A death row inmate charged with the murder of a Texas Tech graduate is scheduled to die by lethal injection tonight.

Death row inmate scheduled to die by lethal injection tonight


Black stars coach Akwasi Appiah has indicated that, he wants to be Ghana's greatest Coach by winning titles that have never been won in the history of the Black Stars like the next Cup of Nations in South Africa and the 2014 world cup in Brazil.


News Corp has suspended half of the voting rights of all non-US investors after discovering it had breached US foreign ownership laws.


Leicester Tigers forward Thomas Waldrom is the only player released by England and available for this weekend's home clash against Sale Sharks.

Leicester Tigers star Thomas Waldrom released by England


The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which among other facilities, operates Stewart Airport at Newburgh, has a new chairman.


Time Magazine's Michael Scherer describes how super PACs work and how they're affecting the primaries.


Hunters say no to deer farms in Tennessee because of the fear of spreading disease.


The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Manitowoc County beginning Sunday morning and lasting until late Sunday night as the area could see as much as 12 inches of snow.

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Manitowoc County


An Auburn University assistant professor is turning a racial slur into a teaching experience, Frances Kochan, dean of the AU College of Education, says.

AU assistant professor turning a racial slur into a teaching experience


State Sen. Jimmy Stewart wants to give local police more authority to enforce federal immigration laws.

Stewart wants local authorities to enforce immigration laws


British Library sets out to archive the Web Capturing the unruly, ever-changing Internet is like trying to pin down a raging river.


Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said no land was acquired from farmers for the proposed land bank to be formed by her ministry for commercial utilisation.

No land acquired from farmers for proposed land bank:


Robert Redford declared he was backing Barack Obama to be the next US President.


John Bale threw live batting practice Sunday for the first time since March 3 surgery to remove a hyperactive thyroid.


``As a matter of personal honor and dignity, I hereby irrevocably resign as Senate President.

Juan Ponce Enrile resigns as Senate President


IRELAND RUGBY LEGEND Shane Horgan said his famous Croke Park try against England was 'probably' the finest moment of his career.

Croke Park try was 'probably' my finest moment - Horgan


An elephant seal found stranded Tuesday on Kitsilano Beach has died despite the rescue efforts of the Vancouver Aquarium.


A Longmont man was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday after running a red light at the intersection of Colorado Highway 56 and US Highway 287, according to the Berthoud Police Department.

Longmont man injured in motorcycle accident


It's apparent to us from our experience that the major necessity required to give them true freedom must come from within, from above, and with opportunity, from without.


Raina and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit aggressive hundreds as India punished a hapless Hong Kong by piling up 374-4 in their Group B match at the National Stadium.

Raina, Dhoni hit hundreds as India punish Hong Kong


Complaints about London buses have risen by 12,000 over the past year, Transport for London said.


With the TomTom bid for Tele Atlas recently finalised Vodafone has shown its intentions to make a fist of the sat nav arena with a public offer this week for Wayfinder.

Vodafone makes public offer for Wayfinder


A Texas driver, pulling a very long fifth-wheel, knocked over a gas pump, in turn causing a leak at the Speedway gas station, 538 E. Chicago Street, Coldwater, on Monday at noon.


The Green Bay Packers will donate 319 trees to 22 area governments this spring to match the team's total first downs during its 2010-2011 regular season.

Green Bay Packers will donate 319 trees to area


A Tampa, Florida drug dealer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday on drug charges and for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Tampa drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison


Chalmers, who has joined Blue Square Premier outfit Crawley on a month's loan, was a regular for Aldershot last season and even made it into the Blue Square team of the year but hasn't featured since October.


A 40-year-old Elkton man was killed Monday evening after his motorcycle hit a 6-year-old boy's bicycle in the 1800 block of Washington Street in Palatka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.


Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said noted cartoonist RK Laxman inspired him to start drawing caricatures.

'Laxman inspired me to draw caricatures'


The body was found in the Darebin Creek at Bundoora by search and rescue squad officers at 3pm.


DiNapoli: 2012 Wall Street bonuses projected at $20B Wall Street bonuses in 2012 are projected to be $20 billion, an 8 percent increase over last year, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Tuesday.


Rakuten Inc. will raise its equity stake in eBank, Japan's top online bank, from 46.39 percent to 67.22 percent.


Australian pacer Brett Lee ( Images ) has said he will be more than happy to mentor Jamaican sprint star Yohan Blake in the art of fast bowling if he joins him at the Sydney ( Images ) Sixers for the Big Bash Twenty20 ( Images ) competition.

Lee more than happy to mentor Blake in art of fast bowling


Maharashtra government has banned use of mobile phones in public and private schools upto class 10 across the state.

Maharashtra bans use of mobile phones in schools


A judge ruled Friday morning that Amy Senser is to stand trial on criminal vehicular homicide charges in the hit-and-run death of a 38-year-old man last August.


Washington, Nov 19 Scientists have figured out how the AIDS virus deceives antibodies when it invades healthy cells.


The village of Solvay is saving more than $55,000 in salary and benefits by not replacing the village clerk and realigning positions.

Solvay saves more than $55,000 by not replacing village clerk, realigning positions


Japan logged a surprise trade surplus in January as US-bound exports picked up for the first time in more than two years on robust demand for cars, official data showed on Wednesday.


Three-time Major champion Vijay Singh has filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour for damage to his reputation having been banned for doping.

Vijay Singh files lawsuit against the PGA Tour


The 'Orange' team headed by director Bomarillu Bhaskar, will shoot in Mumbai for a period of 10 days.


Facebook, the world's largest social networking site, said it will buy FriendFeed, netting a group of prized ex-Google engineers in the fast-growing Internet business.


Lulu Hypermarket, Kuwait, a division of EMKE Group, gave away its weekly draw prizes and the grand draw prizes Thursday at a ceremony held in the shop in Al Rai.


A mammoth drug operation in Oldham has seen 29 drug dealers sentenced to more than 67 years in prison since March last year.

Drug operation sees 29 dealers sentenced


GOOGLE Inc said on Saturday it would hand over data it collected through wireless networks to French, German and Spanish authorities as it faces mounting legal issues concerning its data collection.


NY museum paying tribute to WASP killed in WWII They were known as WASPs and served their country during World War II, but it has taken decades for them to get the recognition for that service.

Ny museum paying tribute to WASP killed in WWII


A University of Missouri research center that studies grape growth is creating an experimental winery.

University of Missouri creates experimental winery


ROYAL London 360° has appointed Dan Moss as international sales manager for north east and north west UK.

Royal London 360° appoints international sales manager


Stockport County manager Jim Gannon paid tribute to his young team after they defeated Rochdale 3-2 in the League Two play-off final.


Contact Music reports that Brown got a tattoo of Karrueche Tran's name removed from his body now that he has hooked back up with Rihanna.

Chris Brown gets tattoo of Karrueche Tran's name removed


Alien like sea creatures that have washed ashore on beaches around Cape Town have been identified as a rare barnacles.


ALAN SHEARER is ready to let Michael Owen back loose in and around the six-yard box to sniff out the goals that could keep Newcastle up.

Shearer ready to let Owen loose in the box


The evidence against Superintendent Art Johnson lies in a stack of school documents that show he or another member of his staff may have altered records to conceal Jeffrey Hernandez's moonlighting job in Memphis.

Evidence against Johnson lies in school documents


You can get Le Creuset kitchenware at a 25% discount until Sunday of this week as part of the November Spectacular at Debenhams.


British real estate developer St Modwen Properties Plc said on Friday it had continued to trade profitably, before valuation and mark to market adjustments, for the period from Dec. 1 to April 17.

St Modwen Properties says trading profitably


Social-networking star Facebook surpassed Google to become the most visited Web site in the United States for the first time last week, industry analysts showed.

Facebook surpasses Google as the most visited Web site in US


``My clients knew they had found their house. This home has such a warm feeling and a great flow,'' says JoAnne Bolte, the agent who represented the buyers.

Home has 'such a warm feeling and a great flow'


TWO male voice choirs are joining forces at a concert in York to raise funds for the Lord Mayor's charities.

Male voice choirs raise funds for Lord Mayor's charities


Sydney Swan Ben McGlynn has been cleared of wrongdoing over an off-the-ball incident with St Kilda's Jack Steven during the third quarter of the Swans' 28-point loss on Saturday night.


Indian Russian pair of Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina upset the top seeded Argentine-Italian pair of Gisela Dulko and Flavia Pennetta in straight sets 6-0, 7-5 in the quarterfinal of 2011 French Open at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on Monday.

Sania Mirza/ Elena Vesnina upset Gisela Dulko/ Flavia Pennetta in quarterfinal --


An animal handler has been bitten by a tiger at Dreamworld on Queensland's Gold Coast.


India has asked the US to ease its export control regime for hi-tech equipments and weapons sales before the visit of American President Barack Obama ( Images ) in November.

India asks US to ease export control regime


PayPal is now hiring more than 300 new employees to be part of their team.


London, Mar 18 Former British Premier Tony Blair''s wife Cherie has lifted the lid on her sex life, saying that her husband ``still excites me in all possible ways''.


Google India has blocked access to an anti-Islam film that has triggered violence in many countries and led to the killing of the United States ambassador in Libya, the government said on Sunday.

Google India has blocked access to anti-Islam film:


Antisoma has started a randomised, controlled, multi-territory, phase IIb trial of AS1411 in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Antisoma starts phase IIb trial of AS1411


A group of students at Ohio University has banded together to fight against offensive Halloween costumes that promote racial stereotypes.

Students fight against racial stereotype Halloween costumes


REACH, which provides shelter for the homeless during the cold-weather months, needs supplies for its summer program.


Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, held its key monetary policy rate steady at 2.25%, and signaled no changes.

Norwegian central Bank holds rate at 2.25%


Russia has launched a Chinese communications satellite into space from its Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan.


Wolves killed two pregnant cows on a Wallowa County ranch east of Joseph this week.

Wolves kill two pregnant cows in Wallowa County


Moody's has just published a new credit opinion on Bahrain, which provides an in-depth rationale for the issuer's current rating and discusses what could change the rating up or down.

