In another example of the Patriots misleading the public and opponent on the injury report, cornerback Ellis Hobbs played the Super Bowl with a sports hernia.


A BOGUS driving instructor from Dewsbury who made thousands of pounds from unsuspecting learners has been jailed for four months for running an ``uninsured and dangerous'' scam.


Michelle Obama arrives for the DNC at a private concourse at DIA in Denver, Colo. Sunday Aug. 24 2008.


Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline passed this afternoon without another move from the Twins, who late Thursday acquired closer Matt Capps for the stretch run and beyond.

Trade deadline passes without another move by Twins


Pirin Gotse Delchev goalkeeper Abdi Abdikov was sent off for hitting a teammate during his club's 5-1 loss at Cherno More Varna in the Bulgarian league on Sunday.

Abdi Abdikov sent off for hitting teammate


BAA has seen financial losses narrow for financial 2010, despite being hit by the ash cloud, snow disruption and strikes at British Airways.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry will visit the Texas Tech campus to announce an approximately $9 million donation for nanophotonics research to the College of Engineering at 2 pm today in the Student Union Building Escondido Theater.


Santa Barbara-based Chimeracore, a firm developing bio-therapeutics and synthetic drugs, has quietly raised $9.0M in a venture funding round.


A 56-year-old priest of a city temple was arrested from Bihar on Thursday for allegedly raping a schoolgirl in Northeast Delhi, police said.


The network says James Spader will be the newest member of the Office cast.


Bellevue, Washington-based ForeclosurePoint, a part of DepotPoint, Inc., announced the launch last week of BrokerOffice, which allows real estate brokers and agents to turn their personal Web sites into ``foreclosure property portals.''

ForeclosurePoint announces launch of BrokerOffice


Former Argentine dictator Jorge Videla, jailed for crimes against humanity as the head of a military junta between 1976 and 1981, has died in prison.


A 44-year-old man has died after he was found unconscious on the street of a Highland town.

Man dies after being found unconscious on street


Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces establishing its representative office in the People's Republic of China.

Mechel announces establishing its representative office in the People's Republic of China


The Canadiens announced Sunday that forward Sergei Kostitsyn has been assigned to the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs.

Sergei Kostitsyn assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs


Cowen Group Inc said it agreed to merge with privately held asset manager Ramius LLC, three months after its rival Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group Inc terminated an offer to buy the boutique investment bank.

Cowen Group to merge with asset manager Ramius


British electric and natural gas utility National Grid announced Monday a major reorganization of its US operations, cutting 1,200 jobs that it said will save $200 million and improve service.


Cleanup and recovery begin in earnest today in the city of Hugo, two days after a tornado ripped through town killing a toddler and destroying dozens of homes.


The browser wars are heating up again, but this time the fight is for dominance of the mobile Internet.


Pakistan is yet to formally ban the Jamat-ud-Dawa, which the UN Security Council has labelled a terrorist organization in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, even as more than 100 of its offices around the country have been sealed and over 50 of its leaders have been arrested.


As many as 800 Pakistani pilgrims have been stranded in Saudi Arabia after they were told that their tickets had been refunded by their travel agents in Pakistan, a private TV channel reported on Friday.

800 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia?


The New York Mets are probably the most relieved of any team in baseball that interleague play is now officially over for 2009.


China will name its first aircraft carrier ``Liaoning'' in honor of the province where it was retrofitted, the Southern Metropolitan Daily reported, citing an authoritative source.

China to name its first aircraft carrier 'Liaoning'


As we rapidly approach Election Day, I've heard a number of my friends say that they just can't vote for the lesser of two evils.


Taiwan says Chinese hackers step up cyberattacks Taiwan says Chinese computer hackers have expanded the scope of their attacks from gathering military intelligence to stealing business secrets from the island's high-tech companies.


A Limavady man poured petrol over himself and threatened to set himself on fire following a row with his partner, a court has heard.

Limavady man 'threatened to set himself on fire'


Wairarapa families are already feeling the pinch as the cost of food and other essentials skyrocket, according to the district's biggest union.


(JURIST) A legal adviser to the European Court of Justice (official website; JURIST news archive) issued an opinion (ECJ materials) Tuesday that UK regulations permitting mandatory retirement policies do not violate an EU anti-discrimination law.

UK mandatory retirement does not violate EU anti-discrimination law:


At present, EU and all its 27 member countries have confirmed their participation in the Shanghai Expo.

All EU member countries confirm participation in Shanghai World Expo


Lehman held talks with KDB, Citic on 50% stake, FT reports; treasury secretary Paulson has authority to pump cash Freddie/Fannie


Oldies But Goodies hold a three-point lead over the Blue Birds, 33.5 to 30.5.


Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, has launched his first song and music video under his new artist name:

Health Ranger Mike Adams launches song, video


The City Council unanimously approved a controversial drainage project Thursday that will move storm water underground from the Broadway-Hildebrand intersection west to the San Antonio River, despite pleas from several opponents to delay the vote.

Council approves controversial drainage project


A Danville restaurant has been charged with failing to pay meals tax to the city.

Restaurant charged with failing to pay taxes


Former president APJ Abdul Kalam Monday announced that he has decided not to contest the presidential election after studying ``the totality of the matter''.

Kalam not to contest presidential election


The RSS feed for the William Douglas section on McClatchyDC.com has moved here as part of an upgrade to improve service.


Boyzone singer Stephen Gately who was holidaying in Majorca, Spain has suddenly died.


LATEST New Zealand-born Riki Flutey scored as England produced their finest performance under coach Martin Johnson when they thrashed France 34-10 in an extraordinary Six Nations match at Twickenham.


A shooting in northeastern Pennsylvania left two people dead and one wounded.

Shooting leaves two dead and one wounded


An influential government-appointed medical panel acknowledges that nearly 2 million American teens suffer from depression.

2 million US teens suffer from depression


Four months into what is often described as the toughest job in British politics, Ed Miliband admits he is still ``discovering things about myself''.

Miliband: 'I'm still discovering things about myself'


I have to admit a little Blackberry envy for the first time in I don't know, a long time as I watch Aaron unbox the Blackberry 9780.


A White Castle located on the corner of Schoolcraft and Telegraph roads was robbed at gunpoint in Redford Township Friday around 9 pm


AN 18-year-old man was pinned against a wall by a runaway car in the northern suburbs this evening.


Saturday's wreck on US 29 in which one vehicle landed on another has resulted in a DUI charge.


Lauren Conrad looked rather sweet at her ``Sweet Little Lies:


Houseflies have more than 152,000 cousins that have been described and named, and least that many more that haven't yet been discovered and described, a new research has revealed.

Houseflies have more than 152,000 cousins!


Hours after launching a personal attack against Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, former prime minister HD Deve Gowda went into damage control mode denying that his 'angry' words were directed at the Karnataka chief minister.

Gowda denies words were directed at Karnataka chief minister


First we have his Labour Party MPs wanting to force him to resign and now we have Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman pleading guilty at City of Westminster Magistrates court to driving without due care and attention.


AP Special Correspondent Phil Spector was sentenced Friday to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, who was shot through the mouth in the music producer's home six years ago.


BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday voiced her prime ministerial ambitions by asking party workers to ensure a ``big victory'' for it in the next Lok Sabha elections so that she can deliver the Independence Day speech from the Red Fort.

Mayawati voices prime ministerial ambitions.


Pistol Annies member Ashley Monroe will digitally release her first solo album, Like a Rose, on Dec. 18 on Warner Music Nashville.

Pistol Annies' Ashley Monroe to release first solo album


A Yonkers man who admitted in April to holding up two gas stations after going on a crack binge was sentenced Thursday to 27 months in federal prison.

Yonkers man who held up two gas stations sentenced to 27 months


Pop star Katy Perry is single again after splitting from her rocker boyfriend Robert Ackroyd, according to a US report.


Nations are moving quickly to recognize South Sudan, which became the world's newest independent country on Saturday.


Lady Gaga announced that she will be rocking prime time airwaves by appearing on American Idol, May 5.


CELEBRITY fashion designer Scott Henshall is on the hunt for a senior supermodel to prove women can look fab at 40.

Designer Scott Henshall hunts for senior supermodel


Despite their relative youth, they've already retired five numbers, second-most among expansion teams.


Danny Shittu has extended his QPR contract by another year, and the centre-back is thrilled to remain at the newly promoted London club.


Watson recently revealed to reporters that he has a history of suffering from panic attacks.

Golfer Bubba Watson reveals history of panic attacks


Frost, triggered by intense cold wave conditions in the northern region, has hit the potato crop in Punjab damaging mainly the late sown crop.


Michaels and his longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson have called off their engagement.

Bret Michaels, girlfriend call off engagement


The MNA, Syeda Nafisa Shah Jillani distributed compensation cheques worth 50000 rupees amongst the heirs of each deceased and 10000 rupees amongst each injured in the attack of dacoits from a few days ago.

MNA Syeda Nafisa Shah distributes cheques


MATER Dei Hospital in Bulawayo is embroiled in a serious labour dispute with 60 ancillary workers after management put the employees on three weeks forced leave with effect from 22 April 2009 citing lack of funds to pay workers adequate salaries on full capacity.


A 30-year-old software firm employee was stabbed to death in Janakpuri in west Delhi, police said Wednesday.


France had no-one but themselves to blame for Sunday's shock defeat to Italy in their Six Nations opener, players and manager Philippe Saint-Andre said.


The Taj Mahal, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, is falling victim to chronic pollution, according to an Indian government report.

Taj Mahal falling victim to chronic pollution


A 14-year old girl was strangulated to death when her head-cloth got stuck in a pedestal fan in the Shafiqabad police precincts on Monday.


Three wrecks over the holiday weekend sent more than a half-dozen people to Colquitt Regional Medical Center, including one collision in which a motorist struck a car in a funeral procession.

Motorists strikes car in funeral procession


Whitney Houston and Ray J are back together dating again, claims a new report.

Whitney Houston, Ray J back together dating again:


Joran van der Sloot has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old woman in Peru.

