``Parties in Kyrgyzstan are in decline and don't endure test of power,'' a deputy Ravshan Zheenbekov stated today at discussion of elections to local councils held on March 4.

Parties in Kyrgyzstan are in decline and don't endure test of power --


A decision on a Cyprus rescue must be made on Thursday at the latest, Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades was quoted as saying, on Wednesday evening, leaving the Presidential Palace.


Two men were arrested last Wednesday after shooting at a residence on the 500 block of Navajo Street in Banning, according to a police news release.

Two men arrested for shooting at residence


Guam is marking human trafficking awareness month with vigils and public outreach programs.

Guam marks human trafficking awareness month


Manuel Roxas, running mate of President Benigno ``Noynoy'' Aquino III, filed Friday an electoral protest questioning the results of the May vice-presidential election as Vice-President Jejomar Binay warned Roxas to ``be prepared to lose a second time.''


The Eads Bridge connecting Missouri and Illinois at St. Louis is closing Monday for 40 days of maintenance work.

Eads Bridge in St. Louis to close for 40 days


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has managed to ``largely unite the world against him'', UK Foreign Office minister Lord Malloch-Brown has said.


Local figure skater Nicole Bobek is skating again, two days after her drug conviction.

Bobek skating again after drug conviction


The president of the German Parliament Board for Intelligence Service Supervision, Thomas Operman, said that the German government has announced to MPs that the three Germans arrested in Kosmet were BND members operating there.


Before directing I Hate Luv Storys, Punit Malhotra always wanted to be an actor.


The Queen today won squatter's rights over a large tract of the Severn Estuary potentially worth many millions as a site for tidal and wind power electricity generation.


Detroit cornerback Aaron Berry has left Sunday's game against Minnesota with an apparent right shoulder injury.

Detroit cb Aaron Berry leaves game with shoulder injury


by Harry Monogenis 12 hours ago, 1274 views Sony's very own Kaz Hirai stated the PlayStation Network now has over 69 million users as of January 25th.

PlayStation Network now has 69 million users


The software startup Adaptive Planning has raised $45 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Business analytics startup Adaptive Planning raises $45 million


A Glenrock businessman has been charged with a felony following allegations that he applied for a grant to train an employee no longer working at his business, according to published reports.

Glenrock businessman charged with felony


The Sunday solar power company announced Sunday that it would invest NIS 500 million over the next two years in photovoltaic solar arrays for kibbutzim across the country.

Sunday solar-power company to invest in arrays on kibbutzim


It has been reported that a British couple have abandoned their newborn IVF girl twins because they wanted boys.

British couple abandon newborn IVF girl twins because they wanted boys


The Cataracs and Das Racist will perform at the spring College-wide concert Yardfest on April 15, according to Cataracs General Manager Joshua Andriano and Das Racist representative Clayton Blaha.

The Cataracs and Das Racist to perform at Yardfest


CASTELLON, Spain -Michael Jonzon shot a 4-under 67 on Sunday to win the Castello Masters, allowing him to keep his European Tour card for another year.


Gold prices rose 1.5 per cent on Tuesday on the weaker US dollar, with investors keeping a close eye on the currency ahead of the US presidential election result and expected central bank interest rate cuts this week.


After almost two decades as the leading man in many of Australasia's biggest musicals, entertainer Rob Guest shows no signs of slowing down.


US oil prices slipped towards $74 per barrel on Monday as the end of the US driving season and high levels of unemployment in the world's biggest oil consumer raised concerns over the outlook for demand.


Leader of the Party of Regions Victor Yanukovych doesn't rule out attempts by the current authorities to disrupt the presidential elections, scheduled for January 17, 2010.

Yanukovych doesn't rule out attempts by current authorities to disrupt presidential elections


BJP State president PK Krishnadas has said the State is heading towards a constitutional crisis because of the open criticism of the Governor by some Ministers for his action in the SNC-Lavalin case.

'State headed for constitutional crisis'


A military judge has refused to dismiss a series of charges against US Army Private Bradley Manning, who is accused of passing thousands of secret government documents.

Military judge refuses to dismiss charges against Bradley Manning


Nth Melbourne stars David Hale and Jack Ziebell have been cleared of serious training session injuries.


Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night and lost consciousness, a Justice Department official said.

Attorney General Mukasey collapses during speech


Valentino Rossi says the return to 1000cc engines in 2012 could persuade him to extend his career in MotoGP.

Valentino Rossi could extend career in MotoGP


India's top vehicle maker Tata Motors said on Wednesday its quarterly net profit rose 10.5% year-on-year because of a robust performance by its British brands Jaguar and Land Rover.


Former Germany international and Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings announced his retirement yesterday, saying he was unable to return to fitness following off-season hip surgery.


IT was love at first sight for Marika Matanisiga and German born Birgit Lahme when they met at a night club in Muenster, Germany in 2000.


Eco-Snow Systems™, an affiliate of The Linde Group, has introduced a new, automated technology for cleaning image sensors.

Eco-Snow Systems introduces new, automated technology for cleaning image sensors


Several local, state and federal offices will close for the Christmas holiday.


New data shows Birmingham had the fourth lowest foreclosure rate of any major metropolitan area in the country in the first quarter of this year.

Birmingham has fourth-lowest foreclosure rate


LinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals, plans to go public in 2011 and has selected its financial underwriters, three sources familiar with the process told Reuters.


In California, three killed in a reality show crash Sunday were aboard a helicopter in Acton, Calif. Reportedly, Bongo Productions was on site producing a segment for a reality television project when the helicopter crash occurred in the early morning.

3 killed in reality show crash aboard helicopter in California


Sex addiction is controllable, according to an expert, who says her new research could help treat the problem by dealing with the issues causing impulsive sexual behaviour.

Sex addiction is controllable, says expert


An Apple Valley man was sentenced today to 90 days in jail and 10 years probation for fatally shooting a friend with a gun he thought was unloaded.

Apple Valley man sentenced for fatally shooting friend


MP3.com has been relaunched and now offers more than one million free complimentary tracks.

MP3.com relaunched with more than one million free tracks


A Federal Government inquiry into petrol sniffing in central Australia has found a new generation of petrol sniffers is emerging in South Australia's far west.

Inquiry finds new generation of petrol sniffers


Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg signalled he was ready to back down over scrapping the 50p tax rate for the most wealthy, as the Lib Dem conference got underway in Birmingham.

Liberal democrats ready to back down over 50p tax rate


Where to buy lorazepam, Reports coming out of the Philippines say at least 12 journalists were among the abductees possibly slayed.


Dooley will be going to Germany and the Czech Republic for nine days, where he'll join the United States team with the Global Sports Academy.


OpticasIpanema.com.br, a website already dedicated to bringing people the lowest prices on name brand glasses, recently announced a sale on select Ray Bans throughout the website.

OpticasIpanema.com.br announces sale on select Ray Bans


The Connecticut coach missed his team's 103-47 win over Chattanooga on Thursday and then spent Thursday night in a Philadelphia hospital, but Calhoun said he will be back on the bench today when the Huskies play Texas A&M in a second-round game.


AMR Corp. posted a $241 million loss for the second quarter largely because of reorganization fees the parent company of American Airlines paid in bankruptcy.

AMR posts $241 million loss in the second quarter


Two hotel workers were taken to the hospital after one of them accidentally mixed chemicals on Saturday.

Hotel workers taken to hospital after mixing chemicals


Elton John has revealed that he thinks Jesus was gay, at the same time urging people to follow his message of forgiveness.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, to debate ways to increase cooperation and mutual investment between the countries.

Medvedev meets with Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro


India remains an attractive investment destination even as taxation uncertainties pose a challenge, according to global consultancy Deloitte.

India remains attractive investment destination:


For a person that knows how to make great tasting hash browns for camping breakfast a day in camp always starts off on the right foot, at least from the perspective of starting the morning with a hearty and filling meal.

How to make great tasting hash browns for camping breakfast


A semi-trailer truck has crashed into an overpass on the northern edge of Moose Jaw, causing an estimated $500,000 in damage, police say.

Crash into overpass causes $500,000 in damage, police say


An entrepreneur has said that social enterprise, aside from helping the less fortunate, is the best business model for the future.

Entrepreneur says social enterprise best model for the future


News Corp's MySpace, the world's largest social network Web site, said it has formed an online music venture with three major recording companies in a challenge to Apple Inc's dominant iTunes Music Store.


With a famous fashion designer for a wife and a new set of friends in Hollywood Newsround wondered where David Beckham could go next?


South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance has elected its first black parliamentary leader.

South Africa's opposition elects first black parliamentary leader


The Duchess formerly known as Kate Middleton, is doing wonders for the Royal family brand during her trip to Canada with Prince William.


Financial services company Zions Bancorporation has selected mFoundry's financial services platform to power its mobile banking and payments offerings.

Zions Bancorporation selects mFoundry's Financial services platform


A multinational team effort of Regensburg's Institute of Human Genetics, Washington University in St. Louis, other partners and Genomatix elucidated a transcriptional network in photoreceptors and thereby identified a novel retinal disease gene

Multinational team identifies novel retinal disease gene


A 71-YEAR-OLD Pinchbeck woman has shown it's never too late to learn after signing up for swimming lessons following her husband's death.


France's interior minister says there was a ``kind of racism'' behind the bombings of several vacation homes on the French island of Corsica but stopped short of saying nationalist groups were responsible.

France's interior minister says 'kind of racism' behind bombings of homes on Corsica


Petrol prices rose about 5 percent over the past month to mid-February, rising more sharply than current inflation rate in the country, the Automobile Association said on Wednesday.


Whitney Houston has taken another step on the comeback trail, giving her first UK performance in years at a charity event organised by a mobile phone mogul.


Kraft Foods Inc. on Monday launched a hostile bid for Cadbury plc, aggressively priced with no sweetener to a $16.3 billion proposal.


A trailer transporting plywood caught fire after one of its tyres burst along Tambunan-Moyog Road here, Monday.


Crews worked Saturday to repair a water main break, and the intersection was expected to be closed most of the day until a temporary road surface was restored.


Twins placed outfielder Denard Span on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 10, with vestibular neuritis of the right ear.


