A brush fire is burning on the former air base in Myrtle Beach, and authorities are investigating whether arson may be the cause, said Lt. Doug Furlong of the Myrtle Beach Police Department.


North Korea appears to be preparing for a third nuclear test, a South Korean newspaper said Thursday, citing a government source.

N.Korea May be preparing for third nuclear test


Higher than ever utility bills and out of reach food prices are causing people say it's tough to live in the Cayman Islands.


Renton, Washington-based software maker Parallels is taking aim at virtualization software provider VMware today, saying it is hoping to convince current VMware Fusion users to switch to Parallels Desktop via a special pricing deal.


Russian or Soviet cosmonauts never had sex in space in the 50 years of human exploration of the cosmos, according to a Russian expert.

Russian cosmonauts never had sex in space:


Jessica Simpson is reportedly planning a secret Hawaii wedding.

Jessica Simpson planning Hawaii wedding?


A nearly nude driver in New York faces numerous charges, including DWI, after she allegedly crashed her car while drunk and wearing only an unzipped jacket when authorities found her.


Industrialist Anil Ambani Wednesday met Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, who is reportedly in the reckoning for the post of Finance Minister in the new UPA government.

Anil Ambani meets Montek Singh Ahluwalia


HONOLULU Gannett Co. says it has completed the sale of Hawaii's largest newspaper, The Honolulu Advertiser, to Oahu Publications Inc. Financial terms of the sale to the owner and publisher of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin weren't disclosed when the announcement was made Monday.

Gannett completes sale of the Honolulu Advertiser


PTI / Pune December 12, 2012, 00:35 A girl student was allegedly stabbed by her friend's brother at Fergusson College premises today, police said.

Girl stabbed by friend's brother at Fergusson College premises


The trade deficit in the US widened in April from a more than three year low, reflecting a rebound in imports of consumer goods and business equipment that eases concern about the degree of slowing in economic growth.

Trade deficit in US widened in April from three-year low


The Law Clinic at the Valparaiso University School of Law, which provides free legal representation to individuals with limited income who otherwise could not afford it, is now accepting new cases.


A 15-year-old paper girl was killed in the back of a delivery van in a horrific crash after she helped an unlicensed teenage driver complete his rounds, an inquest heard yesterday.


Libyan rebels in the East of the country have set up their own mobile phone network connecting them to the rest of the world, more than a month after they were cut off from a centralized network that required all international calls to be routed through an international gateway in Tripoli.


The question which comes up again and again is who is at fault for JCT closing down?


Friday, January 18, 2008 8:02:38 AM - UK retail sales unexpectedly declined in December from the prior month, official data showed Friday.

UK retail sales unexpectedly decline in December ()


Actress Olivia Wilde says she can look like a ``tranny'' with bad make-up.


While no work has generated the kind of buzz created for Happydent last year, India may yet continue its good run at Cannes.

India may continue its good run at Cannes


Lee Westwood of England replaced Tiger Woods at No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking on Sunday, ending the American's record streak of 281 weeks atop the list.


Brit Hume, commentator on Fox News, told America that Tiger Woods needs Jesus in order to turn his life around, and that has got lots of folks pretty steamed.


It's no secret that the Kings have a scoring problem.


The blogs and news sites are buzzing about a NY Times blog post that has official word that Google started ``testing video ads on some pages of search results,'' yesterday.

Google begins testing video ads in search results


Business Broken Hill says consumers are going to be hit with more price rises as a result of the looming hike in electricity costs.

Consumers to be hit with more price rises


US President Obama is visiting Ireland for one day at the start of a week long tour of Europe.


Actor Kelsey Grammer suffered a minor heart attack Saturday while paddle boarding with his wife Camille, his publicist has confirmed.


US Rep. Alan Nunnelee, a Republican from Mississippi, has been named to the House Budget Committee.

Nunnelee named to House Budget Committee


A woman charged with murder in the death of her infant child made bond last month, Muscogee County Jail officials said.


Ron Paul signs a few authographs before leaving an event in Nashua, NH.


German stock market operator Deutsche Boerse said Tuesday it booked net profit of 660 million euros in 2012, down from 849 million euros a year earlier.

Deutsche Boerse says net profits down in 2012


``I can promise you a very, very, very angry defense this weekend,'' Crocker said before Thursday's practice.


Idaho is phasing out paper unemployment checks and beginning to put benefits on debit cards.

Idaho to phase out paper unemployment checks


Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye was fined $7,500 by the NFL for a horse-collar tackle on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford last Sunday.


Sharp Corp. has entered a crucial stage of its rehabilitation as the company aims to finalize a tie-up with a Taiwan manufacturer and sell some of its assets.

Sharp enters crucial stage of rehabilitation


A 37-year-old Milton man died Sunday morning after he failed to negotiate a curve and crashed into a tree in Rock County, authorities said.

Milton man dies after crashing into tree in Rock County


A new Champions League photo exhibition has opened in London ahead of the final at Wembley on May 25 th .

Champions League photo exhibition opens in London


The dollar remained firm versus rupee in the interbank market, dealers said on Tuesday.


Three Iranians have been hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning in Yerevan, Armenian police officers said.

Three Iranians hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning


At the same time, ZTE unveiled its Uni-FAN broadband acceleration solution to help operators rapidly deploy broadband networks.


Turkey striker Umut Bulut is set to join French first division team Toulouse, his Turkish club side Trabzonspor announced on Wednesday.


A 31-year-old Kingston man who is a suspect in a recent murder will remain behind bars, facing charges of violating conditions of a court order imposed after his recent release from prison.


US Rep. Dan Kildee has returned from a trip to Afghanistan, the freshman's first official overseas travel as a member of Congress.

US Rep. Kildee returns from trip to Afghanistan


Phoenix-based WebPT, a developer of electronic medical records and documentations software for physical therapists, said this morning that it has raised $1M in a Series A funding round.


Controversial BJJ instructor Lloyd Irvin has informed Bloody Elbow that he intends to sue former student Mike Fowler.


A corporation that's paid by the state to care for mentally challenged adults is guilty of causing a woman's gruesome death.

Corporation guilty of causing woman's gruesome death


Kazakhstan plans to raise its annual beef export up to 60 thousand tons by 2015, Vice Minister of Agriculture Saktash Khassenov made it public at a scientific conference on development of dairy and beef cattle in Astana today.

Kazakhstan to raise annual beef export up to 60 thousand tons by 2015


A 300 pound black bear was shot and killed near the town of Copeland in eastern Collier County.


American swimmer Ryan Lochte has expressed his delight at meeting Prince Harry in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Ryan Lochte delighted to meet Prince Harry


Yes, marriage brings 18,000 pounds worth of happiness to a man and only half of that to a woman, a leading economist has calculated.

Marriage 'brings 18,000 pounds worth of happiness to men'


A STOURPORT scrap merchant who loaded two stolen cars on to a pick-up truck from a field near Worcester has been jailed for 18 months.


Germany will play Argentina in a friendly on March 3 as part of both teams' preparations for the World Cup.


The International Cricket Council said on Monday that the World Cup trophy presented to India after Saturday night`s final at the Wankhede Stadium was not a replica.

Trophy presented to India is not replica:


Primera Hora reports that WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is planning to promote several shows in Puerto Rico, under the banner of Miguel Cotto Promotions.

Miguel Cotto to promote shows in Puerto Rico


PARIS -Midfielder Steed Malbranque has ended his contract with Saint-Etienne, and denounced rumors that he has a son who is seriously ill. Saint-Etienne said in a statement on its website Tuesday that the player had requested the termination of his contract and the team agreed.

Malbranque ends contract with Saint-Etienne


RESIDENTS are being given the chance to view proposals for a joint Bromsgrove and Droitwich constituency.

Residents chance to view proposals for joint constituency


Controversial Independent columnist Johann Hari has been suspended by The Independent weeks after being engulfed in a plagiarism row.

Johann Hari suspended by the Independent


Brad Pitt finds it difficult to remember faces and believes he may be suffering from a condition called prosopagnosia or face blindness.


The Board of Chalice Gold Mines Limited is pleased to announce that, further to the announcement of June 16, 2011 in which it advised that it had reached agreement with the Eritrean National Mining Corporation for ENAMCO's acquisition of a 30% participating interest in Chalice's Zara Gold Project in Eritrea, East Africa, Chalice and ENAMCO have now executed a Shareholders' Agreement to incorporate and regulate their relationship and obligations within Zara Mining Share Company which will be the entity which is to own and operate the Koka Gold Mine and explore the surrounding Zara Licenses.

Chalice and ENAMCO execute Shareholders' Agreement


UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Friday after he used a mobile phone to give instructions to his first-team coach during a match while serving a touchline ban.

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Wenger


Southampton footballer Bradley Wright-Phillips was cleared today of a charge of burglary relating to the theft of cash and mobile phones from a nightclub staffroom.

Southampton footballer Bradley Wright-Phillips cleared of burglary


Hit comedy show Rab C Nesbitt will return for a 10th series.


During yesterday's Turkey-Armenia match Serzh Sargsyan showed that he also ``snickers'' when he is not alone as well.

Sargsyan snickers when he is not alone as well


Baseball owners unanimously approved the long-delayed sale of the Astros from Drayton McLane to Crane on Thursday, a transaction that requires the team to move from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013.


AN ELDERLY man drowned in a dam yesterday afternoon despite the best efforts of his son and the Queensland Ambulance Service.


Maria Sharapova has reached her second successive Australian Open final after defeating Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-1 at Melbourne Park.

Maria Sharapova reaches Australian Open final


Apple has started celebrating the first anniversary of the App Store with a special section on iTunes (link) highlighting their favorite applications and games.

Apple celebrates first anniversary of App Store


The Staffordshire Hoard, a vast haul of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver discovered by an amateur treasure hunter in July, has been valued at £3.28 million by the British Museum.