Joran van der Sloot sentenced for murder


A prominent Parsippany developer was one of six Holocaust survivors who met on Monday with Pope Benedict XVI in Israel.

Parsippany developer, Holocaust survivor meets pope Benedict XVI


THIS is the moment rap star Dizzee Rascal fell off a stage while performing at the University of Kent.


AP Sports Writer The NBA did not take any action against Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets or a veteran official who used the word 'boy' during a confrontation with the eight-time All Star during a game Wednesday night in Detroit.

NBA takes no action against Vince Carter or official


A Rome court on Wednesday upheld the seizure of euro23 million from a Vatican bank account, prompting the Vatican to react in ``astonishment.''

Rome court upholds seizure from Vatican bank account;


New Delhi, Oct 15 Vedanta Resources group firm Hindustan Zinc today said it has hiked prices of zinc and lead by Rs 2,800 per tonne and Rs 1,500 per tonne, respectively, following the price movement on the London Metal Exchange.


Bundi, Dec 7 Five persons were arrested today for allegedly hunting wild boars in the Indergarh Forest Range adjoining the Chambal Crocodile Sanctuary of the district, forest officials said.


A leak in a two-inch irrigation line is being blamed for damaging several homes and putting several more in danger of a landslide in a Lake County subdivision.

Leak in irrigation line blamed for damaging homes in Lake county subdivision


Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has urged Australians to change the government when they go to the polls.


PRISONERS are being paid millions of pounds in benefits to which they are not entitled, it has emerged.

Prisoners being paid millions in benefits


Lance Armstrong stayed in third place after a wet and chilly ride Friday and lost a crucial ally for the rest of the Tour de France when teammate Levi Leipheimer withdrew because of a broken wrist.


The MCMS honors program was held Monday, May 16, 2011, in the lunchroom.


Even from the grave, Ted Kennedy is helping show Mitt Romney for what he is.


A new research tool for studying microRNA expression in zebrafish will help researchers study the effects of miRNA on the early development of this model organism and better understand developmental and disease mechanisms in humans, as described in Zebrafish, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The article is available free online ahead of print.

New tool for studying microRNA expression in zebrafish


The Houston Texans already have a big problem at tight end heading into the season.

Houston Texans have big problems at tight end


Liston leads No. 5 Duke women past Wake 81-70 Tricia Liston scored a career-high 29 points with five 3-pointers and No. 5 Duke beat Wake Forest 81-70 on Sunday after losing star Chelsea Gray to a knee injury.


ANZ BANK says cash profit for the 10 months to July is tracking broadly in line with the prior year, as the bank's bad debt growth slowed in the third quarter.


Jazz Air Income Fund announced today that its April cash distribution of $0.0838 per Fund unit covering the period from April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009 will be paid on May 15, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2009.

Jazz Air Income Fund announces April distribution


New Delhi, Jan 20 India believes in maintaining peace with neighbours but enters into a dialogue only on ``accepted principles of civilised behaviour'', Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said here Sunday.

India believes in peace with neighbours:


Mark Bridger has denied that his account of accidentally running April over is a 'lie', 'fabrication' or 'fantasy'.

Mark Bridger denies account is 'fabrication' or 'fantasy'


A man has survived a fall of about 55 feet from a bridge in downtown St. Paul.

Man survives fall of 55 feet from bridge


Metso Minerals announced that it will supply crushing and grinding equipment to Anglo American for the Los Bronces development project in Chile.

Metso to supply equipment to Anglo American


CBSSports.com The Rangers declined team options on pitchers Scott Feldman and Yoshinori Tateyama, the club announced Tuesday.

Rangers decline options on Scott Feldman, Yoshinori Tateyama


YEOVIL MP David Laws has welcomed the news that the first RAF Merlin helicopter has arrived in Afghanistan.

First RAF Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan


A man, believed to be from Cardiff, has been shot dead while on holiday in South Africa.


That's right a John Hopkins University student killed an intruder with a Samurai sword.

Student killed intruder with Samurai sword!


A motorcyclist shattered his leg when a vehicle turned in front of him as he proceeded down a hill at a problematic intersection in Pine Grove Tuesday.


A serious road accident in Dooradoyle in the early hours of this morning has left one man dead and two others injured.

Road accident leaves one dead and two injured


Barbara Orbison, the widow of musician Roy Orbison, died Tuesday after a long hospitalization.

Barbara Orbison, widow of Roy Orbison, dies


Hamas has formally announced the end of its unwritten truce with Israel.


Irvine Unified School District, SPG Solar, and SunEdison ``flipped the switch'' today to 2mw of solar power on a multi-school program that promises to generate 25% to 60% of each campus' electrical consumption.

Irvine Unified School District ``flips the switch''


STUDENTS have been putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test by setting up a market.

Students put entrepreneurial skills to the test


More and more men live with their wife's parents for economic reasons, according to a survey by Statistics Korea published Sunday.


The all-inclusive Cabinet held its first meeting not at State House as is tradition, but at a government boardroom in downtown Harare Tuesday.


A Saskatchewan Watershed Authority news release says river levels through Saskatoon and areas downstream of Gardiner Dam are expected to rise by about 30 centimetres after the spillway was reopened Tuesday.


A 26-year-old man allegedly assaulted St. George Police officers Saturday night as they arrested him for public intoxication and an outstanding warrant.


A Philadelphia man was sentenced to prison for identity theft after he was caught using fraudulent identification at a Plymouth Township bank last year.


An archive of Malayalam classic films in the wintry environs of Munnar, mobile digital movie theatres, and panchayat-level facilities for mini film festivals are among the promises.


BoA fan website ``the-01.com'' celebrated BoA's 11th anniversary with a newspaper ad.


The Nepali party alliance formed in Friday's prime minister election on Saturday finalized the code of conduct for ministers in the new government.

Nepali parties finalize code of conduct for ministers


The gays and the people who love them were disappointed to see that Hank's Oyster Bar had closed down a portion of their patio this past weekend.

Hank's Oyster Bar closes portion of patio???


A 76-year-old grandmother pleaded guilty on Thursday morning to one count of child endangerment.

Grandmother pleads guilty to child endangerment


The US is likely headed for a deep recession, the International Monetary Fund warned yesterday in a report in which it notes that the current banking crisis is the type that's most likely to lead to such a downturn, and suggesting Washington's proposed bailout of the banking system is the right course of action.


The Phoenix metro area could see rain overnight Monday, while wind and dust advisories will continue to dissipate.


A woman got her hand stuck in a mail chute at a Bronx post office Monday morning, officials said.

Woman gets hand stuck in mail chute at Bronx post office


``Idol'' host Ryan Seacrest has sold his mansion for $11 million to pick up Ellen DeGeneres' pad, according to TMZ.

Ryan Seacrest sells mansion for $11 million


If it weren't so very strictly against the rules of art-and-crafts time, I would stick that thing under my shirt right now, smear it all over my breasts, and glue my boobs right to my bra.''


A Brockton woman whose conviction in the killing of a city man with a cinder block was overturned by the state's highest court was again found guilty of first-degree murder Thursday in her second trial in Brockton Superior Court.

Brockton woman found guilty of murder in second trial


The inner loop of the Beltway has reopened near Rockville Pike.


Secretary Clinton delivers remarks at ``Rescue and Refuge: A Tribute to Persons of Courage,'' an event marking the 60th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, hosted by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, at the Department of State.


Two West Virginia football players were arrested for stealing Doritos, pretzels and Gatorade from a gas station near the Morgantown campus.

West Virginia football players arrested for stealing Doritos and Gatorade


Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Monday reviewed the financial performance of the national carrier Air India during a meeting with the top airline officials, sources said.

Praful Patel reviews performance of Air India


Islam was forged from three characteristics, namely egalitarianism, love for scientific pursuits and simple living, and progressiveness, a preacher at an Idul Adha service here said.

Islam forged from three characteristics :


United Bank of India has target of Rs 125, says Devang Mehta, Vice President & Head - Equity Sales, Anand Rathi Financial Services.

United Bank of India has target of Rs 125:


Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram today reviewed the delivery of interceptor boats under the coastal security scheme with the CMDs of Goa Shipyard Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata.

Chidambaram reviews delivery of interceptor boats


Two health inspectors were arrested for corruption at the Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng police said on Tuesday.


The Presidential Spokesman, Mr Mahama Ayariga, yesterday clarified the issues relating to a purported directive to the Accra Metropolitan Authority to suspend the decongesting exercise in the city, saying that although Mr Alfred Vanderpuije, the AMA boss, had met the President to discuss the issue, the AMA boss had not been ``ordered to stop the exercise''.


Sri Lanka restricted New Zealand for 141 for eight after the tourists elected to bat first in the first T-20 International at R. Premadasas Stadium yesterday.


Rich tributes were paid to Imam Khomeini at a seminar held at the Hurriyat Conference headquarters here on Saturday to commemorate the 22nd death anniversary of the founder of the Islamic revolution in Iran.


* US stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the SPc1, DJc1 and the NDc1 up 0.2-0.4 percent, as investors await US housing data.

US stock Index futures point to higher open


Liverpool will face either Macedonian side FK Renova or Belarusian outfit FC Gomel away from home in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round fixture.

Liverpool to face either FK Renova or FC Gomel in Europa League third qualifying round


Fitch Ratings lowered its ratings outlook on RR Donnelley & Sons Co. to negative from stable on concerns that any unexpected weakening of the economy or the company's operating performance would slow the pace of debt reduction efforts.

Fitch lowers outlook on RR Donnelley to negative from stable


India today dismissed speculation that it has been in backroom negotiations with the US to push back any action on a legally binding treaty on climate change.

India dismisses speculation on backroom negotiations with US


A petition signed by Summerfield residents has received enough signatures to get a referendum on the town's form of government on the November ballot.


28/03/2008 22:53:00 Business Wire The Penn Traffic Company has secured extensions to its existing credit agreements, which were set to expire on April 13, 2008.

