US asset manager Legg Mason has merged its UK income fund into a global income product due to concern about the FTSE's ability to deliver income for investors.


Demi Moore is divorcing Ashton Kutcher, the actress announced Thursday.


We go to the same school, and I also wanna go to college and she's going to college.''


Rafah border gate was temporarily re-opened for Palestinians to be able to return to Gaza from Egypt.


Boris Johnson, the new mayor of London, made fighting crime his top priority as he officially took over his new role.

Boris Johnson makes fighting crime top priority


FUEL shortages continued across Gwent today as garages hit by panic-buying on Thursday and Friday waited for deliveries.


Tennis will adopt the biological passport system used by cycling, track, and other sports to catch athletes using performance-enhancing drugs.


CBS will move Two and a Half Men to Thursdays in the fall, pairing it with The Big Bang Theory, the network announced as it unveiled its 2012-13 schedule Monday.

CBS moving Two and a Half Men to Thursdays


Jennifer Love Hewitt showed off a shorter, bouncier haircut as she did the talk show rounds promoting her new book, ``The Day I Shot Cupid: My Name is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-Aholic'' today.


``World over, GST rates are typically between 16 per cent and 20 per cent.


The Lyon County Republicans are holding a picnic on Saturday, from 11 am-2 pm in Penny Park at 1355 Donner Trail.


James Anderson starred for England as Australia faced the prospect of following on in the second npower Ashes Test at Lord's.


A BMW collided with a Wake County school bus Wednesday afternoon in Morrisville.


Sandown Park Racecourse made automotive history when the first and last E-type Jaguars ever made went on display under the same roof.

Sandown Park Racecourse makes automotive history


A British soldier was killed in action in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said today.

British soldier is killed in action in Afghanistan


Virginia wines took home 24 medals in the competition, which featured 4,500 wines from 26 states and 29 countries.


Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation announced today that the Company has closed on its previously announced commitment for a new $150 million three-year term senior secured revolving credit facility provided by the Bank of Montreal.

Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation announces closing of $150 million senior revolving credit facility


Britney Spears might not be up to this Circus malarkey after all, it seems she suddenly collapsed to the floor during a recent rehearsal.


The Ministry of Defence will work together with their Thai counterparts to raise awareness of training safety in Thailand among both Singapore Armed Forces troops and locals.

Mindef to raise awareness of training safety in Thailand


Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday expressed hope that the world economy would start to rise again following the global financial crisis.


Chris Paul was carted off the court on a stretcher Sunday after banging his head into Ramon Sessions' body.

Chris Paul carted off court on a stretcher


Brad Pitt has revealed that although he is not a terrible father to his six children, he has made some parenting mistakes.


Prince William graduated as a Royal Air Force pilot on Friday after successfully completing an intensive flying course.


Former Queensland government minister Gordon Nuttall will be sentenced on Thursday for official corruption and perjury.


Mitt Romney has a new high-risk target in his campaign for president: labor unions.


Laser company Raydiance Inc. made CEO Barry Schuler, who started the company, executive chairman and hired Mel Engle as its new CEO.


Lady GaGa finally surfaced today after disappearing from Twitter for nearly two weeks.

Lady GaGa disappears for nearly two weeks


The Greens say they are dedicated to ensuring the Murray Darling Basin and its comminutes are revitalised.

Greens dedicated to Murray Darling Basin


An official with China's top drug regulator has vowed ``zero tolerance'' for any problems that may undermine the quality of more than 300 essential pharmaceuticals covered by a nationwide system.


The Olympic Park will resume security checks from Oct 1.


Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he'll give up his state vehicle after a newspaper report questioned whether state officials should report use of state cars as personal income.


Glasgow Airport to get £25million revamp over next two years Dec 28 2009 GLASGOW Airport is to spend £25 million on upgrades and improving access to the site, it was announced today.

GLASGOW Airport to get £25million revamp over next two years


Even though we preach long-term investing, we must have heard ``How long is the market going to hold up?'' for what seems like a million times over the last few weeks.

How long is this market going to hold up?


The Arizona Daily Star has also confirmed that Loughner will plead guilty.


Grammy-winning rapper TI, who was freed after months in prison, was back in federal custody Thursday because of a flap over his use of a luxury bus to report to a halfway house, his lawyer said.


Former fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir has threatened legal action after being arrested for allegedly breaching his bail conditions.

Asil Nadir threatens legal action over arrest


Army Chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has said the troops will stay in Swat till restoration of complete peace in the region.

Troops to stay in Swat till complete peace:


The CW axed show ``The Beautiful Life'' is getting a second chance on the runway.

``The Beautiful Life'' gets a second chance


Obama has declared that America will henceforth be a gay, sharia law, Marxist, black/hispanic, agrarian society.

Obama declares gay sharia law Marxist black hispanic agrarian Society


Wall Street ended mixed Friday after fluctuating on a government bailout plan for the US auto industry.


TORRANCE, Calif. The all-new 2009 Honda Insight hybrid will make its world debut in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

2009 Honda Insight hybrid to make world debut at the North American International Auto Show


Sri Lanka dismissed India for 103 runs in the tri-series match on Sunday with Thisara Perera claiming 5-28.


Sony's Super Smash Brothers killer - Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale has been delayed by a month, with the game set to release in all territories in November.

Playstation all-Stars Battle Royale delayed by a month


GweruZimbabwe's Midlands State university has introduced a system whereby students can pay their fees using livestock.

Msu students to pay fees 'using livestock'


Liberty Videocon General Insurance, a joint venture between Videocon Industries Ltd and Liberty Citystate Holdings Pte Ltd, part of US-based Liberty Mutual Insurance group, has set a premium target of Rs 120 crore for 2013.

Liberty Videocon sets premium target of Rs 120 crore for 2013


Regional Federal Reserve banks saw the US economy as stabilizing though still weak in August and none wanted to raise the rate the Fed charges emergency borrowers, documents released by the Fed Tuesday showed.

Fed banks saw economy stabilizing, weak in August


Norwegian telecom firm Telenor is hoping for a further reduction in the start spectrum prices, when the airwaves come up for the second round of auction in March.

Telenor hopes for further reduction in spectrum prices


Darzamat has begun the work on the new album, the successor of the released in 2005 ``Transkarpatia.''


TOKYO -Toyota eked out a $14 million quarterly profit and raised its annual earnings forecast Tuesday as it mounts a comeback from the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.

Toyota ekes out quarterly profit, raises forecast


The Bank of Japan kept its key interest rate unchanged at the end of a two-day policy board meeting Friday in a unanimous decision that had been widely expected.

Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate unchanged


S. crude oil price edged down on Friday after a choppy trading session driven by disappointing US job data, weaker dollar and violence in the Middle East, Xinhua reported.


Thousands of dollars will be spent to ensure Innisfil's new recreation complex opens with a splash.

Recreation complex opening with a splash


#Rockies place OF Michael Cuddyer on 15-day DL with right oblique strain.


Southwest Airlines launched a new advertising campaign today encouraging Customers to continue traveling despite the current economy.

Southwest Airlines launches new advertising campaign


Controversial broadcaster Paul Henry resigned from TVNZ this afternoon, acknowledging that he had ``crossed the line''.


Greek parliament narrowly approved on early Thursday a new 13.5-billion-euro austerity package aiming to clear the way for the release of fresh bailout loans to the debt-laden country.

Greek parliament approves new austerity package


Stardoll, the Swedish paper doll site has reached 150 million registered users.


Rutgers guard Epiphanny Prince was named one of 13 finalists for this year's Nancy Lieberman Award given to the nation's top Division 1 point guard.

Rutgers guard Epiphanny Prince named finalist for Nancy Lieberman Award


A silver alert has been issued for a Valley Stream woman who was reported missing Monday, Nassau police said.

Silver alert issued for Valley Stream woman


Bradley Wiggins was crowned the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2012 at a star-studded awards ceremony in London.

Bradley Wiggins crowned Sports Personality of the year for 2012


KATE Hudson is planning to move to England to be with her Muse rocker boyfriend Matt Bellamy.


Members of The Malaysian Armed Forces cast their political votes ahead of the Malaysian general election in what could be the tightest election ever contest between the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.

Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces cast their political votes ahead of Malaysian general election


A MURDERER who stabbed his mother 38-times with a knife has had his life sentence dropped after serving 20 years in prison.


Rochester police and firefighters are owed $17 million in back wages as part of a contract settlement that includes three years of retroactive salary increases plus a lump-sum $1,000-per-officer settlement of past police grievances.

Rochester police, firefighters owed $17 million in back wages


Hearts have been docked 15 points for next season by the Scottish Premier League after going into administration.


India has launched its first all-weather spy satellite, that will help security agencies keep a watch on the movements on the borders.


The annual quilt show will stay in Paducah.


Emma Watson has revealed that filming a topless kiss with Daniel Radcliffe for the latest Harry Potter instalment was 'awkward'.

Emma Watson: 'topless kiss with Daniel Radcliffe was 'awkward'


Several Indiana Democratic legislators walked out of a budget hearing today and say they don't plan to attend other hearings scheduled before a special session starts next week.

Some Ind. Democrats walk out of budget hearing


Marian University in Fond du Lac has received a $199,000 gift from an anonymous donor to support the university's Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Marian university receives $199,000 gift


NEW YORK, January 25-Minerals Technologies Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on the company's common stock.

Minerals Technologies Inc. declares quarterly dividend


Rose Bowl game tickets officially go on sale Tuesday, but Badgers fans are already finding ways to get their hands on tickets.


White Castle has started construction on a Maple Grove location, which would be its 15th Twin Cities restaurant.

White Castle starts construction on Maple Grove location


Gold rose towards $1,185 an ounce on Thursday and held near record highs in euro terms on fears Greece's debt issues may spread, with cautious comments from the European Central Bank doing little to temper risk aversion.


A Georgian governmental delegation headed by Prime Minister Nika Gilauri left for Mexico today to take part in the country's 200th anniversary of independence, the Georgian Foreign Ministry's International Organizations Department Head Sergey Kapanadze said at the briefing today.


