However, her outspoken diva antics may be what costs her a second season as a judge on 'American Idol.

Nicki Minaj's diva antics may cost her second season of 'Idol


Campbell County is being asked for at least $40,000 to help a non-profit child care cooperative get off the ground in Gillette.


Katy Perry has been unveiled as the new face of hair product company ghd, proving her modelling talents are a fine match for her singing ability.


Ranchers in southeastern Colorado are cutting their cattle herds because of drought and high feed costs.


Heavy snow in the south of Germany caused chaos at the Munich airport which is second-biggest in the country, on Monday morning, when at least 30 morning flights were cancelled.


Oracle Corp., the world's second- largest software maker, agreed to buy Secerno to add to its security applications that protect online privacy and prevent cyber attacks.

Oracle to buy Secerno to add security applications


Barack Obama was showing signs of campaign fatigue.


In last year's Class 3A, Region 2 quarterfinal, Santa Fe eliminated Crystal River in three sets.


Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced special Railway passes for the poor on the very first day she took over as the Railway Minister of India.

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee announces Railway passes for poor


Apple has sold an almost ridiculous 1.7 million iPhone 4 handsets in its opening weekend, running Thursday through Saturday.

Apple sells 1.7 million iPhone 4s in opening weekend


Edward Snowden was advised to leave Hong Kong by a leading politician who stressed the former British colony was not a ``legal vacuum.''


``Satan is Real,'' a new memoir by Charlie written with Benjamin Whitmer, gets its title from a famous Louvin recording, in which, between verses, Ira preaches that to believe in God's grace is also to accept the Devil's pull.


For years people studying the phenomenon of the liberalization of academia have proposed theory after theory trying to understand why college professors tend to lean toward the left.


Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has been forced to give up pork, after buying her young daughter a pet pig.

Reese Witherspoon forced to give up pork after buying daughter a pet pig


Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott frustrated promotion rivals Worcestershire with an undefeated half-century at New Road on Wednesday.


This year, the Amherst fair is going green by selling reusable mugs in their beer tent.


Asian stocks advanced as the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to help secure a second bailout package.

Asian stocks advance after Greek parliament approves austerity measures


Tour de France rider Manuel Beltran has been taken away by French police after testing positive for EPO.


Job woes keep mortgage holders stressed Updated: 23:35, Tuesday March 26, 2013 Mortgage stress is on the rise as Australians worry about losing their jobs.


Earlier this month, Senators Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer sent a personal letter to President Obama recommending that he appoint Judge Sotomayor to serve as the first Latino on the nation's highest court.


Singer Gary Barlow has decided to wind up his Future Records label to focus on spending quality time with his family.

Gary Barlow to wind up Future Records label


Leaders of the House and Senate say votes could come as early as this evening on the deficit-cutting plan that's expected to avert a government default on its debts.

Leaders of the House and Senate say votes could come as early as this evening ...


George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees since 1973, has died after suffering a major heart attack late Monday night.

George Steinbrenner has died after suffering heart attack


A Delta II rocket carrying NASA's GRAIL spacecraft successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 9:08 Saturday morning.

Delta rocket carrying GRAIL spacecraft launches


The letter says in part, ``The Armenian community of Georgia urges to stop barbarous destruction of Armenian cultural heritage by the Georgian clergy. The regular attempt to seize Norashen is outraging. The altar and unique frescos are eliminated; grave are desecrated.

Armenians of Georgia urge to stop barbarous destruction of Armenian cultural heritage


David Wright defended Mets manager Willie Randolph on Friday night, laying blame for New York's 22-23 record on the players.


Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday asked NATO to answer the ``disturbing questions'' about last month's air strikes on two Pakistani army border posts that killed 24 soldiers.

Gilani asks NATO to answer 'disturbing questions'


FinCEN proposed rules in 2003 requiring investment advisers to establish AML programs, but it withdrew the proposed rules in November 2008.

FinCEN to require investment advisers to establish AML programs


George Burley has insisted he never feared being sacked as Scotland boss, despite suggesting his players had saved his skin in the final two World Cup qualifiers.


By Lukáš Hejduk and Martin Vlk The Lower Chamber of Parliament has approved an amendment which would formally remove the remaining restrictions for foreigners buying property in the Czech Republic.

No restrictions for foreigners buying property


A New Bedford firefighter was killed last night on Brock street in a motorcycle accident.

Firefighter killed in motorcycle accident


Top prep point guard Josh Selby is reportedly headed to Kansas, after an outstanding senior season at Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore.

Top prep point guard Selby headed to Kansas;


Two boys were injured, one critically, about 6:15 pm Saturday on Indianapolis' Southside when they were struck as pedestrians by a car, police said.

Two boys injured, one critically, after being struck by car


The registered sex offender who was charged Monday with criminal sexual contact in Kinnelon and making explicit comments to an employee was ordered by a Morristown judge to undergo a psychological evaluation, according to NJ.com.

Sex offender ordered to undergo psychological evaluation


The sustainable development manager with Manitoba Pork Council says a United Nations initiative aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of global livestock production is gaining widespread support.


Toyo Tire said on Wednesday that it is recalling more than 66,000 tires because of a possible defect that could lead to tire failure.

Toyo recalls more than 66,000 tires for defect


Mitrovica court house UNMIK has reopened the court building in northern Mitrovica in an attempt to establish law and order in the problematic northern Kosovo town.

UNMIK reopens court in northern Mitrovica


From beat writer Bill Ladson of MLB.com comes word that the Nationals have re-signed catcher Carlos Maldonado to a minor league contract.

Nationals re-sign Carlos Maldonado to minors contract


Low salaries and lack of insurance cover are plaguing the life of low-ranking policemen and private security guards guarding banks, shops, trading centers, houses and public places.

Low salaries plague policemen and private guards


Martin Kaymer has confessed that the pressure that went along with becoming German's second World No 1 one earlier this year got to him and says it was the major reason why he hasn't been able to win another title since then.


Syria said on Wednesday it is awaiting an explanation from Washington and Baghdad about the deadly US helicopter raid on a Syrian village before deciding whether to take further retaliatory steps.

Syria awaits explanation from US over raid


Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has admitted that he is ready to find love again.

Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas is ready to find love


The Medal of Honor is to be awarded to Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, who lost his hand throwing a grenade away from his co...

Medal of Honor awarded to Ranger Leroy Petry


Shailene Woodley, star of The Secret Life of the American Teenager and The Descendents, is currently in talks to star in the Summit/Lionsgate movie adaptation of the YA book series Divergent.

Shailene Woodley in talks to star in 'Divergent' --


The Pike County dog warden has pleaded not guilty to almost a dozen animal cruelty charges after he allegedly authorized the disposal of live puppies Jan. 3.

Pike County dog warden pleads not guilty to cruelty charges


Dr. Mildred Jefferson, a leader in the pro-life movement for decades who was also the first African-American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School, died at her home in Cambridge, Mass. She was 84.

Mildred Jefferson dies in Cambridge at 84


The Lafayette football team will forfeit is game against Fredonia on Friday night for academic reasons.

Lafayette will forfeit game against Fredonia


Ex-US diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks The former top American diplomat in Taiwan has said that the island's declining military budgets have left it vulnerable to Chinese attack and made it easier for mainland spies to penetrate its armed forces, remarks that the defense ministry called ``not entirely objective.''

Ex-us diplomat rankles Taiwan with defense remarks


HTC has officially launched its Sensation XE smartphone in India at a price tag of Rs. 35,490.

HTC Sensation XE officially launched in India


Hundreds of people gathered at Royston War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday to honour Britain's armed forces and the sacrifices they have made.


Entergy Corp. boosted output from its Grand Gulf reactor in Mississippi to 76 percent of capacity from 51 percent Monday, according to a report from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Entergy Corp. boosts output from Grand Gulf reactor


Hungarian and Russian business leaders met in Budapest for the start of a two-day forum.

Hungarian, Russian business leaders meet in Budapest


Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs to treat diseases of aging such as Type 2 Diabetes, announced that it will be presenting at the American Chemical Society annual meeting in New Orleans on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 pm EDT.

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals presents at American chemical Society April 7


The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australia is about to lose the George Miller-directed Justice League Mortal after it was refused the Federal Government's new film production rebate.

Australia is losing Justice League Mortal


French Interior Minister Claude Gueant, who also holds the immigration portfolio, caused political uproar by claiming that not all civilisations are equal, with some more advanced than others.


Jedward have revealed their dream girl, but admit that fame has made them more cautious when it comes to romance.


A US-led team of scientists says the long-held theory that butterfly vision and wing color diversity are linked is true -- at least in nine species.


World Cup hopes faded for the Republic of Ireland after they were beaten 1-0 by France in their qualifier.

World Cup hopes fade for Republic of Ireland


Steady rain was a mere annoyance at Sunday's Academy Awards, which got under way as a dual celebration honoring the best in film and signaling that life in Hollywood was good again after a debilitating writers strike.


A CRAIGNEUK footballer has been banned from the game for three years after hurling abuse at a match official.

Craigneuk footballer banned for three years


Ukrainian opposition supporters hold pictures of jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during a rally in support of Tymoshenko near the presidential administration building in Kiev, January 21, 2013.

Ukrainian opposition supporters hold pictures of jailed former Prime Minister Tymoshenko during a rally in support of Tymoshenko in Kiev


A new glossy magazine, targeting people, innovation and entertainment, has been launched by Lonaka Media, a new publishing company.

New magazine targets people, innovation, entertainment


After 15 years of marriage, Oscar and Tony winner Marcia Gay Harden has filed for divorce from her husband, Thaddaeus Scheel.


Paula Creamer rallied to win the Fields Open for her fifth LPGA Tour title, birdieing four of the final five holes for a one-stroke victory over South Korea's Jeong Jang yesterday.


Dice Holdings buys Geeknet websites for $20M Dice Holdings Inc. said Tuesday that it acquired Geeknet Inc.'s online media business, including its Slashdot and SourceForge websites, for $20 million in cash.