Staffordshire hoard valued at £3.28 million


Tianjin Teda coach Arie Haan hailed his side's 1-0 win in the opening match of Group E in the 2011 AFC Champions League at Jeju United on Tuesday as a significant result for Chinese football.


Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has said that all the four provinces have consensus over construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam and the Council of Common Interests had unanimously endorsed construction of this mega project in its last meeting.

All the four provinces have consensus over construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam:


The Rangers have acquired catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Rays and designated Jeff Beliveau for assignment.


Flood repairs and improvements have been completed at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park near Alamogordo, according to a news release Wednesday from New Mexico State Parks.

Flood repairs completed at Oliver Lee Memorial State park


Andrew Bird performed on the Queen of the Valley stage at the All Points West Festival on Friday, August 8.

Andrew Bird performs at All Points West Festival


A state and national Republican activist and former Idaho Board of Education member has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor stalking.

Republican activist pleads guilty to stalking


Evangelical leader Edith Schaeffer, who co-founded L'Abri, a Christian ministry, with her husband, prolific evangelical author Francis Schaeffer, passed away quietly in her sleep early Saturday.

Edith Schaeffer, L'Abri co-founder, wife of Francis Schaeffer, passes away


In a joint interview on a Pittsburgh radio station, Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania told conservative Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota that she should ``act Like a lady.''

Arlen Specter to Michele Bachmann: ``act like a lady''


Hackers whose efforts cause the death of a person will face the death penalty in Pakistan.

Hackers may face death penalty in Pakistan


CBS has moved How to Be A Gentleman from its Thursday time slot to Saturday in an attempt to save the show from cancelation.


A freak fire started when a make-up mirror reflected the sun's rays onto a birthday card.


A Lindale man was arrested and charged with battery, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness Wednesday evening, according to a Floyd County Jail report.

Lindale man charged with battery, disorderly conduct


CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced that it has completed the refinancing of its credit agreement.

CB Richard Ellis Group completes refinancing of credit agreement


Brad Sweet will make his Nationwide Series debut this weekend at Gateway International Raceway in the No. 11 Great Clips Camry.

Brad Sweet making Nationwide Series debut


HEB is recalling some pills in connection with a voluntary recall from drug provider Perrigo.


Piper Jaffray announced today that it will transition its private capital business to become an independent firm.

Piper Jaffray Companies announces transition of private capital business


AdChina, a Shanghai -based online advertising network, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Mayfield China.


During a Monday news conference, health region officials responded to the charges.


Ukraine started evacuating its citizens from Syria, the Ukraine FM spokesman Oleksandr Dikusarov said today.

Ukraine starts evacuating its citizens from Syria


THE credit crunch has well and truly bitten in Bury, with three people asking for debt advice every hour, according to figures out this week.


Archos just announced the 70b Internet Tablet, a 7-inch Honeycomb tablet that costs just $199.


Canadian stocks pared gains but still rose for a third session on Tuesday, boosted by a surge in September retail sales and a 24% rise in net income reported by Bank of Montreal.

Canadian stocks rise for a third session


PLANNING chiefs have refused permission to build five houses in Abbots Bromley after it was decided that access to the site would be dangerous.

Planning chiefs refuse permission for houses


Bremen, Germany Werder Bremen on Friday announced that they had signed 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder Wesley on a four-year deal from Santos.


A man has been kidnapped from his home by two armed men who forced him into the boot of his car.


Turkish State Minister for foreign trade Zafer Çağlayan said Monday his ministry was working on a project to establish a joint free zone at the Turkish-Iranian border.

We are working on a project to establish joint free zone with Iran, Çağlayan


Santa reported to Historic City News that he will make an early visit to St. Augustine this week at the St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Santa makes early visit to St. Augustine


Spain should consider making richer people pay for their universal health coverage, the country's economy minister said Monday in another reflection of a government scraping and clawing for new sources of revenue.


American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow said on Facebook she is ``healthy and happy'' despite being diagnosed with a benign brain tumor.

Sheryl Crow says she's healthy and happy


Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider will return home from London and withdraw his application seeking asylum status from the British Home Office following his allegations of death threats from a match fixer.

Runaway wicketkeeper Haider to return Home


THE AFL RECORD celebrates its one hundredth year this Friday.


Westfield Insurance, headquartered in Ohio, announced it has expanded its commercial operations into the state of Wisconsin, with commercial accounts to be serviced out of a new service office in Milwaukee.

Westfield Insurance expands commercial operations into Wisconsin


EFI, the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced changes to its board of directors.

EFI announces changes to board of directors


Russia should induct the joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to fully appreciate its tie up with India for developing the weapon system, Defence Minister AK Antony said today.


Former Italian president Francesco Cossiga died Tuesday at a Rome hospital aged 82, Italian media reported.


Indian shares fell on Thursday, snapping a two-day recovery, as State Bank of India declined after bad loans weighed on its third-quarter earnings, while Maruti Suzuki India ended lower on exclusion from the MSCI indexes.


The Swiss central bank pledged on Thursday to buy unlimited quantities of foreign currency in a bid to defend its cap on the franc's exchange rate against the euro.

Swiss central bank pledged to buy unlimited quantities of foreign currency


Russia on Wednesday successfully launched a military satellite after a three-week delay caused by the failure of one its workhorse Proton-M rockets, the Roskosmos space agency said.

Russia launches military satellite after delay


The Borders books festival is set to get under way in Melrose with a major new literary award part of the event.

Borders book festival under way in Melrose


President Barack Obama has nominated a career diplomat Richard G Olson as America's Ambassador to Pakistan, who until recently led economic development efforts at the US embassy in Kabul.

Obama nominates career diplomat Richard Olson as Ambassador to Pakistan


New Delhi, June 17 The French diplomat, who has been accused of raping his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, does not have diplomatic immunity and can be tried in India, official sources said here today.

French diplomat does not have diplomatic immunity


Connecticut added 2,500 jobs in November, and unemployment fell to 9 percent from 9.1 percent, according to a report by the state department of labor released this afternoon.

Connecticut unemployment falls to 9 percent


Billy Graham underwent successful surgery Wednesday to update a shunt that controls excess fluid in his brain, and the world-renown evangelist was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.


Canada defeated South Africa 2-1 on Saturday to win the consolation final and finish in ninth place at the women's world team squash championships.

Canada wins consolation final at women's world team squash championships


Howard Kissel, one of New York City's preeminent writers about theater and the arts, has died at age 69..


Jenna Jameson was arrested for battery on Saturday night in Newport Beach, California, reports TMZ.


Pop star Jessica Simpson reportedly met with American Idol producers this week about joining the show's judge's panel, which features a gaping hole created by the exit of former judge Simon Cowell.

Jessica Simpson meets with ``American Idol'' producers


China warned yesterday it faces flood risks from dams in the earthquake zone, hinting at nightmare scenario critics of the region's hydroelectric projects have long warned of.


The coffee chain Starbucks is introducing a reusable cup which UK customers can keep, in a move designed to encourage them to be more environmentally conscious while saving money.


Renaissance man Russell Crowe has reportedly filed for divorce from his beloved rugby league club, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, in an effort to simplify his life at a time when the director, actor, vampire, amateur seaman and karaoke champ has never been busier.

Russell Crowe files for divorce from South Sydney Rabbitohs


One-time World Cup star Paul Gascoigne was warned he could be jailed after he admitted driving while more than four times the legal limit today.


Airline stocks declined Monday for a third session as the wider market reacted to reports German banks were preparing for a Greek default.

Airline stocks decline for a third session


Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Amy Adams has been cast as Lois Lane, the reporter who steals the heart of Clark Kent in the Zack Snyder reboot of the Superman movie...


A resident was tied up during a home invasion robbery early Friday, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.


The Angolan national senior males football team is starting preparing on Sunday in Luanda's Cidadela stadium, for the match against Guinea Bissau under group J's second round qualifying for the African Cup of Nations on October 9.

National team starts preparing match with Guinea Bissau


Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan confirmed information about the contacts between Armenian and Turkish diplomats.

Serzh Sargsyan confirms contacts between Armenian and Turkish diplomats


AROUND 120 people are diagnosed with lung cancer across the southern health region every year, according to the findings of a major report into the devastating disease.

120 diagnosed with lung cancer every year


Australia vowed to support its neighbour East Timor on Friday after suspected rebel gunmen attacked the country's president and prime minister, undermining stability in the young nation.


The largest Bukhara oil refinery in Uzbekistan is operating on normal conditions, press service of Uzbekneftgaz holding said to TrendCapital.

Bukhara oil refinery operates on normal conditions:


Nearly 27 years after he made his last trip to India, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in New Delhi today on his first overseas official visit and will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on all contentious issues, including the boundary dispute later this evening.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in India


Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb has returned to practice and is expected to start Sunday when the Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

McNabb returns to practice, expected to start


Taylor Swift has admitted that she often forgets what she has said during an acceptance speech.

Taylor Swift 'forgets acceptance speech'


Dwyane Wade scored 39 points, Quentin Richardson added 14 and the Miami Heat beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-84 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory.

Dwyane Wade scores 39 points, Heat beat Timberwolves 97-84


A top Iranian military commander has lashed out at Saudi Arabia for its violent military offensive against civilians in Bahrain, stressing that the US is unable to stop Islamic awakening in the region.


AP Writer Yahoo Inc. has sued the NFL Players Association, claiming it shouldn't have to pay royalties to use players' statistics, photos and other data in its popular online fantasy football game because the information is already publicly available.


A bomb exploded at a Baghdad school in theShiite district of Sadr City, killing at least nine people, including at least four students.


Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is expected to return to work today after being hospitalized Saturday after suffering abdominal pains, a spokesperson said yesterday.

City Attorney Trutanich expected to return to work today


Winnipeg Blue Bombers kick/punt returner Jason Armstead was named the CFL's special teams player of the week after an electrifying performance in the team's victory over the Montreal Alouettes Sunday.

Jason Armstead named special teams player of the week


A defence attorney has faulted investigating officers for failing to take blood samples of one of the state witnesses for testing yet he might have been involved in the killing.

