Attunity, Ltd., announced today that a Special General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 am Israel time, at the offices of the Company, Kfar-Netter Industrial Park, Kfar-Netter, Israel.

Attunity announces Special general meeting


The hopeful's mentor, Cheryl Cole has revealed that Cher has a healthy appetite, saying that she ``doesn't stop eating'', amid fears that thin and frail looking Cher had an eating disorder.


Big Brothers Big Sister of the Eastern Shore and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership along with Wicomico Mentoring Project and many other local mentoring partners celebrated National Mentoring Month with a Mentoring Celebration.

Big Brothers Big sisters celebrate National Mentoring Month


Delhi, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are set to get advanced research institutes and universities specialising in emerging areas like entrepreneurship and e-governance.

Delhi, Gujarat, ap to get advanced research institutes


The woman accused of assaulting two teenaged girls in Paso Robles back in April was sentenced Tuesday afternoon in a San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

Woman accused of assaulting two girls in Paso Robles was sentenced


Although the 40 year old refused to talk about Kris directly, she admitted that some days as a single mum are difficult.


Plans are afoot to set up an international arbitration centre in Oman for amicably settling disputes between people within the country and outside, an expert on arbitration told participants of a forum here yesterday.

Plans afoot to set up arbitration centre in Oman


Hereford United boss Graham Turner offered no excuses after the Bulls slipped closer to relegation following a 2-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Brighton & Hove Albion.


Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Friday that it plans to open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in DuPont, Washington.

Amazon to open fulfillment center in DuPont, Washington


Former Oregon freshman guard Jabari Brown is heading to Missouri.


Amy Smith says she has finally banished her Beijing 2008 demons after ensuring qualification for London 2012, claiming an individual spot at the Olympics is an added bonus.


Lawmakers will consider a bill that would allow Hollywood Slots to add table games.

Bill would allow Hollywood Slots to add table games


Stephen Ames, who has missed six of his last eight cuts on the PGA Tour, went 65-69 to earn a spot in the US Open.


A 59-year-old Knoxville man died of apparent natural causes on the Bote Mountain trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Friday.

Knoxville man dies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay threw a perfect game tonight in a 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins.


Hungary posted a robust trade surplus in May as well as in the first five months of this year from the year earlier as imports fell more than exports in the wake of dwindling domestic demand and shrinking export markets, figures released Thursday show.

Hungary posts robust trade surplus in May


Chantelle Houghton has revealed that crippling back pain is forcing her to have a breast reduction.

Houghton 'forced to have breast reduction'


More than 45,000 NHS staff call in sick each day, the first national audit of staff habits shows.


Singer, rapper and preeminent hip-hop session man Nathaniel Hale, better known as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday in Long Beach, Calif. He was 41.


Highway 200 is reduced to one lane of traffic tonight after a two-vehicle crash at mile marker 3 near Bonner, east of Missoula.

Highway 200 reduced to one lane after crash


Truce between Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE formally comes to an end today.

Truce between Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE ends


THE final winner of the family pass to the Grafton Show is the Whitty Family of Grafton.


What I'm about to say will sound insane yet every word of it is true.


A Turkish delegation, headed by the special envoy for Iraq Murat Ozcelik, will meet Barzani, leader of regional administration in northern Iraq, on its fight agaisnt the terror organization PKK on Tuesday.

Turkish envoys to meet iraqi kurd leader Barzani on fight against PKK


Budget airline Air Australia has gone into voluntary administration, cancelling all flights and leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded.


A 23-year-old Chatham woman has been arrested for allegedly making threatening calls to an investigator at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, according to Sheriff Lt. James Andrews.

Chatham woman arrested for making threatening calls to investigator


Newsmax Magazine columnist and television personality Ben Stein was honored by The American Legion today with its 2009 National Commander's Public Relations Award for his outspoken support of America's armed forces.


A 28-year-old Kilgore man was convicted by a Smith County jury Wednesday of aggravated assault for shooting a man who told him to get out of his yard July 15, 2008.

Kilgore man convicted of aggravated assault


A MIDLAND grandmother was knocked unconscious by bungling council contractors who accidentally destroyed her home.

Granny knocked out by bungling council contractors


The border zone with Colombia has become a hotbed of violence, the like of which Venezuela has rarely experienced before.

Border zone with Colombia has become a hotbed of violence


Dentsply International, York, Pa., has been assigned a patent developed by Steven R. Jefferies, York, Pa., for an ``application dental materials to the oral cavity.''


North Korea said Tuesday it would use nuclear weapons in a ``merciless offensive'' if provoked -- its latest rhetoric apparently aimed at deterring any international punishment for its recent atomic test blast.

Nkorea says it will use nuclear weapons in a 'merciless offensive' if provoked


Irish jobless claims fell in February to their lowest level in eight months, adding to signs the economy is improving.

Irish jobless claims fall to lowest level in eight months


Albanian bank assets grew 5 percent at the end of the third quarter compared to the previous one and the banking system registered a net profit despite an increase in bad loans, the Albanian Association of Banks said on Monday.

Albania's bank assets grew 5 percent in third quarter


The new action-thriller movie ``Contagion'' managed to snatch the number 1 spot from ``The Help''.

``Contagion'' snatches number 1 spot from ``the Help''


Delta Air Lines announced today that it is launching a new non-stop service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to the Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on 12 June.

Delta Air Lines to launch New non-stop service to the Cayman Islands


More than 1,000 prisoners in Kyrgyzstan have sewn their lips together, a grotesque act that inmates describe as a protest of their dismal conditions.

More than 1,000 prisoners in Kyrgyzstan sew lips together


The US state of Pennsylvania is reportedly set to fine people $120 for texting while walking.

US state to fine people for texting and walking


``We can't afford to ignore the interactive marketing arena and that has meant us taking a deep long hard look at how we work both internally and externally to ensure that what ever we do our customer comes first,'' Katharina Rozycka, Online Marketing Manager, Gratistours said in an interview with Eyefortravel.com's Ritesh Gupta late last year.

``We can't afford to ignore the interactive marketing arena''


The US dollar and the Japanese yen edged higher against their major rivals as investors turned to safe-haven currencies after the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to hold interest rates at 3.75 percent.

US dollar and Japanese yen edges up against majors


Deputy Leader of the House and Presidium Member of Awami League Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury on Wednesday said the nation will remember forever the contribution of Mannan Bhuiyan to the War of Liberation.

Nation to remember contribution of Mannan to Liberation War:


December 7, 2010 Elizabeth Edwards, who won national celebrity for her stoic dignity in the face of terminal cancer and the public unraveling of her storybook marriage to one of America's most prominent politicians, died on Tuesday in Chapel Hill, NC She was 61.


Electronics manufacturers who have retooled their operations to boost profits are emerging from the recession faster than their counterparts in the automotive and industry sectors, according to survey of North American manufacturers.

Electronics manufacturers emerging from recession


PASADENA, Calif. The online dating site eHarmony is moving its headquarters, and 380 jobs, from Pasadena to Santa Monica.

EHarmony moving from Pasadena to Santa Monica


LONDON_The US dollar fell against other major currencies in European trading on Tuesday.


Hundreds of Rwandan troops entered eastern Congo on Tuesday in an effort to oust the Hutu rebels who participated in Rwanda's genocide.The UN peacekeeping force in Congo estimated there were between 1,500 and 2,000 Rwandan soldiers in eastern Congo.

Hundreds of Rwandan troops enter eastern Congo


Greece needs to address long-term fiscal concerns now as the market will not wait until the situation is unsustainable, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday.


Two paddle boaters were rescued Saturday after their boat began sinking on Stoco Lake here.


A stretch of pleasant, dry weather begins today with mostly sunny skies and a high of 70 degrees.

Stretch of pleasant, dry weather begins today


Cirque du Soleil owner Guy Laliberté was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame on Tuesday night , in Las Vegas.

Cirque du Soleil's Guy Laliberté inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame


The bookshop chain, Borders UK has commenced a closing down sale at all of its 45 branches, including in its Books Etc outlets.


Students of BN College in Patna on Monday boycotted their classes in protest against the expulsions of 21 students who were kicked out of Patna University on charges of a3ssaulting BN College principal and teachers on August 26.


The Army says a Fort Riley soldier has died from wounds he suffered in November during an attack in Afghanistan.


Vice President Joe Biden said Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney represents a return to the past in foreign policy and is out of touch with the time, setting out an Obama-campaign line of attack as the general election race gets fully under way.

Biden says Romney represents return to past policies


State-run lender Bank of India on Friday said it has raised USD 200 million to expand its foreign operations.

Boi raises USD 200 million to expand foreign operations


By the end of this year, half of the world's 6.7 billion people will live in urban areas, according to a report unveiled by the UN on Feb. 28, which also predicts that future growth of the world's urban population will be concentrated in Asia and Africa.

Future urban population to be concentrated in Asia, Africa


Robin Roberts is taking a leave from her job on Good Morning America to focus on getting well.

Robin Roberts takes leave from 'Good Morning America'


Heavy metal icons Judas Priest will be releasing a live album in July entitled, ``A Touch Of Evil- Live.''

Judas Priest to release live album in July


A serial bank robber that started his spree in Frederick, Maryland has struck again, but this time near Annapolis.


POLICE investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a train at a level crossing believe the injured man is from Stoke-on-Trent.


Social networking site, Facebook, has faced sharp criticism from the European data protection officials for putting users privacy at risk due to the changes it brought to its service, a media report said.

Facebook faces criticism on user privacy:


Guitar legend Les Paul, seen in an August 13, 2001 file photo performing at the Iridium Club in New York City, died at the age of 94 from complications from pneumonia in White Plains, New York on August 13, 2009.


Author Andrew Miller has won Britain's lucrative Costa Book Award for his historical novel, ``Pure,'' set in Paris in the years leading up to the French Revolution.

Novelist Andrew Miller wins uk Costa book Award


Three hours before the start of Thursday's NBA Draft, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook backed away from blunt statements he made in a magazine regarding the team's possible addition of Ricky Rubio.

Thunder's Russell Westbrook backs off statement


The Tatum police chief and an officer with the city resigned late Tuesday during a special City Council meeting.