A woman was shot in the head Wednesday night during a restaurant robbery in Orange County.

Woman shot in head during restaurant robbery


Demand outstripped supply across the UK housing market in May, according to the latest monthly survey from the National Association of Estate Agents.


After a career spanning more than 50 years, Clint Eastwood is set to retire from acting.


PTI Feb 21, 2013, 12.38PM IST Against the backdrop of the beheading of an Indian soldier on the LoC, President Pranab Mukherjee said Pakistan should desist from acts that contribute to ``trust deficit''.

Pakistan should desist from acts contributing to trust deficit:


Senate chamber on the north side of the Capitol, we're seeing what happens when liberal dreams collide with American public opinion.

When liberal dreams collide with public opinion


Verndale, an award winning digital marketing agency, was recently honored by the Web Marketing Association with two WebAwards for Outstanding Website due to their work on both Martin's Point web asset, MaineSense, and CREEs web site.

Verndale honored with two WebAwards from web marketing Association


Motorola has settled a long-running patent dispute with Metrologic Instruments, a maker of bar-code scanners.

Motorola settles patent dispute with Metrologic


QlikTech, named the world's fastest-growing business intelligence software vendor by IDC, recently announced the immediate availability of QlikView support for HP Neoview, an enterprise data warehouse platform.

QlikTech announces availability of QlikView support for HP Neoview


Citigroup downgrades US Steel from Buy to Hold, also raising the stock's price target from $49 to $54.

Citi downgrades US Steel (x) to Hold, raises target to $54


Physicians Immediate Care is offering seasonal flu shots at its St. Lucie County offices.

Physicians Immediate Care offering flu shots


ESPNBoston's Gordon Edes has reported that the Red Sox have hired 61-year-old Bobby Valentine as their next manager.


Keith Olbermann, a longtime sportscaster who eventually occupied a political commentator's chair on MSNBC, will lecture this evening at the Cornell University campus in Ithaca.

Keith Olbermann to lecture at Cornell University


3 Doors Down playing the song called It's Not Me for the Time Of My Life Tour at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University on Oct 25 2011.


Harvey and Bertha Holzrichter of Burrton will be honored for their 60th wedding anniversary and Harvey's birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 pm Nov. 27 at Harvey County West Park Community Building on West Park Road in Burrton.

Holzrichters to be honored for 60th wedding anniversary


OPEC last week cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2008 for a fourth time this year and said consumption would slow in 2009, signalling a more comfortable supply and demand balance.

OPEC cuts forecast for global oil demand growth for fourth time


During a visit to the DC offices for the American Red Cross, Obama used the relief organization's page to tweet for the first time.


Taipei, Oct. 6 Taiwan share prices closed up 1.01 percent Wednesday after an overnight surge on Wall Street, with buying focusing on domestic demand-oriented stocks, in particular property firms, whose asset values are expected to be lifted by a rising New Taiwan dollar, dealers said.


The United States said on Friday it would suspend all non-humanitarian aid to Madagascar following opposition leader Andry Rajoelina's taking power with army support in what Washington regards as coup.

US to suspend non-humanitarian aid to Madagascar


Jermaine Dye told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times that he thinks he can help the scuffling White Sox offense.

Dye thinks he could help White Sox offense


A transient is accused of biting off the tip of another man's nose and part of his bottom lip in a fight at a Portland motel Saturday, police reported.

Transient accused of biting off tip of man's nose, part of bottom lip


Two brothers have been arrested for more than two dozen burglaries and theft involving various businesses stretching across three counties.

Brothers arrested for more than two dozen burglaries involving businesses


Whirlpool Corp. filed a patent infringement action against the South Korean company LG Electronics Inc. and its affiliates in the US and Mexico .

Whirlpool files patent infringement action vs LG Electronics


The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania received $30,000 today as part of a consumer protection settlement between the state's Attorney General's Office and the CVS Pharmacy chain.

Second Harvest food Bank receives $30,000 as part of consumer protection settlement


House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman delayed until next week further action on his big climate bill, amid sharp divisions among committee Democrats.


A MAN exposed himself to four young girls in Church Hill on Sunday afternoon.


John Lloyd Young will return to the August Wilson Theatre to perform at the 2011 Theatre World Awards ceremony.

John Lloyd Young to perform at Theatre World Awards ceremony;


The issue of debt relief and how debt relief can eliminate your debt is an important and timely issue today as many Americans find themselves struggling to cope with and manage debt.


Krishna, along with her husband and coach Virender Poonia, and Sudha arrived at the Athletes Village in Stratford on Wednesday.

Krishna, Sudha arrive at Olympic village


Jennifer Lopez has admitted that she initially ``wasn't sure'' about taking on a judging role on American Idol.

Jennifer Lopez: 'I wasn't sure about Idol'


North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, will host a live telephone town hall meeting Wednesday evening, and is inviting every resident of his 1st Congressional District to join him.


US intelligence believes Iran has obtained advanced missiles from North Korea capable of striking Europe, according to US documents leaked by WikiLeaks and cited by the New York Times on Sunday.


A Burlington teen will make his movie debut Thursday in a film produced by NASA that can only be seen in special movie theaters.

Burlington teen makes his debut in NASA film


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Indonesian government will ensure that the safety of Malaysians in the republic is guaranteed following unfriendly actions by ``vigilante groups'' on Malaysians there.

Indonesian government will ensure safety of Malaysians:


New Delhi, April 13 Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with ``Housefull 2:

Sajid Khan hits hattrick with 'Housefull 2'


An elderly Visalia woman died Sunday night after her car drifted into the path of oncoming traffic.

Elderly woman dies after drifting into oncoming traffic


Iraqi leaders of the various blocs in Parliament reached consensus Sunday on a resolution that would allow troops from Britain, Australia and other countries to operate on Iraqi soil after the end of the year, media reports said.

Iraqi leaders reaches consensus on resolution


Newsday > Sports Print Aa Baseball player Doris Sams dies at 85 Published:


Zane State College will host a flash registration from 9 am to 6 pm Tuesday at the Willett-Pratt Training Center at the College's Cambridge campus and from 9 am to 7 pm Wednesday on the Zanesville campus.

Zane State College hosts flash registration


On Wednesday they decided to release defensive end Trevor Pryce in order to make room to re-sign safety Ken Hamlin.

The Baltimore Ravens have released Trevor Pryce


The ECHL Board of Governors approved the 2010 playoff schedule at their preseason meeting in Chicago this week.


A Crosby computer repair man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for online solicitation of a minor, a second degree felony, after he pleaded guilty to the charge Dec. 6.

Crosby man sentenced to 40 years in prison for online solicitation of a minor


FOZZY, the band featuring WWE Wrestling Superstar CHRIS JERICHO and Stuck Mojo mastermind RICH WARD will release their long awaited and highly anticipated new album 'CHASING THE GRAIL' in Europe soon and will make a quick trip to the UK in May 2010 for some intense live action.

FOZZY to release 'CHASING the GRAIL' in Europe soon


The University of Florida will offer spouse tickets to students' domestic partners for the university's football and basketball games, the Independent Florida Alligator reports.

University of Florida to offer spouse tickets to domestic partners


Eminem is working on his eighth studio album, but chill, Em fans.


Diskeeper Corporation announced the launch of new Diskeeper 2009, now with defrag engines at highest-ever speeds for maximum system performance.

Diskeeper Corporation launches new Diskeeper 2009


Senate candidate Ken Buck says he's still ``scratching his head'' and has ``no idea'' how he lost last week to Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. In his first on-camera interview since Election Day, Buck says the overriding question remains: ``Why did the Republican wave go over Colorado?''

Senate candidate Ken Buck still has 'no idea' how he lost to Sen. Michael Bennet


City and county officials are stealing a record amount of money in Tennessee, according to audits performed by state government.

Officials stealing record amounts of money


MICHAEL Ballack is planning legal action against Kevin-Prince Boateng for the tackle which has ended his World Cup dreams.

Michael Ballack is planning legal action against Kevin-Prince Boateng


Several hard drives were discovered stolen this morning from the Wells Fargo Advisors on rue Iberville.

Several hard drives stolen from Wells Fargo Advisors


Now, just a month and a half later, it is official: the two will not be working together any longer.


``The Bankex on the Sensex crashed by 3.1%. All sectoral indices, barring capital goods, ended in the red on the Sensex. The Sensex fell 286.6 points or 1.8% to 15,864.9 while the Nifty fell 4,772.1, down 77.4 points or 1.6%.The Sensex has supports at 15,750 and 15,660 and resistances at 16,050 and 16,200. The Nifty has supports at 4,730 and 4,690 and resistances at 4,830 and 4,870.``

Sensex has resistance at 16,050 & 16,200:


Denny Hamlin was airlifted to a California hospital following a single-car, head-on crash during NASCAR's Auto Club 400 on Sunday.

Denny Hamlin airlifted after crash at Auto Club 400


The All Blacks first five Dan Carter says he doesn't have a club in mind should he take a sabattical during his newly signed four-year deal with the New Zealand rugby union.

Carter says he doesn't have a club in mind for his sabattical


The Dalai Lama has condemned the ethnic violence in Assam, adding that people in India must practice religious harmony and tread the path of non-violence.

Dalai Lama condemns ethnic violence in Assam


The UK manufacturing sector continued to expand last month, according to the latest figures, boosting hopes that the economic recovery is proceeding at a faster pace than previously anticipated.

UK manufacturing sector continues to expand


Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, late on Thursday, condemned the abduction of a number of Iranian engineers and technicians in Syria.

Salehi condemns abduction of Iranian engineers, technicians in Syria


Somali pirates demanded a $35 million ransom on Saturday for a Ukrainian ship they had seized which was carrying 33 tanks and other military supplies to Kenya, a maritime official said.


Spokane Police are investigating a fatal shooting in an alley behind a building near East Pacific Ave. Tuesday night.


Gov. Mitch Daniels has pitched his property tax relief and reform plan to a powerful legislative committee.

Daniels pitches tax relief to powerful committee


Asuncion, a new play written by and starring Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg begins performances October 12 at off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre.