Defence attorney accuses investigating officers


The head of Ukraine's national gas company Naftogaz asked Gazprom on Wednesday to lend it ``technical gas'' in amounts necessary for the normal operation of the Ukrainian gas transportation system.

Naftogaz asks Gazprom to lend 'technical gas'


JR Smith and Nene scored 19 points each, Chauncey Billups had 14 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to three with a 121-96 win over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night.


A hazardous material spill on Interstate 220 Sunday night was cleaned promptly and posed no threat to the public or Cross Lake, according to the Shreveport Fire Department.


The YCC plans to expand its summer storage program in light of new storage restrictions.


The Kudko murder case in which Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren is the lone accused has been transferred to another court, a day before its judgement was to be delivered.

Kudko murder case transferred day before judgement


Authorities located a vehicle involved in a second carjacking in Friday's incident in a north Sacramento neighborhood.

Authorities locate vehicle in second carjacking


Mumbai, Feb 20 Former BCCI president and Indian Premier League Governing Council member Inderjit Singh Bindra said players' auction for the Twenty20 tourney was the second most important day for world cricket after the end of monopoly in the telecast of the game in the country in 1994.

It's second most important day for world cricket:


Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. says it is cutting molybdenum production by 25% at one mine and delaying the start-up of a second because of falling prices.

Freeport-McMoran cuts molybdenum production


The North Georgia Volleyball Club's 18 year old junior olympic team won their first tournament of the season January 26th in the Northlake Winterfest Tournament, held in the Atlanta area.

North Georgia Volleyball Club wins first tournament of the season


Costa Rica has elected its first female president in a landslide victory, marking another political milestone for women in Latin America.

Costa Rica elects first female president in landslide victory


Men flee Gold Coast boat blaze Updated: 23:39, Wednesday May 15, 2013 Two men have been forced to flee a burning boat after it caught alight off the Gold Coast.


The government will nationalise ailing mortgage lender Northern Rock until financial markets stabilise and it can be returned to the private sector, Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Sunday.

Government nationalises ailing Northern Rock


Retail sales showed a much smaller than expected decrease in the month of February, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday, with the modest decrease largely due to a drop in auto sales.

Retail sales show much smaller than expected decrease in February


Bharatiya Janata Party President Mr. Nitin Gadkari has stressed the need for wider consultations on the electoral reforms and called for threadbare discussion in an all-party meeting on a variety of topics including right to recall, negative voting, compulsory voting and use of the Electronic Voting Machines.

Gadkari stresses on need for wider consultations on electoral reforms


For the second consecutive year, Northern Trust has been recognized for both transition management and hedge fund administration by Custody Risk magazine, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the securities services industry with its Americas Awards 2013.

Northern Trust recognized for transition management and Hedge fund administration


Professor John Evans Atta Mills on Monday defied the popular local punctuality syndrome by appearing 10 minutes before the advertised time whilst the organizers, the Association of Road Contractors and the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana were not ready.

Atta Mills defies local punctuality syndrome


A new research has determined that global warming threatens the existence of tropical species, the ecosystem and its by-products.

Global warming threatens existence of tropical species


The Duluth Transit Authority approved a Jan. 1 fare increase for bus service today to expand evening service and add holiday service.


Team building exercises and corporate conferences can help to boost employee engagement, according to the Forum of Private Business.

Corporate conferences to boost employee engagement?


The secret globalist group ``Bilderberg'' called for a big war by expanding the turmoil in Libya into a full-scale conflict involving the entire Middle East except for Israel.


Telkom South Africa has bought the remaining 25% share of Nigerian Multi-Links for USD130 million, Reuters reports.


Locklear, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound eighth-year pro, arrived at Redskins Park on Thursday night and signed his deal Friday afternoon.

Redskins sign offensive lineman Sean Locklear


SANDRA Bullock has reportedly revealed that she will spend Christmas with her ex-husband Jesse James.

Sandra Bullock to spend Christmas with her ex-husband Jesse James


Nick Evans was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Reyes and immediately was put in the starting lineup at first base.


ONE of the world's largest retailers Wal-Mart has offered to buy JSE-listed wholesaler Massmart, the South African company said yesterday .


The death toll of A/H1N1 flu in Canada rose to 37 Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency informed.

Death toll of A/H1N1 flu in Canada rises to 37


Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, was reportedly rushed to hospital on March 7, 2013, after suffering a seizure while filming her E! show Fashion Police.

Kelly Osbourne rushed to hospital after seizure


A runner who is aiming to complete 223 marathons in memory of his late nephew has been chosen to carry the Paralympic torch.

Runner aiming to complete 223 marathons to carry Paralympic games torch


The New England Chapter of the United States Harness Racing Writers is on the move again.

New England chapter is on the move again


General Motors chairman and CEO says GM plans to repay all of its $6.7 billion in government loans by the end of June.

GM plans to repay government loans by end of June


The Providence public school system is creating special ``parent zones'' in each of its schools to encourage more parental participation in children's education.

Providence creates 'parent zones' in every school


Country singer Randy Travis was arrested Monday morning in Sanger, Texas on suspicion of public intoxication, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reports.

Randy Travis arrested on suspicion of public intoxication


A 24-year-old Adrian man charged in a child pornography case after authorities found a photo of a dead infant with a noose around her neck on his computer thumb drive declined his detention hearing in federal court Monday, opting to stay in jail.

Adrian man in child pornography case opts to stay in jail


Tangail district health department has started a programme to distribute 418,000 iron tablets among girl school students of secondary schools under sadar upazila.

Tangail health department to distribute iron tablets to school students


Mogadishu-After praying Eidul Adha prayer in the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials of Shabab repeated threats against Kenyan government and people saying they would revenge for civilians killed in Jubba by keyan warplanes last month, reports said.

Shabab repeats threats against Kenyan government, people


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will inaugurate a one day seminar on the universalisation of the environmental initiative already in practice in the President's Estate - ``Roshni'' tomorrow.

President Patil to inaugurate seminar on ``universalisation of Roshni''


The ACLU of Texas released a report today detailing violations of religious freedom in Texas public schools.

ACLU report details violations of religious freedom


PORT Elizabeth police are investigating a case of arson after the Picardi Rebel liquor store in Pyott Street, Sidwell, burnt down at the weekend.

Police investigate arson after liquor store burns down


Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan Ishtiaque Ahmed said on Tuesday that the members of ECP will meet disgruntled Baloch leaders to convince them to participate in the coming elections, Geo News reported.


Most state, federal and local offices will be closed Friday for the July Fourth holiday.


In the race for King County executive, Dow Constantine has raised considerably more money than Susan Hutchison.

Constantine raises more money than Hutchison


Steuben County will hold a household and farm hazardous waste collection day Sept. 19 at the Bath landfill.

Steuben County to hold hazardous waste collection day


A new memoir called 'Fairy Tale Interrupted' claims that the late John F. Kennedy Jr. once asked Madonna to pose as his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for the cover of his magazine, George.

John F. Kennedy Jr. asked Madonna to pose as Jackie O


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

Macedonian elections marred by deadly shootout


Pakistan`s suspended Test captain Salman Butt is looking for a new lawyer to represent him in the January ICC hearing on the spot-fixing charges against him in Doha.


Labor MPs are splitting with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd over interest rates, taking a harder line on banks and urging them to pass on rate cuts to families.

Labor MPs split with Rudd over interest rates


A possible chemical incident at Ipswich Hospital was a false alarm, fire chiefs have confirmed.


Two Japanese men have been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of people smuggling, a police spokesman said Tuesday.

Two Japanese arrested in Thailand for people smuggling


It's hard enough getting out of debt in a booming economy; how on earth do we get out of debt when even wealthy people are penny pinching?


The Government has approved plans for two new wind farms which will provide enough electricity to power more than 200,000 homes.


Parekh, who was on the company's board since 1997, resigned after putting in more than 14 years in the firm, HUL said in a filing to the BSE.


The USW will head back to the bargaining table with Severstal North America this Thursday in Pittsburgh.


Australian stocks opened 1.33 percent higher Monday following a weekend meeting of European leaders aimed at shoring up the debt-troubled eurozone.

Australian stocks open 1.33 percent higher


Aruba Networks, a provider of secure mobility solutions, has announced a wireless LAN investment protection program for Nortel customers.

Aruba announces investment protection program for Nortel customers


Authorities have identified a decomposing body that was found in Wilkinsburg Saturday as 22-year-old George Anthony Cox Jr. of Pittsburgh.

Authorities identify body found in Wilkinsburg


Lake Country Power line crews continue to work to restore power throughout the Grand Rapids and Kettle River service areas.

Lake Country power working to restore power


A Bahraini women got her heavy vehicle driving licence after 16 hours of training being determined of overcoming many challenges to achive her dream.

Bahraini woman gets her heavy vehicle driving licence


WITH Saturday's first test against the world champions mere days away Limerick rugby legend Paul O'Connell is closing in on his crowning glory - his chance to lead the British & Irish Lions out against South Africa in Durban on Saturday.

Paul O'Connell closes in on his crowning glory


The second cricket test between New Zealand and India ended in a draw at McLean Park here today.


IndyCar points leader Dario Franchitti won the pole for today's 225-mile race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.


The PLF opposed the long march towards the Parliament House and said the lawyers decided to surround the president's house, they would participate in the long march.

PLF opposes long march towards Parliament house


In a speech that seemed to be a precursor to November election battles between Democrats and Republicans, President Barack Obama told an invitation-only crowd at Carnegie Mellon University on Wednesday that the country ``cannot return to the pre-crisis status quo.

Obama at Carnegie Mellon University: country 'cannot return to the status quo'


CLEANERS will rally at shopping centres in capital cities to demand better pay and working conditions from their employers.


Shortstop Alex Cintron filed for free agency on Friday, becoming the third Oriole to do so in the first two days of eligibility.


The full week of spring break in the Marshalltown Community School District calendar will continue into the near future.