Actress Judy Lewis, who was the daughter of Clark Gable and Loretta Young, has died at age 76, according to The New York Times.


NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley is set to net a £16m windfall if his Sports Direct chain continues hitting ambitious sales targets.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley may net £16m


Seven US troops and three NATO soldiers were killed Monday in separate shooting and bomb attacks in war-torn southern Afghanistan, a Pentagon spokeswoman said.


New Delhi, Feb 6: 'Dirty Picture' fame Vidya Balan has confirmed that she will be doing another biopic movie.


Ginn got an earful from his father, Ted Sr., a high school coach, as he stepped inside his home following the game.


Russia used helicopters and tugboats to battle a fire that engulfed a nuclear submarine docked at a shipyard on Thursday, but emergency officials said radiation levels were normal.

Russia battles fire on nuclear submarine (reuters)


Country superstar Tim McGraw has released a new children's book, ``My Little Girl.''


A Cambridge man has been sentenced to 15 to 18 years in prison for beating a 28-year-old Weymouth man to death during a fight over a woman.

Cambridge man sentenced for Weymouth man's death


The market may open flat to slightly higher as bargain hunting may emerge after the recent steep losses.

Market may open flat to slightly higher;


Teachers as well as employees in science and culture sector will go on general strike Monday demanding pay rise, said Education and Science Union.


The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on two Iranian companies on Thursday for smuggling arms to Syria and other countries.

Security council imposes sanction on two Iranian companies


Mark Cavendish won the 11th stage of the Tour de France yesterday by beating Tyler Farrar in a sprint finish on a flat stage, and Rinaldo Nocentini of Italy held on to the yellow jersey.


Australia plans to restrict sales of laser pointers after they were used to blind pilots preparing to land in several unresolved incidents, an official said Sunday.


Gold dropped more than 2 per cent in thin volumes on Friday as the euro lost ground against the US dollar and bullion's recent rally slowed the pace of physical purchases, traders and analysts said.


Ma'ariv is to fire 150 employees in the near future, on top of the other cutbacks it plans to make.


In this week's addition of Who Should Stay/Who Should Go I will be talking about Anthony Spencer and whether or not the Dallas Cowboys should resign the free agent.


``The proposal of penalization of denial of ``Armenian genocide'' in the multinational Russian Federation is a provocation and it can undermine the state'', said the chairman of the Russian State Duma's committee on CIS issues Alexei Ostrovsky.

``The proposal of penalization of denial of ``Armenian genocide'' in Russia is a provocation''


A small earthquake shook the ground in the city of Los Angeles very early Monday morning with no major damage reported.


Nortel Networks, the bankrupt Canadian telecommunications equipment maker, said early this morning that it has agreed to sell its 6,000 patent portfolio to a tech consortium led by Apple Inc and Microsoft for $4.5 billion in cash.

Nortel Networks sells patent portfolio to consortium led by Apple and Microsoft


It's already been 16 months since their split and Demi Moore is finally ready to officially divorce Ashton Kutcher.

Demi Moore ready to divorce Ashton Kutcher


(artist id=``1796387'')Jim Jones(/artist) was arrested in New York on Wednesday for driving with a suspended license, according to TMZ.

Jim Jones arrested for driving with a suspended license


WhatTheyThink.com today reported that Vistaprint CEO Robert Keane has been named a Print CEO of the Year award finalist.

Vistaprint's Robert Keane named Print CEO of the year award finalist


The Iranian drama ``About Elly'' and documentary ``Racing Dreams'' won top honors at the Tribeca Film Festival.

`About Elly,' `racing Dreams' win top honors at Tribeca film festival


A fire the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 21, totally destroyed a barn which was being erected at 18151 Kiser Creek Road northwest of Cedaredge.


SCIENTISTS used an iPhone and a camera lens to diagnose intestinal worms in rural Tanzania, a breakthrough that could help doctors treat patients infected with the parasites, a study said on Tuesday.

Scientists used iPhone to diagnose worms


US-based chip maker Intel has said that its Larrabee graphics processor will initially appear as a software development platform only, Cnet has reported.

Intel Larrabee processor to appear as development platform


Salman Khan, the macho man of bollywood who played a hit man in super hit flick 'Wanted' wants his upcoming flick 'Veer' to hit the bull's eye and break all records at the box office.

Salman Khan wanted Veer to break all records!!


Some cool bloopers by Major Leaguers including Orel Hershiser, Eric Karros, and others including milking a cow by Teddy Higuera!

Bloopers by Major Leaguers including Orel Hershiser!


Vivid pink, a rare 5 carat pink diamond was auctioned for a whooping $10.8 million on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Hong Kong.

'Vivid pink' diamond auctioned for $10.8 million


Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders have begun on three American carriers in AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

Galaxy S III pre-orders begin at AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho congratulated the team's archrivals Barcelona after winning the Spain La Liga title officially Saturday.

Real Madrid's Mourinho congratulates Barcelona for La Liga title


Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych signed the law on national referendums on Tuesday, the president's Web site reported.

Yanukovych signs law on national referendums


A Florida man has been sentenced to 7-1/2 years in prison for sending threatening e-mails from Columbus to more than 3,500 people in three states.

Man sentenced for sending threatening e-mails


Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo is keen on Hulk according to the player's agent.

Paris Saint-Germain transfer supremo Leonardo keen on Hulk


Apple Inc. has launched a new 'Food & Drink' app category on App Store.


Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today introduced a family of serial EEPROM devices with built-in EUI-48™ and EUI-64™ compatible MAC addresses.

Microchip Technology introduces serial EEPROMs with built-in MAC addresses


State police say their preliminary statistics show six people were killed in crashes on Kentucky roads during the Memorial Day weekend.

Six people killed in crashes on Kentucky roads during Memorial Day weekend


A post mortem is being carried out on the body of a young man found dead in Co. Monaghan yesterday afternoon.

Post mortem carried out on the body of young man


China has explored new ways of making legislation more scientific and democratic as part of the innovation drive in the work of the country's supreme legislature, top legislator Wu Bangguo said Friday.

China explores ways to make legislation more scientific, democratic:


Four people were arrested with counterfeit currency notes worth nearly Rs.500,000 in Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

Four arrested with counterfeit currency notes


Pirates have seized a ship carrying 29 Chinese sailors in the Arabian Sea, Beijing's official Xinhua news agency quoted the China Marine Rescue Centre as saying last Saturday.


Fan balloting for the 2012 NLL All-Star game, presented by Reebok Lacrosse, is underway at NLL.com through Feb. 5.

Fan balloting for the 2012 All-Star game is underway


A waste operator has his permits revoked following a string of offences, the Environment Agency has announced.


White House hopeful Mitt Romney has won the Illinois Republican primary over rival Rick Santorum.


The Sri Lankan rupee opened weaker against the US dollar Friday but firmed slightly in mid-morning trade with no sign of state bank intervention to prop up the currency, dealers said.


SONY is to slash 10,000 jobs, or about 6pc of its global workforce, and turn around its money-losing TV business to try to return to profit after four years in the red.


Sembcorp has broken ground at its first wastewater treatment plant in southern China in the Qinzhou Port Economic Development Zone in Guangxi Province.

Sembcorp breaks ground at first wastewater treatment plant in southern China


Botox, the famous anti-wrinkle drug, has found its new usage, now it would be used to treat patients with urinary incontinence, caused by problems like multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury.


Hyderabad next week, Governor D Subbarao today said inflation cannot be controlled without sacrificing some growth.

Inflation cannot be controlled without sacrificing growth:


Hero Complex reports that Geoffrey Rush will voice Tomar-Re, the CG-rendered alien teacher of the newest Green Lantern, Hal Jordan.

Geoffrey Rush will voice Tomar-Re in Green Lantern


Landlords in Nicholasville, Morehead and Mount Sterling have entered into conciliation agreements on discrimination complaints, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights announced Friday.

Landlords enter into conciliation agreements in discrimination complaints


Amid renewed escalation between the two neighbors after the Mumbai attacks, India has agreed to release 51 Pakistani prisoners next Tuesday.


Timothy Geithner is joining the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, his first public move since stepping down as US Treasury Secretary last month.

Timothy Geithner joining Council on Foreign Relations in New York


Oil prices pushed higher in Asia on Thursday as a Japanese minister fretted about the effects of Middle East unrest, while stock markets were mostly underwhelmed by a strong session on Wall Street.


LG today officially launched the long-awaited LG Optimus 3D with second generation dual core technology and an advanced ``Tri-Dual'' architecture.

LG officially launches the LG Optimus 3D


Otago was the only region to experience a drop in median house prices this February, according to figures released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.

Otago experiences drop in median house prices


Delphi has announced that it is providing vital sensor technology for the next generation Volvo S60, planned for a mid-2010 debut.

Delphi to provide sensor technology for Volvo S60


Former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Gunter Netzer has insisted that this year's Bundesliga title will be decided between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, ruling out the likes of Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke 04.

Gunter Netzer insists Bundesliga will be decided between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund


The Gallatin National Forest is severely limiting snowmobile use in a wilderness study area south of Hyalite this winter.

Gallatin National Forest limiting snowmobile use


Assam has honoured a living legend in conferring the first Asom Ratna on Dr Bhupen Hazarika.


LeKuSoft announces on 10, May, 2010 that they will offer a 30% discount for a couple of days.

LeKuSoft is offering a 30% discount for days


An Egyptian court acquitted four police generals accused of killing protesters during the unrest that led to the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak last year.

Egypt acquits four police generals accused of killing protesters


India Sunday successfully testfired its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a warship off the coast of the western state of Goa, sources said.

India successfully testfires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile


Bradford City have agreed to allow student prices on the day for our student fans on production of a valid NUS photocard at the turnstiles for the rearranged fixture on Tuesday 26 February.


The New York Rangers on Saturday claimed goaltender Alex Auld off of re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars.


The Jaguars have added to their depth at the wide receiver position by signing former FSU star Craphonso Thorpe.

Jaguars sign former nole Craphonso Thorpe


The Middle Road bridge over Flat Creek reopened this afternoon to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic after a two day closure for scheduled repair work to the bridge's timber structure.