Asuncion, written by and starring Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg, begins performances


Tests in Taiwan have found minor doses of the industrial chemical melamine in Nestle milk powders produced in China.

Tests in Taiwan find melamine in Nestle milk powder produced in China


Almost half of manufacturers in the North West expect their business to grow over the next year, according to a survey by the Manufacturing Institute.

'Half of manufacturers expect business to grow'


New works by 25 Humboldt County artists are on exhibit this month in the first anniversary show for Meridian Fine Art Gallery.


Remington College® is nearing completion of its new Columbia, South Carolina campus -- an investment that will help stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and increasing the number of qualified job applicants through education and training.

Remington College nearing completion of Columbia, South Carolina campus


Some trains were diverted, cancelled and rescheduled due to derailment of Hyderabad-Aurangabad passenger train at Kohir station on Vikarabad-Parli-Vaijnath section of Secunderabad Division today.

Trains cancelled, rescheduled due to derailment


The new OnCell 5004/5104 quad band GSM/GPRS industrial cellular routers connect up to four Ethernet devices to a cellular network for remote site and device monitoring and control.

Industrial cellular router connects up to four Ethernet devices


Taiwan has accused Japan of ``furtively occupying'' disputed islands in the East China Sea which are at the center of a territorial row between Tokyo, Beijing and Taipei.

Japan 'furtively occupying' disputed islands:


A Sheboygan man has been charged with attacking his girlfriend because she refused to marry his Mexican friend, who offered to pay them $5,000 so he could become a US citizen, the Sheboygan Press reports.

Man charged with attacking girlfriend after she refused to marry his friend


Qatar Telecom is planning to commence a roadshow for a benchmark dollar bond sale.

Qatar Telecom will commence roadshow for bond sale


Waikato University science enthusiast wins national teaching excellence award

Science enthusiast wins national teaching award


Dan Rooney was sworn in as US Ambassador to Ireland by Senator Hillary Clinton in a ceremony that took place in the Treaty Room at the State Department today.

Dan Rooney sworn in as US ambassador to Ireland


Amid speculations of BJP Member of Parliament Navjot Singh Sidhu leaving the party and not fighting the coming general elections, senior Congress leader Rajinder Kaur Bhattal has said that Sidhu is a good and honest leader but is in the ``wrong party''.


LOS ANGELES Walt Hazzard, the former UCLA and NBA star who played on the Bruins' first NCAA championship basketball team in 1964 and later coached the team for four seasons in the 1980s, died Friday.

Former UCLA basketball player Walt Hazzard dies


Indianapolis and surrounding areas saw their first flurries of the season Thursday afternoon.


Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, pumped 8.66 million barrels of oil a day in March, down 4 percent from its output of 9.02 million a day in the previous month, official data showed.

Saudis pumped 8.66 million barrels a day in March, data show


A Janesville man was arrested late Sunday after a shot was fired through a door in a residential complex on the city's east side.

Janesville man arrested after shot fired


Cuba on Saturday released a jailed paraplegic political dissident as a result of talks between the Catholic Church and President Raul Castro, a family source said.


The government was increasing its inefficiency in order keep its promises towards the Bulgarian voters in 2007 when there was an avalanche rise of protests in different sectors around the country, Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria leader Tsvetan Tsvetanov said for Bulgarian National Television.


I am so sick of the attack ads Reid and Angle are putting on each other, I may just not vote for either of them so I can't be blamed either way.

I'm sick of the attack ads from Reid, Angle


The counseling center has moved temporarily to the early college building between the chemistry and geology building and Nail Technical Center during renovation of the first floor of Moody Learning Center.

Counseling center moves to early college building


A western North Carolina man has died after he was struck by lightning near his home.

North Carolina man dies after being struck by lightning


ClearCorrect Inc, Houston, offers ClearCorrect clear aligners.


Private sector general insurer ICICI Lombard has launched a mobile application called 'Insure' that will allow customers to intimate a claim through the mobile.

ICICI Lombard launches mobile application 'Insure'


Norway divested from an Israeli company that supplies surveillance equipment for the security fence.


Memphis customers of CitiFinancial, the consumer lending arm of Citigroup, have begun receiving notifications that local CitiFinancial branches are changing their name to OneMain Financial.

CitiFinancial changing name to OneMain Financial


Three crab fishermen have been rescued, ending a seven-day ordeal caused by tropical cyclone Paul.


Newcastle United grabbed a Premier League lifeline on Monday when late goals by substitutes Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands secured a 3-1 home win over fellow relegation strugglers Middlesbrough.


Egyptians cast ballots on Sunday for the upper house, with Islamists looking to build on their success in voting for the lower assembly as part of the first polls since a revolt ousted Hosni Mubarak.


A dental nurse with a penchant for poisson is taking part in a charity fishing trip to raise cash for charity.

Dental nurse's penchant for poisson raises cash


Former three-time world surfing champion Andy Irons died just days after telling tournament organizers in Puerto Rico he had become ill during an event in Portugal.

Former world champion surfer Andy Irons dies


Governor Tom Corbett today announced the following confirmations of his nominees by the Pennsylvania Senate:

Governor Corbett announces confirmations


Local students showed some improvement on the state's high school test, the Michigan Merit Exam, according to scores released by the Michigan Department of Education Thursday, Aug. 7.

Local students show improvement on state's high school test


Patients treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief are at increased risk of bone fractures in the spine, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

Epidural steroid injection may increase risk of bone fractures


Cape Wind developer Jim Gordon has offered two Native American tribes millions to halt their opposition as the clock runs down on the review period for the controversial wind power project slated for Nantucket Sound.

Gordon offered tribes millions to halt opposition


Blackhawks winger Kris Versteeg was named one of three finalists for the Calder Trophy, which will be presented to the NHL's top rookie on June 18 in Las Vegas.

Versteeg named one of three finalists for Calder Trophy


Tony Bellew has sent a chilling warning to Isaac Chilemba ahead of Saturday night's world title eliminator in Liverpool, telling his rival: ``I'm willing to die in that ring.''


As the investigation into the abduction of Victoria ``Tori'' Stafford approached its second week, the eight-year-old's mother voiced her hope that investigators would soon look outside the Woodstock area.

Mom voices hope that investigators will soon look outside Woodstock area


Wisconsin tax collections for the three-month period ending in September continue to lag last year's figures.

Wisconsin tax collections continue to lag


A Rochester man is arrested in a shoplifting case, after he was found hiding out in the dressing room of another store.

Rochester man arrested for shoplifting, found hiding in dressing room


A north-east MSP is calling for more to be done to promote free bus travel for the over-60s after figures revealed thousands of eligible Aberdeenshire residents have not collected their passes.

Call for more to be done to promote free bus travel for over60s


Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced it plans to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

Analog Devices to participate in upcoming investor conferences


Your salary cheque will look slimmer after the deductions on all your perks for the entire year -- company car, fuel allowance, driver, accommodation, furnishings, concessional fees for kids, company funded travel and the like.


Arlington officials will host a community budget forum Friday at 7 pm at the Central Library Auditorium to discuss the county's likely budget woes in the next fiscal year.


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Hoosier businesses are being asked to become more ``bicycle friendly.''

Businesses asked to become more bicycle friendly


The cruise holiday industry has boosted tourism in the Falklands dramatically over the past year.

Cruise holidays boosts tourism in the Falklands


A woman and her infant died due to alleged negligence of the doctors in a maternity hospital in Sher Bagh Islamabad.


Panera may have restarted buybacks in the third quarter given the recent decline in the stock price, according to Nick Setyan of Wedbush Securities Inc. He said that Panera's average closing stock price was $115.77 in the third quarter compared with $122.15 in the second quarter.


Wes Brown, one of the better running backs in the country, is set to choose between Miami, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Colorado and Maryland.

Wes Brown to choose between Miami, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Colorado and Maryland


The Olympic torch will be travelling through Scotland as part of its journey to the start of the London 2012 Games.

Olympic torch to travel through Scotland


Washington, May 18 India's grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has completed his 90th marathon, finishing the Delaware Marathon in Wilmington in a time of six hours and 32 minutes on a chilly rain swept morning.

India's marathon man Ashis Roy completes 90th marathon


Representative Bob Filner discussed health care, immigration and military policy at a breakfast at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, last Friday.

Filner discusses health care, immigration at breakfast


Actress Amanda Seyfried admits she was ``desperate'' for Dominic Cooper to fall in love with her when they first met.

Amanda Seyfried was 'desperate' for Dominic Cooper love?


After jokingly calling her good pal Mario an ``a**hole'' for asking about the rumored romance, Longoria finally said, ``Mark and I are, you know, fine. We're happy just dating.''

Eva Longoria on Mark Sanchez: 'We're happy just dating'


Jonathon Brandmeier talks to 'E!' correspondent and fashion expert, Kelly Osbourne.

Jonathon Brandmeier talks fashion with Kelly Osbourne


PROPOOL.COM has launched their new ratings web site.


Executives from major US tech companies, including Google Inc., Twitter and YouTube are visiting Iraq to help the nation find tech-savvy ways to rebuild, the US State Department said Monday.

Executives from US tech companies to visit Iraq


Some flowering plants draw pollinating bats to their blooms by harnessing sound, creating an echo easy for the nocturnal fliers to find, researchers discover.


Former Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition in Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of selling out Bangladesh's interests to India.

Khaleda Zia accuses Sheikh Hasina of ``sold out'' to India


A 35-year-old Otsego man was indicted in federal court on 11 counts of false claims.

Otsego man indicted on 11 counts of false claims


The Stormers still have ``hope'' that Flying Fijians flyer Sireli Naqelevuki will be fit for their opening Super 14 clash against the Sharks on Sunday.


If Southwest airlines democratized the skies for the middle class and below, ESPN has democratized college football.

ESPN has 'democratized' college football


On Friday, September 16th, First National Bank and Trust Company's Cranston Road, Beloit location will host a free coin appraisal event.

First National Bank to host free coin appraisal event


Microsoft has said that it believes tablet sales will overtake PCs within the next year, according to SlashGear.

Microsoft believes tablet sales will overtake PCs next year


Sorenson Media has released Sorenson Squeeze 6, an update of its video encoding software package.