The real property gains tax will now only be applicable to properties that are sold within five years of their purchase, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced Wednesday.

Real property gains tax applicable to properties sold within five years


In one of his first actions as Minnesota's second Senator, US Sen. Al Franken will take his state office on the road.


Armenia is expected to face hot political autumn, political expert Yervand Bozoyan said explaining it by the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

'Armenia expected to face hot political autumn'


The Bank of Canada officially unveiled its new C$20 polymer banknote on May 2.


A 47-year-old Fairbanks woman has been charged with shooting her fiance in the neck.


The US unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent in February, above the most recently reported Washington state jobless rate, the US Labor Department said Friday.


We've heard from a number of market commentators that 2011 is the year of the remortgage - well it's come early for me.

The year of remortgages has come early for me


Renew has bought rail and energy specialist Amco in a cash deal worth up to £26.9m.


A iProperty.com consumer trends survey for the first half of this year showed more Malaysians looking to property for investment.

More Malaysians look to property for investment


As a result, the UHP says it plans to step up enforcement of the ``move over one lane'' law.

UHP stepping up enforcement of 'move over' law


A man fell to his death from a balcony in Jersey City -- and police believe he may have been pushed.


A DEVELOPER, who allegedly unlawfully diverted over US$13m for his own benefit from US$50m paid towards the completion of a luxury resort in the Caribbean, lost the run of himself using money for grandiose projects, it was claimed in the High Court today.

DEVELOPER 'lost the run of himself' on grandiose projects


The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that it charged two former brokers in Miami with fraud for overcharging customers $36 million by using hidden markup fees on structured notes transactions.

SEC charges two former brokers in Miami with fraud


Hanson Group has launched a benzotriazole-type UV absorber, Eversorb 80, for coatings applications.


Former Acting Attorney General Peter Keisler will rejoin Sidley Austin LLP as a partner, the firm announced today.

Peter Keisler rejoins Sidley Austin LLP as partner


HealthSouth Corporation announced today that it plans to build a 50-bed comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Newnan, Ga.

HealthSouth announces plans to build a rehabilitation hospital in Newnan, Georgia


The novelist and screenwriter William Goldman famously wrote that until a movie opens, ``nobody knows anything'' about how well it will do at the box office.


Pratibha Devisingh Patil led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. BR Ambedkar on his 121st Birth Anniversary here today.

Nation pays homage to Dr. bhimrao Ambedkar on his 121st Birth Anniversary


A number of Cumberland County corrections officers have been indicted after allegedly beating an inmate last year.

Cumberland County corrections officers indicted


India has the capacity of earning a whooping US$100 billion by the trade of CERs, while CERs worth US$ 300 million has been already sold globally by India.

India has the capacity of earning US$100 billion CERs:


Ideally he'd like to stay with the Cubs, the organization he's been a part of the last six-plus years, but understands the reality of the situation.


Leighton wins $200m PNG project Updated: 22:05, Tuesday January 15, 2013 Construction giant Leighton has won a $200 million contract to build a head office for energy explorer Esso in Papua New Guinea.


Rockets GM Daryl Morey, on the other hand, acknowledges his regrets for letting Lin go.

Rockets GM Daryl Morey regrets letting Jeremy Lin go


The Mati World Holidays travel agency, located in Silesia, southern Poland, announced on Tuesday that it was insolvent and will now file for bankruptcy, reported Polish news station TVN 24.

Another travel agency to file for bankruptcy


The second Chandigarh film festival got underway here Friday in the presence of noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal and other film personalities.


NEW YORK - The odds of a 50 basis point rate cuts in January increased Wednesday, after Goldman Sachs said it expected a US recession in 2008.


The navigation industry has been rocked by a new Google mapping service that not only delivers turn by turn navigation for an Android smartphone, but will deliver images of the end destination.

Navigation industry rocked by new Google service


The Senate easily passed a bill on a 69-30 vote Wednesday night to keep the government running through early December, sending the measure to House where it is expected to pass.

Senate passes bill to keep government running


Alegent said through a press release that it would reduce another 245 full-time jobs by March 3.


Nokia said on Friday it would during next year close down it battered gaming service N-Gage.


Natalie Portman, the Academy Award nominated actress for the 'Black Swan', is expecting a baby boy.


A FORMER nightclub bouncer has been convicted of beating two female students to death near bus stops and attempting to kill another, becoming the second serial killer found guilty in Britain in less than a week.


Greece has been suspended from UN carbon trading in an unprecedented punishment for violating greenhouse gas reporting rules, officials said on today.


Infamous for being a narcotic agent, marijuana also has anti-cancer properties, which could be used to treat malignant cells in the brain, a new study has claimed.


Pembrokeshire will go to the polls on May 3rd as elections are held for both local and county councillors.


Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, broke her right collarbone after falling from her horse at a three-day international equestrian event in southern France, the organisers said.


The US Senate on Thursday unanimously approved harsh new economic sanctions on Iran, AFP reported.

US Senate approves harsh economic sanctions on Iran


RiverLink will kick off its Paddlin' the Nolichucky trip with an event from 11 am-1 pm Saturday at Riverside Park in Spruce Pine.

Riverlink kicks off Paddlin' the Nolichucky trip


Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced today that it will present at four upcoming conferences: the William Blair 29 th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, June 9 th at 1:50 pm CT, Goldman Sachs 30 th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 10 th at 10:20 am ET, Jefferies 3 rd Annual Healthcare Conference

Charles River to present at June conferences


``Ok, ok, I shot my whole family,'' Suzanna Simpson, 34, told an EMS worker who responded to the crash early Tuesday some 300 yards from her Pickens County home, according to the Pickens Sentinel newspaper.


Home prices rose for the fifth month in a row in October, but the recovery continues to be uneven with only 11 of the 20 metro areas tracked showing gains.


Ryan Giggs says that Paul Scholes is ``the most talented player I played with,'' naming the midfielder in his best XI of colleagues from his Manchester United career.

'Scholes is the most talented player I played with' --


N Krishnan, CLSA said that, ``With the confluence of multiple headwinds, the market may remain volatile through Q1 2011.


Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn said skeletal remains found in Inks Lake by recreational scuba divers this week were likely underwater for more than a year.


The flu season rages on and many are fearing that this particular flu season could end up being one of the worst in many years.

Flu season could end up being worst in many years


Texas Rep. Ron Paul raised $8 million in the third quarter from more than 100,000 donors, putting him among the top three fundraisers in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Ron Paul raised $8 million in third quarter from more than 100,000 donors


The Railways on Wednesday decided to run a pilot train before some of the key long-distance trains, specially when they are supposed to travel through either terrorist or Maoist-infested regions.


As a goodwill gesture, Indian traders today sent 140 trucks loaded with perishable items across the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan, Assistant Customs Commissioner RK Duggal said today.

Indian traders send 140 trucks of perishable items to Pakistan


The Duchess of Gloucester has opened an exhibition celebrating the Royal School of Needlework's royal connections.


LIVERPOOL brewer Cains has clinched a national supermarket deal for its Finest lager with Morrisons.

Cains clinches national supermarket deal


Actiance announced today that it has integrated its social engagement and content distribution platform, Socialite, with Salesforce.com to supercharge relationships between sales and marketing professionals and their prospects.

Actiance integrates Socialite with Salesforce.com


NELSON Mandela is in good spirits and making steady progress during hospital treatment for a recurring lung infection, officials in South Africa said today.

Nelson Mandela in good spirits and making steady progress after treatment for lung infection


Ferrari will bring back their controversial pitstop lighting system saying they have solved the issues which plagued them at several races last season.

Ferrari to bring back pitstop lighting system


A substance in breast milk can kill cancer cells, a Swedish study found.


LAHORE, Sri Lanka cricket Captain Mahela Jayawardene said that the players dived to the floor of the bus to take cover when the team bus came under heavy fire from unidentified gunmen, on the way to Gaddafi Stadium for the Test match here on Tuesday.

We all dived to the floor to take cover:


CANTON A convicted sex offender was arrested after failing to tell authorities where he's been living, Stark County Jail records said.


After creating a furore by stating that Indians are not ``large-hearted'', Pakistan`s ODI cricket captain Shahid Afridi did a volte-face, claiming that he was misunderstood and quoted out of context.


I say Kelly Brook is hotter than ever because, well, she is.


Jewson has appointed bcsAgency to deliver its digital strategy for eCommerce, social media and digital marketing.

Jewson appoints bcsAgency to deliver digital strategy


UN climate change conference opened Monday in the Danish capital Copenhagen, with participants from 192 countries around the world.

Climate change conference opens in Copenhagen


Yulia Tymoshenko has said that she will have four lawyers defending her during her trial.


Two Opelousas men have been charged with drug possession following a traffic stop on Interstate 10.

Opelousas men charged with drug possession


Tuareg rebels killed at least 14 Malian soldiers in an attack on an army post close to Mali's border with Mauritania on Saturday, military officials said.


Cleveland Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth was indefinitely suspended by the NFL on Thursday for driving drunk and killing a pedestrian in Miami.


The Angels observed 9/11 on Friday night with ceremonies featuring the unfurling of the American flag in the infield by members of the Orange County Fire Authority.


But the aspiring singer is unlikely to suffer the same fate after Jennifer Lopez dubbed his rendition of Michael Bolton When A Man Loves A Woman 'the best thing I've ever seen on American Idol' on tonight's show.

'The best thing I've ever seen on American Idol':


I felt humbled in the company of 250 guests who are the backbone of Cornish sport; and whereas the motto of the London Olympics was 'Inspire a Generation' it's the kind of people who were at the dinner on Friday who have inspired generation after generation.

These people have inspired generation after generation ...


``When you drive down Main Street, you don't see the torn-down buildings. You see buildings going up. The housing starts have come way back up. Our sales tax collections are up. Everything is headed for a positive trend.''


``We are looking everywhere for ways to help you, to support your efforts and to let you know that you are not alone, everyone is thinking of you,'' Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean said tearfully in a message broadcasted on Haitian radio stations in Creole.


