Professor Hood, talking about the lecture, said: ``One answer to where supernatural beliefs come from is that culture is so rich with story telling that it seems obvious that we believe what others tell us.

Where do supernatural beliefs come from?


MEED reported that Abu Dhabi is planning to build an Olympic stadium at Mina Zayed on Abu Dhabi Island.

Abu Dhabi plans Olympic stadium at Mina Zayed


The euro recovered from a 15--month low against the dollar Thursday after positive US jobs and housing data encouraged traders to buy riskier currencies.

Euro recovers from 15-month low against dollar


SIX new police constables are eager to begin their shifts in Mackay and the Whitsundays after spending six months training at the North Queensland Police Academy campus in Townsville.


A woman was stabbed to death in a taxi in Northfield, Birmingham, today, West Midlands Police said.


He's voting for Democrat Barack Obama, he's no longer a Republican and he and his wife will have their first two children in coming months.


Sinead O'Connor has written an open letter discouraging suicide, just days after going public with her own death wish on Twitter.com.

O'Connor writes open letter discouraging suicide


The Tokyo Twitter team has just launched its interesting and useful Lifeline feature in Japan.

Twitter launches Lifeline feature in Japan


The San Jose Sharks game 2 strategy will be to slow down the Blackhawk attack that ending up taking the victory in game 1.

San Jose Sharks game 2 strategy to slow down the Blackhawk attack --


The Bible was supposed to say the geek shall inherit the earth.


Five people were killed, including police officers, when a roadside bomb hit a police vehicle in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday,a provincial police chief said.

Five people killed in roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan


The young director of Sattam Oru Iruttarai, Sneha Britto, who is also the niece of actor Vijay recently told Behindwoods in an interview that in 15-20 years time, if the opportunity arises, she would choose to adapt and remake Vijay's recent superhit film Thuppakki.


-Chris Brown has had his restraining order against Rihanna relaxed.


Qatar security forces detained 12 Egyptian citizens following a football match between Egypt and Congo in the Qatari capital, Doha, the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information said on Saturday.

Qatar detains Egyptians after football match


The Maharashtra government has sent a proposal to the Centre to treat sex selective abortions as murder and make the act a punishable offence.

Maharashtra for treating sex selective abortions as murder


Between 2,000 and 3,000 students, according to local journalists, marched Tuesday in the streets of Algiers, where street demonstrations are banned.

Between 2,000 and 3,000 students marched through the streets of Algiers


Last week saw officials from Slovenia and Norway sign an agreement to distribute funds to promote social and economic development in Slovenia.

Slovenia and Norway sign an agreement to distribute funds to promote economic developments


NBC has revealed that ``Children's Hospital'' star Rob Corddry will return to ``Community'' for the finale of the upcoming season.

Rob Corddry will return for 'Community' finale


A 29-year-old DeFuniak Springs man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning, Florida Highway Patrol officials wrote in a news release.


Israel has said it was keeping border crossings with the Gaza Strip sealed off after rocket fire from the impoverished Palestinian territory.

Israel keeps Gaza sealed off after rocket fire


In an effort to capitalise on this week's signs of an upturn in the housing market, Yorkshire Building Society has announced cuts to its mortgage range .

Yorkshire Building society announces cuts to mortgage range


South Africa barred the Dalai Lama from a peace conference in Johannesburg later this week, saying on Monday it did not want to endanger the government's relationship with China.


Angelina Jolie has revealed that she would love to reprise her role as Evelyn Salt for 'Salt 2'.

Angelina Jolie would love to reprise role in 'Salt 2'


Mr Foot died shortly before 7am at his home in Hampstead, north London.


Delta is to buy a Pennsylvania oil refinery from ConocoPhillips for $180 million, which is the first ever purchase of a refinery by an airline, the company says.


Oil fell as much as 2 percent towards US$49 a barrel, weighed down by a rising US dollar and growing caution about the pace of any global economic recovery.


Zionist settlers uprooted more than 200 Palestinian olive trees near the Qasra village, south of Nablus, on Monday, eyewitnesses reported.

Zionist settlers uproot 200 Palestinian olive trees


For Danrad ``Chicken'' Knowles the long list of schools coming after him is now down to four according to AAU Coach Marland Lowe.


European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek offered Georgia to engage into the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, Kavkaz Online reported.

Jerzy Buzek offers Georgia to engage in Karabakh settlement


Bank and finance stocks edged up at the start of trading Wednesday, outpacing the Dow as investors digested a wide range of finance-related news.


I have been a subscriber to the Globe-News for more than 20 years and have hoped that someday there would be an editor who realized that not everyone in your reading audience is a Republican.


While former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru coined the famous slogan 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai', China considered him 'discourteous' and India to be 'bottomless pit' for foreign aid.

China considered India 'bottomless pit' for foreign aid


soldier from Colville was killed in Afghanistan after insurgents attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade fire.

Soldier from Colville killed in Afghanistan


Conn. man thought linked to heist to be sentenced Robert Gentile is either a dangerous mobster who should remain locked up for illegally possessing weapons and selling prescription drugs or an ailing old man with no proven mob ties who poses no danger to society and should be released from detention, according to federal court documents.


US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday al Qaeda had been routed in Iraq but did not elaborate on the comment and warned that despite sharp drops in violence the situation in the country remained fragile.


The World Bank said Monday that it will open its office in Korea next year in order to deepen joint efforts between the two sides in finding development solutions for emerging countries.

World Bank to open office in Korea next year


Two men were yesterday charged with violent robbery at a Nakuru court.


Two Little Falls residents were arrested Wednesday after authorities seized 455 grams of marijuana -- with a street value of $1,000 -- that was individually packaged for resale, reported Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel.

Two Little Falls residents arrested after authorities seize 455 grams of marijuana


TransGlobe Energy Corporation (TGL.TO, Monday reported record production for November of 10,957 Barrels of oil per day. For fiscal 2011, TransGlobe expects production to increase 33% over fiscal 2010 production at 13,000 to 13,500 barrels of oil per day.

TransGlobe Energy reports record production in November


A robbery led to a chase and a crash along Alafaya Trail near state Road 50 on Wednesday.


Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, whose 18th over proved to be the turning point in the ICC Champions Trophy final, said Sunday that he was ``quite nervous'' when things were not going India's way during the match.


President Barack Obama told the Mexican people on Friday that he sees a ``new Mexico'' emerging, with a deepening democracy and growing economy, and that Mexico and the United States should be viewed as equal partners.

Obama tells mexicans a 'new Mexico' is emerging


Reliance Industries chairman and the richest Indian Mukesh Ambani met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here today.


A second day of nationwide postal strikes began this morning with delivery and collection workers at Royal Mail staging a mass walkout.


As reported by Angry Asian Man and also by 8Asians, various Asian American groups protested The Goods for its ``Pearl Harbor'' scene which depicts Ken Jeong's character getting attacked by fellow auto salesmen for looking Japanese.

Asian American groups protest the Goods:


One in three murders in the Netherlands is the result of domestic violence, with women accounting for two-thirds of the victims, according to police research, news agency ANP reports on Monday.

One in three murders is domestic violence


Single mother January Jones is reportedly dating director Noah Miller, who is also helming her new movie ``Sweetwater''.


Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic will arrive in Greece on Saturday to monitor Quincy Owusu Abeyie after the winger's excellent start to the season, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.

Ghana coach Stevanovic in Greece to monitor Owusu Abeyie


But, in its defence, Free Radical says that ``even GoldenEye got 4/10 when it first came out''.

Free Radical: ``even GoldenEye got a 4/10''


Investment bank Nomura has gone bullish on the metals and mining industry, but says the sector needs to avoid ``over exuberant'' mergers and acquisitions.

Nomura goes bullish on metals and mining


The Philadelphia Flyers acquired forward Kris Versteeg from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a first and a third-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, according to the team's website.

Philadelphia Flyers acquire Kris Versteeg from the Toronto Maple Leafs


On Tuesday DelawarePublic Health officials announced cancer rates are falling in the first state.


Greenpeace has managed to shut down 73 Shell petrol stations in London and Edinburgh today in a protest against plans by the oil company to drill for oil in the Arctic.

Greenpeace shuts down 73 Shell petrol stations


Former manager of the England football team, Bobby Robson, has died aged 76 after a long fight with cancer.

Former England manager Bobby Robson dies


Precise Biometrics AB has successfully completed a rights issue with preferential rights, which has supplied the Company with SEK 54.0 million prior to issue costs.

Precise Biometrics successfully completes rights issue with preferential rights


Business leaders piled on the pressure for a deep rate cut today as Bank of England policymakers prepare their response to the worst financial turmoil in living memory.

Business leaders pile on pressure for deep rate cut


Forexpros â€`` New home sales in the US fell less-than-expected in August, official data showed on Monday.

New home sales fall less-than-expected in August


Nelson looms as the leading candidate to host the Crusaders in the Super 15 rugby competition but Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach says ``every stadium in Australasia'' is currently an option.


CHELSEA midfielder Jack Cork has joined Coventry City FC on loan and goes straight into the Sky Blues squad for tomorrow's home match against Swansea.

Chelsea FC's Jack Cork joins Coventry City FC on loan


A Roanoke man has died after being hit by a car Friday night, reportedly after the town's fireworks.

Roanoke man dies after being hit by a car Friday night


US authorities are searching for volunteers to launch clinical trials of swine flu vaccines ahead of the northern winter flu season, officials said on Wednesday.

US authorities to launch trials of swine flu vaccines


Hundreds of motorists were issued with speeding fines after 'crassly irresponsible' pranksters put up a fake 40mph sign in a 30mph zone.

Hundreds of motorists fined after pranksters put up 40mph sign in 30mph zone


RG3 called the Rams ``dirty'' and ``unprofessional'' which are words that most believe a rookie has no barometer for.

Robert Griffin III calls St. Louis Rams ``dirty''


Two people were seriously injured when a train hit two cars on a level crossing in Herefordshire.

Train hits two cars at level crossing in Herefordshire


Pennsylvania American Water recently announced that its 2010-2011 Stream of Learning Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.