Sorenson Media releases Sorenson Squeeze 6


A multi-pronged militant assault on a small, remote US base killed nine American soldiers and wounded 15 yesterday in the deadliest attack on US forces in Afghanistan in three years.


At least 2,600 women have been trafficked into England and Wales and forced to work as prostitutes, according to a snapshot report published today.

2,600 women trafficked to England and Wales forced to work as prostitutes


A woman in her 20s committed suicide in Jeddah's Baghdadiah district on Wednesday.


The Opel Meriva has won the Golden Steering Wheel Award 2010, continuing in the footsteps of Opel vehicles in internationally renowned automotive competitions.

Opel Meriva wins the Golden Steering Wheel 2010


A fire early Friday evening at 2442 Kemp sent two people, an adult and a toddler, to the hospital with burns to their bodies.


So You Think was nowhere near the fastest but he still shone brightest on a miserable Melbourne morning during a special Moonee Valley trackwork session.


A MAN has died after driving his car into a concrete wall at Parliament House in Canberra.

Man dies after driving car into wall at Parliament House


Pakistan announced a seven-member boxing team on Thursday for the South Asian Games penciled in for January 29 to February 9 in Bangladesh.

Pakistan announce Boxing team for South Asian Games


Pig picture sends up Vermont police Updated: 14:58, Saturday February 4, 2012 Vermont's police force was oink-credibly embarrassed when they realised that the emblem on their squad cars had been doctored to show a pig.


Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world's leading hotel companies, is offering more perks for small and medium sized meetings booked at its properties in Asia Pacific with the launch of a new dedicated campaign 'MeetingPERKS'.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide offers more perks for meetings in Asia Pacific


The euro has fallen back against the US dollar, correcting after Friday's two-cent surge on the back of the new eurozone crisis pact.


On the morning Meredith Vieira announced she is leaving NBC's ``Today,'' former ``The Insider'' host Lara Spencer made a return to her ABC roots and ``Good Morning America.''

Lara Spencer returns to 'Good morning America'


British oil giant BP said Friday it is considering selling its 50 percent stake in its Russian joint venture TNK-BP, in a deal that could fetch at least $15 billion.

BP considers selling its stake in TNK-BP


The 1943 movie Lady Of Burlesque, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Michael O'Shea.

Lady Of Burlesque, starring Barbara Stanwyck.


The Nürburgring, Germany's oldest racetrack, recently got a dramatic makeover.


Westfield's fourth and fifth graders are ready to spell their way to victory as the 26th annual spelling bee begins tonight at 7 pm in the Westfield High School auditorium.


Hong Kong share prices opened sharply higher Monday, up 3.2%, as investors were encouraged by lower interest rates and Wall Street's gains, dealers said.


State senator, former Assembly Republican leader Dave Cox died on Tuesday after a 13-year battle with prostate cancer.

State senator, Local Government leader Dave Cox dies


Ravens safety Ed Reed said he hurt his ankle in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons when quarterback Matt Ryan slid into his foot.


Recently, the Hall of Famer visited the ``Today Show'' to dispel those rumors; here are some details, via Larry Brown Sports: ``Dennis Rodman sat down with the 'Today Show' to set the record straight on his personal life. In the interview, the Basketball Hall of Famer disputed reports that emerged two weeks ago stating that he was broke and sick, saying he's neither. 'I'm not a deadbeat dad,' Rodman said. 'Yeah, I pay child support. I'm not one of the guys that made Michael Jordan money or Scottie Pippen money. I made a decent living in the NBA, but broke? I'm not broke,' he says. Asked about having a drinking problem, Rodman disputed that, too. 'I'm not sick, man. People have had those allegations about me since 1995. 'Dennis parties a lot, Dennis does this.' I'm going to do what I do. I've proved people wrong from day one, I'm still proving people wrong that the fact that I'm still loving it. I feel good. I'm 50 years old, I do go out and have a good time, and most of the things I do is based on appearances around the world.' Rodman also says he's unlikely to suffer a similar fate to recently deceased stars like Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse because he does not do cocaine. 'I never even tried cocaine. I never even came near cocaine,' he states.''


Glasgow University is facing a £35m budget shortfall unless it takes action to cut costs, it has emerged.


Amid all the breathless hype about the iPad, I think one point has been severely overlooked: the iPad is not a computer, it is not a phone -- it is constructed to be a receiving instrument.

Whatever the iPad is, it is not a computer


The Utah project seeks to reduce ``overuse of health care,'' which is partly related to the fee-for-service system of care.

Utah project seeks to reduce 'overuse of health care'


Shane Bond, the former New Zealand pacer, has said ``he became a victim of politics`` when the New Zealand Cricket Board discarded him following his contract with the unauthorised Indian Cricket League. The fast bowler opined that he was not regretful over his decision to play in the league but was disappointed by the way the New Zealand Cricket had treated him. Bond claimed that he was contractually allowed by the NZC for participating in the ICL but alleged that the board backed out after the International Cricket Council intervened. Bond, in his book ``Looking Back'' said that he would never understand why he was forced to pick one from ICL or playing for New Zealand, especially after he was assured that he could do both at a time and his contract with NZC had also allowed him to do so. ''In the end I became a victim of politics,'' said Bond.

``I became a victim of politics'' - Shane Bond


The city is set to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit against three Tulsa police officers accused of beating a 16-year-old black male causing permanent vision and hearing damage.

City set to settle lawsuit against police officers


American number one Mardy Fish has suffered a hamstring injury that could prevent him from competing at the ATP World Tour event in London later this month.


Chrysler Group LLC will freeze its US defined benefit pension plans for salaried employees effective Dec. 31, the company announced June 14.

Chrysler to freeze US pension plans for salaried employees


Laurel Park racetrack celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, as the Maryland horse racing industry continues to undergo a turbulent period.

Laurel Park celebrates 100th anniversary


CPI patriarch Jyoti Basu, turned 95 on Tuesday with a wish to see the Left Front government in West Bengal on its eighth consecutive term.


``The economy has moved beyond the most worrisome downside possibilities,'' says the Atlanta Fed's Dennis Lockhart, suggesting a decision to cut back on bond purchases could come before year's end.


``SAITM is the latest addition to the higher education sector in Sri Lanka which was opened a few months ago. The total investment for SAITM has increased to Rs. 700 million. We have further increased the investment by Rs.200 million for the Medical Faculty which is still under construction.

SAITM increases investment to Rs.200 million


A Port Orchard man was charged with third-degree assault after allegedly cutting a woman's hair as revenge for theft of his tire rims.

Po man charged with assault after cutting woman's hair


``There are perks attached to it that I can use my name and raise money, but I think 'Being Human' will be a lot bigger than Salman,'' he said.


Iranian forces crossed into neighbouring Iraq and killed 30 fighters from a group it says was involved in last week's bombing of a military parade, state TV reported Sunday.

Iranian forces crosses into Iraq, kill 30 fighters


Actor Matt Bomer and his partner, Slate PR co-founder Simon Halls, will be honored by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network at the group's eighth annual Respect Awards, to be held on October 5 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


Capcom has announced that forthcoming Wii hunt-em-up Monster Hunter Tri will support Wii Speak.


The top British special forces commander in Afghanistan has resigned to protest lack of proper equipment given to troops in the conflict zone, sources say.

British special forces commander resigns


The BSE Sensex plummeted more than 300 points, falling below the psychological 16,000 edge on Wednesday, for the first time in four months as global markets receded and the rupee breached 54.30 to the dollar to hit new life low.


The Nelson Center pool in Springfield will re-open to the public this afternoon at 1.


Texas American Resources Company announced today that it has appointed Tom Rogers , who has served as Vice President of Operations - Northern Region, as its Vice President of Operations.

Texas American Resources appoints Tom Rogers as Vice President of Operations


England coach Fabio Capello lost Emile Heskey through injury and also cut six more players from his squad to face Switzerland.


The 15-nation euro fell slightly Tuesday against the US dollar, which had weakened after a report from Washington that the American deficit was on pace to hit a new record.


Despite this inconvenience, students need to do what they can to recycle.

Despite inconvenience, students need to recycle


The better question might be, what doesn't Google know about us, according to Gartner analysts.


Minneapolis police arrested 16 war protestors Thursday afternoon at a National Guard recruiting station in Dinkytown.


The statement ran, `` Danone would like to state and inform all its stakeholders, consumers and patrons that it never approached Mrs. Aishwarya Rai for any of its brands and has no intentions of doing so going forward.''


Baltimore Ravens right guard Chris Chester was hospitalized with a ``skin issue'' last night, Coach John Harbaugh said Friday.

Baltimore Ravens guard Chris Chester hospitalized with a 'skin issue'


Duran Duran have been forced to scrap the opening dates of their UK tour to allow frontman Simon Le Bon to recover from a throat infection.

Duran Duran - Duran Duran cancel opening dates of tour


A North Adams, Mass., man pleaded not guilty Thursday in Bennington District Court to three felony counts of attempting to lure a child.

Man pleads not guilty to attempting to lure a child


Margaret Thatcher left Parliament for the last time today, as a coffin bearing the body of the former prime minister was taken from the Palace of Westminster for her ceremonial funeral at St Paul's Cathedral.

Margaret Thatcher leaves Parliament for last time


UK-based retail chain Marks & Spencer plans an over 12-fold increase in its cotton sourcing from India in three years to 64,000 metric tonne.

Marks & Spencer plans over 12-fold increase in cotton sourcing from India


Jersey shore recovers from Sandy as summer begins as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.


Russian Auction House plans to sell 100% in local real estate developer Scales through an auction on March 4, RBC Novosti news service reported on February 19.

Russian auction House to sell 100% in local builder Scales


A prisoner at the Koforidua Prisons disclose= d that prisoners indulge in homosexuality to raise money to buy nutritious foods to supplement what they were being given at the prison.

Prisoners indulge in homosexuality to raise money to buy food


Ron Wilson has become the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a month after he was fired by the San Jose Sharks.The 53-year-old Wilson was introduced by the Leafs at a Tuesday news conference at Toronto's Air Canada Centre.Wilson was fired last month by San Jose after the Sharks lost to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs.

