-based KB Home, reported more weak financials today for its fiscal fourth quarter, losing $307 million, or $3.96 per share, on sharply lower revenue as the national housing sales slump showed few signs of abating.


Low cost airline, bmibaby, has appointed Stephen Morrell as its new head of cabin services.

Bmibaby appoints new head of cabin services


Tesco Plc is a Buy at RBS, a target share price of 523 has been put forward.


A runaway recycling truck caused mayhem in Dunstable after it rolled into a 4x4 car and forced it through a garden fence, crushing everything in its path.

Runaway truck causes mayhem in Dunstable


On July 24, firefighters from throughout the region came to give their respect to Jerome Dauwalter, 61, who died on July 19.


India loses a whopping $16 billion a year due to corruption, IPS officer-turned social activist Kiran Bedi said.

India loses $16 bn each year due to corruption:


India's ace shuttler Jwala Gutta on Thursday said she was focusing on her fitness ahead of the London Olympics.

Jwala Gutta focusing on fitness ahead of Olympics


Travel in Delhi Metro might get costlier 5 months down the line with a Fare Fixation Committee expected to come out with its recommendations on fare hike.


In Monterey County, an explosion, fire and chemical spill are threatening wildlife and the national marine sanctuary.

Explosion, fire, chemical spill threaten wildlife


The Pittsburgh Wine Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special 50% off Groupon.com offer and two-for-one ticket pricing on their website.

Pittsburgh Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary


Newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner in Pakistan Ross Hynes met Pakistan Muslim League chief Nawaz Sharif at his residence Jati Umra, Raiwind here on Thursday.

Canadian High Commissioner meets Nawaz Sharif


Target Corp. is now selling the Barnes & Noble Nook, becoming the latest retailer in Barnes & Noble Inc. 's distribution network for its electronic book reader.


Our state prison system is overcrowded with returning inmates, which proves that our programs are failing to produce their desired effect on criminals.

Prisons overcrowded with returning inmates


A bill that would strip the St. Tammany Parish coroner of his financial powers is awaiting the signature of Gov. Bobby Jindal.

Bill could strip St. Tammany coroner of financial powers


ZIMBABWE Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai visited South Africa today for private meetings, his first time out of the country since the March 29 presidential elections.


A mother of a meth addict speaks out, in hopes of finding him help.


Congress is trying to decide whether to extend unemployment benefits again, with an extension meaning that some people will have been receiving benefits for more than a year and a half.

Congress may extend unemployment benefits


Cyclist Bradley Wiggins missed out on a third gold today.


Canadian homebuilder, Mattamy Homes, recently acquired 100 new-home sites at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee in St Johns County saying it will begin construction of two model homes immediately.

Canadian homebuilder acquires 100 sites at Nocatee


TenPearls, a global application development outsourcing company focused on mobile, software and game development, helped Intelsat launch the Android mobile application for Intelsat's satellite coverage maps.

TenPearls launches Android application for Intelsat


Kiwi comedy folk duo Flight of the Conchords say they have three songs coming to music videogame Rock Band.

Flight of the Conchords say they're coming to Rock Band


The world''s longest running soap opera 'Guiding Light', spanning seven-decades and 15,700 episodes, has come to an end.

World''s longest running soap comes to an end


The Russian consulate in Mumbai has expressed concern over the security situation in Goa that may endanger the safety and health of foreign nationals in the state.

Russian consulate expresses concern over security in Goa


MarketAxess, the operator of an electronic trading platform for US and European corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other types of fixed income securities, has completed its acquisition of Xtrakter a provider of regulatory transaction reporting, financial market data and trade matching services to the European securities markets.

MarketAxess completes acquisition of Xtrakter


Hotwire, the international communications consultancy, has won the European PR brief for PacketVideo and its consumer brand Twonky, the connected home technology experts.

Hotwire wins European brief with PacketVideo


Death penalty supporters claimed victory this morning in their fight to retain capital punishment in California, saying voters simply weren't willing to scrap the penalty as an option for prosecutors.


In addition, ACC announced a distribution of $17 million in cash of the excess of reserves established for Settlement Party Fee Claims over the amount distributed to Allowed Settlement Party Fee Claim holders.


PEUGEOT Citroën - the No1 French car-maker - is to cut 8,000 jobs and close its factory at Aulnay-sous-Bois in 2014.


The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says a registered sex offender posed as a woman to enter a women's locker room and hot tub at the Clackamas Aquatic Park where he talked with children.


The City of Topeka has issued a stream advisory after a mechanical failure at one of its pump station's.


The early party to celebrate Yok Shan's first birthday, which is on July 23, was marred by the despair of her parents who are still waiting for compensation from the government.


Wellington polo mogul John Goodman has adopted his adult girlfriend in an effort to divert a portion of his assets to her, according to a lawsuit.


US consumer prices dropped 0.4 percent in April, pulling the 12-month inflation rate down to 1.1 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who today completed one year in office, claimed that his government has created 'path for permanent development' of the state and people's faith in democracy has increased.

We have created path for permanent development of up:


While addressing a ceremony held to distribute interest free loans here at Sodiwal on Tuesday, Rana said the PML-N leadership is determined to steer the country out of prevailing crises and to give it respectable status in the comity of nations.

'PML-N determined to steer country out of crises'


Towers Watson fiscal 3Q profit jumps 39 percent Towers Watson & Co.'s fiscal third-quarter earnings jumped 39 percent, as the human resources and risk management consultant's revenue got a bump from a new business and the company kept expenses in check.


Due to what is being described as ``constant harassment'', Rebecca Black has been pulled out of school.


Consumer durables firm Sansui today said it has become the principal sponsor of IPL team 'Pune Warriors India'.

Sansui becomes principal sponsor of 'Pune Warriors India'


A 24-year-old Bristol woman was arrested after a dramatic car chase on the M5.

Bristol woman arrested after car chase on M5


Manipur has sought JICA assistance to a project ``Augmentation of Water Supply for Imphal city by 45 MLD with raw water from Thoubal Dam,'' an ambitious plan drawn up by the state government to meet the increasing raw water for its water supply schemes for city area.


World number one John Higgins, who is preparing himself for the second round clash of the World Snooker Championship 2011 against Rory McLeod on Sunday, has said that McLeod has been unfairly criticised for his playing style.

John Higgins says Rory McLeod has been unfairly criticised:


The carcass of cow is pictured in the town of Uaua, in the part of Bahia State declared to be in a drought emergency, January 16, 2013.


Continental Airlines is to cut 1,700 jobs amid a drop-off in revenue and passenger numbers, as it announced widening quarterly losses of $214m between April and June.


The Progressive Liberal Party calls on the Free National Movement to apologise to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for creating a controversy in the House of Assembly yesterday where there was none.

PLP calls on the FNM to apologise to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for creating a controversy in the House of Assembly


New York rapper Shyne is set to be released from prison today after serving a 10 year sentence.


TEAMS of professionals and businessmen and women tested their knowledge of Worcestershire by taking part in an evening treasure hunt in black cabs, organised by law firm MFG Solicitors.


A 25-year-old man was found murdered on Wednesday morning near the Hanuman temple close to the stadium police chowkey at Swargate.


A relief teacher has lost his job after his online rants about his pupils and their families went public.

Relief teacher loses job after online rant


RICHARD HICKOX has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 60, four days before he was due to conduct a new production at English National Opera.


Electric rates will rise by only 10% on Monday, instead of 20%, after Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz signed a temporary provision reducing the taxation on diesel oil, which is used to produce electricity.


HTC on Tuesday unveiled six new Android devices including two phones with a dedicated Facebook button as the Taiwanese handset maker looks to differentiate itself from rivals in an increasingly aggressive market for smartphones.


Nokia and Microsoft teamed up on Friday to build an iPhone killer in a desperate attempt to take on Google and Apple in the fast-growing smartphone market.

Nokia and Microsoft team up to build 'iPhone killer'


An explosion at Hill Air Force Base, caused by a fuel tank jettisoned by an F-16 pilot Thursday afternoon, rocked local businesses, snarled traffic and knocked out power to the base.


Toyota has welcomed the FIA stewards' decision to clear the design of its diffuser following a protest lodged by rival teams.


Despite the drought, the Mississippi River is open for business.


Governor Gurbachan Jagat has reportedly disapproved the State Cabinet's proposal for appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries from amongst Congress MLAs who failed to make the cut in the Ministry expansion.

Governor Jagat disapproves Cabinet proposal on Parliamentary Secretaries


Naperville is getting a special off-year census because the Census Bureau thinks there might have been significant population growth in the area.


