International Telecommunications Union, with the aim of formulating a legal framework to encounter the cyber security issues, said 'cyber threats cannot be localised'.


``I just realized why this industry sucks'' is a forum post generating plenty of debate at the moment, after the poster laid out his frustrations as a web developer.


Jigar Shah, Sr VP, HOR at KIM ENG Securities is of the view that Deccan Chronicle has target of Rs 108.


Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn of Booker T. and the MGs, Blues Brothers dies in Tokyo at 70

Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo at 70


Hertsmere council moved a step closer to streamlining the borough's three planning committees into one centralised unit at an executive meeting last night.

Council moves step closer to streamlining planning committees


The French military fended off a pirate attack on two fishing boats, hundreds of miles off the coast of east Africa, a French Defense Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.


Madonna was booed off stage by fans who had paid £195 per ticket for a concert lasting just 45 minutes.


Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will take majority control of Sanyo Electric Co. in a $4.6 billion deal that would forge one of the biggest electronics makers in the world.

Panasonic Corp. said Thursday that it will take majority control of Sanyo


Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to show off new iPhone software, updated Mac computers and provide more details on future releases of Mac software when he kicks off the company's annual conference for software developers on Monday.

Apple CEO Tim Cook expected to show new iPhone software, updated macs


Indiana Republican Treasurer Richard Mourdock raised $1.6 million during the second quarter of 2012, a source familiar with his total confirms.


Internet major Yahoo! on Monday said it has reached a settlement with Carl Icahn and has appointed him to the company's board, averting a showdown with the billionaire investor ahead of shareholders meeting next month.


Texas Instruments raised its forecast for third-quarter earnings per share on Wednesday amid a gradual recovery in the global semiconductor industry, and its shares rose.

Texas Instruments raises forecasts, shares rise


Pound continues slightly but firmly bullish, thus still capped by the strong 1.6740 area; with indicators at the hourly showing some exhaustion to the upside, pair could attempt to close the opening gap at 1.6670 area, before next run higher.

Sterling continues slightly but firmly bullish


Hall of Fame golfer Juli Inkster celebrated her 50th birthday in style as she moved into contention on day one of the LPGA Championship, the second women's major of the year.

Birthday girl Inkster celebrates in style


The North American Aerospace Defense Command has today announced it's intention to track the Rapture, as a curtain raiser to tracking the End of the World.


MARK Robins insists it's business as usual for his players as he strives to control the controllables at Coventry City.

Mark Robins insists it's business as usual at Coventry City


Rome, Feb 8 An Italian oil tanker with 17 Indians on board was hijacked Tuesday by pirates in the Indian Ocean, authorities said.


A Croatian rightwing party pulled its top candidate, a convicted war criminal, in next month's election from its list of candidates after strong public pressure, Hina news agency said Sunday.


A drug-addled knifeman stabbed a Bristol pensioner to death as he went to pay his newspaper bill, a court heard today.

Knifeman 'stabbed Bristol pensioner to death'


Through February 24, the Walker Art Center presents the series Expanding the Frame, a six-week showcase of established and emerging directors who are breaking the boundaries of film and video.

Walker art Center presents 'Expanding the Frame'


Actor Taylor Lautner celebrated his 21st birthday with his Twilight Saga co-actor Kristen Stewart at a low-key bash in a bowling alley here.

Taylor Lautner celebrates birthday with Kristen Stewart


The business name trademark dispute between a Freeport-based drug store and a ``new kid on the block'' food store has been settled, Tribune Business was told, with the former agreeing to drop a complaint that saw the Registrar-General de-register the grocery company's name.


A laundry room fire on Wednesday caused minor damage to a single-wide mobile home in Hernando.


Seven Iranian political prisoners were released last night and prominent journalist, Emaddedin Baghi, was recalled back to Evin Prison today.

Seven Iranian political prisoners released


A NOTORIOUS killer who was sentenced to life with no parole for shooting dead five family members could now be released.

Killer sentenced to life after shooting five could be released


Michael Jackson could top both the singles and the album charts this week as fans seek to show their loyalty to the late singer, according to an industry expert.

Michael Jackson could top charts this week


President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday visited his residence in south Kolkata for the first time after assuming the highest office two months ago, enjoying every moment of his four-hour stay with his close friends and relatives.

President Pranab Mukherjee visits his residence in south Kolkata


Singapore Airlines said on Friday it will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after April 21 as jet fuel prices have risen more than 30 percent since the beginning of the year.

Singapore Airlines says to increase fuel surcharge


German voters have given Chancellor Angela Merkel a second term in an election and a mandate to form a new government with the business-friendly Free Democrats that is expected to cut taxes to boost growth.


Chattanooga Police said a man was shot on Bonny Oaks Drive after he knocked his mother's teeth out.

Man is shot after he knocks mother's teeth out


British actress Joanna Lumley suffered trench foot after spending nine days alone on a remote desert island.

Joanna Lumley - Joanna Lumley suffered trench foot on desert island


President Barack Obama has met with Senate Democrats to discuss their annual agenda and an upcoming deadline to extend a payroll tax cut.


Discount cialis no rx, It was developed to keep the war fighter safe and tackle evolving threats.


A PLAN to open loading zones to drivers after business hours would free up 115 car parks in central Ballarat.

Plan to open loading zones to drivers after hours


Former eBay executive Rajiv Dutta has joined venture capital firm Elevation Partners as a Managing Director.

EBay veteran Rajiv Dutta joins vc firm Elevation Partners


The installation of a huge vault that will become home to a new power transformer clogged downtown traffic on Thursday.

Installation of huge vault clogs downtown traffic


Kerr loved pregnant catwalk show Updated: 22:26, Monday May 21, 2012 Miranda Kerr's most 'special' career moment was taking to the catwalk when she was pregnant.


Iowa linebacker Dezman Moses has pleaded not guilty to public intoxication charges and faces a bench trial Oct. 24.Moses, 19, was arrested for public intoxication hours after the Hawkeyes' loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Hawkeye linebacker Moses pleads not guilty


Texas Tech suspended Mike Leach today while the school investigated complaints from receiver Adam James and his family about how the player was treated after a concussion.


Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed stressed on Tuesday that UAE supports the development of peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

UAE supports peaceful uses of nuclear energy


Giuliana Rancic has revealed that she will undergo a double mastectomy in hopes of becoming cancer-free.

Giuliana Rancic to undergo double mastectomy


Arizona Senate Republicans are to meet behind closed doors Thursday at the Capitol to pick a new Senate president.

Republicans to pick new arizona Senate president


A woman injured while working out is suing the gym for allowing overcrowding in the training area.

Woman injured while working out, sues gym


The Miss Swaziland Organising Committee says Nompilo Mncina has refused to voluntarily step down.


The death toll in Syria has risen to more than 2,900 since the pro-democracy protests started in mid-March, the United Nations said Thursday.

Death toll in Syria rises to more than 2,900, UN says


Four Iraqi soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack on Tuesday in the troubled province of Diyala, north of Baghdad, the military said.

Four Iraqi soldiers killed in car bomb north of Baghdad


Bachmann, who has raised millions more than any other House candidate -- and nearly every Senate candidate -- spent $2.4 million in the first two weeks of October, Federal Election Commission filings show.

Bachmann spends $2.4 million in two weeks


The Vice Chairperson of the Joint Policing Commission has said it is absurd that garda resources have been diverted from Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny.

Garda resources diverted from Newtowncunningham


The gold price hit a fresh record high, lifting gold counters.


Lanakila Pacific announced that the deadline to purchase tables for The Good Table has been extended to Thursday, October 8.

Deadline to purchase tables for the Good Table has been extended


MARK Yeates signed a three year contract to become Middlesbrough's first summer signing yesterday, and immediately claimed he had joined the best squad in the Championship.


Fire bans have been extended throughout Queensland as high winds and dry conditions are expected to continue.


Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he hoped peace talks with Israel would restart this year although the chances of a resumption seemed slim.

Abbas hopes peace talks with Israel restart this year


A Jones County man has been charged with the felonious abuse of a vulnerable person and obstruction of justice.

Jones County man charged with felonious abuse of a vulnerable person


Shiv Sena will organised Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park.


VIZ Media, LLC, one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the nationwide premiere of the latest season of BLEACH on Adult Swim.

VIZ Media announces the premiere of the latest season of BLEACH on Adult Swim


Scandal-prone actress Lindsay Lohan has been ordered to serve 120 days in jail along with 480 hours of community service in connection with the alleged theft of a necklace on probation violation.

Lindsay Lohan ordered to 480 hours of community service


A number of armed Israeli settlers attacked on Tuesday a Palestinian gas station in Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank, and forced the owners and the residents out.


Cuban musician Silvio Rodriguez, famed for his work and controversial in Miami for his politics, will play Orlando in June.

Cuban artist Silvio Rodriguez to play Orlando


Fire destroyed a Hesperia home this morning, in the 18100 block of Valencia near Peach.


The Shinnecock Inlet is set to be dredged, starting in September, with $5.1 million now secured for project costs, according to US Rep. Tim Bishop.

Shinnecock inlet set to be dredged in September


A proposed ag drainage well closure project northwest of Humboldt is now in the hands of the landowners.


Gidromashservice increased its share in Tomskgazstroi to 66.65% from 62.54%, the company informed.

Gidromashservice increased the share in Tomskgazstroi


Nasmir Holdings Sdn Bhd, a company owned by the owner of the Nasmir Nasi Kandar chain of restaurants, is investing RM15 million to open a new factory to produce halal cornhusk capsules as part of its business diversifying programme.

Nasmir invests RM15 million on new factory to produce cornhusk capsules


Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say they are investigating vandalism at a home on Pleasant Ridge Road, in the university area, as a hate crime.

Police investigate vandalism as hate crime


The Buffalo Bills released quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, the team announced.

Bills release quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick


Dutch house prices have dropped 0.4 percent compared to a year ago.


Investec has forecast 2.5% y/y growth for South African in 2010, rising to 3.7% in 2011 and up to 4% in 2012, but warns that South Africa's economic performance will be dependent on the recovery of global demand.

