Burglary charges have been dismissed against a man accused of vandalizing two Chetek businesses and a public library last year.

Charges dismissed against man accused of vandalizing two Chetek businesses


Kourtney Kardashian has confirmed her son is ``fine'' after being rushed to hospital on Friday, November 19.

Kourtney Kardashian's son is ``fine'' after being rushed to hospital


GE Healthcare said Wednesday it plans to expand a cancer drug research partnership with Eli Lilly & Co., making a two-year-old partnership official in the process.

GE Healthcare expanding partnership with Eli Lilly & Co.


4/1/2012 11:46 PM ET - Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Monday with investors treading somewhat cautiously in some of the markets in the region.


Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will meet state energy ministers tomorrow to deliberate on better and speedy implementation of the financial restructuring plan to bailout ailing electricity distribution companies.

Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to meet state energy ministers tomorrow


Two men were charged in suspected drug sales Wednesday, at the same time arrests are made in a seven-month investigation of organized gang crime, police said.


A freight train has derailed near Bakersfield and one of its cars caught fire and forced the evacuation of several nearby homes.


WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ― The investigation continues today into the small plane crash in Westmoreland County that left one person dead over the weekend.

Investigation continues into small plane crash


The UAE is committed to protecting workers' rights and providing a work environment that enables workers to discharge their duties in a better way, a senior official has affirmed.

UAE committed to protecting workers' rights


Coimbatore , Apr 8 With cotton arrivals slowing down all over, lint prices continued to rise and showed a very firm trend during the last fortnight of March, according to the South India Cotton Association.

Lint prices continue to show very firm trend


One dinnertime rolls around, many cooks count on their food processor to cut prep time.


A leading human rights group again on Monday urged Israel to end the Gaza blockade, saying it is ``suffocating'' the 1.4 million Palestinians living in the strip.

Rights group urges Israel to end Gaza blockade


The critically acclaimed actress says she is not ambitious at all and therefore, has no pressure of proving anything to the world with 'Firaaq'.


ARETHA Franklin is to be discharged from hospital this weekend after treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Aretha Franklin to be discharged from hospital


Chrysler says it's moving ahead with a plan to pay some executives bonuses totaling up to $20 million as an incentive not to leave the company.


-Daniel Craig was perfect for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' because he comes from the ``cold, dark'' and ``depressing'' part of the UK.

Daniel Craig was perfect for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


``There is no plan to privatise BSNL, but thinking is going on coming out with an IPO with a cap of 10 percent only,'' Scindia told reporters in Khandwa on Saturday.


South Korea does not oppose providing humanitarian food aid to North Korea as the communist country suffers from severe food shortages due to a poor harvest last year, a senior South Korean lawmaker said Monday.

S. Korea does not oppose humanitarian food aid to N. Korea:


The Methodist Church has accepted the permit conditions set out by Police Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua, after the church got the green light to have its Annual Conference in August.

Methodist Church accepts permit conditions


On Monday, OK! magazine online posted an article breaking the news that Miley Cyrus, aka, Hannah, uses a body double during her wildly popular concert performance.


Liz Hurley and Sonam Kapoor lighted up breast cancer awareness initiative of Estee's Lauder in Mumbai yesterday.

Liz Hurley, Sonam Kapoor light up breast cancer initiative


Wrestler Jerry 'The King' Lawler announced Wednesday morning that he will run for Memphis mayor in a special election, barring any ``surprises'' from the outgoing Mayor Willie Herenton.


The White House has said it expects the Russian government to ``look at all options available'' to expel former government contractor Edward Snowden back to the United States to face espionage charges.

White House expects Russian government to look at options to expel Snowden


Merkle, a leading customer relationship marketing firm and the nation's largest privately-held agency, announced that it has acquired San Francisco-based 5th Finger, a leading technology-enabled mobile solutions provider.

Merkle acquires 5th Finger, leading mobile solutions provider


Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle, who has lent her voice to more than 12,000 songs in over a dozen Indian and foreign languages, turned 77 on Wednesday.


The University of Michigan-Flint is hosting a Moving On Up business competition for local student entrepreneurs.

University of Michigan-Flint hosting business competition


James Spader is leaving ``The Office'' after one season.


Nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln with its military escort has entered the Persian Gulf, after having passed through the Hormuz Straight, the US Navy press office says.The aircraft carrier is expected to replenish its stocks in one of the region's ports.


The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Jason Kubel from the paternity list Friday.

Diamondbacks reinstate of Kubel from paternity list


Rescuers scramble over a collapsed building in a desperate hunt for survivors after an earthquake that killed hundreds in Turkey yesterday.


Police are appealing for information after the discovery of the body of a man at Lake Macquarie over the weekend.

Police appeal for information after discovery of body --


Big Brown, the winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, failed to win the Belmont Stakes.


A Corydon man has been charged with stealing from the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville when he was an employee.

Man charged with stealing from Census Bureau


The Cincinnati Reds have an interest in free agent Gary Sheffield, but only if he'll accept a limited role.

Reds interested in Sheffield -- in limited role


Zoopla, the property website, has appointed Charlotte Harper, former managing director at Match.com, as its first marketing director.

Zoopla appoints first marketing director


Apollo, one of the leading hospital chains in the country, refused to offer treatment to swine flu patients.


Paper Mill Playhouse will present a holiday production of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker featuring the renowned Paper Mill Orchestra.

Paper Mill Playhouse to present holiday production of 'the Nutcracker'


MANCHESTER CITY defender VINCENT KOMPANY has been a rock for The Blues this season so deserves to treat himself.


President Barack Obama continued his three-day bus tour on Tuesday, promoting rural economic policies in Iowa.


That's great, but Moore should be remembered for much more.


South West Trains and Network Rail have announced a joint 10-point action plan designed to improve passenger journeys following what the two organisations described as a ``significant drop in performance'' on the rail network in the south and south west of England in the past three months.

South West Trains and Network Rail announce action plan


Two provincial councils have supported the directive issued by Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry to the Fiji Development Bank to relook at its operations and focus on agricultural and small business loans.


Best Buy announced plans this morning to close their Ellisville store on Manchester Road.


Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a new contract with the club for an unspecified amount of time.

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky signs new contract


A Papua New Guinea Defence Force plane, carrying medical staff and relief supplies to disease-stricken areas of Morobe province, has made an emergency landing.

Png Defence Force plane makes an emergency landing


A Lexington man is charged with assault after allegedly running over a man with his vehicle.

Lexington man charged with running over man


UN chief Ban Ki-moon has demanded that Israel lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip immediately in the wake of a deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

Israel must lift blockade of Gaza immediately:


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed defenseman Brandon Gentile for the remainder of the 2008-09 season.


Rape Crisis wants a prominent New Zealand entertainer who drunkenly exposed himself to be held accountable.

Entertainer should be ``held accountable''


Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly is looking for a little more Pop. Actually a lot of it â?? and not just from the Cyclones' post player, Chelsea Poppens, who goes by that nickname.


REPAIRS to the pedestrian area in front of the Forum shopping centre in Irvine would cost almost £19,000, North Ayrshire Council have been told.


The Echo Nest, a Somerville, Mass.-based online ``music intelligence company,'' has raised $1.3 million in third-round VC funding.


An Apple employee has been charged with selling secrets to Asian suppliers of the tech giant in exchange for at least one million dollars in kickbacks, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

Apple employee charged for selling secrets:


It emerged on Friday that according to DECC research, loft insulation work could fall by as much as 93% under the Green Deal.

Loft insulation work to fall under Green Deal


US extends sanctions waivers for Japan, Europeans The Obama administration has exempted Japan and 10 European countries from US economic sanctions because they have reduced significantly their purchases of petroleum from Iran.


AP Photo GFX811, NY4C A tropical storm warning was issued Sunday for parts of Florida as a newly formed depression swirled about 90 miles off the coast.

Tropical storm warning issued for parts of Fla.


IBM today announced that Russian pharmaceutical distributor PROTEK has switched to IBM POWER7 systems for its data processing center.


Australia granted gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg a visa on Friday after public complaints over a planned tour in October, but said he would be required to undergo counseling before arriving Down Under.


Hundreds of people in Norfolk reached out for help from social workers and the Samaritans as they endured a blue Christmas, new figures have revealed.

Hundreds in Norfolk reach out for help over Christmas


Early voting is winding down at the Giles County Election Commission office.


A Richmond, Ind., shooting victim died overnight, while police continue to search for the man accused of shooting him.


Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Friday said that the new judges were appointed on merit and now a heavy responsibility lies on the shoulders of the judiciary.


Ventura County will get its first WinCo Foods store when one opens Thursday in Ventura.

WinCo Foods store to open Thursday in Ventura


Cavalier Corporation says first quarter sales have dropped by a fifth, as higher carpet prices and Europe's debt woes deter customers from buying.

Cavalier Corporation says first quarter sales drop by a fifth


Monument to the previous Pope of Rome John Paul II will be set up near the Catholic church in Baku, local Catholic leader Fr. Vladimir Fekete told Interfax-Religion on Monday.

Monument to John Paul II to be set up in Baku


The monsoon, on Sunday, hit Orissa, bringing rains to 11 of the 30 districts in the state, an official said.


Azerbaijan may support a referendum in Nagorno-Karabakh only under one condition, the chairman of the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh public association Bayram Safarov told media today.

Azerbaijan to support referendum in Nagorno-Karabakh only under one condition


Miley Cyrus has saved Wiz Khalifa from the dog house at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards after he almost forgot to thank his fiance in his acceptance speech!

Miley Cyrus saves Wiz Khalifa from the dog house at the Billboard Music Awards!


Sir Alex Ferguson has apologised to referee Alan Wiley for his outburst after United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland.


Four suspected terrorists who were arrested today by the ATS and local police, were remanded to police custody till November 30 by a local court here.