Penelope Cruz fell victim to a prank by her Nine co-stars at the Screen Actors Guild awards.


Two children died of gastro in the provincial metropolis on Friday while 1667 patients suffering from gastroenteritis were admitted to different city hospitals during the last 24 hours.


City of Pied Piper fame faces rats again Updated: 06:49, Saturday May 26, 2012 The German city of Hamelin may be in need of another Pied Piper - it seems the rats are back.


After two National League playoff series of living on the edge, the San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers in four games to win their second World Series title in three seasons.

San Francisco Giants sweep Detroit Tigers to win World Series


Krbs has launched a market leading one year bond which is likely to prove popular with cash rich investors.

Krbs launches market leading one year bond


The Greek cabinet has approved a 2012-2015 austerity budget plan as well as laws for its application, a key condition for further EU-IMF help to tame its massive public debt, government sources say.


Paedophiles are visiting a ``core'' of 2,755 sickening child abuse websites, the Internet Watch Foundation revealed last night.

Paedophiles visit 'core' of 2,755 child abuse websites


CSKA Moscow will play for ``pride and honour'' in the first leg of its Champions League quarter-final at Inter Milan, with Wednesday's game coming just two days after suicide bombers killed 39 people in Moscow subway stations.

CSKA Moscow to play for 'pride and honour' against Inter Milan


The Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney to help provide some organizational depth.


DC Council member Marion Barry has undergone a kidney transplant at Howard University Hospital.

Marion Barry undergoes kidney transplant


Imran Farhat, the Pakistani batsman who had been named among the seven players allegedly involved in spot-fixing, has sent a legal notice to Pakistani bookmaker Mazhar Majeed.

Farhat sends legal notice to Mazhar Majeed


Kolkata, Sept 30 Companies who are trying out new things are leading the market, said a top official here on Thursday.

Companies trying new things leading market:


Santos have told Chelsea target Neymar he doesn't need to move to Europe to seek his fortune.


Yes Bank can test Rs 340, says Jai Bala, Chief Market Technician, Cashthechaos.com.


The Archbishop of York has spoken out in support of the primary school receptionist facing the sack after she sought spiritual support from her church when her daughter was scolded for talking about Jesus.

Archbishop speaks in support of primary school receptionist facing sack


Kim Clijsters finally won her first Australian Open title and the fourth major of her career, wiping tears from her eyes after she beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday in the Australian Open final.


Los Angeles will be buzzing on Monday morning when word gets out that Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are the proud parents of a little baby girl.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are proud parents!


Carlsbad-based Life Technologies said it acquired the Bay Area company AcroMetrix for an undisclosed amount.

Life Technologies acquires Bay Area's AcroMetrix


Washington The US is investing heavily in its relationship with India as it believes that Indo-US ties is going to be the defining partnership of the 21st century, a top White House official has said.

'US investing heavily in its relationship with India'


Calgary Stampeders Jesse Lumsden, shown at a news conference in Calgary, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, is retiring from football to concentrate on his bobsled career.

Jesse Lumsden retires from football to concentrate on bobsled career


Arian Foster has been told that he is likely to need to undergo a heart procedure later this year.


Barack Obama on Thursday promised 'a new beginning' when he takes over the White House in January and urged Americans to work together to overcome a deepening economic crisis.


New Zealand Rugby League has announced that the Kiwis will play the Cook Islands in Rarotonga on Friday October 7 in the lead up to their Four Nations title defence.


Banks will be forced by law to give customers a fair deal, Alistair Darling pledged yesterday.

Banks forced to give customers a fair deal


Alligator snapping turtle, one of the planet's rarest and oddest looking creatures has surfaced by a fisherman in China.

Alligator snapping turtle surfaces in China


The nation's service sector expanded in September from an index of 48.4% in August to 50.9% in September, according to reports from the Institute for Supply Management.


A clerk was beat up in Broken Arrow Sunday night during a convenience store robbery.


Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has joined Samuel Eto'o and Nicolas Anelka as Puma brand ambassador, only weeks after making his comeback from the injury which kept him sidelined for almost a year.

Tomas Rosicky joins Samuel Eto'o and Nicolas Anelka as Puma brand ambassador


US stocks made strong gains by the close of Wednesday's trading, recovering from sharp losses earlier.


Nycole Turmel says she's leaving the NDP in good shape for the new leader to be elected on Saturday.

Turmel says she's leaving NDP in good shape for new leader


Kaka has blamed his poor form with Real Madrid in his debut season on various injuries.


Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has refused to play in a friendly against Indonesia because the Uruguayan FA turned down his brother's proposal to organise the match, his father Pablo said on Wednesday.


Christoph Waltz has won best supporting actor from the Academy Awards for his performance as a refined bounty hunter in Quentin Tarantino's outlandish slavery epic ``Django Unchained.''


Rep. Barney Frank used his opening statement during a Wednesday morning hearing to take a shot at the Senate.


Yelp, the popular restaurant, entertainment and services review site where people can rate and write about anything with an address, from Chinese restaurants to churches, is jumping the pond.


OPEC has cut its estimate for world oil demand over the next two decades, predicting that high prices would compel consumer countries to be more efficient in their use of the precious commodity.


Hong Kong mobile operator CSL has launched a Samsung Galaxy promotion for its premium brand 1O1O.


SCHOOLS minister Nick Gibb was heckled and jeered by teachers in Liverpool as he attempted to justify a range of government policies.

Schools minister Nick Gibb heckled by teachers in Liverpool


Authorities say a local firefighter has been arrested on child porn charges.

Local firefighter arrested on child porn charges


Lleyton Hewitt criticized the International Tennis Federation on Sunday, saying it was a ``disgrace'' the way the sports body reacted to Australia's decision to skip a Davis Cup series last month in India for security reasons.

Hewitt criticizes International Tennis federation


Republican US presidential candidate Rick Santorum released tax returns on Wednesday showing he and his wife earned around $1 million annually in the last few years.


The volleyball playoffs as they affect UIL teams, begin next Monday for some and Tuesday for others.


EDINA, Minn. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney flew into Minneapolis tonight to visit with supporters at a private office park in Edina.


Olympique Lyon re-established themselves as Ligue 1 leaders with a 2-0 victory at home against struggling Sochaux on Sunday.

Lyon re-establish themselves as Ligue 1 leaders


Kazakhstan Today - Ukraine supports the initiative of Kazakhstan to carry out this year the OSCE summit in Astana.

Ukraine supports initiative of Kazakhstan to carry out OSCE summit in Astana


Tasman's golfers may have home course advantage on their side but they will have to overcome a tough draw if they are to match last year's semifinal success at the Toro Interprovincial match play champs in Nelson starting tomorrow.

Tasman golfers will have to overcome tough draw at champs


Character creator Sanrio Co. said Friday it has tied up with Hong Kong trader Li & Fung to accelerate its overseas expansion.

Sanrio ties up with honk Kong trader Li & Fung


Chilean Cycling's plans for the London 2012 Olympics have been thrown into disarray with the news that star rider Luis Mansilla tested positive for EPO after stage five of the 2012 Tour of Chile last January.


This month QBE is taking to the road to explain the benefits of early claims reporting to motor insurance brokers and clients around the UK in a series of educational roadshows.


Chinese stocks trading in the US fell the most in a week as the prospect of new share sales in the mainland overshadowed better-than-expected economic reports.

Stocks trading in US fall most in a week


Iran president may help shield rulers 1 hour ago Jamaica is accepting proposals to develop casinos on the island for the first time as it looks to boost its tourism industry.

Jamaica accepting proposals to develop casinos


The Principal Commission Officer at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr Kofi Addo, has said Ghana is poised to become a major manufacturing, financial and commercial hub in West Africa by the year 2015.


When a child is admitted to the hospital, pediatricians have the same concerns that families have: make sure the child stays safe, comfortable, and as emotionally secure as possible.


Shropshire performance coach offers personal development and business growth workshops to enhance performance and achieve goals.

Performance coach offers personal development and business growth workshops


Border management had been considerably strengthened during the first year of the government's tenure with the construction of additional fencing and strengthening the existing fencing along the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, the United Progressive Alliance said in its report card released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday.

Border management considerably strengthened:


Second baseman Dan Uggla went to a salary arbitration hearing with the Florida Marlins on Wednesday, asking that he be awarded his request of US$5.35 million rather the team's offer of $4.4 million.

Infielder Dan Uggla goes to arbitration with Florida Marlins


Hugo Boss will open a new store in Bellevue Square on July 2, Hugo Boss Fashions Inc. has said.

Hugo Boss to open new store in Bellevue Square


The Bishops Square commercial property development in east London is being offered to investors by part owner the State of Oman.