LabTech Software, the only powerful, robust-featured remote monitoring and management solution developed by a managed service provider for managed service providers, recently announced that they are doubling down on the IT service provider industry and have created a Business Transformation Division lead by key hire Kevin Gibson.

LabTech Software doubles down on the IT service provider industry


``I am going to buy a TV network,'' he said during an interview in Hong King, according to the Wall Street Journal.


Two furniture shops near Pattom here were gutted in a fire which broke out on Saturday morning.


Yahoo shares broke through the low zone Tuesday, reaching as high as $26.25 to exceed the lowest level the shares were trading during the three-month period when Microsoft still had its buyout offer on the table.


Judas Priest guitar legend KK Downing held a charity golf day in the grounds of his Shropshire home.

Judas Priest star KK Downing holds charity golf day


Australia today called on Sri Lanka to present ``credible political reforms'' to end the conflict and expressed grave concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the island's north.

Australia calls for political reforms to end conflict


The Congress went into damage control mode on Wednesday to mollify three ``allies'' -- the Trinamool Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Lok Jan Shakti Party -- which are smarting under party general secretary Rahul Gandhi's positive remarks about their key opponents in their States.


If the veteran batsman plays all three Tests against South Africa in November, he will be on track to create Australian cricket history in his home state of Tasmania in the first match of a three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Ricky Ponting on track to create Australian cricket history


Couple's Therapy launches Wednesday night on VH1 and you will hear Courtney Stodden say such gems as, ``I love you so much -- my heart bursts out of my boobs.''

Courtney Stodden: ``my heart bursts out of my boobs''


This gloomy Monday morning has been brightened up by the exciting news that David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their fourth child.

David and Victoria Beckham expecting fourth child


Bradford & Bingley shares have plunged to fresh lows amid mounting fears that the stock is worthless.


Smoking is an independent risk factor for psoriasis, with particularly strong associations for heavy smokers and those who have smoked for many years, according to research published in the March 1 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology.


The Pakistan Army is single minded in its professional pursuits and is totally focused and motivated in accomplishment of its core mission.

Pakistan Army is single minded in its professional pursuit:


It has been recently revealed by the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office that an unnamed male idol, ``A'', was blackmailed by a former girlfriend for 10 billion Won.

Unnamed idol blackmailed by former girlfriend for 10 billion Won


The Welsh Assembly Government has been asked to call in plans for 450 homes on Llanelli's Stradey Park rugby ground.

Welsh assembly Government asked to call in plans


Knowledgeable sources say Obama reached out to Scowcroft two days ago to discuss defense and national security issues.


Berlin, April 3 German soldiers killed five Afghan troops who were riding in two civilian cars that did not stop at a check post, the German military said Saturday.


Hyde erased most of its frustrations against archrival Cromwell by winning the Shoreline Conference tournament championship 64-50 Friday night at Haddam-Killingworth High.

Hyde wins Shoreline Conference tournament championship


and Davidson-owned MI-Connection expects to complete its transition to local operations on schedule in February, CEO David Auger told the company's board Dec. 15.

MI-Connection to complete transition in February


A major natural gas line exploded Thursday outside a large Minneapolis supermarket, spewing flames skyward just 100 yards from a busy freeway and snarling rush-hour traffic but injuring nobody in what fire officials called an amazing stroke of luck.


Brazilian mining company Vale SA said it may cut prices on iron ore for the first time in a year after instituting a new pricing mechanism tied to Chinese spot prices.


President Yoweri Museveni has received a message from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation in which Mr. Putin assures the President that Russia values the development of the traditionally friendly relations between the two countries.

President Museveni receives message from vladmir Putin


David Hasselhoff has proposed to his girlfriend Hayley Roberts for a fifth time although it is unclear if she has accepted his latest marriage offer.

David Hasselhoff proposes for a fifth time


Ryanair, one of the original low-cost airlines, has announced that it is creating more than 1,000 new jobs as part of its expansion plans for 2012.


Republicans emphatically approved a toughly worded party platform at their national convention Tuesday that would ban all abortions and gay marriages, reshape Medicare into a voucher-like program and cut taxes to energize the economy and create jobs.

GOP approves platform banning abortion, gay marriage, reshaping Medicare


Carlos Boozer scored 13 of his 29 points in Chicago's big third quarter and the Bulls beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-90 on Monday night.

Carlos Boozer scores 29 as Chicago Bulls beat Oklahoma City Thunder


Apple's App Store passes 25 billion downloads and rewards the customer who put it over the goal with a $10,000 iTunes gift card.

Apple App Store passes 25 billion downloads


Newly released by ON Semiconductor is the NCL30000, a power factor corrected dimmable LED driver for residential and commercial lighting applications.


A £21,000 gold Rolex watch found in a drain by a street cleaner has been claimed by its owner.


Republican Senator Scott Brown is participating in an online chat with Boston.com readers on Friday.

Scott Brown to chat with Boston.com readers on Friday


Financial stocks have emerged top performers at the Nairobi Stock Exchange in the last six months as a dip in fortunes of technology stocks marks mixed performance for listed equities.


A Facebook user who threatened Wauwatosa high school students Sunday is believed to live out of state and is ``not in a position to carry out the threats,'' according to a statement issued Tuesday by Wauwatosa police.

Facebook user threatens Wauwatosa students


Mexico billionaire Carlos Slim said that China should lift wages to improve their lives rather than drive each other's currencies lower.


Actress Sandra Bullock and comedienne Chelsea Handler helped Charlize Theron celebrate her son's first birthday a second time with a party at her Hollywood home on Sunday.

Charlize Theron celebrates son's first birthday


It was revealed in Union County Circuit Court Thursday that the state does not intend to seek the death penalty against three defendants in a Junction City capital murder case.

State will not seek death penalty against defendants in Junction City murder case


Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his right shoulder sustained on the first play of Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, adding to the injuries on offense for the defending four-time NFC West champions.

Engram to miss six to eight weeks with cracked shoulder


) Hub Culture is launching the Ven digital currency, calculated by Thomson Reuters.

Hub Culture launches Ven digital currency


Speakers at a conference on Thursday paid glowing tributes to the late Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan, a great Muslim Leaguer, for his services in the Pakistan Movement and Pakistani politics, particularly in the NWFP.

Speakers pay tribute to Khan Abdul Qayyum


What does the World Cup, starting today in South Africa, mean to a Kenyan football fan?


Australian speedster Brett Lee has claimed that England have lost their X-factor without all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

'England have lost their X-factor without Flintoff'


Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., a leading provider of advanced materials and products for power and energy systems, today announced it received an initial $540,000 order for four hybrid electric vehicle demonstration battery packs from DesignLine International.

Altair Nanotechnologies receives $540,000 order for hybrid electric vehicle battery packs


Judge Sharon Gleason was confirmed by the US Senate on Tuesday on a vote of 87 to 8.

Judge Sharon Gleason confirmed by Senate


A state lawmaker is proposing that prisoners not be counted as part of the census when Wisconsin redraws its political maps.

Lawmaker proposes prisoners to not be part of census


Revellers are spoilt for choice this weekend with a number of gigs lined up across the country.


Rick Ross is reportedly being sued by the Nigerian government for cancelling a concert earlier this year and failing to pay the performance fees.

Rick Ross sued by Nigerian government for cancelled concert


Ethiopian coffee exporters, accused of hoarding in Africa's biggest producer, must accept lower global prices and sell stocks, the head of Ethiopia's new commodity exchange said on Friday.

Ethiopia coffee exporters must sell stocks


THE body of a 23-year-old man has been found in a bin at the Spectrum leisure centre car park in Guildford.

Body found in bin outside Guildford Spectrum


The Seychelles and the United States of America have stated their firm commitment to the coordinated effort in the combat against piracy in the western Indian Ocean.

The Seychelles and the United States of America have stated commitment against piracy


Worcester, Mass. police are investigating a stabbing in the area of Proctor Street that sent one man to the hospital with a chest wound.

Worcester, Mass. police investigating stabbing


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert may resign early next week, his spokesman said.


* The city's South Street revitalization plan moved another step forward when the LDC approved the formal contract for the LDC to buy the Madden Hotel on South Street from Chad Nims for $650,000.


TNA has suspended Kevin Nash for his ``shoot'' on the company last week according to ProWrestling.net.


The hit Broadway musical ``Chicago'', originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, runs at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.


Monaco has agreed to a deal to sign Mali midfielder Mahamadou Diarra from Real Madrid.

Monaco agrees deal to sign Diarra from Real Madrid


Man wants lighter sentence over deaths Updated: 13:55, Tuesday May 7, 2013 A man who killed three teenagers when he sped through a red light during a road rage incident is trying to apply to the High Court to have his sentence reduced.


Maya Kodnani, former minister in the Narendra Modi government and an accused in 2002 riot cases, was today sent to judicial custody after a local court rejected the application of Special Investigation Team for extending police remand.


David Letterman talked about meeting First Lady Michelle Obama for the first time during last night's episode of 'Late Show.

David Letterman talks about meeting Michelle Obama on 'Late Show'


Cornell University is ending a clothing deal with Adidas following questions surrounding the treatment of the workers in their factories overseas.

Cornell University ends deal with Adidas


Nik Richie from TheDirty.com invades Las Vegas this memorial day weekend.Â Insiders tell us that he hosted parties with the Pure Management Group.Â Friday Night paparazzi spotted him eating dinner at the Company Kitchen just before hosting at LAX Night Club.Â The party didn't stop there.


Eight persons were arrested at Hebri on Friday confirmed as Naxal associates and were produced before the Karkala Judicial Magistrate Court on Saturday evening by the Anti-Naxal Force and Hebri police.

Eight arrested at Hebri, confirmed as Naxal associates


In an interview with the BusinessMirror, Peñalosa said he received an offer to fight the undefeated Lopez right in his home turf in Puerto Rico for them to know their real worth as prizefighter.

Peñalosa receives offer to fight in Puerto Rico


Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat out Thursday's practice to rest his sprained left ankle and will be a game-time decision when the Steelers face the St. Louis Rams Saturday.

Roethlisberger sits out practice to rest ankle


Today Nightmare Records has released a sampler album as a free download including eleven killer tracks of heavy rock and progressive and symphonic power metal from the latest Nightmare releases.