Investec forecasts 2.5% growth for South Africa in 2010, rising to 3.7% in 2011.


Georgian troops retreated from the breakaway province of South Ossetia today and their government pressed for a truce, overwhelmed by Russian firepower as the conflict threatened to set off a wider war.

Georgian troops retreat from breakaway province


Aberdeen Asset Management has appointed Sonja Tilly as an analyst on its multi-manager team.

Aberdeen Asset Management appoints analyst


Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy has revealed that he could leave Morecambe this summer after a poor season.


John Allen Muhammad was executed at 9:11 pm tonight by lethal injection at the Greensville Correctional Center near Jarratt.


Today, two Sikh military recruits called on the US Army to end its religious ban and to fully integrate the Army.

Sikhs call for an end to religious ban in the US Army


Gov. Tim Kaine pardoned a Newport News woman Tuesday, days before she faces deportation for a 1997 credit card theft conviction.

Gov. Kaine pardons Newport News woman facing deportation


Beijing, Aug 1 China has unblocked some websites previously inaccessible to journalists at the Olympic Games main media centre after pressure from the International Olympic Committee, but other sites remained blocked.

China unblocks some websites at Olympic media centre


Lawmakers continued the drumbeat for more civil political discourse Sunday, despite one of the two doctors serving in the Senate noting that the discussion should not be linked to the actions of a mentally ill man in last weekend's Tucson shooting.

Lawmakers continue drumbeat for more civil political discourse


Iran tested its most advanced missiles today to cap two days of war games, raising more international concern and stronger pressure to quickly come clean on the newly revealed nuclear site Tehran was secretly constructing.


Kings XI Punjab captain-cum-coach, Adam Gilchrist, today said there is no ``secret tactic'' to victory, but added they have a balanced squad that is capable of beating the best in business.


In a freak accident, a truck mowed down a mother and her 7-year-old daughter, who were sleeping outside their hutment in Sabarmati.


The Bills are planning on keeping Marshawn Lynch past the Oct. 19 trading deadline, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bills planning on keeping Lynch past deadline


An Egyptian donkey has been jailed for stealing corn on the cob from a field belonging to an agricultural research institute in the Nile Delta, local media reported.


The FirstLink Volunteer Center is hosting an appreciation event from 3 to 8 pm today at the Red River Zoo in Fargo as a way to thank flood volunteers and those who volunteer on an ongoing basis at local nonprofit organizations.

FirstLink hosting event today for volunteers


A Spennymoor man escaped going straight to prison last week after local Magistrates agreed to impose a suspended sentence upon him.


Cellulosic ethanol is on track be cost competitive with corn-based ethanol by 2016, a development that could drive the fuel's production, according to an industry survey conducted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Cellulosic ethanol 'to be cost competitive by 2016′


SAN JOSE, Calif. The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent forward Jamal Mayers to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

San Jose Sharks sign tough guy Jamal Mayers


A Pentagon report has revealed that the US Defense Department has failed to protect whistleblowers, who have reported misconduct and wrongdoing.

US Defense Department failed to protect whistleblowers:


A man who was shot by a Colorado Springs police officer during a foot chase has died.

Man shot by Colorado Springs police officer dies


Free agents Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, the two biggest free agents this summer, have mutual interest in teaming up.

Chris Paul, Dwight Howard have interest in teaming up


Two people were injured when an ambulance struck a moose on the Trans Canda Highway Sunday night.


A man was found dead Saturday in a Westside residence, possibly beaten to death, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.


The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday expressed confidence that the Congress Party will win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, and said that the state will once move ahead on the path of development under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Congress will win in Uttar Pradesh polls:


Netherlands forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is set to join Bundesliga club Schalke from AC Milan.


Canadian and American officials today renewed the defence transportation treaty on Integrated Lines of Communications.

Canada and the United States renew defence transportation treaty


It's not exactly far-fetched when you think about it, but did you know that Kat Von D once tattooed the Mother Monster?


Mary Beth Long was sworn in as the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs Dec. 21, 2007, during a ceremony at the Pentagon.

Mary Beth Long sworn in as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs


Dorsey's Locker, located in Oakland, is now featuring a nightly supper club.

Dorsey's Locker features nightly supper club


The massive $26 billion mortgage settlement between states and banks is designed to help millions of American homeowners -- but not everyone is eligible.

Will the $26 billion mortgage settlement help you?


Treasurer Wayne Swan has lashed out at the rising power of vested interests in Australia, warning that they're a threat to Australia's ethos of a fair go.


The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on a Central Bureau of Investigation petition that challenged the quashing of its FIR and charge sheets by the Madras High Court in a corruption case against her.

Supreme court issues notice to Jayalalithaa


Second-ranked Novak Djokovic will play at Queen's Club this year, joining Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Roddick at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament.


Classic rock band Cheap Trick apparently not only wants you to want them, but also to celebrate Earth Day.

Cheap Trick wants you to Want to celebrate Earth Day


The NBA decided to cancel more games on Tuesday and, shortly thereafter, players including Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and Chauncey Billups filed lawsuits against the league.

NBA cancels more games as players file lawsuits


General manager Bryan Colangelo says ``it's likely'' that free agent forward Chris Bosh will leave the Toronto Raptors.

Colangelo says 'it's likely' Bosh will leave


THE Dragons have welcomed back Wales World Cup lock Luke Charteris for the visit of reigning RaboDirect PRO12 champions Munster to Rodney Parade on Saturday.

Dragons welcome back Wales lock Luke Charteris


The new Archbishop of Glasgow has been formally installed at an inaugural mass in the city.

New Archbishop of Glasgow installed at mass


Washington/Tehran, Oct 7 The US denied reports Tuesday that a military plane carrying senior US officers was forced to land in Iran, following conflicting reports by Iranian media about an airspace violation.

US denies military plane forced down by Iran


ADELAIDE has set another heatwave record as firefighters remain fearful a bushfire south of the city could break containment lines.


Reese Witherspoon has bought Steven Segal's former house for $7 million.


Two Cold War missile sites readied for use when the world came to the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban missile crisis have been given listed status.


The Romanian Minister of Environment Atila Corodi said that Romania would not accept garbage from Bulgaria or any other EU member state by 2015, after Bulgaria showed interest in sending Sofia's garbage there, Ziare.com reports.

Romania does not accept Bulgaria's garbage:


An orca plays in the wake of a fishing boat off the coast of Loreto, Baja, Mexico.


Charter Fitness clubs in Crystal Lake and Cary as well as a Cardinal Fitness in Woodstock will close their doors.


Toronto FC signed midfielder Jacob Peterson from the Colorado Rapids on Thursday, the team announced in a release.


Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock who``absolutely loves'' the music of the Oscar-nominated film`` Slumdog Millionaire'' is now readying to perform with composer AR Rahman in Chennai later this month.

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock to perform with AR Rahman


``I still have the cassette tapes of messages from my first boyfriend, my second boyfriend, my husband,'' Jennifer told the March issue of Marie Claire.

Jennifer Aniston: ``I still have the cassette tapes of messages from... my husband''


A light rail passenger was injured Thursday in a Sacramento accident that occurred at the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Starfire Drive.

Light rail passenger injured in a Sacramento accident


Pelini said Lee was held out of Monday's practice because of a medication he took and he's expected to still start for the Huskers on Saturday against Louisiana Lafayette.


Poet Adrienne Rich, whose socially conscious verse influenced a generation of feminist, gay rights and anti-war activists, has died.


A 20-year-old woman from Delano, Minn., died early Monday after falling from the roof of a rural Kellogg residence.

Woman dies after fall from roof near Kellogg


Youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City participated Friday in solar car races.

Boys & Girls Club participates in solar car races


The Mariposa Gymnastics Club will start a new cheerleading team which the club hopes will help the sport grow in popularity in the area.

Mariposa Gymnastics club to start cheerleading team


Justin Theroux wants a home gym Updated: 17:00, Sunday February 3, 2013 Justin Theroux has asked fiancee Jennifer Aniston if they can install a gym in their new house.


President Barack Obama says the US will support Egypt in its transition to democracy and beyond.


Coimbatore, May 17 A woman and her son, who has been studying in the US, were admitted to a government hospital here today with suspected symptoms of swine flu.

Woman, son admitted with suspected symptoms of swine flu


An off-duty Pinellas County deputy was arrested last week for misdemeanor domestic battery.

Pinellas deputy arrested for domestic battery


``I don't hear the sounds of boots'' he told the media after the ANP Central Executive Committee meeting Wednesday.


Bill Belichick fined $50K, Kyle Shanahan $25K by NFL The NFL fined New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick $50,000 and Washington Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 on Wednesday for their conduct toward replacement officials.


UniconDirect, a part of Unicon Financial Intermediaries which is one of the fastest growing financial services company in India today launched a special plan for online commodities trading wherein the customers can subscribe to Unicon ComTrade Unlimited Plans and can get the benefits of trading unlimited at just 1 Re* per crore.

UniconDirect launches special plan for online commodities trading


``For whatever damage that was caused to any human being and for any offense felt, especially to any of the candidates or their families, I am deeply sorry, and I pray that my apology will be accepted even by those who say they won't accept it,'' said Pfleger, whose comments at Trinity were first aired on YouTube.


An Eagan in-home day caregiver has been sentenced for abusing a baby, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.

Eagan caregiver sentenced for abusing baby


But there's another part of the interview I wanted to flag, in which Romney inadvertently made an eloquent case for Obamacare, in a way that's revealing about his own approach to policy.

Mitt Romney makes eloquent case for Obamacare


Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced the launch of its new ``green'' global headquarters ''Dassault Systèmes Campus,'' with employees moving to the campus starting early November.

Dassault Systèmes launches ``green'' global headquarters


Ken Livingstone said he would cut London transport fares by 7% if he was elected as mayor.

Ken Livingstone 'to cut London transport fares by 7%'


A former aide to Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran has been sentenced to 75 days in a halfway house and 75 days of home detention in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal after swapping legislative favors for more than $25,000 in event tickets and other gifts.

Former aide to Sen. Cochran sentenced to 75 days in halfway house, 75 days of home detention


The government will allow fresh cotton exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said on Monday.