Bishops Square commercial property offered to investors


Police in York County are investigating two shootings in the City of York that happened Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Police investigate two shootings in York


Congress today has emerged as the single largest party in Uttarakhand, enjoying an edge against ruling BJP in a nailbiting finish for half way mark in the elections to the 70-member assembly.

Congress emerges as single largest party in Uttarakhand


A DRIVER escaped injury when his four-wheel-drive vehicle crashed into an empty shop.

DRIVER escapes injury after crashing into shop


Newly minted 12-year-old Youtube sensation Greyson Michael Chance has just gotten signed to a record deal with Interscope Records.

Greyson Michael Chance signs record deal with Interscope


The new IBM range of Nehalem-based x86 servers and blades could see Big Blue take market share off HP, according to analysts, says Reseller News.


Smart metering and energy data firm Bglobal is acquiring Utiligroup, an energy data management and process solutions provider, for up to 12.8m.

Bglobal acquires Utiligroup for up to 12.8m


Russia may create an oil reserve to influence global prices, Russia's top energy official said on Wednesday as OPEC's Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri was due to have a first meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev.

Russia may create oil reserve to influence prices


On April 2 the village sports complex in the village of Mehelta in Gumbetovsky district of Dagestan hosted a sports festival organized by the Committee for Physical Culture, Sport and Youth Policy of the district administration.

Gumbetovsky district of Dagestan hosts sports festival


Phoenix New Media Limited, a leading new media company in China, today announced that it will hold its 2012 annual general meeting of shareholders at No. 2-6, Dai King Street, Taipo Industrial Estate, Taipo, New Territories, Hong Kong on August 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

Phoenix New Media to hold 2012 annual general meeting on August 16, 2012


If you caught the latest episode of Keeping up With the Kardashians, you're well aware that Kim has been diagnosed with psoriasis--but what does that mean for her?


Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. is listed as an extortion victim in a grand jury indictment against the suspected head of an Albuquerque prostitution ring.


The Bear Stearns bailout and the associated calls for further Federal intervention in the mortgage market have highlighted once again an eternal economic truth: in an era of excessively cheap money, only the money is cheap.


Robert Pattinson is reportedly set to star as Lawrence of Arabia 50 years after the release of the original film.

Robert Pattinson to star as Lawrence of Arabia


VitaminSpice, a provider of spices and food products, has appointed Robert Wilke as chief marketing officer.

VitaminSpice appoints chief marketing officer


Kevin Pietersen has defended his decision to play in the Indian Premier League, arguing that it will help him deal better with the unique conditions in the sub-continent.

Pietersen defends decision to play in Indian Premier League


Las Vegas police are looking for a man that robbed a convenience store near Desert Inn and Maryland Parkway with a gun in January.

Police looking for man who robbed store in January


Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Esrom Nyandoro has indicated that when he hangs his boots, he will not go into coaching like most stars, but would take up theatre, his first love.


JPMorgan Chase & Co. has announced that it has elected James A. Bell to its Board of Directors.

JPMorgan Chase elects James a Bell to Board of Directors


The president of Hill 'n' Dale Farms says multiple graded stakes-winning filly Indyanne has been euthanized after breaking an ankle during a race last month.

Indyanne euthanized after breaking ankle


Carbonite, Inc., the leading provider of online backup services to consumers and small businesses, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Sonic Solutions®.

Carbonite announces agreement with Sonic Solutions


Nine foreigners, mostly women and children and including seven Germans and a South Korean teacher, were kidnapped in north Yemen by rebels who have been fighting the government for five years.


A former California State University, East Bay professor pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco Thursday to aggravated sexual abuse of a child after federal investigators discovered he was molesting an infant in Missouri, according to the US Department of Justice.

Csu professor pleads guilty to aggravated sexual abuse of a child


Local authors Brian Iles as well as Martin and Frances Collins dropped by to talk about the town's history and their respective books.


THE Midhurst Society is ensuring that Dickens and his family are remembered this year, not only in Westminster Abbey where the Prince of Wales laid a wreath on Dickens' tomb on his birth date last week, but also here in Midhurst.


Clawson voters will decide on a school and a library millage as well as vote for two unopposed Clawson School Board members in Tuesday's election.

Clawson voters to decide school, library millages


China is expected to increase its military spending by 14.9 % this year to US$70.2 billion.


Vodafone UK has launched the new Xperia X10 Android phone from Sony Ericsson.

'Vodafone UK launches Sony Ericsson Xperia X10'


Charter Communications Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which the heavily leveraged cable-television operator has previously said it would do as part of a debt-reduction agreement with some of its creditors.

Charter Communications files for bankruptcy protection


Cristina Kirchner is expected to ride a wave of popular support to winning a second term as Argentina president on Sunday, a year after her husband died of a heart attack.

Cristina Kirchner expected to win second term as Argentina president


Hurdler Jana Rawlinson has had her breast implants removed to boost her chances of winning a medal for Australia at the 2012 Olympics, a magazine has reported.

Jana Rawlinson has breast implants removed


WASHINGTON Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso has raised more than $1.5 million for his expected election bid this year.

Barrasso raises more than $1.5 million for election


About 3.5 lakh trucks of Bihar and Jharkhand would keep off the road as talks between the Bihar Motor Transport Federation and transport minister RN Singh failed on Thursday.


The construction work on two more housing villages under the Janasevana one million houses programme is due to commence in Walapane and Naranthalawa areas in the Nuwara Eliya district and in Ganga Ihala Udagama in the Kandy district at functions to be held under the patronage of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Construction work on two more housing villages to commence


Actress Natasha Richardson has been flown back to New York after being critically injured in a ski accident Monday, sources say.

Actress Natasha Richardson critically injured in ski accident


Newcastle came back from 12 points down to squeeze out a 12-12 draw against London Irish at Kingston Park on Saturday.

Newcastle Falcons draw with London Irish


Manchester City manager Mark Hughes admits he was disappointed by the postponement of Saturday's Premier League game against Portsmouth.


The Android-powered Motorola Flipout has been officially announced.


An Apple employee who says he was promised job security by Steve Jobs, is suing Apple after being fired, allegedly without cause, reports Bloomberg.

Employee promised job security by Steve Jobs sues Apple after being fired


Bhadohi, Feb 26 Two youths were today killed when a cycle they were riding was hit by an ambulance in Gopiganj area here, police said.

Two killed after their cycle hit by ambulance


A FOOTBALL fan who came to Newport for an away fixture had hammers, a baton, a screwdriver and glass bottle in his car, a court heard.

Football fan had hammers and baton in his car -- court hears


Soccer boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he is a massive Beatles fan and owns a treasured copy of John Lennon's wedding certificate.

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals he is a massive Beatles fan


The Azerbaijani government sees no need to revise the maximum deposit insurance coverage for one contribution, which currently stands at 30,000 manat.

Azerbaijan sees no need to revise maximum deposit insurance coverage


These days, she is in cloud 9 and is seen flying high.


A CHEMICAL firm was fined £10,000 after an orange gas cloud leaked from its premises on South Tyneside.


In a new preview, fans see Teresa Giudice finally confront Melissa Gorga about her time working as a stripper.

Teresa Giudice confronts Melissa Gorga about her time as a stripper


Intravitreal injection of the vitreolytic agent ocriplasmin resolves vitreomacular traction and closes macular holes significantly better than placebo, but with a higher incidence of adverse events, according to a study published in the Aug. ...more

Vitreolytic ocriplasmin resolves vitreomacular traction


Russia is to build a nuclear power plant in Venezuela as part of a series of energy deals between the two nations.

Russia to build nuclear power plant in Venezuela


year-old woman has had her gallbladder removed through her vagina in a rare procedure.

Woman's gallbladder removed through her vagina


Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game with the Hurricanes with an apparent right knee injury.


Canada Post is warning customers of an e-mail scam that's disguised as a parcel delivery notification.


Destineer and developer Bongfish have announced that Stoked, the open-world, backcountry snowboarding video game exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, has gone gold and will be shipping on February 24.

Destineer announces Stoked has gone gold


Jacob Lew was sworn in Thursday as the nation's 76th Treasury secretary, one day before across-the-board government spending cuts kick in that could hold back the US economy.

Jacob Lew sworn in as the nation's 76th Treasury secretary


Max broke his collarbone when he was brought down by Carlos Checa in race one at the Spanish circuit, but proved he was far from a 'broken man' by taking his first podium since 2005 next time out at Assen - then made history for Germany during a thrilling opening race at Monza.


London, Jun 27 American television host Oprah Winfrey has received an honorary doctorate degree in education from a central South African university.

