The New York Giants have taken Ohio State tackle Johnathan Hankins in the second round of the NFL draft, turning their attention to rebuilding a disappointing defense.

New York Giants take Ohio State defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins in the second round of draft


Germany's Deutsche Bahn AG says it is selling off the German operations of Britain's Arriva PLC, which it acquired earlier this year, to a consortium led by Italian state-owned railway Ferrovie dello Stato.

Deutsche Bahn sells German operations of Arriva to consortium led by Italian railway


At the weigh-in today for tomorrow's matchup at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Tyson Fury weighed in at a career low 245 pounds while Martin Rogan tipped the scales at 228 pounds.


Jennifer Lopez reportedly apologised to P. Diddy for not replying to his phone calls when they met over the weekend.


Hong Kong public hospitals may stop admitting foreign pregnant women next year, as an influx of mothers from China giving birth in the former British colony strained facilities and spurred local protests.

Hong Kong hospitals may stop admitting foreign pregnant women


Britain's Queen Elizabeth visited Wimbledon on Thursday, her first visit to the annual tennis tournament in 33 years.


The employees stock option allotment committee of HCL Technologies, on Oct. 17, 2008 allotted 581,852 equity shares of Rs 2 each, under the 1999, 2000 & 2004 stock option plans.

HCL Technologies allots 581,852 equity shares


A female pedophile who preyed on a 12 year old boy has today been jailed for nine years and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life.


Derby defender Russell Anderson says he is looking to secure his future at the club following an impressive run of games in the side.


US jewellery brand Gold silk has opened a Dubai office.


The death toll in the south Kyrgyzstan has risen to 208, the Kyrgyz Health Ministry told 24.kg news agency.


The pound fell from a two-week high against the dollar after a report showed UK inflation unexpectedly slowed, stoking speculation the Bank of England will take further measures to stimulate the economy.

Pound falls against dollar as UK inflation unexpectedly slows


A classic Bugatti car that sat in a British garage for almost a half-century may be worth more than $4 million.

Bugatti may be worth more than $4 million


Singer/actress Toni Braxton wants to play a lesbian onscreen.


SIUE women's basketball ended their two-game losing skid Monday night, defeating Murray State 79-68 at the Vadalabene Center.

Women's basketball ends skid, defeats Murray State


The Georgian police failed to enter into Gori so far, despite earlier agreement with the Russian forces to allow them inside the town on August 14.


``I need to do many things correctly and I'm certainly not aiming for pole position in Melbourne,'' he told the British news agency Reuters on Wednesday, at the scene of his dreadful first grand prix for Renault in Australia 12 months ago.

'I'm certainly not aiming for pole position in Melbourne'


Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic turned down a move to Liverpool last summer, the player's agent has confirmed.

Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic turned down move to Liverpool - agent


Pussycat Dolls have revealed that they plan to give the Queen some sexy lingerie as ``a present''.

Pussycat Dolls to give Queen sexy lingerie


Sen. Jay Rockefeller shown here Nov. 2 said Nov. 17 that he wishes the FCC would shut down Fox News and MSNBC.AP

Senator Jay Rockefeller wishes FCC would shut down Fox News


Ecuador has granted asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, intensifying a political dispute involving Ecuador, Britain and Sweden.


Hampton firefighters are battling a blaze Thursday morning at 16 Diamond Hill Road.


A Glasgow police officer has been charged with a felony drug offense, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

Glasgow officer charged with felony drug offense


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday inaugurated 'Prakriti', the three-day national festival of tribal dances.

President Patil inaugurates national festival of Tribal dances


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown shook up his government on Friday, recruiting stars from the Tony Blair era into his Cabinet.


New Delhi, Jan 14 The Delhi Police which has been often blamed for low police-population ratio in the city has now decided to recruit 400 Sub-Inspectors for better policing.

Delhi Police to recruit 400 Sub-Inspectors


President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for the state of North Dakota just before 8 tonight.

Obama signs disaster declaration for North Dakota


& FORT COLLINS, Colo.--- Computer Services, Inc. announced today that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fort Collins, Colo.-based HEIT, a provider of cloud-based managed compliance, security and IT services.


The Boston Red Sox since last September have been a team that has been falling apart.


Silent film actress Anita Page has died in her sleep at home on Saturday at the age of 98.

Silent movie film star Anita Page dies in her sleep


Former BTCC driver Alex MacDowall took his first independents' class win in the WTCC in Austria after a strong showing all weekend in the Bamboo Engineering Chevrolet Cruze.

Alex MacDowall takes first independents' win


Poundstone will perform one show in Juneau tonight, March 15, at Centennial Hall.


At the Monster Energy GP of USA at Glen Helen Raceway, Youthstream and the FIM revealed that Mexico will get a round of the World Championship with the Grand Prix of Mexico for the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship season.

Mexico to get a round of the Motocross World Championship in 2012


On November 29 President of Turkmenistan will visit Armenia, press service of Armenian President informs about this.


Outdoor clothing company Craghoppers has strengthened its team to build on the current growth of its namesake and Bear Grylls Survival Clothing brands.

Craghoppers strengthens its team for growth


The Government has approved the first ever UK carbon accreditation scheme enabling businesses that deal in cars and road transport to be able to communicate UK woodland creation projects in their greenhouse gas reports.

Government approves carbon accreditation scheme


Danish indie-rock duo The Raveonettes have announced a November and December UK tour, to coincide with the release of their forthcoming new album Observator.

The Raveonettes announce November/December UK tour


As the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency launches its second anti-counterfeiting strategy, the UK medicines regulator reveals it has seized more than £25 million of counterfeit and stolen medicines in the last five years.

MHRA seizes more than £25 million of counterfeit medicine


China clamped down on the internet as the Nobel committee readied to honour peace laureate Liu Xiaobo.


Asian shares mostly fell on Monday as bargain hunting was weighed by uncertainty over European debt, while key upcoming data and holidays in two of the world's major markets combined to dampen enthusiasm.


European stocks posted the biggest weekly gain since July after US service industries expanded for the first time in a year and basic-resource shares rallied on an unexpected profit from Alcoa Inc. and higher metal prices.

European stocks post biggest weekly gain since July;


A Fort Stewart soldier who was involved in an automobile accident June 27 died from injuries sustained in that wreck.

Soldier dies from injuries sustained in wreck


Pete Newell, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who won an NCAA championship and Olympic gold medal and later tutored some of the game's greatest big men, died yesterday.


Spokesperson of ISPR, Major General Athar Abbas has said that an Army Helicopter made a crash landing on Tuesday's night due to technical fault during a routine flying near Tarbela.

Army Helicopter makes crash landing near Tarbela


Officers have arrested two men wanted on warrants, including one man who was accidentally released from jail and another who escaped from prison.

Officers arrest two men wanted on warrants


The tallest statue of Jesus Christ in the country was unveiled on the campus of Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology in Bethany Hills here on Saturday.


A former UK labour minister is facing a fraud probe on Thursday after taking 16,000 pounds of taxpayers' money for a mortgage that did not exist.

Former labour minister faces fraud probe


A Seymour, Indiana high school senior athlete is facing child molestation and sexual misconduct charges.

Seymour high school athlete facing child molestation charges


Five Senate offices have received bomb threats since 1 pm, sparking an investigation by Capitol Police.

Five Senate offices receive bomb threats


Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took the first step Thursday toward a run for Texas governor, setting up what could be a bruising Republican primary contest in 2010 with Gov. Rick Perry.

Hutchison takes step toward run for Texas governor


Rescue crews responded to a truck fire on westbound Interstate 94 east of Wadhams Road in St. Clair Township shortly after 6:15 am


Lucknow , Feb 17 In an incident of road-rage, a transporter was today shot dead by a man in Ghaziabad following a heated argument over a minor accident involving their vehicles, officials said here.


Chad Johnson, formerly Chad Ochocinco, has been arrested for domestic violence against his newlywed wife Evelyn Lozada.

Chad Johnson arrested for domestic violence against Evelyn Lozada!


The Taoiseach Brian Cowen offically welcomed Pearse Doherty into Dail Eireann.

Taoiseach welcomes deputy Doherty to Dail Eireann


March 29 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed PSP Swiss Property AG's senior unsecured rating at 'A-' and its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB+' with a Stable Outlook.

Text-Fitch affirms PSP Swiss property AG ratings


The Dalai Lama accused Chinese soldiers of firing on Tibetan protesters this week, as China hosted the Olympics, and told a French newspaper in an interview published Thursday there were unconfirmed reports that up to 140 people were killed.

Dalai Lama accuses China of firing on Tibetan protesters


Former US President Bill Clinton, who paid a short visit to Athens on Sunday to address an event organized by Greek- American entrepreneurs, called for support to the ailing Greek economy.

Former US President Clinton calls for support to Greek economy


French DJ and producer Martin Solveig jumped at the chance to work with Madonna because ``she's the queen.''

Martin Solveig jumped at chance to work with Madonna


Italian Ryder Cup player Francesco Molinari won the Spanish Open here on Sunday, turning a four-stroke deficit into a three-shot win in stunning (...)


Warriors hooker Aaron Heremaia celebrated his 50th match for the club in style last night, picking up a brace of tries in their runaway win over the Bulldogs in Auckland last night.


An inmate at the Erie county holding center is facing new charges this morning.


The US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Thomas O. Melia, discusses democracy and human rights in Baku, the spokesman to the US Embassy in Azerbaijan Keith Bean told Trend on Thursday.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary discusses democracy and human rights in Baku


A Michael Beasley trade involving the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves could go down soon.

Michael Beasley trade involving Orlando Magic?


Calgary has been named the most attractive Canadian city for migrants, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada.

Calgary named most attractive Canadian city


After meeting with a number of entrepreneurs I recently seed funded, it was clear to me that one of the major challenges founders face is how to continue to scale their management style.


Online presentation software provider SlideRocket drops its beta tag today and officially opens up for business.


Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has praised the professionalism of goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini, after the Italian stopper successfully recovered from a motorcycle accident.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp praises the professionalism of goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini


BUILDERS' merchant Wolseley reported lower UK revenues and profits after a difficult quarter for its Bathstore and Plumb Center brands.

Wolseley reports lower UK revenues and profits


Starbucks Coffee closed its Montgomery stores Tuesday for customer-service training, but its customers insist their baristas are nice enough.


TORONTO The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario will reduce its deficit spending by 4.7 billion dollars over three years due to an improving economy and expense trimming.


He has arrived in Japan for a meeting with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.


Earlier this week SiriusXM Radio CEO Mel Karmazin passed the midpoint of his previously announced 10b5-1 planned sale when he exercised another 7.6 million options and simultaneously sold the shares.

Karmazin passes midpoint of planned sale


The SEPTA board approved a new operating budget Thursday that will require no fare increases or service cuts.


A 27-year-old woman was seriously injured after driving her car off the third story of a parking lot at Jerusalem's Malha shopping mall Monday.

Woman seriously injured after driving car off third-story parking lot


People are warned to be prepared as forecasters predict heavy snowfalls over the weekend across the eastern region.

People warned to be prepared as forecasters predict heavy snowfalls


Despite being on the threshold of shattering Brian Lara`s world record for most runs in Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar insists that he is not always thinking about the record.


Police say a 26-year-old Vicksburg man accused of killing a pregnant mother and her unborn child Thursday night now faces a third murder charge.


The King is dead, but the burger lives on.


Former Florida offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey says he did not accept any money from an agent and called the allegation ``ridiculous''.

Maurkice Pouncey denies accepting money from an agent


A 28-year-old soldier from Overland Park was killed Friday morning while serving in Afghanistan.

Soldier from Overland Park killed in Afghanistan


A 27-year-old Hilo man pleaded guilty to producing child pornography after he filmed himself sexually assaulting his friend's children and traded the images on the Internet.

Hilo man pleads guilty to child pornography


Baghdad, May 19 Iraqi security forces are concerned that many of the prisoners released by US troops are joining Al Qaeda terror network, according to local news site, Al-Sumaria News.

Prisoners released by US troops joining Al Qaeda:


http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/10/ex-german-chancellor-accuses-bush-of-untruths-in-memoir/ Still lying, still trying to justify the illegal, aggressive, invasion of Iraq, retirement has not changed George Bush one iota! ``Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who left office in 2005, is disputing a passage in Bush's new book that claims Schroeder privately offered the president full-fledged support in 2002 should he decide to invade Iraq.

Retirement has not changed George Bush one iota!


VISITING UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign, in town for the Parklife music festival, has been fined $400 for spitting in the face of a Brisbane bouncer.

UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign fined for spitting at bouncer


China reports the second human bird flu death of 2013, reports the Voice of America on Saturday.

China reports second human bird flu death of 2013


Five civilians killed and three injured from one family in bomb blast around the residence of a cop in Saqlawiya, north of Falluja, security sources said here today.

Five civilians killed, three injured in Falluja


A second school collapsed in Haiti on Wednesday in central Port-au-Prince, a top Red Cross official has confirmed.


CANBERRA star fullback Josh Dugan has re-signed with the Raiders on a new deal that will see him remain in the capital until at least the end of 2014.


Jenson Button put Brawn GP back on top of the timesheets in the Formula One team's final pre-season test Tuesday while McLaren and world champion Lewis Hamilton continued to struggle.


Basis Point, a Hong Kong-based magazine, said CITIC Pacific intends to raise 4 billion Hong Kong dollars in a five-year syndicated loan and the indicative interest rate for the loan will be a 140-basis-point premium to the Hong Kong inter-bank offered rate after taking into account related fees.

CITIC Pacific to raise 4 billion Hong Kong dollars


Jodhpur, Jul 10 A court here today issued notice to DataWind, the makers of Aakash, which had entered into a contract with the IIT-Jodhpur to manufacture and supply the low cost tablets.


A new study has shed light on how heat is transported to Greenland glaciers.

How heat is transported to Greenland glaciers


A rugby player from Leavesden has become a Royal Marines Commando, following two generations of his family into the armed forces.

Rugby player becomes Royal Marines Commando


Envoys from the Mideast quartet will make a last push for peace talks at a meeting in New York on Sunday, two days after Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas pledged to seek full UN membership.

Mideast 'quartet' to make last push for peace talks


It's easy to overlook a press release from the Liberal Democrats, but yesterday they issued some figures that reveal very clearly who's gained most from the VAT cut.


Afghan information and culture minister Syed Makhdom Raheen on Saturday said the YouTube website was unblocked in Afghanistan.

YouTube website unblocked in Afghanistan:


US EPA is adding 12 hazardous waste sites that pose public health and environmental risks to the National Priorities List for cleanup under Superfund program.

EPA adds 12 hazardous waste sites to National Priorities list.


BILLINGS, Mont. A former Billings school bus driver accused of hitting a high school student with the bus while driving drunk will be returned to Montana to face charges.

Former bus driver to be returned to Montana


Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook is looking ahead to trademark the word 'face' in the world of web and technology.

Mark Zuckerberg looking ahead to trademark 'face'


As many as 75 Kashmiris from both sides of the Line of Control, crossed sides through the weekly bus service operating between Muzaffarabad and Srinagar, official sources said.

75 Kashmiris cross sides through bus service


A derailed train spilled 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel near Pisgah National Forest west of here on Thursday.

Train spills 3,000 gallons of fuel near Pisgah National Forest


Sony Ericsson is reviewing its business ties with NTT DoCoMo, Japan's top mobile telephone operator, which is struggling amid an industry price war, an AFP report said.

Sony Ericsson reviewing ties with DoCoMo


China is bracing itself for its worst floods in more than a decade as Typhoon Conson closes in on its southern coast.


Israeli soldiers Sunday arrested 12 Palestinians across the West Bank, according to security sources.

Israeli soldiers arrest 12 Palestinians in west Bank


A German teenager threw a banana onto the pitch during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Scotland at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, but has been cleared of any racist intent by the Metropolitan Police.


New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White has said NZC needs a change of culture for the Black Caps to perform consistently at the top level.

NZC needs change of culture for Black Caps to perform consistently at top level:


Bacteria was found upon inspection in some of the Tylenol recalled products.

Bacteria found in some Tylenol recalled products


British tennis player Andy Murray, a Scot by birth, has said that he wouldnt mind his kids having English accents.

Murray wouldnt mind his kids having English accents


An anonymous tip led police to a stash of synthetic marijuana at a Kenosha store, where the owner complained about a distributor selling him a product that he could not legally sell.

Anonymous tip leads to synthetic marijuana


News Corp.'s MySpace says it's launching an online music service as part of a joint venture with three of the largest recording companies.

MySpace is launching an online music service


Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said that his unbeaten fighter WBC Silver middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and undefeated WBC Silver junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez will never fight because Chavez Jr. is ``too big'' for Alvarez to fight.

Arum says Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Saul Alvarez will never fight, because ``Julio is too big''


VICTORIA BECKHAM says it is unlikely that she will have more than four or five children, insisting that 'she is not Angelina'.

Victoria BECKHAM - Victoria BECKHAM says she is not Angelina JOLIE


Supernatural has cast Kurt Fuller in a three episode run.


Financial concerns and debt problems are forcing new Mums back to work and resulting in them losing the choice over whether to work or stay at home.

Debt problems are forcing new mum back to work


England scrum-half Danny Care has apologised for his yellow card in the 14-13 defeat by Ireland on Saturday.


Google has acquired Quickoffice, a maker of the eponymous mobile office productivity software suite.


Taipei, Sept. 23 Taiwan officially joined a South Pacific fisheries management body on Sunday, a move which would further protect the rights of Taiwanese fishing boats operating in the region and help the deep-sea fisheries industry, the government said.

Taiwan joins South Pacific fisheries management body


A Shropshire soldier was lucky to survive an attack by a rogue Afghan soldier which killed three of his comrades, his family has said.


TWO political stalwarts will face off in the General Election in the Bishan Toa-Payoh GRC.

Two political stalwarts face off in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC


Jessica Alba has given birth to a baby girl and named her Honor Marie Warren.


CIBC World Markets Inc. analyst Cosmos Chiu reportedly believes gold producer Semafo Inc. is undervalued.

Cibc World Markets reportedly believes Semafo is undervalued;


Average mortgage rates hit another record low the past week even as Treasurys sold off,according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey of mortgage rates.


ANC members are being ``victimised'' by IFP-aligned traditional leaders for campaigning for the party in KwaPhindangene in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the ruling party said on Tuesday.


National company Kazakhtelecom pledged to improve Internet services in 2010.

Kazakhtelecom to improve Internet service in 2010.


As the old saying reads ``waiting is the hardest part.''


A Lisbon area man has been charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty following an investigation by an agent of the Humane Society of Columbiana County.

Man charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty


A protocol outlining the UN observer mission to Syria to oversee a fragile ceasefire is currently being drafted and should be ready within days, a pro-regime newspaper reported Wednesday.


Two Apple stores made made the ``100 shops you must visit'' list for 2008 by Retail Week, which offers the latest retail news, jobs, analysis and market data.

Two Apple stores make ``100 shops you must visit'' list


Google opened its smartphone wallet to the public on Monday.


US special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke will visit China from April 15 to 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu announced here Tuesday at a regular press conference.

US envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan to visit China


A 23-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a taxi in the city centre.

Woman fights for her life after being hit by taxi


John Key's 90 day trial legislation has failed to create jobs, Labour's Labour Relations spokesperson Trevor Mallard said today.

90 day trial legislation fails to create jobs


The family of television pioneer John Logie Baird has praised the launch of Helensburgh.tv as an excellent idea that is good for the town and the future of television.

Family of television pioneer John Logie Baird praise Helensburgh.tv


China yesterday defended its strict swine flu measures, arguing they were necessary to stop the virus spreading through Asia and to avoid ``catastrophic consequences'' in the world's most populous nation.


