Trash and recycling pickup by the town will continue for seven multi-family complexes, after those residents were told last year that the service would end because of a long-standing town rule.

Trash/recycling continues for seven multi-family complexes


Texas executed a man by lethal injection on Tuesday for a 1994 double slaying during an armed robbery, the seventh convict put to death this year by America's most active death penalty state.

Texas executes man for 1994 double slaying


A Texas family has won $10,000 in a contest that involved activities that might be done on a vacation in the Smoky Mountains area.

Texas family wins $10,000 in contest involving activities in the Smoky Mountains


A cruise ship with 984 people on board ran aground off the coast of Latvia on Sunday, the coast guard said.

Cruise ship runs aground off Latvian coast


The United States will conduct combat operations in Iraq even after they pull back to bases outside Baghdad and other cities as part of the US-Iraqi security agreement.


Police wanted Baby P placed in care, but social services persuaded them to have the child returned to his mother, it has been alleged.


China denied a report it broke a United Nations arms embargo against Sudan, and expressed concern over the International Criminal Court's request to arrest the African nation's President for war crimes.

China denies it broke United Nations arms embargo against Sudan


Jack Osbourne has got engaged to actress-and-model Lisa Stelly after four months of dating.

Jack Osbourne - Jack Osbourne gets engaged


ABC is looking to expand its national data storage network.


A NEW countywide master plan for waste collection could spell the end of misery for Shaftesbury residents who have seen rubbish pile up during recent heavy weather.

New plan for waste collection could end misery for Shaftesbury residents


John McCain has said his party needs to go ``back to basics'' to win back the trust of the people in his speech to Republican delegates.


Rourkela Steel Plant has registered its best ever H1 performance in key production areas including Hot Metal, Crude Steel and Saleable Steel during April-September 2012.

Rourkela Steel Plant registers best ever H1 performance in key areas


Prices of vegetable and red onion have been slashed drastically in the market.

Prices of vegetable and red onion slashed.


MP for Gainsborough Edward Leigh has attacked the Government over post office closures, saying plans were ``bulldozed'' through despite concerns from the public.

MP attacks Government over post office closures


Former Purdue All-American Bernie Flowers died suddenly shortly after collapsing at his home in Florida on Thursday evening.

Former boilermaker, Bernie Flowers, dies


Tim Hortons is offering free skating this week at various arenas around town.


MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Tim Brewster says he expects receiver Eric Decker to play on a sprained left ankle against Michigan on Saturday.

Brewster expects Decker to play against Michigan


Farm export earnings are expected to rise over the next two years, despite the ongoing effects of the global financial crisis, a report from the nation's commodities forecaster says.


Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, has announced that it has acquired 15 BelAZ mining dump trucks as part of the long-term partnership agreement signed by Mechel and Belarusian manufacturer of haulage and earthmoving equipment BelAZ in November, 2011.

Mechel acquires mining dump trucks from BelAZ


Actress Kirsten Dunst has prompted speculation she is losing her battle with alcohol addiction just five weeks after leaving rehab, according to reports.

Kirsten Dunst losing battle with alcohol addiction?


Ronaldo will miss at least two matches because of a calf injury that has been bothering him for two weeks.


AR Rahman awarded the doctorate degree by the aligarh university for his contibutions to films.


Macon police are investigating two unrelated armed robberies that took place Thursday night, a report said.


``When owners of gross restaurants in the capital of Kyrgyzstan says about their 2 thousand soms income it is quite funny,'' head of Lenin district administration of Bishkek Ilya Klimenko stated at briefing.

When owners of gross restaurants in the capital of Kyrgyzstan says about their 2 thousand soms income it is quite funny --


The Tower at The University of Texas at Austin will shine orange tonight in recognition of the recipients of the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award.


The Abu Dhabi index rose for the third session running, climbing 0.54 per cent to 2,556 points and a three-month high.


Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, along with an international team of collaborators, have identified common genetic changes associated with blood pressure and hypertension.

Researchers have identified common genetic changes associated with blood pressure and hypertension


Brazilian midfielder Ederson scored with a penalty to help seven-time defending champion Lyon get a 1-0 win at lowly Le Havre to maintain its unbeaten start to the season.

Ederson penalty helps Lyon to 1-0 win at Le Havre


Actor Jude Law is set to return to Broadway with his new play `` Anna Christie''.


American Airlines is sending layoff warning notices to more than 11,000 employees, although a spokesman says the company expects job losses to be closer to 4,400.


VolitionRx Limited, announces that it will commence a large internal clinical study for its Nucleosomics diagnostic products this month.

Volitionrx announces internal clinical study for Nucleosomics diagnostic products


Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is consistent with survival to normal life expectancy, including particularly advanced age into the tenth decade of life, with demise ultimately largely unrelated to this disease, according to a study being presented Nov. 13 at the American Heart Association scientific sessions in Orlando, Fla.


Newell Rubbermaid Inc., (s:nwl) the Atlanta provider of consumer and commercial products under brands including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon and many more, swung to a fourth-quarter loss from a year-earlier profit on 12% lower sales.

Newell Rubbermaid swings to loss on 12% lower sales


Many young Britons are facing a bleak financial future, as they face increased debts and less chance of getting on the property ladder.

Young Britons facing bleak financial future


All nine political party leaders in the current Parliament fully support building national reconciliation as a vehicle to resolve conflict in society and will not amend the lese majeste law to avoid deepening the rift in Thai society, according to Matubhum party leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin.

Nine party leaders support national reconciliation


Jamie O'Hara today set Wolves a target of four more wins and a point-a-game tally to achieve Premier League survival.


Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Muncie that improves 4G LTE coverage on the north side of the city.

Verizon Wireless activates a new cell site in Muncie


New US Congressman Markwayne Mullin has received death threats against him and his family, according to a news release by Karl Ahlgren, Mullin's chief of staff.

Congressman Markwayne Mullin receives death threats


The Olympic Council of Ireland has this afternoon confirmed that four time World boxing champion, Katie Taylor will carry the Irish flag at Friday's Opening Ceremony at the XXX Olympiad in London.

Katie Taylor to carry Irish flag in opening ceremony


When Rush Limbaugh takes to the airwaves to defend Donovan McNabb, you know this lockout has been going on for too damn long.


Ajaccio have sacked head coach Alex Dupont after he lost the support of the club's players.


The Afton man arrested in connection with a 1997 Binghamton homicide was a longtime ``person of interest,'' Binghamton police said Monday.

Afton man was a longtime 'person of interest' to police


Deputies say they found suspected heroin and Lortabs during a traffic stop Saturday in Oconee County and arrested two local men on drug-related charges.

Deputies finds heroin, Lortabs during traffic stop in Oconee


US Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is chair of the Senate's Immigration, Refugees and Border Security subcommittee, is introducing his own STEM visa bill to challenge a similar Republican bill in the House.


Every wise consumer attempts to stretch their hard earned dollars to gain the maximum bang for their buck, and one of the best ways to enable this is to learn how to profit from local auctions.


3 top militant commanders including Qari Hussain, Commander Asmatullah and Commander Khawaja Muhammad Mehsud were among 10 militants killed in US drone strike which stuck a militants' compound at Shaktoi village of South Waziristan on Thursday.

3 top militant commanders among 10 killed in swa drone strike


After a three-year search, the Macon Symphony Orchestra and Mercer University welcomed a new conductor on Tuesday.


Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine, who starred in countless important films and TV series and worked for over six decades, has died at age 95.

Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine dies at age 95


Moline police are investigating the death of a man who allegedly fell out of the window of a home Saturday morning.

Police investigate death of man who fell out window


Authorities are closing a stretch of Griffin Road in both directions this morning for an emergency drill.

Authorities to close stretch of Griffin Road for drill


McPherson Police say an arrest has been made in the beating of a Tabor College football player.

Arrest made in beating of Tabor College football player


The first blast of winter weather to hit the metro area usually triggers home fires caused by a heating source, making it the second leading cause of home fires.


A CREWMEMBER on a Disney cruise ship has been reported missing at sea off the western coast of Mexico.

Disney cruise reports crewmember missing at sea


Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Wednesday arrived in Pakistan, saying that he brought a message of ``peace and friendship''.

SM Krishna arrives with 'message of peace'


ArcelorMittal, said Wednesday it swung to a fourth-quarter profit from a year-earlier loss on 16% lower sales.


Comparative Health Risk Assessment data released by SelfHelpWorks, Inc. suggests that digital health coaching can potentially reduce America's growing health care costs.

Health Risk Assessment data suggests digital health coaching can reduce health care costs


Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that Saturday's South Carolina Republican primary doesn't matter:

Emanuel says South Carolina primary doesn't matter


Hillsborough County deputies are investigating three armed robberies they believe were committed by the same suspects.

Hillsborough deputies investigating three armed robberies


Seven more debt ridden farmers from Vidarbha committed suicide during the first three days of the new year.


Dundee's newest primary school was officially opened today.


Former Detroit Red Wings center Igor Larionov and ex-Edmonton Oilers star Glenn Anderson have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Ex-red wing Larionov elected to Hockey Hall of Fame


ROBERTO MANCINI will carry on picking Carlos Tevez after clear-the-air talks with the striker.

Roberto Mancini will carry on picking Carlos Tevez


Arirang News reported that South Korean government plans to push for restructuring of 10 major industries for the first time since the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s.

South Korea to push for restructuring of 10 major industries


Gold prices extended losses on Wednesday weighed by falling euro as Spain's borrowing cost reached to an unsustainable levels even as its banking sector totters, marred by bad loans and lack of fresh funding.


Just before Easter, Microsoft announced it had acquired Komoku, a Maryland-based company that builds anti-rootkit software.


As Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar crossed the long-awaited milestone at Mirpur on Friday, international media hailed him as the 'God of cricket.


House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-7th, on Monday called for reform of the nation's tax system, including lowering the corporate tax rate to at least a rate of 25 percent.

Cantor calls for lowering corporate tax rate


Iain Banks, who died on Sunday aged 59, believed just last week that he had a few months to live but took a sudden turn for the worse, fellow Scottish writer Ian Rankin said.