Nightmare Records releases sampler album as free download


Julia Gillard has left teachers' unions in no doubt that she's pressing on with her national testing plans.

Gillard presses on with national testing


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the 15-year-old Darjeeling issue was ``settled'' but the GJM was mum on whether there was any decision on its original demand for a Gorkhaland state.


Ground was broken Monday for the first carpool lane in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, to be built along a frequently congested six-mile stretch of Highway 101.

Ground broken for first carpool lane in Ventura, Santa Barbara counties


LONG distance bus fares have gone down drastically, a development set to afford many a chance to travel more frequently compared to recent months.


Crude oil traded below $72 a barrel in New York after rising as the US mid-Atlantic region braced for a new winter storm in the coming days, signaling increased demand for heating fuel.


Front-month US crude oil futures fell 56 cents on Monday to settle at $90.12 a barrel, weighed down by signs of slowing growth in No. 2 oil consumer China.

US crude falls 56 cents to settle at $90.12 a barrel


Actress Eva Longoria filed court papers Wednesday to divorce basketball star Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences.

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker


Canada's Ex Deo has posted a new music video for the song ``I, Caligvla.''

Ex Deo posts music video for ``I, Caligvla''


Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level on record for the sixth time in seven weeks, offering the most attractive opportunity in decades for those who qualify to refinance or purchase a home.

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level on record


Kakinada, Dec 19 Playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, popularly called as SPB or Balu, will soon turn a film director.

Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam to turn director


SACRAMENTO, Calif. A Sacramento judge has been censured over how he handled a divorce trial.

Sacramento judge censured over handling of trial


MENSA of the Red River Valley will offer a qualification test at 10 am Saturday at the Clay County Family Service Center, 715 11th St. N., Moorhead.


Bauer Media has announced today that it is suspending publication of more! magazine, which has run for 25 years.

Bauer suspends publication of more! magazine


American National Bankshares Inc. and its banking subsidiary, American National Bank and Trust Company, announced executive promotions Tuesday following a meeting of the bank's board of directors and holding company.

American National announces executive promotions


Turkish immigrants, who arrived in Germany for the first time as ``guest workers'' in 1960's, have made remarkable contributions to German culture and social life in almost half a century.

Turks make remarkable contribution to German culture in half a century


August 29, 2008 A US federal judge found Qualcomm in contempt of an injunction issued last year preventing the chip maker from selling certain products that rely on patented Broadcom technology.

Judge finds Qualcomm in contempt of injunction


Oregon and Auburn have swapped spots atop the BCS standings and Boise State has been passed again, this time by TCU.


An Abilene man died late Thursday in a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 30 in eastern Parker County, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram online edition today.


Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson will remain with French side Toulon despite his club suspension for fighting with teammates.

Gavin Henson to remain in france with Toulon


Taiwanese operators Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications have launched iPad plans, The Digitimes reports.


King recently signed a one-year deal with the Hamburg Freezers of Deutsche Eishockey Liga after spending last season in the same setup with the Mannheim Eagles.


The Oak Grove Cemetery, located in the heart of the University, is currently undergoing repairs from vandalism that took place Homecoming weekend.

Cemetery undergoes repairs after vandalism


Yesterday, the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, under Chairman Carl Levin, and Ranking Member Tom Coburn, launched a series of hearings to examine the roles played by high-risk mortgages, regulators, credit rating agencies and Wall Street investment banks in the financial crisis.

Senate Permanent subcommittee on Investigations launches series of hearings on Wall Street and the financial crisis


New Jersey governor Chris Christie has endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential candidacy, calling him ``the man we need to lead America.''

New Jersey governor Chris Christie endorses Romney


Indiana led all Midwestern states in attracting foreign investment from 2006 to 2008, a new Indiana University study says.

Indiana leads Midwest states in foreign investment


Shaw Direct announced today the launch of its new online Video On Demand library, accessible anywhere in Canada.

Shaw Direct launches online Video on demand library


A drunkard driver is like a ``human bomb'' which can explode and kill innocent people along with himself, the Delhi High Court said on Saturday and suggested changes in law to curb driving under the influence of liquor.

Drunkard driver is like a ``human bomb'':


Sometimes people just want to ``buy 'em'' and that looks to be the case today.


Ingenuus Software Inc., the leader in Enterprise Process Orchestration, announced today that Avago Technologies has chosen Ingenuus Process Orchestration™ software to manage the creation and changes of their Legal Contracts.

Avago Technologies chooses Ingenuus software to manage the creation and changes of legal contracts


Indie quartet Alt-J has won the 2012 Mercury Prize for its debut album, An Awesome Wave.


The umbrella group, which includes al Qaeda in Iraq, issued an audio message that was posted on an al Qaeda-linked website.


Richard Johnson of Sweden has won the Scandinavian Masters, making a birdie on the last hole to shoot a 1-under 71 in the final round and finish a stroke clear of Argentina's Rafa Echenique.


The new Parker Medical Center in Lincoln is up and running, and the federal loan used to build it was finalized this week.

New Lincoln Medical clinic up and running


A Mayo Clinic doctor was arrested early Wednesday afternoon for fraudulently obtaining prescription pills and withholding information about his abuse, according to a jail booking log.


The New York Times admitted Monday it published a fake letter purportedly from the mayor of Paris criticizing Caroline Kennedy's bid for a US Senate seat as ``appalling'' and ``not very democratic.''

New York Times admits publishing fake letter


So according to reports this morning One Direction's Harry Styles and Caroline Flack went on an official date Tuesday night.

Harry Styles and Caroline Flack go on 'a date'!


A 29-year-old Abilene man was accidentally shot to death by his friend early Saturday in the White Rock area of northeast Dallas, police said.

Man accidentally shot to death by friend in northeast Dallas, police say


A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of pensioner Llywelyn Thomas.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder


The European Central Bank drained 57.9 billion euros in overnight funds from euro-zone money markets on Tuesday in a bid to smooth liquidity supplies.

ECB drains 57.9 billion euros in overnight funds


A college strike was averted Wednesday when the Ontario Labour Relations Board confirmed a 51.45 per cent majority of professors, librarians and counselors voted to accept the college management's ``final offer.''


Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, who has been part of hit Hindi films like `Tere Bin Laden` and the recent `Chashme Baddoor` says he likes to experiment and challenge himself.

I like to experiment and challenge myself:


Drive-thru coffee bar Caffino has closed its Rock Hill location on Herlong Avenue, citing weaker-than-expected sales and a poor economy.


A brush fire near Abilene, Texas has been contained, but not before it did plenty of damage in Jones County.

Brush fire near Abilene, Texas contained


Psychologists and brain scientists have been working for years to understand why people end up choking in clutch situations.

Why do some people choke in clutch situations?


Police are advising motorists to avoid the B3135 at Cheddar Gorge following a fatal road collision this morning.

Police advise motorists to avoid B3135 (Cheddar Gorge)


A 72-year-old Dartmouth man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled Berkshire County woman.

Dartmouth man found guilty of sexually assaulting Berkshire County woman


Race car driver and ``Dancing With The Stars'' champ Helio Castroneves is facing federal tax charges in Miami.

Indy driver Helio Castroneves facing federal tax charges in Miami


A man accidentally shot by a Nicholasville police officer Thursday afternoon improved to fair condition Friday morning at UK Hospital.


Pension funding levels have fallen due to current economic uncertainty, meaning that the aggregate position of pension schemes has moved from a surplus of £15bn at the start of 2008, to a deficit of £23bn.

Pension funding levels fall due to economic uncertainty


A CRISIS pregnancy advisory service, which claims to be pro-choice, is using shock tactics more associated with pro-life groups.

CRISIS pregnancy advisory service uses shock tactics


Moderate to heavy rains lashed a few places in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday.

Rains lash few places in Punjab and Haryana


A Brunswick County canine unit car was stolen Saturday night by a 17 year old.


Chris O'Dowd almost swallowed a fly on the BBC's Graham Norton Show, when he appeared on the UK talk show with Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell Friday night.


A Jonesport teen was killed late Thursday night when his car crashed near the intersection of East Main Street and Route 1.


You had no idea that NFL games can actually end in a tie, really?


A Total of 46 candidates filed their nomination papers in Haryana today to contest Lok Sabha elections, raising the number of such candidates to 119.

46 candidates file nomination papers in Haryana


Rotorua ratepayers face an annual general rates increase of $6 after the Bay of Plenty Regional Council adopted its 10-year plan.

Rotorua ratepayers facing increase of $6


Rihanna a Barbados Pop star has donated $1.75m to a hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the Caribbean island homeland in Barbados named in memory of her grandmother Clara ``Dolly'' Braithwaite, who died due to cancer recently in June, after a long fight with the disease.


A judge set bond at $1 million on Friday for an Omaha baby sitter charged with intentional felony child abuse.

Baby sitter charged with felony child abuse


Bechtel has been named the top US contractor for the eleventh straight year by Engineering News-Record, the leading US trade publication for the engineering and construction industry.

Bechtel named top US contractor for eleventh straight year


In an interview with SerieAstenTv, Michael Rosenbaum claims he's open to the idea of returning to Smallville...sort of.

Michael Rosenbaum ``open'' to returning to Smallville --


``Most likely, Kyrgyzstan does not enter into the Customs Union, but in the Common Economic Space,'' Kubanychbek Kulmatov, chairman of the Kyrgyz State Customs Service, stated at the meeting with journalists.

Most likely, Kyrgyzstan does not enter into the Customs Union, but in the Common Economic Space --


European shares fell in early trade on Thursday, tracking a sharp decline in US and Asian stocks as concern about the economy remained firmly centre stage after Barack Obama's election victory.


We tell you 5 ways how you can keep up with all the latest Crystal Palace news.

5 ways to keep up with the latest Palace news


Two more people died after taking toxic liquor in Naimat Colony in the jurisdiction of Azizabad police station here on Tuesday.


German healthcare firm Bayer plans to buy US contraceptive maker Conceptus in a $1.1bn deal to increase its range in the female healthcare sector.

Bayer to buy contraceptive firm Conceptus


A rollover crash in Enniskillen Township led to impaired charges for an Alvinston man, early Friday.