Rep. Gerry Connolly said that the current level of federal spending is ``too high'' and urged Congress to ``raise revenue'' and ``lower spending'' simultaneously.

Rep. Connolly says federal spending 'too high'--


PORT Adelaide stalwarts Brendon Lade and Peter Burgoyne will retire at the end of the season.


President Asif Ali Zardari invited South Korea to invest in Pakistan and establish special economic zone in his country.

Zardari invites South Korea to invest in Pakistan


Cisco® is extending the acceptance period for its recommended public cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in TANDBERG.

Cisco extends acceptance period for recommended offer to acquire TANDBERG


If Al Gore didn't invent the Internet, then maybe John McCain invented the Blackberry.


Prostate cancer is a silent killer of men and is a subject that deserves airing, if only because its detection is the matter of a simple blood test and an annual physical examination.


The Congolese army prepared on Tuesday to abandon a town in the east of the country as rebels advanced upon it, the army said.

Congo army prepares to abandon town to rebels


LG Display Co. will invest more than $600 million to build a new production line that will mass produce thinner and more energy efficient displays for televisions in its attempt to gain an edge against rival Samsung Electronics Co.

Lg Display invests in new production line


Brad Childress has informed the Vikings that Brett Favre will start the team's second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night at the Metrodome.


``The issue of fuel smuggling acquires political tinge in Kyrgyzstan,'' Keneshbek Dushebaev, the Chairman of Kyrgyzstan's State National Security Committee, stated at the meeting of parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security today.

The issue of fuel smuggling acquires political tinge --


Gov. Sarah Palin returned to Alaska after she and her running mate John McCain lost Tuesday's election to Sen. Barrack Obama.


President Obama is running ahead of schedule on his visit to Lorain County, according to Secret Service.


Hopefully now that Facebook has officially released the SDK for Android we should see a lot smoother application as well as higher ratings.

Facebook officially releases SDK for Android


Actress/singer Janet Jackson performed live on the American Idol finale show last night.

Janet Jackson performs on American Idol season 9 finale


The BBC has launched an online museum as part of its A History of The World series in partnership with the British Museum.


Israeli police using tear gas evicted settlers from a disputed house in Hebron on Thursday, prompting furious mobs to go on the rampage and attack Palestinians in the volatile West Bank city.


A Klamath Falls woman has accepted a plea bargain and will be sentenced in a hearing on Feb. 29 at 1:30 pm


A Loveland wedding retailer is giving away 150 wedding dresses from now until Thanksgiving.

Loveland wedding retailer giving away dresses


'I guess you could say I've dedicated myself to a life of disappointment because that's the luck of anyone that seeks perfection.

I've dedicated myself to a life of disappointment:


SeaFrance has gone into liquidation after French courts deemed a government bailout illegal.


A possible human-caused fire in the Macdonald pass near Helena is continuing to grow and could soon threaten about ten homes.


Dave Grohl has thrown a fan out of the Foo Fighters show in London last night.

Dave Grohl throws fan out of Foo Fighters show


Beijingers on Wednesday saw their first sunshine in seven days, with a cold front dispersing the lingering smog in the city.

Beijingers see first sunshine in seven days


Canadians voted in an election that polls showed was likely to produce the third minority government in four years and give Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper a renewed mandate.


People should use ``common sense'' when deciding where to put their money, Labour's Lord Peston said yesterday.

``Use common sense' about where to put money


In France, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the proposal of President Nicolas Sarkozy to increase the retirement age.

In France, hundreds of thousands of people take to streets


The proposed county budget for fiscal year 2010-11 would fund schools at the same level, cut county jobs and health benefits and keep the current tax rate.


Citi, one of the one world`s leading research firm today in its report - ``Global Economic Outlook and Strategy: September 2009`` said it is expecting Reserve Bank of India to begin its policy tightening cycle in 2010.

Citi expects rbi to begin its policy tightening cycle in 2010


Luke Walton had successful surgery on Friday to clear out bone spurs, scar tissue and cartilage debris from his right ankle.


(UCB has received approval from the Office of Thrift Supervision to acquire three branches and certain loans of Integra Bank.

United Community Bank acquires three branches from Integra Bank


An Egyptian court on Monday acquitted four Muslims accused of killing an elderly Christian, saying that testimony from witnesses had not established they were the murderers, a judicial source said.

Egypt court acquits Muslims accused of killing Christian


Sri Lanka yesterday announced a 15-man squad for the limited-overs tri-series against India and New Zealand starting in Dambulla on August 10.


Bradley Cooper is reportedly negotiating to star in the remake of 'The Crow'.

Bradley Cooper negotiating to star in the Crow


A grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday afternoon charging Daniel Lamont Davis of Salt Lake City with one count of bank robbery.


``I have appeared before the AIFF disciplinary committee and I have presented my case.

Pradeep appears before AIFF's disciplinary committee


Saravanan scalped five for 12 as Freak Amigos Cricket Club registered a 58-run victory over SBOA Cricket Club, for which Mari's effort of six for 24 went in vain, in the Canara Bank-Madurai DCA first division 'A' Zone cricket league here on Sunday.


Anti-immigration proponent Lou Dobbs denies that he or his management group ever hired illegal immigrants to work at his businesses.


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN87.5m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


A clergyman has called on Ghanaians to pursue truth to help move the country's development process forward.

Clergyman calls on Ghanaians to pursue truth


Mobistar has signed a contract for machine-to-machine, or ``M2M,'' applications with Touring for the ``Safe Drive'' project.

Mobistar signs contract for M2M applications with Touring


The UFC has confirmed that Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin, and Mauricio ``Shogun'' Rua vs. Mark Coleman have been added to the UFC 93 card on January 17 in Dublin, Ireland at The O2.

UFC confirms Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin & ``Shogun'' Rua vs. Mark Coleman for UFC 93


Groupers are helping save the fish population by limiting the invasion of lionfish on Caribbean coral reefs, according to a new study.


In this fourth release the topic is how to check the complaint history of a business or file a complaint.

How to check into the complaint history of a business


Bon Jovi launched their US tour in Omaha February 18th despite the recent school shooting which killed five students.

Bon Jovi launch US tour despite school shooting


Alongside the spectacular lineup of titles for its highly anticipated next Xbox entertainment system, Xbox One, Microsoft unveiled a fresh and exciting new design for Xbox 360.

Microsoft unveil new design for Xbox 360


Mor Furniture for Less has opened its 22nd store and first here in the Tri-Cities area of Washington, continuing its aggressive expansion strategy.


City police on Thursday arrested 15 outlaws and recovered drugs, weapons, bottle of liquors and stolen vehicle from their possession.


Amy Winehouse will get to write the new James Bond movie theme but only if she is fit and healthy when movie bosses make their decision in April.

Amy Winehouse may get to write James Bond theme


Marek Mazanec stopped 21 shots as the Czech Republic shut out Norway 2-0 at the world junior hockey championship Monday night.

Marek Mazanec stops 21 as Czech Republic shut out Norway 2-0 at world juniors


The Philadelphia Phillies, who have the best record in Major League Baseball this season, acquired All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence from the Houston Astros in exchange for four players.

Philadelphia Phillies acquire All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence from Astros


Gerber is selling baby food made out of veal.


Badly designed lighting systems could be preventing a good night's sleep, according to a project being presented at the Health Protection Agency's annual conference - Health Protection 2010 - at the University of Warwick today.


The memorial concert by students and faculty of Centenary College in memory of Dr. Ron Bukoff has been rescheduled for 7:30 pm Sept. 6 in the Anderson Auditorium of the Hurley School of Music.


Two new Miami-Dade County commissioners were sworn-in Monday, part of the overhaul of county government leadership following the recall vote.

Two new Miami-Dade commissioners sworn in


British singer/rapper Plan B is forming a new punk band with his backing group and stylist.


Middlesbrough defender David Wheater wants to stay at the club and get them back in the Premier League, but he fears being sold to balance the books.


Volunteers from the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project have put in some hard work to make a cosy haven for hazel dormice in Leatherhead.

Volunteers make cosy haven for dormice in Leatherhead


French duo John and Jehn are set to perform in Manchester later this month, as the pair celebrate the launch of their latest single 'Fear, Fear, Fear'.


With the first round winding down, eight teams seeded 10th or higher had won a game, matching last year's total and one off the record set in 2001.


Popular TV actor Rohit Roy is set to host a new reality show which is based in a village in Punjab, said a source from Imagine TV.


NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.


The Bob and Blanche show swept into Brisbane on Friday as the former prime minister and his biographer wife, Ms D'Alpuget, hawked her latest book about him.


So Nadine Dorries, Conservative MP for Mid-Bedfordshire, has become the latest public figure to star in the series, I'm a Politician...


Tiger habitats in the mountain chain of the Western Ghats are shrinking, although forests in the eco-sensitive zone have registered a remarkable rise of wild cats, says an Environment Ministry document.

Tiger habitats in Western Ghats shrinking:


Habitat for Humanity in Beckley is moving to a new location on Appalachian Drive.

Habitat for Humanity moves to new location


Apr.11 A major golf tournament is set to go ahead in Bahrain.


Grunge rock legends Alice In Chains have revealed plans for a new album and tour this fall.

Alice in Chains reveal plans for new album, tour


Florida is offering free ``do not call'' listings to protect consumers against unwanted telephone solicitations.

Florida offers free 'do not call' listings


They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree so it makes sense that all three of George Theriault's sons are career pilots.


Freddie Mac said it sold $2 billion of bills on Monday at higher interest rates, and demand was mixed compared with the most recent sale of similar maturities.


Tribute has been paid to a British banker who was killed when a hurricane hit the Bahamas.

Tribute paid to British banker killed in hurricane


An Orem teen escaped her kidnappers Tuesday by jumping out of their pickup and running away, police said.


Barcelona star Lionel Messi added yet another record to his stellar list of achievements over the past 12 months when he won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or at a FIFA gala in Zurich.


A bill awaiting Gov. Rick Perry's signature may change the timing of some city and school elections, but local officials say it's too soon to tell.