Two Essex teens have been charged with robbery after they ransacked a local gas bar early Saturday morning.


Titan Machinery Inc. announced it has closed on two previously announced acquisitions:


The New York Jets cut kicker Nick Novak and punter Chris Bryan, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

Jets cut kicker Nick Novak, punter Chris Bryan


The World Police and Fire Games officially opened in New York City on August 26, though scheduling is now contingent upon the effects of Hurricane Irene.


A ``MOMENT of madness'' cost a lorry driver his job after magistrates banned him from the road for drink driving.

Moment of madness cost lorry driver his job


Vice President Joe Biden will be in Muscatine this week in what's being billed as a ``grassroots event.''

Vice President Biden will be in Muscatine this week


German unemployment unexpectedly declined in January, adding to signs that a pick-up in Europe's largest economy is gathering pace.


Research In Motion has acquired Toronto-based Torch Mobile, developers of the Iris mobile Web browser.

Research in Motion acquires Torch mobile


A local vet discovered a dog was shot twice and left in a snow bank.


Virginia Beach Police Officer has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.

Police Officer charged with misdemeanor petit larceny


The Legislature on Thursday night approved a $27.6 billion budget bill released about 24 hours earlier from a conference committee.

Legislature approves $27.6 billion budget


Prince William will face protesters, including MPs, when he opens the Supreme Court building in Wellington on Monday.


Jakarta - Indonesian police on Wednesday arrested 14 Greenpeace activists for blocking the export facilities of a major pulp mill company in eastern Sumatra.

Indonesian police arrest Greenpeace activists in Sumatra


Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota delivered the weekly Republican address Saturday, calling for President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline.


ETF Securities is to expand its currency trading platform substantially with the launch today of a total of 22 new exchange traded products that will allow investors to bet on the direction of sterling, the Chinese renminbi and the Indian Rupee.

ETF Securities to expand currency trading platform


A Quincy man has pleaded innocent to charges he threatened his mother and threw keys at her.

Quincy man pleads innocent to charges he threatened mother


Kitchen design company, DeCourcy's Kitchen Co, has launched a new website, created by DE:

DeCourcy's Kitchen Co launches new website with DE:


by STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press The Texas Rangers have made a $13.3 million qualifying offer to Josh Hamilton, ensuring them draft-pick compensation if the slugger signs with another team.

Rangers make qualifying offer to Josh Hamilton


Michelle Williams and daughter Matilda Rose have touched down in New York following the death of Heath Ledger.

Michelle Williams touches down in New York


Park51, the Islamic community center in lower Manhattan, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newly remodeled space on Park Place and debut public program, NYChildren, a photography exhibit by acclaimed New York City artist Danny Goldfield.


Almost 100 construction jobs in Scotland could be lost after a building firm went into administration.

100 construction jobs lost as firm goes into administration


Air Canada flight attendants in Winnipeg won a brief reprieve from looming layoff this afternoon after the federal labour minister decided not to exempt the airline from labour laws.


Orange terror bass head & SP210 cab have been praised in this months issue of guitar and bass magazine scoring a whopping 78% out of a 100% overall.

Orange terror bass head & SP210 cab praised


The Rostov nuclear power plant will launch its third energy block in 2013, Director general of Nizhny Novgorod Engineering Company ``Atomenergoproyekt'' Valery Limarenko said, RIA Novosti reports.

Rostov nuclear power plant to launch third energy block in 2013


A man died Sunday afternoon in an apartment fire in the southeast valley.


Two children were killed at a home in St. Michael, ND, on the Spirit Lake Reservation near Devils Lake over the weekend.

Two children killed on Spirit Lake Reservation


The founder of the Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva, Eli Hurvitz, died at the age of 79 early Tuesday at a hospital near Tel Aviv after two years of fight with cancer, according to a company spokesman.

Israeli pharmaceutical tycoon Eli Hurvitz dies


China has started stockpiling rare earths for strategic reserves, a state-backed newspaper said today, in a move which may raise more worries over Beijing's control of the coveted resources.


British authorities are investigating the bizarre case of a woman who committed suicide by setting herself on fire in a train toilet in Bedfordshire.

Woman sets herself on fire in train toilet


ADELAIDE will set a heatwave endurance record if the city reaches a forecast 36 degrees, its ninth straight day over 35 degrees.


That's right, Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker are engaged!


Two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner Kathy Griffin is set to host the 2009 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Kathy Griffin to host Primetime Creative Arts emmys


Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the Honolulu City Council this morning, effective immediately, a move that likely will save the city the $150,000 cost of needing to hold a special election to replace her.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Honolulu city Council


Punch bosses will see a pay freeze in the current year after failing to earn bonuses in the most recent financial year, according to the company's annual report.


South Sudan's president accused Sudan of declaring war on his nation as tensions between the two neighbors intensified, sparking fears of a return to conflict over unresolved oil and border issues.

South Sudan president accuses Sudan of declaring war


A federal judge has ruled that a history teacher at a Southern California public high school violated the First Amendment when he called creationism ``superstitious nonsense'' during a classroom lecture.

Judge rules against teacher calling creationism 'nonsense'


Emirates Airline said Wednesday it had agreed ``under protest'' to a German governement demand that it raise fares on some routes and alleged that Deutsche Lufthansa AG was being protected by its host state.


Tonight's scheduled men's volleyball match with No. 11 Ohio State has been canceled due to weather.

Tonight's men's volleyball match canceled


A new range of ISAs have been launched by Skipton Building Society to replace some of its previous tiered rate products.

New ISAs launched by Skipton Building Society


The Indian rupee gets a new symbol, joining a select group of currencies.


England named Stuart Pearce interim coach Thursday, one day after Fabio Capello resigned.


The HSE is seeking another €254m in emergency funding from the Government to balance its books.


Austin-based Adometry, the developer of marketing analytics software, said today that it has raised $8M more in a round of financing.


With Election Day a week from Tuesday, the Democratic and Republican parties are making a final campaign push.

Democratic and Republican parties make final campaign pushes


New Delhi, Nov 26 India today again ruled out any third party intervention in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed commitment to the 1960 Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.

India rules out third party intervention in Kashmir


AN ENFORCEMENT notice against unauthorised activities at a waste transfer station near Nantwich has been upheld by the planning inspectorate.

Enforcement notice on waste transfer station near Nantwich is upheld


Robert Hegyes, the actor who played the multi-named, if not multi-talented Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein on 1970s television hit ``Welcome Back, Kotter,'' has died at the age of 60.

Robert Hegyes of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' dies at 60


Former Brazilian vice president Jose Alencar, who brought business support and acumen to an administration dominated by former labor leaders, died Tuesday at age 79.

Former Brazilian vice president Alencar dies at 79


Senior US general David Petraeus has hailed ``important breakthroughs'' and detentions in Pakistan, following the capture of a top Afghan Taliban commander and reports of other arrests.

Petraeus hails 'breakthroughs' in Pakistan


John Dunn, editor of IT and telecommunications website Techworld, said that Wi-Fi has ``transformed the home networking market'' in recent years, with connection speeds improving and prices becoming more affordable.


Garda Superintendent of Westport, Aiden Foley, said that community alert and neighbourhood watch schemes are to be rejuvenated in the Westport area.

Neighbourhood watch schemes to be rejuvenated


The EU voiced concern Thursday at the lack of progress at the Copenhagen climate talks, calling on all parties to ``urgently go to the outer limits of their flexibility'' to reach a deal.

EU concerned by lack of progress at climate talks


``The ruling and opposition parties have blackened their hands in coalgate. All corrupt people are raising fingers at each other,'' he told reporters on his arrival here.

Corrupt people raising fingers at each other:


With reward money pouring into an area store to help capture suspects involved in the brutal mutilation and death of two newborn cows, a third calf was attacked Monday morning, leaving investigators searching for answers and the calves' owner feeling ill at ease.


The Indian equities market, which opened with a gain Tuesday, was trading flat in early trade.


One Georgia couple injured in a terrible plane crash in Columbia is finally back in the peach state.

Georgia couple injured in plane crash back in the peach state


A calf has been born with two heads in Georgia and it appears to be in 'good' health.


A study released yesterday says that US federal spending on Guam dipped in 2006 compared to 2005, the Pacific Daily News reports.


Fresh spells of Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday attracted scores of tourists to its scenic hill towns.

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh attracts scores of tourists


A hard working Anderlecht beat Cercle Brugge in the last minute of the game.

Anderlecht to beat Cercle in last minute


The government today decided to put a cap on budgetary allocations for annuity payments for the PPP projects to do away the burden on future budgets.

Government to cap budgetary allocations for annuity payments for PPP projects


A 30-year-old woman fainted and tumbled onto the tracks at Grand Central Terminal this morning, authorities said.

Woman faints, tumbles onto tracks at Grand Central


Jeanne Rizzotto, a former Red Lodge real estate broker, pled guilty Wednesday in District Court in Red Lodge to writing a bad check for $155,000 in January 2008.


An Aliceville man has been arrested on drug charges in connection with an incident occurring on March 18th at a residence on Corley Road in Attalla.


Robert Downey Jr wishes he'd had ''proper discipline'' in his life at the age of 18 because he wouldn't have become so reliant on drugs.

Robert Downey Jr - Robert Downey Jr: 'I wish I'd had discipline'


Pendulum covered The Prodigy at the Download Festival this afternoon as they pulled in the Tuborg Stage's biggest crowd of the weekend so far.

Pendulum cover the Prodigy at Download Festival


San Clemente surfer Greg Long won this year's Big Wave World Tour, according to media reports.

Surfer Greg Long wins Big Wave World Tour


A joint assessment team of the United Nations and Sudanese government has found major gaps in providing humanitarian assistance in Darfur following the expulsion of 13 foreign aid agencies from the country.

'Major gaps in providing humanitarian assistance in Darfur'


Bera said he decided to join the Sikh Congressional Caucus to work on ``civil rights'' issues, ignoring the concerns of several Indian-American groups and also that of the Indian Embassy on the pro-Khalistan links of individuals supporting the Caucus.