Four suspected terrorists remanded to custody till nov 30


Freddie Mac said Friday it plans to sell $3.0 billion of reference bills on Monday.

Freddie Mac to sell $3.0 billion in bills on Monday


PepsiCo, a global food, snack and beverage company in the US, is planning to invest $250 million in Vietnam over the next three years.

PepsiCo plans to invest $250 million in Vietnam


The Pinellas school district holds a transportation conference at Countryside High School for school administrators, law enforcement, health and safety experts, parents and students.

Pinellas school district holds transportation conference


A rare 1930-era Canadian penny fetched $402,500 - much more than the expected price of $300,000 - at an auction here on Sunday.


Australia captain Ricky Ponting apologised for his on-field strop after colliding with teammate Steven Smith in Wednesday's World Cup win over Canada.


Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is one of the favourites to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.

Piers Morgan may replace Simon Cowell on American Idol


The construction of enormous skyscrapers has an ``unhealthy'' link with looming financial crises and investors should therefore keep a close eye on China and India, Barclays Capital said on Wednesday.

Skyscrapers have 'unhealthy' link to financial crises


A Nashua man charged with negligent homicide in a weekend bar incident in Woodstock was held on $50,000 cash bail following his bail hearing this morning.


EventNow reports Seth Rogen ties the knot this past weekend in a very intimate ceremony in California, while his new movie premiered on Friday.


Ohio State is our top college football betting team for 'overs' so far this year.

Ohio State top college football betting for ``overs''


Another Eurostar train broke down in the Channel Tunnel Thursday, just weeks after five trains all became stuck underground trapping more than 2,000 passengers, DPA reported.

Another Eurostar train breaks down in Channel tunnel


Nicki Minaj has revealed a new song this evening titled, Roman Reloaded, featuring Lil Wayne.

Nicki Minaj reveals new song 'Roman Reloaded'


The US trade deficit shrank 4% in December, as the global financial crisis cut US imports and exports for the fifth consecutive month, a US Commerce Department report shows today.


A former Junior A hockey player got a conditional discharge Friday in Port Alberni Provincial Court, for his part in the 2006 sexual videotaping of a teenaged girl.

Hockey player gets conditional discharge


DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest kidney care providers in the United States, is moving its top executives to the Denver area from its El Segundo headquarters, a company spokesman and the office of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper confirmed Wednesday.

Kidney-care giant DaVita moving executives to Denver


IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has resigned from the post of managing director's position following accusations of attempted rape and unlawful imprisonment.

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigns


``I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol,'' Kara said.


Police are appealing for sightings of a car and items of clothing following a homicide in Whanganui.


An American Airlines flight made two emergency landings Sunday, once for a medical emergency and then a second time for a problem with its landing gear.

American Airlines flight makes two emergency landings


Designer Vera Wang has split from her husband just two weeks before their 23rd wedding anniversary.


A Van Buren man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 540 in Crawford County Monday morning.

Van Buren man killed in motorcycle accident


Bernard Matthews Farms Group chief executive Noel Bartram said: ``It is with a great deal of personal sadness that I confirm Bernard Matthews passed away on the afternoon of the 25th November.


Miley Cyrus and her Aussie beau Liam Hemsworth made their red carpet debut Thursday at the Los Angeles premiere of their new Nicholas Sparks drama The Last Song.

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth make red carpet debut


Population of the village Ponichala were given vouchers for diesel, enabling them to utilize 20 liters diesel with free of charge.

Population of village Ponichala given vouchers for diesel


Former UCLA baseball player Josh Roenicke has been promoted to the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the 56th former Bruin on record to advance to the major leagues.

Former UCLA standout Josh Roenicke promoted to Cincinnati Reds


Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli was delighted with his goal as his side won the Sicilian derby.


Stephanie Pratt confirms exclusively to Hollyscoop she is leaving 'The Hills'.

Stephanie Pratt confirms she's leaving 'The Hills'


The White House is threatening to veto a Pentagon spending bill if it includes funds for F-22 fighters and a replacement presidential helicopter.

White House threatens to veto Pentagon spending bill


NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose took home his first win in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series at the Watkins Glen International, after the event was postponed due to rain, reports Yahoo!

Marcos Ambrose wins NASCAR's Watkins Glen International


eBay Inc. has announced plans to open a new development centre in Bangalore, and expects to hire up to 1,000 technologists over the next three years.

EBay Inc. plans new development centre in Bangalore


A father of two was sentenced to five and a half years of imprisonment for larceny and forgery at the Suva High Court today.


Hon Hai Precision Industry, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent developed by five co-inventors for an ``extension to version 2.0 universal serial bus connector with additional contacts.''

Hon Hai Precision Industry assigned patent


Alitalia, Italy's largest airline, joined the Air France-KLM Group and Delta Air Lines as a member of the airline industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture.

Alitalia joins Air France-KLM Group and Delta Air Lines


Geoff Ogilvy won the Australian Open on Sunday for his second professional victory in his home country, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-stroke victory.


A policeman and nine of his family members were killed in a bomb attack on their house in south of Baghdad on Thursday, a local police source said.

10 killed in bomb attack in south of Baghdad


Seven years and five months after the invasion, the last American combat brigade has left Iraq.

Last American combat brigade leaves Iraq


QUMAS, the leading provider of Enterprise Document and Process Management Solutions to highly regulated companies, today announced the launch of MyQUMAS, a web-based compliance interface that provides a single point of access from which users can monitor their areas of responsibility and perform specific tasks across Regulatory Compliance initiatives.


China on Thursday called on the United States to respect its core interests and major security concerns, as the two countries look to develop bilateral military ties.

China calls on US to respect core interests, security concerns


Christians in Slovenia are celebrating Easter, the holiest Christian holiday, on Sunday.

Christians in Slovenia celebrating Easter Sunday


Britons waste billions of pounds and are damaging the environment by throwing old clothes in the bin, according to a study released today to mark the start of Recycle Week.

Britons waste 'billions' by throwing away clothes


State Labor Party President John Dowling says he only became aware of Ms Campbell quitting politics last night.


German luxury carmaker BMW posted a rise in operating profits for 2007, despite a surging euro, the Munich-based company said in results released on Thursday.


Kingston man indicted in fatal 2012 motorcycle crash A Kingston man has been indicted in a two-motorcycle crash that killed one man and seriously injured a woman last year, police said.


Pop star Kylie Minogue not only participated in an Indian marriage, but she danced as well for the ceremony that took place in Mumbai.

Kylie Minogue participates in Indian marriage


After more than 30 years of operations, JC Penney will close its Overland Park outlet store by the end of this year.

JC Penney to close Overland Park outlet store


Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Google, HTC, Motorola, and Samsung for use of Gemalto's innovations in the Android operating system, Dalvik virtual machine and associated development tools and products.

Gemalto files patent infringement lawsuit over Android


Welsh actor Victor Spinetti, who appeared in three Beatles films as well as in the West End and on Broadway, has died aged 82.


Abu Dhabi has retained its strong economic position despite the economic crisis that hit world-over throughout last year with the government spend rising 12 per cent to Dh42.2 billion this year, said the Executive Council.

Abu Dhabi 'retains strong economic position'


Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been voted as the ultimate style icon in an online survey conducted by Yahoo! India, while Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were declared the most stylish celebrity couple On the list of ultimate style icons cricketer MS Dhoni features at number two and superstar Shah Rukh Khan is third.

Hrithik Roshan voted ultimate style icon


Owen Wilson, the 'Little Fockers' and 'How Do You Know' star, is set to become a father any day now.

Owen Wilson to become a father 'any day'


A MAN was attacked by four men with a baseball bat and knife in Cricklewood at the weekend.

Man attacked by four men with baseball bat and knife


India has become a full strategic partner with Asean block of 10 east Asian nations.

India becomes a strategic partner of Asean


Great Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, was recently named one of the nation's top franchise opportunities by three highly respected national media outlets.

Great Clips named among top franchise opportunities by national media


Hernando County on Friday launched a new prescription drug discount program designed to save people money during these tough economic times.

County launches new drug discount program


Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will recreate the iconic 'Dirty Dancing' lift on tomorrow's 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Louis Smith to recreate Dirty Dancing lift


KUUSAMO, Finland -Reigning World Cup champion Jason Lamy Chappuis of France started the new Nordic Combined season in winning fashion Friday.

Lamy Chappuis starts new season with win


The state Senate is expected to vote today on the $44 billion, two-year state budget that the House of Representatives passed early Sunday morning.

Senate expected to vote today on $44 billion state budget


Muslims in Europe are being discriminated to demonstrate their in all walks of life, especially in employment and education fields, Amnesty International revealed on Tuesday.


Investment banking firm Dougherty has launched its first hedge fund, the Dougherty Absolute Equity Fund.


First Republic Bank, a provider of private banking and wealth management services, has appointed Terry Kane as the senior trust officer and senior vice president at First Republic Private Wealth Management in Palo Alto.

First Republic Bank appoints senior trust officer and senior vice president


A group of UC Berkeley law students launched a torture accountability initiative Tuesday, Oct. 13, dedicated to holding the authors of the infamous Bush torture memos accountable, reinstating respect for the prohibition against torture and ending executive abuse of power and impunity.

Berkeley law students launch torture accountability initiative


``The book is fat, fun and filled with facts, just like the author,'' said Allen Garr, a Vancouver journalist as well as a friend and co-worker of Davis's.


Craig Brown insists his conscience is clear after leaving Motherwell for his new role at SPL rivals Aberdeen.


Montgomery County Supervisors will appoint a new election commissioner for District 1 following the resignation of Denise Fayard last week.


Gareth Southgate was reportedly sacked as Middlesbrough manager because of falling attendances at the Riverside.

Southgate sacked due to falling attendances


Matco Tools, a leading manufacturer of high-quality tools and equipment, introduces Infinium - a new line of cordless tools developed specifically for today's professional automotive technicians who require both power and portability to maximize their efficiency.