Penn Traffic secures extensions to credit agreements


John McCain raised $27 million in July, his largest one-month fund-raising haul since clinching the Republican presidential nomination.


A 19-year-old Dublin man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of James Donoghue outside a Ballymun house party in September 2006.

Dublin man pleads guilty to manslaughter


It's a simple matter to learn how to grow onions in your own garden.


A mother and her teenage daughter died Sunday morning in a mobile home fire just outside Pembroke.

Mother, daughter die in fire near Pembroke


The Punjab Police, in another well orchestrated press conference with a media splash, announced over the weekend the ``arrest'' of four Sikhs.

Punjab Police announce arrest of four Sikhs


MGM Resorts International has reduced operations at its Gold Strike in Jean, Nevada, according to published reports.

Mgm Resorts International has reduced operations at Gold Strike


Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is only moving to Bundesliga club Hamburg from Real Madrid to play more often.

Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is only moving to Hamburg to play more


and while wearing a cast has been the longstanding treatment for such injuries-- new research found that splints are just as effective as casts in treating wrist fractures in young patients.

Splints just as effective as casts in treating wrist fractures


European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory today and Russian troops allowed some of them into a buffer zone around the breakaway region of South Ossetia, despite earlier warnings from Moscow they would be blocked.

EU monitors begin patrols in Georgian territory


A few years ago, there was a chef who, when he finally scored his coveted third hat, stepped onto the stage at the awards ceremony and said: ``What took you so effing long?''


Jazz trumpeter Kenny Ball died in hospital this morning where he was being treated for pneumonia, his manager said.


Microsoft has confirmed the official name of the next version of Windows will be ``Windows 7'', sticking with the current codename of the product.

Microsoft confirms name of next version of Windows


Australia and Malaysia will sign a free trade agreement in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Australia's Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson said Monday.

Australia, Malaysia to sign free trade agreement


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Transportation and logistics supplier Landstar System on Wednesday declared a 4.5 cent per share dividend.

Landstar System declares 4.5 cent dividend


Mine workers gather while on strike near the scene of a shooting at Marikana, in the north western province August 27, 2012.

Mine workers gather while on strike near scene of a shooting at Marikana


Mark Landon, the adopted son of the late actor Michael Landon was found dead inside his West Hollywood home Monday afternoon.

Mark Landon found dead in West Hollywood


Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will become the first Belgian to play for Liverpool after the Premier League club announced his arrival at Anfield on Tuesday.

Football - keeper Mignolet becomes first Belgian to play for Liverpool


The missing corpse of the former Cypriot president Tassos Papadopoulos has been found, three months after it was taken from his grave in a raid that horrified the divided island.

Corpse of former cyprus president Tassos Papadopoulos found


Turkey aims to raise its trade with Iran to 20 billion USD, a minister said on Tuesday.

Turkey aims to raise trade with Iran to 20 billion USD


The Kitsap County sheriff's office says four men have been arrested in the theft of 12 metal grave markers discovered missing on Veterans Day.

Four men arrested in theft of grave markers


After a long march through Caerphilly in a gathering of 100 people asking doctor-led A&E unit in £172 million hospital, which was opened 15 months ago, a Caerphilly councilor has asked for Minister Carwyn Jones to hold a referendum on ``misguided'' plans to refurbish hospital services in Wales.

Caerphilly councilor asks for referendum


A new brain tumour tissue bank accessible to researchers and scientists across the UK has been launched.


by Jim Cross/KTAR Just days after going into place, fire restrictions will be lifted on the Coconino and Kaibab national forests on Friday.

Fire restrictions lifted on Kaibab, coconio forests


Prince Fielder showed that he is one of the best power hitters in the game right now by winning the 2009 Home Run Derby last night.

Prince Fielder wins the 2009 home run derby


Wolves keeper Matt Murray has played down fresh concerns following his latest aborted comeback from injury.


Former World Boxing Council heavyweight titlist Samuel ``The Nigerian Nightmare'' Peter has filed a lawsuit in Clark County District Court in Nevada against former promoters Don King and Dino Duva.

Samuel Peter files lawsuit against Don King, Dino Duva


TLC on my strange addiction a woman who has 21 lbs of her real hair.


A metro Atlanta man pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder in the death of his estranged wife and has been sentenced to life in prison, authorities said.

Metro Atlanta man pleads guilty in death of estranged wife, sentenced to life in prison


A Qantas flight attendant has fallen from a plane and hit the tarmac while shutting the doors.


Campbell Soup Company will outline a new strategic direction today at a meeting with investors led by Chief Operating Officer Denise Morrison, who will become the company's President and Chief Executive Officer on Aug. 1.

Campbell to outline new strategic direction


A car accident on Plum Canyon claimed one life and shut down the road according to the CHP.


The Coast Guard has rescued a bodyboarder on the north Oregon coast near Oceanside.

Coast Guard rescues bodyboarder on Oregon Coast


Gov. Quinn said Monday that he's analyzing several aspects of the McCormick Place reform legislation awaiting his signature, but refused to tip his hand about any changes he might seek.

Quinn analyzing McCormick Place reform legislation


A one car crash sent a Gravois Mills man to the hospital with serious injuries.


St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon is set to open his latest restaurant in Edwardsville on Friday.

Shannon will open restaurant in Edwardsville on Friday


Real Madrid's woes in the Spanish league worsened on Sunday when it was held to a 2-2 home draw by relegation-threatened Espanyol.


A jalapeno pepper submitted by an ill person in Montezuma County in southwest Colorado tested positive for salmonella, health officials said Monday, providing a new clue to officials investigating a national outbreak.

Jalapeno from southwest Colo. tests positive for salmonella


Pernod Ricard announces the completion of the sale, by its affiliate Pernod Ricard New Zealand, of Lindauer and several other New Zealand wine brands.

Pernod Ricard announces completion of the sale of Lindauer


A Gay Saudi prince has been found guilty of murdering his servant in a London hotel room.

Gay Saudi prince guilty of murdering servant


I am more than happy to let my nerd flag fly free.


India has asked sugar millers to sell non-levy sugar on a weekly basis in an attempt to curb spiralling prices of the commodity, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

India asks millers to sell sugar on weekly basis


As first reported on TVLine.com, Emmanuelle Chriqui has joined the cast of the CBS drama series THE MENTALIST.

Emmanuelle Chriqui joins cast of CBS's the MENTALIST


Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has revealed Dean Moxey and Neil Saunders are set to return from injury.


Comcast Spotlight Dana Runnells, 917-934-1015 or for Vehix Traction Communications Kirsten Hamling, 303-302-2150 Comcast Spotlight, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced that it has acquired Vehix, a multi-platform network that provides car buyers with a one-stop shopping experience.


Rescuers have freed a worker who fell down a vent shaft at Georgetown University.

Worker falls down shaft at Georgetown University


Outgoing Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Sandra Botha is recovering in Johannesburg's Millpark Hospital after successful heart surgery.


Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says that his forthcoming production venture `` Delhi Belly'' will destroy the goodwill he has earned in the past decades with his family-oriented films.


WhatsApp, the popular mobile messaging service, has said that it processed a record 18 billion messages on New Year's Eve 2012.

WhatsApp processes 18 billion messages on new year's Eve


US-based Evangelyze Communications has released its SmartVoIP solution in collaboration with Quintum, now part of Network Equipment Technologies.

Evangelyze releases SmartVoIP solution in collaboration with Quintum


The total value of new credit granted increased from R61.55 billion for the quarter ended March 2010 to R67.55 billion for the quarter ended June 2010, the National Credit Regulator said today.


Actor Stacy Keach, in Los Angeles with a touring production of the play ``Frost/Nixon,'' was hospitalized on Tuesday for an undisclosed health problem, his representative said.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has got married, South Korea's Renhap news agency said Wednesday quoting North Korean TV.


``Anna is history,'' said Khurshid, who had emerged as the government's principal interlocutor for the anti-graft campaign.


Triumph Motorcycles today said it is entering the Indian motorcycle market.

Triumph to enter Indian motorcycle market


AUSTIN, Texas Texas will honor former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams with a statue at the football stadium that be unveiled at the Longhorns' annual spring game on April 1.

Texas to honor Ricky Williams with statue


Hostess Brands Inc. says it's going out of business after striking workers across the country crippled its ability to make its Twinkies, Ding Dongs and other snacks.


Freiburg says it has signed Denmark defender Michael Lumb on loan from Zenit St. Petersburg until the end of the season.

Freiburg signs Denmark defender Michael Lumb on loan from Zenit St. Petersburg


Russian journalists are accusing Russian media of biased cover of the August war.

Russian journalist accuses media of bias


Asthma patients may not need daily doses of inhaled steroids according to a study, a finding that could alter treatment for millions suffering from the respiratory ailment.

Asthma patients may not need daily steroids


Managers hoping to get a little extra out of their team need to show more emotion in order to win trust and boost productivity, according to one expert.


A Woodbine man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of armed robbery, admitting he and his deceased father committed an armed robbery of an Econo Lodge in Egg Harbor Township, US Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Woodbine man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Egg Harbor Township


If you or your children are smokers, overweight or are not physically active, swine flu is the least of your worries.


Aerospace manufacturer Barnes Group Inc., is withdrawing earnings guidance for 2008 due to disruptions caused by the Machinists' nearly four-week strike against Boeing Co. and the credit crisis.

Barnes Group withdraws earnings guidance


For many years now ZenOffice has been supplying office furniture to industry in the North West and further afield.

At ZenOffice we can supply you with all your office furniture


Microsoft are set to launch the final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011 later today according to NeoWin.

Microsoft to launch Windows Live Essentials 2011 later today


The Mexican pop-rock trio Camila will play Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday May 11, according to events website Plan B.


PERMANENT Secretary of the Defence Ministry Petros Kareklas yesterday dismissed the implorations of some parents to get their sons out of the army as ``exaggerations'', reassuring them that conditions in the army had improved ``beyond recognition''.

'The army has improved beyond recognition'


Suhas Khamkar retained the Mr India title in the senior national body building championship here Saturday.


