Thieves on the loose struck four times within the last 24 hours in the town and its suburbs.


Variety reports that Ed Helms is to team up with Ben Stiller to develop an English-language remake of the 2010 French comedy 'Le Mac.' Directed by Pascal Bourdiaux, the original follows a mild-mannered banker forced to masquerade as a notorious gangster and pimp.

Ed Helms & Ben Stiller developing a remake of French comedy Le Mac.


Jill Meagher was likely raped and murdered by the man police have in custody regarding her disappearance.


The Kent Police marine unit has moved to the coast after years of being based miles away from the water.

Kent Police marine unit moves to the coast


D&D London's Meza restaurant and bar in Soho is to launch a new Indian dining concept next month.

D&d London's Meza to launch Indian dining concept


On a chilly April night, the Mocs six seniors threw out the first pitch, or should we say first six pitches, for opening night.


Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was suspended for two games for fighting with Nets forward Kris Humphries in Wednesday's 95-83 Brooklyn victory, the National Basketball Association said on Thursday.

Celtics' point guard Rondo suspended for two games for fight


The financially struggling US Postal Service announced it would increase stamp prices by a penny next year.


Pain Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, has received a $5 million milestone payment from King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., its exclusive commercial partner for abuse-resistant prescription pain medications.

Pain Therapeutics receives milestone payment from King Pharmaceuticals


Prosperity Minerals Holdings, which has just sold its Chinese cement business for GBP 300 million, reported higher H1 revenues and profits amid what the company said was a challenging economic environment, now looking to take advantage of the massive cash inflow to develop other businesses in China.

Prosperity Minerals reports higher H1 revenues and profits


Iran is losing influence in Iraq, Bush said in a French television interview broadcast a day before he arrives in Paris on the penultimate leg of a farewell European tour.


A powerful earthquake hit waters off western Indonesia early Wednesday, prompting officials to briefly issue a tsunami warning.

Powerful earthquake hits off western Indonesia


Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts told South Jersey political leaders Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the Assembly on Nov. 3.

Nj Speaker Joseph Roberts will not seek re-election


There is no proposal to open up the Sino-India frontier at Nathu La for tourism purposes but the Centre has relaxed the guidelines under the Restricted Area Permit for domestic tourists, Union tourism minister Kumari Selja said today.

No proposal to open up Nathu La for tourism:


Actor Jimmy Smits is hosting 'A Capitol Fourth,' the annual free concert from the West Lawn of the US Capitol.

Actor Jimmy Smits hosts 'A Capitol Fourth'


London shares ended in the red on Friday as G20 talks overshadowed positive company earnings and economic data.


The Philippine government assured investors on Friday that the banking industry in the country remains healthy despite the closure of a local bank.


James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's The Sopranos helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy.


Five months after the death of his actress-wife Brittany Murphy, 39 year-old British screenwriter Simon Monjack was found dead in the couple's Hollywood house on Sunday night.


Solar panels not only provide cleaner energy, but they also cool your house, or your workplace, according to a team of researchers led by Jan Kleissl, a professor of environmental engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.


The Home Office announced today that in a major cost-cutting drive criminals are now to be arrested by e-mail.


Kathy Bates, star of Harry's Law, is recovering after a double mastectomy.

Kathy Bates recovers after double mastectomy


Thomas Miller Investment has launched a low cost model portfolio service to be offered through financial advisers.

Thomas Miller launches model portfolio service


New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson and head coach Sean Payton were meeting with NFL officials in New York Monday, according to the NFL's web site, but a timetable for imposing penalties in the league's bounty scandal remained unclear.

Saints owner Tom Benson, coach Sean Payton meet with NFL officials


Facebook has acquired social network start-up Storylane, announced Storylane founder Johnathan Gheller on his blog.


BASF and Hisense have worked together to develop a new energy efficient domestic refrigeration technology.

BASF and Hisense develop new refrigeration technology


Â A study presented today at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting suggests that sleep disturbances like obstructive sleep apnea, excessive awakening and insomnia, may be a normal result of combat experience, rather than a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, major depression or other psychiatric conditions.

Sleep disturbances may be normal result of combat experience


Roads are open again in Southern Minnesota after being shut down on Monday due to new snow and high winds.


Nokia has launched its recycling programme in Pakistan to recycle old mobile phones for saving environment.


Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, one of the most respected US political figures, has a malignant brain tumor, his doctors say.


After one year of their appointment, the three-member team of Kashmir interlocutors appointed by New Delhi after the civil unrest last year would submit their final report to the government of India on Wednesday.

Kashmir interlocutors to submit final report Wednesday


Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh in Gwalior on Sunday slammed veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare for allegedly using foul language against politicians.

Digvijay Singh slams Anna for foul language


Multiple breaches of policy occurred during a Police pursuit that left an officer seriously injured when he was hit by the pursued vehicle.

Multiple breaches of policy in pursuit where Officer seriously injured


the article ``Greece, resigned, awaits the verdict European'' can Be found below.

Greece, resigned, awaits the verdict of the European


South Korea on Thursday unveiled two new missiles capable of hitting targets anywhere in North Korea.


Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has resigned with immediate effect in the wake of the Libor-fixing scandal.

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond resigns with immediate effect


British fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in a wardrobe after leaving a note, an inquest into his shock death heard.

British fashion designer McQueen hanged himself: inquest


A corrections officer in Holmes County is accused of smuggling drugs and alcohol into the local jail.

Officer accused of smuggling drugs into jail


Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc., the US outdoor-clothing chain, filed for bankruptcy protection as part of a proposed sale to affiliates of CCMP Capital Advisors for $202 million.

Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy protection


The NFL is exploring a new Los Angeles stadium at Chavez Ravine, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Reality TV star Rob Kardashian is following in his late father's footsteps and heading to law school.


THE victim of a suspected murder in a Cirencester flat has been named as Trevor Carlos.

Victim of suspected murder in Cirencester is named


Veteran Communist leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu passed away at a Kolkata hospital on Sunday.

Veteran Communist leader Jyoti Basu passes away


Two teams of certified scorers have declared a Fond du Lac resident's 30-point buck the largest non-typical buck shot with a bow in Wisconsin history.

Largest non-typical buck shot with a bow in Wisconsin history


Dr. Richard Shortlidge reports to Historic City News that a new living history group, Los Presidiales de San Agustín, is now forming.


Belgian replacement parts supplier and rental company TVH has acquired Mateco, Germany's second largest powered access company from Odewald & Compagnie.


Accountancy firm KPMG is playing a long game when it comes to attracting and retaining talented members of staff, according to one expert.


Deutsche Bank upgraded EQT Corp. from Hold to Buy with a price target of $59.00.

Deutsche Bank upgrades EQT Corp. (EQT) to Buy;


Kofax ® plc, a leading provider of smart process applications for the business critical First Mile™ of customer interactions, today announced that a major Italian bank has invested more than $300,000 to expand its use of Kofax software to all of its branches across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Major Italian bank expands Kofax software to all branches across Europe, Middle East and North Africa


The temporary VAT cut, which will save an average of £475 for every household, must be extended beyond the end of the year, business leaders and MPs have said.

VAT cut must be extended, business leaders and MPs say


Hey kids, run the bases like a major leaguer!


Internet shoppers rejoice: classy designer brand Loewe has just launched a brand new online store!


Whispers of Serenity clinic held a free workshop on its premises on Thursday to spread awareness on child abuse in Oman.

Whispers of Serenity holds workshop on child abuse in Oman


Dutch financial services company ING Groep NV said Friday that it has completed the sale of its car lease unit to German carmaker BMW AG.

ING completes sale of car Lease unit to BMW


Motorcycle crashes are sharply on the rise in the Chicago area in the last two years, a seven-county Chicago Sun-Times survey has found.


Israel sent more troops to the Gaza border, rapidly moving forward with preparations for a possible ground offensive as the next stage of its military assault on the coastal territory's Hamas rulers.


British politician Lembit Opik has been dumped by his Cheeky Girls fiancée Gabriela Irimia, it has emerged.

Mp Lembit Opik dumped by his Cheeky Girls fiancée


Syracuse police are investigating two armed robberies in the Valley area of Syracuse that occurred about half a mile from each other Saturday night.

Syracuse police investigate two armed robberies in the Valley


My boat has been seized by United States Marshals, and I have been served with paperwork advising me that the action was taken to enforce a claim that a local engine repair shop has made against the boat.