A DRUNK grabbed a knife when his partner told him to go to bed, Kilmarnock Sheriff Court heard this week.


Maroc Telecom has expanded its 160 information service, available to customers of any operator at an access cost of MAD 3 per call.

Maroc Telecom expands information service


Reed Exhibitions has acquired a majority stake in All-Energy Australia, Australia's single largest clean energy event.

Reed Exhibitions acquires a majority stake in All-Energy Australia


Dr. Joyce Brothers, the Jewish psychologist who dispensed advice on TV and radio and first achieved fame by appearing on a game show, has died.

Dr. Joyce Brothers, TV psychologist, dies


Award-winning actor Jim Parsons reveals he's gay and in a 10-year relationship, according to a New York Times profile.

Jim Parsons reveals he's gay in ny Times profile


STEVE Harmison has today come out of one-day international retirement and gone straight into the squad for tomorrow's NatWest Series opener against South Africa.


Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill, 29, married model Lily Aldridge, 25, on Thursday in California, reports People.com.

Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill marries model Lily Aldridge


Actor Tom Hanks has agreed to turn on the Large Hadron Collider once it has been fixed.

Tom Hanks may turn on ``big bang machine'' once it


Macedonia and Kosovo will exchange ambassadors within three months, said Macedonian foreign ministers Antonio Milososki and his Kosovo counterpart Skender Hyseni on Friday at a joint press conference in Skopje.

Macedonia, Kosovo to exchange ambassadors within three months


Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann won the first gold medal winner of the Vancouver Olympics, earning his third Olympic title by winning the normal hill event Saturday.

Swiss ski jumper Simon Ammann wins first gold medal of Vancouver Olympics


A British government minister stepped down on Friday pending an investigation of allegations that he paid below-market rent for a house, the highest profile casualty so far of a growing expenses scandal.


All Nippon Airways Co says it is raising up to US$2.6bil in a share sale to buy new planes and to bolster its finances as it faces a resurgent rival in Japan Airlines and increased competition from budget airlines.


The Auditor-General's office says less than half of all public assets are insured, but that is not necessarily cause for concern.

Less than half of public assets are insured


Leinster have no major injury concerns following their Heineken Cup quarter-final win over Leicester.


A survey out today has indicated that around half of British children have seen their parents drunk and a third feel scared when they see adults drinking.

Half of British children have 'seen parents drunk'


Alan Hoffman has joined PepsiCo as senior vice president, global public policy and government affairs, effective 26 November.


A single-vehicle accident on the Monocacy River bridge shut down both lanes of traffic on Md.


The roof of a Rochester business collapses while people are inside, and officials say the weather is to blame.


Crude oil prices dropped below $85 per barrel Monday, as a stock market rally fell flat with the dollar index rising 0.69 percent.


``Our offence is putting our defence under pressure. We are having to do too many tackles,'' Sheens said.


A 50 year old Auckland man is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital with head injuries, following an assault in the central city in the early hours of yesterday morning.

50 year old man in critical condition following assault


Southern Miss football player Damion Fletcher pleaded guilty to discharging a weapon in city limits Thursday in Hattiesburg Municipal Court.


Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin has filed a notice that he will appeal his four-year doping suspension.


AP , 11.27.10, 09:32 PM EST Rayshawn Goens and Denzel Bowles each had a double-double and James Madison defeated Eastern Michigan 74-68 on Saturday night.

James Madison defeats Eastern Michigan 74-68


Facebook, the popular and rapidly growing social networking service, faced its worst ever outage in the past four years.

Facebook face worst outage in four years


David Orazietti is not listening to his constituents' concerns about the harmonized sales tax, says NDP MPP Howard Hampton.

Orazietti not listening - says Howard Hampton


Tefal has launched Actifry, which uses only one spoon of oil to cook over two pounds of French fries.


China on Saturday called on all the Syrian parties, including the Syrian government and oppositions, to fully cooperate with Kofi Annan, the joint special envoy of the UN and Arab League for Syria, in order to pave the way for the launch of a Syrian-led inclusive political process.

China calls on Syrian parties to cooperate with Annan


Mexico City has approved gay marriage, becoming the first Latin American city to do so.


The Obama administration acknowledged publicly for the first time that four US citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen.


This morning the City of St. Petersburg dedicated 21 new affordable housing units at Jamestown Apartments.

St. pete dedicates 21 new affordable housing units


Firefighters responded to a Wake County office building Monday afternoon after receiving reports of smoke coming out of the building.

Firefighters respond to Wake Co. office building


Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said his left shoulder feels better after doing exercises on Monday.

Zimmerman's left shoulder feeling better


A Thibodaux teen is in serious condition after accidentally shooting himself in the chest following a fight in the downtown area this weekend, Police Chief Craig Melancon said.

Teen accidentally shoots himself following fight


Portland landmark Voodoo Doughnut is planning to open a new shop in Eugene.

Voodoo Doughnut to open up shop in Eugene


A BLOOD test that tells you how long you are likely to live is to go on sale later this year.

Blood test will tell you how long you'll live


A new Green Line station is coming to the West Loop at Morgan Street even though studies showed it would be better for a stop at Western.


A 24-year-old woman constable a ll egedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her house in GK Colony, Peravallur on Sunday.


a rave is busted in downtown albuquerque with almost a thousand people...most of them teens...is broken up by police and other agencies.


During their conversation, which took place on Tuesday, Obama asked Poland to send more troops to Afghanistan.

Obama asks Poland to send more troops to Afghanistan


Even in the inclement weather, four records were broken in the HHSAA/Island Movers State Girls Track and Field Championships at Kamehameha Schools' Kunuiakea Stadium.


Gold prices have edged lower in trading today, extending a four-day decline.


It now seems that two giant pandas are due to fly to Britain this week.


Some Muslim groups in Germany want to live under Sharia law in Germany, according to a new study.

Islamic groups want Sharia law in Germany


A Central Texas church is vandalized early Sunday morning, and church officials are looking for the culprits.

Central Texas church vandalized early Sunday morning


A draw loomed as England struggled for wickets on the final morning of the second test at Headingley on Monday with South Africa reaching 123 for one at lunch in their second innings.

Draw looms as England struggle for wickets


Actor Heather Matarazzo, 25, is officially engaged to musician Carolyn Murphy, Matarazzo's publicist announced today.

Heather Matarazzo officially engaged to Carolyn Murphy


Burberry invited the world to celebrate London today, through three simultaneous live shows, blurring the physical and digital to bring the event from the runway in Hyde Park, to the new Regent Street flagship, to the world.

Burberry celebrates London with three live shows


Rumors have it that Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper are dating after Lopez and Cooper were seen together for a second time on October 15 in Cooper's car.


Peter Crouch will consider his England future over the summer after admitting his disappointment at being left out of the matchday squad for last Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.


A Cary woman faces three charges of statutory rape after police say she had sex with a 15-year-old.


Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officials after Friday's loss at Minnesota.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott fined $25,000


Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has joined Russian giants, Spartak Moscow in a reported 10 million Euros from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Nigeria striker Emenike joins Spartak Moscow


Oil prices edged upward on news that a Nigerian militant group attacked an oil installation yesterday, raising concerns about possible supply outages in Africa's largest oil producer.

Oil edges upward on Nigerian militants' attack


The sixteenth anniversary of Babri mosque demolition on Saturday passed off peacefully amidst tight security arrangements with the shadow of Mumbai terror attacks dominating the various programmes organised by Hindu and Muslim organisations to mark the day.

Anniversary of Babri demolition passes off peacefully


Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships, but can last a lifetime, US researchers said.

Romance need not fizzle, can last lifetime


The CIA has sent small teams of operatives into Libya and helped rescue a crew member of a US fighter jet that crashed, and the White House said Wednesday it was assessing ``all types of assistance'' for rebels battling Moammar Gadhafi's troops.


The rapper, who was arrested earlier this week over speeding charges, initially tried to barricade himself into his bedroom when police raided his home on Friday morning.

DMX tries to barricade himself in during police raid


Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton returned to the track on Wednesday for the first time since clinching the title for McLaren in Brazil.


Lindsay Lohan was spotted picking up a homeless prostitute dressed in a black tank top and wearing a small, metal cross.

Lindsay Lohan picks up homeless prostitutes


Four people were arrested today in a cockfighting ring raid in the hills northwest of Perris.

Four people arrested in cockfighting ring raid


The Muhammad Ali Center will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its opening with special activities Friday and Saturday.

Muhammad Ali Center celebrating fifth anniversary


Mexican Consulate of New York to Host ``5 Steps for Good Health'' Initiative During Wellness Week, September 17 - 22

Mexican Consulate of New York to host ?5 Steps for Good Health?


Lok Janashakati Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan has been admitted to a private hospital here after he complained of chest congestion.

Former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan admitted to hospital


A TEENAGER was attacked by a gang of men in the early hours of Sunday after a night out in Hastings.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev approved the formation of a federal road fund.

Medvedev approves formation of federal road fund


Significantly more backseat passengers are wearing seat belts since doing so became mandatory under the revised road traffic law in June this year, according to a nationwide survey released Thursday.

Significantly more backseat passengers wearing seat belts: survey


A league source told the Denver Post that the Vikings have expressed interest in Jay Cutler.


Record label bosses have confirmed The Runaways tribute album at the centre of a legal battle is a charity project aiming to raise money for cancer research.


A journalist working for a conservative newspaper in the United States has been outed for her double life as a stripper.

Journalist outed for double life as stripper


Saudi footballers could be vulnerable to magic spells and should seek spiritual treatment before they enter the play field for a match, a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar was reported on Thursday as saying.

Saudi footballers may be under 'magic spell'


Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has urged India to avoid levelling allegations and share credible information with Pakistan for effective action against terrorists.Talking to a private TV channel, he urged India to share credible information with Pakistan about terrorist attacks indicated by the Indian Prime Minister in his statement recently.

Qureshi urges India to avoid allegations, share information with Pakistan


Free Service Tire Company will donate $1,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on behalf of their company's 2011 Spirit Award winner.