A college girl was allegedly killed by her fellow classmate in a Beijing hotel in the morning of January 2, the Beijing Times reported today.

College girl kills classmate in Beijing hotel


A woman named in a Colorado warrant charging her with second degree kidnapping is in custody on a $100,000 bond after a Grady County deputy sheriff located her at a relative's home in the Tuttle area.


A burglar hit a pub landlord with a hammer after he was disturbed smashing up fruit machines while searching for cash.


The Newcastle Jets said Sunday they had signed Italian forward Fabio Vignaroli for a six-month period to boost their maiden AFC Champions League campaign.


A PROMINENT abortion advocate was shot dead inside his US church, two weeks after President Obama called for tolerance over the issue.

Abortion advocate shot in church weeks after Obama calls for tolerance


NEW RECRUIT Reda Johnson could feature for Argyle when they play League One club Swindon Town in a pre-season friendly at the County Ground today.


Center bus drivers have approved a new contract, the school district said on Friday.

Center, olathe bus drivers approve new contract


Johnson was competing for a roster spot on the Miami Dolphins when Lozada accused him on Aug. 12 of head-butting her during an argument about condoms she found, and she filed for divorce.


A Little Rock man faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to a federal sex trafficking charge.

Little Rock man pleads guilty to federal sex trafficking charge


Nick Yelloly will return to GP3 this season with Carlin after a year in Formula Renault 3.5.


Toyota has plans to create a new social networking service for car owners to interact with their vehicles.

Toyota plans to create social networking service for car owners


France Telecom has received about 10 first round bids for Orange Switzerland sources close to the situation told Dow Jones Newswires.

France Telecom receives 10 bids for Orange Switzerland


Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad says he wants to attend the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes, but that Britain has a ``problem'' with hosting him.

Ahmadinejad wants to attend London olympics


Sri Lanka Army will recruit women soldiers to its regular forces.


Deftones member Chi Cheng is beginning to emerge from a coma after spending the last three and a half years in an unconscious state.

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng begins to emerge from coma


Unless something unexpected happens in the next week, Michigan State will miss out on a BCS bowl despite winning a share of its first Big Ten title since 1990.

Will miss out on a BCS Bowl despite winning a share of its first Big Ten title


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will cut 700 to 800 jobs at its northwestern Arkansas headquarters as it builds fewer new stores this year and makes other operational changes, the world's largest retailer announced Tuesday.

Wal-Mart cutting 700-800 jobs at headquarters


Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday she'll release $150 million from the state treasury for banks and credit unions to loan to businesses and consumers who've been squeezed by the nation's credit crunch.

Granholm to release $150 million for banks to loan out


San Diego State won its fifth straight game, beating Utah 72-63 in a Mountain West Conference game Saturday afternoon.


Birth rates have dropped for a third year in a row in the United States.

Birth rates drop for third year in a row


Kolkata, Feb 28 Suchitra Sen, the reclusive screen goddess of yesteryears who is suffering from a chest infection, is responding to medicines, a hospital official said Thursday.

Former actress Suchitra Sen responds to medicines


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His subtitle is ``For the sake of liberal education they shouldn't be,'' but of course that is not the reason why universities should be ``above the law.''

Should universities be ``above the law''?


A Bloomington man faces preliminary gun and battery charges after reportedly hitting a man in the face with a handgun and pointing the gun at a group of the injured man's friends and family in a dispute over $20.

Bloomington man faces gun, battery charges


Fluvanna County authorities are investigating the cause of a structure fire at the end of Melbrook Lane in Palmyra.

Fluvanna County authorities investigate fire


Russia Monday called for an arms embargo on Georgia till President Mikheil Saakashvili is replaced.

Russia calls for arms embargo on Georgia


Morgan is recovering from a kidney transplant and is expected to return to work soon.

Tracy Morgan recovering from kidney transplant


Lady Gaga is off the stage as she recovers from hip surgery but she remains in the news, the subject of a crazy rumor that she and boyfriend, 'Chicago Fire' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' star Taylor Kinney will marry this summer.

Will Lady Gaga + Taylor Kinney marry this summer?


Brent and US crude futures extended losses to $3 on Wednesday as concerns about Europe's ability to address its debt crisis and rising US crude oil inventories weighed on oil prices.


Google has announced that it has opened the upcoming Chrome Web Store for developers to submit applications.

Google opens Chrome Web Store to developers


Autopsies are scheduled Friday in Colorado on the bodies of three teenage girls found dead in a housing complex on the Wind River Indian Reservation, south of Riverton, Wyo.

Autopsies scheduled Friday on bodies of three teenage girls


Despite what you may have heard, federal financial aid for college is out there.

Federal financial aid for college is out there


British Airways cabin crew began a three-day strike today after last-ditch talks on a dispute over pay and conditions collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers facing chaos.


BEML, formerly known as Bharat Earth Movers Limited, has opened a vendor development and sourcing office here.


Two former Pakistan cricket captains Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram have flayed the BCCI-initiated Indian Premier League, saying it will damage the international cricket's calendar.

Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram say IPL will damage international cricket calendar


The government has ushered in a new era in scientific research, approving the first 13 batches of embryonic stem cells.

Government approves first batches of embryonic stem cells


The Scottish Alternative Music awards are to return for a third year, drawing necessary attention to the Scottish bands and artists that mainstream music tend to ignore.

The Scottish Alternative music awards return


``He will not be returning kicks for us on Sunday,'' Rosburg said.


South Florida may be facing the state's worst dry season since 1932 if it gets less than an inch of rain during the next three weeks.

South Florida may face worst dry season since 1932


Flight attendants on Alaska Airlines call police after two unruly children refused to stay in their seats or buckle their seat belts.

Flight attendants call police on unruly children


Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Reza Gillani said on Friday in unequivocal terms no one has the power to dissolve the country's assemblies.

No one has power to dissolve assemblies:


Former President George HW Bush plans to endorse GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, further urging the Republican Party to coalesce around the former Massachusetts governor's presidential campaign.


Real Madrid would welcome former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy back at the club, coach Jose Mourinho said yesterday.


The controversial anti-gun sculpture in front of the United Nations, is a reflection of President Obama's attitude on guns, according to conservatives who accuse Obama of planning an executive order on gun control.

Conservatives accuse Obama of planning an executive order on gun control


Olympian figure skater Johnny Weir has turned heads not only after his terrific performance in the men's skating short program, but for his persona off the ice as well.


A St. Michael woman is facing charges of felony theft and financial transaction card fraud after an investigation revealed she racked up charges on account belonging to a sister that was in her care.

St. Michael woman charged with felony theft


The Nanavati Commission probing the 2002 riot cases today kept the option of questioning chief minister Narendra Modi open when it told the Gujarat high court that its decision not to summon him was ``not final''.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Netanyahu demands that Palestinians recognize Israel as Jewish state


A two year old boy drowned in Meemu Atoll Dhiggaru yesterday after falling into sea while he was accompanying his grandmother to dispose garbage.

Two year old drowns after falling into sea


By Bandula Sirimanna Sri Lankan Facebook users are facing a threat of Internet hackers who pose as pretty girls or handsome men on Facebook to earn big money by hacking into email accounts and Facebook accounts and hold account-holders to ransom.

Sri Lankan Facebook users face threat of Internet hackers


Recent reports that Rihanna ignores Brown come just as there's rumors that Katy Perry is not as friendly with her female singing friend.


Gears of War 3 has finally gone gold, after being delayed from its April release.


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Two people were sent to the hospital following a crash in Central Bakersfield on Tuesday morning.

Two people sent to hospital following crash


A Kelowna man was sentenced Friday to 4½ years in jail for crashing his BMW into a tree and killing a NAIT student.

Man sentenced to 4½ years for crash that killed NAIT student


``I was never the pretty girl,'' said Fox.


Politico is testing out a paywall to see what the reception is.


A historic wooden pier which has come under attack from burrowing sea worms has closed for major restoration work.


Consequently, Josephine Onyia is declared ineligible for a period of two years, commencing on 22 September 2009.

Josephine Onyia declared ineligible for a period of two years


Deputy Premier Božidar Đelić, DS, says the Ukrainian government supports the territorial integrity of Serbia and Kosovo as its part.

``Ukraine supports integrity of Serbia''


Seacom said on Saturday 30 March that the capacity on its Egypt to Europe route has been fully restored, and that all its services are running as per normal.


``Attitudes towards the world's 650 million people living with disabilities need to change so that their right to participate fully in the information society is honoured'', United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

``Attitudes towards the world's 650 million people living with disabilities need to change...'' --


Aging Kentucky conman Edward Edwards is sentenced to two life terms in prison for killing a Wisconsin couple 30 years ago.


Barry was released from the hospital on Friday afternoon in time to celebrate his 73rd birthday.

Barry released from hospital on his birthday


``Of course Michelle Obama never said such a thing,'' Bruni-Sarkozy told CNN in an interview when asked about the controversial comments attributed to the American first lady in a new biography Carla And The Ambitious.

'Michelle Obama never said such a thing'


It has been revealed through Rise Against's official website that American sludge metal act Coliseum will be joining Platinum selling rock act Rise Against on its forthcoming European tour.

Coliseum to join Rise Against for European tour


The last time he was scheduled to present a solo recital at Carnegie Hall, almost a year ago, he canceled because of exhaustion.


Uruguay captain Diego Lugano has left Fenerbahce to join French side Paris St Germain, the Turkish club announced on its website on Saturday.

Uruguay captain Diego Lugano leaves Fenerbahce to join PSG


Markets are trading on a subdued note in the noon deals.


Olympic Games, Women's Professional Soccer has launched a social networking site at http://fans.womensprosoccer.com, giving soccer fans around the world an opportunity to interact with each other while viewing exclusive content such as live chats, reporter commentary, and player blogs.

Women's Professional soccer (WPS) launches social networking site


Police are investigating a crash on Poike Road where a car hit a lamp post before crashing into a tree on a person's property.


Deere & Co. was upped to overweight from equal-weight by Morgan Stanley, which lifted its price target to $64 from $48.

Deere upped to overweight by Morgan Stanley


A pair of pioneering astronomers revealed on Tuesday how they used a supercomputer to show that a nearby black hole is vastly more massive than scientists ever imagined.


EMBATTLED French auto group PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced a huge writedown of 4.7 billion euros for 2012, due to an extremely difficult European market.


``I had so much fun last night on the first DWTS episode,'' the reality star writes on her trusty blog.

Kim Kardashian: ``i had so much fun'' on DWTS


SAO PAULO, Brazil -Adriano was held scoreless but substitute midfielder Souza netted a late goal to help Sao Paulo beat Rio Preto 1-0 in the Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday.


ORLANDO, Fla. - Magic forward Matt Barnes has missed practice because of back spasms but expects to start in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston.

Magic's Barnes misses practice with back spasms


Who's afraid of Spotify, the giant European online music service that gives you millions of songs free?


Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, who was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer in 2006, is finally cancer free.


The average online Canadian spends approximately 17 hours a week on the internet according to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Rogers Communications.

Online Canadians spend 17 hours a week on internet


Jordaan admitted that the noise of the vuvuzela is annoying, but said the organization has taken steps to minimize its effect.

Jordaan admits the noise of the vuvuzela is annoying!!


Douglas College in Coquitlam looks like a ghost town this morning after a threat to the campus forced officials to cancel classes today.

Douglas College in Coquitlam looking like a ghost town


Three militants were reportedly killed in Ingushetia on Tuesday during a police operation in the village of Surkhakhi in the Nazran region.


Buffalo, NY's Polygraphist has posted a short teaser clip online featuring new music the band is working on.


A leading City analyst has suggested that the banks may have to take over Spirit, Punch's managed division.

Analyst: banks may have to take over Spirit


The United States Dressage Federation has announced a membership dues and horse registration fee increase for the 2011 membership year, which begins December 1, 2010.

United States Dressage Federation announces dues increase for 2011 membership year


Communications minister Eamon Ryan on Thursday unveiled the Government's policy on next-generation broadband, which outlined key broadband targets and the financial investment the Government is to make.

Government outlines key broadband targets


India is rapidly moving towards developing network centric warfare capability, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal PV Naik has said.

``India developing network centric warfare capability''


A Euless woman who authorities say was upset at police rammed a patrol car twice with her car during the weekend before her vehicle became disabled, police said Monday.

Euless woman upset at police rams patrol car - twice


Angola has deported 37 suspected Chinese gangsters, accused of involvement in violent crimes including kidnapping and robbery, targeting Chinese people in the African nation.


Popular American singer Daniel Decker will give a concert in Armenia on October 9.

Daniel Decker to give a concert in Armenia


A federal grand jury has indicted three men for smuggling Chinese honey into the United States.


InsWeb, an online insurance marketplace, has announced a content partnership with Internet Brands, an operator of community and e-commerce websites, as one of two has announced content distribution partners.

InsWeb announces content partnership with Internet Brands


I know I don't post much around here anymore but I know some of the old gang still hangs out around here so I thought I would let everyone know I am now a brand new grandpa!!


Russia has been urged to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in its country after three Chinese women were murdered, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Friday.

Russia urged to ensure safety of Chinese citizens


When you were eight, what did you want to be when you grew up?

What did you want to be when you grew up?


A 37-year-old woman was found dead this morning inside her apartment in the 2700 block of Azalea Garden Road.

Woman found dead inside norfolk apartment


Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran the fastest ever 150m yesterday in a street race held in a chilly and windy Manchester city centre.


INS Viraat, the aircraft carrier operated by the Navy, arrived in Kochi on Friday for its periodic refit at the Cochin Shipyard.

INS Viraat arrives in Kochi for periodic refit


Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny has defended the Governor of the Central Bank right to express a view on the forthcoming referendum.

Taoiseach defends Governor of the Central Bank


Three area Genuardi's will soon have a different look--they're getting a new owner.

Three area Genuardi's will have different look


International cellular giant Motorola has returned to SA, signing an exclusive deal with MTN to bring its Milestone handset to SA consumers.


UGANDA faces a terror threat because of its stand against terrorism and participation in the African Union peace-keeping mission in Somalia.


A PLANE with two passengers on board crashed into a UPS freight building today near Roanoke Regional Airport in Virginia, according to local reports.


A plea bargain is planned for a former police officer accused of sexual assault.

Plea bargain planned for former police officer


On the eve of their third place standing in the 2008 Most Promising Open Source CMS category of the PacktPub's 2008 Awards, ImpressCMS has released their version 1.1 final.


Fuchs Lubricants plc, the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, has launched a brand new corporate Web site.

Fuchs Lubricants launches new corporate Web site


Rihanna has confirmed that she is currently working on her sixth studio album, but refuses to give away any details.


May 14, 2013 3:00AM Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died.

Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers dies


Thanks to Feltbeats for the news that actor Tom Felton will be presenting at the British Comedy Awards this weekend.

Tom Felton to present at British Comedy Awards this weekend


With about a month and a half to go before the Antonio Margarito vs. Manny Pacquiao bout at the Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, Margarito is looking totally ripped to shreds.


The 80-MW Tongi peaking power plant was shut down following a sharp rise in gas booster temperature, worsening the power supply situation in an around the city, reports UNB.


Actor Gary Coleman has pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct.


Heart of England in Bloom judges are due to arrive in Shrewsbury today as hundreds of floral hanging baskets, planters and containers will be judged against exacting criteria.

Heart of England in Bloom judges arrive in Shrewsbury


Toots Hibbert walked off stage after being hit on the head by a large glass vodka bottle that was thrown by a man in the crowd during the Toots & the Maytals set at Dominion Riverrock Festival in Richmond, VA on Saturday night.

Toots Hibbert walks off stage after being hit by glass bottle


India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the time is not ripe to lift the stimulus measures taken by the government to overcome the impact of global economic crisis, report media.

Time not ripe to lift stimulus measures :


Heavy monsoon downpour and flooded streets continue to disrupt normal life in Mumbai on Monday.

Floods continue to disrupt normal life in Mumbai


After narrowing down the investigation, the Maharashtra Home Minister yet again claims that the Chabad House was the original target.


Twinkies are returning to store shelves this July, according to the brand's new owners, hedge funds Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co., who formed the new Hostess Brands, LLC. Twinkies stopped production in November when Hostess Brands Inc. filed for bankruptcy following a lengthy standoff with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union.

Twinkies returning to store shelves this July


Okaloosa County made election history today when Supervisor of Elections Pat Hollarn and her staff launched the country's first Internet-based voting system.


New Delhi, Nov 4 Union Minister and RJD MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who had allegedly assaulted a Kingfisher staff for not allowing him to board a Patna-Kolkota flight for being late, today got little support from Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel with Mr Patel saying the airlines should not bend rules even for him.

Airlines should not bend rules even for me:


Halifax, the UK's biggest mortgage lender, has raised its house price inflation forecast for the year, after house prices rose faster than expected in the first six months of 2007.

Halifax raises house price inflation forecast


Saurabh Mukherjea, Ambit Capital said they believe this is a good time to invest in India as valuations are the most attractive that they have been in a decade.


Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao on Wednesday said the present laws do not permit Islamic banking in the country, but a suitable legislation can create space for this important business model.

Present laws do not permit Islamic banking:


A new study has suggested that the Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster than previously believed, and as a result, freshwater runoff from the area will more than double by the end of the century.


Digital surveillance system provider Zylotech will welcome three new directors to its board, after they were voted in during the company's annual general meeting.


Retailer Edcon said on Thursday it maintained its gross profit in the first quarter compared with the same period a year ago‚ but retail sales were behind expectations and costs negatively impacted adjusted EBITDA.


A woman today reported a potential scam that she said used The Argus-Press as a way to convince people to provide financial information.


The US budget deficit soared to a record $485.2 billion in the federal government's fiscal first quarter,, the US Treasury Department announced, as the government implemented its financial system stabilization plan.

US budget deficit soars to record in $485.2 billion in first quarter


Controversial Channel S TV station that recently changed hands between its previous owner Qhawe Mamba and flamboyant gospel start Sipho 'Big Fish' Makhabane has no proper trading licence.


Jetstar Group unveiled a new uniform to be worn by employees across all Jetstar branded airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Singapore and Japan earlier this week.


Vevo, the ad-supported music video channel launching in December, has signed AT&T as it first advertiser, the partners said today.


The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has hiked prices of its all models by up to Rs5,250 with immediate effect to offset adverse impact of foreign exchange fluctuation and rising input costs.

Maruti hikes prices across models by Rs5,250


Contrary to earlier reports, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has declined to sponsor a NASCAR team.


She has praised Brahmanandam, saying that she has learnt so much about comedy from him and thanked him for the delicious Andhra delicacies from his home.


But, in case you still had doubts as to who is whom, DJ Jazzy Jeff will appear in video game DJ Hero.


DIC hosted a high-ranking seven member delegation from the autonomous South Korean province of Jeju Island to discuss collaboration opportunities here on Wednesday.

Dubai Internet City discusses collaboration opportunities


Parliament has paused to remember the five diggers killed in Afghanistan in late August in one of the darkest days for the Australian military since the Vietnam War.


Country stars Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will perform later this month at a Pismo Beach church, officials announced today.

Country stars Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers to perform in Pismo Beach


Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart, who have been dating for more than a year, recently adopted a puppy together-a little brown boxer they named ``Bear.''

J.Lo and Casper Smart adopt puppy together


Police have raided a factory unit in the Perth suburb of Wangara and seized drugs, a firearm and stolen motorbikes.

Police raid factory unit and seize drugs


In a late night move, Karnataka began releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at the rate of 10000 cusecs as directed by the Supreme Court.


THE ANC needs decisive leadership, not just ``beautiful speeches'' to overcome disunity in the party, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said yesterday.


Legends Business Group announces that it has begun to negotiate with a grant specialist group to assist the company in locating additional outlets for its alternative energy research.

Legends Business Group negotiates with grant specialists Group


President Barack Obama has declared a federal emergency in the state of New York.

