The Cabinet has agreed to extend the diesel levy cut for one more month until September 30.

Cabinet extends diesel levy cut for another month


With China Goldmines' production expectations for 2008 down 75 per cent, supply concerns could push up the gold price, making gold investment a more attractive proposition.

Supply concerns could push up gold price


Defense contractor General Dynamics is expanding in Healdsburg, where it is building small electric motors for a US Navy missile guidance system.


KRISTEN Stewart says she never had ``the talk'' about the birds and the bees.


Jaime King has hired a top nutritionist to help her on the road to good health after years spent eating ``like a toddler'' to maintain the body of ``a 14-year-old-girl''.


An Eatontown man was sentenced to seven years in prison today for possessing and distributing child pornography from his home.

Eatontown man sentenced for distributing child pornography


Batelco saw its customer base grow by 600,000 in the first quarter of the year and is on target to reach 10 million by the end of April.

Batelco customer base grows in first quarter


THE Trussell Trust has opened a second hand furniture shop in Salisbury to raise essential funds to help more people to access its foodbanks.


``There was a storm of protest in Australia after I said 'shopping is for sissies', Kadirgamar would later recall.


Hyflux, Singapore's largest publicly traded water company, is seeking contracts worth about $400 million each in the Middle East, Chief Financial Officer Cho Wee Peng said.

Hyflux seeks contracts worth $400 million in Middle East


Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow, who spent three days in hospital last week with an undisclosed illness, returned to practice on Friday.


The Beijing Games saw the rise of a new generation of Chinese athletes as more than half gold medals were contributed by the country's first-time Olympians, a Chinese sports official said here Sunday.

Beijing Games sees the rise of a new generation


The Department of Natural Resources reports rare whooping cranes have been sighted in Rice and Le Sueur counties in south-central Minnesota.

Rare whooping cranes sighted in Rice, Le Sueur counties


'There was more to Hattie Jacques than the public persona of the Carry On films -- her private life will surprise.


What happens when jazz meets Kunqu Opera?


A 39-year-old Midwest City woman was struck by lightning while jumping on a trampoline in the 2100 block of Mill Creek Way about 8 pm, police said.


A candlelight service for Thurgood Marshall scheduled for Sunday has been rescheduled because of high winds, said Sonny Scroggins, with Bias Busters of Kansas.


Justin Timberlake ignored Lindsay Lohan at a New York City nightclub, it has been reported.


Van der Moolen Holding NV announces its intention to buy back its common shares up to a maximum of 10 %, or 4, 2 million shares.

Van der Moolen announces intention to buy back shares


More than 1,200 illegal and largely undersized paua have been seized by fisheries officers in Hawke's Bay.

More than 1,200 paua seized in Hawke's Bay


The latest figures from the NCAA show that football and men's basketball players are graduating in record numbers.

Football, basketball players graduating in record numbers


An Israeli air attack in the northern Gaza Strip has killed four Palestinian militants.

Israeli air attack kills four Palestinians


Carlos Boozer is hoping to return to the Utah Jazz lineup this week after missing the last 10 games with a strained tendon in his left thigh.


Jackson police said what was thought to be a bank robbery may have actually been a misunderstanding.

What was thought to be robbery may have been misunderstanding


Workers are significantly less productive during the summer months with a quarter saying we only give 100 per cent for one day out of the whole week.

Workers are less productive over the summer


Gophers hockey radio analyst Glen Sonmor has decided to retire at the end of the season.

Gophers radio analyst Glen Sonmor to retire


the Bill of Rights Institute will celebrate Constitution Day with engaging educational games, videos, and activities for people of all ages, and classroom lesson plans for teachers across the country.

The Bill of Rights Institute celebrates Constitution Day with educational games


Two Ukrainian citizens have been injured in an armed attack on a petrol station in Italy, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.

Two Ukrainians injured in armed attack on petrol station in Italy


A suspicious package left on the loading dock at a Jersey City hotel has been determined to be safe, police say.

'Suspicious package' at Jersey City hotel determined to be safe


LeBron James was ticketed by the State Highway Patrol for driving 101 mph on an interstate highway.

Lebron James ticketed for driving 101 mph on highway


Domestic brokerage firm Religare Enterprises today said it has fixed the rights issue price at Rs355 a share to raise about Rs1,802 crore.

Religare fixes rights issue price at Rs355 per share


Internet service provider FRII has acquired Steamboat Springs-based SpringSips, which has been providing a range of Internet services to Northwest Colorado for a decade.


The Sudanese army said Tuesday that the security deal between Khartoum and Juba is progressing well and that the two sides are fully committed to the agreement.

Security deal between Khartoum, Juba progressing well:


A 10-month-old boy is rushed to the hospital after falling out of the second story window of his apartment near 99th and Northern avenues on Sunday.

Boy rushed to hospital after falling from window


True Blood stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting twins, co-star Sam Trammell revealed.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer expecting twins


A US Airways flight attendant was found strangled to death Saturday in his hotel room in Mexico City, the airline's flight attendant union said.

US Airways flight attendant strangled in Mexico City


A woman was attacked by a pit bull mix in her backyard.


Enemalta has announced further fuel price changes which will come into effect from tomorrow, Wednesday, June the 1st, 2011.

Enemalta announces fuel price changes for tomorrow


A business jet had to take avoiding action to prevent a potential mid-air collision with a Heathrow-bound airliner with 232 passengers aboard, an accident report has revealed.


It appears that the new iPod Touch 4G does not have a vibrating motor after all.

IPod Touch 4G does not vibrate after all


Actress Halle Berry recently revealed that she once lost her 3 year old daughter, Nahla in a department store.

Halle Berry lost daughter Nahla in department store


Three citings and two red cards will proceed to independent disciplinary hearings arising from Round 1 of the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup.


Mumbai, Jan 31 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray today travelled on a suburban local train, reminding the people of a similar journey by Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi last year.


On Thursday, the Oilers announced they had signed Lander, a six-foot, 181-pound centre, to an entry-level contract.


Top-ranked Lakewood Park also won the 2012 Class A state title.


Audrey Lacroix of PPO secured her place in the Canadian team to the 2012 London Olympic Games as she clinched gold medal of the Women's 200m butterfly at the Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials in Montreal.

Audrey Lacroix secures her place in the Canadian team to 2012 London Olympic Games


Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray was yesterday discharged from hospital, four days after he underwent a surgery to remove artery blockages, a hospital official said.


North Korea has told Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexei Borodavkin that it is ready to discuss its nuclear enrichment plans at six-party talks.

North Korea 'ready to discuss nuclear enrichment'


Virginia Senator Jim Webb plans to announce today that he won't seek reelection, a senior Senate source said.


These micro-supercapacitors have the potential to power nomad electronics, wireless sensor networks, biomedical implants, active radiofrequency identification tags and embedded microsensors, among other devices.

Micro-supercapacitors have the potential to power nomad electronics


Bradley, who moved into the starting lineup late in the season, underwent left shoulder surgery on Friday.

Avery Bradley undergoes shoulder surgery


The judicial inquiry into the alleged custodial death of K Muthu at Valasaravakkam police station began on Thursday.


Amazon.com cut ties with business affiliates in North Carolina after the state drafted legislation that would force the company to collect sales tax.

Amazon cuts off affiliates in North Carolina


A late-winter storm that buried parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic swept into New England on Thursday, bringing snow, rain, strong winds, big waves and fears of coastal flooding.


Singer Gavin DeGraw has canceled several more concert dates so he can recover from a New York City attack that left him hospitalized.


Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder and former CEO, has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer.

Apples founder Steve Jobs dies from cancer


Corel Corp., Quark Inc. and Quest Software Inc. have joined the Business Software Alliance as worldwide members.

Corel, Quark, Quest software join Business software Alliance


The Philippines financial capital banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers, as part of escalating efforts across the nation's capital to curb rubbish that exacerbates deadly flooding.

Philippines financial capital bans plastic bags


The first polls have closed in the US general elections, with most of Indiana and the eastern part of Kentucky delivering their verdicts.


The state-wide coastal public safety risk assessment project by Surf Life Saving NSW aims to reduce coastal drowning deaths by assessing every beach and rock platform in NSW over the next few years.


Bank of America refinance mortgage interest rates remain stable under 5% as the 10 year treasury rate yield continues to move sideways.

Bank of America refinance mortgage interest rates --


A woman says an airport TSA officer confiscated her frosted cupcake because he thought the icing on it could be a security risk.


Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korea-based automaker, is collaborating with Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.

Hyundai Motor company collaborates with Samsung Electronics


A former US Customs and Border Protection employee pleaded guilty Friday to drug dealing and bribery charges after half a year in jail.

Former US customs and Border Protection employee pleads guilty to drug dealing


Infamous US mass murderer Charles Manson was refused parole Wednesday, officials said, in what could be his last review for release after more than 40 years behind bars.


Outstanding volunteers who have given up their time to support the community in Westminster were honoured at a ceremony last week.


Due to a reporting error, the story ``Samsung to sell HDD unit to Seagate in $1.4B deal'' that ran on the wire Tuesday contained an error in its description of Western Digital's plan to acquire Hitachi GST in the second paragraph.


Tusshar Kapoor wants his sister Ekta Kapoor to marry before him and adds that there is no age limit for marriage nowadays.


The New York Post reports that OJ Simpson threw a Super Bowl party in his Nevada prison cell.


RSS today welcomed the execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru though it came after some delay and insisted that all Indians should rise above their differences to oppose terrorism unitedly.


Basketball Writer Derrick Williams scored 22 points to help Arizona beat North Carolina State 72-62 on Sunday.


A court filing showed that the Libyan government invested $500 million in Sir Allen Stanford, Chairman of Stanford Financial Group.

Libya invested $500 million with Sir Allen Stanford


AMSTERDAM - Ajax signed Cameroon defender Thimothee Atouba on a two-year contract Tuesday from SV Hamburg.

Ajax signs Cameroon defender Atouba from Hamburg


``The weakness of the euro we experienced in the spring ... has not been overcome yet,'' Merkel told an event held by the BGA foreign trade association in Berlin.