Free Service Tire donates $1,000 to St. Jude children's Research hospital


United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit India early next month as part of a three-nation Asia tour to consult with the Indian leadership on key regional and global issues including Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and Myanmar.

Hillary Clinton to visit India early next month


Indian corn futures, weak in early Tuesday trade on good rainfall in major growing regions, pared some losses on rising export demand, analysts said.

India corn futures pare losses on export demand


Victoria Azarenka retained her Australian Open title yesterday with a tense 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over China's Li Na, who suffered a sickening ankle injury in the second set and hit her head in the third when she twisted the joint for a second time.


AUSTRALIA'S No.2 ranked woman Casey Dellacqua will undergo shoulder surgery on Monday and is unlikely to return to competitive tennis until mid-2009.

Casey Dellacqua to undergo shoulder surgery


The No. 61 DePaul women's tennis team suffered a 4-3 loss to BIG EAST Conference rival Marquette on Saturday.

Women's tennis suffers loss to Marquette


The Archbishop of York attacked the government today for denying that Christians have a right to wear the cross at work.

Archbishop of York attacks government for denying right to wear cross


MTN Zambia has reduced all international calling tariffs by 40 percent on average after installing its own international gateway.

MTN reduces international calling tariffs


Crittenden County, home to a major interstate intersection near Memphis, Tenn., may have met a national air quality standard, a state official said Tuesday.

Crittenden county might meet air quality standards


Costa Rican health authorities confirmed on Thursday the 9th case of influenza A/H1N1 in the country.

Costa Rica confirms 9th case of a/H1N1 flu


Quebec air carrier Aeropro asked a Federal Court yesterday to reinstate its permit, which was revoked following a deadly crash this summer, but documents filed by Transport Canada show it has violated safety regulations more than 100 times since 2001.

Quebec's Aeropro asks Federal Court to reinstate its permit


On the anniversary of the Queen singer's death in 1991 Clash presents 10 things you never knew about Freddie Mercury.


Gillard 'not worried' about bad poll Updated: 08:38, Monday February 18, 2013 Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she isn't losing sleep over the latest poll showing Labor's primary vote stands at just 30 per cent.


As promised by Nokia earlier, second update for Nokia Lumia 800 devices will be rolling out starting next week.

Second update for Nokia Lumia 800 rolling out next week


Villarreal have overtaken Real Madrid in the UEFA rankings for the first time in their history.

Villarreal overtake Real Madrid in UEFA rankings


R. Kelly was acquitted of all charges Friday after less than a day of deliberations in his child pornography trial, ending a six-year ordeal for the R&B superstar.


Former UK defensive tackle Corey Peters signed his contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday.

Corey Peters signs contract with Falcons


Canadian pop star Justin Bieber said Friday on the ``Today'' show in New York he has never met the woman who claims he fathered her son.

Justin Bieber says he never met that woman


Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce claimed the latest inflation figures make grim reading for business.


Aurora College celebrated its graduating class of 2012 as 53 students were recognized at the Explorer Hotel Saturday.


Officials now believe a forest fire, which destroyed 83 acres of bush and forced the temporary evacuation of several area homes, was deliberately set.


No one was home when a fire broke out at a condo townhome complex on Gladstone Drive Monday afternoon.

No one home when fire breaks out at condo


A 23-year-old Gettysburg man pleaded guilty Monday to one count of statutory sexual assault, a second-degree felony, for having sex with a 15-year-old girl.


Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov faces two months out of the game after picking up a knee injury.


Facebook announced Thursday that it is adding two more security features to its network, aimed at helping its users stay secure.


Coach Oscar Garcia has left Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv for personal reasons, the club said on Wednesday.

Coach Oscar Garcia leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv


HANOI, Vietnam Vietnam has accused China of violating its sovereignty in the latest spat between the communist neighbors over disputed islands in the South China Sea.

Vietnam accuses China of violating sovereignty


Newcastle United striker Michael Owen is closing in on a return from his ankle injury.

Newcastle striker Owen closing in on return


NOOSA's notorious river bar created another touch and go emergency on Sunday which saw the skills of Coast Guard volunteers called upon to save the day and prompted a warning about attempted crossings in large swells.


Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is fit to play Thursday's Nations Cup semi-final clash after it appeared he picked up an injury Sunday's quarter-final match.


Business software giant Oracle announced Monday it was buying Sun Microsystems and its Java programming language for 7.4 billion dollars after IBM abandoned its bid for the struggling tech company.


Shares of Microchip Technology Inc. booked a new 52 week high today by trading above $34.25, traders are definitely monitoring Microchip Technology's price action to see if this move attracts further buying into the stock.


Eastern Washington quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell won the Walter Payton Award on Friday night as top player in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Bo Levi Mitchell wins Walter Payton Award


A Manchester man is accused abducting a woman in her car at gunpoint over the weekend.

Man accused of abducting woman in her car


Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana on Tuesday evening as a Category 1 storm, bringing with it wind gusts that reached speeds of up to 106 miles per hour off the state's southeast coast.


Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. announced Sept. 2 that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the third National Security Cutter to the US Coast Guard.

Ingalls Shipbuilding delivers us Coast Guard...


Nevada Oscar winner Oscar winner musician AR Rahman has assembled international faculty at his world famous KM Music Conservatory.


In support of their newly-released album Nootropics, Lower Dens have announced new summer tour dates.


Ludhiana, April 17 A youth arrested by the police on charges of stealing a motorcycle given to him by his employer, committed suicide in police custody Thursday.


Christian Slater has 'reached out' to Lindsay Lohan to help her deal with her rehabilitation.


Edward Furlong,``Terminator 2'' star, is in a Los Angeles jail for breaching a restraining order his estranged wife has taken out against him.

Edward Furlong in jail for breaching restraining order


A leading expert has claimed that the subject of physics is more relevant to daily life than most people think, which could potentially provide a boost for teaching in England.

Physics is 'more relevant than most people think'


ALNWICK Bowling Club ladies won the Gosforth Centenary trophy at the weekend for the second year running.


POWAY, Calif. A public memorial is planned for Chelsea King, the Poway High School student allegedly killed by a convicted sex offender.

Public memorial planned for Chelsea King


David Zwirner Gallery announced on 10 October that it will be co-representing artist Carol Bove, in partnership with Maccarone Gallery.

David Zwirner Gallery co-represents Carol Bove with Maccarone Gallery


Hall signed with the New York Knicks, Roby with the New Jersey Nets.


Texas Tech announced Monday afternoon that it has suspended head football coach Mike Leach after receiver Adam James and his father, ESPN analyst and former SMU running back Craig James, complained to the school about alleged mistreatment after the player sustained a serious head injury.


Police say a man walked into a church in Colorado Springs with a sword.


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects a response from his players after Sunday's defeat to Manchester United.


Abigail Breslin who starred in ``My Sister's Keeper'' alongside Cameron Diaz in 2009 is now starring in a PSA urging fans to join the fight against leukemia by registering to become a bone marrow donor with DKMS, the world's largest bone marrow donor center.

Abigail Breslin stars in PSA. urging fans to join the fight against leukemia


CNBC is reporting that Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence from Apple until June, citing health reasons.

Steve Jobs to take leave of absence from Apple citing health reasons


A British tourist has been shot dead while on holiday in Honduras when he tried to stand up to robbers trying to steal his cameras.


The union involved in the fortnight-long industrial dispute with construction company Grocon is hopeful of ending its dispute with the company but won't rule out more protests.


A man with a lengthy and violent criminal record may be hiding in the Belleville area where he has family, says an officer with the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad in Toronto.

Man with violent criminal record may be hiding in area


A well-known Knoxville businessman appeared in court on Thursday morning facing first degree murder charges.

Knoxville businessman appeared in court facing murder charges


Rachel Bilson wants to have a baby ``in the next couple of years''.


SANA'A, Jan. 25 - The Political Advisor to President Abdul-Karim al-Eryani returned home on Tuesday after visiting Qatar.

President Political Advisor returns home


OIL prices eased slightly today after surging yesterday to a new record high of more than 140 US dollars a barrel.


Australia scored twice in the first half to edge Canada 2-1 in a women's soccer friendly on Friday.

Australia edges Canada 2-1 in women's friendly


This is the moment soccer superstar David Beckham tackled a pitch invader.


The first tropical depression of the Pacific hurricane season dissipated Friday off the Mexican coast.


A PUB in Barrow is launching a campaign to help disadvantaged children in Romania and across the UK.

Pub launches campaign to help disadvantaged children


A 41-year-old Prairie du Chien, Wis., man died in a snowmobile accident early Saturday night in Seneca Township.

Prairie du Chien man dies in snowmobile accident


Ed Sheeran says he's doing a naked photo shoot to help raise money for Elton John's Aids Foundation.


Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the Central Government is determined to defeat the Maoists.

``Government determined to defeat Maoists''


There are no specific travel curbs on US diplomats in Pakistan, the foreign ministry has said.


Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.

Prostate cancer May Be Deadlier for the uninsured


Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 13 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.

Super Kings beat Royal Challengers by 13 runs


India, the world's largest democracy, has agreed to help Jordan set up an independent poll panel.


New Delhi, March 7 A 23-year-old management student was found hanging in his rented accommodation in southeast Delhi, police said Sunday.

Management student found hanging in Delhi


A Bayonne man was bitten by his six-foot pet boa constrictor yesterday, officials said.

Bayonne man bitten by pet boa constrictor


Stocks and commodities fell around the world on concern swine flu will damp a global economic recovery and US regulators will make banks raise capital after failing so-called stress tests.


Carlos Sastre of Spain has won the 17th stage of the Tour de France, the hardest ride this year, up three devastating Alpine climbs, to take the overall lead from teammate Franck Schleck, who he now leads by 1 minute 24seconds.


The state's youth prisons chief says Ohio's juvenile detention population has been decreasing.

Juvenile detention population decreasing


Second seed Kim Clijsters crashed out of the French Open on Thursday as Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus sent the US and Australian Open champion spinning to her worst grand slam defeat in nine years.