Moody's publishes new credit opinion on Bahrain


Security fencing has been erected around a village cricket club to keep stray horses and bikes off the pitch.

Security fencing erected at cricket club to keep off horses and bikes


International Business Machines, Armonk, NY, has been assigned a patent developed by Paul Kettley, Winchester, United Kingdom, and Ian J. Mitchell, Winchester, United Kingdom, for a software application recreation.

International business Machines assigned patent for software application recreation


he still has the authority to govern and that's what he'll do, despite calls for his resignation amid a state police scandal.


A 26-year-old Binghamton man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Thursday in connection with the stabbing of Justin Sobeleski.


These are the most blocked shots in a playoff game in NBA history by player since the NBA began counting blocked shots in 1973-74.

Most blocked shots in a playoff game in NBA history by player


Ivan Sproule would relish a Highland derby decider for a Europa League slot, as Ross County put pressure on Inverness with a 1-0 win over Dundee United on Friday.

Ivan Sproule would relish a Highland derby decider for Europa League


The Reserve Bank of India is ``absolutely not'' opposed to banks lending to debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines if they feel they can recover their money, Deputy Governor KC Chakrabarty told reporters on Wednesday.

Rbi not opposed to banks lending to Kingfisher Airlines


German retail sales fell unexpectedly in May for the second month in a row as consumer spending was weighed down by weak economic prospects and the unresolved eurozone debt crisis.

German retail sales fall unexpectedly in May


India's second largest private sector lender HDFC Bank on Monday tied up with Wells Fargo, largest bank in the United States in terms of market capitalization, to facilitate money transfer for the bank's non-resident Indian customers based in the US.

HDFC Bank ties up with Wells Fargo for money transfer


The News of the World, a Sunday-only tabloid in Britain, is shutting down amid a phone hacking scandal.

News of the World shutting down amid scandal


There is always a need for more people to become foster parents, according to the Clark County Department of Family Services.

There's always a need for more foster parents


Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong has selected Wincor Nixdorf to provide ATM technology for transactional banking services at offsite locations and branches in Hong Kong.

Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong selects Wincor Nixdorf as ATM provider


Accra , Aug. 25, GNA - The following are the highlights of the supplementary budget presented to Parliament on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Kwabena Duffuor.

Highlights of the supplementary budget presented to Parliament


Mischa Barton is single again after reportedly splitting from her latest boyfriend, British DJ Ali Love.


Obama for America today released a new seven-minute video titled ``Forward'' highlighting President Obama's accomplishments during his first three years in office.

Obama for America releases new video: ``Forward''


``For safe life in Kyrgyzstan, Zhanysh Bakiyev's gang should be beheaded,'' Felix Kulov, the ex-Prime-Minister of Kyrgyzstan, stated at a forum of political parties.

Zhanysh Bakiyev's gang should be beheaded - Kulov


Mexican pop trio Camila will launch a 10-city US tour beginning Sept. 8 at the Pharr Event Center in McAllen, TX.


Camille Grammer, the American reality star and former wife of Kelsey Grammer, is set to fight the Frasier actor for sole custody of their children, reports Tmz.com.

Camille Grammer fighting for sole custody of children


During this month alone, airlines at Midway have added service to five new destinations Chicago Midway International Airport - the nation's fastest growing airport - continues to add new destinations for travelers.

Chicago Midway adds service to five new destinations


Adelaide Crows Key forward Taylor Walker has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury and will undergo a traditional knee reconstruction.


Tata Steel can touch Rs 520, says Salil Sharma, Kapur Sharma and Co. Sharma told CNBC-TV18, ``On the day Sterlite results were announced it was down to Rs 110 and from there we have seen close to Rs 132-133 here.


One national store's loss is the gain of several local stores and even some homeowners.


Most emerging Asian currencies softened on Monday due to month-end dollar demand from local corporates and profit-taking as investors focused on uncertainty rooted in Spain's debt woes and the slowing global economy.


White River in Muncie crested at 11 feet, 3 inches at 10 am Thursday, according to Rick Conrad, director of the city's bureau of water quality.


The Vancouver Canucks seriously considered presenting an offer sheet to restricted free agent defenceman Shea Weber, who met with the team earlier this month.

Vancouver Canucks considered offer sheet to Shea Weber


Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was charged on Thursday with murdering his girlfriend.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi warned the European Union Monday that Africa would turn to other trade partners if the EU continued to impose terms for cooperation.

Muammar Gaddafi issues warning to EU over African trade


MIRANDA Kerr wasn't fired from Victoria's Secret -- she left of her own accord, a new report claims.

Miranda Kerr wasn't fired from Victoria's Secret


Two men are facing multiple drug charges after crack cocaine, prescription pills and paraphernalia were allegedly found in their car.


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today he'll stay in his job for the ``foreseeable future,'' addressing speculation he might leave the Obama administration following the current round of budget negotiations.

Geithner says he'll stay for 'foreseeable future'


A 27-year-old woman was killed in a fiery rollover crash near Valley Center, California Highway Patrol officers said Saturday.

Woman killed in fiery rollover crash near Valley Center


A 51-year-old Moruya woman has been charged with the murder of an elderly man in Campbelltown.


Wyoming is somewhat insulated from the nation's financial crisis for now, but it could eventually envelop the state if it widens, Robert Godby, chair of the University of Wyoming's Department of Economics and Finance said.

Wyoming insulated from financial crisis, for now


Australian shares end higher on US data Updated: 16:55, Friday February 17, 2012 The Australian share market closed higher on renewed investor optimism about the world outlook after good manufacturing and employment data from the US overnight.


Cleveland Indians lefty Cliff Lee has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner after the Baseball Writers' Association of America gave the nod to the ace for a storybook season.

Cliff Lee named American League Cy Young Award winner


A New Hampshire man has testified in Michael Addison's capital murder trial, saying he heard Addison say repeatedly, ``I'm not going down'' after talking with Antoine Bell-Rogers about how they were wanted for a string of crimes committed recently.

Man heard Addison say 'I'm not going down'


Dagenham and Redbridge have allowed nine of their youngsters to leave the club on loan to gain first team experience.

Dagenham and Redbridge have allowed nine youngsters to leave the club on loan


Actor Chord Overstreet has reportedly been axed from Glee as part of a cast shake-up for the upcoming third series of the show.


Lord Davies is urging UK firms to make a New Year's resolution to get in shape for a run of export success, after latest figures have showed the longest uninterrupted rise in exports in goods since 1995.

Lord Davies urges firms to get in shape for export success


Macedonians voted Sunday in a general election marred by a deadly shootout, intimidation and other irregularities in rural areas populated by ethnic Albanians, officials said.

Macedonian elections marred by deadly shootout


India's Somdev Devvarman slipped 19 places to 89 in the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings released Monday.


Christiane Amanpour, anchor of ABC's This Week, was attacked by an angry mob of Egyptian protestors as riots turned violent this week.

Christiane Amanpour attacked by mob in Egypt


A Penn Hills veteran was arrested Thursday night on charges that he threatened to shoot police in a message he posted on Facebook, a popular social networking site.

Veteran arrested on charges he threatened police


The Tampa Bay Bucs added depth to their defensive line by signing defensive tackle Amobi Okoye on Monday to a one-year deal.

Tampa Bay Bucs add depth to defensive line with Okoye


The SUBWAY® Pro Cycling team kicks off its North American campaign next week with the Tour of America's Dairyland.

SUBWAY Pro Cycling team kicks off North American campaign


Police in Pueblo seized 81 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 25 Monday.


EC has expressed serious concern over the trend of dummy candidates and has decided to book expenditure incurred by such candidates on candidates for whom they campaign.

Ec expresses concern over trend of dummy candidates


Carbondale police are looking for a man accused of taking someone's wallet from a grocery cart in the Walmart parking lot May 9.

Police looking for man accused of taking wallet from grocery cart


The Japanese market was trading mixed on Monday following the mixed cues from Wall Street Friday.


The US bank Morgan Stanley plans to cut 1,600 jobs next year in the face of a 45-per-cent decline in share value, the news agency Bloomberg reported 15 Decemb


Aston Villa has signed teenage midfielder Fabian Delph from Leeds for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Villa sign teenage midfielder Delph from Leeds


The Huntington Park boat ramp is temporarily closed and is expected to be closed for a minimum of three days while Dominion Virginia Power crews are repairing damage caused by Wednesday night's storm.

Huntington Park boat ramp temporarily closed


MyWay, the IPTV solutions provided by Smart Digivision is planning to ramp up its business in a big way and said it would invest around Rs 400 crore in the next three to four years to expand its business.

MyWay to invest Rs 400 crore to expand business


Global warming will produce fewer Atlantic hurricanes, according to a study published today in the journal Nature Geoscience by a US government meteorologist.

Global warming will produce fewer hurricanes


The ``bonfire of the benefits'' deal, secured by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, could save taxpayers £9billion a year.


Higginbotham says Rebels need to believe Updated: 11:36, Tuesday March 5, 2013 Melbourne Super Rugby recruit Scott Higginbotham hasn't provided the Rebels with much inside knowledge on his old team Queensland.


A Moscow court found Garry Kasparov, a former world chess champion and a leader of Russia's Solidarity opposition group, innocent of alleged participation in an unlawful rally, according to a statement published on Kasparov's website.

Moscow court finds former world chess champion Kasparov innocent


A MAN found unconscious at his home in Waltham Cross last night has died.

Man found unconscious in Waltham Cross dies


Soviet Union was right to send troops to Afghanistan back in 1979, says RT's military analyst and Afghan war veteran Eugene Khrushchev.


Bollywood actor Jimmy Sheirgill, who got a new name Zaheer bhai after he played a decent role in Munna Bhai MBBS, was not comfortable doing sex scenes in his upcoming film Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster.

Jimmy shergill was not comfortable with sex scenes


Burglars who broke into a Waco animal shelter turned loose dozens of dogs and cats sometime late Thursday night or early Friday morning.