The weakness of the euro we experienced in the spring ... has not been overcome yet- Merkel


Mischa Barton is reportedly quitting Hollywood.


Japanese warships are to leave on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia, in an operation that could see Japan's armed forces face combat abroad for the first time since World War II. The two destroyers -- the 4,650-tonne Sazanami and 4,550-tonne Samidare -- are set to leave the port of Kure, western Hiroshima prefecture, following a ceremony to be attended by Prime Minister Taro Aso and Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada.

Japan warships to leave on anti-piracy mission


A Metro Police officer was involved in a shooting Saturday night in North Nashville.

Metro Police officer involved in shooting


British writer Howard Jacobson won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday with his philosophical comedy ``The Finkler Question,'' beating five other writers, including two-time winner Peter Carey and the bookies' favorite, Tom McCarthy.

British novelist Jacobson wins Booker prize


Malawi economy is slowly healing with the local currency, the Malawi kwacha, showing signs of stabilisation on account of weak demand for foreign exchange, National Bank of Malawi has said.


A three-day long 4th annual retreat youth camp of Jingkao Raguang Chapriak concluded today at Jungangluang in Cachar district of Assam, reports our correspondent.


Andy Hunt, who is the chief at the British Olympic Association has gone on to reveal that David Beckham can still be a part of the Olympics and revealed that he has already contacted the player, in regards to this role.


State Rep. Bill Grant, D-Walla Walla, has been diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, he announced Friday.

State Rep. Bill Grant diagnosed with rare lung cancer


Former Senator Scott Brown announced Friday that he is not running for the open US Senate seat in Massachusetts.

Scott Brown not running for open Senate seat


A 32-year-old British woman was allegedly raped here on Friday night, said police.


The dog was found hanging from a large oak tree in Buckingham on Wednesday and police and animal services officials are seeking information from the public about the circumstances surrounding its death.

Dog found hanged from oak tree in Buckingham


Mr. Duncan died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was being treated for a heart attack, his fiancee, reality TV personality the Rev. Omarosa Manigault, said in a statement.


Private forest landowners in the Conewago Watershed in Lebanon, Dauphin and Lancaster counties are invited to attend a forestry workshop from 6 to 8:30 pm Thursday July 28, at the Governor Dick Environmental Center.


Several tornadoes have touched down in Oklahoma as more severe weather hits the southern Plains.

Several tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma


Mills High School is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special party and annual homecoming football game against rival Capuchino High School of San Bruno.

Mills High school celebrates 50th anniversary


Kerry Kennedy and her delegation toured Western Sahara, meeting various tribesmen and local officials to promote human rights in the region.


Jonathan Ross has said he ``can't wait'' to leave the BBC, it emerged tonight.


China slowdown would hit Australia hard Updated: 04:55, Tuesday February 28, 2012 A China slowdown could flow onto Australia's banks, according to ratings agency Standard and Poors.


More than 1300 people in Derry have been caught watching TV without a licence in the last year.

1300 people caught watching TV without a licence


PARENTS of a toddler with evidence of burns and fractures have pleaded guilty to cruelty.


Derek Hough is making a move to London, and while he looks for a place to live, Cheryl Cole has reportedly asked him to move in with her.

Derek Hough to move in with Cheryl Cole?


Around 100 students from an Orthodox Jewish high school in New York and eight chaperones were kicked off a flight.


Rookie forward Michael Beasley will come off the bench again tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers.


An El Cajon transient accused of beating a man at a home in Casa de Oro last Labor Day weekend, resulting in his death the following day, must stand trial on a second-degree murder charge, a judge ruled Thursday.

El Cajon transient to stand trial for murder


A teenage babysitter who exposed himself to two younger boys while their parents were attending church has been placed on a year's probation in Sarnia court.


The snom ONE plus is a business internet protocol telephony solution that supports those enterprises with up to 150 extensions, while it can also be deployed for firms that have a minimum of five.

Snom ONE plus supports enterprises with up to 150 extensions


Interpol intends to investigate drug trafficking in Mozambique, according to the secretary-general of the international police body, Ronald Noble.

Interpol to investigate drug trafficking


A week after falling prey to massive turnovers, Westmoore turned the tables on Norman High.


Now, since the couple are no longer, Flajnik appears to have finally seen the light, admitting that he may have never known the real Courtney Robertson.

Ben Flajnik finally admits that he never knew the real Courtney Robertson


Siberian Coal Energy Company, or SUEK, said Monday that it returned to profit in the first half as coal prices and sales volumes climbed.


Beau Biden, the Delaware attorney general and Iraq veteran who is the oldest son of Vice President Joe Biden, was treated today following a ``mild stroke,'' according to the vice president's office.


China is set to launch a new fiscal stimulus package worth as much as 2 trillion yuan, Credit Suisse said yesterday.


Egyptian football clubs have agreed, in a meeting with the Egyptian football association on Sunday, to ask the Supreme Council of Armed Forces to resume the Egyptian league.


Mark Cavendish has been awarded an MBE for services to cycling in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.


Former Kentwood Mayor Richard Root was remembered tonight.


China shares turned slightly lower in early trade after brief opening gains, led by brokers and power producers.

China shares slightly lower in early trade led by brokers, power producers


SANTA CLARA, Calif. Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich is retiring after 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers linebacker Ulbrich retiring after 10 seasons


The International Monetary Fund has said it has agreed in principle to Ukraine with a $16.5bn loan package.


Wade sat out the game with a sprained right wrist.


Air traffic at the Allama Iqbal International Airport remained disturbed on Saturday following a crash landing of a Pakistan International Airline's flight coming from Islamabad on Friday.

Air traffic remains disturbed following crash landing


Slovenia shut down its only nuclear power plant after a coolant leakage Wednesday, the European Commission said in a statement.

Slovenia shuts down nuclear plant over coolant leakage


DE Cliff Avril hasn't signed his 2012 franchise tag tender -- or received the long-term contract he covets this offseason -- but team president Tom Lewand says Avril can still participate in Detroit's voluntary workouts.

Avril can participate in voluntary workouts


Japan Airlines said on Tuesday it obtained government approval to receive up to $US1.1 billion in emergency loans aimed at preventing the money-losing company from grounding flights.

Japan Airlines to receive emergency loans


Barak may call on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down from office or temporarily suspend himself after the latest testimony in a bribery case, Israel Radio reported on Wednesday.

Barak may call on Olmert to step down: report


The Los Angeles Dodgers today placed infielder Adam Kennedy on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Shawn Tolleson from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Dodgers place Adam Kennedy on the disabled list;


The state curriculum framework prepared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and Maharashtra State Council for Educational Research and Training will be ready by December end.

State curriculum framework to be ready by December-end


Virginia regulators are recommending the dismissal of an application to build a $2 billion power line from West Virginia to Maryland.


All pet owners will find a time when it is useful to know basic first aid for their pet, and to know what is an emergency.

It is useful to know basic first aid for your pet


A man whose identity was unknown was found mysteriously with injuries over his body by two firemen near their station in Sg Merah on Wednesday afternoon.

Man found mysteriously with injuries on body


The Coca-Cola warehouse in downtown Salisbury will close next year, a company official said Thursday.

Coca-Cola warehouse will close next year


Residents arrive at a shop in a market flooded by the rising Rio Solimoes, one of the two main branches of the Amazon River, in Anama 160 km west of Manaus May 5, 2012.

Residents arrive at a shop in a market flooded by the rising Rio Solimoes in Anama


A second brand of headcheese is being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination.

Second brand of headcheese recalled in Canada


The city of Ahmedabad will participate in Shanghai Expo 2010 which is to be held between 1st May to 31st October, 2010 in China.

The city of Ahmedabad to participate in Shanghai Expo 2010


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie went on a double date with George Clooney and his girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis this week.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie go on double date with George Clooney


China has brought 11 rare earth mines under state control as Beijing consolidates the industry -- a move analysts said on Thursday could drive up prices of the elements, used in iPods and hybrid cars.

China brings 11 rare earth mines under state control


A Wanaka mountain guide's decision not to secure himself using a belay spike while climbing the summit rocks of Aoraki-Mt Cook cost him his life.


A man was hit and killed by a train Wednesday night in downtown Parkville, authorities said.


A man was assulted while driving home along Britten Grove near Old Farm Park on Monday.


A 76-year-old Arborg man was killed Thursday after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 7 just south of Arborg.


Officials say Metro Nashville public schools misused federal grant money, and the state has frozen millions in grant funds for teachers.


Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the legendary designer of the Porsche 911 will celebrate his 75th birthday on December 11th.

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche celebrates 75th birthday


When children grieve the loss of a grandparent much depends upon the relationship they had with the grandparent.

Children grieve the loss of a grandparent


Platte City's recently deposed city administrator will stay on another month as the city searches for his replacement.

Platte city administrator will stay another month


The Crash Davis of 2008 would certainly update his list of standard answers by adding ``It is what it is.''


The health ministry is reporting that it will be making a decision today, whether to close the Chinese restaurant in Mandeville which has been linked to more than 18 cases of food poisoning.

Health ministry may close Chinese restaurant in Mandeville


With the impending arrival of her baby, Jessica Alba's nesting instincts have kicked in and she is making the final preparations to welcome her first child.

Pregnant Jessica Alba's nesting instincts kick in


Ajax legend Johan Cruyff has denied accusations he directed a racist comment towards fellow supervisory board member Edgar Davids.


Quick ReadBelin scores 15, St. Peter's holds off second-half Fairfield rally to win 62-48 in MAAC semis


Employees and customers of Safeway Inc., the Pleasanton supermarket giant, raised $9.7 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Safeway raises $9.7 million for muscular dystrophy Association


QB Brandon Weeden said he hasn't spoken to Colt McCoy, who is rumored to be on the trading lock.


Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has acknowledged the possibility of Iran succeeding in acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Mullen acknowledges possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons


Whether he did or not, he had one wish for her--that she would find ``true happiness.''


Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has received full medical clearance to resume all basketball-related activities.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has received full medical clearance ...


President Barack Obama has called Mitt Romney to congratulate him on securing the Republican nomination.

Obama congratulates Romney on securing the Republican nomination


At least four Orange County narcotics deputies were disciplined for violating agency policies and procedures.

Narcotics deputies disciplined for violating policies, procedures


The United States expects progress within days in international talks to rein in North Korea, the White House said Tuesday, amid escalating tensions after North Korea's shelling last week of a South Korean island.

US expects progress within days in talks to rein in N. Korea:


FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, announced that Dierks Bentley will perform live in an outdoor concert on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the casino.

FireKeepers Casino announces Dierks Bentley in concert


CALLS to a mental health helpline soared by almost 60pc last month, it has emerged.


Brownlow Medal winner Ben Cousins, pictured in action for West Coast, will play state football this year.

Fallen eagle Ben Cousins will play football this year


The US credit card company American Express is shedding 7,000 jobs as it grapples with a surge in bad debts among customers who are feeling the pinch from the global economic slowdown.


China will launch 21 rockets and 30 satellites into space in 2012, as a part of its space program.

China to launch 21 rockets, 30 satellites in 2012


Civil rights hero John Lewis is not backing down from his controversial remarks regarding the John McCain campaign.

John Lewis not backing down from controversial remarks


A new media organization has been established in Azerbaijan, APA reports

New media organization established in Azerbaijan


Nominations are now open for the 2011 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award.

Nominations open for I Love My Librarian award


A Palestinian doctor whose three daughters and niece were killed when the Israeli army attacked his home will speak in Derry tomorrow evening.


If we are what we eat, we also may be how fast we eat.


THE amount of shot or sprouting grain on Eyre Peninsula is not expected to heavily affect grain prices.

Amount of shot grain should not affect prices


WITH the World Cup kicking off today drivers in the Forest of Dean are being urged to give drink driving the red card.

Drivers urged to give drinking the red card


A woman whose purse was stolen at a south Kansas City convenience store said she was later stabbed after confronting the thief.


Seve Ballesteros remained in stable condition in a Madrid hospital on Friday following last week's brain surgery on a cancerous tumor.

Ballesteros remains stable in Madrid hospital


A tip from an anonymous caller to the Mount Vernon anti-crime program Talk and Get Paid has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old Bronx man and seizure of a loaded .22-caliber handgun, police said this morning.

Tip leads to arrest of man with loaded handgun


``Inception,'' a sci-fi thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, topped the US weekend box office, bringing in $60.4 million, according to early estimates from Hollywood.com.


Coinstar has quietly sold an undisclosed number of inactive Blockbuster Express kiosks to third-party vendors for $17.9 million, according to a regulatory filing.

Coinstar sells inactive Blockbuster Express kiosks for $17.9 million


Astellas Pharma, a pharmaceutical company, and OSI Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company, have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Astellas will acquire OSI.

Astellas Pharma to acquire OSI Pharmaceuticals


The NHL has cancelled the January 1 Winter Classic outdoor game because of the ongoing lockout.


Black Box Corporation, a leading communications system integrator dedicated to designing, sourcing, implementing and maintaining today's complex communications solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors approved an increase of 1 million shares under the existing share repurchase program and declared a 14% increase to its quarterly cash dividend resulting in a payout of $0.08 per share of its Common Stock.

Black Box Corporation announces increase in share repurchase program and declares a 14% increase to its quarterly cash dividend


Travelodge is reportedly stepping up its UK expansion in the build-up to the 2012 London Olympics by raising more than $163 million for new hotels.


State-owned mining company, NMDC said on Tuesday that it is planning to invest Rs. 3,000 crore in setting up of a new plant.

NMDC to invest Rs. 3,000 crore in setting up new plant


Consumer confidence plunged, the wholesale inflation rate soared, the number of homes being foreclosed jumped, home prices fell sharply and a report predicts big increases in health care costs.

Confidence plunges, inflation rate soars


An alcohol-fueled argument leads to a house fire in Canon City over the weekend.


Shenzhen -Indonesia Economic and trade cooperation seminar opened here in Jakarta on Monday, in a bid to promote development and cooperation of trade and investment between China and Indonesia.

Shenzhen-Indonesia economic & trade seminar opens in Jakarta


Asian markets rose on Thursday, with dealers looking ahead to an upcoming G20 meeting, while Hong Kong enjoyed healthy gains as dealers returned from a long break.


The low turnout of flamingoes in the city in the past two years, which led to fears that the migratory birds may have shifted their arrival to an other spot, might just be a temporary phase, experts have claimed.

Low turnout of flamingoes might be a temporary phase:


Pop queen Madonna is planning to build a family home in Malawi after the failure of her adoption bid, it has emerged.


Doctors in Prague's Na Homolce hospital have succeeded in performing a unique robotic operation of aneurysm of three arteries, Petr Stadler, head doctor of the vascular surgery ward, has said.

Doctors perform unique robotic operation of aneurysm


The Macon Music announced today it will host an ``Eliot Spitzer'' night at the ballpark on June 13, 2008.

Macon Music announces ``Eliot Spitzer'' night


The Spanish court has agreed to study the abortion law that is supposed to allow the procedure in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Spanish court agrees to study abortion law


A fan along the foul line falls face first onto the field after reaching for a foul ball in the fourth inning


Japan on Thursday appointed a new ambassador to China, months after the last nominee died before taking up his post and as tensions simmer between Tokyo and Beijing over territorial disputes.


In a country that has been ruled by the military junta since 1962, where its ethnic women are raped with impunity by military soldiers, and where less than 3% of the national budget is spent on healthcare, Burma must not be forgotten by the international community.


Unitil, a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England, is preparing for potential severe weather conditions in all of its service territories due to Hurricane Irene this weekend.


Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided not to contest the upcoming Punjab election on Saudi King Shah Abdullahs insistence.

Nawaz Sharif will not contest Punjab elections


New York, Nov 30 Top US lawmakers Sunday pushed for aggressive and effective US diplomacy in South Asia to prevent the further escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India as a consequence of the Mumbai terrorist attacks that have killed 183 people, including six Americans.Appearing on various Sunday talk shows, these top law makers, cutting across party lines, were worried that the escalation of tension between the two nuclear-power South Asian neighbours, would not only endanger its soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, but also badly hit its war against terrorism.

US lawmakers push for aggressive diplomacy in South Asia


Minneapolis Police and police at the University of Minnesota are investigating a string of robberies near the University of Minnesota campus.

Police investigate string of robberies near University of Minnesota


Iker Casillas returned to the starting XI for the Spanish Cup tie against Celta, after starting the games against Malaga and Real Sociedad on the bench.


The Police in Imo State say they have launched a manhunt for the fleeing armed robbers, who attacked and robbed Joseph Ajaero, the elder brother of Jude Ajaero of Radio Nigeria.

Police launch manhunt for fleeing robbers


Third-ranked Allegany took two games from Frankfort, completing a game that began March 30 in Cumberland and then held on to win the second game to complete the sweep Friday at Frankfort High School.


The acting White House cyber czar has resigned even though there is no one to replace her in this all important role.


Detention centre running costs touch $1b Updated: 13:32, Thursday February 9, 2012 Running immigration detention centres will cost the federal government $1 billion over four years.


An Indonesian plantation worker was found dead under a tree opposite a workers quarters in Bukit Selendang, Rompin on Thursday.


The Galaxy S3 Mini release has finally been confirmed by Samsung, who unveiled the device at a media event in Frankfurt, Germany yesterday.


The mobile Web gained increasing momentum in August, according to officials of Opera Mini, who say page views increased by more than 14 percent and data transfers increased by almost 10 percent from July.


India has condemned the deadly terror attacks in Kano in Nigeria as the External Affairs Minister Mr. SM Krishna on Sunday regretted the unfortunate loss of lives.

India condemns deadly terror attacks in Nigeria


Italian parliament has finally elected new speakers for the upper house and senate, ending two days of sessions amid splits among parliament blocs.


The Detroit Institute of Art says the city can't sell its collection to cover long-term debt.

Detroit Institute of art says city can't sell collection


A Muskogee school bus was involved in a three-vehicle collision in south Oklahoma City that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said included a tractor-trailer rig.

Muskogee school bus involved in collision in Oklahoma City


Cuban President Raul Castro is planning to visit Moscow, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday, in the latest sign of warming ties between the Cold War allies.


A low pressure area will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao while a cold front will continue to affect Northern and Central Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tuesday.

Low pressure area to bring rain over Visayas, Mindanao--


It's easy to say that Romo could be heading for a big year after this performance, and the undrafted Eastern Illinois alum has putting up great numbers for years, but this could be the season that people start talking about him as an elite NFL quarterback.


Unemployment fell across the region in April, but Morgan, Perry and Muskingum counties remained among the top 10 counties in joblessness, according to data released today.


Islamabad, Feb 2 A Pakistani armed group kidnapped a US official working for the UN in Quetta, Baluchistan.

Pakistani armed group kidnaps US official


South Africa's ( Images ) world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya won her comeback race on Thursday after an enforced break of almost a year following controversial gender tests.

World champion Semenya wins comeback race


An east Nashville coffee house was robbed at gunpoint for the second time in two months Monday night.

East Nashville coffee house robbed at gunpoint


The United States State Department said it is appalled by continuing physical attacks and threats against media personnel in Sri Lanka.

State Department appalled by continuing attacks on media


A Nebraska man has changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex -- more specifically, Tyrannosaurus Rex Joseph Gold.

Neb. man changes name to 'Tyrannosaurus Rex'


Linebacker Clay Matthews and cornerback Pat Lee returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.


Hotpoint spares for your washing machine, Hotpoint spares in Manchester.


The Amarnath Yatra was today suspended from Jammu due to bad weather as at least 30 pilgrims were injured in an accident and a policeman and woman died enroute and at the shrine respectively.

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to bad weather


Oscar winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is all set to take her blockbuster flick 'Sister Act' to the stage.