Oprah Winfrey receives honorary doctorate degree


Morgan Stanley is considering a merger with a bank to revive investor confidence after its shares sank 42 percent this week following the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.


France Telecom seeks to expand its mobile payment services across Africa, as part of a wider plan to double revenue in Africa and the Middle East over the next five years.

France Telecom to expand mobile payment services in Africa


Joe Jonas has bought a Skittles vending machine for his home.


Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty is calling for fundamental changes in Social Security and other entitlement programs during a visit to senior-rich Florida.

Pawlenty calls for change to Social Security and entitlement programs


A Greenville man faces charges that he tried to kill his mother Tuesday evening, a little more than a year after he finished a prison sentence on similar charges.

Greenville man charged with trying to kill mother


THE Federal Opposition says it will force asylum seekers to work for their welfare benefits if it wins government.


Irish building materials group CRH said on Thursday it had agreed to buy US Pavestone Group for $540 million in cash.

CRH says agrees to buy US Pavestone for $540 million


A former Ada High School football player that has signed with Oklahoma State University, was arrested on a felony complaint.

Football player arrested on felony complaint


In fact, his Drona is more believable, feels Abhishek.


Tim Hiller ran for a touchdown and threw for another in a 3:06 span of the fourth quarter, leading Western Michigan past Northern Illinois 29-26 on Saturday night.

Hiller leads Western Michigan past Northern Illinois


The decision was expected, with all of the 13 economists surveyed last week by AAP predicting the RBA would keep rates on hold.


American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino has been released from a North Carolina hospital after overdosing on aspirin and sleeping pills earlier this week, her manager said.

Fantasia released from hospital after overdose


Vermont legalised gay marriage yesterday after lawmakers overrode a veto from the governor by a wafer-thin margin, making the New England state the fourth in the United States where gays can wed.


Veteran actor Anupam Kher has walked out of the movie ``Dear Friend Hitler'' saying that he wants to ``respect my fans' opinion''.

Anupam Kher walks out of 'Dear Friend Hitler'


Would-be state school teachers will be trained in some of Britain's top independent schools, it emerged today.

Would-be state school teachers to be trained in independent schools


21-year-old Grand Valley State University student died Tuesday after complaining of chest pains while playing basketball with friends, according to the university.

Grand Valley student dies after complaining of chest pains


Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton resigned from cabinet Thursday and announced he will run to replace Premier Ed Stelmach as leader of the province's Progressive Conservatives.

Alberta finance minister Ted Morton resigns from cabinet


PAPAL VISIT Pope Benedict XVI is met by the Duke of Edinburgh as he arrives in Scotland to begin the first papal state visit to the UK.


The ARIA Award--winning and Golden Globe--nominated Sia is collaborating with PETA on the issue closest to her heart for a feisty ad in which she and her adopted dog, Pantera, playfully bare their teeth alongside the words ``Take a Bite Out of Animal Overpopulation: Spay or Neuter Your Dog''.

Sia takes a Bite Out of animal overpopulation


The European Commission today approved under EU state aid rules the restructuring plan of Bank of Ireland which was rendered necessary by the Irish State €3.5bn recapitalisation of the bank in 2009 and other state aid assistance.

European Commission approves restructuring plan of Bank of Ireland


In a new research, genetic evidence is revealing that human populations began to expand in size in Africa during the Late Stone Age approximately 40,000 years ago.

Human population expanded during Late Stone Age 40,000 years ago


The Subaru BRZ sports car has been sold out in Australia in just 3 hours, as the Japanese based automaker has recently announced.

Subaru BRZ was sold out in Australia in 3 hours


A second race horse has died after being struck by a car on Route 670, November 29.


The Southeastern Conference Presidents and Chancellors, acting unanimously, announced today that Texas A&M University will join the Southeastern Conference effective July 1, 2012.

Texas A&M to join the Southeastern Conference


MTV is ordering a new fashion reality series called The Stylist, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


In a Tweet by Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, he reports that the Dodgers have designated right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier for assignment.

Dodgers designate Lance Cormier for assignment


A high speed chase that started near Hawthorne ends in Fallon.


A rare heart surgery was performed at a 55-year-old man at the Chettinad Hospital here earlier this month.


ABC Family has acquired the rights to the network television premiere of the movie ``The Blind Side'' starring Sandra Bullock after making a deal with Warner Bros. studios.

ABC Family acquires the rights to the television premiere of ``the Blind Side''


Women Aware will open a one-week women's back-to-work clothes closet next week.


Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said that Benazir Bhutto was a great leader of Asia who was martyred by the evil forces.

Benazir Bhutto was a great leader of Asia:


Sam Bird has claimed his first GP2 pole in a frantic qualifying session this afternoon at the Hungaroring, taking the top spot with just moments remaining ahead of iSport teammates Davide Valsecchi and Oliver Turvey, with the top three drivers split by just one tenth.

Sam Bird claims first GP2 pole at Hungaroring


Antidepressants could help heal brain injury, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center.


Apollo Tyres is one stock that is showing you good moves on the lower side.


Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski widened her lead over bitter rival Joe Miller on Tuesday, increasing pressure on the GOP nominee to decide whether to fight what could be a losing battle.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski widens lead over Joe Miller


The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a school in northwest Pakistan which killed three schoolgirls, three US troops and a Pakistani soldier.


Travel industry leaders met today with President Obama to discuss the unique role that travel can play in strengthening the American economy.

Travel leaders meet with President Obama


George Bush will today announce the withdrawal of 8,000 combat troops from Iraq and an increase in US forces in Afghanistan.

Bush announces withdrawal of 8,000 troops from Iraq


A Trenton man is facing two sexual assault charges following an investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service.

Trenton man facing two sexual assault charges


``Kyle Busch drives a victory lap after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Bristol, Tenn.

Kyle Busch wins at Bristol Motor Speedway


A state of emergency was declared Thursday for parts of Winnipeg as a precaution against the rising Red River.

State of emergency declared in parts of Winnipeg


Unemployment has seen the biggest rise in two years, this time hitting 2.51 million across the UK.

Unemployment sees the biggest rise in two years


Authorities say a traffic stop in southwest Wyoming led to the discovery of 115 pounds of marijuana worth more than $692,000.

Traffic stop leads to discovery of 115 pounds of marijuana


NBA Commissioner David Stern said Saturday ``it's time to start negotiating'' a new collective bargaining agreement and get rid of the rhetoric.


Tokyo US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived on Monday in Tokyo on an inaugural overseas trip.

Hillary Clinton arrived in Tokyo an inaugural overseas trip


Fenerbahce midfielder Alex has slammed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich ahead of tonight's Champions League showdown.

Fenerbahce ace Alex slams Chelsea owner Abramovich


The Senate voted Thursday to move forward on a wide-ranging, five-year farm bill.

Senate votes to move forward on farm bill


Zinc futures prices fell by 0.58 per cent in futures trading on Thursday as traders engaged in reducing their positions at higher levels.


Channel players are feeling more optimistic for 2010, according to figures from software vendor CA's latest survey.


A record ransom has reportedly been paid to Somali pirates in exchange for a South Korean tanker.


Jordan eliminated three-times champions Saudi Arabia from the Asian Cup on Thursday with a 1-0 victory courtesy of a goalkeeping howler by Waleed Abdullah.

Jordan eliminate Saudi Arabia from the Asian Cup


Indian cash rates were largely steady on Friday, as liquidity conditions improved significantly, reflecting a pick-up in government spending, traders said.

Indian cash rates steady as liquidity improves


BUZZMEDIA, one of the fastest growing digital media companies, has acquired SPIN Media LLC, an iconic brand and pioneer in music journalism for more than 25 years--extending BUZZMEDIA's commitment to providing the most insightful and authentic coverage of music and culture.


In his victory speech Mitt Romney said, ``Our campaign is about more than replacing a President; it is about saving the soul of America.''


The Yankees added veteran righthander Carlos Silva, signing him to minor-league deal.


Oil fell by more than $1 a barrel to below $54/bbl on Thursday, erasing some of the 7 percent gains made in the previous session on a US equity rally.


Online university heavy weight, the University of Phoenix, has opened a campus in Bossier City.


An 80-year-old deer hunter was found dead in woods in far northeast Manitowoc County Monday evening following an extensive search.

Deer hunter found dead in Manitowoc County


After the Indian duo Sabauddin Ahmed and Fahim Ansari who were alleged to have prepared the maps of the terror targets were aquitted, Government of Maharashtra has made clear that it will appeal the acquital of Kasav's co-accused.

'Will appeal the acquital of Kasav's co-accused'


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is hopeful a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri can be tied up 'very quickly'.