Young people are still binge drinking themselves into ``oblivion'' despite a relaxation of licensing laws, West Yorkshire's Chief Constable has warned.


Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed Saturday that Cole Hamels will make his next start on Thursday against the Nationals.


- A Flood Warning remains in effect for Anguilla but is likely to be downgraded to a watch later tonight says the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services for low lying and flood prone areas.

Flood warning remains in effect for Anguilla


HFF reported Tuesday that it has closed the sale of 1 Dulles Corridor, a 216,000 square-foot, Class A office building located in Reston, Virginia.

HFF closes the sale of 1 Dulles Corridor in Reston, va


Bill Clinton has revealed that he turned down an offer to appear as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars because he ``didn't have time''.

Bill Clinton: 'I turned down dancing with the Stars'


Sen. Durban cites the consequence for sex offenders in a quick interview in Senate builidng right after a press conference.


TV comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords will release their self-titled full-length debut album later this year.

Flight of the Conchords release debut album


The aerospace and defense sector is bracing for a potential brain drain over the next decade as a generation of Cold War scientists and engineers hits retirement age and not enough qualified young Americans seek to take their place.

Aerospace and defense sector braces for potential brain drain


Retail Ireland has released results of an industry-wide survey which found that retailers remain pessimistic about the trading outlook.

Retailers remain pessimistic over trading


Microsoft Corp. and Perceptive Pixel Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire PPI, a recognized leader in research, development and...

Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc.


Champions Tour newcomer Olin Browne, native Iowan Lonnie Nielsen and Bruce Vaughan are tied for the lead at 4 under after the opening round of the Principal Charity Classic.

Olin Browne, Lonnie Nielsen, Bruce Vaughan tied at champions Tour Principal Charity Classic


A BAHRAINI drug dealer, who managed to escape from a police set up, was caught three weeks later after he was tricked by another undercover policeman, the Public Prosecution said yesterday.


Former three division world champion Fernando Montiel wants a shot against WBC super bantamweight champion Abner Mares, according to wbcboxing.com website.


WestJet Airlines has chosen GuestLogix to supply onboard retail technology to the Canadian carrier, states Stockhouse.


European Union states on the progress achieved by Tajikistan in the field of human rights, CA-News was told in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic.

EU states on progress achieved by Tajikistan in field of human rights


Real estate mogul Donald Trump has claimed that President Barack Obama had been a poor student who did not deserve to be admitted to the Ivy League universities he attended.Trump,who is considering for the Republican presidential nomination,offered no proof for his claim but said he would continue to press the matter as he has the legitimacy of the presidents birth certificate.

Donald Trump continue to press president Barack Obama as he has the legitimacy of the presidents birth certificate.


The ECP has also issued a list of sensitive and extremely sensitive polling stations across the country, revealing that there are 11,053 sensitive and 10,237 extremely sensitive polling stations in Pakistan.

ECP issues list of sensitive polling stations


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UGG boots are as acknowledged as prohibitively


The Babcock & Wilcox Company, or B&W, a provider of clean energy technology and services, has appointed Anne Pramaggiore to its board of directors.


Centrica said yesterday they may use Belgium's second largest energy firm as a makeweight in their attempt to land a stake in British Energy.


Three Abilene residents escaped injury Wednesday night after they were part of a chain-reaction accident that occurred in a construction zone in Wyandotte County.


``Juniper plans to invest $400 million in India in total operations, including sales and R&D in the next five years,'' said Sanjay Jotshi, director of enterprise and channels, India and SAARC.


Best Buy , Canada's fastest growing retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, computers and entertainment products, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Westhills store beginning Friday, November 6 at 350 Stewart Green SW in Calgary.

Best Buy Canada celebrates the grand opening of its Westhills store


A wanted sex offender turns himself into authorities after spending time on the run.

Sex offender turns himself into authorities


Angolan club Kabuscorp have signed Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo on a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.


MIAMI The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Ike has weakened to a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic.

Hurricane Ike weakens to Category 3 storm


Egypt has extended its ban on rice exports to avoid supply shortages but has given no indication as to when the ban, in place since 2008, will be lifted.


His face is seen plastered across newspapers, online magazines and cable news programs on a daily basis these days, but many Americans don't know who Ben Bernanke is or what he does.


Summer Bird ridden by jokey Kent Desormeaux won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in the final race of the famed Triple Crown of US horse racing.


The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 3:40 pm today, warning that heavy thunderstorms are headed toward Birmingham and Metro Detroit.

National weather Service issues warning about thunderstorms


The Boston area is headed into another likely heat wave, technically defined as three or more straight days of 90 degree highs.

Boston area headed into another heat wave


CENTRAL Scotland SNP MSP Alex Neil has called on the UK Government to increase cold weather payments.

MSP's call to increase cold weather payments


Candidates will start filing Monday to run for public offices in the May 13 primary.


ST. JOHN'S, NL - A family in Newfoundland and Labrador is pleading for the return of items stolen from their young son's gravesite.

NL family pleads for return of items stolen from young son's gravesite


Kaxicane village, in Icolo Bengo District, northern Bengo Province, on Friday gained a new primary school, offered by the Chinese government, under the co-operation of that Asian country with Angola, ANGOP has learnt.

Kaxicane village gains new primary school


Grace Coddington, former model and creative director and stylist at American Vogue has designed a collection for Balenciaga inspired by her cat, Pumpkin.


in News The Red Sox have announced that third baseman Kevin Youkilis is headed to the disabled list with a lower back injury that has kept him out of the Boston lineup for three straight days.

Kevin Youkilis headed to the disabled list


When he says that voting is a privilege, I have to ask him whether he's from the United States, where voting is a right, and not a dictatorship.


Channel 4 news anchor Dan Miller has died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 67, according to reports.

News anchor Dan Miller dies of sudden heart attack


Silvio Berlusconi has decided he wants Andriy Shevchenko back at Milan immediately.


Baldwin County authorities are investigating allegations that photos of a nude middle school student were taken by another student and distributed by cell phone.

Baldwin County authorities investigating photos of nude student


JOHN Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston are expecting a baby boy, a rep for the actress said.

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston expecting a boy


India has invited Pakistan for talks over Kishenganga power project in Jammu and Kashmir, an issue over which Pakistan has threatened to move the World Bank for arbitration.

India invites Pak for talks on Kishenganga project


Bloemfontein Celtic skipper John Maduka said a point is better than nothing after his team drew 2-2 with bottom-of-the-log side Black Leopards in an Absa Premiership match at the Seisa Ramabodu stadium on Sunday.


However, the BIR missed its April collection target of P122.8 billion by 5%.


Twilight star Taylor Lautner has fallen victim to internet pranksters who posted his picture on a fake magazine cover over the holidays.

Taylor Lautner falls victim to pranksters


A giant Thanksgiving Day turkey has been inflated atop of a new cruise ship after it arrived at Port Miami.

Giant turkey inflated on new cruise ship


Barack Obama says the United States must do ``whatever it takes'' to eradicate gun violence but that he still believes in the right to bear arms.

Obama says US must do 'whatever it takes' to eradicate gun violence


A Round Mountain man who was shot and nearly killed in May by a Shasta County sheriff's sergeant after he reportedly fired an arrow at two deputies was ordered today to stand trial on attempted murder and other charges.

Round Mountain man ordered to stand trial on attempted murder charges


Macquarie has reiterated its 'outperform' rating on OnMobile, while upgrading its price target to Rs 700 from Rs 325 earlier, citing the company's recent deals with two leading international telecom operators as positives.

Macquarie reiterates 'outperform' rating on OnMobile


DeLuise, who co-starred alongside Burt Reynolds in movies such as Smokey and the Bandit II and The Cannonball Run, died in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital on Monday night, his son Michael DeLuise told a Los Angeles TV station.


Suburban Chicago officials say a Wal-Mart employee has died after setting himself on fire outside the store where he worked.

Wal-Mart employee dies after setting himself on fire


The Foundation stone laying ceremony of 'Urbania Homes' super luxury apartments was held at 1st Cross, Shivbaug Road, Kadri here on Wednesday August 17.

Foundation stone laid for Urbania Homes super luxury apartments


Majority of German investors in Slovakia expects further expansions that is connected to a growing number of employees.

Investors in Slovakia expect further expansions


State-run Bank of India is close to buying a 51% stake in Bharti AXA Investment Managers, a joint venture between India's Bharti Enterprises and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd, the Business Standard newspaper reported on Saturday.

Bank of India close to buying 51% in Bharti AXA Investment


An autistic boy has been charged with a terrorist offence after he drew a stick-figure pointing a gun at his teacher.

Autistic boy charged with terrorist offence


Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title in Hamburg on Saturday, beating American challenger Shannon Briggs on points.

Vitali Klitschko retains WBC title after beating Briggs


In a continuous effort to provide a wide array of power supplies that integrate high-grade features into a value-aware package, Cooler Master's GX Series unveils its GX450W power supply.

Cooler Master GX 450w power supply unveiled


The new joint special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi arrived in Syria Thursday, where he is set to meet with top Syrian officials on the future of his mediation.

Special envoy Brahimi arrives in Syria to meet with topofficials


A longtime worker at Severstal's Mountain State Carbon coke plant in West Virginia has been killed by a large falling icicle.


The Finnish Customs suspects a Russian-led crime ring has smuggled as many as 15 million cigarettes into Finland.

Crime ring smuggles millions of cigarettes into Finland


Oil fell below $64 a barrel on Friday, to new 16-month lows, as gloom about a global economic downturn took the steam out of an OPEC agreement to cut output by 1.5 million barrels a day.


Denise Richards' kids thought she was the 'coolest mom' when she appeared in a Disney show.


Midwest Airlines is expanding its existing codeshare program with Frontier Airlines to include every city on both the Midwest and Frontier route networks.