Ron Wilson becomes new coach of Toronto Maple Leafs


Cuban boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson was buried with honors Tuesday at Havana's Christopher Columbus Cemetery after the three-time Olympic and world amateur boxing champion died suddenly Monday at the age of 60 from a heart attack.


A bomb exploded at the Chilean embassy in Rome on Thursday, injuring one person, ANSA news agency reported, only hours after a bomb attack on the Swiss embassy in the Italian capital that also wounded one.


The White House received a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed to US President Barack Obama, asking him to free the Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard-American, Obama announced the study.

White House received a letter from Netanyahu


A 19-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested on several felony charges, including annoying or molesting a child and possession of child pornography, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Man is arrested on several felony charges, including annoying or molesting a child and possession of child pornography


Hungarian central bank President Andras Simor told an audience at a conference in Alpbach, Austria, that avoiding euro adoption is ``not an option'' for the seven former communist European Union members that have yet to join the euro region.

Hungary's Simor says avoiding euro adoption is ``not an option''


Comedian Jonathan Winters, whose improvisations and gift for mimicry inspired the likes of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey, has died at the age of 87.

Jonathan Winters, comedic legend, dies at 87


Greece has invited bids for state-owned gas company DEPA, as it moves ahead with a privatization program targeted to raise 19 billion euros by 2015.

11:41 Greece invites bids for state Gas group DEPA


Lawmakers claimed they amended the Utah constitution ``to perpetuate the human race'' by prohibiting same-sex marriage, but it's unconstitutional discrimination, three couples claim in Federal Court.


On Wednesday, the Baskin-Robbins franchise in Edgewater will offer a 2.5-ounce scoop of ice cream for 31 cents from 5 until 10 pm as part of ``31-Cent Scoop Night.''

On Wednesday, Baskin-Robbins in Edgewater offers 31-cent scoops


Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning that blankets large portions of southern and eastern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area.

Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning


Authorities say the bassist for country music star Toby Keith has been killed in a two-car crash in Oklahoma.

Toby Keith bassist killed in crash in Oklahoma


Manchester United midfielder Ji-Sung Park has stated that he expects new club signing Shinji Kagawa to be a hit at Old Trafford.

Park expects Kagawa to be a hit at Old Trafford


Alan Hansen, pundit for the New Football Pools says the title race could go to the wire!


A 34-year-old woman was injured in a crash with a Seaford police car in Georgetown on Friday night, state police said.


Port Huron Police are investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of Parkdale Drive.


Inter Milan have opened the Serie A biscuit tin, sparking an angry reaction from other clubs after saying they do not believe in the ``good faith'' of referees.


A COUPLE were threatened at gunpoint by raiders during a terrifying robbery at their Manchester home.


Mayor Johnson cites irreconcilable differences with the Maloofs over the arena deal April 27, 2012.


By Chip Brian, SmarTrend Analytics Team SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner detected a bearish inside day candle pattern for shares of Carnival.

SmarTrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish inside day pattern for Carnival (cuk)


On January 20, Sharp Corporation, Enel Green Power, and STMicroelectronics made a joint announcement in Rome, Italy, on the establishment of a joint venture for production of thin-film solar cells1 and one for IPP business2 ,mainly in Europe.

Sharp, Enel Green power, STMicroelectronics make announcement on the establishment of joint ventures


Police on Tuesday released the name of the elderly man found dead on Barton Street in southwest Norman Monday morning.

Police release name of man found dead Monday


Varun said by making ``adverse remarks and recommendations to the BJP and all other parties, the EC has acted beyond its jurisdiction and has surpassed its powers including under Article 324 of the Constitution''.


Arsenal will sell captain Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona but only for £80m - more than double what the Spanish giants were ready to offer.


Carr rules out bid to become PM Updated: 13:29, Friday April 6, 2012 Foreign Minister Bob Carr has ruled out making a tilt to become prime minister by moving to a lower house seat.


Actress Keira Knightley says she preferred wearing masculine fragrance before discovering Coco Mademoiselle from Chanel.

Keira Knightley prefers masculine fragrances


Properties worth GHC330,500 were destroyed by fire in Brong-Ahafo Region in 2012, Mr Kwame Adomako, the Acting Brong-Ahafo Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, has said.

Properties worth GHC330,500 destroyed by fire in Brong-Ahafo Region in 2012


The Australian dollar has hit a four month high, after the leaders of Germany and Italy pledged to protect the euro from the debt crisis.


Hot flushes and night sweats may be a blessing in disguise for millions of middle-aged women going through the menopause, as scientists say those affected by such symptoms have a reduced risk of heart attacks and stokes.

Hot flushes may be a blessing in disguise


Safeway Inc. has extended its sponsorship of the Golden Baseball League in a deal that will provide about $2 million to the independent baseball league over the next two years.

Safeway extends sponsorship of Golden Baseball league


A SECURITY guard was attacked with a crowbar during an armed robbery at a petrol station in Prestwich, Bury.


Ranchi , May 9 Jharkhand reeled under severe hot conditions today with most of its districts recording the maximum temperature over 40 degrees.


The Asia Foundation on Wednesday donated books to 85 Philippine schools in Cotabato City in Mindanao.

Asia Foundation donates books to 85 schools in Mindanao


State Police are investigating two officer-involved shootings in Acadiana, both of which occurred Friday.


AOL Inc sold part of its Dulles, Virginia, campus to a subsidiary of CB Richard Ellis Group Inc for $144.5 million.


The Houston Texans have the best secondary in the AFC South, or at least they did in 2011.


A man was fatally shot by police in Cottage Grove during a traffic stop about 11 pm Wednesday night, according to authorities.

Man fatally shot by police in Cottage Grove


Centuries by Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell have put England in a strong position to win the third cricket test against New Zealand in Napier.

Centuries by Strauss and Bell put England in strong position


TADA and Progress Village Magnet School for the Performing Arts will present ``Beauty and the Beast Jr.'' TADA

TADA to present 'Beauty and the Beast Jr.'


Starbucks Corp. plans to accelerate growth and brew up a stronger profit in the year ahead, with CEO Howard Schultz noting that customers of all walks of life consider its drinks an ``affordable luxury'' even in challenging economic times.


The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down Saturday about 2 miles southwest of Cross Hill in Laurens County.


The US solar industry grew at a torrid pace in 2010, serving as the fastest growing energy sector.


The fifth Denver area Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened today at 900 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive in the Town Center shopping district of Highlands Ranch.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens today in Highlands Ranch


A week on the petrol shortage continues in Lahore, Geo News reported.


Elbit Systems Ltd. unveiled its armored driving trainer and forward observer trainer simulators at the I/ITSEC 2011 modeling, simulation and training conference in Orlando, and will supply several of them to the IDF.

Elbit Systems unveils armored trainer simulators


Campaigners say that Unaddressed mail is rising as mail volume falls and are angry that Royal Mail is ``failing not to deliver'' when it comes to unsolicited mail.


Industrialists on Wednesday warned of a slowdown in investment and economic activities saying very few would dare investing as banks are charging up to 21.5 percent interest on lending while massive depreciation of taka pushes up import costs.


Tom Hardy has reportedly replaced Sam Worthington in This Means War, a new action/comedy from director McG.

Tom Hardy replacing Sam Worthington in 'This Means War'


French energy firm GDF Suez is planning to develop two wind power projects in Romania and Poland totaling 100MW.

GDF Suez to develop wind projects in Romania, Poland


With an aim of increasing mutual operational understanding, India and Singapore will hold joint military training activities at the Air Force base here this month.

India, Singapore to hold joint military training


SmrtGuard has signed an OEM agreement with an international reseller organization which will offer a customized, private label version of its SmrtGuard mobile security suite to its wireless carrier and enterprise customers.

SmrtGuard signs OEM agreement with international reseller organization


The transfer window for soccer players from a district joining another district will close today, but it is unclear how many players have been given releases from the teams to play for other districts.


Tirunelveli, Apr 14 Speaking against the inner feud in AIADMK party, Tirunelveli Lok Sabha candidate K Annamalai said ``nobody is unequal to others in the party.


Singer-and-actress Selena Gomez is taking a break from music to concentrate on her acting career in 2012.


Newly elected members of Pakistani provincial assemblies of northwestern Khyber Paktunkhwa and southern Sindh provinces on Wednesday took oath of their membership for the next five years, local media reported.

Newly elected members of Pakistani provincial assemblies take oath


US stocks advanced in early trade on Monday, led by gains from energy sector stocks on higher crude prices.


ITV is re-branding its online catch-up TV service as ITV Player, coming 18 months after its initial launch.


Uttarakhand, famous for its temples and tourist destinations, is now battling hard to bring back normalcy.

Uttarakhand battles hard to bring back normalcy


BUS and coach builder Optare has won its second order in London in under a month.


Oman plans to privatise its existing power stations and invest RO3bn in new projects over the next six years, in a bid to boost the economy and reduce the budget deficit as electricity demand grows, Reuters has reported.


Governor Rick Perry, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, is courting South Carolina veterans with a five-year income tax exemption for wounded members of the military.

Rick Perry courts South Carolina veterans with income tax exemption


SEC athletic directors and commissioner Mike Slive met Wednesday to discuss the logistics of Texas A&M's entry as the 13th member even though No. 14 might soon be on its way.


Chevrolet made its 2011 Volt available for customer orders today, putting a $41,000 price tag on the extended-range plug-in electric vehicle.

Chevy Volt available to order -- with $41,000 price tag


The family of missing Hamilton woman Audrey Gibson is still desperately searching for the 82-year-old who disappeared on the afternoon of December 2.


The interior ministries of Belarus and Russia held a joint board meeting in Mahilyow on Saturday to discuss measures to increase public security in the adjoining border areas and step up cooperation in preventing the illegal movement of goods and vehicles, BelaPAN said.

Interior ministries of Belarus, Russia hold joint board meeting in Mahilyow


After a major setback in immigration reform over the weekend, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday reassured the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on his commitment to a comprehensive immigration reform, Xinhua informed.

Obama reassures Hispanic Caucus on commitment to immigration reform


Peter Mills leads the pack in gubernatorial candidate name recognition, according to a new poll by Portland-based Pan Atlantic SMS Group.