Burglars at animal shelter turn loose dozens of dogs and cats


Regular exercise improves the ability of overweight, previously inactive children to think, plan and even do math, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report.

Regular exercise improves ability of overweight children to think, do math:


Shaw Communications has approached a Tsawwassen church about installing a cellphone tower on its grounds.

Shaw approaches Tsawwassen church about installing cellphone tower


Turnovers in the local market remained modest during the week under report.


The unemployment rate in the US fell slightly in February to 8.9%, down from 9% in January.


The dollar's downside momentum has faded since the start of the week and short-term momentum traders have to adjust.


The Belle Plaine Historical Society Board recently held its annual year-end meeting at the Red Barn Museum on the Hillstrom-Hooper-Bowler House property.

Belle Plaine Historical Society holds annual meeting


STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed its next generation of secure microcontrollers for transport, banking and e-ID applications.

STMicroelectronics reveal next generation secure microcontrollers for transport, banking and e-ID applications


Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law, has claimed that a female jail warden had tried to strangulate her following an argument.


Nairobi The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have seized a ship with 20 Filipino crew members onboard.

Somali pirates seize ship with 20 Filipino crew


A Bean Station man pleaded guilty Monday to a second-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal stabbing last year, authorities said.

Bean Station man pleads guilty to murder


Texas Stars goalie Brent Krahn was named the goalie of the month in the AHL.

Brent Krahn named goalie of the month in AHL


The Justice Department opened a full criminal investigation Wednesday into the destruction of CIA interrogation videotapes, putting the politically charged probe in the hands of a mob-busting public corruption prosecutor with a reputation for being independent.

Justice Department opens investigation over CIA videotapes


The St. Joseph girls golf team took top honors at Weston Lake Golf Course, finishing first by five strokes over district rival Corpus Christi Incarnate Word Academy to win its regional tournament Monday.


Sources inform ''Globes'' that Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica SA is due to set up a start up incubator in Israel.

Telefonica to set up start up incubator in Israel


Five people are charged with felony malicious mischief after a vehicle was vandalized at an apartment complex in Oktibbeha County.

Five charged with felony malicious mischief


Russian authorities have allocated land for the construction of a Krishna temple in the northern suburb of the capital amid strong demands for it by the Hindu community for many years.

Russia allocates land for construction of Krishna temple


Scottish actor Gerard Butler says actress Jennifer Aniston has the ``best legs'' in Hollywood.


SYDNEY-based media executive Hamish McLennan has joined News Corporation to develop global brand partnerships.


Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Greek counterpart George Papandreou will meet on Thursday in Brussels on the side lines of the European Council.

Gruevski, Papandreou to meet in Brussels


Videocon will soon set up a manufacturing unit in Kerala, Videocon Industries Limited president PN Dhoot said on Saturday.

Videocon to set up manufacturing unit in Kerala


Ottawa's National Gallery of Canada has cut art education programs for children, teens and seniors as part of a ``realignment'' to better fulfill its national mandate, a spokeswoman said.


But while the 2002 and 2005 champions have that treble to aim for, Bath Rugby are intent on making it third time lucky after losing in the 2003 and 2007 finals.


A Newport Beach man was sentenced Thursday for kicking, slapping and swinging a puppy by the neck during an argument with his girlfriend in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

Man sentenced for kicking and swinging a puppy by the neck


Aston Martin has confirmed that the Cygnet luxury city car is to go into production in 2011.

Aston Martin Cygnet confirmed for production


William and his brother Prince Harry have been banned from flying together on their first joint overseas tour to Africa next month.

Princes William and Harry banned from flying together on joint tour


That helped St. Louis beat out Camden, which topped last year's list and was the most dangerous city for 2003 and 2004.


Kaiser Permanente of Ohio, based in Cleveland, will lay off 58 employees by year's end as it tries to lower premiums for enrollees, according to a Plain Dealer report.

Kaiser Permanente of Ohio to lay off 58 employees


Six different local companies made it on to the new Fortune 500 list of America's largest companies.


The Green Building Initiative has received appreciation from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for successfully completing its American National Standard for Commercial Green Building.

Green building Initiative receives appreciation from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute


The UK hotel sector grew by 10 per cent in 2010 and was five per cent up in the first three months of this year compared with the January-March 2010 period, the analysis by American Express revealed.

UK hotel sector grows by 10 per cent in 2010


Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey today announced that he is being treated for a curable form of colon cancer and has begun receiving a course of treatment that doctors expect to result in a full recovery.

Congressman Maurice Hinchey being treated for cancer


Jim Mora was fired by the Seattle Seahawks earlier this morning as part of their imploding of the entire organization.

Head coach jim Mora fired by Seattle Seahawks


Giant social network Facebook filed paperwork to go public on Wednesday, seeking to raise $5 billion on Wall Street in the largest flotation ever by an Internet company.


Indian Urban Development Minister Prof. Sugatha Roy said, India will always assist Sri Lanka in its development drive.

India to assist Lanka's Development drive


Unexpectedly, inflammation markers do not appear to be involved with the chemopreventative effect of aspirin on colorectal adenomas, according to a brief communication published online October 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Inflammation markers not involved with the chemopreventative effect of aspirin on colorectal adenomas


An East Dorset man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Bennington criminal court to multiple counts of burglary.

Man pleads not guilty to multiple counts of burglary


Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf said he wanted to walk out of the failed 2001 Agra summit but was dissuaded from doing so by a senior official.


Samsung on Thursday introduced the Galaxy Mega -- an even bigger ``phablet'' than its already substantial Galaxy Note.

Samsung introduces the Mega, an even bigger phablet


Salmonflies and golden stones have made their annual appearance on the upper Madison after high water threatened to keep the hatch at bay.

Salmonflies make appearance on Madison River


France intends to offer free English lessons to students during the school holidays ``as soon as possible,'' according to plans unveiled by the country's education minister, Xavier Darcos, on 1 September.


No Child Left a Dime underlines perhaps the central concern of the protesters -- the ongoing massive fiscal irresponsibility in Washington by both parties.


DALLAS - Chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. on Thursday said it's moving its stock listing on Jan. 1 to the Nasdaq Stock Market from the New York Stock Exchange.


Today, Merchant Warehouse and LevelUp are announcing a $1 million co-sponsored development fund, which will support the creation of custom-branded mobile payment apps running on the LevelUp White-Label platform for merchants around the country.

Merchant Warehouse and LevelUp announce $1 million development fund


Clinton announces US pledge of $1.15 billion to Haiti earthquake recovery and rebuilding; says Haiti leaders responsible for reconstruction but need support from international community


Sen. Rand Paul is calling for conservatives to embrace the cause of immigration reform, outlining a proposal that would grant some form of legal status to the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants after the federal government has certified that the border is secure.

Rand Paul calls on conservatives to embrace immigration reform


I am a huge fan of Pacquiao, so it's an honor to be up here with him and his wife,'' stated Paris Hilton, who for some unknown reason, was in attendance at the post-fight press conference immediately following Manny Pacquiao's dominant unanimous decision victory over Shane Mosley.

Paris Hilton: ``i am a huge fan of Pacquiao...


Maracaibo, Nov 17 Russia will help Venezuela build its first nuclear reactor in the northwestern province of Zulia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said.

Russia to build nuclear reactor for Venezuela


CHAMPION mare Typhoon Tracy has died while giving birth to her first foal at Vinery Stud in the NSW Hunter Valley.


Andy Murray headlines the ATP Thailand Open starting on Monday, little more than a week on from the end of draining US Open and Davis Cup commitments and after saying top players could strike.


Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian man splashed acid on his wife after she refused to have sex with him, news reports said Friday.

Malaysian man splashes acid on wife for refusing sex


A YouTube video depicting a Victoria police officer kicking two young men during an arrest outside a nightclub has gone viral online, at the same time the internal police investigation is expected to become criminal.

Video of Victoria officer kicking men goes viral online.


A passenger threw hot coffee in the face of an RTA bus driver about 10:30 am Monday.

Passenger throws hot coffee on RTA bus driver


The euro zone posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in May as imports rose more rapidly than exports.

Euro-zone posts trade deficit as imports rise


Retail gasoline prices have dropped an average 8 cents across Texas during the first full week of summer.

Retail gasoline prices drop across Texas


ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Rams have signed veteran defensive tackle Chris Hovan, who has 149 career starts in 156 games with Minnesota and Tampa Bay.

Rams sign veteran defensive tackle Hovan


A McPherson man pleaded guilty Friday afternoon in the murder of an elderly woman in Reno County.

Man pleads guilty to murder of elderly woman


New Delhi, April 17 Theatre is her first love, but petite actress Kalki Koechlin of ``Dev D'' fame says she chose to join Bollywood because she realised one can't survive on theatre alone.


Moog Inc. today announced that it has closed its public offering and sale of 2,675,000 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $29.50 per share.

Moog Inc. announces closing of sale of 2,675,000 shares of Class a common stock


The winter storm warning remains in effect for all of Western New York.We could see some significant snowfall later today into the night.


Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif turns 26 today.


Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, center, won the Louisiana primary Saturday.


A Clarksville man was charged with his fourth DUI this weekend, according to Montgomery County Sheriff's Office booking logs.


Joe Calzaghe has no plans for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins after claiming a contentious points decision over the American in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Calzaghe has no plans for rematch with Hopkins


A man was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on Highway 90 Tuesday morning.


The personal data belonging to Honda and Acura customers in Canada was stolen after attackers accessed the information off the companies' e-commerce sites.

Data belonging to Honda customers in Canada stolen


On Thursday morning on 21 January, at 08:00 am the Crafoord Prize for 2010 will be announced.

The Crafoord Prize for 2010 to be announced


At a press conference held in Feb., Sen. Jon Kyl announced that he would not seek reelection in 2012 saying, ``There is one large reason this decision has been hard for Caryll and me. We have gained so many friends over the years, many of whom, like you, have contributed to my elections and encouraged me to continue to serve. It's hard to say no to such loyal supporters. But I know I am not irreplaceable and next year will be my twenty-sixth-year of service in the US Congress.``

Jon Kyl will not seek reelection in 2012


A suicide car bomber has struck a convoy of foreign troops near the US embassy in Kabul, killing at least four people and wounding several more.