Ami Bera joins American Sikh Congressional Caucus


A carbon credit company has hit out at 'scammers' who it claims are destroying carbon credits as an investment.

Carbon credit company hits out at 'scammers'


Three female Knesset members joined the Women of the Wall for the group's monthly prayer service at the Western Wall.

Knesset members join women of the Wall at monthly service


Mexico City, Tue Mar 26 2013, 21:26 hrs Earthquakes shook a broad swath of southern Mexico today, causing buildings to sway in the capital and sending thousands fleeing into the streets as an earthquake alarm sounded.


After nearly two years in captivity, a South African couple is freed from Somali pirates.

South African couple freed from Somali pirates


Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes.

Children abused psychologically, physically or sexually more likely to suffer abdominal pain and nausea


Construction industry stalwarts Ronnie Morgan, Louis Kuntz and Ric Shwisberg, veterans of The Morgan Group, Inc., have joined forces to launch a new apartment development company, MKS Residential LLC, the trio announced today.

Construction industry veterans launch new apartment development Company


Dee Dee Myers, former White House Press Secretary and current political analyst and author, has joined Glover Park Group as managing director in its public affairs practice.

Former press secretary Myers joins Glover Park Group


Zooey Deschanel has confirmed that she had split from her husband Ben Gibbard.

Zooey Deschanel splits from husband Ben Gibbard


Columbia Management Group LLC, the fund unit that Ameriprise Financial Inc. bought from Bank of America Corp. last year, said investors will save about $30 million a year after fee cuts and fund mergers.

Columbia Management investors to save $30 million after cuts


Melbourne, May 9 Indian students are once again heading to Australia, along with a rise in international students, with the perceived threat of physical violence having receded to a large extent.

Indian students once again head for Australia


Sandra Bullock accepts her award at the MTV Movie Awards.


A Trumann teacher faces charges after allegedly asking a student to trade her one narcotic painkiller for another drug, even specifying what color pill she wanted, police say.

Trumann teacher allegedly asked student for pills


New research has discovered that women have the same effect as Viagra on males.


Knox, accused in the slaying of her British roommate in Italy, has appeared in a jailhouse movie, L'Ultima Citta' although there are no immediate plans for it to be seen publicly, prison officials and the film's director Claudio Carini said Thursday, Dec.11, 2008.


Missouri US Senator Claire McCaskill is leading in an early poll showing the Missouri Democrat well positioned for the upcoming 2012 US Senate race.

Sen. Claire McCaskill leads in early poll


The Interior Department plans to split the Minerals Management Service into two divisions, one focusing on gathering royalties from oil and gas companies and another focused on safety inspections, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Tuesday.

Interior plans to split Minerals Management Service


The IRS has launched a YouTube video site and an iTunes podcast site to better serve taxpayers.


A worker with the state Department of Natural Resources made quite the discovery earlier this month when he found an 8.5-inch mastodon tooth while working on a Grant County trout stream.

Dnr worker finds mastodon tooth in Grant County trout stream


Award-winning air transport consultancy Helios has opened a new office in Dubai, establishing a formal presence in the Middle East for the first time.


Phoebe Hearst Cooke, a former member of the Hearst Corp. board of directors and a Bay Area philanthropist who took special interest in the charitable organizations established by her grandfather William Randolph Hearst, died Sunday night.


The Trust -- a private, non-profit -- says it is opposing or ``keeping a close eye'' on 25 wind farms that threaten stately homes and unspoiled landscape around the countryside, Trust Chairman Simon Jenkins said.

British National Trust opposes wind farms


German prosecutors have charged a Rwandan national with participation in genocide, the country's Public Prosecutor's office said Wednesday.

German prosecutors charge Rwandan with participation in genocide


South Africa will host the 2013 African Cup of Nations, as previous hosts Libya had to rescind the rights due to political instability.

South Africa to host 2013 African Cup of Nations


Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, UAE Minister of Health, has launched health campaign for the employees of the ministry in Dubai.

Hanif Hassan launches health campaign for employees


For the first time, pain clinics offering palliative care to the suffering are set to come up in Bhubaneswar and Jagatsinghpur soon.

Pain clinics to come up at Bhubaneswar, Jagatsinghpur


President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday signed the 20th Constitutional Amendment bill which has now become part of the Constitution, a private TV channel reported.

Zardari signs 20th Constitutional Amendment bill


Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited the monument erected in honour of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic at Istiqlaliyyet Street of the capital on the occasion of Republic day, press service of the president told APA.

President Ilham Aliyev visits monument erected in honour of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic


Kelly Osbourne has been told by doctors she is now fit to return to work, a week after being discharged from hospital after she had a seizure.


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces FEAR 3, a heart-pounding paranormal horror first-person shooter unleashing intense combat, compelling narrative and co-op play that evolves the franchise.


LA GRANGE, Ill. ― A man impersonating a Relay for Life volunteer stole 100 burritos intended for a benefit concert Sunday in west suburban La Grange.

Man steals 100 burritos from benefit concert


By Michael Morton/Daily News staff Seeking to help a sick employee across the country, EMC Corp. of Hopkinton will host bone marrow registrations for the public today in Franklin and Cambridge.

EMC of Hopkinton hosting bone marrow registrations


Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said today that he doubts other Asian countries will be able to copy China's export-led economic growth strategy, largely because he doubts there is enough demand -- or political tolerance -- for a new wave of exports.

Former Treasury secretary Summers doubts


``With regard to the process that began today in Phoenix, I respect the court process, the Phoenix Coyotes' role and the Arizona court's ability to make a determination on the National Hockey League's intervention,'' Balsillie said.


Muzaffarpur Express Train scheduled to leave Yeshwantpur at 11.55 pm on April 17 is cancelled.


``Politicians should change their attitude towards sports by ensuring their sincere participation in the promotion of games in the country,'' Bindra said after arriving here to a tumultuous welcome.

'Politicians should change attitude towards sports'


The New Zealand stock market opened slightly weaker on Friday, following a see-saw session on Wall Street overnight with the major US averages ending the session mixed.

New Zealand market opens slightly weaker


A US bear market can last 20 years before stockmarkets sustainably exceed their previous peaks, a markets researcher warned yesterday.


Thousands of students protest against the draft university reform in the centre of Prague and marched to the Government Office today.

Thousands of students protest against university reform in Prague


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out up to four weeks.


A 16-year-old Corsham boy was charged with sexual assault after boasting to his friends about putting his hands down a 12-year-old girl's knickers.

Boy charged with assault after boasting to friends


London-based indie popsters Tender Trap have announced details of their new album 'Dansette Dansette'.

Tender Trap announce details for 'Dansette Dansette'


In an interview on OTV, Suleiman Franjieh said he doesn't trust the intentions behind the calls for reconciliations.

Franjieh doesn't trust calls for reconciliation


Justin Gatlin won his second 100-meter race in a week at the Ergo Games on Sunday during his low-key return to track after a four-year doping ban.


Kobe Bryant won his first NBA player of the year award Tuesday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the league's Western Conference.


The LifeStorage self-storage facility of Mokena, Ill., is hosting a Girl Scout cookie sale from 10 am to 3 pm on March 3 for local troops 346 and 475.

LifeStorage of Mokena, Ill., hosts girl Scout cookie sale


Skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Australian selectors should stick with experience as two strenuous tours of South Africa and England are in the offing over six months.

Aussie selectors should stick with experience:


Two Franklin dairy farmers and two Vermont farmers have filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit against Dallas-based Dean Foods Co., Dairy Farmers of America and two other groups, accusing them of monopolizing the milk market in the Northeast.


Radio station owner Clear Channel Radio said Tuesday that it will buy part of digital music company Thumbplay Inc. so that its listeners can stream more music over the Internet using computers and smart phones.

Clear Channel radio buys part of Thumbplay so listeners can stream music over the Internet


Over the last week we have seen Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates very close to 4.5% as the 10 year treasury rate yield is well below its 50 day moving average.


Pop diva Madonna has banned Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan`s entry to a VIP party in a hotel.


Hot and tired passengers disembarking from a disabled cruise ship Thursday in the Seychelles said they had prepared to abandon ship when fire broke out in the engine room three days ago, leaving the vessel adrift in waters prowled by pirates.


The New Zealand dollar fell against a broadly stronger greenback, with strength in the United States currency mainly driven by a sharply weaker euro.


Congressman Tom Petri says he is working for the Great Lakes Compact and will participate in a Washington press conference on Wednesday with Gov. Jim Doyle and other members of the area gubernatorial and congressional delegations to push for congressional ratification of the agreement reached by the Great Lakes governors, with an annex signed by the premiers of Ontario and Quebec.


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at mid-afternoon today, with continuous profit-taking on selected heavyweights led by Nestle, dealers said.

Share prices continue downtrend at mid-afternoon


Kenyan police seized more than 150 detonators in Nairobi on Friday, highlighting the security risks the east African country faces ahead of an election next year because of its struggle with al Qaeda-linked militants in neighbouring Somalia.

Kenya police seize over 150 detonators in Nairobi


Slovenian operator Telekom Slovenije has commercially launched the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone on the local market.

Telekom Slovenije launches Samsung Galaxy S III


Mumbai , June 8 Poor people are not poor because of their laziness or disinterest in work.

'Poor are not poor due to laziness or disinterest in work'


Qatar coach Bruno Metsu has been given a 2,000 dollar fine after refusing to conduct a post-match interview with Asian Cup organizers after his side's opening 2-0 defeat against Uzbekistan.

Qatar coach Bruno Metsu fined for refusing to conduct interview


Project Help, an emergency heating-assistance program for people in need, is expanding its recycling program to help raise additional funds.


Kaiser Permanente leads the nation with the most No. 1s receiving top marks in 11 out of 40 effectiveness of care measures among all reporting commercial health plans.

Kaiser Permanente leads the nation in 11 effectiveness of care measures


Officers are investigating a crash at a westside gas station, where a car slammed into a gas pump and caught fire.


