Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe met the French Minister in charge of Human Rights Rama Yade, on Friday 4th January, during a brief visit to Paris.

Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe meets the French Minister for Human Rights


Paul Richards and Nobel Laureate George Smoot -- have been honored for their contributions to astrophysics research and teaching.

Paul Richards, George Smoot honored for astrophysics research and teaching


The Mercyhurst baseball team split a PSAC West doubleheader at IUP Monday afternoon, losing the first game 5-0 but bouncing back in the second game for a 2-0 win.

Mercyhurst splits doubleheader with indiana (pa.)


The First Lady was at the Pentagon on Wednesday to promote more help for unemployed military spouses.

First Lady promotes more help for unemployed military spouses


India's headline inflation at 7.5 per cent is ``still high'', Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao said on Monday.


Canadian economy slowing under strong loonie, Carney says The Canadian economy is entering a period of slow growth under the heavy burden of a strong dollar, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney warns.

Canadian economy slowing under strong loonie:


The yen rose against the euro today, as Ireland's financial woes heaped further strain on the European currency.


Retailers reported dismal sales figures for December on Thursday as even Wal-Mart Stores Inc., one of the bright spots in the industry, finally buckled under the pressures of the deteriorating economy.


Colin Lucas recently released a new recording of Dollar, or Dollar Wine, as the song has been spontaneously termed by the global community.

Colin Lucas releases new recording of Dollar (Dollar Wine)


A man believed to be mentally ill, died after treatment by a Thai woman bomoh in Pulau Rusa, Marang, near here yesterday.


A JPMorgan analyst downgraded several oil services companies Wednesday due to expected spending cuts for capital projects this year.

JPMorgan downgrades oil services companies


Knotts said Tuesday he has been called names, adding that he's proud to be stereotyped as a redneck.

Jake Knotts: ``i'm proud to be a redneck''


Two women killed in an east-Edmonton crash Tuesday evening have been identified as Lise Storgaard and Delorraine Kowalski.

Two women killed in Edmonton crash identified


Medical scientists are working on a way to cure hepatitis B by injecting a vaccine regularly.


Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has signed a contract extension, the NFL team said Monday.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh signs contract extension


The Portland Timbers have signed Kenny Cooper from German club 1860 Munich, the team announced today on portlandtimbers.com.


The Stay In Devon North Devon League Division 1 title race was thrown wide open at the weekend following the first defeat of the season for North Devon.


The wife of a convicted multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme operator Bernie Madoff has left him in an attempt to put her life back together, his biographer said.


The US trade deficit widened in February, according to official data that raised hopes consumers are reopening their pocket books and businesses are replenishing stock.


``In the domestic market, The NSE Nifty is expected to open with a positive note. The critical level for the day seen at 6,344. Above this level Nifty may move towards the first resistance levels at 6,376. However, major resistance for the day is seen at 6,397. During any downside swing the support for the day will be at 6,315 followed by 6,277,`` said the brokerage house JRG Securities.

Major resistance for the day is seen at 6,397:


Pat Hanlon, a spokesman for the Giants, reports that coach Tom Coughlin just told media that ``one of good things from is that Osi and Jerry Reese had a good conversation.''

Osi Umenyiora, Jerry Reese have 'good conversation'


The Fresh Market, Inc. , a high growth specialty retailer of high quality food products, today announced the resignation of Randy Kelley as Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Development who will leave the company to pursue a new business opportunity.

The Fresh Market announces resignation of Senior Vice President


Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel has called co-star Freida Pinto his soulmate for helping him cope with the instant stardom.

Dev Patel calls co-star Freida Pinto his soulmate


Mila Kunis has revealed that she will be taking a break from her work commitments in 2014.


The 90-day probation period should be the default for all new employees, Business New Zealand says.

Probation period should be default for new employees


Today, the Houston Astros officially claimed recently-waived former-Mets prospect, Fernando Martinez.


The first 200 French soldiers left Afghanistan on Wednesday, starting troop withdrawals announced three months ago by Paris as part of NATO plans to wind down its combat mission by 2014.

First 200 French soldiers leave Afghanistan


A 22-year-old man was killed early Friday morning in a motorcycle accident on Durham Road near the Foxwood Manor Apartments in Middletown.


LONDON Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed were unlawfully killed by the grossly negligent driving of their chauffeur and paparazzi photographers pursuing them into a Paris road tunnel 10 years ago, an inquest ruled.


A great example of this type of person is Plaxico Burress but I rather not go there, instead ill bring up another former New York Giants player, Amani Toomer which sparked much controversy when he announced who he thought was a better quarterback between his former teammate Eli Manning and his ex division rival Tony Romo.


A Las Cruces firefighter was injured when he partially fell through a roof during a house fire this evening.

Las Cruces firefighter injured after falling through roof


Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $59 million, $24 million in guaranteed money.

Bills, qb Fitzpatrick agree to extension


Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr said once that the life of the common law has not been logic: it has been experience.

The life of the common law has not been logic: it has been experience


A solar flare that erupted from the sun Thursday, streaming radiation toward Earth, may be visible Saturday morning.


by : dpa Colombo - A Sri Lankan housemaid returning from Kuwait has claimed that her Kuwaiti employer drove 14 nails into her body after she demanded her salary, police officials said Saturday.

Lankan housemaid claims Kuwaiti employer drove 14 nails into her


``There is no question of scaling down our defence expenditure, which is 2.5 percent of our GDP or compromise with our acquisition programmes despite the economic recession,'' Antony said at the seventh edition of Aero India 2009 international air show here.

No question of scaling down defence expenditure:


Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, 93, has reportedly been rushed to a hospital after being found unresponsive by her husband.


``In politics, nobody is close to anybody,'' he told Times Now, adding that he was not ideologically close to the BJP''s new generation the way he was with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.


Keller today announced two board room changes with the appointment of Ruth Cairnie coming after the retirement of Dr Kevin Bond.


Infrastructure company Balfour Beatty said on Friday it continued to trade in line in the first six months of the year, boosted by infrastructure spend and cost cutting.


The Phoenix Suns will buy out guard Vince Carter, saving themselves $14 million and creating room under the salary cap.


Global miner Rio Tinto will close its Lynemouth aluminium smelter in the north of England at the end of March after a strategy review and consultation, it said on Tuesday, confirming an intention first announced in November.


ECB's Coeure: bond buying must have strict conditionality PARIS - ECB bond purchases in the sovereign debt market must be subject to strict conditionality, ECB Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said on Friday, adding that in his view this meant a programme with the euro zone's EFSF and ESM bailout funds.


It won't come as much of a surprise that the bookmaker William Hill is happy to take your money.


Public sector Bank of Maharashtra today said it is planning to open about 100 branches across the country, of which 12 branches would be opened in Rajasthan.

Bank of Maharashtra to open 100 branches


In case you haven't been paying attention, Cal has the best softball team in the country and the best softball player in the country.

Cal has the best softball team and best player in the country


It sa trend from Hollywood to Houston: women in their 40s are feeling fabulous and pregnant.

Women in their 40s feeling 'fabulous and pregnant'


The Taliban has executed a pregnant widow accused of adultery in western Afghanistan, provincial and district officials said Monday.

Taliban executes pregnant widow accused of adultery


``The Dark Knight,'' a PG-13-rated movie in the popular Batman series, will open on the big screen of the Augusta Theatre at 12:01 am Friday.


Ever stop to wonder just what, exactly, is on our box art?


DARLINGTON'S efforts to bring back pedal power will be thrust into the spotlight when it hosts a national conference on sustainable travel.

Darlington to host conference on sustainable travel


Swine flu has infected 4,379 people in 29 countries, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday, increasing its count by almost a thousand in a day.

Swine flu infects 4,379 in 29 countries:


A 75-year-old man who stole a hat and shirt, and also took jewelry he said he was going to give to a woman at a bar, was charged with retail grand theft.


A judge has issued a bench warrant for Lindsay Lohan after she failed to appear in court today, reports E!.


Dover teachers asked for a 5 percent annual raise, according to a fact finder's mediation report.

Dover teachers asked for a 5 percent raise


We want to build on this by having more seasonal events in the town throughout the year.


In two separate detections the police recovered C4 plastic explosives and mortar shells from Dehiattakandiya and Trincomalee yesterday afternoon, Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said.


1,323 dogs were abandoned in County Wexford in 2010 with 65% of these dogs finding new homes.


Seoul shares rose on Wednesday, with Samsung Electronics trading firm after news of former Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee's return to management, while Daewoo Shipbuilding tumbled.


A District Court recently enjoined the DOL from implementing its new H2B regulations.

Court enjoins DOL from implementing H2B regulations


No one was injured when a transformer fell to the street perilously close to a children's playground, cutting power to part of Woodland Park and closing the main thoroughfare through town.

Transformer falls near children's playground


Pakistan Navy 97th officer commission passing out parade held at Manora PNS Rahbar on Saturday here.

PN 97th officer commission passing out parade


The much awaited unified license has taken effect in Kenya after the Ministry of Information and Communication issued new policy guidelines aimed at streamlining license requirements and attracting more investors.


Freiburg midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa will join Hamburg on a free transfer at the end of the season.


NRL boss David Gallop says the league will consider offers to move the grand final to Brisbane or even Melbourne.

League to considering moving grand final


President-elect Barack Obama demanded bold action on his near USD 800 billion stimulus plan, warning Congress would send the US economy into an even deeper hole if it fails to act swiftly.

Obama demands 'bold' action on stimulus plan


Toyota is recalling 2.3 million US vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals, the latest in a string of quality problems that have bedeviled the Japanese automaker.


Baseball will be making major changes in the next two years -- adding two teams to the playoffs, moving the Houston Astros to the American League and extending interleague play to September.


For the third consecutive year the Municipality of Trikala belongs to the 21 Smart Cities in the World.

Trikala belongs to 21 Smart Cities in the world!


The Onondaga County Sheriff believes a body found floating in the Seneca River this morning is that of a missing Baldwinsville woman.

Body found may be missing Baldwinsville woman


Los Angeles-based PriceGrabber.com, a provider of online comparison shopping services, said Monday that it has linked with Retrevo, a provider of electronics reviews, product manuals, and other information, to feature Retrevo's product reviews on PriceGrabber.com.