Matco introduces Infinium line of cordless tools


Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath will lead a ministerial delegation to Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador from May 29 to 31.

Tirath to lead delegation to Trinidad & Tobago and El Salvador


Army General Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the councils of State and Ministers, received Sam Nujoma, Founding President and Father of the Namibian nation, who is on a visit to the island.

President Raul Castro receives Namibian leader Sam Nujoma


One of the country's biggest food manufacturers, Glanbia, is in talks to sell its Irish operations to its farmer suppliers.

Glanbia in talks to sell to farmer suppliers


``Muscle would be met with muscle,'' Sinha said on Wednesday at the prestigious Brookings Institute, when asked what would be India's foreign policy with regard to China and Pakistan under BJP's rule.


State Auditor Tom Schweich has begun an audit of Lawrence County , Missouri .

Schweich begins audit of Lawrence County mo


Saudi Arabia will withdraw its Arab League monitors from Syria, with the Gulf states expected to follow in a potentially fatal blow to the contentious mission.

Saudi Arabia to withdraw Arab League monitors from Syria


Film director Blake Edwards, whose work included Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Pink Panther movies, has died aged 88.


Islamic hardliners vowed to stop the ``immoral'' Miss World beauty pageant taking place in Indonesia even after organisers agreed this year's contestants would not wear bikinis.

Hardliners vow to stop Miss World pageant


by Action 4 News Staff Several Rio Grande Valley cities are taking legal action against cable giant Time Warner Cable.

Valley cities take legal action against Time Warner Cable


Along with the previously announced shows in Sydney and Perth, Break Even have announced their final ever Melbourne show, set to take place at the beginning of July.


Alexander & Baldwin Inc said it plans to split itself into two companies, one with interests in real estate and agriculture and the other in ocean transportation and logistics, amid a very weak shipping market.

Alexander & Baldwin plans to split itself


Former Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano reportedly has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

Ex-cub Carlos Zambrano reportedly signs with Long Island Ducks


China's quality watchdog said Friday that nitrite was detected in several batches of edible bird nests imported from Malaysia during the September to October period.

Nitrite detected in edible bird nests imported from Malaysia


An entrepreneur in the Northern Region, has commended the leadership role of President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as one with the ability to unite Ghanaians to move the country's developmental agenda forward.

Entrepreneur commends leadership role of President Mahama


That's the main thrust of the comments the Nova Central School District board want to convey to Education Minister Clyde Jackman regarding his recent statement that the Province is looking at all options to save money, including amalgamating school districts.

Province looking at amalgamating school districts


``This American Life,'' the popular radio show and usual home for the whimsy of host Ira Glass, is coming to the iPad.


A national government accountability group released a report Tuesday that says Colorado ranks in the middle of the pack for election preparedness among the 10 states seen as key to the outcome of this November's election.

Colorado ranked in middle for election preparedness


Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to have a liver transplant, the Spanish and European champions said on Thursday.

Barca defender Abidal to have liver transplant


Heavyweight boxing legend Joe Frazier has died Monday night after a brief battle with liver cancer.

Heavyweight boxing legend Joe Frazier dies of liver cancer


European manufacturing resumed expansion in October to 54.1 from 53.7 last month, exceeding economists' estimates of 53.2, while services eased to 53.2 compared with 54.1 a month earlier and median projections of 53.7.

European manufacturing resumes expansion while services ease


Strikes in the engineering, metal and fuel sectors could lead to job losses, the National Youth Development Agency said on Wednesday.


Abingdon at TraditionSM, an all-inclusive, luxury retirement community in Port St. Lucie, celebrated its clubhouse opening on Jan. 20.

Abingdon at TraditionSM celebrates clubhouse opening


This morning Alternative Press reported that Jonny Craig is no longer a member of Emarosa.


Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. on Tuesday said it had bid £7.8 billion to buy the near 61-percent of British pay-television group BSkyB that it does not yet own.

News Corp. bids for all of pay-tv giant BSkyB


A Londonderry teen was reportedly kidnapped from the Mall of New Hampshire on Saturday and then left naked in the woods in Hooksett.

Londonderry teen kidnapped, left naked in woods


The Texas Rangers have sought bankruptcy protection in hopes of getting their $575-million US sale to a team of investors cleared by midsummer.

Texas Rangers seek bankruptcy protection


Stevenage v Portsmouth live stream free is going to be played tonight on Bet365.com through their Live Stream service.


Rifts are widening between the tent protest leaders and the National Union of Israeli Students.


Photo / AP A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.


Around 600 PML-N candidates for the national and provincial assemblies on Wednesday vowed to restore the pre-emergency judiciary after winning the elections.

PML-N candidates vow to restore judiciary


Australia's Test and One Day International skipper Michael Clarke admits he should have rested a bit longer in order to recover fully from his hamstring injury, which he sustained against India in the Commonwealth Bank Series.

Michael Clarke admits he should have rested longer to recover from injury


UTA has signed Tony Mendez, the retired CIA operative played by Ben Affleck in Argo as he smuggled six diplomatic workers out of Iran.


Gerald Schoenfeld, the longtime head of the powerful Shubert Organization who helped bring numerous works to Broadway, including ``A Chorus Line'' ``Cats'' and ``Amadeus,'' has died at 84.


A special avalanche warning has been issued for the mountainous areas of BC's northern interior.


Jacquizz Rodgers set a Pac-10 rushing record for freshmen and Sean Canfield filled in ably at quarterback to help Oregon State beat UCLA 34-6 on Saturday.


The annual rate of inflation eased to 1.7% in June from the rate of 1.8% in May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Annual rate of inflation eases to 1.7% in June


Terrorists have planned to target special police units and officers working against terrorism, The Nation learnt on Saturday.

Terrorists may target special police units


Finn returns ahead of his new album and upcoming tour called Liam Finn, Eliza Jane, Lawrence Arabia and Connan Mockasin are having a baby tour.

Liam Finn returns for new album and tour


Actress Drea de Matteo is to star on an upcoming episode of Law & Order:


Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has insisted that he wanted to sign Gervinho and Hulk for the south coast side.


The Coyotes will host a prospect development camp Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10, at Polar Ice in Peoria.


London, Aug 5 Exercise doesn't seem to ease anxiety or depression, says a recent study conducted in the Netherlands among twins, one of whom exercised, while the other didn't.

Exercise doesn't seem to ease anxiety, depression


Thai Ipstar satellite services provider Thaicom plans to diversify into digital media and broadcasting services with a possible investment budget of up to THB 10 billion, Bangkok Post reports.

Thaicom to diversify into broadcasting services


Multiple media outlets have reportedly received word from a top official that Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak will step down today.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down today


A CHILD matador has killed SIX young bulls one and applied for a place in the Guinness Book of Records.


11/21/10 04:14 pm John Mallinger won the Pebble Beach Invitational on Sunday, birdieing four of the last six holes for a 4-under 68 and a two-stroke victory over Jason Gore.

Mallinger wins Pebble Beach Invitational


In Cabell County, hundreds of athletes competed for a medal during the Special Olympics.


The Florida Bar this week filed a complaint with the state supreme court against David J. Stern, the Broward County lawyer whose office was accused of rubber-stamping foreclosures.

Florida Bar files complaint against foreclosure lawyer David Stern


A SOUTH Australian man killed in mysterious circumstances in the Northern Territory was eaten alive by wild dogs, his family said yesterday.


A high-ranking US health official said on Wednesday there's no evidence the A/H1N1 flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects.

A/H1N1 flu vaccine causes no serious side effects:


A Salt Lake City woman is fighting to keep her home after losing it over a $68 unpaid dental bill.


Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the Baku central headquarters of the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, press service of the president told APA.

Ilham Aliyev attends opening ceremony of the Baku central headquarters of the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh


Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the last World War II veteran to serve in the Senate, will be buried Friday morning at Arlington National Cemetery.

Lautenberg to be buried at Arlington Cemetery


Colombia has emphatically denied it plans to attack Venezuela.

Colombia denies plans to attack Venezuela


PC manufacturing giant, HP has opened a technology renewal centre in Erskine, Scotland, where its commercial customers will be able to acquire certified legacy HP products and participate in equipment reuse programs - irrespective of the type of equipment or original manufacturer.

HP opens technology renewal centre in Scotland


Congress president Sonia Gandhi today cast her vote in the Delhi Assembly elections in which her party is hoping for a hat-trick.


Peter Costello is resigning from parliament and the Liberals will face a by-election in his seat of Higgins, according to reports.


Dolly Parton has just wrapped up the most successful European tour of her career.


A Montgomery police motorcycle officer has been hurt in a wreck on South Court Street.


Stocks in New York were trading near the flat line Thursday as investors digested a merger between Dow Chemical DOW and Rohm & Haas ROH, mixed employment data and concerns about the health of the financial sector.


RIO Tinto shares roared ahead yesterday on rumours that jilted suitor BHP Billiton was about to raise its bid.


``I warn the US not to be after any mischief in the meeting of the Group 5+1 and to think on final settlement of Iran's nuclear case,'' Ayatollah Rafsanjani told large groups of Tehrani Friday prayers worshipers at Tehran University campus.

Rafsanjani warns US against any mischief


Bang and Olufsen of Denmark, a maker of audio and video products, issued a profit warning today as it cited weaker orders and market uncertainty.


Info registry Afilias accidentally deleted some of the domain names that were in the redemption grace period this past weekend.


There is a possibility that catcher Jorge Posada could return to the field for the Yankees in early June, according to The Associated Press.


The Insolvency Service has warned young people to avoid payday loans as part of a debt campaign launched alongside UK debt charities.

Insolvency Service warns on payday loans


Uefa president Michel Platini, who is currently visiting Israel, has said football can promote peace.


This morning, the team behind GameStick have announced support for XBMC and DLNA, two of the most sought after features in a product like this.

