The Federal Reserve is expected to cut the Fed Funds rate by 25 bps when the FOMC holds its next meeting in January 30, 2008.

The Fed is expected to cut the Fed Funds rate by 25 bps.


Athletics coach Trevor Graham was sentenced to one year of home confinement here on Tuesday for lying to federal agents in 2004 about steroids.

Athletics coach Graham sentenced to year of home confinement


Somali pirates armed with rocket- propelled grenades and automatic guns hijacked a chemical tanker off East Africa with 22 crew members, a majority of them Indians, on board, the European Union Naval force said today.

Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker with 22 crew


A US airliner with 138 people on board made a safe emergency landing Friday after being diverted due to a reported problem with its nose gear, a Miami airport official said.

US airliner makes safe emergency landing


Govt waiting to release casino report Updated: 15:53, Wednesday March 27, 2013 A Deloitte report on Sydney's proposed casino at Barangaroo will be made public once the state government makes a final decision on the project, says NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell.


Michael Jackson's former vocal coach has claimed that the star was the ``rudest celebrity''.


West New York has approved a temporary budget of about $15 million that will help the city operate for the next three months, as reported by the Jersey Journal.

West New York approves temporary budget of $15 million


The economic future in America is at best bleak.


Zoe Lucker has joined the cast of Waterloo Road as the mother of a trouble-making family set to cause chaos.


The pickup truck a Colorado family was traveling in on Interstate Highway 70 in Saline County was hit by a bullet early Saturday, but the three young girls and their parents were not hurt.


Charlie Daniels suffered a mild stroke this past Friday while snowboarding in Colorado.


DHL Express will launch its TransPacific partnership with Polar Air Cargo, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc..

DHL Express launches TransPacific partnership with Polar Air Cargo


ACTRESS-turned-singer-turned TV host Natalie Bassingthwaighte has quit Melbourne band the Rogue Traders and will focus her energy on her solo career.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte quits Rogue Traders for solo career


The Brazilian State of Goias has ordered three AW119Ke helicopters for law enforcement, fire-fighting and transport missions.

State of Goias orders three AW119Ke helicopters


Real Housewives of Atlanta star, and new mother, Kim Zolciak, has announced her engagement to her NFL star boyfriend Kroy Biermann.

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak announces her engagement


Karnataka defeated hosts Goa by 67 runs on the opening match of the Senior Women's South Zone T-20 cricket match here at Goa Cricket Academy ground in North Goa today.


Brash Brands has been appointed as global branding partner for ground-handling, cargo and travel services supplier Dnata.

Brash Brands has been appointed as global branding partner for Dnata


Shares in Pike River Coal mistakenly traded briefly on Thursday in the wake of a New Zealand stock exchange trading halt in remembrance of the 29 Pike River miners.


Fiji rugby scored another shameful loss at international level last night when the Waratahs thrashed the Fiji Warriors 60-0 in a 10-try victory in Australia.


New Jersey voters easily approved a ballot question forcing judges and state Supreme Court justices to pay more for retirement and health benefits.

New Jersey voters approve question on judges paying more for retirement, health benefits


Freddie Hubbard, a jazz trumpeter who dazzled audiences and critics alike with his virtuosity, his melodicism and his infectious energy, died on Monday in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 70 and lived in Sherman Oaks.

Freddie Hubbard, jazz trumpeter, dies at 70


US retail investors have been trading stocks and options at record levels in recent months, apparently responding to the financial crisis by taking greater control of their own investments.

Retail investors push trading to record levels


Hotel resort MGM Grand Macau has deployed Cisco advanced technologies to help improve the hotel's guest service, increase staff productivity and reduce operational expenses.

MGM Grand Macau deploys Cisco advanced technologies


A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a crash between a car and a van on Newport Road, in Saffron Walden.


Storms that moved across the central part of the US caused delays at Chicago airports, with record rainfall at O'Hare International Airport.

Storms cause delays at Chicago airports, with record rainfall at O'Hare


Hardly shocking news, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced this evening that Madison Bumgarner will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Reds on Sunday in San Francisco.

Madison Bumgarner to start Game 2 of NLDS against Reds


Victoria Beckham is planning to launch her own lifestyle website after being inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP!

Victoria Beckham to launch lifestyle website


Evidently Chelsea Clinton is engaged to be married to Marc Mezvinsky.


Qatargas has selected Dow specialty solvent Selexol as the solvent of choice to enable Qatargas trains 4 and 5 to treat natural gas more efficiently.


The higher secondary school teachers will be provided interest free maximum loan of Rs 40,000 through the Goa Education Development Corporation to purchase laptop computers instead of desktop computers from the vendors as empanelled by them.

Higher secondary school teachers to be provided loan


``The Sensex rose by 226.4 points or 1.3% to 17,618.4 while the Nifty rose to 5,345.4, up 70.2 points or 1.3%. The Sensex has supports at 17,550 and 17,424 and resistances at 17,702 and 17,910. The Nifty spot has supports at 5,310 and 5,280 and resistances at 5,370 and 5,400,`` it added.

Sensex has resistance at 17,702 & 17,910:


Rangers manager Ron Washington is hoping Josh Hamilton will be able to swing a bat Friday and rejoin the lineup this weekend.


AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano will undergo minor heart surgery this week and will be out of action until next year, the club confirmed today.

AC Milan's Cassano to undergo heart surgery


Zach Galifianakis, who plays an eccentric road trip buddy who squabbles with Robert Downey Jr.'s character in the new comedy film ``Due Date'', says he is attracted to ``annoying people'' in real life.

Zach Galifianakis: 'I'm attracted to annoying people'


A pair of US boaters are safe after a coast guard rescue east of Pelee Island which drew searching ships from five ports.


The pre-trial custody in India of the 2 Italian marines Salvatore Girone & Massimiliano Latorre was extended to 25/5.

Pre-trial custody of Italian marines extended to 25/5


Scientists at the University of Oviedo and the Complutense University of Madrid have revealed that although in small numbers, the woolly mammoth, the woolly rhinoceros and the reindeer already lived in the Iberian Peninsula 150,000 years ago.

Mammoth, reindeer lived on Iberian Peninsula 150,000 years ago


A single-engine Cessna 172 N 828CC plane crashed into a Gearhart home with a Portland family inside and burst into flames.


England women will face Germany in their first major final in 25 years in the 2009 European Championship showpiece in Helsinki on Thursday.


Ladell Betts ``dodged a bullet'' with his knee injury Sunday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.


A 32-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured this morning when his motorcycle crashed into a low boundary wall on the Coast Road, not far from the Splash and Fun park.


A clerk died after he was shot during a robbery shortly after 9:30 this morning at the Rightway Food Store at the Citgo station at Pine Street and US 17/92, police reported.

Clerk dies after being shot during robbery


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi survived a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday.


Rangers closed the gap on Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League to two points after a 1-0 win at Hamilton on Sunday.


A DTC bus conductor was shot dead by unknown men outside his residence in south-west Delhi, police said today.


Casey Mitchell scored 18 points, and West Virginia beat DePaul 67-65 after blowing a 14-point lead in the second half on Tuesday night.

Mitchell, West Virginia beat DePaul 67-65


Due to its strong economic standing and transparency, among other factors, Chile is increasingly becoming a platform for regional private equity investments, said Cate Ambrose, president of the Latin American Venture Capital Association.

Chile becoming platform for regional private equity investments


An under construction Sikh temple in the American state of Michigan has been vandalized and defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti, the police and community leaders have said.

Sikh temple vandalized in us with anti-Muslim graffiti


Mr. Ferguson, who averages more than 1.75 viewers weeknights in the time slot following his boss, ``Late Show'' host David Letterman, will entertain a much smaller audience at the correspondents dinner.

Ferguson to entertain at correspondents dinner


New Delhi, Nov 28 American soccer player Jeb Brovsky will be visiting India in December 2012.


A Grandview police officer was injured in an overnight wreck that happened along County Road 405 in Johnson County as he headed to assist another officer.


Vladimir Petkovic insists he is ``not worried'' by Lazio's two consecutive defeats, ``but we must react better to difficulties'' against Siena.


The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has been released from hospital following a car crash in his native Jamaica on Wednesday.

Fast man Usain Bolt released from hospital


``I couldn't wait for it to come round,'' he told PNE.Com.


The ``Who Says'' star, who has dated Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, and Jennifer Love Hewitt in the past, revealed to Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show that he is ``freaked out'' about dating.


Luiz Felipe Scolari has dropped Didier Drogba from the Chelsea squad for tonight's FA Cup tie against Southend United, a match he has described as ``the game of the year''.

Luiz Felipe Scolari drops Didier Drogba for FA Cup tie against Southend United


Vettori told the Herald on Sunday newspaper that players may be forced to choose cash over country in future and hinted players came close to making that decision Friday before signing New Zealand contracts hours ahead of a deadline.


Sony Corp. said Tuesday it was suspending production at some plants in Japan that make popular consumer electronics like digital cameras and televisions due to shortages of parts and raw materials following the calamitous earthquake earlier this month.


Media General, Inc. has announced that it has completed the sale of its CW television station WCWJ in Jacksonville, Fla., to Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Dallas.

Media General completes sale of WCWJ to Nexstar Broadcasting


The Milwaukee Bucks came back from eight points down in the final four minutes to win at Charlotte Sunday night 93-89.


A minor has gone missing from Bhutanese refugee child protection centre in Damak Beldangi-1, it was reported on Friday.


Montville Township police are investigating two residential burglaries that occurred over the past week where residents were not home at the time.

Police investigating residential burglaries


Goodman today announced that it has submitted a revised planning application for a business park at Andover Airfield.

Goodman submits revised application for Andover Airfield


It will gradually stop snowing in Bulgaria as early as Sunday evening, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences told Focus News Agency.


A pensioner has told a court how she was sexually assaulted in her own home.

Pensioner tells court she was sexually assaulted


West Brom winger Peter Odemwingie has been told to grow up by his former national team boss Samson Siasia.


Orlando Hernandez is nowhere close to returning to the Mets, according to the NY Daily News.


Punjab Mandi Board Chairman and president of Bharitya Kisan Union Ajmer Singh Lakowal said his union is in favour that reservation should be based on economic status of a person but not of caste.