Pennsylvania American Water scholarship program now accepting applications


Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and the manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, continues to consolidate its operations and announces the permanent closure of Cascades Enviropac, located in Toronto.

Cascades continues to consolidate its operations


Heavy, long-term pot smoking might raise the risk stroke or heart attack, a new study found.

Heavy pot smoking could raise risk of heart attack, stroke


Shire has revealed that it plans to file a biologics license application for its enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry disease Replagal.

Shire to file license application for Replagal


Federal prosecutors say a 32-year-old Memphis police officer has been charged with trying to buy cocaine while in uniform and driving his patrol car.

Memphis officer charged with trying to buy cocaine


Gunmen kidnapped a wealthy Chinese-Filipino trader outside a busy hotel in this city, the latest in a rash of abductions in the area in recent months, police said yesterday.


A council tax freeze for the second year running has been confirmed by Derbyshire County Council.


Baseball Writer Cody Ross says he has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced bat to help replace JD Drew in right field.

Of Cody Ross agrees to sign with Red Sox


Recent whale strandings have been attributed to ship strikes, as the beginning of migration season sees increased interaction between the marine mammals and humans.

Whale strandings attributed to ship strikes


Checkpoint Systems recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shore to Shore, Inc., including the Adapt Group and related assets.

Checkpoint Systems announces definitive agreement to acquire Shore to Shore


New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has spoken out to defend himself against claims he is a fascist.

New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio speaks out


Paper and packaging company Cascades Inc. said Tuesday that it swung to a second-quarter net loss of CD25 million from a profit of C$45 million.


Goldman Sachs upgrades General Electric Co. from Neutral to Buy with a $15 price target.

Goldman Sachs upgrades General Electric Co. (GE) to Buy


Harry Potter star Emma Watson thinks that she makes a 'rubbish' girlfriend -- because she's always working.

Emma Watson thinks she makes a 'rubbish' girlfriend


USA Basketball announced Tuesday that Krzyzewski will return to lead the United States in next summer's world championships and when it defends its gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

Coach K. will return to defend gold medal


Pop sensation Enrique Iglesias will perform not just in Pune, but also in Bangalore and Gurgaon as well.

Enrique Iglesias to perform in Bangalore


BP is to link staff bonuses directly to safety performance in the last quarter of 2010.

BP links staff bonuses to safety performance


A state health official is urging Floridians to take precautions against dengue fever after three people were diagnosed with it.

Health official urges precautions for dengue fever


President Barack Obama unveiled his $75 billion mortgage relief plan, a series of measures the president says will keep 9 million people from losing their homes.

Obama unveils $75 billion mortgage relief plan


Kate Beckinsale is set to play Princess Margaret in a new film 'The Princess And The Gangster,' about the Queen's late sister's affair with gangster and actor John Bindon, sources say.


England players on Tuesday hit back at Franz Beckenbauer after the German World Cup legend accused them of going backwards in their development and reverting to a basic kick and run style.


The Small Schools Association says some South Australians may be alarmed to know seven schools across the state have 10 or fewer students enrolled.


The Wall Street Journal is expanding its sports coverage to six days a week, part of the newspaper's attempt to reach readers interested in more than its traditional business and financial news.

Wall Street Journal expands sports coverage


MARIE Curie Cancer Care is looking for volunteers in Westbrook, Sankey and Penketh, to deliver and collect daffodil boxes in February and April.

Marie Curie Cancer Care looking for volunteers


Morrissey has claimed that he was ``interrogated'' by US airport immigration officials when he landed in the country.


Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has refused to work with Mallika Sherawat in the remake of his father's superhit film Amrapali , according to reports.

Sanjay Dutt refuses to work with Mallika Sherawat


Akshay Kumar pays Rs 18 crore advance tax for this year By http://www.bollywoodlife.com Given his successful run at the box office, Akki is certainly minting unbelievable moolah.


A cast drawn from both Picton and Belleville comes together for the Prince Edward Community Theatre's production of ``A Month of Sundays,'' which opens Friday in the Town Hall Theatre over the Picton fire hall.

'A Month of Sundays' opens Friday in Picton


Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning author whose books chronicled the horrors of the Soviet gulag system, has died of heart failure, his son said Monday.

Nobel Prize-winning author alexander Solzhenitsyn, who chronicled Soviet gulag, has died


Andrej Pejic, the model we can't seem to stop talking about, just landed his first major beauty campaign--and we're betting it will get people talking even more.

Andrej Pejic lands first beauty campaign;


THE glorious weather and brilliant sunshine gave the crowds at the ninth annual Toowoomba Hospice Christmas Carols something more to sing about.


A 51-year-old man has been arrested here for allegedly raping his daughter for the last five years, police said in Nagpur on Wednesday.


Local banks have remained resilient amid the global financial crisis thanks to the stringent measures adopted by Bank Negara after the Asian financial crisis of 1997.


For the second time in less than a week, a potentially dangerous hydrogen gas leak early Wednesday forced NASA to delay shuttle Endeavour's launch to the international space station, this time until July at the earliest.

Hydrogen gas leak delays shuttle launch until July


A Pace woman who was hit by a vehicle over the weekend was in critical condition Sunday at Baptist Hospital.

Woman hit by vehicle in critical condition


NASA delayed its first shuttle launch of the year for at least a week to allow time for engineers to review a potential problem with valves that keep the fuel tank pressurized, managers said on Tuesday.

NASA delays shuttle launch by at least a week


Deepika Padukone was voted as the world's sexiest woman by a popular men's lifestyle magazine in Mumbai on Friday evening.

Deepika Padukone voted ``the world's sexiest woman''


Tunisian Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation Dr. Mohammed Ibn Ashour on Wednesday praised a Kuwaiti cultural festival entitled ''Kuwaiti days in Tunis,'' saying that this event reflects the value that Kuwait assigns to cultural affairs.

Tunisian minister praises Kuwait cultural festival


Whatever the reason, Americans are washing their hands more often, suggests the latest check by researchers who spy on people using public restrooms.


The Pitt baseball team fell to Kent State, 9-5, Wednesday at Schoonover Field in Kent, Ohio.


The US special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Marc Grossman said today during his visit to India that US would wait till Pakistan reassessed and re-evaluated the relationships between the two countries.

US will wait for Pakistan to reassess relationships:


The Psychedelic Furs will play The Garage in Highbury, London, on Thursday 5th July 2012.


A 22-year-old Lawrence man who jumped early Tuesday morning from a moving car on the Kansas River bridge near downtown was in serious condition Wednesday at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., said Bob Hallinan, a hospital spokesman.

Lawrence man who jumped from car on Kansas River bridge in serious condition


In a countrywide campaign to revise electoral roll, the Bangladesh election commission has enlisted 3mn new voters so far.

Election commission enlists 3mn new voters


A businessman was robbed of Rs 1.4 lakh and his driver shot at in Najafgarh in southwest Delhi on Sunday night.

Businessman robbed of 1.4 lakh, driver shot at


An Egyptian court on Tuesday convicted 43 nonprofit workers, including at least 16 Americans, of illegally using foreign funds to foment unrest in the country, sentencing them to up to five years in jail.


Sri Lanka Tuesday got a new chief justice in Mohan Peiris, two days after Shirani Bandaranayake was sacked, Xinhua reported.


Andrew Garfield has split with his girlfriend of three years, Raising Hope actress Shannon Woodward, a source confirms to PEOPLE.

Andrew Garfield splits with Shannon Woodward


Discount grocer Aldi Inc. said it will open 30 stores in the Houston area over the next three years, bringing 400 jobs and an investment of $100 million of capital expenditures to the community.


Due in part to the new iteration of the iPod Shuffle released earlier today, Apple has issued updates for iTunes and Front Row.


In the first keynote speech of the Liberal Democrat conference, Education Minister David Laws confirmed the Government will increase the pupil premium for children from poorer backgrounds to £900.


Fiji's former rugby chief Pio Bosco Tikoisuva has completed his three-week orientation and tells Fijilive: ``I'm ready for the UK''.


Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi are set to wed on Saturday in the highest profile gay wedding in California.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to wed


China has lifted a bird flu quarantine in the southern city of Guangzhou after a 21-day period in which no new cases were reported, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday.

China lifts bird flu quarantine in southern Guangzhou


Sydney, April 10 A young Australian mother stabbed her newborn baby to death with a pair of scissors and tried to cover up the crime as a stillbirth, a media report said Sunday.


ESPN is reporting that Rams Head Coach Scott Linehan has been fired.


With his new album, ``Ready,'' he tells his fans that he is ready for the changes in his music, image, and creativity.


Iraqi police say they have found 11 decomposed bodies in northern Iraq believed to have been killed at least a year ago.


Washington Redskins nose tackle Albert Haynesworth pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges on Tuesday.

Albert Haynesworth pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges


Dubai-based airline, Emirates will open an office in Mombasa to tap into growing demand from the coastal region.


Gambian President Yahya Jammeh will face two opposition candidates in a November 24 presidential election he has already said he is sure to win, the poll body said Thursday.

Gambia's Jammeh to face two opposition candidates in polls


India gold demand remained sluggish on Monday as the rupee weakened, making the dollar-quoted asset expensive, ahead of an inauspicious period to buy the yellow metal, dealers said.

India gold demand sluggish as rupee weakens


``Big Bang Theory'' hottie Kaley Cuoco has called off her engagement.


SAN'A, Yemen - Yemeni coast guard forces have freed a hijacked Yemeni oil tanker and arrested 11 Somali pirates, the first time the country has successfully retaken a seized vessel, officials said Monday.

Yemeni forces free oil tanker, arrest 11 pirates


A Fenerbahçe fan was stabbed to death on Sunday evening following the derby between archrivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.

Fenerbahçe fan stabbed to death after derby with Galatasaray


Engineers have succeeded in growing the nanolaser on Silicon and with the magnitude of this breakthrough, a new class of much more efficient microprocessors could be developed and even this discovery may also lead to powerful biochemical sensors that use optoelectronic chips.

Engineers succeed growing nanolaser on silicon:


A warrant says a slain Vermont prep school teacher was severely beaten, and that her body bore patterned marks that appeared to come from the toe of a shoe.