GameStick announces support for XBMC and DLNA


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,944.55 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, up 151.61 points or 1.55 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,944.55, up 151.61 points


Insurance fraud is now estimated to cost insurers £5.2million every day, according to a report published by the Association of British Insurers.

Insurance fraud is costing insurers £5.2million a day


Joe Costa works the heel molding machine at Montello Heel Manufacuring Inc. The Brockton company marked its 100th anniversary Saturday.

Brockton company marks 100th anniversary


The lawyer for Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon said Moon pleaded guilty to negligent driving, a reduced charge from the drunken driving count that followed his Dec. 28 arrest by police in Medina, Wash.


Two boats carrying more than 100 people have been intercepted in Australian waters since Christmas Day.

Two boats intercepted in Australian waters


A 50-year-old Ottawa man drowned yesterday while swimming in the Ottawa River in Hull.


Sony has just let us know that Home is getting a Resistance space.


Ahlstrom has agreed to acquire Sweden-based Munktell Filter AB as a strategic step to grow the advanced filtration business particularly in life science and laboratory applications.


The Russian embassy at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in Brussels has accused EUX.TV, the Europe channel, of ``Russophobe'' reporting that supports ``dirty propaganda aims.''

Russia accuses EUX.TV of 'Russophobe' reporting


Six former James Hardie directors including disgraced chairman Meredith Hellicar have been granted a stay on five-year bans meted out in the NSW Supreme Court.

James Hardie directors granted stay on bans


THE moribund Zimbabwean economy, in particular its battered stock exchange, is showing signs of life.


Pakistan needs to ``act decisively against terrorism'' if it seeks to benefit from trade and commerce with India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday.


Police in Sydney's west are continuing to appeal for information after a fourth woman was indecently assaulted yesterday afternoon.

Police continue to appeal for information after fourth woman indecently assaulted --


Amit Harchekar, Senior Technical Analyst, of India Infoline is of the view that Bank of India has resistance at Rs 475.


Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach has said that the Dallas Cowboys are lucky to have Tony Romo on their roster.

Roger Staubach: 'Dallas Cowboys lucky to have Tony Romo'


Rihanna almost had a wardrobe malfunction at a recent charity dinner in New York as her cleavage just about stayed in place inside the lacy neckline as she leaned over to greet some famous celebrity friends.

Rihanna almost has wardrobe malfunction at charity dinner


Inter Milan goalkeeper Francesco Toldo is retiring from football and will begin working for the club in an ambassadorial capacity.


Hermosa Beach is the latest Southern California city to ban smoking in outdoor areas, a decision that makes it illegal to light up in outdoor dining areas, parks and the city pier.

Hermosa Beach bans smoking in outdoor areas


Megasoft Limited, a Pakistan based company, introduces unlimited web hosting package on Linux platform.

Megasoft introduces unlimited web hosting package


Genentech, a member of the Roche Group announced that a pivotal Phase II study with vismodegib showed positive results in people with advanced basal cell carcinoma or BCC, for whom surgery is considered inappropriate.

Pivotal study with vismodegib shows positive results in people with advanced BCC


Puttaparthi, April 24 Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba who has thousands of followers in India and abroad died Sunday of cardiac and respiratory failure after a prolonged illness.


Libyan rebels pulled most of their fighters back from an assault on a gateway to Tripoli on Thursday to regroup, as Moamer Kadhafi's regime accused NATO of killing more than 1,100 civilians.


When asked by an Elle writer if she's been physically abused, Simpson replied, ``I don't want to talk about it, but I have definitely experienced abuse in a way that I would tell people to take their heart and run.''

Jessica Simpson: 'I have definitely experienced abuse'


East Bengal clinched a record 28th IFA Shield title with a 4-2 win against United Sports Club in the penalty shootout after both teams played out a goalless 120 minutes in the 116th edition of the tournament at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.


Pope Benedict XVI waves after leading a mass in Cameroon's capital Yaounde - a Vatican report says 'outside forces' are ravaging Africa.


Craven Park played host to its first ever corporate touch tournament this week with Tower Staff Solutions the eventual winners.

Craven Park hosts first corporate touch tournament


Coimbatore , Dec 26 A case has been registered against a woman from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh for carrying bullets in her baggage, while travelling to Delhi, police said today.

Case registered against woman for carrying bullets


Versatile actor Paresh Rawal, who has turned producer with his next film ``Oh My God'', says he doesn't believe in promotions but being the producer of the film he will have to do it.

I don't believe in promotions but will have to do it:


Larry discusses whether Jay Cutler will have input in the new Bears offense, changes on defense with new coordinator Mel Tucker and if the Bears get extra practice time because they have a new head coach.


Almost 65 years to the day after he disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, a Charleston World War II hero is coming home.


The Kyivpastrans municipal enterprise urges the Kyivenerho power generating and distribution company to refrain from cutting electricity supplies to the facilities of the municipal company.

Kyivpastrans urges Kyivenerho to refrain from cutting electricity supplies to its facilities


Late Friday evening President Obama announced that the US and South Korea had reached agreement on a trade deal expected to increase annual exports of American goods, including agricultural products, by up to 11-billion dollars and support at least 70-thousand jobs.


Comedy superstar Patrice O'Neal -- who recently performed at the ``Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen'' -- suffered a stroke last week ... this according to his friends on the ``Opie and Anthony Show.''


Monthly electric bills reflect two separate costs: the cost of generating electricity and the cost of delivering that electricity to consumers.

Monthly electric bills reflect separate costs


Doctors are threatening to take industrial action as from October 14 because of the 'agreement' reached between the government and nurses for the latter to administer medicines.


Celebrity biographer Charles Higham, who wrote about the lives of Lucille Ball, Errol Flynn, Katharine Hepburn, Howard Hughes and others, has died in Los Angeles at 81.

Celebrity biographer Charles Higham dies at 81


President Barack Obama Monday praised the contribution of Asian-Americans to America's heritage, and invoked efforts to bring about immigration reform in which ``everybody is going to have to take responsibility.''

Obama praises contributions of Asian-Americans


Austin gas prices jumped 10 cents this week to an average $3.06 per gallon, AAA Texas reported on Thursday.

Austin gas price jumps 10 cents to $3.06


Web-savvy geeks are showing the government a better way to share public information online - but some people just want to be shown a better loo.


Microsoft is spending about $130 million to build a new datacenter in Dublin, as it needs more room to run cloud services there, the company said on Thursday.

Microsoft is building a new datacenter in Dublin


Public Accounts Committee chairman Murli Manohar Joshi today denied reports that he or the PAC had ever tried to influence the CAG in regard to calculation of losses on account of spectrum allocations.

Murli Manohar Joshi denies report of trying to influence CAG


Subhiksha, the country's largest pharma retailer, has sent legal notices to drug wholesalers in Mumbai for withholding supplies.

Subhiksha sends legal notices to drug wholesalers


Boston Bruins management told NHL.com today that 38-year-old goaltender Tim Thomas is ``seriously considering'' sitting out next season.


Mobility and the unstructured data it creates is putting pressure on data centre managers to grow systems, according to the latest predictions from analyst firm Gartner.

Mobility putting pressure on data centre managers:


In an interview with the National Review, Republican US Senate candidate Rand Paul says he's running a ``realistic'' campaign and admits he isn't as ``forthright'' as his father, an advocate of eliminating many federal agencies.

Paul says he's running ``realistic'' campaign


A sex offender who threatened to chop a young girl's arms and legs off has been jailed for public protection after raping and sexually assaulting her.

Sex offender who threatened to chop girl's arms and legs off is jailed


Former first lady Nancy Reagan was hospitalized Sunday after falling in her home in Bel-Air but is doing well, her spokeswoman said.Reagan, 86, was taken to St. John's Health Center, where doctors determined she did not break a hip as feared, spokeswoman Joanne Drake said.Drake said Reagan was doing well and would stay the night in the same room where former President Ronald Reagan stayed after he broke his hip at home in 2001.


Labor Day weekend is still two weeks away, but a statewide ``Operation Zero Tolerance'' holiday crackdown on drunk drivers begins today.


SAO PAULO -A hospital in Brazil says former Brazil soccer captain Socrates has died.


Reports in Spain suggest that Eric Abidal is soon to decide about his future with his current club, FC Barcelona.

Eric Abidal to decide his future with FC Barcelona --


Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited announced today that two additional December contract months of HSI1 and HSCEI2 Dividend Point Index futures will become available for trading from Monday, 12 September.

Hong Kong Exchanges and clearing Limited (HKEx) announced two additional December contract months


Pakistani actress Meera, who has acted in two Indian movies, on Wednesday visited cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan in hospital where he is admitted since being injured during an election rally.

Actress Meera visits Imran Khan in hospital


Zynga Inc. is close to raising as much as $500 million from a group of investors in a round of financing that could value the maker of CityVille, FarmVille and other popular Facebook games as high as $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Zynga is close to raising as much as $500 million


The mayor released his 2011 budget late this afternoon.


The president has declared a major disaster for Maryland related to the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

President declares major disaster in md.


London, Nov 26 Actress Halle Berry wants to have more kids but fears she's running out of time.


A Black Mountain man was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury following an assault on a female.


An Arkansas Appeals Court judge is seeking a spot on the state Supreme Court that's being vacated by a justice who announced he won't seek re-election.

Appeals judge seeks spot on Arkansas Supreme Court


Tidewater Academy came from behind Thursday to defeat Amelia 3-1 in the Virginia Commonwealth Conference match at home.


The Auction web site Multi-Sale.com announces their grand re-opening with New and Updated software to let you Auction,Buy,Sell and even Trade your items or post wanted ads for hard to find items all for FREE that's right NO listing fees for auctions, wanted ads, and you can even set up free stores.

Auction, Buy, Sell and even Trade your items or post wanted ads all for free!!


The US House has voted to deny the use of any federal money for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo bay next year...

House votes down use of federal money for closing detention facility


Egyptian riot police clash with protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011.