A recent poll has suggested that the world is becoming more corrupt as it is believed to be more corrupt than 3 years ago.


Today's celebrity pictures include Tulisa Contostavlos hugging a fan wearing the same unicorn jumper from her TFB range for Bank as she signs copies of her debut solo album in a Tesco Extra in Birmingham.


Los Angeles - The King of Pop will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, a spokesman for Michael Jackson's family said Tuesday.

Michael Jackson will be buried on what would have been 51st birthday


Around 12:45 pm, a construction crew working to build a playground hit a gas main and caused the leak.


The University of California Davis announced Friday that it will cut four of its intercollegiate sports programs as of July 1 due to an ``unprecedented financial crisis.''


Cisco has appointed a new channel director to replace Jeff Sheard, who left mid-2008.


One of my most used apps CNN Money just received an update to V3.1 on app world.


YM BioSciences Inc., a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development, today reported that nimotuzumab has been approved for marketing in Mexico .

YM BioSciences reports nimotuzumab approved for marketing in Mexico


Edward Snowden has reportedly met with the Ecuadorian ambassador in Moscow in an airport hotel.

Snowden met with Ecuadorian ambassador in Moscow


How will Bristol Palin fare in Arizona, living so far away from her mom Sarah Palin, and the rest of the Palin family?

How will Bristol Palin fare in Arizona away from Mom Sarah Palin?


Leicester City defender Alan Maybury is on the look out for a new club after being told he is free to leave the Championship side by manager Ian Holloway.


Alesana frontman Shawn Milke has started a new side project called Tempting Paris.

Shawn Milke (Alesana) starts side project


BIG Cinemas will be screening Ghajini with subtitles at select screens in Mumbai.

BIG Cinemas to screen Ghajini with subtitles


Lionel Messi set his sights on the Copa America on Tuesday after another glorious season with Barcelona to whom he pledged his future.


Storm Molave has weakened into a low pressure system, according to the National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Centre.

Storm Molave weakens into low pressure system


Iggy Pop has said he is confident that The Stooges can record new material following the death of guitarist Ron Asheton.

Iggy Pop confident the Stooges can record new material


A project to develop legume and fruit cultivation in the Northern, Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Southern Provinces will be launched soon, said Agriculture Development and Agrarian Services Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

Project to develop legume, fruit cultivation


Soldiers should not only have the right to strike, but should be allowed to elect their senior officers, the Workers International Vanguard League said on Thursday.


LONDON -Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is getting closer to recovery from a serious knee injury and hopes to resume training with a ball in 10 days.

Arsenal captain Fabregas gets closer to recovery


Young Jeezy says that Gucci Mane actually started it by calling out his crew on a mixtape.


Midwest Airlines is announcing a major cut to its flight schedule -- dropping its departures from Milwaukee from 188 down to 90 a day.

Midwest Airlines announces cut to schedule


A man hurt after a motorcycle crash has been upgraded from critical to serious condition.

Man hurt in winona motorcycle crash upgraded


Ryanair is to take legal action against a number of Spanish unions over wildcat strikes of air traffic controllers earlier this month which caused the cancellation of over 500 Ryanair flights.

Ryanair to take legal action against Spanish unions over wildcat strikes


Santa Monica High School girls soccer tied Palos Verdes 0-0 in a game that saw the Vikings improve their team play at home Wednesday afternoon.

Samohi girls soccer ties Palos Verdes 0-0


This Sunday he will be driving the No. 55 with special graphics saluting the University of Kentucky Wildcats at the Kentucky Speedway.

Michael Waltrip salutes the University of Kentucky Wildcats


Future Mortgages is reviewing its position in the secured loan market and had suspended online applications and completions.

Future reviewing position in the secured loan market


Former Tunisian ambassador to UNESCO, Mezri Haddad, has refused to shake hands with Qatari Ambassador Ali Zinal, on March 7th due to Qatar's interference in Tunisian affairs Algerian news website ElKhabar has reported on March 14th.

Former Tunisian ambassador to UNESCO refuses shaking hands with Qatari ambassador


A Canadian Catholic bishop who won praise from clerical abuse victims for settling claims against his diocese has surrendered to Ottawa police to face child pornography charges.

Bishop to face child pornography charges


African National Congress president Jacob Zuma has lashed out at South Africans for wanting his former financial adviser, Schabir Shaik, dead, the Saturday Star reported.

Zuma lashes out at those wanting Shaik dead


``An international team of medical researchers have successfully treated patients for the first time who have a fatal and rare skin disease called recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

International team of medical researchers successfully treated fatal, rare skin disease


A SPANISH couple, as yet unnamed by police, has been arrested for attempting to sell a five-month-old baby girl on the streets of Alcantarilla, a small town seven kilometres from Murcia.

Couple arrested for attempting to sell baby


Two Willisville firefighters, a former firefighter and another man are charged with arson from a Perry County blaze that destroyed a family's summer home and antiques, Perry County Sheriff Keith Kellerman said Monday.

Willisville firefighters charged with arson


Former `Friends` star Jennifer Aniston ``thoroughly enjoyed'' talking dirty for her role as man-eating dentist in new movie `Horrible Bosses`.


Leon Panetta said Thursday that Israel could launch attacks against Iran as early as April or May in effort to stop Tehran from building a nuclear bomb.

Israel could attack Iran as early as April:


Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, Prof Dr P. Ramasamy Thursday defended his remarks that some application forms submitted by non-Malays to join the public service were being torn up.


A firm specialising in the manufacture of wooden doors and windows has been fined for safety failings after a worker died at its Leyton premises.


The New Zealand sharemarket closed down on Monday, with the benchmark NZX50 down 8 points to 3340.


A woman who was about to open her business for the day was tied up and robbed by two men Thursday morning, Salt Lake police said.


Like Carter, this current president radiates weakness and instills little confidence in his leadership.


Attorney Jose Baez says he is no longer representing Casey Anthony, the Florida mother whose murder trial last summer made him one of the best known criminal defense lawyers in the country.


The city of High Point celebrated its 150th birthday a few days early.


Indian hunger-striker Anna Hazare, who has led a huge public campaign against corruption, agreed on Saturday to end his 12-day fast after forcing new concessions from lawmakers.

Indian hunger-striker Hazare agrees to end fast


Five international oil companies have returned to Libya and are working on getting operations running again, according to a report quoting the head of the ruling interim council's stabilisation team, Aref Ali Nayed.


Shaun O'Hara will not practice on Wednesday as he continues to deal with a mild Lisfranc sprain in his right foot.


Idasa is to retrench 40 staff in Cape Town and Johannesburg as it feels the crunch of donors withdrawing from South Africa, which they regard as a middle-income country.


Matt Hasselbeck will get the start for the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener Saturday night against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks.


Selma police are investigating the homicide of a man whose body was found in a home in the 2400 block of Thompson Avenue late Saturday night.


Switzerland posted a record trade surplus in July and although the pace of export growth slowed, the economy is expected to maintain momentum in the third quarter.

Switzerland posts record trade surplus in July


Researchers on Monday said that for the first time they had printed 3D objects using human embryonic stem cells, furthering the quest to fabricate transplantable organs.

Researchers 'print' 3D objects with stem cells


Healthy hair has natural immunity, Russian scientists claim.


Higher Education Commission has formally declared 46 degrees of parliamentarians as fake and emphasized that the authority is carrying out its responsibilities in accordance with the presidential ordinance 2002.

HEC formally declares 46 degrees of parliamentarians as fake


A body has been recovered from the Willamette River approximately one mile south of the Sellwood Bridge.


Two-year-old twins Trevor Ray and Leland Nolan Coleman, who were killed in a Thanksgiving Day fire in the portable building in which they were sleeping behind a residence west of Gatesville, died of thermal burns and smoke inhalation, according to preliminary autopsy results released Monday.

Twins killed in Thanksgiving Day fire died of burns, smoke inhalation


Nebraska has released its depth chart for Week 1 against Chattanooga.


Senator Debbie Stabenow will be in West Michigan today announcing a new initiative to spur bio-based manufacturing in the state.

Sen. Stabenow announcing initiative to spur bio-based manufacturing


Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose is missing his third straight game with a toe injury.

Rose to miss third straight game with toe injury


Fannie Mae, the largest US home funding source, on Wednesday said it sold $2 billion of benchmark bills at lower interest rates compared with last week's sale of similar maturities.

Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at lower rates


J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the frozen handheld business of ConAgra Foods for an undisclosed price.

J & J Snack Foods to acquire frozen handheld business from ConAgra Foods


China attaches importance to its friendship and cooperation with Turkey, said China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin here Thursday.

``China attaches importance to cooperation with Turkey''


Spain midfielder Javi Martinez hurt an ankle in training and may be unavailable for the European champions' quarterfinal against Paraguay on Saturday.

Spain's Martinez hurts ankle in training


The Saginaw Spirit on Monday unveiled new third jerseys to be worn during the 2012-13 season.

Saginaw Spirit unveil new third jerseys for 2012-13 season


Ft. Wayne area schools will get over $10 million from the jobs bill.


A man found injured in Westport early Sunday has died, Kansas City police said this afternoon.


The New York Mets' new No. 1 prospect Zack Wheeler will make his Mets debut Monday night for Class A Advanced St. Lucie when the Florida State League affiliate wraps up a three-game series on the road against the Dunedin Blue Jays.

New York Mets top prospect Zack Wheeler to make debut Monday


A Fort Pierce police officer was arrested on Thursday and charged with armed trespassing and unauthorized use of a computer network.


Heavy rains hit the St. Louis area this afternoon as storms moved through the area.


Lincoln Educational Services Corp. Friday announced the pricing of the earlier announced underwritten public offering of 3,908,000 shares of its common stock by Stonington Partners,representing Stonington's entire remaining position in the company.

Lincoln Educational announces pricing of underwritten public offering


A Gold Coast doctor has denied he murdered his wife and stabbed himself before telling police his teenage daughter was behind the violent acts.


Zimbabwe must not be allowed to return to instability, South African President Jacob Zuma said Wednesday after talks with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, who has cut ties within his unity government.

Zimbabwe must not be allowed to return to instability:


The New York Times reports that New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is being arraigned this morning on third-degree assault charges stemming from Wednesday night's incident with his father-in-law.

Rodriguez will be arraigned this morning


Canadian carrier Bell Mobility along with Samsung has announced the exclusive availability of the Samsung Omnia II smartphone, the official smartphone of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games reports BCE.

Bell Mobility announce the availability of the Samsung Omnia II


A CITY MP has been promoting 'Made in Milton Keynes' by visiting businesses in his constituency.


President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he is a ``Christian by choice'' and that his decision was influenced by gospel teachings about salvation and the importance of loving one another.

Obama says he is a Christian, by choice'


The Pentagon on Friday said Russian naval aircraft buzzed close to a US warship in the Berents Sea last week, just days before Moscow's defense minister paid a high-profile visit to Washington.


Six people have potentially been exposed to the deadly Hendra virus after a horse on a north Queensland property tested positive to the disease.


The New Zealand dollar pushed back above US83c as shares in Europe and the United States rallied after a week of wild swings.


COMPANY insolvencies have risen in the first quarter of 2012, although personal insolvencies fell, official figures revealed today.

Company insolvencies rise in first quarter


RESEARCHERS have created a working invisibility cloak using one of nature's common yet bizarre phenomena, the ``mirage effect,''.


Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been fined US$35,000 by the NBA for criticizing officials earlier this week.

Lakers coach Jackson fined $35,000 for criticizing officials


Flanker Yannick Nyanga was dropped from the France squad to face Italy in their Six Nations opener in Rome on Sunday when manager Philippe Saint-Andre trimmed his group to 23, the French federation said on Wednesday.

Nyanga dropped from France squad to face Italy


McCarran has shut down the tram to its D gates.


Malaysian government restrictions on free speech, freedom of assembly and the media will deny citizens a fair vote in general elections this week, a rights group said on Wednesday.

Malaysian government 'denies citizens fair vote'


Luxury shower and tapware designer Methven has today released its annual results for the year ending 31 March 2011.


Table Tennis Star Subhajit Saha was Live at Radio Misty 94.3fm, the first and Number One Fm station of North Bengal.

Table tennis Star Subhajit Saha live at Radio Misty


Regular video game playing can help combat depression in older people effectively, a new research has claimed.

Video games can help combat depression in older people:


The United Nations on Monday urged Thailand to ``step back from the brink'' to avoid further loss of life after five days of street clashes between protesters and troops which have left 38 people dead.

Un urges Thailand to 'step back from brink'


Sydney streets to showcase poetry Updated: 07:13, Tuesday May 7, 2013 Sydneysiders will be able to see a collection of poems on street cleaning trucks as part of the Writers Festival throughout May.


The Food For Fines community-giving project at the Hyannis Public Library will be extended until Dec. 31.


DETROIT Mazda is recalling about 217,000 Tribute SUVs to fix a problem that can cause the gas pedals to stick.


London shares were flat today after a disappointing survey from the services sector showed growth slowed in June.


Syria will replace its ambassador to Turkey, diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

Syria to replace its ambassador to Turkey


It has emerged that Kim Kardashian had a magnificent princess cake at her engagement party.

Kim Kardashian had 'princess' cake at engagement party


Scientists have shown that skin cells can effectively be converted into adult blood cells in the laboratory.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is reportedly considering a visit to China in late March to discuss Pyongyang's economic woes with Chinese leaders.


Collier County sheriff's deputies report that a Golden Gate man missing since this morning has been located and is ``safe.''


1 comment Kyle McPherson pitched seven perfect innings for West Virginia against Lexington today.

Kyle McPherson pitches seven perfect innings for West Virginia


Lakers Owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized but it looks like everything is going to be OK.


Kasey Kahne will be sponsored by Farmers Insurance when he joins Hendrick Motorsports next season.

Kahne to be sponsored by Farmers Insurance


Bulgarians pay extraordinarily high power prices and they deserve to know where their money goes, what they pay for, US ambassador to Sofia James Warlick said in an interview with Nova Television.

Bulgarians pay extraordinarily high power prices:


Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the Government has received a US$15.1 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank, to assist in financing the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme.

'' The Government has received a US$15.1 million loan from the


Marcel Goc scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit after two periods to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 Saturday night.

Marcel Goc scores in shootout as Predators rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Blackhawks 3-2


Two toxic algae warnings imposed during the heat of last summer in Southern Oregon have finally been lifted, but some others remain.


AN American man in his 50s was rescued from the side of Croagh Patrick on Tuesday of last week after injuring his leg on the way up the holy mountain.

American man rescued from Croagh Patrick


Everton striker Louis Saha has escaped unharmed after crashing his Ferrari on a country road last night.

Everton's Saha escapes unharmed after crashing his Ferrari


Sheryl Crow is still fighting the good fight to kill cancer.


Lady Gaga was ``scolded'' by her father for making a rude gesture at a baseball match.

Lady Gaga scolded by father for rude gesture


Islamabad, Jul 18 Leading Pakistani rights activist Ansar Burney, who played a key role in efforts to free six Indian sailors from Somali pirates, today said he was working for the release of the 23-member crew of another hijacked vessel, including six Indians.

Burney working for release of crew of another hijacked vessel


Actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the common male reproductive malignancy.

Dennis Hopper diagnosed with prostate cancer


A dog bit a young child during a ball game at Prescott South Middle School on Tuesday evening, police said.


The Montreal Alouettes have called a Tuesday media luncheon where they will announce the re-signing of quarterback Anthony Calvillo, bringing back the 2008 CFL Most Outstanding Player and All-Star for his 16th season in the Canadian Football League.

Alouettes to announce re-signing of Calvillo


The CPI led All-India Kisan Sabha flayed the state government for lapsing Rs 51 crore earmarked for writing off the debt of farmers.


Australia scored three tries in 10 second-half minutes to beat Wales 24-18 in a one-off test at Millennium Stadium but couldn't stop retiring winger Shane Williams bowing out of international rugby on a high.


Nordstrom is the latest major company to support marriage equality.


Janata Dal State president MP Veerendrakumar has expressed confidence that the third force led by the Left and secular parties will come to power at the Centre after the next elections.


These smartphone mounts hold your phone up and visible in the car.


Congress on Thursday called for ``consensus'' among all stakeholders on AFSPA as the issue once again kicked up a controversy with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserting his government has the authority to revoke it and questioning PCC chief Saifuddin Soz's comments in a newspaper.

Congress calls for ``consensus'' among all stakeholders on AFSPA


The polls are now open and the poll workers are ready to help you cast your ballot.


Australia's Cadel Evans has won the first stage of the Dauphine Libere cycling race, a 12.1km time trial around Nancy, France.

Cadel Evans wins the first stage of the Dauphine Libere cycling race


Banks recovered from Sunday's losses to drive Gulf markets higher on Monday, although Saudi Arabia market, the worst performer of the Gulf this year, continued to languish.

Banks recover losses to drive markets higher


North Carolina is preparing to play without injured point guard Kendall Marshall.

North Carolina preparing to play without Marshall


Bar libraries across Punjab have now been computerised, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal announced Monday.


Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Tuesday he supported Jay Cutler, who allegedly mumbled an obscenity about booing fans at Soldier Field, because Urlacher thinks players should be able to respond to hecklers.


On loan stiker Jonathan Tehoue is unlikely to ever play for Swindon Town again after falling out with Paolo Di Canio.

Tehoue unlikely to play for Swindon again


VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, presents Winx Club, a brand new graphic novel series inspired by the hit international animated TV series currently airing on Nickelodeon.

VIZ Kids presents ``Winx CLUB'' graphic novels


A detective garda who spent the day in the pub before crashing an unmarked garda car has been convicted of dangerous driving.

Detective convicted of dangerous driving


Cheryl Cole says she can't wait to reunite with Girls Aloud, saying she is ``excited'' at the prospect of getting back together with the group.

Cheryl Cole can't wait to reunite with Girls Aloud


Firefighters extinguished a fire Monday night at a home in Hawthorn Woods.

Firefighters extinguish fire in Hawthorn Woods


Many remember watching in disbelief as live footage of the Sept. 11 attacks unfolded on television.


Cheboygan Memorial Hospital has filed for bankruptcy and some of its largest unsecured creditors are other northern Michigan hospitals.

Cheboygan Memorial hospital files bankruptcy


The flood fight is far from over for a lot of people in many parts of Manitoba..


CBS and Warner Bros. Television announced today that Ashton Kutcher will join the cast of the hit comedy, TWO AND A HALF MEN.

Ashton Kutcher to join ``TWO and a HALF MEN''


Army jawans allegedly ransacked a railway police station and beat up cops on duty, injuring six of them, in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Army jawans ransack police station, beat up cops


THE 70s-set musical Disco Inferno, due to be staged at Derby Theatre from September 10-15, has had its tour cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.


Long-time business partner of Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, writes in a new article for Slate.com that ``it's basically over'' for the United States economy.


The first smart classroom was inaugurated at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 on Tuesday.


All Millville residents are encouraged to deck their homes and businesses with Christmas lights this holiday season.

Millville residents encouraged to deck their homes, businesses


Cheryl Cole has returned to the UK again to reportedly settle things once and for all with husband Ashley Cole.

Cheryl Cole returns to the UK to settle things with Ashley Cole


Mumbai, Jan 12 Gold prices climbed to a new peak of Rs 11,395 on the bullion market here today on persistent stockists buying in view of marriage season triggered by rising trend in the global markets.


AP Dec 22, 2009 5:10 am National carrier Malaysia Airlines said Tuesday it would buy up to 25 new Airbus A330-300 planes and raise $778 million to help fund the fleet expansion as it bets economic recovery will boost the beleaguered airline industry.

Malaysia Airlines to buy up to 25 new A330 planes


Death rate of children is very high in India is very high as compared to the other countries in world.


Toyota Motor plans to supply hybrid technology to BMW, deepening a partnership that began with a deal last December on diesel engines and electric car batteries, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.

Toyota to supply hybrid technology to BMW


CAT, the Renault importer hit with a £500,000 bill in backdated business rates, is to join a coalition of other port-based firms fighting for a review of the system.


WEST Ham United have made an improved £4.5m bid for five-goal hero Jordan Rhodes.

West Ham make £4.5m bid for Jordan Rhodes


The spring schedule for LIFT has begun at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 413 E. Walnut St.


Donny Schatz survived a last-lap charge by Brian Brown on Saturday night to win the Knoxville Nationals for the sixth time in seven years.


Upon the directions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has registered an FIR against the American airline - Continental Airlines for carrying out pre-embarkation body check of the Ex-President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, in gross violation of BCAS Circular No.6/2008 which exempts specified VVIPs/VIPs from pre-embarkation security checks.

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security registers FIR against Continental Airlines


Real to Reel,'' the companion album to the Dave Grohl-directed ``Sound City'' feature length doc premiering at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, is now available for pre-order along with the film at iTunes at http://bit.ly/SoundCity-iTunes.

Companion album to Dave Grohl-directed ``Sound City'' available for pre-order


Gerard Pique says Lionel Messi is ``the best in the world'' and makes things easier for Barcelona, ahead of the first-leg of his side's Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich.


Google released the Chrome Operating System, an alternative to Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X, to open source for developers, but said end users would not be able to use the Web operating system until late 2010.

Google releases Chrome OS to open source


Young Hibs midfielder Sean Lynch has today joined first division side St Johnstone on loan.

Hibs youngster Sean Lynch joins St Johnstone on loan


Mortgage lenders have further tightened the screw on borrowers by scrapping 125 per cent loan deals.

Mortgage lenders scrap 125 per cent loan deals


The following teen medium layered haircuts are perfect to update your locks to the newest style trends.


A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Dublin city centre.


Afghanistan's insurgent Taliban said on Friday it had not started directly fighting against Britain and US operations under way in Helmand province but was using guerrilla tactics.


Differences today surfaced in Congress over diesel price hike and restricting the supply of cooking gas with a senior leader demanding rollback of the decision, saying it is a ``great setback'' to the party.

Differences surface in Congress over diesel price hike


``It is time that we forgive and move on to build a new India where every citizen irrespecti

Time to 'forgive' and build a new India:


With an overflow crowd on hand, the state's Senate Agriculture Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 50, better known as the Industrial Hemp Bill.

Senate Agriculture committee unanimously passes industrial hemp Bill


A Melbourne pooch has racked up a $25,000 medical bill thanks to the love and generosity of her owner.


Duke baseball and basketball great Dick Groat was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Groat inducted into College baseball Hall of Fame


A 45-year-old Pataskala nursing student who told his molestation victim he was performing physical exams was sentenced Friday morning to 19 years in prison.


A Lokayukta court on Monday issued summons to former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and two others to appear before it on August 30 in connection with a complaint against them for alleged illegal grant of mining licence and land to a private housing society.

Lokayukta court issues summons to Kumaraswamy


The Parshall School District is beefing up security after a fight that involved two people who were not students.

Parshall school beefs up security after fight


German troops based in north Afghanistan mistakenly killed at least five Afghan soldiers, NATO forces said on Saturday, hours after the Germans lost three of their own soldiers in a gunfight with insurgents.

German troops mistakenly kill Afghan soldiers


The French village of St. Lo is set to honor a US soldier from Nebraska who helped free the village during World War II, his son says.

French village to honor Nebraska soldier


Tampa Bay closer RH Rafael Soriano threw 28 pitches in live batting practice Thursday on Field 1 at the Charlotte Sports Park complex.


AHEAD of Thursday's Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts night at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, Phil Taylor has revealed he is working 'harder than ever' in his bid to reclaim major honours.


Wheat buyers in South Korea have joined Japan in temporarily halting soft white winter wheat imports from the United States.

South Korea joins Japan in halting soft wheat imports


Nine more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Maldives between 25 November and 2 December, the Health Ministry has said.


Three people were arrested yesterday for allegedly killing a 20-year-old Amity University student after abducting him from Noida on March 20, police said.


Trade union officials insist that unions still have a vital role to play in the mining sector, despite Lonmin workers independently obtaining a 22% increase.

We have a role to play in the mining sector:


US Rep. Zack Space said he plans to vote against the health care reform bill that is expected to come up for a vote in the House as early as Sunday.

Us Rep. Zack Space says he will vote no on health care


Traffic is currently backed up on Main Street after an automobile and 18-wheeler collided at the intersection of South Main Street and Owens Street.


``We love them all very much...,'' Heene's mother tells ET. ``I am a mother. I really want to believe in my son. I believe in the saying innocent until proven guilty. Richard told me he firmly believed Falcon was in the aircraft, so I support him until proven otherwise. Our major concern (is) the children's welfare, and we will do whatever we need to do for them. We are praying for them and praying for something good to come out of this.``

Richard Heene's mother: 'I really want to believe in my son'


Without blinking an eye, Donald Trump took credit for ``forcing'' President Barack Obama to release his birth certificate.

Donald Trump takes credits for the release of Obama's birth certificate


The United Way of East Mississippi celebrated a record fundraising year Tuesday at its annual meeting, while looking ahead to the next year.


A roadside bomb killed 16 people in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, authorities said.

Roadside bomb kills 16 in northwest Pakistan


Bobcats scoring leader Gerald Wallace was taken off the floor on a stretcher during Friday's game against Sacramento after being knocked unconscious by an inadvertent elbow.


An attorney says he's negotiating the possible surrender of a fugitive developer who allegedly walked away with thousands of dollars from investors.

Attorney negotiating possible surrender of fugitive developer


The PM has called for a ``global solution'' to the financial crisis and urged other nations to follow the UK's lead by injecting cash into banks.


THE murder of a drug dealer whose body was found tied to a chair in his Gold Coast home was a robbery that went wrong, a court has been told.

Murder of drug dealer was a 'robbery gone wrong'


A 49-year-old Manitowoc woman was convicted Monday of embezzling more than $60,000 from Hobby Lobby while employed at the store so she could support her gambling habit.

Manitowoc woman convicted of embezzling more than $60,000


GOLDCORP INC., is pleased to declare its fourth monthly dividend payment for 2011 of $0.034 per share.

Goldcorp declares fourth monthly dividend payment for 2011


US stocks ended more than 2% higher for the first trading day of the month, wiping out November`s losses, after several economic reports gave investors confidence the US economy is improving.


A Sri Lankan has been sentenced to death by a court in Qatar after he was found guilty of killing an Indian in Qatar.


Former prime minister Tony Blair on Tuesday hit the campaign trail for successor Gordon Brown, in a surprise bid to boost his Labour Party.


The British and Irish Lions have made five changes to their starting XV for the make-or-break second Test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria.

British and Irish Lions make five changes for Test against South Africa


James Hardie Ltd shares have been placed in a trading halt pending a relase to the market from the group.

James Hardie shares placed in trading halt


A Mexican citizen has filed a lawsuit in California accusing Roman Catholic cardinals in Mexico City and Los Angeles of conspiring to shelter a Mexican paedophile priest in both countries.

Cardinals in Mexico City and Los Angeles 'conspired to shelter a paedophile priest'


Viacom Inc on Tuesday said it will pull its cable television networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV, off Time Warner Cable if the companies do not reach a deal on carriage fees by Jan. 1.

Viacom to pull networks from Time Warner Cable


Italian actress Franca Rame will be remembered for her talent, generosity and commitment to social justice, journalist Gad Lerner wrote Wednesday.

Actress Franca Rame remembered for talent, generosity


Lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature will seek $10 million for St. Johns River restoration projects in next year's budget.

Lawmakers seeking $10 million for St. Johns river restoration


BT has selected Alcatel-Lucent to its supply IP service routers in an expanded role within BT's 21CN all-IP national rollout.

BT selects Alcatel-Lucent to supply IP service routers


Mark Heyes talks about the happenings on and off the catwalk at London Fashion Week

Celebrity stylist mark Heyes talks London Fashion Week


Traditionally catering to small groups and larger events of more than 100 guests, Dorsey's Locker in Oakland is slated to cater two prestigious holiday dinners within the next two weeks.

Dorsey's Locker in Oakland slated to cater two prestigious holiday dinners


Anna Friel has claimed that she would consider having cosmetic surgery when she gets older.


A MAN was smashed over the head with beer bottles by a group of men as he walked home with his wife, a court heard.

Man 'smashed over head with beer bottle'


An analyst on Thursday downgraded CBS Corp., citing the media giant's reliance on advertising as ad spending is expected to fall during the economic crisis.


A FORMER car showroom in Harrogate has been sold to a local community church group.


A fake alligator shooting by police in a suburb in the state of Missouri was merely a case of mistaken identity, turning out to be a garden ornament instead, reports Reuters.


Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for violating her probation, despite the fact she was expecting only 2 weeks.

Lindsay Lohan - Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 30 days in prison


Nepal's housing sector is facing shortage of workforce amid rising outflow of workers to overseas destinations and booming construction works in India -- a major source of workers to Nepal.

Housing sector faces shortage of workforce


Yangon International Airport in Myanmar is gearing up for projected 20% annual growth with new common-use systems from air transport IT specialist, SITA, as the country welcomes more visitors and international airlines.

Myanmar gears up for 20% annual growth with new systems from air transport IT specialist, SITA


In occupied Kashmir, the Patron of Peoples Democratic Party, Mufti Muhammed Sayeed has said that no jail is strong enough to imprison ideas.


We will undertake decisive steps against contraband, Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski vowed in the parliament, while presenting the stabilization and urgent measures for improving Bulgarian citizens' social condition, the business environment and democratization of governance, FOCUS News Agency reported.

We will undertake decisive steps against contraband:


Clarke backs DRS technology Updated: 05:43, Saturday February 16, 2013 Australia captain Michael Clarke says he's a fan of cricket's decision-review system and supports the drive to use technology to improve the game.


EVA Longoria filed court papers on Wednesday to divorce basketball star Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences.


Bond was set at $235,000 for a Virginia fugitive who was arrested Tuesday by Myrtle Beach police.


Christina Aguilera has blasted 'The Voice' finalist Tony Lucca for singing Jay-Z's '99 Problems', as she felt the lyrical content was ''derogatory toward women.


Scholar Germaine Greer has for the first time confessed that she had a brief affair with Federico Fellini, the married film director.

Germaine Greer confesses affair with film director Federico Fellini


General Motors plans to invest $190m in its Lansing Grand River assembly plant for the production of a new Cadillac model.

GM to invest $190m in Lansing Grand River assembly plant


Romanian steelmaker Mechel Targoviste has sent 1,700 employees on paid leave due to ``low demand for metal products on the markets and overstocking of its storage facilities,'' Russian parent company Mechel informs Steel Business Briefing.

Romanian steelmaker sends 1,700 employees on leave


Two Russian strategic bombers landed in Venezuela on Wednesday as part of military maneuvers, President Hugo Chavez said, welcoming the unprecedented deployment at a time of increasing tensions between the governments in Moscow and Washington.


A practical new toolkit developed by RMIT University researchers will help food manufacturers cut their water use by identifying the processes that use the most water and the changes they can make to reduce their consumption.

New toolkit helps food manufacturers save water


Everton have signed Belgium forward Kevin Mirallas from Greek side Olympiacos on a four-year deal, the English Premier League side said on Sunday.


With fuel prices up, the housing sector down, and the markets all over the place, a lot of Americans are wondering how to keep their nest egg from getting scrambled.

How to keep your nest egg from scrambling


Three hardcore Maoists have been arrested with weapons from a village under Rajepur police station area in East Champaran district, police said on Sunday.


An air tanker makes a drop on a brush fire over an area of more than 500 acres at Los Padres National Forest in California June 16, 2012.

Air tanker makes drop on brush fire at Los Padres National forest in California


A US Airways plane crashed this afternoon into the Hudson River in New York, and the city fire department launched a rescue effort.

Plane crashes into Hudson River in New York


Seismic activity along the New Madrid Fault lines on April 18 caused a massive earthquake in West Salem, IL, wreaking havoc in the Midwest states of Illinois and Indiana.

Seismic activity on New Madrid Fault lines causes Illinois


A county highway official and a worker were arrested Monday on a charge of ghost employment, along with additional charges.

Highway official, worker charged with ghost employment


To protect the federal funding they receive from the National School Lunch Program, some Georgia schools will stop selling junk food to kids.

Some Georgia schools stop selling junk food


Arkansas began its fiscal year last month ahead of predictions and last year's figures, buoyed by a large amount of revenue from unclaimed property, state officials said Monday.

Ark. begins fiscal year ahead of predictions


Two west suburban women, including one on parole for the same offense, are free on bond after being charged with running a prostitution operation in the south and west suburbs.

Two women charged with running prostitution operation


Pop star Christina Aguilera on Thursday filed divorce papers seeking to end her five-year marriage to music executive Jordan Bratman.Citing irreconcilable differences, Aguilera, 29, filed papers in Los Angeles Superior Court just two days after confirming that she and Bratman had separated earlier this year.

Singer Christina Aguilera files for divorce


This week's ITV UK Car Crime programme shockingly revealed that one car is stolen every five minutes, highlighting that more people are at risk of buying a stolen car than ever before.


President Barack Obama spoke from the White House on Monday, confirming that a potential fiscal cliff deal was ``in sight'' but ``not there yet.''

Obama confirms fiscal cliff deal 'in sight' but 'not there yet'


Stars dazzle at 'Punk' Met Ball Updated: 21:12, Wednesday May 8, 2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition may be 'Punk:


Iraq is set to restore the Turkish power feed to the country that has been out of service since 2008, Aswat al-Iraq has reported.


Morgan Stanley reported a profit of $2.2 billion for the third quarter on Wednesday, in part from an accounting gain, beating analysts' expectations, compared to profit of $131 million a year ago.

Morgan Stanley reports $2.2 billion profit


THE peso rose for a second day Wednesday on speculation the central bank will reduce monetary stimulus measures for a second time today, Thursday, signaling it is moving closer to increasing interest rates.


The series is called ``Where are they now'' but in the case of Mike McLaughlin we already know.


Portland Mayor Sam Adams was involved in a minor car accident over the weekend.

Portland Mayor Adams involved in minor car accident


During the press conference at the Peninsula Manila in Makati, Levine talked about his personal style, the fashion icons he looks up to, as well as the things that he loves about Bench -- his newest endorsement.


This morning on the Today Show, Al Roker made Heidi Montag cry.


in Republican Senate candidate Tommy Thompson said Tuesday that his son feels terrible for suggest that voters should send President Barack Obama back to Kenya.

Thompson says son feels terrible for suggesting voters send Obama back to Kenya


A modular classroom at Rocky Heights Elementary School in Hermiston caught fire at about 7 pm Thursday night.


An agreement has been signed that will see NetApp acquire Canadian-based privately held company, Bycast.


Belgian Sep Vanmarcke pipped the favourites to win the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad semi-classic race over 200 km around Gent, Belgium, on Saturday.

Vanmarcke pips favourites to win Omloop Het Nieuwsblad


TONY SCOTT, the North Shields born film director, has died after jumping from a bridge in Los Angeles, US authorities said today.

Tony Scott, North Shields born film director, dies


Cooper-Standard Automotive announced Friday that it will close its hose manufacturing plant in Bowling Green at some point over the next 12 months.

Cooper Standard to close hose plant in Bowling Green


The Longwood University softball team bounced back with an 11-0 win over Siena College on Sunday morning at the Coastal Carolina Invitational in Conway, South Carolina.

Longwood bounces back with 11-0 win over


Bush wrote the note on Monday and left it in the top drawer of his desk.


Texas Instruments Inc. on Thursday narrowed its sales and earnings forecast for the third quarter.

Texas Instruments narrows sales, earnings forecast


Boral CEO steps down, shares slip Updated: 17:06, Tuesday May 22, 2012 Shares in building products maker Boral are down after chief executive Mark Selway stood down after apparently losing the board's support.


A 71-year-old man has died after a dinghy capsized off Thorpe Bay coast in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.


China Daily was awarded the ``Chinese benchmark brand'' of the media industry at the World Media Summit 2008 Monday in Beijing.


Dangle EZ eats maggots at the Colorado State Fair.


James Bond will be honoured at the Oscars ceremony following the success of Skyfall, the latest film in the franchise.


With the rise in mercury level, once again power shortfall has reached 4200MW resulting massive increase in load-shedding.


Kadavu lass Sulueti Waqa wants to advocate healthy living in this year's Vodafone Hibiscus Festival.


A Boy Scout in Huntington earned all the merit badges one can earn in scouts.


Mexican federal police arrested another major cartel leader Wednesday.

Mexican police arrest major cartel leader


Two local Navy officers have been promoted to the prestigious rank of rear admiral and will soon move on to new assignments.


Lewis fell ill shortly before he was to perform at a fundraiser in Australia, Zap2it.com said Friday.

Jerry Lewis falls ill before performing at fundraiser in Australia


OCZ Technology says it's received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that the company's failure to timely file its 10-K for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28 would be considered in determining OCZ's continued listing on the exchange.

OCZ Technology (OCZ) says it's received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that the company's


Dollar General plans to create 6,000 new jobs in the next year, the discount retailer said Monday.


By IANS, (RxPG) Selenium, a trace element found in grains, nuts and meats, may help prevent high-risk bladder cancer.

Selenium may prevent some bladder cancers


Just one fizzy drink a day raises the risk of developing diabetes by a fifth, scientists claim.

One fizzy drink a day 'raises the risk of diabetes by a fifth'


The UAE has the potential to become a world leader in the algae-based biofuels market and is uniquely positioned to make a strong impact, industry experts said.

The UAE has the potential to become a world leader in the biofuels market, experts say.


Yahoo on Thursday unveiled its second major overhaul in less than two years, as the beleaguered Internet company continued to battle a shareholder revolt led by activist investor Carl Icahn.


Three Iraqis were killed and one was injured in two separate attacks by militants in the city of Mosul on Monday, police said.

Three Iraqis killed, one injured in separate attacks


Gilroy Catholic College in Castle Hill went into lockdown today following a playground altercation between two students.


Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that the Reds are ``deep in talks'' to acquire outfielder Shin-Soo Choo from the Indians.

Reds ``deep in talks'' to acquire Shin-Soo Choo from Indians


Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a fatal car crash in Goose Creek Thursday afternoon.

Authorities continue to investigate fatal crash in Goose Creek


Police detained some 2,000 people in a special raid on a luxury hotel in Dongguan, a city celebrated for its entertainment industry in Guangdong province, on Thursday.

Police detain 2,000 after raid on luxury hotel


Power cuts would continue in the state for more some days as the Punjab State Electricity Board has decided to provide 8 hours uninterrupted power supply to the farmers for paddy.


MORE/REAL's Stylus caps solve this problem for you by turning any pen into a stylus for your favorite tablet.

MORE/REAL stylus caps turn any pen into a stylus for your tablet


Shahid Afridi will be under tremendous pressure as it is a difficult time for him to take charge of the one-day and T20 sides in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.


Juneteenth celebrations have created division among some Tulsans.


The Ukrainian Prime Minister, Yulia Timoshenko, says her government has information that Ukraine is involved in the illegal arms trade.


Ward Eight Councilman Marion Barry put off his comeback to the DC Council on Tuesday.


A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Chile late Thursday, but authorities reported there were no victims or damage.


Ocean Bank won separate foreclosure judgments on vacant sites in Homestead and Boynton Beach that were planned for residential developments.

Ocean Bank wins foreclosures in Homestead, Boynton Beach


Union law ministry has proposed sweeping powers for the Centre to act against illegal mining.

Law ministry proposes sweeping powers for Centre


Patiala More than 200 saplings donated by State Bank of Patiala were planted at Government Industrial Training Institute here.


``I'm devastated by the toll that the earthquake has taken, and as a mom, I am especially heartbroken by the children and families affected,'' says Aguilera.

Christina Aguilera 'devastated' over earthquake


MELBOURNE Storm superstar Greg Inglis will return to NRL action against the Roosters on Saturday night after his indefinite ban was lifted by the club today.

Melbourne Storm star Greg Inglis to return against Sydney Roosters


So Pat Riley won't comment yet, and looks pretty serious here when he's telling us that ``nothing's been completed'' as far the Shaq trade is concerned.


The West Laurens boys and girls tennis teams advanced to the second round of the Class AAA state tournament with a pair of first-round victories Tuesday at home.


A Malaysian student activist has been charged with sedition after he called for protests against the results of an election that the opposition says was fraudulent.

Malaysian student activist charged with Sedition after calling for protests


``I do feel fear but I call it 'good fear'.


Four Canadians soldiers and an Afghan interpreter have been wounded in two separate attacks west of Kandahar.

Four Canadians wounded in separate attacks west of Kandahar


For anyone who needed official word, a new study confirms that many of us, and the majority of young adults, go online for no good reason at all.

Study confirms many of us go online for no reason


Fabio Capello quit as England coach on Wednesday just four months before the European Championship, after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.


The 101-year-old lender CIT Group has gone out of business and is filing for bankruptcy, with its board approving a ``prepackaged'' restructuring plan to shed $10 billion in debt.

Us lender CIT Group files for bankruptcy


Former WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli returns to action on Saturday 19th July when he headlines at the Aston Villa Events Centre as he aims to reclaim his title.


John Michael Montgomery, American country music artist, will take the Cabaret stage at Mystique Casino in Dubuque to perform two shows on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 7 and 9 pm

John Michael Montgomery to take the stage in Dubuque


TV pitchman Billy Mays, known for his energetic hawking of such products as Orange Glo and OxiClean, was found dead Sunday at his home in Tampa, Fla.

Tv pitchman Billy Mays found dead in home


NEW director of football Joe Kinnear has vowed to find out what went wrong at Newcastle United last season.

Joe Kinnear to find out what went wrong at Newcastle utd last season


That's what Steven Tyler is saying today, apparently he injured his rocker foot, so he went to rehab.


SUMMERVILLE, SC Summerville Town Council has decided against a detailed audit of reports of missing funds after learning it would be impossible to trace the money.

Summerville decides against detailed audit


Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton rap singer-turned chef better known as `` Coolio,'' was arrested by Los Angeles police in Hollywood this morning on an outstanding traffic warrant.

Rapper Coolio arrested in Hollywood on traffic warrant


Cummins Inc. announced today that it has offered a voluntary retirement package to hourly employees in southern Indiana who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Cummins offers voluntary retirement package in southern Indiana


Department of Revenue and Money Laundering Investigation formed three separate Flying Squads to check revenue leakages across the country.

Three flying squads to check revenue leakages


``I'm Ian De Fabio with the Dubh Linn Square Pubs Beer School and here's What's Cooking on 1060!''


A Spanish cruise ship was turned away from two Caribbean ports Wednesday because of fears of swine flu among crew members, the vessel's owner said.


Former Notre Dame High School football coach Dave Brown will be recommended as the Liberty High School football coach at the next school board meeting, according to several sources close to the situation.

Dave Brown to be recommended as Liberty High School football coach at next board meeting


British label Jimmy Choo will launch Stylemakers tomorrow.


Mike Tindall will return to the England team as captain for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warmup against Wales in Cardiff.

Mike Tindall returns to England team as captain


The two-decade-old Sister Abhaya murder case took a new turn after a local court ordered filing of a charge sheet against chief chemical examiner R Geetha and analyst M Chitra for fudging the chemical examination report of the dead nun's internal organs.


Police are appealing to the public for help after a canister containing a small amount of radioactive material was stolen from a van in Bacup sometime over the weekend.

Police appeal after canister stolen from a van in Bacup


Just prior to opening yesterday morning, a tearful Robinson informed them that the landmark downtown discount business, begun by his father, mother and uncle 50 years ago, was closing.


Turkey has imposed an arms embargo on Syria for its crackdown on the country's uprising, saying that it has already stopped a Syrian-flagged ship.


Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has launched a new transfer molded power module, or T-PM, for hybrid and electric vehicle applications.

Mitsubishi Electric launches new transfer molded power module


It is being reported that scientists have used stem cells to reverse the symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis.

Scientists use stem cells to reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis


The lucky charm, which belonged to 14-year-old Kelsey Corcoran, was given away by her mother Katrina by accident during a household clean up.


Viva Macau is now flying to Hanoi three times a week on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.


Naveen Jindal has topped the executive pay charts for listed companies in the country with a package of Rs 73.42 crore for the last fiscal 2011-12, which grew by over Rs six crore from previous year.


Albion College awarded merit scholarships to local students in recognition of their superior academic achievements and their potential for collegiate excellence.

Albion College awards merit scholarships


The assistance coordinator of the Children Assistance Program, Marvin Kandakai says the organization will continue to protect the rights of children and youths in HIV/AIDS prevention.

An organization protects the rights of children against HIV/AIDS


Barons Creek Racquet and Swim Club has started an open tennis challenge ladder, a competition that kicked off June 19.

Barons Creek starts open tennis challenge ladder


Online premium video service Netflix updated its web video player for Macs and PCs with a refreshed look of the existing features and adding some new functionality.


Cabinet ministers on Tuesday agreed on ``putting an end to heated debate through media, preserving state institutions, resorting to legitimacy and relying on dialogue to solve disputes,'' Information Minister Tareq Mitri announced after the highly-anticipated cabinet session held amid high tensions in the country over the issue of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Cabinet ministers agree on ending heated debate, relying on dialogue to solve disputes


Mobile app Mig33, which gives users access to instant messaging, chat room and photo sharing services, is claiming to be the most popular mobile app ever.

Mig33 claims to be most popular mobile app


Heavy rains lashed the capital for the second consecutive day today, leading to water logging and traffic jams in several parts of the city.


Heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio has died at the age of 67 after losing his battle with stomach cancer.


After consideration of public input and careful study of the region, PPL Electric Utilities has chosen a route for a new power line as part of a project to improve electric service for homes and businesses in northeast Pennsylvania and the Poconos, the company said.

PPL Electric Utilities chooses route for new power line


Liverpool Football Club's joint owner George Gillett said he and his wife have received death threats from angry fans.

Gillett received death threats from angry fans


PIERRE, SD An escapee from a work-release program at the state prison in Sioux Falls has been captured in Pierre.


Demi Lovato has quit her Disney show 'Sonny with a Chance'.


Five Pinkerton Academy students showed off their skills this week at the National Leadership and Skills Conference of SkillsUSA in Kansas City, Mo., this week.

Pinkerton students show off their skills


``Pamplin professors develop software for fraud detection,'' contained an error.

Professors develop software for fraud detection


Five months pregant model Miranda Kerr walked the Balenciaga runway.

Pregnant Miranda Kerr walks Balenciaga runway


North Korea has released 28 Chinese fishermen along with their three vessels detained since May 8, China's state run news agency Xinhua reported.


Ecuador is opening a new consulate in New Haven, a nod to the growing population of native Ecuadoreans settling in Connecticut.


Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever said on August 8 that it had signed an agreement to acquire Bulgarian ice cream maker Darko.

Unilever acquires Bulgaria's ice cream maker Darko


The dollar hovered uncomfortably close to recent lows on the yen and US dollar on Thursday as ructions in global financial markets led investors to stay clear of riskier assets and higher-yielding currencies.


Undue politicisation of systems and lobbying for positions by a section of the population during election period put a lot of pressure on politicians.

Undue politicisation during election period puts pressure on politicians


A Corona teacher has been arrested on charges of rape.


Mushahid Hussain Sayed, PML-Q Presidential Candidate on Tuesday underlined that Zardari is a product of the NRO urging if he does not declare his assets then we can file a writ against him in the Election Commission.


US employers shed 62,000 nonfarm jobs in June signaling that the world's largest economy is struggling to maintain momentum, a Labor Department report showed Friday.


The CLARCOR Inc. Board of Directors at its March board meeting declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock.

CLARCOR declares regular quarterly dividend


A Chinese worker installs a large sign, which says 'Bus', on a new bus stop in downtown Beijing on November 2, 2009.

Chinese worker installs sign on a new bus stop in Beijing


Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday, with the headline index losing 0.40 per cent as investors digested news that US politicians had failed to agree on a debt-slashing deal.


Joannie Rochette has been chosen to be the Canadian flag bearer during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic closing ceremonies.

Joannie Rochette to be Canadian flag bearer at closing ceremonies


Disruption to train services in the Cork and Kerry areas is set to continue today despite a pledge yesterday by drivers involved in the dispute to return to work.

Disruption to train services set to continue


Jamie Moyer feels misled by the Phillies after they made the decision to send the pitcher to the bullpen.


The secretary of state's office says Arkansas may have to split up counties between congressional districts as it redraws boundaries after the latest census.

Arkansas may have to split counties in congressional districts


A Greencastle woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in Putnam Circuit Court to a charge of Class D felony theft.


New student parking decals are available at the University Police Department.


THE Princes Freeway could be closed for up to four months after heavy rains sparked fears of a landslip at the Hazelwood coal mine.

Princes Freeway could be closed for months


A Swedish researcher says she's developed a computer tool to measure the readability of electronic communications for different audiences.

Computer tool measures readability of electronic communications


Du Ying, the deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, disclosed at a recent seminar that China will enhance the pilot program for the ecological environment compensation mechanism, in selected regions.

China to enhance ecological environment compensation mechanism


Johan Santana will start for the New York Mets in a March 6 Spring training game.


A Hernando County, Florida man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pouring beer over his girlfriend's head.

Man arrested for pouring beer on girlfriend's head


For the first time in its 54-year history, the Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday due to rain.


New Zealand police has done a media release announcing for the previous fiscal year crime statistics which shows that crime has levelled off and shown a small decrease.

Crime has levelled off and shown a small decrease


Thunderstorms began rolling through the Louisville area shortly before 3 am today, bringing heavy rain and winds gusting to 30 mph, the National Weather Service said.


Speaker John Boehner administered the oath to Steve Southerland, who becomes the first person from Bay County to sit in Congress since Earl Hutto, back in the early 1980's.

Steve Southerland becomes first person from Bay County in Congress


New Delhi : ``It is a victory of the democracy,'' Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday night of the accord that had been reached on forming a joint committee of ministers and civil society leaders to draft an anti-graft legislation that had prompted social reformer Anna Hazare to announce that he would end Saturday morning his fast-unto-death undertaken for the measure.


Justin Timberlake sent fans in America on a special treasure hunt Friday to thank them for sending his new album to the top of the charts.

Justin Timberlake sends fans on treasure hunt


Southend United manager Steve Tilson has revealed he is waiting for the League Two club to offer him a new contract.


St. Cloud police are looking for a witness who saw a hit and run.


Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. said Monday it has elected longtime Caterpillar Inc. executive Douglas Oberhelman to its board of directors.

Eli Lilly elects Douglas Oberhelman to board


Torrington officials are defending their actions against a former state legislator who sued the city for barring him from city budget meetings in June.

Torrington officials defend their actions


Unemployment hit 11.9 percent in the Eugene-Springfield area in January, according to numbers released a day after the county's largest employer in the manufacturing sector terminated 2,000 employees.

Unemployment hits 11.9 percent in Eugene-Springfield


Times of India reported that more than 50 people die every year in major steel plants of the country, making Indian steel sector as one of the worst safety performances in the world.

More than 50 people die every year in major steel plants in India


Nestle SA, the world's largest food company, reported first-quarter sales growth that beat analysts' estimates, helped by sales of Maggi noodles in India and Pure Life bottled water in emerging markets.

Nestle sales beat analyst estimates on emerging markets


Independent Senators were split on whether to support the government in its motion to bring forward debate on the integrity in public life amendment bill in the Upper House.

Independent Senators split on whether to support the government.


Citi will sell its German retail business to France's Credit Mutuel for $7.7 billion, it said on Friday, part of a global reorganization of the US bank.

Citi sells German business for $7.7 billion


Shortly after the free agency period began on Tuesday, former Indianapolis Colts receiver Pierre Garçon issued a brief statement confirming that he will be signing with the Redskins.

Pierre Garçon will sign with Washington Redskins


Ubisoft today announced it acquired THQ Montreal and publishing rights to the upcoming South Park:

Ubisoft acquires THQ Montreal, South Park:


A federal judge in the heart of Silicon Valley said that Google and Oracle have failed to settle a patent dispute out of court and that the case will head to civil trial.

Google, Oracle fail to settle patent dispute out of court


The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service has started strong with a reported 200,000 unique users using the service as of December 6, according to published reports from Nintendo of America.


A gang engaged in robbery was rendered harmless in Baku, Baku Main Police Office told APA.

Gang engaged in robbery rendered harmless in Baku


The Zimbabwe central bank has announced the introduction of a new currency to curb the country's hyper-inflated currency, state media the Herald reported today.

Zimbabwe central bank announces introduction of new currency


A man died Thursday afternoon when his 15-foot fishing boat capsized near the shore in Bodega Bay, authorities said.

Man dies after boat capsizes at Bodega Bay


Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today discussed its views on the future of mobile internet at the fourth annual Huawei Asia Pacific CTO Forum, hosted in Hong Kong and themed ``Mobile Internet: Today and Tomorrow.''

Huawei discusses views on future of mobile internet


The average asset of Bangalore candidates of various political parties contesting the May five Assembly elections in Karnataka is Rs 25 crore, an NGO tracking the trend has claimed.

Average asset of b'lore candidates is Rs 25 crore:


A Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner took to the sky on Monday in a test flight aimed at showing that the plane's new lithium-ion battery system meets regulatory safety standards, a key step in ending a two-month, worldwide grounding of the high-tech jet.


Piper Jaffray reported that it continues to view Fastenal shares as fairly valued as their key end markets; manufacturing and non-residential construction, are showing solid growth, but it remains concerned with the increasing level of comps that they begin facing in 2Q and run for the balance of the year.

Piper Jaffray views Fastenal shares as fairly valued


Former radio talk show host Bernie Ward is due to be sentenced in federal court in San Francisco on Thursday for sending child pornography over the Internet.


We want to see how you celebrate Easter and hope you'll add your photos to our Easter gallery.


CME Group Inc. was upgraded to neutral from underweight at JP Morgan as the company's interest rate futures business sees volumes surge on higher volatility and investor repositioning produces elevated activity levels.


Ann Curry begs NBC to release her from her contract, according to a news story released on Mon., Dec. 31, 2012.

Ann Curry begs NBC to release her from contract:


Nippon Steel, the world's second largest steelmaker, slashed its full-year profit forecast by a third yesterday to reflect plunging demand from the hard-hit Japanese car industry.


Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Israel has the right to defend itself against attacks that he linked to terrorism.

Canada's Harper says Israel has right to defend against attacks


Mahar boys basketball improved to 6-0 on the season with its 35-22 victory of Frontier.


Greenwood Police were called to Greenwood Middle School and Southwest Elementary School Friday to investigate a report of a person with an AK-47 assault rifle in the parking lot.

Police called to Greenwood Middle School


Today Yahoo said it has amended the company's bylaws to extend the deadline for nominating directors to Yahoo's board from March 14th to 10 days following the public announcement of the date for Yahoo's 2008 annual meeting of stockholders.

Yahoo extends deadline for nominating directors to board


Why when a person cheats...and decides to do right down the line gets mad when her/his S/O does the same?should they get mad or accept it?


Tiesto will make US concert history in October when he plays the largest single-headliner DJ show ever.


Amnesty International said Monday Turkey should continue to make reforms especially on pluralism, freedom of expression and judicial independence.

Amnesty International says Turkey should continue reforms


North India sweltered under extreme heat as maximum temperatures soared at most places of the region.


Grand Funk Railroad and Kenny Wayne Shepherd were added to the lineup of the Exchange Club's Ribfest, leaving just one more headliner to be announced.

Grand Funk Railroad, Kenny Wayne Shepherd added to lineup


A state official says the fire in a derailed freight train in northeastern Indiana appears to be out but the evacuation area has been expanded to 2½ miles to the east because of shifting winds and smoke from a derailed car containing molten sulfur.

13 wthr indianapolistrain derailment fire out, evacuations expanded


Illinois Sen. Barack Obama met Wednesday with top Israeli and Palestinian leaders here and in the West Bank, discussing the importance of containing the nuclear threat from Iran and promising to focus intensely on Middle East peace efforts if he is elected president, officials said.

Obama meets with Israeli and Palestinian leaders


Russia and China said on Feb. 22 they would oppose any foreign military intervention in North Korea over its recent nuclear test.

Russia, China oppose military intervention in N. Korea


A Lubbock County grand jury Tuesday indicted a University Medical Center surgical resident on charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.


Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is getting an image upgrade with new hotel and resort openings.


Blackburn Rovers and Republic of Ireland under-21 midfielder Keith Treacy has joined Sheffield United on loan until January.


Former Duke point guard Greg Paulus will announce in a 10 am ET teleconference on Thursday he plans to play college football next fall, ESPN's Joe Schad reported.


British Airways PLC is trying to keep Japan Airlines Corp within the Oneworld alliance even though SkyTeam is trying to acquire the corporation.

British Airways tries to keep Japan Airlines within Oneworld


Twelve people are displaced after a first alarm fire at a Glendale apartment complex Friday afternoon, authorities said.

12 displaced after fire at Glendale apartment complex


Quarterback Chris Todd threw a pair of touchdowns in a 26-21 loss to Alabama on Friday, setting Auburn's single-season record for most touchdown passes in a season.

Chris Todd sets season record for most touchdown passes


A LOCAL criminal lawyer is calling for dramatic changes to the court system after becoming frustrated by ongoing delays and inadequate suspended sentences.Among his growing wish list, Ballarat based lawyer Scott Belcher wants suspended sentences to have immediate punishment conditions attached, penalties to be incurred for lawyers and clients who cause unnecessary delay, and magistrates to require defence lawyers to make submissions on sentence in their opening remarks.Mr Belcher's comments come just weeks after the introduction of the more flexible community corrections orders which replaced four different community-based orders, and months after suspended sentences were abolished for recklessly causing serious injury, commercial drug trafficking, aggravated burglary and arson.In an exclusive interview with The Courier, Mr Belcher said court time in the current climate was precious and needed to be better used.

Lawyer calls for dramatic changes to court system


Jim Carrey has quit the Dumb And Dumber sequel, leaving the future of the film uncertain.

Jim Carrey quits 'Dumb And Dumber' sequel:


Nasdaq Dubai will relaunch its derivatives market, targeting regional institutions wanting to hedge their share portfolios, the exchange's chief executive told Reuters.

Nasdaq Dubai to relaunch derivatives market


Singer Cheryl Cole is set to be the new face of Disney.


BJP on Friday defended the washout of nearly the entire monsoon session of Parliament by the Opposition saying a similar exercise in 2010 on the 2G spectrum issue had led to cleansing of the telecom sector and hoped it will bring transparency in allocation of natural resources.

Bjp defends washout of monsoon session of Parliament


BJP today tabled a notice for an adjournment motion on blackmoney issue in Lok Sabha and demanded suspension of Question Hour in Rajya Sabha while deciding to continue its boycott of Home Minister P Chidambaram in Parliament.

BJP tables notice for adjournment motion on blackmoney


NEW YORK Florida Marlins pitcher Henry Owens was suspended for the first 50 games of next season on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Marlins pitcher Henry Owens suspended 50 games


Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. today announced that it has closed its previously announced public offering of 1,250,000 newly issued shares of its common stock.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. announces closing of public


I live in ``sheep county,'' but have come to realize that we are in a country of sheep!


A woman has allegedly been stabbed in the eye by her husband at a town camp in Alice Springs.


Advisor to prime minister on interior Rehman Malik has said PPP led government does not believe in the politics of bullet and it wants to resolve all the problems through dialogue.

PPP does not believe in the politics of bullet:


Oil bears give thanks and oil bulls get gobbled up as the one day rally turned out to be a big turkey.