Midwest Airlines expands codeshare program with Frontier


Osama bin Laden has been killed by US forces, President Obama confirmed Sunday night.


The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Novamerican Steel Inc., of Montreal, Quebec, and Bolton Steel Tube Co. Ltd., of Bolton, Ontario, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of certain carbon steel welded pipe from Chinese Taipei, the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, the Republic of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and the subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods from the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Canadian International trade Tribunal initiates an inquiry


Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada admitted Tuesday he had an extramarital affair with a member of his campaign staff.


A former Troy police sergeant must now register as a sex offender after pleading guilty in a computer sex sting.

Former police sergeant must register as sex offender


Payroll company Automatic Data Processing said Wednesday the US private sector added 217,000 jobs from January to February.


File photo shows the Secretary of Defence, Bob Ainsworth, who arrived in Afghanistan early Tuesday on a surprise visit, the Ministry of Defence announced in London, as the British death toll this year in Afghanistan rose to 100.


Secret Admirer has drawn the outside barrier for the Doncaster Mile, but trainer Grahame Begg is not worried.


The resignation of ACC chief executive Dr Jan White raises further concerns about the future of the ACC scheme, Dunedin ACC campaigner Denise Powell says.


A man was arrested on New Year's Eve after a disturbance inside Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip.

Man arrested in disturbance at Circus Circus


CARSON, Calif. - Chivas USA announced today that 24-year-old midfielder Sacha Kljestan, the club's all-time leader in assists and matches played, has officially transferred to reigning Belgian First Division champion RSC Anderlecht, Belgium's most successful club.

Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan transfers to Belgian first Division champion RSC Anderlecht


Former professional wrestler ``Stone Cold'' Steve Austin and ``Buffy'' actress Charisma Carpenter have joined the cast lineup of Sylvester Stallone's ``The Expendables.''

``Stone Cold'' Steve Austin and ``Buffy'' star Charisma Carpenter join ``the Expendables''


JACKASS prankster STEVE-O has vowed to kick his drug and drink abuse for good but will never tame his wild behaviour.


The Indiana Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion issued Tuesday, has upheld Indiana's statutory school voucher program which enables eligible parents to send their children to private schools.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds school voucher program


DiscoveRx, a California-based privately held, venture-backed company, has expanded its KINOMEscan kinase assay panel for kinase inhibitor profiling and screening services.

DiscoveRx expands KINOMEscan kinase assay panel


A man struck by a car Monday night in Annapolis was flown to Shock Trauma, city officials said.


IO Interactive has announced Hitman Absolution, a new entry in the popular assassin series, coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

IO Interactive announces 'Hitman Absolution'


The New Online fitness and boot camp marketing blog Super-Trainer.com has encouraged more fitness trainers to do business online, and make more money through building their online training client base like entrepreneur and blog author '7Figure' Sam Bakhtiar.

The New fitness marketing blog Super-Trainer.com encourages fitness trainers to do business online


A motorcyclist died after he lost control of his motorcycle early Thursday morning and crashed into a parked car in south central Tucson, a police spokesman said.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked car


Winter weather has once again forced the cancellation of several local high school basketball games.


On March 30, Azerbaijani and Belarusian foreign ministries held political consultations led by deputy foreign ministers Khalaf Khalafov and Igor Petrishenko in Baku.

Azerbaijani and Belarusian foreign ministries hold political consultations


Last Monday the renminbi rose by up to 0.43 per cent against the dollar after the nation announced it would allow daily trade up to 0.50 per cent above or below its reference rate for the currency.


Nick Cannon celebrates his 30th birthday at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights.


To keep ace striker Wayne Rooney out of the clutches of Real Madrid, Manchester United will offer a massive new contract to him this summer.

Manchester United to offer massive new contract to Rooney


Rockwell Automation Inc. will host its annual investor meeting in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in conjunction with the company's annual Automation Fair.

Rockwell Automation to host investor meeting


McLaren boss Ron Dennis believes Lewis Hamilton will take stock over the next few days before regaining his competitive edge.


John McCain, in his first media interview since the US presidential election, has joked that he'd slept -- and cried -- ``like a baby'' since his defeat.


West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, currently rated the world's number two Test batsman, has joined English county side Derbyshire on a two-year contract, the club have announced.


On November 11 of all days, a World War II-era mortar shell was found in Estevan.

World War II-era mortar shell found in Estevan


Rep. Don Young has endorsed Rep. Mazie Hirono in her Senate bid, a surprising move since the seat could be in play for Republicans this fall.

Gop Rep. Don Young endorses dem Rep. Mazie Hirono for Senate


A South Bend school bus driver accused of having sex with a high school student has been charged with two counts of child seduction.

Bus driver accused of having sex with student


Live Nation Inc. said Thursday that it has signed platinum-selling artist the Jonas Brothers to a long term, worldwide touring agreement.


President Barack Obama urging Congress to pass infrastructure bill or warning of disastrous economic consequences.

Obama urges Congress to pass infrastructure bill


South India actress Trisha Krishnan, who teamed up with Askhay Kumar in ``Khatta Meetha'', is upset with the media for trashing the comedy.


Civil aviation minister Ajit Singh is likely to meet top aviation officials to find an end to the 21-day strike that has crippled the national carrier.


The Washington Post said Wednesday it is reorganizing book reviews and coverage of literature and publishing, in effect scaling back Book World as a stand-alone section on occasional Sundays.

Washington Post reorganizes Book reviews


Artist Tracey Emin will carry the Olympic flame in her home town of Margate, Kent, today as it travels from Deal to Maidstone.


Robert Summers, a retired University of Pennsylvania empirical economist and father of former Treasury secretary and Harvard University President Lawrence Summers, died Tuesday at his home in Gladwyne, Pa.


Drishti launches DNCIndia.com - a web interface for telemarketing companies to easily manage TRAI regulations related to UCC.


Chancellor George Osborne's economic austerity measures received a boost yesterday when the credit rating agency Moody's announced that the UK will keep its AAA credit rating.


President Ma Ying-jeou made three wishes Wednesday for the country in the new Year of the Rabbit, one of which was for the economy to take off.

President Ma makes three wishes for Year of the Rabbit


The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected Thelda Williams to become the next vice mayor.

Phoenix City council selects Thelda Williams as vice mayor


Bollywood hottie Bipasha Basu reveals how the simple things in life make her happy.

Simple things in life makes Bipasha happy


Brett Favre wants to play football again, and apparently, he's willing to do it somewhere else.


UK students cheat on exams more than ever using high-tech tools.


Over 16,691 people in Ghana are suffering from various forms of mental illness and epilepsy with 14,796 of the cases from the three northern regions.

Over 16,691 suffer from mental illness and epilepsy


Fairfield police Thursday reported two robberies within a half-hour in different areas of the city Wednesday night.

Fairfield police report two robberies Wednesday night


Nunnally was officially named the hitting instructor for the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday afternoon, finalizing new manager Manny Acta's staff for the 2010 season.

Nunnally officially named hitting instructor for Cleveland Indians


Openreach is considering the launch of an 'Olympic broadcast access service' to support the unique telecommunications requirements of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Openreach considers Olympic broadcast access service


Two women died in separate incidents in Zirakpur on Monday, the police said.


Vietnam will launch its first remote sensing satellite in the next three years in an effort to better monitor natural resources and natural disasters.

Vietnam to launch first remote sensing satellite


NeuroBalloon catheters have been recalled worldwide because of complaints about the device failing to inflate or deflate properly, according to a company press release published on the US Food and Drug Administration 's Web site.

NeuroBalloon catheters recalled worldwide


Endeavour and its crew of six blasted off early Monday.


plus the recent release of that comprehensive Neutral Milk Hotel vinyl box set--it has been announced that Jeff Mangum will be playing two nights here in Portland!

Jeff Mangum to play two nights in Portland


Detectives investigating a break-in can confirm that 30 Bestival tickets were stolen after thieves smashed through an office wall and stole a safe at Robin Hill Adventure Park on the Isle of Wight last week.

Bestival tickets stolen after thieves smashed through wall


Bosch has received an award for its outstanding innovation management in the automotive supplier category of the Best Innovator Awards 2010/2011.

Bosch receives award as automotive supplier


French model Baptiste Giabiconi has happily admitted that he has a ``big crush'' on Katy Perry, and says that they have a close bond but insists they are not dating.

French model Giabiconi admits ``big crush'' on Katy Perry


American and British women are more likely to die during childbirth than Canadian woman, new research shows.

US, UK women more likely to die during childbirth


A former city alderman was sentenced Monday to a weekend in jail for groping a US Naval Academy midshipman he hosted as part of an academy program.

Former alderman sentenced for groping midshipman


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left here on Thursday afternoon, concluding his official visits to Russia and Tajikistan and his attendance of the ninth prime ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Wen concludes visits to Russia and Tajikistan


The Chipola Indians moved back over .500 on the season with a pair of wins Friday, winning 7-2 over Wallace State-Dothan, and 1-0 over Chattahoochee Valley.


Danica Patrick says she's OK after being hit in the head by a rock Thursday night at a dirt track race.

Danica Patrick hit in head by rock on dirt track


THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Prime Minister Stephen Harper bolstered his cabinet with three rookie women and juggled two dozen posts Thursday in a sweeping shuffle that will launch his new government.

Harper bolsters cabinet with rookie women


Asian stocks were narrowly mixed Wednesday as overnight weakness on Wall Street and a record plunge in Japanese exports prompted investors to reassess the recent surge in global markets.

Asian stocks mixed after weakness on Wall Street


London, Nov 30 ``Ghost Rider'' actress Eva Mendes says she wanted to be a nun since childhood, but gave up her dream after realising that nuns didn't get paid.


Nigeria has offered to retain its troops in Liberia despite the plan by the United Nations to withdraw its peace keepers by 2011, according to Channels TV news on Monday.