Reservation should be based on economic status not of caste:


Local sports bars and restaurants are welcoming back college football fans with a smile.

Sports bars welcome back college football fans


Denny Hamlin has crashed in Sprint Cup practice at Watkins Glen International.


Pooja, who has to her credit box office hits like ``Mungaru Male'', quit JDS to join KJP.


Legendary producer Jerry Wexler, who ran Atlantic Records with Ahmet Ertegun from 1953 to 1975 and who invented the term ``rhythm and blues'' while helping shape the careers of stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, has died aged 91, reports said Friday.

Music producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91: reports


A farm demonstration cum exhibition and sale under ATMA was held on December 5 last in SDAO office compound Kiphire town.

Farm demonstration cum exhibition and sale under ATMA held


The NRL has issued life bans to two men following violent incidents at the recent clashes between the Bulldogs and South Sydney and Manly and Newcastle.


BiGDUG, the UK's number one for low cost shelving, racking and storage solutions, has recently added a new range of access equipment to their online store.

BiGDUG add new range of access equipment to online store


Muddy Waters is keeping its ``strong sell'' rating on Olam, despite the commodities trader reporting a better set of financial results in its latest quarter.

Muddy Waters keeps 'strong sell' on Olam


Galarraga lost his bid for a perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning on a disputed call at first base.

Galarraga loses perfect game on disputed call


First, let's dispel a common myth: there are no free links.


Apple concedes there's a problem with the new iPhone 4S battery life after all -- a snag that apparently extends to other devices running the new iOS 5 mobile operating system software.

Apple concedes problem with iPhone 4S battery


Global banking giant Credit Suisse said Thursday it has renewed its focus on Australia and appointed longtime executive Ray McGregor a managing director and head of private banking in the country.


An Israeli settler has deliberately run over a Palestinian boy on Sunday in the village of Wad Fukin in the southern West Bank district of Bethlehem, before fleeing quickly.

Settler deliberately runs over Palestinian boy


British royal Prince Harry has an extra reason to celebrate ahead of his brother Prince William's wedding this month - he has won a promotion.


Some Mbabane Swallows players caused a stir on Friday when they threatened not to play the team's last fixture against Mbabane Highlanders after demanding more money.


Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold with a vicious right hand at the end of the sixth round Saturday night, putting a ferocious end to the fourth fight between the two boxers.

Juan Manuel Marquez knocks out Manny Pacquiao in sixth round


ALBERTO CONTADOR could be cleared by the Spanish Cycling Federation of doping charges from last year's Tour de France, according to reports in Spain.


Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has urged lawyers' fraternity to advance rule of law in the country, saying delay in justice leads to despondency and militancy.

Delay in justice leads to despondency and militancy:


Georgia golfer Bryden Macpherson, shown here during the NCAA Tournament earlier this month, won the British Amateur Championship on Saturday.

Georgia's Macpherson wins British Amateur Championship


Egypt's finance minister resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first high-level official to leave in the aftermath of the deadly clashes between Coptic Christian demonstrators and military forces on Sunday that appeared to signify a turning point in the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak eight months ago.


Networking equipment firm D-Link has won an International Design Forum award for its innovative network camera.


Source says Matt Barnes has informed the Clippers he will sign with them.


The British government announced emergency legislation Monday to temporarily nationalize Northern Rock PLC amid strident criticism of the move from opposition lawmakers and shareholders in the stricken mortgage lender.

British government to temporarily nationalize Northern Rock


Hotel Transylvania will easily top the North American box office this weekend, followed by the well-received Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Bruce Willis sci-fier Looper at a distant second.

Box office Hotel Transylvania tops, Looper distant second?


Producer price inflation fell in September by 3.7 percent year-on-year compared with -4.0 percent in August, Statistics SA said on Thursday.

Producer price inflation falls in September:


A bandit was injured in his own firing in the limits of Manghopir police station.Manghopir police said that two bandits entered a shop of spare parts in Mianwali Colony, Manghopir and looted Rs118,000 from the shopkeeper.


A Jackson teen was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday for a shooting near the Jackson Medical Mall.


Bishop Colin Johnson was elected metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario at the provincial synod in Cochrane, Ont. today.

Bishop Colin Johnson elected metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Ontario


Tiger Woods says he is looking forward to returning to Melbourne for its great atmosphere.


The Eagles today signed free agent defenseive end Chris Clemons to a five-year contract.


Chennai, Feb 17 India is focussing on sustainable use of its bio-resources and the government will establish the National Bureau for Forest Genetics in Dehradun to protect the country's forest genetic reserves.

India focusing on sustainable use of bio-resources


The drilling rig was smashed from its legs by heavy seas during the early hours of Saturday.


Bayern Munich are 13/8 with Ladbrokes to win the Champions League after completing their Semi-Final win over Lyon.


Global food production will slow over the coming decade following an exceptional but unsustainable rate of growth in developing countries, with more investment needed in the sector, the UN's food agency said yesterday.


An Orchard Road pub was a front for vice ring that even offered oral sex on its premises, a District Court heard on Tuesday.


President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday gave the assurance that the Job 600 project would be completed this year and ready for occupation by Members of Parliament next year.

Job 600 project to be completed this year --


Mike Gonzalez has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.

Mike Gonzalez signs with Washington Nationals


Live Sport Reports Hunt optimistic about the future Andy Hunt has resigned as chief executive of the British Olympic Association but insists the organisation will not be left in financial turmoil.


Horry County police officers will be conducting safety checkpoints at various areas in the county during the month of September, according to a news release from Sgt. Robert Kegler with the Horry County Police Department.

Horry County police to conduct safety checkpoints


Just a reminder to let everyone know that Marc Maron and Sam Seder are launching their new web video show today at 12:00 3:00 on their new website.


US crude oil inventories increased by 2.9 million barrels in the week ending May 29, the US Energy Information Administration said Wednesday.


As reported by Marca, Real Madrid left Madrid's Barajas airport this morning for Los Angeles, where Los Blancos will begin their pre-season tour of the United States.


Sir Donald Bradman would be terribly disappointed by much of the conduct in modern day cricket, fellow Invincible Sam Loxton has said.

Bradman would be disappointed with todays cricket


US ties Sweden 1-1 at Algarve Cup Facing former coach Pia Sundhage for the first time, the United States came from behind to tie Sweden 1-1 Monday on Alex Morgan's 56th-minute goal and advance to the Algarve Cup final for the 10th time in 11 years.


AP Jul 12, 2011 12:33:00 PM Britain's Independent newspaper says it has suspended prominent columnist Johann Hari as it investigates plagiarism allegations levelled against him.

Independent suspends prominent columnist Johann Hari to investigate plagiarism allegations


Twitter has banned outside advertising in the stream of messages at the hot microblogging service.


Actor Neil Patrick Harris will return to host the 67th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9 in what will be his fourth stint on the show that honours the best of Broadway, organisers said on Thursday.

Neil Patrick Harris returns to host 67th Tony Awards


State Rep. Chelsa Wagner, D-Beechview, declared her candidacy for Allegheny County controller today, becoming the first person to officially enter the race.

Chelsa Wagner declares candidacy for Allegheny county controller


NBC Universal profits tumbled 41% last quarter as robust cable networks couldn't offset the broadcast blues.


Rick Ross' private jet made an emergency landing in Birmingham, Alabama, 2 hours ago, en route to his concert in Memphis ... and we found out he suffered another seizure.


French legend Zinedine Zidane says he'll never apologise to Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi for their World Cup bust-up.


The Dalai Lama and British PM Gordon Brown are set to hold closely watched talks as the Tibetan leader makes a tour of the western nation.


DRS Technologies, a defense contractor that saw about $3.2 billion in revenue last year, is moving its headquarters from Parsippany, NJ, to Crystal City in Arlington County.

Defense contractor DRS moving headquarters to Crystal City


PATRICE EVRA will return for Manchester United at Norwich today, having had a short break in the aftermath of the Luis Suarez affair which left the defender mentally exhausted.

Patrice EVRA will return for Manchester United at Norwich today


India have called up batsman Manoj Tiwary to replace the injured Rohit Sharma for the remainder of the one-day international series against England.


BlackCaps captain Ross Taylor is expected to return for New Zealand in the next one-dayer against the West Indies after recovering from his shoulder complaint.


A city math teacher and onetime Rochester School District whistle-blower has filed a lawsuit alleging that discrimination played a part in his failure to be promoted in recent years.

City teacher files lawsuit alleging discrimination


LONG-SUFFERING bus passengers are still waiting for a shelter at the main stop for the 121 service in Scarborough, despite being assured they would get one ``by autumn''.


Shell to Sea protesters paddled a mile in their kayaks yesterday as they attempted to hand over a letter of protest directly to the captain of the world's largest pipe-laying vessel.

Shell to Sea protesters paddle out to hand over letter


In a speech in New Delhi, Kerry expressed his condolences for the victims of devastating floods in the country's north and said the science of climate change is screaming for action.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that he has ratified a law on the development of agriculture insurance services in Russia, RIA Novosti reported.

Medvedev ratifies law on agriculture insurance services


Illinois quarterback Juice Williams was benched once again; this time in favor of freshman Jacob Charest in Illinois' loss to Purdue.


Merely a week after taking charge as Shiv Sena president, Uddhav Thackeray has extended 'hand of friendship' to his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray.

Uddhav Thackeray extends 'hand of friendship' to Raj Thackeray


NEW YORK Credit rating agency Fitch says it is downgrading several credit ratings for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. ahead of the loss of patent protection for its best-selling drug, Lipitor.

Fitch downgrades credit rating on Pfizer


178 actors, filmmakers, film executives and others in the entertainment industry have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

178 invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences


Boxing Legend Ken Norton is in ``delicate condition'' after suffering a heart attack, according to a report on PhilBoxing.com.

Boxing Legend Ken Norton suffers heart attack!


A New Hampshire couple has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after following the advice of an anti-tax consultant who ran seminars saying income tax laws were unconstitutional.

New Hampshire couple pleads guilty to tax evasion


Prince William will be deployed to the politically sensitive Falkland Islands next year as an air force search and rescue pilot, Britain's defense ministry said Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011.