Gubernatorial candidate Peter Mills leads in name recognition


The swine flu outbreak in Mexico may be considerably smaller than originally feared, test results released there on Friday indicate.

Outbreak in Mexico may be smaller than feared


An inmate was found dead in her cell at the Chesapeake Correctional Center, according to the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office.


A MINISTER has accused the main nursing union of leaving its 40,000 members ``high and dry'' by pulling out of talks on a new Croke Park deal.

MINISTER accuses main nursing union of leaving 40,000 members 'high and dry'


The President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiev has left for Nura village, Alai region,


Greece grinds to a halt as angry workers launch a 48-hour general strike, against an austerity drive ordered by its bankruptcy-threatened government in exchange for a European bailout.

Greece grinds to a halt in general strike


A frigid Super Bowl week in Texas is now turning a little dark, although not at the site of the big game.

Frigid Super Bowl week in Texas now turns dark


One would imagine that when Harlem's super crew, the Diplomats, refer to themselves as the ``Taliban,`` they don't mean that they're literally affiliated. However, law enforcement officials in New Jersey found reason to believe that Juelz Santana was up to something. Juelz was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of making ''terrorist threats,`` according to a report from TMZ. The site further reported that Santana was taken in for disorderly conduct and that he refused a search of his vehicle, which was later impounded. The 28-year-old rapper posted $46,500 bail and immediately took to Twitter Thursday night to voice his frustrations behind the arrest. ``A! How many mugshots they gonna take of me smfh!!! 46k bail,'' Julez tweeted. ``A! Police impounded my bently so I guess I gotta bring the rose out! F-- they thought that was my only car lol #Whooooaaaaaa.'' Santana tweeted again on Saturday, adding, ``A! Smh It's the NJ bergen county police they be bored ''no action`` smh so when they c someone like me they make it a big deal #godforgivethem.''

Juelz Santana arrested on suspicion of making 'terrorist threats'


InstallFree Inc., a Stamford , Conn.-based provider of desktop virtualization technology, has raised $8.5 million in second-round funding.


The private resale market has rebounded strongly and is on track to post its strongest showing in the past 12 months, preliminary data shows.


On a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, Dennis selectmen appointed Warren Rutherford as interim town administrator from Sept. 3 through Dec. 31.


Suzlon-owned Repower is reducing its profit forecast for the current financial year, with project postponements partly to blame.


KALISPELL, Mont. A 45-year-old Kalispell man has pleaded not guilty to negligent arson for a fire that destroyed seven units of an apartment building.

Man pleads not guilty to negligent arson


A second liberal activist group in Milwaukee has been caught trying to submit false voter registrations.

Second group caught trying to submit false voter registrations


President Barack Obama said that Americans owe an enormous gratitude to the father of the Indian nation as the US has its ``roots in the India of Mahatma Gandhi and the non-violent social action movement'' he led for India's independence.

Americans owe an enormous gratitude to Mahatma Gandhi:


Pioneer Hi Bred International, Johnston, Iowa, has been assigned a patent developed by Mario Rosario Carlone Jr., Princeton, Ill., Russell L. Fox, Stuart, Iowa, and Stephen William Noble Jr., Johnston, Iowa, for a ``maize variety hybrid X08A171.''

Pioneer Hi Bred International assigned patent for maize variety hybrid X08A171


With the NFL draft only days away, Packers fans have a bevy of mock drafts from which to draw guesses as to who Ted Thompson and Co. will select.


Life jacket cabinets around the county will open Memorial Day weekend to kickoff the start to the season.

Life jacket cabinets open Memorial Day weekend


Merck said that they settled to stop testing Isentress, the company's HIV drug, after initial trial results showed that the treatment was not as useful as control treatment.

Merck to stop testing Isentress after initial trial results


New Delhi, Sep 20 India has thermonuclear capabilities, National Security Advisor MK Narayanan has emphasised, saying the scientists who raised doubts about the 1998 nuclear tests in Pokhran had personal motives to do so.


Use of indoor tanning beds increases risk of melanoma between twofold and fourfold depending on the device and length of time indoor tanning is used, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Indoor tanning beds increase risk of melanoma


Aviva PLC, the UK insurance group, Friday said that it is re-entering the Asian general insurance business after a period of five years in a bid to tap a market with significant growth potential.

Aviva to re-enter Asia general insurance business


A memorial bench for Finchley legend Horace White could be built by the end of the summer.

Memorial bench for Horace could be built this summer


The ANC in Kwazulu-Natal said marked ballot papers were found in Ulundi before the voting station in the area was officially opened this morning.


Despite operational setbacks, an intractable enemy, and bomb strikes that continue to kill Canadian soldiers, progress is being made to secure this volatile province, insists the general responsible for all Canadian military operations overseas.


``Such reference (Sri Lankan Prime Minister's statement in Parliament) is indeed unfortunate and we urge the Government of Sri Lanka to desist from reacting to speculative and uncorroborated reports,'' Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs Vishnu Prakash told mediapersons here.


The 215th meeting of the Conference of Rulers, held at the Istana Maziah here, issued a special press statement on several matters enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

Conference of Rulers issues special statement


Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and Dolly Parton find themselves nominated alongside Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Metallica at the O Music Awards 2, the MTV Music Group announced Tuesday morning.

Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton nominated at O Music Awards 2


Rachel Weisz and Emily Blunt are to play sisters in a new semi-improvised project.

Rachel Weisz and Emily Blunt to play sisters


Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is to be godmother to Princess Cruises' new ship Royal Princess.

Kate Middleton to be godmother to Royal Princess


Police are investigating the death of a former Stony Brook University student on the campus that occurred Friday morning.

Police investigate death at Stony Brook University


Two Cedar Rapids residents face burglary and theft charges after they were arrested in connection to a burglary early Friday morning.

Two Cedar Rapids residents arrested in connection to burglary


Plains Exploration & Production Co. plans to offer $300 million of 10- year senior notes, with proceeds targeted to help fund its agreement to help pay for drilling costs at its joint venture with Chesapeake Energy Corp..

Plains Exploration plans to offer $300 million of 10-year senior notes


Karma411 launches Crowdshare for Your Cause giving nonprofits and supporters a platform to gain awareness and a chance to win donations.

Karma411 launches Crowdshare for your cause:


Spain has returned some 243 priceless artefacts to Peru, more than a decade after they came to light at an exhibition in north-western Spain.


A rape suspect took his own life by suffocating himself with a plastic bag while on bail awaiting jury trial, an inquest heard.

Rape suspect suffocated himself with plastic bag, inquest hears


Sunny skies and highs in the 60s were expected across most of Texas on Wednesday, the National Weather Service says.


India and Russia are yet to achieve a breakthrough on resolving the Gorshkov deal, which has been in a deadlock over pricing.

India, Russia yet to achieve breakthrough on Gorshkov deal


A gas leak on North Main Street in Pawtucket forced the evacuation of nearby buildings.


Despite a general economic downturn, one East Valley company is expanding operations.


Sadness is good for the health because it helps people change their lives for the better, a study claims.


Recent cold overnights are decimating fruit crops in parts of upstate New York.


A man has pleaded guilty to illegally taking a 5-foot sturgeon from the Grand River in Grand Rapids.


The Warsaw Philharmonic ends its current artistic season with two concerts featuring Gustav Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 2 in C minor.


Former Pride champion Takanori Gomi has signed with the UFC after months of speculation.


Injury-prone New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has retired from all forms of cricket less than five months after quitting Tests to prolong his career in limited over formats.

Shane Bond retires from all forms of cricket


A driveway change for new recreation fields planned on turf farm land off Bank Street Road in the town of Batavia was approved by the town Planning Board Tuesday night.

Driveway change for new recreation fields approved


Sampson County has been chosen as the site for a $140 million power plant that will be fueled mainly by poultry litter.

Sampson County chosen for $140 million power plant


Federal health officials are warning consumers that the weight loss pill alli may cause severe liver damage in rare cases.

Weight loss pill could cause liver damage


JERUSALEM Israeli police say a woman opened fire on a police station in southern Israel and officers shot and killed the attacker.

Woman fires on police station in southern Israel


Turkey banned alcohol advertising and increased restrictions on alcohol sales on Friday in a move likely to anger secularist Turks who accuse the government of having an Islamic agenda.


UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown said a ``return to strong, sustainable global growth'' remains ``some way off.''

Brown says return to sustainable global growth 'some way off'


The dollar slipped against the yen Friday in Asia but held firm as investors cheered a decline in oil prices.The July crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit a record over $$135 a barrel on Thursday before later falling back around $$4.


Lady Gaga was in London recently and she did something unexpected, picked up the tab for a whole bar!


BARCELONA, Spain -Barcelona has sold reserve-team striker Rochina to Premier League club Blackburn on the final day of a European transfer window that contains few big-money transfers in Spain.

Barcelona sells Rochina to Blackburn on final day


The Madras high court has quashed a criminal case against a man, who was detained under Goondas Act, after it came to light that the Vellore police had obtained signatures of another man in blank papers and created a false criminal complaint to arrest him.

High court quashes criminal case against man


A portion of Broadway Avenue in Urbana will be closed for much of the day on Wednesday.

Portion of Broadway Avenue to be closed on Wednesday


The Korean won is continuing to weaken against the US dollar, with the won/dollar exchange rate rising each day.


Nigeria has released two improved cassava varieties in an effort to maintain its lead as the world's largest producer of the root crop, improve incomes of farmers and make them smile.

Nigeria releases improved cassava varieties


Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urges the newly elected American President, Barack Obama to give up the idea of an anti-missile shield in Eastern Europe, warning that Moscow will reserve its right to answer in the same manner, AFP informs.

Vladimir Putin urges Barack Obama to give up the idea of an anti-missile shield in Europe


In other news, Apple has released a new Mac OS X 10.6.8 build marked 10K540 to the developer community.

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 build 10K540 to developer community


Northland drivers are being urged to take extreme care on State Highway 1 north of Kaitaia because of storm damage at the approaches to two bridges.


Tilgin, a leading provider of solutions for multiplay and next-generation broadband access, has won a fourth order and continued trust from one of its current customers, an operator in South Eastern Europe.