Egypt's riot police clash with protesters in Cairo


Patty Jenkins has seemingly confirmed that she will direct the forthcoming Marvel Studios sequel Thor 2.

Patty Jenkins confirms she will direct 'Thor 2'


Republicans got some good news Saturday when Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa announced he won't be seeking re-election next year, giving the GOP a chance at a seat in the swing state.

Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa won't seek re-election


On Wednesday, Malaysian teenager Nabil Jeffri became the youngest driver ever to test a Formula 1 car in the history of the sport after a straight link session with team Lotus at Duxford airfield.

Nabil Jeffri becomes youngest driver to test a Formula 1 car


Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels Ravi Bopara should stop idolising Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.


Two Madison men were arrested Saturday evening for simple assault and will make their first appearance July 21 in magistrate court.


TOM CRUISE and KATIE HOLMES' two year old daughter SURI has her own dressing room at the New York theatre where the actress is making her Broadway debut.


An Iraq war veteran from Rolla intends to challenge US Rep. Jo Ann Emerson in 2010.

Iraq veteran to challenge Emerson in 2010


Statkraft AS, a Norway-based electrical utility company, has announced the reopening of Smola wind farm.

Statkraft announces reopening of Smola wind farm


A registered sex offender from California has been ordered to stand trial in Sheboygan County Court on charges of sexual assault of a child.


Indian federal bond yields eased slightly on Wednesday as soft oil prices are expected to lessen pressure on the government to raise fuel prices.

Indian bond yields ease on soft oil prices


A recess has been called in the National airline airBaltic shareholders meeting today.

Recess called in airBaltic shareholders meeting;


LG doesn't plan to make another Nexus phone - despite the success of the the Nexus 4.

LG won't make another Google Nexus phone


India urgently needs a new land acquisition policy as the present framework is outdated and does not adequately incorporate the interests of the owners and workers of the land procured by private firms, according to Planning Commission member Arun Maira.

India needs new land acquisition policy:


Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown announced today that she is seeking re-election to a second term.

Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown to seek re-election


The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today that it will hold a campaign rally featuring Dr. Paul in Columbia, South Carolina.

Ron Paul to hold campaign rally in Columbia, South Carolina


Scientists have used the European Space Agencys Mars Express to produce the first crude map of aurorae on Mars, which are a powerful tool with which scientists can investigate the composition and structure of the Red Planets atmosphere.

Scientists produce first crude map of aurorae on Mars


Courtney Love reaches out to Amanda Bynes via Twitter to offer assistance after urging the troubled star to ``pull it together'' yesterday following her recent arrest.


``I am not going anywhere, my product is going abroad.


She might have wowed audience with her ballet moves in Black Swan, but actress Mila Kunis has revealed she was blind in one eye for years.


LittleBigPlanet series developer Media Molecule is teasing a new untitled game on its official website, depicted by a question mark symbol recently added to its list of games.


The NBA has rescinded the flagrant foul against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Johnson for elbowing Cleveland's Mo Williams in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

NBA rescinds flagrant foul on Anthony Johnson


Siemens has announced that it is investing around up to EUR 100 million until the end of 2012 to make its factories greener.

Siemens to invest EUR 100 million to make its factories greener


Last week, a Mansion Poker player known as ``RUM23'' won $200,000 in an online poker tournament.


Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today said the state has issued civil subpoenas to nine petroleum wholesalers and refinery operators, to compel them to explain why Louisville gas retailers are paying as much as 10 cents per gallon more for gasoline than retailers in comparable markets that use similar blends of gasoline.

State issues subpoenas to petroleum wholesalers, refineries


Newman, a jazz musician who played with the Ray Charles Band and won fame as a tenor sax soloist, died Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009.

Jazz musician David 'Fathead' Newman dies


It's very important for the Eagles to score early when they get the chance.

It's very important that the Eagles score early


CARDIFF CITY manager Dave Jones admits he hopes Norwich drop points against South Wales rivals Swansea this weekend as the Bluebirds look to peg back the Canaries in the race for promotion.

Dave Jones hoping Norwich drop points against Swansea


Houston, TX - Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will take a medical leave from the team after undergoing a scheduled surgical procedure later this week.

Texans' Wade Phillips to take medical leave


US Electronics major Advanced Micro Devices, which also has its offices in India, has announced that it will cut 10 per cent of its global payroll or over 1,600 jobs, because of deteriorating business conditions.


A Glenwood city council member is charged with burglary and assault after an alleged attack in Glenwood Sunday.

Glenwood city council member charged with burglary, assault


A THREATENED Newport day centre could close as early as August as the council looks to modernise day care provision in the city.

Newport day centre could close in August


San Francisco Bay Area metallers Machine Head are the first confirmed band for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany.

Machine Head confirmed for next year's Wacken Open Air festival


UK property rents have hit a record high of £689 per calendar month in September after eight consecutive months of rises.


An Alford woman faces drug charges stemming from a traffic stop conducted because of a suspected window tint violation.

Alford woman faces drug charges after traffic stop


A US Army soldier from Los Angeles has been killed in combat in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.

Soldier from Los Angeles is killed in Afghanistan


Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for three decades until overthrown by last year, was on life support in hospital, military officials said on Tuesday, but they denied a report he was clinically dead.


A Beaver County couple settled their federal civil rights lawsuit against three Midland police officers who arrested them May 8, 2009, according to court documents.

Beaver County couple settles lawsuit against three officers


ANOTHER MP will face court over expenses claims, the Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer said today.


``The miracle that happened in 1948'' will be the focus of a personal message from Israel to highlight a community-wide Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration at Cong.


Russian energy giant Gazprom opened its regional office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, APA reports quoting RIA Novosti.


New Delhi, Jan 27 As many as 12 trains leaving Delhi were rescheduled for the second day today due to fog in several places and because of operational reasons, sources in Northern Railway said.


The main opposition PML-N party today said there was no consensus between it and the Pakistan People's Party on dissolving all provincial assemblies on the same day - a measure necessary for holding national and provincial polls simultaneously.

No consensus on dissolving all provincial assemblies:


Third seed Ana Ivanovic survived a big scare against Australia's Jelena Dokic to move into the second round of the Brisbane International on Monday.


Harvard beats Yale to strengthen Ivy League lead UMass men's basketball beats Dayton to end three-game skid Boston College men's hoops visits Duke today Top 25 men's college basketball roundup:


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Sarah Michelle Gellar is headed for a new series on the CW network, but she says she'll find time to return to ``All My Children.''

Sarah Michelle Gellar to return to ``All My Children''


Rescue workers are making ``good progress'' at the three main sites most devastated by Christchurch's earthquake on Tuesday, the New Zealand Fire Service and Urban Search and Rescue say.


``Ugly Betty'' star Michael Urie, who played Marc St. James in the recent ABC series, will make his London stage debut in Celebrity Autobiography, running at Leicester Square Theatre Oct. 4-9.

``Ugly Betty'' star Michael Urie to make London stage debut


Fourth Ward Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer is the first candidate to declare she's running for mayor in May's municipal election.


Russia hails more efficient international assistance to Africa, primarily within the United Nations and G8 countries, and vows it would keep on its efforts in this area, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in a greeting message to heads of state and government of African countries on the occasion of the Africa Day marked on Tuesday.

Russia hails more efficient international assistance to Africa - Medvedev


Union Minister of State for Power Jairam Ramesh today said the power situation will eased March, next year in the country, particularly in south India, as all nuclear plants will begin to work to their full capacity.


PARKING permits may be sold to non-residents in Royston for £500 by the district council.


The two largest Forevermark diamonds in the world, were sold successfully at auction by Steinmetz at Christie's, New York on 15th October 2008.

Two largest Forevermark diamonds auctioned at Christie's


Scottish former F1 driver David Coulthard held a driving display behind the wheel of an RB-1 F1 racecar with a 3 l engine and 950 horsepower, Saturday in southeastern Romanian city Constanta, Romanian Mediafax news agency reports.

F1 driver David Coulthard holds display in Romanian city Constanta


Kolkata, Oct 24 Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh Friday filed a police complaint against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in Kolkata alleging she had hatched a ``political conspiracy'' against him.

Amar Singh files complaint against Mayawati in Kolkata


Aviva and UBI Banca have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership in the life insurance sector until the end of 2015.

Aviva and UBI Banca announce renewal of strategic partnership


Barack Obama will meet with his economic team on Friday and hold his first news conference since becoming US president-elect, aides said, as the country awaited signs of how he might tackle the economic crisis.


Brescia has fired coach Giuseppe Iachini, two days after a 3-0 loss to Serie A leader AC Milan.


TWO FORMER priests arrested at their homes in Eastbourne this week on suspicion of child sex abuse have been released on police bail.

Former priests are released on police bail


Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke at Humboldt University in Berlin last week.

Eric Schmidt speaks at Humboldt University:


A collection of films which captured the final days of the British Empire in India and other parts of south Asia are to be released today.

Collection of films captures final days of the British Empire in India


West Ham have re-signed James Collins from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the London club have announced.


In eastern Lyncourt you may have driven by a new specialty retailer and wondered what's in store there.


A Montana game warden who has been investigating allegations of poaching by law enforcement officers in Lake County was reassigned to another state agency, in part due to threats he had been receiving, the Missoulian reported Friday.


Dave Matthews Band saxophone player and founding member, LeRoi Moore, died unexpectedly Tuesday of injuries he suffered during an accident in June.

Dave Matthews band member dies unexpectedly


NZX Ltd is emphasising the diversity of its business, while saying the outlook for new listings on its traditional capital markets transaction business looks the best since 2004.


Police obtained an arrest warrant on the missing Sakai on Aug. 7 on suspicion of violation of the stimulant drug control act.

Police obtain arrest warrant on missing actress Sakai


BUDGET-conscious travellers are embracing $1 a day campervan relocation trips, with operators reporting a surge in the number of clients in the past year.