Prince William to be deployed to the Falklands


The state crime lab says DNA taken from bones found in Caldwell County match a sample from Zahra Baker A statement issued Wednesday by Hickory police says the State Bureau of Investigation's crime lab confirmed that the remains were Zahra's.

Crime lab says DNA from bones match Zahra Baker's


Trina Solar has announced that it has cancelled plans to build a $1 billion, 10,000MT polysilicon plant in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China.

Trina Solar cancels plans to build 10,000MT polysilicon plant


Jasmine Gill scored six of her 13 points during the run that lifted Boston College to a 67-60 upset of No. 8 Florida State on Friday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal.

Gill, Boston College upset No. 8 Florida State


Hundreds of people gathered at the Mooretown Sports Complex for the annual Aamjiwnaang powwow Saturday after predicted thunderstorms convinced organizers to move inside.


A SALSA dance teacher violently raped one of his pupils after she refused to have sex with him, a court heard.


A Duluth man remained in custody on Wednesday after allegedly inappropriately touching his eleven year old stepdaughter.


Caris & Company upgraded its rating of Clorox from Below Average to Average and changed its price target from $60 to $66.

Caris & Company upgraded Clorox to Average


However, between 2003 and 2007, rates of potentially preventable hospitalizations declined faster among older adults than among younger adults.

Potentially preventable hospitalizations declining for older adults


Afghan officials say two air strikes over the weekend in southern Afghanistan killed 16 insurgents.


PPG Industries has announced that William A. Wulfsohn, senior vice president, industrial coatings, has resigned from the company, effective June 11.

William A. Wulfsohn, senior vice president, industrial coatings, resigns


Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez, who had a troubled 11-season career that included two suspensions for drug use, was killed at his home in the Dominican Republic in an apparent robbery, police said Thursday.

Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez killed in his home


Ajay Devgn is all set to play a simpleton in love in Madhur Bhandarkar's new film, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, a romantic comedy.

Ajay Devgn to play a simpleton in love in 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji'


Qatar, the richest Arab country with the highest per capita income in the world, hopes to invest a whopping $2bn in India, the world's second largest emerging economy.


Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces that it has signed a contract with Minmetals, one of China's largest state-owned industrial corporations, to construct a rail and structural steel mill at its Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant OAO subsidiary.

Mechel signs contract with Minmetals to construct rail and structural steel mill


Maruyama emerged from PGA Tour obscurity yesterday with a 5-under 65 for a one-shot lead in the Sony Open.


ArcelorMittal is raising spot US wire rod prices, Steel Business Briefing learns from a letter to customers.

Arcelormittal raising US wire rod prices


``Chandni Chowk to China is a children's film. I don't think kids will try to attempt to climb the nearest wall to fight after watching the film. But I think we'll have lots of kids joining karate classes.``

Chandni Chowk to China is a children's film:


The euro rose against the dollar on Friday after the European Central Bank lowered its key interest rate and said it would undertake more measures to spur growth in the eurozone, including buying euro-backed bonds from banks.


Singer Selena Gomez, who will turn 21 next month, said she is trying to figure out who she is -- as she still feels 15-years-old at heart.

Selena Gomez trying to figure out herself


Yemen is working to keep Zabid historical city in the list of world heritage, the governor of Hodeidah province Ahmed al-Jabali said on Saturday.

Yemen works to keep Zabid historical city in list of world Heritage


Nepal has cleared half the minefields laid during its 10-year conflict, helping the country secure lasting peace, local media reported on Monday.

Nepal clears half the minefields laid during conflict


This week will see JC Penney open its new home goods section at 500 of its stores in a launch seen as vital to restoring confidence in the retailer.

This week will see JC Penney (JCP) open its new home goods section at 500 of its stores in a


With its participation in the ``Powered by Wonderware'' program, B&R has expanded its options in the field of visualization software.

B&R expands options in the field of visualization software


Kim Basinger is to star alongside Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone in boxing movie 'Grudge Match'.


CBI boss Richard Lambert is to step down in 2011 after nearly five years at the helm of the business lobby group.

CBI boss Richard Lambert to step down in 2011


Republican leaders rallied behind presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney as President Obama officially began his reelection bid.


Idaho wildlife policy makers could set wolf hunt quotas by August after Congress last month directed the US Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the predators.

Idaho could set wolf hunt quotas by August


As per reports, it has been revealed that a former army soldier and rugby player was living with fractured neck for last 40 years.

Soldier lived with fractured neck for 40 years


Panamanian police seized more than half a ton of heroin on the Caribbean coast, the largest seizure of the drug in the country's history, an official said Monday.

Panama police seize half a ton of heroin


The Atlanta Braves recalled outfielder Josh Anderson from Triple-A Richmond after trading Mark Kotsay to Boston on Wednesday.

Braves recall outfielder Anderson after trading Kotsay


Police believe a fire at a residence in the 1900 block of Willow Street is suspicious.


Pop Diva and all-round sex Goddess Momma Christina Aguilera will release her first greatest hits album in November.

Christina Aguilera to release hits album


Rihanna and a friend have been sharing naked pictures of the pop star on the web, along with cryptic messages which could refer to her relationship with Chris Brown.


Bhutanese monks will learn English, computer science and accounts, as part of reforms being initiated by the dratshang lhentshog, in cooperation with the central monastic body, to help monks adapt to a changing and modernising Bhutanese society.

Monks to learn computer science, accounts


Ipo Dam started releasing water at 6:45 am on Tuesday.


A report released this morning by the Missouri state auditor's office found Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder owes the state an additional $1,888 for hotel expenses dating back to 2005.

Lt. Gov. Kinder owes state for hotel expenses


IT services firm Sonata Software today said it has entered into an agreement with Sigma for providing business systems solutions.

Sonata Software enters into agreement with Sigma


Catholic nuns should be encouraged to use the oral contraceptive pill as a way of reducing the likelihood of developing ovarian and uterine cancer, according to a paper published by The Lancet online.

Catholic nuns should use contraceptive pill?


Dubai opened the world's tallest skyscraper Monday, and in a surprise move renamed the gleaming glass-and-metal tower Burj Khalifa in a nod to the leader of neighboring Abu Dhabi -- the oil-rich sheikdom which came to its rescue during the financial meltdown.


The Burma sanctions debate has intensified in recent weeks since the National League for Democracy concluded that the various measures implemented by Australia, Canada, the European Union and the United States should remain in place until the Burmese government adopts political and economic reforms of its own.


on Sep 20th 2012 at 4:00PM A California woman claims that United Airlines killed her 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Bea, on a flight from New York to California two weeks ago.

Woman claims United Airlines killed her Golden Retriever


Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood and Christopher Eccleston have been cast in a new version of The Borrowers for BBC1.

Stephen Fry and Victoria Wood cast in The Borrowers for BBC1


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they will be celebrating their 1,000,000th fan to the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Saturday, January 19th when they host the Mississippi Sea Wolves.

Gladiators celebrate 1,000,000th fan Saturday


Russia is enjoying a flood of inward investment, which can only be helped by its recent accession to the World Trade Organisation, a report from Ernst & Young said yesterday.


Former Hills star Stephanie Pratt helped UK fashion label Lipsy launch its first US store in New York.

Stephanie Pratt helps launch Lipsy store in New York


The Indian Army recently hosted a horse show in Chandigarh to promote the sport and as an image building exercise among civilians.

Indian Army hosts horse show in Chandigarh


A Daytona Beach man killed Monday in a trike motorcycle crash on International Speedway Boulevard has been identified as 71-year-old Douglas Wojick, said Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Kim Montes.

Daytona Beach man killed in trike motorcycle crash identified


Former 'I'm a Celebrity...' contestant Aggro Santos has been arrested on suspicion of rape after performing at a university in West Sussex.

Aggro Santos arrested on suspicion of rape


BC-BKCT25-Texas-Baylor,0243 No. 11 Texas beats Baylor for 23rd straight time Eds:


MSC.Software, a leading global provider of engineering simulation software and services, announced that its industry-leading computer-aided engineering solutions have been honored with multiple industry awards in China.

MSC.Software honored with multiple industry awards in China


Miracle Day, just might get a whole lot more attention now that he has joined the cast of the new FX series AMERICAN HORROR STORY.

Actor Teddy Sears to join cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY


Japan has asked the French nuclear sector for help in dealing with the Fukushima nuclear plant for the first time since disaster struck earlier this month, French Energy Minister Eric Besson said on Monday.

Japan asks French nuclear sector for help


Federal scientists will proceed with the annual Atlantic surf clam survey after all, after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration decided to reschedule the research cruise by the ship Delaware II, which had been canceled to save fuel costs.

Federal scientists to proceed with annual surf clam survey


New Zealand's Reserve Bank left its benchmark interest rate at a record low of 2.5 per cent in a scheduled review of monetary policy on Thursday.

New Zealand central Bank leaves interest rate at 2.5 per cent


LA indie-pop crew Electric Guest have just announced whole bunch of tour dates around North America this spring.


The European Commission has ruled that the air travel tax introduced by the government in 2009 gave an unfair advantage to certain airlines.

Travel tax gave unfair advantage to some airlines


USAA and Military.com announced today that Waco, Texas , heads the first-ever ``Best Places for Military Retirement'' list.

USAA and Military.com announce best places for military retirement


Scott Brown says Celtic will be looking to get on the front foot and cause Barcelona problems in the UEFA Champions League.

Scott Brown says Celtic must look to get at Barcelona in the Champions League


An injury has forced Dick Van Dyke to cancel his new musical show in Los Angeles.

Injury forces Dick Van Dyke to cancel show


Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin pledged to leave almost all of his fortune, estimated by Forbes magazine at $2.1 billion last year, to charity within a decade.

Russian billionaire Potanin pledges to leave fortune to charity


Pakistani girls may be getting hooked to smoking as early as 15 years, says a new study, according to the PTI.

``Pakistani girls get hooked to smoking early''


President Obama is Xenu, the dictator of the Galactic Confederacy.


Two improvised explosive devices were recently found near Indira Park opposite to the Imphal west district police headquarters.