Tilgin wins fourth order from operator in South Eastern Europe


Xerox Corp said on Monday it will buy Affiliated Computer Services Inc for $6.4 billion in a cash and stock deal that expands the copier company into technology outsourcing and data management.

Xerox to buy Affiliated Computer for $6.4 billion


Fitch Ratings has withdrawn Regions Mortgage US residential mortgage servicer ratings as follows:

Fitch withdraws Regions Mortgage rmbs servicer ratings


A sudden mild explosion outside the Baba Jeewn Singh Gurdwara at Kot Khalsa locality in the city has created panic when a priest of the Gurdwara was admitted with minor injuries where his condition was described out of dangers and safe.


Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the city election, which includes races for mayor, City Council and two proposed charter changes affecting the new form of city government approved by voters in November.


Suffolk County has installed its first red light camera and is installing or seeking permits for 20 more in a plan to set up cameras at 50 corners expected to generate about $6 million for the county annually.


A Turkish singer has become the world's fastest blind driver after driving at 292 kilometers per hour.

Turkish singer becomes world's fastest 'blind driver'


Jason announced his retirement in a statement released by the New York Knicks on Monday morning.


The ChiNext stocks closed flat on Tuesday as half of the 28 shares at China's start-up board for small and medium-sized enterprises were up.


Moscow, Mar 19 NATO fighters scrambled to escort the Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers on a regular patrol over the Atlantic today.

NATO fighters scramble to escort Russian strategic bombers


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 5,230 & 5,250 in the upper side and 5,180 & 5,130 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities. ``The markets closed with significant gains on Friday with Nifty closing above its psychologically important level of 5,200. Oil & gas, consumer durables, tech and metal were the lead gainers while realty remained the biggest laggard in today`s session,`` it added. Disclaimer: IRIS has taken due care and caution in compilation of data for its web site. Information has been obtained by IRIS from sources which it considers reliable. However, IRIS does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. IRIS especially states that it has no financial liability whatsoever to any user on account of the use of information provided on its website.

Nifty may trade in range of 5,230 & 5,250:


The Papua branch of Komnas HAM, the Indonesian Commission for Human Rights, has confirmed that human rights violations have been occurring in Puncak.

Human rights violations are occurring in Puncak


I DON'T blame ordinary staff at Northern Rock for taking their bonus.


Lithuanian Department of Statistics reported that the death rate in Lithuania in 2007 was at its highest in the last fifty years, reaching 13.5 deaths per every thousand residents.

Death rate in Lithuania in 2007 was at its highest in the last fifty years


The Lipscomb Bisons beat USC Upstate 9-5 Friday night in Spartanburg, SC, at Harley Park.


St. Norbert College will offer its first-ever adult Oneida language and culture class beginning Jan. 11.

St. Norbert to offer Oneida language classes


A PREGNANT woman who was stabbed to death on Saturday had ``dreamed of becoming a mother'', her family have told the Tribune.


LIVERPOOL made a song and dance about its battle against obesity at the ECHO Arena.

Liverpool makes a song and dance about obesity


A police constable was found dead in his room at the official residence of police officer on Thursday.Sources said the slain constable, Asif, had been serving Police Line Officer Ghazanfar as an orderly and was found dead in his room.


A SICK couple who ran a global paedophile ring through a fake nudist website were yesterday locked up.

SICK couple who ran global paedophile ring are locked up


Facebook announced a new Open Graph feature today, which lets users mention-tag friends in messages within apps.

Facebook lets you mention tag friends in messages within apps


Nursing home fire probe continues Updated: 11:27, Thursday February 16, 2012 A Sydney court's been told police are sifting through a mountain of evidence in the case against a man accused of starting a nursing home fire that killed 11 people.


By now, it's no secret that John Morrison will soon be leaving the WWE.


VP Joe Biden visited Austin at the National Domestic Violence Hotline center.


Silvio Berlusconi, a billionaire, has been reading ``Crazy Billionaires Speak`` in order to inspire himself for more wealth.

Silvio Berlusconi reads 'Crazy Billionaires Speak'


Aberdeen needs to build apartments somewhere if it expects to fill all the new jobs and keep people here.


Increasingly, it seems, marketers and their agency partners are adding ``product innovation'' to their job descriptions, according to the Marketers as Makers panel at Advertising Week.

Marketers and their agencies are partnering on product innovation


A young girl has been hospitalised after a car crash in Kings Langley yesterday afternoon.

Young girl hospitalised after car crash in Kings Langley


England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who retired from Test cricket last year and is currently recovering from surgery, will play again, according to Lancashire coach Peter Moores.


Senator Robert Byrd, DW.Va, was re-admitted to a DC-area hospital Wednesday afternoon following concerns expressed by his doctors about the antibiotics he has been taking to treat a urinary tract infection, according to a release from his office.


Police are appealing for public assistance following an obscene exposure at Green Valley, in south-western Sydney, today.

Police appeal after obscene exposure - Green Valley


Across the country, this equates to approximately half a billion dollars in hidden costs to be saved each year for Australian local government.

Half a billion dollars in hidden costs can be saved in local government


A sperm donor passed on an inheritable disease to at least nine of the 43 children conceived using his sperm in 14 different fertility clincs.

Sperm donor passed on disease to nine children


Independent contract caterer Restaurants at Work has today gone into administration and BaxterStorey has acquired the trading assets of the former business.

Restaurants at Work goes into administration


Petroleum Industries Minister Susil Premajayantha said Sri Lanka was not likely to pay the huge compensation of US$ 261 million or the equivalent of over Rs. 30 billion demanded by three foreign banks for the abrogation of the controversial hedging deal with the CPC.

Lanka not likely to pay huge compensation:


Judges must practice what they preach about transparency by declaring their financial interests, the SA Communist Party said on Tuesday.


McKesson Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. in an all cash transaction that closed March 25th, 2012.

Mckesson completes acquisition of the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc.


Retail prices of most essential commodities, including sugar, fresh milk, ghee and edible oil have increased in the city.

Prices of essential commodities increase


Silver Lake , the partner of Michael Dell in a $24.4 billion deal to take Dell Inc private, said on Thursday it had raised $10.3 billion from investors for its latest private equity fund , the largest of its kind to focus on technology.

Silver Lake raises $10.3 billion private equity fund


AP FILE PHOTO Former New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, seen here during a 2007 game against the Miami Dolphins, was found dead at his home from an apparent suicide Wednesday.


Ecuador formally recognized Palestine as an independent state, following the lead of its neighbors Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay earlier this month.


Tens of thousands of French workers took to the streets yesterday as unions mounted a one-day show of force against President Nicolas Sarkozy's government over pension reforms.


A Drexel Hill woman, who arranged to meet her former boyfriend at the Home Depot on Baltimore Avenue, is facing criminal charges for the assault of the victim and damages to his vehicle by a juvenile in her company.


Bankruptcy affecting two senior retirement residences in south Red Deer should serve as a wake-up call about the dangers of privatizing seniors housing, says the president of Central Alberta Council on Aging.

Bankruptcy affects two seniors retirement residences


Elk River Police Chief Brad Rolfe reported Monday, June 13, that traffic patterns in the Highway 169 bridge construction area continue to be better than expected.

Traffic patterns in bridge construction area are better than expected


Nonito Donaire retained the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles, unanimously outpointing Omar Narvaez on Saturday night at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Donaire retains WBC and WBO bantamweight titles


Foreign direct investment in China fell for the sixth consecutive month in April, official figures showed on Tuesday, dragged down by a plunge in fund flows from crisis-struck Europe.

Foreign investment in China falls for sixth month


Tom Sykes is determined not to get distracted by the standings, saying he will take it one race at a time.


``Indonesia should draw inspiration from the more developed Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia to develop itself faster,'' the sultan said at a meeting with a number of Minangkabau traditional figures and Organization of Land Transport Owners members here on Monday night.

Ri should draw inspiration from developed Asian countries :


The Lower House is retaining the sentence with which every law begins, ``We, Beatrix, by the grace of God...''


A CHESHIRE man has been jailed for 22 years in Florida for drugs offences, it was revealed today.


A ``doomsday'' seed vault built to protect millions of food crops from climate change, wars and natural disasters opened today deep within an Arctic mountain in the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.


Gov. Haley Barbour today declared a state of emergency in Jackson because numerous water line breaks have shut down water service.

Barbour declares state of emergency in Jackson


The policies are made by the governments according to their circumstances, but we must admit that the nationalisation of schools and colleges by the first PPP government was wrong.


CARACAS, Venezuela - Colombia defeated Venezuela 2-0 in a friendly on Friday, with goals from Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and Dayron Moreno.

Colombia defeats venezeula 2-0 in friendly


A mock Oreo ad that features a breastfeeding baby holding an Oreo cookie made a splash on the Internet this week.

Mock Oreo ad features breastfeeding baby


LIVERPOOL boss Roy Hodgson was left to rue his side's defensive display in last night's crushing 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.

Liverpool fc boss Roy Hodgson rues defensive display


Recently released Indian spy Surjeet Singh said Friday that Sarabjit Singh is a terrorist and terrorists are neither released by India nor Pakistan, Geo News reported.


Shah Rukh Khan still has a soft spot for Salman and Aamir as was evident at the Express Adda event, where he was at his loquacious best speaking about once upon a time buddies Aamir and Salman.

Shah Rukh still has a soft spot for Salman and Aamir


Social services are stuck in a ``vicious circle'' of staff shortages and lack of leadership, experts have found.

Social services stuck in 'vicious circle'


Minka Kelly gets sprayed on the set of Charlie's Angels, in Miami, March 15, 2011.


A woman was found fatally stabbed Monday morning outside the Old Post Office Pavilion, five blocks from the White House, Metropolitan police said.

Woman found fatally stabbed outside Old Post Office Pavilion


Adam Astill is to join the cast of BBC One's medical drama Holby City as a new regular character, Consultant Dan Hamilton.


In the latest in what seems like an endless line of carriage fee disputes, AT&T overnight pulled the plug on the Hallmark Channel and the Hallmark Movie Channel after negotiations between AT&T and Hallmark broke down.