Vidya Balan has admitted that she has styled herself on sari-wearing Bollywood legend Rekha.


I respect the opinion of the President, but we will not change our position, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov told journalists in connection with referred back request of the Government for revocation of Bulgarian ambassadors to the United States and Turkey by the President, FOCUS News Agency informed.

I respect the opinion of the President, but we will not change our position:


3D printer maker Stratasys reportedly is in talks to buy smaller peer MakerBot, expanding its product line into the fast-growing consumer market.

3d printer Stratasys in talks to buy MakerBot:


A fire destroyed a home in Britt on Friday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.


The Coalition to March on the RNC announced it will hold a one day, unified protest on the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Coalition announces one day protest during RNC


Entertainment Tonight is reporting that legendary actor Dennis Hopper has been rushed to an NYC hospital.


US Senator Bob Corker, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, returned late Sunday from a three-day visit to Medellín, Colombia focused on the benefits of approving the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.


US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Sunday there is ``no quick fix'' to high oil prices on a trip designed to urge Mideast producers to allow more outside investment to boost output.

Paulson says ``no quick fix'' to high oil prices


US-based KVH Industries has signed a five-year agreement with GE International Holdings to lease satellite capacity on its GE-23 satellite to provide coverage in the Pacific Ocean via the satellite's North Pacific Ku-band Beam.

KVH signs agreement with GE International to lease satellite capacity


Roberta Vinci sent Italy into the Fed Cup final for the fifth time in eight years with a 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 victory over Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova in Palermo on Monday.

Roberta Vinci sends Italy into Fed Cup final


Taylor Swift, who has become infamous for writing songs bashing past boyfriends, will be releasing her new album Red in just a couple months.

Boyfriend hater Taylor Swift to release new album 'Red' --


Auburn High School students participated in an all-day interactive fitness event held by the US Army Recruiting Battalion on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the school in Rockford.

Auburn High school students participate in fitness event


A preliminary autopsy shows a Texas high school basketball player who collapsed and died during a basketball game over the weekend had an enlarged heart, KRGV.com reports.

Preliminary autopsy shows Texas basketball player died of enlarged heart


Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as European soccer's player of the year on Monday, easily outdistancing his closest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, and becoming the first Argentine to win the award.


Veteran singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin has died of lung cancer aged 67, a spokesman for his record label says.


In a post on his Facebook.com page, Gokey writes, ``I'm happy to announce that my wife Leyicet Gokey and I are having a baby!!


Omaha police arrested a cross-dressing robber early Friday morning.


A skateboarder has died after a horrific collision with a taxi on King St. just east of Jarvis St. on Monday night.

Skateboarder dies after collision with taxi


Bobby Lashley says that he would like to return to WWE sometime in the future.

Bobby Lashley says he'd like to return to WWE


``I think we've gotten to the point in our culture where we're all sex addicts, literally,'' Raquel, 71, told fitness mag Men's Health.

Raquel welch: ``we're all sex addicts!''


Saudi Arabia approved granting Jordan 487 million US dollars and will approve another 300 million dollars in grants before the end of this year, Jordanian state-run Petra news agency reported Wednesday.


The deputy mayor of Walkerton, Ont., has been charged in the theft of money from the liquor store he managed.

Deputy mayor of Walkerton, Ont., charged with theft


BNP Paribas upgraded Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro to ``buy'' from ``hold'', saying a recent price correction offers an attractive entry point.

Bnp Paribas upgrades Larsen & Toubro to buy


ATLANTA Atlanta writer Paul Hemphill, who chronicled the blue-collar South with his memoir ``Leaving Birmingham'' and wrote a biography of country singer Hank Williams, has died at the age of 73.


IAPI has launched its best practice Client Guide to Agency Remuneration.


Former ``American Idol'' contestant Danny Gokey is promoting his hometown of Milwaukee.

Former `Idol' contestant Gokey promotes Milwaukee


A safe containing $25,000 in cash, a handgun and important documents was stolen from a home sometime over the holidays, according to Marion County sheriff's officials.

Safe containing $25,000 stolen from home


This resolution leaves us with many questions related to the state of South Korea's defenses, but it also makes us wonder, what's going on in Pyongyang.


Individual tickets for potential American League Championship Series home games at Comerica Park will go on sale at 10 am Tuesday.

Tickets for potential al Championship Series games at Comerica Park go on sale Tuesday


The Bank of England Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged at an all-time low of 0.5 per cent, DPA reported.

Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged


Prison officials are investigating whether a Death Row inmate accused of threatening a state lawmaker using a smuggled cellphone is also behind an Internet posting that threatens the lawmaker and his family.

Prison officials investigate whether Death Row inmate threatened lawmaker on Internet


An early morning fire in the 2900 block of Ada Street left three people without a home and all of their belongings.


Still smarting from their opening-round defeat at the hands of Sydney Kings, the champion NZ Breakers have bounced back with a convincing 77-57 victory over Cairns Taipans at the Sunshine State Challenge tournament in Brisbane.


Israeli warplanes went on several raids on Gaza Strip Sunday night, launching several missiles on the city of Rafah, southern Gaza, and a Palestinian security site, local radio sources reported Monday.


A DRUG addict, who tried to run from a police jeep, was yesterday jailed for six months and fined BD500.


India is likely to cancel Pakistani cotton import orders after the commodity's price surged significantly from the rate at which the two countries have agreed upon, a broker said on Wednesday.

India likely to cancel Pakistani cotton import orders


World number two Phil Mickelson is to open a golf academy in China as part of his plans to help develop the sport in the booming country.


In local search news, AT&T Interactive has rebranding its popular YellowPages.com to YP.com.


Variable rate mortgages are continuing to prove popular as some of the UK's biggest lenders cut the cost of deals.

Variable rate mortgages 'are proving popular'


Manufacturing shipments declined for the third consecutive month in Manitoba in August, according to new Statistics Canada figures released today.

Manufacturing shipments decline in August


With the Florida legislative session over, attention is turning to the US Senate race and the Republican primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Bill Nelson next year.

With session over, attention turns to Senate race


American Express said Monday that it is eliminating about 4,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash another $800 million in costs for the remainder of the year.

American Express says it will eliminate 4,000 jobs


Swizerland's Flughafen Zürich AG submitted the building application to the City of Kloten for the real estate project ``The Circle''.

Flughafen Zürich submits building application for real estate project


Former Green MP Mike Ward, left, denies his refusal to move down the party list to allow co-leader Russel Norman, right, to move into Parliament is a case of sour grapes.


Spain is bracing itself for an austere 2013, as the troubled Iberian nation's government prepares the budget for next year.


River Plate coach Diego Simeone shrugged off the hostile reception he was given by fans of his former club Estudiantes during Sunday's goalless draw in the Argentine championship.


Keith Urban will return to the stage for the first time since vocal surgery on the Feb. 3 Grand Ole Opry.

Keith Urban returning to stage after vocal surgery


CORNING Inc. said on Tuesday it is cutting 3,500 jobs, or 13 per cent of its payroll, as demand slumps for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.


FedEx Corp. has begun to draw economic incentives pledged 11 years ago after the company announced it would build its latest national cargo hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

FedEx begins to draw on economic incentives


Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was fined twice for smoking cigars at two airports on a recent visit to his Austrian homeland, the Krone Zeitung newspaper reported Tuesday.


A man who calls himself a ``tantric master'' has broken his own world record by standing in ice for 72 minutes.

'Tantric master' breaks record, stands in ice for 72 minutes


A 24-year-old man is currently undergoing surgery in Royal Perth Hospital after a suspected drive-by shooting in Bayswater this morning.

Man in surgery after suspected drive-by shooting


The city's household hazardous waste facility will open for the season today.


Austria will recognize South Sudan as a sovereign state on July 9, 2011, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Austria to recognize South Sudan as sovereign state


Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, was sworn in today as the state representative of California``s 32nd Assembly District.

Assemblywoman shannon Grove sworn in to state Assembly


A proposal to build a controversial warehouse in Bullitt County is suddenly withdrawn.

Proposal to build controversial warehouse withdrawn


In accordance with the rules recommended by the Data Protection Commissioner of Ireland last year, Facebook suspended the facial recognition tool that suggested when registered users could be tagged in photographs uploaded to its website.

Facebook suspends facial recognition tool


Swami Nithyananda and his four associates, who were arrested in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, were brought to Bangalore by a flight on Thursday evening.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,203.71 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, up 12.11 points or 0.13 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,203.71, up 12.11 points


NewsChannel 5 has learned how many denture cream lawsuits are coming together in South Florida.

Denture cream lawsuits coming together in South Florida


Six probable cases of the H1N1 swine flu virus have been found in Washington, the state Health Department announced Wednesday night in Seattle.

Probable cases of swine flu found in Washington state


AUSTRALIAN Mathew Goggin fired a seven-under-par 63 to snatch third place in the US PGA Tour's Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Aussie golfer matthew Goggin snatches third place at Frys.com Open


The shekel is strengthening against the dollar and is flat against the euro in morning inter-bank trading today.


President Alpha Conde of Guinea narrowly survived an assassination attempt Tuesday when gunmen surrounded the presidential residence and pounded his bedroom with rockets.

President Conde survives assassination attempt


Just two weeks after taking the first steps toward a 2012 presidential bid, conservative Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada is admitting to an extramarital affair last year with a campaign aide.


A special CBI court on Friday dismissed the bail plea of YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy, who was arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets case registered against him.

Special CBI court dismisses jagan`s bail plea


China Unicom Ltd. lately launched a comprehensive advertising platform based on its 114/116114 navigation business for Chinese companies, citing a report.

China Unicom launched comprehensive advertising platform


This is probably one of the funniest and craziest mugshots we have EVER seen before!

The funniest & craziest mugshot you'll EVER see


The daughter of Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale has died at 22.


The Congress is emerging as the single largest party in Rajasthan bagging 96 seats in the 200-member state assembly as counting of votes polled Dec 4 in the elections was in progress Monday.