Bill may change timing of some elections


Male, June 6 India's football captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels his team will have to play consistently well if they have to retain their South Asian Football Federation Cup title.


The city of Elyria and the health district board are seeking to shut down a mobile home park whose license was revoked due to numerous safety violations.

Elyria seeks to shut down mobile home park


McCarthy loved family, teammates Updated: 13:59, Thursday September 20, 2012 AFL player John McCarthy was an extraordinary person who loved his family and teammates, his mother says.


The dollar rose against the euro in European trading Friday even as a standoff over a mammoth $700 billion bailout of the American economy stalled amid political bickering in Washington.


Alain Bernard of France went 21.87 to win the men's 50 Freestyle at the Scottish National Open Championships in Glasgow yesterday, according to the official meet results.


Independent school fees have risen far faster than the rate of inflation in recent times, according to a government report.


The yen rose against the dollar and euro on Friday after a disappointing US jobs report stoked worries about the state of the economy and boosted safe-haven demand for the Japanese currency.

Yen rise after disappointing US jobs report


Dancer Mallika Sarabhai plans to direct a film, which will give an insight into the life of women in the orthodox Syrian Christian family in Kerala.


NAITASIRI chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata told the High Court he was invited to the army barracks in Suva prior to his arrest, to explain rumours implicating him and others in an assassination plot.


Philanthropic projects being run by the First Family in Mazowe show that Zimbabweans are able to be masters of their own destiny, Malawi President Joyce Banda has said.

Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabweans can be masters of own destiny'


Yahoo! Inc. may buy a ``considerable'' stake in Hulu LLC if the video website goes public, according to Stifel Nicolaus & Co. According to a Bloomberg report, ``Hulu, owned by three of the biggest US broadcast networks, is preparing a share sale as early as this year that may value the company at more than $2 billion, a person with knowledge of the plan said Aug. 16.''


MoSys, Inc.,, a leader in semiconductor solutions that enable fast, intelligent data access for network and communications systems, today announced it will release its third quarter 2012 financial results on Friday, October 19, 2012, before the market opening.

MoSys to announce third quarter 2012 financial results on October 19, 2012


World number one Victoria Azarenka has admitted that she nearly choked in her Australian Open semi-final encounter with Sloane Stephens.


Russian people are bringing flowers to the US embassy in Moscow to commemorate the US diplomats who were killed in Libya, the Internet blog of the US embassy in Russia says.

Russians bring flowers to US embassy in Moscow


Uintah County and the Utah Association of Counties have amended their prior lawsuit against the Department of Interior to include a challenge of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's order to designate ``wild lands'' as a multiple use of public lands.

Uintah County amends lawsuit against Interior Department


Two Indians were sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Dubai for the molestation and murder of a compatriot worker.

Two Indians sentenced to life imprisonment


Hollister police are seeking a suspect from an assault at the local 7-Eleven in which a customer struck a man with a bottle.

Hollister police seek suspect in 7-Eleven assault


Steve Jobs, who built the world's most valuable technology company by creating devices that changed how people use electronics and revolutionized the computer, music and mobile-phone industries, died.

Jobs, who built most valuable technology company, died


AYR United under 17s lost 1-0 to a strong Hearts side but there were plenty of positives to be taken from a spirited display.


Calcutta High Court judge Justice Soumitra Sen on Thursday said he was ``extremely disappointed'' at Rajya Sabha's resounding vote to impeach him and ruled out his resignation.


BC-Retail Sales,0153 Wal-Mart reports solid February sales, while apparel stores report weak sales Eds:

Walmart reports solid February sales, while apparel stores report...


Average household spending in Canada declined 0.3% to $71,120 in 2009, when the economy was paralysed by a global economic downturn that began late in 2008, according to the results of a survey released Friday.


AROUND 500 extra foster carers need to be found across the east midlands in the next 12 months, a leading charity has warned.

Extra foster carers needed across east midlands


London, Aug 31 Scientists have been left baffled with reports that malaria-carrying mosquitoes are disappearing in some parts of Africa, BBC reported.

Mosquitoes disappear in some parts of Africa


A Henrico County judge certified multiple molestation charges against a father and son today after closing a 2½-hour court hearing.

Henrico judge certifies molestation charges against father and son


Now that she's officially not returning to Real Housewives of New Jersey, what is next for Danielle Staub and the Housewives series?

What's next for Danielle Staub and the Real Housewives?


A woman was fined $3,000 at Kowloon City Magistrates' Court today for operating an unlicensed guesthouse in Yau Ma Tei.

Woman fined for operating unlicensed guesthouse


FOUR cars, including a learner, crashed after a tree fell on the road in Coldstream this morning.

Four cars crash after tree fall in Coldstream


The Dallas Star-Telegram reports that Terence Newman of the Cowboys wants to be paid like a top cornerback in the league.


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said Saturday the opposition will never govern in his lifetime and he is ready to fight on less than two weeks ahead of a tense run-off election.

Mugabe says opposition will never govern in his lifetime


London, Jan 5 British actor Jude Law has confessed he didn't know anything about Sherlock Holmes before agreeing to play the fictional detective's sidekick Dr. Watson in the new film.

Jude Law didn't know anything about Sherlock Holmes!


Gene Sperling, one of the stars of the economic team of President Bill Clinton, will become director of the National Economic Council of the United States.

Gene Sperling will become the director of the National economic Council


The work week ends on a warm note with sunny skies.


Now according to a recent report from the WSJ, who recently interviewed RIM's CEO, RIM has no plans to license BBM to other platforms, or other devices.


Peter Andre has claimed his twitter account has been hacked and apologised for tweets promoting weight loss.

Peter Andre: 'my twitter account was hacked'


The Dorena-Hickman Ferry has resumed regular winter hours of operation.


Two Madison teens were killed Thursday afternoon when the car they were riding in lost control and was struck broadside by a pickup on a snow-packed US Highway 30 near Central City.


Michael Chiklis will star in CBS' multicamera comedy pilot Vince Uncensored from Warner Bros. TV and Conan O'Brien's Conaco Prods.

Michael Chiklis to star in Vince Uncensored


My answer to the question ``Why is a philosophy of the natural sciences needed?'' will take the form of several distinct components.


Strong winds knocked trees and branches into power lines early Monday morning, leaving parts of Rochester without power.

Wind knocks out power in parts of Rochester


CNN reports that Bolivia has launched a campaign to legalize coca, a native plant that has been used for medicinal purposes and as a mild stimulant by the indigenous peoples of the Andes for thousands of years.


Charlie Sheen admitted to Rolling Stone magazine that he was in ``total denial'' during his ``winning'' rants last year.

Charlie Sheen admits 'I was in total denial'


Palm Beach County court records show Capriati was charged by prosecutors on Wednesday.


Eastman Kodak Co. said early Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, another low mark for the one-time Rochester printing giant.


A nearly $2-billion British nuclear submarine has run aground on rocks off the Scottish coast, but there is no danger of radiation leaks, officials said.


Akshata Deshmukh, Research Analyst at Asian Markets Securities is of the view that there is still some more steam left for midcap index to go up and next target level that I see is 50% retracement level which is around 6,363.


Adriano has announced today that he has left Flamengo but could return to professional football in 2013.


Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas in the Ferozepur district to have first hand information about the damage cause due to the incessant rains in the state over past few days.

Badal conducts aerial survey of flood affected areas in Ferozepur district


Justin Bieber cursed out the paparazzi in London Friday morning, just hours after being rushed to the hospital on Thursday night after having a difficult time breathing during a concert at London's O2 Area.


Serena Software, the Orchestrated IT leader, today announced the premiere of Doug Serena, CIO, an entertaining documentary-style web miniseries that follows a particularly savvy CIO and his team as they navigate a realistic IT business scenario: developing and delivering an application to production within an incredibly tight timeframe.

Serena Software announces premiere of CIO web miniseries


Former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging ESPN defamed him last year in the coverage of his firing.


Health Canada is warning parents that an American ``all natural'' baby wipe liquid is contaminated with Micrococcus bacteria.


ALTRINCHAM and Sale West MP Graham Brady has paid tribute to former Premier Margaret Thatcher, who died on Monday.

Graham Brady pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher


Milam Co. has settled a multimillion dollar appraisal lawsuit with Luminant, the county's largest employer.

Milam county settles appraisal lawsuit with Luminant


Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced the final results of its tender offer, which expired at 12:00 midnight ET on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

Energy Conversion Devices announces final results of its tender Offer


Sylvester Stallone who is an icon of machismo and Hollywood action heroism is all set to adopt ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine of India.

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone adopting ayurveda


The Galaxy S3 mini has gone on sale in South Africa for a recommended retail price of ZAR 4,599 for an 8 GB model.

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini goes on sale in South Africa


Rudy Giuliani criticizes Obama for spending too much time campaigning in the wake of Superstorm Sandy


Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Vatican on the final day of his papacy and arrives at Castel Gandolfo where he will begin his retirement.

Pope Benedict leaves the Vatican on final day of papacy


Triangle Capital Corporation today closed its underwritten public offering of 1,560,000 shares of common stock at a price of $12.00 per share.

Triangle Capital Corporation closes public offering of common stock


A news Web site says Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was business partners with a banned Clemson booster in a failed real-estate venture that led to a $3.9 million lawsuit.


PRESENTER James Naughtie was yesterday named as the best radio voice in Britain to wake up to, ahead of motormouth breakfast DJs like Chris Moyles.

Presenter James Naughtie named as best voice to wake up to


Former US President George W. Bush will write a book about some of the decisions he made during his eight years in office, which will be published by the Crown Publishing Group in 2010, Reuters revealed.

Former US President George W. Bush to write book


The Co-operative Bank is launching a new tracker mortgage range on Friday 30th January.

The Co-operative Bank launches new tracker mortgage range


China will launch a manned spacecraft this month to accomplish its first manned space docking mission with the orbiting space lab module, amid expectations that it could fly a woman astronaut.