Rollover crash leads to impaired charges


EVESHAM youngsters enjoyed a date with destiny when an African choir brought their exciting and energetic music to the town.

Evesham youngsters enjoy date with destiny


Aishwarya Rai was featured on the Martha Stewart show to take part in a segment based around making Valentine's Day crafts.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the Martha Stewart show


But it was Kevorkian's audacious attitude that set him apart in the debate over doctor-assisted suicide.

Kevorkian's audacious attitude set him apart


With the song hitting iTunes TODAY, teen queen Miley Cyrus brought her birdcage and feathers to perform Can't Be Tamed on Dancing with the Stars.


An Akron man was sentenced Monday to life in prison for two fatal shootings weeks apart last year.


Hedi Annabi of Tunisia, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, was killed in the collapse of the missionā??s headquarters during the earthquake that struck the capital Port-au-Prince on Jan. 12, the UN said.

Hedi Annabi, head of UN mission in Haiti, killed in earthquake


TRAVELLERS camped in an illegal site have fought back against a court order to move them on.


Two top Tamil Tiger leaders, including its former spokesman Daya Master and George, aide of slain political head Tamilchelvan, surrendered to Sri Lankan forces at Putumathalan, Defence Ministry spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.


Two people were found dead in a Lehigh Acres home by a sheriff's deputy responding to reports of a foul odor coming from the house, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office reports.


A 73-year-old Omaha Catholic nun sentenced to three to five years for theft says she wants to withdraw her plea.


Scientists have replicated autism in the lab, according to a study published in the journal Cell.


NEW YORK ― Media mogul Sumner Redstone sold his majority stake in video game publisher Midway Games Inc. on Monday as his family's holding company looks to get out from under a $1.6 billion debt.

Redstone sells majority stake in Midway Games


Bank of America will buy back about $4.5 billion worth of auction-rate securities held by roughly 5,500 customers nationwide in a settlement agreement with Massachusetts regulators.

Bank of America to buy back $4.5 billion worth of securities


GARRY Flitcroft maintained his unbeaten start to his Leigh Genesis managerial career but his side did it the hard way away to former Football League outfit Boston United, claiming a point only after Jordan Stepien had converted an 88th minute penalty for Leigh.

Flitcroft maintains unbeaten start with Leigh Genesis


Hulk Hogan says he almost joined an early version of Metallica and that he used to be good friends with drummer Lars Ulrich during his days as a session musician.

Hulk Hogan says he almost joined Metallica


Mohun Bagan's Brazilian striker Jose Ramirez Barreto had a sigh of relief when he was handed the order saying that he would now be free to fly home in Sao Paulo.


Jamie Dornan was so embarrassed about being a male model he lied about his profession.

Jamie Dornan was embarrassed about being a male model


A Clearfield man well known to the criminal justice system was before Clearfield County President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman yesterday after pleading guilty to five separate cases.

Clearfield man pleads guilty in five cases


Afghans voted yesterday to elect a president for only the second time in history as the government and the West acclaimed the ballot despite fears of poor turnout after a day of sporadic Taliban violence.


``Indian markets are expected to open higher tracking positive global cues while investors will keep a close eye on state owned oil and gas companies after they slashed petrol prices as crude oil prices dip. Nifty has support at 5,110 & resistance at 5,240,`` said Mehta Equities.


He has not pitched for the Red Sox since June 19, and as is obvious by his vastly improved physique, Matsuzaka is eager to lend a helping hand.


Poor Man's Whiskey is very excited to share the results of many, many hours of hard work in the studio.


American Airlines ground workers split over the company's final contract offer that would spare some jobs targeted for elimination.

American Airlines ground workers split on contract


A convicted drug kingpin was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday for his part in one of the largest trafficking organizations ever found in Oregon.


A trash-talking teddy bear named ``Ted'' takes the top spot at the weekend box office.

``Ted'' takes the top spot at the box office


NEW YORK -World-record holder Haile Gebrselassie has pulled out of the New York City Marathon with an apparent right knee injury.

Haile Gebrselassie pulls out of NYC Marathon


Music group Foreign Exchange recently reacted to their Grammy nomination, saying that their lives were ``forever changed'' after hearing the good news.

Foreign Exchange reacts to Grammy nomination


Bollywood actresses Raveena Tandon, Pooja Batra, Tulip Joshi, Shama Sikander make their presence felt at jewelery exhibition.

Bollywood actresses make their presence felt at jewelery exhibition


Oil options volatility was little changed as the underlying futures rose for a third consecutive day in New York after manufacturing in the Philadelphia area rebounded and on reports European Union officials have come up with a plan for the region's debt crisis, bolstering the euro.

Oil volatility little changed as futures rise for a third day


MARKS & SPENCER has recruited Hilary Alexander for the newly-created role of per una fashion consultant.

Marks & SPENCER recruits Hilary Alexander


Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin joins Fox News as a contributor.


The Prince of Wales has visited the north Highlands to find out about the progress of a scheme to help the area's economy.


After a half-hour meeting with president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and pitching coach Rick Kranitz before Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, Orioles manager Dave Trembley said that Berken will start Monday against the Kansas City Royals and Hill will likely follow him Tuesday or Wednesday.


Despite what you may have heard, once happy couple Heidi Klum and Seal will not be reconciling anytime soon.


Range Resources has added Capital Group to its register as a substantial shareholder with a 5.85% interest.

Range Resources adds Capital Group as substantial shareholder


This Christmas the Vatican State launched a new webcam that will air live images of Castel Gandolfo's gardens, the place where the Pope spends his summer.


Synchronica plc has launched Unity, formerly known as Synchronica Mobile Gateway, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.


The former James Hardie directors who were disqualified from managing companies for releasing misleading information about an asbestos fund have had their penalties reduced.

James Hardie directors have penalties reduced


As was expected, former No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet will sign with the Thunder once the free agent moratorium is lifted July 11.

Hasheem Thabeet signing with the Thunder


HSBC Holdings plc has appointed Sean O'Sullivan as group managing director and group chief operating officer with effect from 1 August 2011.

HSBC Holdings plc appoints group managing director


The Hungarian cabinet abandoned their plans for tax reforms as a result of the global financial crisis, DPA reports.

Hungarian cabinet abandons plans for tax reform


Bayern Munich, already crowned champions, set a new points record for a season in the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over Freiburg and Werder Bremen were sucked closer to the relegation zone yesterday.


Private equity firm Sycamore Partners' takeover talks with Talbots Inc. have apparently fallen apart, now that Talbots has disclosed that Sycamore isn't ready to make a deal.

Private equity firm's takeover talks with Talbots Inc. fall apart


71st batch of AAFT was inaugurated today at Marwah Studio with the paintings exhibition of two renowned painters Soumitra Dasgupta and Manab Bhattacharjee in the presence of guest from Macedonia, Top BJP leader Sanjav Joshi and two renowned dentist besides new students, faculty aid media.

71st batch of AAFT inaugurated with the paintings exhibition


'EastEnders' Shirley Carter will think she has slept with Derek Branning after she wakes up hungover in his home unable to remember why she is there.

Shirley Carter sleeps with Derek Branning?


The hijackers of a Sudanese plane Wednesday have begun releasing all the passengers of the plane at Libya's Al-Qafra airport, Libyan civil aviation officials said.

Hijackers of Sudanese plane release all passengers


A new study has ranked the highway systems in the nation for performance and cost effectiveness.


NINE out of 10 women face poverty in retirement because they are far less prepared for older age than men, it was predicted yesterday.

Nine out of 10 women face poverty in retirement


A Superior Court judge has rejected a defense request to split up some of the felony charges in the 57-count complaint that was filed against suspected serial rapist Victor Lamar Davis two years ago.


Military contracts in the Iraq theater have cost taxpayers at least $85 billion, and when it comes to providing security, they might not be any cheaper than using military personnel, according to a report released Tuesday.

Military contracts in Iraq have cost at least $85 billion


A former police officer was charged Wednesday with assisting a criminal -- not murder, a charge on which authorities preliminarily held him -- in a shooting that killed a security guard and wounded four other people outside a pub early New Year's Day.


email An Albany man was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of an apartment complex last night.


MILITARY heroes past and present have been remembering fallen comrades at services around the region.

Heroes remembered at services around the region


Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff has changed coaches after a disappointing Olympics in which the six-time world champion failed to win a gold medal in a half dozen events.

Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff changes coaches


Jury selection continued Tuesday for a Norman man accused of killing his two sisters and another woman at a city residence in September 2007.


Hanrahan underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and had his right flexor tendon repaired, the team announced on Thursday.

Joel Hanrahan undergoes successful Tommy John surgery, has right flexor tendon repaired


Neck pain is a common complaint seen by Osteopaths.


Lady Gaga is expected to officially kick off her new foundation at Harvard this week, joined by Oprah Winfrey, spiritual leader Deepak Chopra and others as she unveils the anti-bullying organization.

Lady Gaga to kick off foundation at Harvard


More pensioners from East Anglia have started travelling more often now than they did when they were younger, research has shown.


A 20-year-old Red Lake man has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for a stabbing death on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota last February.

Red Lake man sentenced for stabbing death


OK, I'm jacked up and ready for some softball after hearing Kelly Clarkson sing, ``What doesn't kill you MAKES YOU STRONGER!!!''

Softball: 'What doesn't kill you MAKES you STRONGER!!!'


The Republican-controlled House cut its own budget by 5 percent as a symbolic down payment on a promise to wrestle the budget deficit under control.


Bootham School is celebrating the life of John Bright, who was born to a Quaker family in Rochdale and became a leading figure in the 19th-century Free Trade movement.

Bootham School celebrate life of John Bright


Charlie McGettigan and We Banjo 3 will play the double headlining concert.

Charlie McGettigan/ We Banjo 3 in concert


The Mililani girls soccer team remained undefeated after a 3-1 win over visiting Pearl City last night in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red Conference West Division game.


A shocking event highlights that a bishop of the Church of England who renounced his plan to resign before year end, and soon after to join an Anglican ordinariate in the Catholic Church.

Bishop of Church of England to join Anglican ordinariate


The right of consumers to enjoy better express bus services like comfortable rides and punctuality should be considered by the bus operators instead of just thinking about making profits, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hasan Malek.