Cong emerging as single largest party in Rajasthan


A Qantas flight to New Zealand had to turn back to Melbourne because of a problem with the cockpit display.


About 20 000 schools will next year receive workbooks to support the new National Curriculum Statement and to improve learner performance in literacy and numeracy.


The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, HE Peter Hooton, says that Australia's relationship with the Solomon Islands is now stronger than ever.

Our relationship is now stronger than ever:


Seattle police are tracking down the history of a nonfunctional missile launcher that showed up at a Saturday weapons buyback event in Seattle.

Police to track history of missile launcher


- A new study suggests that autism cases are rising sharply or that more cases are being discovered.

New study suggests autism cases rising sharply


China Unicom Ltd said on Sunday it would buy back a 3.8 percent stake held by SK Telecom Co Ltd, South Korea's biggest mobile carrier, for about HK$10 billion.

China Unicom to buy back stake from SK Telecom


Jasmine Fiore, a professional bikini model based in Las Vegas, was found strangled to death and left in a suitcase in Buena Park, CA.

Jasmine Fiore, bikini model, found strangled to death in suitcase


Dannii Minogue will not be returning to The X Factor as a judge, it has been confirmed.

Danni Minogue will not return to X Factor


Foreign Minister Kostiantyn Hryshchenko will visit the Latvian Republic on a one-day visit January 16, the MFA press service informed.

Foreign Minister Hryshchenko to visit Latvia


The Agriculture Department says North Dakota farmers this year are expected to plant more spring wheat but less durum wheat.

Nd farmers expected to plant more spring wheat


Merrill Lynch & Co may have misled Congress on it's planned to pay out bonuses at year end, when in fact it decided to accelerate those payouts.


Sarabjit Singh, an Indian citizen languishing in a Pakistani jail facing death row, could be released according to reports.


The Senate on Wednesday will vote on a tax cut deal worked out last week between President Obama and Republican leaders just days before Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire.


David Chaytor, 61, submitted bogus invoices to support claims totalling £22,650 for IT consultancy work and renting homes in London and his Bury North constituency.


The University of Warwick has awarded a £17m design and build contract to Shepherd Construction.

University of Warwick awards £17m design and build contract


Texas Congressman Ron Paul, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has beaten former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in two recent Iowa polls.

Ron Paul beats Mitt Romney in two Iowa polls


Formula 1 race set for NJ, confirmation pending with final confirmation pending.


The United States said Friday it would pull 9,000 Marines out of Japan as it seeks to ease a long-running standoff over the future of its huge military presence in one of its top Asian allies.


FORMER professional footballer Keith Barker, who had played no part in the match until today and had a previous best first-class score of 31, defied Durham by making 101.


Rubbish tips, supermarket car parks and motorway verges are to become wildlife reserves, under plans to revolutionise conservation.

Rubbish tips to become wildlife reserves


Cam Newton has returned to Auburn this semester to continue pursuing his degree in sociology.


Holik, 37, returns to New Jersey having spent the last three seasons in Atlanta.


Springfield police are investigating a drowning south Market near Campbell and Grand.


US 2 reopened over Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon, after a two-day closure caused by weather-related conditions.


The author of this editorial wants to know when Apple became so ``uncool?''


A former girl's basketball coach at Orlando Christian Prep, who videotaped himself having sex with a former player, is now a registered a sex offender.

Former basketball coach registers as sex offender


New Delhi, Aug 16 Olympic silver medalist Vijay Kumar was today promoted as Subedar Major and given a cash award of Rs.30 lakh with Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh promising all help to elevate him to the rank of an officer.

Silver medalist Vijay Kumar promoted as Subedar Major


Chinese and US companies have signed business deals worth 10.6 billion dollars.


The fire which broke out on Friday night near the southern Croatian resort of Makarska was caused by sparking from power transmission lines which was caused by winds blowing over 100 kilometres an hour, the Split County fire department commander said on Monday.

Fire caused by sparking from transmission lines


Sandra Bullock kissed Scarlett Johansson at the MTV Movie Awards!

Sandra Bullock kisses Scarlett Johansson!


Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, a Republican, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president on Friday, citing the senator's steady leadership, good judgment and ability to unify Democrats, Republicans and independents.

Former Mass. Gov. William Weld, a Republican, endorses Obama for 'ability to unify'


About 4.8 million box fans made by Lasko are being recalled for a fire risk.

About 4.8 million box fans recalled for fire risk


Metro is asking for the public's help in deciding how to close a $40 million budget gap, and if you don't speak up, you could end up paying for it.


SOFIA, Bulgaria Bulgaria has demanded compensation from Russian natural gas supplier Gazprom for losses owing to the near two-week cutoff.

Bulgaria demands compensation from Gazprom


Stock futures are pointing to a lower opening, following declines in overseas markets.

Stock futures lower following overseas markets


The NFL draft order has been largely set, with a couple of coin flips left to settle the precise ordering.


JAYANT Patel should have considered safer treatment options for a patient who died after an operation, a Brisbane court has been told.

Jayant Patel 'should have considered safer options'


Iola native and NFL rookie Austen Lane has reached a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who drafted him out of Murray State in April's NFL Draft, according to his representation, XAM Sports.

Austen Lane reaches deal with Jacksonville Jaguars


American Airlines said it will lay off 228 flight attendants as part of a move to eliminate 921 flight attendant positions this fall while it trims flights from its schedule.

American Airlines to lay off flight attendants


Journal Register Company, a leading local news and information company, is expanding its advertising partnership with Yahoo! to include the Philadelphia market, the nation's fourth largest DMA.

Journal Register Company expands advertising partnership with Yahoo!


BHP Billiton was upped to buy from hold at UBS, which upgraded its commodity forecasts.


The Helsingin Sanomat candidate selection engine for the upcoming Parliamentary elections has come online again.

Hs candidate selection engine comes online


Bank of England has unexpectedly cut interest rates by half a point to 4.5 per cent.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5 per cent


Every time you challenge Democrats on the bad shape of the economy three years into Barack Obama's presidency, you get hit with something like ``when Obama came into office, the economy was so bad,'' etc.


Copper coils from five HVAC units were stolen from a Durham shopping center overnight Sunday police said.

Copper stolen from Durham shopping center


Popular Hollywood trade newspaper Variety will, starting Thursday, put all its web content behind a ``pay wall'', thereby reserving its online content for paid subscribers only, all the while hoping that its advertisers would stay around despite the lower traffic.

Variety to put web content behind ``pay wall''


Iraqi Kurdish ministers and MPs will end boycotts of parliament and the cabinet begun last month, the prime minister of the autonomous Kurdistan region said on Wednesday.

Iraqi kurd ministers, MPs to end boycotts


Turkey and Israel, two countries that have had strained relations since an Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla killed nine Turks last year, are likely to face a new crisis over Turkey's Göktürk electro-optical satellite project, which will pave the way for the Turkish military to gather its own intelligence.

Turkey, Israel to face new crisis over Göktürk project


In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs writes, ``We upgrade WFM to Buy from Neutral and add it to our Conviction List with 18% upside to our upwardly revised $76, 12-month price target.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Whole Foods Market to Buy


Toronto police have arrested two men in connection with a series of break-and-enters in midtown Toronto.

Toronto police arrested two men after series of break-and-enters


BERLIN_The dollar fell slightly against the euro on Friday, even as investors in Europe remained cautious amid fears that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates or bail out embattled financial institutions on the continent.


Award-winning screen and stage writer Alan Plater died today after losing his battle with cancer.


Australian shares rose 0.3 percent on Thursday, with banks and industrials supporting the market after strong leads overnight when the US Federal Reserve reassured markets that it would continue with its accommodative stance to support growth.


CA Inc., Islandia, NY, has been Assigned a patent developed by Joseph Wenger, Grapevine, Texas, for a ``method and apparatus for improving a software product.''

Ca Inc. Assigned patent for method and apparatus for improving a software product


``Russia has just walked out of the Geneva talks ... which basically means that Russia has no interest whatsoever at this stage in any diplomatic process,'' he told reporters in Brussels.


Thursday night two top cops were honored at the American Legion Post 229, for their brave work in the face of danger.


The Afghan national army will take full control of an infamous US prison at Bagram Air Field within a year.

Afghanistan begins taking control of US prison


BHSN has learned Rays Reliever JP Howell is flying to Birmingham to see world renown specialist Dr. James Andrews today.


GenAudio has launched AstoundSound® for CE allowing fast integration of stereo and multi-channel input spatialized audio playback capabilities in everything from digital TVs to automotive infotainment systems.


PENRITH Panthers men's basketball team coach Jeff Hooper is expecting a tough match against the Springwood Scorchers at Blaxland High School tomorrow night.

Penrith Panthers men's basketball team expecting tough match


A New York City police officer was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly used his police department-issued credentials to gain access to sensitive computer records and pass them on to a convicted drug dealer.


Nokia has announced that it has sold its modem business to Renesas Electronics.

Nokia to sell modem business to Renesas Electronics


National Australia Bank Ltd. will inject GBP700 million into its Clydesdale Bank arm to meet capital requirements set out by UK regulators to be eligable for the UK credit guarantee scheme, a spokeswoman for the bank said Wednesday.

National Australia Bank to inject GBP700 million into Clydesdale Bank


A member of the Murchison community is disappointed at the comments of a Tasman District Councillor asking for more equal access to healthcare in rural areas, and says Murchison health staff do an amazing job.

Murchison health staff do an 'amazing' job


A school bus hit a telephone pole and caused a power outage in Gloucester Township Friday afternoon, police said.

Bus hits telephone pole in Gloucester Township


She paid tribute to Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan and praised the 13,000 troops currently stationed there, as well as their predecessors.

Queen pays tribute to soldiers in Afghanistan


Another major snowstorm hits the US capital of Washington, DC, and nearby area on Tuesday, two days after the city was covered by the record downfall of snow.

Another major snowstorm hit Washington, DC, area


NBA players broke off negotiations with the league Thursday night, saying there had not been enough progress to get a deal done to end the lockout.