China to launch manned spacecraft this month


A small plane made a hard landing in a field in Maricopa on Monday, but none of the three occupants was injured, a Maricopa Police Department official said.

Plane makes hard landing in field in Maricopa


Keanu Reeves has been cleared of assault and battery after a paparazzo charged him with trying to run her over with his car.

Keanu Reeves cleared of assault and battery


Mingyang is in the final stages of testing its Aerodyn-desgined 6MW SCD offshore turbine.

Mingyang finalises testing on 6MW offshore turbine


South Korean Prime Minister Chung Un-chan tendered his resignation Thursday, taking responsibility for the government's failure to get parliamentary approval to develop a science-business hub in a central region.

S Korea prime minister Chung Un-chan tenders resignation


A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed and caught fire in Columbus, Ohio, early on Wednesday, forcing nearby residents to evacuate, authorities said.

Freight train derails, catches fire in Columbus, Ohio


A Calgary police officer is charged with assault, after an internal investigation, in connection with an on-duty incident that happened last year.


Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport.

Neymar voices his support for protesters in Brazil


Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor has postponed a workout with several NFL teams that was supposed to take place on Friday.

Terrelle Pryor postpones workout with NFL teams


Ian Thorpe, the Australian Olympic swimmer nicknamed the Thorpedo and Thorpey, has called persistent gay rumors ``hurtful.''


Nashville-based duo Escondido is celebrating the release of their first album, The Ghost of Escondido, today, February 26.

Escondido release their first album, the Ghost of Escondido


Business Secretary Vince Cable said the UK government won't ``indulge unacceptable bonuses'' at banks and held out the possibility of forcing all listed companies to disclose the pay of high earners.

Cable says UK won't 'indulge unacceptable bonuses' at banks


An autopsy will be performed, Thursday, on the body of a woman found murdered in her North York apartment.

Autopsy to be performed on woman found murdered in apartment


The New York Yankees announced today that Head Athletic Trainer Gene Monahan, who is the longest-tenured employee in the Yankees organization, will retire at the conclusion of the 2011 season after 49 years of continuous service.

Yankees Head Athletic Trainer Gene Monahan to retire at conclusion of 2011 season


On Friday, the Westford Academy girls volleyball team defeated the likes of Concord-Carlisle, 3-2, during first round of Division 1 Central West state tournament action at the Academy.


New excavations have revealed that the ancient town of Troy was much bigger than previously thought, and may have housed as many as 10,000 people.

Ancient town of Troy was much bigger than previously thought


Yahoo confirmed Tuesday that it will lay off 4 percent of its workforce, up to around 560 employees, after weeks of speculation.


Roche and Illumina remained at loggerheads on Tuesday, as the $6.7bn battle for control of the US gene sequencing group entered a potentially decisive week.

Roche and Illumina remain at loggerheads


The Wine Institute, a California advocacy and lobbying group, has added 20 winery members and five associate members.


The dramatic life and reign of Mary Queen of Scots is being remembered in a new stamp collection.

Mary Queen of Scots remembered in new stamp collection


Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick was granted conditional bail in court on Monday over charges of causing death by dangerous driving, driving with excess alcohol and driving without insurance.


Kate Moss has bought a vineyard in the South of France for her husband Jamie Hince, with the help of ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp.


A Philippine local court issued an arrest warrant for ex-President Gloria Arroyo on charges of election fraud, barring her from leaving the country after the Supreme Court this week granted her permission to do so.

Philippines court issues arrest warrant for Arroyo on fraud


Police have identified the man found dead in a car outside the Rustic Hills Apartments on the 1200 block of Potter Drive, near Galley and North Academy.


Barcelona Sunday defeated Almeria 2-0 to give the hosts their first home loss since the arrival of coach Hugo Sanchez.


PSV Eindhoven says it has signed Slovenian striker Tim Matavz on a five-year contract from FC Groningen.

Psv signs striker Tim Matavz from Groningen


``The Book of Mormon,'' the new Broadway musical from the creators of ``South Park'' and the co-creator of ``Avenue Q,'' has begun rehearsals in New York.


Despite expressing disappointment over the fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product growth rate, Bimal Jalan, Former Governor of the RBI showed confidence that the Indian economy has not gone back to the 1991 era yet.

India has not gone back to the 1991 era yet:


Pakistan and the United States will soon sign an Memorandum of Understanding for the formalization of NATO supply route.

Pakistan, us to sign mou for formalization of NATO supply route:


``All the nice girls love a soldier'' - or so claims one of many postcards sent to one young lady in the West Australian Goldfields from men on the frontline during World War One.


With China making frequent forays into the Indian Ocean Region, Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday asked the Navy to assert its hold over the IOR and ensure it remained that way in the future.

With China making forays, Antony asks Navy to assert its hold over IOR


Courtney Cox was spotted on the set of 'Cougar Town' in Los Angeles recently.

Courtney Cox spotted on the set of Cougar Town


He was slapped by a dead-drunk girl at a private party but he kept his cool and asked the security guards to whisk her away.

Salman khan slapped by a girl at private party


Sound Transit is beefing up security ahead of the long-awaited opening of light rail in downtown Seattle this weekend.


A man found in a parking lot after a burglary call at a Powell County pawn shop early Wednesday morning has died.


BooRah, the ultimate personalized review guide has announced a hassle-free customer loyalty program for restaurants that drives repeat dines while rewarding only their most loyal customers.

BooRah announces customer loyalty program for restaurants


An HM Revenue & Customs debt collection officer has been jailed for two and a half years at Hereford Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to stealing nearly £85,000 from taxpayers.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) debt collection officer is jailed


Grammy-award winning singer and new mother Beyonce was named the world's most beautiful woman for 2012 on Wednesday by People magazine.

Beyonce named world's most beautiful woman by People magazine


The Hang Seng Index closed at 12,033.88 on Tuesday, down 283.58 points or 2.30 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 12,033.88, down 283.58 points


Two men were shot by possible gang members Thursday in Soledad, according to a Soledad Police report.


Tu Holloway scored 14 of his 16 points from the free-throw line and Mark Lyons also had 16 points to help No. 8 Xavier hold off Butler 73-61 Wednesday night.


A scientist is using a new instrument at the University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory to dissect nearby galaxies to learn how stars form, and in the process, generating a flood of new information that will benefit other scientists' work.

Scientist uses new instrument to dissect nearby galaxies to learn how stars form


A handmade autumn trunk show will be held Friday through Sunday at 409 S. Gay St., between Yee-Haw Industries and Downtown Wine and Spirits.


Resistance 3 has finally been officially announced via Sony's press conference today in Cologne.


NEW YORK Dominique Strauss-Kahn is expected to plead not guilty on Monday to charges that he tried to rape a New York hotel maid, formally launching what could be a bruising campaign to clear his name.

Strauss-Kahn expected to plead not guilty


Ford team principal Malcolm Wilson has admitted he feared for Patrick Pivato's life the night after Francois Duval's accident on Rally Japan last week.


Melbourne Victory have promoted a second player from their inaugural National Youth League squad, signing promising defender Matthew Foschini for two years.

Melbourne Victory promote Youth player Matthew Foschini


General Motors said the Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale late next year in California.


A Michigan State Police trooper has pleaded no contest to hitting an 8-year-old boy with a belt.


Cathay Pacific has signed a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines that will further boost connections between North America, Hong Kong and the rest of Asia.

Cathay Pacific signs codeshare with Alaska Airlines


BHP Billiton will push ahead with its $US1 billion Eagle Ford petroleum expansion in Texas as it aims to boost worldwide production levels by eight per cent.

BHP pushes ahead with Eagle Ford expansion


Steve Madden has signed a deal with BasicNet SpA to become the exclusive licensee for thr Superga brand in North America.

Steve Madden signs deal with BasicNet (shoo)


Republican presidential candidate John McCain will hold a town hall campaign event in Nashville Monday.

McCain to hold town hall event in Nashville Monday


Thousands of ANZ credit card and Eftpos machines stopped working after a technical glitch, according to reports.

Thousands of ANZ credit card machines 'stopped working after glitch'


Nate Robinson returned to the Knicks practice on Monday after missing two games with an upper-respiratory infection, but is still day-to-day.

Nate Robinson returns to Knicks practice


Los Angeles, CA May 24, 2013 HopeAfterDivorce.org is pleased to announce a new partnership with CupidsPulse.com, a dating and relationship site that takes the latest celebrity news and repackages it to help singles and couples navigate their love lives.

HopeAfterDivorce.org announces partnership with CupidsPulse.com


Chief Executive Officer of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority, Lionel Wordsworth confirmed today that water has been receding rapidly in some areas along the East Coast of Demerara, the Canals Polder and in Berbice.


R&B singer and ``American Idol'' Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino has been released from the hospital after spending two days there following an overdose that may have been a suicide attempt.


Menards has withdrawn plans to open a store in O'Fallon, Mo., citing the looming fiscal cliff.

Menards withdraws plans for O'Fallon, Mo..


AOL announced it will acquire global social media network Bebo for $850 million in cash, a move the web services giant will bolster its AIM and ICQ personal communications network and give the company a premier position in the social media marketplace.


SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft claims that it saw a 98 per cent success rate in its ``Smoked by Windows Phone'' campaign as handsets running its mobile operating system managed to outperform the competition.

Microsoft claims 98 per cent success in 'smoked by Windows Phone' campaign


A Lyndhurst woman died this morning in a wreck with a minivan on Howardsville Turnpike that sent another person to the hospital by airlift, the State Police said.


A study based on more than 1.5 million percutaneous coronary intervention procedures suggests that the use of drug-eluting stents varies widely among US physicians, and is only modestly correlated with the patient's risk of coronary artery restenosis, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

Use of drug-eluting stents varies widely;


The Czech capital of Prague is developing without a concept that can only be redressed by a greater commitment of civic initiatives, former Czech president Vaclav Havel agreed with former city councillors Marketa Reedova and Petr Stepanek today.

Czech capital develops without concept - former president Havel


Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman at an address in the Fairfield Road area of Inverness.