Whoopi Goldberg set to take 'Sister Act' on stage


Crews are investigating a fire a building in Over the Rhine for the second time in less than two weeks.

Crews investigate fire a building for second time in two weeks


The UAE cabinet Sunday ratified an extradition treaty with Pakistan and a civil nuclear cooperation deal Abu Dhabi has signed with Britain.

UAE cabinet ratifies extradition treaty with Pakistan


A Monrovia man said his 10-pound dog survived a bout with a bear earlier this week.

Monrovia man's dog survives bout with a bear


Veterans Memorial Hall, pictured here on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, can now serve alcohol at special events.

Veterans Memorial Hall can serve alcohol for events


A north Florida man died when his airboat capsized during a fishing trip in the Rodman Reservoir in Putnam County.


Israel announced on Monday that it has ended all relations with the UN Human Rights Council, following its decision to investigate settlements in the West Bank.

Israel has ended all relations with Human Rights Council


Extremists are to be given tougher sentences, according to the new Penal Code amendment proposed by the Justice Ministry on Tuesday.

Extremists should be given tougher sentences


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch suggests that rookies Donnie Avery and Keenan Burton could push Drew Bennett for the No. 2 role at receiver this season.


Unknown number of shots have been fired at a Coast Guard recruiting office in the US state of Virginia on Tuesday, media reported.

Shots fired at US Coast Guard recruiting office


Millions of people are planning career changes in the next 12 months due to the economic downturn, research has found.

Millions plan career change over economic downturn


Johnson & Johnson is set to launch an online teen soap called Celia and Chloe across Europe and Africa as part of a branded content initiative for its Clean & Clear brand.

Johnson & Johnson launches online teen soap


Russian national operator Rostelecom plans to appoint Kai-Uwe Melhorn its new CFO, reports Prime.


ACTOR Richard Briers, known to millions for his role in TV's The Good Life, has died at the age of 79, his agent said.


A VEHICLE has been left on its roof after crashing off Pine Mountain Rd at Muirlea this morning.


LL Cool J has written a letter to President Barack Obama offering him words of advice and support.

Ll Cool J writes a letter to Barack Obama


A town official says at least 15 volunteer firefighters have been suspended in Bennington, Vt., for allegedly settling a camper on fire without proper permits during a mud-driving event last month.

At least 15 firefighters suspended in Bennington


Cancer genetic code unravelled Updated: 06:38, Monday March 25, 2013 Scientists say they have found mutations in 26 genes that may cause oesophageal cancer, a breakthrough they hope will lead to new drugs for the deadly and increasingly frequent disease.


Alberta lost 15,000 jobs, the most of any province in Canada in October, Statistics Canada reported Friday.


Turkey will meet Germany in EURO 2008 semi-final after defeating Croatia 3-1 on penalties after a dramatic extra-time finale at Ernst Happel stadium in Vienna.


DAYTON, Ohio The national Air Force museum in southwest Ohio is closing some galleries starting next month due to federal budget cuts.

Air Force museum in Ohio to close some galleries


As we enter an age of government bailouts and buyouts for investment banks, mortgage companies and auto manufacturers, one begins to wonder who the next contestant will be in the Uncle Sam Handout Sweepstakes.


Toyota Motor Corp. now faces more than 320 lawsuits in federal and state court related to its sudden acceleration problems.

Toyota Motor corporation now faces more than 320 lawsuits.


Australian actress Isla Fisher who is engaged to comic star Sacha Baron Cohen, finds facial hair ``sexy'' and often dons a fake moustache when she is alone with Sacha.


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is on a private visit to Kashmir, said on Saturday that dialogue is the only way to resolve any issue as violence is in no one's interest.


German consumer sentiment remained virtually stable in May, according to a survey report today.

German consumer sentiment remained stable in May;


Ryan Gosling has suggested that his Blue Valentine sex scenes with co-star Michelle Williams ``felt real''.

Gosling: 'Blue Valentine sex scene felt real'


AS the name suggests, 'Taqah' castle served as a window to the outside world in as early as the 1st Century AD when the Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Indians and Africans used to visit here to trade in frankincense, myrrh and other goods.

A castle that served as window to the world


Mercedes Corby's former friend, Jodie Power, has told a jury she believed Ms Corby could have saved her sister Schapelle by bribing Indonesian officials.

Mercedes Corby could have saved Schapelle:


Author Dan Wakefield appeared at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library on Sept. 30, 2012, to talk about banned books and his old friend, the late Kurt Vonnegut.


One man was injured Tuesday in an apparent gas explosion aboard a 25-foot rigid-hull inflatable boat at Honokohau Harbor on Hawaii island.

Man injured in explosion aboard inflatable boat on Hawaii island


A Southern California man has been sentenced to federal prison for selling fake erectile dysfunction pills on the Craigslist website.

Man sentenced for selling fake erectile dysfunction pills


Mamata Banerjee was formally elected Trinamool Congress Legislature Party leader on Saturday and said pre-poll ally Congress would be part of her ``small'' ministry.


The Pakistan Cricket Board has said that it would soon introduce new rules to bring Pakistan umpires under its `domain` so that they can keep a check on their behaviour.

PCB to soon bring umpires `under domain`


A Washington lobbyist who said the New York Times implied she had an improper relationship with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will drop her defamation lawsuit against the newspaper, which said Thursday it never intended that readers conclude the two were having an affair.


A Juneau man who accidentally shot his brother while dismantling his gun when they were sitting in a truck is not going to jail.

Juneau man who accidentally shot his brother avoids going to jail


Global Hotel Alliance, the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has relocated its head office from Geneva to Dubai.

Global Hotel Alliance relocates head office to Dubai


Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has made four changes to his team for Saturday's Currie Cup clash against the Leopards at Newlands.


Shoppers Stop Ltd has launched its online retailing website at www.shoppersstop.com wef July 09, 2008.

Shoppers Stop launches online retailing website www.shoppersstop.com


Newfoundland and Labrador was hit with a 4.4 magnitude earthquake Sunday morning.

Newfoundland hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake


iCLoseBy.com recently announced that their new application for the iPhone called iDialUDrive is now available on the iTunes.


An information technology cognitive center has opened at the National Park of Information Technology.


Boinx Software has released Mousepose 3.1, the essential mouse pointer highlighting tool for everyone doing presentations, screencasts or demos.


The toxic red sludge that burst out of a metals plant reservoir and inundated three villages reached the mighty Danube today, but an Hungarian emergency official said no immediate damage was evident on Europe's second-longest river.


This week The Geysers is celebrating 50 years of continuous operations and service to Northern California.


ANAHEIM, Calif. Stanford coach Trent Johnson has been ejected in the first half of the Cardinal's NCAA tournament game against Marquette after getting two technical fouls.

Stanford coach Trent Johnson ejected in first half


Solon presents the new Solon SOLiberty energy storage system.

Solon presents new energy storage system


A local Cub Scout who found and returned a purse containing nearly $2,000 in cash will meet President Barack Obama next month in Washington.

Scout who returned purse to meet President Obama


President Michael Sata says the opposition is like a barren man goes round promising women children and when given one fails to even produce a fly.

Sata says opposition is like a barren man


Jacksonville police are investigating a murder on the Westside, and their investigation stretches into Georgia.


SoftLayer Technologies®, the innovative on-demand data center services provider, opened its new corporate headquarters on Monday, July 12, 2010.

SoftLayer® opens new corporate headquarters


but Lady Gaga wants her next album ``Born This Way'' to be the best of the decade.

Lady Gaga wants album to be 'best of decade'


A 37-year-old Toronto woman who had to be pulled from Rice Lake July 25 died of natural causes, Northumberland County OPP said yesterday.


The visiting Indian cricket team, doing a sit-in in Sydney since the second Test, finally arrived in Canberra this afternoon for their practice match starting tomorrow.


Shahzad is back in England after withdrawing from the squad with a hamstring complaint but he is hoping his team-mates can go all the way in his absence.


Sen. Barack Obama's campaign says he will visit Georgia on Tuesday for a town hall meeting to discuss the effects of the economy on families.


Iran is to test its much-delayed first nuclear power plant today as the Islamic republic presses on with its atomic drive despite international sanctions.


RJD today alleged that the NDA has broken in Bihar as there is a mad scramble for tickets in the state capital among NDA leaders.


Villanova forward Mouphtaou Yarou has bruised ribs and a bruised right shoulder after a hard fall in the Big East tournament.

Villanova's Yarou has bruised ribs, shoulder


Porsche has presented the world premiere of the new Panamera at the Auto Shanghai show.

Porsche Panamera premieres at Shanghai Auto show


Software designer and developer IQMS, whose corporate headquarters is based in east Paso Robles, will celebrate its 20th anniversary today, marking decades of growth, stability and community involvement.


The Port Authority strongly advises air travelers to check with their carriers before going to the airport today due to a significant number of flight cancellations by the airlines in the wake of the approaching coastal storm.

Port Authority advises air travelers to check with their carriers


Mastek Ltd has informed BSE that Mastek UK Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has signed a multi-year framework agreement for IT Services in the UK with an initial minimum commitment of GBP 8.0 mn which is expected to materially improve its revenues in the forthcoming years.

Mastek - Mastek UK Ltd., signs a multi-year framework agreement


Assistant Coach Luke Beveridge says the Hawks need to keep improving despite winning its past four matches.


An official says two Chinese engineers and four Afghans have been kidnapped by gunmen in northwestern Afghanistan.

Two Chinese and four Afghans kidnapped in Afghanistan


Google Maps for iPhone just got updated with some new features today.


For the first time in five years, Rocky Mount has increased its planning and zoning fees to help offset the cost for the town's planning services.

Rocky Mount to increase planning and zoning fees


A new study has shown that female fruit flies prefer keeping sex short and sweet because they get a reproductive boost from shorter intercourse.

Female fruit flies prefer keeping sex short to get a reproductive boost


Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra showcased his latest collection during a three-day annual media and entertainment conclave 'FICCI frames 2009' in Mumbai.