He was branded ``just a fat Eddie Murphy'' by the West Ham fans.


Blockbuster Inc. must hire a chief restructuring officer by next week, the company disclosed in a filing Friday morning.

Blockbuster must hire chief restructuring officer by next week


A new archeological discovery in South Africa suggests that homo erectus used fire roughly a million years ago.


Multi-industry company Textron Inc announced on Wednesday its 4.5% convertible senior notes due 2013 will remain convertible at the option of the holders through 30 June 2010, the last trading day of the second calendar quarter.

Textron's convertible senior notes to remain convertible


Heath Ledger and supermodel Gemma Ward are dating, according to witnesses and friends in their hometown of Perth.

Heath Ledger and Gemma Ward are 'dating'


Japan says it will shift its defence focus from the Soviet Cold War threat to southern islands nearer China, labelling Beijing's military build-up a global ``concern''.


A White Hall woman was killed Saturday in a one-vehicle accident on US 63 South at Misty Creek.


Police have warned motorcyclists in Sussex to ride with care during summer following a spate of crashes which have left bikers seriously injured.


The Congress has swept the Assam panchayat polls, which was witness to large-scale violence between various communities that left more than 20 people dead and may hundreds injured.


Greg Marrow, 44, of McGaheysville, said this week that he plans to challenge Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, in the 25th District.


Monthly foreign worker levies will rise by $50 to $160 a head, on average by 2015, depending on industry and type of work pass required.

Foreign worker levies up by $50 to $160 per head on average by 2015


Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News predicts that Jerricho Cotchery will miss the Jets' next two games.

Jerricho Cotchery to miss next two games?


Irish actor Emmett J Scanlan has been nominated for three Inside Soap Awards for his role as Brendan Brady in Channel 4 soap 'Hollyoaks'.

Emmett J Scanlan nominated for three Inside Soap Awards


Sheffield Wednesday fans group Wednesdayite have confirmed they have received a formal offer for their club shares from the consortium headed by Geoff Sheard.


Party leaders will lock horns over the economy again today after gloomy unemployment figures further fuelled concerns about the prospects for recovery.


Pflugerville High School students were evacuated this morning, Feb. 11, after a suspicious phone call was made to the school.

Pflugerville High school students evacuated


More than 100,000 homes and businesses across Ohio remained without power early Sunday, one week after a huge storm blacked out large swaths of the state.

More than 100,000 in Ohio remain without power


Percept Out of Home, a division of Percept Ltd, has executed an OOH campaign for Lifestyle, part of the Dubai-based Landmark Group.

Percept executes OOH campaign for Lifestyle


The Australian government is obligated to protect Indian students there, Minister of State for external affairs Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday.

Australia obligated to protect Indian students:


Asian shares fell Friday on disappointment that the Federal Reserve failed to commit to further easing while a China interest-rate cut raised concerns Asia's biggest economy is slowing faster than previously expected.

Asian shares fall on disappointment over Fed


A bus caught fire in Luxembourg city centre on Sunday evening.


Boston-based marketing services firm Sapient reported a 10% revenue gain for the second quarter to $279 million, while net income dipped 3% to $14.7 million.


THE ``mystery'' video recorder of a three-year-old boy being allegedly abused by his stepfather has been identified as that of his stepmother, say police.


There are reports a bomb has exploded in Tehran at the shrine of Iran's revolutionary founder as thousands of people protest at the result of the country's election, reports say.


Tower Heist director and Oscar producer Brett Ratner apologized Monday for using a gay slur Friday night at a public screening of his new film.

Tower Heist director apologizes for gay slur


Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he would welcome Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho at Paris St-Germain, but admitted all of the rumours are just speculation for now, according to Goal.com.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would welcome Cristiano Ronaldo at PSG


Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo says that he feels like a newborn baby at Real Madrid, adding that in comparison to his stint with Manchester United, the level of freedom is much more.


The ruble rose to its strongest level in almost 16 months against the dollar after unrest in the Middle East threatened to spread and as Bank Rossii widened its so-called ``floating corridor'' to curb inflation.


Emma Watson has revealed that she has often turned to her Harry Potter co-stars for boy advice.

Emma Watson turns to Harry Potter co-stars for boy advice


13:50 US Secretary of State John Kerry Wednesday announced he was returning to Israel in late May, as he pursues intensive negotiations to try to kickstart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.


2013-05-15T19:00:17Z 2013-05-16T08:12:20Z Wis. farmer says soil quality is problem in cities La Crosse Tribune Urban farmer Will Allen says one major challenge city residents face in growing their own food is the poor quality of their soil.


Finnish symphonic black metal band Chaosweaver, who recently signed to Napalm Records announced the release dates for the sophomore LP ``Enter The Realm Of The Doppelgänger.''

Chaosweaver announces release dates for ``Enter the Realm Of the Doppelgänger''


European stock markets rose on Thursday despite plunging Japanese stocks as traders digested United States growth data and signs of improved confidence in the euro zone.

European stocks rise despite plunging Japanese stocks


The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is digitizing all patient records in public hospitals and linking them to a central data base.

Southern Indian state to digitize patient records


Troy-based ArvinMeritor Inc. said it's cutting 1,250 jobs and may sell a passenger-car components unit that it had planned to spin off to shareholders.


Penge residents were evacuated after reports of a suspicious suitcase left on a double-decker bus on Saturday night.

Penge residents evacuated over 'suspicious suitcase'


Singer Katy Perry performed her new single Firework on British TV show The X Factor.


BOZEMAN, Mont. -Freshman Luke Babbitt had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help Nevada beat Montana State 72-63 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.


A man has been charged with sexual assault following an attack on a woman in northeast Calgary.


Emergency crews are responding Monday to reports of a woman on the CTA train tracks in the North Side Ravenswood neighborhood.

Crews respond to reports of woman on CTA tracks


Maoists blew up a railway track in Dhanbad rail division on Monday , disrupting train services in Jharkhand including Delhi-Howrah route on the second day nationwide bandh called by the banned CPI to protest against the killing of their leader Kishenji.

Maoists blow up railway track in Dhanbad


PTI New Delhi, January 23, 2013 Rahul Gandhi today formally took over as vice president of the Congress, pitching for positive politics and promising to make the party an ``instrument of change'' and more accessible to both the youth and the experienced.

Rahul Gandhi pitches for positive politics


Dreams about teeth falling out are a common theme at bedtime.


Dodreams Oy, a Finnish MMO-gaming company, has received a major investment from some of the top Finnish investors working with early stage companies.

Dodreams receives a major investment from top Finnish investors


a federal judge approved the sale of the Daytona Beach News-Journal for $20 million.

Judge approves sale of Daytona Beach News-Journal


It was the first time that Mr Duvalier, who is now 59 but was once the world's youngest head of state at 19, had returned to Haiti since he was forced out in 1986 by a popular uprising and US pressure.


The Licking County unemployment rate jumped a full percentage point in January, to 9.6 percent, but the increase was below past average rises in January.

Licking County unemployment rate jumps to 9.6 percent


BP said it will be sending a second advance payment during June to individuals and businesses along the Gulf Coast to compensate for the loss of income or net profit due to the cleanup of the Deepwater Horizon Incident in the Gulf of Mexico.

BP to send second advance payment to compensate for loss of income or net profit


Ed Balls MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor, has today written to George Osborne calling on the Government to deliver fairness in pay restraint.

Ed Balls writes to George Osborne on delivering fairness on pay restraint


The White Stripes will release their first live album on March 15 on CD and vinyl as part of the limited edition box set release of their new documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights.


An seriocomic portrait of a Hollywood producer in crisis, What Just Happened spends so much time on the inside of the moviemaking industry that it fails to consider one person outside who might find its story interesting.


Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain will remain a full member of the European Union despite opting out of an economic treaty, BBC informs.

David Cameron says Britain to remain full member of EU


Google has responded to threats by media owner Rupert Murdoch that he might ban the search engine from listing content from his news empire.


The PF has yet again lost another parliamentary election petition.


British military forces started withdrawing officially from Iraq in a ceremony held in Basra ending combat troops deployment after six years of war.

British forces start withdrawing from Iraq


Uma Thurman has signed on to play legendary anti-gay activist Anita Bryant in the biopic, Anita.


What are the biggest story lines to watch in the Big East in Week 5?


``Michele loves Elvis,'' Brad Zaun, Republican state senator from Urbandale and co-chairman of Bachmann's Iowa campaign told The Des Moines Register today.


Jacaranda 94.2, in partnership with Big Concerts, has had to add a fourth Roxette concert date on 17 May due to unprecedented public demand.

Jacaranda 94.2 adds a fourth Roxette concert date


A Jackson County judge has recommended that a Kansas City police officer involved in the arrest of a pregnant woman who later miscarried be reinstated and given back pay.

Judge recommends that Kansas City officer be reinstated


A Swiss adventurer flew into the history books on Friday by crossing from France to Britain on only a jet-powered wing, describing afterwards how he felt ``like a bird'' over the English Channel.

Adventurer flies 'like a bird' across English Channel


Qantas Airways was hit with a credit downgrade yesterday after posting huge losses at its international arm, a day after announcing a tie-up with Emirates aimed turning its fortunes around.


OAKLAND, Calif. Caltrans officials are hoping to reopen southbound Interstate 880 in Oakland some time tonight.

Officials hope to reopen Interstate 880 tonight


Indian stock market continued to trade flat over the last two hours of trade.


The US Defense Department is committed to the realignment of US forces in Japan, a defense spokesperson said here on Wednesday.

US defense Department committed to realignment of forces in Japan


Gold prices rose above $1,000 per ounce on Tuesday to its highest since March 2008 -- suggesting investors are wary of the US dollar's weakness and expect international interest rates to remain low for some time.


Malaysia, which depends heavily on labour from foreign countries, including India, plans to make at least 600,000 jobs available for the local unemployed, to reduce the country's dependence on foreign workers by 2010.

Malaysia plans to reduce dependence on foreign workers


A 120 by 25 foot greenhouse at 42 Pitcher Lane in the Town of Rhinebeck collapsed under the weight of snow early Thursday morning.