Islamabad, Aug 24 Pakistan wants to have good neighbourly relations with India through the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues, including the ``core issue'' of Kashmir, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said today.

Pak wants to have good neighbourly relations with India:


The Green Bay Packers announced Friday that they have signed nine draft picks and nine rookie free agents.

Packers sign nine draft picks and nine free agents


We recently asked Disney's Alyson Stoner who inspired her to become a dancer!

Who inspired Alyson Stoner to become a dancer?


Libyan security forces opened fire on protesters in the country's second city Benghazi on Sunday, a witness said, after scores died in one of the bloodiest days of protests sweeping the Arab world.


Jawbone Up, an always on activity and sleep tracking bracelet, just became far more useful thanks to a new ability to work with many other fitness applications and devices.

Your Jawbone Up just became far more useful


The future of critically endangered gorillas will be the subject of an expert talk at Bristol Zoo Gardens later this month.

The future gorillas will be the subject of an expert talk at Bristol Zoo Gardens


FORMER Queensland government minister Gordon Nuttall has been committed to stand trial on a corruption charge.

Gordon Nuttall committed to stand trial on corruption charge


Tenants of a Scarborough highrise are in shock after a 27-year-old married father was gunned down in a hallway Wednesday.

Tenants 'in shock' after father gunned down in hallway


Firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story house at 1628 Longley Ave., which was reported to the South Bend Fire Department just before noon Wednesday morning.


Dr. Anton Treuer, Bemidji State University professor and cultural preservationist working to restore the Ojibwe language, will deliver the keynote address for this year's Facing Race Ambassador Awards hosted by the St. Paul Foundation.


A two-day long seminar on the theme of 'Women in science and social science in North East India', which was underway at Imphal College, concluded today.


Banks grow with their clients and reflect ``excesses'' in the economy, Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Banks reflected 'excesses' in economy, Moynihan says


A prominent Palestinian activist, jailed for organizing demonstrations against Israel's West Bank separation wall, has been freed after 15 months in Israeli detention.


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $535,000 from the Sept. 1 drawing was sold at Zeek's Exxon, 835 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, Dauphin County.

Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $535,000 sold in Dauphin County, pa.


First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Las Vegas today to encourage Nevada's youth to participate in outdoor activities.

Michelle Obama to visit Las Vegas today;


President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana, as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the US as a category two hurricane.

Obama declares state of emergency in Louisiana


Adhesif Clothing goes down the rabbit hole with their Alice in Wonderland-inspired spring 2010 collection.

Adhesif goes down the rabbit hole with spring 2010 collection


John Terry was sacked as England captain on Friday as head coach Fabio Capello reacted ruthlessly to the Chelsea defender's alleged affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate Wayne Bridge.


Canadian stocks rose as metal producers rebounded on a weaker US dollar as investors speculated the US Federal Reserve will take further action to stimulate the economy.


Bath Rugby wing Joe Maddock is free to play on after being cleared by an RFU disciplinary panel tonight.


``I think we cannot produce the reforms like rabbits out of a hat. Reforms have to respond to the political climate, what is saleable, what I can sell to our coalition partners,'' Mr. Singh told Fareed Zakaria of the CNN in an interview.

Cannot produce reforms like rabbits out of a hat:


Indian stock market conducted a special trading session on Saturday for technical test.

Indian stock market conducted special trading session


Gilles Simon rallied to beat Mikhail Youznhy of Russia 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Saturday to reach the German Open final.

Simon rallies to reach German Open final


Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced that Transcept management is scheduled to present at two upcoming investor conferences.

Transcept Pharmaceuticals to present at two upcoming investor conferences


Union minister for state for external affairs Preneet Kaur said that the security concerns of the country were on our priority list.

Security concerns of the country is our priority:


All range roads west of Highway 85 to Highway 87 will be closed Friday morning, according to the 96th Air Base Wing.


LOCAL police were kept busy after wild winds and heavy rainfall hit the district over the 24 hours from Saturday night.


Nigel Pearson is set to make changes to his Leicester City side ahead of tonight's trip to Doncaster.

City boss nigel Pearson set to make changes


Prince William has grown a beard during his last weeks of freedom before he begins pilot training with the RAF.


A South Los Angeles doctor is accused of sexually assaulting four female patients, and there may be more victims.

South Los Angeles doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients


President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko claims that Ukraine must get ready to a new gas price.

Ukraine must get ready to new gas price --


Tata Group is set to roll out its first electric car by September this year.

Tata to roll out electric car by September


A 61-year-old Sunland Park man died when his mobile home caught on fire this morning.

Sunland Park man dies after mobile home catches fire


Although there's already premature news that the storm will destroy most of the cotton fields in the valley area, which is exaggerating the actual situation, the real damages will have to take a few days for the farmers to assess.

Storm will destroy most of the cotton fields in valley area


Troy Brouwer left Tuesday's game in the third period due to a right shoulder injury.

Brouwer leaves game with a shoulder injury


Traffic delays are expected on King Street as Belco crews work to repair a damaged cable.

Traffic delays expected as Belco repairs cable


The city of Oxford has hired a new city manager to replace the current manager who is retiring this year.


Four Yemenis have been convicted of forming an al-Qaida cell and plotting to attack government and foreign targets in the country.

Yemenis convicted of forming al-Qaida cell


The Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is battling liver cancer and friend reports, not surprisingly, that he 'is not good.

Liver cancer victim Robin Gibb 'is not good'


San Diego quarterback Tate Forcier is getting ready to go through the process of selecting the college he'll enroll in in January.


Frankie Rodriguez, who saved victories Thursday, Friday and Saturday, told Jerry Manuel he was available for closing duties Sunday night.


Hong Kong shares ended the morning session lower on Monday, extending losses from late last week, with handset maker Foxconn International Holdings leading the rout after issuing a profit warning.


Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants appeared for arraignment at a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay on charges that include 2,976 counts of murder for the 2001 attacks.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, co-defendants appear at arraignment


Two female Georgia College students were robbed at gunpoint on Thursday, Nov. 6 on South Clarke Street around 1:30 am near the Governor's mansion.


SandForce Inc., a Santa Clara, Calif.-based developer of flash solid-state drive processors, has raised $21 million in Series C funding.


Global specialty insurer Torus is walking away from the proposed acquisition of construction bond specialist First Sealord Surety Inc.

Torus walks away from proposed acquisition of First Sealord


Malaysia Airlines showcased its long standing partnerships with US companies, featuring collaborations with key partners;

Malaysia Airlines showcases partnerships with US companies


A small bronze sculpture of former US President Gerald R. Ford will be dedicated and permanently installed at Albion College next week.

Bronze sculpture of former US President Gerald R. Ford to be installed at Albion College


Two island men were arrested early this morning for allegedly breaking into Dan's Pharmacy.

Two men arrested for breaking into Dan's Pharmacy


Gross, Staff Writer A man was found dead inside a burning vehicle early Wednesday morning in Fort Washington.

Man found dead inside burning vehicle in Fort Washington


In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter Senate race in Massachusetts on Tuesday and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

In blow to Obama, Republican Scott Brown wins in Massachusetts


A four-year-old boy was killed and his father injured in a freak road smash last night when they were hit by a van after a cattle trailer they were pulling with a 4x4 overturned on a dual-carriageway.


Bulgaria is the best border of the Schengen Area, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said at the opening of ``Treasures from Bulgaria. The gold of the Thracian warriors'' exhibition in Brussels, FOCUS News Agency reported.

Bulgaria is the best border of Schengen Area:


Paul Newman has been seeing a New York oncologist for the past seven months, her name is Sarah and they make a lovely couple say friends of the Doctor.


Lucknow, Aug 5 In an incident straight out of a Bollywood film, a woman snatched away a loaded pistol from a miscreant as he attempted to rob her in the posh Gomtinagar area of Lucknow Sunday evening.

Woman snatches loaded pistol from miscreant


An Appleton man is involved in multiple crashes Sunday afternoon.


A man with a knife was shot by police in Thornton late Monday afternoon as he argued with his wife, police said.


LOS ANGELES Actors Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are expecting twins this winter, a spokesman for Romijn said on Monday.

Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell expecting twins


Actor Paul Hogan is free to leave Australia after reaching an agreement with the Australian Taxation Office.


Multi-platinum selling and award-winning recording artist Three Days Grace is set to release their fourth studio album entitled Transit of Venus on October 2nd on RCA Records.

Three Days Grace releasing fourth album in October


A teenage girl claimed yesterday that her guitar tutor put his hand on her leg during lessons and sometimes left it there for up to 10 minutes.

Teenage girl claims guitar tutor put his hand on her leg


Wal-Mart had its own ``oops'' moment this week when it had to quickly pull the plug on a widespread news story about its ambitions to create a nation-wide health care program.


The demand of pulses shot up Kashmir, as the heavy snowfall fluctuated the availability of vegetables in the Valley.


In a poll question conducted by this newspaper, the public has voted that the national team Sihlangu should be disbanded.

Should the national team Sihlangu be disbanded?


Barack Obama has won New York in his bid to become the first black president.


Gasland, Josh Fox's disturbing documentary on shale gas production in the US is being released in Europe next week on DVD just as the issue hits the headlines in parts of the EU once again.

'Gasland' documentary released in Europe


Just like yesterday, when we announced that while the federal government can rob medical marijuana dispensaries, citizens can't, we find that LAPD officers are not allowed to rob drug dealers.


With the Israeli settlement issue casting a cloud over US-Israeli relations, President Barack Obama reiterated Monday the ``principal elements'' of his landmark Cairo speech and his country's commitment to the security of the Jewish state, reports say.

Obama reiterates ``principal elements'' of Cairo speech


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday slammed Congress-led UPA government at the Centre over price rise.


and seem to have no real passion for games -- have insisted that single player gaming is dead, and that all games need some sort of online multiplayer to perform well at retail.


The turkey walked right into a convenience store on Cobb Parkway in Marietta and made himself at home.


Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the DNA database expansion bill into law.