Warrant says slain teacher was severely beaten


JUNEAU, Alaska ― Alaska Republican US Senate candidate Joe Miller received federal farm subsidies for land that the fiscal conservative owned in Kansas in the 1990s.

Miller acknowledges receiving farm subsidies


10 Sep, 18:27 - Pete Wentz, Fall Out Boy bassist and husband of Ashlee Simpson, has revealed that he played Russian roulette with a friend during a drunken night out.


Orissa recently hosted a classical music festival in the backdrop of an 11th century temple in a bid to promote tourism.


A family's home, possessions and pet were all lost in a fire Sunday morning.

Family's home, possessions, pet lost in fire


Susquehanna Township police are investigating two recent vehicle thefts that occurred while the cars were warming up outside and the owners were inside.

Susquehanna Township police investigate vehicle thefts


Swire Hotels is to open its second Hong Kong hotel, and its third property worldwide, in January 2010.

Swire Hotels to open second Hong Kong hotel in 2010


Manchester United captain Gary Neville has suggested he has more respect for Liverpool than Manchester City and Chelsea.


It's unclear whether 14 local businesses were in danger when valuable parts were stolen from their sprinkler systems Friday morning, but police have charged a local man and returned the equipment.


Controversial Republican leader Sarah Palin was booed on live television when she appeared on 'Dancing With The Stars' to cheer her daughter Bristol Palin.

Sarah Palin booed on 'Dancing With the Stars'


Saab Automobile and its current administrator, Guy Lofalk, have applied to have a new administrator oversee the restructuring of the troubled Swedish car maker, after Lofalk last week moved to abandon the reorganization attempts.

Saab Automobile applies for new administrator


Oslo, Zurich and Geneva have been named the world's most expensive cities by the Swiss UBS Bank.

Oslo, Zurich, Geneva named costliest cities


This will be for the first time that non-IPS officers will be posted as DIGs in the state.


The University of Connecticut men's soccer team battled Pittsburgh to a 2-2 tie in double overtime in BIG EAST Conference action on Tuesday night at Founders Field.

Men's soccer battles Pittsburgh to a 2-2 tie in double overtime


THE world's oldest person celebrated her 115th birthday in Los Angeles today with music, cake and a letter of congratulation from US President Barack Obama.

Oldest person celebrates another birthday


Missoula Children's Theatre will be back at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes on Monday, June 21-Friday, June 25.


Tesco will temporarily close 13 Fresh & Easy stores in Arizona, Nevada and California, according to a report by the Phoenix Business Journal.

Tesco to temporarily close 13 Fresh & Easy stores


More women hold top corporate positions than ever in Canada, according to a new report released Wednesday.

More women hold top corporate positions in Canada


Kuwaiti Stock Exchange announced on Thursday 17 companies were banned from trading due to failure of presenting financial statements as scheduled, incurring losses above 75 percent of the capital or failure to hold the general assembly on time.


A 30-year-old Gilbert man accused of threatening 12 juveniles with a gun was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Gilbert police said Saturday night.

Man accused of threatening juveniles with gun


Brazil Water Superintendent Jake Raubuch confirmed to The Brazil Times shortly after 5 pm, that water services have been restored.


MTR has called a media pitch for a 3-year contract.


A job creation development program in Kazincbarcika has been awarded a HUF 1.2 billion grant from the Swiss Fund.

Job creation development program awarded HUF 1.2 billion


The FSA has banned East London mortgage broker, Tomilola Omolola Ogunmoye, for submitting false and misleading information about her income to four lenders to obtain mortgages.


India is the largest user of groundwater in the world, with an estimated use of 230 cubic kilometers of groundwater every year -- more than a quarter of the global total.

India is the largest user of groundwater:


However, he denied he has been invited to join the Shiv Sena.The BJP's deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, who feels he is being sidelined in the party, said he ``had no plans to join the Shiv Sena'' and dismissed all speculation on this count.Munde admitted at a crowded media conference yesterday evening that he has ``certain issues that need to be resolved'' with the BJP.


Kwik Trip Inc. was recognized this week by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, which presented the retailer with its new Futuremakers Partner Award, the La Crosse Tribune reported.

Kwik Trip recognized by Wisconsin Technical colleges


Mariah Carey, who is expecting twins, gushed about her unforgettable baby shower.

Mariah Carey gushes about her baby shower


US President Barack Obama says he is aiming to send US astronauts into Mars orbit in the mid-2030s as he sought to quell protests over his earlier space policies.

Obama to send astronauts into Mars orbit


Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has denied allegations that he had kept a girl and her parents in illegal confinement in Madhya Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi denies keeping girl in illegal confinement


Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has backed a lawsuit against the state's new taxi plan for the city -- and blasted it as a mayoral scheme to bypass the City Council.

Public advocate Bill de Blasio backs lawsuit against state's New taxi plan for the city


Daily prenatal iron supplements 'substantially' improves infant birth weight in a dose-response fashion, concludes a new analysis.

Daily prenatal supplement 'improves birth weight'


Lock Chris Jack will play his 100th game for the Crusaders when he takes the field in the Super Rugby match against the Brumbies at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, on Friday.

Chris Jack to play 100th game for Crusaders


Taliban gunmen shot dead four children and the driver on a school bus in Pakistan as revenge for being opposed.


Mortal remains of the CRPF personnel killed in an encounter with Maoists militants in West Midnapore district have been brought home today.


The Kansas Board of Regents approved tuition hikes at all six state universities for the 2011-2012 school year.

Kansas Board of Regents approves tuition hikes for six state universities


Helston remain well in contention at the top of division two following a comprehensive win by 117 runs at Leedstown.

Helston remain in contention at top of division two


Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., one of the world's largest publicly traded, pure molybdenum producers, today announced the appointment of Wendy Cassity as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. announces appointment of General Counsel


A unknown gunman opened fire at the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, damaging the glasses of the building's front door, officials at the consulate said.

Gunman opens fire at Chinese consulate in LA


Actress Nicole Kidman says she will never write a memoir as she doesn't want to unravel secrets about her private life.


AVN Hall of Fame director Roy Karch has launched his official website, RKPadult.com, as he enters his fifth decade in the adult entertainment business.

Director Roy Karch launches website RKPadult.com


CBOT Nov. soybeans will drop more to $17.07 per bushel, as a correction from the Sept 4 high of $17.89 has not finished.


A 49-year-old Redding man pleaded guilty today to molesting an underage girl and is due to be sentenced on July 14 to 24 years in prison.

Redding man pleads guilty to molesting girl


YouTube recently launched its create your own animated video without a camera service.

Youtube's create your own video services


City Hall says Mayor Duffy may announce his choice for a new deputy mayor this week.

Duffy may announce choice for new deputy mayor this week


Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc will have knee surgery after Saturday's game against Motherwell which is likely to keep him out of action for the rest of November.

Celtic goalie Boruc to have knee surgery


I have long since reached the conclusion that Eric Metaxas, best known for his biography of Bonhoeffer, is dangerous.


A woman found dead in a burned home has been identified as the daughter of the owners.

Woman found dead in burned home is identified


The Pakistan Economy Watch has said guardians of public morality are not discharging their duties to keep the society clean and positive.

Guardians of public morality not discharging their duties to keep society clean & positive:


Philippines central bank expected remittances from overseas workers to incline at least 4% this year before it climb 6% in 2010, having in mind that remittances recorded $16.4 billion in 2008.

Philippines central bank expected remittances to incline this year


Sports Writer Manchester City fired manager Mark Hughes on Saturday and immediately hired former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini in an effort to turn an expensively assembled squad into title challengers.

Man City fires manager Hughes, hires Mancini


Two chances remain to get pictures taken with Santa at the Times-Journal and appear in a special Christmas section.

Two chances remain for pictures with Santa


justclick.co.uk, one of the UK's leading graduate recruitment websites, has launched a new look website for 2009 with a unique feature not seen before on a UK graduate job board.

Justclick.co.uk launch new look website for 2009


Bob Cunis, the former New Zealand medium-pacer, has died aged 67 at his house in Northland.

Former New Zealand bowler bob Cunis dies aged 67


Kraft Foods Inc. today announced the preliminary results of its exchange offer related to the split-off of its Post cereals business and the closing of the merger of its Post cereals business into a subsidiary of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc..

Kraft foods announces preliminary results of exchange offer;


At least one rocket hit the Israeli resort city of Eilat on Wednesday, police said, but caused no injuries, dpa reported.

Rocket hits Israeli resort city of Eilat


Barry Cockcroft received a CBE for his contribution to dentistry and public health in Britain.

Chief dental officer Cockcroft receives CBE


US missiles killed six suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border yesterday, Pakistani intelligence officials said.


A 23-year-old Indian man was charged on Sunday over the death of an Indian toddler, whose body was found three days ago in a Melbourne suburb.

Indian man charged over death of toddler


The Reserve Bank of Australia has indicated that it will likely keep interest rates on hold until August in the minutes from the June RBA board meeting.

RBA likely to keep rates on hold until August


Two men were fined RM500 in default one month jail each for stealing metal drain covers.

Two fined RM500 for stealing drain covers


After introducing new lending rate system by Reserve Bank of India, now SBI has set its base rate for lending at 7.5 percent, aiming at eliminating banks opaque lending practices and to improve policy transmission at Mumbai on Tuesday, Jun 29.


British pop acts Jessie J and James Arthur are set to support Justin Timberlake during his show in Dublin on July 10.

Jessie J and James Arthur to support Justin Timberlake


It has not been revealed who will light the Olympic flame at tonight's opening ceremony, but bookmakers have stopped taking bets on Sir Roger Bannister, the 83-year-old who became the first man to run a four-minute mile.

Who will light the Olympic flame at tonight's opening ceremony?


Lawyers for former Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona head back to court Friday.

Former sheriff Carona heads back to court


The National Retail Federation asked President Obama to reconsider a new ban on registered lobbyists serving on committees created by Congress that advise the Administration on international trade policy issues.

NRF asks Obama to reconsider new ban on registered lobbyists serving on committees


An Idaho Falls man has been charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident after Idaho State Police say he turned in front of a car on US 26 Saturday night.

Idaho Falls man charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident


A Toyota Motor group company is to build a rare earth processing plant in India to secure supply sources outside China, the Japanese company has said.

Toyota to build rare earth processing plant in India


Pakistan were fined for a slow over rate during the second one-day match against Australia, the ICC said Sunday.


US Airways has appointed Stephen L. Johnson as executive vice president, corporate and general counsel, effective March 16, 2009.

US Airways appoints executive vice president corporate general counsel


Israeli settlers, backed by soldiers, have stormed al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem al Quds, preventing Muslims from attending the mosque and clashing with Palestinians.


Growth in the US manufacturing sector slowed in June, but American industry still expanded for the 11th consecutive month.

Growth in US manufacturing sector slowed in June


Arkansas beat LSU on Saturday, and stated their case for getting a BCS bowl game invite.


Farmington officials are in the early stages of planning an expansion of sewer service to the Pine Valley area of the city.

Farmington officials in early stages of planning an expansion of sewer service


In a bizarre incident, a pregnant woman from Diva in the district bit off her husband's ear in a fit of anger, police said today.


The European Union is considering additional restrictive measures against North Korea after the reclusive state launched a ballistic missile on Wednesday.

EU considering additional measures against North Korea:


Anderlecht has beaten Kortrijk on Wednesday evening thanks to a goal of Mazuch or a corner kick.


With students and teachers returning, school food-service directors are working to implement the new federal school lunch regulations that take effect this year.

Schools work to implement lunch regulations


A Fort Collins cyclist was hospitalized in serious condition after suffering a compound fracture of his leg when he ran a red light in Old Town and was hit by an oncoming car.

Cyclist hospitalized after he runs light, is hit by car


After being excluded for a month, men are now allowed to attend an exhibition of women only artists at an art gallery in Edinburgh.

Men now allowed to attend exhibition of women artists


National news Jobless rise hits growth hopes Hopes of a jobs uplift to help boost economic growth suffered a blow when unemployment increased by 70,000 to 2.56 million, with rises among young people and those out of work for more than a year.


New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is set to return to competitive cricket on Thursday, for Northern Districts against Wellington in the Plunket Shield, following a thumb injury that kept him out for two months.

Southee set to return after thumb injury


A four-year old child was killed in a triple decker fire in Fall River Friday morning, fire officials said.


LeAnn Rimes has vowed to only argue with her fiance Eddie Cibrian when she is naked.


Balayya should enjoy Sheela...are you surprised how Sheela is enjoying Balayya?


Anil Kumble will lead the Indian team in the three-Test home series against South Africa.

``Kumble will lead against South Africa''


The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex recovered by over 176 points in opening trade on Tuesday.


Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. said it would cut 1,400 jobs -- the announcement coming a day after announcing an expansion in China.


Herman Cain, the latest GOP prospective presidential candidate to visit the Aiken County Republican Club, drew a record crowd of 255 people for lunch Wednesday.


Eight new cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed in Cyprus during the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of confirmed case to 117, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Eight new cases of H1N1 flu confirmed in Cyprus


In a letter he wrote to to the US president, Barack Obama, Mr. El- Rufaí said that profiling 150 million people because of the action of one misguided young man would not stop terrorism.


Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has acquired key infrastructure assets of the government business of Core180, Inc. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Core180 is a telecom network integrator that provides wide area networks and management services to government agencies, large enterprises, telecom carriers and systems integrators.

Harris Corporation acquires infrastructure assets from Core180


India and Pakistan have no option but to talk, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said days before foreign ministers of the two countries meet in New Delhi.


In the fake NY Times article leaked, Bill Keller defends WikiLeaks and claims that the Obama administration has ``gone too far'' in targeting the controversial website.

The fake ``NY Times'' article that defends WikiLeaks


The US Attorney's office in Boise says an Illinois man has pleaded guilty to the attempted enticement of a minor.


Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Igor Chudinov meets with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow at the President Hotel.

Igor Chudinov meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow


House Speaker John Boehner says he has ended debt talks with President Barack Obama, CNN has learned.

Boehner ends debt talks with president Obama


Polish telecommunications operator Telekomunikacja Polska SA paid back EUR550 million of short-term financing to France Telecom, which controls the Polish firm, TPSA said Thursday.

Telekomunikacja Polska pays back EUR550 million to France Telecom


Among pregnant women who did not develop gestational diabetes, overweight women were 65 percent more likely, and obese women 163 percent more likely, to have overly large babies than their healthy-weight counterparts.

Overweight and obese women more likely to have large babies


MORE THAN £150m is set to be spent on flood management during the next 100 years as part of a strategy which covers Tonbridge and Edenbridge.


A team of University of Arkansas researchers, including an Honors College undergraduate student, has created a new, ``green'' method for developing medicines.

Researchers create new green method for developing medicines


United Airlines announced plans Thursday to cut more than 600 jobs in an attempt to curb costs while it reduces flying.

United Airlines cutting more than 600 jobs


- Dark for more than three months, the Heceta Head Lighthouse beams will shine again Wednesday.


Rochester Americans center David Brine will throw out the first pitch tonight at the Rochester Red Wings' baseball game at Frontier Field.

Amerks' David Brine to throw out first pitch tonight


British comedian Russell Brand loves his daily Kundalini yoga sessions because he finds it ``highly psychological and very beautiful''.


In yet another suspected case of the 'biscuit bandits' striking again, a 50-year-old woman CBI inspector, was found unconscious and robbed of her ornaments, in a train which arrived at Chennai Central station this morning.

Woman CBI inspector found unconscious in train


Today, October 16, 2009 at 12:00 pm., at Senator Eliot Shapleigh's District Office, Senator Shapleigh will host a press conference announcing that he will not seek re-election to the Texas Senate in 2010.

State Senator Eliot Shapleigh to not seek re-election in 2010


The whole Green energy space is massively complex and it is surprisingly easy to leave yourself open to claims of Greenwashing.

It is surprisingly easy to leave yourself open to claims of Greenwashing!


Horsham residents in low-lying areas have been urged to evacuate as water starts to creep through the town.


A St. Louis-area beauty salon owner who recovered two movie scripts from the trash is heading to Los Angeles for the premiere of the new vampire film ``New Moon.''


Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the largest poultry company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday.

Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection


Shane Co., the family-owned jewelry retailer with 23 stores in 14 US states, sought bankruptcy protection from creditors without giving a reason.


Nicole Polizzi, better known to the world as Snooki from the MTV show ``Jersey Shore,'' faces charges of being criminally annoying.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, of 'Jersey Shore,' charged with being criminally annoying


LG has announced the worlds thinnest LCD TV panel , which measures just 2.6mm thick, taking the crown for the worlds thinnest LCD TV from Samsung.

LG announces the worlds thinnest LCD TV panel just 2.6mm thick


An uncle accused of torturing and stabbing to death his niece and her boyfriend said he had no regrets over the apparent ``honour killing'', newspapers reported yesterday.

Uncle has 'no regret' over honour killing


Morgan Stanley has downgraded Reliance Industries Ltd, or RIL, to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' and slashed its target price on the stock to Rs 650 a share from Rs 921 earlier.

Morgan Stanley downgrades RIL to 'underweight'


State-controlled fuel prices must be increased, a top adviser said on Monday.


An elementary school student from Oneida County is in trouble with the law, after sheriff's deputies say the child brought a switchblade onto a school bus Monday morning.

Child brings switchblade onto school bus


On Sept. 13, 2011, a new book about the Casey Anthony case was released digitally by People magazine for the Kindle.

Book about Casey Anthony case released by People magazine


It's expected to file for an IPO on Wednesday that could raise from $1.5 billion to $2 billion.


The HTC Passion, which is also known as the Bravo, has been snapped in the wild, giving us our first glimpse of the handset outside of the studio.


The Hazelwood Power Station in the Latrobe Valley produced a record amount of energy last year.

Hazelwood produces 'record' amount of energy


Fans may have been worried by the news Thursday that Danica Patrick was hit by a rock as she was at a dirt track, but she says she's fine.


Christian pilgrims filled the cobblestone alleyways of old Jerusalem to mark Good Friday, commemorating Jesus' crucifixion in the city two millennia ago.

Christian pilgrims fill Jerusalem for Good Friday


``In politics, nobody is close to anybody,'' he told Times Now, adding that he was not i deologically close to the BJP's new generation the way he was with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.


VERSATILE stopper Josh Magennis today claimed he is ready to play in any position at Hibs to help Aberdeen FC through a crippling injury crisis.

Magennis will play in any position to help Aberdeen FC


However, other channels stick their reports that Afzal Guru will be hanged soon.


A new species of carnivorous dinosaur has been discovered in China.

New species of dinosaur discovered in China:


``There's a tax break,'' said Roger Chappel, director of the Mason County Equalization Department.


The Australian stock market was trading higher on Tuesday, led by resource stocks, despite modest losses on Wall Street overnight.

Australian market trades higher, led by resource stocks


Tom Cruise said yesterday he had always dreamt of killing Adolf Hitler, revealing one of his motives for starring in his latest film, Valkyrie, which tells of a plot to assassinate the Nazi leader.

Cruise says he always dreamt of killing Hitler


Two area teenagers were injured in a one-car crash March 14 at Lincoln Hills Road , just south of Mossy Hill Road.


TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation to provide presentation and host Q&A session at the US Financial Conference hosted by Morgan Stanley.

Td AMERITRADE Holding Corporation to provide presentation


Kyrgyzstan has decided to close a US air base on its territory which was vital for Washington's military operations in Afghanistan.


The Deftones have two albums wrapped up, and one's ready to for release toward the end of the year.

Deftones have two albums ready for release


Jake O'Brien has been cut from the UFC after losing his second fight at 205lbs against up and coming wrestler Jon Jones at UFC 101.


Larry Craig, the former Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce director, has filed as a Republican candidate for Marion County presiding commissioner.

Larry Craig files as Republican candidate for Marion county presiding commissioner


CPN-Maoist chairman Matrika Yadav whose CA membership was recently annulled vowed to seek legal action over the CA decision.


The Centre Pompidou has announced a new festival that invites a wide-ranging audience to discover today's creation in all its shapes and colours.


One of two conjoined Nepalese twins separated in a marathon operation in Singapore seven years ago has died in their homeland, a newspaper reported yesterday.

Twin separated in marathon operation dies


Chester City have been expelled from the Football Conference with immediate effect following Friday's meeting of Blue Square Premier clubs at Nene Park.

Chester City expelled from football Conference


Diversified Project Management, one of New England's premier Owners Representative firms providing Programming, Project Management, Construction Administration, FF&E Coordination and Move-Planning Services, announced that it has hired two project managers at its Boston office.

Diversified Project Management hires two Project managers


Weyerhaeuser Co. said Friday it will permanently close its oriented strand board plant located in Miramichi, New Brunswick, effective June 6.

Weyerhaeuser to permanently close plant in Miramichi, New Brunswick


Fernando Torres has once again been left out of the Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France, with Carles Puyol also missing out.

Fernando Torres left out of Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France


A statement issued by his spokespeople said: ``Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.


In what can be described as a predictable development but nevertheless a masterstroke in terms of overall strategy, software giant Microsoft is bringing Skype video calling to every Outlook.com inbox, taking the cloud working and unified communications revolution forward in leaps and bounds.


An infant was found unresponsive in Lee County and now the GBI is investigating to determine if the child was neglected.


The eagerly anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has gone on sale, with a number of retailers now offering the smartphone.


India's cricket legend Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, known for his swashbuckling style on and off the cricket field, died here Thursday after battling a lung infection for about a month.

Tiger Pataudi dies after battling lung infection


The naira fell against the dollar as businesses and banks resumed operations after the Nigeria Labour Congress suspended its strike yesterday.


Kaka says he is looking forward to working with new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho after the World Cup.

Kaka looking forward to working with Mourinho


Egypt agreed last week to export 2,216 metric tons of cotton in the week through June 12, the Alexandria Cotton Exporters Association said.

Egypt agreed to export 2,216 metric tons of cotton


NEW YORK - Facebook is warning employers not to demand the passwords of job applicants, saying that it's an invasion of privacy that opens companies to legal liabilities.

Facebook warns employers not to demand passwords


US Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, has been named vice chairman of a congressional task force looking at ways to reduce and prevent gun violence.

Rep. Bennie Thompson named vice chairman of congressional task force on gun violence


MORE than 900 children aged under 13 were locked in cars in the 12 months to August, new Ambulance Victoria triple-0 call figures have revealed.


SAP AG has agreed to buy SuccessFactors Inc. for $3.4 billion in cash in a move that will step up its competition with rival Oracle Corp. , Bloomberg Businessweek reports.

SAP to buy SuccessFactors for $3.4 billion


Inflation fell sharply in September to its lowest level in five years, after gas and electricity bills were flat last month, having risen sharply a year earlier.

Inflation falls to lowest level in five years


Delhi Daredevils batsman Unmukt Chand on Sunday said the absence of New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who is recovering in a hospital after being attacked outside a Christchurch bar, would put additional responsibility on the team in the IPL.

Absence of Jesse Ryder will put additional responsibility:


Thomas Hirschhorn is to present his first ever solo exhibition in a UK public art gallery at Dundee Contemporary Arts this autumn as part of the centre's 10th anniversary programme.

Thomas Hirschhorn to present his first ever solo exhibition in a UK public art gallery


Republican John McCain won in Georgia today where polls had shown Democrat Barack Obama closing in on the deep Southern, conservative state, two TV networks said.


A baby giant panda born on July 5 at a Tokyo zoo died of pneumonia on July 11, according to park officials who had initially hailed the birth as rare success for Japan's captive breeding program.


But it begs to be asked - how young is too young?


KPK government has deployed a new and latest robotic system to diffuse any IEDs, with immediate effect.

KPK government deploys latest robotic system to diffuse IEDs


MANILA Philippines Police say a Canadian man opened fire in a Philippine courtroom, killing two people and wounding a prosecutor before he was shot and wounded by officers.

Canadian opens fire in Philippine courtroom


MILAN La Scala will open its next season with Mozart's ``Don Giovanni,'' which will be conducted by Daniel Barenboim, feature a new production by Canadian director Robert Carsen and mark the return of once-spurned tenor Giuseppe Filianoti.

La Scala to open season with ``Don Giovanni''


Amongst topics like Santa Claus and New Year Resolutions, the happy father revealed that this is little Aaradhya's second New Year!


Wanganui hosts the season final against Mid-Canterbury having lost the decider the past two seasons to Wairarapa Bush and North Otago.


General Ilker BASBUG, Commander Turkish Armed Forces arrived in Islamabad today, on a three day official visit, on the invitation of General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff.

Commander Turkish Armed Forces arrives i, on a three day official visit


Lenny Kravitz was taken to the hospital Tuesday and will postpone his upcoming European tour due to a bout of bronchitis.

Lenny Kravitz postpones his European tour


While little is being written in the media, microwave systems are making a comeback.


Anberlin trusted in Brendan O'Brien for his input in their new album Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place, and they admit it's the most confident they've ever been about an album.


Former President of ANTP, Jide Kosoko, has said that his 17-year old marriage to Henrrieta is intact.


Jamaican dancehall stars Konshens and Chris Martin are set to perform in Uganda sometime this month.

Konshens and Chris Martin to perform in Uganda


A top Sri Lankan minister and ten others were killed in a powerful bomb blast in Sri Lanka's Gampaha district, just outside Colombo, Sunday morning.

Sri Lankan minister killed in bomb blast


A 36-year-old Portland man was sentenced today to 18 years in prison for his role in a series of armed bank robberies that netted him and an alleged accomplice $25,000.

Portland man sentenced to 18 years for role in Bank robberies


Linda Haslam-Stroud said that while patients are suffering in hallways and hospitals are stuffing them in different wards, the province is dragging its heels on hiring more nurses to offset the patient overload.

Province dragging its heels on hiring nurses:


It seems that to celebrate the upcoming publishing of his new book, Michael Savage has once again decided to try to shake down former British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.

Michael Savage once again tries to shake down Jacqui Smith


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher Friday, overturning the recent oversold conditions, aided by positive external sentiments, dealers said.


Cubbie Station is the world's most efficient irrigated farm but has been beaten by drought and the global financial crisis, chairman Keith De Lacy says.


FIFA executive Mohamed bin Hammam says he will appeal against his suspension in connection with a bribery scandal.


A flag that reads: ``There is no God but Allah, Mohammad is Allah's messenger'' flutters in front of a building damaged by clashes between Sunni Muslims and Alawites in Tripoli, northern Lebanon August 27, 2012.

A flag flutters in front of a building damaged by clashes between Sunni Muslims and Alawites in Tripoli


After two month of operation, British Airways has decided to leave Georgia, citing commercial reasons.


Pro-government crowds attacked the US and French embassies in Damascus Monday, in the latest escalation of Syrian government anger over foreign moral support for the country's pro-democracy protesters.

Crowds attack US, French embassies in Damascus


One day after taking the oath of office and with his wife by his side, Gov. David Paterson admitted to having several extra-marital affairs with several women years ago, including one who was is still on the state payroll.


THE Gaza Strip was sealed off today on the orders of Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak, after Israeli air strikes killed seven Palestinians there in a bid to halt near daily rocket fire.


The Blue Devils are loaded again for another strong season and no one should be surprised.


A number of sailors died today as a South Korean military ship sunk near North Korea.

South Korean ship sinks near North Korea


Red Bull Racing's Chief, Christian Horner, has said that the team's driver Sebastian Vettel has to stay cool on the grid and just get the benefit of his experience over the further few races of the remaining 2011 season.

Christian Horner says, Sebastian Vettel has to stay cool:


Amtrak says it needs more passenger cars to keep pace with booming demand in Illinois and nationally.


AFP Six people were killed when a fire swept through their hotel in southwestern Japan on Sunday, the local police and fire department said.

6 killed after fire sweeps through hotel in Japan


Citigroup has announced it is raising its price target for Wynn Macau to HK$23.50 from HK$22.50.


A Reisterstown man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to possessing child pornography, a case made possible after a citizen checked on a man who was to take a trip with three boys to Florida and learned the man was on the state's sex offense registry, the Maryland US Attorney's Office said in a statement.

Man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography


The Chicago White Sox have called up right-hander Jhonny Nunez from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned infielder Brent Lillibridge to the same club.

White Sox call up right-hander Nunez, option infielder Lillibridge


Trump SoHo is offering substantial discounts to buyers who have already signed contracts but not yet closed.


Popular Korean actor Yoo Seung-ho was injured in a major car accident Friday in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province while heading to a filming set for the television show he stars in, according to reports.

Korean heartthrob Yoo Seung-ho injured in car accident


Due to a production problem, Freetown property owners will be receiving two separate tax bills, officials said.

Freetown property owners receiving separate tax bills


Two people were seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash this afternoon on the BeachLine Expressway.

2 seriously injured in crash on BeachLine Expressway


A former letter carrier has pleaded guilty to stealing mail from her route in Orange Beach.

Letter carrier pleads guilty to stealing mail


The BJP along with National Panther's Party on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir assembly protesting the ``unfair, erratic and discriminatory'' distribution of ration supplies in the state.

BJP stages walkout from Jammu & Kashmir assembly


The Egyptian army Tuesday arrested four gunmen in the Sinai peninsula as they prepared to detonate a device near the pipeline to Israel near the city of Al-Arish, a security source said.


Christie kicks off new round of town hall meetings Gov. Chris Christie has kicked off a new round of his signature town hall meetings with talk of pushing the legislature to pass an ethics overhaul package he proposed two years ago.


``Fashion Television'' plans to mark its 25 years in style with a birthday bash, TV special and the release of an anniversary magazine.

'Fashion Television' to mark 25 years with special


MasterCard Incorporated today announced that it will host an investment community meeting on September 20, 2012.

MasterCard Incorporated to host investment community meeting


THE Premiership soccer title race took an exciting twist yesterday as log leaders Motor Action dropped two crucial points in a goalless draw against Highlanders at Motor Action Sports Club while Dynamos ghosted back into the picture with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over FC Victoria at Mucheke.


Japan's Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it plunged into the red in the fiscal first quarter, blaming falling semiconductor prices and a stronger yen.

Toshiba plunges into red in first quarter


China and the Republic of Korea agreed on Friday to establish a strategic defense dialogue mechanism in order to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and increase mutual trust and understanding between the two nations.

China and south Korea agree to establish strategic defense dialogue


A 40-year-old Scottville man was injured in a snowmobile accident Wednesday evening in Custer Township.


BRITNEY Spears has checked out of a Los Angeles hospital, a day after the troubled singer was stripped of access to her two children following a late-night medical drama.


Celsa will increase its UK merchant bar prices by £15-20/tonne next week, local sources tell Steel Business Briefing.

Celsa to increase UK merchant bar prices


Woods entered The Players Championship and the ATT National, which benefits his foundation.


IBM raised its full-year outlook and reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit yesterday as its growing focus on higher-margin software and services businesses helped it cope with weak technology spending.


Another ``Jersey Shore'' cast member has been arrested in the New Jersey town where the MTV show is based.

Another ``Jersey Shore'' cast member arrested in nj


TI has been sentenced to 11 months in jail for violating his probation after he was arrested on a drugs charge last month.


Former US Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps has died in North Carolina at the age of 89.

Former US commerce secretary Kreps dies in NC


The 140th Open front runners have teed off, Clarke at 5-under, Johnson a shot back on 4-under.


London, Hollywood actress Carey Mulligan says she is very self-conscious when it comes to her figure and hates wearing revealing clothes.


``The media needs to be sensitive to religious beliefs and must not marginalize any community.


Torquay will host the 50m observation wheel and temporary cafe next to Princess Gardens.


Kevin Durant misses the game tying jump shot as the Thunder lose to the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals.

Kevin Durant misses game tying shot - game 2 2012 NBA Finals


A Zanesville company is recalling about 9,000 pounds of fully-cooked deli items because of possible contamination with a bacteria that can cause a deadly disease.

Zanesville company recalls 9,000 pounds of deli items


A former Grass Valley couple has been sentenced to two years in prison for tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud following their extradition from Costa Rica.

Couple sentenced to prison for tax evasion, bankruptcy fraud


Indian investors were upbeat about economic and investment prospects, according to a survey by JP Morgan Asset Management and Valuenotes.

Indian investors upbeat about economic prospects:


Spanish property company Martinsa Fadesa said it would file for administration after it failed to raise funds and meet debt payments, marking one of the biggest corporate failures in the country's history.

Martinsa Fadesa to file for administration


70-year-old Al Pacino has signed on to play embattled record producer-turned-convicted murderer Phil Spector in a made-for-HBO movie, the New York Times reports.


Proudinsky beat Ferneley by three-quarters of a length to take the $150,000 San Gabriel Handicap on Sunday, one year after finishing second in the Grade II turf event.


New Brunswick-based Johnson & Johnson won US approval to expand use of the HIV drug Prezista to newly diagnosed patients.

J&J wins approval for expanded use of HIV drug


Symantec Corp. has told users of its consumer security products that they should disable a feature in the software before upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3, or risk crippling their computers.


Sir Anthony Hopkins witnessed ``a dream come true'' on Saturday when noted classical violinist Andre Rieu performed a waltz composed by the Oscar winner for the very first time.

Sir Anthony Hopkins' dreams come true when Rieu performs waltz waltz


A new Super 15 team based in Melbourne could have an exotic blend of players recruited from the Pacific islands, Argentina and Japan, ARU managing director John O'Neill has revealed.

A new Super 15 team in Melbourne could have an exotic blend of players


Saks Inc., which operates the luxury chain Saks Fifth Avenue, offered a downbeat outlook for the full year on Tuesday as it reported a wider-than-expected loss in the second quarter.


The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, today announced that an alcohol forum would be held in Hobart to develop better strategies to crack down on alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in Tasmania.


Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships seized control early Friday of another northwestern town, activists reported, as fresh accounts emerged of summary executions to suppress the pro-democracy movement.


Generally speaking, winter is the best time to prune plants in our USDA Zone 8b.


Prince Edward Island teachers have voted to ratify a collective agreement that gives them a one per cent raise a year for the next two years.

Prince Edward Island teachers vote to ratify collective agreement


Somali government troops and allied forces have recaptured the south-eastern town of Bulo Hawo near the Kenyan border.


An Erie woman remains in jail today on charges of tying up and assaulting a woman at an eastside residence on Monday night.

Erie woman charged with tying up, assaulting woman


Naomi Campbell is facing a US ban that will halt her modelling career Stateside following her arrest for an alleged air-rage attack on a cop.


Rifle shooter Gagan Narang was conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at a glittering function in the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan here Monday.

Gagan Narang conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna


The top US spy chief believes Osama bin Laden is hiding in Pakistan.


The Texas Rangers re-signed pitcher Doug Mathis to a minor league deal.

Rangers re-sign Mathis to minor league deal


A MAN drowned east of Cape Nelson, south of Portland in Victoria's west this afternoon.


An Air Traffic Controller is speaking out after a close call at JFK Airport, earlier this month between a departing and arriving flight.

Air traffic controller speaks out after 'close call'


He told the government's official website that accordingly local government institutions will be dissolved within the next two weeks.

Local government institutions are to be dissolved within the next two weeks.


By Len Ziehm Still without a point in the Western Conference finals, Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane is taking Game 3 tonight more personally.


The actor's spokesperson said that Douglas has a tumor in his throat and will undergo a treatment of 8 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy.

Michael Douglas has a tumor in his throat


A Fontana man accused of kicking and killing his pet Yorkie is facing animal cruelty charges.

Fontana man accused of kicking, killing pet Yorkie


EU leaders are expected to agree today on the main outline of a new financial supervision system in response to the current crisis.

EU leaders expected to agree main outline of new financial supervision system


Two of the cops he suspended in connection to an alleged police brutality incident earlier this month are now suing Weis for defamation of character.


Hundreds of people protested against the Russian government at two separate rallies in Moscow.

Hundreds protest against Russian government


Disney actress Jennifer Stone, from the hit Disney Channel Original Series ``Wizards of Waverly Place,'' attended the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards on April 2, 2011.

Jennifer Stone attends the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards


A man has died following an explosion which occurred on the grounds of a service station in Peak Hill, near Parkes, this afternoon.


Gold may attract far more punters and column inches but it was the red metal, not the yellow one, that truly shone in 2009.


Srinagar , July 4 Two women committed suicide by consuming poison in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.


TRAINS are still running on the famous Zig Zag Railway; just don't try to hitch a ride.


United Airlines is dropping an Indian customer call centre that took compliments or complaints after a flight, telling customers to send a letter or e-mail instead.


The Israeli navy intercepted a ship carrying weapons 100 nautical miles off its coastline overnight, a military spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Israel navy intercepts ship carrying weapons near its coastline: military


Sergio Garcia snapped a four-year PGA Tour title drought with victory at the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship in North Carolina today that secured the Spaniard a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.


Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan said he was detained for questioning on Saturday at a US airport because he has a Muslim name.

Shahrukh Khan detained in US for having a Muslim name


A woman was shot to death as she rode in a car on US 59 in northeast Houston last week.

Woman shot to death in northeast Houston


Sichuan Airlines, partly owned by China Southern Airlines, has placed an initial order of 20 C919 jets, bringing the total order for the country's self-developed commercial jets to 165 units.


Mr. Ajay Chadha, Special Secretary, Internal Security, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, called on Mr. NN Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, at Raj Bhavan here today.

Secretary Internal Security calls on Governor


Iran is to offer a ``comprehensive package of proposals'' during nuclear talks with world power in Kazakhstan that began on Tuesday, Iran's state-run Press TV reported.

Iran to offer package of proposals in nuclear talks


Motorists have been urged to fill up their tanks before the weekend as a transport worker strike threatens fuel supplies.


Italian sprint ace Alessandro Petacchi of the Lampre team won the second stage of the Tour of Italy on Sunday ahead of British star Mark Cavendish who took the leader's pink jersey.

Petacchi wins second stage in Giro d'italia


Pro dancer Kym Johnson was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles after falling during a dance rehearsal for the popular show ``Dancing With the Stars.''


A Lafayette man was seriously injured in a hang gliding accident in Concord Sunday afternoon, the second such accident in the same area in a week.


Sahara Pune Warriors have appointed former Australian opener Geoff Marsh as their head coach.

Sahara Pune Warriors appoint Geoff Marsh as head coach


The Florida Marlins acquired third baseman Wes Helms and cash from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later on Saturday night.

Florida Marlins acquire third baseman Wes Helms from Philadelphia Phillies


Four activists of a charity organisation were arrested during raids on camps set up to collect hides of sacrificial animals during Eidul Azha, police sources said on Wednesday.

Four activists of charity organisation arrested


On February 26, 2009, Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber, opened its doors at the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber in the same space the Hawaii legend, the late Don Ho, performed for many years.

Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber opens at the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber


Venezuela and China signed an accord to replenish a bilateral development fund with a $4 billion loan from the China Development Bank, according to an e-mailed statement from state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA.

Venezuela, China replenish development fund with $4 billion loan


Celine Dion has given birth to fraternal twin boys via C-section in a hospital in Florida on Saturday.


A west suburban Aurora casino was evacuated Saturday morning after a suspicious package was found attached to an employee's vehicle.

Aurora casino evacuated after suspicious package found


A Battlestar Galactica prequel entitled Caprica has reportedly been confirmed by the Sci Fi Channel.

'Battlestar Galactica' prequel confirmed


Thomson Reuters Corp. said Tuesday it will buy back $700 million worth of 6.2 percent bonds that come due in 2012.

Thomson Reuters to buy back $700 million in bonds


A passenger plane was targeted by a laser beam as it took off from Sydney airport on Friday night.


On 19 March 2012, the European Commission published a Green Paper on shadow banking activities.

European Commission publishes Green Paper on shadow banking


Pulmonary rehabilitation and improvement in exercise capacity significantly improve survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study from the UK.

Pulmonary rehabilitation and improvement in exercise capacity improve survival in COPD


But after Arkansas recorded its fifth straight win Tuesday night, beating Missouri State 66-62 in overtime in Bud Walton Arena, Pelphrey said he's not feeling the heat.


NEW YORK CSX says it expects its shipping volume for the rest of the year to continue to grow faster than the broader economy.

CSX expects volume to grow faster than economy


WestJet today announced May traffic results showing a load factor of 79.5 per cent on a capacity increase of 20.1 per cent, measured in available seat miles.

WestJet announces may load factor of 79.5 per cent


French energy group GDF Suez will acquire 70 percent of its British competitor International Power, the two groups announced in a joint statement Tuesday.

GDF Suez to acquire British group International Power


A man now knows his sentence after selling several automatic weapons to a Mexican drug cartel member.

Man sentenced for selling weapons to Mexican drug cartel


The Fitness Experts on Ohio Street in Terre Haute is closing its doors.


Barcelona said on Wednesday that defender Rafael Marquez will undergo surgery to repair an injury to his left knee that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.


AHMEDABAD In a jolt to Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has held that he can be prosecuted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for ``promoting enmity among different groups'' during the 2002 Gujarat riots.


Sony officials have no comments over the rumored Apple Sony takeover, as it was reported that Apple was interested to purchase Sony.

Sony has no comments over Apple Sony takeover


Hip-hop producer Suge Knight has been arrested in Las Vegas for assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, police told TMZ.


As much as the beautiful and popular Academy Award-winning Actress Sandra Bullock wants to talk about the all-important subject of New Orleans, here's some bad new for her, NBC, HLN, and The Hearst Corporation, of which The San Francisco Chronicle and The Seattle PICom are a part: on August 31st 2010 Sandra Bullock ia not a search trend.


A Saudi prince, the grandson of King Abdullah, was jailed for life by a British court on Wednesday for murdering his servant in a London hotel.


The mother of octuplets wants to trademark her nickname and filed two applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office on April 10.


Newcastle striker Demba Ba has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding on two occasions.

Newcastle striker Ba is banned from driving for six months over speeding


American multinational information technology corporation Dell has acquired Compellent Technologies, a global provider of enterprise storage systems, for US$800 million.

Dell acquires Compellent Technologies for $800 million


Sathya Sai Baba, who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, continues to be in a critical condition, doctors attending on him said today.

Sathya Sai Baba continues to be critical


An Australian soldier was killed in a Taliban rocket attack on a base in southern Afghanistan, the Department of Defence said.

Australian soldier killed by Taliban rocket in Afghanistan


Mobile fitness technology company MapMyFitness announced that it has raised $9 million in its second round of funding, which was led by return backers Austin Ventures and Milestone Venture Partners.

MapMyFITNESS raises $9 million in second round


Acer will become the first producer that will release the netbook based on Google Chrome OS. According to unknown sources Acer has been evolving its Chrome OS netbook since mid-2009.

Acer releases the netbook based on Google Chrome OS


Newell's Old Boys defeated Banfield 2-1, with Cristian Núñez scoring at the 20 th minute of the second half and Joaquín Boghossian scoring at the 29 th minute of the second half.


Snow started falling in downtown Winston-Salem about 9:45 am but has tapered off.

Snow is falling in downtown Winston-Salem


General Dynamics says it's planning to lay off 110 workers at its Saco weapons manufacturing plant.

General Dynamics to lay off 110 at Saco plant


Yeovil MP David Laws has been suspended from the commons for seven days after wrongly claiming more than £40,000 on his expenses.


Singapore Airlines Ltd said late Tuesday it has taken delivery of its third Airbus super jumbo jet, which will start commercial daily flights to London on March 18.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of third Airbus jumbo jet


RIA Novosti citing Mr Yuriy Boyko Ukraine's Energy Minister as saying that a Ukrainian delegation is holding gas price talks in Moscow.

Ukrainian delegation holds gas price talks in Moscow


Unica Corp., which makes marketing-management software, said Tuesday its chief financial officer will resign, effective Aug. 15.


After Serbia, Bosnia accepts the Kosovo customs seals.


Fernando Alonso of Ferrari takes a remarkable victory at 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix held at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday.

Fernando Alonso takes the victory at 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix --


Former 8 division world champion Manny Pacquiao turns 34 today, Monday, December 17th, and his career seems to be floundering despite not being all that old.


A dryer sparked a house fire in San Carlos Friday night, fire officials said.


Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. have announced that digital comics based on Harlequin novels will immediately be made available for mobile distribution in China .

Digital comics of Harlequin novels to be made available for mobile distribution in China


BT has signed up its 15 millionth broadband user ten years after the high speed connection was launched in the UK.


VetCare, a group of community leaders, donated $70,000 to several veterans programs at the Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.


Park Ridge recently got its first ever ``heritage center,'' according to the Park Ridge Herald.

Park Ridge gets its first 'heritage center'


Iran's envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran will enter multifaceted talks with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany on equal footing.


CAMPO, Calif. A man shot by Border Patrol agent on Friday near an East County casino died at the hospital on Sunday night, according to an official with the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.


``GAIL faces resistance around Rs 235. A move above this may see it moving up to around Rs 240-245. The scrip finds support around the Rs 205 level. One may use this level as the stop-loss level for long positions for the time being,'' the brokerage said.


Muhajir Qaumi Movement has claimed that Karachi's judicial system is still politicised despite the working of independent judiciary across the country.


Lexolution IT Services, a renowned IT company offering custom web designing and development services, has redesigned the ConnectT website for unique and specific business requirements.

Lexolution IT redesigned ConnectT website


NSW WILL keep its coveted, top-rank AAA credit rating, but risks losing it if key infrastructure projects are delayed, a ratings agency says.


In a video posted on YouTube today, now-former THQ employees gathered around the office steps and poured out a Saints Row 40 oz. for their homies.

THQ employees gather to pour one out for their homies


Mitt Romney writes on a white board as he talks about Medicare during a news conference Thursday at Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, SC Romney said Thursday that he has never paid less than 13 percent of his income in taxes during the past decade.

Mitt Romney: 'I never paid less than 13 percent' of income in taxes


Katie Price aka Jordan apparently wants to become a WAG after her split with husband Peter Andre.


AT&T and T-Mobile USA filed with the FCC to transfer AT&T's AWS spectrum to T-Mobile.

AT&T to transfer AWS spectrum to T-Mobile


Charlie Sheen, who was arrested over assault claims made by his wife over Christmas, is to be divorced by his wife as soon as the court case for the assault is over.

Actor Charlie Sheen is being divorced by his wife


Smaller investment management firms may have some overlooked distribution advantages because of the current market climate.

Smaller firms have distribution advantages


After announcing Facebook integration into their booking system, they've announced a new iPhone/iPad application that will be coming soon.


Two ``despicable'' sisters were jailed for manslaughter after one of them stabbed her boyfriend and the other let him bleed to death in Greater Manchester.


Too shy to read the Kama Sutra on the train during rush hour?


Coal prices for power generators at Australia have dipped to about USD 162 a tonne in the latest week amid a flurry of trading activity on the globalCOAL electronic platform.


The company GASCOGNE SA and its wholly-owned subsidiary GASCOGNE SACK DEUTSCHLAND have decided to institute appeal proceedings, before the European Court of Justice, against the decision of the General Court of the European Union to reject their application for annulment of the European Commission's decision in 2005.

GASCOGNE : appeal proceedings against the decision of the General Court of the European Union


Mexico's central bank Governor Agustin Carstens said his intention wasn't to signal a future rate decision when he spoke in a radio interview April 29 and that he and his board aren't indicating any bias on rates.

Carstens says intention wasn't to signal future rate decision


Kolkata, Nov 26 Attacking the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for throwing the country into ``disarray'', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh Wednesday said that ``nobody obeys Prime Minister Manmohan Singh''.


Philipp Kohlschreiber survived a second set scare to see off Benoit Paire and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Moselle Open in Metz.


Verizon adds more than 60 new channels to the FiOS TV lineup, including high-definition, sports and multicultural content.

Verizon adds more than 60 channels to FiOS TV lineup


A new study has suggested that doctors may be overprescribing cholesterol lowering drugs for patients prone to heart conditions such as heart attacks and heart disease.

Doctors may be overprescribing drugs for heart conditions


Virgin Galactic, the space travel venture of billionaire Richard Branson's, is ordering five more spaceships and aims to turn a profit in five years after its commercial launch in 2010.


Economist Ross Garnaut will fuel the debate about short-term greenhouse gas targets when he releases the latest stage of his climate change report today.


ST. HELENA, Calif. Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-growing wildfire that is threatening homes and wineries in California's Napa Valley.

Wildfire threatens homes, wineries in Napa Valley


That Cruise and Cher ever dated seems almost as unlikely as finding true love on The Bachelor.


Across the country, the housing market continues to tumble.


Russia says it will lift its ban on European Union vegetables imposed in the wake of the deadly E. coli outbreak.


As part of their 50th anniversary tour, they took to the stage Saturday night at SPAC.


US Airways plans to add up to 200 jobs to its Winston-Salem customer service center, Mayor Allen Joines said Wednesday.

US Airways to add up to 200 jobs in Winston-Salem


Stocks are down in early trading following two straight days of gains.


In celebration of former ANC president Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, the ANC will hold a mass rally to pay tribute to him, the party said on Tuesday.


Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Nov. 18 announced that the Gulfstream G650 has received its provisional type certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Gulfstream G650 receives provisional type certificate


ALUMINIUM group Alcoa Inc cut its overall metal production and shelved the multi-billion-dollar expansion of a Western Australian refinery amid weakening demand and softer commodity prices.


LIMERICK women aged 25 to 60 are being urged to avail of free smear tests available as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention week, which takes place all this week.

Limerick women urged to avail of free smear test


Experienced goalkeeper Jose Pinto will start for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final against rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday evening, AS reports.

Jose Pinto to start for Barcelona in Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid - report


An Iranian fighter jet tried to intercept a US Predator drone over the Gulf but backed off after encountering two American military aircraft, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Iranian fighter tries to intercept American drone in Gulf:


A lifeguard and a worker will be jailed for six months each for molesting a student with learning difficulties in a swimming pool washroom.

Lifeguard, worker jailed for molesting student


``Virginia is for drones'' might be the new catch-phrase for the state if its senators succeed in bringing a major unmanned aircraft flight test center to the area.


Some 440 illegal workers were arrested last week during an operation by the Ministry of Labour and the police, said a senior ministry official.


On June 6 was the last day on which RAO UES shares, one of Russia's most liquid securities, stopped trading on the stock exchanges at 18:00 hours Moscow time.

RAO UES shares stop trading on stock exchanges


Investment adviser HNW Alternative Investments has launched its turnkey alternative investment programme, or TAIP, which builds tailored portfolios through registered investment advisers, family offices, broker-dealers, certified public accountants and turnkey asset management programmes.

HNW launches turnkey Alternative investment programme


For the second installment of our monthly photo feature ``It's not the heat'' we asked you to provide us shots going along with the theme ``Orange,'' and we think they turned out just great.


A notice seeking explanation on why proper amenities have not been provided for passengers at Periyar and Shopping Complex bus stands has been sent to the Madurai Corporation.


Ameer Jamaat e Islami, Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the country is heading for anarchy due to the negative mindset of the rulers and the saboteurs.


Taiwan charges 2 in failed train, office bombings Two men have been charged with planting cyanide-tainted bombs on a Taiwan high-speed train and at an office where the head of global electronics powerhouse Foxconn was scheduled to visit in April.


Nasscom believes the Indian IT industry will do ``exceedingly well'' in 2013-14.

IT industry will do 'exceedingly well' in 2013-14:


And now the farm is offering memberships, where folks can come by weekly and pick up their share of the harvest.


Lady Gaga took a fall at the Heathrow Airport when she was just walking along wearing her ridiculous outfit.


A Maine developer in the Lewiston-Auburn area has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for theft of public money and making false claims to the government.

Maine developer sentenced for theft of public money


A man survived a fall from the Penang Bridge when he was rescued by a boatman.


Six Pearl Harbor survivors were honored Friday morning in Albany for their service and dedication during the attacks.


Delta Air Lines now offers in-flight Wi-Fi service on all Delta Shuttle flights between New York's LaGuardia Airport , Boston Logan and Washington National and on all Delta Shuttle flights between LaGuardia and Chicago O'Hare.

Delta offers Wi-Fi service on all Delta Shuttle flights


Pfizer Inc. will pay about $68 billion for Madison-based Wyeth, the two pharmaceutical companies announced today.


― Maryland State Police say a bicyclist has been struck and killed by a tractor trailer in Union Bridge.

Bicyclist struck, killed by tractor-trailer


UAF closed its nanotechnology office on Wednesday, saying the venture had strayed from its intended role as a regional economic development engine.


Congressman Scott Rigell today honored seven high school students accepted to service academies this year.

Rigell honors students accepted to service academies


Indian captain MS Dhoni apologised to Indian fans after crashing out of the ICC Twenty20 championship on Sunday but rejected suggestions that exhaustion from playing too many games caused the failure of his top batsmen.


Two brothers were shot in front of their Salinas home Friday night as they were talking with their father, police announced Saturday.


Hayes bicycle group launched a new brake today called the Prime.


Eight journalists have been kidnapped in the Mexican border city of Reynosa over a two-week span in a wave of abductions unprecedented in the Western Hemisphere.

Eight journalists kidnapped in Mexico border city


PARMA, Italy -Inter Milan fans clashed briefly with police outside the stadium for the match against Parma that could clinch the Serie A title for their club Sunday.


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Monday that the global recession seemed to be losing force, but that it would be critical for the United States and China to institute major economic reforms to put the world on a more sustained footing.

Treasury Secretary Geithner says recession is losing force


Five University of Louisville softball players earned National Fastpitch Coaches 2012 All Great Lakes Region honors.

Five softball players earn All-region honors


In wake of Greece and Ireland financial crisis's, EU leaders have set up a stability mechanism to bail out any member state whose debt problems threaten the 16 -- nation eurozone.

EU leaders set up mechanism to bail out member states


Gigamon™, the leading global provider of Intelligent Data Access Networking™, today announced a reseller agreement with Accuvant, a national value-added reseller and research-driven information security consulting organization.

Gigamon announces reseller agreement with Accuvant


Roberto Abbondanzieri is set to leave Spanish football club Getafe and return to Boca Juniors in his native Argentina, according to reports in the Spanish media on Thursday.

Abbondanzieri set to leave Getafe for Boca Juniors


The Greek Parliament adopted today the bill on pension reform, set as requirement by the European Union, despite the general strike and the series of protests in the country.


Kings Island is beginning to accept applications on its website for people who would like to work at the amusement park during the summer.


Arsene Wenger conceded his Arsenal side are now out of the title race after defeat by Manchester City.


Prison gang members are moving away from Corpus Christi to smaller towns in the Coastal Bend to avoid the gang units in the city.

Prison gang members moving to small towns


On March 14 singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips performed his single ``Gone, Gone, Gone'' live on the FOX reality show, ``American Idol''.

Phillip Phillips performs 'Gone, Gone, Gone' live on 'American Idol'


Russia is monitoring the ``changing'' situation in Syria, where political change is necessary, President Dmitry Medvedev said.

Russia monitoring 'changing' situation in Syria


President Barack Obama said in his inaugural address that ``all are equal,'' but omitted a frequent stump-speech reference to gay Americans.


As reported here previously, Lady Gaga topped the Billboard 200 albums chart this week after selling 1,108,000 copies of her latest album, Born This Way.

Lady Gaga tops Billboard 200 albums chart


A man died in Macassar near Strand and Somerset West when he swerved to avoid a dog in the road, Western Cape paramedics said on Monday.

Wcape man dies after swerving to avoid dog


After a year of madness, I'm right back where I started.


The Neo Classic Furniture Line was launched by Mian Kashif Ashfaq, CEO, Chen One at the Y Block DHA lifestyle store.


From now through Dec. 31, cell phone users can text a donation to the American Red Cross.

Cell phone users can text donations to Red Cross


Juventus inaugurated this evening its new stadium, the premier club-owned facility in Italy.


Ed Balls has been appointed shadow chancellor following the resignation on Thursday evening of Alan Johnson for ``personal and family reasons''.


Pop singer Lily Allen has said that she wants to retire and have children as soon as she gets married.

Lily Allen wants to retire to have children


Russia will launch two European satellites Nov 2 from the Plesetsk space center in northwest Russia, a report said Tuesday.

Russia to launch two European satellites


Thursday, the Swiss National Bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth time to support the economy, which is emerging from the shadows of the worst recession.

Swiss National bank leaves key interest rate unchanged


A SERIAL burglar who stole to feed his drug habit has been jailed for three years.


Brazil is not yet ready to host the 2014 World Cup, soccer great Pele said in an interview posted on Friday.


Singer/Actress Jennifer Hudson is reportedly pregnant.


Police on Sunday arrested a 22-year-old Palestinian hacker suspected of defrauding Bank Leumi clients using an online phishing scam.


Two people are dead after their truck collided with a train in Whitewood on Friday.

Two dead after truck collides with train


A PATIENT'S penis has been cut and bloodied by a defective urinal bottle, prompting the medical devices regulator to call on all hospitals to check their supplies are free of sharp edges.

Patient'S penis cut by 'defective' bottle


''Retirement is for old people,'' he said with a laugh Wednesday at an awards luncheon in his honor.

'Retirement is for old people,' says Valentino


Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, reports that pig prices drop.


President George Bush is leaving office with one of the lowest approval ratings in the history of departing presidents of the country.

President Bush leaves office with lowest approval ratings


A former award-winning newspaper sales manager has switched careers to set up his own PR agency.

Former newspaper sales manager sets up PR agency


Pitt center DeJuan Blair sat out the No. 4 Panthers' game against Belmont on Tuesday night because of right knee swelling.

No. 4 pittsburgh center DeJuan Blair sits out with knee swelling


US Vice-President Joseph Biden will be arriving in Belgrade next Wednesday, B92 informed.


A wave of mobile phone tariff hikes is sweeping through the East African region due to high inflation and a weakening local currency.

Wave of mobile tariff hikes sweeping through East Africa


But I admit that she brings up a good point: what exactly is the Buffett Rule?


It has been reported that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. said Friday its quarterly net profit jumped 48% to 75.94 billion yen, helped by an increase in overseas lending income, lower foreign-currency-funding costs and gains related to the integration of consumer lender Acom Co. Japan's largest by assets, reported revenue for April through June of 1.336 trillion yen, compared to 1.438 trillion yen for the year-earlier period.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group quarterly net profit jumped 48%


Indian stocks rose yesterday, reversing earlier losses, on speculation investors, who sold shares short on the failed US automaker's bailout plan and after India's industrial production unexpectedly fell, bought them back.

Indian stocks rise, reversing earlier losses


Video The utility company AmerenUE is seeking $140 million in federal stimulus money, hoping to get funding to improve reliability of electrical service for its Missouri customers.

AmerenUE seeks $140 million in stimulus money


Retail sales failed to grow for a second month running in September according to official data on Thursday that cast doubt on the strength of an incipient economic recovery.


Sen. Kit Bond, Republican from Missouri, and two other US senators are traveling to China to meet with leaders of that country.


BC-Wall Street, 11th Ld,0214 Stocks fall on worries about consumer companies Eds:


* From 8-10 pm ET, ``Dateline NBC'' ranked #1 in the slot among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in total viewers and #2 in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.

``Dateline NBC'' ranks #1 in its slot in total viewers and #2 in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54


LOS ANGELES >> Fierce winds have returned to some Southern California areas with gusts clocked at 78 mph north of Los Angeles.

Fierce winds return to Southern California


Kuwait coast guards arrested Friday seven Iraqi sailors boarding a fishing vessel inside the Kuwait territorial waters in the northern part of the country.

Coast guards arrest seven Iraqi sailors in Kuwait territorial waters