The White House is urging Congress to swiftly pass the assault weapons ban that cleared a Senate panel today on a party-line vote.

White House urges Congress to pass assault weapons ban


Now, Lindsay Lohan finds a new one as her lawyer and she reportedly hired Robert Shapiro as her new lawyer to look about her further proceedings of the court case.

Lindsay Lohan hires Robert Shapiro as new lawyer


A man shot by a Richland County deputy after he pulled a gun on her is out of the hospital and in jail.

Man shot by deputy out of the hospital, in jail


Six fingers found in a Honolulu trash bin are likely from a girl who's 2 1/2 to 4 years old, Honolulu police said.


ClickSoftware Technologies, a provider of mobile workforce management services, has launched ClickContact, a new system for customer interaction management and the newest addition to its ServiceOptimization suite.

ClickSoftware launches new system for customer interaction management


Pop sensation Lady Gaga has dressed up as Marilyn Monroe to pay tribute to the film icon on her 86th birth anniversary.

Lady Gaga dresses up as Marilyn Monroe to pay tribute


Redmond O'Neal pleaded not guilty to drug charges Wednesday in a Malibu, Calif., court.

Redmond O'Neal pleads not guilty to drug charges


The weak economy in Europe hurt quarterly results at Owens-Illinois Inc., but analysts had expected even worse, and the company's shares rose 4 percent in aftermarket trading.

Weak economy in Europe hurts Owens-Illinois


Petrol price was cut today by Rs 2.46 per litre, the second reduction this month.


A Houston County business that features video gambling machines was robbed Friday night for the second time this year, authorities said.

Houston County business robbed for second time


The Ministry of Public administration and Home Affairs says all arrangements have been made to celebrate the 63rd independence ceremony.

All arrangements have been made to celebrate the 63rd independence


A North Carolina teen most likely fell to his death from a plane.


Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmed Kurd on Thursday said that millions of people would reach Islamabad for sit-in despite of arrest of the political workers and the lawyers.

Millions to reach Islamabad despite arrests:


To know how seriously you should take risk scenarios and profit opportunities today, it helps to know where we are in the multi-year volatility cycle.


A former racing official is suing NASCAR for $250 million, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

Former racing official sues NASCAR for $250 million


A Bloomer man has been charged with the gunpoint kidnapping of his stepfather, who was forced to drive him to the Twin Cities area.

Bloomer man charged with kidnapping stepfather


The Reserve Bank is being tipped to cut the official cash rate when it meets Tuesday week, but speculation is mounting that the major banks may not pass on any rate cut to borrowers in full.


The Land Transport Authority said COE bid deposits for all categories of vehicles except motorcycles will be reinstated to $10,000 per bid from October's bidding exercise.


Perennial New Year's Eve master of ceremonies and American Bandstand host Dick Clark, whose long-running TV dance show helped rock 'n roll win acceptance in mainstream United States, died on Wednesday at age 82, a spokesperson said.


Major currencies consolidated in today's Asian session ahead of the US unemployment rate that is on queue today with forecasts saying unemployment rose to 9.8%.


Two advisory groups assembled by the Bush administration proposed new ``best practices'' for the hedge fund industry, but a leading critic attacked the effort as falling far short of the mandatory government regulations that are needed.

Advisory groups propose 'best practices' for hedge funds


President Obama has already proposed increasing it to 100% for 2012; however, a more major issue is what happens if bonus depreciation stops.

What happens if bonus depreciation stops?


There was drama on Wednesday at the Kaduna State governorship election tribunal when supposed forensic experts brought as witnesses by the Congress for Progressive Change said they are not forensic experts as claimed in their statements of witness.


That charbroiled burger may be delicious but it is polluting the air you breathe.


The New York Yankees have hired Jim Hendry as a special assistant to GM Brian Cashman, reports Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com.


Danaher, the DC company that makes Craftsman tools, sold $750 million of 10-year notes at a lower rate than its last offering, in 2007, according to Bloomberg.


Oil prices hovered near US$68 a barrel yesterday in Asia as a three-week rally stalled amid mixed economic and corporate news.


It was the kick heard round the world, or at least this part of west London, as David Nalbandian was defaulted from the AEGON Championships final at Queen's Club for unsportsmanlike conduct after injuring a linesperson.


Diversa has acquired a group life and salary continuance insurance business as part of its strategy to build on products and services for its partners and super fund members.

Diversa acquires group and salary insurance business


A ROUTINE eye test saved the life of a teenager after a trainee optometrist detected a problem which turned out to be leukaemia.


The Indiana General Assembly has failed to pass a new state budget before a midnight Wednesday deadline for adjourning, making a special legislative session certain.

Indiana General Assembly fails to pass budget


The Maryland Senate approved on Saturday a bill that would double the flat-rate flush tax on water and sewer bills for most state residents.

Senate approves doubling of flush tax for most of state


The leaders of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal will on Friday discuss the eurozone debt crisis on the sidelines of a European-African summit in Malta.

France, Italy, Spain and Portugal to discuss eurozone crisis


Altair Semiconductor, a fabless chip company developing the world's most advanced 4G mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced its 3GPP LTE product roadmap, which includes a baseband processor, and complementing MIMO RF transceiver chips designed to support world-wide LTE bands and duplex-modes.

Altair Semiconductor announces LTE product roadmap


The World Bank plans to take an active part in reforming of the Kyrgyz priority economy sectors, such as energy, state finances management, social security and education, press service of the Kyrgyz government reported.

World Bank to take part in reforming of Kyrgyz economy sectors


Agartala, Jan 29 Two police officials have been arrested for allegedly killing a constable in Tripura, officials said here Thursday.Police spokesperson Nepal Das said circle inspector Intu Marak and officer-in-charge of a police station Ratan Muni Debbarma Wednesday physically assaulted 54-year-old constable Buddhiram Debbarma.

Police officials arrested for killing a constable in Tripura


Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke married model Kyly Boldy in front of the their families in a secret ceremony on Tuesday.


Veteran WR Derrick Mason, one of the last big-name wide receivers still floating in free agency, has decided to join the Jets.


Team San Carlo Honda Gresini got off to a dream start here at Phillip Island, with Marco Simoncelli lapping third fastest in the morning session of free practice before grabbing second place behind home hero Casey Stoner following the afternoon session.

San Carlo Honda Gresini get off to dream start


The fall in local oil production amid growing circular debt has led to record imports of oil products, according to an...

Fall in local oil production leads to record imports


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will run for a seat in the Australian Senate in eletions due next year despite being detained in Britain, the organization said on Saturday.

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to run for Australian Senate


LOS ANGELES ' A judge says Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation despite doing well with the terms of his sentence in a case filed after he beat then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.

Chris Brown to remain on supervised probation


Washington has criticized Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh for allegedly leaking to the media details on the summit discussion between President George Bush and his Lebanese counterpart Michel Suleiman at the white House.


Eleven special elections will be held across the state Tuesday, most focusing on financing construction projects for public schools.

Eleven special elections to be held Tuesday


Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford announced Sunday his collegiate football career is over and he will undergo shoulder surgery.


StudioCanal, part of the Canal+ Group, has bought 51% of privately-owned Tandem for an undisclosed sum.


The two Popovich Comedy Pet Theater shows scheduled for April 13 at the Lincoln Center have been cancelled, according to the Fort Collins Cat Rescue.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater shows cancelled


One of my favorite sites is Restaurant.com, which I call ``the Groupon before there was Groupon.''


A 29-year-old Red Lake man was recently indicted in federal court in the District of Minnesota for allegedly assaulting a woman on two occasions, causing her a broken nose and a broken wrist.

Red Lake man indicted in assault of woman


Drunk man hits seven parked cars: police Updated: 14:57, Wednesday January 16, 2013 An allegedly drunk driver has swiped seven parked cars in Sydney's east.


Florida State has hired Mark Stoops as defensive coordinator, eliminating him from the race to be Youngstown State's next head coach, according to multiple online reports including ESPN.com.


A Bristol-Myers Squibb Co executive has been criminally charged with insider trading, accused of buying options in three companies that the drugmaker was looking to buy.

Bristol-Myers executive charged with insider trading


A fifth of the world's species are facing the threat of extinction, a new research has warned.

Fifth of the world's species facing extinction:


GOPAUL and Company Limited, the company at the centre of controversy over a $40 million National Petroleum contract and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's stay at the home of the owners last year, today fights back against criticisms over their selection for the contract.


Royce White pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to theft and disorderly conduct, misdemeanor charges stemming from an October 13 incident at Mall of America.


Beijing - Sri Lanka released 37 Chinese fishermen detained by its navy, China's Xinhua state news agency reported on Monday, putting a quick end to what could have been a test of the increasingly close ties between Beijing and Colombo.


The UK has withdrawn some embassy staff in Libya in response to ``ongoing political uncertainty'', the Foreign Office says.

UK withdraws some embassy staff from Libya


A 20-year-old sailor who was found dead on board HMS Cattistock while it was docked in Portsmouth has been named.

Sailor found dead on board HMS Cattistock is named


Dixie Carter held a meeting at the recent iMPACT tapings to announce the new deal with Spike TV and threw a big party later that night.


AFONSO Alves has finally agreed personal terms with Qatar side Al Sadd and is expected to complete his Middle East move early next week.

Alves agrees personal terms with Al Sadd


Amanda Bynes continued her metamorphosis by shaving half her head.


The Indian government agreed to repair the spur number 12 and construct additional spurs between number 2 and 3 of the River under Gandak barrage.

Indian government agrees to repair spurs


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani officially invited Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to form a government for a second term in office.

Iraqi president Talabani invites Maliki to form government for second term


``As the cost of diesel keeps rising, Nigeria should consider solar electricity for villages and small towns to meet the Millennium Development Goals,'' the ADB Country Programme Officer, Mr. Sturmheit Peter, said on Wednesday in Abuja.

Nigeria should consider solar electricity --


For the second time in two months, 94-year-old Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to a hospital today due to apparent internal bleeding.