Jeff Bridges, who won an Oscar for portraying a rugged country singer in Crazy Heart, has signed with Blue Note Records/EMI Music Group for his major-label debut album, due in late summer.


Luxury watchmakers are going back to basics with classic designs, as industry players at the world's biggest watch fair warned on Wednesday that the ``years of extravagance'' were over.


Al Jazeera America, a new, US-based extension of the media organization funded by the Qatar government, announced today that it will open a new Detroit bureau as part of the channel's 2013 launch.


Conn. man, already accused of having river otter, is cited for illegally owning endangered ape

Conn. man is cited for owning an endangered ape


Brazilian defender Lucio has left Inter Milan by mutual consent with two years left on his contract, the Serie A club said on Friday.


Aust stocks lose early gains Updated: 12:45, Friday May 25, 2012 The Australian share market has fallen into negative territory as concern about the future of the euro zone outweighs earlier positive sentiment about Greece's future within it.


Morocco launched on Monday its first international media campaign to promote foreign investment, targeting notably France and Spain.

Morocco launches international media campaign to promote foreign investment


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday opened a new oil export terminal that will serve as a key gateway for Russian energy exports to Asian markets.


A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a Maine highway Friday morning.

Plane makes emergency landing on Maine Turnpike


Crewe striker Calvin Zola has injured his knee in training and looks set to miss Saturday's game with Barnet.

Crewe alexandra's Calvin Zola injures knee in training


The BSP on Monday expelled former Family Welfare Minister Babu Singh Kushwaha, who was removed from the Cabinet in the wake of the killing of two Chief Medical Officers and the NRHM scam.

BSP expels ex-minister Babu Singh Kushwaha


Talks to end Bahrain crisis begin amid mistrust After nearly two years of nonstop unrest, opposing factions in Bahrain began talks on Sunday to ease an Arab Spring conflict that has run longer than Syria's rebellion and is playing out on the doorstep of the US military's main naval base in the Persian Gulf.


A woman remains in serious condition in hospital today after being hit by a double-decker bus in Dublin city centre yesterday evening.

Woman in serious condition after being hit by bus


Jaipur, Feb 3 A man was today killed when a crane engaged in the Metro rail construction work suddenly collapsed on his car, police said.


Romania and Hungary are the only real estate markets in Eastern Europe that are considered unattractive for investors due to over-valued actives, lack of transactions a study set up by DTZ concludes, quoted by the Romanian news agency Mediafax.

Romania and Hungary, the only real estate markets in Eastern Europe considered unattractive for investors


Very early antiretroviral treatment may limit the size of the HIV reservoir in adults and children, according to studies presented on 4 March at the 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta.

Very early antiretroviral treatment limits the size of HIV reservoir


Bennet beat former state Rep. Andrew Romanoff 54 percent to 46 percent.


Swiss women starves to death Updated: 16:55, Thursday April 26, 2012 A Swiss woman starved to death after believing she could survive on light alone.


Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett recorded a duet together, which will soon be released for charity.

Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett duet to be released


Zsa Zsa Gabor has been given the last rites by a priest.


But Windsor is unique in that it recently rebuilt its historic downtown train station for the 10,000 or so residents within walking distance of the tracks.


Humana Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire SeniorBridge, a New York-based chronic-care provider best known for providing in-home care for seniors.

Humana announces agreement to acquire SeniorBridge


A man was killed in a fight with another man Tuesday night in Kansas City.


Rapper Pitbull has apologised for poking fun at embattled actress Lindsay Lohan in the lyrics of his hit single Give Me Everything, insisting he did not mean to hurt her.

Pitbull apologises to Lindsay Lohan over lyrics


Cowboys still aren't saying whether Romo will play with broken pinkie against St. Louis


Citywide water usage restrictions were lifted about noon Wednesday after storage tanks at the city water treatment plant were half full, a city official said.

Citywide water usage restrictions lifted


Saint Laurent died Sunday at his Paris home after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, said Pierre Berge, Saint Laurent's business partner for four decades.


A three-day national polio eradication and Vitamin-A campaign continued on Tuesday to immunize children under age of five years.

National polio eradication campaign continues


Kosovo appeared represented with an asterisk and footnote in an official document of the European Union Tuesday for the first time since Belgrade and Pristina reached the agreement on regional representation of Kosovo.

Kosovo appears with asterisk for first time


Nepal will not allow its territory to be used for anti-India activities, the Prime Minister has told Indian Army chief Deepak Kapoor.

'Nepal will not allow its territory for anti-India activities'


Internet search titan Google plans to discontinue seven more products, including 'Wave', in a bid to simplify its services further after bringing down the curtains on its 'Buzz' social networking, microblogging and messaging tool.

Google to discontinue seven more products


Liverpool's £35m deadline day signing Andy Carroll claims he was forced out of Newcastle, according to Tuesday's papers.


LA Galaxy star David Beckham is all set to launch a series of children's books.

David Beckham to launch series of children's books


Alyssa Milano gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on Tuesday.


Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is touting a new water conservation law aimed at extending the life of the Ogallala Aquifer.


West Indies moved to the second spot in the ICC Women's World Cup Super Six with its third win in four games defeating New Zealand by 48 runs with a fine display of teamwork.


Queen of pop Madonna was seen cavorting on stage and doing the middle finger routine at her Sticky and Sweet world tour, as her ``quickie'' divorce from Guy Ritchie went through.

Madonna does middle finger routine as divorce from Guy Ritchie goes through


The Oregon Supreme Court has censured Jackson County Circuit Judge Tim Barnack.The judge was censured over comments he made to man convicted and sentenced on child sex abuse charges.


Members of the NUT teachers' union at Prestwich Arts College in Bury have voted for industrial action.


Canada and the Netherlands have agreed to step up cooperation in various areas, both political and economic.

Canada and the Netherlands step up cooperation


A HAMPSHIRE university professor is heading a new national scheme to support schools and colleges across the country teaching languages.


The Children's Centre is to increase the number of nursery places available in Douglas and Ramsey.

The Children's Centre increases number of nursery places


The Astros added a bullpen candidate to the mix on Monday when they claimed right-hander Jeff Fulchino off waivers from the Royals.


Andrei Kirilenko had his back examined on Tuesday, but everything checked out okay and he is expected to travel for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.


TROPICAL sea cucumbers and their faeces could save coral reefs from the harmful impacts of climate change, scientists have found.


A Kansas City man has been jailed on charges that he raped his daughter over a number of years and allegedly fathered her child.


SA Airlink has been given the green light to operate 14 of it's Jetstream aircraft following rigorous inspections since Christmas Eve.


An aerial shot of where the Marine helicopter crashed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.

Marine helicopter crashes at Camp Pendleton


Bombay Stock Exchange, Asia's oldest bourse, on June 19 entered an agreement with Bank of Baroda vide, which BOB becomes a Clearing and Settlement Bank.

BSE enters into an agreement with Bank of Baroda for clearing and settlement


Outdoor clothing and gear company Gander Mountain said Wednesday that it is returning to the catalog business.

Gander Mountain returns to catalog business


Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao on Friday said the sacked IPL boss, Mr Lalit Modi , was yet to respond to a showcause notice issued to him by the Mumbai regional passport office on the Enforcement Directorate's call for scrapping his passport.


Romania remains one of the 'hot' destinations for retailers in the Central and Eastern Europe region alongside Poland, Croatia and Serbia, while the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary are struggling to lure international chains to their respective markets, reveals Jones Lang LaSalle's most recent 'Retail Barometer across CEE & SEE' report.

Romania remains one of the 'hot' destinations for retailers in the CEE region


Santa Monica-based Edmunds.com, which provides online information about automobiles, said last week that it has launched a new tool to provide new car data for the automotive industry.


Investment Advisor SP Tulsian is of the view that Aban Offshore has target of Rs 1100.


Chapel Hill, NC-based Southern Season has added a new coffee and tea bar to its 60,000-square-foot gourmet store.


Security software provider CloudPassage announced on Thursday that it has joined non-profit organization the Cloud Security Alliance.

CloudPassage joins cloud security Alliance


The net profit of Emirates NBD dropped by 41% y/y to AED 852mn in Q2 this year 'due to the prudent credit impairment allowances taken by the bank during the year, the bank's CEO Rick Pudner, said.

Net profit of Emirates NBD drop 41% in Q2.


A water main ruptured today in North Brunswick causing low pressure and brown water for some customers.


Genzyme Corp. was downgraded from Buy to Hold by Citigroup Inc. Monday morning.

Genzyme Corp. downgraded to Hold by Citigroup, Inc.;


High School Grads in Guilford COuty Have A Chance To Win A New Car Because Of Their Service Learning.

High School Grads Have A Chance To Win A New Car


Two people were killed in an early morning head-on collision in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.


Low FHA mortgage rates are still putting borrowers into homes that they otherwise could not be able to enjoy.

Low FHA mortgage rates still putting borrowers into homes


Tyco Electronics, a manufacturer of various electronic components for consumer and industrial markets, announced earlier this month that it plans to change its name to TE Connectivity early next year.

Tyco Electronics to change names next year


No system can guarantee to prevent fraud, K Shanmugam, Minister for Law told parliament on Monday.


Retailer Talbots Inc. said Friday it will close 78 kids' and mens' stores by September and discontinue those businesses as part of a bid to focus more on its core customer , women who are 35 years old or older.


The Associated Student election results were recently posted in front of the Government Affairs Council office.


ANSYS, Inc., a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, and Ansoft Corporation, a global provider of Electronic Design Automation software, announced today that they signed a definitive agreement whereby ANSYS will acquire Ansoft for a purchase price of approximately $832 million in a mix of cash and ANSYS common stock.

ANSYS, Inc. signs definitive agreement to acquire Ansoft Corporation


Climate protestors have criticised Danish police for the way in which they handled the mass protest through the streets of Copenhagen yesterday.