China has deported eight Americans who were detained in Beijing last week after a wave of pro-Tibet protests coinciding with the Olympics, the US embassy here said Monday.


Manchester United fans are worried over Wayne Rooney after rumours Real Madrid intend to bid over £90 million for the star player.

Manchester United fans worried over Wayne Rooney rumours


Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency throughout New Jersey Saturday because of the severe weather conditions anticipated from Hurricane Sandy.

Christie declares state of emergency for New Jersey


Central banks will be net buyers of gold this year as they diversify away from the US dollar, marking a reversal of a decades-old trend, global commodities investment fund BlackRock said on Monday in comments that helped drive bullion to fresh record highs.


World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki rallied to reach the semi-finals of the WTA tour event here Friday, clawing her way past Belgian Yanina Wickmayer.


Florida State rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit and used two touchdown passes by EJ Manuel and two field goals from Dustin Hopkins to slip past Notre Dame, 18-14, in the Champs Sports Bowl on Thursday night.


Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results and 2013 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

Nordstrom to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results on February 21


The Washington Examiner will outsource its printing to FNP Inc., a subsidiary of The Frederick News-Post, in Frederick, Md., and to the Vertis Company, which has a plant in Belcamp in Harford County, Md., the newspaper announced Monday.

Washington Examiner to outsource printing


Taptu, the Cambridge based social media and mobile search technology company, has launched its popular social newsreader app on Samsung Bada devices.


A St. Louis man dubbed the ``Same Coat Bandit'' by authorities was charged today in an Affton bank robbery earlier this month.

St. Louis man charged in Affton bank robbery


BSNL on Friday launched 3G services in South India choosing Chennai as the launch pad to start with offering among other services a monitoring services from remote location through network attached storage recording solution.


A quarterly survey produced by the National Australian Bank showed that Australian business conditions strengthened in the last quarter of 2011 thanks to improved sales, profitability, trading conditions and employment.


The Minam State Park increased in size this winter when the Oregon State Parks Commission approved the purchase of 2.2 acres from Western Rivers Conservancy.


Anthony Edgar has left Barnet by mutual consent after making just 11 appearances for the club.


President Obama praised the US-Turkish relationship during a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.


Epic swindler Bernard Madoff shared a prison cell with a 21-year-old drug dealer, and other fellow inmates included a spy and a mob boss when he was sent to prison in July, according to court documents.

Madoff shared prison cell with drug dealer


Chandigarh A peon of the Chandigarh Club was arrested on Monday for allegedly trying to swindle Rs 72,000 of the club.

Peon arrested for trying to swindle Rs 72,000


Vince Russo has posted another blog entry, apologizing for comments that he made in his blog yesterday about how wrestling is ``fake'' and how he offended wrestlers in the process.

Vince Russo apologizes for comments he made yesterday


``The national team is the ultimate, we all dream of it,'' Sabella told a news conference at Argentina's training base on the outskirts of the capital.


A CUMBRIAN student is to realise her travelling dreams and represent England in an international beauty pageant in China.

CUMBRIAN student to represent England in beauty pageant in China


Dividend payment of top 100 companies grew at a compounded annual growth rate of 17.86% during 2000-01 to 2009-10.


Toyota Motor Corp. is considering cutting its earnings estimates for the business year to March amid a global economic downturn, informed sources said Wednesday.

Toyota considering cutting earnings estimates


Helio Castroneves won his third Indy 500 this past weekend, and the 15th win for Team Penske.


Akshata Deshmukh, Research Analyst, Asian Markets Securities is of the view that Kingfisher Airlines has target of Rs 52.50.

Kingfisher Airlines has target of Rs 52.50:


Govt not mulling public service job cut Updated: 22:45, Tuesday September 25, 2012 Finance Minister Penny Wong insists the government won't be looking for job cuts in the public service as it seeks to make budget savings.


Despite reports to the contrary, the American military has denied that US forces shot and wounded civilians during a rescue operation near Benghazi to pick up two crew members after their warplane crashed.

US military denies shooting on civilians


James Gandolfini, the Emmy-winning actor who was best known for portrayal of a mob boss in TV series ``The Sopranos'', died at the age of 51.


While noting that it is a right of the President to prorogue Parliament at any time, the government yesterday lamented over not having a 'strong' opposition leader in the country.

The President can prorogue Parliament at any time:


He is known for his outspoken nature and blunt words and former Railways Minister of India Lalu Prasad Yadav has now taken aim at the Hindi film industry saying today's cinema is not suitable for family viewing.

Today's cinema is not for family viewing:


Interim financial results have shown Celtic reduced bank debt by £2million to just over £7million during the second half of last year.


Former ``Star Trek'' crew member George Takei married his longtime boyfriend on Sunday in a Los Angeles ceremony that paid homage to the actor's Japanese heritage.

'Star Trek' actor Takei marries boyfriend in Los Angeles


Morgan Stanley upgraded Continental Airlines to overweight from equal-weight, saying recent weakness in the shares has made relative valuation more favorable and created an attractive entry point.

Morgan Stanley upgrades Continental Airlines


The Cure is reportedly preparing to release their 13th studio album and will be releasing up to 4 singles from it in anticipation.


Discount retailer Target Corp. said Thursday same-store sales fell 6.2 percent in June as customers continued to shop sparingly and spend mainly on necessities such as healthcare products and food.


A top police official said on Saturday that a couple has been arrested for looting the valuables of Rs. one crore from their employers house in Bangalore.

Couple arrested with the valuables of Rs. one crore


Justice N Santosh Hegde, who created a storm in the State's political circles by resigning as Lokayukta, remains firm on his decision to quit.


Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he will sign an oyster shell recycling bill.

O'Malley to sign oyster shell recycling bill


Gagosian Gallery announces the worldwide representation of Richard Avedon, in partnership with The Richard Avedon Foundation, according to artdaily.

Gagosian Gallery announces worldwide representation of Richard Avedon


Irish investors are going global in search of attractive investment opportunities and are showing a renewed confidence in the global economy, according to results of the RaboDirect Investor Barometer released last week.

Irish investors go global in search for investments


Hashim Amla, the South Africa batsman, has warned against complacency following his team's series wins over Zimbabwe in the two limited-overs formats at home.


Europe edged two points ahead of the US after taking the second day foursomes 2 ½ - 1 ½ in the Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle on Saturday.

Europe edge two points ahead in Solheim Cup


A Berea man was recovering Monday after a crash that injured him and killed his wife Friday night.

Berea man recovering after crash that killed his wife


``I believe that the worst is over as far as food inflation is concerned. With good crop prospects, remunerative procurement prices being in place and Indian prices being broadly in line with international prices, I am confident that we will soon be able to stabilise food prices,'' he said at the conference of Chief Ministers and State Ministers of Food and civil Supplies here.


Bolly super star Madhuri Dixit Nene returned to India once for all for good on Friday with her husband, a cardiovascular surgeon Shriram Madhav Nene and her two sons.


SYRIZA is planning a protest at the Syrian embassy in Athens today, July 2, expressing its rage against the murderous attack of the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad against rebel citizens in the city of Hama.

SYRIZA plans protest outside the Syrian embassy in Athens


The Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Thursday heard that human greed and over-development has placed the earth and its resources under immense stress.

'Human greed places earth under immense stress'


Pratheep and Surya will lead the Tamil Nadu boys' and girls' teams respectively at the 14th sub-junior National netball championships to be held at Jaipur from June 18 to 22.


Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Harry Potter films, is to be honored by the youth suicide prevention charity The Trevor Project for his work in advocating for vulnerable young LGBT teens it has been announced.

Daniel Radcliffe to be honored by the Trevor Project


AVI BioPharma, Inc., a developer of RNA-based drugs, today announced it secured increased funding of up to approximately $4.0 million under its agreement with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency to develop, in cooperation with the Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative of the Department of Defense, one or more of AVI's nucleotide-based drug candidates targeting the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus.

AVI Biopharma secures increased funding of approximately $4.0 million


Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says Labor's leadership ballot won't change anything and we need an election.

Abbott says ballot won't change anything


Dana White filmed a media exclusive video breaking down the UFC 142 main event and co-main event.

Dana White breaks down UFC 142 main event and co-main event


Senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Shabbir Ahmad Shah has said that every child of Kashmir is aware of the fact that the Indian forces had illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 by resorting to force.According to Media reports from IHK Shabbir Ahmed said that the people of Kashmir had been fighting the war with the Indian forces for the last 65 years and had not given up yet in any way.


he Sensex closed 451 points lower as selling pressure intensified across sectors, especially in heavyweight scrips.


Human remains were found on a cliff in West Rock State Park Saturday evening.


Taiwan said Monday it posted a trade deficit in August on high crude oil prices and increased steel product imports.


``The Indian market is expected to open positive following a strong closing in the US market and positive openings across other Asian markets. The Sensex has supports at 15,960 and 15,720 and resistances at 16,190 and 16,380. The Nifty has supports at 4,770 and 4,740 and resistances at 4,870 and 4,910,`` said stock broker ICICI Securities while commenting on the market outlook.

Sensex has supports at 15,960 and 15,720:


The cabinet on Thursday approved a series of loans for the Finance Ministry, the Treasury, and for a number of development projects.

Cabinet approves loans to Finance Ministry, Treasury


US stock futures pared gains Thursday morning as jobless claims rose more than expected and investors awaited the latest news regarding the European Central Bank's bond-buying program.

US stock futures pare gains as jobless claims rise


LOS ANGELES A cancer doctor was arrested Friday on a charge of illegally importing chemotherapy drugs from Honduras and India.

Doctor charged with illegally importing drugs


The United Nations has tapped Pittsburgh to host World Environment Day in June, noting the city's environmental recovery.

UN taps Pittsburgh to host World Environment Day


Everton sold Arteta just hours before the transfer window closed, but Moyes said it was for the good of the club.


In today's Chef's Kitchen, Top Chef fan favorite Kevin Gillespie shares some Thanksgiving turkey tips.