Mancini hopeful deal to sign Nasri can be tied up 'very quickly'


Johnson & Johnson has recalled a batch of contact lenses in Macau as a precautionary measure.

Johnson & Johnson recalls contact lenses in Macau


A motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after crashing into a van on Highway 99 in Saint Peter last night.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing into van


Giants WR Hakeem Nicks says he plans to go full speed during limited reps in practice on Monday.

Hakeem Nicks plans to go full speed in limited reps:


German unemployment unexpectedly rose for the first time in more than two years in October as growing pessimism among businesses and investors points to a weakening of Europe's largest economy.

German unemployment unexpectedly rises first time in two years


Researchers at Purdue University are working with the US Army and Honeywell International Inc. to develop high-tech speed bumps that use sensors to detect damage in military vehicles, before they can fail on the battlefield.

Sensors detect damage to military vehicles


Troopers charged 18 motorists with driving under the influence in weekend traffic stops in Putnam and Westchester counties, state police said today.

Troopers charge 18 with driving under the influence in Putnam, Westchester


Subaru UK have announced a new range of ultra competitive finance offers with many of the All-Wheel Drive models now available with two years interest free credit.

Subaru UK announces competitive finance offers


Us Weekly reports that Holly Madison, one of the sexy blondes from the Playboy Mansion, will become a mother for the first time.

Holly Madison to become a mother for the first time


PRISONERS should have internet access and be paid more money to learn while in jail, a committee of MSPs has recommended.

'Prisoners should have internet access and be paid more money'


Two British journalists detained by a Libyan militia last month have been released, an Interior Ministry official said on Sunday.

Two British journalists detained by Libyan militia released


Pierre Thomas returned to practice on Wednesday, according to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.


By James Riach Last updated: 15th March 2010 Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott has revealed his frustration at the injury setbacks that have hampered his form.


New York Public Library unveils renovation plan The New York Public Library is moving forward with a $300 million renovation of its landmark Fifth Avenue building that will more than double its public space and fireproof the majestic main reading room, the library president said Wednesday.

New York public library unveils renovation plan


The Liberhan Commission has said that the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992, was pre-planned.


Chip stocks rose slightly Tuesday, along with the broader market as an analyst said he sees signs of a recovery in the memory chip market.


James and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson are engaged.


Sacha Baron Cohen returns to the big screen as flamboyant Austrian fashionista ``Bruno''.


One of the things I loved about the AMNH's Beyond Planet Earth exhibition was a seemingly gimmicky, but quite surprising device: a machine that allows you to sniff what the Moon smells like!


A would-be reality TV show producer is charged with locking up four women in the Florida house where they were learning to be ``princesses.''


In a North American first, two pairs of endangered northern spotted owls have successfully hatched young in captivity at the non-profit Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre in Langley.

Northern spotted owls hatched in captivity


Saudi Arabia will lift the ban on women drivers in an attempt to stem a rising suffragette-style movement in the deeply conservative Islamic state.

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivers


The Dalai Lama celebrated his 75th birthday on Monday with hundreds of cheering followers in Dharmsala, northern India, which has been his home since he fled Tibet after a failed 1959 uprising against Chinese rule.


Syracuse police are investigating a possible shooting on the city's southside.


China's global trade surplus narrowed in 2010 for the second straight year, giving Beijing grounds to rebuff US pressure for faster currency appreciation ahead of a visit to Washington next week by President Hu Jintao.


Mary River hits peak Updated: 07:41, Wednesday February 27, 2013 The Mary River in the southeast Queensland town of Gympie has peaked early on Wednesday morning and is expected to drop by the end of the day.


A Preble County township trustee who forced a merchant to give him government discounts and erase sales tax on items purchased for his personal use resigned his board seat after pleading guilty to attempted theft in office Tuesday.

Trustee pleads guilty to attempted theft in office


Laconic Welshman Rhod Gilbert is catching Jimmy Carr up as the hardest working man in comedy.


Chinese people have become less satisfied with their lives, according to the Blue Book of China's Society 2010 issued by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.


Mumbai, Sep 4 Hollywood-based Indian filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, who made films like 'Bawandar' and 'Provoked', died of cardiac arrest Sunday, a doctor said.

Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra dies of cardiac arrest


AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Bristow Group Inc. has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters during an official ceremony held yesterday at its Philadelphia facility.

Bristow Group Inc. takes delivery of two aw139s


Sandalwood ace director S. Narayan who directed some blockbusters such as Suryavamsha and Cheluvina Chitara has decided to quit filmmaking.


Tourism officials are forecasting a 28 percent growth this fiscal year in South Korean visitor arrivals on Saipan , the Marianas Variety reports.

Tourism officials forecast 28 percent growth in Korean arrivals


The Ravens signed former Texas kicker Justin Tucker, an undrafted free agent, to a contract Tuesday.

Ravens sign undrafted rookie kicker Justin Tucker


Ahead of the launch of Dancing on Ice, Pamela Anderson admitted she had never been ``in such great shape'' and believed her newly toned body was all down to the ice skating she had been doing.

Pamela Anderson: 'I've never been in such great shape'


US consumer credit fell in September for an eighth straight month, the longest series of declines on record, as thousands of Americans lost their jobs and banks tightened access to loans.


The Hollywood Reporter brings word Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson will join Natalie Portman in the Spencer Susser directed indie dramedy Hesher.

Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson join Natalie Portman in ``Hesher''


Three babies have died from whooping cough in October in one of the worst outbreaks of the disease in the last twenty years, taking the number of deaths for babies under three months to a worrying 13 deaths this year.


Tunisia has extended the state of emergency in the country for another month, a communique of the presidency announced Thursday.

Tunisia extends state of emergency for another month


Mia Farrow allowed to enter Hong Kong after a brief interview with immigration officers Mia Farrow warned against Olympic torch protest Hong Kong guardian.co.uk , Thursday May BST Darfur activist Mia Farrow allowed to enter Hong


World powers agreed to expand sanctions to punish North Korea for its recent nuclear test and weapons program, as Russia said it expected the North to launch another provocative missile test.

World powers agree to expand sanctions to punish North Korea


The Holmen fire chief is recovering from severe burns and using his experience to promote fire safety.

Holmen chief recovering from severe burns


China is tightening its personal income tax rules in the stock market.

China tightens income tax in stock market


US President Barack Obama unveiled a record US$3.8 trillion election-year budget plan Monday, calling for stimulus-style spending on roads and schools and tax hikes on the wealthy to help pay the costs.

Obama unveils record US$3.8 trillion budget


O2 Germany has cut the cost of its pre-paid UMTS surf stick from EUR 69.90 to EUR 59.90, reports teltarif.de.

O2 Germany cuts cost of pre-paid UMTS surf stick


All residents of Tiruchi city will get 'Aadhaar card' issued by the Unique Identity Authority of India, at the head post office here.

Residents can get Aadhaar card from head post office


Britain's Got Talent runner-up and record-breaking solo artist Susan Boyle is set to publish a memoir in autumn, reported UK publishing resource The Bookseller on April 19.


US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney easily won the key Illinois primary Tuesday, making him ever closer to the Republican nomination.


Calvin Harris told The Sun that working with Rihanna changed everything for his career, and was the best thing that could have happened to him.

Calvin Harris says working with Rihanna ``changed everything''


As president, Rick Perry ``would send troops back into Iraq,'' the Texas governor declared during Saturday's ABC/Yahoo GOP presidential debate.

Rick Perry: 'i would send troops back into Iraq'


Whatever the stereotypes to the contrary, Mexicans work the longest hours, according to a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.


A bill that would allow commercial advertisements on school buses is coming before the Senate Transportation Committee today.

Bill would allow commercial advertisements on school buses


A 42-year-old Bayonne woman was charged with shoplifting cosmetics and clothing valued at roughly $100 at a Bayonne supermarket Saturday night, police reports said.

Bayonne woman charged with shoplifting cosmetics and clothing at supermarket, police say


Texas Gov. Perry says God forgives peoples' 'oops moments,' even if American voters may not

Perry says God forgives peoples' 'oops moments'


Menu Boards provides a wide range of products and services which includes menu design services, content and artwork layout, three dimensional artwork, handcrafted timber work, chalk and permanent art design and drawings, murals and menu boards.

Menu designing services from menu Boards


Word out of the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl is that Auburn lineman Danny Shelton has picked Washington, according to several Twitter reports.

Auburn lineman Danny Shelton picks Washington


Arizona Cardinals' left tackle Levi Brown is scheduled to undergo surgery this morning to repair a torn right triceps tendon, his agent Chafie Fields said.