The Royal Society is holding its first literary festival in its 350-year history, with the likes of Sebastian Faulks, China Miéville and John Banville taking part.

Royal Society to hold first literary festival


A ROBBER threatened to hurt a vulnerable man if he did not hand over his money.


A German national has agreed to plead guilty to smuggling hundreds of tarantulas into the United States by mail, according to papers filed today in federal court in Los Angeles.

German national to plead guilty to smuggling tarantulas


Telecom wizard Sunil Mittal has said Bharti Airtel would not call South Africa's MTN again, after renewed merger talks between the two companies failed for want of government approval.


Medtronic, a medical technology company, has completed its acquisition of ATS Medical, following the payment of $4.00 per share in cash for each share of ATS Medical stock and assumption of net debt, with a total transaction value of approximately $370 million.

Medtronic completes acquisition of ATS Medical for approximately $370 million


BBC television presenter and conservationist Sir David Attenborough has claimed that religious viewers send him hate mail for not crediting God for his nature's bountiful benefits, and he expects more such letters when his latest project, a documentary about Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, is broadcast on Sunday.

Religious viewers send me hate mail for not crediting God:


A Harry Potter-style ``invisibility cloak'' could be used to protect buildings from earthquakes, according to a new study.

Invisibility cloak could protect buildings from earthquakes


Modern Queen changes with the times Updated: 13:15, Friday May 25, 2012 Queen Elizabeth's coronation oath in 1953 was to solemnly promise to govern the British realm.


The Cubs acquired Rodrigo Lopez from the Braves on Thursday in a Minor League deal, and the right-handed pitcher is expected to arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.

Cubs acquire veteran pitcher Lopez from Braves


A man who tried to burn himself alive in Moscow on Thursday is in hospital with burns to 20% of his body, police said.

Man tries to burn himself alive in Moscow


Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro will travel to the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, February 8-16, 2012.

Assistant Secretary for political-military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro travels to Philippines


A Lac La Biche woman is heartbroken and looking for answers after her dog was euthanized without her permission.

Lac La Biche woman heartbroken after dog euthanized without permission


On Thursday, April 16, The Nature Conservancy of Indiana broke ground on its new headquarters.

Nature Conservancy breaks ground for new headquarters


Not usually my type of music, but dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 announced he is creating a variety of exclusive new tracks for Sound Shapes, the innovative new music game in development for the PS Vita.

Deadmau5 to create exclusive tracks for Sound Shapes


Republican Rep. John Boehner, the senior member of the US House of Representatives, said Tuesday a small, residual US force should remain in Iraq beyond the end of this year, the final drawdown date for the Americans.

Boehner says small US force should remain in Iraq


Seven vehicles on Lee Avenue were vandalized early Saturday morning, Takoma Park Police have reported.


A teenager has been charged with assaulting Rangers footballer Kyle Lafferty by throwing a stone at him in a supermarket car park.

Teenager charged with assaulting Rangers star Kyle Lafferty


Nicklas Nygren announces the release of Saira for Windows PC, available throughout the universe.

Nicklas Nygren announces release of Saira


Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on Thursday it won a contract to supply Irish operator Meteor Mobile Communications with aa WCDMA/HSPA network including microwave transmission.


Bharti Foundation, the philanthropy arm of Bharti Enterprises, has been awarded the Social and Corporate Governance Award for Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility 2008.

Bharti Foundation awarded Social and Corporate Governance award


PTI / Jaipur November 28, 2012, 23:25 The Rajasthan government today accepted the state OBC commission report, paving way for five per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutes to five communities, including Gujjars, under Specially Backward Category.

Rajasthan government accepts OBC commission report


Waitrose outperformed its rivals over the Christmas trading period in terms of sales growth, recording sales up 14% in the four weeks to 26 December, compared to last year.

Waitrose outperforms rivals over Christmas


Tropical Storm Natelatest advisory from the National Hurricane Center says Nate is almost stationary over the Bay of Campeche.

Tropical Storm Nate is almost stationary off Bay of Campeche


St. Charles police officer Steve Heike is one of nine law enforcement officials nominated for Kane County Police Officer of the year for work last year.

St. Charles police officer nominated for Kane County police officer of the year


Nordstrom announced that it plans to relocate its Nordstrom Rack at Promenade at Howard Hughes Center in Los Angeles to Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.

Nordstrom Rack relocating to Westfield Culver City


Dr. Joan Wood, the Pinellas-Pasco medical examiner for 18 years, died July 19 in Pinellas County, her family said.


Development firm JG Petrucci Co. Inc. has agreed to buy the Mack Truck world headquarters in Allentown.

JG Petrucci to buy Mack Truck headquarters in Allentown


Secretary Information and Broadcasting Taimur Azmat Osman has said that Radio Pakistan is the foremost broadcasting institution of the country and it should catch up with other media through innovation and production.

Radio Pakistan should catch up with other media through innovation & production:


A strong but fairly deep earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on early Friday, south of the Kermadec Islands, seismologists said.

Strong earthquake strikes the south Pacific Ocean


The Legislature adjourned Tuesday for the second time this year without a budget agreement, and will return Wednesday to continue their work in a second overtime session called earlier in the day by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Legislature adjourns but will return Wednesday


Attard Mayor Norbert Pace resigned from his position as Mayor and from the Nationalist Party yesterday afternoon, ahead of a reportedly unanimous vote of no confidence that was to be taken during a council meeting later on yesterday evening.

Attard Mayor resigns, ahead of vote of no confidence


Despite the continuing economic uncertainty, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels forecasts that global hotel transaction volume will hold steady in 2012 to again reach upwards of US$30bn in deals, according to initial results from the firm's 'Hotel Investment Outlook 2012' report.


STUDENTS of all ages from Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells schools showed off their ``fantastic'' artwork at an annual exhibition.


Pacific University in Oregon has opened the world's first 3D performance clinic, equipped to diagnose and treat eye coordination problems that affect 3D vision.

Pacific University opens world's first 3D performance clinic


A Mississippi River bridge that was closed abruptly because of rust and corrosion will re-open by Saturday, state transportation officials said.


He blamed the poor selection of candidates for the BJP's defeat in the Assembly polls, the results of which were declared on Thursday.

Dhumal blames selection of candidates for defeat


Chris Brown was been charged with two felonies by the Los Angeles District Attorney today.


Palestinian militants in Gaza launched a rocket Tuesday at the Israeli city of Ashkelon after several days of quiet, causing no injuries, Israeli police said.


Bharathiraja has announced that he would soon make 'Bommalattam' in English.

Bharathiraja to make 'Bommalattam' in English


Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was found not guilty of tax evasion yesterday following a three-week trial into allegations he stashed hundred of thousands of dollars in an offshore bank account.

Tottenham manager Redknapp found not guilty of tax evasion


A 40-year-old North Highlands woman died in a rollover accident early Monday morning, California Highway Patrol officials said.

North Highlands woman dies in rollover accident


Shingles sends nearly 1 million Americans to their doctors every year seeking relief from the painful symptoms the virus causes, according to US government statistics released on Wednesday.

Shingles sends 1 million to US doctors each year


Former LSU and New Orleans Saints cornerback Randall Gay was arrested early Thursday morning after a disturbance at a Baton Rouge bar, Baton Rouge Police Lt. Don Kelly said Thursday.

Former LSU, Saints cornerback Randall Gay arrested


The three-year-old son of a police detective who was found murdered told her friends and family 'mummy is in heaven' as they gathered at her funeral today.


Former UNLV, Saint Louis and Missouri State coach Charlie Spoonhour, one of the most popular college basketball coaches in his day, died Wednesday at his home in Chapel Hill, NC He was 72.


I had a game idea, which I am currently working on and it is coming along better than I could have hoped.


Phyllis Diller, the housewife turned humorist who aimed some of her sharpest barbs at herself, punctuating her jokes with her trademark cackle, died Monday morning in her Los Angeles home at age 95.

Comedienne phyllis Diller dies in Los Angeles at 95


Gilead Sciences Inc. said Friday that Nobel Prize winner Paul Berg will retire from the board of directors in May.

Gilead Sciences says Paul Berg retiring from the board of directors


Black Swan actress and Hollywood hottie Mila Kunis says she is not good at being sexy, but puts her best efforts into intimate scenes.


With just a single win from their last seven trips to the DW Stadium, Toon Talk editor Steve Wraith says Newcastle have a chance to exorcise some demons away at Wigan this weekend.


Mindray Medical International Limited, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced shareholder resolutions adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Hong Kong on December 15, 2009.

Mindray Medical International's shareholder resolutions adopted


Spend-management software vendor Ariba has launched an online resource center to provide insights and strategies for controlling costs and reducing risk to help companies weather the global financial crisis.


A judge ordered a competency hearing for a sex offender facing a charge for allegedly failing to notify the sheriff's office of his change of address.

Judge orders compentency hearing for sex offender


On the issue of the Trayvon Martin case, Roland Martin debates with CL Bryant.


At 2:57 pm, Ganesh Housing Corporation was locked at 10% upper circuit.

Ganesh Housing locked at 10% upper circuit


Mayor Robert Reichert is the biggest loser in a winning game since the devil won the kingdom of hell and lost a seat in Heaven.

Mayor Reichert will be the biggest loser


A 19-year-old Marine from Danville was killed in Afghanistan Friday, according to a Danville city councilman.

Marine from Danville killed in Afghanistan


Shortly after the Veterans Day Parade in Huntsville wraps up, Republican gubernatorial candidate Roy Moore will speak to local veterans at American Legion Post 237 at 2900 Drake Ave.

Former Chief Justice Roy Moore to speak to veterans


Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has denied an FA charge of improper conduct in relation to comments posted on Twitter and requested a personal hearing from the governing body.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand denies FA charge


Asia chose the right time to emerge as the world's main influence as developed countries are still affected by the impact of the global financial crisis, intellectuals from South Korea and Indonesia said here at the International Conference of Asia Philosophy on Tuesday.