AC Milan scored three times in the second half against Napoli to bag a 3-0 win that moves them five points clear at the top of Serie A.


Tai chi lessons twice a week boost the quality of life of heart failure patients considered too ill to exercise.

Tai chi boosts quality of life in heart failure patients


Remy Cointreau will move into the premium single malt scotch whisky market sfter it agreed to buy the Bruichladdich distillery for £58 million.


US Ambassador Cameron Munter has said that Pakistani politicians don't want Americans to go away from their country.

Pakistani politicians don't want Americans to go away:


Farm equipment maker Deere & Co. will lay off nearly 700 workers from factories in Brazil and Iowa.


STERLING fell to its lowest level in four months against the euro yesterday as Bank of England policymaker Adam Posen said the UK's central bank should restart its asset-purchase programme to prevent persistent slow economic growth.

Sterling falls to lowest level in four months against euro


Manny Ramirez was arrested in Florida after allegedly getting into a domestic dispute with his wife.


To get fans excited, The Raveonettes' premiered their new song ``Observations'' on Rolling Stone.com recently.


A Metra train struck a pedestrian at the Central Street station on Sunday night, Metra officials said.


Regional freight railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming Inc. said Tuesday its traffic rose 9.7 percent in November, mostly because of added carloads from an acquisition.

Genesee & Wyoming traffic rises 9.7 percent in November, mostly due to acquisition


Bet365 has a superb streaming service that will be showing the Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm game live from 04 June 2010.


It is being claimed that the carbon tax, which comes into effect today, will cost jobs and undermine efforts to improve Ireland's competitiveness.


A survey of bankers reported today by Emirates Business reveals that a majority of them believe that many UAE banks have not fully disclosed their losses.

Many UAE banks have not fully disclosed losses


Japan saw a fourth straight month of record deflation in August as weak domestic demand hindered a recovery from the worst recession in decades, data showed on Tuesday.


Aussie cycling team Orica-GreenEDGE collected bronze in the men's team time trial in Netherlands.


Energy shortages are depriving an estimated one billion people from access to healthcare, according to a report by NGO Practical Action.

Energy shortages depriving one billion from healthcare


Social media payment platform oneTXT, which aims to offer social nets and other entertainment companies an alternative payments processing method to the likes of Paypal using their mobile phones, has raised $2 million in its first round of funding, the company announced today.

Payment platform oneTXT raises $2 million;


Three people have been shot during a home invasion in Sydney's inner-west last night.


The autopsy confirms what many have doubted for years, that Michael Jackson really did have vitiligo, the skin pigmentation disorder that turned his skin white.

Autopsy confirms that Michael Jackson had vitiligo


A nine-year-old boy was struck, suffering head trauma, while he was waiting for his school bus in Monsey on Sunday.


CC Sabathia, who is 20-5 with a 2.95 ERA in his career at Yankee Stadium, got out of the first inning without any damage.


Japan is ready to help Pakistan overcome the country's chronic power shortages, but at the same time it seeks comprehensive power sector reforms, a senior official from the Japan International Cooperation Agency said Friday.

Japan ready to help Pakistan overcome power shortages:


Storage firm Lok'nStore fell into losses in the six months to January 31 as the weak economic conditions hit sales.


Sudbury Regional Hospital celebrated a major milestone Monday for the future one-site hospital when it opened the new main entrance and main lobby for receiving patients, family members and visitors.


An experimental plane has made an emergency landing in Paducah, injuring a passenger.

Experimental plane makes emergency landing


Three men tussling fell off a Jonesboro apartment balcony, trying to stave off a domestic dispute.


In an rather off-message slip at Olympus's EP-1 launch at Jessops' New Oxford Street, London branch on 25 June, David Bailey said he still prefers 10x8 photography.


The Canadian Forces is looking at closing 10 recruiting centres across the country as part of its broader efforts to meet the Conservative government's budget reductions.

Canadian Forces to close 10 recruiting centres


AT&T will pay $39 billion to buy T-Mobile in the United States.


Eagle students in first through fourth grades will work with a visiting artist in April.

Eagle students to work with visiting artist


Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed 53 bills into law while Gov. Rick Snyder is out of the state on a holiday vacation.


``I will be supporting Alonso,'' says the 26-year-old actor, adding, ``Hamilton is cute... And recently single? But Alonso is the one I will be cheering for.''


Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, left, has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in Sunday's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, where he appeared to stamp on Scott Parker's head.


A new study indicates that rural Nebraska is becoming more and more dependent on Medicaid to cover health care needs.

Study indicates rural Nebraska is becoming more and more dependent on Medicaid


Barack Obama has signed an executive order on cybersecurity aimed at boosting the defense of critical US infrastructure, while also avoiding the criticism over compromising civil liberties that its legislative predecessors suffered from.

Obama signs executive order on cybersecurity


Coleen and Wayne Rooney are reportedly set to renew their wedding vows, in an attempt to recover from the revelations that he had cheated on her with a prostitute.


`` Terrorists who attack in different places are receiving resources from Pakistan and its infrastructure is being used by them,'' Mukherjee told reporters while campaigning here in Murshidabad district.

Terrorists receiving resources from Pakistan:


Hewlett Packard has unveiled three new multifunction printers, LaserJet Pro MFP M521,LaserJet Pro MFP Color M570 and LaserJet Enterprise M725 targeting SMBs and enterprises.

HP unveils three new multifunction printers


Pennsylvania will soon offer a new sweetener to attract developers to blighted communities: a tax credit for restoring historic buildings.

Pennsylvania to offer tax credit for restoring historic buildings


A 21-year-old Eastern Oregon football player died one day after suffering a head injury during a scrimmage.


Teck has admitted in a US court that more than 100 years of historic effluent from its mining and smelting operations in Trail have polluted the Columbia River in Washington.

Teck admits to polluting the Columbia River in Washington


Reddy was killed in a helicopter crash in stormy weather, officials said on Thursday.


A businessman accused of stealing advert billboards from Adopt-A-Light company got a rare reprieve when a court set aside an arrest warrant it had earlier issued against him.


WTI oil futures end a bullish trading week back near $88 a barrel as the US stock market rose higher, helping to lift oil and other commodity prices, whilst some analysts are also pointing to tightening US supplies as a driver of NYMEX oil prices.

Wti oil futures end week near $88 as US market helps lift prices


David Haye vowed to inflict a ``slow, concussive beating'' on Dereck Chisora after their controversial grudge match was confirmed on Tuesday.

David Haye vows to inflict 'a slow, concussive beating' on Dereck Chisora


Berlin, Feb 14 : ``My Name is Khan'' producer and director Karan Johar, whose film is being lauded by audiences and critics, says he was fed up with the typical Bollywood stuff.


Google on Thursday reported a rebound in online advertising, posting a 32% jump in profit and 23% increase in revenue in the third quarter.

Google reports rebound in online advertising;


TEHRAN -Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili called for using all legal and political capabilities against Zionist criminals.

Jalili calls for using legal, political capabilities against Zionist criminals


Singer Beyonce Knowles feels like a mermaid when she is surrounded by water.


Samaritan Keep Home's Adult Day Healthcare Program is celebrating 25 years of service in the North Country during National Adult Day Healthcare Services Week.

Samaritan keep home celebrating 25 years in service


President-elect Barack Obama has picked Timothy Geithner, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, to be his Treasury secretary, as Geithner is believed to be a strong advocate of government intervention in the troubled economy.

President-elect Obama picks Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary


Yemeni tribesmen shot down a fighter jet of the country's Air Force and captured its pilot northeast of capital Sanaa on Wednesday, reports quoting military officials said.

Yemeni tribesmen down fighter jet, capture pilot


A Northern Tier man is in custody after police say he held a gun up to two women who knocked on his door.


The party has latched onto what its leaders say are documents showing that bloated voters registers were used to conduct the last elections in certain constituencies in the Ashanti Region.


US electronics retailer Circuit City said Monday it had filed for bankruptcy protection and obtained a 1.1 billion dollar credit lifeline to battle a sharp decline in sales.

US retailer Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection


Ian Snell was scratched from his final spring start Thursday because of flu-like symptoms.


Many schools are closed across Vermont as a wide-ranging storm moved into the state Wednesday morning forecast to dump 8 to 14 inches of snow.


Somali Islamist militants killed two Somalis holding British passports and two Kenyans at a school in the central town of Baladwayne overnight, local residents said on Monday.