Explosives found near Manipur police headquarters


A 57-year old man was electrocuted to death while carrying out maintenance works at an advertising billboard near the Auto-City in Juru here today.

Man electrocuted during maintenance work at billboard


Kate Moss is the 'sexiest lingerie model of all time', according to a new web poll.

Kate Moss is the ``sexiest lingerie model'


Scottish singer Susan Boyle was taken to a London clinic for treatment following her second-place finish in a nationwide talent competition, a newspaper reported Monday.

Singer Susan Boyle taken to London clinic


BJP's prime ministerial candidate LK Advani on Tuesday said Congress did not do justice to Dalit icon Bhim Rao Ambedkar and ignored the late leader while nominating the members for the Constituent Assembly.

Congress did not do justice to Ambedkar:


The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday that beginning on April 7th, 149 air traffic control towers will be closed.


Voters are almost equally divided on whether the Taoiseach should resign as a result of the controversy over his personal finances and tax liabilities, according to the findings of the latest Irish Times /TNS mrbi poll.

Voters divided on whether Taoiseach should resign


Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has been highly impressed by new signing Ron Vlaar.


US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass the comprehensive immigration reform bill, as the full Senate began floor debate over the bill.

Obama urges lawmakers to pass immigration reform bill


Blipfoto has released a video to promote its campaign to create a film for Burns Night 2012 called Scotland The World Over.


A CBS news bureau chief has denied allegations that he was the FBI informant being linked to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

CBS News chief denies allegations as FBI informant on Oklahoma City bombing


A FORENSIC officer helping to solve crime across the Yeovil area has made it through to the final of a national competition to reward excellence in the British workforce.


Wisconsin hunting, fishing, trapping and other licenses for fish and wildlife activities in Wisconsin go on sale Wednesday, March 9.

Hunting and fishing licenses go on sale March 9


The Watkins Glen school board Monday night adopted a proposed budget for the 2010-11 school year that calls for nine teaching positions and one administrative position to be eliminated, among other cost-cutting measures.

Watkins Glen school board adopts proposed budget


An elderly couple has been threatened by an intruder armed with a crowbar at their Newtownabbey home.


The Ohio House narrowly passed a bill to protect tenants in foreclosures, moving the measure to the Senate.

Ohio House passes bill to protect tenants in foreclosure


Carlsberg hereby announces that it has sold its 20% stake in Israel Beer Breweries which was founded in 1992 by Carlsberg and its Israeli partner with CBC Group as the majority owner.

Carlsberg sells its 20% stake in Israel Beer Breweries


New York Mets ace Johan Santana will have his sore left elbow examined Monday in New York.


A suicide attacker has blown up a tanker lorry at the police HQ in the Iraqi city of Tikrit, killing at least five people, officials say, according to BBC News.

Suicide attacker blows up tanker lorry at police HQ in Iraqi city


A British paratrooper serving with special forces has been killed in a notoriously violent area of southern Afghanistan, sources said today.

Paratrooper killed in notoriously violent area


Whoever wins today, Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. John McCain, it appears certain that beer will return to the White House.


A United States postal worker is fearing for her safety after a BB gun hit the back of her head.


Fruit Logistica's expo floor opened Feb. 3, with more than 2,300 exhibitors from 71 countries displaying everything from fresh produce to innovations in packaging, traceability and sustainability.


A hot air balloon lands on an Exeter township baseball field May 5, 2012.


Pop star Justin Timberlake feels sorry about 15-year-old actress Miley Cyrus, who was compelled to apologise to her native US after the publication of her controversial photographs in Vanity Fair magazine recently.

Justin Timberlake feels sorry for Miley Cyrus


A Villa Park liquor store has been ordered closed for 30 days and its owner fined $15,000 after he allegedly bought and resold hard liquor stolen from other stores.


San Rafael police say one of two especially young robbers wanted in a liquor store holdup may have struck again.

Police say young robber may have struck again


A 10-year-old boy was cited for criminal mischief after allegedly causing up to $700 of damage from spray painting homes and cars.


India's media and entertainment industry is poised for recovery in 2010, after a two year lull, on the back of revival in economic growth and favourable demographics of the country, says a report.

'Media and entertainment industry poised for recovery in 2010'


A roll-over accident in Lowellville on Sunday night sent two men to the hospital.

Accident in Lowellville sends two to the hospital


The director of the Department of Central Services says a Ten Commandments monument at the state Capitol could be built in the spring.

Ten Commandments monument could be built in spring


Strong winds that blew through the Erie region Thursday night toppled some utility poles in North East Township but caused no other significant damage.

Strong winds topple utility poles in North East Township


Sixth-ranked Florida State fell to Boston College 14-6 Saturday evening marking the first time the Seminoles have fallen to the Eagles in school history.

Florida State falls to Boston College 14-6


RadarOnline.com was first to report, and Kevin Ding of the OC Register is now also reporting, that Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss is dying of cancer.


Australian actor and off/on boyfriend of Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth will be hosting the Australian Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards this year.

Liam Hemsworth to host the Australian Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards


ANZ is offering five free workshops to Canberra small business operators to help them start, manage and grow their business and plan for more prosperous times ahead.

ANZ offers free workshops for small business


Shooting guard Kirk Penney scored a game-high 23 points but could not prevent a fourth-quarter offensive drought that saw the Tall Blacks drop their tour opener at Saku Arena.


Like microscopic machine shops, some viruses assemble their parts with the help of tiny motors.

Viruses assemble parts with help of tiny motors


The Recording Academy announced Thursday that Springsteen has been named its 2013 MusiCares person of the year.

Bruce Springsteen named MusiCares person of the year


Profit booking took its toll on the Indian markets as the benchmark indices witnessed selling pressure across the board during the previous two hours of trade.


A Japanese group has agreed to invest $40 million in information technology and wind energy sectors in Karachi.


A ``trial run'' has been launched for a new law in a Maryland county that arguably would allow coed locker rooms in public accommodations, and women aren't pleased with the results.

'Trial run' launched for law allowing coed locker rooms


Sara Quin of Tegan And Sara has posted a lengthy blog post speaking out against Odd Future's front man Tyler The Creator for his offensive lyrics and twitter which is full of anti-gay, woman-hating slurs and insults.

Sara Quin speaks out against Tyler the Creator


Senator Barack Obama has raised $40 million in Democratic presidential campaign contributions for March.


National Grocers are closing its Sudbury operations, located on Lorne Street in the city's West End.

National Grocers closing its Sudbury operations


Canada was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Championship for a fourth straight year with a 3-2 shootout loss to host Sweden on Thursday.

Canada eliminated from World hockey Championship in shootout loss to Sweden


The Brazilian real closed slightly stronger against the US dollar in a volatile session Friday, as a sell-off in emerging-market investments by foreign investors eased slightly.

Brazil real closes slightly stronger in volatile session


The Kansas Legislature will be back in session Thursday after two snow days off.

Legislature to be back in session Thursday


Social Gaming Network has raised $2 million in its first tranche in what it expects to be a much larger second round of funding from Google CEO Eric Schmidt's investment firm Tomorrow Ventures and Xing founder Lars Hinrichs, reports TechCrunch.com.


FORMER NRL star Scott Sattler has been stabbed in the shoulder during a scuffle with a mugger while out jogging on the Gold Coast.

Ex-nrl star Scott Sattler stabbed by mugger while jogging


Officials are saying that former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in a hotel room in northeastern Brazil.


Civil judges here Thursday observed partial strike in protest against the incident of slapping a judge of Faisalabad by a lawyer.


Pressure is mounting on Moammar Gadhafi from within his stronghold in the Libyan capital, with increasing NATO airstrikes and worsening shortages of fuel and goods.


A DC man was sentenced to 20 months in prison Wednesday for phoning in bomb threats to Amtrak that resulted in train delays in November 2011 and January, prosecutors said.

DC man sentenced for phone threats against Amtrak


United States President Barack Obama in the APEC meeting here has praised the significant influence of Indonesia`s role in the international fora.

Obama praises ri`s influence in international fora


The Graduation ceremony of No 128th GD, 72nd Engineering, 86th Air Defence and 11th A&SD Courses and Commissioning Parade of 130th GD, 76th Engineering and 12th A&SD Courses was held at PAF Academy, Risalpur.


Tesco, the world's third-biggest retailer, lost 4pc of its value on Thursday after it reported disappointing sales in the UK over the six weeks to January 8.

Tesco loses 4pc of value on disappointing sales


XAVIER RUSH admits he will be out to prove a point to his future team-mates when he lines up against Ulster tonight.


A struggling St. Catharines yacht maker has laid off its unionized workers while the owner searches for new investors, says a union official.

St. Catharines yacht-maker lays off unionized workers


Undersea Cable operator Global Crossing announced yesterday that it intends to significantly upgrade capacity on its Mid-Atlantic Crossing, South Atlantic Crossing and Pan American Crossing undersea fibre optic cable systems to meet growing demand for Ethernet and IP transport from its customers.


A Kinnelon business executive who was imprisoned for insider trading must pay $49.5 million to settle allegations that he lied about his ownership of shares of a retail music store chain, a federal judge has ruled.


Four Mashpee Wampanoag tribal councilors have called an emergency meeting of the tribe's governing board to discuss former chairman Glenn Marshall.

Mashpee Wampanoag councilors call for meeting


DENMARK on Monday said it would guarantee all bank deposits amid turbulent markets.


The JSE edged up into the black before close on Thursday boosted by a firm opening on Wall Street and buoyant platinum miners.


The WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, today hailed the young US soldier accused of leaking the diplomatic cables as ``an unparalleled hero'' and suggested that his organisation deliberately placed its servers in certain jurisdictions, such as Amazon in the US, to test their commitment to freedom of speech.

Julian Assange hails soldier accused of leaking us cables as 'unparalleled hero'


TWO more SABC board members have resigned, leaving one last member standing, SABC news reported today.


An American woman who was kidnapped, then freed, in Yemen last week recounted the experience Sunday, telling CNN she and her companion had taken adequate safety precautions and knew the risks.

American kidnapped in Yemen recounts experience


Fairfield authorities said they are investigating a suspected arson case that destroyed an area home Wednesday afternoon and left the suspect hospitalized with ``severe burns.''