Right of consumers to enjoy better express bus service should be considered - Hasan Malek


Ricky Gervais has slammed ticket touts as 'scum' and urged his fans not pay their over-inflated prices.


On the day before the Green Party's presidential nominating convention, presidential candidate Jill Stein revealed her running mate to CBS News exclusively: homeless activist Cheri Honkala.

Presidential candidate Jill Stein revealed her running mate, Cheri Honkala


David Cameron, the Conservative leader, is planning to force a Commons vote to halt a planned £3 rise in the BBC licence fee.

David Cameron plans to force a Commons vote to halt £3 rise in BBC licence fee


By Frank Smith '' Watford manager Sean Dyche believes his side deserved a point at Doncaster Rovers but did accept they lacked quality going forward.

'We deserved a point despite lacking quality'


Memorial funds have been set up for a Mercer County mother of three who was killed last week when she crashed her van while en route to pick up her kids from school.

Memorial funds set up for Mercer County mother killed in crash


South Huíla province will host on April 24 a regional workshop on renewable energy, under the guidance of the deputy minister of Science and Technology, Orlando da Mata.

Province hosts workshop on renewable energy


The controversial former pastor of a defunct London church says he'll call evidence in his defence at his trial.


It seems that the somewhat 'hush' topic of rape in jail isn't so 'hush hush' anymore as, on Thursday, the Justice Department released a report revealing that according to a study, 12 percent of incarcerated juvenile inmates had been raped or sexually abused by fellow inmates or prison staff in the past year.


The Australian dollar has opened weaker, following a similar downward move in the euro after poor economic data from the euro zone caused the euro to fall against the US dollars.


Integrity Bank of Alpharetta, Ga., on Friday became the 10th US bank to fail so far this year.

Integrity bank of Alpharetta, Ga., fails


Swedish Automobile NV announces that Saab Automobile AB and its subsidiaries Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB have filed for voluntary reorganization today with the District Court in Vänersborg.

Saab Automobile AB files for voluntary reorganization


And, more than half of the respondents constituting 54 percent said certifications helped them get a better job and 38 percent in a salary increment.

Certifications will get you a better job:


Juventus have not given up hope of luring Lisandro Lopez away from Lyon on a temporary basis this winter, Goal.com understands.

Juventus not giving up on Lisandro Lopez


President Jacob Zuma arrived at the Union Buildings in Pretoria after 10am on Friday for the annual Freedom Day celebration, joining scores of people who had converged earlier.

Zuma arrives for Freedom Day celebration


JERRY FORD, who with his wife, Eileen, established one of the most recognisable modelling agencies in the world, turning a profession regarded as practically a hobby in the 1940s into one dominated by well-paid supermodels in the 1980s, has died in New Jersey.


A US military helicopter ``went down'' in Baghdad on Saturday, the military said, giving no further details.

US military helicopter goes down in Baghdad


Al Qaeda claimed responsibility Sunday for a homicide attack that injured a Saudi prince and said the bomber -- a wanted militant who had fled to Yemen -- arrived on a royal jet after convincing the ruling family he wanted to surrender.

Al Qaeda claims responsibility for attack that injured Saudi prince


Lakers Lamar Odom says his new girlfriend Khloe Kardashian is beautiful.

Lamar Odom - Khloe Kardashian is beautiful!


OJ SIMPSON again walked free from a Las Vegas jail today, hours after a judge blistered him for ``arrogance or ignorance'' for breaking bail terms in a robbery case.


Lithuanian rider Ramunas Navardauskas won the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia with a solo breakaway Wednesday while Vincenzo Nibali held on to the overall lead.


By Jeremy Alford The old adage that no one is safe in life or property as long as the Louisiana Legislature is in session certainly applies this year.


Hindalco may sell a part of its Rs 20.81 billion stake in group companies, including Grasim Industries, Idea Cellular and Aditya Birla Nuvo, to fund the repayment.

Hindalco may sell stakes in group companies


Mortgage rates hit all time low on record, dropping to 4.69% this week from 4.75% set last week for a 30-year fixed loan, mortgage company Freddie Mac announced.


Stock futures pointed to a moderately higher opening Tuesday after President Barack Obama announced the reappointment of Ben Bernanke to a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chairman.


``Even though gold put in a higher high this morning, gold stocks put in a lower high. That is a negative divergence. Higher gold should mean higher gold stock prices, unless a substantial correction is in the works. One technician I follow says that is the case. We shall see. Often these juniors dance to a different drummer, but they are far from immune. So if large cap gold stocks roll over, Venture traded micro caps might hold up, but probably will give back a lot of recent gains(sic)...'' --


A federal judge has removed former Durham County prosecutor Mike Nifong from a civil lawsuit filed by three Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of rape.


Online bank Egg has launched a new savings account which it believes can help consumers who are struggling in the recession.


The students of Gail's Music Studio, located on May Street in Southern Pines, recently participated in a ``popcorn'' contest.


A St. Pete man easily won the first-ever ``Keep Gulfport Weird'' mini-triathalon Saturday.


A murder-style investigation has been launched after a man was found dead on a Newcastle street.

Investigation launched after man found dead on Newcastle street


Prince Harry joked about his naked picture scandal during his first public appearance since the incident earlier today.


Now the Qik application for Windows Mobile touch phones is updated to version 4.21.

Qik application for Windows Mobile touch phones updated


Online review site Yelp launched a free new marketing tool today called ``About This Business,'' which allows small-business owners to share their story with the public on their business's Yelp page.

Yelp launches new marketing tools for businesses


Sentiments at the local bourse remained positive during the outgoing week, where the second and the third tier stocks remained in the limelight.

Second and third tier stocks remained in limelight


Russia has information that Georgia is planning a military attack on Abkhazia to seize the capital Sukhumi, the Deputy Chief of the Russian General Staff, Colonel General Anatoly Nogovitsyn, told a media briefing in Moscow on Monday.


The ``vulgarity'' in popular music that is increasingly common in music played by young people on the communist island has irked Cuba.


The 77th Fur Rendezvous kicked off Friday in Anchorage.


Town Council will meet 6 pm today at the civic center, 401 N. Washington St.


A robber stole a four-figure sum of cash from two security guards after threatening them with what appeared to be a firearm, police have revealed.


Homeless men are getting new shoes and basic foot care from doctors as part of a national day-before-Thanksgiving outreach program being executed in 40 states.

Homeless men to get new shoes, foot care


Gilt Groupe has acquired daily deals site BuyWithMe, according to reports.


A former senior United States intelligence official and a foreign government official confirmed Monday that the suicide bomber who killed eight people inside a CIA base in Afghanistan last Wednesday was being recruited as a double agent to infiltrate al-Qaeda.

Suicide bomber was being recruited as double-agent


As per a recent research being taken out by a group of researchers from the University of Iowa, it has been revealed that self control is a perishable commodity and can finish due to repeated use.


Abu Dhabi University hosted its annual International Day, an event which celebrates the cultural diversity of faculty and students as well as their unified commitment towards providing excellence in education.

Abu Dhabi University hosts International Day


Houston Rockets star Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li are expecting their first child, a Chinese newspaper reported Tuesday.

Yao Ming and Ye Li expecting first child


MP Stephen Woodworth Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, has expressed renewed concern over human rights violation in Sri Lanka in light of recent reports of violent clashes on the University of Jaffna campus between Tamil students and security forces.

Mp Stephen Woodworth expresses renewed concern over human rights violations in Sri Lanka


Global banking giant HSBC is likely to announce on Monday plans to axe at least 10,000 jobs in the coming year, says a report by Britain's Sky News.


THE Reserve Bank today cut interest rates for the second consecutive month in a bid to kick start the economy and shield Australia from the European sovereign debt fallout.


Former world number one Serena Williams has continued her comeback at the World Tennis Tournament.


Foreign banks are ready to cut interest rate, following the agreement made by 14 national banks concerning fixed deposit interest rate cut.

Foreign banks ready to cut interest rate


Fire crews are battling a blaze in a tractor trailer at 767 Belfast Rd. The trailer is parked outside of Boyd Moving and Storage Ltd. and a spokesman for the Ottawa fire department says it is filled with someone's belongings.

Fire crews battle blaze in tractor trailer


Senator Jim DeMint, Republican of South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that he was backing Rand Paul in the Republican primary for Senate in the Bluegrass State, making him the latest prominent politician to pick a side in that contest.


Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive who is the Republican nominee for the Senate from California, was hospitalized Tuesday in Los Angeles with an infection stemming from reconstructive breast surgery she had in July, her campaign said.


Vanessa Hudgens won't be starring in Twilight sequel New Moon - because the part she reportedly auditioned for doesn't happen until the third movie.


After a formal presentation by Town of Montgomery police Chief Butch Amthor, Walden trustees voted to continue talks on police consolidation.

Walden continuing talks on police consolidation


Despite $2T invested over the past 20 years in renewable energy projects, carbon dioxide emissions per unit of energy consumed have fallen by less than 1%, the IEA reports.


Home foreclosures across the San Fernando Valley hit another record high during the year's second quarter as the housing crisis intensified, a research center said today.


Australian tourists are scrambling to safety as Fiji braces for what could be the worst cyclone to ever strike the South Pacific holiday destination.

Australian tourists scramble as Fiji braces for 'worst cyclone ever'


THE most anticipated tournament of the decade might have kicked off last night, but Eastern and Southern Cape accommodation establishments say there is still plenty of room left at the inn.


(mosimage)Bedford, NY - The New York League of Conservation Voters, a nonprofit organization that advocates for pro-environment laws and leaders across New York State, honored the Town of Bedford for its environmental leadership during NYLCV's 2010 Westchester Cocktail Party.

Bedford honored for environmental leadership


Jimmy Nail will make a welcome return to BBC One starring as Phil Palmer, a former Eighties pop musician with a single solitary hit to his name.


South Korean shares fell to a 10-week low on Thursday as investors cut back on bullish bets ahead of a policy meeting of the European Central Bank and its view on growth prospects in the euro zone, a key export market for firms.


Megan reportedly used a hand double in a raunchy new advertisement for a cell phone, to hide her clubbed hands.