Top Chef Kevin Gillespie shares Thanksgiving turkey tips


The NWFP Senior Minister and Parliamentary Leader of ANP Bashir Ahmad Bilour has said that welfare of the poor is prime responsibility of the govt. and the ANP govt. will leave no stone unturned to fulfill this responsibility and come upto the expectations of the masses accordingly.

Welfare of poor is prime responsibility of the govt.:


Lynn University students attended a pool party ahead of the third and final presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on Monday.

Lynn University students party ahead of debate


The Executive Board of UNICEF opened its annual session in the newly renovated Economic and Social Council chamber at United Nations headquarters today.

UNICEF Executive Board opens its annual session


Orangutans may be smarter than previously thought if a new study into the sophisticated way they build nests is any indication.

Orangutans smarter than previously thought:


A 22-YEAR-OLD Ammanford woman crashed her mum's car after drinking six pints of lager while watching Wales defeat England in the Six Nations.

Woman crashed mum's car after six pints of lager


Tesco has hired ecommerce specialists Venda to launch its online fashion website this autumn.

Tesco hires Venda to launch fashion website


NEW YORK ' Sheryl Crow revealed that she has a benign brain tumor, but her rep says it's nothing to be alarmed about.


Some Draper residents will see their water bills increase by 61 percent because of a rate increase approved by city leaders.

Draper residents to see water bills increase


American auto parts firm Visteon Corp, one of the major suppliers of Ford Motor, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

US auto parts supplier Visteon files for bankruptcy


Google Inc. is buying the Frommer's brand of travel guides from publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc., The Washington Post reported.

Google buying Frommer's brand of travel guides


Screen siren Minka Kelly and her baseball star boyfriend Derek Jeter have called time on their romance, according to US reports.

Minka Kelly and Derek Jeter call time on their romance


Controversial diabetes drug Avandia does increase the risk of heart problems, a key panel of experts charged with deciding whether to pull the drug from the US markets said on Wednesday.

Avandia increases risk of heart problems


AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has denied falling out with club president Silvio Berlusconi, despite reports to the contrary.

Galliani denies falling out with Berlusconi


Steve Surry, touring professional from Cumberwell Park, has qualified to play in The Open next week at Turnberry.


The specialty grocery store, Trader Joe's, opened Friday in Sarasota.


Fugitive hedge-fund swindler Samuel Israel turned himself to federal authorities in Massachusetts after nearly a month on the lam, the US attorney's office said Wednesday.

Fugitive hedge-fund swindler Samuel Israel turns himself in to federal authorities


An Illinois woman has been charged in a crash that injured a St. Johns County deputy escorting a motorcycle run Saturday.

Illinois woman charged in crash that injured St. Johns deputy


Peru suspended from Thursday all flights to and from Mexico over the ongoing flu epidemic, in a decision that Prime Minister Yehude Simon described as ``painful but necessary''.

Peru suspends flights to and from Mexico


Generic drug maker Mylan Inc. is moving its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq market from the New York Stock Exchange, effective Dec. 29.


Sir Michael Caine has called for national service to be re-introduced to give young people ``a sense of belonging''.

Michael Caine calls for national service:


A Miami woman has been jailed on contempt charges after flipping off a judge during a drug possession hearing.

Miami woman jailed after flipping off judge


It posted a loss of Rs 5.9 crore compared to loss of Rs 7.1 crore posted in the same quarter a year ago.

Ramco Systems posts loss of Rs 5.9 crore


The World Bank has proposed a $150m loan for Jordan to help it with the cost of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria, Jordanian and World Bank board sources said on Wednesday.

World Bank proposes $150m loan to Jordan


CASTLE GOLD CORPORATION is pleased to provide a further update from the Mergers & Acquisitions Committee on the strategic alternative review process.

Castle Gold provides update on strategic alternative review process


A new ESRB listing indicates that Final Fantasy V is coming to PSN.


On a final 68-29 vote, the Senate just easily passed the surveillance bill with retroactive immunity for the telecoms intact.


Dwight Howard reiterated to Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan during a meeting Wednesday in Los Angeles that he still wants to be traded and will leave as a free agent after next season.


T-Mobile has just announced that it is upgrading its network to offer higher speeds, thanks to an HSPA+ network roll out.


A Bedford business plans to close its doors Friday, according to a report filed with the Virginia Workforce Network.


Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne, seen here in 2007, will head up US automaker Chrysler after its bankruptcy procedure and tie-up with the Italian group are completed.

Fiat chief Marchionne to head up Chrysler


Priyanka Gandhi, 41, was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday after she successfully underwent a surgery.

Priyanka Gandhi discharged from hospital


``Jackass'' star Ryan Dunn died in a car crash in Pennsylvania late Sunday night.

``Jackass'' star Ryan Dunn dies in car crash


Highest priority is given to fostering inclusiveness and removing remnants of bitterness from the hearts of our people, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said addressing the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly at New York today.

Highest priority for fostering inclusiveness and removing bitterness


A township woman charged with felonious assault and child endangering is to have no contact with the child.


Pre-orders for the fast selling Nikon D4 are now being accepted by Adorama.


Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said the UAE and Poland will strengthen bilateral trade relations by leveraging the investment environments in both countries.


The College at Brockport, State University of New York, has received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to provide scholarships to juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in physics, mathematics or computer science.

The College at Brockport receives $600,000 National science Foundation grant


The Sensex opened with moderate losses amid volatility, but it immediately turned positive.

Sensex opens with moderate loss, turns positive


The ship supervisor for the USS Kidd was injured when a mounted gun on the ship exploded while he was firing a three-shot volley.

Ship supervisor for the USS Kidd injured when mounted gun explodes


The state's early voting period began Thursday and goes through Oct. 30.


A new poll shows that a majority of New Jersey residents support marriage equality of the state's gay and lesbian families.

New Jersey residents support marriage equality--


A 15-year-old boy has died after falling from a tree at a National Trust property in Kent.


Michael Jackson leaves hospital sporting a funny mask, sparking concern about the status of health.


Unseasonably warm weather has boosted sales at Home Depot Inc. and other building-supply and home-improvement retailers in recent months.

Warm weather boosting sales for home Depot and others


CEO, 10% Owner of Tesla Motors Inc. Elon Musk buys 1,416,000 shares of TSLA on 06/08/2011 at an average price of $28.76 a share.

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) ceo Elon Musk buys 1,416,000 shares


A man is now charged with breaking into a woman's home and threatening to kill her and her kids.

Man charged with threatening to kill woman and her kids


The Steve Jobs backlash has begun, sparked by a new biography that paints a balanced but often unflattering portrait of Apple's visionary cofounder and CEO.


``Actress Lindsay Lohan is trying to work on her image and has enrolled in a substance abuse class.

Lindsay Lohan enrolls in substance abuse class


The singer, 30, has revealed she now cuts her own hair and happily wears flat shoes following the birth of her daughter Blue in January.

'I cut my own hair and wear flat shoes':


Research recently released by Kalido has revealed that data management efforts in large companies remain significantly ineffective, with less than half of all respondents rating their organization's data management efforts as effective or very effective.

Research by Kalido reveals that data management efforts in large companies remain significantly ineffective


But central banks flocked to buy the bonds, meaning dollar diversification fears were overblown -- at least for now.

Dollar diversification fears overblown -- for now


Zsa Zsa Gabor has reportedly asked to see a priest and receive her last rites.


Afghan officials say a female British aid worker and three Afghan colleagues have been kidnapped in northeastern Afghanistan.


Kazakhstan trimmed its economic growth forecast Friday for this year in recognition of its continuing struggle with the fallout from the global financial crisis.


'If he is willing to do the work ... he can be a real hero,' Winfrey said.


Everything Everywhere will pay an additional dividend of 250 million pounds to joint owners France Telecom and Deutsche Telekom in a boost to the parents as they weigh their options for Britain's largest mobile operator.

Everything Everywhere to pay additional dividend


``Who is the secular leader in NDA,'' Prasad asked Kumar to


A negotiation period on the Iranian nuclear program has finished and the time cannot be returned back, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad said, Fars news agency reported.

Negotiation period on Iranian nuclear program finishes:


An Irish scientist and his team of researchers have discovered how some old people stay sharp and smart.


Howard Kurtz on Sunday bashed Fox News personalities Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity for calling Delaware's Democrat Senatorial candidate Chris Coons a Marxist.

Howard Kurtz bashes Beck and Hannity for calling Chris Coons a Marxist


A HORSE has died from the Hendra virus on a property on the Mid-North Coast, in the state's first case of the infection for almost two years.


The head of Deutsche Bank, Germany's biggest bank, has said that there is no German credit crisis, even though banks have been accused of not lending sufficiently to consumers and businesses.

Deutsche Bank says there is no credit crisis


Britain's WBC super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch will fight WBA champion Mikkel Kessler in Denmark on April 17 as part of the 'Super Six' round-robin competition.


Physicians at Memorial Medical Center banded together again this holiday season to donate funds to local charities.


Steve Landesberg, a comic actor who played the intellectual Detective Arthur Dietrich in the long-running ABC sitcom ``Barney Miller,'' has died.


Cheryl Cole or Tweedy, whatever she goes by these days, was in a very wet and windy London last night to launch a new ring, called 'Promise', that she created alongside top notch jewellery brand de Grisogono.


Dropbox has just acquired a personal music streaming company named Audiogalaxy.

Dropbox acquires music streaming company Audiogalaxy


Gold remains near record highs with stocks in Europe and the US under pressure today as recent investor enthusiasm has waned.


Volunteers are needed for the annual Point In Time homeless count, which will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 28.

Volunteers needed for annual homeless count


US Vice President Joseph Biden on Sunday defended a $US787 billion stimulus package adopted to jump-start the troubled US economy, but admitted recovery was a long way off.


India will experiment with different field settings to compensate for their bowling deficiencies at the Twenty20 World Cup, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Tuesday a day ahead of his team's opening game against Afghanistan.

India to experiment with different field settings


And, notes E-Brief News, the portents are not looking good for Zuma, who appeared to acknowledge as much when he told supporters after Friday's hearing that the next stop in his ongoing battle with the NPA might well be the Constitutional Court.