Suicide bomber strikes convoy near US embassy in Kabul


A driver now faces charges after a wrong way wreck on Harris Boulevard back in September.


Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that she would lead a party demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 1 to urge the Centre to withdraw ``anti-people'' decisions on FDI in retail, the cap on subsidised LPG and the hike in diesel prices.

Mamata to lead party demonstration in Delhi on oct 1


The Interstate Aviation Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States met in Baku on Dec. 11, said Azerbaijan Airlines.

Cis Interstate aviation Committee meets in Baku


Actor Rip Torn was released on bail on Tuesday and was headed for rehab after police said they found him drunk and armed with a loaded gun in a closed Connecticut bank last week.


President Jacob Zuma is expected to reveal that he will be cracking the whip in the coming year when it comes to service delivery.


Around 2,500 people are awaiting evacuation from Badrinath, while rescue and relief operations at Kedarnath are over, ITBP Director General Ajay Chadha said here today.

2,500 people await evacuation from Badrinath


Oklahoma City police are searching for a man who ran after stabbing a man in the chest.


Declan Kidney was sacked as Ireland coach yesterday, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced.


Irene grew into a Category 2 hurricane late yesterday and the US National Hurricane Center in Miami said it could reach Category 3 today and possibly become a monster Category 4 storm within 72 hours.


I'm with Senator Reid over Goodman on the issue of brothels.


Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade formally announced his transfer from Jordan Brand to Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending his three-year partnership with Michael Jordan's shoe line.

Dwyane Wade formally announces transfer from Jordan Brand to Li-Ning


The New York Islanders and Barclays Center are set to make a ``major announcement'' at the arena in Brooklyn at 1 pm Wednesday.

New York Islanders, Barclays Center to make 'major announcement'


The Padres announced they have hired Omar Minaya to be their senior VP of baseball operations.


In the ongoing war of endorsements between the two leading candidates in the Republican presidential primary race, Texas Gov. Rick Perry picked up the endorsement of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday.

Perry picks up endorsement from Kansas Gov. Brownback


Gov. Scott Walker has a 50% approval rating, according to the latest Marquette University Law School poll released Tuesday.

Gov. Scott Walker has 50% approval rating


Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for dozens of movies, including The Sting, and won a Tony for A Chorus Line, has died in Los Angeles aged 68.


The French president's office says a helicopter with 10 French soldiers aboard has crashed off the coast of Gabon in central Africa.

French helicopter with 10 aboard crashes off the coast of Gabon


ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is reportedly trying to lure former Australia flyhalf Stephen Larkham out of retirement to cover for the injury-ravaged Super Rugby squad.

White tries to lure Larkham out of retirement


On October 24, Rentokil was awarded Johnson Controls' ``Supplier Excellence in Execution'' award for 2012 at its Building Efficiency Supplier Excellence Recognition Event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rentokil awarded ``Supplier Excellence in Execution'' for 2012


Ocala police said a man was killed when a tree fell on his car during a severe storm Monday afternoon.

Ocala man killed when tree falls on car during severe storm


The US mission in Afghanistan is in ``serious jeopardy'' and needs more troops to turn the tide against an increasingly potent Taliban insurgency, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday, putting her at odds with an influential Democratic colleague on military matters Sen. Dianne Feinstein's views are more closely aligned with those of key Republicans than members of her own party.

US mission in serious jeopardy, needs more troops:


``According to the statistics published in Nature, Iran ranks 40th in science production and first in scientific growth in the world in 2011,`` Qanei said on Saturday.


By Janie McCauley/AP Baseball Writer Hunter Pence still hears about that wacky hit, when the ball came off his bat three times in a single swing.


BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson was today given a blueprint to save the region's car components industry hit by the economic downturn.

Lord Mandelson given a blueprint to save the region's car components


YourCause reaches a major milestone by supporting a network of more than one million eligible employees and their causes, a 113% increase from January 2011.

YourCause reaches milestone by supporting a network of more than one million eligible employees


Nico Huelkenberg is to replace fellow German Adrian Sutil at Force India next season, the Formula One team said Friday.

Huelkenberg replaces Sutil at Force India


Samajwadi Party Supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday said that the era of one-party rule was over and the future belongs to coalition Governments, dropping hint of third front once again.

Future belongs to coalition Governments:


Still on a high a month on from Beijing, Russia's Elena Dementieva says she would not trade her Olympic gold medal for a rush of grand slam titles.

Dementieva would not trade gold for slams


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of Zimmer since the stock closed above $59.81.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for Zimmer (zmh)


MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has had stitches in his hand and foot after a domestic accident but is still scheduled to take part in this week's official testing in Malaysia.

Rossi has stitches after domestic accident


Defender Rhys Williams has returned to Middlesbrough following a successful loan spell with Championship play-off qualifiers Burnley.


The temporary Czech cabinet of Jan Fischer was sworn in on Friday to lead the country through the rest of its European Union presidency running to June 30.

Temporary Czech cabinet of Jan Fischer sworn in


A Christchurch aviation security officer was attacked in her car on Wednesday night by a group of boy racers.

Chch Security officer attacked by boy racers


President Bush called Friday for $145 billion in tax relief for individuals and businesses that he said would ``provide a shot in the arm'' for the economy, while congressional Democrats, in a rare show of Washington bipartisanship, pledged to work with him to enact a plan quickly.

Bush calls for $145 billion in tax relief


The body of a 12-year-old Racine boy was found floating in Lake Michigan last night.

Racine boy found floating in lake Michigan


David Broder, one of the nation's premier political reporters and columnists for decades, died today of complications from diabetes.


The Montalvo Corporation, manufacturer of industrial web control systems, is now offering a free data sheet on its U-Series load cells.

Montalvo offers free data sheet for U-Series load cell


Somer Thompson's father is reacting to news that a person of interest has been arrested in death of his little girl.

Somer Thompson's father reacts to 'person of interest' arrest


Ralf Rangnick is said to be leaving Hoffenheim ``by mutual agreement''.


A Mexican mother blinded her five-year-old son in an apparent satanic ritual, authorities in the central state of Mexico said Thursday.Carmen Rios Garcia, 23, is one of seven people in custody in connection with the crime, an official told EFE.

Mexican mother blinds her son in satanic ritual


A Floodwood man pleaded guilty today in St. Louis County District Court to check forgery after depositing counterfeit checks in a credit union account he and his wife set up and drew from.


Elk Grove City Council Member Gary Davis will be sworn in as the city's first directly elected mayor while outgoing Council Member Sophia Scherman will be recognized for her 12 years on the dais on Dec. 12.

Davis to be sworn in as first elected mayor


TWO migrant workers have received $8000 in backpay after working 80-hour weeks at a Goldfields retail outlet for a flat rate.


FORTIFIED Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was willing to step down and discuss a future Libya without him, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane yesterday said.


US media company CBS is rolling out a local Internet Advertising network in the States aimed at Blogs.

CBS rolls out local internet advertising network


Science and innovation were spared big cuts in today's budget, but the scientific community is uneasy about a lack of new funding to drive innovation.


Standard Life Investments is preparing to close six manager of manager funds due to a lack of demand.

Standard Life Investments to close six Manager of Manager funds


Richmond police are investigating a report of an armed robbery at a west-side tobacco business.

Police investigate report of armed robbery


A severe thunderstorm warning for large hailstones and heavy rainfall has been issued for people in parts of the Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and ACT forecast districts.


The euro zone aims to leverage its bailout fund ``several fold,'' but finance ministers will only agree to the details of how that will be done in November, according to a draft statement to be issued after a summit on Wednesday.

Euro zone to leverage bailout fund 'several fold'


Finnish gearbox maker Moventas said in a statement Wednesday it would cut up to 120 jobs in Jyväskylä and Karkkila in Finland.


A six year old boy, abductged by his mother is found after a traffic stop by an Indiana State Trooper.


The owners of a downtown Albuquerque nightclub want to open a new underage dance club at the site of a former nightclub near Nob Hill.


NOVI ó Jason Hanson is still weighing his options on whether heíll return for his 22nd season as the Detroit Lionsí kicker.


The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Bobby Brown has exercised the player option on his contract for the 2009-10 season.


Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in flexible catheter robotics and the developer of robotic technology for accurate 3D control of catheter movement, today announced that it has secured a $30 million debt facility through Oxford Finance and Silicon Valley Bank.

Hansen Medical secures $30 million debt facility


Most French, Germans and Britons favor Democrat Barack Obama over Republican John McCain for US president, a poll showed as Obama prepared to visit Europe.

French, Germans, Britons favor Obama for president, poll shows


Westlife hope Boyzone will continue to make music together after the loss of Stephen Gately recently.


The music industry hit a new low when a Warner Music called a blogger a ``brat'' on Twitter.


Australia captain Ricky Ponting declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test after his finger injury presented no problems during a training session at the MCG.


Tomohisa Yamashita, actor and member of popular Japanese boy band NEWS, will make his debut in Korea.


Morrissey says he may have to retire from music after recent health problems.


A 15 year old boy who went missing from his home in Douglas has been found safe and well by police.


The international community until now does not understand the importance of Angola in the region and the world, stated the British ambassador to this African country, Richard Wildash.

International community should understand importance of Angola


Portugal confirmed Friday it will deeply cut government ministry spending to meet tough 2013 budget targets demanded under its EU bailout, after a high court scrapped plans to impose other austerity measures.

Portugal to cut ministry spending to meet tough budget target


Live Nation announced Monday morning that Elton John and Billy Joel will be returning to Columbus for a show July 14 at Nationwide Arena.

Elton John and Billy Joel return to Columbus


Michael Bay has confirmed that lingerie model Rosie Huntington Whiteley, who according to the NY Daily News wore see through lingerie to her audition, will pay the lead role in Transformers 3.