President Obama declares federal emergency in ny


The telecoms infrastructure firm Ericsson is to lay off 5,000 workers, after its results for the fourth quarter of 2008 showed a 31 percent year-on-year drop in profits.


Yvan Muller lead a Chevrolet 1-2-3 at the first free practice session at Brno, with Norbert Michelisz fifth and the new 1.6 turbo Volvo in fifth position.

Muller leads first free practice at Brno


Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney is confident as he heads into the Iowa Caucuses, NewsCenter 5's Janet Wu reports.

Romney confident heading into Iowa Caucuses


Washington, Aug 9 The Chief Financial Officer of Washington DC, Natwar Gandhi, who is credited with turning around the financial fortunes of the US capital, on Monday said America needs to borrow more and spend more money in order to stimulate the economy.


A Sullivan County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for selling prescription drugs that were paid for by the TennCare public healthcare program.

Sullivan County woman charged with TennCare fraud


Zimbabwe plans to scrap a levy on imported used vehicles and some foods after complaints from retailers, Newsday reported, citing Commerce Minister Welshman Ncube.

Zimbabwe plans to scrap levy on imports, Newsday reports


Andrew Sheridan will become the latest England player to put his international career in jeopardy by heading for sunnier climes when he joins south of France club Toulon later this year.


Kristen Stewart is looking ultra glam in her new Vanity Fair photo shoot.

Kristen Stewart glams up for Vanity Fair


She said: ``I feel great. The doctors say I can do whatever I feel like I am up to do. Of course, that doesn't mean any concerts or anything like that. But I can do things around the house, and today I am just piddling around the house. It is good to sit up, too. I also might make one or two business calls. Not too much, just a teeny bit.


A Korean national has been arrested for running a prostitution racket here in the city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, under the guise of a hotel-cum-bar, police said.

Korean national arrested for running prostitution racket


Forward/guard Adonis Thomas, who ranks among the top small forward prospects in the nation, has signed with Memphis, as expected.


Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail, but she's not exactly a free woman.


A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 shook southern Peru on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US government reported.


Most Southeast Asian stock markets posted limited gains on Monday as selective buying in growth stocks such as Indonesian cement firms and institutional buying of Thai large caps helped offset weak sentiment elsewhere in Asia.

Most Southeast Asian markets post limited gains


Al Almanza, administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, announced last week that FSIS will delay the industry's access to the Public Health Information system as a result of the agency's budget situation, adding that the move ``would not affect agency implementation of PHIS.''

FSIS delays industry access to Public Health Information system


Rahul Bose has commercial hits like Jhankaar Beats and Pyar Ke Side Effects to his credit, but the immensely talented actor prefers offbeat films because he feels he doesn't have the sex appeal to be a mainstream actor.

I don't have sex appeal to be mainstream actor:


RAFAEL VAN DER VAART is out for at least six weeks with a torn hamstring.

Rafael VAN der Vaart is out for six weeks


The theme for Campbellford Figure Skating Club's annual carnival was ``Out of this World.''

Campbellford Figure Skating carnival was 'Out of this World'


A former landfill site used between the 1960s and 1990s has been designated contaminated land after gas was found to be leaking close to nearby homes creating a 'unacceptable risk' to residents.

Former landfill site designated contaminated land


Vodacom Tanzania has launched a Weekend offer for its prepaid customers that will see them enjoy unlimited voice calls, SMS services and data services for TZS 250 per day.


Actor Prajwal Devraj and Sonu starrer Kannada film Gulama is all set to hit the screens this week.


Diamondbacks lose 3 to injuries in win over Angels The Arizona Diamondbacks felt pretty fortunate after three key players were injured during Tuesday night's spring training game.


The Star Tribune filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday night, the newspaper reports on its Web site.

Star Tribune files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Aberdeen battled back from two goals down to earn a point from a 2-2 draw against Kilmarnock in an engrossing encounter at Pittodrie.


Bristol, RI, June 15, 2011 --- Displays2go.com, a wholesale display specialty store has just released their new line of adjustable height podiums and lecture stands.

Displays2go.com releases new adjustable height podiums


The DoT announced that the highly anticipated 3G spectrum auctions in the country will be deferred by two weeks ie on Jan 30 as compared to originally announced date of January 16.


Scania has extended its fixed price repair programme to cover a broader selection of common workshop tasks.

Scania extends fixed price repair programme


Apple has hit its 25 billion app downloads milestone as we predicted here.

Apple hits 25 billion app downloads milestone


A new survey has revealed that Brit couples have, on average, 156 arguments a year.


Personal income in Hawaii was $40,490 per capita last year, which ranked 17th in the nation.


commercial lobster catch in Long Island Sound was the smallest in 25 years and that likely means new size restrictions on future catches.


Australian miner Sundance Resources has announced that it has raised A$40 million through a share placement at A$0.345 per share.

Sundance Resources raises A$40 million through share placement


Criss Angel and girlfriend Sandra are getting serious, Angel tells news this week.


The Ministry of Economy on Tuesday said Coca-Cola and Pepsi 300ml cans will be taken off the UAE shelves in a month.

Coke, Pepsi 300ml cans to be taken off shelves


After weeks of turmoil over a political donations scandal, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will make a rare summer address to the nation today, a day before a key pension reform is presented to the cabinet.


Obama called waterboarding ``torture'' and said it was ``contrary to America's traditions'' during a news conference at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.


El Taco Tote opens its third Tucson location next week at 4811 N. Stone Ave. in a building that last housed a Ruby Tuesdays until April last year.

El Taco Tote opens third Tucson location next week


Syed Afzal Haider, former law minister in the caretaker cabinet took oath as judge of the Federal Shariat Court here on Wednesday at FSC building.

Syed Afzal Haider takes oath as judge of Federal Shariat Court


For the first time since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce after 72 days of marriage, Kris Humphries has returned to Twitter.


Wells Fargo & Co. raised its quarterly dividend 14%, as the bank looks to increase shareholder return.


Vanessa Hudgens is reportedly set to play an escaped victim of an Alaska serial killer and rapist, portrayed by John Cusack, in a new film called ``Frozen Ground.''

Vanessa Hudgens to play escaped victim of serial killer, portrayed by John Cusack, in 'Frozen Ground'


E.ON is to cut its electricity prices by nine per cent, the energy provider has announced.


Deputy Transport Minister and Member of Parliament for Bandar Sibu Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew died today after a long battle with liver cancer, triggering the 11th by-election in the country since the last general election in March, 2008.

Deputy transport minister Robert Lau dies


A transsexual Finnish pastor, who returned to work following a sex-change operation, has resigned.


A winter storm moving across the nation's midsection is bringing heavy snow and a rash of accidents across southern Nebraska.

Winter storm brings snow and accidents to Nebraska


Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of housing starts slowed slightly in January, mainly because of sharp decreases in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

Pace of housing starts slowed in January:


A Guatemalan court on Friday found former dictator Efrain Rios Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity during the bloodiest phase of the country's 36-year civil war.

Guatemalan court finds former dictator Rios Montt guilty of genocide


1.4 million people in Britain are falling behind with their rent/mortgage payments, according to a new YouGov survey for Shelter.

1.4 million falling behind with rent and mortgage


Just in Vogue the Rs.150 crore country's 1st Luxury Retail Chain with 20 outlets and presence in 10 cities in India including 2 in Pune unveiled an exclusive collection of auto brands pens at their outlets at Pune central here today.

Just in Vogue unveils exclusive collection of auto brands pens


It has been reported that Welsh is now providing the NHS Direct Wales online enquiry service.

Welsh provides NHS Direct Wales online enquiry service


The Hang Seng Index closed at 21,293.32 on Wednesday, down 347.57 points or 1.6 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 21,293.32, down 347.57 points


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN145m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


A man was attacked by a bear while hunting in Hoffman Forest in Onslow County according to Norman Bryson, Assistant Director of Onslow County EOC.


MedNest incorporates and launches PharmaNest as a wholly owned subsidiary.


9 to 5 hoops will have eight-week basketball clinics in the Zanesville and Tri-Valley areas.


Sen. Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, his campaign announced Thursday, recording his second-best fundraising month of the year through a mix of small and large contributions.


A judge has halted construction of an Antrim County well for disposal of wastewater from a luxury resort while a lawsuit challenging the project goes forward.

Judge halts construction of Antrim County well


SENIORS are delaying retirement or going back to work to ensure their nest eggs are safe, a survey of older Australians revealed on Tuesday.


BRITAIN will send 120 more troops to Iraq to help train the Iraqi army, a Ministry of Defence spokesman said today.


Orlando Bloom has said that he will not return to do any more Pirates of the Caribbean as his character of Will Turner is dead to him.

Orlando Bloom will not do another Pirates of the Caribbean


AuthenTec, a leading provider of security and identity management solutions, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2011 financial results for the period ending September 30, 2011 on Thursday, November 3, 2011 after the market closes.

AuthenTec to announce third quarter 2011 financial results


The management of Vodafone has launched ``Power to You'' campaign, which marks a new chapter for the company in Ghana as it works more proactively in bringing more products and services to the Ghanaian market.

Vodafone launches ``Power to You'' campaign


The Philippines will launch its first guideline book on making Halal food in accordance with international standard, in order to promote the country's food industry, the official Philippines News Agency quoted Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap as saying on Sunday.

Philippines to launch first guideline book for making Halal food


CBS has rejected a gay dating site's Super Bowl ad, saying the 30-second clip, which features two male fans making out while watching the game, didn't meet the network's standards.

CBS rejects gay dating site's Super Bowl ad


CIT Group Inc. cit.com, a leading provider of financing and advisory services to small businesses and middle market companies, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a commercial loan portfolio from Flagstar Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc..

CIT agrees to acquire commercial loan portfolio from Flagstar Bank


Abercrombie & Fitch fined for discrimination against disabled teen is not the most surprising thing I've seen today.


Peter Trego starred with the ball as Somerset had very much the best of a rain-affected first day of their Championship clash with Lancashire.