``Eagle Eye'' actor Anthony Azizi has been announced to star in a new Grand Slam Pictures action film ``Gitmo.''

``Eagle Eye'' actor Anthony Azizi to star in new film ``Gitmo''


A pair of fake utility workers have struck again, but this time in a different Gulf Coast community.


A Willows bartender was arrested Tuesday after she reportedly broke up a fight with a baseball bat.

Bartender arrested after breaking up fight


Police in an upstate city say they've recovered a gold statue of Buddha that was stolen from a Buddhist temple.

Police recover gold statue of Buddha stolen from temple


PTI Mar 29, 2013, 12.00AM IST With only a few days left at his disposal before he returns to jail to complete his five-year sentence in the 1993 serial blasts case, actor Sanjay Dutt is concentrating on completing the shoot of 'Policegiri'.

Sanjay Dutt to complete shoot of 'Policegiri':


Clergy sex abuse victims listed a ``dirty dozen'' potential papal candidates Wednesday and urged the Roman Catholic Church to ``get serious'' about protecting children, helping victims and exposing corruption, AFP reports.

Sex abuse victims list 'dirty dozen' papal candidates


The Venango Technology Center in Oil City, Pa., a regional vo-tech training center, is investing $3.4 million in energy efficiency upgrades to its facility.

Venango Technology center invests $3.4 million in energy-efficiency upgrades


Musician Gary Glitter has been hospitalized for diarrhea and an irregular heartbeat in Vietnam.

Gary Glitter hospitalized for diarrhea, irregular heartbeat


London, Sep 20 Hollywood actor James Franco is all set to direct ''Child of God'' based on Cormac McCarthy''s story.


No. 1 Alabama will play No. 2 Texas in the BCS national championship game, a second straight Southeastern Conference vs. Big 12 matchup to decide the title.

Alabama to play Texas in BCS national championship game


Russell Brand says that he ``still loves'' estranged wife Katy Perry, who he calls ``such a beautiful human being.''

Russell Brand: 'I still love Katy Perry'


Applications are now open for the Barclays apprenticeship programme, which is offering career opportunities to 1,000 young people in the UK who have little or no prior work experience or qualifications.

Applications open for Barclays' apprenticeships


Commercial explosives and blasting solutions company AEL Mining Services launched its new corporate identity along with the evolution of its name at the natural resources conference Mining Indaba 2010, in Cape Town.

Explosives company launches new corporate identity


The Hungarian forint, Mexican peso and other emerging market currencies extended their losses Tuesday, as escalating concerns about the Greek debt crisis loomed over markets.

Hungary's forint, other emerging market currencies extend losses


Area bowlers were honored Tuesday night at the Greater Kansas City United States Bowling Congress ``Night of Fame'' banquet.


New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is already ready to cash in on his Super Bowl bet with Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.

Nagin ready to cash in on Super Bowl bet


Dundee-based APB developer Realtime Worlds has entered administration, GamesIndustry.biz can confirm, following the failure of the online title to draw in strong enough subscriber numbers.


Crude prices fell Tuesday on energy demand concerns as the US economy continues to struggle, Xinhua reported.


IKEA announced today that it has released its annual Sustainability report for the year 2010.

IKEA releases sustainability report 2010


Season 7 ``American Idol'' winner David Cook, who has Tulsa ties, is performing tonight on ``The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.''

David Cook performing tonight on ``the tonight show with Jay Leno''


The Buckeyes stayed away from foul trouble in the first half, particularly F Jared Sullinger with one foul going against Cincinnati's Yancy Gates and F Deshaun Thomas with no fouls.

Buckeyes stay out of foul trouble in first half


The Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah said on Thursday it did not send a drone into Israeli airspace, hours after Israel said it had shot down a drone from Lebanon.

Lebanon's Hezbollah says did not send drone into Israel


The Green Party of Humboldt County will hold a forum on key issues facing Eureka, Sunday at 6 pm, according to a news release.


Police have identified people involved in a fiery crash that closed Interstate 40/85 for four hours Monday night.

Police identify people involved in fiery crash


The Auburn softball team battled through the cold to defeat Appalachian State 6-2 Sunday afternoon in the last game of the Tiger Invitational.

Auburn softball defeats Appalachian State


Veronica ``Vi'' Van Note-Hoepfner of Vineland passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009, at home where she had been under the care of family and hospice.


Economic experts at the inaugural Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai agreed yesterday that the global financial crisis had moved from financial markets to the real economy and every individual would have to deal with its implications.

Financial crisis moves from markets to real economy


A wide open space in downtown Knoxville could be auctioned to a number of winners, including county schools.

Open space in downtown Knoxville could be auctioned


Though sources have indicated otherwise to CSNNE.com, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli stated Friday morning in pretty strong terms that goaltender Tim Thomas ``wants to be a Boston Bruin'' and ``hasn't requested a trade'' away from Boston.

Chiarelli: 'Tim Thomas wants to be a Bruin'


The Rod Blagojevich prison sentence should be 15 years, prosecutors will argue today.

Rod Blagojevich prison sentence should be 15 years:


In a move that could equip millions of Indian students with advanced computer knowledge, global IT giant Microsoft on Wednesday launched an innovative project providing free access to its latest software developer and designer tools.


Autoliv has selected Infineon as sole supplier of power semiconductors for its next-generation seatbelt pretension systems, called Active Seatbelts.

Autoliv selects Infineon semiconductors for seatbelt pretension systems


The advance of Alzheimer's disease could be slowed by working past normal retirement age, a study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has suggested.

Alzheimer's 'could be slowed by working on'


Axa Group reshuffled senior management as it announced a near 30 per cent drop in net income for the first half, driven mostly by a €1.5bn loss on the sale of a big chunk of its UK life insurance operations.


An Enid school spokeswoman said three middle school students were sent for treatment on Tuesday after one of them lost consciousness after taking antidepressants.

Enid middle school student loses consciousness after taking antidepressants


A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a young mother and her seven-month-old baby has been deemed unfit for interview.

Man arrested over murder of young mother and baby 'unfit for interview'


Taylor Swift is not dating Jason Mraz, who performed on stage with her at the Staples center on August 24.


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the Maoist hotbeds of West Midnapore and Bankura next week in her first district tour after taking over the reins of the state in May.


Comedy superstar Patrice O'Neal, 41, -- who recently performed at the ``Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen'' -- suffered a stroke last week ... this according to his friends on the ``Opie and Anthony Show.''


Canada advanced to the semifinals of World Cup qualifying in the North and Central American and Caribbean region, defeating St. Vincent and the Grenadines 4-1 Friday night.

Canada advances to semifinals of World Cup qualifying


Welspun Corp said it has won pipe orders worth Rs1,182 crore, the majority of which are from international clients.

Welspun wins pipe orders worth Rs1,182 crore


Sports US soccer star Clint Dempsey is moving from Fulham to Tottenham, and national team captain Carlos Bocanegra was loaned from Glasgow Rangers to Racing Santander through the end of the season.

Clint Dempsey moving from Fulham to Tottenham


The West Bengal government ruled out negotiations with Maoists saying ``so long there is violence and obstruction, there cannot be any discussion''.

So long there is violence, there'll be no discussion:


Who should you trust with your data when every cloud promises a silver lining?


NAIROBI, Kenya Ã¢â‚¬â€ The European Union's anti-piracy force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship carrying ballast in the Gulf of Aden.

Pirates hijack cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden


In the first half of 2010 Azeri trade turnover increased 54% compared with same period of last year.


A warrant was issued for a 24-year-old Chatham man Saturday morning after a Chatham-Kent police officer was allegedly assaulted.

Warrant issued after officer allegedly assaulted


Wayne County will host a nursing job fair Thursday at the Wayne County Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, 32nd Floor in Detroit.

Wayne County hosts nursing job fair Thursday


All Pell City water customers are advised to carefully monitor the water in their homes and businesses and, if any discoloration is detected, to immediately cease use of the water for drinking and cooking.

Pell City customers advised to monitor water


Police shot and killed an armed Douglas County man early Sunday following a four-hour standoff on a logging road in the Callahan Ridge area, according to the Oregon State Police.


BetSportsWeb has finished its payment installments to a player that requested $2857 in November 2009.

BetSportsWeb finishes payment installments with player


Last week, Bradley and Scarlett enjoyed a romantic date in Hollywood together.

Bradley Cooper & Scarlett Johansson dating?


New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year Wednesday.

Knicks' Chandler named NBA Defensive Player of the Year


A 78-year-old Marco Island resident was killed in a head-on collision Friday night.

Marco Island resident killed in head-on collision


``Ray'' is solar charger for small electronic gadgets that features a unique suction cup design.

The Ray solar charger features a suction cup design


The Wauconda-area U15 boys travel soccer club will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help pay for its upcoming soccer season.

Travel soccer club to host spaghetti fundraiser


More flooding is expected in low lying areas as heavy rain is expected in most parts of the country.


India oilseed and soyoil futures are seen higher on Thursday, tracking firm Malaysian palm futures, analysts said.

India oilseed futures seen higher on Malaysian palm


Hastings Direct has outlined plans to float in 2012 after hitting its five year business plan within 18 months.

Hastings Direct outlines plan to float in 2012


A Kazakh man has reportedly ordered one million red roses for his wife to make up for a quarrel.

Kazakh man orders million roses for wife


Scores of youths attacked a police station, stores and banks, as candlelit vigils were being held to mark a week since the police killing of a 15-year-old boy that triggered massive riots across Greece.


Standard & Poor's also said that it lowered its counterparty credit rating on Allstate to 'A-/A-2' from 'A+/A-1'.

Standard & Poor's lowers credit ratings on Allstate (all)


And even better -THE FANS BRING THE WEAPONS!


CLAREMONT, Calif. David Foster Wallace, the author best known for his 1996 novel ``Infinite Jest,'' was found dead in his home, according to police.

Novelist David Foster Wallace found dead


FRANCE has declared war on al-Qaeda, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network's North African branch, after the terror network killed a French humanitarian worker it took hostage in April.


The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced it will offer free shipping on more than 90,000 products -- with no minimum purchase requirement --


THE White House has confirmed that president Barack Obama will visit the Northern Territory next month.