Michael Bay confirms Rosie Huntington Whiteley's role in 'Transformers 3'


A recent study published by the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, may increase the risk of asthma and other allergic conditions in children and teens..

Acetaminophen may increase risk of asthma


Gov. Bill Haslam says he plans no major changes to the state's public higher education system next legislative session and has yet to decide whether his administration will take the lead on a bill to create a school vouchers program in Tennessee.

Haslam plans no major changes for higher education


An Indonesian volcano that had been dormant for more than four centuries erupted for the second day in a row Monday, spewing out towering clouds of ash and forcing the evacuation of more than 21,000 people.

Indonesia volcano erupts for second day in a row


Three successive wins have brought them back in the play-offs contention and Royal Challengers ( Images ) Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli ( Images ) says they are peaking at the right time in the Indian Premier League ( Images ).


South Korean pop star Rain has arrived at federal court in Honolulu to testify in a civil lawsuit filed against him over cancellation of his 2007 Hawaii concert.


Some Abu Dhabi hotels are facing a ratings downgrade under new rules for hotel classification.

Some Abu Dhabi hotels face ratings downgrade


Officials say a 22-year-old Jackson woman has died from smoke inhalation after an early morning house fire.


Mardan police arrested 17 wanted terrorists in raids along with explosives, DIG Mardan Akhtar Ali Shah told Geo News Sunday.

Mardan police arrest 17 wanted terrorists


A traffic stop Thursday night has led to drug charges, among other charges for one Utica man.

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Utica man


The US Coast Guard calls off the search for a possible distressed boat in Lake Michigan.


A Chester County man has admitted to ripping off four school districts, including the Boyertown District in Berks County.

Man admits to ripping off school districts


US stocks finished mixed on Monday, getting the holiday-shortened week off to a slow start following Friday's euphoric response to European summit developments.


Since your financial health in later life will depend on what's happening to your money today, it's vital to pore over the details and stay on top of its performance.

Financial health in later life depends on what's happening to money today


The Bush administration in 2002 considered sending US troops into a Buffalo, New York, suburb to arrest a group of terror suspects in what would have been a nearly unprecedented use of military power within the United States, The New York Times reported.

Ex-president Bush considered sending troops into New York


The number of internet users worldwide has reached the two billion mark, the head of the UN's telecommunications agency, Hamadoun Toure, said Wednesday.

Number of internet users worldwide reaches two billion


At long last, Young Jeezy finally has a release date for his heavily anticipated third installment of his Thug Motivation series.


More blood was splattered in a Bhandara village on Saturday evening when a minor dalit girl was raped and later burnt alive at Dushala village near Khairlanji, some 100 kms from Nagpur in Maharashtra.


Pensioners are struggling under the increasing cost of living, with benefits and welfare still falling well short of the required means to live.

Pensioners struggling under increasing cost of living


Kate Hudson concedes she is battling the physical side effects of pregnancy as she makes her way toward her summer due date.

Kate Hudson concedes she's battling side effects of pregnancy


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday said all institutions should work within their jurisdiction and the government could never think about disgracing the judiciary.

'Institutions should work within jurisdiction'


Brad Pitt was involved in a minor traffic accident Saturday after clipping a parked car with his motorcycle.


A Malaysian court has sentenced an Indian man to death by hanging for drug trafficking.

Malaysian court sentenced an Indian for drug trafficking


Ida has weakened to a Tropical Depression, and forecasters now say the storm is headed east toward the Florida panhandle with winds near 35 miles per hour.


Microsoft today said it will deliver a record 17 security updates next week to patch 40 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, SharePoint and Exchange.


Pier 1 Imports Inc. warned it may close up to 125 stores as it also announced job cuts because of the weak economy.


Republican John Ingram was sworn in as the sheriff of Brunswick County Tuesday morning in Southport.

Ingram sworn in as the sheriff of Brunswick County


A federal judge on Friday denied the request of several Alaska Natives to temporarily bar the state from implementing a new redistricting plan.

Judge denies request to temporarily bar state from implementing new redistricting plan


Oscar-winning Sandra Bullock has revealed that she won't buy expensive clothes anymore, because they end up staying in her wardrobe.

Sandra Bullock won't buy expensive clothes


Vojvodina's assembly speaker says that Vojvodina's new Statute is not creating a state within a state and that the Church should not interfere in politics.

``Statute does not create state within state''


A man has been sentenced in a crash that killed a Schuylkill County teen.


Forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 16:00 adt Wednesday 13 March 2013.

Forecast for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada


The European Central Bank has left its main interest rate unchanged at one per cent for an 18th consecutive month, maintaining a steady policy course even as the US Federal Reserve launches a renewed wave of ``quantitative easing''.

European Central Bank leaves rate unchanged


Former SC Rep. Thad Viers faced a judge for arraignment on new charges in a case involving his ex-girlfriend Thursday.

Former SC Rep. Viers faces judge for arraignment


Pakistan is committed to peacefully resolving all outstanding issues with India to usher in ``an era of peace, progress and prosperity'' for the people in the region, Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

Pak committed to resolving issues with India:


Bay of Plenty Regional Council flood duty manager Roger Waugh says that now rain has ceased, river levels are receding quickly.


Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, raised nearly $2.4 million in the first quarter, and has close to $6.3 million in the bank.


WAYNE Swan will urge Australia's business leaders to kick-start the domestic corporate bond market to diversify funding sources as global financial markets remain volatile.

Swan to urge business leaders to kick-start bond market


After listening to the dialogue between Dr. Laura and Jade, I came to the conclusion that Dr. Laura used very poor judgment.


David and Rebecca Aldridge of Clarksville, TN will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with an Alaskan cruise this summer.


After four years of marriage, Ashley and Cheryl Cole were granted a divorce at the High Court.


NJ Paralympian's home burglarized Police are trying to find the person who burglarized a New Jersey woman's home while she was in London competing in the Paralympics.


German President Joachim Gauck welcomed Czech president-elect Milos Zeman's being a proponent of a strong and reliable EU in his letter of congratulations for Zeman, elected Czech president on Saturday, today.

Gauck welcomes Czech president-elect Zeman's being for strong EU


Former Congressman Jack Kemp is suffering from cancer, according to the latest reports.

Former congressman Jack Kemp suffering from cancer


A total of 817 people are suffering from leprosy in Kelantan, according to the Malaysian Leprosy Relief Association.

817 people suffering from leprosy in Kelantan


Parliament on Monday passed a Bill that provides a mechanism, headed by the finance minister, to resolve disputes between financial regulators as an ad-hoc arrangement.

Parliament passes Bill to resolve disputes between financial regulators


Oil prices fell back Wednesday in Asia after hitting a record near $127 a barrel in the previous session on concerns Iran may consider cutting oil production.

Oil prices fall back in Asia after record near $127


The Sensex on Thursday suffered fortnight's biggest fall of 147 points as investors adopted a cautious stance amid political uncertainty casting a shadow on the government's new reformist measures like FDI in retail.

Sensex suffers fortnight's biggest fall, down 147 points


A man is accused of attacking his sleeping 69-year-old father with a samurai sword in his home in Southern California.

Man accused of attacking father with samurai sword


Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, whose ``cattle class'' remarks had created a controversy, on Tuesday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi amid demands for his resignation.


Open Angel Forum, a series of events for connecting entrepreneurs with investors, announced it will be hitting Boston for the first time, with an event on June 18.


96% of Spaniards eat shark meat without even knowing it according to a study published today by the international ecology organisation 'Shark Alliance'.

96% of Spaniards eat shark meat without knowing it


The family of a Salvadoran immigrant who died in the Franklin County ajil last month while awaiting deportation have hired a former chief state medical examiner to conduct a second autopsy.

Family of immigrant hires medical examiner


Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Monday that it seemed that efforts were being made to hush up all the corruption cases as the responsible people were not being arrested.

Efforts being made to hush up corruption:


Hyderabad-based fashion sesigner Gaurang Shah has won the best designer award for utilization of Indian weaves and craftsmanship at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.


A Chicago man has been convicted of attacking his wife on their honeymoon in Indiana after she refused his demand for a specific sex act.

Chicago man convicted of attacking wife on honeymoon in Indiana


Moonen Shipyards in The Netherlands has signed the contract for its largest superyacht to date, the Moonen 133.

Moonen signs contract for largest superyacht to date


The LaSalle County nursing home was evacuated today due to rising flood waters along the Illinois River in Ottawa, according to Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois.

LaSalle County nursing home evacuated due to flood waters


Home sales in San Diego County rose by 3.8 percent in December, compared to the same month a year ago, while prices dipped by 5.4 percent, a real estate information service announced Tuesday.


Gushan Environmental Energy Limited announced that it has temporarily suspended production at Fujian Gushan Bio-diesel Energy Co., Ltd due to a dispute with a local tax authority concerning consumption tax issues.

Gushan Environmental Energy Limited temporarily suspends production at Fujian Gushan


$A lower as US fiscal cliff looms Updated: 07:10, Monday December 24, 2012 The Australian dollar is lower due to the political stalemate in the United States on measures to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.


Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie cruised to an easy victory in the inaugural Great Birmingham Run on Sunday, pulling clear midway through the race over half a marathon to win by 59 seconds.


After December's volume 3 of Nico Tanigawa's It's Not My Fault That I'm Not Popular! confirmed that the web-manga was due to be adapted into anime, spin-off It's Not My Fault That My Friend's Unpopular! ran with a promo for the sure to be much talked series.

``It's Not My Fault that I'm Not Popular!''


Portugal striker Helder Postiga is expected to miss his side's Euro 2012 semi-final after picking up a suspected hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Czech Republic.

Helder Postiga expected to miss semi-finals


Despite having four players suspended for Saturday's game against Sheffield, Cardiff Devils player-coach Gerad Adams is staying positive.


Carroll College's defensive line, much like it did in the season opener against MSU-Northern, came to play Saturday.


A man stabbed four times in Rock Hill early Friday morning during an armed robbery on Flint Street lived to describe his attacker to police.


THE All Blacks are still not playing well enough to win the World Cup despite clinching the Tri-Nations with a match to spare and compiling a run of 14 consecutive victories, skipper Richie McCaw said yesterday.