Climate protestors criticise Danish police


LYNYRD Skynyrd keyboard player Billy Powell, who played on the hit Sweet Home Alabama and survived the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, has died at 56.

Lynyrd Skynyrd star Billy Powell dies at 56


China Eastern Airlines said Friday it would sign a preliminary agreement to join global airline alliance SkyTeam.

China Eastern to sign agreement to join SkyTeam


A fugitive from Texas who was wanted by the US Marshals Service has been caught in White County.


ANC President Jacob Zuma says land reform has failed to benefit the rural poor and facilitate the development of rural areas.


A South Florida doctor who was under investigation after a fatal liposuction gives up his medical license.

Doctor under investigation gives up medical license


A zoo where animals, including a dangerous monkey, escaped from their enclosures on four occasions has denied staffing levels are an issue there.


The State Customs Service of Ukraine and the Customs and Financial Guard of Hungary have agreed to continue exchange of statistical information about goods and transport vehicles crossing the customs border of Ukraine and Hungary.

Ukraine, Hungary agree to continue exchange of information on goods and transport vehicles crossing customs border


A 37-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a baby in Chaddesden.

Man charged with murder of baby in Chaddesden


Farmers in Sierra Leone have gotten another cassava processing center that will strengthen the value chain and boosts the processing of the root crop.

Sierra Leone gets another cassava processing center


GCC Secretary General, Dr. Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al Zayani condemned the statements of the Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for the Arab and African Issues about Kingdom of Bahrain, describing them unacceptable and disgraceful interference in the internal concerns of the Kingdom and its citizens.

GCC Secretary General condemns the statements of Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister about Kingdom of Bahrain


Zacky Farms, one of the nation's largest Turkey producers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday in Sacramento.


The Cheltenham April Meeting kicks off at Prestbury Park on Wednesday and there is a seven race card for punters to sink their teeth into.

Cheltenham April Meeting kicks off with seven race card


Japan, China and South Korea agree that it is too early to stop stimulus programs that were introduced to underpin their economies amid the global recession, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Saturday.

Japan, China, S. Korea agree it is too early to stop stimulus


Garage-punk king Jay Reatard was found dead on Wednesday in his Memphis home.


There's still time to register for the Summerfest five on five basketball tournament and softball tournament.

Still time to register for Summerfest five on five


THE first black chief executive of a FTSE 100 company was appointed yesterday when Prudential named Tidjane Thiam as its next boss.

First black chief executive of FTSE 100 appointed


The festival ``Mountaineers'' will take place in Dagestan from June, 10 till June, 15.

The festival ``Mountaineers'' to take place in Dagestan


Ryanair has announced four new sun routes from Manchester to Alicante, Faro, Madrid and Tenerife and increased frequencies on its Dublin route as it announced its Manchester summer 2011 schedule.

Ryanair announces new routes from Manchester


Timothy Geithner, former Treasury Secretary, has a book deal with a 2014 release scheduled Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has a book deal.


Khloe Kardashian is a big woman with a big weight problem and she is struggling in vain to lose some of that excess weight.

Khloe Kardashian struggles in vain to lose weight --


Former Gov. Charlie Crist endorsed Democrat Keith Fitzgerald in Sarasota Tuesday over Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan.

Charlie Crist endorses Democrat Keith Fitzgerald


North Las Vegas police arrested a robbery suspect Monday morning after, authorities said, his getaway car crashed into a house.

North Las Vegas police arrest robbery suspect after car crash


The Martin Senour Company has announced its 2012 third quarter training schedule, open to all collision management and automotive painting professionals and technicians.

Martin Senour announces 2012 third quarter training schedule


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev urged the rapid development of endowment funds for non-governmental and non-commercial organizations, the president's budget address said on Wednesday.

Medvedev urges development of endowment funds


Nintendo's Wii balance board may soon be used in airport security to detect passengers with hostile intent.

Wii balance board to be used in airport security?


Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has cautioned the youth against their involvement in chieftaincy disputes and related issues.

Asantehene cautions the youth against involvement in chieftaincy disputes


Fort Bend ISD is beginning to cut jobs as part of their effort to address a projected budget deficit of about $20 million.


The government of Colombia has come out and confirmed the first case of the swine flu within the country.

Government of Colombia confirms first case of swine flu


MILAN -Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi is set to become a technical supervisor with Lega Pro, the governing body for the country's third and fourth division clubs.

Lippi to become technical supervisor with Lega Pro


Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez held rival rallies yesterday to mark the start of a new parliament shorn of power by the radical socialist leader's assumption of decree rule.

Supporters, opponents of Chavez hold rallies


Groupon, an online bargain database, pulls gun deals from its site.


Rick Springfield pleaded no contest to reckless driving and will serve probation to end a drunken driving case filed after his arrest last year.

Rick Springfield pleads no contest to reckless driving


The Chilean peso closed slightly weaker against the dollar Friday, paring back early gains as copper prices abroad retreated late in the session.

Chile's peso closes slightly weaker as copper prices retreat


``Indians are playing a very significant role in Canadian politics. We have a good number of parliamentarians of Indian origin,'' Milliken, who represents Kingston Ontario, told reporters here.

'Indians playing significant role in Canadian politics'


Pakistan has recently made two very bold, but strategic decisions, which have drawn the concern of regional and global superpowers.


Civilians were among 35 people killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan territory today, officials said.

Civilians among 35 killed in US drone attack


If that includes you, MyPayAdvance will find you a payday loan lender fast.

We will find you a payday loan lender fast


Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore were booed in Brazil during their appearance at Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore booed in Brazil --


The worldwide semiconductor equipment market grew 143% in 2010 to nearly $41 bn as the market recovered from the industry slowdown of the previous two years, according to final results from Gartner Inc. All major market segments grew significantly in 2010 with automatic test equipment sales up by 149%, wafer fab equipment sales up by 145% and sales of packaging assembly equipment up by 127%..

Worldwide semiconductor equipment market grew 143% in 2010:


As patients complaining of flu-like symptoms continue to flood emergency rooms, a report released Tuesday said that mild flu seasons in the previous two years helped create the current epidemic.

Mild flu season helped create current epidemic


Anti-nuclear protesters observing an indefinite hunger strike at Idinthakarai withdrew the fast on Monday.


Mexican federal police shot at a US diplomatic car as they chased criminals south of Mexico City, in a chaotic incident that left two US Embassy employees wounded.

Mexico federal police shoot at US diplomatic car


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Tuesday that the enemies were trying to isolate Pakistan internationally and the nation should foil their nefarious designs by unity.


Tonight, Boyd will make his return to Toronto as the Eskimos visit the Argonauts in rare CFL Monday Night Football game at Rogers Centre.


To a question regarding US involvement in 'memogate scandal' he said Gen James Jones was not coming to Pakistan in this regard.


Earth Hour 2009 is tonight -- and we are asking everyone to show solidarity and cast a vote for the earth by simply turning off their lights at 8:30 PM, local time wherever you are.


The People's Assembly, in its meeting chaired by Speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash on Sunday, the third in the 13th regular session of the ninth legislative term, listened to the answers of ministers of local administration, tourism, housing and construction.

People's Assembly listens to answers of ministers of local administration, tourism and housing and construction


Spanish oil firm Repsol said on Wednesday its Cartagena refinery is still shut after poor margins forced the plant to halt operations in mid-April.

Repsol says Cartagena refinery still shut


A mother accused of killing her two children last year may face the death penalty when her case goes to trial this fall.

Mother accused of killing two children may face death penalty


Less than four years after a storybook wedding in Paris, Eva Longoria filed court papers Wednesday to divorce basketball star Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences.

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker


Mechel OAO one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces operational results for 2009.

Mechel announces operational results for 2009


US markets slid sharply Monday morning, with investors realizing the nation's busiest retail weekend was merely busy with discounts.


Gold and other metals slipped for the second straight day, along with most other commodities, as stocks and the US dollar both posted gains Friday.

Gold, other metals slip for second straight day


Lonza is set to invest around $7.95m in a Meta metaldehyde formulation plant to supply metaldehyde as an active substance and with ready-made slug pellets.

Lonza to invest $7.95m in Meta metaldehyde formulation plant


CRICKET clubs are being urged to go pink in an effort to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.


Two bodies have been recovered from Lake Newell, near Brooks Thursday night.


Abbey Lincoln, a jazz singer and songwriter known for her phrasing, emotion and uncompromising style, died Saturday in New York at age 80.

Abbey Lincoln, singer, actress, dies at age 80


After the Election Commission of India expressed displeasure over his ``highly provocative'' remarks on Belgaum issue, Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil today said he was not against Kannada language and had gone to Belgaum to attend a ``private function''.

I had gone to Belgaum to attend private function:


David Cameron has urged Liberal Democrat MPs to ``compromise'' over university funding, as the Government prepared to announce a dramatic rise in university fees.

Cameron urges Lib Dems to compromise over university funding


Syrian troops and tanks on Friday drove rebels from a Damascus neighborhood where some of the heaviest of this week's fighting in the capital left cars gutted and fighters' bodies in the streets.

Syrian troops drive rebels from Damascus neighborhood


BALTIMORE - Orioles great Brooks Robinson says he has been successfully treated for prostate cancer.

Brooks Robinson successfully treated for cancer


With their new album Sounds From Nowheresville set to drop on February 27th in the UK and early March in the US, The Ting Tings have announced a Spring North American tour to coincide with the release.

The Ting Tings announce North American tour


A leopard killed a seven-year-old girl while she was sleeping outside her house in a village in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday.


AP Basketball Writer Jason Kidd retired Monday from the NBA after 19 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers for a point guard in league history.

Jason Kidd retiring from NBA after 19 seasons


A Midland woman was attacked and sexually assaulted while she slept, next to her boyfriend.

Midland woman sexually assaulted while sleeping


Oscar nominated Actor Eddie Murphy was recently spotted out with a mystery woman on a dinner date.