Arizona Cardinals' left tackle Levi Brown undergoes surgery


Leeds manager Neil Warnock has accepted an FA charge for improper conduct for his ``on-field behaviour'' following his side's 1-0 defeat at Millwall.


Illinois State Representative LaShawn Ford pleaded not guilty to bank fraud charges Tuesday, in front of a packed courtroom filled with dozens of his supporters.

Representative LaShawn Ford pleads not guilty to bank fraud


Malaysia's Ringgit appreciated against several major currencies including the US dollar in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to a statement by the country's central bank on Wednesday.

Malaysian Ringgit appreciates against major currencies


MODESTO ― Federal drug agents have seized a stash of flavored cocaine in Modesto and say the product appears to be aimed at getting women and young users hooked.

Drug agents seize flavored cocaine in Modesto


Marines from Regimental Combat Team 3, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan and Afghan National Army soldiers raided an insurgent stronghold Saturday in the town of Lakari, Garmsir District, Marine officials say.


Bristol Rovers boss Paul Buckle admitted individual errors cost his side dearly as they went down 4-1 at high-flying Crawley.


Despite dominating for large periods of the match RCD Mallorca were held to a goalless draw by Sevilla at the Iberostar Estadio.


IT appears the notorious Inverness eagle owl which swooped on three men in the city centre earlier this year is back to its old haunts.


Hawaii's Aloha Airlines, blaming predatory pricing, said it was filing for bankruptcy protection Friday.


09:28 A Taliban bomb killed eight Afghan police Thursday in Logar province outside the capital Kabul, officials said, four days after the insurgents started their annual ``spring offensive''.


Three more complaints were on Monday filed against Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and others in connection with alleged land scam cases even as the BJP is mulling a strategy to deal with the political situation arising out of the governor's sanction to prosecute him.

Three more complaints filed against Karnataka chief minister Yeddyurappa


The prime accused in the July 9 molestation case, Amar Jyoti Kalita, was today brought back to Guwahati from Varanasi, where he was caught by a special investigation team of Assam police.

Prime accused in molestation case brought to Guwahati


The Australian market ended Tuesday's trading session in positive territory with modest gains, taking cues from Wall Street where the major averages extended the rally on optimism that economic recovery is on track, but at a slower than anticipated pace, and the prospect of double-dip recession fades.

Australian market ends in positive territory


After an investigation into these allegations, North Branford police arrested Salg and seized 14 marijuana plants, a how-to guide for growing marijuana, packaged marijuana and paraphernalia.


Sony Entertainment Television has finally succeeded in getting into a compromise position with Anu Malik, and the latest update is that Anu will stay on to judge Season 5 of Indian Idol, which launches on April 26th.

Anu Malik to stay on as judge in Indian Idol..


The Congress on Wednesday sent a high level team to Rajasthan for an on-the-spot study of the Gujjar agitation, even as it held the Vasundhara Raje government squarely responsible for ``mishandling the situation''.


PTI Apr 29, 2013, 02.51PM IST Market regulator Sebi is planning to launch a new platform that will enable investors to put in money in SMEs, a senior offficial said today.

Sebi plans to launch new platform for investors to put money in SMEs


Wedbush Morgan reiterates a 'Buy' on Jo-Ann Stores, raises price target from $22 to $24.

Wedbush Morgan reiterates a 'Buy' on Jo-Ann Stores (jas);


Global oil prices crossed $80 a barrel mark in Asian trade Tuesday after the greenback slipped to a new low against the euro.


Buenos Aires stocks edged up today with the Merval benchmark stock index moving up by 0.6 percent to 2,354.31 points.


A former contractor with the Bureau of Prisons has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $15,000 of government funds to buy iPods, televisions, uniforms for her son's baseball team and assorted electronics.

Former contractor pleads guilty to stealing funds


A Mexican cartel leader, best known as the brother of the man who killed DEA Agent Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena -- pleaded guilty in Denver, Colorado, to drug trafficking charges on Friday.

Mexican cartel leader pleads guilty to drug charges


An HIV positive Colombian truck driver is alleged to have raped and infected more than 50 women across the country after going on a 'uncontrollable' rampage.

HIV positive Colombian truck driver 'infected more than 50 women in uncontrollable rampage'


Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal says he only hopes to make former friend and mentor Seve Ballesteros proud when he leads Europe against the United States next year in Illinois.

Ryder Cup skipper Jose Maria Olazabal hopes to make Seve Ballesteros proud


Special courts weakened fair trial safeguards in Bangladesh, Amnesty International said in its annual report on human rights released Wednesday.


House Democratic efforts to change the tax deal struck by President Obama and congressional Republicans are focusing on an amendment to the estate tax provision, according to senior party sources familiar with a Monday leadership meeting.

House dems focusing on an amendment to the estate tax provision


Where do you go in Riverhead or the East End to watch the fireworks?


The four-legged helpers are taking part in a literacy-boosting experiment at the school where pupils read to dogs once a week for 45 minutes.


A MAN found dead in the stairwell of his home in Paignton had made threats to kill himself earlier that night, a coroner has been told.


I'd already seen the US Dramatic and US Audience award winners, regularly the two most prestigious handed out, so as my final film of Sundance 2011, I watched the US Documentary winner called How To Die In Oregon.


Phil Wrigley had relinquished his executive duties and become non-executive chairman at New Look.

Phil Wrigley relinquishes executive duties at New Look


For the first time, IIT Bombay will be auctioning games designed by its students for a mass production.

IIT Bombay to auction games designed by students


After the unsuccessful road trip, Anaheim Ducks have finally returned home where they will be hosting Detroit Red Wings, who do not have very good reputation while playing on road.

Anaheim Ducks return home to host Detroit Red Wings --


Waste and recycling truck maker Heil has announced it will lay off about 80 workers at its Fort Payne plant.

Heil to lay off 80 workers at Fort Payne plant


American multinational financial services corporation American Express has launched a new pre-paid gift card in India.

American Express launches pre-paid gift card in India


The dollar fell against most major currencies but rose against the pound on Friday.

Dollar falls against major currencies but pound


Cirrus Design Corp. announced it is opening a new sales and service center in Caracas, Venezuela.

Cirrus to open sales and service center in Venezuela


Spain's biggest airline Iberia will press ahead with restructuring plans after talks with trade unions failed, its owner, International Airlines Group, said Friday.

Iberia to press ahead with restructuring after


A Manhattan federal jury recently ordered Nintendo Co. Ltd. to pay Tomita Technologies International, Inc. over $30 million in damages in a patent infringement case that concerned certain 3D technologies.

Manhattan jury orders Nintendo to pay $30 million for patent infringement


A drastic shortage has sparked a desperate egg hunt in Mexico, after a bird flu outbreak forced farmers to cull about 11 million hens, a disaster in the world's leading per capita egg consumer.


Internet pornography is destroying men's ability to perform with real women and creating a generation of young men who are hopeless in the bedroom, according to a new research.

Internet pornography 'destroying men's ability to perform with real women'


THREE US Marines and a State Department employee were punished over their involvement with a Brazilian prostitute in December, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.

Three US Marines punished 'over involvement with Brazilian prostitute'


Australian pop singer Peter Andre has split from his glamour model wife-turned author Katie Price after nearly four years of marriage.


Chief executive of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsyah Satar that Garuda is no ``back in business'' and is pushing ahead with expansion plans.


An Ithaca man thought to be a Payano drug gang enforcer and narcotics distributor, and who was once found driving in Ithaca wearing body armor, pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy charges Tuesday.


Recent changes to the Greener Vehicle Discount now mean that new generation smart cdi and mhd models will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

The smart cdi and mhd to be exempt from the London Congestion Charge


Ben Whishaw thinks being mobbed is a ''terrible'' way of living and feels sorry for celebrities, such as Kristen Stewart, who are constantly in the limelight.

Ben Whishaw: being mobbed is a 'terrible' way of living


French rider Steve Houanard has tested positive for banned blood booster EPO, according to the sport's world governing body, the UCI.

French rider Houanard tests positive for EPO


As many as 24 hydro power projects, having capacity above 25 MW, are pending for want of environmental and forest clearances, Minister of State for Power KC Venugopal said today.

24 hydro power projects pending due to environmental clearance:


A POLICE officer who lived life to the full died after falling down the stairs and breaking his neck.

Police officer died from fall down stairs


A ratings agency has announced that China now has the world's most powerful supercomputer, one that was developed by the National University of Defense Technology using Chinese scientists, of course.

China has world's most powerful supercomputer


Human Rights Watch has accused the Egyptian military of beating and torturing protesters arrested during demonstrations early this month.

