The English Football Association is investigating suspicious betting patterns in relation to league games in the country's sixth tier.

English Football Association investigates suspicious betting


Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin appeared at a fundraiser in San Diego Saturday night under extra security because of a reported death threat against her.

Palin appears at fundraiser despite death threat


LONDON A drought affecting southeast England has spread further north to parts of Yorkshire, as another dry month depleted river levels and underground water supplies, the UK's Environment Agency said on Wednesday.


The Vatican website has been hacked for the second time in several days, an attack believed to be the work of the amorphous internet activist group Anonymous.


Mr Akature Ania, Director of Human Resources at Accra Brewery Limited on Thursday noted that talent management in an organisation is key to growing, developing and sustaining employees for future output.

Talent management: key to growing and developing employees


Angelina Jolie needs more than 25 staff to run her household, it has been claimed.

Jolie 'needs 25 staff to run her household'


The University of Western Ontario will host the Queen's Cup men's hockey championship this Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Thompson arena.

Western will host the Queen's Cup men's hockey championship


PRLog - Feb. 2, 2010 - So you think you're a wise guy?


European subsidy org Eurimages has agreed to partially bankroll ``Iron Sky,'' Timo Vuorensola's dark sci-fi romp about space-faring Nazis set on conquering Earth.

Eurimages to partially bankroll 'Iron Sky'


Reuters reported that China steel futures jumped more than 1% to levels last seen in April backed by forecast beating trade numbers that underscored the world's No 2 economy is regaining strength.


Sharon Stone is being sued by a former employee for wrongful termination and wrongful retaliation.


A daily dose of aspirin may help prevent liver damage caused by excessive paracetamol use, heavy drinking and obesity, media reports have claimed.


Senior Dwayne Lathan will be practicing with the team, but he is not 100 percent.

Lathan will practice, but not 100 percent


US import prices showed a modest increase in the month of September, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday, with the report also showing an increase in export prices.

U.S. import prices show modest increase in September


Leeds striker Andy Gray is set for a second spell at Bradford City after agreeing an 18-month deal with the Bantams.


Now EA Sports has announced that FIFA 11 will launch this fall and that the game will redefine player authenticity.

EA Sports FIFA 11 to redefine player authenticity


A new initiative through the Region Four Workforce Board aims at connecting manufacturers and skilled workers.

New initiative aims at connecting manufacturers and workers


In fact, Jamshed wants Asyraf, who is ranked 194th in the world, to break into the top 100 by the end of this year.

Jamshed wants Asyraf to break into top 100


A Franklin County couple learned too late their dream home once contained a meth lab.

Dream home once contained a meth lab.-erika lathon


Koshi displaced people obstructed the East-West Highway at Bhardaha in Saptari district on Thursday.

Koshi displaced people obstruct East-West highway at Bhardaha


Demi Lovato has spoken out about the rumours surrounding her love life, saying she is single and definitely not dating Rob Kardashian.

Demi Lovato is not dating Rob Kardashian, ok?!


The farmer who was murdered on his farm outside Potchefstroom was still alive when he was dragged behind his bakkie.


Vanuatu's Finance Minister Sela Molisa says there is too much to lose if Fiji is suspended from the Pacific Islands Forum.


Ed McMahon, best known as the loyal Tonight Show sidekick of Johnny Carson and the host of Star Search, has died early Tuesday morning at age 86.


A Glendale mother who tried to save her 5-year-old son from drowning on May 15 died Sunday.

Mother who tried to save son from drowning dies


South Korea has upgraded its travel advisory to the second highest level for all parts of Libya as mass anti-government protests escalate, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.With the newly issued advisory, the government is asking South Koreans staying in Libya to return unless it is an urgent trip and cancel or postpone planned trips to the country.The move came after the ministry raised the travel alert for only parts of Libya including its capital of Tripoli.The growing unrest in the Arab nation has affected South Korean nationals there.

S Korea upgrades travel advisory to second highest level for Libya


England, fired by the boot of Jonny Wilkinson, dashed French hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam with a 24-13 win over France at the Stade de France on Saturday.


A Des Plaines man was shot in the knee Sunday night in Evanston, according to police.


A Salem woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a head-on crash near Molalla, state police said.

Salem woman injured in crash near Molalla


Justin Bieber looks great on the cover of 'Billboard Magazine' and in his interview he reveals he wrote a song about Selena!

Justin Bieber reveals he wrote a song for Selena Gomez


China has officially recognised Champagne as a protected geographical indication and has agreed to only use the name to describe sparkling wine from the French region.


The much anticipated follow-up to Freakonomics, 'SuperFreakonomics', is here now.


BestMutualFund.org recently posted new research on the top performing mutual funds, extending the length to which the research was done and tightening the parameters.

BestMutualFund.org posts new research on the top performing funds


The Palm Pre, the eagerly anticipated smartphone that many have tipped to challenge the iPhone's dominance, is coming to the UK soon.


Vietnam raised retail gasoline prices by 31 per cent Monday to reduce state fuel subsidies and bring local prices in line with international levels, local media said.

Vietnam raises gasoline price 31 per cent


Singer Rita Ora suffered a nip slip wardrobe malfunction during her recent performance at the LoveBox Festival.

Rita Ora suffers nip slip wardrobe malfunction at LoveBox Festival


A boy, with the Syrian opposition flag painted on his face, and other demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Binnish, near the northern province of Idlib, May 18, 2012.

A boy and other demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Binnish, near the northern province of Idlib


Vincent Leibell, Putnam County's longtime political kingmaker brought low by a corruption scandal, finishes his prison sentence Saturday.


PRIME Minister Julia Gillard welcomed President Barack Obama to federal parliament, praising the strengthening alliance and friendship between Australia and the US.


GridPoint, Inc, announced today that it has acquired the energy business of Ottawa based Lixar IT Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed.

GridPoint acquires energy business of Lixar


Bank of America Corp. will exit the wholesale mortgage lending business Tuesday, limiting its dealings with mortgage brokers as it focuses on loans made with consumers and large community banks.

Bank of America to exit wholesale lending business


Wales and Ospreys hooker Huw Bennett is likely to miss the rest of the season after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery on an Achilles tendon.


State-owned Indian operator BSNL has decided to revise GPRS usage charges for prepaid and postpaid mobile services.

BSNL revises GPRS charges for prepaid, postpaid services


The United Way of Jackson County has surpassed the halfway mark of this year's $2 million campaign goal to support basic needs for local residents.

United Way surpasses halfway mark of $2 million campaign goal


Former Australian skipper and cricket commentator Ian Chappell believes that England could start next year's Ashes series on home soil as favourites.

England could start next year's Ashes series as favourites:


Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw announced Sept. 15 that he will seek a second term this May.

Mayor McGraw announces he will seek second term


Eni SpA said it has made a new on-shore gas discovery in Pakistan located in the Mubarak exploration block in the south eastern province of Sindh.


Contador hints the end is nigh Updated: 08:44, Friday November 30, 2012 Spanish champion cyclist Alberto Contador is planning not to extend his exhausting career 'too much' longer and insists he needs lots of notice if he's to race in the next Tour de France.


Three states are cutting cigarette taxes, completely going against the national trend of raising them.


Legendary trainer Angelo Dundee passed away earlier today at the age of 90 in Tampa, Florida.

Legendary trainer Angelo Dundee passes at age 90


While trading conditions have continued to be challenging, the Irish economy is beginning to stabilise, according to Bank of Ireland in an interim management statement released today.

Economy beginning to stabilise - Bank of Ireland


ECO-FRIENDLY business park Lingfield Point has introduced a fleet of low carbon buggies to its 107-acre Darlington estate.

Lingfield Point introduces low carbon buggies


Kent won the toss and elected to field against India in a rain-curtailed 20-over-a-side match.

Kent win toss, elect to field against India


Novocell, Inc., a stem cell engineering company, today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive drug discovery collaboration with Pfizer giving Pfizer access to Novocell's proprietary pancreatic progenitor cells derived from human embryonic stem cells.

Novocell announces non-exclusive drug discovery collaboration with Pfizer


President Barack Obama has apologized to California Attorney General Kamala Harris for complimenting her looks during a fundraiser earlier this week, his spokesman said.

Obama apologizes to Kamala Harris for compliment


Fifty seven beaches in Cyprus have been awarded the Blue Flag this year on the basis of environmental management criteria covering sewage treatment, coastal planning and protection, bathing water quality, safety and services and environmental education.

Fifty seven beaches in Cyprus awarded Blue Flag


The state's human service commissioner says Georgia's child protection agency needs more caseworkers as the economy improves and budget restrictions lift.

Ga child protection agency needs more caseworkers


Peter Molyneux, creative head honcho of Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios in Europe, has said that he thinks videogaming is being 'reborn on the PC'.

Peter Molyneux: ``gaming being reborn on PC''


A US court on Monday issued a temporary halt to federal funding of embryonic stem cell research which President Barack Obama had authorised, saying it involved the destruction of human embryos.


First, he is an immigrant, not just from another country, but from another planet, a displaced infant, refugee from an environmental disaster on the Planet Krypton that rendered it uninhabitable.


Man facing several changes after weapons and drugs seized at two residences in southwest Saskatchewan.

Weapons, drugs seized at residences in southwest Saskatchewan


Chinese mobile phone manufacturer, ZTS International Industrial Company, has set base in Zimbabwe which it plans to use as a gateway to penetrate the Southern African region, an official said on Friday.

Chinese phone manufacturer sets base in Zimbabwe


JIMMY Buffett and a few of his friends plan to give a free concert on the Alabama coast to show support for the Gulf region.


Panel mounting humidity adsorbers give assured protection Brownell panel mounted humidity adsorbers have been designed to protect all kinds of electronic and electrical equipment and systems against corrosion, dampness and contamination by reducing any existing or incoming moisture to acceptable levels, with the added safety of integral indicators that monitor saturation and indicate when reactivation or replacement is required.

Humidity adsorbers give assured protection


Savers are being urged to make the most of ISAs after research revealed they are being underused.