Somali militants kill two britons and two Kenyans


A couple accused of leaving a baby in a car at a Central City casino now face child abuse charges.

Couple accused of leaving baby in car while at casino


A Greek exit from the euro zone would be manageable but is not desirable, Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview with Germany's WDR television posted on the Luxembourg government's website on Tuesday.

Greece exit from euro zone would be manageable:


The lowest FHA mortgage refinance rates in history have been reported by many lenders and websites including Zillow.com and BankRate.com.

Lowest FHA mortgage refinance rates in history reported by lenders --


A wreck in Lee County caused traffic delays on US Highway 1 near the intersection of NC Highway 78 Tuesday morning.

Wreck caused traffic delays on US Highway 1


The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Southeast Louisiana Coastal areas from 6 pm this evening through 6 am Tuesday.

National Weather Service issues fog advisory through 6 am Tuesday


``On the eve of last Friday, the first molecule of gas of pre-salt Santos Basin reached the Brazilian coast by the beach of Caraguatatuba, Sao Paulo'', confirmed Marcusso.

``The first molecule of gas of the pre-salt Santos Basin reached the Brazilian coast''


Property owners have been advised that there are some extremely attractive mortgage deals available to them should they wish to expand their commercial property portfolio.

Property owners advised on attractive mortgage deals


A Vauxhall electric car was today named Green Car of the Year by What Car?

Vauxhall Ampera named green Car of the Year


Rains lashed many parts of Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, providing respite to the people from the scorching heat.


President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday received some foreign dignitaries ahead of his inauguration as the President of the Republic on Monday.

President Mahama receives foreign dignitaries ahead of inauguration


The Raiders have hired Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator, Jackson confirmed on Tuesday.

Oakland Raiders hire Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator


Eastern Washington has signed three basketball players for next season, including the son of former NBA player Lucius Allen.

Eastern Washington signs three basketball players


Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate, has died after battling a brain tumor.


Hitachi has announced it has received FDA clearance for its Echelon Oval 1.5T Ultra-Wide MR system, according to a news release.

Hitachi receives FDA clearance for Echelon Oval MR system


Nepal's deposed king has left the royal palace for the last time but has no plans to leave the Himalayan country.

Nepal's deposed king leaves palace for last time


Turkey has signed an aviation agreement with Indonesia under which Turkish carriers will be able to fly to two more destinations, according to a report.

Turkey signs aviation agreement with Indonesia: report


Carey school will install a second wheelchair lift, this one in the elementary portion of the school.


Honeywell opened a new project services office in Anchorage, Alaska, for its Honeywell Process Solutions business.

Honeywell opens project services office in Anchorage


NASCAR's longest race of the season spilled into a second day Sunday night when the Coca-Cola 600 was postponed by rain for the first time in 50 years.


Former British Open winner Louis Oosthuizen will have birdies and babies on his mind this week when the 2012 European Tour tees off along the Indian Ocean coast in South Africa.

2012 European Tour to tee off in South Africa


HENDERSON, Nev. & WESTMINSTER, Colo.---Apr 5, 2012 - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals and Allos Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Spectrum will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Allos for $1.82 per share in cash plus one Contingent Value Right.

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals to acquire Allos Therapeutics:


Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-born actor who has used his success in film and TV to advocate for Parkinson's disease patients, received an honorary degree yesterday from the University of British Columbia.


Belarus should have the best investment conditions in the world, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Tuesday in his annual address to the National Assembly and the Belarusian people.

Belarus should have best investment conditions in world, Lukashenka says


Doosan Group has rolled out a slew of social contribution programs ranging from sponsorship of artists to medical services and disaster aid matching its growing global presence.

Doosan rolls out social contribution programs


Rapper Lil Wayne is being released from jail at Rikerâ€™s Island, New York today after the rapper served his eight month sentence for a related weapons charge.


Communications and mobile broadband services provider, iTalk has announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire My800online, a global residential and business toll-free telephone service provider.

ITalk signs Letter of Intent to acquire My800online


Kidnap victim Michelle Knight is hoping to be ``adopted'' by the DeJesus family, according to Global Post on May 11.

Kidnap victim Michelle Knight hoping to be 'adopted' by DeJesus family


Mouser Electronics Inc. announced it has launched a website in Simplified Chinese at www.mouser.com.

Mouser launches website in Simplified Chinese


Matt Kenseth won the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.


Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill legalizing gay marriage as promised on Friday, asking lawmakers instead to appoint an advocate for same-sex couples under the state's existing civil union law.

New Jersey governor Christie vetoes gay marriage


Per the CP: ``The Toronto Raptors have re-signed Canadian centre Jamaal Magloire, retaining a veteran presence in the middle to complement oncoming rookie Jonas Valanciunas. Magloire averaged 1.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 11.0 minutes in 34 appearances with the Raptors last season. The Toronto native has career averages of 7.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 21.9 minutes over 12 NBA seasons with Charlotte/New Orleans, Milwaukee, Portland, New Jersey, Miami and Toronto.''

Toronto Raptors re-signed Jamaal Magloire


Olympic sprint king Usain Bolt returned to training for the first time since he crashed his car in a ditch along a Jamaican highway on April 29.


Sheree Whitfield tweeted, ``Yes it is official I'm leaving 'Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Sheree Whitfield leaves 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'


Top war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic worked in a medical clinic under a false name and had tried to conceal his identity with a white beard before his arrest, a Serbian minister said Tuesday.

Karadzic worked in clinic under false name:


``This is not just a stadium for baseball,'' Yankees COO Lonn Trost said.

``This is not just a Stadium for baseball''


Across the broad software market, Coverity believes that open source code and proprietary code are equal in terms of quality.

Coverity: open source and proprietary code are equal


Cleveland Indians closer Kerry Wood threw 35 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday, and is scheduled for another one Friday before the club can determine the next step in his recovery from an upper back injury that has kept him sidelined since March 10.

Indians closer Wood throws another bullpen session


CARLO Ancelotti warned Chelsea against complacency after his side maintained their impressive start to their defence of the Premier League soccer title.


LIBREVILLE, Gabon Opposition leader Pierre Mamboundou has been injured by police during protests against the electoral victory of the eldest son of Gabon's longtime dictator.

Gabon opposition leader Pierre Mamboundou injured


Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, Minn., marked its 20th anniversary this past week.

Rydell National Wildlife refuge marks 20th anniversary


An independent candidate contesting the local government election who pleaded guilty of illegally transporting a stock of Sandalwood was fined Rs.20, 000 and the stock of timber confiscated by Embilipitiyia Magistrate TRA Jinadasa.


A Missoula man accused of running over and killing another man in November has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder.

Missoula man pleads not guilty to murder


Baldwin County has received a draft copy of a proposed new comprehensive land-use plan.

Baldwin County receives draft comprehensive plan;


Dr. Ernest Moniz was sworn in as the US 13th Secretary of Energy by Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman in a ceremony yesterday.

Moniz sworn in as US Secretary of Energy


Betty Broderick, who in 1989 became nationally known after she fatally shot her ex-husband and his wife while they slept in their bed, has been denied parole.


The man accused of trying to hit a state trooper with his car pleaded no contest to charges against him today.

Man accused of hitting state trooper with car pleads no contest


An Ocean Springs man has pleaded guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court to two counts of sexual battery and other charges related to the kidnapping of two women a year ago.

Ocean Springs man pleads guilty to sexual battery


All-star point guard Chris Paul returned to the Hornets' starting lineup as New Orleans hosted the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

All-star point guard Chris Paul returns to New Orleans lineup


A Michigan man who killed three teens in a shooting rampage on the Wisconsin border last summer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Michigan man sentenced to life in prison without parole


Budget airline Ryanair has announced a new takeover bid for Aer Lingus.


Manchester United beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalty kicks to win European soccer's Champions League for a third time.

Manchester United beats Chelsea on kicks


The United States will allocate $250,000 for programs to combat human trafficking in Azerbaijan, US Embassy Spokesman Terry Davidson told journalists today.

US to allocate $250,000 for programs to combat human trafficking in Azerbaijan


The Co-operators has launched an online quoting system for term life insurance through its corporate website, the financial services co-operative said Wednesday.

Co-operators launches online quoting system for term life insurance


BAGHDAD-The US military says an American soldier died in southern Iraq in an incident that was not related to combat.


All regions of Kyrgyzstan are supplied with anthrax vaccine, press service of the State Inspection for Sanitary, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Security under Kyrgyzstan's government reported.