Fairfield authorities investigating suspected arson case


I had just finished a diving job at the Elmcrest Country Club and had heard about the attack when I received a call that my son was OK.


BERKELEY, Calif. A Red Flag Warning for high fire danger in the East Bay Hills has been extended through Thursday and nowhere is concern greater that in the Berkeley Hills.

Red Flag Warning extended through Thursday


Kosciusko County authorities and Indiana State Police act on a tip and locate what could be the largest indoor marijuana grow operation in the county's history.


Material Girl Madonna kicked off her ``Sticky and Sweet'' world tour in Cardiff on Saturday before an estimated 40,000 screaming fans.

Madonna kicks off ``Sticky and Sweet'' world tour


David Frankel will direct animated fantasy project ``Septimus Heap:


The drought that has hit sections of Kansas this year has also affected wildlife that needs rivers, streams and rain to survive.


A Joplin couple who owned a southwest Missouri group home where 11 people died in a 2006 fire has been convicted of federal health care fraud.


The tribal belt in central India has not shared fruits of high economic growth witnessed by the country over the past few years, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Friday and added that the proposed Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation will help take benefits of development to these areas.

Tribal belt in central India not shared fruits of growth:


The bankruptcy trustee, who has been questioning Mr Drumm asked him repeatedly why he had 20 to 25 bank accounts and why he did not tally up what he owed and what he owned at the end of every month.


President Asif Zardari is not resigning and foreign media reports on his resignation are false and baseless, sources close to the president told media on Wednesday.


After less than five years behind the anchor desk, Katie Couric is set to leave CBS News once her contract is up June 4, a source told the Associate Press.


Taylor Swift is reportedly buying a $1.4 million home on a Nashville pad for her parents - Andrea and Scott.

Taylor Swift buys $1.4 million home for parents


The tip of a bone point fragment found embedded in a mastodon rib from an archaeological site in Washington state shows that hunters were present in North America at least 800 years before Clovis, confirming that the first inhabitants arrived earlier to North America than previously thought, says a team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University archaeologist.

Hunters present in North America at least 800 years earlier than previously thought


Gov. Scott Walker has transferred $40,000 of campaign donations into his legal defense fund, bringing the total deposited into the account to $200,000.

Walker transfers another $40,000 to legal fund


Chevy transfer cases now get mechanic testing prior to shipment at the TransferCasesforSale.com website.


At a special called meeting of the Rowan County School Board on Jan. 5, board members Larry Coldiron, Brian Riddle and Brian Wallace were sworn in by District Court Judge Don Blair.


President George W. Bush granted commutations of sentence to two individuals:

President George W. Bush grants commutations


Finland trade deficit narrowed in August, data released by the National Board of Customs showed Friday.


French President Francois Hollande has vowed to wipe out anti-Semitism following a deadly shooting.


Mel Gibson won't face battery charges - after police found no evidence the actor attacked a reveller at a Los Angeles nightclub.


Air Busan celebrates its third anniversary this month, having flown some 55,000 times carrying about 5.6 million passengers.


Jaime Alguersuari says he learned from his race-long fight with Michael Schumacher in Australia, despite eventually being passed by the seven-time world champion and missing out on his first Formula 1 point in 11th place.


RECENT health cutbacks are affecting the most vulnerable in our society.

Health cutbacks affecting most vulnerable


Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors despite temporary problems caused by the global economic slowdown, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has said.

Vietnam remains attractive to investors:


North Korea said on Tuesday it has detained an American for illegal entry, its first apparent reference to a Christian activist who crossed into the communist state on a lone rights crusade.

North Korea detains American for illegal entry


Gary Ross says he won't direct ``Catching Fire,'' the second installment in Lionsgate's blockbuster ``The Hunger Games'' franchise.

Director gary Ross says no to 'Catching Fire'


A 47-year-old man drowned while tropical storm Bebeng continues to batter some areas in the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said today.

Man drowns as 'Bebeng' continues to batter Philippines


State Police say they will be targeting Thruway drivers illegally using hand-held cell phones this week.

State Police to target Thruway drivers on cell phones


Home sales and prices rose in west Portland in June, according to numbers released by the Regional Multiple Listing Service last week.

Home sales, prices rise in west Portland in June


Russell, a defender, capped an unlikely run for Real Salt Lake, which won its first MLS Cup, edging the Los Angeles Galaxy in penalty kicks, 5-4, after a 1-1 tie on Sunday at Qwest Field.


Dame Helen Mirren has revealed she visited nudist beaches ``three times'' in her life and has found the experience ``comforting''.


Korea has won a $600 million order to build a waste-fired cogeneration plant in western Mexico, officials said Sunday.

Korea to build cogeneration plant in western Mexico


Yahoo is preparing to lay off between 600 and 700 workers in the latest shake-up triggered by the Internet company's lackluster growth.

Yahoo preparing to lay off 600 to 700 workers


``My name is Sajid Khan and I make people nervous, I never get nervous.

I make people nervous, I never get nervous:


There is an old military saying that you need to win the peace not just the war and this is true with us the fight for survival may be all but lost now but the fact remains we still need to keep oour focus and our edge in order to start next season on a high and with some momentum.


Some 2,760 tourists from different nationalities arrived on Friday in Aden seaport on board of an Italian tourist ship.


Surgery to remove the lining of the womb can be done in two main ways.

Surgery to remove the lining of your womb


Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav was convicted Thursday of raping an employee when he was a Cabinet minister, the most serious criminal charges ever brought against a high-ranking official and a case that stunned the nation.

Former Israeli president Katsav convicted of rape


Ixia, a provider of converged IP network test solutions, reported yesterday that it is participating in a wide-ranging MPLS and Ethernet multi-vendor interoperability showcase at this week's MPLS & Ethernet World Congress in Paris.

Ixia participates in MPLS and Ethernet multi-vendor interoperability showcase


A Professor of Power and Control Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos, Frank Okafor, has said deregulation in the power sector will assist in enhancing electricity supply in the country.

'Deregulation of Power sector will enhance electricity'


Academy award-winning actor Michael Douglas says doctors missed to discover his cancer for nine months.

Doctors missed my cancer for nine months:


Standard Bank has implemented Patsystems' trading solution, which includes market connectivity, pre-trade risk management and the use of Patsystems' front-end trading platforms, J-Trader and Pro-Mark.

Standard Bank implements Patsystems' trading solution


The Urban Land Institute will host a conference in Charlotte on creating sustainable communities through environmentally conscious development.


Richmond Heights celebrates 60 years at the fifth annual Gala Dinner Dance, sponsored by the Red Hat Society.

Richmond Heights to celebrate 60 years at gala


A Slayton man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening after eluding authorities, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Slayton man killed in motorcycle crash after eluding authorities


On Friday, the Rockies announced their 31-game spring schedule, with 15 of those contest at their home park, Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz. The Rockies will open spring training March 4 with a ``road'' game, even though they won't even leave Tucson, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Uganda has drawn CAF champions Zambia for the AFCON 2013 29th edition!


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Oil prices rose to near $73 a barrel today in Asia, bolstered by hopes of rising fuel demand ahead of the release of US weekly crude inventory data.

Oil near $73 in Asia on hopes of rising demand


Motorola, the world's third biggest mobile phone maker, on Jan. 6 unveiled two new phones and a plan to buy Asian digital music service Soundbuzz as it looks to stem recent market share losses.


A 45-year-old Central Otago woman suffered severe burns after a chainsaw she was using erupted in flames last night.

Woman burned as chainsaw erupts in flames


Without sounding alarmist, we would like to urge parliament not to take us back to the old days when constituents, apparent main beneficiaries of debates in the august House, were left in the dark on what happens there.


Yahoo is to launch an email redesign in early December, shortly after a new homepage goes live, according to All Things Digital.

Yahoo to launch email redesign in December


Gareth Barry has confirmed he will sit out England's World Cup opener against the United States on Saturday.


``This is not a platform for negotiations, as a platform for negotiations no one normal will not publish it.

``That is not the platform for negotiations''


The Nikkei slipped 102.34 points to 10,824.31 after a weaker yen helped it push past 11,000 for the first time since April 2010.


PrivacyLaw ``Should we regulate people's access to their own genome data?'' http://bit.ly/9y3iU5 14 minutes ago


Police are warning people on the north coast to beware of a lottery scam targeting people in the area.


Princess Diana feared the royal family, and felt like a ``lamb to the slaughter, the inquest into her death has heard.


Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts safely returned to Earth on Sunday, taking a detour to sunny California after storms hit the main landing strip in Florida.


Charleston officials are trying to make it easier for people to pay outstanding traffic tickets and delinquent fees.

Charleston makes it easier for people to pay tickets


Canadian country singer Shania Twain has just gotten engaged to Swiss businessman Frederic Thiebaud.

Shania Twain engaged to Frederic Thiebaud


A Cambodian tycoon is planning to launch a US$100-million casino near the country's border with Vietnam this month to attract tourists and develop the country's entertainment industry, according to a report by Reuters.


Despite drawing seven of their last ten games Rafa Benitez remains confident the Reds can still make a successful title challenge.


Israel quietly revoked the residency of 140,000 Palestinians living in the West Bank when they left to travel abroad in the years after the 1967 Six-Day War, a rights group said yesterday.

Israel revoked residency of 140,000 in the West Bank


A British soldier was killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.


Calvin Harris has revealed that he received an email from Katy Perry comparing him to Wall of Sound pioneer Phil Spector.

Calvin Harris: 'Katy Perry compared me to Phil Spector'


Sony has admitted that its newly developed PlayStation Portable 3000 will have a shorter battery life than the original.

'' PSP 3000 will have shorter battery life


Golf legend Sir Bob Charles will be honoured in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington today.

Sir Bob Charles to be honoured at Government House


The Minister for Broadband Senator Stephen Conroy says the NBN study will be unveiled before the budget.


Braggosh goes to the faire and has a sandbox adventure.


Elizabeth Hurley has confirmed that she will wed her boyfriend, Australian cricket star Shane Warne.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at the current disciplinary system in English football and wants an ``ethics committee'' established to over-rule referees.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants 'ethics committee' to over-rule referees


A Spanish savings bank has fired two directors and is investigating two former executives for allegedly syphoning off 20 million euro into secret pension funds, the bank said on Saturday.