Travellers embrace campervan relocation trips


Russia marks 70th anniversary of Stalingrad battle An aged T-34 tank clattered into the center of the southern Russian city once known as Stalingrad and soldiers dressed in World War II-era uniforms marched solemnly as Russia marked the 70th anniversary of the end of one of modern warfare's bloodiest battles.


Brent crude oil fell to $126 on Monday and US crude futures slipped after touching a 2-1/2-year high on prospects of a Libyan peace agreement and as Saudi Arabia restated its ability to pump more oil if needed.


South African golfer Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion, withdrew from the US Open Sunday night because of tendinitis in his left wrist and elbow.


The foremost women achievers in science will interact with the girl students interested in the field on February 17 at Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom.

Women achievers in science to interact with girl students


Brett Eldredge is releasing his new single, It Ain't Gotta Be Love, to country radio today.


Alberta is to cut oil and gas royalties after finding that it has lost its competitive advantage among Canadian energy-producing provinces, as well as in comparison to the US...


A former Colorado man has been charged in Butte with felony cruelty to animals.

Man charged in Butte with cruelty to animals


Linamar Corp is not in danger of breaching any bank covenants and expects to win significant new work over the next several months as weaker rivals succumb to the steep downturn in the North American auto market, the company's chief executive said on Monday.

Linamar not in danger of breaching covenants:


Ruckus Wireless introduced ChannelFly, a new technology innovation specifically developed to address the growing need to deliver more reliable Wi-Fi performance within noisy and crowded RF environments caused by the invasion of smart, Wi-Fi-only devices onto enterprise and service provider networks.


Miley Cyrus is sticking up for Justin Bieber after a photographer was killed while trying to snap pictures of Justin's pulled over car.

Miley Cyrus sticks up for Justin Bieber after photographer is killed


A Fayette County man is indicted on three federal charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Fayette County man indicted on federal charges


at 00:01 John Freeme of foreign currency exchange broker HiFX explores why, despite headlines heralding its decline, the crisis-stricken euro is still stronger than sterling.

Why the euro is still stronger than sterling


A group of Austin administrators and parents will be making a presentation on bullying to the school board during the board's special session meeting Monday.

Group will make presentation on bullying to board


As per reports and information from our sources,Argentina's sunflower seed area is expected to rise 10% on the year in the 2011-12 season as soaring prices spur farmers to increase planting.Argentina is the world's No.2 sunflower oil exporter, trailing only the Ukraine last year.Argentina's fields are in good shape after recent steady showers, and sunflower planting is set to kick off in about a month.Farmers are optimistic with current sunflower oil export values of $2,400 a metric ton, up from $950 a ton a year ago.Argentina planted 1.65 million hectares with sunflowers the previous season.Despite the positive signs from local farmers, the USDA is expecting Argentina's sunflower oil production from the 2011-12 season to total 1.26 million metric tons, unchanged from 2010-11.

Argentina's sunflower seed area is expected to rise 10% on the year in the 2011-12 season as soaring prices spur..


An Arkansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges he plotted to kill then-Sen. Barack Obama and dozens of other black people in 2008.

Arkansas man pleads guilty for plotting to kill Obama


(artist id=``1234'')Marilyn Manson(/artist) and Evan Rachel Wood have called off their engagement.

Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood call off engagement


Mobile internet services were restored in the Kashmir Valley after remaining suspended for a week in the wake of hanging of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru.

Mobile internet services restored in Kashmir Valley


In a major victory to mental health advocates, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in August that insurers in California must pay for residential treatment for eating disorders and other serious mental illnesses under the state's mental health parity law.

Should insurers pay for eating disorders?


Canadian film ``Adam's Wall'', the story of a teenage Jewish boy and Lebanese girl who fall in love in Montreal's Mile End, will screen on February 15 at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival.

Canadian film to screen at San Diego Jewish film Festival


Hudson Valley county executives turn up heat on utilities Pressure mounted on Hudson Valley electric utilities Monday as the county executives from Rockland, Westchester and Orange counties issued separate blistering critiques of the companies' performance in restoring power in the week since superstorm Sandy swept ashore.

County executives turn up heat on utilities


Sergio Perez says he won't put any pressure on Ferrari to promote him to its Formula 1 team alongside Fernando Alonso.


California regulators are questioning their oversight of the state's aging natural-gas pipeline network in the aftermath of the Sept. 9 explosion that killed four and destroyed dozens of homes in the San Francisco suburb of San Bruno.

Regulators question their oversight of aging pipeline network


Roman Polanski on Friday took refuge at his snowbound Swiss chalet after being granted bail under house arrest, while he fights extradition to the United States on a child sex case.


Alwar, Mar 8 Three persons including a woman were today electrocuted and another woman injured while travelling on a locally assembled vehicle, in Nawalpura village in Rajasthan's Alwar district, about 40 km from here.


Teachers will stage the first national strike in 21 years on April 24, Britain's biggest classroom union announced today.

Teachers to stage first national strike for 21 years


Legendary reggae label Trojan has announced that it will release a new five disc boxset chronicling its history next month.


A train car carrying denatured alcohol overturned Friday evening in between Crescent City and Watseka, causing traffic to be rerouted for more than 24 hours.


The National Weather Service has advised a winter storm will move into the area late Thursday into Friday.


by : dpa Caracas- A quake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale shook central Venezuela Friday and caused panic, but no damage to people or property.

Quake of 5.4 on Richter scale shakes Venezuela, causes no damage


US doughnut major Krispy Kreme has forayed into India with its first retail outlet in Bangalore.

US doughnut major Krispy Kreme forays into India


As she held out the stray bit of nostril in her outstretched hand, fallen Atomic Kitten pop idol Kerry confessed: ``I've got a hole in the nose 'cos of the coke.


KATIE Holmes has revealed a dramatic new look at the Tokyo premiere of hubby Tom Cruise's movie Valkyrie.


Muse will return to Australia in December to sequel their Big Day Out shows earlier this year.


THE kwacha last week closed on a firmer note at K4,625 to K4,645 amid quiet trading sessions.


Chrysler is recalling about 250,000 vehicles to fix a problem that could cause engines to stall.


A man shot and killed at the Hayward BART station was identified Wednesday as 18-year-old Joshua Ligons of Hayward.

Man killed at Hayward BART station identified


A RECORD number of North-East businesses have entered tourism awards as the sector enjoys increased visitor numbers.


Business sentiment worsened for the first time in two months in August as the positive impact of demand for rebuilding areas hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami proved limited, a private-sector survey showed.


Sunday afternoon, five semi-trucks collided on I-40 at mile marker 68 in the eastbound lanes, according to state police.


DM Plc announced it has appointed Altium Capital Limited to consider the strategic options available to maximise shareholder value.

DM appoints Altium Capital to consider strategic options


Future prime minister Edward Heath visited Largs in April 1967 as leader of the opposition Conservative Party.

Prime minister Edward Heath visited Largs


A 28-year-old Moncks Corner man has drowned after falling off a horse into a lake at Horseshoe Lake Farm on Sunday.

Moncks Corner man drowns after falling off horse into lake


The Sensex extended losses as European market started with a negative note.


KWAZULU-NATAL MEC for health Sibongiseni Dhlomo says maternal, peri-natal and infant mortality are human rights issues.

'Infant mortality is human rights issue'


Faster and lighter aircraft could be built using an incredible super-thin material just one atom thick, according to new research conducted at The University of Manchester.

Faster and lighter aircraft could be built using incredible super-thin material just one atom thick


Hawaiian Airlines has increased its fuel surcharge on flights to and from Sacramento by $20 each way, effective Monday.

Hawaiian Airlines increases fuel surcharge to $20


The body of a Andrews County man has been found in Lea County, NM, according to a release from the Lea County Sheriff's Office.

Body of Andrews County man found in New Mexico


Google has just announced that it will sell its Performics search marketing business to Paris-based Publicis Groupe.

Google sells Performics search marketing business to Publicis Groupe


The NFL owners declined to meet with the players on March 28, according to John Clayton on ESPN.

NFL owners declined to meet with players


Two women were arrested on Monday on charges of selling a three-year-old girl child for Rs 5,000 in Chikaballapur district.

Women arrested on charges of selling child


Maldives Police Services have revealed that some 67 cases of child sex abuse have been reported this year so far.


A large brush fire threatened homes in Hunt County east of Royse City near County Road 2597 Friday late afternoon.

Brush fire threatened homes in Hunt County


A wildfire in the canyon above Raton has closed Interstate 25 over Raton Pass on the Colorado-New Mexico border.


Morgan Stanley has maintained its 'underperform' rating on State Bank of India, with a target price of Rs 1,425 after a meeting with the lender's management.

Morgan Stanley maintains 'underperform' rating on SBI


Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that a food co-op formerly located in Avon has been ordered to dissolve after allegedly failing to properly respond to declining financial conditions.


After receiving a 10 billion euro cash injection from the Dutch state in October 2008, ING Groep is making a ``moral appeal'' to retrieve 2008 bonuses paid to its management staff, which is approximately 1,200 strong.

ING makes a ``moral appeal'' to retrieve bonuses


The Alabama Gymnastics team remains No. 1 in the rankings after posting its highest score of the season in its regular season finale win against Michigan.


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: up 12 cents, or 3.43 per cent, at $3.62 Engineering firm Downer EDI and consortium partner GE Australia have won a contract to build stage one of the $350 million Boco Rock Wind Farm in NSW Snowy Mountains.


Taste of Norman this year is moving to a bigger location on the University of Oklahoma campus.

Taste of Norman is moving to bigger location


A bicyclist was killed Monday morning in an accident involving a Charlottesville city government vehicle.

Bicyclist killed in accident with city vehicle


Brokeback Mountain, the story of two gay cowboys made famous by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, is to be adapted into an opera by the New York City Opera.