Nigeria offers to retain troops in Liberia


Attorney General Eric Holder will be honored at the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Awards Dinner on THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 at 10:00 pm ET.

Attorney General Eric Holder to be honored at the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters a


THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has announced it is withdrawing from its Glaslyn osprey project site in Porthmadog.


Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian will be returning for another season of their hit show Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, according to an exec producer.

Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian in another season of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami


``2016'' -- based on Dinesh D'Souza's book ``The Roots of Obama's Rage'' -- grossed $26.2 million by late Monday, Deadline Hollywood reports.


The national holiday road death toll has risen to 29 despite pleas from politicians and motoring organisations to slow down and drive safely.


Indian-American astronaut, Sunita Williams returns home after spending four months in space along with her fellow cosmonaut Aki Hoshide.

Sunita Williams returns home after four months in space


BJP Delhi Pradesh President Vijender Gupta today while addressing a rally in Delhi said, ``Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit are accusing each other only to mislead the people of the country.

Vijender Gupta addresses a rally in Delhi


Albany police are investigating a suspected homicide after finding the body of a 33-year-old man at Albany Hill Park on Saturday.

Albany police investigate homicide after finding body


Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was felicitated by the people of Chandni Chowk on Saturday.

Sushil Kumar felicitated in Chandni Chowk


Ft. Stewart celebrated the grand opening of the renovated Ft. Stewart Hunter Army Airfield Soldier and Family Service Center.


The Swiss central bank has cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to a range of zero to 0.75 percent, matching a historic low to counter a sharper than forecast recession.

Swiss bank cuts interest rate to historic low


Former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has been released from a Sarasota, Fla. hospital where he was recovering from being injured in a motorcycle wreck near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Former Ala. governor Riley released from hospital


A Queens woman was found dead in her Astoria apartment last night, and cops suspect she was killed during a fight with her boyfriend, law-enforcement sources said.

Queens woman found dead in apartment may have been killed during fight with boyfriend


A coroner has determined that carbon monoxide poisoning killed an 11-year-old Elkhart boy who was found unconscious in his room.


Johns Hopkins University President William Brody has told the university's trustees he will retire Dec. 31.

Johns Hopkins university president Brody to retire


President Barack Obama will visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc on Wednesday when he visits Wisconsin.

Obama to visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc


A Muskegon defense lawyer who previously had his law license suspended following a conviction for crack cocaine has pleaded guilty to new cocaine charges.

Muskegon lawyer pleads guilty to cocaine charge


British actress Sheree Murphy, 32, best known for her role in the soap opera Emmerdale, attends her baby shower in Liverpool on Saturday, February 1st.


``White culture is dying,'' Matthew Heimbach lamented as he distributed flyers on campus denouncing the building of a mosque near Towson University, where he is in his last year.


Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultation after the British diplomatic mission in Tehran was stormed yesterday, German media reported today.


For the second straight year, ESPN will mark the start of the college basketball season with 24 consecutive hours of live game coverage.

ESPN to mark start of college basketball season with 24 consecutive hours of games


Pendleton will begin a search for a new town administrator soon, said Mayor Randy Hayes.

Pendleton to begin search for new administrator


Next Inning Technology Research, a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Qualcomm , SiRF Technology , Applied Micro Circuits , and Marvell Technology Group .

Next Inning Technology updates outlooks for Qualcomm, SiRF Technology, Applied Micro Circuits, and Marvell Technology Group


The leader of a group that claims to be an American Indian tribe was sentenced Friday to five years in prison in an immigration fraud case that ensnared about 12,000 people who believed his false claims that tribal membership gave them US citizenship.


The rural sector will remain the main agenda of government development while new plans will be implemented for the people to enjoy a better life, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Thursday.

Rural sector to remain main agenda of government development - Muhyiddin


The Chinese mainland expressed condolences on Friday after the death of the 91-year-old Taiwan entrepreneur, Wang Yung-ching.

Mainland expresses condolences over death of Taiwan tycoon Wang Yung-ching


You clearly made the complainant's life a complete misery.


American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched nonstop jet service between Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

American Eagle Airlines launches nonstop jet service between Lexington, Ky., and Chicago O'Hare


To ward off biting bugs, we put six insect repellents to the test to find out which ones smell the best, go on the easiest and don't leave skin feeling oily or sticky.

We put six insect repellents to the test


Five days ago, Eater Dallas jumped the gun and reported that Bailey's in Fairview was closed when it actually wasn't.


BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. announced it has settled its patent disputes with Visto Corp. by paying the mobile technology company US$267.5-million.


Pearl Academy of Fashion has selected MockShop visual merchandising software from AXIND for their PG students of Fashion Marketing in their Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai centers to gain a hands-on experience with visual merchandising.

Pearl Academy of Fashion selects MockShop from AXIND


It's a biological and scientific fact that human life begins at fertilization, when the sperm cell of the father penetrates the egg cell of the mother.


Gold recovered early losses on Friday and finished slightly higher after a disappointing consumer confidence report sent traders toward the safety value of the precious metal.

Gold finishes slightly higher after consumer confidence report


An Alice Springs man is appealing against his nine-and-a-half year jail sentence for manslaughter.

Man appeals jail sentence for manslaughter


Tech Mahindra said it will go for a peer review of its accounts to assuage the scepticism of its clients and shareholders.

Tech Mahindra to go for peer review of its accounts


Throughout his political career, Obama has raised more than$1 Billion, in campaign funds--making him the first US politician to do so.

President Obama has raised over $1 Billion in campaign funds


Police have ruled out foul play ''...at this stage'' after a man was killed in a fire last night.


US indexes gained after a string of merger news lifted sentiment.


The Killers star Brandon Flowers has become a dad for the third time after welcoming a new baby boy.

Brandon Flowers becomes a dad for the third time


It seems like only yesterday that Amanda Bynes posted on Twitter her announcement that said, among other things, that she was 'gonna be aa rap star.


Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Mike Wallace and Emmanuel Sanders were held out of practice on Wednesday.

Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders held out of practice:


``Action of friendship'' will be held in ten pilot secondary schools on Saturday within frameworks of the project on inclusive education.

``Action of friendship'' to be held within frameworks of project on inclusive education


Holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is witnessing a massive rush of pilgrims during winter vacations prompting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to briefly halt the pilgrimage on Sunday night to ease the rush.

Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi witnessing a massive rush of pilgrims


THE respect shown by villages along the Queens Road for the former president and late Tui Vuda the Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda showed that culture and tradition are still alive and strong in Fiji.


The scamsters who leaked question papers for the Railway Recruitment Board were so certain that they could get away that they even held a training camp for all their 400 clients two days before the exam at Nagpur and Sholapur.


The Cavs introduce Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson during a press conference Friday at the team's practice facility.

Cleveland Cavs introduce Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson


Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has been named as the most influential woman in the UK by leading magazine editors.

JK Rowling named 'most influential woman in britain'


A DUBLIN man who stabbed his cousin to death with a flick knife he had bought for the victim as a present has been jailed for eight years at the Central Criminal Court.

Man who stabbed cousin jailed for eight years


Work is set to start on a new landing stage to boost water transport to and from one of the most historic areas of a Devon city.


A Calumet man was arrested this weekend, after he allegedly broke into a mental health clinic on US 41, set fire to the building, and then assaulted an officer.


Despite his opposition to anchoring the putter, Harrington switched to the belly putter Thursday in the Wells Fargo Championship and plans to stick with it.


``Regarding east of Libya, the Benghazi airport runways have been destroyed.


Plains Exploration & Production Co. said on Tuesday it would offer 10 million shares of common stock.

Plains Exploration to offer 10 million shares


The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $255 million to fight polio, the potential killer that still cripples children in parts of Africa and Asia.

Gates Foundation pledges $255 million to fight polio


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A prominent Sydney lawyer who made sexually explicit phone calls to a female client must pay $9,000 in legal fees and won't be allowed to have an articled clerk for two years.

Sydney lawyer who made explicit calls must pay $9,000


It has been announced that on July 15 th , McCartney will be playing at the new Yankee Stadium.


Arnold and Polly Wahl, Jamestown, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a family gathering held out of town.


A single rogue cell triggers prostate cancer, according to a study of 33 autopsies.

Single rogue cell triggers prostate cancer


Among these are the pact -- and the assurance -- that no man is left behind, even with the passing of time.


A son of Osama bin Laden has been banned from entering Britain to live with his new wife because of fears that his presence would cause considerable public concern.

Son of Osama bin Laden banned from Britain


As the saying goes 'Football is a gentleman's game played by thugs and Rugby is a thugs game played by gentlemen'.


09:12 PM,Dec 04,2011 Chandigarh, Dec 4 After his party broke a nearly three-decade-old jinx winning the Ratia Assembly seat, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said the people had rejected the ``politics of caste, falsehood and loot''.

People have rejected politics of caste, falsehood:


Data shows that jogging increases the life expectancy of men by an average of 6.2 years and by 5.6 years in women.


The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, the third deal in less than 24 hours for the World Series champions as they beefed up for the stretch run.

New York Yankees acquire pitcher Kerry Wood from Cleveland Indians


US captain Carlos Bocanegra was dropped Monday from the roster for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico, and Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and Danny Williams will miss the matches because of injuries and illness.

Bocanegra dropped from us roster for qualifiers


Black water has killed thousands of fish in the Bulloo River in south west Queensland in the past month.

Black water kills fish in south west Queensland


The US dollar ended sharply dearer against the Rupee at Rs. 46.84/85 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs. 71.92/94 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here on Tuesday.


Dearie died of natural causes Saturday in New York at age 82.


Rangers got their first win of 2010 with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Hamilton at New Douglas Park.


Top Gun director Tony Scott, who jumped to his death from a bridge over Los Angeles Harbour, left a suicide note in his car, according to reports.


China UnionPay has overtaken Visa as the world's largest payments card scheme, according to Retail Banking Research.