Eddie Murphy spotted out with mystery woman


ABB is offering Relion protection and control products that the company says allow customers to fully benefit from its Generic Object Oriented Substation Event services.

Abb offers Relion protection & control products


Ranchi The Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI probe or a judicial probe into the police firing at Matkoria in Dhanbad.


Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today became the new chairman of the National Governors Association and announced that the organization's annual ``Chair's Initiative'' will focus on strengthening infrastructure investment.

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell becomes chairman of national governors association


Consumers will refuse to sacrifice Christmas this year but the economic downturn will lead hard-hit Britains to celebrate at home rather than in pubs and restaurants around the UK.


A Georgia woman is currently in Kosciusko County jail after allegedly being charged with money laundering.

Georgia woman charged for money laundering


Andre 3000 has admitted he regrets the tattoos he got as a youngster and wishes he could have them removed completely.

Andre 3000 regrets the tattoos he got as a youngster


A Kirby business owner was found stabbed to death behind his auto repair shop Wednesday afternoon in the 3200 block of Ackerman Road.

Kirby business owner found stabbed to death


Today at the Google I/O developers conference, Google launched the Google Earth API and browser plug-in.

Google launches Google Earth API and browser plug-in


High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens is being sued for $5 million by the man who helped to launch her singing career.


A former Southwest DeKalb High chorus teacher has pleaded not guilty to indecency charges stemming from a lewd dance performed by students.

Former teacher pleads not guilty to indecency


President Barack Obama held a ``rigorous final meeting'' with his Afghanistan war council and is expected to announce his revised strategy for the eight-year-old conflict just after his Thanksgiving break.

Obama holds final meeting with Afghanistan war council


Londonderry Magistrates Court has been told that Marian Price is too ill to stand trial.


LECTURERS and students protested against cuts to Welsh language use at Bangor University by presenting a charter to college officials yesterday.

Students protest over Welsh language use at Bangor University


Adobe Systems Inc. shares fell Tuesday after an FBR Capital Markets analyst downgraded the maker of graphics, publishing and design software, saying Wall Street estimates for the company are too high.

Adobe Systems shares fall after analyst downgrades


Award-winning Microsoft IT consulting firm Catapult Systems today announced that the company has won two development awards from The Code Project.

Catapult Systems wins two development awards from the Code Project


PubMatic, the sell-side ad platform, has raised $7.5 million in a third round funding.

PubMatic raises $7.5 million third round;


Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals has halted productions of its generic version of the cholesterol drug Lipitor after recalling a second batch of tablets in the 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosage strengths.

Ranbaxy halts production of its generic Lipitor after another recall


A Racine man was charged Thursday after three stolen rifles were recovered, according to a criminal complaint.

Man charged after three stolen rifles recovered


As expected, Scroggins signed a letter of intent Wednesday with Arizona, a little more than six months after transferring from USC.

Ex-usc quarterback jesse Scroggins signs with Arizona


A teenage couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves from a tree in Sargadi village here, police said.


The younger brother of NFL players Vernon and Vontae Davis has been declared incompetent to stand trial in the slaying of a man visiting the nation's capital from Colorado.

Brother of Vernon, Vontae Davis declared incompetent for trial


Local political leaders are predicting Texas will play an important role in the primary process, even amid speculation presidential choices will be clear by the Jan. 15 Michigan primary.

Political leaders predict Texas will play role in primaries


YRC Worldwide Inc. has frozen benefit accruals for non-union employees as of July 1 while it creates a new defined-contribution retirement plan for non-union employees, expected to be effective Jan. 1.

Yrc Worldwide freezes benefit accruals for non-union employees


New York, Mar 17 British heartthrob Jonathan Rhys Myers has been sued by an airline worker for allegedly assaulting her while drunk.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers sued by airline worker for assault


The US economy added 36,000 jobs in January, far less than economists had expected, but the unemployment rate fell to 9 percent from 9.4 percent.


ASHTON WOODS USA LLC will release fiscal year 2008 second quarter results on Monday, January 14, 2008 and will hold a conference call on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 10:00 AM EST to discuss the results and take questions.

Ashton Woods ro release fiscal year 2008 second quarter results


During a conference call yesterday, Costco's chief financial officer, Richard Galanti, said that Costco, through a mutual agreement with Apple, has decided to stop selling Apple products.


The Illinois State Police will conduct alcohol enforcement patrols in Rock Island County during the month of March.

Illinois State Police will conduct alcohol patrols


On Sunday, November 18, Brad Keselowski won the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway, earning owner Roger Penske's first title in NASCAR's premier series.

Brad Keselowski wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup series championship


Bobbi Kristina, Whitney Houston's only daughter, is not dating her adopted brother Nick Gordon.

Bobbi Kristina not dating adopted brother Nick Gordon


The Philadelphia Phillies have selected Comcast Business Class Ethernet services to upgrade their network connectivity at 43,647-seat Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies selects Comcast Ethernet services


An Idaho soldier killed in Iraq will be remembered in the Treasure Valley today.

Idaho soldier killed in Iraq remembered today


As expected, Asdrubal Cabrera had surgery Wednesday.


Waikato farmers are warning Transpower the fight is not over and more disruption is possible if an agreement is not reached over a new transmission line into Auckland.


Katy Perry and Rihanna are planning a safari trip in Africa.


William Shatner has been booted from Google Plus, the actor and musician tweeted on Monday.


Beijing, Mar 18 Over 400 Boeing 737 planes flying in China may have hidden hazards due to faulty control parts of the wing elevator, an official daily reported here today.

'Over 400 Boeing 737 planes in China have hidden hazards'


Hundreds of looters have been detained in earthquake-hit Chile, where troops have been forced to fire tear gas to stop mobs from pillaging shops and homes.


The Highlanders have called in former Blues back Ben Atiga after being hit by injuries through three weeks of New Zealand conference derby matches.

Highlanders call in former Blues back Atiga


A man dressed in a Santa outfit opened fire at a family holiday party near Los Angeles ... in what some are calling a Christmas Eve massacre.At least six partygoers are dead, three are still missing ... and the home was set ablaze.Correspondent Teri Okita is in Los Angeles with the details.TRACK:


A female knuckleball pitcher from Japan will be playing for a minor league team in the United States.

Female knuckleball pitcher will play minor leagues


Business leaders will converge in Abu Dhabi to discuss key opportunities and major challenges faced by local companies, including those involved in information and communications technology, during the AmCham Business Round Tables Summit taking place on March 17, 2010 at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel on Corniche Road .

Abu Dhabi to discuss key opportunities and major ...`` />


Food ingredients company Kerry Group is to create 900 new jobs as part of a €100 million investment in Kildare.


The cobalt standoff continued in the Chinese market this week as sellers maintained offers and buyers refused to budge.

Cobalt standoff continues in Chinese market


Detroit running back Kevin Smith missed practice after aggravating a shoulder injury in the Lions' loss to St. Louis.


A Bedford County couple was displaced after a fire broke out at their Smith Mountain Lake home on Saturday evening, according to county fire officials.

Bedford county couple displaced after fire


A former municipal judge in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, who is a New York City radio personality.

Former judge pleads guilty to assaulting wife


The European Union will support border delimitation process in the Fergana Valley, CA-News reported on Monday.

EU to support border delimitation process in Fergana Valley


``I believe so, particularly since our allies that we had counted on for supplying some 10,000 troops clearly are not going to do that,'' McCain said when asked if more troops were needed during an appearance on ABC's ``Good Morning America.''


In N Dakota, golf hazards include the weather The women's golfers at North Dakota State say they're often pegged as members of a winter sports team, given the fact that most of them are measured in the 5-foot-10 range and look like they haven't seen the sun.


A Gaithersburg woman has been charged with human trafficking and conducting prostitution following a long-term investigation into a series of alleged prostitution brothels that were operating under the guise of acupressure and massage parlors, according to a Montgomery County Police Department press release.

Gaithersburg woman charged with human trafficking, conducting prostitution


Interstate 64 is closed near the Kenova exit as police respond to a serious vehicle accident.


SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, today announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to near Newark, Del., by March 31, 2011.

Sallie Mae to relocate headquarters to Delaware


An international health insurer has launched a medical escort service, to add an additional transport option when an insured member has to undergo medical evacuation.

International health insurer launches medical escort service


The global financial crisis has ``not yet'' affected the micro-finance sector though the future is uncertain, said the founder of a global Paris-based organisation promoting micro-finance here.

``Global crisis has not affected micro-finance sector''


The Lummis bill would allow citizens to defend their Fifth Amendment private property rights in federal court.

Lummis bill would allow citizens to defend private property rights


Most US stocks fell for the first time in four days as a slump in drug maker and utility shares overshadowed speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will cut interest rates to stave off a recession.


Helen Flanagan has declared that she wants to be pregnant with boyfriend Scott Sinclair's child by Christmas.

Helen Flanagan: 'I want to be pregnant by Christmas'


CHICAGO -The Florida Marlins activated right-hander Justin Miller from 15-day disabled list on Thursday.


Tropical storm Beryl was near hurricane strength as it made landfall in the southeast US late Sunday, with Memorial Day weekend revelers advised to exercise caution in the heavy rains and rough surf accompanying the storm.

Tropical storm Beryl makes landfall in southeast US, with heavy rain and rough surf


Globe Telecom announced Wednesday it would start offering the new iPad in the Philippines on May 29.


The US says it has dropped North Korea from its terrorism blacklist because the communist country agreed to every nuclear inspection demand made by the Bush administration.

US drops North Korea from terrorism blacklist


Real Madrid will sign Jose Mourinho as its new coach as soon he negotiates an end to his contract with Inter Milan, Madrid president Florentino Perez said Wednesday.


The Tampa Bay Rays have cut DH Hideki Matsui to make room for newcomer Ryan Roberts.