Singer Nate Dogg, whose near monotone crooning anchored some of rap's most seminal songs and helped define the sound of West coast hip-hop, has died at age 41.


Today, a judge upheld a gas surcharge that one and half million Atlanta Gas Light customers are now paying.


Los Angeles-based Marriage.com said today that it has launched its online bridal and marriage community.


British startups are choosing NY as their US launchpad to find more customers, according to Xconomy.

British startups choosing NY as launchpad


The Lebanon Square Circlers square dance club will host a square dance on Saturday, Feb. 19.


Houston-based ConocoPhillips is looking to further streamline its assets, focusing on unconventional assets, such as shale, and deepwater production, CEO Ryan Lance said on Feb. 28 at the at the company's first analyst meeting as an exploration and production independent company.

ConocoPhillips looking to streamline assets


PAUL Walsh, the long-serving head of whisky and Guinness producer Diageo, was yesterday confirmed as the next chairman of school dinners and canteens business Compass.

Paul Walsh confirmed as chairman of Compass


Today we're learning that the Govenator has offered Maria Shriver a ``very generous divorce settlement,'' on top of all that cash Maria has a book deal on the table which could pay big!

Arnold Schwarzenegger offers Maria Shriver a divorce settlement


The carcass of a goat is pictured in the town of Uaua, in the part of Bahia State declared to be in a drought emergency, January 16, 2013.


Finnish electronics service company Elcoteq has applied for controlled management under Luxembourg law in order to maintain its operation, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

Elcoteq applies for controlled management


SIR Elton John has vowed to continue to provide emotional and financial support for two Ukrainian orphans even though he now has his own child.

Sir Elton John vows to continue support for Ukrainian orphans


Loleatta Holloway, the disco singer best known for her 1980 hit Love Sensation, has died at the age of 64, her manager Ron Richardson said.


The Alabama House has voted to give public school teachers a 2 percent pay raise, less than the 5 percent raise supported by Democratic lawmakers.

Alabama House votes to give teachers raise


Forward Rasheed Wallace has officially agreed to a contract with the Boston Celtics, the club announced Wednesday.

Rasheed Wallace officially agrees to contract with Celtics


Officials said a faulty windshield heater likely forced an American Airlines plane to make an emergency landing in late January.

Faulty windshield heater may have forced emergency landing


Hindalco Industries can test Rs 137-138, says Siddharth Bhamre, Angel Broking.


A homeless man has died after falling from the Glenwood Memorial Connector overpass early Saturday morning, Atlanta police said.

Homeless man dies after falling from overpass


Mobile phone giant Sony Ericsson has said it will axe 2,000 jobs worldwide after crashing to losses of 358 million euros in the first three months of 2009.


Tuesday, the media reported that Global Vectra Helicorp, the country's largest private sector offshore helicopter company signed a two-year Aviation Turbine Fuel-ATF contract with Reliance Industries and ONGC to hedge its jet fuel purchases.

Global Vectra Helicorp signs contract with ril, ONGC


A beautiful local waterfall will be closed to public view this weekend.


Villagers in Bottesford said an emphatic ``no'' last night to plans for a huge wind farm close to their homes.


Chevrolet, the most famous and best-selling General Motors brand, will expand into South Korea in 2011, the automaker said on Wednesday.


A FATHER has won the right to stop his children from taking part in Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies after a court agreed they should be able to make their own religious choices.

Father wins right to stop children taking part in Jewish ceremonies


US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise visit to Iraq Sunday, discussing how the two countries will handle intelligence gathering and fight political corruption as the US military begins to withdraw.


Kangaroos coach warns on rule changes Updated: 00:49, Wednesday February 27, 2013 AFL football will become unrecognisable if the league continues to tinker with the rules, North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has warned.


A Broward circuit judge has stepped down in a civil rights case after former Sheriff Ken Jenne testified that he once employed her brother-in-law in his private business.

Broward judge steps down from civil rights case


BC-FBNSeahawks Begin,0186 Engram rejoins Seahawks as training camp starts Eds:


Sports Writer LES HERBIERS, France -The 2011 Tour de France will start with a flat stage in the Vendee region on the western coast.

Tour de France to start in Vendee region


Falcons new defensive end Ray Edwards is set to play against the Steelers.


Teri Hatcher left millions of women green with envy yesterday as she unveiled her stunning beach body in Hawaii.

Green goddess Teri Hatcher unveils stunning beach body in Hawaii


A case was registered by police against senior BJD leader and former Odisha minister Sarada Nayak and his supporters in connection with an alleged assault on a man here today, police said.


Times Music's new Assamese song album ``Suma'', by actor and singer Nayan Nilim, was released on Friday by handloom, textiles and cultural affairs minister Pranati Phukan and Mehdi Alam Bora, spokesperson of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.


Charlie Sheen says he's drinking again, a year after his alcohol and drug abuse were factors in his firing from Two and a Half Men.


ITC has acquired the entire 96.82% shareholding in safety match maker Wimco from its wholly-owned subsidiary Russell Credit, the company told the Bombay Stock Exchange on Saturday.

ITC acquires entire 96.82% shareholding in Wimco


Marc Garneau dropped out of the federal Liberal leadership race on Wednesday and threw his support to front-runner Justin Trudeau, declaring the outcome ``a fait accompli.''

Garneau drops out of Liberal leadership race


A Saudi man has died after setting himself on fire in protest at his treatment by authorities, the BBC has learned.

Saudi dies after setting himself on fire in protest


Election Campaign Ends in Gilgit-Baltistan, The election campaign in Gilgit-Baltistan has ended and the polling for 23 out of 24 seats of the legislative assembly will be held on November 12.

Election campaign Ends in Gilgit-Baltistan


Peshawar, Jan 27 Taliban militants blew up a school in the restive South Waziristan tribal region of northwest Pakistan today though there was no loss of life, an official said.

Taliban militants blow up school in South Waziristan


Spanish import price inflation eased in June from the previous year, but export price inflation climbed, a latest report by the National Institute of Statistics showed on Wednesday.

Spanish import price inflation eases in June


Home prices need to fall drastically otherwise the great Australian dream of home ownership will slip away, a new study says.


England forward Kelly Smith has told BBC Sport that she expects to end her playing career in England's semi-pro Women's Super League.

England star Kelly Smith 'expects' to end career in England


Alternative Petroleum Technologies SA announced it has received a purchase order from a refinery owned and operated by India's largest oil company, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Alternative Petroleum Technologies receives purchase Order from


The Ravens signed David Tyree Tuesday afternoon after working out the free-agent wide receiver Monday.


In his final appearance as a Green Bay Packer, wide receiver Donald Driver bid the Green Bay Packers farewell for a final time in front of more than 1,000 of his closest supporters, family, friends, coaches and teammates.


Port Alberni has joined millions of people around the world in recognizing Earth Hour, a time of reduced energy consumption.


IBM has announced the acquisition of Ounce Labs, a provider of enterprise source code security testing.


A FIRE ripped through a Fenland house yesterday destroying a bedroom and causing smoke damage to the building's first floor.

Fire rips through Fenland house and destroys bedroom


Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd and France's Societe Generale have agreed to end their life insurance joint venture in India, the Indian firm said.

Indiabulls Financial, socgen end joint venture in India


The Air Force Academy is slated to welcome its first female leader, marking a monumental moment for female service members.

Air Force Academy to welcome first female leader


GlaxoSmithKline plc and Human Genome Sciences recently announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which GSK will acquire HGS for US$14.25 per share in cash.

GSK to acquire human Genome Sciences for US$14.25 per share in cash


The Maritime volleyball team defeated Medgar Evers, 3-1, Thursday night in Brooklyn in a tune-up before Skyline Conference play gets underway this weekend.


A FLASH warning for heavy rain in West Berkshire today has been issued by the Met Office.

FLASH warning for heavy rain across West Berkshire


The research, published online in PLoS ONE on January 25, 2012, suggests that childhood adversity may lead to epigenetic changes in the human glucocorticoid receptor gene, an important regulator of the biological stress response that may increase risk for psychiatric disorders.

Childhood adversity may lead to epigenetic changes in glucocorticoid receptor gene


Italy scraped through a key bond auction test on Thursday at the end of a disastrous year for the eurozone, as Monti prepared to outline plans to get the economy out of recession.

Italy scrapes through key bond auction test


Powwownow is fit for the intended purpose of Keystone Law, and similar businesses with outsourced/satellite workers.


A Tutong tycoon lost over $20 million in a single throw when an Islamic bank moved against him on a property deal that went sour.

Tutong tycoon loses millions in bank deal


Liz Claiborne Inc., announced that Isaac Mizrahi has been named Creative Director for the Liz Claiborne brand.

Isaac Mizrahi named Creative Director of Liz Claiborne brand


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a foot injury.

Lakers forward Luke Walton sidelined at least two weeks due to foot injury


The recent spell of cold weather is killing fish in Tequesta.


For the second week running Real Sociedad scored late to snatch victory, beating Malaga 3-2 in dramatic fashion in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Real Sociedad score late to snatch victory, beating Malaga 3-2


The Bills recorded their first shut out since 2006 when they demolished the Redskins at home in Toronto this week.

Buffalo Bills shut out Washington Redskins


The US will pull 12,000 troops from Iraq over the next six months as part of the Obama administration's promised withdrawal of all combat forces by August next year, military chiefs announced yesterday, The Guardian reports.

US to pull 12,000 troops out of Iraq within months


STAFF from North Tyneside General Hospital are helping pregnant women in Africa as part of their commitment to improving health in Tanzania.

Nhs staff to help pregnant women in Africa


BUSINESS leaders last night welcomed news that hundreds of jobs will be created across the region.

Hundreds of jobs to be created across region


Ratko Mladic will ask Serbia to pay his legal defense bill at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the Belgrade daily Blic said Saturday.

Mladic to ask Serbia to pay his legal bills


Hedge funds in New York and London are trying to profit from trading Greek government bonds as European banks brace for losses from a debt swap.

Hedge funds trying to profit from Greece


``I had a telephonic talk with Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal and asked him to provide security to workers from Bihar,'' Nitish told reporters here.