Greenhouse collapses under weight of snow


Japanese automaker Toyota would boost the manufacturing capacity of their next generation Prius which should be out in the market next year.

Toyota would boost next generation Prius manufacturing


A Mobile woman says her son was beaten unconscious at school Monday.


Two polar bear cubs born Monday at a Quebec zoo are ``vigorous'' and in good condition, say zoo officials.


A million dollar lottery ticket was sold in Billings at the McFiny's convenience store at 1711 17th Street West, the Montana Lottery' website said on Sunday.

Million dollar Lottery ticket sold in Billings


Swim star James Magnussen claims he was ``hung out to dry'' over the Stilnox drug episode.


NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was hospitalized this week with blood clots in his legs and around his lungs.


Sparks Police are still investigating what caused a truck to lose control and drive over a median and sidewalk in Sparks.

Truck loses control, drives over median in Sparks


India's second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland will supply 500 more buses to Angola by March-end, taking the total order to 1,000 vehicles valued at $43.5 million, it said Thursday.

Ashok Leyland to supply 500 more buses to Angola


Motorcycle gunmen killed two people in separate attacks in Tagum City in Mindanao, police said.

2 killed in separate attacks in Tagum city


Tom Ridge, the former governor of Pennsylvania who served as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, today endorsed Jon Huntsman in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Former Pennsylvania governor tom Ridge endorses Jon Huntsman


Democrat Jim Martin just announced that he's joined the US Senate race to unseat Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss.

Democrat Jim Martin announces for US Senate


Mount Vernon man, 23, shot in buttocks; gunman sought A man was recovering Thursday after being grazed in the buttocks by a bullet during an altercation in Mount Vernon on Wednesday night.


President Michel Sleiman said Thursday Lebanon opposed foreign military intervention in strife-torn Syria, as a new bout of sectarian violence in the north raised fears of the conflict spilling over the border.

Lebanon opposes military intervention in Syria


President Branko Crvenkovski pays Thursday a visit to Montenegro, upon an invitation of counterpart Filip Vujanovic.


A box office analyst has said that he believes that Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy Brüno will teach audiences about gay sex.

'Brüno' to teach audiences about gay sex?


San Clemente-based Pick Up Stix has been sold to a former investment banker known to scoop up fast-casual Asian restaurant chains.


After traces of explosive material found at the 'battery blast' site at Safdarjung Enclave in south Delhi, various security agencies are now investigating to ascertain the modus operandi behind the blast that took place on late Monday night.

Explosive material found in 'battery blast' site


BOSS Nigel Adkins hailed Scunny goal hero Grant McCann after his double downed the Championship big guns.


A violent storm left behind a trail of damage in St. Charles and sent a letter carrier to the hospital.

Violent storms leave trail of damage in St. Charles


Tennis star Bernard Tomic has been found guilty of failing to stop for police after a series of run-ins with officers on Australia Day.

Bernard Tomic guilty of failing to stop for police


President Barack Obama's top counter terrorism advisor says the US faces ``serious and significant'' cyber threats that could compromise national security.


DARYL Hannah admits she felt a little ``uncomfortable'' shooting her nude scene in new movie A Closed Book.

Daryl Hannah felt ``uncomfortable'' shooting nude scene


THE services sector expanded at a slower pace in May, although the rate of growth in export orders picked up as the slump in business activity across the euro zone began to ease, a survey showed today.

Services sector expands at slower pace in May


Sydney FC are formulating an audacious bid to bring Robbie Fowler to the club inside the salary cap, leaving space to bring in a marquee player as well next season.

Sydney FC formulate bid to bring Robbie Fowler to the club


A jury has been empanelled this morning in the trial of two Sri Lankan men accused of murdering fellow countryman Sameera Chandrasena.

Jury empanelled for trial of Sri Lankan men accused of murder


Several Cameron Highlands residents have successfully obtained an injunction to stop a developer from carrying out soil movement works near their homes.

Several Cameron Highlands' residents obtain injunction to stop developer


TV hit Dallas is to return to UK screens after Channel 5 snapped up the rights to a revamped version of the show.

Dallas to return to UK screens on Channel 5


The St. Louis Rams honored Hall of Fame defensive lineman Merlin Olsen on Sunday during halftime of their home game against the Houston Texans.

St. Louis Rams honor former aggie Merlin Olsen


Britain's Andy Murray has crashed out of the Valencia Open in only the second round.

Andy Murray crashes out of Valencia Open


Pop superstar Madonna ill kick off her European and North American tour in Wales later this year.


Supermodel Naomi Campbell would walk the ramp in support of childbirth deaths campaign on Sept 17.

Campbell supports 'childbirth deaths' campaign


Nestle has recalled four varieties of Kit Kat Chunky bars and an easter egg after pieces of plastic were found in the treats by seven people.

Nestle recalls four varieties of Kit Kat Chunky after pieces of plastic found


A federal judge Monday approved a $3.4 billion settlement over mismanaged Indian royalties in a case that represents the largest settlement ever approved against the US government.

Judge approves settlement over Indian royalties


Tiger Woods failed to make up any ground in the rain Saturday in the Australian Masters, shooting an even-par 71 that left him resigned to going an entire year without a victory.


Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that he has never demanded to make Karachi a province and there was a mischief behind this proposal which he exposed and now a conspiracy for the division of Sindh has come to the fore.

Never demanded to make Karachi province:


A 32-year-old Savannah man escaped injury early this morning when fire erupted at his west Savannah home.

Savannah man escapes injury in early morning fire


Democratic congressman Bart Stupak says he's not running for re-election this year.The Michigan lawmaker led a group of anti-abortion Democrats, whose last-minute support for health care reform was crucial to getting it passed.Stupak and his followers got a lot of criticism from opponents of the health bill -- and, the tea party movement has been campaigning to defeat him in November.


With two conference loses and atrocious play against Virginia Tech and Clemson, Boston College is still in a position to make it to the ACC Championship game.

Can Boston College make it to the ACC Championship game?


Stocks are headed for a mixed finish after fluctuating between gains and losses in a choppy trading session.


Former Minister for Information & Media Development Javed Jabbar has said that Pakistan is an unusual nation in a lot of ways; it has an invented name and is one of the 3 countries out of 191 in the United Nations League which is founded on the fort.

Pakistan is an unusual nation in a lot of ways:


IT students from Domain Group visit Crimsonwing Malta to explore possibilities for IT students beyond graduation.


NABUCCO is an ambitious project that is of great importance for the future of European energy security on the one hand, but also important for the energy producers in the Caspian region and beyond on the other hand, LINKS Executive Director Dennis Sammut told Trend.

Nabucco is of great importance for future of European energy security:


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and his predecessor Henry Paulson said on Thursday that more regulation are needed to prevent future crisis.

Geithner and Paulson say more regulation needed to prevent future crisis


Tragedy occurred at the ongoing 16th National Sports Festival in Kaduna on Monday when a vehicle knocked down three Delta State cyclists who were competing in the women's cycling event of the festival.

Vehicle knocks down three Delta cyclists


Sidney Crosby missed practice on Thursday with a sore groin, according to the SportsTicker.


A Fort Mill man has been accused of impersonating a police officer during a traffic stop.

Fort Mill man accused of impersonating police officer


A Cabarrus County woman has pleaded guilty to wire and computer fraud in a case that involves intercepting corporate e-mails.


Boston designated hitter David Ortiz is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup when they open a home series Friday against Kansas City.


Two prominent Taiwanese movie directors are calling on the public to join an anti-nuclear march this Saturday.

Movie directors to join anti-nuclear march


``Three physicians died during criminal investigation of how children were infected with HIV,'' a member of board of directors of Hippocrates Association, Sabyr Kalmamatov, said at the meeting with the Kyrgyz Ombudsman Tursunbek Akun.

Three physicians died during criminal investigation of how children were infected with HIV --


Former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney, 71, has received a heart transplant from an anonymous donor.


A Miami University sorority has been suspended after a raucous party that caused damaged at Lake Lyndsay.


ArbiterSports, the established leader in referee management solutions, today announced that it will develop a new game scheduling solution for school athletic departments.

ArbiterSports announces new game scheduling solution


Illegal sexual enhancement pills laced with a diabetes drug claimed the lives of two more men, one Chinese and the other Malay, authorities said Saturday, dpa reported.

Illegal sexual enhancement pills claim lives of two more men


A new study in the journal Communication Theory explored the impact of gender, demographic differences, and emotion on the experience of jury deliberation.

Study explores impact of gender, demographics and emotion on the experience of jury deliberation


Heavy snow has brought Britain to a virtual standstill with bus services suspended, trains cancelled and flights delayed.


Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody announced her pregnancy yesterday via Twitter.

Diablo Cody announces pregnancy on Twitter


Fallen country music star Mindy McCready is reportedly heading back to rehab after an alleged suicide attempt.


Stocks ended sharply higher for a second day in a row as worries about the euro zone debt crisis eased a little.

Stocks end sharply higher for a second day in a row


Plans were unveiled Wednesday for a big box drug store at the site where the Grain of Salt Restaurant now stands.


The Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from all over the world, including 186 countries, have joined hands against the growing challenges of urbanisation and stressed on community-based action to control urbanisation that has exposed many of them to insecurity, along with inadequate food, water and healthcare.


The St. Louis Cardinals have placed infielder Brendan Ryan on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

St. Louis Cardinals place Brendan Ryan on disabled list


Preliminary data collected from game checking stations across the state indicate deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 56,173 bucks during the two-week buck firearms season, which ran from November 19 through December 1, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

Deer hunters in West Virginia harvest 56,173 bucks during the buck firearms season


On Monday, Clifford Smith, aka rapper Method Man, was arrested in Richmond County, NY for failing to pay his taxes.

Method Man arrested for failing to pay taxes


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An Irish jury on Friday found that poor medical care led to the death of an Indian woman who was denied an emergency abortion while she was having a miscarriage.