Kyrgyzstan supplied with anthrax vaccine


At the annual ``In The Spotlight'' event at Ryan Elementary School in Bronson, students take center stage for their parents showcasing their academic achievements.


Microsoft Kinect is already sold out for UK pre-orders, now it's sold out in the first day on sale in the US.


Firefighters clean up at the site of a bomb attack in Hilla, 100 km south of Baghdad, November 14, 2012.


Yaveon implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV alongside its new Yaveon ProE-SCM communication and data exchange platform at Kräuter Mix in Germany.


Like many other Democrats, Feingold is definitely in trouble, and the new poll that shows him down by 11 points to Ron Johnson illustrates that.


Peter Bodo of Tennis.com has apparently been told by ``reliable sources'' that Roger Federer will withdraw from Indian Wells.

Roger Federer to withdraw from Indian Wells?


Farmers and activists affiliated to different social organizations joined hands on Thursday to oppose land acquisition by the government for the proposed Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, under which 10,000 hectares land would be acquired for setting up four mega industrial projects in the district.


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday Tuesday with investors throwing support to key heavyweights, dealers said.

Share prices remain in positive territory at midday


India may drop Rahul Dravid down the order to help him regain form in the second Test against England starting Friday, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

India ponder dropping Dravid down the order


Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of May 31, 2011.

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


The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been selected by the Native American Development Corporation for a procurement technical assistance center on the reservation.

Standing Rock selected for procurement technical assistance center


Garbage fees may go up next year in the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County, even though a rate increase request from hauler Waste Pro was withdrawn in May after county officials objected to it.

Garbage fees may go up in St. Lucie county


Comcast Corp. and General Electric made it official on Sunday that Burke, the longtime No. 2 exec to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, will take the reins of NBC Universal as CEO once Comcast's $30 billion merger transaction with NBC Universal parent General Electric is completed.

Steve Burke takes reins of NBC Universal


Russia and Armenia plan to create united air defense system, similar to system existent with Byelorussia.


Millipore Corporation, a Life Science leader providing technologies, tools and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, today awarded Dr. Jeanne Loring, Ph.D. a $150,000 grant for her work in stem cell research at The Scripps Research Institute of California.


Yemeni officials say outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh has arrived in the United States Saturday to seek medical treatment.


MIAMI &mdashForecasters say Hurricane Bertha has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but could restrengthen in the next 24 hours.

Hurricane Bertha weakens to Category 1 storm


UPI/Ismael Mohamad Libyan tribal leaders will meet in Rome in the next few days to discuss the North African country's future, the Italian foreign minister said Thursday.


Gaming review aggregation site Metacritic has posted that it is now charting for iOS games through its service.


``I am not God. I am Sachin Tendulkar,'' said the 38-year-old right-hander after India lost by five wickets despite posting 289 on board.


In fact, AirAsia and other carriers were already benefiting from the route cuts, OSK Research analyst Ahmad Maghfur Usman said.

Other carriers may benefit from mas route cuts


The Australian stock market ended flat on Wednesday led by a late rally in mining stocks following unconfirmed news that China has scaled down the price cuts for iron ore from suppliers to 33% from its earlier stance for a 45% cut in prices.


US stocks fell, then rose in choppy trade on Wednesday, as pessimism about the US economy mounted after Intel Corp, the world's largest computer chip maker, posted earnings and a profit forecast that disappointed investors.


National news Income cap to slash legal aid bill Criminal defendants living in households with a disposable income of £37,500 or more are to be stopped from automatically accessing legal aid under new proposals.

National news income cap to slash legal aid bill


Gov. Pawlenty outlined a package of health care reform initiatives to be considered during the 2010 legislative session.

Gov. Pawlenty outlines health care reform initiatives


REUTERS/Brendan McDermid - US stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average , the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite all rising 0.6 percent.


Pakistan has accused the United States of pushing it closer to bankruptcy by witholding up to 1 billion dollar in aid in military contributions despite the countrys efforts to fight terrorism.

Pak accuses US of pushing it closer to bankruptcy


ANZ Bank, which has a stake in AMMB Holdings Bhd, has announced plans to expand in China as part of its push to become a regional banking power in Asia.


A dead otter found floating in a Boca Raton lake, not far from where an otter attack was reported, will be tested for rabies.


PARIS ― Toulon and England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson says he's never been happier playing rugby and feels reinvigorated by the French Top 14 after years of injury ruined his love for the game.

Wilkinson says never been happier playing rugby


By John Tuohy john.tuohy@indystar.com A youth minister has been charged with sexual battery for making sexual advances toward two women.

Youth minister charged with sexual battery


'I will never forget being told that my child was dead -- something I wouldn't wish on anybody -- and to die so horrifically -- you just want to die yourself straight away,`` remembers Mary Fitzpatrick, whose teenage son Mikey was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack in Limerick, across the road from the family home.


EDINBURGH will open their European Heineken Cup rugby campaign against Leinster at Murrayfield on Saturday October 11 after fixtures for the first four rounds of pool games were announced today.

Edinburgh to open Heineken Cup campaign against Leinster


Al Brenner, a defensive back who played seven seasons in the CFL in the 1970s, has died at age 64.


Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz supported Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's latest claim that Israel has every right to defend itself against Iran, during an interview with Channel 2 News.

'Israel has every right to defend itself against Iran'


Out of the Indian Test team for a while, pacer S Sreesanth on Wednesday said he is fully fit and training hard at the National Cricket Academy to make a comeback.


A rehearsal for tomorrow's State Opening of Parliament has taken place in London today, in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen opening Parliament tomorrow morning.

State Opening of Parliament rehearsal takes place


Gardai in Galway are appealing for information following a spate of burglaries which have taken place in a number of areas over the past few days.

Gardai appeal following spate of burglaries


The Spanish economy registered zero growth in the third quarter this year, according to figures released Friday.

Spanish economy registers zero growth in third quarter


A trailer for Star Wars Kinect has been released, with the game expected to get a full reveal at next week's E3.


Calvin Harris has made chart history with eight top 10 hits from one album.


The Reserve Bank left its repo rate steady at 6,5% on Thursday, in line with expectations, as the economy stays on course to recover from last year's recession, and on balance inflation expectations.


There are several big events planned across the Tennessee Valley Tuesday for Veterans Day.


Zuma flew back to South Africa Thursday after fruitless meetings wih President Robert Mugabe and his main political rival and prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai failed to put back on the rails Zimbabwe's increasingly vulnerable power-sharing deal.


Microsoft have today said that they won't be attending Gamescom or the Tokyo Games Show later this year.

Microsoft won't be attending Gamescom or tgs


Penn has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of his humanitarian work since the 2010 earthquake.


``The dairy checkoff is helping the dairy industry grow, not just for today, but for the future, by helping meet unmet demand -- giving consumers what they want, when and where they want it,'' said David Weitzer, a Maryland dairy farmer and chairman of Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association's board of directors.

Dairy checkoff helps industry grow for the future


PICO RIVERA ― A man and a woman were seriously injured Tuesday in a head-on collision in Pico Rivera, a sheriff's sergeant said.

Man, woman seriously injured in head-on collision


The Philippines has lifted a temporary ban on Turkish poultry and poultry products after confirming reports that Turkey is free from the dreaded avian influenza virus, reports ABC/CBN News from Manila.

Philippines lifts ban on Turkish poultry


The Jacksonville Jaguars signed running back Kolby Smith to a contract today.


San Carlos police are investigating a possible sexual assault involving an underage girl which occurred about two months ago, but not on a school campus.

Police investigate possible sexual assault


Casey Anthony was freed from a Florida jail early on Sunday, 12 days after she was acquitted of murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter Caylee in a verdict that drew furious responses and even threats from people across the US who had followed the case.


Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, will return to ABC's ``All My Children'' for the daytime soap opera's 40th anniversary.

Kelly Ripa will return to 'All My Children'


blinkx, the world´s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that it is the fastest growing video site in the US, and also one of the fastest growing online sites in the UK, as users continue to turn to blinkx to find video content ranging from premium high definition movies and sports, to breaking news and top quality niche content.

Blinkx.com is fastest growing video site in US and UK


Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has accused AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of slapping goalkeeper Marco Storari following the Bianconeri's 2-1 win in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at San Siro on Wednesday.