Burnaby RCMP say the outpouring of donations has been ``overwhelming'' for an elderly man who endured three home invasions in a week.

Outpouring of donations 'overwhelming' for elderly man


President Gjorge Ivanov pays March 2-3 a working visit to Austria, including a meeting with counterpart Heinz Fischer.


IBM is acquiring OpenPages, a privately held company that makes software designed to help companies simplify risk management and corporate compliance activities.


Calif. CHP officer dies two weeks after being hit by vehicleOrtiz served for 28 years and is survived by his wife, parents and sister By PoliceOne Staff Motorcycle Officer Philip Ortiz died Tuesday of injuries he suffered two weeks earlier, when he was struck by a vehicle on I-405 in West Los Angeles.


Somali pirates on Wednesday seized a Panama-flagged cargo ship and in a separate incident the crew of a captured Libyan vessel regained control of it, killing some bandits, the EU's anti-piracy taskforce said.


Occupy OKC protesters avoided eviction Friday after some portable toilets were returned to the group's campsite at Kerr Park.


Kylie Minogue has admitted that she's used Botox in the past - and she'll do so again.


Motorola has shown off the XOOM tablet, the first tablet with a dual core processor and running Android 3.0 at CES.


Bank of America has begun moving $50 billion of derivatives out of its Irish-based operations into its British subsidiary, The Financial Times reported on its website on Sunday, citing people close to the operation.

Bank of America begins moving $50 billion of derivatives to UK:


The dangerous trend of one- wheeling is witnessing alarming increase in the Capital, with authorities concerned being unable to curb the growing traffic challenge.

One-wheeling is witnessing alarming increase in Capital.


Germany, France and Britain announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a bank levy to help meet the costs of the financial crisis, without waiting for a G20 summit this week, underscoring a rift with key partners.

Germany, France and Britain announced plans to introduce a bank levy


Jamba, the leading blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients has announced that it has launched its new breakfast menu in all stores nationwide.


Mayor Pete Aguilar is scheduled to officially proclaim June 21 as Go Skateboarding Day in Redlands to coincide with the 10th annual national event.

Mayor Pete Aguilar to proclaim Go skateboarding Day in Redlands


Russia will deliver aircraft carrier Gorshkov by mid-2011 with the two sides resolving the deadlock after India agreed to pay ``considerably more'' for the warship than the original contract for $970 million.


Some fear increases to duty free allowances for Canadians returning home from the United States will encourage more cross-border shopping.

Will increase in duty-free allowances encourage more cross-border shopping?


The American soldier accused of shooting 16 Afghan villagers in a pre-dawn killing spree was flown out of Afghanistan on Wednesday evening, the US military said.

American soldier accused in shooting spree flown out of Afghanistan


Cowboys left guard Kyle Kosier, who is suffering from a strained right Achilles, said an MRI also revealed he has a high ankle sprain.


Alastair Seeley won a thrilling second British Supersport race at Oulton Park and now leads the championship by two points from main rival Stuart Easton.

Alastair Seeley wins second Supersport race at Oulton Park


Evidence is mounting that China might launch a massive economic stimulus package in the near future as worries over a sharp slowdown in the world's fourth-largest economy intensify, officials said on Friday.

China may launch economic stimulus package


Senior receiver Niles Paul suffered a foot injury during Tuesday's practice, coach Bo Pelini said in a statement issued Wednesday morning.


Chrysler will cut 1,825 jobs by eliminating one shift at a Toledo Jeep plant and accelerating the closure of its sport-utility vehicle factory in Newark, Del., because of the slowing economy and a shift toward smaller vehicles.


Gold prices are all set to touch Rs 19,500-20,000 per 10 grams by Diwali due to rising investor interest, a top industry official has said.

Gold prices set to touch Rs 20,000 per 10 grams by Diwali


The US dollar is staring over the edge of the precipice and is ready to plummet.


Interest rates are falling in the bond market as a surprise drop in home sales boosts buying of Treasurys.

Interest rates fall on surprise drop in home sales


The SEC proposed amendments to the net worth standard for accredited investors in various federal securities rules, including Regulation D, as set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act.

SEC Proposes net worth standard for accredited investors


Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia should continue to provide assistance to those people in need as it is good for the image of the country.

M'sia should continue to provide assistance:


Sony Corporation has announced its first annual net loss in 14 years and forecasts a bigger loss this year.

Sony announces first annual net loss in 14 years


Mourners are gathering in upstate New York to remember a Washington, DC, train operator credited with saving lives in last week's rail crash that killed her and eight passengers.

Mourners gather to remember train operator


The Kiwi cut a frustrated figure after the final whistle, saying: ``I am very disappointed because we didn't turn up mentally at all.

Warren Gatland: ``we didn't turn up mentally''


Five-time Olympic dressage gold medalist Isabell Werth has accepted her suspension over her horse's failed doping test and opted not to seek testing of the B sample, officials said Thursday.


The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration launched a new Web site to better provide information to the public and media about its national security efforts.

National nuclear security Administration (NNSA) launches new Web site


Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware today as a man ``ready to step in and be president,'' and the newly minted running mate quickly turned his campaign debut into a slashing attack on Republicans seeking four more years in the White House.


The number of women with breast cancer is on the rise, according to a new global report.

The number of those with breast cancer is on the rise


Oil prices tumbled below $49 a barrel Monday as unease about the economy -- from Asia to America -- raised doubts about the global appetite for energy.


After close to a year of absence, Wi-Fi service has returned to downtown Rome.


The rand slid slightly against the dollar -- settling in the R7,78 to R8 range -- in early trade on Monday, left behind by the risk-on rally sparked by hopes the euro zone is finally going to solve its problems following the Group of 20 meetings over the weekend.

Rand slides against dollar in early trade


Celtics move back into gear by beating Hawks, 118-107 Celtics notebook:


Naomi Watts , 41 is set to play Marilyn in a new film about her life, titled simply Blonde.


The Carbon Trust has certified its first American product and is to assist PepsiCo to cut the carbon footprint of some of its products.


A former St. Louis developer was sentenced Thursday to eight months work release and ordered to pay restitution of nearly $147,000 after pleading guilty to a fraud charge for diverting money from a $10 million loan intended to pay for the renovation of a downtown building into offices and condominiums.


Mexican-American famous guitarist Carlos Santana and rapper Nas hit the stage at Lopez Tonight on TBS last night to perform their new collaboration ``Back In Black'' - This remake of AC/DC's hit song is included on Santana's latest concept album entitled ``Guitar Heaven:

Carlos Santana & Nas perform on Lopez Tonight!


A light plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Temora Airport yesterday afternoon.

Light plane forced into emergency landing


Amazon is expanding its workforce in Europe, announcing that it will set up a new design and development hub in London that will focus on building services for TVs, game consoles and mobile devices, the Evening Standard reports.

Amazon expands in Europe, sets up design and development hub in London


Democratic lawmakers this year plan to reintroduce legislation that effectively would overturn a 2008 Supreme Court decision under which FDA approval of certain medical devices protects manufacturers from product liability lawsuits filed in state courts, the New York Times reports.

Democratic lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation to overturn Supreme Court decision on medical device liability


A Selbyville man has been arrested by a Worcester Sheriff's Deputy on 6 bench warrants for failure to appear in court on multiple charges.

Selbyville man arrested on Worcester County warrants


Asda has ordered 187 Scanias including 120 trucks for its retail distribution fleet, 55 for its primary network and 12 for its petroleum fleet.


Justin Timberlake, hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco and singer Kenna are to climb Mount Kilimanjaro together to raise awareness of the global water crisis.


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Mian Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the incompetent and inexperienced rulers were disgracing democracy in Pakistan.

Incompetent rulers disgracing democracy:


Georgia's Democratic Movement United Georgia issued Tuesday a statement, announcing that Movement's leader Nino Burjanadze is going to pay a visit to Moscow.

Nino Burjanadze to pay a visit to Moscow


A SAILOR from a visiting Navy ship was robbed of his medals and left in the gutter as he marked Anzac Day in Geelong.

Sailor robbed of medals and left in the gutter


Kanye West and Keri Hilson will join Jessica Simpson, India Arie, Joan Rivers and more at the 2010 presentation of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Kanye West, Keri Hilson join Jessica Simpson for 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade


Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell endorsed Mitt Romney for president in an appearance on CNBC this morning, calling Romney ``a results-oriented conservative'' and saying Romney is ``the best leader to get America back on track to create jobs'' and ``get this national debt under control.''

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell endorses Romney


Dutch police say they have arrested a 19-year-old Romanian woman in connection with a major art heist from the Kunsthal gallery in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Dutch police arrest Romanian woman in connection with major art heist


French media group Lagardere said Friday it plans to sell its 7.5 per cent stake in the European defence and aerospace company EADS by the end of July, which would raise roughly 2.5 billion euros at the current share price.

Lagardere says to sell 7.5 per cent stake in EADS by end of July


MPs today debated tax avoidance, with MPs suggesting different ways in which the Government would act to increase the amount of revenue being collected by HMRC.


A 50 year-old widow committed suicide by hanging herself from a tree at Keibi Khullen in Imphal east.


Japan suspended beef imports from a local plant after shipments contained products that didn't meet Japanese import regulations.

Japan suspends beef imports from local plant


Former US Rep. Jim Ramstad will not be running for Minnesota governor, saying he plans to continue public service without trying to become the state's chief executive.


Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar today apologised to the Sikh community if any portion of his recently-released autobiography Beyond the Lines had hurt their sentiments.

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar apologises to Sikhs


Quade Cooper is facing a likely knee reconstruction and will be fighting to return for next year's Super Rugby competition after his tumultuous Rugby World Cup campaign ended horribly on Friday night.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday asked people of Karachi not to vote for any party that has a militant wing if they want to bring back peace in the city of lights.

PTI chief Imran Khan asks people not to vote for parties with militant wings


New Zealand and Turkey have signed a new air services agreement, granting fifth freedom rights to carriers from both countries.

New Zealand and Turkey sign New air services agreement


Yancy Gates scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half Tuesday night, and Cincinnati held off a late Winthrop run for a 74-57 victory in its final nonconference game before getting into Big East play.