Megan Fox uses 'hand double' to hide hands


Sauter, who won the first truck race at Texas this season in June, grabbed the lead from Parker Kligerman with 11 laps remaining and then easily beat Kligerman to the finish line by 2.2 seconds.


JAMES Morrison has returned to Albion after failing to shake off an ankle injury while on international duty with Scotland.

James Morrison returns to West bromwich Albion


Levels of condom use among sexually active teens and young adults is up, according to a report from Statistics Canada.

Condom use up among sexually active teens:


A 24-year-old San Francisco man was robbed at gunpoint at the Marin City bus stop late Saturday night, three days after another victim was beaten and robbed in the same location, authorities said.

Man robbed at gunpoint at Marin City bus stop


Mayor Abramson says it'sa ``meat and potatoes'' budget, as he makes his case today to Metro Council for the proposed 2008-2009 city budget.

Mayor Abramson makes his case to Metro Council for the 2008-2009 city budget


Two pedestrians in Seattle were seriously injured on Saturday night after a car veered off South Columbian Way and pinned them against a parked car, the Seattle Police Department said.

Pedestrians injured after car veers into them


'Project Runway' takes over Times Square Sunday June 17, 2012 12:27 PM By Minyvonne Burke ``Project Runway'' kicked off its 10th season Friday night with a runway show in the middle of Manhattan's Times Square.


Grail Advisors has registered two actively managed fixed income ETFs in partnership with McDonnell Investment Management.

Grail registers actively managed fixed income ETFs


Brazil and China will postpone their fourth joint satellite launching from 2010 to mid-2011, a Brazilian official said Wednesday.

Brazil, China to postpone joint satellite launching to 2011


A funeral will be held later this morning for former CFL all-star Tony Proudfoot.

Funeral held for former CFL star Proudfoot


New Delhi Sanjay Dutt, who has gained many accolades for essaying the role of underworld don in several films in the past, is all set to play a real life gangster for the first time in his upcoming flick.


Three days after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the police here had released the then Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson and two others on bail by ``deleting'' in the complaint a stringent charge under the IPC against them, trial court sources said on Friday.

Police released Anderson after 'deleting' stringent charge


``I may consider playing for England at one stage if Pakistan are not picking me,'' Kaneria told the Gazette.

I may consider playing for England - Kaneria


Turkish seamless tubes and pipes imports continued rising in January over the last quarter of the 2010, Steel Business Briefing learns from the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Turkish seamless pipe imports continued rising in January


British pop star Lady GaGa will dress as a monster for her upcoming tour that starts next month.


For the second year running, Panasonic is pleased to be exhibiting at Focus on Imaging, opening on the 6th March at the NEC in Birmingham, and showcasing a range of award winning Lumix G, Lumix, HD Camcorders and the latest 3D technology.


Actress Debra Messing with her husband writer/producer Daniel Zelman who she recently filed to divorce.


Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy today said he was confident of dissident legislators voting against Chief Minister Yeddyurappa in the no trust motion scheduled on October 11.

Kumaraswamy confident of dissidents voting against Yeddyurappa


Dane Bowers has been arrested by Essex police for an alleged assault outside a Travelodge.


Australian captain Ricky Ponting has conceded that he would have to play through pain during the entire World Cup due to his finger injury.

I'll have to play with pain during World Cup:


Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to ``fair'' condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital a week after undergoing surgery for a stroke.

Sen. Mark Kirk upgraded to fair condition


AppLabs, the world's largest software testing and quality management company, today announced that it has acquired, Hyderabad based ValueMinds, the developer of TestersDesk.com., a set of tools for test data generation and automated test case creation.


Emma Roberts is attached to star in coming-of-age drama Adult World.


Those of you on Flipboard, you will soon be able to receive your Google+ accounts within the app. According to Mashable, Bradley Horowitz, the Vice President of Product at Google announced at LeWeb in London that Google+ will be opening up its API to Flipboard, allowing users to connect their Google+ accounts to the app. Users will be able to +1 on articles that they read and want to share, as well as use their Google+ accounts to comment on articles.


A Roanoke man has been arrested for an alleged sexual assault on another area college campus.

Roanoke man arrested for sexual assault at college campus


Kourtney Kardashian is not giving up her baby to Khloe Kardashian in a new reality series.

Kourtney Kardashian not giving baby up to Khloe Kardashian


In a post on her official Twitter page Saturday, she wrote, ``Just got married in Greece I love being a wife.''


US President George W. Bush, seen here with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, has arrived in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, from where the White House said he is expected to reach out to ordinary Iranians from across the Gulf.

Bush to reach out to Iranians from across the Gulf


Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins remains undecided about whether he wants to return for a 17th NFL season, FOXsports.com reported.

Broncos free agent Brian Dawkins undecided about returning


Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury yesterday said, Bangladesh is now seen by the world community as a responsible state.

Bangladesh is now seen as responsible state:


A new online course and faculty evaluation survey is currently being developed, similar to the current end-of-course Scantron evaluations that are currently in place.

Online course evaluations being developed


``The early rally in the markets was due to firm Asian cues on stronger-than-expected reading on German ZEW investor sentiment index and a successful Spanish sovereign debt auction overnight. While the Sensex rose by 34.5 points or 0.2% to 17,392.4, the Nifty rose to 5,300.0, up 10.3 points or 0.2%. The Sensex has supports at 17,290 and 17,070 and resistances at 17,520 and 17,660. The Nifty has supports at 5,280 and 5,255 and resistances at 5,320 and 5,350.``


Sri Lanka will call fresh bids for a planned new container terminal in Colombo and is going ahead with a contract to build its breakwater, a senior port official said.

Sri Lanka to call for fresh bids for new port: official


Crude Oil rebounded above $60 a Barrel yesterday on positive economic sentiment led by the US The price of Crude benefited yesterday, as traders bought into risky assets.

Crude Oil rebounds on positive sentiment


Miami announced before the game it has declared Scott ineligible for receiving impermissible benefits.

Miami declares top scorer Durand Scott ineligible


ESSEX County Council leader Lord Hanningfield is to face criminal charges over his expenses claims it was announced this morning.

Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield to face charges


IPSWICH Town manager Paul Jewell said he always feared David Nugent would get the winner against his side today.

Paul Jewell feared a David Nugent winner


In a rare tryst with democracy, four generations of a joint family cast their votes together in Budgam.

Four generations cast their votes together


We'll file this one under ``wacky PR news'' - Amsterdam airport just opened the world's first hotel specifically designed for goldfish.

Amsterdam airport opens the world's first hotel - for goldfish...


The Rainbow Warrior III makes its way down the river Weser during its maiden voyage from the shipyard in Berne to Bremerhaven in northern Germany.


Mumbai was held to ransom, once again, Tuesday, in what has become a regular routine.


Madonna on Sunday dazzled the Super Bowl crowd with an high-octane half-time show that started with an army of Roman gladiators and ended with plea for world peace written in lights.


A father and son boating excursion has turned tragic after an accident on a central Kentucky lake.

Father and son boating excursion turns tragic


US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said al Qaeda had been routed in Iraq but did not elaborate on the comment and warned that despite sharp drops in violence the situation in the country remained fragile.


Brazilian aircraft builder Embraer is to open two plants at Evora in southern Portugal, the firm's head announced Saturday at a ceremony attended by the leaders of both countries.

Brazil's Embraer to open two plants in Portugal


The Chairman of his own faction of PPP, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has announced to start a movement against lawlessness.

Sherpao announces to start movement against lawlessness


Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice is facing a legal malpractice suit from a Catholic radio broadcaster and education group that alleges mistakes by the firm cost it millions of dollars.

Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice faces malpractice suit


Provincial Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh has said that tree plantation campaign of spring season is being carried out enthusiastically throughout the province and two crore saplings are being planted.

Tree plantation campaign of spring season being carried out enthusiastically:


American import Eric Devendorf made an instant impact for Waikato in the National Basketball League when he amassed 49 points in last night's 92-73 opening round win over Nelson at Te Awamutu.

Devendorf makes instant impact for Waikato


Mercurial forward Ronaldinho was dropped by Brazil on Tuesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his squad for this month's friendlies against Italy and Russia.


Data management company Sohonet has launched a consulting arm, Sohonet Solutions, to guide productions as the industry moves away from film to digital files.


An Italian scientist says he has reproduced the Shroud of Turin, a feat he says proves definitively that the linen some Christians revere as Jesus Christ's burial cloth is a medieval fake.


Pakistani and American ground troops exchanged fire along the border with Afghanistan on Thursday after the Pakistanis shot at two American helicopters, ratcheting up tensions as the United States increases its attacks against militants from Al Qaeda and the Taliban, who are being sheltered in Pakistan's restive tribal areas.

Pakistani and American troops exchange fire


At least 35 militants, including two rebel commanders, were killed in Afghanistan in separate clashes with Afghan and coalition forces, officials said Saturday.


Two school children were drowned in a lake at the Jinnah Park within the jurisdiction of the Steel Town Police Station in Karachi.


A 22-year-old soldier from Inverness was killed in Iraq when a man wearing what appeared to be an Iraqi military uniform burst into a house where the soldier was taking a break and shot him, his family said Monday.

Soldier from Inverness is killed in Iraq


California gas prices finally have begun to fall after a month that saw them surging by nearly 50 cents a gallon -- but a continuing refinery shutdown may keep supplies short.

California gas prices finally begin to fall


Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, Bill Rammell, condemned today's terrorist attack on a restaurant near the city of Kirkuk in Iraq.

Uk foreign Office Minister Rammell condemns terrorist attack in Iraq


Chinese athletes training hard to take part in London Olympics virtually turned vegetarian, giving up meat products due to fears of disqualification by World Anti-Doping Agency.


An Australian navy ship is sailing into the Southern Ocean Friday to rescue a stricken French round-the-world sailor who broke his leg when his yacht hit a large wave.

Australian navy to rescue stricken French sailor


Glasgow Cathedral will host a major Christian Aid Week service at 6.30pm on Sunday 17 May.

Glasgow Cathedral to host major Christian Aid Week service


Thousands of taxis and autorickshaws stayed off Mumbai roads on Thursday in response to the day-long strike call by the Mumbai Autorickshaw-Taximen's Union, causing a lot of inconvinience to commuters.

Taxis, autorickshaws stay off Mumbai roads


Tony Blair is urging Canada not to flinch in the face of many soldier deaths in Afghanistan and to mend fences with its transatlantic partners to help fight terrorism.

Blair urges Canada not to flinch in face of soldier deaths in Afghanistan


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the parliament is the mother of all institutions as country's solidarity and destiny lies in accepting of its sanctity and supremacy wholeheartedly.

Parliament is the mother of all institutions:


Swine flu is spreading in Indiana, with human cases rising tenfold in a week, state public health officials said on Wednesday, confirming 113 people are infected and saying they expect to see more.


A college girl was killed in a tragic road accident at Gopalpur bus stand in Kashiani upazila yesterday.


South Side residents disrupted a Chicago Plan Commission meeting today to demand that Mayor Daley remove veteran member Leon Finney because, they claim, he is a ``slumlord.''

Residents demand Daley remove 'slumlord'


Charlize took the time to praise co star Kristen Stewart, who plays her on screen enemy Snow White, stating that she admires her attitude towards fame.


Font Sizes Cardinal Jozef Glemp, the longtime head of Poland's influential Roman Catholic church at a time when it played a key role in the fight against communism, has died.

Former polish church head, Cardinal Glemp, dies


A Barclays employee has been charged in the US in connection with a $4.8 million insider trading scam.

Barclays Wealth employee charged with insider trading


Taipei - Taiwan will lift its ban on importing US bone-in beef in the next few days, despite protests from consumer groups citing risks of mad cow disease, an official said Thursday.

Taiwan to lift ban on importing US bone-in beef


BRISBANED-BASED SkyAirWorld will shed 40 jobs and ground three aircraft as the company confronts the slowdown in the travel industry.


ASIAN and European markets tumbled yesterday as investors reacted nervously to a steep decline on Wall Street on Friday after disappointing economic and corporate news rekindled worries about a United States recession.


The global first entire cancer gene maps, which contain all the change in cells of two deadly cancers, have been produced under international cooperation, according to the Nature journal as quoted by media reports Thursday.

Global first entire cancer gene maps produced:


The Sabino girls volleyball team swept Mountain View 3-0 on Tuesday night in the first of two back-to-back meetings between the two teams.


Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie was stung twice by a scorpion while getting ready to go on stage in San Diego, according to Female First.

Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie stung by scorpion


Authorities in Chicago say a gunman died after he tried to run from police and crashed through a glass door.

Gunman dies after crashing through glass door


Sir Paul McCartney saved a woman by pushing her out of the way of a speeding cyclist, it has emerged.


WASHINGTON - British composer Nicholas Maw, known for his opera based on the novel ``Sophie's Choice'' and for a nearly 100-minute symphony, has died.


Friends and family paid tribute to the ``jigsaw'' murder victim today as detectives continued to question two suspects.

Friends pay tribute to 'jigsaw' murder victim


A Nebraska official who helps oversee the troubled beatrice state developmental center is resigning.

Official overseeing beatrice center resigns


Franklin Templeton has launched a Brazilian multi-asset fund in order to capitalise on attractive equity, fixed income and currency prospects in the Latin American country.

Franklin Templeton launches Brazilian multi-asset fund


Pepper futures market shot up on tight supply and good buying support on Friday.


The White House says Commerce Secretary John Bryson will take a medical leave as he undergoes tests and evaluations after suffering a seizure in connection with two traffic accidents in the Los Angeles area.

Commerce secretary Bryson takes medical leave


Herman Cain, the former chief executive of Godfather's Pizza, won the Florida straw poll today, defeating second-place Rick Perry after the Texas governor worked the crowd of activists with a breakfast speech Saturday morning.


The Mexican drug kingpin known as ``Tony Tormenta,'' a top leader of the powerful Gulf cartel, was killed Friday in a ferocious gun battle with military forces in the northern border state that had long been his tightly controlled home turf.


Millipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced it has acquired the remaining 60 percent ownership of its joint venture in India:

Millipore acquires remaining ownership of joint venture in India


A pedestrian has died after being hit by a van on a road in Co Kerry this morning.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Co Kerry


Bayern Munich defender Breno has been charged with arson after a months-long investigation revealed he had started the fire that burned down his rented Munich villa last year, the Munich prosecutor's office said on Wednesday

Bayern Munich defender Breno charged with arson


President Barack Obama and military leaders paid their respects at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Aug. 9 during the dignified transfer of remains of service members killed in an Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Obama, military leaders pay respects at Dover Air Force Base


The Russian long-distance operator Rostelecom has cut its call charges in the face of increasing competition.

Rostelecom cuts charges in the face of competition


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,180.91, up 7.28 points from Thursday's close.

TSX Venture Exchange opens at 1,180.91 up 7.28 points


Tesco employees are to share in more than £25m of vouchers and savings - as well as an extra day's holiday - this Christmas.

Tesco employees share £25m in vouchers and savings


His championships and winning streaks are impressive, but what most impresses me about Coach Wooden is that he broke the color barrier in the NAIA national tournament.


Pakistan is facing a heavy defeat against England in the first test after lurching to 15-3 at stumps on day three Saturday while chasing 435 for victory.


India equalled its worst ever FIFA rankings with the country slipping seven slots down in the latest chart to be placed at 165th.


London, March 21 Daily drinking, rather than binge drinking, poses the biggest threat to the liver, according to a new study.

Daily drinking poses biggest threat to liver


STOCKTON, Calif. Stockton police are investigating a drive-by shooting after four teens were shot early Sunday.

Stockton police investigate drive-by shooting


Charlie Sheen was fired from his hit CBS show, ``Two And A Half Men''.

Charlie Sheen fired from 'Two and a Half Men':


The Government was accused of turning its back on farming, despite agriculture and other indigenous industries offering a path to economic recovery.


Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu called on Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar here Wednesday with the two discussing women's empowerment and other related issues.


After ending the weekend on a three-game winning streak and the Stevens Industries FGCU Tournament title, the FGCU softball team heads west to play No. 7 Arizona State on Wednesday at 9 pm at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

FGCU heads to No. 7 Arizona State on Wednesday


An Azerbaijan presidential executive said that Azerbaijan might bring a military intervention on the table regarding Nagorno Karabakh dispute if peaceful means failed.

'Azerbaijan might bring military intervention in Karabakh'


Batkivschyna Party leader Yulia Tymoshenko has called on Ukrainians to unite in order to change the situation in the country for the better.


United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday refused to specify the exact nature of new US military aid to Syrian rebels, despite signals from top US officials that it involves providing small arms and ammunition.

Obama refuses to specify US aid to Syrian rebels


Jimmie Johnson won his second Daytona 500 pole Sunday, finishing just over 0.3 miles per hour faster than Michael Waltrip.


Malaysian wildlife authorities have seized hundreds of cobras and turtles being smuggled out of the country in a shipment of papayas, headed for cooking pots in the region, according to an official.

Malaysia seizes hundreds of cobras and turtles


Two women Maoist activists from Purulia in Jangalmahal surrendered on Monday before the West Bengal director general of police Naporajit Mukherjee.

Two women Maoist activists surrender in West Bengal


Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Fazlur Rehman on Friday said US President Barrack Obama should opt for diplomacy instead of using force to resolve global issues.

'Obama should opt for diplomacy instead of force'


Mackenzie Phillips was charged Wednesday with felony possession of drugs for allegedly carrying narcotics at Los Angeles International Airport.

Mackenzie Phillips charged with possession


Beyoncé considers her current place of residency, New York, as her new hometown - despite being raised in Houston, Texas.


Retton will be inducted on May 4 at the 62nd annual Victory Awards Dinner at Lakeview Resort near Morgantown.


OHKI launches it new website after a 6 month build.


A NEW cattery at Moss Hall Farm in Farnworth, has been given the go ahead, despite concerns that the development would be on green belt land.


A fire has destroyed an apartment building on Lee Street East in Charleston.

Fire destroys apartment building in Charleston


Housing affordability has worsened during the past year, with first-home buyers needing to save 10 per cent more for a deposit, a report shows.


Pakistani officials said today that during a trip to Beijing, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had inked a deal in which China would immediately provide Pakistan with 50 JF-17 fighter jets.

China to provide Pakistan with 50 fighter jets


Decision time is approaching for Lloyds bank shareholders in relation to the company's £13.5 billion rights issue which will be accompanied by a £7.5 billion debt for equity swap.

Decision time approaches for Lloyds bank shareholders


Confused.com is inviting members of the public to become legal burglars for the day in order to emphasise the importance of home insurance.

Confused.com invites public to become burglars for the day


A group of about 15 people from Liberty, Fearing and Salem townships is working to form a landowners association with hopes of getting a fair deal when leasing their properties to oil and gas drilling companies.


GMAC Financial Services said on Monday that following General Motors Corp.'s filing to reorganize under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law, it would continue to provide automotive financing to GM and Chrysler dealers and customers.


Bhadrak, Feb 22 For the first time in Orissa, interceptor boats for coastal security and control of maritime crime were commissioned in the sea today at the Dhamara coast in Bhadrak district.


Nissan is exporting engines from the United States to Japan for the first time.


P. Diddy made his party guests wear slippers during a recent party he threw at his mansion.

P. Diddy made his guests wear slippers for party


Both Palestinian and Israeli leaders slammed on Monday the Al Jazeera Leaked documents regarding peace negotiations.

Palestinian, Israeli leaders slam Al Jazeera leaks


Bulgaria and Italy will work together to make transport Corridor VIII a priority under e new financial facility of the European Commission.

Bulgaria, Italy to make Corridor VIII priority


A TMVP member of Arsadi in Batticaloa was shot dead by an unidentified gunman who came on a motorcycle on Thursday night, police said.


Legendary cricketer and ex-Indian captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who was admitted to a hospital last month following lung infection, passed away on Thursday.


Mara Yamauchi of Great Britain won the NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 21, 2010, with an unofficial time of 1:09:17.


SHIMA, Japan -Top-ranked Jiyai Shin won the Mizuno Classic on Sunday for her second LPGA Tour victory of the season and eighth overall, closing with a 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Yani Tseng.