A Toronto cab driver is facing six criminal charges after an alleged road-rage incident cost a cyclist one of his legs.


Tom Nelson, Assembly majority leader and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, visited Marshfield businesses Friday ahead of the Nov. 2 election.

Lt. Gov. candidate Nelson visits Marshfield businesses


(Photo: Xinhua) China and Germany held their 3rd foreign minister-level strategic dialogue in Beijing on Thursday, pledging to work together to promote China-Europe ties.


The Philadelphia Phillies will activate their ace pitcher Roy Halladay in time for Tuesday night's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Philadelphia Phillies will activate ace Roy Halladay for Tuesday's start;


As the categories are generic viagra is it safe only conceptions which apply to objects in general, the distinguishing of an object, whether it is something or nothing, must proceed according to the order and direction of the categories.


Members of a drug gang in the Mexican state of Zacatecas chopped off Limon's paws to practise cutting fingers off kidnapped people, according to Milagros Caninos founder Patricia Ruiz.

A drug gang in the Mexican state of Zacatecas chopped off Limon's paws to practise cutting fingers off kidnapped people


Elemental Technologies has released Elemental Server, a GPU-based transcoding appliance.

Elemental Technologies releases transcoding appliance


The city of Grand Island is encouraging residents to prepare for the issuance of a snow emergency for Grand Island based on the weather forecast.

City encourages residents to prepare for snow emergency


Power outages hit the Mexican capital of Mexico City in the early hours of Sunday after an earthquake struck the center of the country, and officials said there was no other damage reported.

Power outages hit Mexico City after earthquake


Smith rules out attack on Quirk Updated: 08:50, Monday March 26, 2012 Labor's lord mayoral candidate has ruled out personally attacking Graham Quirk as he seeks to depose him in next month's Brisbane City Council council election.


Risk has its rewards for coaches FOXBORO, Mass. If we've learned anything from the four teams that advanced to the NFL's conference finals on Sunday, it is this:


Metro International has appointed its first global head of marketing to head up brand campaigns after it ditched the traditional idea of working with a creative agency.

Metro International appoints first global marketing head


Charla Nash pictures after attack show Charla Nash after having been mauled by a chimpanzee.


Fuel scarcity has hit Bayelsa State again, the second time in two weeks, as many petrol stations lacked petroleum products resulting in a hike in transport fares, particularly in the capital, Yenagoa.


With the 53-man roster limit deadline looming on Saturday, the Patriots got a head start on roster cuts on Friday afternoon, releasing eight players.


A Kentucky coal miner who died in a mine accident was laid to rest in Webster County.


A line demeaning gays has been removed from a new Ron Howard directed movie starring Vince Vaughn and Winona Ryder.


(prMac.com) Asnieres, France - FDBI has released Chronosoft 1.0.1, a new free timing application for iPhone and iPod touch.

FDBI releases Chronosoft 1.0.1 - new free timing application for iPhone


Orlando Bloom used to take himself ``a little bit too seriously''.

Orlando Bloom took himself too seriously


Under a court order agreed to by SIST and the US Trustee's Office, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of SIST, Midwest Properties of Shawano LLC, and US Acquisitions and Oil Inc. were dismissed with prejudice for one year.


India's fiscal deficit is clearly coming under control, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of the planning commission, said on Thursday.


A plane leaving Houston made an emergency landing Monday afternoon but none aboard got injured, authorities said, according to Xinhua.

Plane leaving Houston makes emergency landing, none injured


An off-duty Los Angeles police officer has killed a man following a traffic collision in Corona.

Officer kills man following traffic collision


Aashish Tater, Head of Research, Fortunewizard.com is of the view that Shree Renuka Sugars can touch Rs 40-45 in next 6-8 months.


Monroe County prosecutors charged a third man in connection with a Columbia home invasion and residential burglary on Tuesday.

Prosecutors charge third man in Columbia home invasion


West Nile virus may have been what killed two young bald eagles whose bodies were found in their nest near Pardee Reservoir on July 23.

West Nile may have killed young bald eagles


A WONDUNNA woman who is accused of biting a bouncer's bicep while in Brisbane has been given a notice to appear in court.


Mujati, who came on as a replacement for Saints, could face a six months-to-life ban after he was cited for physical contact with a match official.


Two former Argentine dictators have been convicted of systematic baby stealing crimes from political prisoners three decades ago.

Former Argentine dictators convicted for baby stealing


It's been revealed today that X Factor the musical is to be titled I Can't Sing! and also that it will debut at the London Palladium on March 26, 2014.

X Factor musical to be titled I Can't Sing!


The Optimus G2, as it is being called, was spotted getting its Bluetooth certification at the Bluetooth SIG and also in AnTuTu benchmark scores.

LG Optimus G2 spotted at Bluetooth SIG and in benchmarks


Entertainment Writer YouTube will live stream Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits in the video site's continuing push to bring music festivals to digital screens.

YouTube to stream Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits


Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez have each been quoted recently saying that the Brooklyn Nets want to win the NBA title.


But now according to Game Informer, the studio known for creating BioShock, 2K Boston has changed its name back to Irrational Games.

2K Boston changes name back to Irrational Games


A MAN has been charged over a drive-by shooting in Sydney's northwest last month.


An Ormond Beach doctor is out on bond after he was arrested for impersonating a cop.

Ormond Beach doctor arrested for impersonating cop


The net profit of Dubai developer Deyaar fell 69.5% y/y to reach AED 75.4mn in Q2 this year, as the emirate's real estate sector continued to suffer a sharp slowdown, the company said in a statement.

Net profit of Dubai developer Deyaar fell 69.5% y/y in Q2.


PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, inaugurated launched a new national tax policy and nationwide Tax Identification Number, confident that the new policy would lay the foundation for the complete transformation of tax system in the country.

Jonathan inaugurates new national tax policy


Israeli military rebuffed a Palestinian request to allow new goods into the Gaza Strip which has been under a tight blockade for more than two years, a Palestinian official said Saturday.

Israel rebuffs Palestinian request to allow new goods into Gaza


After more than 30 years in business, Alex's and Dana's is closing its downtown Pulaski storefront.


An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 5-year-old girl last seen in Monroe.

Amber Alert issued for girl last seen in Monroe


Costa Rica has obtained authorization from China's top quality watchdog to export dairy product to China, the Ministry of Foreign Trade said Tuesday.

Costa Rica to export dairy products to China


A white concrete lion, purchased by the elderly victim's grandchildren as a present, was stolen from Youell Avenue.


Soybean futures surged today on the NCDEX due to a sudden rise in the domestic demand.


Hermes, that French luxury label that we all hate to speak of about for fear of a mispronunciation, is here.


For the first time in more than two decades, the Irvine Co. is getting back into the homebuilding business.

Irvine Co. gets back into homebuilding business


Dann, 46 and a Democrat, led the state on a 10-day odyssey, at first refusing to resign despite demands by Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and others within his party, a growing number of investigations into conduct at his office, and the filing Tuesday of articles of impeachment against him.


Some of the Malaysian universities are offering scholarships to the Pakistani students to pursue higher education in that country.

Malaysian universities offering scholarships to Pakistani students


Pop superstar Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are spying on each other - reportedly with the help of their staff - as part of their bitter divorce battle.


Democrat Vic Snyder has won re-election to Congress, defeating a Green Party challenger who was the only candidate running against him.


The Killers are due to start work on their fourth studio album next week, according to the band's drummer Ronnie Vannucci.

The Killers to start work on album next week


On September 28, President Serzh Sargsyan received world famous pianist Evgeny Kissin who has arrived to Armenia in the framework of the Yerevan Perspectives Festival, presidential press service reported.

President Serzh Sargsyan receives world famous pianist Evgeny Kissin


Brent crude futures rose above $112 on Tuesday, recouping some of the previous session's fall of more than $2, while concerns over Europe slipping into a recession and hurting oil demand growth capped the gains.


It's hard to imagine that this was the scene just two weeks ago when Sault Ste. Marie got a blast of winter weather with temperature near -20c and 15cm of snow that fell on March 2.


President Barack Obama on Friday officially declared June gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride month.


Oil prices fell in Asian trade today as fears over the eurozone debt crisis returned to haunt the markets after a rebound the day before.


By Saudi standards, a Montreal teen got off easy Saturday when he was sentenced to 200 lashes and one year in prison for his involvement in a schoolyard brawl that killed a fellow student.


President Obama is expected to sign the 787-billion-dollar economic stimulus package today in Denver, Colorado.

President Obama expected to sign stimulus today


The Wings will be in Chicago on New Year's Day, playing the Blackhawks in historic Wrigley Field in the NHL's Winter Classic outdoor game, the league announced Wednesday.

Wings to play Blackhawks in Wrigley Field


Two former Luzerne County judges have arrived at the federal courthouse in Scranton.


Exxon pumps about 3 percent of the world's oil, producing more than OPEC members such as Kuwait and Algeria, according to International Energy Agency figures and it is outperforming its biggest rivals, PetroChina Co. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc. However, Exxon is struggling to meet production target for this year.

Exxon struggles to meet production target


But the AFL grand final parade still went ahead in miserable, rainy conditions through Melbourne's city centre streets on Friday.


X Factor star, Lucy Spraggan, who impressed the judges and the audience with her hilarious song, 'Beer Fear' on Saturday night's episode of X Factor, has revealed that her mum is happy that she is gay.

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan reveals 'mum is happy I'm gay'


Subtle and unspoken clues exchanged by patients and doctors exert an influence on medical care, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System.

Subtle and unspoken clues exchanged by patients, doctors exert an influence on medical care


Now out of the hospital after a week-long stay, Deng says he's lost 15 pounds since a spinal tap was performed, and is still feeling very weak.

Luol Deng has lost 15 pounds since spinal tap


The RBI liberalised rules for advance remittances for import of goods by entities other than the PSUs .

RBI liberalises rules for advance remittances for imports


A homicide inquiry has commenced into the death of Scott Guy after post mortem results confirmed he suffered gunshot wounds.