Cuomo signing off on DNA database expansion


Carbon prices jumped overnight on the back of a sharp rise in gas prices, after a pipeline owned by Statoil in Norway started leaking, broker OM Financial reports.


A South Canterbury community has been urged by a judge to accept the return of child porn addict.

Community urged to accept return of child porn addict


The National Weather Service is warning that strong winds later Friday could cause power outages and close roads.


A Collinsville man died in a car crash following a police chase across East St. Louis early Tuesday.


Nablus, October 20, Israeli settler burned today morning a warehouse belonging to ``Sawiya'' secondary school for females located to the southern city of Nablus, and wrote slogans on the walls of the school.

Israeli settler burns warehouse in Nablus


Pigeon Forge restaurants appear to be on their way to serving beer on patios for the first time.

Pigeon Forge restaurants on their way to serving beer on patios


Billy Connolly is to officially open the new salmon fishing season on the River Dee on Monday.


Malaysia Airlines showcased its long standing partnerships with US companies today, featuring collaborations with key partners;

Malaysia Airlines showcases partnerships with US companies


Two people were charged when drugs and prohibited weapons were allegedly found at a downtown residence Tuesday.


A State Patrol Officer who was demoted for using a racial slur is getting his job back.


The case against a man accused of strangling his wife on their Franschhoek wine estate will be struck off the court roll if a High Court trial date is not set by February, his attorney William Booth said on Monday.


Kanye West attended the Paris Fashion Week while girlfriend Kim Kardashian stays back in US for her father's ninth death anniversary.

Kanye West attends Paris Fashion Week without Kim Kardashian:


Syria braced for anti-government protests across the country on Friday, while Russia indicated it may be willing to consider a UN Security Council resolution that sends a ``strong message'' to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria braces for anti-government protests


Red Bull's German driver Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag yet again to win yet another Grand Prix this season, but unfortunately for the talented driver, his championship celebrations remain on ice.

Sebastian Vettel wins Singapore Grand Prix but championship remains on ice


Alberto Aquilani has asked for patience from the Liverpool fans.


The North Texas Food Bank has received $28,715 in cash from Texas Trust Credit Union , along with 11,417 pounds of food.

North Texas food Bank receives $28,715 from Texas Trust credit Union


By Christine Thomasos , Christian Post Reporter Rihanna, 24-year-old Barbadian singer, recently admitted that she suffered from an emotional breakdown when recording her album ``Talk That Talk.''

Rihanna admits suffering emotional breakdown while recording album


Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is headed to the disabled list with a broken rib suffered in this afternoon's game vs the Nationals.


Meanwhile, the presumptive GOP challenger Mitt Romney said he'd repeal it in his first day in office.


Petards have driven a Swedish expat away from Malta for the summer as more people join a chorus of disapproval against the excessive bangs during religious feast celebrations.


The Redskins have added another big body for a defensive line that was in need a major upgrade, agreeing to terms with former Cowboys defensive end Stephen Bowen.

Redskins agree to terms with defensive end Stephen Bowen


Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning on uncertainties about whether the Big Three US automakers can soon secure a government bailout and a stronger yen relative to the US dollar.

Tokyo stocks fall on uncertainties of Big Three US automakers


She called former occasional collaborator Carl DeMaio a ``political sociopath.''

Frye calls DeMaio a 'political sociopath':


Over 10 million people are facing hunger in the Sahel, according to UK relief and development agency Tearfund.


Lack of energy in old age may be associated with health problems and higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to a new study in the United States.

Lack of energy in old age associated with health problems


KATY Perry shows she's a Belieber -- sporting a Justin Bieber T-shirt as she heads out to dinner with pals.


AN event held last month at Bothwell Bridge Hotel saw Jobcentre Plus and NHS Lanarkshire, alongside the Scottish Government, join forces to promote the health benefits of employment.

Event promotes health benefits of employment


Espanyol have signed Mexico defender Hector Moreno from AZ Alkmaar on a five-year contract, the Spanish club said in a statement.

Espanyol sign Mexico defender Moreno from AZ Alkmaar


A care centre to support persons living on the streets was officially opened in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on July 19, by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott.

'' A care centre to support persons living on the streets


Browns cornerback Joe Haden was kicked out of his team's morning practice on Wednesday for reportedly being too physical with his teammates.

Joe Haden kicked out of practice for being too physical


Morgan is expanding its service offering in Canada by launching its Single-Use Account solution.


Financial Sector Reforms Legislation Commission chairman BN Srikrishna on Thursday strongly defended its recommendations, saying everybody needed to be accountable in a democracy.

Everybody is accountable in a democracy:


In Link Lending Ltd v Hussein and another, the Court of Appeal considered what constitutes actual occupation so as to defeat an application for a possession order.


Central bankers have a duty to speak out, German central bank chief Jens Weidmann said Tuesday, as he came under fire for opposing the European Central Bank 's latest anti-crisis strategy.


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss the team's upcoming OTAs after undergoing surgery last month to remove a cyst from his back.

Romo to miss OTAs after undergoing back surgery


John Quade, an American character actor who played in several Clint Eastwood movies, has died at age 71.


Australian police have released Tony Stewart and the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver is reportedly on his way back to the United States after an incident at Sydney Speedway, according to speedcafe.com.au.


A routine traffic stop lead to a drug arrest early Friday morning.

Routine traffic stop leads to drug arrest


Complaint filed against Indiana Secretary of State candidate


For the first time in the UK, a day nursery chain has had its menus approved by the Vegetarian Society.

Day nursery chain has menus approved by the Vegetarian Society


Authorities say an undercover West Des Moines police officer has been arrested on a drunken driving charge.

Officer arrested on drunken driving charge


Twilight actress Kristen Stewart has revealed that she absolutely loved working with The Avengers actor Chris Hemsworth on the forthcoming movie Snow White and the Huntsman.


A Houston man who recently got out of prison for driving drunk is back behind bars, charged with his 11th DWI, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.


Al Gore and wife Tipper plan to separate, according to an email obtained by Politico and verified by a spokesman from Al Gore's office.


Lawyers from Fiji and the South Pacific were reminded of their duties in keeping the rule of law as the Fiji Law Society Convention and the South Pacific Law Conference got underway in Denarau this morning.


A vacant warehouse, for sale for the past two years, burned to the ground in a massive blaze that began in the early morning hours of Thursday.


Israel is breaking its own rules of engagement by using deadly force to disperse unarmed Palestinian protesters in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli rights group B'Tselem reported Monday.

Israel using deadly force on unarmed protesters:


Climate change policies need to be integrated into all levels of governance, from water management to energy, and across all sectors, from agriculture to traffic, according to a new report1.

Climate change policies need integrating into all sectors


Botanical Wisdom releases their line of Rapid Cell Infusion which contains 25 new products.


Rambus Inc., one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures, announced in a press release that it has reached a tentative settlement with the European Commission to resolve the pending case against the company.

Rambus reaches tentative settlement with European Commission


The Egyptian owner of a 24-hour belly dancing TV station has been arrested in a dawn raid by vice police.

Owner of belly dancing TV station arrested


Eclectic rockers Michael Franti & Spearhead will play the Sun Valley Pavilion Tuesday, Feb. 10, in a benefit for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Michael Franti & Spearhead to play benefit


Xu Ningning, Secretary-General of China-ASEAN Business Council, said on attending the economic and trade activities of Wuhan enterprises into the ASEAN that the bilateral trade value between China and ASEAN amounted to USD111.8b in the first five months of 2010, with an increase of nearly 58%, and the ASEAN had surpassed Japan becoming China's third largest trading partner.

Bilateral trade between China and ASEAN amounts to USD111.8b in first five months


Bang Media Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom renewed their wedding vows yesterday exactly one year after they were married.


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said that ``only God' could remove him from office, as he faces a run-off vote againsst opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on June 27 presidential run-off vote.

Mugabe: 'only God' can remove him from office


Former first lady Nancy Reagan endorsed Mitt Romney Thursday night, saying her ``Ronnie'' would have liked Romney's business background, according to the Associated Press.


BBC2's arts strand Arena is to profile the celebrated actor Paul Scofield in a special edition of the show over Christmas.


Yunupingu, the former Yothu Yindi lead singer, has died aged 56 at his home in the Northern Territory.


Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and LeAnn Rimes will all appear on the ABC special In The Spotlight with Robin Roberts:

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley to appear on ABC special


THE body of a missing walker has been found in a remote peat bog on the fells above Chipping.

Body of missing walker found in peat bog


Drilling contractor KCA Deutag said yesterday it was considering buying new offshore vessels after taking a step forward in its plans to grow in south-east Asia.

KCA Deutag considering buying new offshore vessels


Red Sox executive VP and GM Ben Cherington recaps the Trade Deadline and the reasons Boston acquired Craig Breslow


``Any kind of solution... must be acceptable to all regions of JK and to all sections of JK people and it should have complete endorsement of public opinion as is expressed in Parliament of India and only then can we carry things forward,'' he told reporters here before leaving for Delhi alongwith another interlocutor Radha Kumar.

Solution must be acceptable to all regions of J&K:


A Saginaw man who shot a police officer last weekend now faces seven felony charges.Saginaw County Prosecutor Michael Thomas is charging 31-year-old Stephen Huffman with assault with intent to murder, four firearms-related charges and two drug-related charges.


Oil rose to around $64 a barrel today, reaching its highest level in almost two weeks, as equities firmed and the dollar fell on expectations of a global economic recovery.


Russian aluminium giant Rusal today said it would cut production after seeing its net profit fall 95.25 percent in the first six months of the year, hit by falling prices and rising costs.


The UAE Insurance Authority has recently issued a circular to all insurance brokers requiring them to put systems in place to ensure all client monies are held in separate bank accounts by mid May 2011.

Client money to be held in separate bank account


Interior Minister Rehman Malik has expressed his deep apprehensions over ethnic riots of Karachi and said that few elements are conspiring to destroy the peace and law and order of the city.