The Syracuse Crunch announced today that center Ryan Garlock has been returned on loan to Johnstown.


WENGEN, Switzerland -Carlo Janka of Switzerland has won the prestigious World Cup downhill race on the Lauberhorn course, while Bode Miller crashed near the finish line.

Janka wins wcup downhill, Miller crashes out


A new study has suggested that nasal congestion can be a sign of severe asthma.

Nasal congestion ``can be a sign of severe asthma''


In conjunction with its launch on the education sector, Goldman Sachs downgrades Education Management Corp. to a relative Sell from Neutral with an $18 PT. Goldman believes EDMC will be most exposed to gainful employment regulations, due to its end-market exposure coupled with low repayment rates.

Goldman Sachs downgrades Education Management Corp. to Sell


Prince Harry was moved to a guarded location during a recent Taliban attack on Camp Bastion, the Defence Secretary has said.


Canadian rockers Avril Lavigne and Nickleback frontman Chad Kroeger are engaged to be married, Lavigne's spokeswoman confirmedas news of the impending nuptials spread online.

Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger engaged to marry


Diana Nyad will make another attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after failing to reach her goal in August.

Diana Nyad makes another attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida


Japanese automakers said Monday their global production surged in February, as Toyota boosted output 83 percent from a year earlier despite an ongoing recall of several key models.

Japan automaker production surges in February


Jheryl Busby, the former president and chief executive of Motown Records who helped foster the careers of Boyz II Men and Johnny Gill, died Nov. 4.


The Russian rouble has strengthened more than expected, but Russia will continue shielding the currency from excessive fluctuations, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

Russia rouble strengthened more than expected-Putin


Chennai, April 4 Industrial infrastructure developer, GK Industrial Park Pvt plans to woo overseas engineering fabricators wanting to set up shop in India to its 600 acre park being developed near Tiruchirappalli.

GK Industrial park to woo overseas fabricators


Health Minister Ilyas Ibrahim has said the main tersary hospital Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, IGMH will be handed to a Singapore company for improving its management and quality of services.

IGMH to be handed to a Singapore company


The National AIDS Trust, which recently announced it was seeking a huge increase in donations, is launching a fundraising drive.

National AIDS Trust launches fundraising drive


AppSense, the leading provider of user virtualization technology, today announced it has appointed Harry Labana as vice president and chief technology officer.

AppSense appoints Harry Labana as VP & chief technology officer


Portugal Telecom and Huawei Technologies Sunday in Lisbon signed a strategic cooperation agreement, as part of the official visit to Portugal by the president of the People's Republic of China, Hu Jintao.

Portugal Telecom and Huawei Technologies sign strategic cooperation agreement


ADP employment in United Stated has lost 254k jobs in September, worst than 200k decreases expected by market but below of 298k losses in August.


After the first game of today's doubleheader, the Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Shane Victorino from the 15-day disabled list.

Red Sox activate outfielder Shane Victorino from disabled list


Mike Leigh, one of Britain's most celebrated film directors, is returning to stage direction after a five year absence.


DESPITE stormy waters in the global economy, a Tyneside offshore engineering specialist is forging ahead with a ``considerable'' workload to engineer and deliver.

Engineering specialist forging ahead with workload


TEHRAN -Tehran and Minsk were laying the foundation for broad ties and intended to promote relations to the highest possible level, said Iran's President.

Tehran, Minsk are laying the foundation for broad ties:


Helsinki shares closed higher amid a raft of earnings reports, helped by initial gains on Wall Street and with Metso outperforming after posting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.

Helsinki shares close higher amid raft of earnings reports


Dan Burt was formally introduced as Duquesne's women's basketball head coach this afternoon at a press conference held in the Power Center Ballroom.

Dan Burt introduced as women's basketball head coach


Singer-songwriter Joe South, who penned hits like 'Games People Play,' and 'Down in the Boondocks' in the 1960s and 70s, has died.


Oil prices rose to an intraday trading record above USD 112 a barrel Tuesday as the US dollar fell against the euro and crude oil shipments along one US pipeline were said to be operating below capacity.


DETROIT A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is ``superb.''

Aretha Franklin says her health is 'superb'


Indian security forces have killed eight suspected Maoists during an ongoing operation to clear a rebel stronghold in the country's east, police said on Wednesday.

Indian security forces kill eight Maoists


Political parties have been urged to incorporate the right to adequate quality, nutritious and culturally acceptable food in their policies and manifestoes to enable every Ghanaian to be fed every day by increasing food crop production.

Parties urged to incorporate right to food in policies


Energy companies are making £85 profit per customer, more than double the amount of money they were making just three months ago, according to an official report.

Energy companies make £85 profit per customer


India held formidable opponents China 1-1 in their penultimate Group A match to inch towards the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup hockey Tuesday.


IBM is broadening the reach of its social business platform through its first fully integrated social mail solution.


Graphic designer Heinz Edelmann, best known for his work as art director of the 1968 Beatles film ``Yellow Submarine,'' has died, his former employer said.


Experian PLC, a global information services company, said Friday it has acquired substantially all the assets of Court Ventures Inc., an aggregator of electronically available public records data in the US, for an undisclosed sum.

Experian acquires Court Ventures Inc. for undisclosed sum


Lufthansa's boss has called for the EU emissions trading scheme (ETSEmissions Trading Scheme: Effectively an emissions market where allowances are traded as units of volume eg one tonne of carbon dioxide. Participating companies are allocated a number of allowed emissions units of each gas. A company may emit more by purchasing units from the market. Similarly, a company may sell units if they are in excess. The total number of allocation units is fixed and regulated by central and EU government. An ETS imposes a limit on the total emissions according to reduction targets, while allowing companies flexibility. ) to be suspended until it can be introduced globally and not just in Europe.


JPMorgan is increasing its Asian operations by taking in a Hong Kong-based private equity team and allocating $750m for them to spend in the area.


Manchester City's Roberto Mancini has insisted that he will take his time, as he looks to carefully improve his squad, instead of rushing in and making transfers.

Mancini will take his time to improve squad


Boxing promoter Dominic Pesoli said 25-year-old Francisco Rodriguez died Sunday night after losing a USBA super bantamweight bout against Teon Kennedy on Friday night.


The national unemployment rate dropped in September to 7.8 percent, falling under the 8 percent mark for the first time since January 2009.

National unemployment rate falls below 8 percent


R&B star Brandy is facing a new legal wrangle a DJ is suing her for allegedly pulling out of a deal to write and record a song with him.


Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro claims he has turned down offers from Manchester City and Bayern Munich as he looks to a return to Juventus.


Olympiakos were officially awarded their 39th Greek league title on Wednesday after the Hellenic Football Federation upheld a decision to punish second-placed Panathinaikos for crowd trouble at last month's Athens derby.


Ruben Amaro Jr. To Replace Pat Gillick As Phillies GM, 5 Days After Team's Championship Win


Historic carpet maker Axminster is to go into administration in a move putting 400 jobs at risk.


The Cubs may have three or four teams interested in acquiring Milton Bradley, but they don't plan on giving Bradley away for nothing and paying the majority of the $21 million left on his contract.

Chicago Cubs won't give Milton Bradley away


A roadside bomb killed three US soldiers when it struck their vehicle in Baghdad, the US military said in a statement.


Hayes & Yeading have announced they are planning to leave their Church Road ground at the end of the season.

Hayes & Yeading to leave Church Road ground


A Silver Alert was issued Monday morning for a 30-year-old Raleigh man who has a cognitive impairment.


Two US military attaches are being expelled from Russia, the US State Department said Thursday.

Two US military attaches expelled from Russia:


A 20-year-old Salisbury man was charged in the armed robbery of a driver delivering food to the Ramada Inn on Friday night.


Between 1998 and 2007, psychotropic medications were associated with 429 adverse drug reactions in Danish children under the age of 17.

Psychotropic medications associated with adverse drug reactions in Danish children:


Lone Star College-CyFair will be hosting a community forum Nov. 17 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm in the Conference Center, room 153, at 9191 Barker Cypress.

Lone Star College-CyFair to host community forum


Indiana 1 is now restricted between Gerig and Wayne streets in Leo-Cedarville, the Indiana Department of Transportation's Fort Wayne district announced Monday.


Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramirez says his government is censoring him by blocking publication of his prologue to the work of an earlier Nicaraguan poet.

Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramirez says government is censoring him


European shares ended flat on Thursday after a choppy day in which upbeat earnings from Capgemini and Zurich Financial were offset by UBS revealing huge exposure to US mortgages.


Charli XCX with director Ryan Andrews perfectly depicts her single ``Take My Hand'' in your typical wild yet very eighties-esque music video.


Supersonic shear imaging appears to be a fast, simple, and reliable method for noninvasive liver fibrosis staging and shows better discrimination than one-dimensional transient elastography for each fibrosis stage, researchers said here at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Supersonic shear imaging is a fast, reliable method for noninvasive liver fibrosis staging:


PRIVATE DETAILS of Michael Jackson's search for a property in Ireland reveal the singer was looking for a 1,000-acre estate in Cork in which to raise his family.

Singer had looked for an estate in Cork for his family


A Peruvian judge has granted parole to Lori Berenson, a 40-year-old New York woman who has served 15 years in prison for aiding leftist rebels.

Peruvian judge paroles us woman Lori Berenson who served 15 years in prison for aiding rebels


Meredith Corp. declared a dividend Wednesday of 22.5 cents a share, payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 29.


The Providence College field hockey team fell to No. 9 Boston College, 5-0, at the Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex in Providence, RI on August 31.

Providence College field hockey falls to No. 9 Boston College, 5-0


Soon after touching down, the Spanish royals will visit the Australian War Memorial and call on Governor-General Quentin Bryce at Government House.


The Press-Gazette seeks to visit with people from different stages in life who can talk about how the economy has impacted them, what they're doing to cope and their hopes for the future.


Nearly half of Xiamen's population resides on Xiamen Island, which is less than 1/10 of the city's total land area, the report says.

Half of Xiamen population resides on Xiamen Island


Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) aresearcher at MIT has developed a way to synchronise a phone with a PC using the phone's camera.