Asia chooses right time to emerge as world's main influence: intellectuals


Smoke may cause travel problems along parts of Highway 17 near Briarcliffe Acres south to the bypass split, due to a large wildfire burning in east-central Horry County near Highway 90.

Smoke may cause travel problems along Highway 17


Spirit AeroSystems reached a tentative agreement with its union for engineering and technical workers at its production plant in Wichita.

Spirit AeroSystems reaches tentative agreement with union


NATO troops clashed with their Afghan allies in a so-called ``friendly fire'' incident on Saturday, calling in airstrikes that killed four Afghan soldiers and stoked anger among villagers.


Zoo superstar Knut the polar bear died after an epileptic fit in his enclosure, an autopsy has revealed.


Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that new data from its hepatitis C virus portfolio will be presented in scientific sessions at The Liver Meeting® 2011, the 62 nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, taking place November 4 - November 8 in San Francisco, CA.

Boehringer Ingelheim announces new data from hepatitis C virus portfolio


New polls released by American Research Group and Public Policy Polling show Rick Santorum ahead of Mitt Romney in Michigan.

Polls show Santorum ahead of Romney in Michigan


A Cincinnati Police officer has shot a suspect in Over-the-Rhine this afternoon, reported ONN affiliate WKRC-TV.


MBLAQ's Seungho has done a perfect imitation of Narsha who recently begun her solo promotions.

Seungho does a perfect imitation of Narsha


Mortgage rates held steady for the most part this past week, according to the latest data released by Freddie Mac.


A couple was tortured to death in the name of honour killing in Tehsil Mian Chanu of Khanewal on Wednesday.

Couple tortured to death in name of honour


Hollywood star Nicole Kidman has touched down Udaipur for shoot of some scenes of her forthcoming film.


A baby with HIV was cured in Mississippi; that is what scientists are now claiming.


Scientists have admitted that more research is needed to explain a spat of recent mass bird deaths.

'More research needed' in mass bird deaths


Pub company Orchid has grown sales during the summer, thanks to the rain.


Astros prospect George Springer has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs Houston outfield prospect George Springer impressed during his first start in two big league spring training camps.


Saratoga Race Course has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance following a review of all racing operations at the facility.

Saratoga Race Course earns re-accreditation


While this positive environment may persist for the next however long, investors with whom we speak remain incredibly unconcerned about the Fiscal Cliff, believing that Congress will in virtually any scenario postpone the cuts until the spring or summer.

Investors remain 'incredibly unconcerned' about the Fiscal Cliff


UNC leaders said Monday that UNC's proposed self-imposed punishment for major NCAA violations in the football program are appropriate in the wake of the seriousness of the charges.


France playmaker Samir Nasri agreed to join Arsenal from Marseille for an undisclosed fee, the English soccer team said.

France playmaker Nasri agrees to join Arsenal from Marseille


An old fan favorite has returned to the FM RedHawks for this season and he's hoping to scorch some more home run balls at Newman Outdoor Field.

Old fan favorite returns to the RedHawks


Syria on Wednesday confirmed indirect peace talks with Israel through Turkey, the official SANA news agency reported.

Syria confirms indirect peace talks with Israel


CubeSmart will raise its annual dividend by 14%, as the company looks to return value to shareholders.


Three people were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after they were involved in accidents early Sunday morning.

Three arrested on suspicion of impaired driving


Both the CIA and the FBI flagged the deceased Boston bombing suspect over possible terror ties, but no action was deemed necessary at the time, officials said.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth will receive the Olympic torch in Windsor today.

Queen Elizabeth to receive Olympic torch


The two-day first photography exhibition on tourism began at Jatiya Chitrashala of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy here on Friday.

Photography exhibition on tourism begins


More revelations over undeclared donations were made on Friday, as well as another complaint by Act leader Rodney Hide.


Second Chairman of the Turkish Association of Wine Producers and President of the Executive Board of Pamukkale Winemaking, Yasin Tokat, said Friday that ``with recent developments, Turkish winemaking was on the way to becoming number one in Europe''.

Turkish winemaking on way to becoming number one in Europe


Lewistown, Canton, and Farmington won team titles in the Fulton County Track Meet on Monday.

Lewistown, Canton, Farmington win titles


Kia Vaughn scored a season-high 23 points, leading four players in double figures, and Rutgers advanced to the regional semifinals for the fourth straight season by beating Iowa State 69-58 on Monday night.

Kia Vaughn scores 23 points to lead Rutgers past Iowa State 69-58


On November 14, 2010 NASA issued a press release announcing the probable discovery of the youngest black hole in the relatively nearby galaxy M 100.

NASA announces discovery of youngest black hole in galaxy M 100


Sen. Joe Manchin, DW.Va., raised $843,000 during the second quarter, and finished June with $2.2 million in the bank.


Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan has said that minorities in Pakistan have equal rights to enjoy their religion.

Minorities in Pakistan have equal rights:


Stephenson Harwood is preparing the ground to launch an office in Dubai as part of its continuing international strategy.

Stephenson Harwood prepares to launch in Dubai


An International Monetary Fund delegation is expected to visit Zimbabwe next week to assess the state of the economy, amid calls from economists for Government not to allow members of the Breton Woods institution to dictate economic policies.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to visit Zimbabwe


Death Cab For Cutie will release a box set of early material on 7 January 2013.


Brady Quinn commented on his first start tonight against the Broncos, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.


Authorities say a Lansing-area doctor is facing more criminal sexual conduct charges involving female patients.

Doctor faces more criminal sexual conduct charges


A research team has notified that men have more sensitive nose than women and cold problem continues to haunt them.


The Belton Tigers '98 12U baseball team won the championship at the Burnet Back-to-School Bash this past weekend.

Belton Tigers '98 12U baseball team wins championship


Highway 91 in Stoddard County from Route P to the Scott County line will be reduced to one lane today while Missouri Department of Transportation crews make shoulder repairs.

Highway 91 in Stoddard County reduced for shoulder repairs


Andhra Bank has decided to revise the Base Rate downwards by 25 bps from the existing 10.50% to 10.25% with effect from March 01, 2013.


Shia LaBeouf has revealed he wants to do grittier roles.


Sheryl Crow says she'll soon be singing with Fleetwood Mac, a move sure to give new life to the classic rock band, which hasn't toured in several years.

Crow says she'll sing with Fleetwood Mac


Student lender Nelnet will cut 300 jobs to reduce its operating expenses in light of the tightening credit markets.


In something of a surprise to many, Progress Software Corp. and Iona Technologies plc jointly announced on June 25 that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Progress Software has agreed to acquire Iona for $4.05 per share in cash.


Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman had surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee on Monday.


A Hebron woman was upgraded to fair condition at Grant Medical Center in Columbus on Friday after she was found unconscious on her apartment floor Sept. 28.

Hebron woman upgraded to fair condition at Grant Medical Center


During a speech in Miami on education and innovation, President Obama joked that former governor of Florida Jeb Bush, who was in attendance, is also best known as the brother of ``Marvin Bush'' and that the rest of the family ``also did some work in Washington... back in the day.''

Obama jokes with Jeb - ``brother of Marvin Bush''


South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he will reimburse the state for an economic development trip he took to Argentina last year during which he met with his mistress.

Sanford will reimburse state for trip to Argentina


Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said Congress would emerge as a single largest party at New Delhi.


Fernando Torres endured a miserable Chelsea debut when his old club Liverpool inflicted a damaging 1-0 home defeat on the English champions Sunday.


Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the 10th annual charity dinner for Absolute Return for Kids, making their first appearance as a married couple.

Prince William and Kate Middleton make first appearance as married couple


Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan has lost a High Court bid to keep his financial records private, documents that were seized as part of an investigation into a multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme.


The New Zealand dollar has held near a week-high against the greenback after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke talked down the prospect of raising interest rates.


Dell remains committed to Microsoft's Windows RT, despite the poor market reception to the OS and a decline in prices of related tablets.


Iran's foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, said Monday that Iran could endorse a United Nations deal for it to send uranium abroad for processing for peaceful uses, the first official indication that Tehran could respond positively to the agreement.


BEIJING will collect and melt snow this winter in a bid to quench the water shortage that has plagued the Chinese capital for years, state media reported on Friday.


March 29, 2012, 12:33, - German-Swiss home goods retailer Bauhaus will open its first Bulgarian store on March 31, following a EUR 30 m ...


A 38-year-old man has been found stabbed to death in Northamptonshire, a police spokesman said.


An Ohio prosecutor says he may seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro, the man accused of imprisoning three women at his home for about a decade, for forcing them to suffer miscarriages.

Ohio prosecutor: 'may seek death penalty'


Lindsay Lohan arrived at court about 20 minutes before her scheduled appearance, wearing a snug white, knit dress, sunglasses and high heels.


Eager to add depth and competition at linebacker, the Dolphins signed four-year veteran Gary Guyton to a one-year contract on Friday, sources said.


New Delhi, Sep 30 Several areas in South Delhi continued to face power cuts for varying durations today as a major distribution line had to be shut down due to ongoing work on a Commonwealth Games project.

Several areas in South Delhi continue to face power cuts


Jacksonville gas prices rose 5 cent in the past week, despite oil prices remaining below $100 a barrel for the fourth consecutive week.


Tech Mahindra will announce an open offer on Tuesday for a 20 per cent additional stake in scam-tainted Satyam even as it deposited Rs 2,910 crore for the majority stake in the IT firm, which the new owner said would continue as an independent company.

Tech Mahindra will announce open offer on Tuesday


Joe Jonas knows what the most important meal of the day is as he heads to breakfast with his roommates Greg Garbo and Jack Lawless at Alcove restaurant in Los Feliz, Calif., on Sunday morning.


A MIRACLE baby who spent 231 days fighting for his life in hospital has celebrated his first birthday at home with his parents.


Police say a man stripped to his underwear at a Virginia airport checkpoint in a protest against security procedures.

Man strips at airport checkpoint in protest against security procedures


The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday announced that a Chicago businessman was convicted for participating in a terrorism plot against a Danish newspaper.

Chicago businessman convicted for participating in terrorism plot against Danish newspaper


Lisa Marie Presley is quitting her UK home.


Corpus Christi IceRays defenseman John Adams has been recalled by the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League, General Manager Pat Dunn announced Tuesday afternoon.


A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a Metrolink train in the San Fernando Valley, authorities said.

Pedestrian struck and killed by Metrolink train


Jesse James admitted in an interview that he wanted to get caught by Sandra Bullock because the thought of doing this to her made him feel sick.


The parliament of Cambodia re-elected Hun Sen as prime minister on Thursday for five more years.

Parliament re-elects Hun Sen as prime minister


Despite being in crisis Russia has started using its financial reserves to assist its strategic allies.

Russia is using financial reserves to assist its strategic allies


In a big change of position, American Airlines Inc. said Wednesday that it intends to freeze--not terminate--at least three of its four massively underfunded pension plans.

American Airlines to freeze pension plans


China Eastern Airlines, the country's third most valuable airline, agreed to buy 50 Airbus A320 aircraft to meet rising demand and lift its competitiveness in the air transportation market.

China Eastern to buy 50 Airbus A320 aircraft


The Nicaraguan government will provide 904 new loans to women next week as part of the process of restoration of rights.

Nicaraguan government to provide new loans to women


While making it clear that BJP chief Nitin Gadkari and LK Advani had requested her to rejoin BJP, Bharati said she would restrict herself to the ``non-political'' arena to launch a nationwide movement to protect farmers and cows.

Uma Bharati's movement to protect farmers, cows


Israeli occupation forces rolled into Al-Aqsa Mosque in the early hours of Sunday and assaulted worshippers inside it.


DIRECTORS at a Warrington-based retirement village developer have taken a pay cut and ordered a recruitment freeze as they battle to overcome a sales slump.


INDIA on Monday said its peace process with Pakistan was 'under stress', repeating allegations that 'elements' in Pakistan were behind this month's suicide attack against its Kabul embassy.

India says peace process with Pakistan 'under stress'


Relegation-threatened Hoffenheim have signed Argentine defender David Abraham from Getafe in a deal to 2016 as they seek to reverse their worst ever first half to a Bundesliga season.


Lord Alan Sugar has hired 17-year-old Arjun Rajyagor as his first ever Junior Apprentice.


The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed defenseman Nick Boynton, a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship team, to a one-year contract.

Blackhawks re-sign defenseman Nick Boynton


Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has finally admitted that he fell in love with current live-in partner Angelina Jolie while he was still married to ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.

Pitt fell in love with Jolie while married


Manchester City have appointed former Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain as their director of football in a management restructure.

Manchester City appoint Txiki Begiristain as director of football


StarTex Power, a Texas-based retail electric provider that serves 170,000 residential and commercial customers across the state, announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Constellation Energy.

StarTex Power signs definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Constellation Energy


AIGLE, Switzerland -Spanish cyclist Antonio Colom has tested positive for the blood-booster EPO after being targeted by cycling's governing body using its biological passport program.

Spanish rider Antonio Colom tests positive for EPO


Six of a family were burnt alive and two injured when a fire broke out in a house located at Zahidabad within the limits of Sharifabad police station.


An unemployed woman has resorted to using eBay in an attempt to find a job.

Woman resorts to eBay in attempt to find job


Claudia Schiffer was happy to strip off for the camera even when she was pregnant because she is no longer ``self-conscious'' about her body.


Police arrested Cory M. Pates and Travis J. Gamble for allegedly robbing pizzerias in at least six western suburbs after they struck again Monday night in Naperville.

2 arrested for robbing pizzerias in six suburbs


Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown has been arrested in London for allegedly assaulting his wife, Fabiola Quiroz.


Asian stocks dropped on Friday, registering the biggest weekly drop since August.

Asian stocks fall registering biggest weekly drop


Pakistan announced Monday accepting Australian offer to train its forces' personnel while an accord in this connection would soon be inked, sources said.

Pakistan accepts Australian offer to train its forces


Hong Kong shares ended higher Wednesday as upbeat manufacturing data in the US and China restored some investor confidence in the global economy, with export-related stocks outperforming.

HK shares end higher on upbeat data from US, China


The trial of two former Iraqi officials accused of letting Shiite militiamen use ambulances and hospitals to kidnap and kill rivals was delayed yesterday because prosecution witnesses failed to show up, judicial officials said.

Trial of former Iraqi officials delayed as witnesses fail to show


Russia should have true information about the life in Belarus, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at a press conference for the Russian regional mass media, reported Belta.

Russia should have true information about life in Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko says


The head of the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA says new border exemptions coming into effect June 1 will pose a challenge, but that merchants are ready.


A key Nevada Senate panel voted unanimously Friday for a bill that would help homeowners win court judgments for personal property damaged or sold during improper foreclosure proceedings.

Nevada Senate votes for bill to help homeowners


Lindsay Lohan thinks that Amanda Bynes should be punished for her driving offenses.

Lindsay Lohan thinks Amanda Bynes should be punished


Air Namibia has leased three Embraer 135 jets from Regional Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, a subsidiary of Air France.

Air Namibia leases three Embraer 135 jets


Lake Hartwell could reach a record low today or Wednesday, and is dropping so fast the Army Corps of Engineers can't keep up with marking newly exposed hazards.

Lake Hartwell could reach record low today


Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will address Parliament on Wednesday where he is expected to outline achievements by Zimbabwe's power-sharing government as well as problems that continue to dog the three month-old administration.


Andre 3000 has covered the Beatles, Eric Clapton and Muddy Waters as well as others for his current project, the Jimi Hendrix biopic, 'All Is By My Side'.


Global Axcess Corp , an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement for a $17 million credit facility from Fifth Third Bank, reducing the Company's cost of debt and extending its ability to fund anticipated growth in both the ATM and DVD kiosk business lines.

Global Axcess Corp signs $17 million credit facility with Fifth Third Bank


Police and partner agencies are urging young people to take part in organised activities to make the most of their summer holidays.

Police urge young people to take part in organised activities


In order to anticipate the jump of passenger starting at seven day before Lebaran, Lebak Bulus bus terminal prepares 350 buses; 210 regular buses and 140 additional buses.


The American woman nicknamed ``Jihad Jane`` pled not guilty in a Philadelphia court on Thursday to charges of being part of an international mission to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks. She will be held without bail until the trial begins on May 3.


Polaroid, marketed in the US by Ridgefield Park, NJ's C&A Marketing, unveiled at CE Week here the Z2300 instant digital camera and printer.


Housing affordability continued to erode in most markets across Canada in the second quarter as a result of higher home prices and interests rates, but there were a couple of bright spots.

Housing affordability eroded in most markets in the second quarter


John Barrowman is about to return to our TV screens for a new series of Torchwood, but he will also perform at next week's Henley Festival.

John Barrowman performing at the Henley Festival


Famous American actress and dancer Cyd Charisse died at the age of 86-years old due to a heart attack.

Famous American actress Cyd Charisse dies


Ski resorts are starting to open for the season, whether there is enough natural snow or not.


A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for robbing a Baltimore bar.

Man sentenced to 12 years for robbing Baltimore bar


Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been diagnosed with a liver tumour and will undergo surgery on Thursday.


Fairview and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota reached an agreement Thursday on a contract that allows Fairview clinics to remain as participating providers in all of Blue Cross' provider networks.

Fairview, Blue Cross Blue Shield reach agreement


Pope Resources announced today a quarterly distribution of 10 cents per unit, effective for unitholders of record on May 5, 2010 and payable on May 19, 2010.

Pope Resources announces quarterly distribution


Some Boston parents said they're fed up with school bus delays that are causing their children to be dropped off two or three hours late after school every day.


this time over suggestions that FaceTime will be coming to Mac OS X very soon, and then on to Windows.


A Palestinian health official said one Palestinian fisherman was killed and another wounded by Israeli navy fire.

Palestinians say fisherman killed by Israeli fire


NATO says all 7 international troops killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash are Americans.


Contrary to global trends, cancer kills more women than men in the rural Punjabi hinterland.


A federal judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the fraud case against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht, who was accused of using his staff at the county coroner's office to do work for his lucrative private practice.

Judge declares mistrial in fraud case of celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht


Lawrence Taylor, the NFL Hall of Famer known in celeb circles for his ``Dancing With the Stars'' stint, was arrested overnight in connection with the alleged rape and beating of a 15-year-old runaway just outside of New York, police said Thursday morning.

Lawrence Taylor arrested in connection with rape?


Paul McCartney will perform for the first time ever in Israel next month -- more than 40 years after the Beatles were blocked from giving a concert in the country, the singer announced on Wednesday.


Edinburgh-based Cairn Energy plc today said it has bought stakes in two Irish oil and gas blocks in a cost-and-carry deal.


The British actor Ian Carmichael has died at the age of 89.


Officials say the annual Penn State dance marathon has raised a record $10.68 million to benefit pediatric cancer patients, an event held for the first time without late coach Joe Paterno.

Penn State dance marathon raises $10.68 million


An Okeechobee County Jail inmate was found dead from an apparent suicide.


A film crew with local roots brings movie production to the Gulf Coast.


Rahul Dravid, the former Indian Captain, was given a big farewell in Mumbai yesterday, and the world of cricket has bid adieu to one of his its most distinguished players of all time.


Registration Minister S.Sarma on Tuesday said that all Registrar offices in the state would be modernised.


The latest US Drought Monitor map shows most of Nebraska is suffering severe or extreme drought.

Most of Nebraska suffering extreme drought


PTI May 15, 2013, 12.00AM IST 'Kolaveri Di' famed singer-actor Dhanush will be launching his own music label under the name of 'Wunderbar Studio'.


WorleyParsons cuts profit guidance Updated: 20:49, Friday May 17, 2013 Shares in engineering giant WorleyParsons plunged to four-year lows after it blamed a slowdown in Western Australia's mining industry for a profit downgrade.


Security forces in a successful operation have captured western heights of Maidan area of Khyber Agency.

Security forces capture western heights of Maidan area:


Schools are once again closing their doors forever in Regina.


White House National Security Adviser James Jones has apologized for a joke that offended some Jewish citizens.

Obama National security Adviser Jones apologizes for joke


T25-Presbyterian-Duke,0120 Coach K ties Knight;


NxStage® Medical, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced CE Mark approval for nocturnal home hemodialysis with the NxStage System One™.

NxStage announces CE Mark approval for nocturnal home hemodialysis


The debate over health care reform might be subject to reconciliation, a process that requires 51 votes in the Senate as opposed to the standard 60.

Health care reform might be subject to reconciliation


Flood barriers protecting the Thai capital from the country's worst floodwaters in decades have been holding up so far.

Flood barriers around Thai capital hold up so far


Dad pleads for assault weapon ban Updated: 07:41, Thursday February 28, 2013 Battling tears, the father of one of the first-graders slain at the elementary school massacre in Connecticut in December has pleaded with senators to ban assault weapons like the gun that killed his six-year-old son.


Goodrich Corp., the owner of the plant, was sold to United Technologies in a deal reported to be worth $16.4 billion.


HP partners will offer USA.NET's suite of hosted messaging, collaboration, e-mail archiving, security and mobility services.


Cate Blanchett has urged global business leaders to cut down their carbon emissions and invest in eco-friendly schemes to save her native Australia from suffering more devastating bush fires.

Cate Blanchett urges business leaders to cut down on carbon emissions


China will launch a new communication satellite, Zhongxing-10, in the next few days at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China.

China to launch new communication satellite


Sacha Baron Cohen is set play a spoof pop star who enters the Eurovision Song Contest in his next movie.


Industry body Assocham will promote Cannes Film Festival in India from 2010 onwards.

Assocham to promote Cannes Film Festival in India


HAVANA President Raul Castro says Barack Obama ``seems like a good man'' and wishes him good luck.

Raul Castro says Obama 'seems like a good man'


Westar energy announces 2nd quarter earnings for 2008 are 83% lower than earnings in the same quarter a year ago.


Seven persons were injured when the roof of a shop collapsed in Delhi Thursday morning, fire brigade officials said.

Seven injured as roof of a shop collapses


President Michelle Bachelet confirmed today that the death toll from the Chilean earthquake has risen to 708.


General Motors, Ford and Toyota plan to raise car prices in India starting next week.

Gm, Ford, Toyota to raise prices in India


Nigerian militants attacked a gas plant operated by Royal Dutch Shell in the Niger Delta on Saturday and warned of more attacks to come, but the army said it had repelled the raid and killed three gunmen.


American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open on Sunday in his 16th European Tour start for his professional title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory.

American Peter Uihlein wins Madeira Islands Open


The city of Pittsburgh will buy the most environmentally friendly vehicles it can, using federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines to make its choices, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's administration announced yesterday.

City to buy environmentally friendly vehicles


David Cameron yesterday launched a highly personal attack on Gordon Brown as ``the strange man in Downing Street''.

Cameron attacks ``that strange man'' in Downing Street


Legendary Broadway producer Martin Richards died Monday at the age of 80 in his Manhattan home.

Broadway producer Martin Richards dies at 80


Iceland has formally recognized an independent Palestinian state, becoming the first northwestern European country to take the move.


Associate Education Minister John Banks says charter schools will be a big success, changing the way education is run in New Zealand.

Banks says charter schools will be big success


Second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko advanced to the semifinals of the Estoril Open Friday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over sixth-seeded Mardy Fish.

Davydenko advances to semifinals of Estoril Open


Indian Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor Tuesday said incidents of ceasefire violations, which were basically aimed at abetting cross-border incursions from Pakistan into Jammu and Kashmir, had come down compared to last year.


Son Volt, the Americana-inspired rock group fronted by Jay Farrar, returns this summer with a new album and new label.


Windass, 40, has decided to hang up his boots after an 18-year playing career in order to focus on completing his UEFA coaching badges.


July Hedge fund returns may be worst since 2002;


Google ``screwed up'' by accidentally gathering private wireless data while taking pictures for its ``Street View'' mapping service, says co-founder Sergey Brin.


US stocks fell sharply on Friday, capping a third consecutive weekly decline, on a warning by American Express Co of mounting credit-card defaults and a slowdown in consumer spending.


It is amazing and saddening to see that so many Americans are so easily duped.


RezzyFest celebrates the 182nd birthday of the City of Massillon, so, of course, birthday cake will be served at 6:15 pm each night of the festival.

RezzyFest celebrates Massillon's birthday


A 20-year-old Wilmington man was indicted Monday by a Superior Court grand jury on first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of a neighbor.

Wilmington man indicted in fatal shooting of neighbor


Three Charleston County residents are under doctors' care after being exposed to a Chihuahua that tested positive for rabies, the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Friday.


A 26-year-old man accused of impersonating a Village of Palm Springs police officer faces two felony charges after Port St. Lucie police were called to a disturbance at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in St. Lucie West, according to records released Thursday and a news release.

Man accused of impersonating a police officer


After an all-day man-hunt with four helicopters, 1,000 law enforcement officers, and twenty hound dogs, Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested again last night after new charges were brought against him..


``Overly prudent'' trustees have increased ongoing funding targets by five percentage points, PricewaterhouseCoopers research reveals.

``Overly prudent'' trustees increasing funding targets


Commander cites 'rot' in nuke force Police say a Caddo Magnet High School student was arrested after being seen damaging a restroom at the school.

Student arrested after damaging restroom


Sounders coach Sigi Schmid said Wednesday there is no reason to panic over two straight losses to begin the 2011 Major League Soccer season.


Chase Bank has announced that it has lowered its personal loans rate for people with bad credit.

Chase Bank lowers personal loan rates for people with bad credit


It happens to the best of them: veteran television personality Meredith Vieira was left red-faced when she dropped a profanity on live TV while co-hosting The Today Show with Hoda Kotb, not realizing they were on air.

Meredith Vieira drops profanity on live TV --


Facebook could pull in $2 billion of revenue this year, better than previous projections, according to three different conversations that Bloomberg BusinessWeek had off the record.

Facebook may pull $2 billion in revenues this year


Microsoft Corp. is considering opening a data center in Iowa that would offer high wages and require an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, lawmakers said Tuesday.

Microsoft considers opening data center in Iowa


Popular Malayalam actor Samvrutha Sunil tied the marital knot with Akhil Raj, a computer engineer working in the United States, here on Thursday.


Former Kubota Spears lock Hugh McMeniman has committed his future to Western Force for a further two seasons.


Firefighters battled two wildfires west of Bozeman on Sunday night after dry weather and strong winds kicked flames 100 feet in the air and threatened houses.

Firefighters battling two wildfires west of Bozeman


Denny Hamlin passed Kevin Harvick for the lead with 29 laps to go Sunday and won his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway.

Denny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup race


The European Commission launched the excessive deficit procedure against six countries, among which France, Ireland and Spain, AFP informs.

The European Commission launched the excessive deficit procedure against six countries.


Experimental rock band TV On The Radio announced spring 2011 headlining tour dates in support of their upcoming fourth studio album Nine Types of Light.

TV on the Radio announce spring 2011 tour


District Election Officer A.Shajahan has said that the defacement squads under him have removed more than 10,000 unauthorised publicity materials from different parts of the Kollam Lok Sabha constituency.

Defacement squads remove 10,000 publicity materials


The Republican Party of New Mexico is attacking Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish with a TV ad that starts today -- nearly a year and a half before the election, KRQE reports.

Republican Party of New Mexico attacks Lt. Gov. Diane Denish


Strong winds toppled luminaries, sparking some small grass and yard fires around the Triangle Christmas Eve.

Winds topple luminaries, sparking small fires


Round Rock-based Dell is buying Exanet, a provider of clustered storage products, in a deal worth $12.0M, according to Israeli business publication Globes.


The Black Eyed Peas have made history with their single ``I Gotta Feeling.''


Monsanto Co. announced Wednesday it is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist in flood relief efforts in Iowa.

Monsanto donates $1 million for flood relief


Santiago, Chile power metal band Sacramento has released the new single ``Purple'' which can be listened to on the band's MySpace page.


Meerut, June 21 A man trapped in a borewell for hours in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district died Monday before he could be rescued, police said.


A cold wave is expected to sweep southern China and bring rain to most southern regions over the next 24 hours, China's meteorological authority said Tuesday.


The Federal Health Department says a Northern Territory roadhouse refusing to sell Opal fuel is set to close.

Roadhouse refusing to sell opal to close


The interim budget presented by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee had failed to address the economic recession, the Left said on Monday.

Interim budget fails to address recession:


The City of Tshwane's Emergency Services Department says that during winter veld fires are a major problem in Tshwane.


Michael Fassbender admits director Steve McQueen can be ''frightening'' to work with as he has a good ''bulls**t detector''.

Michael Fassbender: 'McQueen is frightening'


Ottawa Senators defenseman Matt Carkner has been suspended for 1 game for fighting Rangers forward Brian Boyle.


A Freeland mother of four was sentenced to jail in Gratiot County Circuit Court Monday for stealing from an elderly woman she had been caring for.

Freeland mother in jail for stealing from elderly woman


Origin Energy Limited, an integrated energy company, has executed sale and purchase agreements with the NSW Government to acquire the retail businesses of Integral Energy and Country Energy, and enter into GenTrader arrangements with Eraring Energy for a consideration of $3.25 billion.

Origin Energy executes sale and purchase agreements with NSW Government


For the 13th time, MSU Great Falls hosted its ``college in a day'' program for area high schoolers.

MSU Great Falls hosts ``college in a day''


Mortgage rates showed little change this week, according to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac.


Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti is glad to have Jose Mourinho back on the bench for Saturday's Serie A match at Palermo.


An inmate escaped from a prison bus when he was taken to the Kesbewa Magistrate's court on Friday.


President Jacob Zuma should have defended ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe against calls for his removal by ANCYL leader Julius Malema, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA said on Thursday.


BBC executives eat together, drink together, marry each other and have affairs with each other, according to a senior figure at the corporation who criticised its London-based culture.

BBC executives 'have affairs with each other'


At J.Boye 2012, it was made clear that sharing is caring.


The RBI will come out with a paper on the banking structure in the country discussing issues like consolidation even as it prepares to issue new bank licences after a decade.

RBI to come out with paper on banking structure:


IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been denied bail after being accused of sexually assaulting a maid in his Manhattan hotel this past weekend.


President Barack Obama plans to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan over six months, an accelerated timetable -- with an endgame built in -- that would have the first Marines there as early as Christmas, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.

Obama to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan


The special Lokayukta court in Bengaluru ( Images ) on Monday issued an arrest warrant against former Karnataka ( Images ) Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa.

Lokayukta court issues arrest warrant against Yeddyurappa


Pharmaceutical company Aventis Pharma on Friday launched a new pre-filled disposable insulin pen for diabetic patients as it expects to increase its market share to 9 per cent with the launch.

Aventis Pharma launches disposable insulin pen


Drax, the largest emitter of carbon dioxide in Britain is planning to go eco-friendly and stop burning coal in next 10 years.

Drax plans to stop burning coal in 10 years


Former world number one Rafael Nadal says he is fit and ready for the Indian Wells tournament.


The BJP should think of where it was taking politics of the country, the Congress said Monday after the party asked it to come clean on reported WikiLeaks disclosures that the late Rajiv Gandhi may have been a middleman for a Swedish company looking to sell fighter jets to India in the 1970s.

BJP should think where it is taking politics:


Spain has won its first-ever World Cup, beating the Netherlands 1-0 in Johannesburg, South Africa.


China on Tuesday sternly warned US President Barack Obama not to meet the Dalai Lama as planned, ratcheting up tension in ties between the two global giants already dogged by recent spats over trade, cyber-hacking and sale of arms to Taiwan.


A boat carrying Haitian migrants capsized and sank off the Turks and Caicos Islands and up to 85 people are missing, the US Coast Guard said Tuesday.


Offshore safety incidents have hit a record low, official figures have revealed.


A 45-year-old Muirkirk man is facing drug charges after the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Section executed a search of his Schweitzer Line residence Friday.


``We're declaring war on hogs and coyotes,'' said Rep. Phillip Lowe, R-Florence, during a House natural resources subcommittee meeting Wednesday.

'We're declaring war on hogs and coyotes'


An unrestrained pit bull dog attacked five high school students near the intersection of Bromack and Baywood in southeast Atlanta on Friday morning.

Pit bull attacks five high school students;


KYOTO Two people were slightly injured in a bear attack Saturday in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, amid a surge in reported bear sightings in the northern part of the prefecture, police said.


Matt Mead is the candidate who can best meet the challenges we face.


The latest studio to join this trend is Ninja Theory, who recently tweeted: ``Looking forward to showing you something new from us soon''.

Ninja Theory: ``Looking forward to showing something new soon''


NEWSOME have been crowned Supplementary Cup champions for the sixth time in seven years after a 52-24 win against Underbank Rangers in the final.


Canadian auto workers have overwhelmingly approved a new contract with Ford, sealing a tentative deal that averted what would have been a massive strike, a union said Sunday.

Canada auto workers approve new contract with Ford


Microsoft said Thursday that second-quarter net profit hit a record 6.66 billion US dollars on unprecedented revenue driven by demand for the new Windows 7 operating system.

Microsoft net profit hits record 6.66 billion US dollars


Justice Minister Jeff Radebe on Tuesday said efforts by government to have Shrien Dewani extradited are proceeding well.

Efforts to have Dewani extradited 'proceeding well'


The state Board of Education has approved three new charters school, but it has rejected one charter school proposed for Brockton.

Board of Education approves three new Charter schools


Shelves at food pantries everywhere experience a lull in the fall as they await the holiday food drive season.


Doctors from teaching cadre, who were supposed to be physically present at Accident & Emergency Department of Benazir Bhutto Hospital to cater emergency cases, remained absent from duty during Eid holidays.

Doctors from teaching cadre remained absent


Pelini said Tuesday the pieces are in place for Nebraska to make major strides this fall after going 9-4 with a Gator Bowl win over Clemson last season.

Pelini says Nebraska can make major strides


Days before a trial was scheduled to begin, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against Chad Johnson and a comedy club.

Settlement reached in lawsuit against Chad Johnson, comedy club


Seven robbers were shot dead when a police unit stopped them robbing a cash depot in Johannesburg, South Africa Saturday, Reuters reports Nov. 25.


A Toronto police officer has been charged after a man was assaulted at a police station.


Australia's services sector remains in the red despite edging up 0.3 points in July, according to the latest Australian Industry Group/Commonwealth Bank Australian Performance of Services Index.


Music sensation Beyonce lends a helping hand and does her part to help fight hunger in NYC.


Thorondor defeated Soul Candy by a neck to win the $44,400 feature on Friday at Hollywood Park.


It has been announced that Amy Winehouse is currently working on a new track with Babyshambles guitarist Mick Whitnall and Pete said that they have been in the studio while he was in London's Wormwood Scrubs Prison.

Amy Winehouse is working on a new track with Pete Doherty


It celebrates the spirit of life with covergirl Minissha Lamba.


A Maryland jury has convicted a woman of burglary, assault and reckless endangerment for breaking into her neighbor's house wearing nothing but a bridal skirt and veil on a snowy night in February.

Woman breaks into neighbor's house wearing nothing but bridal skirt and veil


LoopNet, Inc. , which operates the largest online commercial real estate marketplace, today announced that earlier this week it surpassed more than $500 billion of properties available for sale and that it has surpassed 2.75 million registered members.

LoopNet surpasses $500 Billion of properties available for sale and 2.75 million registered Members


Russian giant Nikolai Valuev will fight fellow former champion John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title before August 31, it was announced yesterday following the injury to Ruslan Chagaev.

Valuev to fight Ruiz for vacant WBA title


Global carbon emissions rose rapidly in 2007, an annual study says, with developing nations such as China and India now producing more than half of mankind's output of carbon dioxide, the main gas blamed for global warming.

Global carbon emissions rising rapidly: study


SPIRIT DSP, the world's top voice and video over IP engines provider, has announced today that Huawei Technologies, the world's second-largest telecommunications equipment provider, has extended its license with SPIRIT DSP for HD voice and video to carriers.

Huawei extends license with SPIRIT DSP for HD voice & video


ANTIOCH ― A San Francisco police inspector is suing the city of Antioch after she was arrested during a dispute with a tenant.

San Francisco police inspector sues Antioch


People's Progressive Party president Datuk Seri M. Kayveas said today it is highly likely that he will not contest in the next general election, expected to be held this year.

Kayveas says may not contest in next general election


Third-seeded Ivan Ljubicic rallied to beat Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Tuesday in the first round of the Hypo Group International.


A suicide car bomber killed three Yemeni soldiers in an attack on an army post at the gates of the southern city of Aden yesterday, a military official said.

Suicide bomber kills three Yemeni soldiers


House building targets in north Norfolk need to be cut in the future because of a string of employment, environmental and transport constraints in the area.


A man died after a one-vehicle accident Friday morning in Riley Township in Sandusky County, according to a spokeswoman for the Sandusky post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.


Megan Fox opens up about her surprising views on religion in the February issue of Esquire magazine in which she covers.


A Monday afternoon fire destroyed a Westville home, but a mother and her infant daughter escaped unharmed.


North Carolina beachfront property owned by West Virginia congressman Alan Mollohan and a former aide is going to a courthouse auction.

NC property owned by Mollohan going to auction


In a world's first for a telecommunication company, Du and ReiverNet have signed a landmark partnership agreement to offer true ``Bandwidth-on-demand'' solution for businesses and organisations in the UAE that have varying bandwidth requirements such as hotels, universities, hospitals, and other business verticals.

Du and ReiverNet sign landmark partnership agreement


Heavy snow has brought chaos to parts of the region as the big freeze continues to grip the East.

Snow brings chaos to parts of the region


Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs announced on his Facebook page this morning that he is off crutches.

Ravens' Terrell Suggs announces that he's off crutches


Nonprofit watchdog Charity Navigator has updated its ratings of 550 charities nationwide, and there are several South Florida-based organizations on its list.


Producer Mark Ronson is just one of the new names that will step in for Bill Bailey on TV comedy music quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Mark Ronson to step in for Bill Bailey on Never Mind the Buzzcocks


Jones died this morning, said Lee, who worked with her for about 10 years.


Brendan Conway of Barrons noted the comment of John Rakenthaler of Morningstar that Vanguard Group and the Investment Company Institute, the trade organization of the fund industry opposed the petition of the New York Stock Exchange Euronext to shorten the deadline for 13F filing from 45 days to 2 business days.

Vanguard opposes petition to shorten deadline for 13F filing


Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, known as the ``Voice of Latin America,'' died at a Buenos Aires hospital today, her family said in a statement.

Argentine folk singer, grammy winner Sosa dies in Buenos Aires


Martin Lawrence has filed for divorce, citing ``irreconcilable differences.''


A mixture of rain and snow showers fell overnight from the northwest Piedmont to the Research Triangle area and as far east as Goldsboro.


Finnair is evaluating whether to exit in-house MRO operations altogether as part of its restructuring programme.

Finnair evaluates exit from MRO operations


Police detain activists from women's rights group Femen, as they protest against the plans of Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko to attend the Euro 2012 final soccer match, in front of the Olympic stadium in Kiev July 1, 2012.

Police detain activists from women's rights group Femen as they protest in front of the Olympic stadium in Kiev


Police renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Kent after it emerged that youngsters were seen throwing stones at vehicles at around the time of the crash.

Youngsters 'threw stones' at time of crash


Sandy Township continues to move forward with its Kiwanis Trail/West Sandy Township water project.

Sandy township moves forward with water project


NASCAR has announced AJ Allmendinger of Penske Racing has been temporarily suspended from competition after failing a random drug test, in what was ruled a ``positive A test.''

Allmendinger temporarily suspended from competition


Big-screen titans Spike Lee and Robert De Niro will team up to develop a Showtime drama series about Lower Manhattan's Alphabet City, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Spike Lee and Robert De Niro developing Showtime drama


CAMPION School is celebrating outstanding A-level results this year and continuing a trend of upward achievement.

Campion school celebrates 'outstanding' A-level results


The government says it got a copy of the controversial Human Rights Watch report before it was released to the media this week.

Government got HRW report before it was released


THIEVES have targeted garden sheds in the Great Missenden area in a spate of burglaries over the last two weeks.


She said an NDC government will reduce the high cost of living, poverty and other hardships facing the people which have been brought about by the economic policies of the New Patriotic Party's government.


A helicopter with 20 people on board, from an oil platform, crashed Wednesday in the North Sea, north-eastern coast of Scotland, said a spokesman for the UK Ministry of defense.


WIDNES Vikings will play Warrington on Boxing Day and the club are offering their members and supporters a number of attractive incentives to make the game more irresistible.

Widnes Vikings to play Warrington on Boxing Day


A day after a no-show performance led to their being eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in five years, coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning apologized to New York Giants fans for a no-show performance in a 41-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the team's final game at Giants Stadium.


Mohammed Malik, a human rights advocate says the ongoing economic crisis is ``indeed related to people dying,'' adding that Norman Rousseau's death ``underscores the misguided priorities'' of the US government.

'Economic crisis is indeed related to people dying'


Coupe, sedan are back, as is the fuel-efficient gas/electric Hybrid with an in-city fuel rating that's nearly 35 per cent better than the base four-cylinder; minor exterior/interior adjustments as part of a mid-cycle refresh.


The Westborough boys under 12 soccer team recently played in the under 14 age division at Teamworks and made it to the finals, even though they were playing against much older and larger teams.

Westborough boys under 12 team makes it to the finals


Mary Beth Heffernan, Governor Deval Patrick's former public safety chief, today was confirmed on a 7-1 vote by the Governor's Council as a district court judge.

Mary Beth Heffernan confirmed as district court judge


The top US diplomat in Myanmar says 100,000 may have died in the cyclone and that 95% of buildings in the affected area are demolished.

US diplomat says 100,000 may have died in cyclone


Former BBC newsreader Moira Stuart is to narrate a Channel 4 documentary on ageism nearly two years after leaving the corporation amid claims she was a victim of it.

Moira Stuart to narrate documentary on ageism


On the heels of a new name, a revamped web site and a significant market expansion, Savored, the web's leading service for accessing insider pricing at premier restaurants nationwide, announces today a partnership with OpenTable, Inc. /quotes/zigman/113163/quotes/nls/open OPEN -1.61% to provide Savored 30% Off Deals on OpenTable.com.

Savored announces partnership with OpenTable


Beyonce Knowles' 'Obsessed' has topped the weekend box office after raking in 28.5 million dollars.

Beyonce's ``Obsessed'' top weekend box office


Manchester City have agreed to sign Argentina forward Carlos Tevez on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on their website Monday.


Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has said that an inflationary expectation is driving up the prices.

Inflationary expectation driving up prices:


World stocks slipped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cautioned that the US economy would remain weak for a time, adding to concerns about the sustainability of a recent recovery.


WWE announcer Lilian Garcia was hospitalized in Los Angeles yesterday after she was struck by a car.

Wwe announcer Lilian Garcia struck by a car


After living in self-imposed exile for four years following a spate of litigation against him for his paintings of Hindu goddesses, India's iconic artist MF Husain has accepted the offer by Qatar to confer its nationality on him.


Ryan rejects Vic leadership tensions Updated: 12:04, Wednesday June 13, 2012 Victoria's Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has brushed off talk of leadership tensions as 'absolute fiction'.


World IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch claims that he is one of the best British boxers of all time.


- The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a superb music phone which comes with a large touch screen & solid dimensions & this quality make it easy to carry in hand.


More than half of the British overseas island territory of Bermuda was without power as of early Sunday evening, officials said, as Hurricane Igor continues to close in.

More than half of Bermuda without power as Hurricane Igor closes in


New Delhi Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Monday that growth momentum would continue and the gross domestic product would grow more than 8.5 per cent in the 2010/11 fiscal year.


The Police on Wednesday announced a closure of the Kuramo Beach on Victoria Island, Lagos, for one week to rid it of squatters and hoodlums.


Spokes, Scotland's leading cycle campaign group which covers Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, has announced that it is to stop publicising events that require participants to wear a helmet in the face of what it describes as ``the creeping growth of semi-compulsion.''

Cycle campaign group Spokes stops publicising events requiring participants to wear helmets


Former News International chairman James Murdoch has started to give evidence under oath at Britain's media ethics inquiry.


At work, it is true that misery loves company.


Roberto Mancini has called on his Manchester City players to stay strong and not be disheartened by their recent defeats and remain in the running for silverware at the end of the Premier League season.

Mancini calls on his Manchester City players to not be disheartened by recent defeats


His departure became official Thursday when Greene agreed to a deal in principle with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Marc.

Former king Donte Greene agrees to deal with Brooklyn Nets


Conde Nast is to launch a bi-annual style magazine in the UK as it looks to build on strong performances in the women's glossy market highlighted by its most recent ABC results.


Two militants were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said here.


Liberty Media Corp., the company controlled by billionaire John C. Malone, will combine tracking stocks of its Liberty Starz and Liberty Capital units and increase share buybacks to make the stock more appealing to investors.

Liberty Media to combine tracking stocks, increase buybacks


After weeks of anticipation, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey officially introduced quarterback Alex Smith to local fans and media Wednesday evening.

Kansas City Chiefs officially introduce quarterback Alex Smith


It is being reported that country singer Carrie Underwood has just gotten engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher.

Carrie Underwood engaged to hockey player Mike Fisher


In the ceremony held to unveil Remembering the Halcyon Days of Yore at Malek National Museum and Institution, Ali Akbar Velayati said Iranians are the forerunners of preserving the Islamic culture among other Islamic countries.

Iran forerunner of preserving Islamic culture;


Gatorade says it is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink, but made the decision before the golfer's recent troubles led to a firestorm surrounding his personal life.

Gatorade discontinues its Tiger Woods drink


A Waynesboro police officer was bitten by a dog on Friday after he responded to reports of the dog running at large.


The search and rescue operation at the landslide-hit area in Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Klang, has been halted temporarily owing to strong earth movements this morning, said Selangor Chief Police Officer Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar at the scene.

Search and rescue operation halted temporarily


Wigan earned a lifeline in their fight for Premier League survival as goals from Paul Scharner and Antonio Valencia clinched a 2-0 win over Derby on Saturday.


When he went to the New York's Union Square he was almost pushed under the wheels of a car by his female fans.

Robert Pattinson pushed under car by fans


Lady Gaga has crowned herself the ``Queen of Twitter'' after overtaking Britney Spears to become the world's most popular Twitter user.

Lady Gaga crowns herself 'queen of Twitter'


Cooperative Extension educator Jenny Rhodes says many farmers in Queen Anne's County will be planting soybeans instead of corn.

Some farmers planting soybeans instead of corn


Anthony Ervin and Camille Muffat won gold medals of the Men's 50m freestyle and Women's 400m freestyle, respectively at the 2012 FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup in Berlin.

Anthony Ervin and Camille Muffat win gold medals -- 2012 FINA Swimming World Cup


International monitors began Thursday a drawn-out recount process aimed at breaking the political impasse in Haiti following last month's disputed presidential elections.

International monitors begin recount process in Haiti


Duke defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre has been named the National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association, announced by the organization on Wednesday.

MacIntyre named National assistant coach of the year


Novo Nordisk announced the launch of a next generation of FlexPen® at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting.

Novo Nordisk launches a next generation of FlexPen


Papa Roach and Buckcherry will be co-headlining this year's Rock Allegiance Tour with support from Puddle of Mudd, POD, Red, Crossfade, and Drive A. The US trek kicks off August 24 in Grand Prairie, TX and will wrap up on September 21 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Papa Roach and Buckcherry to co-headline rock Allegiance tour


Public health officials in the Miami Valley have issued the following food safety advisory for all consumers, restaurants, grocery stories and any food operations affected by the recent power outages.

Public health issues food safety advisory


New Rochelle police have one man in custody and are looking for another suspect after the pair led police in car chase through New Rochelle and the Bronx.

One man in custody after leading police on chase through New Rochelle and the Bronx


Ryu Matsumoto, Japanese minister for postdisaster reconstruction, resigned Tuesday after making controversial remarks during his recent visit to areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan reconstruction minister Matsumoto resigns


LUIS Felipe Scolari insisted Frank Lampard was the best midfielder in the world after Chelsea demolished Sunderland 5-0 at Stamford Bridge.

``Lampard is the best midfielder in the world''


An NFL player wants fans drunk for Sunday's game, leading to some strange reactions and questions of whether the league will discipline the player.

NFL player wants fan drunk for Sunday's game


The Bureau of Land Management will burn 20 to 30 brush piles of dry manzanita at Fort Ord by the end of April, weather permitting.

Bureau of Land Management to burn piles at Fort Ord


Days after a Democratic senator spoke out about a study eyeing the closure of three state prisons, Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Glenn Coffee removed him from a state task force.


It is time for all opposition parties to work together to face the Barisan Nasional.

Time for opposition parties to work together --


Researchers have discovered that honey bees can count to four, a report said here on Sunday.


The Kansas wheat harvest got off to a spotty start before the rains brought it abruptly to a stop.

Kan. wheat harvest gets spotty start before rains


Tokyo stocks opened 1.50 percent higher on Monday, tracking a US rally last week on upbeat jobs data.


Israeli stocks rose narrowly Tuesday, led by strength in Israel Chemicals Ltd. and real-estate developer Africa-Israel Investments Ltd. but held back by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and some prominent tech shares.


AtibibiBowater, which emerged from bankruptcy protection on Thursday, said it has a new chief executive and is eyeing emerging markets and specialty products to drive revenue as its traditional newsprint business declines.


Struggling Mark Sanchez knows he must step up Mark Sanchez repeatedly has told us this is his team.


Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll was one of 52 players on the invite list for the NBA Draft Combine, which starts today and continues Friday in Chicago.


Italian auto group Fiat SpA will cut between 10% and 15% of jobs at US subsidiary CNH, an agricultural and construction equipment maker that employs around 31,000 people, Fiat said Thursday.

Fiat to cut up to 15% of jobs at US subsidiary CNH


Taconic, the Hudson-based company that breeds mice and rats for pharmaceutical research, said Thursday it laid off 49 employees -- about 5 percent of its worldwide work force of 1,000 people.


Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a novel optical technique that permits rapid analysis of single human immune cells using only light.

Novel technique permitting rapid analysis of single human immune cells


The Attorney General's Office says it is investigating an apparent homicide that happened Sunday night in Keene.

Attorney General's Office investigates 'apparent homicide'


Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Iran favors the inclusion of Turkey and Brazil in upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and Vienna Group.

Iran favors inclusion of Turkey, Brazil in nuclear talks:


Azerbaycan Kredit Bank OJSC is to hold a general meeting of shareholders.

Azerbaycan Kredit Bank holds a general meeting


Rajasthan Royals bought four players on the first day of the auction here and co-owner Raj Kundra Saturday said they would be now looking to pick more Indian players.

We will now be looking for Indian players:


A new motel has opened in Williston, a city where it's typically hard to find a room because of North Dakota's oil boom.


A recording company has sued Lil' Kim for $2.5 million, saying the Grammy-winning rapper hasn't delivered all the recordings their contract requires.


Julian Lennon has accused Paul McCartney of snubbing him by not inviting him to his wedding or acknowledging him at a recent film premiere.

Julian Lennon: 'Paul McCartney is snubbing me'


The simple theory that you don't know what you don't know applies when it comes to fraud, which is why lenders must incorporate fraud detection into their due diligence processes before committing to new assetbased credit facilities.


Two Sudbury residents are facing drug charges after Sudbury police officers on bicycle patrol found them in possession of drug paraphernalia.


Stephen Fry has joined the cast of The Hobbit, director Peter Jackson has confirmed on Facebook, along with Ryan Gage and Conan Stevens.


Even as sports minister MS Gill on Wednesday insisted that the Commonwealth Games in Delhi next year would be a success, he stated that India, which he described as a poor country, should not make any bid to host Olympics in near future.


Would you believe that human hair can be used to repel wild boars?


A woman was found slain in Dayton, Minn., at her home, and her husband is under arrest and suspected of killing her, authorities said Friday.

Woman found slain in Dayton, Minn.; husband arrested


The Sunyani Central branch of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the weekend presented assorted items worth GHC 3000 to some basic schools at Techire in Tano North District of the Brong-Ahafo Region.

Seventh Day Adventist church presents items to schools


If you're planning to rent a car in Europe this summer--or even just considering renting--take a look at the excellent report, What you should know about renting a car in Europe in 2012, by two senior writers for Gemutlichkeit.


More than 100 high school seniors from Nanakuli High and Intermediate School will attend a college and career awareness event tomorrow morning and early afternoon at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa.

Seniors to attend college, career awareness event


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Monday it is recalling one production lot of its blood thinner Coumadin after finding a tablet that was too potent.


With all the talk of style points and close calls over the past two weeks people seem to forget that when all is said and done ``All anyone will remember are the wins'' when they look back at the Bearcats 2009 season down the road.


Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West pleaded guilty yesterday to weapons charges and received a home-detention sentence that includes flexibility to travel to NBA games if the league allows it.


Ian Madigan made five of his six penalty kicks to help Ireland beat the United States 15-12 on Saturday night in a rugby match at BBVA Compass Stadium.


Authorities say a pair of pickpockets are targeting victims at Upstate hospitals by faking health problems.


A Chemeketa Community College nursing student was arrested this afternoon in connection with two recent threats against the school.

Chemeketa Community College student arrested in connection with two recent threats


Lindsay Lohan could face legal action after claims that she lost £1.2million worth of borrowed jewels.

Lindsay Lohan could face legal action over borrowed jewels


BROMSGROVE and Redditch youngsters are being offered the chance to make a fresh start in the new year.

Youngsters chance to make a fresh start in the new year


BXB has launched a new type of sequential power controller, total power controller PSC which provides 12 circuits of 16 stages sequential power control.


MITIAMO will return to normal water supply after no more detections of high levels of Blue Green Algae in the town's non-potable water.

Mitiamo to return to normal water supply


Technical Analyst, Rajat K Bose is of the view that VSNL has target of Rs 507.


The Raiders announced on Tuesday that they have signed Schmitt, a free agent fullback who played the last two seasons with the Eagles after playing two seasons before that for the Seahawks.


Chelsea of the English Premier League has announced its roster for its exhibition tour of the United States.


Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team begin returning to Fort Riley this weekend from Afghanistan.

Soldiers begin returning to Fort Riley from Afghanistan


Fans of Bulgarian-born Hollywood actress Nina Dobrev were shocked to learn from her Twitter account she was getting married only to realize she did not mean what she said.

Nina Dobrev: 'I'm getting married!!!!!!!!'


The UW-Madison student found murdered in her apart last night will be laid to rest this morning.

Slain UW-Madison student to be laid to rest this morning


Tiger Woods, one of the world's most famous athletes, is taking an indefinite break from professional golf to ``repair the damage'' he's done with marital infidelities, Woods said Friday on his website, dpa reported.

Tiger Woods taking indefinite break from golf


30-year-old Hollywood actress Jessica Biel, will play the role of Viper, in the upcoming Marvel movie, The Wolverine!

Jessica Biel will play Viper in the Wolverine!


January Jones has either gone red, or is wearing a red wig/extensions for a new role.


An explosion at Fort Bragg has injured 10 military personnel during an artillery exercise on the Army post in North Carolina.

Explosion at fort Bragg injures 10 military


Browns quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace will rest Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Bears at the Stadium, coach Eric Mangini said.

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace will rest vs. Bears


By Tom Spalding tom.spalding@indystar.com Two days after his early morning arrest in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee today was formally charged with public intoxication, a class ``B'' misdemeanor.

Colts punter Pat McAfee charged with misdemeanor


Virginia Tech is claiming success in connecting its research to commercial products for national security.

Virginia Tech connects research, products for national security


Bank of America Merrill Lynch reported on Monday that they have downgraded biopharmaceutical company, Bristol Myers Squibb Co. to ``Neutral.''

Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgrades Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY)


A Myrtle Beach woman was charged with stabbing another woman after they argued because the women are dating the same person, according to a police report.

Myrtle Beach woman charged with stabbing another woman


Reliance Infrastructure has target of Rs 625, says Anu Jain, Vice President, IIFL Private Wealth Management.


A toddler died early Tuesday when he accidentally drowned in a toilet while visiting relatives in Brooklyn, officials said.


A 24-year-old soldier from Littleton has been killed in Iraq, the Pentagon announced today.


Chinese plane boosts global reach Updated: 00:02, Tuesday January 29, 2013 China's new heavy-lift transport aircraft and a successful missile interception test are key steps in expanding the strength and reach of its armed forces, analysts and state media say.


In a fresh warning, the US has said it has ''credible evidence'' that terrorists may be planning terror attacks at places frequented by its citizens in India, Pakistan and Middle East and asked them to be alert and take precautionary measures.

Terrorists may be planning terror attacks in India, pak:


A ``SEXIST'' remote control that blasts out orders to women such as ``get me a beer'' has been slammed.


Australia has told China to rein-in its diplomats after Beijing's Canberra embassy tried to block a speech by an exiled Uighur leader, adding to strained relations over China's spy allegations against Rio Tinto Ltd.

Australia tells China to rein-in diplomats


US space agency NASA said Thursday it had found the first evidence of flowing water on Mars.


The American novelist and scriptwriter Budd Schulberg has died, aged 95.


Oceania Cruises has revealed new European cruise itineraries for 2012 with plans to operate four ships in Europe for the first time.

Oceania Cruises reveals new European itineraries


The Meteorological Services department is engaged in consultations with Chinese company in a bid to seek alternative, cheaper and precise ways of cloud seeding.

Department in a bid to seek alternative ways of cloud seeding


The Madison Symphony Orchestra announced the details of its 2008-09 season at a gracious press reception at Overture Hall, replete with a tasty buffet luncheon and lovely live musical interludes--from the Fantasie String Quartet, and from organist Sam Hutchison.

Madison Symphony Orchestra announces its 2008-09 season


Healthcare group BTG returned to the black and posted a 77 per cent increase in full year revenue after higher than expected royalties at its licensing and biotechnology businesses.


The White House says President Barack Obama has told US officials to maintain heightened airline security.

Obama tells US officials to maintain heightened airline security


Eight out of 90 banks across Europe have failed stress tests, one more than last year's figure, the European Banking Authority has said.


Iran says it is holding new military exercises to protect its nuclear sites from possible attack.

Iran military exercises to protect nuclear sites


Tony Thompson, who faces David Price on Saturday, says that doping should be allowed in sport.


She will be performing at the Essence Music Festival inside the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

Janet Jackson performs at Essence Music festival


China will launch trial of the national leisure tourism programme and promote the implementation of the paid vacation system, according to information released at the National Tourism Working Conference held recently.

China to launch trial of National leisure tourism programme


Quebec will allow its correctional officers to wear hijabs -- the traditional Muslim headscarf that does not cover the face.

Quebec will allow correctional officers to wear hijabs


Cosmetic breast surgery can greatly boost a person's confidence, according to advice website Cosmetic Surgery Guru.


Chancellor George Osborne wielded the axe with a benefits squeeze and a rise in VAT but said his 'tough but fair' emergency Budget would balance Britain's books within five years.


The exhibition of photos by the Ukrainian photographer is titled 'Time is out of joint.


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