Oil steadied below $54 on Wednesday after renewed worries about the financial sector neutralized bullish weekly oil inventories data showing unexpected falls in crude and gasoline stocks.


Centro has reportedly received a bid for the most valuable part of its operation, the services business which only a year ago was valued at more than $5 billion.


Tomas has weakened into a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center's 11 pm advisory.


MANY schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians remained closed today as a result of the continuing cold snap.


This week, Slumberland Furniture in International Falls is donating five new mattress sets and beds to local families in need as part of Slumberland's ``Homes for the Holidays'' program.

Slumberland Furniture donates beds to local families


The current garbage crisis and the other problems that the city is facing are due to lack of vision for the city and the lack of planning, according to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, who said the garbage crisis needs to be treated on par with a public health crisis, as at the end of it, public health is at stake if the crisis continues.


Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya returned on Friday to Nicaragua after staying two hours in Honduras at the border point of Las Manos.

Ousted Honduran President Zelaya returns to Nicaragua


Keith Urban will undergo throat surgery later this month to remove a polyp from his vocal cords.


Legendary investor Warren Buffett just gave a rosy housing market forecast for beyond 2012 in his annual letter to shareholders.

Housing market forecast beyond 2012 from Warren Buffett


News 13 Reporter A Myrtle Beach man is arrested for murder, after police say he stabbed another man.


Justin Bieber cancels show in Germany due to an accident.


US housing starts rose but to a much weaker rate than expected in July, while permits for future home construction fell to their lowest level in more than a year, pointing to a weak economic recovery.

US housing starts' rise weaker than expected


India on Monday voiced its concern to Pakistan over a recent increase in border ceasefire violations and the attack on its embassy in Kabul, a news report said, reported dpa.

India voices concern to Pakistan over ceasefire violations


MINNEAPOLIS -White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says he will choose his closer based on matchups for the near future while Bobby Jenks works through his struggles.

Guillen will choose closer based on matchups


Bangladesh have agreed to tour Pakistan for two matches later this month, the first full internationals in the country since March 2009 when Sri Lankan cricketers and officials were attacked by gunmen in Lahore.


KIMI Raikkonen shrugged off a miserable morning to set the fastest time in second practice ahead of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix.


But congressional leaders say the new Capitol Visitor Center will finally open to the public in early December.

Capitol Visitor Center to open in December


The owner of a Tennessee home that has been vacant for more than a year said he was shocked to discover a 10-foot-by-12-foot wooden deck had been stolen.


Global climate talks appeared to have slipped backward after five days of negotiations in Bonn, with rich and poor countries exchanging charges of reneging on agreements they made last year to contain greenhouse gases.


Diesel presents an exclusive performance of the hit Broadway musicalROCK OF AGES to benefit ONEXONE.

Diesel presents rock of AGES to benefit ONEXONE


BME announced on July 29 it will overhaul its trading platform in order to offer greater capacity and flexibility for equity trading on the Spanish stock exchange.


Glam Media, a social content platform that targets mainly women, has acquired the social networking platform Ning.

Glam Media acquires social networking platform Ning


The Hang Seng Index closed at 20,658.71 on Tuesday, down 230.30 points or 1.10 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 20,658.71, down 230.30 points


Angolan bank Banco Africano de Investimentos has officially changed its name to Banco Angolano de Investimentos as of Monday, the bank said in a statement issued in Luanda.

Angolan bank Banco Africano de Investimentos changes name to Banco Angolano de Investimentos


Consumer lender Takefuji Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after being forced to refund borrowers for overcharged interest, it said.

Takefuji files for bankruptcy protection


A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm Thursday night in center city Millville.

Man shot in arm in center city Millville


Serbia will host France in 2010 Davis Cup final after Serbia completed a spirited comeback Sunday, winning the final two singles matches to defeat the Czech Republic 3-2 in Belgrade.

Serbia to host France in Davis Cup final


Expert highlights problem of 'soft car insurance fraud' - Published 11th Nov 2009 An expert has drawn attention to what he described as 'soft fraud' among car insurance customers.

Expert highlights problem of soft car insurance fraud.


Bridgwater-based golfer David Dixon has secured his full European Tour card for the 2012 season in emphatic fashion by winning the dramatic eight-round finale in Spain.

Golfer David Dixon secures European Tour card for 2012


Julianne Hough has sparked rumors she is dating comedian and actor Dane Cook.


European finance moved into Boerne last week when BBVA Compass, the American banking arm of Spain's Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Agentaria, bought Guaranty Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.


Defence coach John Muggleton will leave the Scarlets at the end of the season in order to return to Australia.


Today, Congress voted to freeze student loan interest rates at 3.4% for another year, CNN Money reports.

Congress votes to freeze student loan interest rates


Lindsay Lohan has reportedly approached Larry Rudolph and asked him to help resurrect her career.

Lindsay Lohan has asked Larry Rudolph to help resurrect career


More than 90 residents braved the cold last Monday to attend an Elmbridge Borough Council council tax meeting, which was held at the Civic Centre in Esher.

More than 90 residents attend council tax meeting


Australia took the early lead in Olympic equestrian eventing Saturday at Greenwich Park, with Germany and the United States close behind.

Australia takes early lead in Olympic eventing


The British Jesuits have launched an urgent appeal for Zimbabwe, following a request from the country's recently appointed Provincial.

Jesuits launch urgent appeal for Zimbabwe


Turkey earned 1.030 billion USD of income from hazelnut exports in the first eight months of the export season that began in September 2009.

Turkey earns $1.030 bln-income from hazelnut exports


Former state Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom was cleared of all charges on Friday.


A bomb placed under a vehicle exploded near the British embassy in Bahrain's capital Manama early on Sunday, but caused no casualties, the Gulf Arab state's Interior Ministry said.


Cytheris SA, a French drug startup focused on immune modulation, has raised €12 million in Series D funding.


President Obama will launch the first bus tour of his reelection campaign and will focus his message primarily on the economy, officials said Wednesday.

Obama to launch first bus tour of campaign


Wang returned home to Taiwan Friday for the off-season after taking the entire Major League Baseball season off to recover.

Wang Chien-ming returns to Taiwan recovered


Evacuations were ordered for mid-town businesses after a tractor trailer hit a gas line Wednesday in Richmond near Leigh and Belleville Streets.

Evacuations after tractor trailer hits gas line in Richmond


A condolence meeting was held to express deep sorrow and grief over the death of Syed Ali Azhar Zaidi, the elder brother of Sindh Secretary Information and Achieves Department Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi.


After guiding his team to a thumping victory in the tri-nation cricket series at Harare on Wednesday, Sri Lanka ( Images ) skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan ( Images ) said the next target for the islanders would be the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent.


London's new housing starts were down nearly 20 per cent in 2011, compared the year before.


The latest reports reveal that the next Ice Age is deferred by carbon emission.

The next Ice Age is deferred by carbon emission


A small plane made an emergency landing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Tuesday morning after the pilot reported a hydraulic problem.


Indian white sugar prices rose further this week after poor monsoon rains prompted exporters to hold back stocks, while neighbouring Pakistan may issue export licences soon, dealers said on Wednesday.


The US stocks dropped on Monday on high oil prices and falling technology shares.

US stocks drop on oil and technology shares


Ngati Raukawa members have voted by more than 94 percent to accept a proposed settlement for historical claims in the south Waikato.


A Porterville man was sentenced to 26 years to life for bludgeoning a man to death with a sledgehammer, according to the Tulare County District Attorney's Office.

Porterville man sentenced for bludgeoning man to death


Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday called for creation of a limited Palestinian state for the first time, saying it would have to be disarmed.

Netanyahu calls for limited Palestinian state


A huge image of the Queen has been projected across the Rock of Gibraltar in the culmination of Diamond Jubilee celebrations on the disputed territory attended by the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

Huge image of the Queen projected on Rock of Gibraltar


Hosni Mubarak, the former autocratic president of Egypt who was forced out by the revolution two months ago, was abruptly hospitalized on Tuesday in the beach resort of Sharm el Sheikh, security and military officials said.


Over a quarter of UK patients wait more than a week to see their GP, according to a recent survey.

Quarter of patients wait more than a week to see GP


World number six Andy Roddick pulled out of the 4.45 million dollar Masters Cup on Wednesday because of a right ankle injury.


LADWP is offering its customers free landscape classes focused on using ideal vegetation for our climate.


A 20-year-old Anne Arundel County man has pleaded guilty to helping to dispose of the body of a man his mother was dating.

Man pleads guilty, helped dispose of body


Turkmenistan auctioned over 710,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.

Turkmenistan auctions over 710,000 tons of oil products


The Indians placed pitcher Zach McAllister on the disabled list Saturday with a sprained right middle finger.

Indians place starter Zach McAllister on disabled list


A US defense report categorizes North Korea as a nuclear power amid fears the North's armament could deepen tensions among regional rivals, Yonhap News Agency said Tuesday.

US defense report categorizes N. Korea as nuclear power:


Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has asked for $18 million in salary arbitration, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974.

Ryan Howard asks for $18 million in arbitration


Banks need bigger capital buffers, said Fed. Gov. Jeremy Stein, rejecting calls from other Fed officials to limit the size of top lenders.


Dubai airline Emirates has launched its first service to Iraq with the launch of flights to Basra.


Missouri Rep. Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, of the 139th district which includes Fair Grove, has formally filed for Missouri secretary of state.

Rep. Shane Schoeller files for secretary of state


Electricity blackout in Thousand Island will not affect SEA Games there, as asserted by Ahmad Lutfi, Thousand Island Regent.


More Omaha police officers will be looking for drunken drivers in the next two weeks.

More Omaha police officers will look for drunken drivers


Actress Eva Longoria called President Obama ``baby'' on Tuesday, apparently excited about sharing the stage with him the previous evening.


Belarus and Czech Republic are going to create a joint innovation center, BelTA learnt from the State Committee for Science and Technologies of Belarus.

Belarus, Czech Republic to create joint innovation center


A 23-year-old man was killed on Saturday when the car he was a passenger in hit a tree.


ACTORS, singers, musicians, choir members and helpers are needed for a performance of ROCK to be staged at The Playhouse, Weston, later this year.


India captain Anil Kumble, the third most successful bowler in Test history with 619 wickets, announced his retirement at the end of the third Test against Australia.


Members of the Hmong community receive some free medical advice in Menomonie Tuesday.

Members of Hmong community receive free medical advice


A Brazilian Indian of the Guarani-Kaiowa tribe patrols after invading a private ranch that they consider part of their ``tekoha,'' or sacred land, in Paranhos, Mato Grosso do Sul state, September 4, 2012.

Brazilian Indian of Guarani-Kaiowa tribe patrols after invading private ranch they consider part of their sacred land, in Paranhos


WIGAN, England -Manchester United won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years Sunday, getting a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and another goal from Ryan Giggs to beat Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season.


The Daily Times endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, saying John McCain's Republican running mate, Sarah Palin, isn't ready to be president if needed.


I'd be dead by now if it weren't for breast self-examination.


A Delta Airlines plane was evacuated after a suspicious package was found on-board.

Plane evacuated after suspicious package is found


China is in the rubber market to replenish domestic inventory, but many tyre makers in the world's largest consumer are buying small quantities, waiting for physical prices in Southeast Asia to fall further, dealers said on Wednesday.

China in rubber market to replenish domestic inventory


A Pennsylvania couple were served secret indictments Wednesday on charges regarding tampering with coin machines.

Pennsylvania couple charged with tampering with coin machines


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in India where he intends to take part in the fourth meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.


Edwards has introduced a new version of its next-generation iXH series of harsh process vacuum pumps, targeted for solar manufacturing applications.

Edwards introduces new version of harsh process vacuum pumps


Libya is set to unveil a draft constitution this month, a local television station reported on Thursday.


PHT, a provider of electronic patient reported outcome services used in clinical trials, has launched a web browser-based ePRO system to collect patient data over the internet.

PHT launches web browser-based ePRO system


A male beluga whale that lived at Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut for 11 years has died of kidney failure.

Beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium dies from kidney failure


John Keells Holdings posted three wins in the ongoing women's 'E' division mercantile basketball team championships conducted for the 'Dulux' challenge trophy at the S. Thomas' College Mount Lavinia courts on Saturday.


A planned Human Rights Day pilgrimage to Florence, AZ has been postponed in hopes that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon be able to work out suitable terms for release of Hector Lopez, says Dallas immigration advocate Ralph Isenberg.


Kate Walsh will return to ABC's Grey's Anatomy for an upcoming musical episode, according to TVGuide.com.

Kate Walsh to return to 'Grey's Anatomy' for musical episode


Mindtree is looking good, says Deven Choksey of KR Choksey Securities.


The Special Rapporteur on torture, Manfred Nowak, will visit Equatorial Guinea from 30 January to 8 February 2008, at the invitation of the Government of Equatorial Guinea.

Special Rapporteur on torture to visit Equatorial Guinea


A former Bardstown high school teacher has been indicted on sex abuse charges.

Former teacher indicted on sex abuse charges


China economy is unlikely to see galloping inflation, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing Su Ning, vice governor of the People's Bank of China, or central bank.

China economy unlikely to see galloping inflation


Veteran BBC presenter Ray Gosling was yesterday arrested on suspicion of murder after a broadcast in which he said he had killed his seriously ill gay lover.

Ray Gosling arrested on suspicion of murder


04:04 PM,Apr 29,2012 Kolkata, Apr 29 Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri, who is now heading a task force on Kashmir constituted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, today said there can be no ``perfect'' solution to the Kashmir issue which can be acceptable to all.

No solution on Kashmir can be acceptable to all:


New documents show the CIA destroyed 92 tapes of terror interrogations, far more than has previously been acknowledged.

Documents show CIA destroyed 92 tapes of terror interrogations


A school bus driver and her monitor were suspended and then later resigned after they failed to notice a pre-kindergarten student had fallen asleep on their bus and was left unattended for about two hours.


The New Zealand triplets that died in the Doha mall fire, will be farewelled in a memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral in Wellington on Friday.


``47 Percent'' Videographer to Go Public; he has been threatened.


A lightning strike touched off a barn fire in southern Jefferson County early Friday morning.


Samsung Electronics has confirmed Thursday that it has no plan to cut its production of NAND chips, despite rival Hynix Semiconductorâ€™s clarification of a production adjustment plan citing a price fall.

Samsung has no plan to cut NAND chip production


A wife obsessed with education was slapped with a fine during a divorce suit after physically abusing her son because of his poor grades, court officials said on Wednesday.

Wife obsessed with education slapped with fine in divorce


Russell Brand admits he was ''ready'' to be tamed and settle down with Katy Perry.

Russell Brand - Russell Brand enjoying being tamed


Great article, Virtual TV & Machinma is going to become more and more important thsi decade.

Great article, Virtual TV & Machinma is going ...


England insist Andrew Flintoff's recovery from ankle surgery remains on track even though he has pulled out of the Lions tour of India.


West Ham United defender Calum Davenport and his mother have been stabbed in an attack at their home, the English Premier League club have revealed.

West Ham defender Calum Davenport and his mother have both been stabbed


South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend, is to resume limited training for his mental well-being, but does not plan a return to competition, his family has announced.

Oscar Pistorius to resume training: family


In just the past week alone, school districts have voted to close five southern Indiana schools because of state budget problems.

Another school may close in southern Indiana


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his visit to Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad over security reasons.

Narendra Modi cancels visit to Kumbh Mela over security reasons


Three northbound lanes are now open on Interstate 880 in San Leandro in the wake of a fiery crash today involving three trucks that killed two of the drivers, the California Highway Patrol said.

Three northbound lanes now open on I-880 in San Leandro


TAMPA, Fla. -Steven Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Stamkos extends points streak to 16 games


The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, assigned at the selector government meeting the chairman of Agency for Competition Protection, Mazhit Esenbaev, and akims of the regions to control the retail prices for coal and mineral oil, Kazakhstan Today agency reports.

Prime Minister assigned to control retail prices for coal and mineral oil


Fabrice Muamba was discharged Monday from the hospital where the Bolton midfielder had been treated since collapsing from a cardiac arrest during a game less than a month ago.

Soccer star Muamba discharged from hospital


Barry Bonds renewed his claims of innocence Friday, pleading not guilty to 15 federal charges of lying to a grand jury about his performance-enhancing drug use.Baseball's home run king pleaded not guilty to similar accusations last December, but a judge ordered prosecutors to rewrite the indictment.

Bonds pleads not guilty to charges of lying to grand jury


Tamil film stars Arjun, Gowthami and Vinu Chakkaravarthi appeared before a designated CBI court here today as prosecution witnesses in a bank fraud case in connection with the film 'Agni Valayam'.

Film stars appear before court as witnesses


Bird flu affected chickens are being supplied to the local markets due to lack of monitoring and proper policy support to the poultry farmers by the authority, said sector insiders.

Bird flu affected chickens being supplied to local markets


Aussies are dipping into their savings accounts more than they were this time last year, according to a new report.

Aussies dipping into their savings accounts more than last year


Fleet Foxes have sold out their forthcoming show at the Hammersmith Apollo, with a second night being added.


A 26-year-old Alexandria man told police he was robbed of $50 and punched in the face Monday night.


Food inflation surged yet again to 9.41 per cent for the week ended September 24 from 9.13 per cent in the previous week as prices of almost all edibles continued to soar on an annual basis despite a good monsoon this year.

Food inflation surges yet again to 9.41 per cent


Slovenia opposes military intervention in Syria, Slovenian Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec said here on Thursday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Slovenia opposes military intervention in Syria:


Lack of food stunts Chad children, damages minds One morning, a little girl called Achta sat in the front row of this village's only school and struggled mightily with the assignment her teacher had given her.


Myanmar said today it will allow private daily newspapers starting in April for the first time since 1964, in the latest step toward allowing freedom of expression in the long-repressed nation.

Myanmar to allow private daily newspapers


A German shepherd dog feeds four Bengal tiger cubs at the zoo of Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, July 8, 2010.


Police trainee charged with 11 offences Updated: 12:27, Monday December 17, 2012 Former prostitute and NSW Police trainee, Kim Hollingsworth, will fight 11 animal cruelty offences when she represents herself at trial next year.


In early deals on Monday, the Canadian dollar advanced against other major currencies as oil rose more than $1 today and ticked above $78 a barrel on fears that a powerful hurricane would cut US oil and gas supplies.


NORMAN, Okla. Officials say an earthquake has rattled parts of central Oklahoma and was felt as far away as southern Kansas.

Earthquake rattles parts of Oklahoma, felt in Kan.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman‚ Imran Khan who arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for the first time since he had been injured, visited family of a slain party worker in Rawalpindi.

Imran Khan visits family of slain worker in Rawalpindi


The Red Hot Chili Peppers quietly revealed their new lineup last Friday in Los Angeles, making their first public appearance in over two years and first with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who has replaced longtime axeman John Frusciante.

Red Hot Chili Peppers quietly reveal new lineup


Even though the ATS' public prosecutor Ajay Misar had told the Nashik court on Saturday that the RDX allegedly stolen by Lt Col Prasad was used in the Samjhauta blast, on Sunday the ATS claimed that he has been misquoted by the media.


Trivandrum will become a modern and model sports city once the infrastructure for the 35th National Games is in place, said Sports Minister M Vijayakumar.


Britney Spears has been ordered to read the Bible for an hour a day.

Britney Spears ordered to read the Bible


Purdue out-rebounded the Hawkeyes 40-33 including 18 offensive rebounds.