Malik expresses apprehensions over ethnic riots of Karachi


Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp said Tuesday it will invest more than $100 million to expand Lexus production in Canada.

Toyota to expand Lexus production in Canada


Kelloggs dropped Michael Phelps - one small toke for Michael and this sponsorship goes up in smoke.


A DMK activist was murdered in Tiruppur on Tuesday.


In other Hip Hop News, Jay-Z, one of the highest earning rappers in history, is being sued by and international airline.

Jay-Z being sued by international airline?


The next film in the Twilight series is due to start shooting in October, a cast member has revealed.

Next Twilight series to start shooting in October


Ottawa Police will be focusing on unsafe heavy vehicles and impaired drivers in July as part of the City's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.

Police focusing on unsafe heavy vehicles, impaired drivers in July


Greece in early 2012 will invite oil and gas exploration off its western shores in the hopes of tapping reserves of up to 300 million barrels of crude, officials said on Thursday.


Steve Smith at MIN has a report today on which magazine iPad apps are actually making some money for their publishers.

Which magazine's iPad apps are making money?


The UN warned yesterday that austerity measures in countries such as Greece threaten a global recovery, and called on governments to take social implications into account when drafting policies.

Austerity measures threaten global recovery:


A partial lunar eclipse is expected to happen this Friday from 1.17am to 5.28am.

Partial lunar eclipse expected on Friday


The CJI school board is still involved in negotiations with the teacher's union on the base collective bargaining agreement.


Johnny Depp and his longtime partner Vanessa Paradis have finally decided to admit that they have split up.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis finally admit they have split up


Top Rank chief executive officer Bob Arum said that Golden Boy Promotions is not involved in the negotiations for a potential mega-fight between top boxers Manny ``Pacman'' Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Golden Boy not involved in negotiations:


FULHAM defender Aaron Hughes is set to return from a calf injury to help the club's bid for a top-half finish in the Premier League.


Sega have issued a press release that states the PS Vita version of Jet Set Radio has been delayed until further notice.

PS Vita version of Jet Set Radio delayed


The Fantasy Sports Trade Association reports 34 million people play fantasy sports.


A University of Oregon study have found evidence that people indeed detect and process grammatical errors with no awareness of doing so.

People detect grammatical errors with no awareness of doing so


Two Pierce County, Washington Sheriff's Deputies were shot after responding to a domestic violence complaint in rural Eatonville.

Two Pierce County, Washington Sheriff's deputies shot


Investment Advisor, SP Tulsian is of the view that fundamentally HPCL is a quite undervalued stock.


Long-feared by US intelligence, Muslim radicalization is gaining momentum in the United States, hit by a spate of recent cases featuring youths recruited and trained overseas for jihad, analysts say.

Muslim radicalization gains momentum in US: analysts


Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.


On August 1, the signing activity for greeting Shoton Festival as well as the Army Day was held in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, with about 10,000 people in attendance.

Signing activity for Shoton Festival held in Lhasa


A former Kentwood bus driver is set to stand trial Monday, accused of molesting a special needs student.

Bus driver accused of molesting special needs student


Ricky Martin has said that he now feels stronger than ever now that he has revealed that he is gay.

Ricky Martin stronger than ever after revealing he is gay


American Cruise Lines, operator of the newest fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, is proud to announce that on Saturday, August 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, Phyllis Dale, a nationally-recognized travel agent and small-ship cruise expert, will christen Queen of the Mississippi and help celebrate the company's first-ever season on the Mississippi River.

American Cruise Lines to christen Queen of the Mississippi


Owner Jerry Jones made a morning visit to the Cowboys headquarters, surveying his team's demolished indoor practice facility.

Jerry Jones surveys the practice facility


Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany , today announced a strategic collaboration with US ranked Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston , to advance basic and clinical research in multiple sclerosis, with the goal of generating new and innovative discoveries that advance treatment for people living with this condition.

Merck Serono announces collaboration in basic and clinical research in multiple sclerosis


2009-02-16 16:26:14 - Wiredia is proud to announce that the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now available in the US market and is ready for sale at Wiredia.com.

The new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now available at Wiredia.com


The Scottish Premier League will remain on Fox in the United States following the relegation of Glasgow Rangers but broadcasts will be limited to the secondary network Fox Soccer Plus and the Internet.

Scottish Premier League to remain on Fox


Intelligence officials say a US missile has killed five German militants believed to be in Pakistan for terrorist training.


Lady GaGa has raised an incredible $250,000 in just 48 hours for the Japan relief effort, thanks to her wristband design.

Lady GaGa raises $250,000 in 48 hours for Japan relief effort


Adam Jones wants to prove to the Cincinnati Bengals that he still has NFL talent but has moved beyond his days of misconduct.


A 42-year-old Farmington man faces felony charges of making terroristic threats after he reportedly threatened to shoot his wife during a Jan. 24 argument.

Farmington man charged with making threats


A new pay as you go car insurance policy has been introduced by a UK based car insurance comparison website.

New pay as you go car insurance policy introduced


A leading Hungarian newspaper announced the death of the free press on Monday in protest at new media laws which came into force in the country on New Year's Day.

Hungarian newspaper announces death of free press


Superstar Rajinikanth was all praises for Power Star Pawan Kalyan after watching `` Gabbar Singh''.

Rajinikanth praises Pawan Kalyan in ``Gabbar Singh''


PLANS for the biggest ever private investment in the Waterside area of Londonderry will go on public display this weekeend.


Stem cell researchers at UCLA have discovered that three types of cells derived from human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells are similar to each other, but are much more developmentally immature than previously thought when compared to those same cell types taken directly from human tissue.

Cells derived from pluripotent stem cells are developmentally immature


ET confirms Charlie Sheen has been fired from CBS show ``Two and a Half Men.''

Charlie Sheen fired from 'Two and a Half Men'


Spinner reports that The White Stripes will reissue their first three albums on vinyl on November 30.

The White Stripes reissuing first three albums


Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL performed live earlier this week on the ``The Bob Rivers Show'' on Seattle, Washington's radio station 102.5 KZOK FM.

Anvil performs live on 'the Bob Rivers Show';


The Spreckels school board voted Aug. 11 to raise bus fees by $100 across the board for the school year that began Aug. 19.


European merchants are starting to cut buying prices for stainless scrap in an attempt to improve profit margins, sources told MB. One merchant in the Netherlands said he has dropped prices from €870 per tonne last week...

European merchants drop buying prices for stainless scrap


Maryland is joining the Big Ten, leaving the Atlantic Coast Conference in a shocker of a move in the world of conference realignment that was driven by the school's budget woes.


Sports Cafe, the AIM-listed sports bar operator, has appointed administrators after its bankers confirmed they could not provide further facilities.


Brian Dowling has been cut to just 4/9 by Coral to win Ultimate Big Brother after the bookmaker reported a surge of cash today.

Dowling cut to 4/9 to win Ultimate Big Brother


South African captain Jean de Villiers insists the Springboks are on the right track despite a narrow loss to a resurgent Australia in their Rugby Championship Test.


Chad Michael Murray already revealed his new beard a couple weeks ago, but now it's more ridiculous than ever.

Chad Michael Murray's beard is ridiculous


Colombian business leader and philanthropist Julio Mario Santo Domingo, listed by Forbes magazine as one of the world's wealthiest individuals, has died, local media reported.

Colombian business tycoon Julio Mario Santo Domingo dies


A person's body was found in the woods this afternoon behind the 7-Eleven shopping center, Ramapo police said.

Body found behind montebello shopping center


I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes ``NBC activated the 'broadcast flag' on a number of shows this week, ranging from American Gladiator to Medium, which prevented compliant programs like Windows Media Center from recording them.


NTPL launches the Patient Management software used majorly in Hospital, Clinics, Medical centers, Medical Stores, Medical Colleges.

NTPL launches Patient management software


Bret Michaels has been released from a Texas hospital following an emergency appendectomy earlier this week.

Bret Michaels released from Texas hospital


Three Russian warships sailed into Havana on Friday for the first time since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, as Moscow boosts relations with the Cold War ally and long-time foe of the United States, dpa reported.


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said on Thursday that he was prepared to stand for re-election if asked to do so by his Zanu-PF party.

Mugabe says he is prepared to stand for re-election


A jar of Michigan snow sold for $200 yesterday on eBay.


Food prices are likely to become more volatile in coming years, increasing the risk that more poor people in import-dependent countries will go hungry, the United Nations said in an annual report on food insecurity published on Monday.


A 33-year-old youth pastor was charged last month with sexual exploitation after a mother complained to the West Shore RCMP that her teenage daughter had conducted an ``inappropriate sexual relationship'' with the accused six years ago.

Youth pastor charged with sexual exploitation


The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation says the lives of women in this province and the rest of the Atlantic region are being put at unnecessary risk.


HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 19 President Raul Castro was elected First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party during the closing session of the Sixth Congress of this political organization on Tuesday morning at Havana's Convention Center.

Raul Castro elected First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party


The Cleveland Indians recalled right-hander Corey Kluber from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and he will make his first major league start Thursday night against the Kansas City Royals.

Indians recall rhp Corey Kluber from Triple-a


Amy, 21, had her first boob job when she was 18 but now wants to increase the size of her DDs because they have dropped in size since she's lost weight.


Harvest Farm, the popular Suwanee community garden, now has a new website to highight its many features and activities.

Suwanee community garden has new website


Los Angeles, New York City Stage and screen veteran Brent Spiner will join the cast of the Syfy series Warehouse 13 for at least six episodes, according to a report on TVGuide.com.

Brent Spiner to join the cast of Syfy's Warehouse 13


Rejecting Interior Minister Rehman Malik blames on the Sharif family, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said he will quit the politics if corruption of a penny is proved against him or his family.

I will quit politics if corruption proved


High property prices are deterring Singaporeans from getting married and having kids, according to a Singaporean Nicholas Loh who wrote in to the Straits Times Forum today to express his concerns about Singapore's decline in marriage rate to a new low last year.

High property prices deter Singaporeans from getting married and having kids