Aresearcher at MIT has developed a way to...


Indian batsman Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of his match fee after making a finger gesture to the crowd during the second Test against Australia in Sydney, team officials said on Thursday.


Tencent, China's largest Internet company by market value, has acquired an undisclosed stake in Caixin Media, one of the country's leading financial news providers.


A powerful earthquake rattled northeastern Indonesia on Thursday, briefly triggering a tsunami alert and sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and buildings, officials said.

Powerful earthquake rattles northeastern Indonesia


Prison officials are claiming that Bernie Madoff was treated for dizziness and hypertension.

Bernie Madoff treated for dizziness and hypertension


Hyundai Motor Co. says first-quarter profit rose 46 percent as sales increased.


Lionel Messi's father has reaffirmed that he and his son have done nothing wrong following their court summons as part of an inquiry into alleged tax fraud.


Court documents show that a follower of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo plans to change his not guilty plea to a charge that he failed to register as a sex offender.


Mobile messaging services provider TynTec has received a significant minority investment from private equity investment company HarbourVest.

TynTec receives investment from HarbourVest


The US Senate passed bills Saturday morning that put more money into the pockets of workers and those looking for a job.

US Senate passes bill that puts more money in your pockets


A navy source said on Wednesday that Iraq has resumed pumping oil from Kirkuk northern fields to Turkish Ceyhan port on the Mediterranean.

Iraq resumes pumping oil from Kirkuk northern fields to Turkish Ceyhan port


Wrongful death lawsuits have been settled over a New Ulm bed and breakfast fire that killed six people last year.


Texas Instruments lowered its second quarter guidance late yesterday afternoon, citing lower demand from one wireless customer, widely thought to be Nokia, who's sales have plummeted over the last several months.

Texas Instruments lowers its second quarter guidance (txn)


A second Russian soldier has defected from his unit in breakaway South Ossetia and asked for asylum in Georgia, Georgia said on Thursday.

Second Russian soldier defects, Georgia says


BEN Harper has filed for divorce from Laura Dern, just weeks after they went to Eddie Vedder's wedding together.

Ben Harper files for divorce from Laura Dern


Mercy Hospital in Iowa City will host a blood drive, conducted by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday.


Senior Vietnamese military officers have visited a US aircraft carrier for the first time, underscoring growing ties between the militaries of the two former foes, state media reported Thursday.

Vietnamese officers visit US aircraft carrier


SANTA MONICA, Calif. The city of Santa Monica on Friday cut down 23 downtown ficus trees that activists had been trying to save, city officials said.

Santa Monica cut down 23 ficus trees despite activists


Vodafone, the mobile phones giant, has sold its 24.4% stake in Polkomtel, a Polish telecoms operator.


2 days ago Air Canada gave assurances Monday that its expanded relationship with Sky Regional Airlines to include routes to the US won't result in pilot layoffs, citing its plan to hire hundreds of new employees.

Air Canada expands relationship with Sky Regional Airlines on us routes


Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has opposed the caste-based census, says she wanted a casteless society as had been the 'aim of the founding fathers of the Constitution'.


Rupert Grint is set to carry the Olympic torch on this summer's parade route, it has been reported.


Visiongain's analysis indicates that the military helicopter modernization, upgrade, and retrofit market--commonly referred to as MRO, or maintenance, repair, and overhaul--will reach a value of $3.98 billion in 2012, according to a new report from Visiongain.

Military helicopter modernization, upgrade, and retrofit market to reach $3.98 billion


A new study shows that punishment can enhance performance in the same way as a monetary reward.


Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to showbiz as The Governator, a comic book and cartoon superhero who fights crime, helps the needy and exposes corruption, the former California governor and action movie star has revealed.

Schwarzenegger to return to showbiz as the Governator


Former Coronation Street star Andrew Lancel has signed up to play Beatles manager Brian Epstein in a forthcoming Liverpool stage production.

'Coronation Street' star Andrew Lancel to play Brian Epstein on stage


Five cyclists from the popular Border City Wheelers club were hurt in a crash north of Carlisle on Saturday afternoon.

Five cyclists hurt in crash near Carlisle


The SEC is working on a way to refund big blue fans who couldn't see the cats in action over the weekend.


A 27-YEAR-OLD woman has been found dead in the toilets at a Lancaster city shopping centre.


Firstcall has recommended `Buy` on AK Capital Services with a price target of Rs 817 as against the current market price of Rs 710 in its report dated Jan. 04, 2010.

Firstcall recommends `Buy` on AK Capital


West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder confirmed Wednesday that he will run for Salt Lake County mayor in 2012.

Winder confirms he will run for Salt Lake County mayor


The baby giraffe, which was born early this month, died Tuesday afternoon.


A taxi driver was bashed and robbed by up to three people overnight after being flagged down near the Perth CBD.


At the time of his death, DJ AM was working on a reality show called ``Gone Too Far'', which dealt with drug addiction.

DJ AM was working on reality show about drug addiction


Japan's new prime minister Shinzo Abe called for ``resolute'' action against North Korea over its nuclear weapons program as the major powers struggle to decide steps against the isolated regime, officials said Wednesday.

Abe calls for 'resolute' action against North Korea


Amazon.com said this week that sales of its electronic Kindle books are outselling hardcover books.

Amazon Kindle books outselling hardcovers


Actor Adaa Khan, who is playing the lead in Rajan Shahi's Amrit Manthan, recently joined Twitter.


It's hard to imagine what the universe looked like 11 billion years ago, especially when I have trouble imagining what I want to do this weekend, Cnet News reported.

What the universe looked like 11 billion years ago


Bon Appétit has launched its first iPad app, titled ``Pasta Perfect.''


British recruiters reported a record fall in job appointments and the first drop in wages for five years in October, industry group the Recruitment and Employment Confederation said in a survey published with accountants KPMG on Wednesday.

British recruiters report record fall in jobs


Local officials said the Fort Smith air show set a single day attendance record Saturday with 125,000 people -- all of them showing up to see the planes and gravity-defying acts.

Fort Smith air show sets attendance record


Pakistan People's Party leader and senior lawyer Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan who will be representing Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani before the Supreme Court on Jan 19 said that the president holds immunity from prosecution even in Swiss courts He further said that under the Vienna Convention, President Asif Ali Zardari enjoyed immunity while he held office.


Sonny Bill Williams will have no hesitation in answering an SOS call from Steve Hansen to put on the black jersey for two more tests.

Sbw will no hesitation in answering an SOS call


Effective at midnight, December 31, 2011, Elmira Savings Bank successfully completed its conversion from a federally chartered savings bank to a New York State chartered savings bank.

Elmira Savings Bank completes conversion


US President-elect Barack Obama is not likely to attend the global financial summit set on Nov. 15 in Washington DC, said the White House on Friday.

Obama not likely to attend global financial summit:


Animal Cruelty is on the rise and those who work with cases say a solution is complex.


Uninor today announced that it has added 2.17 million new subscribers in September, taking its subscriber base to over 11.2 million in the 13 circles where its services are commercially available.

Uninor adds 2.17 million new subscribers in September


Karnataka Premier League, a Twenty20 ( Images ) tournament on the lines of the Indian Premier League ( Images ), has attracted 22 bidders, sources in the Karnataka State Cricket Association said after sealed bids were opened on Wednesday.

Karnataka Premier League attracts 22 bidders


A 42-year-old woman was arrested last night for breaking into cars in South Windsor.

Woman arrested after breaking into cars in South Windsor


President Hamid Karzai on Thursday outlined Afghanistan's ``preconditions'' for a strategic pact with Pakistan, including measures by the Paksitani government to prevent the flow of terrorists and suicide bombers into the country.

Karzai outlines preconditions for strategic pact with Pakistan


A day after Canada's highest court rejected her latest bid to have her conviction overturned , the BC court of appeal has thrown out Carol Berner's appeal for a lesser sentence.

BC court of appeal throws out Carol Berner's appeal


A Town of Hoosick animal control officer, already charged with illegally killing dogs, is now facing new charges.

Animal officer charged with killing dogs faces new charges


Dannii Minogue has revealed that she wants her sister Kylie to style her baby after it's born.

Dannii Minogue wants Kylie to style baby


Amtrak has canceled service between Boston and New York as a result of a major winter storm moving up the East Coast.


To the witty British fella who anchors the 3 pm hour on the cable network, ``Mitt Romney is the Prince Charles of the Republican nomination.''

'Mitt Romney is the Prince Charles of the Republican nomination'


Manchester City won their first English football league title in 44 years, scoring two goals in injury-time to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium here Sunday.

Manchester City wins first English football League title


Amy Locane Bovenizer, who played Sandy on 'Melrose Place,' has pled not guilty to vehicular manslaughter.

Amy Locane Bovenizer pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter


CHESHIRE East councillors have agreed in a 20p drop in their mileage expenses claims in a bid to save the authority £20,000 a year.

Councillors agree to drop expense claims


Rush Limbaugh apologized Saturday to Georgetown law student and activist Sandra Fluke after calling her a ``slut'' on air, a day after President Barack Obama entered the fray.

Rush Limbaugh apologizes to Georgetown student


Sun not setting on Fletcher Updated: 15:34, Sunday April 15, 2012 When the game is on the line, Essendon veteran Dustin Fletcher has a habit of standing up and making a difference.


Italian, Canadian, Spanish, Jamaican, French or English; no matter what your birthright may be, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.


Ryan Kesler has been cleared for contact for the first time since having hip surgery a little more than two months ago, the Vancouver Canucks announced Wednesday.


German Foreign Minister and Deputy Chancellor Guido Westerwelle married his long time gay partner Friday at a secret registry office wedding in his home town Bonn, local media reported.

German Foreign Minister marries his gay partner


The Digital Marketing Institute is to create 30 new jobs this year, the education company said today.

Digital Marketing Institute to create 30 jobs


Former UCLA coach Steve Lavin agreed to become the basketball coach at St. John's.