AT&T U-Verse pulls plug on Hallmark Channel


The family of a mentally ill woman who poured petrol on her own face and set it alight, feels let down by the mental health system.

Family feel let down by mental health system


Vice-president Parmananda Jha on Monday said that political parties should think about alternatives if new constitution can´t be promulgated by May 27 and warned of dire consequences for both the country and the political parties if precautionary steps are not taken.


Moss Bros has returned to profit in its interim results, posting a pre-tax profit of £2.2m in the six months to July 30.


El Salvador established diplomatic ties with the Palestinian Authority during a visit there by a Palestinian minister who praised Latin America for its ``very strong and clear'' support.

El Salvador establishes diplomatic ties with Palestinian Authority


The dollar fell to an annual low against the euro on Tuesday after a dip in German investor confidence and disappointing earnings results failed to undermine expectations of economic recovery.

Dollar falls to annual low against the euro


Due to current market conditions, Strativia Software, a Maryland-based financial software development that targets banks and other financial related companies is looking to acquire other technology companies in different industries.

Strativia software looking to acquire other technology companies


If anything, the second stimulus package worth RM60 billion has exceeded expectations on many fronts, notably in both addressing the needs of the rakyat and investing in growing future opportunities.


Bradley says he'd be ``honored'' to stay as the US soccer coach, and he expects a decision in three to four weeks.

Bradley would be 'honored' to stay on as US coach


President Barack Obama has called for a national moment of silence at 11 am Eastern Time, to honor the victims of the Arizona shooting.

Pres. Obama calls for national moment of silence


Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the award-winning Need for Speed NITRO has gone gold and will be in stores early, arriving to retailers on November 3rd in North America and on November 6th in Europe.


Madurai, Jan 10 In a significant ruling, Madras High Court has held that a rape case cannot be quashed even if the victim ``resiles'' from her allegations as the offence was not only against an individual but also against the State.

Rape case cannot be quashed even if victim resiles:


The school district's alert system passed its first test during Friday's storm officials said last night, but not without a few bumps in the road.


Switzerland votes in a parliamentary election on Sunday, with the far-right Swiss People's Party tipped to win about 30 percent of the vote.

Switzerland votes in parliamentary election


the so-called 'Generation Y' - are turning to debt relief orders to deal with their debt problems than any other age group, Insolvency Service figures show.

Generation Y turns to 'debt relief orders' to deal with problems


A bus driver accused of leaving a 4-year-old girl alone on a school bus for nearly three hours has resigned, a school district source said Friday.

Driver accused of leaving girl on bus resigns


There are monsters lurking off the California coast.


European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says that the EU and China have agreed to hold a new summit ``soon'' with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

EU and China agree to hold new summit soon


After a couple of weeks of gains, gas prices along the Lakeshore slipped back to below what it was before the current uptick, as fears of another economic slowdown worldwide have pushed down crude oil futures, which are reflected in what motorists are paying at the pump.


China supports ``an appropriate and balanced reaction'' from the UN Security Council to the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Chinese envoy said on Friday.

China supports 'an appropriate and balanced reaction'


A 40-year-old electronics appliances shop owner was shot dead during celebratory firing at a marriage ceremony in west Delhi, police said on Sunday.

Shop owner shot dead in celebratory firing


Subway has announced it's slashed sodium in all its sandwiches.


Some Westside High School students are conducting home energy audits as part of their environmental systems class.


A WOMAN was rescued from Campbeltown Loch on Boxing Day following a disturbance in a town centre flat.


Former Olympic medallist Elvis Stojko on Friday lamented the death of men's figure skating after the controversial victory of American Evan Lysacek over titleholder Evgeni Plushenko of Russia.

Stojko laments death of men's figure Skating


A Norwich woman was arrested Wednesday night on charges that she attacked a male acquaintance with a meat cleaver.

Norwich woman charged in attack with meat cleaver


The Nintendo 3DS version of FIFA 12 is set to utilize touch screen controls, and premiere 3D Street Football.

Nintendo 3DS version of FIFA 12 to utilize touch screen controls


Geelong coach Mark Thompson has not ruled out making further changes to his all-conquering side for Thursday night's clash against Collingwood at the MCG, even though the Cats have already made three changes for the match which kicks off the Easter round.


Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin is reportedly close to joining Spanish club Sevilla, according to The Express.

Arsenal winger andrei Arshavin close to joining Sevilla


Honda Motor Co. dedicated its first Indiana car assembly plant today against the backdrop of a slumping economy and a possible multibillion dollar bailout for the three largest US automakers.

Honda dedicates first Indiana car assembly plant


The NHL indefinitely suspended Ducks owner Henry Samueli on Tuesday following the billionaire philanthropist's guilty plea to a felony count of lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission.


The rupee ended firmer against the dollar on falling oil prices in the international market, dealers said on Thursday.


A new Palestinian government, headed by prime minister Rami Hamdallah, was sworn in on Thursday.


Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base Updated: 23:54, Wednesday March 7, 2012 Tiger Airways says it will create 150 jobs in NSW and add extra flights from Sydney Airport.


Related topics bodies found on Iditarod route The tragic story of three bodies found on the Iditarod route is one the stories trending on the Internet Tuesday.


Five Things To Do This Weekend is Patch's feature to let you know the best events going on in the area this weekend.


Yesterday NASA launched it's first full size rocket since 1981, as part of it's plans to reach the Moon over the coming decade.

NASA launches first rocket since 1981...


CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of clearing services for nine new petroleum swap futures contracts.

CME Group announces the launch of clearing services for new petroleum swap futures


Israeli police have confirmed that two Katyusha rockets fired from Lebanon landed inside northern Israel early Tuesday morning.

Katyusha rockets fired from Lebanon land in northern Israel


David gets a speeding ticket...how can he fight it?


``The IMF expects global growth to slow below zero this year, the worst performance in most of our lifetimes,'' IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn told African political and financial leaders in the Tanzanian capital.


Sarah Nambawa placed 23rd overall in the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Wednesday in Fayetteville, Ark.


SWINE flu could infect a third of the world's population as it spreads around the globe in the coming few months, experts have predicted.

Swine flu ``could infect third of world's population''


China said Saturday it posted its first monthly trade deficit in six years in March, at US$7.2 billion, in news that was likely to bolster Beijing's argument for a low yuan.

China posts first monthly trade deficit in six years


Police say a Southern California woman drugged her estranged husband, tied him to a bed, cut off his penis with a knife and threw it down a garbage disposal.


Zimbabwe should hold elections this year as the power-sharing government set up in 2009 has ``run its full course,'' President Robert Mugabe said today.

Zimbabwe should hold elections this year, President Mugabe says


Harry Redknapp last night blasted Darren Bent after his amazing late miss and claimed: ``My missus could have scored that.''

Harry Redknapp blasts Darren Bent after amazing miss


Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June and are expected to keep sinking, indicating that the housing market's troubles are likely to drag on the economic recovery.


Facial plastic surgeon and ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Ran Y. Rubinstein will celebrate the grand opening of his new practice on Wednesday with an open house for the public from 4-7 pm

Surgeon to celebrate opening of new practice


The First Avenger' actor Chris Evans likes girls who are ``self-deprecating'' and have a ``good ass.''

Chris Evans likes girls with a 'good ass'


Over the last week, I've heard the following statement repeatedly, ``It is not over.''


Nick Cannon says he and pregnant wife Mariah Carey, who is expecting twins, recently posed nude together for a series of photos but he is having second thoughts about actually displaying them in their home as planned.

Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey posed for nude photos


President Barack Obama makes a statement about Japan following last week's earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear concerns, Thursday, March 17, 2011, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.


7:32 EST Related Symbols: 6758 Sony said Friday it will close its Alabama recording media plant by September as part of an effort to consolidate production amid tough competition.

Sony to close Alabama recording media plant


National Grid has announced plans to invest heavily in the UK's power networks for renewable cheap energy.

National Grid to invest in renewable cheap energy


The Bank of Scotland has been fined £4.2m for failing to keep accurate mortgage records for thousands of customers.

Bank of Scotland fined £4.2m for failing to keep mortgage records


A 21-year-old man was killed in a West Jordan crash Sunday afternoon.


The Justin Bieber Somebody to Love remix featuring Usher video is here.

Justin Bieber Somebody to Love remix video


Many early childhood experts discourage parents from letting toddlers watch TV, but a new Australian study says that TV can help improve a child's language skills.

TV can improve children's language skills


Gold prices rose Monday despite a lending rate hike in China, an event that many traders believe will lead to a gold sell-off at the end of the year to lock in profits.


Grave fears that even more pubs and bars could disappear if further taxes are imposed on them next week have been voiced by the United Kingdom Independence Party.


Former American Idol contestant JUSTIN GUARINI has become a father after his wife gave birth to their son on Tuesday.

American Idol Justin Guarini becomes a father


Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene played down the Chris Gayle factor in Sunday's World Twenty20 final saying the West Indies team was not just about the swashbuckling opener from Jamaica.

Jayawardene plays down Gayle factor in Sunday's final


If you cast your minds back when Davies was ruled out for the rest of the season with his facial injury back in March, it was decided to get some ankle surgery done as well, this has meant that he has not yet been ready to return to full out physical contact in training, instead working on his running and general fitness along with ball work.


British scientists have made a crucial advance in the search for a swine flu vaccine by identifying the genetic fingerprint of the virus's European strain, media reported today.

Scientists make advance in search for swine flu vaccine


TIBCO Software Inc. on September 23 announced that it has acquired OpenSpirit Corporation, one of the leading independent providers of data and application integration solutions for the exploration and production segment of the global oil and gas market.

TIBCO Software acquires OpenSpirit Corporation


Diabetes care in England is in a ``state of crisis'' with less than half of people with the condition getting the basic minimum care, a report warns Monday.

Diabetes care in ``state of crisis'' - report


French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner on Monday confirmed a newspaper report that France had opened political contacts with the radical Islamic group Hamas.

France has opened political contacts with Hamas


Bill Callahan, fired as coach at Nebraska after last season, was hired Friday as assistant head coach/offence by the New York Jets.

Bill Callahan hired as assistant head coach by New York Jets