Manish Malhotra showcases his collection at


They've already got World of Warcraft and the recently announced Prototype, and now Epic and DC announce that Gears Of War will be getting the ongoing comic book series treatment as well.

Gears of War getting comic book treatment


Porsche is pulling out of the 2009 Toronto auto show, the elite German automaker said Friday.


The Pink Panther is coming back to life on Cartoon Network.


In a landmark move Sri Lanka is to introduce legislation to curb sound pollution for the first time, a minister said here on Friday.

Sri Lanka to introduce legislation to curb sound pollution


Security guards at the federal courthouse in Washington are under investigation for accepting baseballs with Roger Clemens' autograph.

Guards under investigation for accepting baseballs


Air India will operate two new daily flights from here from June 1.

Air India to operate two new daily flights


China's Tianjin Northern Petroleum plans a petroleum storage base amounting to 650,000m3 in the Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone.

Tianjin Northern Petroleum plans Petroleum base


Humble and unassuming since he arrived in the NBA five years ago, Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant is beginning to speak up for himself.


A former Pennsylvania state trooper killed his estranged wife on Thursday before taking his own life in a Decatur Township grocery store , according to state police and local media.

Former Pennsylvania state trooper kills wife then himself


Casey Mitchell had 13 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 West Virginia to a 56-46 win over South Florida on Sunday.

Mitchell leads #21 West Virginia past South Florida


Monster Energy mourns the loss of rising MotoGP pilot, and San Carlo Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli, after the young Italian racer succumbed to injuries suffered during the second lap of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia.

Monster Energy mourns the loss of rising MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli


Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have a candy room in their house and the 'America's Got Talent' host likes to spend most of his time there.

Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon has a candy room


Ridgefield police say they charged a man Friday with possession of narcotics in the parking lot of the Ridgefield Playhouse on Prospect Street.

Ridgefield police charge man with possession of narcotics


The Prodigy have announced a full UK tour for next year to follow their December gigs.


A missing brown thoroughbred horse was found this week slaughtered in Southwest Ranches, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

Horse found slaughtered in Southwest Ranches


Registration for March 14 parliamentary elections opened on Saturday throughout Iran, with potential candidates set to vie for 290 seats in the legislature including a politically important 30 in the capital Tehran.

Registration for parliamentary elections opens in Iran


Private sector lender, ICICI Bank will auction pledged gold jewellery weighing around 25 kg to recover loans on borrowers defaulting on their payment.

ICICI Bank to auction pledged gold jewellery to recover loans


Bhavin Shah of JP Morgan is of the view that Infosys can test Rs 2400 over next six-nine months.


A US soldier has been arrested at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on suspicion of espionage, an Army spokesman said.

US soldier arrested on suspicion of espionage


Police shot and killed a man wielding a knife Saturday afternoon near Times Square after chasing him down Seventh Avenue from 44th Street to 37th Street.

Police involved shooting near Times Square


The US Department of the Treasury announced today that it has commenced a secondary public offering of 3,282,276 warrants to purchase the common stock of Webster Financial Corporation.

Treasury Department announces public offering of warrants to purchase common stock of Webster Financial Corporation


NSW police are warning partygoers not to take things too far over the long weekend, with warnings that they will crack down on any anti-social behaviour.


A European trade document indicates that a pedometer for the Nintendo DS is in the works.

Nintendo DS pedometer could be in the works


Sangeeta Purushottam, Head Institutional Business of Religare Securities is of the view that metals are going to remain under pressure for a while.


With the Ashes series hanging nicely in the balance after three Tests, a media war has erupted over the Melbourne pitch on which the fourth encounter between Australia and England will be fought out this weekend.


AP Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd. said Friday it had canceled orders for 15 Boeing 787s and delayed the delivery of a further 15 aircraft due to turbulent market conditions.

Qantas cancels orders for 15 Boeing 787s


Eugene Patterson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and columnist whose impassioned words helped draw national attention to the civil rights movement as it unfolded across the South, has died at 89.

Eugene Patterson, editor and columnist, dies at 89


The head of Australian beer giant Foster's on Sunday said he was not talking with SABMiller about their recent takeover bid, insisting his focus was on improving the business.

Beer giant Foster's not talking with sab miller


The Band Perry will perform at O Music Awards 2 on October 31 in Los Angeles.

The Band Perry to perform at the O Music Awards 2


More than 40,000 people rallied in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on Sunday, police said, against the controversial reform of a Blasphemy Law that was behind the killing of a senior politician.Photo by Majid Hussain.

More than 40,000 people rallied in against the controversial reform of


AT&T today announced it will soon hire 35 customer service representatives for its Lebanon, Virginia, call center to support AT&T wireless customers across the country.


Latest Karate Kid ``Karate Kid'' is No. 1 --


Hours later, the subject of that move was confirmed by various parties via Twitter: the Blue Jays will call on Sam Dyson of the New Hempshire Fisher Cats to join the bullpen today.

Toronto Blue Jays call up Sam Dyson to join bullpen


Indonesian police arrested on Thursday a suspected would-be suicide bomber trained by the group believed responsible for last week's attacks in Jakarta.


M-Tel has launched the Play Loop and Loop 15 postpaid offers, which come with a BGN 0.01 per minute tariff for on-net calls and calls to three favourite numbers.

M-Tel launches Play Loop, Loop 15 postpaid offers


China will influence the look and feel of the Internet, supplanting the US as the guiding light of the digital world, suggests a global study reported by The Australian, the country's leading newspaper.

China will influence the look and feel of the internet:


Recently-named Wells Fargo Center has signed law firm McDermott Will & Emery -- another strike in two new towers' tenant battle.

Wells Fargo Center signs law firm McDermott Will in new towers battle


Mike ``Mad Dog'' Bell, a professional wrestler turned personal trainer, has been found dead at a live-in rehab center in Cosa Mesa, California.


Chinese President Hu Jintao said Monday that supervision over the use of hefty quake relief fund and materials should be intensified to guarantee they would be exclusively used for what they were intended to.

President Hu: supervision over use of quake relief fund, materials to be intensified


A dad in Germany wears skirts for his young son to show him he supports his choices in wearing women's clothing.


The Indian markets tumbled on Thursday, with the benchmark indexes Sensex and the Nifty falling over 2 percent each, after a Special Central Bureau of Investigation court accepted Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy's plea against Home Minister P Chidambaram in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam.


The Cincinnati Cyclones announced that they have claimed forward Matt Robinson off of waivers.


The Ngati Hinemanu hapu is planning a protest walk today along the paper road on Bill Glazebrook's Big Hill Station, 50 kilometres northwest of Hastings.


Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Petersson has revealed that grant beneficiaries spend most of their money on airtime.

Grant beneficiaries spend money on airtime


A Gainesville man was arrested on armed robbery and aggravated assault charges early Tuesday morning.

Gainesville man arrested in armed robbery


England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for showing dissent during his side's Twenty20 International against India in Kolkata.


Barbara and Andrew Johnson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently with a luncheon for family and friends at their home in Rehoboth Beach.

Barbara and Andrew Johnson celebrate 65th anniversary


Union workers were pulled off a job site at the new Galesville bridge Thursday morning because a construction company has not paid their benefits, according to union officials.

Union workers pulled from job site in Galesville


Gov. Mark Parkinson on Monday signed a bill that would restore the state's historic tax credit program.

Gov. Parkinson signs bill to restore historic tax credit program


Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons betting odds featured a line of -4 everywhere including at BetUS.com.


President Barack Obama vowed on Monday to hunt down extremists wherever they plot attacks against the United States as Al-Qaeda claimed it hatched the attempt to blow up a US-bound airliner on Christmas Day.


In an impassioned speech that rocked the Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton proclaimed Wednesday night, ``I know we're coming back'' from the worst economic mess in generations and appealed to hard-pressed Americans to stick with Barack Obama for a second term in the White House.


A friend and former co-worker with a razor-sharp wit once described a big-time event by saying, 'Even if you're dyslexic, it's still Wow!' He meant, of course, that there was no other way to describe that event except to say, 'Wow!'

Even if you're dyslexic, it's still 'Wow!'


AP Feed Wide receiver Kyle Prater has transferred to Northwestern from Southern California, the Wildcats said Saturday.


We've moved beyond the Niall Horan and Demi Lovato dating rumors, but this new video shows Niall may still be crushing on Demi.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi described calls for him to leave Saturday as ``a laugh'', vowing in an address to supporters that he would never depart the ``land of my ancestors'' as rebels press forward with their campaign to oust him.

Gaddafi describes calls to leave as 'a laugh'


President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden and their spouses officially welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao Wednesday, the White House said.


A Bellingham woman who helped steal a van with two children inside in March has been sentenced to more than a year in state prison.

Bellingham woman who stole van with children inside sentenced


The Pakistan Army should accept the ``reality'' that terrorism is in its ``backyard'' post the killing of al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, an eminent US expert on South Asian affairs has said.

'Pak Army should accept that terrorism is in its backyard'


Yvette Vickers, the early actress, model and Playboy playmate whose body was found reportedly mummified in her Los Angeles home, died of heart failure, the coroner's office said Saturday.

Former Playboy playmate Yvette Vickers died of heart failure, coroner says


Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw at Fulham as Jimmy Bullard cancelled out Benjani Mwaruwari's opener for the visitors.


US and Mexican authorities say they have a list of suspects in the murder of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Jaime Zapata.

Mexican authorities say they have a suspect in the murder of ice Agent Jaime Zapata


McManus, who was an unused sub at Portsmouth on Saturday, played the first 75 minutes of Boro Reserves' game against Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park, which ended in a 2-0 defeat.


Winter X Games gold medalists Torstein Horgmo and Andreas Wiig have launched a new brand, AWSM, which includes high-end, lifestyle and performance belts, wallets, skate tools, hats and hoodies.

Torstein Horgmo, Andreas Wiig launch new brand


The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Spruance, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, during a 6:30 pm EDT ceremony at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla.

Navy to commission new guided missile destroyer Spruance


A fire Monday left two families homeless on a China Poot homestead.


``No one has ever asked me whether I support this project or not and had someone done so I would have said yes,'' he said.


- The new federal credit card law that took effect Monday marks a big victory for consumers -- but credit card companies have wasted no time fighting back with new schemes to recoup lost profits.

New credit card law marks big victory for consumers


A record number of individuals contacted a debt charity last year, it has been revealed.

Record numbers contacted debt charity last year


A gang of hooligans set a truck bearing Indian number plate on fire at Ratna Nagar in Chitwan on Sunday night.

Hooligans set truck with Indian number plate on fire


Iris Corp Bhd is venturing into industrialised building system via a joint venture with a joint venture with Koto Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Ambitech Sdn Bhd.

Iris to venture into industrialised building system


Buyout firm Palamon Capital Partners is selling online fashion retailer Dress for Less as it looks to return money to investors ahead of a fundraising later this year, people familiar with the situation said.


If Benjamin Netanyahu wins the February 10, 2009 general election to become Israel's next prime minister, he will lead the Jewish state into a confrontation with the whole world.

'Netanyahu will lead us into a confrontation with the whole world'


Two retired nurses were honoured yesterday for their years of commitment to the profession during the second annual Paula Neymour Noble Tea Party at the Hilton Outten Centre.

Nurses honoured for years of commitment to the profession


A Muslim-style turban is perceived as a threat, according to a new study, even by people who don't realize they hold the prejudice, dubbed ``the turban effect'' by researchers.


CHILUBA has never had any respect for the judiciary, Task Force on Corruption chairperson Max Nkole has said.

Chiluba has never had respect for judiciary --


An elderly couple was stabbed to death by unidentified persons in Gomti Nagar area in Lucknow, police said on Monday.


Apple Inc. sold $17 billion in bonds on Tuesday in a record deal spurred by the company's plan to placate its frustrated shareholders.

Apple sells $17 billion in bonds in record deal


Northern Trust announced today that it has enhanced its investment compliance monitoring capabilities for institutional asset servicing and wealth management clients globally, by expanding the range of environmental, social and governance factors monitored by Northern Trust Compliance Analyst to help clients meet responsible investing goals.

Northern Trust enhances Compliance monitoring capabilities


FORMER NRL star Greg Bird has been jailed for at least eight months for glassing his American girlfriend in the face during a drunken argument.

Greg Bird jailed for glassing girlfriend


A recent research conducted by the scientists at the University of Alberta has found that regular exercise can improve heart health.


Today, he will visit Lalgarh, which is politically sensitive and the hotbed of Maoist violence.


US President Barack Obama, on his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, has said Africa must take charge of its own destiny in the world.


The release adds: the first Court Martial, presided by Major General HL Weerathunga was to try General Fonseka on charges against his participation in political work while in active service after its maiden sittings on March 16, was adjourned until yesterday Major General ALR Wijethunga and Major General DRAB Jayathilake are serving as other members.

Both Courts Martial against General Fonseka adjourned


FORMER treasurer Peter Costello is set to tell all.


Oil fell slightly in Asian trade yesterday on profit-taking after overnight gains that were fuelled mainly by a bigger-than-expected drop in US crude stocks, analysts said.


The Defense Department is confirming that a 29-year-old Marine from southeast Georgia has been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Marine from Georgia killed in combat in Afghanistan


British Olympian Lawrence Okoye, who has never played a down of football but has been impressing scouts at regional combines this spring, is apparently working out with the Bears Monday for a spot on their D-line according to Dave Birkett.

Lawrence Okoye working out with the Bears


AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained why he turned down Arsenal as a junior player.


While the American people should be made aware of infectious diseases and common sense preventative measures, much of the hysterical reaction from government only serves to remind us how detrimental to your health it can be when government plays doctor.


Industrialist RP Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness.


China Mobile is planning to set up two new data centers in Hohhot and Harbin, covering a total area of 185 hectares.

China Mobile to set up two new data centers


Contrary to the belief of many these days, I wanted to let you know that immigrants are also people and deserve the same rights as those who have been here for years with or without citizenship.


Two Texas high school students have been kicked off their baseball team for allegedly sacrificing chickens, a local newspaper is reporting.

Students kicked off team for sacrificing chickens


Egypt will open its ``bent`` pyramid to the public within months, followed by two other pyramids within a year, Egypt's chief archaeologist said today.


Former Vols coach Joe Avezzano died Thursday in Italy of an apparent heart attack.

Former Vols assistant Joe Avezzano dies in Italy


A Loomis soldier supporting Operation Enduring Freedom was killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense said Thursday.


Heavy metal act Judas Priest have cancelled their Auckland show due to 'logistic and freight issues'.


Los Angeles-based Mobile Roadie, the developer of branded, mobile apps for celebrities and brands, said last night that it has launched in China.


A busy ONEOK Partners LP raised its NGL profile another notch Tuesday by announcing $36 million more in expansion projects along its Sterling I natural gas liquids pipeline in Oklahoma and Texas.

ONEOK Partners announces $36 million more in expansion projects


Dickinson State University is holding its first winter commencement, and the University of North Dakota is holdings its largest.

Dickinson State holding first winter commencement


Pantaloon Retail can move to Rs 200 or so in next 4-6 months, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.


A former Camden elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted theft, admitting her role in a school scam plot, the state Attorney General's Office said.

Former Camden teacher admits role in School scam plot


Two Indonesian youths have died from bird flu, a health ministry official said on Monday, taking the confirmed death toll in the country worst affected by the virus to 107.


Tokyo stocks opened 1.06 percent higher on Monday, boosted by sharp gains on Wall Street last week and the yen's continued slide.


Cambridge is set to host a number of events over the next week to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the most widely celebrated festival in the Asian calendar.

Cambridge set to celebrate Chinese New Year


Man Group PLC said Wednesday its assets are growing again after a 15-month decline that saw the funds it manages nearly halve, as redemptions from institutional clients slowed markedly in its fiscal second quarter.

Man Group's assets grow as redemptions slow


A new Indiana law that strips the names of unopposed candidates from election ballots has upset candidates, political parties and election officials who predict the blank spaces will confuse voters.

New Indiana law strips unopposed candidates from ballots


Tony McGahan has made wholesale changes, eight in total, to the Munster team that enjoyed a narrow in over Cardiff Blues last weekend for the trip to Edinburgh on Friday.

McGahan makes wholesale changes to Munster XV


The South African government, in partnership with Limpopo Province, will establish two Special Economic Zones to attract more investment and boost economic growth.

South Africa to establish Special Economic Zones


A flood watch was issued for much of the Tri-state through Thursday evening.

Flood watch issued for much of Tri-state


The Skagit County Sheriff's Office says a man accidently shot himself in the leg yesterday as he was driving down Memorial Highway.

Man accidently shoots himself in the leg


A group of protestors plan to ``occupy'' Detroit Friday afternoon.


The International Space Station got a sorely needed storage room Tuesday, a 21-foot-long supply closet packed with goods and a humanoid robot that will remain boxed up for another two months.

International space station gets storage room


A volunteer diver with the Itawamba County dive team died while searching for the body of a teenager in the Buttahatchie River.


GPs surgeries would be able to sell medicines to their patients for profit under plans drawn up by the Government.


Muse are to begin work on their new album without singer/guitarist Matt Bellamy, who is currently taking a break from the band after his engagement to Kate Hudson.

Muse to begin work on new album without Matt Bellamy


A recent report says that travel and tourism related jobs increase faster than other sectors of the economy.


``We respect the courts more than Nawaz Sharif does,'' the prime minister said, adding that everyone knew how much Nawaz himself respected the courts.

Everyone knows how much Nawaz respects courts:


The Lake Michigan Admirals will be holding open tryouts this month.

Lake Michigan Admirals holding open tryouts


Aviva has reported a bigger than expected 6% rise in its 2011 earnings, helped by better profit margins in its life insurance business, and said capital reserves had recovered from a hit they took last year as a result of the euro zone debt crisis.

Aviva has reported a bigger than expected 6% rise in its 2011 earnings.


NFL quarterback Phil Simms tries his best to impersonate FBN's Stuart Varney.


ZANU PF is cornered, panicking desperate and dangerous because of it's failure to get targeted sanctions lifted and realising that time is not on their side because this year's congress could be Mugabe 's last while in some kind of office without a successor leaving them very vulnerable.

Zanu PF cornered, panicking, desperate and dangerous


The fishermen from Rameswaram were chased away in mid-sea by Sri Lankan fishermen in the wee hours of Thursday.


SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -At the Open Agenda Meeting of the Board of Education Thursday night Dr. Joan Mast presented the Board and the public with the 2013-2016 Technology Update.

Board of Education presents 2013-2016 technology Update


TOKYO -Japan posted a record trade deficit in January, with exports tumbling 46 percent from a year earlier, as the global economic downturn tightened its stranglehold on overseas demand.

Japan posts record trade deficit in January


Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Minister of Science and Technological Development Bozidar Djelic said Saturday that Serbia has great potentials in the creative industry, which entails design and application of art and its connection with technology.

Serbia has potentials in creative industry


``School is on the 31st and I have no toilet paper.


Spain forward David Villa will miss the Euro 2008 final against Germany through injury, coach Luis Aragones told reporters after they beat Russia on Thursday.


Armenia's international Zvartnots airport handled 290,400 passengers in the first three months of this year, up from 254,000 from a year before, according to a statement, posted on the official website of the government-affiliated Chief Civil Aviation.

Zvartnots airport handles 290,400 passengers in the first three months of year


Davina McCall appears to be that rare woman who, quite literally, has it all.


Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby says it's ``likely'' he'll return to play this season, but stressed he won't rush back to the ice.

Sidney Crosby likely to return this season


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a cancerous brain tumor, doctors said Tuesday, in what could be the grim, final chapter in a life marked by exhilarating triumph and shattering tragedy.


Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll has publicly backed new head coach Matt O'Connor to succeed with the Irish province.


Interpol joined an international task force investigating the Dubai assassination of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Interpol joins international task force investigating Dubai assassination


Barack Obama won the Wisconsin primary last night, his ninth straight triumph over a fading Hillary Clinton in their epic struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Sabah can be the next musical art hub in the region given its natural setting and abundance of talents among its youths as well as availability of performing space.


The Seattle Seahawks say they have agreed to re-sign defensive end Raheem Brock to a one-year deal.


A local middle school may soon be forced to close its doors.


As speculation mounts that Sarah Palin, the Tea Party darling and former Alaskan governor, will seek the Republican nomination to run for the White House in 2012, emails released by Alaska show she received death threats after her 2008 nomination.

Palin received death threats after 2008 nomination


Justin Bieber wants to marry young and have a marriage like his grandparents Bruce and Diane Dale.

Justin Bieber - Justin Bieber wants to marry young


Westervelt Wildlife Services will host a pheasant tower shoot Feb. 26 at Westervelt Lodge near Aliceville, with all profits benefitting Alabama's Hunters Helping the Hungry program.

Westervelt Wildlife hosting pheasant tower shoot


Morgan Stanley downgraded US semiconductor stocks to Cautious today, saying we are in the final innings of the semi cycle.

Morgan Stanley downgraded US semiconductor stocks to Cautious;


Arynga announces that they have joined the GENIVI Alliance to collaborate with automotive OEMs and Tier One suppliers on keeping the growing amount of software in the car up-to-date.


A Fayette County man who pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge faces up to 10 years in prison.


Statistics Canada will be in Sudbury on July 21 to help people fill out their census and National Household Survey questionnaires.

Statistics Canada in Sudbury to help people with their census


A BIKER was taken to hospital following a crash in Kirton-in-Lindsey this afternoon.


Ghana currently has less than 150 Dentists with the ratio being one doctor to 130,000 patients.


Two vessels collided when one was approaching Alang ship-breaking yard for beaching on Wednesday.


``This is worse than we've seen,'' Williams said as he flew over Random Island.


Still fresh from its unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show earlier this month, the Ferrari 458 Italia's drop-top sister, the 458 Spider, now has a starting price: $257,000.

Ferrari 458 Spider priced from $257,000:


Craggy-voiced singer Tom Waits will appear on an episode of The Simpsons this season.


A controversial tax proposal has resurfaced at the statehouse, a proposal business groups staunchly oppose.

Controversial tax proposal resurfaces at statehouse


The GNOME Foundation and the LiMo Foundation, an industry consortium dedicated to creating a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices, have announced a new partnership with the objective of ``collaborating closely on open source innovation''.

GNOME Foundation and LiMo Foundation announce partnership


Celebrities hit the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Studios Sunday night in Universal City, California to attend the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, hosted by actor/comedian Aziz Ansari.

Celebrities attend the 2010 MTV Movie Awards:


After hot model Poonam Pandey stripped off her clothes following SRK's Kolkata Knigh Riders win in the IPL final, it was turn for Rozlyn Khan to go topless for Dhoni and his losing Chennai Super Kings team.


PAKISTAN interrogated suspects and stepped up security on Friday in a bid to prevent further bloodshed after a series of attacks blamed on Islamist militants left 160 people dead in 11 days.


An Indiana company plans to open a new plant in western Arkansas and create 25 jobs.

Indiana company to open plant in Arkansas


While nobody was looking, the Peabody Essex Museum has taken over the museum world.

Peabody Essex museum taking over the world


Montreal Impact star defender Gabriel Gervais announced Tuesday he was retiring from professional soccer, after a nine-year career in the United Soccer Leagues First Division, including seven years with the Impact.


Olympic gold medal champion Greg Louganis is getting married to his partner, paralegal Johnny Chaillot who works for a prominent LA law firm.


Interest in the building bond issue proposed by the Joplin School District is expected to boost turnout in Tuesday's city and school elections.

Bond issue expected to boost turnout in Tuesday's election


Sen. Lisa Murkowski will keep all her main committee assignments during the new Congress, including a slot on the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Murkowski keeps main committee assignments


The Nepalese government banned demonstrations outside the royal palace and the private residence of King Gyanendra in Kathmandu ahead of a meeting of an assembly that was expected to formally abolish the monarchy, official media reported Monday.

Nepal's government bans demonstrations around royal palace


AP Sports Writer Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has confirmed the reorganization of his coaching staff, making Tim Beck his offensive coordinator and announcing four new assistants.

Pelini confirms reorganization of his staff


Soul diva Mary J. Blige and guitar ace Gary Clark Jr. will join the Rolling Stones on stage Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the band's first US stop on its ``50 and Counting'' mini-tour.

Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr. join the Stones Saturday


Pat Smith won his first medal for this year and is now in the play-off for the Medal of Medals which is held towards the end of the year.


Anti-aircraft gunfire and several explosions were heard in Tripoli early Thursday, as an allied military offensive against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces entered a sixth day.

Anti-aircraft gunfire, explosions heard in Tripoli


At least 2,000 anti-China protesters rallied in Tokyo Saturday, after an Okinawan city set a day to commemorate Japan's 1895 integration of an island group at the centre of a territorial row with Beijing.


A review of sports shown free on terrestrial television must include Scotland football games, the SNP has urged.


The House of Commons unanimously passed a motion Monday calling on all MPs to do everything they can to aid an investigation into alleged vote suppression during last spring's election.

House of Commons to aid investigation into alleged vote suppression


US President Obama says Fifa 'made the wrong decision'.


Pakistan's economy, in a stabilization phase since the last three years, has weathered challenges to post a growth rate of 2.4 percent during the year 2010-11.


It's not a done deal yet but Florida State could in 2011 host a Thursday night game at Doak Campbell Stadium, athletic director Randy Spetman said on Thursday.

Florida State considers hosting Thursday night game at Doak Campbell Stadium


In what promises to be a major boost for tourism, Tralee is forging links with Frankfurt in Germany.


Czech Republic and AC Milan defender Marek Jankulovski announced his retirement on Monday after struggling to overcome a knee ligament injury.


After a meeting between manufacturers and the FIM, Youthstream along with the FIM in Europe have announced that that a new European 300cc 2 stroke Championship will be launched in 2014.

New European 300cc 2 stroke Championship to be launched in 2014


Prince George's County police say the death of a District of Columbia woman found in a creek has been ruled a homicide.

Death of woman found in creek ruled a homicide


DAVID Walliams has married leggy Dutch model Lara Stone at Claridge's Hotel in central London.


Delta Airlines drew a huge and complex call spread on Wednesday as the stock continued trend lower.


A young girl has been run over by a mower which was being towed by a tractor driven by her mum.


Seven persons were injured in firing incident that took place between two rival groups in village Karlot near `Chattar' in suburban area of Islamabad.


ESPN was right to pull the LeBron James story off its website detailing a wild night of partying in Las Vegas Wednesday.

Espn right to pull LeBron James story off website


Ape Entertainment today announced the launch of its new imprint, ``KiZoic'', which will feature content aimed primarily at younger readers.

Ape-Entertainment announces the launch of ``KiZoic''


Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, a senior NTC military official said.


Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as a Russian doctor in a new TV drama based during the First World War.


The University of Maine baseball team hosts Hartford this weekend in a three-game America East series.

Baseball hosts Hartford in America East series


Aaron Swartz, an Internet savant who at a young age shaped the online era by co-developing RSS and Reddit and later became a digital activist, has committed suicide.

Online prodigy Aaron Swartz commits suicide


United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit Perth on Thursday and Friday next week.


Norfolk Southern has completed a major upgrade to its Lamberts Point export coal transload facility in Norfolk, positioning it to remain the largest and fastest coal transload facility in the Northern Hemisphere.

Norfolk Southern completes major upgrade of export coal facility


Amanda Bynes insists she didn't drive under the influence back in April -- pleading ``not guilty'' today to DUI.


A new entrepreneurship charter has been launched in Cambridge, which aims to support firms operating in the local region.

New entrepreneurship charter launched in Cambridge


Former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard and former parish attorney Tom Wilkinson both pleaded not guilty to new charges leveled against them.

Aaron Broussard pleads not guilty to new charges


Former Western Kentucky University basketball standout Jeremy Evans has agreed to a three-year contract with the Utah Jazz, according to reports in Salt Lake City.


Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest helped break up a ferocious man vs. woman fistfight in front of an LA nightclub last weekend ... and TMZ obtained footage of the entire incident.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest breaks up fistfight


Air Niugini is offering special fares to Port Moresby from Queensland and New South Wales from $273 one-way.


Both Amazon and Target are now selling the iPad, just in time for the holiday season.


Tropicana Las Vegas proudly announces its new executive team: assembled under the new ownership banner of Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc. and hand selected by Tropicana Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian.

Tropicana Las Vegas announces new executive team


Two men were shot early this morning in Roxbury, causing one death and one injury, said Officer James Kenneally, a Boston Police Department spokesman.


MACC'S goalscoring hero on Saturday at Rochdale, Nat Brown, just wants to be playing football.


Prime-News was told at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia that according to the data 382 men named Shio, 16-years-old and elder live in Georgia.


Global molybdenum oxide prices eased slightly in Asia, Europe and the US this week amid limited spot market business as consumers and suppliers concentrated on negotiating long-term contracts for 2011, market participants said.

Global molybdenum oxide prices ease on limited spot business


In 2010, Ukraine is expected to increase maize sowing areas.


Los Angeles say that a new study lends more force to the suggestion that intelligence is largely inherited.


Another air disaster was on Sunday averted as an Abuja bound plane which took off from Lagos suddenly developed a fault mid-air, just about fifteen minutes after it took off.

Another air disaster averted as Abuja-bound plane develops fault mid-air!


US Steel Corp., the largest US -based steel maker, reported quarterly loss Tuesday on weak demand.

US Steel reports quarterly loss on weak demand


Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw by last-place Almeria and could fall four points behind Barcelona when it targets its 13th straight league victory against Malaga later Sunday.


A Marine from Camp Pendleton has been killed in combat in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.

Marine from Camp Pendleton killed in Afghanistan


The press release discusses about the exquisite collection of Rakhi threads as introduced by SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com on the auspicious occasion of Rakhi.

Exquisite collection of Rakhi threads introduced by SendRakhiGiftstoIndia.com


An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive BP oil spill.

Offshore oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico


US group Hewlett Packard, the world's largest personal computer maker, may cut as many as 1,000 jobs in Germany as part of planned European-wide redundancies, WirtschaftsWoche reported, citing an unnamed staff representative.


Russia wants ``fully fledged'' and ``mutually profitable'' ties with NATO, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday, quoted by Interfax.

Russia wants 'fully fledged' ties with NATO:


A WORKSOP man who was falsely accused of rape and a series of attacks on a young woman and her baby has been cleared of all charges against him.

WORKSOP man falsely accused of rape cleared of all charges


Apple responds to NPD's research report which recently suggested that Android was more popular amongst US consumers than the iPhone in Q1 2010.


FedEx Corp. swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit as last year's results were impacted by Kinko's write-downs, with shipping volume continuing to rebound from weak prior-year levels.


Porn star Devon James has filed a paternity action against golfer Tiger Woods, two days after going public with allegations he fathered her son.

Porn star files paternity action against Tiger Woods


Today, New York's Museum of Modern Art announced that it has acquired the @ symbol for its collection.

MoMa acquires the @ symbol for its collection


US President Barack Obama is related to former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and radio host Rush Limbaugh, according to the family history website Ancestory.Com that says Obama and Palin are distant cousins.

Barack Obama and Sarah Palin are distant cousins


Coolio was arrested Tuesday on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for driving with a suspended license, Los Angeles police said.

Coolio arrested for driving with suspended license


Iran and Syria have agreed to cooperate on naval training, Iran's official news agency said on Saturday, Reuters reported.

Iran and Syria to cooperate on naval training


An Aberdeen woman accused of helping steal 16 guns from pawn shops in June entered not guilty pleas Monday to a host of charges.

Woman accused of helping steal guns enters not guilty pleas


The Count & Sinden are giving away a new remix ahead of their free album launch party.


The mission 14 Alma High School students are participating in the annual national robotics competition to develop a robot that could perform activities such as hanging objects on a wall.

Alma High School participates in annual national robotics competition


Lopez will defend his WBO featherweight title against Mexican Orlando Salido in what some believe is a critical fight in Lopez's career.

Lopez to defend featherweight title against Salido


A panel of state lawmakers Wednesday called for better data to ensure Iowa state employees aren't collecting government pensions and salaries at the same time, or ``double dipping.''


Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge Thursday and was sentenced to probation after striking a deal with prosecutors that wipes out a similar charge and spares him any time in prison unless he stumbles again.


An educationist has cautioned politicians in the country to desist from exaggerating trivial issues and fanning conflicts that could derail the country's democratization process.

Politicians should desist from exaggerating on trivial issues


Gov. Tim Pawlenty said today he'll spend most of the day touring flood damage in Minnesota and talking with local officials.


ANNAN got revenge with a last-minute goal to reach the third round of the Challenge Cup for the first time.


Cook County Board President Todd Stroger made his budget address for the 2009 fiscal year this morning.


Bad gasoline in the Minot area is sending cars to the mechanic shop.

Bad gasoline sends cars to mechanic shop


She's an American actress who has been seen in Life is Wild and Everwood for four seasons.


There's a claim New Zealand motorists are being denied true choice when it comes to diesel powered passenger vehicles, because of the way Road User Charges are applied.

Motorist denied true choice of diesel vehicles - mta


Lawyers on opposing sides of a civil lawsuit involving the Smith & Wesson .460 revolver argued several pretrial motions Thursday morning before a federal judge in Texarkana's downtown federal building.

Lawyers argue pretrial motions before judge


The rand remained on the back foot by noon on Friday as the euro remained weak on the back of a strong dollar.


CALLOUS thieves have ruined Christmas for a Knutsford family after breaking into their home and stealing the children's gifts.


As parents struggle over the question of when to enroll their child in kindergarten, new research points to a troubling trend, that immaturity is being misdiagnosed as ADHD.


An Amber Alert has been issued for two Pullman area children, ages 2 and 4, believed abducted by their non-custodial father about 4 pm Thursday.

Amber Alert issued for two Pullman area children believed abducted by their non-custodial father


Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar struck two mighty blows in successive overs as England grabbed the initiative to leave India struggling at 87 for three on the first morning of the second cricket Test here today.


A Texas honor student with two jobs has been jailed for missing too much school.

Honor student jailed for missing too much school


A plane crash on a mountain in the Himalayas in northern Nepal left 15 people dead, according to the Xinhua news agency and other news organizations.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said even though the Indian economy's performance was among the best in the world, he looked at the year ahead with ``cautious optimism'' as concerns remained over rising prices.


A Marion woman dies after a motorcycle crash, and the driver is facing two felony charges.

Marion woman dies after motorcycle crash


Three Hastings businesses failed alcohol compliance checks conducted by the Hastings Police Department Dec. 12, and the failure could mean a fine and liquor license suspension for one of them.

Three businesses fail alcohol compliance checks


Bunker prices mostly firmed in the Americas, similar to the trends seen in Europe and Asia.


CareNow, a medical group that operates 22 facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has apologized to a Muslim job applicant who was told a ``no hat'' policy would make it impossible for her to wear her hijab at work.

CareNow apologizes to Muslim job applicant


Congressman Bill Owens has announced his support of the tax cut compromise between President Obama and the Republicans.

Owens announces his support of the tax cut compromise


Medical spending could deliver a debilitating heart attack to the US economy, despite the recently passed healthcare legislation that hopes to significantly control costs.


AirTran Airways said it launched a winter fare sale on Tuesday amid efforts by several airlines to fill seats between Nov. 26 and Feb. 9, a traditionally slow travel period aside from two blackout periods.


Jesse Biddle earned his first win of the season for Class A Clearwater Sunday after an 0-2 start with three no-decisions.


Of the CIS countries, Kazakhstan is emerging as the most proactive and advanced Islamic finance market.

Kazakhstan emerging as most proactive market


The first summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum has kicked off in Doha today under the presidency of Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.

Gas Exporting Countries forum kicks off in Doha


Shoppers eager to hit the high street after being trapped at home by the snow helped retail sales bounce back in January.


``Indian markets are once again getting positive cues from foreign markets, but their course today will also be influenced by domestic cues. Most of the Asian markets have opened in green on positive global cues from the European and US markets. Yesterday, BSE Sensex closed at 15,932.76 up by 414.84 points or by 2.67% and then NSE Nifty ended at 4,765.3 up by 128.55 points or by 2.77%,`` said Hem Securities.

Markets are getting positive cues from foreign markets:


HP has unveiled a new home server for PCs and Mac computers that allows for easy sharing, backup, remote access, and uploading to rich social media sites.


Audi were poised to reclaim the Le Mans 24 hours crown on Sunday after the dark session turned into a nightmare for holders Peugeot.


India is holding talks with Saudi Arabia over the kingdom's new work policy Nitaqat, that seeks to reserve a percentage of jobs for locals.


Andy Pettitte and Mark Teixeira will represent the United States at the World Baseball Classic this March, according to multiple published reports.

Andy Pettitte, Mark Teixeira to represent the US at World Baseball Classic


The US would keep on pressing Pakistan to act decisively against all terror groups within its territory as ``just knocking down Taliban somewhere'' does not affect the militants' widespread syndicate, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

'US to press pak to act against all terror groups'


The Chairman of the Lawra Constituency of the Democratic Freedom Party, Mr Mohammed Gandaa, has said the DFP intends to co-exist with all political parties to provide a congenial atmosphere for the development of the country.

DFP to co-exist with all political parties --


Florence joins the growing list of metro-area cities banning the drug commonly known as ``spice,'' ``spice gold,'' ``K2'' and ``sugar steps.''

Florence joins list of cities banning synthetic marijuana


The Philippine government on Tuesday declared a Christmas holiday cease fire with communist rebels, but the guerrillas did not immediately say if they would reciprocate with their own cease fire as they have done in the past.

Philippines declares Christmas cease fire


A decorated Fort Carson soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

Fort Carson soldier killed in Afghanistan


'Tall men of the world unite, you may lend a helping hand to the poor and needy without making tall claims', runs the motto of a fellowship of six-foot-plus men, launched in south Indian state of Kerala, the Press Trust of India reported.


The Judicial Commission has found indications that 86 judges had violated their code of conduct, an official says.Commission spokesman Asep Rahmat Fajar said on Tuesday that the commission was studying 260 reports it received in 2010 and has found indications of violations in 86 reports.

86 judges may have violated code of conduct


Nurnberg and Mainz shared six goals in an entertaining 3-3 Bundesliga encounter at the Frankenstadion today.


Israeli forces on Tuesday razed four temporary structures in two West Bank settler outposts, police said, in an operation just 36 hours before a visit by US President Barack Obama.

Israel razes structures in West Bank settler outposts


In a joint statement, the EPA and Department of Energy said that the tiny amount of radiation detected in California was of similar level as a noble gas produced during nuclear fission, but poses no concern at the current level.

Tiny amount of radiation detected in California


ANDRE Villas-Boas has told all English football fans they should be proud of John Terry.

'You can be proud of role model John Terry'


Andy Williams, the veteran pop singer, has accused Barack Obama of ``following Marxist theory'' and ``wanting the country to fail''.

Andy Williams accuses Barack Obama of following Marxist theory


India gold futures extended losses for a third day on Tuesday as investors continued to move away from the safe-haven asset after an equity rally spurred by the US plan to revive the banking system, analysts said.

Gold futures extend losses for third day


Lily Cole ditched her famous red locks and went brunette, although it's unclear if the dye job is for a movie role or just because.


President Barack Obama on Wednesday will propose $300 billion in accelerated or expanded tax breaks for business, a jolt of cash that he says would jump-start hiring and help revive the nation's economy.

Obama to propose $300 billion in tax breaks for business


Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed an interline agreement to make flying between Canada and Ireland more convenient.

Air Canada and Aer Lingus sign interline agreement