Gates scores 14 in first half, Cincinnati holds off late Winthrop run for 74-57 victory


The Dubai Health Authority, held today a blood donation drive at its headquarters for staff members.

Dubai Health Authority holds blood donation drive


Gulftainer, the privately owned port operator based in the United Arab Emirates, has secured a landmark agreement to co-develop and operate Ust-Luga Port near St. Petersburg in Russia.

Gulftainer secures landmark agreement to co-develop and operate Ust-Luga port, Russia


Street vendors selling unhygienic foodstuff are spreading various diseases among the consumers in twin cities of Islamabd and Rawalpindi.

Street vendors sell unhygienic foodstuff


Santa Fe Gold Corporation, a US based mining and exploration enterprise focused on acquiring and developing precious metals and industrial minerals properties, today provided an update to shareholders.

Santa Fe Gold provides update to shareholders


Two people were killed when an Amtrak train and a car collided in Canby late Friday night.

Two killed when Amtrak train and car collide


A helicopter belonging to a private company has gone missing in war-torn eastern Afghanistan, where NATO troops are searching for the aircraft, officials said Thursday.


Doctor kills himself after TV death Updated: 13:09, Thursday April 4, 2013 The doctor for the French version of hit reality TV show Survivor has killed himself in Cambodia, saying in a suicide note the media 'sullied' his name after a contestant in his care died of a heart attack.


MIAMI ― Jimmy Johnson has become a ``Survivor'' celebrity, even though he has yet to appear on the show.

Jimmy Johnson becomes 'Survivor' celebrity


Homebuilder confidence has remained at a record low in the month of December, according to a report released by the National Association of Home Builders on Monday, with the housing market index coming in unchanged compared to the previous month.

Homebuilder confidence remains at record low in December


The name of an officer who wrecked their police cruiser into a home has been released.

Name of officer who wrecked into home released


``Someone meddles in the trial on April events in Kyrgyzstan,'' Kubanychbek Tashbaltaev, the lawyer of the ex-chief of the State National Security Service, Murat Sutalinov, told a news conference in 24.kg news agency.

Someone meddles in the trial on April events in Kyrgyzstan --


Raipur, Dec 5 An NCW member has said that Soni Sori, the tribal teacher arrested for alleged Maoist links, needs psychological counselling so that she gets over the mental trauma she had suffered in police custody.

Soni Sori needs psychological counselling:


CAR's spies have caught the new Jaguar F-type filling up at a gas station in the US.

Jaguar F-type (2013) scooped filling up at a gas station


A £500,000 'hub' in Melbourn will boost community spirit in the village and provide much-needed facilities, according to a public exhibition of the plans.


It sounds like more shock jock posturing, but Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Thursday that he is ``pretty sure'' he will leave Sirius XM when his five-year, $500 million contract expires at the end of the year.

Howard Stern 'pretty sure' he's leaving Sirius


California State University says it will stop accepting nearly all student applications for the spring 2010 term to help offset deep budget cuts to the 23-campus system.

CSU to stop accepting applications for spring 2010


Former Wolf Pack OF/C Chris Gimenez was reassigned to Triple-A by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Former Pack player Gimenez reassigned to Triple-a


A man has pleaded guilty in a machete attack on a woman in Richmond that nearly severed her arm.

Man pleads guilty in machete attack on woman


A Washington man with a history of violence allegedly threatened to kill a nurse who laughed at his plan to name his newborn after John Gotti, officials say.

Man threatens to kill nurse for laughing at plan to name newborn after John Gotti


Textron Inc. yesterday announced it has completed its previously announced concurrent public offerings of its 4.50% convertible senior notes due 2013 and 23,805,000 shares of its common stock, including the exercise in full of the underwriters' options to purchase additional securities in each of the offerings.

Textron completes offerings of convertible senior notes and common stock


On his first visit to the Irish Republic Barack Obama praised Northern Ireland and its peacemakers for sending out a ``ripple of hope'' to people locked in other conflicts across the world.

Barack Obama praises Northern Ireland for sending out 'ripple of hope'


The Minnesota Twins say closer Joe Nathan has had Tommy John surgery.


Dubai-based Emirates Airline will increase its weekly flight frequency to Kolkata to a total of 12 flights per week, as against the existing seven, with effect from 3 December 2009.

Emirates increases flights frequency to Kolkata


INTRA-PARTY violence continued to dog MDC-T in various parts of the country over the weekend, leading to the cancellation of primary elections in some constituencies as supporters traded blows.


A Sunday night rainstorm has destroyed 40 houses, and rendered 200 people homeless in Makera Village in the Fadama Zauro Development Area of Kebbi.


Nexavar in Combination with Chemotherapy Shown to Extend Progression-Free Survival in Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer Statistically Significant Results Reported from a Phase 2 Study Combining Two Oral Cancer Therapies WAYNE, NJ and EMERYVILLE,...

Nexavar in Combination with Chemotherapy Shown to Extend...


Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray was today granted bail by the Vikhroli court here tonight.


Naomi Campbell strikes again and she's wanted by the po-po's.


Vancouver-based pianist, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa's debut solo piano CD has been nominated for a 2011 Western Canadian Music Award.

Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa's debut solo piano CD nominated for Western Canadian music Award


Pakistan's Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud released a new audio recording yesterday, saying he was alive and well after a US drone missile attack was said to have killed him.


Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions.

Twinkies, Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands seeks bankruptcy protection


Bolt has revealed he plans to defend his Olympic sprint titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and not switch disciplines

Usain Bolt will defend Olympic titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016


UK conferencing and collaboration service provider MeetingZone has launched in France, after introducing its services in Germany, the US and Canada.


A new gas field has been discovered in Iran with considerable deposits of natural gas and gas condensates.


Carphone Warehouse has confirmed reports that it is considering splitting its retail distribution and fixed line businesses.


Judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone have rejected a final protest from Charles Taylor, clearing the way for model Naomi Campbell to testify at his war crimes trial on Thursday.

Judges clear the way for model Naomi Campbell to testify at war crimes trial


Saudi Arabia plans to block Internet-based communication tool WhatsApp within weeks if the United States-based company fails to comply with requirements set by the kingdom's telecoms regulator, local newspapers reported this week.

Saudi Arabia plans to block WhatsApp within weeks:


Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital officials broke ground on a future tower expansion Wednesday evening.


United Parcel Service Inc. said it plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots as the world's largest package shipper, by volume, cited a continued need for belt-tightening amid a gradual economic recovery.

UPS plans to furlough at least 300 pilots


A former Norfolk top cop could face jail and the sack for defying a High Court order to return computers suspected of containing a massive collection of child abuse images.


Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan offered prayers to Lord Vithal at Pandharpur in Solapur district on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi here today.

Ashok Chavan offers prayers at Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi


Andrew Goudelock scored 22 points and Casaan Breeden added 20 to help the College of Charleston defeat South Carolina State 88-73 on Saturday.

College of Charleston defeats sc State 88-73


The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the EU's climate change package, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2020, lifting the last hurdle to the ambitious plan.

EU Parliament approves climate change package


Vodafone has been downgraded to 'hold' by Berenberg, which reckons the news flow will ``remain challenging'' throughout the first half of 2013.


President Pranab Mukherjee gave away 54 Padma awards at a function in the Darbar hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan here Friday.

President Mukherjee gives away Padma awards


Fortis on Friday denied it was facing a liquidity crisis and pledged to speed up asset sales as the Belgo-Dutch bank became the latest focus of investor concerns about the fragility of Europe's financial sector.


The Raiders hired longtime NFL coach Bobby April to fill their vacancy at special teams coordinator.

Oakland Raiders hire special teams coordinator


Multifaceted powerhouse Mission Pictures International will release a strong list of inspirational feature films in 2011, with ``Marcelino'' to be screened at some of the industry's most prestigious film festivals, including the Mirabile Dictu-International Catholic Film Festival and Festival de Cannes.

Mission Pictures International to release a strong list of feature films in 2011


Actor Jim Carrey says he broke three ribs while doing his own stunts during the making of 'Yes Man'.


Washington, April 24 The US Friday indicted 11 suspected pirates for attacking American naval ships in the Indian Ocean, Xinhua reported.

US indicts 11 pirates for attacks on its naval ships


The State of Idaho will receive $7 Million in stimulus money to expand its already very successful weatherization program.

Idaho to receive stimulus money to expand weatherization program


Several area priests are receiving new assignments in the Diocese of Davenport, effective July 1.


LinkedIn has continued its efforts to roll out internationally and appeal to local markets after the professional social network introduced support for Danish, which becomes its nineteenth local language, The Next Web reports.

LinkedIn continued efforts to roll out internationally


Europe needs to show Washington it ``exists'' and not fear being marginalised on the world stage, the Spanish EU presidency yesterday said after Barack Obama pulled out of a scheduled summit.

Europe needs to show Washington it 'exists'


Gordon Brown will give evidence to the Iraq inquiry before the general election, it emerged last night.

Gordon Brown to give evidence 'before general election'


Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admits she's 'not very good' at handling stress as she gives her GOOP followers some tips on reducing it.

Gwyneth Paltrow admits she`s `not very good` at handling stress


Chancellor Alistair Darling is set to unveil a green investment bank in his Budget on Wednesday.

Alistair Darling unveils green bank in the Budget


The Colts are teaming with the Department of Child Services and Cargo Services to collect books for foster children before Sunday's game with the San Diego Chargers.

Colts collecting books before Sunday's game


Freddie Mac on Thursday said it would auction nearly 300 foreclosed homes in Las Vegas and Southern California this month, seizing on a federal plan that will help new borrowers with downpayments.


An Okotoks woman was found guilty of a vicious attack on another woman out walking her dog in the Sheep River valley pathway system.


A roofer was injured Monday when he fell from a construction site at Carl Albert State College.


Three JPMorgan Chase senior executives are set to resign this week over the firm's $2 billion loss on derivatives trades, including the executive who oversaw the trade, US media reported Sunday.

Three JPMorgan Chase executives to resign: report


Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal could miss another 2-3 weeks because of a left knee injury, according to coach Doc Rivers.