We're not playing well enough to win World Cup:


New Zealanders are moving to Australia in record numbers, but they arrive already educated and end up working on average harder and longer than Australians, a government study says.


``First, I just want to say that I am extremely happy to be home. It'sa dream for me to be coming back home in a time of my career where I've really established who I've always wanted to be. The time that I was here before this, I was still trying to find myself in my career. It'sa little different now, I've done that, I'ma different player now; same person, different player. I look forward to trying to lead the charge and do the best I can, and trying to one day bring a championship to this town. Everybody knows that I have a lot of pride with Denver, and being able to now have that 'Denver' across my chest just makes me feel good; I'm happy about that, very happy about that.''


We're getting word that the Houston Comets are ceasing operations.


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $333,000 from the June 15 drawing was sold at Giant Food Store, 1278 S. Market St., Elizabethtown, Lancaster County.

Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $333,000 sold in Lancaster County


The JSE opened slightly firmer on Thursday, in line with the firmer Dow and generally firmer Asian markets.


India's fertiliser subsidy is likely to touch Rs 1,02,000 crore this fiscal, about Rs 14,000 crore less than the revised estimate, even as the government says it remains vigilant to thwart any profiteering strategy of global farm nutrient sellers.

'Fertiliser subsidy likely to touch Rs 1,02,000 crore'


Royalty collection agency SoundExchange has partnered with ReverbNation to register and deliver digital performance royalties to RN's 500,000 member artists.

SoundExchange partners with ReverbNation to deliver digital performance royalties


SANTA CLARA, Calif. San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer missed his fourth straight day of training camp Thursday and his absence is still considered unexcused.

Balmer misses fourth straight day of camp


Correctamundo, who set a world record last year for a harness racing 2-year-old trotting gelding on a five-eighths-mile track, was severely injured in a freak barn accident.


Jered Weaver bounced back from one of his worst starts to pitch his second career shutout as the Los Angeles Angels won their fifth in a row, 3-0 over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.


Global research firm Standard & Poor's on Monday predicted that Indian banks were poised for another good year during 2011-12, riding on the back of good economic growth, favourable demographics and under-penetration.


Sarinah department store says it will open five branches next year to raise its revenue 20 percent.


In an unusual event, a swarm of jelly fish has clogged the cooling water intake structure at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, forcing operators to take one reactor offline and reduce the other to half power.

Swarm of jelly fish clog cooling water intake at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant


Special envoy of Iranian President called on President Asif Ali Zardari late Thursday and extended Iranian President's greetings on the advent of Nauroz.

Special envoy of Iranian President called on the President


Arsenal centre-back Johan Djourou has joined Bundesliga side Hannover on loan until the end of the season after failing to feature for the Gunners in a single Premier League game in the 2012-13 campaign.

Arsenal defender Djourou joins Hannover on loan until end of the season


In the latest episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson tests the smallest car in the world -- the P45.

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson tests the smallest car in the world


Lindsay Lohan received a present she won't forget -- she was paid a staggering $70,000 to host her own birthday bash.

Lindsay Lohan paid to host own birthday bash


Wood County Sheriff Jeff Sandy says a Lubeck man killed during a standoff with police fired a gun at the officers.

Lubeck man killed during standoff with Police


Christchurch police are going door to door this afternoon as they investigate the death of Tui Rosemary Tait.


Trent Williams said he expects to play Sunday; said he goes to bed thinking about D. Freeney.

Trent Williams 'expects' to play on Sunday


Private insurer, HDFC Life, which has been penalised by the regulator IRDA for delayed settlements, said on Friday that it clears all claims on time unless there is a non disclosure of material facts and that in all such cases it pays penal interest to the affected party.


Lille's Ligue 1 campaign hit a new low when they were beaten 2-0 at Rennes, who claimed just their second win of the season.


The Digital Economy Bill has been passed by the House of Commons and will become law before the general election.

Digital Economy Bill passed by House of Commons


The Washington Nationals are the first team to reach 70 wins this season.

Washington Nationals are first to reach 70 wins


Mobile phone users risk being ``held hostage'' by their provider because of the cost of switching to other firms, according to a new report.


Hedge-fund manager Mark Spitznagel is set to play host for a Ron Paul fundraiser in LA on March 20.

Hedge-fund manager Mark Spitznagel to host Ron Paul fundraiser


Due to persistent rain showers in the Asheboro, NC, area and forecast for continuous rain throughout the weekend, NASCAR announced this weekend's season opener for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour has been postponed.

NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour opener postponed


V3.co.uk is hosting its first Summit event from Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th November on the topic of Information Overload.

V3.co.uk to host first Summit event on Information Overload


FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has been hospitalized in Brazil because of a kidney infection, forcing him to miss the local World Cup organizing committee board meeting on Thursday.

Valcke hospitalized in Brazil because of infection


Education Minister MA Baby said that the state school games will be held at Tiruvalla from December 12 to 18.


Due to exceptional demand for tickets, Fleetwood Mac have announced a second Auckland show, set for December 7 at Vector Arena!

Fleetwood Mac announce second Auckland show!


Modern plastic coatings still bear numerous challenges for formulators, in particular when it comes to soft-touch coatings which find their application essentially in automotive interiors and electronic appliances.

Modern plastic coatings still challenge formulators


Amber Rose has thrown shade at ex-boyfriend Kanye West, saying that she didn't love him as much as she does Wiz Khalifa.

Amber Rose: 'I didn't love Kanye West as much Wiz Khalifa'


The United Sates Foreign office Spokesperson Mark C Toner has said that Pakistan is facing serious threats from the extremist groups and US-Pak jointly facing the challenges.

Pak facing serious threats from extremist groups:


(clear) Lewis Hamilton stops at wrong pit - F1 Malaysian Grand Prix 2013 Lewis Hamilton pulled into the WRONG pit lane in Malaysia as the British star made for the McLaren garage instead of aiming for his new team Mercedes.

(Clear) Lewis Hamilton stops at wrong pit - F1 Malaysian Grand Prix 2013


The Bank of England kept interest rates at their record low today despite rising inflation squeezing households' spending power.

Bank of England keeps interest rates at record low despite rising inflation


A man's body was found in a pool of blood at an upscale home at a subdivision off Birchwood Pike on Tuesday morning.

Man's body found in pool of blood at upscale home


J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Kashmir issue needs political resolution and this can only happen when all the stakeholders make an effort in right earnest to find a solution.

Kashmir issue needs political resolution :


England left-arm paceman Ryan Sidebottom wrapped up the New Zealand first innings on Friday for 277 after some dogged resistance on the second day of the first test at Lord's.


Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of coalition and US forces in Afghanistan, offered condolences to Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his family in the wake of today's assassination of the president's half-brother, chief of the Kandahar provincial council.

Petraeus offers condolences to Afghan President Karzai


A Wilmington, Del., man was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for production and transportation of child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, US Attorney Charles M. Oberly III for the District of Delaware and John P. Kelleghan, Special Agent in Charge of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations in Philadelphia.

Delaware man sentenced to 30 years in prison for production and transportation of child pornography


The Thai economy is likely to grow rather significantly in a range of 6.4-7.2 per cent this year although the global economy remains

Thai economy likely to grow rather significantly this year:


Austinite Rick Cofer, 26, was elected to the Democratic National Committee at the Texas Democratic Party state convention on Saturday.

Austinite elected to Democratic National committee


Islamic countries ambassadors to Vatican in a statement condemned insult to Holy Quran by an American priest.

Islamic countries ambassadors to Vatican condemn insult to Holy Quran


The 37th two-day summit of the South American largest trade bloc Mercosur opens in Paraguay on Thursday.


Red Hot Chili Peppers will play a free London show next month as they move into full promotional mode with the release of new album 'I'm With You' just around the corner.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to play free London show next month


A 75-year-old Gold Coast pilot had a bumpy ride Saturday morning when his light plane landed upside down.


A total of 405 dengue cases were recorded in the third week of May, which was 12 cases more than the 393 cases recorded the week before.

405 dengue cases recorded in third week of May


India on Tuesday unveiled a new US$400mil Formula One track two weeks before it hosts its first Grand Prix, promising to wipe away disappointing memories of last year's Commonwealth Games.


Air Canada said Friday its earnings fell dramatically in the third quarter, dragged down by massive foreign exchange losses and high fuel prices.


Chinese authorities have lifted a quarantine order that was imposed on a remote town of 10,000 people to contain a deadly outbreak of pneumonic plague, according to a report on Sunday.

Chinese authorities lift quarantine order


Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack announced this morning she is exploring a run for Congress.

Christie Vilsack announces she'll explore run for Congress


GREENFIELD-A Greenfield police officer has resigned from the department after he was charged with domestic violence and handling a firearm while intoxicated, Greenfield Police Chief Tim Hester said Thursday.


Dairy cooperative Fonterra lifted its forecast payout to farmers to $6.05 per kilogram of milksolids, from the $5.10 announced in September.


A senior Pakistani Taleban leader who spearheaded the insurgency in the Swat Valley may have been killed fighting Afghan forces near the border.

Pakistani Taleban leader may have been killed


Deadline.com reports that Christina Ricci will star in the upcoming Sarah Spillane Australian Indie film AROUND THE BLOCK.

Christina Ricci to star in AROUND the BLOCK


Agbeko put on a masterful performance against Yonnhy Perez in the main event on Showtime to reclaim his IBF bantamweight title in a rematch of their October 2009 clash.


Capital One Financial Corp said it would sell $1.25 billion of its common stock to pay for a portion of its acquisition of HSBC's US credit card business.

Capital One to sell $1.25 billion in stock


Mary Travers, one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died.

Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dies


FARGO, ND A Fargo woman was awakened when a vehicle crashed through an apartment wall and stopped just short of her bed.


The Venezuelan government called on Monday the public to be calm after moderate earthquakes hit the central coast region of the country, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Venezuelan government calls for calm after earthquakes


Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaved a sigh of relief after his side's thrilling 18-run victory over Delhi Daredevils yesterday but said they have to capitalise on the good starts if they want to continue the winning momentum in the Indian Premier League.


Orthodox Christian clergymen and pilgrims are marking Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City, at the site where they believe Jesus was crucified on this date two millennia ago.


And following her last match of this week's WTA Championships - Doha 2010, Elena Dementieva called it a career.


CHAMPION goalkicker Brendan Fevola has confirmed he will play for Waratahs in Sunday's NT Football League game against St Marys.


A DANGEROUS prisoner serving time for attempted murder is on the run after escaping from a high-security Melbourne hospital.


Sewerage is too important a service to be paid for on a scheme-by-scheme basis, says a Far North retiree facing a $1000 rates hike under a proposed revamp of the rating system.


Income-tax payers are likely to get a major relief in the Budget 2008-09, as the government prepares itself to please the middle class in the election year.

It payers likely to get relief in Budget


NEW YORK -Quality Road has a quarter crack in his right hind hoof, putting in doubt his status for the Kentucky Derby on May 2.

Quality Road has quarter crack in hind hoof


The Boston Celtics have officially signed free agent guard Jason Terry, according to the Boston Globe.

Boston Celtics officially sign Jason Terry


Farmers in large numbers took out a rally to highlight the Cauvery water issue here on Saturday.

Thanjavur farmers rally to highlight Cauvery issue


There's a superb match in the World Cup today, so you need to make sure you check out England vs Germany streaming online free if you want to see a great game!


Presstek Inc said it is not in compliance with certain financial covenants under its credit agreement as it posted a second-quarter loss, and that it is in talks with lenders for continued access to funding.

Presstek says not in compliance with some covenants


Fort Bend ISD has reduced its operating costs by 25 percent over the last three years due to a diligent focus on process improvements.

Fort Bend ISD reduces operating costs by 25 percent over three years


Laura Marling has spoken out about the criminalisation of illegal music downloaders in an interview with the NME.

Laura Marling speaks out over 'criminalisation' of downloaders


An RCMP officer facing discipline for having sex with another Mountie in a police car two years ago has been found guilty of disgraceful conduct.

RCMP officer found guilty of disgraceful conduct


Literacy and numeracy tests will go ahead in Qld as per the agreement between unions and the fed govt.


She's been ditched by Pete and gave rebound-relationship Alex Reid the boot, but now it's dawned on Katie that's she's going to have a mightily lonely Christmas -- and she's not a happy bunny...

Will Katie Price be lonely this Christmas?


Mar 6, 2011, 05.09pm IST Bruised and battered after three humiliating defeats, Kenya skipper Jimmy Kamande on Sunday said his team would look to do justice to its ability in the remaining World Cup matches starting with their clash against Canada on Monday.


Jobless claims rose, wait for it, unexpectedly.


Auctiva.com, a web site that offers eBay auction tools, has infected user's PCs with a Trojan virus.


A schoolboy was killed when a stray bullet from a gunfight between Rapid Action Battalion and drug peddlers hit him at Boubazar of Fatullah in Narayanganj last night, police said.


The museum at the Moundville Archaeological Park has reopened after a two-year renovation costing $5 million.

Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park reopens


Stewart Cink receives the Claret jug after defeating Tom Watson in a playoff


Microsoft said on Tuesday that it had begun switching Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com as it officially launches its revamped email service.

Microsoft switches Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com


The Thames Valley office market recorded a strong start to 2011, laying the foundations for a better than expected year with supply continuing to fall and take-up holding up in line with the five-year average, according to a report by King Sturge.

Thames Valley office market records strong start to 2011


Four jockey were fined by the stipendiary stewards of the Hyderabad Race Club for faulty ride during the races held at the Malakpet Race Course here on Tuesday.


First 5 Tulare County recently presented its Hands-On Heroes awards to local people and organizations for their support of children from infants to age 5.


A Ohio high school football team won on a behind the back pass by their quarterback as the fourth quarter was coming to a close.

High school football team wins on behind the back pass


``India should not dare attack Pakistan... our forces are fully capable of meeting any challenges,'' the former army chief told reporters at the wedding ceremony of former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri's son.


BBC Worldwide is launching a 'Top Gear' channel on YouTube, showcasing classic moments from the motoring show such as the epic race between a Bugatti Veyron and a light aircraft.

BBC Worldwide launches 'Top Gear' channel on YouTube


College student, 19, found dead in NYC lobby Police say a 19-year-old college student from Long Island was found dead in the lobby of a New York City apartment building.


Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL hybrid buses will be entering service next year in the CHIC project, which got underway in Cologne, Germany on 4 November.

Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses to enter service next year in the CHIC project


Sitkiewitz celebrated the milestone at Mass in the Marian Catholic High School chapel and will celebrate with other novices who took their vows in January 1951 on St. Dominic Feast Day in August with the entire religious community in Springfield.


Peter Hain, facing a criminal investigation into campaign contributions, resigned in disgrace Thursday as Britain's work and pensions secretary.

Peter Hain, facing criminal investigation, resigns in disgrace


World record-holder Usain Bolt will run the sprint double at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, his coach Glen Mills confirmed yesterday.


'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson has revealed that she wants to put her acting career on hold to pursue higher studies at a university.

Emma Watson puts acting on hold to pursue higher studies


Ferrous scrap offers quoted by overseas suppliers to consumers in Southeast Asia hit new highs this week with Australia-origin cargoes priced at $400 per tonne cfr Vietnam, market participants said.

Ferrous scrap offers cfr se Asia hit new highs


Google, the well known pornography database and search engine has caused the whole world to go into receivership.

Google causes the whole world to go into receivership


At the 2009 meeting of the American Society of Hematology in New Orleans in early December, there were two presentations suggesting that Elitek® can prevent tumor lysis syndrome in adults and children.

Elitek® prevents tumor lysis syndrome in adults and children


Elan Corp., the Dublin drug maker, swung to a third-quarter profit from a year-earlier loss on 17% higher revenue, and it affirmed its outlook for the full year.


The mystery of a man calling himself Clark Rockefeller, who is accused of kidnapping his daughter and could have at least a dozen different aliases, may be solved now that a German man identified him as his long-lost brother in a photo.

Mystery of 'Clark Rockefeller,' accused of kidnapping daughter, may be solved


Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to six years in prison and banned from making films for the next 20 years, the UK's Guardian reported.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi sentenced to six years in prison, banned from making films


A French Football Federation official says striker Nicolas Anelka has been thrown out of the World Cup squad after reportedly insulting coach Raymond Domenech.

Nicolas Anelka thrown out of World Cup squad


A new study shows prostate cancer tests could be useless for elderly men, even when taken regularly.

Prostate cancer tests useless for elderly men


A small electronic device implanted below the skin is giving migraine sufferers relief from debilitating pain.

Electronic implant giving migraine relief


The Japanese government Friday announced an economic support package worth Y11.7 trillion, of which around Y2.0 trillion will be provided by an extra budget.

Japan government announces economic support package


World oil prices fell back to below 90 dollars on Wednesday as traders fretted over the global financial crisis and the resultant fall in energy demand, dealers said.


Sidney Lumet, the acclaimed director of such classics as Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and Network, died this morning in New York at the age of 86.


In a significant step towards fulfilling Dubai's vision for sustainable transport, Dubai roads welcomed for the first time, fully electric cars yesterday, making it the first city in the Gulf to license electric cars.


Cardinal Spellman's woes on the gridiron continued as they lost to visiting St Francis prep 35-25.


Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today told Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala that he was impatient to relinquish power and was waiting eagerly for parties to reach consensus.


``It didn't go well,'' Hamlin told The Associated Press.


Orthodox Christian clergymen and pilgrims marked Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City, at the site where they believe Jesus was crucified on this date two millennia ago.


For the first time in around 600 years, a Pope has resigned, citing his strength and health.


The US is leading its largest-ever war games near Iran by sending battleships, aircraft carriers, minesweepers and submarines into the Persian Gulf.


ARMED police sealed off a road amid concerns a ``very distressed'' man may have picked up weapons.


Lindsay Lohan has rejected a plea bargain deal which would send her to rehab in favour of standing trial.


While congratulating Mr. Timothy Spencer George on his appointment Chairman JCSC expressed that Pakistan greatly values efforts and contributions by Australia to bring stability in Afghanistan as well as its proactive support to Pakistan in Friends of Pakistan Forum and for management of internally displaced persons.

Pakistan greatly values efforts and contributions by Australia to bring stability in Afghanistan:


A LOCKHART man is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital after falling out the window of a moving car at the weekend.


Award winning Bollywood badshah Shahrukh Khan is to be given an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from the University of Bedfordshire in London next month.

Shahrukh Khan to be given honorary doctorate


MARTIN O'Neill today declared Villa are showing ``Champions League form'' after taking stock of their impressive start to the Premier League season.

Martin O'Neill declares aston Villa are showing ``Champions League form''


General Motors Corp. is starting to tell its workers about plans to temporarily close most of its factories for more than two months to control inventories due to sagging sales.

General Motors starts telling workers about plans to temporarily close most us factories


Gasol tries to put the rumors of discord in the Laker locker room to bed, by telling ESPN that both his relationships that came under media scrutiny in the Dallas series are still strongly intact: ``Lakers forward Pau Gasol denied recent internet reports and speculation in several major media outlets that there has been any conflict between Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa and Gasol's girlfriend Silvia Lopez Castro. One report even intimated that Gasol's situation had spilled into the Lakers locker room and caused an argument between him and Bryant because Bryant's wife became involved in Gasol's relationship issues. On Tuesday, Gasol called rumors of a rift between he and Bryant or a breakup with his girlfriend 'absolutely false.' 'My girlfriend and I are fine, we're happy, we're doing well. Kobe and I are fine,' Gasol (said) in the parking lot outside the Lakers training facility Tuesday, after his exit interview with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and coach Phil Jackson. 'She (Lopez Castro) was suffering because she saw me suffering. And I was suffering because I was seeing her suffering. When you add that to other stuff to what's already happening, it's tough.'''


Celebrities and athletes are turning more frequently to ``life coaches'' to help them manage their personal and professional lives according to Dr. Tom McQueen, President of Celebrity Life Coach, Inc. headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Celebrities and athletes turn to Life coaches for help


A Canadian officer was killed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday when his foot patrol came under enemy fire, military officials said.

Canadian officer killed in Afghanistan: military


Privates and foreign banks are likely to cut interest rates in the coming days.


The first review score has been revealed for the upcoming multiplatform title, ``Hitman: Absolution.''

First review score revealed for ``Hitman: Absolution''


PAUL Dickov wants to stay at Derby County for the rest of the season after enjoying his loan spell from Leicester City.


Five UK animal rights activists who waged a campaign of 'violence and terror' have been jailed.


The 46-year-old cyclist was riding along the A171, near Whitby, North Yorkshire, at about 4pm, on Monday, June 20, when he was hit by a passing coach.


Drivers in Devon have been warned that the icy conditions will continue into the morning rush hour.

Drivers in Devon are warned about icy conditions


``I am certain that everyone is wondering ''what's next?


Nearly 100 volunteers from Eastside Audubon and Comcast joined forces to put the smack down on invasive Himalyan blackberry bushes at the Marymoor Park bird loop Saturday.

Volunteers put the smack down on blackberry bushes at Marymoor Park


Video startup Seesmic has raised $6 million in series A funding as its video conversation experiment continues.


THE Engine Room celebrated its fifth birthday on Thursday with Mayor Philip Smeed having the honour of cutting the birthday cake.


An Ohio fugitive who is a suspect in the death of his girlfriend was arrested Thursday night in Lexington, said Lt. Mark Carpentiere of the Lorain Police Department.


Demi Moore was having convulsions at her Los Angeles home on Monday night, according to an edited version of the 911 call placed by her friend.

Demi Moore was having convulsions, according to 911 call


Hollywood actress Alyssa Milano gave birth Wednesday to a son she named Milo Thomas Bugliari, People.com said.


Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest bookseller, today announced that it will celebrate Black History Month with special events and promotions recognizing the significant contributions by African-Americans to the world's social, political and economic development.

Barnes & Noble celebrates Black History Month with special events and promotions


The Chicago White Sox have signed 17 players to contracts for this season, including second baseman Gordon Beckham, potential starting third baseman Brent Morel and relievers Sergio Santos and Chris Sale.

White Sox sign 17 players to contracts for this season, including Beckham, Morel


Inflation in Asia will hit 5.1% in 2008 due to surging food and fuel prices and could threaten economic growth in the region, the Asian Development Bank warned on Sunday.


Bank of America announced late Tuesday that it has successfully raised $13.47 billion through the sale of its common stock.


Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, NY, has been assigned a patent developed by Darran Handshaw, Sound Beach, NY, Bruce Rowell, Lake Grove, NY, and Timothy Kehoe, Smithtown, NY, for an ``electro-optical reader with cable connector release.''


A Dutch woman kept her dead 83-year-old mother in the freezer for a week because she couldn't bring herself to say goodbye, police said on Wednesday.

Woman keeps dead mother in freezer for a week


WILD WING, a Canada-based company specializing in chicken wings, has announced that it is commencing a federal legal claim with respect to its intellectual property matters, in response to Buffalo Wild Wings, a US-based casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise, announcement of their ground breaking events in Oshawa.

Wild WING commences federal legal claim against Buffalo Wild Wings


China has detained a man suspected of poisoning frozen dumplings that were exported to Japan two years ago, sickening 10 people and causing tension between China and Japan.

China detains man over poisoned dumplings exported to Japan


Egyptians went to polls Wednesday morning to elect a new president after last year's fall of Hosni Mubarak who ruled the country for three decades with a tough hand.

Egypt goes to poll to elect new president


A Gouverneur man was indicted April 27 on charges of felony second-degree menacing and felony first-degree reckless endangerment by a St. Lawrence County grand jury.

Gouverneur man indicted for menacing, reckless endangerment


Adam Lambert, who rose to fame as a runner-up contestant on ``American Idol,'' was arrested with his boyfriend Sauli Koskinen in Finland after the two engaged in a physical fight outside of a Helsinki gay bar.


Verizon Communications has appointed Brian Hinman as its new vice president of intellectual property strategy.

Verizon appoints new vice president of intellectual property strategy


ABB Ltd the leading power and automation technology group and Thomas & Betts Corporation, a North American leader in low voltage products, announced that ABB has completed its previously announced acquisition of Thomas & Betts.

ABB completes acquisition of Thomas & Betts


Wyoming students have improved their math and reading scores on a national assessment test.

Wyoming students improve in math and reading


Scientific research published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association reports on a study of genetic variants that influence human susceptibility to peripheral arterial disease, made possible by leveraging electronic medical records.

Study of genetic variants influencing human susceptibility to peripheral arterial disease


Rapper-producer Pharrell Williams has been named creative director of Karmaloop TV, a new TV channel set to launch later this year.

Pharrell Williams named creative director at Karmaloop TV


SenGenuity has released its TFSS433D SAW temperature sensor for OEM system integrators for wireless temperature sensing products.

Sengenuity releases temperature sensor for wireless products


Codemasters has announced it will publish the Blue Omega-developed Damnation, a new franchise set to launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC in the summer of 2008.

Codemasters announces Blue Omega-developed Damnation


Walt Disney World is dropping its sponsorship of the Florida Classic after 10 years of sponsorship.

Walt Disney World drops sponsorship of the Florida Classic


European stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, adding to recent sharp losses as high oil prices fuelled inflation fears and strength in the euro added to the gloom.


Mumbai, Aug 25 A four-storey residential building collapsed in south Mumbai today with several people feared trapped under the debris, fire brigade officials said.

Residential building collapses in Mumbai


Con artists fled with 18 laptop computers from an Ohrigstad shop near Burgersfort after pretending to be government officials buying the equipment for a school, Limpopo police said on Wednesday.


Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid rued his pacers' lack of experience and blamed poor fielding for their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League game at the Eden Gardens on Friday.

Rahul Dravid blames poor fielding for their loss


Google has said that it wants to double its engineering staff in India in the next couple of years.

Google will double engineering staff in India


World oil consumption is expected to grow by an average 1.3 million barrels per day in 2012 and 1.5 million bbl/d in 2013, the US Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.


In this episode of 'Mommy in Chief,' we discuss how to build your child's self esteem.


Late King of Pop Michael Jackson''s doctors are unlikely to face homicide charges, according to reports.

Mj''s doctors ''unlikely to face homicide charges''


Bangalore, May 12 Naseeruddin Shah, who was admitted to a hospital here after he complained of giddiness, was discharged Wednesday after he showed signs of improvement, doctor said.


She was spotted leaving a concert with Justin Long (an Iron & Wine concert! Crap, that makes it harder to hate her...), so now everyone is assuming they're dating.

Scarlett Johansson spotted with Justin Long


A Reidsville man was arrested on charges that he broke into his employer's house on Sunday.

Man charged with breaking into employer's house


Republican John McCain won Texas tonight, defeating Democratic Sen. Barack Obama in a state considered solid Republican territory.


Venezuela has expelled Colombian diplomats amid an escalating row over Colombia's attack on a leftist rebel camp in Ecuador.


A man was fatally shot Sunday at an apartment complex in Torrance, and police got a search warrant so a SWAT team could search the area for the shooter.

Man fatally shot at apartment complex in Torrance


TASMANIAN recreational rock lobster fishers have been warned to adhere to strict new biosecurity measures to minimise the impact of disease.


A Scottish teacher at the girls college of technology in Ras Al Khaimah was sacked for offending the UAE after he modified a phrase written by a student on a balloon to make it look that she hates the UAE.

Scottish teacher sacked for offending UAE


PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf is confident that the death of India`s firebrand leader Bal Thackeray will not affect their national team`s upcoming tour to India even though the late leader`s party has strongly opposed the revival of bilateral cricket ties.

Thackeray`s death will not affect pak`s tour to India:


Four cars were set on fire in the driveways of homes early Tuesday morning in Nyack in Rockland County.


Early voting ends today in the special use tax election for the acquisition and improvement of NABORS Landfill and Hauling Service in Baxter County.

Early vote ends today in NABORS tax election


And Patriotic Front president Michael Sata said Chiluba has lost his senses and will support anything, no matter how wrong, to secure his temporary freedom.


Nepal has reported an outbreak of bird flu in the country, a media report said Thursday.


One person is dead after a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday in Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Jeff Herrig.

One person dead after wreck in Jefferson Co.


A Lower Brule man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer.


When cousins marry and procreate, the future theoretically doesn't look promising and that's what happened the Run and Shoot hooked up with the old college Wishbone to create what we now lovingly call the Wildcat.


Arsenal kept the pressure on the two Manchester clubs at the top of the Barclays Premier League as they overwhelmed Birmingham at a rainswept St Andrew's.


A 51-year-old Billings man who was found bound near Livingston this summer with a bag over his head has been charged with staging his own abduction.

Billings man charged with staging his own abduction


Tea Monkeys, one of the UK's first high street tea chain, announced the official launch of its partnership with Mothercare to provide child friendly, ethical concession cafes on-site.

Tea Monkeys announces the official launch of its partnership Mothercare


The Vigo County highway garage in North Terre Haute had extensive flood damage.


China Radio International has invited Pakistani songs and poetry for participation in a Theme song competition to be held among the South Asian countries for the promotion of an exhibition to be held in South China Yunnan province.

CRI invites Pakistani songs, poetry for Theme song competition


Taylor Swift has announced her 2011 world tour, which kicks off in Europe in February, and she says she owes it all to her fans.


A Chinese author is taking Google to court over alleged copyright infringement, the Financial Times reports.


Growth in demand for credit by South Africa's private sector ticked up to 19.74% year-on-year in May from a slightly upwardly revised 19.63% in April, central bank data showed on Monday.


The Indian auto industry is showing signs of slowdown, said the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers on Friday.

Indian auto industry showing signs of slowdown: