Curlin, riden by Carlos Rosas during a Monday morning workout session, drew the No. 9 post position for Saturday's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.

Curlin draws No. 9 position for Breeders' Cup


Four Nepali women successfully climbed Annapurna IV on Tuesday morning.


Google has filed a facial password patent, which will allow users to place a password with a facial expression.


Circa Survive has postponed their show in Pontiac, Michigan due to illnesses in the band.

Circa Survive postpone show due to illness


The US House overwhelmingly passed a $300 billion farm bill on Wednesday that would help Michigan vegetable growers, farmers' markets, low-income seniors and developers of biofuels.


A Malian newspaper editor who published an open letter criticising the leader of last year's military coup has been charged with incitement to revolt, the head of Mali's written press association said.

Mali newspaper editor charged with incitement to revolt


In a significant ruling, the national electricity regulator on Monday allowed Tata Power to raise power tariffs to compensate for an unexpected increase in coal cost, reports PTI.

Regulator allows Tata Power to raise tariffs


Who does the governor of Maine think he is, with the arrogant and ignorant ways he has?


Vikings linebacker Ray Edwards is in no rush to sign his tender with the franchise.


A brand new safe weight loss video reveals a ``dirty secret'' not being told by the fitness industry.

New safe weight loss video reveals a ``dirty secret''


Verkhovna Rada Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn called a 'rat race' the attempts of some political forces 'to speed up' regular presidential elections, he told a news conference in Donetsk on Thursday.

Speaker Lytvyn calls 'rat race' attempts of some political forces 'to speed up' presidential elections


Grand Canyon University announced Tuesday that it is officially adding football to its growing athletic program and has been consulting with two coaches.


A principal in Winston-Salem accused of sexual battery against two female employees, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Principal accused of sexual battery due in court


The military prosecutor's office started inspecting an emergency situation aboard a Pacific Fleet submarine.

Prosecutor's office starts inspecting emergency aboard submarine


Former President Bill Clinton has secured the release of two American journalists held by North Korea.


Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck defended CNN's John King from Newt Gingrich, who rebuked King for asking a debate question about allegations made by Gingrich's ex-wife, and Beck jokingly suggested that Gingrich is ``not qualified'' to be president if he was really shocked by King's question.

Glenn Beck defends cnns John King from Newt


The filing deadline to run for elected office in Kentucky this year has passed.


Lindsay Lohan reportedly verbally abused Ashley Olsen after she spoke to her close friend Samantha Ronson.

Lindsay Lohan verbally abused Ashley Olsen


Beazley, the international specialist insurance businesses, is expanding its environmental liability team on both sides of the Atlantic with the recruitment of two senior underwriters, James Wilkins and Nicholas Pearson.

Beazley expands environmental liability team


Glamour model Jordan, real name Katie Price, has confirmed that she will be participating in a celebrity polo match at the British Open Show Jumping Championships.

Katie Price to participate in celebrity polo match


In connection with local elections May 30, the CE observer mission will arrive in Georgia.


Amazon.com Inc. announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Amazon.com announces financial results for second quarter


The Stone Roses sold out their two outdoor reunion shows in just 14 minutes this morning.


Police in Sussex are encouraging motorists to spy on each other 'Big Brother' style and report any 'dangerous' drivers.

Police encourage motorists to 'spy' on each other


Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest car manufacturer, has hinted at limiting its exports to concentrate on the growing domestic market, where it is facing increasing competition from a host of new entrants in the small-car space.


Action News has learned that accused terror suspect Colleen LaRose, also known as 'Jihad Jane,' is expected to plead guilty on terrorism charges next week.

'Jihad Jane' expected to plead guilty on terrorism charges


Action adventure title Dragon Age II grabbed top spots in three of the total five charts listed following its opening week ended March 14.

Dragon Age II grabs top spots in three charts


Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel said Tuesday that he hasn't spoken with Raiders managing general partner Al Davis in recent days and that his name being linked to the Raiders' coaching job is pure speculation.


FedEx has announced that it doubled its profits in the third quarter of its financial year from $393m to $813m.


MEP Simon Busuttil reveals in an interview with The Sunday Times today that he will be standing as a candidate in the coming general election, putting an end to months of speculation.


MORE babies should be taken into care to prevent cases like the Doncaster brothers' horror attack on two young boys, the boss of a children's charity has said.


By Steve West: 2010-05-14 22:36:22 After weighing their options, thinking of some way to at least give the show a wrap up mini season, NBC has officially cancelled Heroes.


As the economic crisis continues to bite the mayor has admitted Watford Borough Council may have to make savings.


Where were you when J.Lo had a wardrobe malfunction?


Under the terms of the agreement, NICE will acquire Fortent's compliance and risk management business.


CIT Group Inc., a leading commercial finance company, today announced that it has applied with the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors to become a bank holding company.

CIT applies to become a bank holding company


Just got word that Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are playing a MySpace ``secret'' free show next Tuesday, March 4, the day the new ``Real Emotional Trash'' album comes out.

Malkmus to play ``secret'' show on March 4


Grey Group, one of the world's leading marketing communications companies, has moved into its new global headquarters in New York's renowned Flatiron district.

Grey Group moves to new global headquarters


A suspicious package brought to Grande Prairie's RCMP detachment was safely destroyed by a Mountie bomb squad yesterday evening.


State-owned lender Canara Bank today opened 35 branches across the country, taking the total number of branches to 3,212.

Canara bank opens 35 branches; takes total number to 3,212


Today Rogers launched Chatr, a new wireless prepaid brand with affordable monthly prices.

Rogers launches Chatr wireless prepaid brand


Whilst reports circulate about the decline in ratings for American Idol, show alumni and winner of the sixth season Jordin Sparks has remained positive about the show, saying that the show is still ``number one''.


Jessica Alba ''didn't leave the house'' after she first became a mom to two-year-old daughter Honor Marie.

Jessica Alba 'didn't leave the house' after becoming mom


Malaysia holds Australia in hockey draw Updated: 08:32, Wednesday March 13, 2013 Hockey World Champions Australia were held to a 1-1 draw by 13th-ranked Malaysia on Tuesday with both teams now eyeing a place in Sunday's final in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.


Olympians Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall will get a final tuneup for London when they run the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon on Sunday.

Meb Keflezighi, Ryan Hall to run Rock 'n' Roll half Marathon


A rare blue sapphire fetched Rs.40 million at the first-ever gem auction conducted by the Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka in Ratnapura.

Rare blue sapphire fetches Rs.40 million


That's because the new policy has included provisions to see to it that the city can get back its lost open spaces too.


``I had a complete emotional breakdown in the shower and Brad (Pitt) found me crying,'' Jolie revealed.


The rupee ended flat against the dollar on Wednesday in a cautious trading approach by both buyers and sellers, dealers said.


Pittcon has launched a new online scientific community called Pittconnect.com.

Pittcon launches online scientific community


Amor Towles, author of ``Rules of Civility,'' will visit the Main Library at 2 pm Saturday, Aug. 25.

Best-selling author Amor Towles to visit ...


New York Giants Brandon Jacobs will sit out Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys because of a knee injury.

New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs to sit out


For the second week in a row a pedestrian has been hit and killed on oahu.


EMI NASHVILLE artist ERIC CHURCH will be premiering the music video TOMORROW for his current single ``Creepin''' exclusively on ROLLINGSTONE.com.

ERIC CHURCH to premiere video for 'Creepin''


With our economy in crisis, more and more students are turning to the military.


US stocks fell Wednesday as worries about the global economy flared anew late in the session, overcoming an earlier rally that had been powered by encouraging US economic data.


Michigan lawmakers have adjourned for the week but still have tough decisions ahead on the state's budget.


Canadian singer/composer Suzana Da Camara is set to launch her new album in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2009.

Suzana Da Camara to launch new album in 2009


Veteran magician Paul Daniels has warned ``flirty tweeters... forget it'' after he exchanged messages on the website with a 28-year-old ``lesbian nude model''.

Paul Daniels warns off 'flirty tweeters'


Carbon Sciences Inc. , provider of a complete solution for transforming abundant and affordable natural gas into clean burning gasoline and other transportation fuels, today announced that it has entered into a technical services agreement with Fluor Enterprises, Inc., a division of Fluor Corporation.

Carbon Sciences enters into technical services agreement with Fluor


Debt management plans are a credit counseling service that can help Americans pay high interest rate debts on time.


The holiday road toll has risen further, after two people died when their car slammed into a power pole in Marlborough.


The Champions League Twenty20 will return to India for the third time in five years this year, taking place from September 17 to October 6.

Champions League Twenty20 to return to India


Crude prices fell to USD 98/bbl after a US inventory report showed that supplies rose almost twice as much as the forecast.


YOUNG choral singers did the region proud when they took the stage at the state's premier venue.


``The Tourist'' that has Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie as the lead actors has failed to create a spark.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is visiting China, not his youngest son and heir apparent, Jong-un, South Korea's MBC television network reported on Friday, quoting a government source.

North Korea leader Kim Jong-il visits China, not his son- report


St. Maria Goretti Church will host a Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 pm in the parish church hall, 165 Power Road.


Kanye West is upset with the new Vibe Magazine cover which appears to show some grey hair in his beard.

Kanye West upset with new Vibe magazine cover


The First Lady Christine Kaseba has said Zambia has a conducive environment for information technology and communication ICT which unfortunately is not being used.

Zambia has conducive environment for ICT --


Rice will visit Brazil and Chile, but notably absent from her itinerary is Argentina, where Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in October became the first woman elected as the country's president.


``When Ricky was 16, he went to a teen club and met a girl named Amanda, who said she was the same age. They hit it off and were eventually having sex. At the time Ricky thought it was a pretty normal high school romance.

``When Ricky was 16, he met a girl named Amanda, who said she was the same age. They hit it off''...


Three men including two Singaporeans were sent to the gallows by a High Court here for trafficking drugs.

Three sent to gallows for trafficking drugs


The Taliban has warned US President-elect Barack Obama to retreat from Iraq and Afghanistan or his fate will be more ``shameful and despicable'' than President Bush''s.

Taliban warns Obama to retreat from Iraq, Afghanistan


Madonna has called her soon-to-be ex-husband Guy Ritchie an 'emotional retard' while on stage in concert.

Madonna calls Guy Ritchie an 'emotional retard'


Two 17-year-old girls were arrested for possession of Ecstasy pills near Lima on Monday night, according to the Lima post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Two girls arrested for possession of Ecstasy in Lima


Barry the noisy cockerel has been banished from a care home during exams because he disturbs pupils taking tests next door.

Barry the noisy cockerel is banished during exams


Scarlett Johansson wore a long side swept hairstyle while attending the The Spirit premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California.

Scarlett Johansson's long side swept hairstyle


Passengers describe their hijacking ordeal on a CanJet flight in Montego Bay, Jamaica.


Oil prices rose Monday in Asia to near US$130 a barrel on concerns that the threat of new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program may escalate tensions in the oil-rich Gulf region.


A police official says 43 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rain in northern India.


France said today it has sent military advisers into insurgent-held eastern Libya, with Britain and Italy set to follow suit, as Tripoli warned foreign boots on the ground would prolong the conflict.


Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of March 31, 2010.

Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. announces performance data and portfolio composition


Train services between London and Norwich are back to normal following a power line failure.

Train services back to normal after power line failure


Manx cyclist Jonny Bellis is showing signs of improvement after slowly emerging from an induced coma following a crash on his motor scooter in Italy.


Manila - The new US ambassador to the Philippines has arrived in the country, one month before Filipinos were to hold crucial elections, airport officials said Sunday.

New US ambassador arrives in the Philippines


In Joint Stock Asset Management Company Ingosstrakh Investments v BNP Paribas SA (2012) EWCA Civ 644 the Court of Appeal has upheld an anti-suit injunction against a non-party to an arbitration clause on the grounds that Russian proceedings being pursued by that non-party were vexatious and oppressive.

Court of Appeal upholds anti-suit injunction against a non-party to an arbitration clause


A prison riot in northern Mexico left at least 44 people dead early Sunday, according to a security official.

Prison riot in Mexico leaves 44 dead, according to security official


China vowed strict security for the Olympic torch relay through restive Tibet on Monday as protesters tried to disrupt the torch lighting ceremony in Greece, clouding Beijing's hopes of the relay symbolising national unity.


Phish has finally announced the first list of their summer tour dates, which is kicking off on the East Coast!

Phish announces first list of summer tour dates!


Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the younger generation's vigor guarantees national progress.

Younger generation's vigor guarantees national progress:


Despite New Orleans grabbing Darren Sproles in free agency, Roby says he's back with the Saints.


Two teens are under arrest for breaking into cars at a Guilderland apartment complex.

Two caught breaking into cars at apartment complex


economy added few jobs in January as stormy weather likely kept people out of work.


June 20, 2013, 8:24, - A European real estate developer wants to enter the Russian market and is on the verge of signing cooperation ...

European real estate developer to enter russia


Amgen Inc., a unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. has been forced to suspend a late-stage trial of a very promising cancer drug.

Amgen forced to suspend trial of promising cancer drug


CHARLOTTE Church, the singer, has settled her damages claim against the News of the World for phone hacking, her solicitor said today.

Charlotte Church settles with News of the World over phone hacking


Premier Ed Stelmach got a boisterous standing ovation at the first government caucus meeting since the Tory landslide victory in Monday's Alberta election.

Stelmach gets ovation at first caucus meeting


New Delhi, March 5 A 30-year-old medical graduate slashed a tea vendor's neck after a fight over a petty issue, police said Tuesday.

Medical graduate slashes tea vendor's neck


Deere & Co., one of the world's largest producers of farm equipment, reports earnings for the fiscal first quarter on Wednesday.

Deere & Co. to report earnings Wednesday


STILLWATER MINING COMPANY announced today that it has withdrawn its previously announced proposed offering of senior notes due to unfavorable market conditions.

Stillwater Mining Company withdraws offering of senior Notes due to market conditions


Fjordland Exploration Inc. reports that it has acquired interests in 15 properties surrounding Iron Range project, British Columbia, Canada.

Fjordland acquires interests in 15 properties surrounding Iron Range project


Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of £7.4million signing Bebe over fears he isn't good enough to play for Manchester United.


Tiuta, one of the UK's leading bridging loan companies, has announced its launch of ``Suspension Bridge''; an exciting new product aimed at existing property owners who are looking to refinance existing borrowing or unencumbered property in the short term to take advantage of housing market opportunities and buy further property.


Davos, Jan 28 After having to work twice harder than its peers to get business for nearly four years since rescuing scam-hit erstwhile Satyam Computer, Mahindra Satyam says it is now ready for a new era and a stronger market position, sans the stigma attached with the 'Satyam' name.


Job seekers line up at a job fair in California.


Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made news today when he sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which was televised via her daily program on ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Show.


MANCHESTER, England -Brazil striker Robinho said Tuesday he has no dispute with Manchester City and is ``committed'' to helping the team become a force in the Premier League.

Robinho says he has no dispute with Man City


NEW MARSKE begin their title defence at home to Cleator Moor hoping to emulate last term's silver plated success.


Two hundred Romanian pro-life activists marched on Saturday in Bucharest against abortion, calling on authorities to ``protect the gift of life and the traditional family.''

Romanian activists march against abortion


Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan's president, has made the first visit to India by a Pakistani head of state in seven years, taking a symbolic step towards unwinding decades of tension between the nuclear-armed rival states.


As he warned, President Bush on Wednesday vetoed the farm bill, officially known as the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.


China and Russia have agreed to further boost energy cooperation across a variety of fields.

China, Russia to boost energy cooperation


Hurricane Frank has formed in the Pacific off Mexico's coast while a new tropical depression formed in the Atlantic.


Paris, Sep 24 France will bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, President of the National Olympic and Sports Committees Henri Serandour announced on Wednesday.


Sonoco has introduced a new line of insulated pallet shippers through its unit, ThermoSafe brands.

Sonoco introduces new line of insulated Pallet shippers


Late last month, IBM announced that it was acquiring SPSS in a $1.2 billion cash deal.


2 Chainz and crew robbed at gunpoint video just released.


Three persons were arrested and huge quantity of illegal iron ore seized at Lahunipara area of Odisha's Sundargrh district today.

Three arrested, huge quantity of illegal iron ore seized


A motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries in a crash in the Adelaide Hills on Sunday morning remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Motorcyclist remains in critical condition


Long term Chelsea target Radamel Falcao has hinted he would prefer a move to Paris Saint-Germain, ahead of Stamford Bridge when he leaves Atletico Madrid this summer, for a reported 48million.

Chelsea target Radamel Falcao hints he would prefer a move to Paris Saint-Germain


US Senator-elect Scott Brown answers questions from members of the press as he arrives on Capitol Hill for meeting with different senators January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. more pics ''Republican Senator-elect Scott Brown sent a letter to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Wednesday demanding that he be seated in the US Senate early to avoid missing ``a number of votes.''


Stan Kroenke, the American billionaire, has accepted an offer to join the Arsenal board as a non-executive director.

Kroenke accepts offer to join Arsenal board


New Jersey Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone pleaded guilty to tampering with public records under a plea agreement Friday.


Pau Gasol had surgery Monday after breaking the middle finger in his left hand during practice with the Spanish national team.


In her program,The Diet Solution, Isabel De Los Rios teaches the healthy way to lose weight fast in a different way than any other program.

The Diet Solution teaches healthy way to lose weight


Arena Animation, the global leader in high-end Animation & Multimedia Training will now offer a B.Sc.


A Florida man was assaulted and robbed early Tuesday in the parking lot of a Perry hotel.

Florida man assaulted, robbed outside Perry hotel


Lesbian MTV host Ruby Rose has been romantically linked to a male model.


On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:52 am, the McKinney Police Department responded to a reported accidental shooting at Collin County Tire & Auto, located at 1312 N. Tennessee Street.

McKinney Police Department respond to reported accidental shooting


Steelmakers are securing raw materials for the future by acquiring mines and mining companies in order to achieve self-sufficiency.

Steelmakers securing raw materials for the future


``I'm often being bullied,'' he was quoted as saying by Antara news agency during a seminar on Information and Communications Technology at the Bandung Institute of Technology.


LA Kings rally past Wings 2-1 for 5th straight win Anze Kopitar scored the tiebreaking goal on a slick pass from Dwight King with 4:48 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a third-period deficit for their fifth straight victory, 2-1 over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

La Kings rally past Wings 2-1 for 5th straight win


The minimum wage is to rise by 25c an hour to $13.75, Labour Minister Simon Bridges says.


BP on Wednesday said it would cut 620 jobs from its solar power business and that two plants in Spain and part of a plant in the US would be shut as it looks to reduce costs at its renewable energy division.

BP cuts 620 jobs from its solar business


Formula One driver Felipe Massa has taken his first steps, four days after a high-speed crash in the run-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix left him near death.


State Sen. Bob Morton, of Kettle Falls, a 22-year veteran of the Legislature, announced he will retire at the end of this year, halfway through his current term.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed KBC Bank's and KBC Group's long-term issuer default ratings at 'A-' with a stable outlook.

Fitch affirms KBC Bank and KBC Group at 'a'


A popular Carmel youth sports club will ban some names from athletes jerseys in an effort to protect them from predators, officials said.

Youth sports club to ban some names from jerseys


Muslim separatist rebels in the southern Philippines trained foreign militants and recruited child soldiers while engaged in peace talks with the government, according to documents.

Rebels ``trained foreign militants despite talks''


A teenager from Florida has survived after being shot through the head with a spear.

Teenager survives being shot through head with spear


The results confirmed that homosexuals are more likely to seek counseling.

Homosexuals are more likely to seek counseling


New Delhi, Peter Borren, the Netherlands captain, has said his side will have to play ``brave cricket'' against co-hosts India in their World Cup Group B match here Wednesday.

We have to play 'brave cricket' against India:


Chinese naval vessels were spotted in waters near a southern Japanese island Tuesday, marking the first time that the nation's ships have closed in on Japanese waters since diplomatic relations between the two countries took a nose-dive after Japan nationalized a chain of disputed islets.

Chinese naval vessels spotted near Japanese waters


Cosatu in the North West today called on its members to remain in the ANC after disappointment over the party's list process.

Cosatu calls on members to remain in the ANC


Without naming names, the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued subpoenas to several big banks to obtain documentation on their mortgage servicing and securitization, as reported in the New York Times.

Federal housing Finance agency issues subpoenas to big banks


Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company TXT -0.21% , announced Feb. 14 it received a contract to modify and refurbish eight Royal Thai Army Bell 212 helicopters.

Bell Helicopter receives contract to refurbish...


``I sympathize with those in Kyrgyzstan who think about what I'll do after the presidency,'' The president for transitional period of the KRG Roza Otunbayeva stated at today's briefing.

I sympathize with those in Kyrgyzstan who think about what I'll do after the presidency - Roza Otunbayeva


A Family court here today ordered issue of fresh notices to Tamil actor-choreographer Prabhu Deva and actress Nayanathara on an application by his wife seeking an interim injunction restraining her husband and the actress from marrying.

Family court orders fresh notices to Prabhu Deva


Sky Sports has announced that presenter Andy Gray has been sacked following sexist comments made about assistant referee Sian Massey.


John Maynard Keynes is often given credit for the saying, ``When the facts change, I change my mind.

'When the facts change, I change my mind.


Guillen and McClure argued face-to-face, but no punches were thrown.


Former US president George W. Bush is coming to Montreal on Oct. 22, The Montreal Gazette has learned.

Former US president George W. Bush coming to Montreal


Today is the last day to file for the November elections in six local races within Glenn County.

Today is the last day to file for elections


Pakistan Army has established its flood relief centers at various places to regulate the relief goods to flood hit areas.

Pakistan Army establishes its flood relief centers


TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in television services and advertising solutions for digital video recorders, today announced it will launch Stop


Private schools continued to outshine their public counterparts this year, with just two public schools - Shenton College and Churchlands Senior High School - being named in the top 10.

Private schools outshine public counterparts


A 59-year-old man from Erickson drowned on Tuesday after his boat capsized on a lake in the RM of Harrison.


Hulu CEO Jason Kilar and chief technology officer Rich Tom are to leave the US online TV company during the first quarter.


The United States plans to deliver another 21,000 tons of food to North Korea in the near future, the US State Department said Tuesday, dpa reported.

US delivering another 21,000 tons of food to North Korea


A motorcyclist whose name has yet to be released died Saturday in a head-on collision with a car three miles north of New Richland.


EuroChem, a nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer company headquartered in Moscow, Russia, has appointed Valery Lepekhin as chief audit executive.


A Palestinian tunnel worker was killed earlier on Monday, after the tunnel collapsed on him.

Palestinian worker killed in a tunnel collapse


Ghana have turned to an effective horse placenta healer from Serbia to solve the injury crisis which is threatening its World Cup campaign, MTNFootball can reveal.

Ghana turn to horse placenta healer from Serbia to solve injury crisis


A Moses Lake man was shot in the chest while attempting to flee from an assault on Windy Street in Moses Lake Saturday morning.


Ace Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh launched his cricket academy, the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence, in Gurgaon here on Monday.

Yuvraj Singh launches cricket academy in Gurgaon


Kensington has launched into buy to let, with products that provide new opportunity for existing landlords to expand their portfolio.


Former US President Bill Clinton arrived home early on Friday following a successful heart procedure at a New York hospital to open a blocked artery in his heart that had caused him chest discomfort.

Clinton arrives home after heart procedure


After serving eight years in prison for his role in the infamous 1999 nightclub shooting that involved Sean ``Puffy'' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, rapper Shyne has been released from prison.


Cognizant, a leading provider of consulting, technology, and business process outsourcing services, announced a joint development program with Microsoft to deliver cloud enabled solutions to enterprise customers.

Cognizant announces a joint development program with Microsoft to deliver cloud-enabled solutions


The number of financial institutions in the eurozone and the wider EU fell further in 2012, the European Central Bank said on Monday, with Luxembourg and France showing the biggest drops.

Number of financial institutions in eurozone falls:


``Post June, there is a favorable base effect on inflation; it was in June last year that inflation had hit a bottom. We had a headline inflation of 10.16% for May and June also would be on the higher side. Due to this, a rate hike in the policy review scheduled for July 27 looks like a certainty. There is a view in some sections of the market that there may be a rate hike even before 27 July; but the direction is clear - rates have to be normalized over a period of time,`` he added.

Rate hike in policy review looks like certainty:


The Boeing Co. delivered its first 787 Dreamliner to British Airways in a Thursday ceremony at London's Heathrow Airport.

Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to British Airways


James Bond actor Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz attended an exclusive dine and sleep evening at the Windsor Castle, hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

James Bond star Daniel Craig dines with Queen Elizabeth


A propane company is facing charges relating to a massive explosion in the city last summer.


Nagaland health & family welfare minister Küzholüzo Nienu Tuesday said there was no substitute to hard work, and the present generation has to put in more than hundred percent hard work to do well in today's competitive society.


A BRAND new state-of-the-art static breast screening unit has been officially opened in Grimsby.

New breast screening unit officially opened


So, WDET's Question of the Day is ``How important are ``social issues'' for you when choosing a candidate and why?''

``How important are ``social issues'' for you when choosing a candidate?''


American TV personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck has given birth to a boy, her third child from husband Tim Hasselbeck.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck gives birth to third child


A school in South Gloucestershire has been evacuated after several children fell ill during the morning.

School evacuated after children fall ill


Friends Life has launched an online workplace savings platform, which includes a pension scheme, individual savings accounts, and investment accounts.

Friends Life launches workplace savings platform


Manpower has acquired Clarendon Parker Middle East, the region's largest recruitment and employment solution provider.


A stereo was reported taken from a Dodge Intrepid in the back of a residence on the 300 block of Court Street at 4:31 pm Wednesday, according to reports.


A new energy assistance program begins Monday for Ameren electric and gas customers.

New energy assistance program begins Monday


Reality TV star Peter Andre is said to be considering a plan which would see him commute to work in Australia, according to a report.

Peter Andre to commute to work in Australia


NewsGator has launched AdBurner, an advertising solution that seeks to optimizes ad placement, management, and revenue across any platform.


A SPECIAL flag was raised this morning outside Hertsmere Borough Council's offices to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

SPECIAL flag raised for Armed Forces Day


Meghalaya government has urged people not to panic for swine flu as the lone woman showing symptoms of suffering from H1N1 virus tested negative.

Meghalaya people should not panic for swine flu


The Sheboygan County Farm Bureau is promoting Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom essay contest for fourth- and fifth-grade students.

Sheboygan County Farm Bureau promotes Ag in the Classroom essay contest


16 Canton City sanitation workers will be on paid leave pending a hearing for possibly mixing recyclables with regular garbage during collections.

16 Canton City sanitation workers on leave pending hearing


The Evansville performance group, Tales and Scales is planning a Mardi Gras themed event this weekend.

Tales and Scales planning Mardi Gras themed event


IBF and WBA junior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson has tested positive for a banned substance in advance of his rematch with Amir Khan on May 19.

Peterson tests positive for banned substance


NFL.com's Adam Schefter confirmed that Matt Cassel signed his one-year, $14.561 million franchise tender earlier this month.


US Vice President Joe Biden urged Iraqi leaders Sunday to press ahead and form a government after four months of post-election deadlock but said neither Washington nor anyone else should dictate to them.

Biden urges Iraqi leaders to form government


Pawan Kumar Bansal, under fire over his nephew's alleged involvement in bribery for a top railway board posting, resigned today as Railway Minister.

Pawan Bansal resigns as Railway Minister


A 31-year-old man was beaten and robbed early Saturday morning while walking home from downtown Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Man beaten, robbed while walking home from downtown Macon


The Hang Seng Index closed at 14,753.22 on Tuesday, down 291.65 points or 1.9 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 14,753.22, down 291.65 points


WGL Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will webcast its January 21, 2010 Analyst Meeting that will be held in New York City on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 9 am to 12:00 pm Eastern time.

WGL Holdings Inc., to webcast January 21, 2010 Analyst Meeting


``EDUCATION is not out of style yet!'' is the mantra of 22-year-old Shobaina Clarke of Jessups Village, Nevis who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in the field of Psychology at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus.


The rookie tight end from Duke was released today to clear a spot on the 90-man roster for Winslow, who was acquired Monday in a trade with the Buccaneers.


Spanish football champions Barcelona announced on Friday the sale of midfielder Yaya Toure to Manchester City.

Barcelona announce sale of Toure to Manchester City


Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has been voted the player of the year by his fellow English league professionals after establishing himself as one of Europe's top players this season.


Private equity fund manager Platina Partners has closed a deal to buy 100MW of solar projects from the Degennaro Group.

Platina Partners buys 100MW of solar projects


A former elementary school teacher is accused of touching several female students inappropriately.

Former teacher accused of touching students


The Red Sox have added depth to their battered bullpen by calling up righthander Jose De La Torre.


``Energy Security Challenges in Black Sea Region'' topic was discussed yesterday in Yerevan at the meeting of energy task groups of BSEC member countries.

``Energy security Challenges in Black Sea region''


FIREFIGHTERS tackled an out of control domestic bonfire which damaged a homeowner's fence in London Colney this afternoon.

Firefighters tackle out of control bonfire in London Colney


IOC to hold meeting on gender cases Canadian hockey star Sidney Crosby will carry the Olympic torch in his home province of Nova Scotia next month.


Tuesday, Nicolas Sarkozy, the French President was in Bethlehem to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, as he visited Israel and the West Bank .


A Rock Hill man was arrested early Friday morning on several child sex charges, according to Rock Hill police.

Rock Hill man arrested on child sex charges


US industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, boosted by oil drilling and increased auto, aerospace and electrical manufacturing, Federal Reserve data show.

Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October


Americans react after President Barack Obama voiced his support for gay marriage:

Americans react to Obama's support of gay marriage


Mumbai, Aug 23 Actor Randeep Hooda, who plays a Sous Chef in his upcoming movie 'Love Khichdi', said he takes every effort to ensure that he does not repeat himself on screen.

Randeep Hooda hates repeating himself on screen


Del. Senate candidate O'Donnell ad: 'I'm not a witch'; pokes fun at her witchcraft remarks.

Senate candidate O'Donnell: 'I'm not a witch'


Okamiden, the whimsical Nintendo DS game that I looked at a few weeks ago, now has a release date:


Ford has settled a lawsuit in which it accused Italian carmaker Ferrari of infringing its trademark for the popular F-150 truck with the original name of its new Formula One car.


Heidi Klum and Thandie Newton are amoung the celebrities offering dresses for an online charity auction next month.

Heidi Klum and Thandie Newton dresses for auction


Lt. Governor Pat Quinn has called Governor Blagojevich to back aggressively the recall amendment he says he favors.

Quinn calls on Blagojevich to back amendment


Budget talks continued in Mississippi Mills on Monday night, during the regular session of council.

Budget talks continue in Mississippi Mills


A CSX train hit a car parked on railroad tracks in Southeast Washington, sending the vehicle into the Anacostia River, authorities said.


Alcatel-Lucent announced it is partnering with the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa to promote education and research in the field of Telecommunication and Signal Processing.

Alcatel-Lucent partners Tshwane University of Technology to promote education


Senator Robert C. Byrd is continuing his outreach to the new Cabinet officials by meeting with Arne Duncan, the Secretary of Education Monday.

Senator Byrd meets with Secretary of Education


A CAR hit a tree one mile north of the Buck Barn crossroads on the A24 yesterday evening.


North Korean border guards detained a Russian ship in the Sea of Japan with 14 crewmembers on its board, the Russian Far Eastern regional rescue and coordination centre said on Sunday.

North korea detains Russian ship in Sea of Japan


He said that today Nvidia is a 65 percent parallel company, some 30 percent visual and the rest I guess goes to mobile aka Tegra.


The little girl who had a bullet in her head last week because of a shot into the air is home from surgery and doing fine, her family reported Friday.

Girl who had bullet in head is home and doing fine


The International Court of Justice here today ruled Singapore has sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh while Malaysia owns Middle Rocks, and South Ledge belongs to the state in whose territorial waters it is located.

Singapore has sovereignty over Pulau Batu Puteh, Malaysia owns Middle Rocks


Luiz Felipe Scolari has taken up an advisory role with Brazil, following his recent dismissal from Palmeiras.

Luiz Felipe Scolari takes up advisory role with Brazil


Hoosier Park begins its 18th season Wednesday, and patrons will immediately see what is new when they look at the infield.

Hoosier Park begins its 18th season on Wednesday


US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will arrive in India Friday on a five-day visit to carry forward the momentum of India-US ties, built deftly during former President George Bush's presidency, reports say.

Hillary Clinton to arrive in India on Friday


West Indies are on standby to replace Sri Lanka if, as it is feared, Sri Lanka Cricket send an under-strength XI to England next May.

West Indies on standby to replace Sri Lanka


US stock futures pared gains on Friday, tracking a similar move in European equities, as the Italian benchmark stock index fell 1% amid steep drops for bank shares.


A Derbyshire travel firm has gone into voluntary liquidation but holidaymakers have been told most of them will get their money back.


A Cedar Falls man was among four arrested in a prostitution sting at Cedar Rapids hotel this week.

Cedar Falls man arrested in prostitution sting


A fossil collector may have found a prehistoric bone with art work on it in Florida.

Fossil collector may have found prehistoric bone


What Items will become no longer valuable or profitable in Mists of Pandaria? 90Wowgold.com will share with players here

What items will become no longer valuable or profitable in Mists of Pandaria


Ares Capital Corporation and Allied Capital Corporation announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Ares Capital will acquire Allied Capital in an all stock transaction currently valued at $648 million, or approximately $3.47 per Allied Capital share.

Ares Capital Corporation to acquire Allied Capital Corporation


US Rep. Zack Space joined a number of high-ranking Democrats Thursday in endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Former police commissioner Jackie Selebi was discharged from a hospital on Thursday, the correctional services department said.


Pakistan upcoming Under-18 junior tennis champion Faizan Khurram will leave for USA on September 2 to attend the four-week tennis academy training programme in Washington.


An official says a man killed during a robbery attempt at a suburban Chicago tanning salon is a ``potential suspect'' in apparently random shootings along the Illinois-Indiana border earlier this year.

Man killed is 'potential suspect' in shootings


Death, Michael Shkrum said, would be almost instantaneous.


Roos faces a maximum $100,000 fine and indefinite suspension over claims he instructed midfielder Jarrad McVeigh to miss a goal late in a NAB Cup match last month and will face an AFL investigation on Wednesday in Melbourne.


Sharekhan has retained `Buy` on GAIL India with a price target of Rs 541 as against the current market price of Rs 425 in its report dated Oct. 25, 2011.


Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. said Friday it is selling its custodian services business in Australia and New Zealand to JPMorgan for an undisclosed sum.

ANZ sells custodian services business to JPMorgan


Now, there's news that Aniston threw an offical goodbye party at her Hollywood home this weekend and that the actress will be moving to New York.


Facebook just bought Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stock.


The Gilfus Education Group, a DC education consulting firm, has released a white paper titled ``Intelligence Emerges from Enterprise Education Platform.''

Gilfus Education Group releases white paper


Silver and platinum may eventually outshine gold as investor fears about the global economy continue to fuel the rally in precious metals, a bullion specialist said.

Silver may outshine gold, specialist says


An excessive heat warning remains in effect for much of northeast Kansas until 7 pm Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka.

Excessive heat warning remains in effect


He is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday against Rochester.


The Los Angeles Angels received a bitter 5-7 hammering from Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of their four-match regular series encounter on Friday, June 29 at Rogers Centre in 2012 Major League Baseball season.

Los Angeles Angels receive 5-7 hammering from Toronto Blue Jays --


A lawyer who represents a person previously charged during the police raids in Te Urewera ranges in 2007, says the police may be forced to apologise to the people caught in the operation.

Lawyer says police may be forced to apologise


The Federal Reserve cut US interest rates by three-quarters of a per cent yesterday, to 3.5%, leading to speculation that the Bank of England's base rate will come down by half-of-one per cent, in February.


A Green Valley woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after a high-speed car chase from a southern Arizona immigration checkpoint.

Green Valley woman sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after car chase from checkpoint


State transportation officials say mudslides closed a three-mile stretch of US 285 on Poncha Pass for several hours Saturday night.

Mudslides close stretch of US 285 for several hours


Its future in jeopardy and options dwindling, Lehman Brothers scoured Wall Street Thursday for a financial lifeline.

Lehman Brothers scours Wall Street for a financial lifeline


The victims of a fatal motorcycle crash in northern Allen County have been identified, the Allen County Coroner's Office said today.

Victims of fatal motorcycle crash identified


As residents recover from one of Iowa's largest snow storms, city crews continue to clear streets and roadways.

Crews continue to clear streets, roadways


A state assemblywoman has amended her child sex abuse victims bill to include public as well as private institutions, addressing one of the main arguments of the Catholic Church that the measure discriminated against it.

Assemblywoman amends child sex abuse bill


Report points to lack of support Updated: 21:17, Tuesday March 19, 2013 Critical gaps in support exist for many people hit hard by cost of living pressures, a new report has found.


Mel Gibson is trying to get custody of his daughter by Oksana Grigorieva, alleging Grigorieva leaked false information about him to news media, TMZ reported.

Mel Gibson trying to get custody of his daughter by Oksana Grigorieva


Foreign Secretary William Hague said he ``strongly condemns'' the terrorist attacks that took place in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, killing at least 19 people.

Hague 'strongly condemns' attacks in somalia


The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is not planning on issuing an iPhone 4 recall at tomorrow's press conference.


A pedestrian was struck and killed at 8:24 pm Tuesday by an eastbound Amtrak train near a grade crossing at 12700 Raymer St. in North Hollywood, according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Pedestrian struck and killed by Amtrak train in North Hollywood


The Vaish community is the backbone of the Indian economy and has contributed a lot to the growth of the nation, said Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Sunday.

Vaish community is backbone of Indian economy:


Retail sales in the United States fell sharply in the week ending Jan. 24, the International Council of Shopping Centers-USB reported Tuesday.


Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios will be hoping Bucs score goals to keep them on top of the League table when they take on Bidvest Wits at Orlando Stadium tomorrow.

Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios hoping for goals against Bidvest Wits


Tropical Storm Gordon kept strengthening over the open Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Gordon keeps strengthening in Atlantic


Central 1 Credit Union has reported profit of $1.3 million in the first nine months of 2011, compared with $25.4 million in the same period last year.

Central 1 Credit Union reports profit of $1.3 million for first nine months of 2011


Mexico may report the lowest consumer confidence in more than five years this week after inflation accelerated to the highest in more than three years.

Mexico may report lowest confidence in five years:


Chilean state copper giant Codelco kept its Salvador and Andina divisions closed for a sixth day, citing a strike by subcontractors that was denting the No. 1 world producer's output.

Codelco divisions closed for a sixth day


ONGC came from behind to hold Shillong Lajong FC 1-1 in their 23rd I-League encounter played under floodlights at a packed JN Stadium here.


The British army, together with those of other European countries, is facing an existential crisis.


HBO has canceled The Life and Times of Tim after two seasons.


BUDDING authors are being invited to join a new writing group by a Hazlemere poet.


Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he will reduce his salary by five percent.

Governor Cuomo to reduce his salary by five percent


Today, Snoop Lion debuts his newest song, ``Ashtrays and Heartbreaks'' featuring Miley Cyrus from his upcoming album REINCARNATED.

Snoop Lion debuts 'Ashtrays and Heartbreaks' featuring Miley Cyrus


Topical corticosteroids offer a more potent anti-inflammatory effect for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, but they may impair the restoration of the skin barrier and can induce skin atrophy, making topical calcineurin inhibitors more suitable for long-term treatment of the disease, according to a study published in the March issue of Allergy.

Topical corticosteroids impair restoration of skin barrier


Kevin Keegan is refusing to rule out a sensational return to his former club Newcastle, whom he guided to second place in the Premier League in 1996.

Keegan refuses to rule out return to Newcastle


Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse wrote an article about the top regrets of the dying based on the conversations she had with her patients and one of them was 'I wish I didn't work so hard.


Bonnie Franklin, who starred as Indianapolis mother Ann Romano in 1970s sitcom ``One Day at a Time,'' has died at age 69.


Russia to send woman to space in 2014 Updated: 05:53, Thursday March 7, 2013 Russia will send a female cosmonaut into space for the first time in two decades next year, an official at the space training centre says.


Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach who back in June was convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse, was sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 years in prison by Pennsylvania Judge John M. Cleland.

Jerry Sandusky sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison


Air Force Gen. Duncan McNabb assumed command Friday of US Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base.

McNabb assumes Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base


On behalf of the Belarusian people, President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed the words of profound sympathy and support to King Harald V of Norway in connection with the death of people as a result of the terrorist acts in the centre of Oslo and on the island of Utoeya.

Belarus - President Alexander Lukashenko expresses sympathy and support to King Harald V of Norway in connection with the death of people as a result of terrorist acts


Helen Mirren, the veteran British actress, has posed topless for an American magazine, in order to publicize her latest movie.


Ann-Marie Dobies has been named associate dean at Canisius College.


Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck told fans on his radio show Wednesday he was not dying after taking a short leave of absence to undergo medical tests.


Engel Omar Martinez, on behalf of one hundred and ninety-two Latin American students of the School of Medicine, announced the support to Zelaya and recalled Marti's thoughts: ``it is the time of unity and march together.''


New York real estate mogul Donald Trump met with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin Wednesday, sparking speculation that Ms. Palin will enter the 2012 Republican presidential campaign.


Australians have suffered their biggest loss of wealth on record, falling a staggering 35 per cent over the past year and $21,000 on average since hitting an all-time peak just 15 months ago.

Australians suffer biggest loss on record


Orchestra musicians across the US are getting the same harsh treatment by management as steelworkers, city and state workers and others.

Musicians getting same harsh treatment as steelworkers


Due to recent expansion, they currently seek a Senior Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer for their site in Austria.

Senior Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer - Austria


A fugitive arrested during a Jan. 8 police raid on a Cate St. home, was sentenced to jail Tuesday after pleading guilty to resisting arrest.

Fugitive arrested in raid sentenced to jail


Former LSU pitcher Greg Smith earned his first major league win Monday night in Chicago as he led the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the White Sox at US Cellular Field.

Former tiger Smith earns first major league win


Gigabyte is working on its first Android phone which will most probably become a part in their GSmart series.

Gigabyte working on its first Android phone;


Bilbao have already faced Barca twice so far this season, in the Spanish Super Cup but lost both the home and away legs but Los Leones top marksman has surprisingly returned from injury to lead the line against the Blaugrana tonight and he believes that beating Barca is a possibility.

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente believes they can beat Barcelona


Katy Perry has spoken out that she is backing Rebecca Ferguson to win this year's X Factor.

Katy Perry backs Rebecca Ferguson to win X Factor


American investment banking firm Morgan Joseph Holdings has opened a representative office in Beijing, China.

Morgan Joseph opens representative office in Beijing


BC Premier Gordon Campbell is stepping down and has asked his party to hold a leadership convention.


A local baby sitter is under arrest, accused of killing a toddler, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.

Local baby sitter accused of killing toddler


Jon Bon Jovi recently opened up more about his daughter's recent drug arrest, citing her ``sudden and steep decline.''

Jon Bon Jovi opens up more about daughter's drug arrest, 'steep decline'


Star Wars creator George Lucas says he plans to make ``little personal films'' now that he has sold his Lucasfilm empire to the Disney studio.

George Lucas to make 'little personal films'


Remortgages declined in demand for the second month in a row according to the recent data from the Bank of England for the month of October.

Remortgages decline in demand for second month


A small plane registered to a Central Coast man crashed into a home south of Seattle on Thursday.

Small plane registered to Central Coast man crashes near Seattle


The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have met thousands of carers and volunteers at Alnwick Castle.

The Queen meets carers and volunteers at Alnwick Castle


Armwood scored early and often to shut out King, 41-0 in a Class 4A district 9 showdown Friday.


Rancho Verde guard Kyle Fuller made it official today when he signed with Vanderbilt.


The 9th Pan African port conference opened Monday evening in Brazzaville, Congo, to review the relations between the state and the ports across Africa, PANA reports from here.

9th Pan African port conference opens in Congo


Canada Bread said it agreed to sell its fresh prepared sandwich business to Premium Brands Holding Corp. to focus on its core fresh bakery and pasta businesses.


Olympic Games documentarian Bud Greenspan, whose stirring portraits of athletic triumph helped define the modern games, died in New York on Saturday after a battle with Parkinson's disease, his film company said.

Olympics documentary filmmaker Bud Greenspan dies


The number of Boundary County residents receiving food stamps has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.


Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso on Saturday boosted his hopes of claiming his third victory at the Monaco Grand Prix when he topped the times in final free practice for Sunday's race.


NVIDIA Corporation today announced that it has filed a countersuit in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware against Intel Corporation for breach of contract.

NVIDIA files countersuit against Intel for breach of contract


A 44-year-old Naples man is facing several charges after allegedly entering a Gorham home at approximately 4 pm Nov. 5 and refusing to leave.

Naples man charged after entering Gorham home


Authorities say former NFL player and University of Alabama star Antwan Deon Odom was shot in the thigh by a gunman.


Atlanta-based aluminum processor Novelis Inc. is selling three of its European manufacturing plants to private equity firm American Industrial Acquisition Corp.


A HERO winchman who pulled eight men and women off a stricken ferry sipped a mug of tea yesterday and admitted: ``Phew ... that was a bit hairy!''


The voluntary carbon market doubled in size in 2008 despite a decline in transaction activity toward year-end due to recession, the leading report on the sector has found.


An Oregon National Guard helicopter similar to this one rescued a logger who fell off a cliff in Polk County.


Markets were mixed at midday on Monday, having pared earlier gains made thanks to optimism over political developments in the civil war in Libya, and ahead of the US Federal Reserve conference at the end of the week.


A Trenton man is charged with domestic assault and is being held on a cash-only bond.

Trenton man charged with domestic assault


Rooms To Go announced that it has expanded its private label credit card program with TD Retail Card Services to include 53 stores in three southeastern states.

Rooms To Go expands private label credit card program


Taiwan share prices closed up 0.30 percent yesterday, with financial shares boosted by Chinese approval of four Taiwanese banks to set up branches in China, dealers said.

Taiwan share prices close up 0.30 percent


AFL Lions lose Maguire for a month Updated: 12:03, Thursday June 28, 2012 The Brisbane Lions were hit with a major blow ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Melbourne at the Gabba after key defender Matt Maguire was ruled out for a month with an elbow injury.


Afghan and Pakistani border guards clash for the second time in the past few days with no report of casualties yet, Press TV reports.


Billy Hamilton is getting a chance to speed up his career by doing more than just stealing bases.


Veteran British actress Dame Judi Dench fears she has a stolen Oscars trophy at her house after forgetting to return the prize at the 1998 ceremony.

Dame Judi Dench fears she has stolen Oscars trophy


KARACHI, July 9, 2012 -An Air India flight bound for New Delhi with 130 people on board made an emergency landing in southern Pakistan on Monday due to technical problems, aviation officials said.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Pakistan


A Greek woman faces trial, accused of setting fire to an amorous British tourist after drenching him with alcohol at a resort bar on the island of Crete.

Greek woman sets fire to 'amorous' British tourist


Maoist chief Prachanda, whose outfit had waged a war to overthrow the Constitutional monarchy before joining the political mainstream in Nepal, has equated himself with the great Indian emperor Ashoka, who had renounced violence and converted to Buddhism.

Prachanda equates himself with emperor Ashoka


To encourage travel across North America, Megabus is offering 200,000 free seats for travelers between Jan. 9 to Feb. 28, 2013 to more than 120 cities in the USA and Canada.


Gandhinagar, May 17 Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Monday to discuss a proposal to set up a film city in the state.


After President Benigno Aquino's debut at the World Economic Forum annual meeting here, the Philippines has agreed to host the next annual WEF summit focused on East Asian concerns.

Philippines to host World Economic Forum


The Parrish Art Museum of Southampton is receiving a gift of 50 photographs by 50 artists for its permanent collection, reports the New York Times.

Parrish Art museum receives a gift of 50 photographs


The Buffalo Bills overcame an injury to starting quarterback Trent Edwards Sunday in the Meadowlands to comeback and beat the New York Jets 16-13 in overtime.

Buffalo Bills beat New York Jets in overtime


A 28-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in Rajajinagar police station limits on Friday night.


Evanston Township High School sent out an alert to parents recently to inform them that student has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection that can be easily spread through nose and mouth secretions.

Eths student diagnosed with bacterial infection


French President Nicolas Sarkozy met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon Monday, to discuss the global financial crisis and several bilateral issues, including a French citizen imprisoned in Mexico for kidnapping.

Sarkozy meets with Mexican President Calderon


TMZ reports actor Fred Willard was arrested for a lewd act allegedly performed inside an adult movie theater.

Actor Fred Willard arrested for lewd act


Roanoke police are investigating a shooting that ended at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.


Religious leaders in China say promoting social harmony should be one of their tasks.

Religious leaders promote social harmony


All major irrigational facilities in the country are to be rehabilitated to make them more productive to support Agriculture.

All irrigational facilities to be rehabilitated


Shops in Finland are closed on Saturday due to All Saints' Day.


A statement said: ``We don't approve of young children engaging in this type of activity. We will be reviewing our policy regarding supervision to ensure a similar occurrence doesn't take place in future.''

``We don't approve of young children engaging in this type of activity...''


Kian Egan has cut down on his drinking since finding out wife Jodi Albert was pregnant.


Los Angeles city fire officials say a slow-moving brush fire is burning in the hills of Sherman Oaks, in the populated Benedict Canyon area, but that no homes are believed to be threatened.

Wildfire burning in hills of Sherman Oaks


Third baseman Alex Rodriguez will leave the World Baseball Classic's Dominican Republic team in Florida and fly to Colorado and have his hip examined, the New York Yankees said.


Longtime Courier Journal columnist and former WHAS-TV reporter Byron Crawford is leaving the Courier Journal.

Byron Crawford leaves the Courier Journal


The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday clarified that they would not take any action against IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi as he no more runs the association.

IOC will not take action against Kalmadi


State Bank of Pakistan said it would buy government paper from commercial banks on Friday in a seven-day reverse repo to inject funds into the money market.

State Bank of Pakistan to buy government paper in reverse repo


Taiwan is launching a disaster mitigation project in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in partnership with the Pan-American Development Foundation.

Taiwan launches disaster mitigation project in Haiti, Dominican Republic


Police say that 54 migrant workers from Myanmar suffocated in the back of a truck in southern Thailand while being smuggled across the country.


The number of swine flu cases in the country climbed upto 14 today with two more persons-- one each in Delhi and Goa-- testing positive for the virus.


EE distributor Mainline is holding three BlackBerry training days this month, providing dealers with a guide to the manufacturer's new operating system.

Mainline to hold BlackBerry training days


Walleye fishing is off to a strong start on the Missouri River after record flooding led to a drop in the fish's food source.


Louisville Metro police still need your help tonight after a deadly accident on the Shawnee Expressway.

Police need your help after a deadly accident


Every episode of the thrown-together Bravo knock-off ``The Fashion Show'' is equivalent to a so-so episode of ``Runway,'' but the real nostalgia comes from the longing for ``Runway``'s host Heidi Klum. Here are the top four reasons why Kelly Rowland is no Heidi Klum.


Jamie Carragher soon to retire so Daniel Agger has pledged his future to Liverpool to plug the centre-half hole.

Daniel Agger pledges future to Liverpool


The first day's play in the third Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston here on Thursday was washed out without a ball being bowled.

First day's play between England and West Indies washed out


NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA---Freedom Merchants Corp launched its ``Freedom-to-Text'' ™ Concierge Customer Service today to streamline customer service for its merchants and avoid long hold-times when they have issues with their merchant accounts.

Freedom Merchants Corp launches Freedom-to-Text ™ Concierge Customer Service


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday informed the National Assembly that services of all contractual medical practitioners would be regularized according to law.In a policy statement, the Prime Minister said that a three-member committee headed by Federal Secretary Health and comprising representatives of Ministry of Finance and Establishment Division had been constituted to work out details and to improve service structure of health practitioners.

Services of all contractual medical practitioners to be regularized:


BYU guard Jimmer Fredette announced Saturday he has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to BYU for his senior season.


The Treasury Department on Tuesday extended a temporary guarantee of money market mutual fund assets initially put in place during the height of the financial crisis.

Treasury extends guarantees for money market funds


We don't know about you guys, but we're heading to TV, where Travel Channel celebrates ``Weekends to Die For'' throughout October, beginning with the new original mini-series ``Making Monsters'' premiering on Sunday, October 2 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

Travel Channel celebrates ``Weekends to Die for'' throughout October


Terrell Owens still wants to play for a team in the NFL but says if he doesn't play this year, he will retire from football after 15 seasons in the NFL, he said in an interview with CBS Sports.

Terrell Owens: ``if I don't play this year, I'm retiring''


CIRCUIT City Stores has filed for bankruptcy about a week after it said it would close 20 per cent of its stores.


So, yeah, as we already detailed almost two weeks ago, MorphOS 2.6 has been released.


Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Bentley has said that he wants to forget about the jeers he has previously received from England fans.


GMAC LLC said yesterday it plans to cut about 930 jobs in its North American auto finance business, including 80 jobs in Canada, as it restructures in the wake of tightening credit markets and heavy losses last year.


BNSF Railway and local agencies will be conducting an emergency response drill today in Galesburg.

BNSF conducts emergency response drill in Galesburg


A 60-year old woman has been charged with arson after a house fire in Bonavista.


An employee of The Court at King of Prussia was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon in the mall parking lot, police said.

King of Prussia mall employee robbed at gunpoint


A Walker County soldier killed in Iraq was laid to rest Saturday.


While speaking at the National Defense University at Fort McNair, DC, on Thursday, President Obama rejected the idea of a ``global war on terror'' and called for the transfer of detainees at Guantanamo Bay to the United States, the Weekly Standard reported.

Obama rejects 'global war on terror,' calls for transfer of detainees to US


The Federal Reserve announced this morning that it's cutting a key interest rate to 1.5% in response to the global financial crisis.


``The United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay,'' Obama declared in the Australian parliament on the latest stop of a tour that he said augured a ``larger and long-term role'' in shaping Asia.

US is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay - Obama


The Skamania County sheriff's office says it can't confirm the story of a 19-year-old Woodland woman who says she woke up in a forest with her hands and feet tied.


US stocks rallied, with major indexes gaining the most in more than a month, as banks advanced and retail-sales growth bolstered optimism that consumer spending is weathering a drop in confidence.


The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, is concerned that many disabled people have not registered themselves with the Welfare Department.


Local newspapers on Friday hit the stands in Kashmir after their publication was suspended for nearly two weeks due to the curfew imposed in the wake of violence in the Valley.

Local newspapers hit the stands in Kashmir after two weeks


British retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as shoppers took advantage of aggressive price cuts to stock up on new clothes, books and CDs in the post-Christmas sales.


A passenger plane has skidded off a runway at Tegucigalpa airport in Honduras on landing, veering onto a road and smashing into cars and a building, killing at least three people.


Texas Governor Rick Perry ended his campaign for the GOP nomination for President and endorsed former Speaker Newt Gingrich.


In report published in China's state-run newspaper, China has blamed India of provoking China by orchestrating Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's Arunachal Pradesh visit and said that India may have forgotten lessons of 1962 war.

India may have forgotten lessons of 1962 war:


V Australia, the international airline of Virgin Blue, and Sabre Travel Network, the world's largest global distribution system, have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow the airline's fares and inventory to be made available to all Sabre Connected travel agents worldwide.

V Australia and Sabre travel Network sign distribution agreement


El Teatro Campesino is holding open auditions for its traditional Mexican folk-tale production of ``La Pastorela'' next weekend.


Agricultural organizations of Belarus completed the sowing campaign grains, declared the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Agricultural organizations of Belarus completed the sowing campaign of grains


The New Guyana Marketing Corporation says that only a part of the $89M Parika pack house has been leased to an investor.

Only part of Parika pack house leased --


LONDON Media baron Rupert Murdoch has apologized for a Sunday Times cartoon depicting Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall using blood-red mortar, an image Jewish leaders said was reminiscent of anti-Semitic propaganda.

Murdoch apologizes for Sunday Times cartoon


Gov. Bob McDonnell today saluted Flag Day, saying the red, white and blue forms an ``enduring symbol representing the ideals upon which our nation was born.''


The kid's television channel Jetix would soon be rechristened as Disney XD.


Iran on Saturday rejected concerns expressed in a new report by the UN watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, raising concerns about a possible military dimension to its nuclear program.

Iran rejects concerns on nuclear program


An Emirati woman gave birth to quintuplets in a caesarian operation and doctors described it as one of the rarest cases in the world, the semi official daily Alittihad reported on Monday.


A simulation fire fighting exercise undertaken by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service on the Cedi House tower in Accra yesterday morning, almost turned disastrous, when a female fire officer fell from the high-rise building during the exercise.


Although these two have been rumoured and pixellized during CES 2011, Sapphire has now officially announced its engagement in the Intel based motherboard market.

Sapphire officially announces its Intel-based motherboards


The Coosa Valley Academy softball team split a doubleheader March 24 in the East Memorial Christian Academy softball tournament.

Coosa Valley splits doubleheader in softball tournament


After providing real estate in the Rockford area for more than a hundred years, Whitehead Realtors is closing its doors.


A swarm of bees killed an elderly southern Texas couple on April 18 as they were spraying insecticide in their remote ranch, media reports say.


DMRC chief E Sreedharan resigned post the Metro bridge collapse in Delhi on Sunday but his resignation was rejected by the Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit.

DMRC chief Sreedharan's resignation rejected


- A major automotive provider has selected Baton Rouge as the site for a regional distribution center.


ITV has ended talks with Tony Ball, the man tipped to be its next chief executive.


HudBay Minerals Inc. today released its third quarter 2011 financial results.

HudBay Minerals releases third quarter 2011 results


Ethicon has initiated a recall of select Surgiflo hemostatic kits due to a packing issue, according to an FDA Safety Alert.

Ethicon initiates recall of select Surgiflo hemostatic kits


Writer ORANGE, Calif. The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce in Southern California.

Wife of televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce


China recorded a surprise trade deficit in February as surging prices for oil and other commodities pushed up its import bill.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that ongoing military operation against will secure the future generations.


In just a few hours, a new Wal-Mart store will open its doors for customers in south Fargo.


Online video service Hulu is on pace to shatter its subscriber base record and generate as much as $500 million in revenue in 2011, the company's CEO, Jason Kilar, noted in a recent blog post.

Hulu could generate $500 million in revenue in 2011:


Alonzo Mourning announced his retirement after 15 seasons in the NBA.

Alonzo Mourning announces his retirement


As part of its efforts to rationalise costs and divest non-core assets, ICICI Bank ( Get Quote ) has sold a property at Prabhadevi in central Mumbai ( Images ).

ICICI Bank sells property in central Mumbai


Jaws star Richard Dreyfuss is suing his father and uncle over an unpaid loan.

Richard Dreyfuss suing his father and uncle


Portuguese outfit Benfica have confirmed that they have received an offer from Chelsea for defender David Luiz.

``We have received an offer from Chelsea''


India is finally set to unveil a policy specifying safety guidelines to limit public exposure to radio waves from base stations and mobile handsets, writes the Economic Times.

India to unveil guidelines to limit exposure to radio waves


Neppolian Pillai of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers is of the view that ONGC can test Rs 769-770.


Civil rights icon Rosa Parks will posthumously be inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame on March 6.

Rosa Parks inducted into Alabama Women's Hall of Fame


The ESB has said it is working to restore power to some 5,000 homes across the country affected by the stormy weather conditions.


A young Tunisian who set himself alight last month in a protest over unemployment, sparking a wave of unrest and clashes, has died in hospital, his relatives said yesterday.


President Obama plans to announce Thursday that he is extending the moratorium on permits to drill new deepwater wells for six more months as the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling was forced to resign.


NEW DELHI, A new media team was today announced for President Pranab Mukherjee with Indian Foreign Service officer Venu Rajamony taking over as the new Press Secretary.

New media team announced for President Pranab Mukherjee


Almost 1,000 police reinforcements arrived Wednesday in the central Colombian city of Medellin, which has been plagued by violence and gang warfare over recent months.

1,000 police reinforcements arrive in Medellin


Iran will completely seal off its eastern borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan by 2015 to prevent drug smuggling and infiltration of armed groups, media quoted the police chief on Saturday as saying.

Iran 'to seal off eastern borders by 2015′


He was hospitalized Thursday in Oxford, England, for ``abdominal pain and is being treated for inflammation of the colon,'' according to a statement on his website.


GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is being portrayed as a mudslinging 'Rombo' in a new TV ad being run by his chief rival Rick Santorum.

Romney portrayed as mudslinging 'Rombo' in new TV ad


Governor-elect Jay Nixon has formed a corps of 100 citizen advisors to help him recruit Missouri's brightest minds to state government, including 18 people from southwest Missouri.

Nixon forms corps of 100 Citizen advisors


Perfect World Co., Ltd., a leading online game developer and operator in China , announced that it launched open beta testing for ``Pocketpet Journey West'' in North America today, under the name ``Ether Saga Online,'' through its wholly owned US subsidiary, Perfect World Entertainment Inc.

Perfect World launches open beta testing for 'Pocketpet Journey West' in North America


Brock Vereen, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound cornerback from Valencia High, has committed to Minnesota.


The Indian rupee on Tuesday fell sharply by 30 paise to close at 45.74/75 against the greenback due to steep fall in equity markets despite late dollar buying by oil refiners.


The Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo announced that Romelu Lukaku prefers Real Madrid over Chelsea.


Super middleweight prospect James DeGale aims to get his career back on track when he faces Poland's Piotr Wilczewski for the European title on Oct. 15 at the Liverpool Echo Arena in England.

DeGale to face Wilczewski for European title


Latest evidence indicates that humans may have used fire as early as one million years ago.

Humans may have used fire one million years ago


People Magazine reports that Emma Bunton, the cutest of the Spice Girls, is engaged to longtime boyfriend Jade Jones.

Emma Bunton, baby Spice, engaged to Jade Jones


University of North Dakota junior forward Jason Gregoire announced today that he will forgo his senior year of eligibility next season in order to play professionally.

Gregoire forgoes senior year to play professionally


Occupy Saskatoon protesters were dismantling their camp Monday in a park on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, as municipal authorities enforced an eviction notice.

Occupy Saskatoon protesters dismantle camp


Russian warships will visit US foe Cuba for the first time since the Soviet era, the Russian navy said Monday.


Oil prices fell below $70 a barrel today in Asia as investors shrugged off a looming OPEC production cut after company forecasts suggested the US may be headed for a severe economic slowdown that crimps crude demand.


Police arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly embezzling $155,000 in corporation funds, according to Covington Police Department spokesman Capt. Jack West.

Police arrest man for allegedly embezzling $155,000


Four African Heads of State have issued a joint statement reminding the Obama administration that Africa seeks partnership and not patronage.


The PPP ministers in Punjab will not resign on their own, Farhatullah Babar said in a statement.

PPP ministers not to resign on their own


The San Diego Padres today announced they have agreed to terms with outfielder Carlos Quentin on a contract extension through the 2015 season with a mutual option for the 2016 season.

Padres agree to terms with of Carlos Quentin on contract extension through 2015 season


HILLSBOROUGH campaigners rejected a £1,000 donation from comedian Alan Davies after his foul-mouthed rant about the tragedy.

Hillsborough campaigners reject £1,000 donation from comedian Alan Davies


Transocean Inc. today announced two vice president appointments within the company's senior management team.

Transocean Inc. announces two Vice President appointments


Gippsland Water rates will rise by 7.77 per cent next Friday, which will keep its rates as the highest in Victoria.


Walpole's own, Joe Morgan, is going to be inducted into the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame, July 25, at Foley's NY Pub & Restaurant in New York City.

Walpole's Morgan to be inducted Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame


Santa Claus has left the North Pole for his Christmas Eve journey around the world, his reindeer-powered sleigh loaded with gifts for boys and girls.


Genworth Financial Inc. has completed the sale of its Medicare supplement business to Aetna Inc. for $276 million, The company expects to record an after-tax gain of approximately $35 million from the sale, which was final on Oct. 1.

Genworth completes sale of its Medicare supplement business


Two people are in critical condition at Good Shepherd Medical Center following a Monday morning wreck in which a truck pulling a trailer left Interstate 20 and landed in the southbound lanes of Eastman Road in Longview, said Sgt. Buddy Molpus, the Longview Police Department traffic sergeant.

Two people in critical condition after truck pulling trailer leaves i-20


Former President George HW Bush is becoming more physically active but doctors in Houston are still not ready to discharge him from the hospital.


The Cleveland Indians signed 28-year-old second baseman Argenis Reyes to a minor league contract on August 1.

Cleveland Indians sign second baseman Argenis Reyes


A former Norwich police officer who resigned earlier this year is due in court today to face six felony charges, including three counts of second-degree sexual assault and three counts risk of injury to a minor.

Former Norwich police officer faces felony charges


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said the 122 ordinances promulgated during the immediate-past caretaker government's rule would be disposed of as per the rules of procedure of parliament on the already-formed Parliamentary Special Committee's recommendation.

Ordinances to be disposed of as per rules of procedure:


US investment bank Lehman Brothers announced early Monday that it intended to file for bankruptcy 'in order to protect its assets and maximize value.


Digital rights management is a ``felony'', delegates at the second day of a UNESCO conference on digital books heard, as proponents for the liberalisation of copyright laws clashed with those favouring more traditional intellectual property protection.

Digital rights management a ``felony'', conference hears


The Institute of Fundraising is to publish additional guidance for charities on whether to accept or refuse donations.

Institute of Fundraising to publish additional guidance on accepting donations


A couple is rescued from raging floods in northeastern Minnesota.


Epsilon has promoted two executives to newly-created roles at the Irving-based email marketing firm.


SEB has announced that it has received its local banking license in Hong Kong and can now begin to serve its clients locally.

SEB receives banking license in Hong Kong


China has increased significantly its investment in Europe, according to a recent study conducted by a large investment company.


The EC on Tuesday announced the assembly poll dates for five states viz Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh.

EC announces assembly poll dates for five states


The Marin Center has announced that opera star Kiri Te Kanawa will return this month, accompanied by distinguished pianist Brian Zeger, to the Marin Center for an exclusive Bay Area concert on Saturday, March 20 at 8 pm.

Opera sensation Kiri Te Kanawa returns to Marin Center for exclusive Bay Area concert


Mediation attempts have failed to resolve a multi-million pound legal battle between a bank and two brothers once described as Ireland's richest businessmen, it emerged today.

Mediation attempt fails to resolve multi-million pound battle between bank and brothers


Kelis has revealed that she almost quit music to become a chef, after struggling to complete her last album.

Kelis: 'I almost quit music to become a chef'


Actress, Lucy Lawless, is bringing Xena, Warrior Princess back to life to help save the Arctic.

Lucy Lawless brings Xena, Warrior Princess back to life


Two soldiers who had recently served in Iraq were attacked on their way back to their Edinburgh barracks after a night out.


A 19-year-old teacher, identified as Manish Kumar, a resident Sigramau, was found dead in mysterious circumstances at his residence under Tharwai police station on Sunday.


Power Integrations, the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that company executives will be presenting at two upcoming investor conferences:

Power Integrations executives to present at upcoming investor conferences


A Picayune man has died after falling from a dock at Bonfouca Marina near Bayou Liberty in Louisiana.


'Spam messages are becoming more and more malicious - either linking to websites designed to infect your computer with a Trojan horse, or aiming to phish your credentials - for instance, your banking login details,' he explained.

Spam messages are becoming 'more malicious'


Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it completed a $1.5 million financing with two existing institutional shareholders, both of which are affiliates of Xmark Opportunity Partners, LLC. Under the terms of the financing agreement, Aeolus received $1.5 million in gross proceeds in exchange for 5,357,143 shares of Aeolus Pharmaceuticals common stock, and 5 year warrants to

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals completes $1.5 million financing


A 39-year-old woman was brutally murdered in broad daylight at her residence in the city on Tuesday.


Online cricket betting fans saw that in the group stages of the 2012 World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, England, defending champions, have been drawn with India and a qualifying nation.


Protesters, wearing t-shirts with an image of Bahraini human rights activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, shout anti-government slogans as they protest during a rally by Bahrain's main opposition party Al Wefaq in Budaiya, west of Manama, April 20, 2012.

Protesters protest during a rally by Al Wefaq in Budaiya, west of Manama


HUA ZONG honorary secretary Teh Eng Hin says Chinese assembly halls need not dissolve their economic sections as they are aimed at helping small businesses, Sin Chew Daily reported today.

Chinese assembly halls need not dissolve economic sections


Small business leaders will ask the government for tax relief and easier access to credit at a special summit with senior ministers on Friday.

Small business leaders to ask for tax relief, access to credit


PFT has learned that Gronkowski is getting X-rays on his forearm this evening, following Sunday's blowout win over the Colts in which he had seven catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

Rob Gronkowski getting X-rays on forearm


Quercus is to enter the fiction market in the US and Canada next year via a joint venture with Sterling Publishing, a subsidiary of bookseller Barnes & Noble.


So-called nonbank lenders are trying to stage a comeback now, through two relatively new lobbying groups based in Washington that are seeking to burnish the image of those nonbank lenders that steered clear of risky lending.


STOCKTON, Calif. The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, announced veteran center Craig Valette has been loaned to the Houston Aeros of the AHL on a professional tryout agreement.

Veteran Craig Valette loaned to Houston Aeros


The Patriots are back at work the day after the NFL lockout ended and will hold their first practices on Thursday.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


Can someone please explain to me why we are still in Afghanistan?


ALLIED Irish Bank returned to the markets today, raising €500m for the second time in three months.

AIB raises €500m for the second time in three months


JUSTINE Bayigga will lead the sprinters battle as the race to qualify for the World Championship resumes with the third national trials at the tartan track Namboole today.

Bayigga will lead the sprinters'' battle


Tata Elxsi, India's leading design company celebrated World Industrial Design Day 2011 on Wednesday, June 29, with the launch of 'connect D', an annual event that endeavors to create a platform to engage with future designers.

Tata Elxsi celebrates 'world Industrial design day'with the launch of connect D


The vast ash cloud spewing from Chile's Puyehue volcano caused major disruption to South American air travel on Thursday, grounding hundreds of flights and upsetting regional diplomacy.


Arab Union for Real Estate Development Secretary General Dr. Ahmad Mattar said on Monday that the Arab real estate activity volume is estimated at $27 trillion dollars.

Arab real estate volume estimated at $27 trillion


The four-day 'Goa heritage festival' got underway at Saligao on Thursday evening, on the occasion of 'World Heritage day', showcasing various facets of Goa's rich cultural heritage.


ANZ has recruited and trained an army of employees to fill a new role; retirement banking specialist, to assist customers prepare for retirement.


Jermaine Jackson no longer wants to be known by that last name, but the new one he wants isn't all that different.

Jermaine Jackson wants to be Jermaine Jacksun


Private investors agreed on Tuesday that the coupon on new, 30-year Greek bonds that will replace existing paper under a debt swap will start from a lower level than previously discussed and rise in stages, a euro zone official said.

Investors agree coupon on new Greek bonds to start at lower


A Port Washington couple was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in the Town of Scott, according to a Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department report released today.


Game Six of the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather and the forecast for rainfall throughout the remainder of the day.

Game Six of the 2011 World Series postponed


Female rapper Nicki Minaj will join Britney Spears on her North American tour this summer, promoters said recently, ending weeks of speculation about the line-up.

Rapper Nicki Minaj to join Britney Spears on tour


The minorities across Punjab will attend PML-N rally on Friday against corruption, loadshedding and galloping inflation in the country.


New Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 3 Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today sought complete rollback of 10 per cent service tax imposed on domestic air travel, while the CBEC said the rate should not be too heavy on airlines.

Patel seeks rollback of service tax on air travel


Fulton County school officials will pay students to study after school in a new program designed to improve their classroom performance.

2 fulton County schools will pay students to study


General Motors has announced it will recall 1.3 million cars in North America over a potentially faulty power steering motor following a federal probe into the problem in January.

GM to recall 1.3 million cars in North America


President Pervez Musharraf, facing a serious challenge to his powers in the wake of Parliamentary election results, on Sunday swiftly denied reports that he was planning an ``exit strategy'' even as PPP and PML continued discussions on the formation of the new government which is likely to assume office next week.


A Cary man was killed Tuesday after a tree fell on him while he was trying to cut it down.


South African operator Cell C has win a complaint against Vodacom for making misleading speed claims.

Cell C wins complaint over Vodacom speed claims


Violent storms ripped across Ontario on Thursday with reports of tornadoes causing damage in three communities and at least one unconfirmed death.


The Manistee vocal group Free Spirit presented its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at Faith Covenant Church in Manistee.


Jennifer Lopez was named the world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine in its annual list of top show business personalities.

Jennifer Lopez named world's most powerful celebrity


Annual food inflation rose to 16.90% for the week ended 12th June, as compared to 16.12% in the previous week.


Telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada and the US on Wednesday, becoming the first major technology company to take that step in this global downturn.

Nortel Networks files for bankruptcy protection


A RAILWAY station car park in West Lothian is set to close for six months.


Sandra Bullock, who took a break from the big screen to spend some time with her three-year-old adopted son Louis, has said that she is back in form and is not going anywhere.

Sandra Bullock says she's 'not going anywhere'


Pitches in India are more balanced than Sri Lanka and do not provide undue advantage to the side batting first in the World Cup, said Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara.

Pitches in India are more balanced, says Sangakkara


MySuper is not just about low costs, and optimal investment returns have been carefully considered in the creation of the model, a former member of the Super System Review panel has said.


A senior Chinese police official is being probed for alleged criminal links in the southwestern city of Chongqing, media reports said on Saturday.

Chinese police official 'probed for criminal links'


The UN refugee agency has lauded Korea for recently granting citizenship to a foreign refugee, the first time the country has done so, calling the move ``a highly significant milestone in Asia, according to Yonhap News.

UN agency lauds Korea for granting citizenship to refugee


Elton John has dedicated an AIDS benefit dinner to the late American actress Elizabeth Taylor, an early pioneer in the fight against the disease.

Elton John dedicates AIDS benefit to Elizabeth Taylor


National Bank of Kuwait held its annual General Assembly meeting at the bank's headquarters today.

National Bank of Kuwait holds General Assembly meeting


The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter point to 0.75 percent Tuesday, the second bump in as many months.

Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 0.75 percent


US Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, DN.J., has announced he will not be running for re-election in 2014.


English football club Sheffield FC will play against Lajong FC of Shillong and an Assam XI team after participating in the Platinum Jubilee Cup in Kolkata, a tournament organised to commemorate Mohammedan Sporting's 75 years of existence.

Sheffield FC to play against Lajong FC and Assam XI


The Netherlands has been asked to organise the third nuclear security summit, scheduled to take place in 2014, foreign affairs minister Uri Rosenthal has told MPs.

The Netherlands asked to organise third nuclear security summit


Pop sensation Madonna was stripped of her VIP status during her recent visit to Malawi following incidents occurring between the singer and the Malawian government.

Madonna stripped of VIP status during visit to Malawi


After failing to mollify protesters who were calling for his political head, Hosni Mubarak stepped down as leader of Egypt and resigned his powers as President of the beleaguered Middle East country.


Sanaa, May 20 An apparent US drone strike killed two suspected Al-Qaeda militants in central Yemen today, a local official said.

Drone strike kills two 'Qaeda militants' in Yemen


Rosie O'Donnell and spouse Kelli Carpenter ``are working through their issues'' and the couple is keeping quiet on the rumor about their split.

Rosie O'Donnell and spouse Kelli Carpenter ``working through their issues''


SC taxpayers and state employees would not pay for abortions in cases of rape or incest, according to a budget rule unanimously approved Tuesday by a state Senate subcommittee.

SC would not pay for abortions in rape, incest


From his Central Texas ranch, President Bush renewed his call Saturday for expanded offshore drilling to increase US oil supplies.

Bush renews call for expanded offshore drilling


JAPANESE wholesale prices in March fell by 2.2 per cent from a year earlier for the third straight month of declines, data showed on Monday amid growing concerns over deflation.


The Oak Cliff Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival is still on.


A suicide bomber killed 14 people at an opening ceremony for a marathon Sunday, including a government minister who was nearing the starting line with a flag and a former Olympian.

Suicide bomber kills government minister


Kate Bosworth and celebrity friends hit the Maldives for a five-day retreat to raise funds for three marine charities.


Shenzhen Investment Ltd., a company backed by the namesake Chinese city, will buy land there from shareholder Shum Yip Group Ltd. for 4.15 billion yuan in stock, as it plans mixed-use projects.

Shenzhen Investment to buy land for 4.15 billion yuan


Warwick Hospital missed 10 different deadlines for tackling patient safety risks, according to a report published today.

Warwick Hospital misses deadlines for tackling patient safety risks


Stephen J. Cannell, the voracious writer-producer of dozens of series that included TV favorites ``The Rockford Files,'' ``The A-Team'' and ``The Commish,'' has died at age 69.

TV producer stephen J. Cannell dies at 69


NEXT presents the music of Salzman and Cunningham tonight, July 26th at 9:30pm at The Duple.

Next presents the music of Salzman and Cunningham


A new Irish online business network called Transaction.ie has launched with the aim of helping Irish firms to business with each other, reports SiliconRepublic.

New online business network launched in ireland


A Mexican man has pleaded guilty in federal court to using fraudulent documents to gain employment in Sioux City.

Mexican man pleads guilty to using fraudulent documents


One of the original Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and ground crew, has died in Cleveland.

One of the original Tuskegee airmen dies in Cleveland


A DEAF man charged with the manslaughter of bus crush victim Eoghan Dudley told cops, ``I'm very sorry about him, it was an accident'', a judge has heard.


Community Bank, a commercial bank with assets of $2.3 billion, today reported the passing of its Chief Executive Officer Mr. Francis P. Shanahan, on September 7, 2008.


OJ Simpson was released from jail in Nevada after he put up his Florida home to make bail.


Indian firm strikes deal with Sri Lankan company Indian investment in Sri Lanka could improve the employee reward of workers in the country.