Human Rights Watch accuses Egypt's military of torturing protesters


Microsoft has announced that they are now collaborating with Facebook, Bebo, Hi5, LinkedIn and Tagged to boost their Windows Live service.

Microsoft collaborates with Facebook, Bebo, Hi5, LinkedIn and Tagged


Katy Perry has pulled out of Wednesday's People's Choice Awards - her first planned public appearance since her split from Russell Brand.

Katy Perry pulls out of People's Choice Awards


After an inspirational and hard-hitting keynote speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, the McCrory Campaign is proud to announce that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will travel to Charlotte to campaign with Pat McCrory on September 13.

Governor Chris Christie to campaign with Pat McCrory


SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com is of the view that ING Vysya Bank can move to about Rs 630 in next six months or so.


Michael Reagan, the adopted son of the late President Ronald Reagan, suffered a terrible trauma at the age of 8 when he was sexually molested by a camp counselor.

Michael Reagan, the adopted son of President Ronald Reagan


The US adult film industry is targeting so-called porn pirates in a legal dragnet pioneered by Hollywood and the record labels, in a move sharply criticized by privacy watchdog the Electronic Frontier Foundation, according to a report Monday.

Adult film industry targets porn pirates in legal dragnet


With its eyes set on expansion, Acera, the Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership, will be relocating from Melrose to Winchester in September, according to a press statement.

Acera school relocating from Melrose to Winchester


A US Army Space and Missile Defense Command engineer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to accepting bribes for influencing contracts and to evade tax payment on the bribery income, US Attorney Joyce White Vance announced.

US Army Space and missile defense Command engineer pleads guilty to accepting bribes


An East Naples man is accused of sexual battery on his neighbor's young daughter while her family was out of town.

East Naples man accused of sexual battery on neighbor's daughter


Concord, CA - DeNova Homes, Inc. has announced a Move Up program in partnership with Sold2U, Inc. The program includes a rebate to existing homeowners who use the program to sell their existing home to move up to a new DeNova Home.

DeNova Homes announces move up program, rebate for existing homeowners


The season is almost over; the hurricane season that is.


Freedom of press is not absolute and it can be restricted, Sorabjee said adding there is a need to regulate the media in the country.


Newly crowned Dutch league champion Ajax says it has signed Netherlands midfielder Theo Janssen from FC Twente on a two-year contract.


New Delhi, Sept 22 Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, whose ``cattle class'' remarks had created a controversy, Tuesday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi amid demands for his resignation.


Microsoft is reaching out to its partners with the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Ecosystem Readiness Program.


A 90-day redundancy consultation process has begun at The Co-operative Travel following the completion of the joint venture with Thomas Cook.

Redundancy process begins at Co-operative Travel


Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier, who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect, has died aged 66.

Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier dies aged 66


Austin Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, is heading to the NBA.


WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million in the single month of January, matching his best three-month period last year, aides said Thursday.

Democratic candidate Barack Obama raises $32 million in January


It is time to seriously consider why gangs exist, what causes the violence and what can be done about it.


Public sector finances plunged further into the red in August, striking a record deficit for the month under the weight of a deep recession, official data showed on Friday.

Public finances plunge into record deficit


As per the latest findings of a study that has been published online in the journal Diabetes Care, young diabetics should keep aspirin at bay.

Young diabetics should keep aspirin at bay:


A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for firebombing two Montreal Jewish institutions.

Man sentenced for firebombing Jewish institutions


SHEFFIELD United moved five points clear of Huddersfield Town in the race for automatic promotion in npower League One on Tuesday night.

Sheffield United move five points clear of Huddersfield Town


President Barack Obama poked fun at himself and the Washington establishment Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.


US Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township, will have tumors removed from his kidney on Monday in Cleveland.

Rep. Tom Marino to have tumors removed from kidney


Seb Coe paid a visit to the free sports arena on Weymouth Beach today.

Seb Coe visits sports arena on Weymouth Beach


Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he is close to signing Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy.


A new footbridge which links Whitby West Pier with the pier extension is to be dedicated in memory of two fallen soldiers from the town in a special ceremony today.

New footbridge to be dedicated to fallen soldiers


The man accused of being the brains behind a scheme to distribute cocaine in northern Penobscot County pleaded not guilty to federal drug charges Thursday morning in US District Court nearly one year after he was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Man pleads not guilty to federal drug charges


Sabah State Reform Party chairman Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan today confirmed that he will contest the Keningau parliamentary and Bingkor state seats in the 13th general election.

Jeffrey Kitingan to contest in Keningau, Bingkor


For the first time Vilnius University has been included into the 5% of the world best universities and has appeared among the 18 Central and Eastern European best universities.

Vilnius University is among 5% of world best universities


Scott County Schools officials are evaluating the road conditions at this time and have not made a decision on the dismissal of classes.

Officials evaluating the road conditions


Obese people now outnumber the hungry globally, but hardship for the undernourished is increasing amid a growing food crisis, the International Federation of the Red Cross warned Thursday.


Scottish broadcaster SMG has announced it is changing its name to stv Group following the sale of Virgin Radio.


A fatal fire in Iberia killed two men Sunday morning.


France vowed Wednesday to tear down illegal Gypsy camps and expel Gypsies from other EU states who break the law, after President Nicolas Sarkozy said the minority posed security ``problems.''


RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian pair Vasco da Gama and Corinthians served up an ugly 0-0 draw in difficult conditions in the first leg of their much-anticipated Libertadores Cup quarterfinal.


Authorities are investigating a body found Wednesday night in Henry County, Mo., as a homicide.

Authorities investigate body found in Henry County


The US Embassy congratulates the people and government of Zimbabwe for holding a peaceful, credible constitutional referendum on March 16.

US Embassy congratulates Zimbabwe for holding peaceful constitutional referendum


Nicki Minaj and Willow joined forces to shoot the video for 'Fireball' in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Nicki Minaj and Willow Smith shoot video for 'Fireball'


The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first major pronouncement on gun rights in US history.

Supreme court rules Americans have a right to own guns


Bank of Ireland shares dropped well below the one euro mark today, closing at just 83 cent this evening.


MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced today three executive appointments to provide leadership for the company's provider and payer businesses, as well as the finance function.

MedeAnalytics announces three executive appointments


Ukraine sought to calm foreign investors' fears of a sovereign default after European markets wobbled last week on the consequences of the restructuring of a syndicated loan by the state railway firm.

Ukraine seeks to calm fears of sovereign default


The man dubbed the ``Granddad Bandit'' pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in Richmond this morning.


A Police Inspector here was suspended today after he allegedly disobeyed orders of his seniors in connection with a probe into robbery of jewellery and gold from a showroom here.

Inspector suspended for disobeying orders


As far as I have been taught, we have to answer to God for our sins.


A rollover crash on the ramp from the Watterson westbound to I-64 eastbound killed one woman Tuesday.


With Wednesday night's 10-2 dismantling of Charlotte at Boshamer Stadium, the Tar Heels will head to a much-anticipated showdown with North Carolina State in a good frame of mind.


US Senator Roger Wicker today called on Senate leaders to focus on the debt and spending crisis.

Sen. Roger Wicker calls for focus on debt and spending crisis


Romstal said it plans to open 13 new branches in Romania this year, thus increasing its network to 60 outlets.The other 100 stores part of Romstal network are operated in franchise system.

Romstal opens 13 new branches in Romania


2008-06-03 08:41:25 - Newlywed Ashlee Simpson has cancelled her summer tour just days after announcing she is pregnant.


Melrose Place actress Heather Locklear was taken to hospital on Thursday after emergency services were called to her home near Los Angeles, police said.


LONDON -Stoke ousted Arsenal from the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory in the fourth round on Sunday, leaving Chelsea as the only member of the Premier League traditional ``Big Four'' remaining in the world's oldest knockout competition.


Montgomery Gentry and the Jim Beam company will ``Toast the Troops'' at the second annual Beam Bash benefit concert, Feb. 13, at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona in Florida.


Bryce McGain, the Victoria legspinner, has undergone shoulder surgery in Melbourne to repair tendon damage that occurred last month while playing for Australia A in India.


Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson was indicted on drug charges Thursday in Kenton County.


Innovative security systems provider Northrop Grumman Corp., Monday received a contract from the US army to provide Scorpion and Scorpion II unattended ground sensor or UGS systems.

Northrop Grumman receives contract from US army --


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit Turkey next week upon an invitation by his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Russian Prime Minister Putin to visit Turkey


Spanish operator Jazztel has launched a promotion for new ADSL service subscribers.