The US program Rybka won the 16th World Computer Chess Championship that was held in Beijing, China, a full point ahead of its nearest rival, the British program Hiarcs.

Rybka wins world Computer chess Championship


A Burnham-On-Sea pub landlord is calling time for the final time this week after almost five years in the job.

Burnham-On-Sea pub landlord calls time after almost five years


The government and the private sector must share a common action plan for green technology to be successful, given the limited time and resources available, says Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin.

Government- private sector must share common action plan in green technology, says Muhyiddin


Hall County has seen a significant increase in property valuations this year.

Hall county sees increase in property valuations


Supermarket chain Asda will create 7,000 new jobs this year, with more than half created by the opening of 14 stores and the expansion of 15 sites.


Ticketfly, a San Francisco-based independent ticketing and social marketing company, has raised $3 million in Series A funding.


The global auto industry is starting to recover from months of declines, pushed by strong demands in such countries as China and Germany, a Canadian report said on Friday.


Sarah Palin has crowned herself President for life outside the White House.


AP 5:21 PM Saturday, May 16, 2009 Cornell beat Princeton 6-4 in men's lacrosse Saturday to reach the semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years.


Two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin is considering retirement after a 6-0, 7-6 loss to Juan Monaco in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday.


India lost a wicket in the opening over as they began their chase after 333 runs to win the second Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.


``I have said from the beginning that Manmohan Singh is a good man.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a good man:


Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his red card in their victory over Almeria.

Real Madrid coach Pellegrini defends Ronaldo after red card


Galleon Group LLC founder Raj Rajaratnam, arrested in October as part of a first wave of charges accusing him of trading on leaks from corporate officials, hedge fund traders and other insiders, leaves a New York restaurant.

Galleon's Raj Rajaratnam leaves New York restaurant:


SUBSTANCE abuse and community justice will be among the topics on the agenda when the Isle of Man hosts an international criminal justice conference.

Isle of Man to host international criminal justice conference


Former Penn State University football coach, Joe Paterno, is near death, according to a report.

Joe Paterno near death, according to report


Younger parents are less likely to be able to control anger than older parents, a new study says.

Younger parents less able to control anger


A man died after he fell into a vat of melted chocolate in a New Jersey processing plant.

Man dies after fall into vat of chocolate


A 21-year-old Pietermaritzburg man has been stabbed to death in a drunken fight, police said on Friday.


- Indonesian security forces on Saturday carried out a drill at a hotel in the capital, Jakarta, to simulate an attack on the building.

Indonesian security forces carry out drills


BMO Financial Group has launched eight new funds, bringing its product line to a total of 30 ETFs.

BMO Financial Group launches eight new funds


What types of services should Coast Guard be responsible for, and what should be left up to either other agencies or even private industry?

What services should the Coast Guard be responsible for?


WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. may show up at the Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to let boxing fans know he is serious about facing Manny Pacquiao on May 5 as announced earlier by his advisers.

Will Floyd Mayweather show up at Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight?


Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered a potential molecular playbook for blocking cardiac hypertrophy, the unwanted enlargement of the heart and a well-known precursor of heart failure.

Scientists discover molecular playbook to block cardiac hypertrophy


A man was found fatally shot in a car Saturday evening on Indianapolis' west side.


Hartlepool United manager Mick Wadsworth says his side deserved something from the game, after losing 1-0 to Preston.


Sir Paul McCartney has angered neighbours by refusing to cull wild boar on his estate.

Paul McCartney refuses to cull wild boar on estate


Muldrow residents may experience instances of lower water pressure in the next 60 days while the town works on all its water tanks.

Residents may experience lower water pressure


Demand for jewellery, gifts and flowers more than doubled on Mother's Day, experts and shopkeepers said on Sunday.

Demand for gifts, flowers doubles on Mother's Day


David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly decided to sell Beckingham Palace and their French villa to focus on life in America.

David and Victoria to sell Beckingham Palace?


BMW GoldBet rider Marco Melandri topped the times in first qualifying for the Superbike World Championship round at Monza.


Music producer PHIL SPECTOR has been found guilty of second degree murder after the jury in the Los Angeles Superior Court ruled the mogul was guilty of shooting and killing LANA CLARKSON in the foyer of his Alhambra, California mansion in February, 2003.


SPSS Inc., a leading worldwide provider of Predictive Analytics software and solutions, today announced the availability of SPSS Statistics 17.0, the latest version of its market-leading software suite that solves business and research problems.


Dreher teacher accused of sexual battery http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/story.aspx?id=843934


Residents were evacuated near the Markarfljot river Thursday after volcanic eruption melted glaciers and caused flooding in southern Iceland.

Residents evacuated after volcanic eruption melted glacier in Iceland


Land acquisition for runway expansion of the Madurai airport was at an advanced stage and would be completed soon, said the Collector C. Kamaraj here on Tuesday.

Land acquisition for runway expansion at an advanced stage, says Collector


Artist and activist Shakira met with President Obama and Vice President Biden at the White House this week to discuss their common interest in early childhood development and universal education.

Shakira meets with President Obama and Vice President Biden


World Television today launched climatetalks.tv, an online video news portal for journalists in the lead up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

World Television launches climatetalks.tv


Israel is sending humanitarian aid to Georgia tonight as the first part of a broader aid effort to be implemented soon.

Israel sends humanitarian aid to Georgia


Rumor has it that Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama are dating.

Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama dating?


He was granted bail in the sum of $2 million with surety.


Banks continue to perform better as three of four banks announced better earnings for the quarter ended March 31 compared to last year.

Three of four banks announce better earnings


As reported by the Reno Gazette Journal: ``A former Silver Legacy cage manager was sentenced Tuesday to more than three years in prison for stealing $343,000 from the casino in a sophisticated embezzlement driven by her gambling addiction.

Former cage manager sentenced for embezzlement


Countplus has finalised the acquisition of property and accounting group Pacific East Coast through subsidiary Kidmans, after entering into a share sale and purchase agreement a month ago.


Comedian Eddie Griffin is officially divorced from his wife, less than six months after they wed.

Eddie Griffin - Eddie Griffin officially divorced


The Iranian currency has tumbled in blackmarket trading to a new record low against the dollar, news agencies said, as the EU moved to impose an oil embargo and fresh sanctions on Tehran.


The TLC network says it's suing Jon Gosselin for breaching his contract as star of the reality show ``Jon&Kate Plus 8.''

TLC network says it is suing Jon Gosselin


We all know the adage: what doesn't kill me, makes me stronger.


A three-justice panel of the Nevada Supreme Court sided with a fired North Las Vegas police officer in an arbitration dispute, reversing a decision by a Clark County district judge.

Panel sides with fired North Las Vegas police officer


Dikshithars are also owners of the Natarajar temple in Chidambaram and Lord Shiva is one of the Dikshithars, Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has claimed.


On Dec. 8, 2011, comics legend Jerry Robinson, the creator of such iconic Batman characters as Robin and the Joker and a pioneer for writers' and artists' rights in the comics industry, died in his sleep at age 89.


The 'Iron Man 3' actress - who lost her father Bruce to cancer in 2002 and recently revealed she miscarried during her third pregnancy a few years ago - claims she has suffered a lot more than people realise but it has made her determined to make the most out of her life.


A Sullivan man was arrested Saturday, June 16, after crashing his motorcycle following a pursuit and then fleeing on foot, authorities said.

Sullivan man arrested after crashing motorcycle, fleeing on foot


An Augusta man was found guilty of domestic violence assault Wednesday and is awaiting sentencing.

Augusta man found guilty of domestic violence assault


The use of interim sales managers and other part-time leaders is continuing to grow due to a number of factors, according to one industry expert.


The Caribbean Community on Tuesday 1 June forged a new strategic partnership with Finland at the Turkeyen, Guyana, Headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat, through the accreditation of its first Plenipotentiary Representation to CARICOM, HE Mikko Pyhälä.

CARICOM forges strategic partnership with Finland


Charlie Sheen was admitted to hospital on Tuesday for a psychiatric evaluation after a woman called police to say the star was throwing furniture and yelling in his room at The Plaza hotel, New York, a law enforcement official said.

Charlie Sheen 'admitted to hospital for a psychiatric evaluation'


A large power plant with smokestacks up to 150 feet high has been proposed for a patch of Florida panther habitat south of Lake Okeechobee, setting up what is likely to be a bitter fight with environmentalists.

Power plant proposed for Florida panther habitat


The euro continued to slide against the dollar on Friday, dropping below $1.56 and trading more than 4 US cents short of the all-time high it reached earlier this week.


ENTERTAINER Steve Vizard has defied a lacklustre Melbourne property market to sell his St Kilda mansion for around $7 million.

Entertainer Steve Vizard sells his St Kilda mansion for around $7 million


Commodities retreated Tuesday after weaker manufacturing activity in China and the US, the world's two largest consumers of raw materials, fanned worries about demand.

Commodities retreat on weaker manufacturing in China, US


Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is coming to Georgia Aug. 9 to stump for Republican Karen Handel in her gubernatorial campaign.


Miranda Cosgrove recently visited with The Talk and talked growing up in the entertainment business and her plans for college as former teen TV star!


A driver who was seriously injured in a two-car crash in Sheboygan County was identified Saturday as Raymond F. Habeck, 59, of Waldo.


The EAT has upheld a tribunal's decision that an employer was wrong to conclude that, because it was abolishing the position of HR manager, the redundancy selection pool only comprised one employee -- the HR manager.

EAT upholds tribunal's decision on redundancy selection pool


Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted for strike action in response to ``below-inflation'' pay increases for the first time in the history of the airline.


On January 16, 2012, President Hu Jintao received credentials presented by six new ambassadors from Peru, Monaco, Somalia, Gabon, Niger and Thailand at the Great Hall of the People.

President Hu Jintao receives credentials from six new ambassadors


The Turkish energy minister said on Saturday that Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece and Italy would hold a quartet natural gas summit, Anadolu Agency reported.

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, Italy to hold natural gas summit


MORE Super League players could be deported from the UK after it was revealed 13 other clubs employed players with the same visas as the besieged Celtic Crusaders.

More Super League players could be deported


The 13th-ranked Oklahoma State wrestling team won the Reno Tournament of Champions team title Thursday with 146.5 points, edging out No. 17 Edinboro, who placed second with 132.5 points.

Oklahoma State wins Reno Tournament of Champions


Oracle shares fall on weak third quarter Updated: 13:38, Thursday March 21, 2013 Oracle has reported flat earnings for its fiscal third quarter, hurt by a continued drop in sales of hardware systems and a surprise decline in new software sales.


Lloyds TSB shareholders are considering taking legal action against the bank following the merger with HBOS.

Lloyds TSB shareholders consider legal action


New Delhi, Jan 18 Dissident BJP leader Kalyan Singh today met Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav amid growing apprehensions that the BJP&aposs&aposmandir-mandal&aposface may change sides in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls.

Kalyan Singh meets Samajwadi party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav


Koji Uehara, who will miss Sunday's start due to a strained right elbow, is likely to be placed on the disabled list.


Aggressive people heart attack, stroke risks are greater thanks to a higher heart rate which, over time, may lead to greater risk of death, says a new study.

Aggressive people heart attack, stroke risks greater


Anders Breivik, the man behind the July 22, 2011 Oslo car bomb and shooting rampage on the island of Utøya, has described in detail his crimes to a court in Oslo.

Anders behring Breivik describes his crimes to court


Serena Williams says she has apologised to Maria Sharapova after unkind comments reportedly made about the Russian were published in a recent magazine interview.


Former Maine women's basketball coach Cindy Blodgett says she was ``fired without cause.''

Cindy Blodgett says she was ``fired without cause''


The Congressional oversight panel, led by Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren, said the TARP program had failed to relieve banks of the toxic assets that were plaguing bank ledger sheets.

TARP failed to relieve banks of toxic assets


Teen star Demi Lovato dropped out of the international concert tour she was on with the Jonas Brothers and entered a treatment center to get help for ``emotional and physical issues,'' TMZ.com reports.


This is what's in the news for Tuesday, June 21, 2011.


A 56-year-old bank officer was found dead with multiple stab wounds on his chest and abdomen in his house at Bukit Antarabangsa near here.

Bank officer found dead with stab wounds


Mort Lindsey, the orchestra leader and composer celebrated in the US for his work with Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, has died at the age of 89.

Composer mort Lindsey dies at the age of 89


York City Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 12:08 PM today at the Integrity Bank, One MarketWay South.

York City Police investigating bank robbery


Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SP Emosi Baleinuku has this morning confirmed that Senior Police Officer Nasir Ali needs to start as the Station Officer in Levuka with immediate effect.

Nasir to start as Station Officer in Levuka


Vatican says it believes a meeting between Pope Benedict XVI of Rome and Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow is possible, but urges to avoid speculations and not to force it.

The Vatican believes a meeting between Benedict XVI and Alexy II is possible, but urges to avoid speculations


Florida State cornerback Greg Reid was arrested and released from the Leon County jail early Monday morning.


THE European Commission warned today that the EU could take over supervision of benchmarks such as Libor as one of its most senior officials unleashed a broadside at the Bank of England for its failure to stamp out rigging.

European Commission warns that EU could take over benchmarks like Libor


The 9th annual Taste of Cambridge has been postponed until next week because of inclement weather in the forecast for Thursday.

Taste of Cambridge postponed to next week because of weather


Knight, the firmer chairman of GMAC-RFC, will continue as executive chairman of Checkmate Mortgages and joins Cicero in a non-executive role to lead the company's ambitious expansion plans.


Caprial's Bistro, a 17-year Portland institution, closed its doors for good this week, surprising many longtime fans.


CatholicTV has launched a new ``widget'' aimed at allowing Internet users to embed CatholicTV programing on their personal Web sites, blogs and social networks.


On the morning of December 1, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao met at the Great Hall of the People with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

Hu Jintao meets with Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt and European Commission President Barroso


Shawty Lo welcomed home fellow atlanta rapper Gucci Mane home as he was released Wendesday morning.


Actress Lauren Graham, best known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore on the long-running ``Gilmore Girls,'' has been making the talk show rounds lately to promote her new movie ``Flash of Genius.''

Lauren Graham makes talk Show rounds for new movie ``Flash of Genius''


Ray Ozzie will leave the Chief Architect position at Microsoft.


The Proteas have also jumped one place in the team ratings to No. 3, overtaking Sri Lanka following the latter's defeat to Pakistan.

Proteas jumped one place in the team ratings to No. 3


Broadleaf Commerce, LLC, a privately held company that provides an enterprise open source eCommerce solution, has announced that The Container Store, the nation's leading retailer of storage and organization products, has selected Broadleaf Commerce as its eCommerce solution.

The Container Store®, a national retailer, selects Broadleaf Commerce as its eCommerce solution


Fatalities have been reported in a small plane crash in Easton, fire officials said Tuesday.

Fatalities reported in small plane crash


Simon Cowell is planning for a new global venture -- a fresh version of 'Top Of The Pops'.

Simon Cowell planning new version Of 'Top Of the Pops'


Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will endorse Rick Perry for president, becoming the second major GOP governor to offer a presidential endorsement Monday.


9/20/2011 6:40:00 AM - LUSAKA - Zambians began voting Tuesday in national elections to choose their leaders for the next five years, in what analysts say will be a tight race for the ruling Movement for Multi-party Democracy.

Zambians begin voting in national elections


PSIS, the mutual that evolved out of the Public Service Investment Society, is knocking on the door of an investment grade credit rating after Standard & Poor's revised its outlook to 'positive'.

PSIS knocking on door of investment-grade credit rating


Asian stocks rose, led by material producers and Japanese trading companies, after Australia's new prime minister said she is willing to negotiate with mining companies over a resources tax proposed by her predecessor.


A pork product producer will open a facility in Le Mars in northwestern Iowa.

Pork producer to open facility in Le Mars


Rich Hoffmann of The Philadelphia Daily News reports that they might expect the Eagles to throw more, not less, with Kevin Kolb and the truth is, coach Andy Reid did change a bit last season and threw a more balanced attack out there, with pretty good success.

(Eagles) Eagles to throw more under qb Kevin Kolb?


Yolo County, Calif., Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposal to cut county funding for health care services for undocumented immigrants in an effort to save the county more than $1 million, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Yolo county, Calif., approves proposal to cut funding for health care services to undocumented immigrants


Rain eases threat of Vic grassfire Updated: 09:27, Tuesday February 19, 2013 Welcome rain has reduced the threat of the Donnybrook grassfire burning on Melbourne's northern outskirts.


A man who says he tied a woman up to make her watch while he committed suicide has been jailed for 10 years.


A Berks County mortgage broker who pleaded guilty to swindling millions of dollars from local homeowners will drop the appeal of his prison sentence.

Berks County mortgage broker to drop appeal


With their previous contract expired as of Aug. 31, 2008, public elementary occasional teachers have now ratified a tentative agreement.


Thousands of people are still unable to return to their homes after last summer's floods, the Government has revealed.

Thousands 'still unable to return home' after summer floods


Blockbuster Video, ubiquitous purveyor of rented DVDs, VHS tapes and video games, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.


Shoaib Akhtar will retire from the international game at the end of World Cup, bringing to an end one of cricket's most compelling and mercurial careers.


Former Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he will try to banish 'outside intrusions' from his mind in 2011.

Hamilton to banish 'outside intrusions' from his mind in 2011


Garrick Porteous became the first Englishman for a decade to win the Amateur Championship when he beat Finland's Toni Hakula six-and-five in the 36-hole final at a wind-swept Royal Cinque Ports in Kent.when he beat Finland's Toni Hakula six-and-five in the 36-hole final at a wind-swept Royal Cinque Ports in Kent.

Garrick Porteous becomes the first Englishman for a decade to win the Amateur Championship.


A Georgian police officer was shot dead on Friday near the de facto border with breakaway South Ossetia, the Georgian Interior Ministry said, blaming sniper fire from territory ``occupied'' by Russian forces.

Georgian police officer shot dead nr South Ossetia


An offshore natural gas platform sank in the Caribbean Sea off the Venezuela coast on Thursday, before evacuating 95 workers on board.

Natural gas platform sinks off Venezuela


Oh, one more thing... the Nazis are coming back with superior technology and they're going to wipe out the ``subhumans.''


No one was injured when a single-engine plane failed to take off from Enid Woodring Regional Airport Tuesday morning and landed in a wheat field.


A policeman covers a body at the site of a landmine explosion near Dantewada in the eastern Indian state of Chhattisgarh May 17, 2010.

A policeman covers a body at site of a landmine explosion


Riccardo Ricco has signed with the second-tier Dutch cycling team Vacansoleil after a verbal agreement with Belgian squad Quick-Step fell apart.


Defense officials said Tuesday that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was moved out of the Persian Gulf and to the Gulf of Oman, shortening the time that the carrier's strike planes must fly to support combat in Afghanistan.


``SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL'' NO. 1 SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW FOR 10TH STRAIGHT WEEK Last night's ``Sunday Night Football'' game was the No. 1 program on Sunday Night for the tenth straight week, led NBC to a Sunday night primetime win and tied for the fourth-best SNF overnight this season, despite the New England Patriots 39-26 dominant victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to overnight data released today by The Nielsen Company.

``Sunday Night Football'' No. 1 Sunday Night show for 10th straight Week


Election for the first president and vice president of the country has begun at the International Convention Centre in New Baneshor.

Elections for president, vice president begins


Samsung Electronics is reportedly replacing a Galaxy smartphone feature to dodge a sales ban in the Netherlands.


Accident photos taken by businessman James Adkins last October are missing from his camera phone, which was in police custody, his attorney stated in a report to the US District Court of Guam on Thursday.


Modesto Police report that the second victim in Friday night shooting at the 2400 block of Vera Cruz has died.

Second victim of Friday night shooting dies