Brokeback Mountain to be adapted into opera


WORLD Cup fever came to Ballarat at the weekend, with hundreds of soccer players taking part in the colourful Small-Side Football World Cup Carnival.


The Washington Nationals traded closer Matt Capps to the Minnesota Twins for highly regarded catching prospect Wilson Ramos late Thursday night.

Washington Nationals trade all-star Matt Capps to Minnesota Twins


A strong earthquake shook northeastern Nevada early this morning, possibly damaging some buildings.


A vigil has been held for an Indian student shot dead in Britain at the scene where he was gunned down.


Temple Christian School at 752 Stewart Road in Mansfield hosted an open house Tuesday to get the community more acquainted with the Christian school which opened in 1974.

Temple Christian school hosts open house


DeKalb County overspent its health benefits budget by 6 percent last year, according to a study released Tuesday.

DeKalb overspent health benefits by 6 percent


Global distribution systems provider Amadeus has suffered a setback in its case against Air Astana, with a Spanish court forcing it to reinstate its services to the carrier.

Amadeus suffers setback in case with Air Astana


MORE than 9000 people have helped Boolarra get back on its feet by attending the town's annual folk festival.


In Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was on Tuesday arrested in Mumbai in connection with the attack on a five-star hotel in suburban Andheri last week.


Seminole County will memorialize ``The Senator'' at Big Tree Park.

Seminole County to memorialize 'The Senator'


The drugmaker Merck & Company said on Thursday that it lost $531 million in the fourth quarter as a result of nearly $4 billion in charges, including write-offs and restructuring costs from its acquisition of the Schering-Plough Corporation.


Portugal Telecom has secured all its financing needs until 2014, according to CEO Zeinal Bava.

Portugal Telecom secures financing until 2014


Bank today said India will have to learn to live with volatility in the global economy.

India will have to learn to live with volatility:


GlaxoSmithKline plc today announced that it has commenced its previously announced tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Human Genome Sciences for US$13.00 per share in cash.

GSK commences tender offer to acquire Human Genome Sciences for US $13.00 per share in cash


Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday signed into law a measure boosting benefits for the unemployed, saying that some Washington families are struggling and need immediate help.

Gregoire signs measure boosting benefits


Right-hander Robinson Tejeda, with his fastball velocity down, will be eased out of the setup role in the Royals' bullpen for now.

Reliever Tejeda to be eased out of setup role


NEW Cities Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to hold talks over the summer with city leaders across Scotland to help develop a shared vision.

Sturgeon to hold talks with cities' leaders


The authorities of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia have said that the breakaway republic of Somaliland can not be recognized as an independent state, just as Israel said recently it gave identification to Somaliland administration, officials told Shabelle radio on Thursday.

'Somaliland can not be recognized as an independent state' --


After likening Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Osama bin Laden, Bush compared Barack Obama to Nazi appeasers:


New bingo sites Tasty Bingo, launches a very tasty pin up calendar and an even tastier set of weekend bonus codes.

New Bingo site Tasty Bingo to launches Tasty calendar


``I think it's fair to say, if six months ago, before this spill had happened, I had gone up to Congress and I had said we need to crack down a lot harder on oil companies and we need to spend more money on technology to respond in case of a catastrophic spill, there are folks up there, who will not be named, who would have said this is classic, big-government overregulation and wasteful spending.''


Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season Thursday, and Old Fall River Road officially closed for the season on Oct. 20.


- Arizona Game and Fish Department officials report that a rare ocelot was observed this morning in the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona.

Rare ocelot observed in southern Arizona


A Twin Falls general contractor has been charged with income tax evasion, according to a US Attorney's Office release.

Twin Falls contractor charged with tax evasion


A man robbed a Comfort Suites hotel Friday night after asking for change, police said.


Pakistan on Wednesday released 17 Indian prisoners as a good will gesture ahead of the visit of Indian Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Foreign Secretary Nirpuma Rao to Pakistan


On Sunday night, Navneet Kaur Dhillon was crowned Femina Miss India 2013 in a star studded grand finale of the 50th edition of the beauty pageant.

Navneet Kaur Dhillon is Femina Miss India 2013


At least 18 people were killed and over 10 injured when militants targeted a Pakistan Air Force bus with a powerful bomb in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Tuesday.

18 killed as militants target pak Air Force bus


Sharon Stone and Juno Temple have just joined 'Lovelace,' the new biopic about porn star Linda Lovelace.

Sharon Stone, Juno Temple join 'Lovelace'


US stock futures treaded slightly higher Tuesday morning as some positive earnings news helped bolster investor sentiment, but a lack of progress on US debt talks and caution ahead of housing and consumer confidence data kept trading muted.


COCKROACHES that glow in the dark, a carnivorous sponge and a blue-bottomed monkey proved one thing this week: we barely know what we have got on planet Earth.


South African President Jacob Zuma says Nelson Mandela is ``very serious but stabilised'' in hospital and that ``all are praying'' for his recovery.

Jacob Zuma says 'all are praying' for Nelson Mandela


Presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul failed to win enough delegates at the Nebraska state GOP convention on Saturday to be nominated at the national convention in Tampa.

Ron Paul fails to win enough delegates in Neb. to be nominated


Three-time major champion Vijay Singh and European PGA Tour star Paul Casey have joined the Wyndham Championship field, the tournament said today.

Vijay Singh, Paul Casey join Wyndham Championship field


Bailout legislation approved last week by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush, as a way to try to save the financial markets, appears to also expand mental health coverage.

Bailout legislation expands mental health coverage


A proposal to help patients fight their insurance companies makes its way through the state legislature.

Proposal for patients makes way through legislature


I know it is the middle of August but if you remember last winter with all that snow on your roof, I would suggest that it is time to check your roof.


WORKERS at a Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group coal-loader construction site were sent home yesterday because of asbestos at the Kooragang Island site.


Apples are a nutrition powerhouse and really do keep the doctor away, a new health report that is sure to please Harcourt apple growers shows.


In August of 2010 we are seeing Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates very close to all-time lows.


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. HMO members in California have many rights to dispute a health plan's decision.

HMO members can dispute health plan decision


Pope Benedict has arrived in Benin at the start of his 48-hour apostolic visit to the West African nation.


Justin Bieber, while calling Chris Brown for birthday wishes, accidentally dialed the wrong number.

Justin Bieber calls Chris Brown, but dials wrong number


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Two men in a vehicle that reportedly avoided a traffic checkpoint on Columbia Highway Tuesday morning have been arrested on drug charges.


Japanese industry suffered a record fall in output in November as unemployment continued to rise and household spending kept sliding, the latest set of gloomy figures from the world's second-largest economy showed yesterday.


Canada's venerable penny now costs more than a cent to make, according to documents obtained by Canwest News Service.

Penny costs more than a cent to make: documents


Private sector lender Karnataka Bank is aiming to focus primarily on retail banking in this fiscal.

Karnataka Bank focuses primarily on retail banking


Japan has deployed anti-missile defence systems in anticipation of an imminent North Korean rocket launch, Japanese Defence Minister Satoshi Morimoto said Saturday.

Japan deploys anti-missile defence system


Some Estate Agents are taking unnecessary risks by obtaining HIPs from providers that do not subscribe to the HIP code, according to the Association of Home Information Pack Providers.


A very pregnant Kim Kardashian models her baby bump in lingerie in the upcoming season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Pregnant Kim Kardashian models bump in lingerie;


A minor died in a road accident at Dulegauda in Tanahu district on Tuesday.


Boulder County is recruiting volunteers to pull oxeye daisy, a noxious weed, at Caribou Ranch open space on Aug. 1 and Aug. 7.

Boulder County is recruiting volunteers to pull daisies at Caribou Ranch


China on Tuesday denied government links to cyber attacks against the search giant Google, saying such accusations were ``irresponsible and calculating.''

China denies links to cyber attacks on Google


Mobile operator DTAC has reportedly launched two new internet SIM cards, the Happy Internet Sim card for feature phones and the Happy Smartphone Sim card for smartphones and tablets, which offers users with internet speeds up to 42 Mbps.

DTAC launches new internet SIM cards (thailand)


Leonard Hamilton announced this afternoon that junior combo guard Ian Miller will be ``shut down'' until further notice.

Ian Miller ``shut down'' until further notice


It's been eight long years but Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are back and are hitting the road this summer with a 3-month North American tour in support of their forthcoming album, Mojo.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hitting the road this summer


Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy was honored during a ceremony Tuesday morning at South Shore High School.

Marv Levy honored at South Shore High School


Indian shares erased early losses and nudged 0.3 percent higher on Friday after the central bank kept key interest rates unchanged, but still posted their worst monthly loss in three months.


CHANGE Life Zambia executive director Fr Frank Bwalya has asked the Zambian government to heed people's call for the constitutional and electoral reforms to guarantee credible , free and fair tripartite elections this year.

Zambian government should heed people's call for the constitutional and electoral reforms


Arianespace announced today that it has signed the launch Service & Solutions contract with Argentine operator ARSAT to orbit the Arsat-1 satellite by mid-2012.

Arianespace announced it has signed contract with Argentine operator ARSAT to ARSAT-1 satellite.


France Telecom withdrew a $40 billion offer for TeliaSonera on Monday, sending the Nordic telecom operator's shares sharply lower but offering relief to investors in the French firm.

France Telecom withdraws TeliaSonera offer


Asian stocks fell for the eighth straight day on Wednesday on fears that China's heightened efforts to rein in soaring credit growth could hamper the global economic recovery.

Asian stocks fall for eighth straight day


British actor James McAvoy says he would rather eat a pile of dog muck than do exercise.

James McAvoy: 'I'd rather eat dog muck than do exercise'


Business support services group DCC has bought French electronics distributor Comtrade for €11.4m, subject to clearance from the French competition authorities.

DCC buys French electronics distributor Comtrade


-Sheryl Crow has filed a request for a restraining order against fan who allegedly threatened to shoot her.

Sheryl Crow filed a restraining order against fan


In fact, the actress is most excited about playing a completely ethnic Indian girl, dressed in salwars, miles away from short skirts in Barjatya's Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi! ``I've proved my glam image in my earlier films. People already know I'm hot!'' she says with a laugh when asked why she's not cashing in on her sexy image.


Pine Bluff Police are investigating the case of a double homicide that happened around 2 pm Saturday afternoon.

Pine Bluff police investigating double homicide


The Somali military has opened a new court in Balad, UN-funded Radio Bar-Kulan reported Friday.


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said his eyes went moist when the audience gave him a standing ovation as walked on the stage to receive the best actor award for his performance in ''Paa'', his fourth National Award.


paybox, which offers mobile payment solutions, is planning to announce several new mobile payment deals and partnerships at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.

Paybox to announce new mobile payment deals and partnerships


European stocks were little changed as the region's finance chiefs meet today to work on a new strategy to contain the sovereign-debt crisis.

European stocks little changed as finance chiefs meet;


California based DotNetNuke, owner and maintainer of the open source web application framework, has secured $8 million in the second round of funding, bringing the total funding to $14 million.

DotNetNuke secures $8 million in second round funding


Hollywood actor Rachel Bilson and Star Wars star Hayden Christensen have reportedly called off their engagement after a three year relationship.

Rachel Bilson and star Wars star Hayden Christensen call off engagement


BSU has announced a tentative schedule of its 2009 non-conference football games, which includes several changes to its current non-conference schedule.

Boise State announces tentative non-conference football schedule


Tube8.com, an adult tube site that falls under the banner of the Manwin group of companies, has offered Lohan a minimum of $50,000 to help her pay for court-ordered rehab.

Tube8.com offers Lindsay Lohan $50,000 for rehab


PHOENIX A US Airways flight attendant based in Phoenix was found dead in a Mexico City hotel room while on a layover, and authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.

Phoenix flight attendant found dead in Mexico City


Boscov's has announced it will close its department store at Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown Township, Pa., along with nine other underperforming stores as part of the company's financial restructuring, it was reported.

Boscov's to close store at Oxford Valley Mall


but they also report how these lipids react and change over time to a bacterial stimulus triggering the cell's immune response.

Lipids react and change to bacterial stimulus, triggers cell's immune response


Palarong Pambansa, the country's biggest sporting event for elementary and high school athletes, starts Monday at the refurbished Leyte Sports Development Center here.


If you bleed red, white and blue, figuritavely, then here are 4 ``Colbert Report'' episodes that every patriot should watch.

4 Colbert Report episodes every patriot should watch


A VICTORIAN police officer has been charged with a historic sex assault allegedly committed in New South Wales during the 1980s.


Kripashankar Singh, a leading congress MLA from Santacruz Assembly segment, which falls in the parliamentary constituency represented by Ms Dutt, said Sanjay is welcome to join politics.


Many local schools from all around Central New York held their graduation ceremonies Saturday including Whitesboro, Clinton, New Hartford and Sauquoit Valley.

Local schools hold graduation ceremonies


Chinese President Hu Jintao visited a Chicago public school Friday on the last morning of his United States trip.


International pop star Michael Jackson has died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles County, California.

Pop star Michael Jackson dies after cardiac arrest


Maryland State Police say a Caroline County toddler died after being found in a swimming pool at her home.

Toddler dies after being found in swimming pool


On Saturday night, after we went out to a great dinner, Matt Dery and I went out onto Fremont street to find out what the people of Las Vegas know about Detroit.

What do people in Las Vegas know about Detroit?


A wise man once said: ``Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times.''

To foresee the future, we must consult the past


Tottenham have released two big names from their squad, as they look to cut some of the massive wage bill at the club.


BAA, the world's biggest airport operator, reported first half pre-tax losses quadrupled from a year ago on falling passenger and cargo traffic and exceptional charges.


The fire left a family homeless, but no serious injuries were reported.


A South Korean icebreaker is attempting to rescue a Russian ship stranded for 10 days in thick Antarctic ice.

Icebreaker attempts rescue of ship stranded in antarctica


Real Madrid midfield veteran Guti has insisted that league leaders Barcelona must be feeling the pressure after los Merengues 2-0 win over Valencia closed the gap at the top to just one point.

Real Madrid veteran Guti insists Barcelona are feeling the pressure


CALVIN KLEIN, INC. TO CELEBRATE COMPANY'S MILESTONE 40th ANNIVERSARY AND FUTURE ON THE HIGH LINE IN NEW YORK CITY.

Calvin Klein, Inc. to celebrate 40th anniversary


A photographer has been fined $40,000 for regularly feeding dingoes that later went on to attack people.


Fashion retailer Primark has today opened a new store at the Metrocentre in Gateshead as the largest undercover shopping in the UK celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.


Albemarle Corporation, a leading specialty chemicals maker, announced today that it will increase its global prices for elemental bromine by $500/mt and all grades of hydrobromic acid by $250/mt.

Albemarle to increase price of elemental bromine and hydrobromic acid


Thousands paid their last respects to Cardinal Cahal Daly, former Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, as his body was taken from St Peter's Cathedral in Belfast to St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, on Monday.

Thousands pay last respects to Cardinal Cahal Daly


Mechel has postponed its preferred share issue, that would have raised over $2.5 billion for the firm, indefinitely.

Mechel postpones share issue indefinitely


ShutterBooth, a photo booth business that began in 2007 in the Midwest, has expanded its business to the Triangle.


Coach Henrique Calisto has called up two more goalkeepers for the national football squad as goalkeeper The Anh has left the team.

Calisto calls up two more goalkeepers for national squad


Snoop Dogg has inked a multi-platform deal with MTV that involves a variety show, a new album and inclusion in the ``Rock Band'' vidgame franchise.


``Heritable wounds'' -- a book about the Armenian Genocide written by John Akopov was published in Krasnodar region of Russia.

Book about Armenian Genocide published in Krasnodar


12 20:21 A police investigation into a tragic bus accident which claimed the lives of at least six Palestinian children and a schoolteacher will continue into this week.

Police investigation into bus accident continues


Composite leading indicators designed to anticipate turning points in economic activity relative to trend continue to point to divergence between economies, according to the OECD, a think-tank for the governments of 34 mainly developed nations.

Composite leading indicators point to divergence between economies according to the OECD


The Hurricanes on Monday signed Legace to a one-year contract that will pay him US$500,000 at the NHL level or $105,000 if he is sent to the minors.


SANA'A, June 13 - Yemen is to build its first wind power plant soon in Makha city of Taiz province at capacity of 60 MgW.

Yemen to build first wind power plant soon


The interdepartmental council on the cooperation and verification mechanism is to hold a meeting on Monday at 09:00 am, announced Justice Minister Margarita Popova, who was appointed council chairwoman by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Interdepartmental council on cooperation and verification mechanism to hold meeting


Australia will avoid a recession next year, one of only a handful of developed countries whose economy will continue to grow, a leading global think tank says.


A murder suspect defaced family photos of his victim before he was abducted, tortured and killed, a court has heard.


On April 23 rd , Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.

Secretary Clinton to visit the Maxwell School of Syracuse University


After a year of testing, SkiReports.com has officially launched.


``Sex And The City'' creator Candace Bushnell has filed for divorce from husband Charles Askegard after he was romantically linked to young dancer Georgina Pazcoguin.

Candace Bushnell files for divorce from Charles Askegard


Virgin Media revealed that it is seeking the consent of its senior lenders to delay the repayment dates on some of its £4.4bn debt pile.

Virgin Media seeks to delay repayment of £4.4bn debt pile


A liquor store owner was stabbed in his stomach during a fight outside his store.


Sharifov said NATO offered to hold the plenary meeting in Baku in May, 2011.

NATO offered to hold plenary meeting in Baku


An Afghan policeman opened fire on British soldiers in the volatile southern province of Helmand, killing five, British and Afghan authorities said yesterday, raising concerns about discipline within the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents.

Afghan policeman fires on British soldiers, kills five


Tucson is remembering victims of violence during National Victim's Rights Week.


About a week ago, professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan told TMZ that he would shave his famous blonde hair and blonde mustache in order to obtain more acting gigs.


Pakistan lawmakers threatened to resign from the National Assembly Standing Committee, if Ijaz Butt continues as PCB chief.


Minister of State for Information Affairs who is also the Government's official spokesperson, Her Excellency Samira Ibrahim bin Rajab, revealed that the opposition had already received a written reply to their letter on the same day, and described the opposition's demanding of any further reply as weak excuses and said that the signal which the opposition demands has clearly been conveyed to them.

Minister of State for Information Affairs : the opposition received our reply to their letter on the same day


Joey Lawrence, who is currently starring in ABC Family's ``Melissa & Joey,'' will be acting with Wesley Snipes in a new action movie ``Havana Heat.''

Joey Lawrence to act with Wesley Snipes in ``Havana Heat''


Italy is trailing in the EU e-commerce league; 5% of Italian companies sell online against an EU average of 15%.


British Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has married for the third time, her publicist confirmed yesterday.


The euro is nearing parity with the Swiss franc as concerns about European government debt squeeze the 17--nation currency on the foreign exchange markets.


Washington Nationals top-pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg dominated in his Minor League intrasquad game on Wednesday.


Critics slam Kim Kardashian for multiple reasons but their latest criticism has to do with her acting attempt in Tyler Perry's film, ``Temptation:


Readex, a division of NewsBank, announced today the launch of American Newspaper Archives, an expanding online collection that will offer access to major US newspapers.

Readex launches American Newspaper Archives


Thinly sliced snow peas are the star in a quick salad that's great on a night when it's too hot to cook.


Line-up for this year's I'm a Celebrity...


A female is injured when her vehicle crashes into a Westerville medical building Thursday morning.

Vehicle crashes into Westerville medical building