'Jazztel launches promotion for new ADSL subscribers'


Emaar Properties, the Middle East's largest real estate developer, is poised to post record quarterly profit this month, analysts have said.


Milwaukee police say domestic violence calls spike on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and these calls can be the most unpredictable and dangerous situations police must respond to.

Police say domestic violence calls spike on Thanksgiving, Christmas


Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been ranked 371 on the 2010 FORTUNE 500 list.

Harris Corporation ranks 371 on 2010 FORTUNE 500 list


Insurance firm AXA has no further plans to outsource any more jobs in 2010, according to group HR director Sonia Wolsey-Cooper.

AXA: no further plans to outsource jobs in 2010


Regulators on Friday shut down a small bank in Minnesota, bringing the number of US bank failures this year to 73.


Meanwhile, Gov. Chris Christie Sunday night declared a state of emergency because of the powerful nor'easter that tore through New Jersey, leaving hundreds of thousands in the state without power.

Gov. Christie declares state of emergency


The new pension scheme introduced by the Union Government for railway employees has been challenged in the Madras Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

New pension scheme for railway employees challenged


A Vanderbilt man has been charged with harming an unborn baby after punching and pushing a woman who is 34-weeks pregnant, authorities said.

Vanderbilt man charged with harming unborn baby


Nancy Pelosi told Larry King on his show today that she doesn't think a Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket is a good idea.

Pelosi doesn't think Obama/Clinton (or Clinton/Obama) ticket is a good idea


State police say a 59-year-old Ville Platte man died in a head-on collision with a tank truck.

Ville Platte man dies in head-on collision with tank truck


President Pratibha Patil on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for becoming the world`s number Test side after beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the third and final cricket Test in Mumbai.

Prez Pratibha Patil congratulates Indian team


Milestone Scientific Inc., a leader in advanced injection technologies, has announced it has acquired additional patent rights with respect to painless anesthetic injections.

Milestone Scientific acquires additional patent rights for painless injections


Japan's weather agency says a volcano in southern Japan has resumed eruptions of ash and rocks as the country struggles with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in the north.

Volcano in southern Japan resumes eruptions


Paolo Berlusconi, the brother of AC Milan president and owner Silvio Berlusconi, was caught on camera using a racial slur when talking about mercurial striker Mario Balotelli.

Paolo Berlusconi uses racial slur in talking about Balotelli


Regus has opened its first ever business centre in Madagascar, making the African island the 95th addition to the office space provider's portfolio of countries.

Regus opens business centre in Madagascar


US President George Bush has admitted that the restoration of confidence in the US financial system will take some time, RIA Novosti informed.

Restoration of confidence in US financial system will take some time:


Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Monday to discuss a proposal to set up a film city in the state.


It all sounded too good to be true, and yesterday, our worst fears were realized when Lil Wayne was caught with ``music contraband'' in prison.

Lil Wayne caught with ``music contraband''


``I mean, definitely a very talented player. I always knew I had something special, but I didn't know it was like, you know, that crazy.''

Federer always knew he had something special


Samsung Electronics Co., the world's second largest handset maker, said Friday that it released its first open source-based mobile phone exclusively for a British mobile carrier.

Samsung releases open source-based phone for British mobile carrier


Students at Milton School recently enjoyed a day of ``Elf'' activities.


A baby was born early this morning along Interstate 94 about nine miles southeast of Black River Falls.


A 50-year-old man in Britain has become a surrogate mother to eight ducklings after watching them hatch.

Man becomes surrogate mother to eight ducklings


A new analysis of ``hobbits'', an extinct race of tiny hominids, has suggested that they descended from the first tiny humans to leave Africa, and this might have happened some 2.25 million years ago.

``Hobbits'' might have descended from first tiny humans to leave Africa


Miami President Barack Obama took the first steps on the road to the 2012 elections on Friday, presiding over the first of many fund-raising events to ensure his Democrats can compete against the Republicans.

Obama takes first steps on road to 2012 elections


The CPM has decided to contest 80 Lok Sabha seats across the country in coming general elections and is in talks with other parties in some more constituencies, party general secretary Prakash Karat said on Saturday.


A startup named Donuts has raised US$100 million in venture capital and has applied for 307 generic top-level domains in the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' open gTLD application process, the company said Tuesday.

Startup applies for 307 generic top-level domains


About 3,000 Filipino Muslims burned US and Israeli flags in a protest over an American anti-Islam film that has sparked unrest worldwide.

Philippine Muslims burn US, Israeli flags


Umphrey's McGee will broadcast their 2012 Halloween show at The Fillmore in Silver Springs, MD live on AXS TV.

Umphrey's McGee to broadcast Halloween show live on TV


Hashimi said here Wednesday that global economic crisis also affected Islamic countries.

Global economic crisis affects Islamic countries:


Cult hero Rob Zombie has been tapped to remake The Blob.


Bloomingdale's is launching a new loyalty card program next week that resembles that of a drug store's - it is tender-neutral and rewards are printed on the spot and can be redeemed anywhere, including outlets.

Bloomingdale's launches new loyalty card


A Virginia school district is considering banning cross-dressing by students, out of what one board member called concerns for the safety of ``several'' male students who wear dresses and wigs to school.

Virginia school district considers ban on cross-dressing students


Australia's men's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth wants some style, substance and success in two Tests against Malaysia this weekend.

Charlesworth wants style and success against Malaysia


The Red Sox and Rays have made a few lineup changes prior to Game 7 of the ALCS in hopes of advancing to the World Series.


Red Star beat Partizan 78-69 in Serbia's basketball cup final that was played Monday in an empty arena after clashes between rival fans stopped play at the weekend.

Red Star beats Partizan in basketball cup final played in empty arena


A Hankinson man pleaded guilty to and was convicted of simple assault Tuesday against his girlfriend.

Hankinson man convicted of simple assault


Indian shares fell on Thursday, snapping a three-session winning streak and retreating from three-month highs, as investors took profits in recent outperforming bluechips such as Reliance Industries and Sun Pharmaceutical.


Serena Williams retained her Madrid Open title on Sunday with a devastating display to beat world No.2 Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4.


A policeman died on his way home from work after having a suspected dizzy spell on his motorbike and careering into oncoming traffic, an inquest heard.

Policeman dies after suspected dizzy spell on motorbike


Kris Humphries has asked his new girlfriend to sign a confidentiality agreement according to reports.

Kris Humphries asks girlfriend to sign agreement


Siasia said in a chat after a training session yesterday with his players that though the foreign-based that would form the bulk of the players he would field next week against South Africa were yet to arrive, ``I will not take this friendly lightly.


Manchester City's Brazil forward Robinho is joining Santos immediately on a six-month loan deal, the Premier League club said yesterday.


Lifetime Television has ordered production on a new original movie, Fab Five:


The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly holds that electricity consumers should not be made to pay for inefficiency or corruption costs.

Electricity consumers should not pay for corruption costs --


Thai International Airways said it will resume flights from the Middle East to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport starting from Friday after a week of violent protests and demonstrations.


Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field in the Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil Stadium here today.


The Deputy Director General, National Social Security and Insurance Trust Mr. Joseph Mans Jr. has vowed that with support from Sierra Leoneans, NASSIT was ready to transform Sierra Leone through infrastructural development.

In Sierra Leone, ``we will transform Sierra Leone'' ....


Aleris International Inc. announced Wednesday that it will permanently close its Shelbyville alloy plant, which is located on Railroad Avenue across from Central High School.


Greek lawmakers approved a crucial austerity bill Thursday needed to tap euro110 billion in bailout loans from the other 15 euro-zone countries and the International Monetary Fund -- money needed to avoid a debt default.

Greek lawmakers approve crucial austerity bill


Southern Co., an Atlanta utility, is building a power plant in western North Carolina with designs on selling the generation to municipalities and cooperatives.

Southern Co. to build power plant in western North Carolina


Brick Brewing Company announced today that they are installing a new canning line in their Kitchener facility that will be operational May 1st.

Brick Brewing Company installs new canning line


Coast Capital's corporate culture is among the top 10 most admired in Western Canada according to Waterstone Human Capital, a leading executive search firm that conducts an annual evaluation of workplace cultures in organizations across the nation.

Coast Capital's corporate culture among top 10 most admired in Western Canada


A 32-year-old Chinese woman reportedly committed suicide by throwing herself from the balcony of her flat in a building behind Mega Mall in Qassimiya area in Sharjah on Thursday.


Mike Huckabee is a man accustomed to losing himself, literally.


Bollywood beauty Anushka Sharma, who charmed Indian audience by playing the wife of simpleton Shah Rukh Khan in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ', turns 24 on Tuesday.