Nestlé is moving its Aero chocolate bar brand into the biscuit category for the first time, with a product aimed specifically at women.


Former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price appeared in court Monday on the Northshore to face state perjury charges.

Price appears in court while facing perjury charges


The value of the European plastics injection moulding industry slumped to €42.6 bln in 2009, losing 23% of its value from €55 bln in 2008, according to a report from AMI.

European plastics injection moulding industry slumped in 2009


Central bank governor Zeljko Rohatinski said that the central bank was ready to transmit additional liquidity if it was directed to production, not to consumption.

Central bank ready to transmit additional liquidity.


AN anguished mother described how her former teenage boyfriend ``stole the life of her beautiful angel'' when he killed their seven-week-old daughter.


General Dynamics Corp. has raised its quarterly dividend 8.5%, joining a growing list of companies looking to boost shareholder value.


Senior BJP leader LK Advani on Monday said the collegium system of appointing Supreme Court judges should be revisited to include the Executive in the process as reports of corruption, nepotism, favouritism and other ills have been gaining ground in the judiciary.


Some Junction City residents say trains passing through town at 70 miles per hour are much too fast.

Residents say trains pass through too fast


US economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 1.7 percent in the second quarter, the commerce department said Thursday.


Northern Illinois says it has hired Wisconsin defensive coordinator Dave Doeren as its new head football coach.

Northern Illinois hires Wisconsin coordinator Dave Doeren as head coach


Leafs have no excuse Fans chant 'Fire Wilson' Photos:


German high performance car manufacturer, Porsche has announced that they are all set to unveil their new models at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

Porsche to unveil new models at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show


McCain won Alaska with about 62 percent of the vote.


Tata Motors organised a 'Tata Indica eV2 mileage marathon' recently, offering Puneites a chance to drive the vehicle to test its mileage.

Tata Motors organises 'mileage marathon'


Publicis Groupe has taken full control of the agency after founders Nigel Bogle and John Hegarty sold the remaining 51 percent of BBH shares to Publicis Groupe.

Publicis Groupe takes full control of Bartle Bogle Hegarty


Moroccan police have dismantled a terrorist network that was ``active in several towns'' of the North African kingdom, the state security service announced Tuesday.


ICC match referee Javagal Srinath has cleared England of time wasting as their NatWest Series clash with New Zealand at Edgbaston ended in a controversial wash-out.


SolarBOS has launched a new current sensing combiner system that can find applications in the solar industry.

SolarBOS launches new current sensing combiner


Etihad Crystal Cargo, the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, announced a second weekly dedicated freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to Almaty in Kazakhstan.

Etihad Crystal Cargo announces second weekly freighter operation to Almaty


MATT Taylor admits he will be rooting for Leeds in tonight's FA Cup fourth round replay against Spurs.


Myanmar abolished direct media censorship on Monday, the latest dramatic reform by its quasi-civilian regime, but journalists face other formidable restrictions including a ban on private daily newspapers and a pervasive culture of self-censorship.

Myanmar abolishes direct media censorship


GiatMara Sdn Bhd has been ticked off for collecting RM4.93mil management fees without approval from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Rural and Regional Development and Mara.

GiatMara ticked off for collecting management fees without approval


My life would not be half as fulfilled as it is without therapy,`` contactmusic.com quoted the 38-year-old as saying.

My life would not be fulfilled without therapy:


A Four Corners-area middle school teacher was arrested Tuesday, accused of trying to solicit sex from an underage girl who turned out to be an El Paso police officer.

Teacher accused of soliciting sex with underage girl


The Oakland Raiders have signed former UFL cornerback Joe Porter, according to a league source.

Raiders sign former UFL cornerback Joe Porter


And now, Facebook Inc. is taking on Twitter and working to incorporate the hashtag to use it as a way to group conversations, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Facebook takes on Twitter, works to incorporate hashtags


The Baltimore Sun city homicide map got a makeover today, with Sun developer Stephen Mekosh adding Google charts below the map to help keep some of the key figures in perspective.

Baltimore Sun homicide map gets makeover


Former First Lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston, Texas.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush hospitalized


Herzlich announced via his Twitter page that he's signing with the Giants.


HE has an eye for the ladies but Bill Clinton, above left, appreciates a handsome gentleman too.

Bill Clinton appreciates a handsome gentleman too.


A worker cleans up glass and debris from a shattered window at Grace Hardware in downtown Yazoo City, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 as some business owners and residents start cleanup of damages caused by a possible twister Monday night.


I went to my country for a year then was on an F1 visa for 8 years for grad school during which i went to my home country for 2 months/year for 8years.

While on F1 visa I went to my home country for 2 months/year for 8years.


A pilot from Palmetto escaped injury this afternoon when his ultralight plane crashed.

Pilot from Palmetto escapes injury in plane crash


Former NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has received 10 years of ``shock'' probation by a judge, six months after being sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction.


Dr. David Blumenthal, a professor at Harvard Medical School and chief health information and innovation officer at Partners HealthCare, is leaving Partners to run The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation based in New York.

Blumenthal to leave Partners for Commonwealth Fund


South Korean pop music sensation Psy admitted on Saturday that he sometimes gets sick of his massive hit Gangnam Style but will continue performing the number that made him world-famous.


As the audit itself states, Blackwater met all ``service requirements, meaning that the convoys were showing up when required.''


The UK will cut 490,000 public sector jobs over four years as part of a sweeping programme of spending cuts, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has told parliament.


Kindergarten orientation will be held in April and May for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Kindergarten orientation to be held in April and May


India Monday tested a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Orissa as part of its endeavour to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, defence sources said.

India tests ballistic missile interceptor


Taiwan is scheduled to sign its first trade treaty with China on Tuesday, strengthening commercial ties with the fastest-growing major economy and the island's biggest trading partner and investment destination.


UK online loans lender, paydayloaner.org.uk, has announced the introduction of its new online approval system, which it claims is able to approve loan applications almost instantly.

Online loans lender announces introduction of new approval system


Bonds was charged in November with lying to a grand jury about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.


A builder was left with a £19,000 bill when his rogue iPhone went on its own internet surfing spree.

Builder left with £19,000 bill after rogue iPhone's surfing spree


A soldier from western Michigan who was looking forward to watching his four young children grow up has been killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan, authorities and his family said Tuesday.

Mich. soldier killed in insurgent attack in Afghanistan


Lindsay Lohan might land in jail amid allegations that she has violated the terms of her probation for a driving under the influence.


Italy on Monday said India was violating a convention on diplomatic immunity by preventing the Italian ambassador from leaving the country in an escalating row over the case of two Italian marines on trial for killing two Indian fishermen.

Italy says India violating diplomatic immunity


Calgary continues to grow in size according to the results of the city's latest census.


The leaders of Ukraine and the European Union have reaffirmed their joint engagement in the European aspirations of the state, as well as the political association and economic integration of the parties.

Ukraine, eu reaffirm joint engagement in political association and economic integration


The Sri Lankan government last week threatened to strip four Tamil parliamentarians of their seats by turning down their request for leave.

Sri Lankan government threatens Tamil parliamentarians


Macy's reported a fourth quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations as its strategy of tailoring merchandise to local markets paid off during the key Christmas season.

Macy's profit beats Wall Street expectations


``I thought that Sen. Obama was just brilliant tonight,'' Rendell said.

Obama was 'just brilliant,' Rendell says


THREE people have appeared in court accused of firearms offences following a police investigation into a house which had allegedly been used for drug trafficking.

Three appear in court over firearms offences


With an eye on returning the franchise to its big screen roots, Lucasfilm has cancelled Star Wars:


Community leaders will issue a call to action today to fill the city's food pantries, the city announced Thursday.

Leaders to issue call to fill food pantries


On Monday, a national forum was opened under the theme ``Pre-school education - parental and public participation''.


Lewis Hamilton has defended his driving style after criticism for the recent form that has seen him take just eight points from the last two races.


A memorial plaque in honour of Indian indentured labourers was unveiled yesterday at Kidderpore Dock, Kolkata Port by Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi.

Memorial plaque in honour of Indian indentured labourers unveiled at Kolkata Port


Five elderly care home residents died within two weeks of each other after suffering ``severe neglect'', an official inquiry has concluded.

Five care home residents died after 'severe neglect'


Russian national operator Rostelecom demonstrated video calls services using a multi-standard LTE/UMTS/CDMA network in Sochi.

Rostelecom demonstrates video calls over LTE in Sochi


Eddie Montgomery, one half of Montgomery Gentry and brother of John Michael Montgomery, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.


Kelsey publicly acknowledged that his fiancee Kayte Walsh has enhanced his love life.

Kelsey Grammer, Kayte Walsh enhanced my love life


ITT Corp., a White Plains-based defense contractor, said that it has been awarded a $121 million order for night vision goggles from the US Army Research, Development & Engineering Command Acquisition Center.

ITT awarded a $121 million order for night vision goggles


Barat Academy is buying the Chesterfield campus where the school moved last fall from St. Charles County.

Barat Academy buying Chesterfield campus


A major indigenous film festival opens in Sydney this week before it sets off for a national tour.

Indigenous film festival opens in Sydney


Microsoft said Thursday that second-quarter net profit hit a record US$6.66 billion on unprecedented revenue driven by demand for the new Windows 7 operating system.Microsoft reported that its revenue surged 14 per cent to US$19.02 billion in the fiscal quarter that ended Dec 31.

Microsoft net profit hits record US$6.66 billion


``In an already uncertain climate, investors and analysts were rocked by news of the Company's subprime exposure and given a sour taster of what could be in store for UK banks over the forthcoming months. Despite these reports and talk of gloomy housing predictions, which could dent mortgage sales, our customers looked to profit from Bradford & Bingley's woes and the stock equated to almost a quarter of all retail investor buys this week. The majority of these trades were made yesterday when the stock plummeted to an all-time low.

Investors look to profit from Bradford & Bingley's woes


Police are seeking witnesses to a Wednesday traffic accident on South 10th Street just south of Marshall that involved a white van similar to an older postal vehicle and a small red car, according to a news release.