Rays cut DH Hideki Matsui to make room for Ryan Roberts


TI has been released from prison, and will now either go to a community living facility or home confinement.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has promised a 'different game' when they take on AC Milan on Tuesday in the Champions League, to the one they played on Saturday in the Premiership draw at home against Aston Villa, where the Frenchman admitted that his side were still not over the disappointment of the horrific injury to Eduardo.

Arsenal's Wenger promises ``different game'' at AC Milan


Stock markets moved higher this morning as surprisingly positive American economic data persuaded traders to extend the March rally well into a third week.

Markets move higher on positive US economic data


Calvert blanked Lakota 42-0 in a Midland Athletic League football game Saturday night at Frost-Kalnow Stadium, in what turned out to be Raiders coach Jim Kelly's final game.


BMO Bank of Montreal announced effective immediately it is adjusting its mortgage offering.

BMO Bank of Montreal adjusts its mortgage offering


An early-morning fire destroyed a maintenance building on the property of St. Joseph Church in Fullerton on Saturday, according to church and county fire officials.

Fire destroys maintenance building at St. Joseph church in Fullerton


The woman accuse of abusing her patients at a nursing home will get her trial moved out of Albert Lea.

Woman accused of abusing patients, has trial moved


An innovative pilot scheme will help separated families get extra help sorting out child maintenance.


Small cap stocks provider of investor relations and small cap stocks public relations, SmallCapVoice.com, is now appearing as the Featured Company on TWNKeys.com.tw.

Small cap stocks investor relations and public relations


Dip Pen Nanolithography® is an established method of nanofabrication in which materials are deposited onto a surface via a sharp probe tip. Molecules are transferred from the tip to the surface through a water meniscus which forms in ambient conditions as the tip nears the surface.

Dip Pen Nanolithography - an established method of nanofabrication


While candidates are out stumping for votes, poll workers are training to make sure those votes count.

Poll workers training to make every vote count


When it comes to resilience, attitude really is everything.


American International Group Inc., the insurer that committed about $475 million for retention pay to employees at its money-losing derivatives unit, obtained $39 million in concessions from the workers.


As Jeanne van der Zee tells it, she and her husband Peter stood in an old building in Loleta that once housed a Laundromat, looked out the large glass windows into the green plaza across Main Street, and Peter said, ``This space should become a bakery.''


New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress lost out on a lucrative endorsement deal as a result of his recent troubles.


'Canadian Pacific is driving greater efficiency into all aspects of the business,' said Fred Green , President and Chief Executive Officer.

Canadian Pacific drives for greater efficiency


Daniele Meucci winning the 2012 UAE Healthy Kidney 10K in New York on Saturday.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has fallen ill due to exhaustion brought on by his heavy workload, the state-run news agency reported quoting a close associate.


Montgomery County officials said Monday that the county faces a $71 million shortfall for the fiscal 2014 budget for public safety, transportation and other government agencies.

Montgomery county facing a $71 million shortfall in fiscal 2014 budget


Sandra Bullock vamped up the red carpet premiere of her new film in a risqué leather dress on Sunday.


This weekend The Philadelphia Art Alliance will host the spring 2011 fundraiser, ArtWear.

The Philadelphia Art Alliance hosts ArtWear


Reggie Miller was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday and the welcome could not have been better with his own sister Cheryl Miller -- a 1995 inductee herself - present on stage.

Reggie Miller inducted in Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame --


Governor Deval Patrick has declared a State of Emergency in response to Sunday's severe winter storm.


Senegal said it is cutting diplomatic ties with Iran ``over Iranian weapon supplies to separatist rebels blamed for killing three Senegalese soldiers earlier this week.''


X Factor judge Paula Abdul has said her reunion with Simon Cowell on his talent competition is still in the 'honeymoon phase'.

Paula Abdul: `Simon Cowell and i are in honeymoon phase`


Viterra Inc profit rose 69 percent in the quarter ended July 31 on strong fertilizer and chemical sales amid the commodity boom, Canada's largest grain handler said on Wednesday.


Clothes drying above a stove are to blame for a house fire Monday in Walpole, causing more than $20,000 in damages, Walpole Fire Chief Richard P. Hurlburt said.


A BAR OWNER was shot dead inside a back room at his Tunapuna business place on Friday night, police reports said yesterday.


Planning Commission of Pakistan has announced completion of some key infrastructure projects funded under Public Sector Development Programme.

Planning Commission of Pakistan announces completion of key projects


A healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains can help prevent kidney stones, according to a new study.


Anglers along the lower Delaware coast cashed in on some decent weather as we swung into June.


Bob Diamond this morning succumbed to days of intense political and public pressure and announced he was resigning from his job as Barclays chief executive with immediate effect.

Bob Diamond resigns as Barclays chief executive with immediate effect


After more than a year of strong increases, employment growth appears to have slowed slightly in Saskatchewan last month.


Michael Schumacher apologised to Rubens Barrichello by text on Thursday for almost forcing his former Ferrari team-mate into a wall at this month's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Schumi apologises to Barrichello by text


Chelsea signed the Brazilian midfielder for Benfica in the summer and Ramires has now told reporters that he feels added pressure when he plays for Chelsea.


The CementBloc has announced the launch of ConvergentTimes.com, the first online forum for emerging innovations in health and wellness marketing communications.

The CementBloc announces the launch of ConvergentTimes.com


Order zovirax no rx, Paul Toth Jr. looks forward to leading the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority as its president and CEO with a goal of improving the community through collaboration for development.


Gov. Brad Henry says now is not the time to raise tuition rates at Oklahoma colleges and universities.

Henry says now's not time to raise tuition


Indian shares joined a global rally on Friday after the European Central Bank unveiled a bond-buying plan to help lower struggling euro zone countries' borrowing costs.


Lloyds Pharmacy, the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK, has recently launched a new online store via its already established website.


Carrefour, the France-based supermarket chain, reopened its flagship store in Urumqi Thursday after a 17-day closure forced by the July 5 violence.

Carrefour reopens flagship store in Urumqi


Tigers crush Dogs, enjoy 3-0 start Updated: 17:21, Sunday April 14, 2013 Richmond have dominated the Western Bulldogs by 67 points, giving them the best start to an AFL season in 18 years.


New York, Jan 21 Wall Street plunged more than four percent on Inauguration Day Tuesday as bank woes spread while investors failed to find confidence from President Barack Obama's inauguration speech.


Biden arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday for talks with the country's leaders, as surging Taliban violence claimed the lives of more American troops.


The Khabarovsk refinery, which is owned by Alyans, has launched a new crude desalter unit for primary crude refining, the company reported in a news release.

Khabarovsk refinery launches new crude desalter unit


The new state Senate majority leader paid a visit to Rochester on Thursday, and Senator Dean Skelos says he's heard loud and clear from the people of Western New York.

New state Senate majority leader visits Rochester


Authorities identified the body found at the scene of a weekend fire in Hamilton Township as 59-year-old Paul Lloyd of Dennisville, Cape May County.

Authorities identify body found at scene of fire


The American Legion expressed outrage today over revelations that a VA medical center may have exposed veterans to serious infections through improperly cleaned dental equipment.


US airline company Spirit Airlines says it will be offering cheap direct flights between Medellín and Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2009.

Spirit to offer direct flights between Medellín and Florida


RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat is likely to meet senior BJP leader LK Advani here today and hold one-on-one meetings with other party leaders to discuss the recent political developments.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat likely to meet Advani today


He added that the rally can surprise a bit on the upside.


Kidney stones correlate with an increased risk of adverse kidney outcomes, including end-stage renal disease, Stage 3b--5 chronic kidney disease, and sustained doubling of serum creatinine, but increases in absolute rates are small, according to a study published online Aug 30 in BMJ.

Kidney stones increase risk of adverse kidney outcomes


Obama signed the measure just before taking the stage to address the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in his native Hawaii, referring it to it as an ``APEC business gold card.''


A busy road in Wokingham had to be partially closed last Friday when a pedestrian was struck by a car.


Rihanna who is currently on a world tour has been hospitalised in Sweden after coming down with the flu.


A construction worker fell 20 feet while building town homes in Farmers Branch on Wednesday afternoon.

Construction worker falls 20 feet in Farmers Branch


``Sharp rise in wages and prices may undermine the economy of Kyrgyzstan,'' Alex Kremer, head of the World Bank Office in Kyrgyzstan, stated at today's press conference.

Sharp rise in wages and prices may undermine the economy of Kyrgyzstan --


A liquor store was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday evening, said Topeka police Lt. Steve Purney.


A SUFFOLK landfill site is set to grow by up to six metres after county chiefs give the nod to a bid to start piling more rubbish at the location, it emerged today.


State wildlife commissioners Thursday made a few changes in controversial hunting regulations.

Commissioners change hunting regulations


Bee enthusiasts braved angry swarms and successfully relocated a colony of thousands of wild honeybees today at the WakeMed campus in Fuquay-Varina.


Ascot equestrian rider Sophie Christiansen starts her quest for Paralympic gold today at Greenwich Park.

Paralympian Sophie Christiansen starts her quest for gold today


Spurs have reportedly made bids for Kun Aguero, Giuseppe Rossi and Alvaro Negredo and Fernando Llorente in their attempt to lure a world class striker to White Hart Lane.


Two robbery suspects have turned themselves in after police released their pictures to the public in a plea for help.


Actor-turned-producer Jeevitha on Wednesday formally lodged a complaint at the Jubilee Hills police station claiming that she has been receiving threatening calls and SMSes on her mobile.


Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan defended Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi as a ``brother'' during a two-hour news conference on Thursday, while refraining from condemning President Obama personally for America's support of the rebels.

Louis Farrakhan defends Gadhafi as a 'brother'


A traffic officer in East China's Wenzhou city has received three months in jail for drunk driving, the Xinhua news agency reported, making him the first traffic officer to receive a sentence for driving whilst drunk since new laws were passed by the National People's Congress in China.

Traffic officer jailed for drunk driving


US actor Austin Nichols has been fined a thousand dollars after pleading guilty to impaired driving.

Austin Nichols fined after pleading guilty to impaired driving