Lavin agrees to become coach at St. John's


Toronto Argonauts football player Adriano Belli, centre, announces his retirement on a ship as he's dressed as a sailor and receives a painting from Argonauts coach Jim Barker, right, during a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Argos defensive tackle Belli announces retirement


Ubisoft expected the Wii U to be released much earlier than this winter, Rayman creator Michel Ancel told Nintendo Power magazine.

Ubisoft expected Wii U to be released much earlier


Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor, who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multi-track recording, died today aged 94.


Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are having a baby, OK! declares in a new cover story.

Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson ``having a baby!''


German Chancellor Angela Merkel will address a ceremony next month to inaugurate a memorial to murdered Roma and Sinti victims of the Nazis, sources close to the government said Thursday.

Merkel to inaugurate memorial to Roma victims of Nazis


The RBA increased its benchmark interest rate 25 basis points to 4.25%, making it the 5th increase this tightening cycle.

Reserve bank of Australia continues tightening cycle


``There's nothing surer; the rich get rich and the poor get poorer,'' was a slogan during the roaring '20s.

The rich get rich and the poor get poorer


``The Simpsons'' has been banned in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez, because the animated TV show is ``unsuitable for children.''


The question ``will mortgage rates go up in in December and January?'' is a question that we get asked over and over again.

Will mortgage rates go up in December and January?


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Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, forecasts that the Indian hepatitis B virus drug market will grow ten-fold by 2012, from $1.7 million in 2007 to $17 million in 2012.

India's hepatitis B virus drug market will grow ten-fold by 2012


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed presidential candidate Mitt Romney Tuesday evening, just hours before the economic debate, calling it ``an easy decision for me.''


ConnecTV is here, and we at WXYZ are proud to be a part of this ground-breaking, ``second-screen'', interactive, companion-viewing experience.


The American Cancer Society has said that a government report on chemicals in the environment may divert attention from larger cancer causes such as smoking.

Government report may divert attention from larger cancer causes


``The Book of Mormon'' nabbed a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday morning, earning the profane musical nods for best musical, best book of a musical, best original score, two leading actor spots and two featured actor nominations, among others.

'The book of Mormon' leads Tony Award nominations


A well known insurance company has been told that it has to pay one of its customers nearly £100,000 after being forced to pay out on the customer's critical illness claim.

Insurance company has to pay out nearly £100,000


The 2553rd Buddha Jayanti -- the birth Anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is being celebrated across Nepal on Saturday.

2553rd Buddha Jayanti being celebrated in Nepal


Guns N' Roses have been banned from releasing their new album Chinese Democracy in China.

Guns N' Roses banned from releasing album in China


A 32-year-old North Dakota woman pleaded guilty to a charge of child abuse in Indian country.


Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said US drone attacks against militants in the region bordering Afghanistan ``should be avoided,'' as the Taliban denied that its chief was killed in a strike in South Waziristan.

Gilani says US drone attacks 'should be avoided'


This Sunday, prior to the Thunder vs. Golden State game, the Thunder will host a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army.


An autopsy Tuesday revealed that a two-year-old Louisville toddler died Monday after he swallowed a push pin.

Louisville toddler dies after swallowing push pin


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak reiterated that Egypt rejects launching a military strike against Iran, Al Ahram daily reported Tuesday.

Egypt rejects launching military strike against Iran


Bell Helicopter is offering an early retirement package to employees age 55 and older.

Bell Helicopter offers early retirement to employees


Marikana miners have threatened to kill Lonmin management unless they stop operations at the platinum mine in North West.

Miners threaten to kill Lonmin management


Edward Hospital in Naperville, Ill., plans to open a new healthcare center in Plainfield, Ill., Aug. 20, according to a Herald-News report.

Edward Hospital in illinois to open new healthcare center


It was announced on Thursday that ``Glee'' star, Jane Lynch will host the 63rd annual Emmy Awards this coming September.


media6degrees announced yesterday that it raised $17 million in its second funding round.

Media6degrees raises $17 million in funding


Rochester police made three unusual arrests around the city Thursday and Friday.


NYVS announced today that it has officially launched the world's premier online film school.

NYVS announces launch of world's premier online film school


The BRICS summit is going to be held in New Delhi, India on March the 28th and the 29th.


JG Wentworth, the largest purchaser of future payment products is expanding beyond the structured settlement industry and plans to enter the reverse mortgage business.

JG Wentworth to expand into reverse mortgage business


São Paulo appear to have pulled out of the race to sign AC Milan star Robinho after admitting their interest in Napoli's Chilean striker Eduardo Vargas.

São Paulo pull out of the race to sign AC Milan striker Robinho


The FFMS may consider extending possible tenors for exchange bonds to 5 or even 10 years, according to Head of Securities Department Pavel Filimoshin.

FFMS mulls extending possible tenors for exchange bonds to 5 or even 10 years


Malaysia has issued commercial banking licences to five foreign banks, including French giant BNP Paribas, the country's central bank announced Thursday.

Malaysia issues licences to five foreign banks


Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad issued a general amnesty for violations committed during the ongoing political strife in the country, state media reported on Sunday.


More than one dozen people have been injured in a stampede while stealing telephone wire at nighttime.

One dozen people injured while stealing wire


Scientists are suggesting that common painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen could possibly lower a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.

Common painkillers may lower a man's risk of prostate cancer


Sri Lanka has announced that it will hold local elections later this year in parts of northern areas formerly held by the Tamil Tigers for the first time in 15 years.


A COTA driver is cited for running a red light after the bus and a box truck crash in a Downtown intersection Wednesday.

COTA driver cited for running light before crash


Murder accused Shrien Dewani reportedly collapsed outside court as he left a bail hearing in the United Kingdom on Thursday.


Above you can see a new video of the recently revealed Tron wrapped monorails at Walt Disney World.

TRON wrapped monorail at Walt Disney World --


Sims scraps earnings guidance Updated: 21:19, Wednesday December 19, 2012 Scrap metal recycler Sims Metal Management has downgraded its first half earnings forecast by 20 per cent.


During a revealing new interview, Katie Price has revealed that she is still sleeping with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Alex Reid.

Katie Price is still sleeping with Alex Reid


Perhaps no movie star ever lived her life as publicly as Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday morning at the age of 79, according to reports from ABC.


STOURBRIDGE MP Margot James has hailed last night's successful gay marriage vote in the Commons as ``a step forward for equal rights''.

MP Margot James hails gay marriage vote a ``step forward for equal rights''


Economic liberalisation policy has led to a fast growth of billionaires and increased poverty among farmers in the country, CPI general secretary Prakash Karat said today.

Liberalisation policy led to growth of billionaires:


AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan slashed taxes on fuel and foodstuffs Tuesday to ease the country's economic burden as global food prices rise.

Jordan slashes taxes to ease economic burden


Forty-three black stilts will be released into the wild near Lake Tekapo on Wednesday.


A three-part series titled ``So You Want to Work in Washington:


Lil Wayne and his former group The Hot Boys, and producer Mannie Fresh will be reuniting on stage for the first time in almost seven years during the All Star Weekend in New Orleans.

Lil Wayne, the Hot Boys & Mannie Fresh reunite on stage


A group of students from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills won the US Academic Decathlon, the premier scholastic competition for high school students.

El Camino Real High school wins US Academic Decathlon ...


search king Google plans to tighten its belt amid slowing revenue growth, cutting back on spending and new projects, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.


Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today that it had agreed to sell its 50 percent interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd., the other 50 percent owner in the joint venture and a subsidiary of British-based tour operator TUI Travel PLC. As part of the transaction, RCL and TUI agreed to an early termination of the charter of Island Star, one of two ships in the Island Cruises fleet.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to sell its interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd.


Fresh first-quarter current account data published by the National Bank of Hungary early Wednesday show favorable trends, analysts told MTI.

Fresh current account data show favorable trends


Medseek, a Birmingham, Ala.-based developer of enterprise eHealth technologies for hospital systems, has acquired Third Wave Research Group.


MP PAUL Goodman said he had been `` very touched'' by the response to his decision to quit Parliament, which he exclusively revealed in the Bucks free press on Friday.

MP PAUL Goodman ``touched'' by response to quitting Parliament


Sex lessons are to be made compulsory in primary and secondary schools in England, Schools minister Jim Knight is expected to announce later today in a shake-up of the current teaching of the subject.


Openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook steered England safely through the fourth morning of the first Ashes test on Sunday but were still 86 runs from forcing the Australians to bat again.

Strauss, Cook steer England safely through the morning


Barack Obama has smashed his fundraising record by raising £38m in August, giving him a financial advantage over Republican John McCain in the White House race.


A group adovating gun control says Hawaii ranks lowest in the naton in gun death per capita.


Behind the trio of Justin Edwards, Johnnie Lowe and Dan Remenowsky the Birmingham Barons shutout the Carolina Mudcats, 4-0, in front of 5,631 fans Thursday night at Regions Park.

Birmingham Barons shutout Carolina Mudcats, 4-0


ST. JOHN´S, Antigua, February 12, 2010 - LIAT wishes to advise that it has been forced to suspend services to Dominica and Guadeloupe because of airborne ash clouds from the Soufriere Hills Volcano in Montserrat.

LIAT suspends services to Dominica and Guadeloupe


National award winning actor Meera Jasmine is making a comeback to Kannada films after a gap of four years with the feel-good sentimental drama ``Devaru Kotta Thangi''.

Meera Jasmine makes comeback to Kannada films


Chinese property prices have stopped rising and transaction volumes have dwindled since the middle of last month, the country's top economic planner said on Wednesday.

China property prices have stopped rising:


Home Minister Sahara Khatun today said the law and order situation of the country has improved despite some stray incidents.


A Queens man was arrested Monday after allegedly attempting to murder a man in Lynbrook early Sunday morning.

Queens man arrested for attempted murder in Lynbrook


International cricket is set to return to Pakistan after three years, with Bangladesh formally confirming to the PCB that they will play one ODI and one Twenty20 International there later this month.

International cricket to return to Pakistan


A Warren man, described as a ticking time bomb by his former partner, has admitted to killing a four year old boy two years ago.


The dollar picked up some lost ground Wednesday after higher-than-expected US inflation data undercut the accepted view that the US central bank will be able to continue cutting interest rates sharply.


Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is again warning of the dangers of second hand smoke, especially to children.