Irish jury finds poor care in death of woman denied abortion


A family friend says Republican mega-donor Bob Perry, who built a Houston real estate empire and became among the most prolific political fundraisers in the country, has died.


Now environmental crusader Erin Brockovich has joined forces with a Brisbane law firm to help ordinary Australians.

Erin Brockovich joins law firm to help ordinary Australians


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday that he had agreed to the presence of OSCE observers in a temporary security zone in Georgia, the two men said in a statement.

Medvedev agrees to OSCE observers in security zone


Real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. said Monday it has completed a $186 million buyout of 58 senior housing communities from affiliates of Sunrise Senior Living Inc. Ventas initially had between 15 percent and 25 percent ownership in the communities.

Ventas completes $186 million buyout of Senior housing communities


Emergency crews on Tuesday responded to a crash in Northeast Austin where a car flipped over and landed in a drainage ditch, pinning the male driver by his legs.


Lily Allen has been back in the studio, to the delight of her fans.


Heavy fire gutted a building in East Greenwich Sunday morning.


The murderers of Susanna van Zyl will be sentenced in the Grahamstown High Court today.


A pre-teen suicide bomber killed about 40 people when he blew himself up at the wedding party he was at in Afghanistan.

A pre-teen suicide bomber killed up to 40 people at a wedding in Afghanistan


A bloody palm print left on a bedroom door led authorities to arrest 19-year-old Riakos Ausmere Lizana on Saturday night in connection with the Thursday deaths of an Arkadelphia man and his two young stepdaughters, according to a document released Monday after Lizana's first court appearance.


Lebanon Valley College received a $400,000 grant from The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation in Harrisburg.

Lebanon Valley College receives $400,000 grant


Mansfield Town are returning to Field Mill after resolving a rent dispute with landlord Keith Haslam.


LOS ANGELES Kim Kardashian has obtained a temporary restraining order against a man she describes as ``extremely delusional,'' court records show.

Kim Kardashian obtains restraining order


A 24-YEAR-OLD man is due to face court today after being charged with threatening to kill a couple in their Yangebup house.

Man charged with threatening to kill couple


An Albuquerque man is charged with raping a woman he met at a popular Northeast Heights bar.


A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday afternoon in the Iberville public housing complex, police said.

Man fatally shot Monday afternoon in the Iberville housing complex


Paul van Dyk storms Gatecrasher on October 1st 2011 with a sensational set as part of his EVOLUTION World Tour.


Quintiles has ranked 6th in this year's InformationWeek 500, a list of the top technology innovators in the US.

Quintiles ranks 6th in InformationWeek 500


A new load board from Internet Truckstop includes an instant texting feature designed to speed the process by which members can access freight opportunities.


Comedian Joan Rivers tells Zoraida Sambolin she'll never leave NYC, and offers her wisdom on the intelligence of pigeons.


A paedophile has confessed to sexually attacking five girls who were on holiday at French campsites, was known to police long before the assaults happened in July, it emerged Sunday.

Paedophile confesses to attacking girls at French campsites


Seven years after causing a scandal that shook the Athens Olympics, Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were convicted of perjury Tuesday for faking a motorcycle accident to cover up a missed doping test on the eve of the 2004 Games.


Belkin has launched its first formal channel programme, as it looks to make it easier for its retail and reseller partners to sell its networking products.


A doctor led police on a 100mph chase with his two young children in the car on a visit to a safari park.

Doctor led police on 100mph chase with two young children in car


At 79 years old, Joan Rivers is exploring her sexuality and kissing some women.


Firefighters demonstrated Monday at the State House and pushed for residents to ask their lawmakers to fill the budget holes.


Representative Barney Frank, the highest profile gay man in public life in America, called Justice Antonin Scalia a ``homophobe'' during an interview with a gay online news agency, 365Gay.com.

Barney Frank calls Antonin Scalia a homophobe


A fuel tanker loaded with 9 million liters of diesel fuel has run aground in Canada's Far North but none of the fuel has spilled, the Canadian Coast Guard said on Thursday.The 117 meter vessel, called the Nanny, got hung up on a sand bar southwest of the community of Gjoa Haven in the territory of Nunavut on Wednesday, said Larry Trigatti, superintendent of environmental response in the Canadian Coast Guard's central and Arctic region.

Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic


India clinched the seven-match cricket series against England, edging out the visitors by 19 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-curtailed fourth ODI here tonight.


Whitney Houston has blasted claims a drug relapse caused her to postpone the first four concerts of her European tour.

Whitney Houston blasts drugs relapse caused her to postpone concerts


Video game retailer, Game Group, has gone into administration and as a result 277 stores in the UK and Ireland have closed with immediate effect.


Horry County officials will attend a weeklong hurricane training course next week hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Emmitsburg, MD The course will focus on post-hurricane recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Horry officials to attend hurricane training


Minnesota has fired head basketball coach Tubby Smith.


Britain has condemned the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran and called for a negotiated solution to concerns about its nuclear program.

Britain condemns killing of Iran n-scientist


Smartsoft International Inc., a computer consulting company based in Suwanee, Georgia, has agreed to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and interest to 135 nonimmigrant workers temporarily employed by the company under the H-1B visa program.

Smartsoft agrees to pay nearly $1 million in back wages, interest


Malaysia believes that trade liberalisation and affordable access to financing in the current economic crisis,can be among the solutions to overcome the decline in global growth.

Trade liberalisation can overcome decline in growth


The chocolate you buy could be tainted with child labor.


A Pine Bluff pastor has been accused of second-degree sexual assault of a teenage girl in his congregation.


Iran on Saturday said it hoped that security would soon return to Tunisia, following the political power change in that country, ISNA news agency reported.

Iran hopes security will soon return to Tunisia


LIRR restores limited service to Long Beach The Long Island Rail Road resumed train service Wednesday to storm-ravaged Long Beach on a limited basis.


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Monday challenged Western ratings agencies that have downgraded Russia's debt, calling for the creation of Russian ratings firms that he said better understood its economy.

Putin challenges Western ratings agencies


SGI, a global leader in HPC and datacenter solutions, today announced full and immediate support of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series across its entire scale-out server lineup, including Altix ICE high performance computing clusters, CloudRack and Rackable scale-out servers, SGI InfiniteStorage servers, the Octane III personal supercomputer and the newly announced Origin 400 workgroup blade solution.

SGI announces support for Intel Xeon processor 5600 series


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrived in Hawai'i tonight for a brief, hastily arranged visit with his maternal grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, whose health is deteriorating.


Hollywood actor Brendan Fraser has confirmed that he will not be starring in the new The Mummy reboot, planned by Universal.

Brendan Fraser not starring in the Mummy reboot


Mets slugger David Wright was released from the hospital and put on the disabled list Sunday, one day after he was hit square on the helmet by a 94 mph fastball from San Francisco's Matt Cain.

Mets All-Star Wright released from hospital


To help the early-bird taxpayers file their 2008 income tax returns, ExpressTaxRefund.com announces it has officially opened for the 2009 income tax season with the same reliable, fast tax return e-file service clients have come to expect over the years from the leading online tax preparation site.

ExpressTaxRefund.com opens for the 2009 tax season


Four drug dealers were arrested in Saada province on Sunday while they were planning to smuggle their drugs to Saudi Arabia.

Four drug dealers arrested in Saada province


British consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser Group, makers of Dettol and Disprin, on Monday confirmed it will buy Ahmedabad-based Paras Pharmaceuticals for 3,260 crore, in a move that ``shocked'' rival bidder Emami.

Reckitt Benckiser to buy Paras Pharmaceuticals for Rs 3,260 crore


``For today`s session we believe 5,330 could be the key ress zone though momentum still intact with bulls. Hence traders are advised to book partial profits at 5,330 and wait till 5,370 wouldn`t be broke down with substantial volumes. On the flip side 5,200 still act as crucial support in near term. Last session was absolutely a fantastic one as some short positions being squar red off as spot index posted more than 1%return on daily basis. For upcoming sessions 5,160-5,170 should be the next level of support where we might see some consolidation. Below this level we believe momentum may be smashed and we might see some substantial lows near to 5,000,`` notes brokerage house Mansukh.


Premium vodka brand Stolichnaya recently launched its ``Go Fan Yourself'' campaign as a way to further connect with its growing Facebook fan base.

Stoli launches 'go fan Yourself' campaign


Democrat Jack Conway has raised more than $1.3 million for his US Senate race, eclipsing the second-quarter totals of other potential candidates who have released fundraising figures.

Conway raises over $1.3 million for Senate race


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit back at his detractors, saying ``every constitutional authority'' was being ``misused'' to spread a canard against him.


Maryland lost 2,500 jobs in August, reversing some of the gains made earlier in the summer and pushing the state unemployment rate to 7.3 percent, the US Department of Labor said Friday.

Maryland lost 2,500 jobs in August, labor Department says


When some people say 'I Do' they just mean that they take a particular man/woman to be their lawfully wedded husband/wife.


President Obama says police acted ``stupidly'' in the arrest of prominent black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.


Vibhav Kapoor of IL&FS feels that State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank may underperform the market for sometime.

Sbi, ICICI Bank may underperform the market:


National Education Minister Bambang Sudibyo has said that regions will have to allocate more funds for the school operational aid program in their regional budget.

Regions have to allocate more funds for school operational aid


Cigna, a provider of employer-purchased medical insurance for expatriates, has launched a new international health care plan, Cigna Global Health Options, for individuals who seeks access to high quality medical healthcare around the world.

Cigna launches new international health plan for individuals


Four civilians have been killed when Taliban militants fired a rocket into a residential area of Peshawar in Pakistan.


The Archibald Prize has been awarded to Sam Leach for a portrait of singer songwriter Tim Minchin.


Vodafone has launched the 'Win gold' promotion, which gives all its customers the opportunity to win one of more than 750 Vodafone branded gold coins, worth QR400 each, as well as thousands of chances to win free airtime.


The National Union of Mineworkers says it has declared a wage dispute at BHP Billiton in the Northern Cape.

NUM declares wage dispute at BHP Billiton