Police seek witnesses to traffic accident


Biotechnology company Evotec AG said Wednesday it will receive another payment from partner Boehringer Ingelheim under 5-year-old development deal.

Evotec to receive payment under development deal


Tony Fernandes wants to see Queens Park Rangers revert to basics for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Manchester United, with the possible recall of stalwarts from the promotion season such as Shaun Derry and Jamie Mackie, as he prioritises a restoration of pride.

Tony Fernandes wants Queens Park Rangers to revert to basics


Hours after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh questioned Janata Dal-United leader and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's secular claims for sharing a dais with Narendra Modi, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said the UPA was a divided house.


Libyan rebels say they're closing in on Moammar Qadhafi and issued an ultimatum Tuesday to regime loyalists in the fugitive dictator's hometown of Sirte, his main remaining bastion: surrender this weekend or face an attack.

Libyan rebels say they're closing in on Qadhafi


A Bombay High Court advocate today allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the terrace of a seven-storeyed building in suburban Mulund, police said.

Mumbai High Court advocate allegedly commits suicide


There are two WebmasterWorld threads and some Google Groups threads reporting that some AdSense ads sporadically are disappearing.


A new satellite, the DubaiSat-3, will be the first ever to be completed in the UAE.

New satellite to be first ever completed in the UAE


Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has ruled out a Liberal coalition with either of his main rivals in the event no party wins a majority in Thursday's election.


Legendary rocker Todd Rundgren will return to The Orange Peel club Oct. 15, management has announced.

Todd Rundgren to return to the Orange Peel


Marc Galbraith, interim state librarian, recently announced that all current trustees of the Girard Public Library have attained the credential of Kansas Certified Public Library Trustee.

All current trustees of the Girard Public Library have attained the credential of Kansas Certified Public Library Trustee


As expected, Wyclef has officially announced that he will be running for the Haiti presidency this week, following news last week that he had filed legal documents required to run.

Wyclef Jean officially announces run for Haiti presidency


Selwood, who retired recently after 75 games, will join younger brother Joel at the Cats.


Oil prices rose in Asia from near four-year lows on Friday but analysts said prices were likely to fall even further as economic data signalled a global economic downturn may be deep and prolonged, analysts said.


Governor Walker spent Thursday morning at WEL Companies in De Pere, where once again he stressed job creation.


Sterling has dropped at its sharpest rate in nearly a year, according to foreign currency exchange rates.

Sterling drops at sharpest rate for a year


The Dallas Cowboys haven't drafted a safety in the first round since 2002 when they made Roy Williams the eighth overall selection.

Should Cowboys draft a safety in the first round?


NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday expressed the confidence that Trinamool Congress supreme Mamata Banerjee would take an ``appropriate'' decision on the issue of Pranab Mukherjee as Presidential poll candidate.

Mamata will take 'appropriate' decision:


Gov. Tom Corbett signed his first bill into law on Monday, repealing a requirement that new homes built in Pennsylvania include sprinkler systems.


A federal judge Thursday ordered Governor Chafee to turn over a murder suspect to federal authorities for trial, and a possible death sentence if he's convicted.

Federal judge orders Chafee to turn over murder suspect


The theme for this year's National Social Work week is 'social workers are there for you'.


Striker Jermain Defoe has sealed a move to Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur late on the last day of the January transfer window.

Jermain Defoe seals move to Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur


Honduras lost city: 'I'm the only person right now on the planet that knows that there's these ruins,' thought Bill Carter, a University of Houston engineer, when he saw straight lines and right angles on the 3D digital map.


Deadline is reporting that Paramount Pictures is set to remake the 1987 film ``Monster Squad,'' with Rob Cohen in talks to direct the new film.

Paramount Pictures to remake ``the Monster Squad''


An overhead electricity cable started sparking and burst into flames at an industrial estate near Norwich.

Electricity cable bursts into flames at industrial estate


Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, has announced a new organization structure for its operations in India and South Asia.

Bharti Airtel announces new organization structure


Severe storms overnight Tuesday and Wednesday pounded eastern North Dakota with heavy rain, strong winds and large hail.


Ashanti has revealed that she may follow Brangelina's lead and adopt or foster children in the future.


Vice President-elect Joe Biden says he's getting a second puppy, and this one will be from the pound not a breeder.


REBEL Victorian MP Geoff Shaw has agreed to vote with the Coalition on the budget and confidence motions, according to new Premier Denis Napthine.

Geoff Shaw to vote with Coalition on budget:


Malala Yousafzai, a 13-year-old brave girl who fought for rights of girls' education during Talibanisation in Swat, said that she was interested in politics and added that she would form her own political party in future.


American student Amanda Knox has been found guilty by an Italian court.


Jordan's king on Wednesday on warned that it would be a ``serious mistake'' to miss the chance for an Israel-Palestinian peace this year, as called for by US President George W. Bush.

'Serious mistake to miss chance for peace'


Absentee voting has begun in Pennington County for the June 3 primary elections for national, state and county offices, as well as municipal and school board elections.

Absentee voting begins in Pennington county


Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for some of Hollywood's most iconic works, has died at 68.


Security forces seized heavy weapons worth millions of rupees from secret hideouts of terrorists during a search operation on Thursday.


EXPECTANT Aussie actress Nicole Kidman says she burst into tears the first time she saw her baby on an ultrasound.

Kidman bursts into tears at seeing her baby


A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of setting his estranged wife on fire, leaving her severely burned.


Germany is being lined up to co-host Euro 2012 with Poland should original co-organisers Ukraine prove unable, new Poland football federation president Grzegorz Lato said on Thursday.


The latest Iranian threat in the Persian Gulf demonstrates why we need a strong Navy today and in the future.


Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to protect their traditional fishermen carried away by sea currents into each others' territorial waters.

Malaysia, indonesia agree to protect traditional fisherman


The 23-hour mental health crisis unit at Albemarle Hospital is facing a crisis of its own.


Republican John McCain won Texas on Tuesday, defeating Democratic Sen. Barack Obama in a state considered solid Republican territory.


The US ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and three State Department officials were killed last night in a targeted rocket attack, after riots over a US film depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a fraud.


College hoops betting fans may be trying to guess where Ohio State is going to fall from the unbeaten ranks, and on Saturday the top-ranked Buckeyes will put their #1 ranking at risk as they face the Fighting Illini of Illinois in Big Ten action that begins at Noon Eastern time at the Assembly Hall in Champaign, IL.


George Zimmerman has officially pled ``not guilty'' to a charge of 2nd Degree murder after shooting and killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in a Florida suburb back in February.


After months away from their families, 50 soldiers from the Mountain Post are welcomed home for the holidays.


Soonews.ca has learned that a small plane possibly a Cessna 152 made an emergency landing in the Goulais Bay area this evening at approximately 6:30pm.


Juventus forward Nicklas Bendtner has been told that he must lose weight or risk losing his place in the team.


Over one hundred medical marijuana advocates marched in Missoula Saturday to show their displeasure with the federal raids.

Medical marijuana advocates March in Missoula


A best man fatally stabs a bride in a tragic Raleigh, NC incidentPhoto by Larry W. Smith/Getty Images


A new survey reveals that pharmacy directors across the country do not believe that a mandate requiring insurance companies to offer free contraceptives will cut costs as the Obama administration has predicted.


Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is ``responding well'' after he suffered a stroke and there was no irreversible damage, a doctor told state news agency APS on Sunday.

Algeria president Bouteflika 'responding well' after stroke


MARLOW girls U13s just missed out a place in the Lady Taverners National Finals at Edgbaston as they conceded 12 runs in the last over of their regional final against Dorset champions St Michaels in Bournemouth.


Coherent, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Vernon A. Seguin, Windsor, Conn., and Peter P. Chenausky, Avon, Conn., for an ``acousto-optically Q-switched CO.sub.2 laser.''


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is scheduled to visit Tehran on Saturday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Wednesday.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez scheduled to visit Tehran on Saturday


Queensland offenders clocked up almost 120,000 hours of community service in the last financial year, delivering a $2.6 million boost to local communities.

Offenders deliver $2.6 million boost to communities


President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said he will appoint new ministers to the vacant ministries next week and he has already selected three eligible persons for three ministries, while he is considering potential persons for the other two ministries.

Gayoom will appoint new ministers next week


Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a strategic partnership with India on Tuesday in a move bound to raise suspicion in Pakistan at a time of shifting alliances in unstable South Asia.

Afghanistan signs strategic partnership with India


Players remained optimistic despite grappling with miserable weather at Bethpage Black on Thursday morning which forced an early suspension of first-round play at the US Open.

Players remain optimistic despite miserable weather


Mumbai, May 10 The Godrej brand is valued at $2.86 billion, the conglomerate said Tuesday, citing a brand valuation report.


A 56 year old man in Kitende on Kampala Entebbe road has been arrested by the police over reported defilement.

56 year old man arrested over defilement


Mitt Romney plans to visit Frederick next week, one of three stops the Republican front-runner will make during a quick swing through Maryland, his campaign confirmed Friday.


At VIV Asia earlier this month, Plasson launched its Water on Demand system for poultry houses.


Eli Manning has been diagnosed with inflamed tissue in his right foot, or plantar fasciitis.

Eli Manning diagnosed with plantar fasciitis


Ryanair has been named villain of the year in a poll of 252 business travel agents and travel management companies.


Formula One world champion Jenson Button expects a big improvement at next week's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne following his McLaren debut.


Stevie Wonder picked up a major award at the White House, and Barack and Michelle Obama were treated to a concert from the singer whose music the president says brought the couple together.


But according to a story published Friday by the Washington Post, Springsteen does use a teleprompter to feed him lyrics during his epic concerts with setlists of two dozen or more songs.


Japanese ICT firm NTT Data has established a local subsidiary in Indonesia in order to further enhance the business promotion in Asia-Pacific region.

NTT Data establishes local subsidiary in Indonesia


The DOE finalized the loan guarantee today allowing MSP to move forward with development plans.


State Auditor Mary Taylor plans to seek re-election in 2010 rather than run for the US Senate.

Auditor Mary Taylor to seek re-election in 2010


As president of the country, Jacob Zuma was more likely than former president Thabo Mbeki to abuse the office to protect and enrich himself and his clique, DA leader Helen Zille charged today.


Geraldine Ferraro, the first American woman to run for national office on a major political party's ticket, died Saturday at 75.


New McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen says he is focusing on beating team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 formula one season.

Kovalainen focused on beating team-mate Hamilton in 2008


Senator Barack Obama has won the Georgia Democratic primary, boosting his bid for the party's US presidential nomination.


A Florida woman swallowed a $5,000 diamond at a charity event in Tampa, but it sounds like it could have happened to anyone.

Woman swallows $5,000 diamond at charity event


A COLLISION between a car and a tractor has closed a road in Highcliffe this morning.


Mike Modano said Friday that he will likely decide on his NHL future in the next month.


Ukraine will attract more then USD 500mn from World Bank for development policy, deputy PM Hryhoriy Nemyria announced.

Ukraine to attract more then USD 500mn from World Bank for development policy.


Educator, author and filmmaker Jackson Katz will be making two appearances at UCSF on Monday, October 6.

Jackson Katz makes two appearances at UCSF


Aftershocks rattled the southwest Mexico-US border Monday in the aftermath of a major earthquake that killed two people, blacked out cities and forced the evacuation of hospitals and nursing homes.


Officials at La Roche College in Pittsburgh say the head coach of the school's men's basketball team has died after collapsing at practice.


The European Commission has launched a €35 million call for eco-innovation projects that turn environmental challenges into business opportunities to be funded under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme.

Commission launches a €35 million call for eco-innovation projects


R&B singer Jay Sean has said he prefers to date girls who have a bit of 'meat on their bones'.

Jay Sean prefers girls with bit of `meat on their bones`


Athletics Kenya has announced it's setting up an anti-doping centre at training camps for elite distance runners in the north west of the country.

Athletics Kenya to set up anti-doping centre


The Miami Herald is reporting that Grizzlies' forward Rudy Gay will miss the rest of the season to undergo surgery on his left shoulder.

Rudy Gay to miss rest of season to undergo surgery


Vienna is the best city to live in--based on quality of live.


National commission of scheduled castes chairman Buta Singh has alleged that despite constant monitoring,dalits atrocities were increasing day by day in several parts of the country and Punjab state could be on fifth number for dalits atrocities among all states of the country.

Punjab state to be on fifth number for dalits atrocities in country


Indians beat Reds split squad 9-1 in spring finale Brett Myers finished a dismal spring training with his best performance.


Researchers at the University of Nottingham have devised a ``magic bullet'' to detect very early cancers.

Now, ``magic bullet'' to detect very early cancers


``All the people, the young and old, have said that he was a great man,'' President Rupiah Banda told about 4,000 mourners at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka.


She said: ``I'm not desperate to have a baby. Do I want children? Yes. But I'm very happy being just Lamar and I. ``I think a baby would add so much to us, but right now, I'm so content and so happy with the way things are. People think I would sell my hair to have a child. ``We feel like we're young and whatever is meant to happen is meant to happen. I'm healthy, I know I can have children. He can have children. It's like we're not doing anything to stop it, but I don't have like an ovulation calendar and all that.'' Despite not being in a rush to get pregnant, Khloe admits trying to conceive is ``hard'' and she admits she will seek medical advice if she still hasn't had a child in a few years time. She added to People: ``Trying to get pregnant is hard. People don't seem to realise that you only have three days out of the month to get pregnant. And if you miss those three days, you have to wait for the next month. ``If I don't get pregnant in a few years, then we'll call the doctor and figure out what happened.'' - Bang Showbiz


Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the country will not have social stability and peace if it doesn't urgently address the plight of the youth.

Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the country will not have social stability.


A man opened fire on a group of teens on Bronson near Chestnut in north Toledo and then ran away.

A man opened fire on a group of teens in north Toledo


Beth Moshe Congregation hosted a Purim masquerade ball in North Miami on Saturday, Feb. 23.


New Zealand are unlikely to risk injured opener Martin Guptill for the second Twenty20 international against England at the Kia Oval on Thursday night.


Equisys, a developer of software packages for document production and delivery, has introduced Zetadocs for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Equisys introduces Zetadocs for Microsoft Dynamics GP


When asked how many close celebrity friends he had during an interview with Sports Chosun, Kim Hyun Joong replied, ``I really don't have many. The people I spend most of my time with are not celebrities. I only have about 40 numbers saved in my phone because I like memorizing numbers instead.''

Kim Hyun Joong has only 40 numbers in his phone?


German racing driver Adrian Sutil has returned to Force India after a yearlong break, the Formula One team announced Thursday.


David E. Kelley talks into more detail on his Wonder Woman TV show project.

David E. Kelley talks about Wonder Woman


US BANK Wells Fargo said on Friday it was buying its rival Wachovia for 15.1 billion dollars, in a deal that emerged after Wachovia had been in talks with Citigroup.


Namibia will allow foreign banks to open branches and also make it easier for the government to increase local ownership of domestic banks, the southern African nation's central bank said.

Namibia to allow foreign banks to open branches


South Australian public sector nurses and midwives will take industrial action from Tuesday in support of an enterprise bargaining claim.


Actress Edie Falco is returning to theatre for a new play, and she admits she is thrilled to be back on stage.


Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia started a trilateral summit in Ciragan Palace, Istanbul on Saturday, APA reports quoting news.xinhuanet.com web-page.

Turkey, Bosnia, Serbia start trilateral summit


A 31-year-old footballer playing in a Czech regional league died of a heart attack during a game on Saturday shortly after scoring an own goal, the CTK news agency reported on Sunday.


Crude oil prices can rise to more than $100 a barrel due to sluggish refinery growth and high costs of new discoveries and production, chairman of Reliance Industries said on Friday.


Pharmacy technicians are to take industrial action on Tuesday, in line with a Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin directive over collective agreement talks.

Pharmacy technicians to take industrial action


Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest and Pakistan believes that the reconciliation and re-integration process has to be broad-based and Afghan-led.

Stable & prosperous Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest:


Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has confessed he was considering quitting football after becoming frustrated during his early years in the game.


The government is working on overhauling the free medicine entitlement system, separating health sector employees from the rest of the public service, creating an accurate audit trail of where the government's medicines are going, and cutting down on the perennial waiting lists plaguing the public health sector.

Government overhauling free medicine entitlement system


Six adults were rescued from a sinking fishing boat in Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay yesterday morning, the San Mateo County Harbor District harbormaster said.

Six rescued off sinking fishing boat in Pillar Point Harbor


City Mayor Mauricio Macri vowed to ``work tirelessly'' on his project to remove windshield cleaners and parking thugs from the streets and punish demonstrators who cover their faces, in order to keep his promise of returning safety to the streets.

Macri vows to 'work tirelessly' to remove windshield cleaners, parking thugs from streets


The 36 buses being added to the Arriva fleet are on loan from European public transport operators and are fully compliant with all European environmental standards, the Transport Ministry said yesterday.

All buses fully compliant with European environmental standards


Authorities say a driver in west Michigan has died after hitting a deer, losing control of the vehicle and striking a tree.

Driver dies after hitting deer, striking tree


Gas prices for public and private power stations, fertiliser companies, tea gardens, industries and CNG filling stations will go up in July, officials said yesterday.


On Thursday, May 26, the University of Delaware will host the scholarly symposium ``Frontiers in Catalysis'' in honor of Richard F. Heck, Willis F. Harrington Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

University of Delaware to host scholarly symposium in honor of Richard F. Heck


She says, ``I want to be curvy and muscle-y. I want to look just like Jessica Biel.

Anne hathaway: 'I want to look like Jessica Biel'


Essex County Prosecutor Paula T. Dow announced that on November 13, 2009, an Orange elementary school principal was sentenced by the Hon. Stephen Bernstein, JSC for insurance fraud, for having her vehicle torched to collect insurance proceeds.

Orange elementary school principal sentenced for insurance fraud


Russia has got 10% out of Azeri gas due to yesterday's signing of The Major Conditions of the Contract for Sale & Purchase of Azeri Natural Gas.


Plains All American Pipeline, LP recently announced that a subsidiary of Plains Midstream Canada ULC signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Rainbow Pipe Line Company, Ltd. for approximately C$540 million, subject to certain closing adjustments.

Plains all American Pipeline, LP announces agreement to


Letterman's scandal is over, but what everyone wants to know now is, Can he beat Leno?

Letterman's scandal is over, but can he beat Leno?


Michelle Williams is going to help single mothers by opening a yoga center for them.

Michelle Williams helps single mothers with yoga center!


Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the 5 millionth serving of Butterbeer sold within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Universal Orlando celebrates 5 millionth Butterbeer


South Africa won the toss and put Sri Lanka in to bat in the second one-day international at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday.

South Africa wins toss, puts Sri Lanka in to bat


The Government is committed to empower the villages economically so that economic power hitherto concentrated in Colombo would also be distributed to the periphery, said Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapaksa MP on the occasion of the launching of the new rail bus service between Trincomalee ad Batticaloa.

Government committed to empower villages economically


US says Iran jamming VOA, other broadcasts The government-appointed body that oversees Voice of America and other US-sponsored broadcasts is accusing Iran of jamming radio and television programming into the Middle East and eastern Europe amid protests in Iran over the Iranian currency crisis.


Most Asian stock markets rose Thursday after another sharp US interest rate cut but Japan's rally aside, gains were modest due to worries that a US economic recession still looms.


Citi has downgraded Areva T&D to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 290 rupees from 340 rupees.


Supermodel Kate Moss suffered a costly Christmas hangover to Thailand by paying $40,000 from her purse after indulging in over eating and drinking on Christmas Day.

Kate Moss suffers a costly Christmas hangover


The House today passed a House bill creating a Franklin County economic development commission that will have the authority to determine where TVA in lieu of tax dollars will be spent.

House passes bill to create Franklin economic development commission


Sri Lanka has much potential to capture the Malaysian market in many areas such as interior, construction, food and beverage, a Committee Member of the Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council Tilak N Gunawardena told Daily News Business.

Lanka has potential to capture Malaysian market


Indiana Congressman Baron Hill said he won't seek the US Senate seat that fellow Democrat Evan Bayh is leaving.

Indiana Rep. Baron Hill won't seek US Senate seat


Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security and management software, today announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats for the month of January.

Sunbelt Software announces top ten spyware threats for January


Europe may avoid a recession this year and there were reasons to be more upbeat about prospects for the region, the Business Day newspaper quoted International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Christine Lagarde as saying.


Bossip.com credits a source close to the couple, who claims that they are planning to have a baby in the next two months, even if they have to adopt. According to the website, Mariah and Nick ``would love to experience pregnancy, but if they can't conceive they are ready to adopt.''


BorgWarner has announced that it will supply its regulated two-stage turbocharger technology to MAN.


Microsoft has responded to the numerous Xbox Live outages which have been driving Xbox 360 gamers crazy over the last few days.


Brookson, a leading accountancy provider, has purchased the latest in customer relationship management software from K3 Business Technology Group.

Brookson purchases the latest in customer relationship management software


Former Bengals WR Andre Caldwell tweeted Wednesday night that he will join the Broncos.


Muslims in Spain are campaigning to be allowed to worship alongside Christians in Cordoba Cathedral -- formerly the Great Mosque of Cordoba.

Muslims in Spain campaign to worship alongside Christians


Mexico president Felipe Calderon has strongly condemned the attack on Paraguayan international Salvador Cabanas.

Mexico's president Felipe Calderon condemns attack on Salvador Cabanas


About 100 Australian police are being investigated for circulating racist and pornographic e-mails via an internal system, a scandal blamed for one officer's suicide, a top official said Thursday.

Police being investigated for circulating racist and pornographic e-mails


A number of people are outraged at Randy Jackson now that he's reportedly in talks to have Michael Jackson's gravesite opened to the public.

Randy Jackson in talks to have Michael Jackson's gravesite opened to the public


A Wipro employee allegedly involved in an embezzlement case has committed suicide, said company sources.

Wipro employee involved in embezzlement case commits suicide


Five youths drowned in Yamuna in New Delhi on Sunday evening while they were taking bath, police said.


SCRAP metal dealers are being reminded that ignorance of the ban in trade of non-ferrous metals is not an excuse for continuing to trade in them.


Four US minesweepers have arrived in the Gulf to bolster the US Fifth Fleet and ensure the safety of shipping routes, the US Navy said, as an Iranian military chief suggested yesterday that Iran might try to block the Strait of Hormuz to defend its interests.


The Ac Milan vs Real Madrid live football action is underway and the score is currently tied 0-0.


Engadget reported that Palm could announce Palm Pre pricing and a release date later today at the Web 2.0 Expo.

Palm (Palm) could announce Palm Pre pricing and release date later today


The Dallas Cowboys will continue to monitor tight end Jason Witten in practice as they prepare for Sunday's game with the Seattle Seahawks.

Cowboys continue to monitor Jason Witten;


THE State Government has warned that dementia sufferers will increasingly be shut out of aged care as private-run homes ``cherry-pick'' low-cost residents.


Coventry Building Society has reported a pre-tax profit of £56.2m in 2009, up 115 per cent on £26.4m the year before.

Coventry Building society reports pre-tax profit of £56.2m


Police are investigating two separate home invasions on the South Side in which occupants were physically assaulted.


Police are again seeking the public's assistance locating a man missing ``under suspicious circumstances'' more than two years ago.

Police seek man missing ``under suspicious circumstances''


An Israeli horse took to the highway and trampled an oncoming car in an encounter captured on video by a group of tourists in northern Israel.


AM Best Co. has affirmed and assigned financial strength ratings and issuer credit ratings to the health maintenance organization subsidiaries of AMERIGROUP Corporation (NYSE: AGP).


Brian Shorthall is missing for the Students who are looking for a home victory ahead of the league break.


Tyler police are investigating an armed robbery at a Tyler apartment complex overnight.


Madison-based water park resort operator Great Wolf Resorts Inc. announced Wednesday that it has agreed to license the Great Wolf Lodge name for a resort that would be built near Pittsburgh.


A Worland game warden has been named officer of the year by two organizations.

Worland game warden named officer of the year


After two-plus years of few sunspots, even fewer solar flares, and a generally eerie calm, the sun is finally showing signs of life.


Police are investigating claims a scout shouted death threats at a group of Jewish veterans during a Remembrance Sunday parade in Romford.

Scout 'shouted death threats at Jewish war veterans'


The Capitol Corridor intercity rail service set a ridership record for the 12 months through February, and ridership is up 14 percent in a year, the agency that oversees the service said Monday.


A Webster County man drowned Saturday night when he was swept off of a low bridge by the water current, said Webster County Coroner Michael Taylor.


The indefinite fast by Khasi tribal people at Langpih, the disputed inter-state border area between Assam and Meghalaya, entered the fourth day on Tuesday.

Indefinite fast by Khasi people enters fourth day


Gus Frerotte left Monday night's game with an undisclosed injury but returned one play later.

Frerotte leaves, but returns one play later


Nepal have been drawn in a tough group of the ACC Emerging Teams Cup scheduled for August 17-25 in Singapore.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned on Friday that tax havens will be shunned by the international community, naming countries including Switzerland he said had not done enough to end banking secrecy.


A recent accident has highlighted everything that is wrong with the current motor claims process, explains Tony Cornell of Insurance Age.

All that is wrong with the current motor claims process


An entire family of five were killed Thursday afternoon in a two-car wreck.


In an interview with the CBS television Network on Saturday, US President Obama stated that he has complete confidence on his Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, and reiterated that he will not accept resignation of the latter if tendered.

President Obama has complete confidence on Timothy Geithner


California gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman was in Sacramento Tuesday to speak to the California Taxpayers' Association, where she pitched a package of tax cuts.


BAGHDAD, Jan. 28 A roadside bomb exploded in Baghdad Monday, killing three civilians and wounding five others, officials told Kuwait's KUNA news agency.


Shaw Wallace & Company will consider the scheme of amalgamation between Shaw Wallace

Shaw Wallace to consider scheme of amalgamation


Anil Kumar, a former Indian American McKinsey executive, avoided jail time after prosecutors hailed his ``extraordinary'' cooperation leading to the conviction of hedge fund billionaire Raj Rajaratnam for insider trading.

Anil Kumar, insider trading witness, avoids jail


New England quarterback Tom Brady insists he will be 'ready to go' for next weekend's Super Bowl XLII clash with the New York Giants.


Mario Balotelli followed up an impressive pre-season performance in Dublin over the weekend by giving a TV interview in Italian in which he admitted that he doesn't like living in Manchester.

Mario Balotelli 'doesn't like Manchester'


No stranger to the professional sports teams that call the Staples Center home, legendary sports photographer Andrew D. Bernstein will capture his 30th year of NBA playoffs and his 18th year of LA Kings playoffs at the end of April.

Legendary sports photographer Andrew D. Bernstein to capture 30th year of NBA playoffs and 18th year of LA Kings playoffs


Trusted Computing Group today announced a certification program to ensure that implementations of its specifications are complete and consistent.

Trusted computing group announces certification program


Thailand Thursday adjusted its precautionary measures to prevent the swine flu outbreak in the country as all foreign tourists would be required to answer questionnaire upon their arrival in the country.

Thailand adjusts precautionary measures to prevent swine flu outbreak


Rangers manager Ally McCoist says he considered quitting over suggestions that the ailing Scottish club's new owners wanted to sack him.

Rangers boss McCoist considered quitting


A Gloucestershire-based company has been charged with corporate manslaughter in the first prosecution under legislation designed to impose tougher sanctions for fatal accidents.

Company charged with corporate manslaughter


The San Diego Padres promoted former Arizona manager AJ Hinch to vice president/assistant general manager on Friday.

Padres promote AJ Hinch to assistant general manager


The agricultural organizations of Belarus have formed biological grain crop at 7.3 mln tonnes, reported Vasiliy Pavlovskiy, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food.

Belarus formed biological grain crop at 7.3 mln tonnes


Berrymans Lace Mawer - BLM updates Airmic readers on new RTA reform BLM motor partner, Kerris Dale, comments on the implications for risk managers as the new process for handling road traffic accident claims comes into force.

Berrymans Lace Mawer > BLM updates Airmic readers on new RTA reform


ConSentry Networks announced today it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the 'Visionaries' quadrant of the March 2009 Magic Quadrant for Network Access Control.

ConSentry positioned in 'Visionaries' Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for Network access control


Singapore developers are feeling bearish about the country's property market, according to findings published in the latest Real Estate Sentiment Index performed by the National University of Singapore and reported on by the Singapore Business Times.


Formosa Plastics Corp., a unit of Taiwan's biggest industrial group, gained the most in almost three months in Taipei trading as a report about an investment in China boosted investors' confidence.

Formosa Plastics gains on report of investment in China


The Australian Rugby Union posted a loss of A$8,3 million in 2012 due to higher expenses despite a surge in revenue from the previous year, the governing body said at its annual general meeting in Sydney on Monday.

Australian Rugby Union posts loss on higher expenses


Iraqi political blocs have held talks with Iran over a standoff sparked by a warrant for the arrest of the country's Sunni Arab vice president that has stoked sectarian tensions, officials said on Tuesday.


The incident has left her so traumatized that she has decided on hiring extra security for herself, to make sure nothing like this ever happens again.


New Secretary of State John Kerry reported for duty Monday, acknowledging that as Hillary Rodham Clinton's successor he has ``big heels to fill'' and promising to protect US foreign service workers from terrorist attacks overseas.

Secretary of State John Kerry reporting for duty


Americans grow frustrated by repeated congressional stalemates By The Associated Press CHICAGO ' As Americans watch yet another political drama play out on Capitol Hill ' this time over the payroll tax cut and jobless benefits ' they have a question for Congress:

Americans frustrated by congressional stalemates


Parents often pass on their fear of the dentist to their children, a new study has indicated.

Parents pass on their fear of the dentist


US Sen. Jeff Bingaman hopes to pass an omnibus public lands bill during the lame-duck session that could include protection for hundreds of thousands of acres of land in Doña Ana County.

Bingaman hopes to pass public lands bill


KARMA TO BURN have announced two UK shows in November as part of a full European jaunt.

Karma TO BURN announce two UK shows in November


Fort Collins police are warning returning college students about an intruder who is apparently preying on young women as they sleep.

Fort Collins police warn returning students about intruder


Owner of supplements company publicly apologizes to Ray Lewis, Ravens The owner of a company that manufactures deer-antler spray and says it helps athletes recover more quickly from injuries issued an apology Friday to the Ravens and linebacker Ray Lewis.


Raiders coach Tom Cable says Javon Walker is fully recovered from late-season ankle surgery.

Javon Walker is fully recovered from surgery


MOUNT AIRY Three people, including a Howard County police officer were injured in a crash in Mount Airy.


A Philipsburg couple has been accused of distributing marijuana, according to the Philipsburg-based state police.

Philipsburg couple accused of distributing marijuana


Taipei, Feb. 28 Local doctors urged more public education Thursday to dissuade Taiwanese from seeking organ transplants in China, where they said such operations are not transparent.

Doctors urge more education on organ transplants


After some reports of him feeling better and being out of the woods, news came yesterday that former lead singer for the band Poison, Bret Michaels, is still in intensive care after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage at the base of his brain stem, and that he's undergoing further testing to help locate the source of the bleeding.

Bret Michaels still in intensive care after suffering brain hemorrhage


Fallout from the death of a Georgian luger and uncooperative weather on the mountain in Whistler overshadowed early Olympic competition Saturday at the Vancouver Games.

Death of luger overshadows Olympic competition


With the release of Albert Haynesworth, the Bucs are suddenly really, really thin at the defensive tackle position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are suddenly thin at defensive tackle


A 000 phone operator helped a Lockyer Valley man, in southern Queensland, deliver a baby last night.


A 20-year-old Godfrey, Ill. woman has been charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Woman charged with sexual assault of child


Onslow County commissioners have broken ground for a new $22 million government complex outside of Jacksonville.

Onslow county breaks ground on government complex


Robbie has, however, apologised in an email, with Noel saying it told him: ``Words to the effect of: 'I'm sorry for being such a knob'.''

Robbie williams - Robbie williams apologises to Noel Gallagher


The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on one-year contracts with a pair of unrestricted free agents, wide receiver Kevin Walter and center/guard Chris Spencer.

Tennessee Titans agree to terms with wide receiver Kevin Walter, center/guard Chris Spencer


``Just give the money away-without expectation, without reservation, without conditions, without requiring even a thank you or any feedback.


Buffet cannot escape credit pinch as debt costs soar;


A baby boy is believed to have starved to death in London, despite being monitored by at least nine doctors, health visitors and social workers.

Baby boy 'starved to death' in London despite being monitored


A study conducted in the US has said that lower cholesterol levels may actually reduce muscle gain with the help of exercise.

Low cholesterol levels may reduce muscle gain


Knut the 13-month-old polar bear is a ``psychopath'' who has become addicted to human company and will never mate, experts warn.

Knut the polar bear is a 'psychopath addicted to human company and will never mate'


Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California, is teaching how to grow pot, and cook with it, too.


AN historic women's clothing firm which started life in Derbyshire has called in the administrators.

Historic clothing firm calls in administrators


Ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was granted bail on home detention Thursday pending trial on charges that he sexually assaulted and attempted to rape a New York hotel chambermaid.

Strauss-Kahn granted bail, under home detention


Metaldyne, the Plymouth-based supplier of parts for auto engines and transmissions, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it sells most of its assets as going concerns, a company statement said.


Azerbaijani mobile operator Bakcell has launched an MMS photo competition.


At the outset of the first quarter review schedule on 27 July 2010, RBI had released the economy review today.


El mirage may become the first city in Arizona to use cameras to catch illegal railroad crossers.

El Mirage may use cameras to catch illegal railroad crossers


Deadly tornadoes hit the Tri-State on March 2.


An 18-year-old girl was found dead in a back alley in Meadow Lake on Aug. 16.


Four things to watch for in Sunday's game:


'Greys Anatomy' star Katherine Heigl has withdrawn herself from this year's Emmy Awards, criticizing the writers of the hit medical drama for not giving her a better role in the past season.

Katherine Heigl withdraws Emmy nomination


The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share payable March 10, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2010.

Snap-on Incorporated declares quarterly dividend


NRL clubs are threatening a break away NRL to start their own competition as they fight for increased funding.


Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will visit Mobile on Thursday to attend a fundraiser on behalf of her husband's campaign.

Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, to visit Mobile on Thursday


After announcing the news, Morgan later tweeted: ``I'm leaving America's Got Talent after 6 wonderful years. Turned out that juggling's harder than it looks, so I'm going to focus on CNN.''


Hamleys will invest around £18million to open the 20 stores in India over the next 6-7 years in partnership with Reliance Retail.

Toy giant Hamleys to open 20 stores in India


Authorities say a Serbian neo-Nazi leader who fled his homeland after being convicted of inciting hatred has been arrested in Germany.

Serbian neo-Nazi leader arrested in Germany


Jefferies upgraded PNM Resources from Hold to Buy with a price target of $16.

Jefferies upgrades PNM Resources (PNM) to Buy


Train services have been slowly returning to normal after the heavy snow, Network Rail said.


The DCCC outraised the NRCC in August, boosting the Democrats' efforts at retaining the House this fall.


A MAN found guilty of attempting to avoid arrest by threatening police with scissors and a knife last year failed to show for sentencing yesterday.


Former South-West Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, yesterday, said he will not seek presidential pardon, but was prepared to pursue his appeal against his conviction to the Supreme Court to prove his innocence.


Brad Paisley will be performing live at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Chula Vista , California on Friday, June 13 at 7:30 pm.

Brad Paisley to perform live at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in California June 13


A Chinese man has surrendered himself to police after murdering seven relatives, including his wife and three children aged between one and seven, in southwestern Guizhou Province, local police said Thursday.

Chinese man surrenders to police after murdering seven relatives


Bank of America said on Friday it will cut about 7,500 jobs after it closes its acquisition of the mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corporation.


STRICKEN Bee Gee Robin Gibb was showing ``flickers of life'' in his brave battle to pull out of a coma.


and he knows exactly how he'd hack the weak passwords you use all over the internet.


The finding sheds light on the genetic origins of diabetes and may present an avenue for developing drugs to counteract the disease, which has been on the upswing in childhood and adolescence.

Findings shed light on the genetic origins of diabetes


Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season.


Newtown victim buried with engagement ring One of six educators gunned down with 20 children at an elementary school has been buried with her engagement ring.


Price of gold in Vietnam recovered marginally to around VND44.5 million a tael on March 8 as global price edged up slightly.


With 120,000 employees of 74 nationalities in 54 countries, Indian software major Wipro Technologies has been ranked second for its employee diversity by the US-based Association of Diversity Council, the company said Wednesday.

Wipro Technologies ranked second for employee diversity


The Highlanders' remarkable turnaround in fortunes continued on Saturday when they extended their winning run with a 24-19 Super 14 victory over the Reds.


The BBC Asian Network radio news and talk station looks set to close under proposals outlined by BBC director general Mark Thompson today.


Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins receiver, was allegedly stabbed by his wife on Friday night at their Florida home.


We want to know who has the hotter fans --


Guava exports of Pakistan have reached Rs1 billion, which could further be increased if value addition through processing plants is undertaken, said an exporter on Friday.


Auto supplier Delphi Corp. said Thursday it has agreed to sell its wheel bearings business to Kyklos Inc., a Novi-based parts supplier.


Otis - An autopsy by the state medical examiner's office shows a South Korean man vacationing in Maine accidentially drowned while kayaking on Beech Hill Pond in Otis.

South Korean man drowned while kayaking in Otis


In the third of three prosecutions against her, a former Corry woman was sentenced Wednesday to eight and a half to 20 years in state prison for having sex with a girl she was baby-sitting in Corry in 2003 and 2004.

Woman sentenced to prison for having sex with girl


WBC heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko hinted during an HBO luncheon that he's close to retirement, but he still wants to fight family rival David Haye.

Vitali Klitschko close to retirement, but wants to fight David Haye


It brought a few tears to my old eyes to see the thrill on the faces of the little ones because those little ones will inherit this country one day and I hope they cultivate the same patriotic spirit that my father and grandfathers planted in me.


Sarah Palin is still thinking about running for president in 2012.


The biofuel markets are booming worldwide, but many technologies and systems are still open.


Normal life was affected in Manipur due to the 12-hour general strike called by BJP and Left parties against the diesel price hike, FDI in multi-brand retail and ceiling on subsidised LPG.

Normal life affected in Manipur by strike


HOUSTON Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry said he felt ``blessed and lucky to be alive'' the day after he was shot in the left leg near his home.

Landry feels ``blessed and lucky to be alive''


President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said that the ultimate court is the court of the people and the ultimate verdict is pronounced by history.Speaking at the oath taking ceremony of new Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf at Awan-e-Sadr, the President said the people and history will give their verdict sooner than later.Referring to the completion of election to the new Prime Minister today, the President said, ``The election of the new Prime Minister has come on the birth anniversary of our great leader Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and we have greater reasons to celebrate her birthday.''


Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday said he agreed with President Obama that Congress should not approve new gun laws as a response to the Colorado movie theater shootings.


On Friday morning, a St. Bernard Parish man was behind bars after being found with the largest collection of child porn in the state.

St. Bernard man found with largest collection of child porn in the state


Cocoa fell in London after European bean processing in the fourth quarter dropped to the lowest in seven years.

Cocoa falls on Europe's bean processing;


Food price rises have started to slow after climbing steeply earlier this year, a survey for the BBC has shown.


Chrysler Group LLC says its CEO in South Africa was shot in the abdomen during a robbery in the country and is responding to medical treatment.

Chrysler's CEO in South Africa shot in abdomen during a robbery, responding to treatment


World Wrestling Entertainment announced that comedian and radio talk show host Dennis Miller will host the 2009 Slammy Awards during a special three-hour presentation of Monday Night Raw live December 14 at 8pm ET on USA Network from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX.

Comedian Dennis Miller to host WWE Slammy Awards


Energy company, Hess Corp. reported on Monday that it plans to exit its ``Downstream'' businesses, shooting shares up on a day when the energy sector declined.

Hess plans to exit Downstream businesses;


IT'S a promise from one of the club's very own legends, Mark Hateley: ``You don't have to go to Manchester.''


Jillian Michaels says she is trying to adopt a child from Africa, almost two months after she announced she would leave ``The Biggest Loser'' and wanted to become a mother.

Jillian Michaels trying to adopt child from Africa


Costa Rica was struck by a strong earthquake today, a terremoto that was felt in Nicaragua as well.

Costa Rica earthquake today, terremoto felt in Nicaragua


Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambir on Thursday said Australian speedster Brett Lee is fit and raring to go for KKR`s Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals on Friday, though he did not play in his country`s last ODI against Bangladesh.


Blake Lively, the 'Gossip Girl' star, has been devastated after Leonardo dumped her and flew to Italy with his mother, telling Blake he needs space.

Mama's boy Leonardo DiCaprio dumps Blake Lively


Tripmela.com, India's best source for online travel specials, announced that it has re-launched its popular website with a new design and new features making it easier for travelers to find the best travel deals in India.

Tripmela.com re-launches website with new design, features


Swiftly becoming the hottest Irish act around, Bressie has announced that he will play a headline show at the Olympia Theatre on Saturday September 29th with all tickets to his Academy, Dublin show in June now sold out!


A 30-year-old Fort Smith man described as a career offender was sentenced to life in prison on federal drug convictions, prosecutors announced today.

Man sentenced to life on federal drug convictions


President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 103 Egyptian prisoners, who were sentenced in different cases.

Sheikh Khalifa orders release of 103 Egyptian prisoners


Three workers, including an engineer, of a chemical factory died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas at Kanjamanayakanpatti in Virudhungar district on Thursday, police said.

Three workers die after inhaling poisonous gas


BAE Systems has delivered its 20,000th warning system for the US Navy, US Air Force and allied aircraft missile warning systems.

BAE Systems delivers 20,000th warning system


Singapore is setting up a migrant workers centre to help foreign workers who are in disputes with their employers and are at times left stranded without wages, food and shelter, a news report said yesterday.

Singapore to set up migrant workers centre


British defence minister Liam Fox resigned on Friday, forced out over his close working relationship with a friend who posed as his advisor despite having no official government role, AFP reported.

British defence minister Liam Fox resigns


Campbell Soup Co. CEO Douglas Conant is stepping down in July after a decade leading the world's top soup maker, the company said Tuesday.

Campbell CEO Douglas Conant to step down in July


Gas City, an independent chain of fuel stations and convenience stores, with operations in Indiana, Illinois, Florida and Arizona, filed for Chapter 11 in a bankruptcy court in Chicago this week.


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd said on Thursday it aims to sell 1,000 regional jets in 20 years.

Mitsubishi Heavy aims to sell 1,000 regional jets


Canadian pension funds rallied in the third quarter this year, making up for losses in the second quarter and pulling year-to-date returns to ``a respectable'' 5.7 percent, a new survey has found.


A 71-year-old woman died in the early hours of this morning after suffering head injuries from a fall in Fakenham town centre.

Woman dies after fall in Fakenham town centre


The city of Ocala has hired John C. Lege III as Finance Director, effective June 1.


After spending the weekend reviewing election numbers, Republican Tom Foley says he is conceding the governor's race to Dan Malloy.


Police have named the man found dead in Mt Wellington on Sunday evening.


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday claimed that the Maoists wanted to kill her and Union Minister Mukul Roy, besides other Trinamool Congress leaders.


Crisis committees will decide the fate of roadblocks in northern Kosovo over the next several days, municipal officials Krstimir Pantic, Slavisa Ristic, Dragisa Milovic, Branko Ninic and Radenko Nedeljkovic said on Aug. 9, on a show aired by the Most TV station in Zvecan.

Crisis committees to decide on roadblocks in northern Kosovo


The city of East Lansing is urging residents to weigh in on its medical marijuana proposals.

Residents to weigh in on medical marijuana proposal


OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Waukesha plant and related assets from Dean Foods.

OpenGate Capital to acquire Waukesha plant from Dean Foods


Two people escaped injury when a light aircraft which had developed engine problems crashed into a field in Oxfordshire.


Canberra, June 11 Australia will deliver funds for new dementia research on the impact of Vitamin B12 levels, Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek and Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler said Tuesday.

Australia to deliver fund for new dementia research


THE MOTHER of Outkast star Andre 3000 was found dead at her Atlanta home last night, it has been reported.

MOTHER of Andre 3000 'found dead at her home'


Good Samaritan Hospital has announced it is closing its inpatient psychiatric unit as of Aug. 31.

Good Samaritan Hospital to close inpatient psychiatric unit


Gainey's No. 23 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in an hour-long ceremony Saturday night prior to their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, coached by Gainey's long-time friend Ken Hitchcock.


An 88-year-old Bushkill Township man was hospitalized Friday after he was shot twice with a BB gun, township police said.

Bushkill Township man hospitalized after being shot with BB gun


Anum Khan of Frontier College for Women clinched the cycling title of the Board of Intermediate and Secretary Education Peshawar Inter-college Games, which got under way here at the Board premises on Wednesday.


The New Zealand movie boss offered to work on the show -- 50 years old next year -- after current Time Lord Matt Smith said he would be perfect.

New Zealand movie boss offered to work on the show after Matt Smith said he would be perfect


The All Blacks continued their long unbeaten run against Wales this morning, following a hard-fought 19-12 win in Cardiff.

All Blacks continue long unbeaten run against Wales


Scientists from around the world have gathered on the Gold Coast to get a better handle on how weather and climate disrupt the global supply of energy.


A man charged with running over and killing a Unum employee on Wednesday morning told police he ``had been drinking all night.''

Man charged with killing Unum employee had been ``drinking all night''


It seems Acer has beaten Asus to the netbook top slot in the third quarter of 2008, despite Asus having more model variants than you could shake a stick at.


Arizona passed a new immigration bill that even the United States refused to pass.


A University of Louisville graduate student who displayed a gun during a meeting on campus is facing three charges that include carrying a concealed weapon.

Armed University of Louisville student faces three charges


Lamar University will announce the largest single donation in school history at a news conference Thursday.

Lamar to announce largest single donation in school history


The Colombian army will investigate allegations that Colombian mercenaries working as military contractors in the United Arab Emirates were trained in Colombian military training camps with weapons seized from Colombian illegal armed groups.

Colombia to investigate if mercenaries were trained in military camps


Virgin Mobile is planning to expand its services across the Arab world, with the UAE being targeted for new services.

Virgin Mobile plans to expand across Arab world


Articles released today in the NZ Herald and the Otago Daily Times relating to Bowls NZ and Dorchester, contained some major errors.


Students at Richland's Badger Mountain Elementary School learned two important life lessons this morning - eat healthy and stay active.

Students learn to eat healthy and stay active


Poland would build its own missile defence shield in the next decade from the state budget, National Security Bureau head Stanislaw Koziej told a late-night news show Tuesday.


A registered sex offender with a history of abusing others over nearly three decades was released last week despite the state's objections.

Sex offender released despite state's objections


Development forecasts for 2012-2014'', the clinical trials market in Poland will grow at a moderate pace, by approximately 5% per annum, to PLN 860m in 2014.

The clinical trials market in Poland is growing, but at a moderate pace


Darren Day has joined the cast of Hollyoaks as new 'bad boy' Danny Houston, and is set to cause havoc around the town by making 'an aggressive impact in his first episodes', according to producer Paul Marquess.

Darren Day joins Hollyoaks as 'bad boy' Danny Houston


Roman Polanski was arrested in Switzerland recently regarding an outstanding warrant he's had on him since 1978.


Pakistani actress Veena Malik, more often in news for wrong reasons, has denied allegations of spying for the ISI, Delhi Police on Tuesday told a city court.

Actress Veena Malik denies spying for ISI


The Russian State Duma has ratified the agreement between Azerbaijan and Russia on the state borders, according to the official website of the State Duma.

Russian state Duma ratifies agreement between Azerbaijan and Russia on state borders


Actor Harry Morgan, best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in US TV show Mash, has died aged 96.


Forbes, the international business magazine, launches in India on Thursday.


Ghaziabad, June 12 Even as 21-year-old Mudassar Irfan, a management trainee, was sent to 14 days of judicial custody for allegedly kidnapping Aditi Tyagi, his father said he was being framed for marrying a Hindu girl.

``My son being framed for marrying a Hindu girl''


A Fairbanks man was sentenced to serve 10 years in jail last week for raping a woman at a party four years ago.

Fairbanks man sentenced to 10 years for rape


Music mogul Simon Cowell has produced a documentary based on Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle.

Simon Cowell produces documentary on Susan Boyle


A strong earthquake shook the Costa Rican capital of San Jose on Thursday, sending frightened residents running into streets.


French club Grenoble admitted a misconduct charge of fielding an ineligible player against London Welsh in a Pool Five encounter last Friday.


The Tamil film industry bid a tearful farewell to ``remake-king'' K. Balaji as he was cremated Sunday.

Tamil industry bids tearful farewell to movie mogul Balaji


European stocks erased their decline as a gauge of insurance stocks rebounded from its biggest decline on record.


Kym Pokorny, a writer with The Oregonian, shows us how to plant a tree with Anne Jaeger.


Oil prices fell more than $3 a barrel toward the end of a shortened trading session Wednesday after the government reported energy supplies indicating that demand is waning.


US planes have begun transporting French troops and equipment to Mali.

US begins transporting French troops to Mali


The global financial crisis is hitting sheep farmers hard, money is about to become more expensive, and worst of all is a new Environment Canterbury plan, threatening to halt farm development in the district.

Global financial crisis hits sheep farmers hard


A retail theft turned into a robbery when a man pushed a store employee and made a run for it on Saturday, police said.


The Dow backed away from 11,000 Wednesday, closing down 72 points.


US stock futures climbed on Thursday after weekly jobless claims fell by more than expected in a rare bright spot for the labor market.

US stocks futures climb after jobless claims fall


Four prominent Indian Americans were honoured for their entrepreneurship and community services by the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.


The Kerala High Court on Tuesday issued urgent notices to the State Government, Kerala State Farmers Debt Relief Commission, Wayanad District Collector and Agriculture Department secretary on a petition seeking a directive to the Central and State Government to take immediate steps to prevent farmers' suicide in the state.


Indonesian stocks fell nearly 4 percent on Tuesday amid weakness on most Asian markets due to fears that Europe's sovereign debt woes could trigger a new crisis at banks and in the global economy.


US President Barack Obama said Saturday at West Point Academy in New York State that terror threat for America will ``not go away soon'' while speaking of the botched car bombing attempt at New York Times Square, APA reports quoting Xinhua News Agency.

Obama says terror threat for us not go away soon


The Obama administration threatened on Thursday to veto a major defense authorization bill because of language mandating that terror suspects be put under military custody, a sharp escalation of its battle with Congress over the future course of the war on terror.

Obama threatens veto of defense authorization bill


Russian forces are on the move in western Georgia and are withdrawing from the Black Sea port of Poti, a Georgian official has said.


Corruption has eaten deep into the social norms of the country and the only way to eradicate it is to change the present cultural set up, CIC ML Sharma said here on Thursday.

'Corruption has eaten into our social norms'


Police in Italy have seized a mob boss's pet crocodile that they say he used to intimidate local businessmen.


Azamgarh, Aug 28 A man was allegedly killed by his relatives over a petty dispute in Maharajganj area, a senior officer said here today.


Kate Moss is reportedly detoxing in Turkey.


Justin Bieber was left red-faced when he asked Rihanna if she wanted to date him.

Justin Bieber asked Rihanna out on a date


AP An autopsy shows a pregnant Richland woman was strangled to death and the nearly full-term fetus also died of a lack of oxygen.

Pregnant Richland woman strangled to death


Dan Palmer... ruled out for Brumbies' clash against NSW Waratahs on Saturday night.


SWINDON car manufacturer Honda has paid tribute to a former worker who committed suicide following the death of her young son.


Thirsty koala shares drink with cyclist Updated: 09:39, Sunday March 17, 2013 A cyclist has found himself sharing a drink with a koala while on a bike ride in the Adelaide hills.


Laurent Blanc is leaving Girondins Bordeaux and is set to become France coach after the World Cup, the Ligue 1 club said on Sunday.

Laurent Blanc leaves Bordeaux; set to become France coach


Derbyshire defeated Yorkshire by 12 runs in a close encounter of the Friends Life Twenty20, at the Headingley, Leeds in England on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.


The US government has rejected Venezuela's accusations that its aircraft violated Venezuelan airspace with military planes based in the Netherlands Antilles.

US government rejects accusations that its aircraft violated Venezuelan airspace


As many as 237 overloaded trucks were apprehended in September and a fine of Rs 24 lakh was collected from them during a special drive launched by rural RTO.


IT WAS fear of a terrorist attack that prompted Dinah Chan to spend the night in Mok Ying Ren's hotel room.


Veteran Andres Blanco opted out of his minor league deal with the Washington Nationals to sign a minor league deal with the Phillies.

Andres Blanco signs minor league deal with Phillies


TalkTalk, FremantleMedia Enterprises and ITV announced today TalkTalk's sponsorship deal for one of the UK's biggest entertainment programmes, The X Factor.

TalkTalk announces sponsorship of the X Factor


The Kuwaiti government submitted its resignation to the country's ruler on Monday, a government source said.

Kuwait government submits resignation-government sources


``India is one market that is missing out on aviation's potential as a result of a policy framework that does not support aviation's competitiveness,'' International Air Transport Association chief Tony Tyler said in his address to the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit.

'India missing out on aviation potential'


A 63-year-old man died while hunting near Alexandria Sunday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.


A Texas state judge temporarily barred the secretary of state from ordering county election officials to purge presumably dead voters from registration rolls, saying the initiative appeared to violate the election code.

Texas judge bars state from ordering counties to purge voters


Shontelle has claimed that she ``learned so much'' from Beyoncé, revealing that touring with the Single Ladies singer was the ``most epic'' experience of her career.

Shontelle ``learned so much'' from Beyoncé


To expand its resource base from the land to the bottom of the ocean, China has launched its first $38.6 billion ocean economic zone.

China launches its first ocean economic zone


Now, the governor is calling for even more budget cuts.


Silvio Berlusconi was tonight flying to the Black Sea resort of Sochi where, according to a report from Moscow, he was to hold an unscheduled meeting with the Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin.

Berlusconi to hold 'unscheduled meeting' with Putin


Sundance Film Festival opened in a Utah ski resort on Thursday as organizers said the annual gathering of independent filmmakers from across the world is adapting itself to a changing world.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has introduced his nominee for chief justice, appellate court judge Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

Schwarzenegger introduces chief justice nominee Tani Cantil-Sakauye


US President Barack Obama today vowed to find out the motives of the Boston bombers, saying that the families of those killed deserved answers, even as the ``hateful agenda'' of the terrorists had ``failed''.

Barack Obama vows to find out motive of Boston bombers


What's more, Bosh says he will miss the city.


An Iowa man has been sentenced to two years in prison for hiding a video camera in a family changing room at the Greeley Family FunPlex.

Iowa man sentenced for hiding video camera


Adele is reportedly planning a secret wedding to Simon Konecki.


Iran has announced plans to build a second nuclear power plant in the country, a facility that is likely to be an additional headache for world powers trying to make Tehran abandon its nuclear program.

Iran announces plans to build second nuclear power plant


A BOGUS cancer therapist has been jailed for six months while his son has been given a suspended sentence and placed on a good behaviour bond for breaches of the Trade Practices Act.


North Carolina will break last year's foreclosure filing record later this month, according to a data analysis released today by the NC Justice Center.

North Carolina to break foreclosure record this month


Public Safety Commissioner Kevin Ward said Monday unless more money is provided to the department, troopers will be placed on furlough to make up for a 6.5 percent budget cut for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Troopers may be furloughed because of budget cuts


Quebec and Ontario are extending their co-operation to holding a first-ever joint cabinet meeting by the two provincial governments in early June, The Canadian Press has learned.

Quebec, Ontario extend co-operation to joint cabinet meeting


More workers were laid off in Singapore in 2012.


Police said a 19-year-old man drowned near McDowell Park on the NC side of Lake Wylie Friday night, according to The Herald's news partner, WSOC-TV.

Police investigate drowning at Lake Wylie


Some 400 cotton bales were gutted as fire erupted at a ginning factory here on Sunday night.

400 cotton bales gutted as fire erupts in factory


A stubborn chimney fire caused smoke damage to the living room area of a Ketchum Avenue home Saturday, Niagara County sheriff's deputies said.

Chimney fire causes smoke damage to home


US lawmakers on Friday blocked a sweeping climate change bill which would have called for a cap on harmful greenhouse gas emissions and was opposed by President George W Bush.


Nurses working in allied hospitals of Rawalpindi, including Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital and District Headquarter Hospital, on Thursday staged a demonstartion to protest police aggression and misbehaviour of traders with their colleagues in Lahore.

Nurses protest against police aggression


North Korea said on Friday it has entered the final phase of uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons and is also building more bombs with spent reactor fuel rods.

North Korea says in final phase of uranium enrichment


After months of work, the Fairbanks school board officially adopted a $176 million budget for the 2008-09 year.


Five bowhunter education classes and two field days for online bowhunting students are scheduled in Yellowstone County this spring and summer.


Middlesex County Sheriff James DiPaola died in Wells, Maine on Saturday.

Middlesex sheriff James DiPaola dies in Maine


A flood warning has been issued for St. Charles through at least Wednesday as the Missouri River continues to rise above flood stage.


A security guard of a bank was murdered in a village near Nellikuppam on Tuesday.


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lauded Welsh winger Ryan Giggs, who will make his 100th European appearance for the club in the last 16 with Lyon.


WILMINGTON, Del. ― A Wilmington woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend to death was on probation for stabbing him last year.

Woman charged in death on probation for stabbing


Stephen Baldwin has sued fellow actor Kevin Costner over their investments in a device that BP used in trying to clean up the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Stephen Baldwin sues Kevin Costner over investment


Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan won praise from skeptical senators in both parties Thursday, building momentum toward what for now appears a smooth road to confirmation this summer.


England's Motorcycle News is reporting that Honda will become the official engine supplier for MotoGP's newly formed Moto2 class.

Honda to become official engine supplier for newly formed Moto2 class


Pakistani Taliban militants have released a video showing the beheading of a Polish engineer whom they said was killed because Islamabad refused to free detained insurgents.

Pakistan militants release video of beheading


Liberal MP Justin Trudeau says he's ``undecided'' about whether he wants to replace Michael Ignatieff as Liberal party leader after the party's massive defeat in Monday's election, the CBC reports.

Justin Trudeau is ``undecided'' about whether he wants to replace Ignatieff


Rain is likely to develop in many areas during Thursday and Friday, and significant falls are possible in some places.


The financial regulation bill advances in the Senate after a procedural vote on Thursday ended debate between the Democrats and Republicans, in a 60-40 decision.