Chinese scholars have proposed setting up an independent human rights commission in accordance with internationally recognized standards to monitor human rights violations and promote human rights awareness among the general public.

Scholars propose independent human rights commission


Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has vowed not to rush his injured players back to fitness despite the club being rooted to the foot of the Premier League table.

Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle vows not to rush injured players back to fitness


With increasing incidents of terrorism across the nation, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday clearly indicated he is open to a tougher anti-terror law.

Manmohan Singh is open to anti-terror law


Spotify said it ``was extending the honeymoon'' for free, unlimited listening on Thursday.

Spotify extends 'honeymoon' for free unlimited listening


Victoria Beckham, who has been appointed creative design executive at Range Rover, says she's 'very excited' with her new role.

Posh appointed creative design executive at Range Rover


A fitness instructor on trial for allegedly murdering her boyfriend in the La Mesa apartment they once shared will resume testifying in her own defense Monday morning at the El Cajon Courthouse.

Fitness instructor on trial for allegedly murdering boyfriend


CENTURION, South Africa, May 22 South Africa have restored cricket relations with Zimbabwe, Cricket South Africa said to day.

South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe


``Roast Master General'' Jeffrey Ross will perform his blistering brand of scathing comedy at 7:30 tonight at the Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte.

Jeffrey Ross will perform his scathing Comedy tonight at the Fillmore


Two Methodist University students who were once refugees of war in the Sudan region are spending the summer in their new home country of South Sudan promoting peace through education.

Two Methodist University students are in South Sudan promoting peace through education


New loan signing Asmir Begovic has given the club site the usual first interview, saying how Ipswich are a big club and how joining the club was an easy decision, like the previous million or so new signings have done!


The Village at Allen will kick off the 2010 holiday season with a free community event from 4 pm to 6:30 pm tomorrow, during which Santa, known to many North Texas residents as ``The Big Guy,'' will arrive for his third holiday season at the shopping center.

The Village at Allen kicks off holiday season tomorrow


Weather officials believe a tornado touched down this afternoon in Linn County in eastern Iowa, causing damage to farm residences and destroying campers at a campground.


Why do all puppies need to be ``wormed'' at a young age even when neither their mother nor her doggie have worms?


The Indianapolis Colts signed first overall pick Andrew Luck today, joining Washington Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III as the only two of the top eight draft picks to agree to a deal with their new teams.


MENORAH has eased smoothly back into routine work following his impressive Cheltenham success earlier this month and on his midweek spin up the steep woodchip gallop, he looked every inch a Champion Hurdle favourite.


09:03 PM,Mar 24,2011 Deficit budget for Nagaland, VAT rates hiked Kohima, Mar 24 Proposing a minor upward revision of rates in existing value added taxes to augment internal revenue, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu today tabled the budget for the next fiscal projecting the deficit at Rs 602 crore.Rio, who also holds finance portfolio, proposed increase in the VAT in almost all categories of taxable goods to garner an additional revenue of Rs 15 crore during 2011-12.Under the revised VAT regime, the rate has been raised from 4 to 4.75 per cent on certain category of items while it has been hiked from 12 to 13.25 per cent on other category of taxable items.The chief minister also proposed application and processing fees on purchase of guns and renewal of licenses with an aim to discourage firearm purchase by the Nagas.Although the budget estimated the current negative balance at Rs 86 lakh, the accumulated deficit for next fiscal was projected at Rs 602.30 crore.The chief minister informed the house that since the state annual plan size was not finalised, he estimated the plan outlay at 10 per cent hike over the current year as suggested by the Planning Commission.He estimated the plan size for next fiscal at Rs 1,650 crore against the current level of Rs 1,500 crore, and informed the house that the detail work plans for 2011-12 would be tabled as early as possible after Planning Commission finalised the state�s plan outlay.Rio also said the state witnessed 15 per cent increase in internal resource mobilization over past five years and targeted garnering Rs 442 crore in the coming year from various sources within the state.The chief minister informed the house that the special plan assistance of Rs 5,400 crore for the special category states announced in the union budget would increase inflow of central fund to Nagaland during the coming year.


A spokesman for North Korea's powerful National Defence Commission said yesterday the United States must halt joint military drills under way in South Korea if it is serious about peace on the Korean peninsula.

'US must halt drills if serious about peace'


Here's the latest -- at a rally yesterday morning, a McCain-Palin supporter shouted out: ``Obama Bin Laden.''

McCain-Palin supporter shouts: ``Obama Bin Laden''


A Dickson City police officer suffered minor injuries when he crashed a department SUV into a utility pole on Main Street early Monday, police said.

Dickson City police officer crashes department SUV into pole


Washington, Nov 14 Do you recall trying to trap a cockroach as a child, only to find that it anticipated your moves and darted away in a jiffy.Now a new study has found how wily cockroaches trick their predators while fleeing from them.

How wily cockroaches trick their predators


The 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative celebration will be Monday, Jan. 19, from 3 to 4 in town hall's lower level conference room.

Martin Luther King day ceremony is Monday at 3


The Chinese Iron and Steel Association has stated that Jiangsu Province-based Chinese steel producer Nanjing Iron and Steel Co. is planning to build a new steel mill, including a continuous casting workshop, with an annual steel production capacity of 3.5 million mt.

Nanjing Iron and steel plans to build new steel mill


Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that former Afghan president Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani was assassinated by Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.

Rabbani was assassinated by Afghan refugees living in Pakistan:


A Malaysian opposition lawmaker was charged Tuesday with obstructing police in a scuffle after he shouted slogans outside an election center.

Malaysia opposition lawmaker charged after scuffle


Counterfeit money circulating around the Texas Panhandle right now has recently hit Pampa.


A man already serving 97 years in prison has been sentenced to an extra 28 years behind bars for holding a Tucson prison guard hostage for five hours and sexually abusing her.

Man sentenced in holding Tucson prison guard hostage


Tom Cruise and wife, Katie Holmes wave to the crowd as they arrive at Capitol Hill for the memorial concert in Washington DC.

Tom Cruise and Katie arrive at Capitol Hill for the memorial concert


Norwegian aquaculture giant firm Marine Harvest announced that it will proceed with its bid of USD 1.7 billion for rival Cermaq if current talks with management and key shareholders are not fruitful.

Marine Harvest to proceed with bid for Cermaq


In July, InVision Software AG, one of the leading international providers of solutions for enterprise-wide workforce management, received a major order from a renowned European energy provider in the lower one digit million Euro range.

InVision Software AG receives major order from renowned European energy provider


Chavez beats respiratory infection Updated: 12:48, Sunday January 27, 2013 President Hugo Chavez has beaten a severe respiratory infection that occurred after his latest cancer surgery in Cuba, Venezuelan Communications Minister Ernesto Villegas says.


Madrid subway workers have resumed their strike Wednesday.


Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti expected the British people to decide to stay in the European Union in a possible referendum promised by its leader.

Monti expects British people to decide to stay in eu in possible referendum


India and Saudi Arabia decided to enhance their military exchanges at the first meeting of their joint committee on defence cooperation here.

India, Saudi Arabia to enhance military exchanges


An indictment accusing 23 alleged prison gang members of racketeering has been unsealed in San Antonio.

Indictment against 23 alleged prison gang members unsealed


Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S Subramaniam said a decision on the proposed pay rise for security guards in the private sector, effective July 1, would be made next week.

Decision on pay rise for security guards to be made next week


With the number of people suffering from hunger globally crossing the one billion mark, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that America's new policy ``Feed the Future'' is central to the US foreign policy now, reports Press Trust of India.

'Feed the Future' is central to US foreign policy:


Cuthbertson joins the Dragons after limited opportunities at the Sharks in season 2010 where he made just 12 NRL appearances.


We have a president who is so out of touch with the American people that he thinks no one can stop him.


Pakistan said it would release 101 Indian prisoners, a majority of them fishermen, as a goodwill gesture ahead of a meeting between the interior secretaries of the two countries later this week.


In a conference call Feb. 11, mayoral candidate Gery Chico and his wife, Sunny, unveiled their anti-bullying plan.


Two transit repairmen accused of stealing more than $40,000 from Caltrain ticket machines have been ordered to stand trial on embezzlement and grand theft charges.

Repairmen accused of stealing from Caltrain ticket machines


US Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has won the Kansas caucuses with 53 per cent of the vote, giving him a boost going into crucial primary votes in the South next week.


Wings of Freedom are seeking volunteers for an event to be held Oct. 13 and 14 at the Carroll County Airport in Westminster.

Wings of Freedom seek volunteers for event


BNP will enforce a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions on Monday demanding release of its acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and self-dependence affairs secretary Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu.

BNP enforces hartal in Rajshahi, Rangpur Monday


Defensive end Marcus Spears will not start tonight because of a bruised knee but he is dressed.


Several thousand people from five villages of Cox's Bazar yesterday took oath to protect Jhau trees on Teknaf sea beach as police organised rallies to create awareness in this regard.

People take oath to protect Jhau trees on Teknaf sea beach


The Audi R8 has been named 2010 World Performance Car at the World Car of the Year Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show.

The Audi R8 named 2010 World Performance Car


Loop 202 has reopened in both directions at 24th Street following an early evening crash Tuesday.

Loop 202 reopens in both directions after crash


Ten police dogs searched Amity High School and the Newton Road parking lot Thursday morning, but no drugs were found, police and school officials said.


German stocks erased losses after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Japan's biggest bank by assets, said it will buy as much as 20 percent of Morgan Stanley.


The President talks to students in Turkey on his last day in Europe, April 7, 2009.

The President talks with students in Turkey


Margaret Norrie McCain said these centres would offer children optional learning environments that would stimulate their developing brains, which could boost literacy rates.


Despite being rather moth-eaten and while still missing a claw or two, the Russian bear is definitely back in business.


The Pakistan Government will not allow the Taliban to impose their political and ideological agenda on the people through the use of force, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Pak will not allow Taliban to impose their agenda: