US President Barack Obama is ordering some 30,000 more American troops to Afghanistan, starting in early 2010.

Obama orders 30,000 troops to Afghanistan;


Sky Italia is launching a channel dedicated to the 85th Academy Awards, which will be on air 24 hours per day, from 09 to 25 February.

Sky Italia to launch channel dedicated to Oscars


If rumours that filmmaker George Lucas is planning to resurrect famous film stars of yesteryears on screen translate into reality, it would certainly be the next big leap in the world of cinema.


Cases of dementia are set to double over the next 30 years, with 570,000 people in England already suffering from the disease, the NHS has warned.

Cases of dementia to double in 30 years, NHS warns


A British man has been found dead at a French ski resort after apparently losing his way while en route to a bar.

British man found dead at French ski resort


President Bush on Friday called for about $145 billion worth of tax relief to stimulate a sagging economy and fend off a possible recession.

Bush calls for $145 billion in tax relief


Director Sanjay Gupta, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Shootout at Wadala' said that Anil Kapoor is the fittest hero from the star cast of the film.


The iconic G-Class celebrates it's 30 th birthday last year and is returning to the UK market this Autumn according to the luxury car builder.

Benz G-Class to return to UK markets this Autumn


Iran is building about 3 000 advanced uranium-enrichment centrifuges, Iranian media reported on Sunday, in a development likely to add to Western concerns about the Islamic state's disputed nuclear programme.


Legal alert 2/2009 TO DOUBLE THE DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES OF THE PRODUCTION INVESTMENTS FOR TWO YEARS 24.2.2009 TO DOUBLE THE DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES OF THE PRODUCTION INVESTMENTS FOR TWO YEARS The Government has introduced a bill to double the maximum amount of the depreciation allowances concerning the acquisition costs for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 arising from the introduction of new buildings, devices and equipment on production activities in 2009 and 2010.

To double the depreciation allowances of the production INVESTMENTS for TWO years


The Dolphins have brought back a familiar face on the offensive line, re-signing second-year player Andrew Hartline to the practice squad Thursday.

Miami Dolphins re-sign Andrew Hartline to practice squad


After saying no for years, the world renowned Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has finally expressed his desires to enter politics to clean up the political system of the country.


Ashley Williams says promotion-chasing Swansea must rediscover their ``spark'' when they host West Brom on Tuesday.


A group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's coordinated and deadly attacks in southern Mumbai, but security analysts know next to nothing about them.


Sri Lanka on Thursday raised retail fuel prices by up to 11 percent in a bid to offset higher crude oil import costs, the government said.

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 11 percent


JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 23 Legislators in Juneau considered an ``energy rebate'' for Alaskans Wednesday that could put between $500 and $1,000 in every resident's pocket.


Iran president still fiery in twilight of term There was nothing essentially new in the message to Washington from Iran's president on Sunday:


LIVERPOOL have received a major boost with the news that Daniel Sturridge should be fit for the start of the new Premier League season.

Liverpool fc striker Daniel Sturridge should be fit for start of season


On Monday, the sugar prices on the Vashi wholesale market ruled steady on balanced demand-supply position.


ó A northeast Missouri man who was shot by deputies last month is now facing arraignment on felony charges.

Man shot by deputies now facing arraignment


International Paper Co., the world's largest paper and pulp producer, said it's focusing on improving cash flow to lift the company's dividend and help fund expansion outside North America.

International Paper focusing on cash flow to lift dividend


The results of a new survey show that more Americans favor a better public transportation system over building new road systems.

More Americans favor better public transportation system


CPA and tax preparer Jeffrey B. Travis has pleaded guilty to bank fraud involving a scheme to defraud US Bankcorp and five of his clients of more than $1.8 million.

Cpa tax preparer pleads guilty to bank fraud


JUPITER, Fla. Outfielder Jay Gibbons has been released by the Florida Marlins, a setback in his bid to revive his career after admitting he used human growth hormone.

Of Jay Gibbons released by Florida Marlins


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will pay a working visit to Kazakhstan today, on September 22, to discuss bilateral relations and attend a business forum, the news agency Ria Novosti reports regarding this.


Height, who as longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women was the leading female voice of the 1960s civil rights movement, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Dorothy Height, civil rights activist, dies


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made his first live communication with his country's news media in nearly a week Thursday, saying he was in good shape and recovering quickly from tumor surgery in Cuba.


Timothy Geithner has told President Obama that he will remain on the job as Treasury secretary, ending speculation he would leave the administration.

Geithner to remain on the job as Treasury secretary


The National Park Service says a 77-year-old woman died Thursday during a river trip in the Grand Canyon.

Woman dies during river trip in Grand Canyon


``The competition is part of our efforts to preserve Arab heritage where coffee holds a prominent place,'' said Saeed Al Kaabi, Director of Production Department at Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.

The competition is part of efforts to preserve Arab heritage


Nixon, 52, a Democrat, promised ``a new day for Missouri'' in his inaugural address.


Subsidies are being cut for some Shropshire Council bus routes under an initiative saving about £350,000, the authority has announced.

Subsidies cut for some Shropshire council bus routes


A local activist and University of Iowa student was arrested on Monday after he interfered with an anti-abortion protest.

Local activist arrested after interfering with protest


Estonian mobile services provider EMT has revised its Topeltpluss rewards programme, aimed at postpaid users who pay their bills on time.

EMT revises Topeltpluss rewards programme


A Tillsonburg area teen charged with the theft of two handguns from Peel Region appeared in court Friday to have his case adjourned while information on other charges is found.


THE CATHOLIC bishops have proposed that homes not be repossessed and that terms and conditions of mortgages be renegotiated in line with people's ability to pay.

CATHOLIC bishops propose that homes not be repossessed


Wells Fargo & Company today announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.12 per share.

Wells Fargo & Company announces dividend


One of the things we've realized over the years is that day-to-day clinical practice is very humbling.


Democratic vice presidental nominee Joe Biden and his wife have released a decade of their financial records.

Biden releases decade of financial records


Eager to cut spending, the Republican-controlled House voted to end multimillion-dollar federal subsidies for presidential candidates and national political conventions Wednesday, the first of what party leaders promised will be weekly, bite-sized bills to attack record deficits.

House votes to end subsidies for candidates


VIVIENNE WESTWOOD has criticised Jemima Khan for ending her support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Vivienne Westwood criticises Jemima Khan over Julian Assange


US Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, announced today that she had secured $500,000 for Naper Settlement in Naperville in the Interior Department Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2010.

Biggert secures $500,000 for Naper Settlement


An airman lost parts of both legs and was in critical condition after routine gallbladder surgery at Travis Air Force Base went terribly wrong, his family said.

Airman lost legs after gallbladder surgery at Travis Air Force Base


A new study to be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science says that the brain acts fast to reappraise emotions.

The brain acts fast to reappraise emotions


Nicolas Cage has dropped out filming for forthcoming movie Trespass, shooting for which had been set to begin later this month.

Nicolas Cage drops out of filming for 'Trespass'


Big East and MSG extend contract The Big East and Madison Square Garden have agreed to a multiyear extension of their contract that will keep the conference's postseason tournament in New York City.


Hansika who is in Hyderabad currently shooting for her film MASKA met with an accident recently while she was on her way to the shoot.


Babacan met ministers and delegations from African countries, who are currently in Istanbul to attend Turkey-Africa Foreign Trade Bridge meeting, at Polat Renaissance Hotel.

Foreign Minister Babacan meets delegations from African countries in Istanbul


China's State Council has now revealed its priorities in the fight against insider trading by promoting an opinion issued this November by a working group of the CSRC, Public Security Bureau and several other departments (``Circular to propagate the 'Opinion issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission et. al. on combating and guarding against insider trading on the capital markets in accordance with law' '', State Council Circular No. 55 (2010).

State Council reveals priorities in the fight against insider trading


A new study suggests that frequent pot use may cause sexual dysfunction, including impotence and inhibited orgasms, in men.


We have nothing to hide, nothing to fear.


Game 5 Charles Smith of the Knicks get blocked 4 times in the final 13 seconds of the game.

Charles Smith gets blocked 4 times in 13 seconds


Russell Wilson ready to lead the Seahawks.


The Afghan government banned a fertilizer chemical on Friday that was used in the devastating Oklahoma City bombing and in most of the homemade explosives that have killed and maimed hundreds of American soldiers here.


The US rig count rose 19 this week to 1,732, according to Baker Hughes.


Fonterra trumpeted its ``increasing confidence'' in the global dairy market revival as it hiked by nearly 19% its estimate of the returns it will pay its 10,500 members.

Fonterra trumpets 'increasing confidence' in dairy


Arizona junior tight end Rob Gronkowski will hold a news conference at 11 am Friday at McKale Center.


Michele Bachmann runs away from reporter in a very odd and entertaining video.


ANXeBusiness Corp., a leading provider of networking and security managed services, today announced it has been awarded the ``Best of the Best Michigan Business'' by Corp!

ANXeBusiness Corp awarded ``Best of the Best Michigan business'' by Corp!


Urban administration and development ministerBabulalGaur has said that construction of platform number 6 at Bhopal railway station will be completed soon.

Platform number 6 on Bhopal railway station to be completed soon


In an interview with Yahoo! Lifestyle, Louis said: ''I love to look trendy.


The Huntington Theatre Company will honor Stick Fly playwright Lydia R. Diamond during its May 9 Spotlight Spectacular! gala benefit at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.

Huntington Theatre Company to honor playwright Lydia R. Diamond


Amdocs, provider of customer experience systems, released the findings of a global research report that showed that 73 percent of service providers plan to expand their prepaid offerings to include services that are traditionally offered only to postpaid customers.

Service providers plan to expand prepaid offerings


Mikheil Saakashvili, the president of Georgia , will furnish proof against Russian aggression at the session of provisional parliamentary commission investigating August events.

Mikheil Saakashvili to furnish proof against Russian aggression


Claims of election fraud are being investigated by police after fake election pamphlets were reportedly handed out in the name of a candidate.

Claims of election fraud investigated by police


A September rally faltered on the stock market Tuesday as worries returned about Europe's economy.

September rally falters on the stock market;


Medical-products provider Henry Schein Inc. cut its 2008 profit outlook Wednesday as it plans layoffs and facility closings amid a weaker sales market.

Henry Schein cuts outlook, plans layoffs


``The reliable and efficient statistics are basic ingredients to carve out effective monetary and macroeconomic policies,'' said Muhammad Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, SBP, while speaking at a seminar on ``Contributions and achievements of official statistics'', organised by the central bank and the National Institute of Banking and Finance in Islamabad on Tuesday.

'Reliable statistics must to carve out policies'


PRESENTER Stephen Fry will take part in an interview with artist Tracey Emin at Turner Contemporary later this year.

Stephen Fry to interview artist Tracey Emin at Turner Contemporary


President Obama has suffered a major setback in the US mid-term elections.


EA Corporate Communications Mariam Sughayer, +1 650-628-7245 msughayer@ea.com EA Communications Asia Daphne Chua, +65 8157 7635 dchua@ea.com EA Investor Relations Tricia Gugler, +1 650-628-7327 tgugler@ea.com Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that it had agreed to acquire the assets of Hands-On Mobile Korea, a leading Korean mobile developer and

EA to acquire assets of Hands-On Mobile Korea


A COMMUNITY stalwart who has helped raise £400,000 for Cirencester Hospital has been presented with an MBE for services to the community.


``My mother came to my room and cried... because she understands that power is poison,'' Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday in a highly emotional speech after taking over the new mantle.

My mother cried, she understands power is poison:


American socialite Nicole Richie and her boyfriend Joel Madden are expecting their second child, if reports are to be believed.

Nicole Richie, Joel Madden are expecting second child


The Thai Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok in response to escalating anti-government protests.

Thai Prime Minister declares state of emergency


The Punjab National bank that joined hands with the US-based MoneyGram on Monday, May 26 to foray into money remittance business.

PNB forays into money remittance business


Tens of thousands of federal workers ride Metro for free and wouldn't feel the pain of proposed fare increases that could raise one-way subway fares to as much as $5.95.

Thousands of federal workers ride Metro for free


Hungarian lawmakers approved a socially and fiscally conservative new constitution Monday that was blasted by rights groups and the political opposition for measures including a ban on gay marriage and protection of the life of a fetus from conception.

Hungarian lawmakers approve socially and fiscally conservative new constitution


Global food conglomerates Danone and Nestle said on Monday they will suspend or close factories in China, moves analysts said highlighted the tough competition from domestic players.

Danone, Nestle suspend or close factories in China


Norway's Ole Einar Bjorndalen became a triple biathlon world champion Tuesday, speeding to victory in the men's individual race.

Bjorndalen becomes triple biathlon world champion


A MAN has been arrested following a fatal ambulance crash this morning in which two people died.

Man arrested following fatal ambulance crash


There were no plans to review laws on death sentence, Home Minister P. Chidambaram clarified Wednesday and said the present government had disposed of a large number of mercy petitions.

No plan to review laws on death sentence:


http://www.digtriad.com/video/2029913976001/1/Katie-Holmes-Looks-After-a-Tearful-Suri http://cdn.newslook.com/17/1785b3ca50aa972c6b70f7740a62d3c7/images/frame_0005.jpg Katie Holmes Looks After a Tearful Suri Katie Holmes looked after her crying daughter Suri as the pair were spotted in New York together.


Christopher & Banks Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, to be payable October 20, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2011.

Christopher & Banks Corporation declares quarterly cash dividend


A pizza delivery man is recovering tonight after he was shot during a robbery in Reading.

Delivery man recovering after shooting, robbery in Reading


Ally Financial Inc. has scheduled the release of its second quarter 2011 financial results for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011.

Ally Financial schedules release of second quarter 2011 Financial results


Two people were arrested Monday evening for child endangerment and domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor.


Gov. Pat Quinn will visit Mexico City next week on a trade mission, a spokesman confirmed Wednesday.


Kimi Raikkonen from Lotus has won the Australian Grand Prix, after a tense battle with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to kick off the 2013 Formula One season.

Popular f1 driver kimi Raikkonen wins Australian Grand Prix


New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car accident Thursday morning in Boston.


Franklin Park firefighters were battling a blaze at a vacant motel for more than four hours Thursday morning, according to authorities.


US and Japanese astronomers have discovered the most distant black hole in space, surrounded by a giant galaxy, a finding that may help to increase understanding of how the celestial bodies evolved.

Us, Japanese astronomers discover most distant black hole


Asian stock markets were calmer than Wall Street in the first quarter as it became clearer to investors that the financial crisis is in the US, not in Asia.


India is sending its first relief plane to Japan, which has been devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami killing thousands of people, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao tweeted.


Two new cases of an aggressive strain of sugar beet madness have been found in Norfolk, said soil scientist Dr Mark Stevens.

Two cases of aggressive 'beet madness' found in Norfolk


Formula One team Toro Rosso fired French driver Sebastien Bourdais on Thursday, ending a disappointing brief stint in the sport for the former four-time Champ Car series winner.

F1's Toro Rosso fires French driver Sebastien Bourdais


Tiger Woods has cruised to victory in the BMW Championship, the triumph putting him back atop the US PGA Tour's FedEx Cup rankings going into the Tour Championship.

Tiger cruises to victory in BMW Championship


Nevada lawmakers got off to a slow start but picked up steam and passed five bills in a special legislative session called overnight by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Nevada lawmakers pass bills in special session


XL group has announced its third quarter 2011 results which show an operating net income drop to $169m from $567m in 2010.

XL's operating net income drops to $169m


Four more Daily News readers became winners of a moblile phone and hotel stays at the fourth weekly draw of the 'Seven Wonders of Sri Lanka' competition launched by the Daily News.

Four more Daily News readers become winners


The new Russian ambassador in Ukraine and presidential envoy for trade and economic cooperation with Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov has arrived in Kyiv.


A Ludlow man has died in a crash on US Highway 85 in western South Dakota.


Red snapper season will reopen on weekends only this fall in the Gulf of Mexico.


Tift County won the Region 1-AAAAA traditional wrestling championship on Saturday at Lowndes High School.

Tift County wins region wrestling championship


Bespoke Chocolates, the chocolate shop opened by Rachel Zoe Insler two and a half years ago, will close this Thursday.

Bespoke chocolates is closing this Thursday


The 2012 Mitsubishi Mirage city car will make its global sales debut in Thailand in late March, ahead of the model's arrival in Australia in late 2012 or early 2013.

2012 Mitsubishi Mirage to make global sales debut in Thailand


HENRY Hill, who went from small-time gangster to big-time celebrity when his life as a mobster-turned-FBI informant became the basis for the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, has died at 69.


The first Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands has stopped controversial plans to allow private firms to run parts of the force's core services.

Police and Crime Commissioner stops controversial plans


No. 1 North Carolina beat Michigan State 67-55 on Friday night in the Carrier Classic on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson.

North Carolina beats Michigan State 67-55 in Carrier Classic


The first Russian grain export contracts have been cancelled using contract clauses from international grain trade association GAFTA rather than declaring force majeure, European traders said on Friday, August 6.


The 76ers have traded power forward Reggie Evans to the Toronto Raptors for guard-forward Jason Kapono, adding a proven sharpshooter to the NBA's worst three-point-shooting team the past two years.


The University of Ulster has teamed up with the Northern Bank to launch a photographic competition to show that 'Home is Where the Art is'.


More than 23 000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year, says the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

More than 23 000 people killed in Syria:


Macmillan and Blackboard Inc. announced a new partnership that plans to enable seamless integration between Macmillan's digital learning offerings and the Blackboard Learn platform.

Macmillan, Blackboard announce new partnership


Home Minister P Chidambaram yesterday said he was ``deeply hurt'' and rejected the opposition charge that he had misused his office while withdrawing prosecution against a businessman he represented as a lawyer.


In a move that comes as little surprise, MTV has announced that The Hills will continue despite the departure of Lauren Conrad, the reality show's main star.

MTV announces 'the Hills' will continue without Lauren Conrad


Pakistan People Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that President Musharraf cannot be trusted to conduct a fair probe into the death of his mother and former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto.


Bishop David Ricken sent a letter Saturday to JOSHUA of Green Bay and ESTHER of the Fox Valley asking them to make the move and calling a meeting with Catholic members of the two groups in March.

Bishop David Ricken sent letter to JOSHUA, ESTHER


Starbucks said today it will begin offering its coffee in single-cup brewing K-Cups for Keurig coffee makers in November.

Starbucks to begin offering K-Cups in November


The Air Force will subject its cyber capabilities for use against enemy computer systems to legal review, according to an order from Air Force Secretary Michael Donley.

Air Force subjecting cyber capabilities to legal review


The chairman of the Bako land pro tem committee, Ting Hwa Ling, yesterday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan had promised to help their members fight for higher compensation.


Online fashion retailer ASOS will launch two new delivery options within the next month and is comfortable with analysts' profit and sales growth forecasts, its chief executive said on Wednesday.


Electronic media in Slovakia are objecting to a ban on broadcasting of political advertising leading up to the regional elections in November.

Electronic media object to ban on political advertising


Blackstar Group posts pre-tax losses of £5.4m for the year to the end of December - down from £7.8m last time.


Italian banking firm Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, part of the Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas Group, has selected Diebold to update the bank's multifunctional ATMs.

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro selects Diebold to update multifunctional ATMs


Africa should stop the blame game and instead work together through integration for development.


Nepal won two gold medals out of 12 on the opening day of the South Asian Cadet Judo Championship held under the Judo for Peace program in Kathmandu.

Nepal wins two gold medals on the opening day


Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan last week will be repatriated today.


Local students graduated from Centre College during the 187th commencement ceremony held at the college's Norton Center for the Arts on May 23.

Local students graduate from Centre College


Corvest, a top-20 promotional products supplier and parent company of Adva-Lite, Toppers and It's All Greek To Me, today launched a new domestic warehousing and fulfillment program.

Corvest launches warehousing & fulfillment program


Activist hedge fund investor Third Point demanded that internet company Yahoo Inc. fire its chief executive, Scott Thompson, by Monday for padding his resume.

Third Point demands Yahoo sack CEO Scott Thompson by Monday


A woman, who tried to meet chief Minister Oommen Chandy at the guest house here for a second time this morning, created a flutter when she grew angry on being prevented.

Woman trying to meet Chandy creates flutter


Effective July 1, 2008, Gessner AG takes over the Climatex fabrics division of Rohner Textil AG, a subsidiary of Lantal Textiles.

Gessner takes over Climatex fabrics division of Rohner Textil


The cheques to Temple University really were in the mail -- for $5-million.


Sonia Sotomayor has been sworn in as Supreme Court justice, making the 55-year-old the first Hispanic to sit on the highest court in the United States and just the third woman to ever hold the life-time position.

Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as Supreme court justice


Are Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson back together or broken up for good?

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson back together?


Rush Limbaugh, 58, was hospitalized for chest pains Wednesday afternoon.

Rush Limbaugh hospitalized for chest pains:


Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj won a second term in office, preliminary election results showed.

Mongolia President Tsakhia Elbegdorj wins second term


A robber was shot dead by his accomplices during an attempt to loot a bank branch in capital`s rural area on Wednesday.


A man crashed his pickup truck into a Fawn Drive home, killing the family pet, and fled the scene after leading police on a chase about 8:45 pm Saturday, according to an Athens-Clarke police report.


A landmark restaurant has closed in the town known as the ``antiques capital of Maryland.''


A man looks out from his window as Spanish police officers block supporters from approaching Milagros Carbajo's house during her eviction in Madrid June 27, 2012.

A man looks out from his window as Spanish police officers block supporters during an eviction in Madrid


MARTIN O'Neill last night accused Aston Villa of ``rewriting history'' about his four years at the club.

Martin O'Neill accuses Villa of 'rewriting history'


A Portsmouth baseball coach has been arrested.


Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today warned Sikhs against resorting to violence particularly against innocent Hindus to vent their anger over the killing of a community member allegedly by the bodyguards of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief.

Thackeray warns Sikhs against resorting to violence


US President Barack Obama has declared 2009 H1N1 swine flu a national emergency, the White House said on Saturday.

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency


MOSCOW A Russian satellite fell back to Earth over Siberia after its launch on Friday, in the latest setback for Russia's space programme following a string of failures in the last year.

Russian satellite falls back after launch


There are reports this afternoon that the nurses in Jamaica will be stepping up the pressure on the Government to implement their reclassification.


The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports bold education reforms that will be proposed this legislative session.


The African Union said on Friday it welcomed the South Sudan as its 54th member state.


International Christian Concern has learned that on October 6, members of the Taliban sent threatening letters in Sargodha, Pakistan warning Christian leaders to convert to Islam or face dire consequences.

Taliban in Pakistan warns Christian leaders to convert to Islam or face dire consequences


Mega star Amitabh Bachchan, who has spent more than five decades in Bollywood, says like IPL cricketers, filmstars are also bought and sold with every film.


Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille endorsed Justin Wilson for City Council on Sunday at the candidate's campaign kickoff at Pork Barrel BBQ in Del Ray.


Dutch cable operator UPC has bought Regiokabel, a cable company from Huissen.


Spears, Yahoo! Sports Jan 6, 1:11 pm EST Houston Rockets center Yao Ming underwent surgery on his left ankle Thursday morning in hopes of eventually resuming his NBA career, league sources told Yahoo! The Rockets announced last month that Yao would miss the remainder of the season because of a stress fracture in his ankle.


While much of the potential scoring help went off the board Tuesday on the first day of NHL free agency, the Stars were in discussions late into the evening to possibly acquire talented agitator Sean Avery, co-GM Brett Hull said.

Dallas Stars in discussion to acquire forward Avery


Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is 5/1 to be the next permanent manager of England after guiding Fulham to the 2009/10 Europa League Final on Thursday.

Roy Hodgson 5/1 to be next manager of England


Dick Cheney, former United States Vice President who has had a long history of cardiovascular complications including multiple heart attacks, is currently recovering in a Virginia hospital after undergoing a heart transplant.

Dick Cheney recovering from heart transplant


Team USA opens first-round play in the IFAF U-19 World Championship against American Samoa Saturday at 8 pm CST at Burger Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Team USA opens IFAF U-19 World Championship against American Samoa


Authorities say a bear had to be chased away after wandering into an Anchorage, Alaska, high school.

Bear chased off after wandering into Alaska school


Live365, the world's most diverse internet radio network and provider of premier broadcasting services, announces the release of their independent artist broadcasting package, ``IndiePro''.

Live365 announces release of independent artist broadcasting package


If media reports circling the internet are to be believed, the Xbox 360 will soon be getting an external Blu-ray disc drive.

Xbox 360 getting external Blu-ray drive?


A drive by shooting in Henrico Saturday evening has two men in custody, but police are still looking for other suspects.


President Dmitry Medvedev has sought to confound critics who say he is a puppet controlled by Vladimir Putin, insisting he might run for the Russian presidency again in 2012.

Dmitry Medvedev says he could run for Russian presidency again in 2012


The Central Wakf Council, functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, has extended loan to 137 projects under its scheme of 'Development of Urban Wakf Properties'.

Central Wakf Council extends loan to 137 projects


A 54-year-old Trenton man died Wednesday after falling through the ice off Massassauga Point.

Trenton man dies after falling through ice


The Pakistan Economy Watch on Tuesday said the government had been purposely delaying gas import from Iran just to please the US, which is damaging Pakistan's economy.

Government delaying gas import from Iran:


Thailand's leader delivered a stern message to Washington on Wednesday that the extradition of suspected Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout cannot be rushed and will only happen after the necessary legal steps are completed.


Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has announced he is to quit Brisbane Broncos at the end of the new NRL season, bringing to an end an unbroken 21-year stint at the helm.


Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn will undergo surgery on his right index finger, a procedure that will require up to 10 weeks of recovery time.


NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen delayed a visit to Armenia on Wednesday, dpa reported.

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen delays visit to Armenia


Supermodel sensation Heidi Klum has launched her own lifestyle website with tips on everything from fashion, beauty to parenting and relationships.


A DRUNK who became aggressive after being refused service at an Alfreton pub had to be sprayed with CS gas by police.

Drunk had to be sprayed with CS gas by police


Snooki, the star of ``Jersey Shore,'' has just gone into labor.


The euro fell against the dollar and yen in Asia on Monday as risk appetite was dampened by uncertainty over the progress on Greek budget cuts to qualify for a new tranche of rescue cash, dealers said.


Reports coming from the Ronaldinho camp suggest, Ronaldinho and his representatives could be flying to Manchester to hold talks.


University of Adelaide researchers have shown for the first time how peppermint helps to relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome, an affliction that affects up to 20 percent of the population.

Peppermint may relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome


The legal battle over a 7-year-old deer named Snowball has cost the state of Oregon more than $86,000 so far.

Legal battle over Snowball costs more than $86,000


Hayley Williams made a recent visit to the set of Glee on the invitation of Cory Monteith, who plays Finn on the show.


Hong Kong is considering banning fishing trawlers in its waters to save fish stocks, a report said on Thursday.

Hong Kong considers ban on fishing trawlers


Atletico Madrid faces its most important game of the season when it entertains Racing Santander in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday night.

Atletico Madrid faces most important game of season


Shakespeare once asked what's in a name, and, according the 2011 list of top baby names, the answer is a splash of pop culture, a dash of reality television, and just a hint of conservatism.


The League of Women Voters selected a Microsoft Dynamics NAV package to run its finances, and said it has begun using the new system with excellent results.

League of Women Voters selects Microsoft Dynamics NAV package to run its finances


New Delhi, June 11 A new reversible male contraceptive being developed by ICMR has evoked the interest of health agencies abroad with a US-based organisation seeking technology transfer.

New male contraceptive evokes interest abroad


Lane County authorities arrested a 29-year-old Swisshome man who is accused of shooting at his stepfather with a shotgun.

Swisshome man accused of shooting stepfather


A 54-year old Tulsa pastor is accused of having sexual relations with a 14-year old girl.

Tulsa pastor accused of sexual relations with girl


Richie Hayward, co-founder of the Little Feat, an eclectic jamband that maintained a strong cult following for decades, has died.

Richie Hayward, co-founder of Little Feat, dies


A St. Tammany Parish man stabbed his wife and two children Sunday then died in a highway crash that injured two other people, authorities said.

St. Tammany Parish man stabs wife and children


A young Chinese couple brutally murdered in Britain may have been ``sitting ducks'' for a gang of thieves targeting foreign students, police said Saturday.

Chinese murdered in Britain may have been 'sitting ducks': police


Rick Rycroft Roger Federer has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters next month to rest ``nagging injuries'' and ensure a six-week break.

Federer pulls out of Shanghai Masters to rest


Walter Mazzarri has quit as Napoli coach following the final match of a Serie A season that ended with the team finishing runner-up.


Adam Rubin took the following video before Sunday's game between the Mets and Braves at Turner Field, in which David Wright plays catch with a couple of young Braves fans in the stands.

David Wright plays catch with Braves fans


The Highway Patrol will inspect all Ohio school buses twice this year; once prior to the start of the school year and once during the school year.

Highway Patrol inspects every Ohio school bus


I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes ``Wired is reporting that the FBI hid Patriot Act abuses with retroactive and flawed subpoenas, and used them to illegally acquire phone and credit card records.


Actress Evelyn Keyes, who played Scarlett O'Hara's younger sister in ``Gone With the Wind,'' has died at age 91.


One question left unanswered in the redevelopment of Watch Tower Plaza is what will happen to the iconic statue of Black Hawk that has stood along 11th Street since 1962.


Suva suffered their disappointing home ground loss against the Digicel Cup defending champion Nadroga, 30-16, at the newly renovated ANZ Stadium, today.

Suva suffers a disappointing loss against Nadroga


Why won't our AFL players sing the national anthem before the start of a game?

Why don't AFL players sing the national anthem?


Melbourne: 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse has been cleared of assault charges brought against her by a female fan.

Amy Winehouse cleared of assault charges


Turkish commandos have entered Iraq on Wednesday after Kurdish guerrillas killed 26 Turkish soldiers in attacks in southeast Turkey, military sources in the region reported to Reuters.


Authorities say a school bus carrying seven adults and two children has overturned in Baltimore County .

School bus overturns in Baltimore County


R & B singer Angela Winbush has been featured on the documentary show 'Unsung'.


Natalie Maines has reportedly finished recording her first solo album, which will hit store shelves and digital retailers this spring.

Natalie Maines finishes first solo album


President Barack Obama signed a $500,000 book deal five days before he entered the White House, his Senate financial disclosure report has revealed.


A Delta Airlines flight from New York has made a safe emergency landing in St. Louis after smoke was reported in the plane.

Delta flight makes emergency landing in St. Louis


The publisher of a Fijian newspaper has been deported in what is being seen as an attack on media freedom.


AN OLDBURY man received burns to both hands last night after his mattress caught fire.

OLDBURY man receives burns after mattress fire


THE Conservative shadow minister for higher education visited a college in Harrow yesterday for a talk on further education.


Australia's Gold Coast will host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the vote Friday as delegates opted for its ready-made facilities ahead of the ambitious development plans of the Sri Lankan city of Hambantota.

Gold Coast to host 2018 Commonwealth Games


Avram Grant paid an emotional on-pitch tribute to Portsmouth's fans after Saturday's final Premier League game at Fratton Park ended with a 3-1 victory over Wolves.


Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and Grammy Award nominee KT Tunstall will perform live at a premiere party for the featured documentary The Last Mountain during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

KT Tunstall to perform during 2011 Sundance film Festival


A court official says former NFL quarterback Michael Vick plans to enter a plea next week on state dogfighting charges in Virginia.

Vick to enter plea on state dogfighting charges


Veteran trot singer Tae Jin-ah will make his debut in Japan with his new album made in collaboration with renowned Japanese musicians.


JOHANNESBURG -Slovenia led the United States 1-0 after 15 minutes of their Group C match at the World Cup.

Slovenia leads 1-0 against us after 15 minutes


``The dollar remains the world's dominant reserve currency,'' Mr. Geithner said after a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations.

Dollar will remain dominant currency, Geithner says


A young woman was hung to death by her husband in Ghazni province according to a report of Radio Killid.


ATHEX weighs the 9M results of Greek listed companies, with the General Index remaining above 2,600.


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit the Mexican colonial city of Guanajuato next week, Mexico's foreign ministry said on Friday, as the country struggles with rising drug-related violence that has killed more than 34,000 people over the past four years.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to visit Mexico


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

McCain: 'sleeping like a baby' since defeat


``Very ambitious'' growth plans have seen Jaguar Land Rover increase its graduate intake to 336, according to a company spokesperson.

Jaguar Land Rover increases graduate intake


Soccer great Pele said Wednesday he has personally told young Brazil striker Neymar to stop diving.

Pele tells Brazil striker Neymar to stop diving


The Jonas Brothers have revealed that they've previously dated fans - and they would do it again.


Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has insisted Hugo Rodallega must 'get back to his best' after his recent goal draught for the Latics.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists Hugo Rodallega 'must get back to his best'


A 20-year-old New York woman was killed after she was struck by a NJ Transit train in Somerset County Friday night, authorities said today.

Woman killed after being struck by NJ Transit train


Los Angeles, Jan 30 ''My Name is Earl'' star Jaime Pressly has officially filed for divorce from husband, Indian origin entertainment lawyer Simran Singh.


Women 2 Women, one of Greeley's newest non profit organizations, has received $8,000 in funding and assistance from a technical consultant as part of the Colorado Compassion Technical Assistance Program, a project of the Bright Mountain Foundation.

Women 2 Women receive $8,000 in funding, assistance


A Jewish group has released a list of ``top ten anti-Semitic slurs of 2010.''

Jewish group releases list of top ten slurs of 2010


A GAMBLING addict smashed a fruit machine after being ejected from a Boston bookmakers, a court was told.


A 7.1 earthquake shook Tonga this evening but no damage has been reported, Matangi Tonga reports.


Google shareholders have approved an unconventional stock split that will ensure that the company's co-founders remain in control.


World Cup winger JP Pietersen and uncapped hooker Schalk Brits have been added to the Springbok squad for the second test against Wales in Johannesburg on Saturday, a team spokesman said.

Pietersen and Brits added to South Africa squad


The FBI is officially investigating the Scarlett Johansson nude leaked photos, and perhaps they will find the culprit who hacked into her phone and put them on the Internet.


A man accused of firing two shots at the White House last week has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama or his staff.

Man charged with attempting to assassinate president Obama


What can we do when our Government fails us?


The Wayanad Heritage Museum, under the District Tourism Promotion Council, at Ambalavayal in the district attracts a lot of tourists.

The Wayanad Heritage Museum attracts tourists


Amazon.com last night unveiled three new cloud products that enable web users and music fans to easily access their favourite tunes over the cloud and via Android.


A tsunami alert has been issued in Philippines in the aftermath of an earthquake measuring 6.8 in the richter scale.


Violence has surged dramatically over the past 48 hours in Syria since Saturday, taking the battle between armed rebels and government troops to the capital of Damascus and northern Aleppo province which have relatively distanced themselves from the large-scale violence in other cities.


Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has said racism is widespread in Spanish football, and claimed that he had been racially abused during the recent Spanish Cup tie-match between his club Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Dani Alves says racism widespread in Spanish football


Turkey recalled its ambassador to Canada, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, after government ministers there reportedly took part in an event that labeled the Ottoman-era killings of Armenians as genocide.

Turkey recalls its ambassador from Canada


Stefano Pilati has joined Italian fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna, and will also help refresh their secondary womenswear franchise, Agnona.


(JURIST) Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (JURIST news archive), his brother Robert Blagojevich, and four associates were indicted (press release) on corruption charges Thursday by a federal grand jury.

Illinois ex-governor Blagojevich indicted on corruption charges


BAGHDAD The US military says an American soldier has died of non-combat injuries in Iraq.

US soldier dies of non-combat injuries in Iraq


Pune-based Big Animation Pvt Ltd plans to release its TV serial 'Shaktimaan' in animation format and an animation feature film 'Krishna' this year while expanding its network of animation learning centres.

Big animation to release 'Shaktimaan' and 'Krishna' this year


It turns out that Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and a number of other soft drinks actually contain alcohol.


After missing the entire preseason due to an ankle injury, Jon Beason finally practiced today and said that he expects to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in the team's season opener.


Carroll Community College will soon arm some of its campus safety officers for the first time.

Carroll Community college to arm safety officers


After weeks of rumours it's confirmed Britney Spears will open the MTV VMAs this Sunday night.


US provider of unified threat management products Fortinet has acquired IPLocks' database security products and technologies as part of a strategy to broaden Fortinet's network security portfolio.

Fortinet acquires IPLocks database security products and technology


America's new Secretary of State John Kerry will hold talks with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary William Hague on the first stop in an 11-day world tour.

John Kerry to hold talks with Prime Minister


Former President George W. Bush said he feels ``no need to defend himself'' over the high-profile decisions that marked his two terms in office, saying he will leave those judgments to history.

George W. Bush: ``no need to defend myself''


``As of today, with a lot of prayer and soul searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign,'' said Cain to boos of disappointment.


As firms continue to add new trading areas and struggle to meet regulatory requirements, high performance databases are becoming increasingly vital, according to a report from Boston-based research firm Aite Group released this week.


The transient accused of fatally beating a fellow homeless man last fall at a Half Moon Bay encampment a day after biting a chunk from the ear of his friend will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled yesterday after a brief preliminary hearing.


Town halls failed to collect more than £800 million in council tax and business rates last year, it was revealed today.

Town halls fail to collect £800 million in council tax and business rates


The Foreign Office has extended its travel warning to all parts of Thailand due to the ``increasingly volatile'' political crisis.

Foreign Office extends travel warning to all of Thailand


WASHINGTON Rep. Charles Rangel, DN.Y., already in trouble for tax problems, called Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin ``disabled'' on Friday, and then quickly retreated and said he misspoke, saying he meant ``disadvantaged.''


The Chinese ambassador at the United Nations, Tchangh Ya Sui, called on Israel Wednesday to allow humanitarian supplies in Gaza, as Gaza's crossings remain closed for more than two weeks now.

China calls on Israel to allow humanitarian supplies in Gaza


Property developer Terry Serepisos says he has paid off some of his debts and is close to completing a company restructuring plan that will resolve all his financial issues.


A farmer in Bedegaon village in Bhiwandi taluka, Thane, allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday by consuming pesticide.

Farmer commits suicide by consuming pesticide


New York City to install bus lane ticket cameras to ticket cabs, despite rejection of camera proposal by New York legislature.

New York city to install bus lane ticket cameras


A select number of Portland restaurants donated a portion of Tuesday night's proceeds to Mercy Corps.

Portland restaurants donate to Mercy Corps


Amanda Seyfried, sultry actress who starred in the hit movie Mamma Mia and also the Twilight movie series, is a rising star these days with her latest project ``Chloe'' coming out this weekend.


City-based tech company Edyounet on Thursday said 30 colleges across Kerala have signed up for its digital distance learning platform TeleClassroom that will help students gain access to job-oriented courses and training for competitive tests.

30 colleges in Kerala sign up for TeleClassroom:


SCORE is offering business-startup classes in New Smyrna Beach in February.


Saudi women are being encouraged to pursue world-class educations, with new schools opening for gifted girls and a greater emphasis on attending university.

Saudi women encouraged to pursue education


Indian shares fell 0.72 percent on Monday to their lowest close since August 2009, as investors continued last week's selloff on mounting concerns over slowing growth in Asia's third-largest economy amid lingering global economic uncertainty.


Cambodia has hosted a friendly boat race to foster good relations with its neighbours, Vietnam and Thailand.


Unless you have been under a rock, then you know that the industry is buzzing with interest around Cloud Computing.

Industry buzzing with interest around Cloud Computing


The European Commission welcomed on Sunday the announcement of a gas deal between Russia and Ukraine but warned there had been false hopes before and was waiting to see gas actually flowing to European customers.

Eu Commission welcomes announcement of gas deal


The euro extended losses against the dollar on Tuesday as US stocks turned negative after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said more must be done to secure financial market stability.

Euro extends losses vs dollar as stocks turn negative


Bradford Bulls have today announced their Squad Numbers for the 2009 engage Super League season.

Bradford Bulls announce Squad numbers for 2009


Dallas firefighters rescued a homeless man trapped in the back of a garbage truck early Monday morning.

Dallas firefighters rescue man from garbage truck


A tree comes crashing down into a kitchen and the owner says it's a miracle they weren't hurt.A number of stories of damage around the area one family had a tree actually fall right into their kitchen.


United States President Barack Obama has urged Congress to vote by simple majority on healthcare reform as he makes a final push to have his proposals adopted.

Obama urges Congress to vote on healthcare reform


WINDY conditions brought about by strong north-westerly winds prevailing in the region are likely to continue for another week, according to the forecasting department.


A VERDICT is expected tomorrow in the murder trial of Swansea man Darren Cullen.


Deadly series of co-ordinated explosions across Iraq killed 44 people on Tuesday.

Deadly explosions across Iraq kill 44 people


Former Olympic and world 400 meters champion Jeremy Wariner will miss this month's world championships with a foot injury, his agent said on Tuesday.

Wariner to miss world championships with foot injury


Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said that Pakistan People's Party has always struggled for restoration and strengthening of democracy, for supremacy of the constitution and the parliament.

PPP always struggled for restoration of democracy:


The Knicks met with Steve Nash on Sunday knowing that they face an uphill battle in their pursuit of the future Hall of Fame point guard.

Knicks meet with free agent point guard Steve Nash


Denis Balibouse / Reuters The Syrian government is reportedly using local militias known as Popular Committees to commit mass killings which are at times sectarian in nature, UN human rights investigators said on Monday.

Syrian government ``uses militias'' for mass killings:


Star magazine leaked the news that Jennifer Lopez and boy toy Casper Smart were recently married in Mexico today, but is the news really true?

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart married in Mexico:


New details are emerging and there's a strange twist in the death of a Regina man on Highway 1 late Sunday night.

New details emerging in the death of a Regina man Sunday night


The role of states in reforming health care, among other topics, was discussed Saturday at the National Governors Association meeting in Philadelphia, the Washington Post reports.

Role of states in reforming health care discussed at National governors Association meeting in Philadelphia


LIFEBOATS from Burnham were launched on Friday night to help search for a missing woman.

Lifeboats launched to search for missing woman


JACK WHITEHALL has a scream as his clothes fly off while he's attempting a simulated wing-walk.

Jack WHITEHALL has a scream as his clothes fly off


Essay contest winners have been announced for the 7th annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy Day event scheduled for March 31, 9 to 11 am, at Maie Ellis auditorium.

Essay contest winners announced for 7th annual Fallbrook A Leer Reading event


As Fabio Aurelio is returning from injury to give some much needed competition to Konchesky at left back, I understand that Insua will be returning to Liverpool from his loan spell at Galatasaray in January as their new manager, Gheorghe Hagi, does not want any loan players in his squad.

Emiliano Insua will be returning to Liverpool


The Salvation Army of Fort Erie, a venerable institution known for giving a helping hand to the community, is getting a helping hand itself thanks to students at Niagara College.


Liam Gallagher says Beady Eye are taking them time with their second album as they don't want to rush things.


Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, NY, holds the championship trophy after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word ``knaidel'' correctly on Thursday.

Arvind Mahankali, 13, wins National spelling bee


A Chevrolet pickup truck rear-ended a snow plow just before 2 pm today on US Highway 2 East near Animal Land, outside of Bemidji.


Mumbai, Mar 31 IT major Wipro and diversified group Siemens will exit the National Stock Exchange's benchmark index Nifty from tomorrow.

Wipro, Siemens to exit Nifty from tomorrow


UCLA receiver Terrence Austin was carted off the field after an apparent head injury during a game against Oregon.

Ucla receiver Austin carted off after apparent head injury


DeLonghi has launched an inverter driven air source heat pump aimed at the volume market below 10kW in capacity.

DeLonghi launches inverter air source heat pump


Dontrelle Willis threw a 72-pitch simulated game Tuesday and is scheduled to do so again Monday.


Violent action films are making Indian teenagers more aggressive and some are even keeping weapons to satisfy their urge or to show off, says a new study conducted in schools in Delhi and its neighbouring areas.

Violent films making Indian teenagers aggressive: study


Stocks plunged around the world Tuesday as fears spread that Europe's attempt to contain Greece's debt crisis would fail.


Travis Barker is ``doing good'' and will leave hospital in around a fortnight, according to friend Jermaine Dupri.

Travis Barker to leave hospital in a fortnight


Bolivian President Evo Morales Wednesday summoned the opposition governors for dialogue over the country's political crisis.

Bolivian President summons opposition governors for dialogue


RAMALLAH, West Bank - Former President Jimmy Carter embraced a leading Hamas figure Tuesday, according to participants in a meeting that infuriated Israeli officials already upset by Carter's freelance Mideast peace mission.


The ICC has scrapped its contingency plans to airlift teams to the West Indies for the Twenty20 World Cup following the relaxation of air travel restrictions across Europe.

ICC scraps plans to airlift teams to West Indies


For the second time in less a week, a hydrogen gas leak on shuttle Endeavour's fuel tank early Wednesday forced a launch delay, pushing its space station construction mission into July.

Hydrogen gas leak forces another launch delay


Some MSU students looking for work instead fell victim to a scam.


American Capital Ltd. swung to a $77 million profit in the third quarter and announced that it reached an agreement in principle to restructure $2.4 billion in unsecured debt.


A federal judge may be ready to set a sentencing date for impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Judge may set sentencing date for Blagojevich


The latest labor numbers show that unemployment is growing up and down the Valley, and some places, by a significant margin.


Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines will benefit from each other--s route networks after signing a landmark codeshare agreement which will come into effect from this week.

Etihad and China Eastern to benefit from route networks


The Serbian police have announced that they launched a search operation for a missing 11-year-old boy in a town in southern Serbia, local media are reporting.

Police launch search operation for missing boy


I do not claim a direct link between these two figures, but I do think this right royal snub shows the monarchy's troubles are far from over.


The Phoenix Suns withdrew their qualifying offer to Aaron Brooks on Saturday, making the point guard an unrestricted free agent.

Suns withdraw qualifying offer to Aaron Brooks


Energy Future Holdings Corp. announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial and operating results on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Energy Future Holdings Corp. schedules conference call to discuss 2011 results


A 24-year-old soldier from Lake Havasu City, Ariz., was killed Saturday in Afghanistan after enemy forces attacked his foot patrol with small-arms fire and a rocket-propelled grenade, US military officials said Tuesday.

Soldier from Lake Havasu City killed in Afghanistan


Croatian tennis player Mario Ancic will miss Wimbledon and the Davis Cup against the United States because he has still not regained fitness after suffering mononucleosis two years ago, Croatian media reported Thursday.


Ukrainian Prime Minister and Regions Party leader Mykola Azarov has said that the criticism by the opposition of certain election procedures is improper, as it also voted for the law on parliamentary elections.

Azarov says criticism by opposition of election procedures is improper


Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has said he disappointed with the outcome of the left wrist operation that has still not fully recovered from.

Casey Stoner ``disappointed'' with wrist operation


In what appears to be a reward for loyalty, Bill Clinton will campaign for Rep. Kendrick Meek this August, reports The Buzz.

Former president Clinton to campaign for ally Kendrick Meek in August


GamePro is reporting that the Wii pre-orders were sold out within minutes.


The military has called off the search for a boy, 15, who went missing in a plastic boat last week near Pond Inlet, Nunavut.

Military calls off search for boy, 15, who went missing in plastic boat last week


Among the main findings, 40% of mobile users have made an online purchase, and consumer packaged goods is a leading online shopping segment.

40% of mobile users makes online purchases


A WOMAN was injured and her dog killed following a collision with a white van in Newbury last week.

Woman injured and dog killed in collision


Specialty resins and chemicals company Nuplex Industries has posted a 42% rise in full year operating profit to $53.4 million.


Ryan Gosling was in Grade 1 when he watched First Blood, the film that introduced Sylvester Stallone as Rambo.


Copac has announced stringent measures for implementation when the outreach programme resumes in Harare to avoid a repeat of violence that erupted during the constitution outreach meetings in the city.


Arizona photovoltaic solar power installations grew 333 percent in 2011, outpacing a US sector that more than doubled the total installations and grew its share of the global market.

Arizona solar installations grow 333 percent in 2011


Indian Rupee dropped on Feb. 20, 2008 as market expectations on inflation changed followed by change in outlook on interest rates.


The norovirus outbreak has ended in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the National Health Surveillance Committee of the Ministry of Health and Education and the Environmental Health Department.


Amid recent public health concerns, the Catholic Church is taking extra precautions at Mass to prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.


General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, was recently awarded a $37 million contract by the US Navy for the fitting-out availability of the San Antonio-class amphibious assault dock ship USS San Diego.

General Dynamics NASSCO awarded $37 million for...


Entertainer Tania Zaetta has been told she's welcome to sing for Australian troops again after the Defence Department apologised for implicating her in a sex scandal.


The Amber Alert has been canceled, according to reports from NBC 30, the children have been found and are safe.

Amber alert canceled, children have been found


HP has expanded the HP BladeSystem portfolio with an Integrity blade designed to handle memory-intensive data centre workloads while helping businesses lower costs, save energy and space, and decrease deployment time.

HP expands BladeSystem portfolio with Integrity blade


Orthodox Christians have been marking Easter at celebrations throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East.


Republican gubernatorial contender Dino Rossi unveiled a $15.4 billion transportation plan Tuesday, saying he'd help traffic-weary drivers by diverting sales taxes to expand highways and fix bridges.


CHINA 'has every right' to demand the United States address its debt problem following its downgrade by Standard and Poor's, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday.

China has right to demand US address debt problem:


Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the South Carolina Democratic primary with more votes than his two rivals combined.

Barack Obama wins South Carolina's Democratic primary


The two-day national seminar on 'Recent trends in Biotechnology', organised by the Department of Zoology at Catholicate College began at the college auditorium here on Thursday.

National seminar on Biotechnology begins


The Saratoga Rowing Association high school entries earned two bronze medals Sunday afternoon in Boston at the 46th annual Head of the Charles Regatta.

Saratoga Rowing earns two bronze medals at 46th annual Head of the Charles regatta


Telecoms and retail firm Carphone Warehouse confirmed plans to split in two when credit markets have improved, as it posted strong fourth-quarter results and raised free cash-flow guidance for 2009-10.

Carphone Warehouse confirms plan to split


Police and doctors are trying to figure out how a veteran woke up with serious head injuries.

Veteran wakes up with serious head injuries


Wilde Lake coach Doug DuVall introduces the Wildecats' kicker Graham Spicer this way: ``Here is our Renaissance man,'' he said, describing him as a student with wide interests who is an expert in several of them.


One of the most admired StarCraft 2 players, TLO, will return home to Leipzig after he stayed in Korea to participate in the GSL.


Azerbaijan, Baku, Jan.29 / Trend News, D. Ibrahimova / Iran constructively approaches to the settlement of regional problems in all levels and all situations, Iranian Foreign Minister Manucharkh Mottaki said at the international economical forum in Davos on Jan.29.

Iran constructively approaches to settlement of regional problems:


FRANCE played an active role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, a report unveiled today by the Rwandan government said, naming French political and military officials it says should be prosecuted.

France played 'active role in Rwanda genocide'


A Kenyan court ordered Kenya Airways to reinstate hundreds of sacked workers, a move analysts said would squeeze the flagship airline's profit margin.

Court orders Kenya Airways to reinstate workers


Police say Seton Hall recruit Aquille Carr, who's regarded as one of the country's top recruits, has been arrested in his native Baltimore on charges of assaulting the mother of his child.


Several Bay area Republicans are not only planning to vote for President Obama, but they're working with his campaign to convince other voters to do the same.

Some Bay area Republicans plan to vote for Obama


FRESNO, Calif. The Kent State baseball team dropped its midweek series opener at Fresno State, 14-2, Tuesday at Beiden Field.

Kent State baseball drops midweek series opener at Fresno State


Rights activists say Syrian security forces have killed a man in Latakia, continuing a deadly crackdown on dissent in the port city for a third day.

Activists say Syrian forces continue deadly crackdown


Pakistan on Thursday sacked a high-profile cricket official who said he had been accused of leaking a confidential email to the media which criticised the team.


First lady Michelle Obama kicked off her three-day tour to celebrate the anniversary of her anti-obesity Let's Move! campaign with a boisterous pep rally on Thursday in a Des Moines arena with 14,000 kids, sports celebrities, dancing and a giant birthday cake made of oranges, bananas and other kinds of fruit.


/ Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports by Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Sports When Rajon Rondo beats you at Connect Four, he probably will celebrate with a Shirley Temple.

Rajon Rondo will beat you at Connect Four


Violent protests and clashes marred Eid celebrations in Kashmir valley.

Clashes mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir valley


The Dayton Bombers General Manager Don MacAdam and Head Coach Bill McDonald announced today that forward Matt Beaudoin has been acquired from the Las Vegas Wranglers for future considerations.

Matt Beaudoin acquired from Las Vegas Wranglers for future considerations --


Lloy Ball returned home to the city of Woodburn as an olympic volleyball champion.


Nagpur, Nov 6 Key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal was greeted with black flags, heckled and booed at a meeting held here Sunday morning, a police officer said.

Kejriwal greeted with black flags, heckled


Brent crude futures rose above $106 on Thursday, recouping some losses as investors seized the opportunity to buy after the previous session saw the biggest plunge in nearly three months, given worries over Middle East supply disruption.


Daniel Craig has committed to star in the psychological thriller ``Dream House,'' which will be directed by Jim Sheridan and is set to start shooting on January 25th.

Daniel Craig to star in psychological thriller


Social is inbound, and inbound is social.


The Army is celebrating its 238th birthday Friday with a number of events across the country.


AN Australian man was charged with murdering a female Chinese student in Sydney after she fell to her death from her apartment balcony in an apparent attempt to flee the intruder, a Sydney Morning Herald report said today.

Aussie man charged with murder of Chinese student


Dustin Johnson plays with Wayne Gretzky and Janet-Jone Gretzky at Hootie and the Blowfish's Monday after the Masters

Dustin Johnson plays with the Gretzky's at Monday after the Masters


THE yarn bombing craze landed on a Bexley library on Saturday at a free masterclass.


Businesses that lend themselves to going virtual are those where people are the key commodity.


King City police said they are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred Tuesday night in the 1300 block of Cambridge Avenue.

King City police investigates fatal shooting


A twister ripped through Papamoa Beach last night, lifting up roof tiles and causing damage to property.


Bipolar disorder has a genetic link that may explain why many sufferers attempt suicide, researchers at Johns Hopkins say.

Bipolar disorder has genetic link that may explain suicide


Actress Gwyneth Paltrow said she sometimes lets her daughter Apple skip school when she 'needs to be with her'.


A FOOTBALL hooligan from Caterham has been jailed for 40 months and banned from attending matches for 10 years for his part in a mob attack on rival fans.


The Dalai Lama condemned yesterday what he called China's ``rule of terror'' and ``cultural genocide'' in Tibet, calling for an international probe into unrest in his homeland.

Dalai Lama calls for international probe into unrest


It's still winter, so it's cold & flu season.


Maher Aziz Al Shaher, President of Middle East Council of Shopping Centres, said Dubai will have the world's highest per capita shopping space by the end of 2010, reported Emirates Business.

Dubai to have highest per capita shopping space


Saudi Arabia is facing a ``hidden energy crisis'' and its vast domestic fuel consumption threatens its place in the world oil market, a report says.


Teen pop star Justin Bieber is being investigated by police over claims that he knocked over an unidentified boy to avoid being tagged during a laser tag game on Sunday, MSNBC has reported.


HAYWARD, Calif. Two people have been killed in separate East Bay incidents involving Amtrak trains.

2 killed in separate incidents involving trains


A COFTON Hackett youngster is preparing to take part in a sponsored walk for her grandad.

COFTON Hackett youngster prepares to walk for her grandad


Botswana has donated P1 million to Cuban to use in the recovery programme from the devastation caused by two hurricanes that hit the island state.


The Hockeyroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to Germany in the second round of the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario this morning.


Bryant rolled his left ankle and foot late in the fourth quarter of Game 4, and left New Orleans Arena on crutches.


Whether it is one of the reasons or both, Singh is Kinng saw jam packed shows most of Friday with audience in the premier classes of movie halls whistling, hooting and clapping every few minutes.


David Miliband has angrily denied that his allies have taken to referring to his younger brother Ed as ``Forrest Gump''.

David Miliband denies his allies refer to younger brother Ed as 'Forrest Gump'


Governor Susana Martinez's political organization ranked in more than $77,000 during a five-week period as she aims to make GOP gains in the New Mexico Legislature.

Gov. Martinez's political organization ranks more than $77,000


Senator Brown also said Julia Gillard, whose leadership is under the spotlight, needed a break from sexist and unfair criticism.

Bob Brown says Julia Gillard needs a break


A US military refueling plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan Friday, about 160 kilometers west of an American air base used to support US forces fighting in Afghanistan.


TrendNews N. Kirtskhalia/ The Georgian parliament approved changes to the state budget unanimously by 155 votes.

Georgian parliament approves changes to state budget


A helicopter crashed Sunday evening near Camas Valley, causing minor injuries, officials said this morning.


Gordon Brown unveiled Labour's manifesto for the May 6 General Election today, describing it as ``a realistic and radical plan for Britain''.

Brown unveils 'realistic and radical plan for Britain'


Engineering giant Siemens AG posted unexpectedly strong results and orders on July 30 and tried to turn the page on a scandal over which it intends to seek damages from former directors.


Gavin Rossdale has said his new baby with wife Gwen Stefani will be a goth.


GDANSK, Poland Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger could be doubtful for the European Championship semifinals because of a lingering ankle injury.

Schweinsteiger could be doubtful for semifinals


OPRAH HATES THE HANDICAPPED has been the talk of the town recently.


Former Union Minister Chaturanan Mishra breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here on Saturday following a prolonged illness.

Former Union Minister Chaturanan Mishra breathes his last


Oscar-winning composer John Barry, who wrote the scores to Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves and numerous Bond films, has died at the age of 77.


Abkhazia has given its consent to prolongation of the UN mission, in accordance with the coordinated draft of the resolution by the UN Security Council, Abkhazia's Foreign Minister Sergei Shamba said in a letter addressing UN SC current chairman Yukio Takasu and UN SC members.

Abkhazia consents to prolongation of UN mission


Lazio beat Chievo Verona 1-0 Sunday to share first place in the Serie A with defending champion Inter Milan.


Insurance company Intact Financial Corp. returned to a first-quarter profit Wednesday thanks to a mild winter and gains on investments from an improved equity market.

Intact Financial Corp. returns to profit


Home prices are falling in most major US cities, and the average prices in four of them are at their lowest point in 11 years.The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city index released Tuesday shows price declines in 19 cities from December to January.

Home prices falling in most major US cities


SEATTLE - A Hard Rock Cafe opened Wednesday in Seattle near the Pike Place Market.


US President Barack Obama said on Friday he wants to open up Chinese markets to US companies to have ``two-way trade, not just one-way trade.''

Obama: wants to open up China markets for trade


The family of an accident victim who died on Tuesday morning was spared a double tragedy when his widow was rushed to the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital here in time after she swallowed 20 sleeping pills.


Some say knowledge is power, but when it comes to cars, knowledge equals money in the bank.


Groundnut oil prices fell in Vashi wholesale market here today on sluggish demand from stockists and retailers on the back of ample supplies.


Baseball players and owners have reached a tentative verbal agreement on a five-year labor contract and hope to have a signed deal by next week.


Feb. 28, 2008 12:00 AM Four drug traffickers have been sentenced for their roles in digging and operating a drug tunnel between the US and Mexico.

Drug traffickers sentenced in digging, operating tunnel


Kamya who was last seen in Zee's Banoo Main Teri Dulhann delivered a baby girl this morning at 6 am, at the Neron Hospital, Santacruz.


Former two division world champion Ricky Hatton says he's lost two stone (28 pounds) and he's missing boxing after being out of the sport since losing to Manny Pacquiao by a 2nd round TKO last year in May.


Former Congressman Ken Gray is recovering in a St. Louis hospital from injuries suffered in a fall Wednesday at his West Frankfort home, a family friend said.

Former Congressman Ken Gray recovering in hospital after fall


Syrian troops opened fire on thousands of protesters rallying in Aleppo and other cities Friday in the wake of a raid on Aleppo's main university that left four students dead.

Troops open fire on thousands of protesters in Aleppo


Now Venezuela is running out of the most basic of necessities - toilet paper.

Venezuela is running out of toilet paper


The Ascott, CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, has increased its presence in India with the soft opening of its first Somerset brand of serviced residence.


Jewellery, cash and cell phone were stolen from a house and car in the limits of Secretariat and Margalla Police Stations on Tuesday.


Police are investigating after a body was found at the end of Shepard Lake Road today in Mt.

Police investigating after a body was found in Mt.


A Lauderdale County man has died of hypothermia, the first death confirmed in Mississippi as temperatures plunged into the teens in recent days as an arctic mass settled in over the South.


Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou has been barred from the Beijing Olympics for her role in a drug-testing scandal at the Athens Games four years ago.

Greek sprinter Thanou barred from Beijing Olympic games


``We need to get our priorities straight in education. We are spending lots of money on the peripherals of education and neglecting the core needs,'' Labour Party spokesman for Education, Evarist Bartolo, told The Malta Independent on Sunday.

'We need to get our priorities straight in education' --


A French warship patrolling waters off East Africa as part of an EU anti-piracy force intercepted a pirate ``mother ship'' yesterday and arrested 11 gunmen, the French defence ministry said.

French warship intercepts pirate mother ship


In a series of events around the globe, the US Navy Supply Corps celebrates its 213th birthday throughout the month of February.


A Palestinian has been killed after stabbing an Israeli soldier in the village of Yatta, in the south West Bank, as reported by an Israeli army source.

Palestinian killed after stabbing Israeli soldier


Florida receiver Percy Harvin participated in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, but coach Urban Meyer said he was not sure if Harvin would play in Saturday's season opener against Hawaii.


Georg Streitberger confirmed Austria's recovery in the speed events when he won the men's World Cup Super-G in Beaver Creek, Colorado.


Palm Beach County detectives are vowing to keep looking for a teen's murderer even 20 years later.

Detectives vow to keep looking for teen's murderer


Rape victims are treated 'like a piece of evidence' according to the woman who clashed with Ken Clarke over sentencing proposals.

Rape victims are treated 'like a piece of evidence' :


However, on some nights, for a little while anyway, he can summon that pitcher again and warm our memories.


Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has left hospital after recovering from a chest infection, the national news agency Bernama reported.


There are so many TV chefs we love to hate but there's a very special spot for the teary eyed, school dinner revolutionary that is...


After leading Auburn to the school's second national championship, Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will enter the NFL draft.


Oprah Winfrey, one of the most influential and highly paid women on television, is to announced today that she is ending her popular daytime talk show in 2011.


A southwest Missouri woman is charged with first-degree child molestation for allegedly transmitting Web video showing herself molesting a 9-year-old boy.


Lindsay Lohan celebrated her birthday at David Arquette's nightclub on Sunday night.


In news that seemed to fly under the radar in many circles, the West Coast Conference released its 2013 conference schedule on Thursday.

West coast conference releases 2013 conference schedule


Malaysia has strong potentials to become a data storage centre in the cloud computing industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Malaysia has potentials to become data storage centre in cloud computing


Wizards nearly blow big lead, beat Nuggets 119-113 The Washington Wizards put on one of their best offensive shows of the season Friday night, putting seven players in double figures while taking down another contending team with a 119-113 win over the Denver Nuggets.


Fall Foliage Festival bed race women's winner was First Christian Church's team, from left, Emily Hankins, Cory Taylor, Noah Wilson, Jade Asher and McCaulay Ware.


Al Jazeera Sport is set to launch two channels in France in June.


Pakistan raised fuel prices by up to 10.70 percent on Saturday, the first rise in 22 months, the government said.

Pakistan raises fuel prices after 22 months


Irish families are facing into an ``horrific'' year, with thousands of euro being added to their food, heating and mortgage bills over the next 12 months.

Irish families face 'horrific' year with thousands added to bills


AstraZeneca PLC on Monday reported a positive result in a Phase III study of its thyroid cancer drug.

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III study


BlueScope steel confirms a massive full year loss of over $1 billion, but claims it is on its way back to the black as conditions in Asia, the USA and Australia's housing market look strong.


President & CEO of USA Mobility Inc. Vincent D Kelly buys 5,000 shares of USMO on 10/28/2011 at an average price of $13.5 a share.

Usa Mobility Inc. (USMO) CEO Vincent D Kelly buys 5,000 shares


One lane was blocked on the M180 eastbound about 7.30 today with debris spread across the road.

One lane blocked on M180 due to debris on road


Andy Pettitte met last Tuesday in Washington with federal prosecutors who are investigating whether Roger Clemens perjured himself last year when he told Congress he had never used steroids or human growth hormone.

Andy Pettitte had meeting with federal prosecutors investigating Clemens


A woman accused in the shooting death of her ex-husband two years ago was found mentally incompetent today and will not stand trial at this time.


Lannett announced that it has begun shipping three generic drugs that recently were approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Lannett begins shipping three generic drugs


Asian Tribune Colombo, 15 June, Colombo indicated that a new report by the ILO for the World Day Against Child Labour, June 12 that the global financial crisis could push an increasing numbr of children, particularly girls into child labour.

Global financial crisis would push girls into child labour


Sudan and South Sudan negotiators agreed in Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to overcome the standing tension between the two countries and calm the situation militarily and politically, Sudanese media reported Monday.

Sudan, South Sudan agree to overcome tension


Human Rights Commission of Malaysia has suggested that immigration offenders arrested by the Malaysian authorities be sent back without having to go through court trials, to overcome prison overcrowding.

Immigration offenders should be sent back without trial


Paula Radcliffe's won the New York marathon for the second year in a row.


Rap star,Lil Wayne is set to go to jail for a year over gun possession charges,according to E! online.

Lil Wayne to go to jail for a year over gun possession


Famous comedian Babu Baral passed away here after a prolonged illness at the age of 47.


A North Escambia man pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegedly attempting to strangle his ex-wife, with whom he was residing with in violation of a 12-year old restraining order.

Man pleads not guilty to attempting to strangle ex-wife


Publishing giant Condé Nast has launched a new glossy fashion and lifestyle magazine titled Baku for the Azerbaijan market.

Condé Nast launches new magazine about Azerbaijan


The share market was flat in morning trade, taking a breather from a strong run over the last couple of weeks, following a lead from securities on Wall Street overnight.


In response to the letter from Ed Welge whom we all know as a retired engineer and a current front man for the petro chemical industry, I say, yes, Mr. Welge, it is time for a change.


jamesl writes ``Cliff Mass, a climate researcher at the University of Washington and popular Seattle blogger, asks, 'When did Irene stop being a hurricane? there is really no reliable evidence of hurricane-force winds at any time the storm was approaching North Carolina or moving up the East Coast.


A Perinton man convicted last month of trying to hire someone to kill his ex-wife now claims he couldn't hear the proceedings at his October trial.

Perinton man claims he couldn't hear at his trial


Mekhi Phifer has married his longtime girlfriend Reshelet Barnes on an outdoor terrace at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., E!

Mekhi Phifer marries longtime girlfriend Reshelet Barnes


Bosnian Serb wartime general Ratko Mladic is expected to be transferred to the UN war crimes court in The Hague on Monday or Tuesday, the Anatolia news agency said Sunday, quoting the tribunal's acting president.

Mladic may be transferred Monday or Tuesday:


Walden University and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives have announced a partnership that offers NOBLE members the opportunity to enroll in online higher education programs at a reduced tuition.

Walden University and the National Organization of Black law enforcement Executives (NOBLE) announce


BrainHost.com, a web hosting company based in Akron, OH, today announced the acquisition of My Creative Site Designs, a website design company who specializes in creating innovative websites that engage customers and increase conversions.

BrainHost.com announces the acquisition of My Creative Site Designs


In its latest board meeting, the Reserve Bank decided to leave interest rates unchanged as widely predicted by analysts.

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged


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


US President Barack Obama hailed the ``vibrancy of Turkish democracy'' after almost 80 percent of voters turned out for a constitutional referendum.

Obama hails 'vibrancy' of Turkish democracy


A victim of school bullying in northern NSW has had his damages award increased by more than $16,000 to $484,766.


``Yemen is sliding into a humanitarian crisis,'' the agency said in an update, attributing the situation to high food and fuel prices, rising poverty, a breakdown of social services, diminishing resources, internal conflict and political instability.


Ford India has achieved record sales of 83,887 units from January to December 2010, tripling its sales volume as compared to the same period last year, a top company official said here on Friday.


The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the new common tariff for the Customs Union, ITAR-TASS reports.

Eurasian Economic Commission approves common tariff for Customs Union


Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to pay $5.6 million in back taxes before the Internal Revenue Service was poised to take the money from his purse after his Saturday comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Mayweather to pay $5.6 million in back taxes


Tony McCoy will ride Kauto Star as the favourite goes for a record fifth King George VI Chase at Kempton on Sunday after injury ruled out Noel Fehily.

Tony McCoy will ride Kauto Star in King George


Thursday should be the warmest day of the year, with a forecast high temperature of 75 degrees, according to KGW meteorologist Nick Allard.


A killer who tried to emulate Jack the Ripper was convicted today of murdering two young mothers at the start of what could have become a killing spree.

Killer who tried to emulate Jack the Ripper is convicted of murdering two young mothers


Controversial evangelist KA Paul was Monday arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police on charge of murdering his younger brother two years ago.

Controversial evangelist KA Paul arrested


Pakistan has finally admitted that Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested in the terror attacks in Mumbai on November 26 last year, is a Pakistani national.

Pakistan finally admits that Kasab is a Pakistani


Wallabies lock Dan Vickerman has retired from all rugby after struggling to come back from a stress fracture in his right leg.

Wallabies lock Vickerman retires from rugby


``In a free country like ours, the law must value life and limb on a generous scale,'' and awards should not be 'niggardly', SC said while raising the damages from Rs 52,000 to Rs 2 lakh in the case of a 37-year-old painter from Bangalore who suffered 20% disability including deformity to his right hand in an accident.

'Law must value life and limb on a generous scale'


India might have scored a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in the second One-Dayer on Wednesday, but it turned costly for pacer Munaf Patel who was fined 75 per cent of his match fee for arguing with the umpire.


Unfortunately, it appears Mastroianni will have to remain on the 15-day disabled list a while longer as his rehabilitation process was pushed back.

Minnesota Twins ' Darin Mastroianni rehabilitation pushed back


Apple's iPhone 5 hit stores around the globe on Friday, with fans snapping up the device that is expected to fuel a huge holiday quarter for the consumer giant.


Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller hopes to soon acquire its Belarusian peer Luch, the Interfax Belarus news agency reports.

Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller to acquire Belarusian peer Luch


A recent study says Canadians are slow to change their driving habits, despite higher gasoline prices.

Canadians slow to change driving habits:


Two men have been arrested for stealing copper from a local business.


The Rajasthan Royals managed to beat Kings of Punjab on their home ground here by 31 runs here.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings of Punjab by 31 runs:


Industrial output rose much less than expected in March, official data showed, dousing hopes that the economy may have fared better than initially reported in the first three months of this year.

Industrial output rises less than expected


Photographer Horst Faas, who made his name covering the Vietnam war, has died aged 79.


Both a deputy and suspect were shot during a robbery at a restaurant today The shootout happened just after 7am Thursday outside the Taqueria Aranda on Uvalde near Woodforest.


Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors said on Friday it aimed to more than double its annual net profit over the next three years by boosting sales in emerging markets.

Mitsubishi Motors aims to double profit over three years


LeadFerret.com, the worlds first 100% free B2B data site with complete information, including email addresses, for millions of records, has announced a free data download option.

LeadFerret.com announces free data download option


LONDON -Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino insists he won't quit despite a run of one win in 10 games that has left his team struggling in the Spanish league and on the verge of elimination from the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid coach Resino insists he won't quit


Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc, pressured by the slumping housing market, on Thursday said it would cut 500 jobs at its Atlanta store support center, or about 10 percent of the headquarters staff.


Mogadishu, Dec 5 About 50 Islamist rebels have been killed and scores of others injured in fierce gun battles with the government troops in Mogadishu, reports Xinhua.


With President Pratibha Patil rejecting the mercy petition of two convicts on death row, BJP today raised the pitch for the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and said the government was not bound to go by sequence while dealing with pending pleas.

BJP raises pitch for hanging of Afzal Guru


Justin Bieber has reportedly agreed to take a paternity test, promising to disprove the claim that he is the father of a four-month-old baby.

Justin Bieber agrees to take a paternity test


Valencia has signed Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Alves from Almeria on a four-year contract.

Valencia signs Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Alves


Israel has 150 nuclear weapons in its arsenal, former US President Jimmy Carter said in remarks published Monday.


REUTERS/Clarissa ...more Cavalheiro less Clean and green Singapore is going even greener this Chinese New Year, recycling S$2 bills for red packets of money alongside the printing of new ones.

Singapore goes green with Lunar new Year red packets


AP / May 26, 2013 Iran has fielded a ''massive'' number of new long-range missile launchers, state TV reported Sunday.

Iran fields 'massive' number of missile launchers


Democratic presidential candaiate Barack Obama has said that the countrys regulatory system needs to be changed to ensure an improved economic performance.


Recent findings by a Russian-American research team suggest that prehistoric cultures were hunting whales at least 3,000 years ago, 1,000 years earlier than was previously known.

Prehistoric cultures were hunting whales at least 3,000 years ago


He alleged that Sudhakaran is promoting bomb politics.


24 month loans come with no hectic condition and please every cash shortage so, enjoy them whenever you need money urgently.


Sierra Leone's Goodwill Ambassador in the United States of America, Mrs. Isatu Timbo-Nwokedi, has done it again.

Goodwill Ambassador Mrs. Timbo-Nwokedi does it again :


Nearly half of Americans admit they will most likely overindulge this Thanksgiving, too.

Nearly half admit they will overindulge this Thanksgiving


The Sudanese government Sunday affirmed keenness to normalize its relations with Chad, implement the agreements the two countries previously signed and commit to good neighborliness policy.

Sudan affirms keenness to normalize relations with Chad


DENVER Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez wants to play winter ball again in hopes of strengthening his arm to avoid a repeat of the rocky start he had this season.


Günter Grass has written an ``anti-Semitic pamphlet,'' argues historian Michael Wolffsohn.

'Grass has written an anti-Semitic pamphlet'


The wall commonly known as the ``Wall that Heals'' has been traveling since 1996, and today made a stop at Gettysburg College.

The ``wall that Heals'' makes a stop at Gettysburg College


The South Beloit sanitary sewer repair and replacement project may be expanded to include a new area in the southern part of the city.

South Beloit sewer repair project may expand


THQ has announced a reorganization of its management team and business units to help achieve THQ's new strategic plan.


Jaguar dealers are the best in Britain, and Land Rover dealers are not far behind them in terms of delivering customer satisfaction - that's the official verdict of the JD Power Dealer Satisfaction Survey, published...


Middle Township won the state's mock trial competition on Thursday in a performance before Supreme Court Justice Stuart J. Rabner.

Middle Township wins state's mock trial competition


The European Union is stockpiling rare earths, vital for many high-technology industries, to reduce its dependence on China, a spokesman for the EU industry commissioner said on Tuesday.

EU stockpiling rare earths to reduce dependence on China


ANDREW Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a publicist for the composer and theatre tycoon confirmed yesterday.


UCI President Pat McQuaid insists that cycling is winning the war against the dopers and that efforts to combat the cheats, including the biological passport programme, have helped pave the way for a new, cleaner, era for the sport.

UCI President Pat McQuaid insists cycling is winning the war against the dopers


Singer Steven Tyler has quit band Aerosmith, if Joe Perry, the band's guitarist is to be believed.


Recently at the ``American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference'', new studies revealed that beer, exercise and coffee may actually help protect men from prostate cancer.

Beer, exercise and coffee can help protect against prostate cancer


A Toronto high school student facing deportation to Mexico will remain in custody at an immigration detention centre until his next hearing, the teen's lawyer said Tuesday.

Toronto student facing deportation will remain in detention centre


Justice SU Khan of the Allahabad High Court in his Ayodhya judgment Thursday said that no temple was demolished for constructing a mosque, differing with his two colleagues on the bench.


Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira remained in critical condition Tuesday at a Houston hospital.


Gas prices continued their rise across the Heartland last week.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced that Iran will soon install a new generation of nuclear centrifuges with a capacity five times greater than the devices it currently uses, reports Iran's Mehr News Agency.

Iran to install new generation of centrifuges:


Bernie Ecclestone suffered a head injury when he was mugged in central London, police sources revealed today, just weeks after he had suggested the city's streets were more violent than those of Brazil.

Bernie Ecclestone suffers head injury as he is mugged in London


The queen visited Prince Philip in the hospital, along with their sons, Edward and Andrew, and daughter, Anne.


Promoter Lou DiBella hinted that former junior welterweight Paulie Malignaggi might be done after Saturday's eleven round TKO loss to Amir Khan.

Lou DiBella hints that Paulie Malignaggi might be done


The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has spoken out on the Bishop Raymond Lahey case, at the annual meeting of Canada's Catholic Bishops in Cornwall, Ontario.

President of Canadian Conference of Catholic bishops speaks out on Lahey case


Finnish stainless steel maker Outokumpu said on Feb. 3 it fell deeper into the red in the fourth quarter as demand slumped and it will have to cut more jobs.

Steel maker Outokumpu falls deeper in red


Virender Sehwag has developed a sore back even though it is unlikely to affect his participation in the second one-dayer.


Martha Stewart downsizes magazines, to cut jobs Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. is downsizing its magazines and will cut publishing jobs as it increasingly focuses on online video and other digital content.


Russian natural gas giant Gazprom started cutting gas supplies to Belarus at 10 am Moscow time on Monday, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller told television network Rossiya 24.

Russia's Gazprom starts cutting gas supplies to Belarus


Google Voice for Android just got an update -- available now in the Android Market -- and two new home screen widgets are on the menu.

Google Voice for Android updated - now with widgets!


More than 1,500 political prisoners remain in Burmese prisons, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners -Burma, despite assurances from a government advisor that only 300 ``prisoners of conscience'' are now behind bars.


Phone hacking will be the single largest corporate corruption case for 250 years claiming the 'cover up' went up 'to the very highest levels', a senior Labour MP sensationally claimed today.

Phone hacking will be the single largest corporate corruption case for 250 years because 'cover up'


2degrees has launched its first 'Senior' phone, specifically designed to provide simplicity, safety and peace of mind for those in their golden years.