'' Minister Ferguson is warning of the dangers of second hand


Katie Holmes is reportedly having difficulty getting pregnant with a second child.

Katie Holmes having difficulty getting pregnant


Dhaka stocks continued to go up for the third consecutive session Sunday based on a rumour that NAV-based margin calculation might need more time to be implemented.


India's gleaming new Bangalore international airport opened yesterday despite protests by residents and businesses who said getting there by road could prove a nightmare.

New Bangalore airport opens amid protests


Hamas calls for more hacking against Israelis, says hacking is ``a new field of resistance.''


LANSING?- The unemployment rate in the Upper Peninsula dropped slightly from March to April according to seasonally unadjusted figures released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.


The Playlist is reporting that Fincher will direct The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for his next film.

David Fincher will direct the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo next!


Iran blamed the West and Israel on Saturday for twin suicide bombings which killed at least 27 people, despite condemnation of the attack by the European Union, United Nations and United States.


The Cleveland School district and Mayor Frank Jackson opened the campaign headquarters to support and promote a new school levy on Saturday.

The Cleveland school district and Mayor Frank Jackson opened the campaign ...


Mandan, ND A Mandan woman faces a felony child abuse charge after witnesses told authorities she endangered her baby on a city street.


Seat will launch a new city car called Mii in 2012, going after a share of a market sector it has been absent from since 2004 when the Arosa was discontinued.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India wanted to try again to make peace with Pakistan but Islamabad should take 'strong and effective' actions to end terrorism against his country like it has done with regard to Taliban.

We must try again to make peace with pak:


Afghan security forces block the road where Taliban suicide bombers attacked a joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan on Dec. 2.

Taliban attacks joint air base in Afghanistan


King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is visiting Michigan as part of a green energy push.The figurehead monarch appeared with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Friday at an energy seminar in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn.The Detroit News reports Gustaf told the gathering climate change is ``one of the greatest challenges the world has faced.''

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visits Michigan


Oct 4 Chloe Grace Moretz, the thirteen year old star of the horror-vampire flick, 'Let Me In', says that she is not allowed to watch horror movies and admitted that her mother has not let her see the original movie on which the film was based, 'Let The Right One In', a Swedish flick, because she is not yet allowed to watch horror films.

'Let me in' star Chloe Grace Moretz not allowed to watch horror movies


Chiyoda Corporation, Japan's leading engineering and construction firm, today announced that it has established a subsidiary in Brazil.

Chiyoda establishes a subsidiary in Brazil


Active Power was downgraded by equities research analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a ``buy'' rating to a ``hold'' rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday.

Active power downgraded by Stifel Nicolaus to ``hold'' (acpw)


Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said today the war on drugs is a failure.


The Women's National Basketball Association recently announced in a press release that it has signed a multiyear marketing partnership contract with Boost Mobile, an industry leader in no-contract wireless service.

WNBA signs marketing partnership contract with Boost Mobile


Philadelphia school nurses plan to protest a recent round of layoffs at district headquarters Wednesday.

Philadelphia school nurses protest layoffs


US President Barack Obama announced late on Wednesday that he waived of restriction on providing funds to the Palestinian Authority.

Obama waives restriction on funding for Palestinian Authority


New York, NY, December 10, 2010 --- NYVS announced today that it has officially launched the world's premier online film school.

NYVS announces launch of world's premier online film school


GWENT Police have launched a new bilingual app, one of the first in the UK to have been developed in-house and without the services of an external company.


In his first tournament since his divorce, Woods played by far his best round of the year today at The Barclays, missing only one fairway and two greens in a round of 6-under 65.


More occasional showers are expected for Southern and Eastern parts of group as a trough of low pressure remains slow moving to the South of Fiji.


Rep. Frederica Wilson today announced her full committee assignments for the 112th Congress.

Rep. Frederica Wilson announces Committee assignments


Howard Chaykin has teased an upcoming video game he is working on and several comics projects.

Howard Chaykin teases video game, Comics


A brighter economic forecast from the Federal Reserve helped the stock market pare steep losses that followed uninspiring reports on consumer sentiment and housing.


Eightyfiveinafifty, who blew the first turn and failed to finish the race when the bit apparently broke in his mouth in the Whirlaway Stakes on Feb. 6, returned to the track on Sunday, trainer Gary Contessa said.


The wife of a murdered Norfolk police officer pled for justice Thursday, hoping someone will help police find her husband's killer.

Wife of murdered police officer pleads for justice


TURIN, Italy - Juventus has confirmed Ciro Ferrara as its new coach, hiring the club's former defender on a two-year contract.

Juventus confirms Ciro Ferrara as new coach


Ric Flair was spotted wrestling a man in a bear suit at the EA Los Angeles gym, according to Kotaku video game website.

Ric Flair wrestling a man in a bear suit?


Petra Nemcova is being comforted by former flame Sean Penn since calling off her engagement to actor Jamie Belman.

Petra Nemcova - Petra Nemcova comforted by Sean Penn


Project Natal plans leaked, partnership tracks gamers' behaviour, and Sony drives motion control.


The US Coast Guard and other local emergency responders were searching for a missing diver in Southport.

US Coast Guard searches for missing diver near Southport


Tropical Storm Lee is still meandering north with winds of 45 mph.


The seventh nuclear fuel shipment from Russia for Bushehr nuclear power plant arrived in Iran Saturday morning.

Seventh fuel shipment from Russia arrives


Europeans are the world's biggest smokers and drinkers, according to a World Health Organization report that says higher prices on cigarettes and alcohol in the region may help curb the death and disease they cause.

Europeans are world's biggest smokers and drinkers:


``We have met our responsibilities. It is time to turn the page,'' Obama told the nation from the newly refurbished Oval Office, seeking to open a new chapter in his troubled presidency.


Retail stocks fell Friday after online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. reported worse-than-expected sales.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai, battling to rebuild a tarnished reputation, was sworn into office for a second five-year term on Thursday, as he faced renewed criticism from Washington over corruption.


by : dpa Tehran - Iran said Tuesday that there were ``serious doubts over suspicious WikiLeaks releases'' of nearly 400,000 secret US war documents about Iraq.

Iran says 'serious doubts over suspicious WikiLeaks releases'


Former world record holder Maurice Greene backs 100m world champion Yohan Blake to beat reigning Olympic champion Usain Bolt in the 100m at London 2012.

Maurice Greene backs Yohan Blake to beat Usain Bolt at London 2012


Japan has set targets to rein in its national debt, the biggest in the industrialised world.

Japan sets targets to rein in national debt


Fake designer clothes and trainers with a market value of over £80,000 which were confiscated in Surrey have been donated to charity.


Irish balladeer Liam Clancy, last of the Clancy Brothers troupe whose sentimental songs of old Ireland spearheaded a 1960s folk revival worldwide, has died in a Cork hospital at the age of 74.


Mutual fund giant Vanguard Group said on Thursday that it was not routing trades through Knight Capital .

Vanguard not routing trades through Knight Capital


The report showed the housing market is rebounding faster than expected from its historic bust.

Housing market rebounding faster than expected


The Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Foundation is now accepting letters of inquiry for grants to fund programs that enhance the quality of life for people in Ventura County with a particular focus on the Oxnard Plain.


The Chicago Cubs introduced Dale Sveum as their new manager during a Friday morning press conference.

Chicago Cubs introduce Sveum as new manager


Azerbaijan is commemorating National Leader Heydar Aliyev.


Phoenix and the Valley are under a heat warning until 8 pm Wednesday.

Valley under heat warning through Wednesday


The US has increased the volume of financial assistance for Kyrgyzstan, said Susan Elliott, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the US Department of State, while speaking at a press conference in 24.kg news agency, today, October 13, 2010.

The US increases the volume of financial assistance for Kyrgyzstan


The leader of the Peoples Movement for Democratic Change Charles Francis Margai has said that what they did to Minah and Hinga Norman is what they want to do to him but he is different.

What they did to Minah and Hinga Norman is what they want to do


The airport says it's looking for volunteer greeters to help meet passengers and welcome them to the area as they get off planes.


DaVita Inc. announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit over its use of an anemia medication for $55 million.


Macon Phillips, director of new media for the White House, posted the first item on the site - a post that proclaimed ``Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov.''


Kathleen Parker has been dropped from CNN's ``Parker Spitzer'' after just four months, The Wrap is reporting.

Kathleen Parker dropped from 'Parker Spitzer'


It was a rare visual treat for nature lovers when three whales were spotted a nautical mile off Panambur beach here on Tuesday.


Ballia Samajwadi Party on Saturday said that there was no need for Anna Hazare or the members of civil society to start a movement in Uttar Pradesh as the party is capable of fighting against corruption on its own.

No need for Anna Hazare to start movement in UP:


Gresh and Zo kickoff the first football Friday of the 2012 NFL season!

Gresh & Zo kickoff first football Friday


Usher phoned up Brooklyn Beckham to sing 'Happy Birthday' to him when he turned 13 on Sunday.

Usher sings Happy Birthday to Brooklyn Beckham


Muncie residents report feeling aftershocks just after 11 am this morning related to 5.2 earthquake earlier today.


Valerie Harper, the 73-year-old actress known to fans as the brazen upstairs neighbor, Rhoda Morgenstern, on ``The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' and spinoff, ``Rhoda,'' revealed to People Magazine that she has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

Valerie Harper diagnosed with terminal brain cancer


SANDRA BULLOCK has cancelled another public appearance in the wake of her husband's cheating scandal - she's scrapped plans to attend the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Bullock cancels another public appearance


The Armenian parliamentary delegation has left for Saint Petersburg to participate in a plenary session of the CIS Inter-parliamentary Assembly and the meetings of IPA Council and three standing committees on May 15-18.

Armenian parliamentary delegation leaves for Saint Petersburg


A Carol Stream police sergeant has been suspended without pay for 21 days for his conduct in a Feb. 10 incident involving an ex-girlfriend, officials said.


But the actor says he doesn't take hits or flops too seriously.


She recently opened her makeup bag for Grazia Daily and revealed what beauty products she can't live without.

Laura Mercier opens up about her makeup bag