Rep. Bart Stupak and a coalition of pro-life Democrat House members abruptly canceled a Saturday morning news conference on the health care bill, calling into question whether party leaders would get crucial support for a Sunday vote that's expected to be very close.

Stupak cancels Saturday news conference on health bill


A Fairview man has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals for shooting and killing a dog with a pellet gun.

Fairview man charged with cruelty for shooting dog


The Braves added some outfield depth Monday when they acquired Brian Barton from the Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Blaine Boyer.


The US Senate voted on Wednesday to pass the unemployment insurance extension legislation for millions of Americans that have been without a job for the last six months.

US Senate passes unemployment insurance extension legislation


King, 74, and CNN extended their contract through at least 2011.


The occupied West Bank faces grave water shortages largely as a result of ``discriminatory'' Israeli policies, an Israeli human rights group said on Tuesday.


Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was banned for three games by the Football Association in London on Tuesday.


Hormel Foods Corporation on May 19 announced the advancement of James T. Anderson to assistant controller, effective immediately.


Husain Lawai President & CEO Summit Bank Limited, has said that sports, particularly cricket was the soul of Pakistani people ``& a source of enjoyment in these trying times''.


Local ``Survivor'' star Richard Hatch is scheduled to begin serving his nine-month prison sentence on Monday.


Philippine police captured Wednesday an Abu Sayyaf member involved in kidnapping and beheading a group of Christian missionaries ten years ago.

Philippine police captures Abu Sayyaf member involved in kidnapping


The Co-operators has launched an online quoting system for term life insurance through its corporate website, www.cooperators.ca.

The Co-operators launches online quoting system for term life insurance


All the comrades in the Communist Party of China should bear in mind that all people are equal before the law, President Hu Jintao said on Friday.


Snooki from Jersey Shore is NOT Italian;


New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is recovering from cancer surgery.


A team of multi-institutional researchers led by Andrei Kholkin from the University of Aveiro has for the first time experimentally demonstrated the existence of ferroelectricity in glycine, a basic amino acid, using piezoresponse force microscopy developed at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Researchers demonstrate ferroelectricity in glycine using piezoresponse force microscopy


Pekin Mayor Laurie Barra proclaimed Monday that the week of May 6 is Nursing Home Week.

Pekin Mayor Laurie Barra proclaims nursing Home week


French consumer spending on manufactured goods climbed for the first time in four months in June on expectations that growth will pick up after almost stalling in the second quarter.

French consumer spending climbs for first time in four months


A Rome man was ticketed today after he hit four parked cars and a pedestrian while trying to leave the Walmart parking lot, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

Rome man ticketed after hitting parked cars and a pedestrian


A defiant George Fernandes filed his nomination for the Muzaffarpur seat as an independent after Bihar's ruling JD, the party he belongs to, refused him the ticket.

Fernandes files nomination as independent


Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has announced that she would be touring this fall with her brother's band, Metro Station.

Miley Cyrus announces tour with brothers band Metro Station


In the book under review, the rest is not silence.


WBC light flyweight champion Edgar Sosa of Mexico is set to defend his title against Sonny Boy Jaro of the Philippines on Sep. 27 at La Arena Mexico in Mexico City.

Edgar Sosa set to defend title against Sonny Boy Jaro


Former Raiders punter Ray Guy sold his three Super Bowl championship rings for $96,216 at auction to help pay off his debts as part of a bankruptcy case.

Bankrupt ex-raiders punter auctions Super Bowl rings for $96,216


Alex Reid has declared his arrest a ''private matter'' and has revealed the police have ''taken no further action'' against him.

Police take 'no further action' against Alex Reid


GoBallzout.com launches new action sports website providing a ``ballzout'' experience and enormous selection of action sports gear and accessories.


Drug trafficking through West Africa has decreased dramatically since mid-2008, regional head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Antonio Mazzitelli, told Reuters.

Drug trafficking through West Africa decreases dramatically.


President Barack Obama will eulogize Sen. Ted Kennedy, his friend, supporter and one time advisor, at a Boston funeral today for the eight-term senator who died Tuesday at age 77.

Obama to eulogize Sen. Ted Kennedy at funeral


Now -- in the true sense of 'what goes around, comes around' -- it is advisers who are finding themselves in an asset rich/time poor scenario.


Tokyo Electric Power Co. is planning to sell 280 properties to raise ¥200 billion in cash for use in compensating people affected by the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant crisis, sources close to the matter said Friday.

Tepco plans to sell 280 properties to raise ¥200 billion


Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has revealed he is facing a striker injury crisis ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third-round clash with Coventry.


A 61-year-old woman was injured Sunday in a boating accident at Smith Mountain Lake when a boat jumped a dock at Bridgewater Plaza as the operator was attempting to dock for refueling.


Acme got the most votes in this week's readers' choice poll for best place to buy plants.


The euro remained the bull in the china shop, while the other foreign currency futures closed little changed on both sides of zero.


TAMPA, Fla. The company that owns The Tampa Tribune and WFLA has cut 85 full-time positions.

The Tampa Tribune, WFLA cut 85 positions


Fighter jets swooped low over Cairo Sunday in what appeared to be an attempt by the military to show its control of a city.


A foster mum who locked a 12-year-old girl in her room and tied her up has had her torture conviction overturned because of allegedly incompetent legal representation.

Foster mum's torture conviction overturned


Suncor Energy Inc. said Thursday that the company's oilsands production during May averaged approximately 304,000 barrels per day.

Suncor says oilsands production during May averaged 304,000 barrels per day


US mulls withdrawal of Bangladesh trade privileges A prominent Democratic senator Thursday pushed for suspending duty-free privileges to Bangladesh, saying it would send a strong signal that the United States is serious about protecting workers after hundreds died in the global garment industry's worst accident.

Us mulls withdrawal of Bangladesh trade privileges


Finland and the other small but strong economies of the Nordic countries offer many business opportunities to UK companies at a time when the outlook for the rest of the European market is gloomy, according to Christina Schiøtt Liaos, Director of UK Trade & Investment at the British Embassy in Denmark.

Finland offers business opportunities to UK companies


Rep. Kristi Noem brushed off demands from South Dakota Democrats to donate campaign contributions from a banker recently rebuked by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Noem brushes off demand to donate campaign contribution


Sada Reddy said the financial institutions should assist by making temporary adjustments to repayments and to extend credit for replanting and business resumptions.


Police questioned Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for a seventh time on Friday in connection with one of the multiple corruption probes that have upset his tenure.


THE Bureau of Customs said it will ask anew for lowering of its collection target of P277 billion for the year, as it is still too high considering the drop in the cargo volume nationwide.

Customs Bureau to ask for lowering of collection target


#Jaguars place RB Maurice Jones-Drew on IR so he'll finish by missing last 10 games.

Jacksonville Jaguars place Maurice Jones-Drew on IR


Heather Mills has spent nearly half of her multi-million divorce payout from Sir Paul McCartney in just seven months, it has been claimed.

Mills spends 'nearly half' of divorce payout


Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry late on Thursday said that only law and constitution will prevail in the country and the judiciary will not accept any unconstitutional step being taken by the executive, DawnNews reported.

Only law, constitution will prevail in country:


Officials in Trempealeau County confirm that the Emerald Ash Borer has been spotted there.

Emerald ash Borer spotted in Trempealeau County


' As part of that tour, Boeheim did a chat on ESPN.com.


More details emerge of which MPs have been asked to repay expenses or provide more information to independent reviewer Sir Thomas Legg.


Jazz Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that an agreement to acquire mineral claims in the Camborne area of British Columbia has closed.


Beloved '80s arcade game Pac-Man is coming to life in a new reality series.

Pac-Man coming to life with new reality series


Wholesale prices rose at the slowest pace in 10 months in May, as food costs fell and gas prices rose by the smallest amount in eight months.

Wholesale prices rise at slowest pace in 10 months


Keith Hamilton made 37 saves, earning the game's first star, as the Victoria Royals defeated the visiting Portland Winterhawks 3-1 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

Hamilton makes 37 saves as the Royals defeat the Winterhawks 3-1


The mayor closed the Chesilhurst fire station because of what he called a poorly run volunteer firefighter company.

Mayor closes down Chesilhurst fire station


Police are searching for a man who tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl outside her home off Reames Road in North Charlotte.

Police search for man who tried to kidnap girl


When a man's car broke down on the side of west US 6 early Sunday morning he was robbed at gunpoint.


Vice President Biden will address the nation's mayors on Thursday, January 17 at the Opening Plenary Luncheon of the 81 st Winter Meeting of The US Conference of Mayors at the Capitol Hilton Hotel.

Vice President Biden to address the nation's mayors


A BOMB disposal squad was called this morning after a suspect device was found outside a council building.


A four year old Californian girl, died after jumping into a washing machine, where her 15-month-old brother turned it on by accident, sheriff's officials said Tuesday.

A four year old girl dies after jumping into washing machine


â€œGossip Girlâ€ star Blake Lively says she loves living in New York.


TV presenter Mark Speight hanged himself in a building next to Paddington railway station, police say.


Kuomintang Chairman, Wu Poh-hsiung, has arrived in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province at the start of a six-day visit to the mainland.


A tattoo helps reunite a Cordova woman with the cat she lost six months ago.


Mick Jagger will be putting some of his London School of Economics training to good use when he helps draw up an e-commerce report for the European Commission.

Mick Jagger to help draw up e-commerce report for European Commission


Sentencing was reset Monday to April 25 for a man who robbed a bank in Hillcrest less than 10 minutes after failing to rob another.

Sentencing reset for man who robbed bank


Max Mosley, President of Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has confirmed he will not be standing for re-election to the post in October.

Mosley confirms he will not stand for re-election


Mark Webber says he never actually thought about leaving Red Bull after the 2010 season, amid speculation he was unhappy with how he was treated by the team.

Webber never thought about leaving Red Bull


A mock drill was conducted at DT mega mall in this satellite town of the national capital Tuesday to check security arrangements ahead of Independence Day, officials said.


Bank of America announced plans on Sept. 15 to buy investment bank Merrill Lynch for $50 billion in stock, scooping up the Wall Street icon battered by the housing and credit crisis.

Bank of America to buy Merrill Lynch for $50 billion


Floyd B. and Harriett ``Louise'' Johnson of Silver Hill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.


KEVIN PIETERSEN admits the criticism over his first Test shot selection has been hard to deal with but has vowed to keep his focus on the task ahead: reclaiming the Ashes.

Kevin Pietersen - criticism has been hard to deal with


In the biggest Thoroughbred Horse racing upset since the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic, Zenyatta passed Blame and Goldikova to win the coveted title of Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on January 17, 2011.

Zenyatta passes Blame for Horse of the year Eclipse Award


Liam Gallagher's clothing brand Pretty Green has appointed Holler as its lead agency to expand its brand and customer base through a repositioning.

Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green appoints Holler as lead agency


' Even though Jennifer Hudson has dropped more than 80 pounds, the singer and actress said she would have no problem gaining weight for Hollywood if the proper movie role comes her way.

Jennifer Hudson would gain weight for movie role


``With access to information we can transform Ghana...for example, increase access to information and better communication links, will help us make informed choices about other facets of our economy...,'' he said.

We can transform Ghana with access to information


Chancellor George Osborne will claim the British economy is ``leaving intensive care'' as he unveils his fresh round of spending cuts for Whitehall.

Chancellor George Osborne to claim British economy is ``leaving intensive care''


Eight Somalians, who were taken into custody by Indian Navy off Kavaratti coast, have been remanded to 14 days judicial custody.

Eight Somalians remanded to judicial custody


India, the world's biggest bullion consumer, sharply hiked import duties on gold and silver on Tuesday in a move that will raise domestic prices of the precious metals.

India hikes import duties on gold, silver


``I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Cubs,'' Santo told me before that Sunday series finale.

Santo: 'wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Cubs'


Fund manager Robeco has launched its second ``responsible'' private equity fund of funds with a 250 million-euro target.

Robeco launches ``responsible'' private equity fund


Asheville gas prices remain stable over the weekend with a gallon of regular selling for an average of $2.063 today.


Bangalore, May 6 South Indian film actress and politician Shruthi has filed for divorce from S. Mahendar, her husband of 11 years.

Actress-politician Shruthi files for divorce


The Granada theater, Santa Barbara's historic entertainment venue, will reopen this month after a three-year, $50-million restoration.


MDMK chief Vaiko today appeared before a court here in a defamation case filed against him by Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi and was furnished a copy of the complaint.

Vaiko appears in court for defamation case


Refac has launched a fully costed, comprehensive 'Reach Only Representative Service'.

Refac launches 'Only Representative' service


A technology firm was fined nearly £50,000 after a worker was seriously burnt in a dust explosion, the Health and Safety Executive said today.

Firm fined after worker burnt in dust explosion


Australia's Governor General may be a woman but many Australians believe sexual equality is 'still a way to go'.


Hilary Duff has been having bizarre pregnancy dreams - including one strange vision which featured ``Cheech and Chong'' working as her dentists.

Hilary Duff having bizarre pregnancy dreams


The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Zhu Min, says China is treading a fine line when it comes to economic reforms.


Police are investigating the cause of a fatal accident on the Homestead Grays Bridge early today involving a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus.

Police investigating fatal accident on Homestead Grays Bridge


The proposed luxury tax will have little impact on the commercial property market as it is largely made up of institutional players with long-term investment needs, real-estate consultancy DTZ said yesterday.

Luxury tax has 'little impact' on commercial property


Kris Humphries claims that he knew his wife Kim Kardashian was cheating on him with Kanye West... he also just found out cows go moo.

Kris Humphries claims Kim Kardashian was cheating with Kanye West


A French warship has thwarted an attack by Somali pirates on a cargo ship in the dangerous Gulf of Aden on a day when several cargo ships were attacked.

French warship thwarts Somali pirate attack


Associated Press photos Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Monday and returned to No. 1 in the world for the first time since October 2010.


Jimmie Johnson won again at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, padding his lead in his bid for a third straight title with four races to go.

Jimmie Johnson wins again at Martinsville


Weather may be to blame for a train derailment in the town of Superior Thursday morning.

Weather may be to blame for train derailment


BERLIN German air traffic controllers have voted overwhelmingly for strikes in a pay dispute, their union said Monday, raising the prospect of disruption over the summer vacation period.

German air traffic controllers vote to strike


A top Colombian drug trafficker has been captured in Venezuela and will be turned over to US authorities, officials said Monday.


AUSTRALIAN shares have lost more than 7pc in morning trade following heavy losses on Wall St overnight.


Award-winning journalist Jaime Diaz, formerly senior writer for Golf Digest and Golf World, has been named Editor-in-Chief of Golf World magazine, it was announced today by Jerry Tarde, Editorial Director and Chairman of the Golf Digest Companies.

Jaime Diaz named editor-in-Chief of Golf World


``Chuck'' star Zachary Levi will make his Broadway debut opposite stage and screen alum Krysta Rodriguez in ``First Date,'' a musical romantic comedy with a book by ``Gossip Girl'' writer Austin Winsberg.

Zachary Levi to make Broadway debut in 'First date'


Danny Webster Jr. will not play football this fall and will re-enroll at Havelock High School according to his father Danny Webster Sr.

Webster will not play football this fall


Both Legend Suzuki and the adjoining Legend Outdoor Adventures dealerships in Corbin closed their doors at the end of the day Wednesday, the latest victims of an economic recession and troubled automotive industry.


Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he has been unable to meet US officials to discuss his desire to leave the country.

China's Chen Guangcheng 'unable to meet US officials'


Courtney Love apparently doesn't like Fred Durst, because she pulled out of a concert to avoid playing with Limp Bizkit.


Washington, Jan 14 The US Energy Information Agency predicted that oil prices will drop to an average of 43.25 dollars per barrel in 2009, due to a decrease in demand.


Washington, Oct 2 The US Senate Wednesday approved a revised $700-billion financial bailout plan that would authorize the largest financial intervention by the country's government since the Great Depression.The bailout plan was passed by a vote of 69-23.

US Senate approves financial bailout plan


Markets pared losses in late-afternoon session this Friday on back of mild recovery witnessed in broader markets coupled with short-covering in automobiles and metal stocks after recent downfall.


The owner of a miniature horse found wandering a golf course in Cortland County has identified himself after hearing media reports of the lost pet.

Miniature horse found wandering on golf course


Measurement company, Agilent Technologies Inc. reported a drop in first quarter earnings, missing analysts estimates on Friday.


Francis David, the founder of the first Unitarian church in the world, said ``we need not think alike to love alike.''


Earl weakened to a Category 3 hurricane early Wednesday with winds near 125 mph.


Marina Erakovic rallied to beat No. 3 seed Tamira Paszek 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the Bell Challenge semifinals on Saturday.

Marina Erakovic rallies to beat Tamira Paszek in Bell Challenge semifinals


There's been a major verdict in a case involving a Cirrus plane crash near Hill City six years ago.

Major verdict in case involving Cirrus plane crash


A Durban motorist has been fined R70 000 for speeding and his driver's license has been suspended, the transport department said on Thursday.


The President of the Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association, Pg Hj Salleh Ab Rahaman Pg Hj Damit has underscored that, besides being rescuers and assistance providers in times of need, amateur radio operators nowadays also serve as global diplomats.

Amateur radio operators also serve as global diplomats:


Seven more Ukrainian citizens have been evacuated from Libya and sent to the Libyan-Tunisian border, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleksandr Dykusarov has told Interfax-Ukraine.

Seven more Ukrainians evacuated from Libya


Roberto Mancini has been sacked as Manchester City manager after three-and-a-half years in charge at the club.

Roberto Mancini sacked as Manchester City manager


The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating, which is standard procedure when a suspect dies in police custody, said Spencer Pryor, public information officer for North Charleston police.


LeAnn Rimes has vowed to only argue with her fiance Eddie Cibrian when she is naked, after taking advice on the makings of a successful marriage from a close friend.


European Union milling wheat futures were slightly higher on Monday with the trade focused on the close of the options on the front-month contract.

Eu milling wheat futures slightly higher


CPIA, the national industry association, is launching a membership drive to all printers across Canada, president Bob Elliott told PrintCAN.


A radiation hotspot has been detected in Tokyo, reports said Thursday as researchers carry out stringent tests to map how far contamination has spread from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Radiation hotspot detected in Tokyo: reports


Simon Cowell is renovating his mansion - because the brickwork looked unbalanced.


Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce that the Asian Journal of Psychiatry, the official scientific journal of the Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations, has been accepted for indexing in Medline and will soon be accessible via PubMed.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry accepted for indexing in Medline


Anthony Weiner got a warm reception at his first official campaign stop Thursday on a Harlem street corner.

Anthony Weiner gets warm reception at first campaign stop in Harlem


Wade Phillips said Tuesday that some starters will play Thursday night in the preseason finale, but this group will not include starting quarterback Tony Romo.


TransLink, the Canadian public transport service, has chosen a name for its new contactless smart card.

TransLink chooses name for new contactless smart card


I would disagree entirely: collective bargaining is a privilege, not a right, for public sector unions.

Collective bargaining is a privilege, not a right


Telstra workers have voted to take industrial action over the telco's refusal to negotiate a collective agreement, their union said on Tuesday.

Telstra workers vote for industrial action


Former Vice-President Dick Cheney received a heart transplant on Saturday from an anonymous donor.

Former Vice-President Dick Cheney receives heart transplant


Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is selling its Argentina casinos to a group of companies there for about $40 million, the casino operator said Friday.

Pinnacle Entertainment to sell its Argentina casinos to group for about $40 million


Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton will be opening a unique ``island'' store at the upcoming Sands Retail Asia at Marina Bay.

Louis Vuitton to open unique ``island'' store at Marina Bay Sands


He and wife Emma Heming welcomed a baby girl on Sunday, naming her Mabel Ray Willis.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming welcome a baby girl


Kipling, following Proverbs 26:11, preferred ``That the Dog returns to his Vomit,'' which refers to the habit of some dogs of trying to re-eat something they couldn't keep down in the first place.

``That the Dog returns to his Vomit ...''


One of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history, ``A Chorus Line'' holds up astonishingly well after 35 years and brought in a full house at Eisenhower Auditorium on Thursday night.


Britain and the United States are just against foreigners although they themselves continuously engage in travelling to African countries and settling there, a London based senior lecturer has charged.


European stocks erased their decline as automakers and basic-resource producers advanced.


Oil & natural gas company Canadian Natural Resources Limited revealed on Thursday that it has priced USD1bn notes to investors in the US.

Canadian natural Resources Limited prices USD1bn notes


US stocks slipped Thursday after a barrage of largely negative economic data cut into initial enthusiasm over the recent spate of strong corporate earnings.


Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he has identified $311 million in potential spending cuts to offset a decline in state tax revenues spurred by a faltering economy.


Facebook will be working with users very soon to finalize their redesign for profile pages.

Facebook working with users to finalize redesign


So were we when Google's chair and chief executive Eric Schmidt played the April Fool prank on its blog readers by announcing that it was changing its name to Topeka Inc. from 1 pm onwards.


Educators are joining the chorus, calling for a fair share tax reform in the state budget.

Educators call for fair share tax reform


British Airways has launched new service between London, and Gothenburg, Sweden, with flights available to book in Club Europe, the airline's business class cabin.

British Airways launches new service to Gothenburg


Moorhead City Council Members voted to approve a flood protection plan after some back and forth.

Moorhead City Council votes to approve flood protection plan


He is one of the highest paid sportsmen in the world but soccer heartthrob David Beckham had to take a whopping $3 million pay cut after his company's profits dipped.

David Beckham takes a $3 million pay cut


Thomson today announces its decision to exit with immediate effect its retail telephony activities in North America.

Thomson to exit its retail telephony activities in North America


Antibalas is set to have their modern day afrobeat classic, Who Is This America?, reissued by Ropeadope on August 17.

Antibalas 'Who is This America?' reissued by Ropeadope


A college student whose immigration fight has earned an outpouring of public support is likely to be deported to Peru on Monday, his lawyer said Thursday.

College student to be deported to Peru on Monday, lawyer says


Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, voted against the massive $700 billion financial bailout bill today.


Voters will receive a second ballot to fill out in the April 23 Alberta General Election.


A young man was seriously injured this week in a shooting on the Churchill Gardens Estate.


Jana Bennett is leaving BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, following a major reorganisation that will see her global responsibilities split between seven new regional divisions.


Iranian state media say an Iranian prosecutor has called for the trial of the three American hikers accused of spying to be held soon.

Iranian prosecutor calls for trial of us hikers


British actor Sir Ian McKellen said on Sunday he used to receive death threats due to his homosexuality and while these had fallen off in recent years, others were still being subjected to homophobia.

Gay actor McKellen used to receive death threats


Carrie Underwood will perform at the Grammys in February along with superstars Beyonce, Aretha Franklin and the Food Fighters.

Carrie Underwood will perform at Grammys


As India warned of retaliatory action in case of a terror attack, the US Friday said both India and Pakistan should avoid a conflict situation.

India, Pakistan should avoid conflict situation:


Penn State wide receiver Devon Smith waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning.

Psu receiver Devon Smith waives right to preliminary hearing


Ritual Productions has announced that Bong has been busy in the studio recording a brand new album which will be called ``Mana Yood Sushai.''


Lenovo is revamping its consumer lineup today with a slew of new laptop, all-in-one, and nettop computers.


Taliban militants on Saturday blew up a boys primary school in Peshawar, police said.


Bob Layton said he'll be in touch with Wichitans from the grocery store to City Hall if he becomes Wichita's new city manager.

Layton says he would be in touch with Wichitans


US markets slid Thursday on weak economic date including an increase in first-time unemployment benefit claims.


The Green Bay Packers have used their franchise tag on nose tackle Ryan Pickett, keeping the hefty center of their 3-4 defense at a hefty sum.

Packers use franchise tag on nose tackle Pickett


The Hague has found former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor guilty of aiding rebels in neighboring Sierra Leone in a bloody civil war that left 50,000 dead.


When the Academy Award nominations were announced this morning, I doubt that there were very many surprises in the acting categories.


A disqualified driver crashed on the same bend twice in six hours, but in different cars, the Gore District Court was told yesterday.


Serbian President Boris Tadic said he is resigning his presidential mandate and will run for re-election in May.


By Don Peat, City Hall Bureau Chief Mayor Rob Ford says he can ``absolutely'' survive the crack cocaine scandal that has threatened to topple his mayoralty.

Mayor Rob Ford says he'll 'absolutely' survive crack cocaine scandal


Jessica Simpson has accidentally confirmed she is having a baby boy, in typical Jessica Simpson fashion.


A woman was killed and three others were injured in a traffic accident Sunday.


Drug dealers are being paid by a London council to answer questions about their illegal trade.

Drug dealers paid by council to answer questions


Durham regional police say a 31-year-old man wanted in the Oshawa area for 25 offences has been arrested near Montreal.

Man wanted in Oshawa arrested near Montreal


Plastic surgery centers are seeing more couples coming in for surgery at the same time.

Plastic surgery centers seeing more couples


Facebook on Tuesday filed a countersuit against Yahoo, arguing that Yahoo is infringing on 10 Facebook-owned patents.

Facebook files countersuit against Yahoo over patents


Harry Macklowe has reached extension agreements with his lenders for about $7 billion in loans his real estate firm used to buy seven Manhattan buildings, a Macklowe representative said on Friday.

Macklowe reaches extension agreements with lenders


Bree Boyce, a sophomore at Francis Marion University and a West Florence High School graduate, was crowned Miss Florence 2009 at the Hartsville Center Theater on Saturday.


The holy month of Ramazan has begun in Kyrgyzstan.


Pennsylvania's state House majority leader, Mike Turzai, says he's decided against running for US House after telling top Republican Party officials that he planned to run.


Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has welcomed the arrival of competition in the form of transfer deadline day signing Eidur Gudjohnsen.


A Byron man died this morning after an accident at the intersection of Liberty Church and Hawkinsville roads.


UMKC has fired basketball coach Matt Brown after six seasons and with the program poised to leave the Summit League for the Western Athletic Conference.


Several TSA agents at Los Angeles International were indicted Wednesday for corruption and drug trafficking.


New Delhi Dismissing allegations levelled by her UP counterpart Mayawati, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said no money has been diverted from SC/ST schemes for projects related to Commonwealth Games.


Goldman Sachs--as partners there are being forced to borrow money to cover margin calls, according to sources within the firm.

Goldman Sachs partners borrow to cover margin calls


Shane Watson has been ruled out of Australia's first test against South Africa with a leg injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Shane Watson ruled out of first test against South Africa


A Spring Valley man was shot in his Sacramento Avenue home early Sunday morning, according to authorities.


Lady Gaga takes the stage - not to belt out her pop hits, but to demand that openly gay homosexuals get the right to serve in the US military.

Lady Gaga demands demand openly gay homosexuals get the right to serve in the US military


AP Special Correspondent / May 29, 2009 Phil Spector was sentenced Friday to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, who was shot through the mouth in the music producer's home six years ago.

Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years to life


Daylight saving has ended in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and South Australia.


A Turkish court ruled Monday that President Abdullah Gul should stand trial in a fraud case involving millions of dollars of missing party funds, local media reported.

Turkish court rules president Gul should stand trial


Right-hander Gil Meche will throw in a Minor League game on Thursday as the Royals try to get him ready for the season.


Wedbush Morgan downgrades Polaris from Buy to Hold and also lowers its price target from $50 to $46.

Wedbush downgrades Polaris (pii) to Hold


So I'm wondering why he decided to throw to third base to try to get Jorge Posada instead of throwing home for a chance to get Lance Berkman on Curtis Granderson's single?


Police are appealing for public assistance following a brawl at a smash repairer in western Sydney this afternoon.nnAbout 4pm police were called to Toongabbie Road, Girraween, after a group of up to 20 males attended the premises and were involved in a brawl with staff.nnDuring the incident a six males were assaulted.

Police appeal for public assistance following brawl --


Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez returned to the ``American Idol'' stage on Friday to perform a single from her debut album.


President George W. Bush declined Saturday to repeat promises made by others in his administration that more US troops will return home from Iraq than scheduled before he leaves office.

Bush declines to promise that more troops will return from Iraq before he leaves office


Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George G. Beasley has received a doctor of humane letters, Honoris Causa during Appalachian State University's recent May commencement.

George G. Beasley receives honorary doctorate


A Park Ridge police officer is on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, authorities said, but it is unclear why.

Park Ridge officer on paid leave amid internal investigation


Grete Waitz, who broke barriers for women in sports, died at 57 after a six-year battle with cancer.


APA-Addis Ababa The polio virus from neighboring Sudan affects Ethiopian children, forcing the country to carry out an anti-polio vaccination campaign.

Polio virus from Sudan affects Ethiopian children


Girls star Jemima Kirke bares her bare baby bump for a feature in Flaunt magazine's latest issue.


A former teacher at Bishop Byrne High School pleaded guilty Tuesday in Criminal Court to aggravated statutory rape involving a student and was sentenced to three years' probation.


Staiger had recently told McDermott that he was mulling over whether to remain with the Cyclones or pursue opportunities in his native Germany.


Drew Peterson appeared on ABC's ``Nightline'' Thursday night.


Greg has reached across party lines to get things done.


The top US naval commander in the Pacific met with Chinese officials Monday on his first visit since China refused permission for an American aircraft carrier to make a holiday port call in Hong Kong.


From FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi comes word that the Orioles have acquired outfielder Eric Thames from the Mariners in exchange for minor league infielder Ty Kelly.

Orioles acquire outfielder Eric Thames from Mariners


In a ruling Friday, a judge cleared the way for a foreclosure sale of the stalled hockey arena site and an April 28 trial to settle claims by lien holders.


Eurostar train traffic under the Channel and the Eurotunnel tunnel operator suspended services Saturday after a fire alert caused by smoke, the two companies said.

Eurostar train traffic suspended due to fire alert


Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson says the team can't wait for Andris Biedrins to get healthy.

Warriors' Mark Jackson says team can't wait for Andris Biedrins


A man beat his girlfriend unconscious in a taxi and was still hitting her when they arrived at hospital.


BASTILLE Day came to Barrington last week when schoolchildren celebrated the famous French holiday by wearing red, white and blue clothing for a special lunch.


07:07 PM,Jul 26,2011 Amritsar, Jul 26 Firming up confidence building measures, India repatriated 91 Pakistani prisoners, including 87 fishermen, at the Amritsar-Wagah Border today on the eve of crucial talks between the Foreign Ministers of both the nations in New Delhi.

India repatriates 91 Pakistani prisoners


A state judge in Topeka was set to hear arguments Tuesday in a legal challenge to the statewide smoking ban that takes effect this week.

Judge to hear arguments against statewide smoking ban


Toys R Us, Inc., a dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, has announced that it will open 21 new stores by the end of 2011, including 11 'R' Superstores and 10 Side-by-Side locations.


TATA Consultancy Services will hire hundreds of workers as part of a strategy to hit the $1 billion revenue mark in Australia.

Tata Consultancy Services to hire hundreds of workers


Oil prices climbed above 75 dollars on Friday, boosted by signs of higher demand for energy, traders said.


A MAN is being treated for several gunshot wounds to his upper body in Kinglake this evening.

Man being treated for gunshot wounds in Kinglake


The city plans to refinance more than $1.1 billion in debt for sewer projects in coming months to reduce costs.

City plans to refinance debt for sewer projects


Tata Steel has strong resistance at Rs 600, says Siddharth Bhamre of Angel Broking.

Tata Steel has strong resistance at Rs 600:


Deputies have arrested a maid accused of stealing a $45,000 diamond ring from a Naples home she was cleaning.

Maid accused of stealing $45,000 diamond ring from Naples home


Greencore, the UK's leading sandwich-maker, has held talks with private equity companies over a potential sale of the group, just months after it failed in an attempt to buy giant rival Northern Foods.

Greencore holds talks over private equity sale


British actor Martin Freeman from ``The Office'' will play the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in ``The Hobbit'', director Peter Jackson said today.

Martin Freeman to play lead role in 'the Hobbit'


TREES are growing through the remains of bodies buried in a Mallow graveyard and Cork County Council can't afford to do anything about it.

Trees grow through remains buried in Mallow graveyard


Justice Falak Sher, a senior deposed judge of the Supreme Court, retired on October 21st without being reinstated despite repeated promises made by the Pakistan People's Party government.

Justice Falak Sher retires without being reinstated


Former presidential candidate John Edwards says separation from his wife is an ``extraordinarily sad moment.''

John Edwards says separation 'extraordinarily sad'


During a recent conference that focused on the possibilities and implications of long-term space flight, a German professor made an attempt at applying Christian theology to extraterrestrial aliens, leading him to ask the question ``Did Jesus die for Klingons too?''

Professor asks: 'did Jesus die for Klingons too?'


Dakota Fanning will star in the Victorian drama Effie, a biopic of famed English critic John Ruskin and his loveless marriage to teen bride Euphemia Gray.

Dakota Fanning to star in Victorian drama Effie


Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is poised to join Spartak Moscow after agreeing terms with the Russian Premier League club.

Everton's Bilyaletdinov poised to join Spartak Moscow


Nancy Lanza, the slayed mother of Sandy Hooker Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza, reportedly taught her son how to shoot guns and held weapons in her house, easily accessible for the 20-year-old, CBS reported Sunday.

Nancy Lanza taught her son to shoot a gun:


Anthony Cummings' buying spree at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast continued today with four purchases including a half million dollar purchase of a lot passed in on Wednesday.


Union Bancaire Privée has launched two funds in partnership with Gerifonds in Geneva, as part of moves by the bank to expand the product offering of its asset management unit.

Union Bancaire Privée launches two funds


A group of Round Rock parents protested the lack of school bus routes Tuesday morning.

Parents protest lack of school bus routes


POLICE were pelted with rocks as they attended a reported disturbance at a Territory camp last night.


``I won't stop until I see him get justice for what he did to this other child,'' said the victim's mother, whose name was withheld to protect the identity of the victim.


Nick Stahl was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday and placed on an involuntary 5150 psychiatric hold.

Actor nick Stahl placed on 5150 psychiatric hold


``Growing Pains'' actor turned conservative activist Kirk Cameron defended Missouri congressman Todd Akin Tuesday, saying that Akin is ``clearly a pro-life advocate'' and ``that he misspoke and that he misphrased something and that he apologized.''


AT&T and Verizon are expected to post double-digit IPTV subscriber growth in their respective third quarter releases, according to analyst firm Strategy Analytics.


But this week current affairs show Close Up got too close to a story and was accused of ``blatant plagiarism'' after Herald Sideswipe columnist Ana Samways pointed out a that clip on its Thursday show was an obvious knock-off of an item on an American network.


THE Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the NRL will adopt the same finals' system as used by the AFL in 2012.

NRL to adopt the same finals system as used by the AFL in 2012


For those who wish to know what real camera was behind the monster movie Cloverfield can now sit back and relax, because we have the low down.

What real camera was behind monster movie Cloverfield?


Now, scientists have solved the mystery of zonulin's identity, putting a face to the name, in a sense.

Scientists solve the mystery of zonulin's identity


This year's edition of Vinaria is an international exhibition indeed, because several very important changes have been made in the tasting rules, Vinprom Peshtera Director Ivan Papazov, a member on the Managing Council of the National Vine and Wine Chamber, said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

This year's Vinaria is international exhibition indeed:


Emkay maintained `Buy` on Mphasis with a revised target of Rs 310, based on 9 x 1 year rolling forward multiple.


President Barack Obama admits that more skimmers are needed to break up the oil that is threatening the Gulf Coast.


A 24-year-old Canton man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly exploiting an elderly aunt by using her credit card and checking account for his benefit.

Canton man arrested for allegedly exploiting elderly aunt by using her credit card


In what has become an annual tradition at City Hall, community groups are lining up to defend their programs against possible budget cuts.

Community groups line up to defend programs


The BSE benchmark Sensex dipped below the 16,000 points level in early trade on Friday by losing nearly 232 points on heavy selling by funds and retail investors, tracking weak global markets.

Sensex dips below 16,000 level in early trade


Passenger car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Tuesday announced merger of a diesel engine manufacturing company with itself and said it would focus on the diesel car segment to meet growing demand.


For Roger Donaldson's upcoming Hollywood movie, Cities, he will shave off his trademark goatee.


Union Minister Jairam Ramesh offered to resign following his controversial remarks against Home Ministry for allegedly stalling some Chinese imports but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has turned it down, PMO sources said Thursday.


NATHAN Hauritz says he's a better bowler than Australia squad spin rival Xavier Doherty and he'll set about proving it in NSW's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

Nathan Hauritz says he is a better bowler Xavier Doherty


BSP supremo Mayawati has invited leaders of the Third Front to a dinner meeting on March 15 in New Delhi .

Mayawati invites leaders of the Third Front to a dinner meeting


The value of ornamental fish imports to the UAE has crossed USD 1.14 million in 2008, with demand for exotic fishes in the country expected to grow by 5 to 7 per cent annually, according to latest market figures.

Value of ornamental fish imports to UAE crosses USD 1.14 million in 2008


The Haitian pastor who works with a Schriever-based mission will visit Terrebonne this week to plan relief efforts for his earthquake-shattered country.

Haitian pastor visiting Terrebonne Parish this week


The Flying Fijians 30 member team to the Rugby World Cup next month will be announced in Sigatoka on Saturday.


Roger Federer cruised into the French Open second round while rival and triple champion Rafael Nadal was left kicking his heels in the locker room as torrential rain swamped Roland Garros.


Short-term yields rose sharply in the latest European bond auctions, but fell on Portuguese debt due in 10 years after European Central Bank intervention last week, according to data from Reuters.

Yields rise in europe but fall on Portuguese debt


Tokyo stocks have opened up 1.36 per cent after overseas markets ended last week higher following a move by EU leaders to back tighter budget policing in a desperate bid to save the eurozone.


A local man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here yesterday with keeping a stolen motorcycle worth RM4,000.

Man charged with keeping stolen motorcycle


Richard Ramirez, the serial killer known as ``the Night Stalker,'' died of natural causes while on Death Row at San Quentin State Prison today.

'The night Stalker' richard Ramirez has died


Dollar little changed vs euro after Fed decision The dollar traded in tight ranges against the euro Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy is improving only moderately and still needs its support to help lower unemployment.


Subaru is recalling 633,842 vehicles, including the 2009-'12 Subaru Forester, because a short circuit of the puddle light system may result in smoke or fire.

Subaru recalls 633,842 vehicles, including 2009-'12 Subaru Forester


Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Monday Night Football commentator and TV pitchman Don Meredith died Sunday in Santa Fe, NM He was 72.

Former Cowboys quarterback, mnf announcer Don Meredith dies


In a shocking development, which exposed the intention of the United States before the world, BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussain, was denied a US visa.


Fiat India, a subsidiary of Italy based leading auto maker Fiat SPA, has launched a unique promotional Doctors Campaign for health care professionals in the India market.

Fiat India launches doctors campaign for health care professionals


Traders can buy GAIL at CMP or on dips to Rs 351 for a target of Rs 373 with a strict stop loss placed below Rs 345 from perspective of 4-5 weeks, said Rahul Randeria, technical analyst, IDBI Capital.

Traders can buy GAIL for target of Rs 373:


Jack Beeson, the American composer of the opera Lizzie Borden, died at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, the New York Times reported today.

Jack Beeson, composer of 'Lizzie Borden', dies.


A motorcycle accident on I-37 at the 286 interchange backed up traffic this afternoon.


The Indian navy said on Monday that it had captured a hijacked cargo ship floating off the Mumbai coast in the Arabian Sea and towed it back to the shore with nine people on board.

Indian navy captures hijacked cargo ship


CNOOC Limited announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Nexen Inc..

CNOOC Limited completes acquisition of Nexen Inc.


A $10 million lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that a Mt.


Actor Matt Bomer is launching a fashion line based on his character in hit the TV drama White Collar.


Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee signed autographs in Little Rock to drum up donations to the Arkansas Foodbank.

Cliff Lee signs autographs in Little Rock


Police today are investigating the third homicide in Newark in less than 24 hours, after a man was discovered dead late this morning with an unspecified head wound, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

Police investigate third homicide in Newark in 24 hours


Two people have been airlifted to Addenbrookes hospital after a light aircraft crash at Cranfield Airfield.

Two airlifted to hospital after light aircraft crash in Cranfield


The rupee failed to maintain earlier gains but was still higher by four paise at 54.71 against dollar in late morning trade today on uneven demand and supply of the American currency from banks, despite strong dollar overseas.


Deutsche Post DHL yesterday published its first quarter results, saying that it remained firmly on its growth course.

Deutsche Post DHL publishes first quarter results


``I have always been comfortable in my skin and never been conscious of my body,'' Bipasha said in a press statement.


A year of unprecedented events keeps Wellington hoteliers on their toes A major international sporting event, natural disasters and changes in the way people book travel all had an impact on Wellington hotels in 2011.

Events keeps Wellington hoteliers on their toes


North Korea has expelled UN monitors from its plutonium-making nuclear plant and plans to start reactivating it next week, pulling away from a 2007 deal to scrap its atomic bomb programme, officials said yesterday.


Indonesia has granted mineral export permits to 55 companies after it introduced a 20 percent tax to curb shipments of unprocessed minerals in May this year, according to media sources.

Indonesia grants mineral export permits to 55 companies


Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later dining and drinking with him at his palace.

Dennis Rodman hangs out with Kim Jong Un


Mick O'Dwyer has confirmed to RTÉ Sport that he wants to continue in inter-county management.

O'Dwyer to continue inter-county management


An amendment protecting homeowners from unethical lending practices passed the Senate by a vote of 63-36.


If there is a decent pullback rally, M&M would do well but if the market falls, M&M would also fall with it.

If the market falls, M&M would fall with it:


Amid concerns over its attempts to increase its influence in South Asia, China has described India as its 'partner and not rival'.

China describes India as 'partner not rival'


AccuWeather.com has released its much anticipated 2011-2012 winter forecast and is calling for a rather stormy and often cold winter for much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation.

AccuWeather releases 2011-2012 winter forecast


By : dpa Tel Aviv - The trial began in Tel Aviv Monday of an Israeli ex-soldier turned journalist accused of espionage after stealing and leaking documents to another reporter.

Trial begins in Tel Aviv of Israeli journalist accused of espionage


James McCarthy and Jonathan Walters have been left out of the Ireland squad for the crucial double header with Slovakia and Russia next month.

McCarthy and Walters left out of Ireland squad for crucial double header


A Dutch citizen identified as Pleizier, 26, was killed by a local man on Friday at 10 pm in Nunukan, East Kalimantan.

Dutch citizen killed in Nunukan, East Kalimantan


The government will nationalise mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley and is discussing the sale of its savings book and branches, people in the bank industry familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Government to nationalise Bradford & Bingley


Singapore extended its contract to host a Formula One race for five years till 2017, providing a continued boost to the economy from visitor arrivals and tourism receipts.

Singapore extends contract to host Formula One race until 2017


Shen Yun Performing Arts made its triumphant return to Canada this weekend, playing five sold-out shows at the Living Arts Centre for expectant audiences eager to embark on a journey through China's long and storied history.

Shen Yun makes triumphant return to Canada


SALINAS, Calif. Rep. Sam Farr said he will officially endorse Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination after polls close Tuesday evening.


A married Lorain couple, arrested Aug. 11 after police and SWAT raided their East 31st Street home, were indicted this morning by the Lorain County grand jury on several drug charges.

Couple arrested during raid indicted on drug charges


ZAMBIA last night erupted into celebrations after the Chipolopolo qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations for the first time in 18 years, beating Ghana 1-0 thanks to Emmanuel Mayuka's late goal.


Netflix is coming soon to all Sony PlayStation 3 owners, Sony has announced.

Netflix comes to the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)!


Kris Humphries is allegedly willing to risk his career over his divorce battle with Kim Kardashian.


Daniel Craig to get Bond bonus Updated: 07:52, Saturday December 8, 2012 The stars of 'Skyfall' and its director Sam Mendes are in line for huge six-figure bonuses after the film took over $830 million at the global box office.


Ford Motor Co. will cut 15 percent of its salaried costs by reducing the number of salaried employees and agency and contract workers, and not filling open positions.

Ford will cut 15 percent of salaried costs


A new study revealed that about two thirds of old and very old people get very good sleep which is about 7.5 hours which includes naps.


The UK market is declining in afternoon trading Monday, as euro zone debt worries persist, amid Sunday's arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the International Monetary Fund chief.


Faith Hill, Carole King and Patti LaBelle will croon at special dinners honoring Vice President-elect Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Sen. John McCain.

Faith Hill, Patti LaBelle to croon at special dinners


Katsuya Okada, secretary general of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, indicated Monday he expects Prime Minister Naoto Kan to step down in early August.

Okada expects Kan to step down early August


The beatings have begun for presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who had the guts to call Jerusalem the capital of Israel and suggest that ``culture'' is why Israel is wealthy and the Palestinians are poor.


``Such a dish as powdered wife I never heard of,'' wrote Capt. John Smith in 1624 in his Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles.


Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday ruled out deregulation of diesel prices and said he had demanded that the government compensate state-owned oil firms for the losses they made on not raising prices of petrol.

Reddy rules out deregulation of diesel prices


Pro skateboarder Chad Muska was arrested in Los Angeles for vandalism on July 13, 2011.


The Knights of Columbus, 715 N. 11th St., will serve a fried chicken and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 3.


General Officer Commanding 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Om Prakash, Friday said that Army exercised restraint while dealing with the situation at Pampore, where militants attacked and killed a soldier and injured another.


Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger on Friday blasted the international friendlies schedule after claiming Belgium made injured defender Thomas Vermaelen play a full midweek match against Greece despite his recent fitness woes.

Arsene Wenger blasts friendlies schedule


Taiwan has mobilised its drones, which were introduced to the army earlier this year, for the first time to survey natural disasters, local media reported Sunday.

Taiwan mobilises its drones for the first time


The Mudgee Rescue Squad's campaign to replace its aging truck is gaining momentum with around $18,000 raised so far.


We're finding out how those annoying alert tones, chimes and buzzers for your car are created.

How those chimes and buzzers for your car are created


Sen. Kay Hagan announced a bill today to help small businesses cut through government red tape when applying for federal assistance.

Hagan announces bill to help small businesses


One of Manchester's most notorious gangsters has finally admitted: ``I was a villain, and a successful one at that.''


A global AIDS conference has opened in Mexico with the goal of supporting efforts to expand HIV prevention and treatment in the developing world.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela is spending a second night in hospital where he is being treated for a lung infection.


School districts across Michigan are adding up the numbers now that the second count day of the school year is in the books.

School districts add up the numbers after count day


Over 3,580 miles and 48 hours later rugby ace Jason Robinson and an elite team of military personnel have completed their unique Bastion2Birmingham endurance challenge.

Jason Robinson completes the Bastion2Birmingham endurance challenge


India on Wednesday made a request to Pakistan to release death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh following Islamabad's decision to release Surjeet Singh who was named by mistake on Pakistan's news channel as Sarabjit Singh.

India requests Pakistan to release Sarabjit Singh


An international Tai Chi boxing competition has opened in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.

Int'l Tai Chi boxing competition opens in Kaohsiung


A woman was attacked in broad daylight outside a doctor's office in Tigard and now police are trying to track down the man who left her with injuries severe enough that she had to be taken to the hospital.


Jacques Chirac's historic corruption trial will proceed without him after a judge accepted a medical report describing him as irreversibly ``handicapped'' and mentally unfit to appear in court.

Jacques Chirac trial to proceed without him


James McAvoy is taking a break from movies to spend more time with his wife and son.


Earlier today, we discussed the idea that Armando Salguero and several other blogs have floated today - that the Miami Dolphins need to consider trading All-Pro left tackle Jake Long.

Should the Miami Dolphins consider trading Jake Long?


A BOOK about Seaford's last Prime Minister George Canning has been honoured by the Royal Historical Society.

Book honoured by Royal Historical Society


Wales finish fourth in the Rugby World Cup after losing to Australia 18-21 in Auckland in a match dominated by injuries and errors.


SAINTS will take a trip into the unknown tonight when they face Spanish side El Canete in their second pre-season outing.


Firefighters extinguished a blaze on the canal trail in Concord, between Oak Grove Road & Bancroft on Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters extinguish blaze on the canal trail between Oak Grove Bancroft


Mike WiLL Made-It has released his new mixtape, Est. In 1989 Pt. 2.5, which serves as the third installment in his ongoing mixtape series, and includes nine exclusive tracks in addition to a collection of Mike WiLL's most recent production hits.


The Kenyan shilling eased slightly against the dollar on Friday, as commercial banks covered their short dollar positions ahead of the weekend, shrugging off a small blast in a Nairobi suburb.

Kenyan shilling eases vs dollar, banks cover positions


New research published in the October issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry shows a link between maternal tobacco use and psychotic symptoms.

New research shows link between maternal tobacco use and psychotic symptoms


An Austrian undercover police officer has pleaded not guilty to assaulting an American teacher after mistaking him for an African drug dealer at a subway station in Vienna.

Austrian police officer pleads not guilty to assaulting American teacher in subway station


Dell Inc. has confirmed it has laid off at least 1,200 people at its sales and support centers in Edmonton, Ottawa and Oklahoma City.