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini accuses Zlatan Ibrahimovic of slapping Marco Storari


An Age/Nielsen poll has found 58 per cent prefer maintaining car industry subsidies while 21 per cent would increase them.

The poll found that 58 per cent prefer maintaining car industry subsidies.


GKN Driveline continues its rapid growth in China with plans for a 12 th manufacturing facility, expansion of an existing research centre and the introduction of new low-cost and electric-hybrid technologies for the Chinese market.

GKN Driveline continues rapid growth in China


Shell confirmed it has received an offer from Essar Energy to buy its 272,000 barrel-per-day Stanlow refinery and associated local marketing businesses in the UK for a total expected consideration of some $1.3 billion.

Shell receives offer for Stanlow refinery in the UK


Frontier Communications recently announced that 2012 network enhancements and capital investments for its operations in New York totaled more than $123.6 million.

Frontier Communications announces 2012 network enhancements, capital investments in New York


Conservative Fox News TV host Sean Hannity is the 'worst excuse for a journalist' says Democratic congressman Keith Ellison.

Sean Hannity is 'worst excuse for a journalist' says democrat Keith Ellison


Gorzt, a newly founded game platform, was very glad to bring its first fantastic RPG Dragon's Call II for all players across the globe.

Gorzt brings first fantastic RPG Dragon's Call II


Ukraine is planning to draw USD 2.57 billion of investments for reconstruction of its gas transportation system, President Viktor Yushchenko told a press conference in Brussels, venue of the international conference on modernization of the Ukrainian GTS, the presidential press service reported.

Ukraine to draw USD 2.57 billion for reconstruction of its gas transportation system - Yushchenko


The Kings added two Ron Artest reunion dates Wednesday after announcing they will face the Houston Rockets twice in the exhibition season.


Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday.

Jenna Bush Hager gives birth to baby girl


Pakistan has restricted consular access to Indian national Sarabjit Singh who is in a coma in a Lahore hospital, prompting Indian officials to take up the issue with their Pakistani counterparts, sources said on Sunday.

Pakistan restricts consular access to Sarabjit Singh


Alicia Keys and her husband Kaseem Dean, better known as Swizz Beats, have given birth to a healthy baby boy named Egypt Dauode Dean.

Alicia Keys gives birth to a healthy baby boy


Scott Lee Cohen said Sunday that he is dropping out of the lieutenant governor's race.

Cohen drops out of lieutenant governor's race


Aldon, a leading provider of process-driven application lifecycle management solutions, has published a white paper on compliance.

Aldon publishes white paper on compliance


Effective June 1st, Bayer MaterialScience is raising its selling prices for aliphatic polyisocyanates in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America regions by at least 9 percent.

Bayer MaterialScience raises prices for aliphatic polyisocyanates


A Japanese daily says Korea, China and Japan will likely hold a summit in Korea's southern island of Jeju sometime in late May.

``Korea,China,Japan likely to hold a summit in Jeju'':


Construction has begun on Highpointe of Clemson, a student waterfront community on Lake Hartwell being developed by Tom Winkopp Developers.

Construction begins on student waterfront community


Who's George? find out at The Ragged End at Temple.Works.Leeds, July 14, 7pm-12pm: one last night of art, music and dance at Jamie Reid's Ragged Kingdom, with Jamie Reid himself and the celebrated Navajo Nation Spirit Dancer Dennis Lee Rogers.


A man is hanging out on a Northern Oklahoma radio tower for the third day straight, refusing to come down.

Man hangs atop radio tower for third day


Parishioners at Lady of Perpetual Hope Basilica in Boston¿s Mission Hill were mourning the loss of Kara Kennedy on Sunday, two days after her passing.


Leeds manager Gary McAllister expects to use his full squad again before his side's League One play-off adventure comes to an end.Youngsters Scott Gardner and Fabian Delph were given run outs in the last-day win over Gillingham, the latter as a second-half substitute, while Anthony Elding and Seb Carole also returned to the side.


Actor James Franco, known for his role in 'Pineapple Express', has revealed that he has a lot of respect for porn stars.


Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau was recognised as Australia's Player of the Year when he won the prestigious John Eales Medal on Thursday.


Some trade unions are today being accused of supporting the government, even in the face of rampant corruption.

Trade unions are today being accused of supporting the government....


The Falcons received some fantastic news today as future Hall of Famer, Tony Gonzalez, announced that he will be returning to play tight end next year for the Atlanta Falcons.


PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has said Europe and America are keen to see Zimbabweans suffering by maintaining sanctions on the country.

Europe, US keen to see Zimbabweans suffering --


``French-German friendship is sealed with blood,'' President Nicolas Sarkozy said under the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at his side.


Standup comedian Patrice O'Neal died Tuesday, Nov. 29, in New York from complications of a stroke suffered Oct. 19 after a long battle with diabetes, his booking agent, Matt Frost, confirmed.


A Westport minister will lead a memorial service at the Titanic site on the anniversary of its sinking.

Westport minister to lead memorial service at Titanic site


Valentino Rossi has called for limits on machinery in MotoGP in order to keep the focus on who is the best rider rather than who has the best bike at their disposal.


A police chase in Scituate on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 ends with a crash and the arrests of four people.

Police chase in Scituate ends with crash, arrests


The Zadar basketball club dismissed Slovene coach Zmago Sagadin yesterday, a day after its defeat by Cibona Zagreb.

Zadar basketball club dismisses coach Sagadin


Al Qaeda released a statement on jihadist forums Friday confirming the death of its leader, Osama bin Laden, according to SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors Islamist websites.


A body was found in a burned car near Hunt Valley Thursday morning, according to Baltimore County Police.

Body found in burned car near Hunt Valley


She said: ``I still have a naughty cupboard, which Tommy hates me having.


Rodney and Cyndy Hayenga will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 6.


Lily Rabe is Jill Clayburgh who died of leukemia.


In August the Bay Area saw home sales continuing to rise, with the strongest sales for the month of August recorded in six years, according to a real estate report.


News that Subway has overtaken McDonalds as the top fast food outlet has caused quite a stir in the industry.

Subway overtakes McDonalds as top fast food outlet


Two men suffered cardiac arrest during the race Monday, although both were saved by paramedics and medical staff.


Dunya Yachts have announce that the 73 metre superyacht Red Square was launched at the Ursa Shipyard in Turkey on 2 February.


The richest two-year-old harness racing pacing colt of 2011 has been entered to qualify at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Saturday.

Richest pacing colt 2011 entered to qualify


FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti joked Thursday that he felt like he was 89 years old as he lamented the effects of the endless negotiations between parties to the coalition government.


Bellevue residents narrowly voted to keep their community dry Tuesday by defeating a ballot question that would have allowed the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars.

Bellevue residents vote to keep their community dry


The Chicago Bears promoted offensive line coach Mike Tice to offensive coordinator Friday, replacing the departed Mike Martz.

Bears promote Tice to offensive coordinator


President Bush plans to lift the presidential ban on offshore drilling, a significant step toward a policy that could plant oil or natural gas drilling rigs off the coast of North Carolina.

Bush to lift presidential ban on offshore drilling


It's not everyday that crime fighters become crime victims, but it happened early Monday morning.


Hertz is close to reaching a deal to buy Dollar Thrifty for about $2.5 billion dollars, according to the news agency Reuters.


Vietnam and Australia agreed to work out a roadmap for comprehensive co-operation towards higher efficiency for the benefit of the two people, for peace, stability, co-operation and development in the region and the world.

Vietnam and Australia agree to work out a roadmap for comprehensive co-operation


Police arrested 13 people in a warrants sweep related to illegal drug activity on Tuesday and Wednesday in the city, they said.

13 arrested in warrants sweep related to drug activity


Mar del Plata, Jan 22 India wasted many chances to go down 0-2 to Argentina in the third hockey Test at the Estadio Panamericano here Thursday.

India go down 0-2 to Argentina in hockey


Health officials are raising new concerns Wednesday morning regarding the mosquito population in Central Florida.

Officials concerned with mosquito population


A source was quoted as saying, Lindsay has a major crush on Leonardo but that's as far as it goes right now.


Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday warned rising officers of the limits of US military power and encouraged them to be skeptical of technological solutions to complex wars.

Gates warns of the limits of US military power


Worldwide mobile payment volume is expected to rise 62% to over $171.5 billion this year from $105.9 billion in 2011, says market research firm Gartner.

Worldwide mobile payment volume to rise 62% this year:


The Cumberland City Council's vote to opt out of the Tri-City Utility Authority will stand for now.


Iconic US singer Andy Williams has died at age 84 at his home in Branson, Missouri, his family said on Wednesday.


East Texas-based Pilgrim's Pride is cutting about 335 jobs by the end of the month.

Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride to cut 335 jobs


Vedanta Aluminium Ltd, the leading metals company belonging to Vedanta Resource Pls group observed World Health Day on April 7, 2009 in its refinery at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Orissa.

Vedanta Aluminium observes World health Day


Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher are reportedly in talks to star in an upcoming movie together where Justin would a younger version of Ashton!

Justin Bieber & Ashton Kutcher to star in movie together?


A south-central Nebraska couple have been convicted of lying to banks so they could get new loans.

Nebraska couple convicted of lying to banks


Brendan Gleeson is to play a war criminal in hiding in a new drama called An Ordinary Man.


Opposition leaders in Azerbaijan vowed Monday to step up a nascent protest campaign against the authoritarian government of the former Soviet republic, despite a recent police crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

Opposition in Azerbaijan vows to step up protests


Construction of the most complex suspension bridge in the country, over the Dnipro River, has got underway in Zaporizhia.

Construction of complex suspension bridge gets underway


A tale of women's survival after two decades of guerrilla war in Peru, 'The Milk of Sorrow', won the Golden Bear top prize at the Berlin Film Festival, jury president Tilda Swinton said.

The Milk of Sorrow wins the Golden Bear at Berlinale


Umno is ready to hold a discussion with PAS on the issue of Malay unity, Umno information chief Datuk Ahmad Maslan said Thursday.


Pakistan needs to move troops from its border with India to the western parts of the country to fight terrorism, a top Obama Administration official has said.

'Pak needs to move troops from its border with India'


``For one to go into eternal life and the Kingdom of the heavens, the path is narrow, it has obstacles, afflictions, distresses, illnesses and trials...Through many afflictions, the Lord said, shall we enter into life...There is no other path aside from trials and afflictions. This path all the Holy prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Monastic Saints and Righteous walked. There also is a spacious path which whoever follows will go to perdition...let us ask from God to give good enlightenment and power to walk with eagerness the narrow and afflicted path, which leads to the spaciousness of the Kingdom of the heavens and the uninterruptible happiness...''

Through many afflictions, the Lord said, shall we enter life


Twilight star Ashley Greene was hanging out with the handsome Zac Efron on Saturday night.


Signagelive has added support for Instorescreen DSignage Network players which are available in sizes from 8`` to 30''.

Signagelive adds support for Instorescreen DSignage players


A Jackson man was listed in critical condition at a local hospital Monday after being shot multiple times, police said.

Man in critical condition after shooting


Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hanif Abbasi has said that ex military ruler Pervez Musharraf is staging political dramas in foreign arena and initiating personal attacks on our leader Nawaz Sharif.

Musharraf staging political drama in foreign arena:


Chelsea Clinton will join NBC News as a full-time special correspondent assigned to uplifting stories like its ``Making a Difference'' series, according to the New York Times.


SGA celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Sunday, with alumni as well as current members in attendance.


Govts attacked over high rise education Updated: 12:18, Wednesday September 26, 2012 High rise education is 'a poor substitute' for students who could be forced into office spaces because of a shortage of school places, says NSW Greens MP John Kaye.


``I've had my body insecurities, but that's why I wrote 'Born This Way' - I wanted to create a space that would liberate all of those insecurities.


Israeli jet fighters violated Lebanese airspace three times on Monday, flying over several areas.

Israeli jet fighters violate Lebanese airspace


A man in a motorized wheelchair was reported missing from a family care home Tuesday in Alamance County.

Man in wheelchair reported missing in Alamance Co.


BankUnited Inc., the lender backed by Blackstone Group LP and Carlyle Group, agreed to buy Herald National Bank for $71.4 million in cash and stock to enter the New York market.

BankUnited agrees to buy Herald National for $71.4 million


About 39,329 school and college students in Tiruchi district would get the free laptops given by the government this year.


which prove that sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction.


Prince William, 26, still wears a brace to support his lower teeth, it has emerged.


There is a long side bias because the Indian market has started picking up against the global trend last couple of days which is quite interesting.


Militants have reportedly launched multiple coordinated attacks in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Sunday.

Militants launch multiple attacks in Kabul


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe raised the spectre of war on Friday by warning that his staunchest supporters were ready to take up arms rather than let the opposition triumph in a June 27 election.


Kent County Council is to seek compensation from the French government after a striking ferry company brought travel ``chaos'' to the area, its leader has said.

Kent County Council to seek compensation from French government over travel chaos


Police say they have arrested the driver whose SUV dragged a Wilmington police officer 50 feet during a traffic stop.


Email archiving and security company Mimecast is extending its mobile continuity services to Windows Phone and Android.

Mimecast extends to Windows Phone and Android


BBC producers had initial doubts about hiring Jimmy Savile to present Top of the Pops in the early 1960s, it has been claimed.

BBC producers 'had doubts about Jimmy Savile in the 1960s'


A lone male driver escaped serious injury this morning after his sedan crashed into a guardrail near Route 229.

Driver escapes serious injury in morning crash


TEHRAN // Iran is to execute two people caught drinking alcohol for a third time after judges upheld the Islamic republic's strict laws on alcohol consumption, according to media reports in the country quoting a top judicial official today.

Iran to execute two for drinking alcohol


Vestas has increased the capacity rating of its upcoming V164 turbine from 7MW to 8MW.


Audrina Patridge has left Bongo to concentrate on her own designs.


``He said, 'I need someone George Clooney can fall in love with,' '' Vera Farmiga remembers the director of Juno and Thank You For Smoking telling her.

Someone George Clooney can fall in love with


Business software maker NetSuite could overtake market leader SAP within a decade as cloud computing becomes popular with bigger and bigger companies, chief executive Zach Nelson told media.

'NetSuite can overtake SAP in a decade':


NEW boy Patrick Cregg admits he'd rather the international break hadn't come along this weekend -- because he's determined to make up for the defensive slip which cost his Buddies dearly on his debut.


Latin American stocks were on the rise Monday in line with Wall Street, where investors were heartened by encouragement from the government on the state of the economy.

Latin American stocks rise along with Wall Street


Syntopix Group PLC said it has received positive results from its Phase II cosmetic study in subjects with acneic skin.

Syntopix says receives positive results from Phase II cosmetic study


The Patriots traded Laurence Maroney to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday after a strange, injury-riddle preseason from their one-time starting back.

Patriots trade Laurence Maroney to Denver Broncos


AP Sep 03, 2011 14:02:00 PM Toronto Blue Jays left-fielder Eric Thames has left a game against the New York Yankees because of dizziness after striking out in the first inning.

Blue Jays outfielder Eric Thames leaves game because of dizziness


GigaBeam Corporation has released a Letter to Shareholders on its year to date activities.

Gigabeam releases Letter to Shareholders


Todd Herremans left Sunday's practice early, although he walked off the field under his own power.


The Iranian government approved a plan Sunday to build 10 industrial scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of UN demands it halt enrichment.

Iran approves to build 10 industrial-scale uranium enrichment facilities


VIV Richards, a former Somerset favourite and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, is coming to Minehead in September to help raise money for youth sport in the area.


Death Grips have intensified their label row by posting a series of emails from Epic online.


A judge is demanding that Michael Vick appear in bankruptcy court in Virginia on April 2.

Judge demands Vick appear in bankruptcy court


Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says dental health care needs to be improved in Australia, after a report revealed a direct link between low incomes and poor oral health.


The parliament has passed a record number of bills during the last term of the parliament, which ended Tuesday, the Parliament Secretariat revealed Wednesday.

Parliament passes record number of bills last term


The Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 during their Bay Bridge series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 27, 2013.

Oakland Athletics beat San Francisco Giants 4-1 in Bay Bridge series at O.co Coliseum


Cruz Pedregon topped Funny Car qualifying Friday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway.


The new coalition government has ``brought mixed fortunes'' to the UK's residential property market, according to one analyst.

Coalition 'brings mixed fortunes' to residential property market


Rembrandt etching gets lost in the mail Updated: 08:39, Saturday August 25, 2012 A Rembrandt etching worth more than $US8000 has been lost in the mail after a Norwegian gallery tried to save costs by using regular mail.


Huntington Bank and the state of Ohio are joining to provide $1 billion in loans to Ohio businesses struggling amid the credit crunch.

Huntington Bank and Ohio to provide $1 billion in loans to businesses


In a new video he recorded to urge pro-life advocates to oppose the health care bill and its abortion funding provisions, former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee calls President Barack Obama the most pro-abortion president in American history.

Mike Huckabee calls Barack Obama most pro-abortion president in history


Lung transplantation may be used with caution in patients older than 60 years but should not be used for patients older than 70 years, according to the results of a retrospective study reported in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Lung transplantation may be used with caution in older patients


Texas Gov. Rick Perry raised $17 million during the third fundraising quarter of the year despite a late entry into the race and a compressed time frame for raising money, campaign spokesman Mark Miner said Wednesday.

Rick Perry raises $17 million in third quarter


US crude oil futures fell below a key technical support level at $88.55 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the 61.8 percent Fibonacci retracement of their October to March rally and threatening to intensify selling by triggering stop losses.

US crude falls below key support at $88.55


After quitting American Idol, Paula Abdul is set to host a TV show about the world's biggest female singers.


State Bank of India, on Tuesday fixed its base rate for lending at 7.5 percent per annum which would be effective from July 1.

State bank of India fixes base rate at 7.5 percent


She got arrested for using her student MetroCard on a holiday.


Cheryl Cole has credited Derek Hough with ``saving her life'' by forcing her to overcome a fear of needles to take the blood test which detected her malaria.

Cheryl Cole: 'Derek Hough saved my life'


China Racing has become the second team to commit to the new all-electric Formula E series that the FIA is launching for 2014.

China Racing becomes second team to commit to Formula E


In addition to their Christmas commitments, Princes William and Harry made time to visit their grandfather, Prince Philip, in the hospital on Christmas Day, according to the BBC.

Princes William and Harry visit grandfather Prince Philip in the hospital


One day after his live show bombed in Detroit, actor Charlie Sheen staged a comeback in Chicago, changing the performance's format and winning some fans, according to media reports Monday.

Charlie Sheen stages comeback in Chicago


Financial stocks led European markets higher today, and the upward momentum spread to the Irish Stock Exchange, which gained almost 4 per cent.

Irish Stock Exchange gains almost 4 per cent


Thomson Financial reported that ArcelorMittal is ready to invest EUR 300 million in a pilot CO2 capture project in France if it has the support of the French government.


Local bank stocks rebounded Thursday along with the broader market on news of a plan by the federal government to create a Resolution Trust Corp.-like entity to handle their bad debt.


Some officials of Cricket Australia and Australian rugby league and cricket players believe that beleaguered cricket star Andrew Symonds is too loud and arrogant, and therefore, prefer to keep their distance from him.


The Delhi University is all set to decentralise admissions under the sports category this year, with increased monitoring.

Delhi University to decentralise admissions under sports category this year


ASIS International announced late last month that it will be hosting a new awards competition that will recognize the security industry's most innovative products and services.

ASIS International to host new awards competition


The Norway Post is seeking a freelance journalist with a high degree of integrity.

The Norway Post is seeking freelance journalist


A Boaz man drown Thursday afternoon inside Lake Guntersville State Park.

Man drowns at Lake Guntersville State Park


MORE than 200 Monash teachers have stopped work today in an effort to win an increased wage.


Californian teens will be banned from the use of sunbeds in tanning salons, according to a new law introduced by the Golden State that will come into effect on 1 January.

Californian teens banned from use of sunbeds


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Credit Suisse Group said Thursday its third-quarter profit shrank 74% as earnings at its securities unit were hit hard by a lull in activity and as wealthy private clients held back from investments.


A sheriff has called for looped window blind cords to be banned after an inquiry into the death of a two-year-old girl.


2 Germany's Daimler AG said Monday it has reached a deal to get rid of its remaining 19.9 percent stake in Chrysler LLC, severing the last tie between the two automakers that was formed more than a decade ago.

Daimler reaches a deal to get rid of Chrysler


United Airlines parent UAL Corp. narrowed its first-quarter loss to $382 million but saw sharply lower revenue on reduced demand in the travel industry, the company reported Tuesday.

UAL Corp. narrows loss despite lower revenue


Ghost Whisperer which premiered in September 2005 and ran for 107 episodes, was recently canceled by CBS, Jennifer Love Hewitt moves on with new projects.

The Ghost Whisperer canceled Jennifer Love Hewitt moves on


I'm telling you right now, football as you know it is over.


No TrackBacks ``I wanted to be in Chicago,'' McCown told the Sun-Times.

Josh McCown: ``I wanted to be in Chicago''


Gov. Robert Bentley yesterday took a much-anticipated step when he declared 3 percent proration in the state's current Education Trust Fund budget.


Russia's new President Dmitry Medvedev warned on Thursday of ``an adequate response'' to US missile defence plans but said Moscow was still ready to negotiate with Washington.

Medvedev warns of ``adequate response'' to us missile plans


Earlier today, Danaher Corporation and Cooper Industries announced the sale of their joint venture, Apex Tool Group, to Bain Capital for approximately $1.6 billion subject to post-closing adjustments.

Danaher Corporation and Cooper Industries announce sale of Apex Tool Group to Bain Capital;


The first day of the Sydney Harbour Bridge closure has caused havoc for motorists, with lengthy delays and traffic jams of several kilometres.

Sydney Harbour Bridge closure causes havoc


Police are investigating after a Quebec woman died following a spa treatment that involved intense sweating.

Police investigate after Quebec woman dies following spa treatment


Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Forrest Gregg has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Forrest Gregg diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease


The loonie opened just above parity with the US dollar after hovering below the symbolic number for nearly a week.


A Mondovi man lands in jail after leading a state trooper on a high speed chase through Eau Claire.

Mondovi man leads trooper on high speed chase


Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has urged banks to pass on an interest rate cut as fast as possible if the Reserve Bank of Australia lowers the cash rate when it meets on Tuesday.

Swan urges banks to pass on any rate cut


WASTE giant Transpacific Industries Group has blamed short selling for a big drop in its share price last week.

Transpacific Industries group blames short selling for drop


Former Union Minister Sukh Ram, who yesterday claimed he was in a coma, surrendered before a local court today which sent him to jail to serve his three-year sentence in the 1993 Telecom scam case.

Former minister Sukh Ram surrenders before court


an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company and Solaria Corporation announced today a five year global supply agreement under which module manufacturer Solaria will supply their patented solar module to enXco as well as a small equity investment from enXco in Solaria.

Solaria to supply solar modules to enXco


Friday, April 18, 2008 9:01:46 AM - Gas prices hit a new record high overnight, with the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded hitting $3.445, inching past Thursday's $3.418 a gallon.


Provinces would receive Rs 65.9 billion from external resources including loans of Rs 48 billion and grants of Rs 18 billion according to the federal budget 2012-13 documents.

Provinces to receive Rs 65.9 billion from external resources


New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw thinks Big Blue is all set in its backfield.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw:


Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints, 2010's Super Bowl winning quarterback says he is strongly considering entering politics when he stops throwing the ball.

2010 Super Bowl winner Drew Brees strongly considers entering politics


Brian Westbrook is returning to practice with the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since sustaining two concussions in a three-week span.


South Dakota's emergency operations center in Pierre will open at noon Wednesday in response to a winter storm bearing down on the state that could drop nearly two feet of snow, driven by winds gusting to 45 miles per hour.

Emergency operations center to open at noon


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, still in vacation mode, hit the links Monday for a round of golf.

Obama, still on vacation, hits the links


A former Engineered Support Systems executive was sentenced to 15 months in prison and fined $4 million for backdating stock options.

Former executive sentenced for backdating stock options


A CUP of coffee a day can help keep skin cancer away, according to a new study.


RCMP will only say they are investigating a ``major incident'' outside Roblin near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan boundary.

Rcmp investigate ``major incident'' in Roblin


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


Punjab coach Darren Lehmann said his team will have to be at the top of their game if they are to defeat a ``quality'' Mumbai side.


DS Smith said in response to media reports that it is continuing the process to finalise the completion accounts following its recent acquisition of SCA Packaging.

Ds Smith says continues to finalise accounts


``The so-called poaching of MPs in the wake of the trust vote by the Congress-led UPA government will not affect my party MPs,'' Patnaik, who is also the president of the regional outfit, told reporters after returning from Delhi.

'Poaching will not affect my party MPs':


Christie Brinkley, in the midst of a major divorce trial, is apparently getting hot with Billy Joel.

Christie Brinkley getting hot with Billy Joel


Redding police are seeking a man suspected of stealing a car today and escaping from officers during a chase.

Redding police seek man who stole car and escaped after chase


UBS AG said Monday that starting next year it will stop making bonus payments to its chairman and that other top executives will be penalized if the bank performs badly to discourage irresponsible risk-taking.

UBS to stop making bonus payments to chairman


Dunkin' Donuts has launched its second annual ``Thanks to You'' program in the Valley, recognizing local everyday heroes that make a difference to others.

Dunkin' Donuts recognizes everyday heroes


Three gun bills passed the Senate this morning with the next stop Gov. Rick Scott's desk.


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Malaysian shares closed flat on Thursday due to pre-weekend selling and profit-taking, dealers said.


The King's Speech was the talk of Hollywood Sunday, winning Oscars for best picture, actor and other key categories at the 83rd Academy Awards.


Vlingo, the popular mobile phone app that lets you search through your phone or create text messages with your voice, revealed the top 10 mobile voice search terms in 2009.

Vlingo reveals the top voice search terms of 2009


Sri Lanka is to join the world in celebrating the International Women's Day today at a special ceremony to be held at the Temple Trees under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka celebrates International Women's Day


Three women were stabbed Wednesday night in a street fight in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Diego.


Marquette and Notre Dame will meet live from Purcell Pavillion, with the game set to begin at 7:00 eastern time.

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish live:


Molly Sims and husband Scott Stuber welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Tuesday, roughly nine months after their wedding!

Molly Sims and Scott Stuber welcome a baby boy!


A homeless man has been sentenced to 15 months' jail for stabbing his partner twice with a fishing spear.

Man sentenced for stabbing partner with spear


Hyundai unveiled a gas-electric hybrid version of its Sonata sedan at the New York International Auto Show.

Hyundai unveils hybrid version of Sonata


Prime Minister John Key today announced that Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is to be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet.


Canadian Tire Corp. CTC-T is relaunching its e-commerce site in 2011, with an initial focus on selling tires.

Canadian Tire relaunching e-commerce site


Sports Illustrated first reported that Smith, whose union endured a lengthy lockout, court fight and mediated negotiations with football's owners to reach a season-saving deal, would address the NBA players, who were entering the 77th day of their lockout on Thursday.


Austin's Capital Metro recently proposed a $170 million operating budget and $45 million capital improvement budget for fiscal-year 2011.

Capital Metro proposes $170 million operating budget


Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla have adopted a new puppy.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Government is pursuing the policy of reconciliation and respects public mandate of all the political parties.

Government pursuing policy of reconciliation:


Philadelphia Inquirer blames curse of the FroHawk for the 76ers blowout loss at the Palace Tuesday, in what seems to be a tongue-in-cheek shot at Dalembert for his sudden change of hairstyle.

Philadelphia Inquirer blames curse of the frohawk?


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Extreme activist and philosopher Noam Chomsky attacked the Public Relations and advertising industries in a January 13 th Al-Jazeera interview , calling pr and advertising forces that keep people in the dark and undermine democracy.

Noam Chomsky attacks the Public Relations industry


Cogeco Cable Inc. announced today that it has completed, pursuant to a private placement, the issue of 7.00% Series A Senior Secured Notes for US $190 million maturing October 1, 2015, and 7.60% Series B Senior Secured Notes for CDN $55 million maturing October 1, 2018.

Cogeco Cable completes private placement


11 Jun, 16:50 - Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher has turned down a marriage proposal on the red carpet.


Men and women who are expectant parents have different stress reactions to relationship conflict, according to researchers at Penn State, who studied couples expecting their first child.

Men, women have different stress reactions to relationship conflict


Two Cape Town office workers were sentenced on Tuesday by the Bellville Magistrate's Court for stealing thousands of rands from their company.


Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann should resign immediately for one simple reason.


Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh today said the Pakistan Army should be pressurised to return the head of Lance Naik Hemraj, who was beheaded by its troops in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan Army should be pressurised to return Hemraj's head:


Nationwide Building Society welcomes the recent Which? report - 'Switch your bank and save hundreds', as it highlights how the big five banks fail to offer genuine best buys.

Big five banks fail to offer genuine best buys - Which?


In a letter published in the Huffington Post, Flynt has offered disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner a new job at Flynt Management Group, a hotbed of porn and political activism.


The Seattle Seahawks have released former Oregon State wide receiver Mike Hass to make roster room for newly acquired free agent wide receiver Brandon Jones.

Seahawks release former Oregon State wr Mike Hass to make roster room for Brandon Jones


A Tacoma police officer pleaded not guilty to three counts of child molestation Wednesday.

Tacoma officer pleads not guilty to child molestation


A St. Louis County man was sentenced Thursday to a little over 26 years in prison for drug and weapons charges.

St. Louis County man sentenced on drug and weapons charges


Teachers agitating against the state government over the salary issue threatened to launch a massive agitation from November 18, if the government failed to introduce pay scale as per Universities Grants Commission recommendations.

Teachers threaten another agitation from novenber 18


Aaron Redmond recorded a maiden half century to help lead New Zealand edge closer to victory on the fifth day of the first test against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Redmond helps New Zealand edge closer to victory


China had become an ``outstanding actor in the trade agenda'' for Latin America and it was time to grow the relationship further, a UN regional commission official said in Buenos Aires Thursday.Chile-based Osvaldo Rosales, director for trade and integration at the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, was presenting a paper, ``The eruption of China into the world economy.

China becomes ``outstanding actor in trade agenda'' for Latin America:


The Swiss franc showed mixed trading against other majors in early deals on Friday.

Franc shows mixed trading against majors


Salesforce.com Inc. said Wednesday it agreed to acquire Jigsaw, which provides crowd-sourced data services in the cloud.


Chennai, March 26: ``Kolaveri Di'', the most popular ``Tanglish'' song sung by national award winner and famous Tamil actor Dhanush, has crossed 50 million hits on YouTube on Monday.

Kolaveri Di crosses 50 million hits on YouTube


Tiger Woods took the first step toward playing the US Open by sending in his entry form, the USGA announced Tuesday.

Tiger Woods takes first step toward playing in US Open, sends in entry form


PR agency Weber Shandwick has launched its social media crisis simulator FireBell into its Asia-Pacific offices today.

Weber Shandwick launches social media crisis simulator into Asia-Pacific


US Open champion Rory McIlroy has insisted he is focused for the start of the Open on Thursday.


Japanese government bond yield climbed on caution ahead of a 20-year debt sale and on Friday's jump in US Treasury yields.


Kate Gosselin enjoyed an early birthday bash in New York City on Friday evening.

Kate Gosselin enjoys early birthday bash


A 62-year-old grandmother has pleaded guilty to attacking former Upper House MP Terry Martin as he left the Supreme Court on child sex charges.

Grandmother admits attacking Terry Martin


Mazzy Star are set to release a new single on their own Rhymes Of An Hour Records on October 31st digitally with a limited edition 7-inch vinyl to follow.

Mazzy Star releasing new single and limited edition vinyl


More than 1,300 pounds of marijuana washed ashore Tuesday on Padre Island National Seashore, now authorities are trying to find where it came from.


US regional airline operator Mesa Air Group announced on Tuesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an attempt to cut its oversize fleet and emerge as a stronger company.


Southwest Airlines is grounding flights because of a computer outage, according to the company's Twitter account.

Southwest Airlines grounding flights because of computer outage


Oil prices rose above 46 dollars in London on Friday, a day after OPEC said it would consider more output cuts to bolster a market faced with tumbling demand due to the global economic slump.

Oil prices rise above 46 dollars in London


Pakistanis are ``increasingly going hungry'', a leading Pakistani daily Friday said adding that it was shocking that the malnutrition levels in Sindh province have been ``likened to those prevailing in sub-Saharan Africa''.


The New York Yankees lost in Bradenton to the Pittsburgh Pirates today by the score of 7-4.

New York Yankees lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates


In response to the increasing demand for rapid dissemination of urgent research results in physical chemistry, the American Chemical Society is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.

American Chemical Society announces the forthcoming publication of Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters


Rascal Flatts will perform the US national anthem May 1 at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

Rascal Flatts to perform at Kentucky Derby


A crucial £70m scheme to upgrade a vital gateway into Liverpool has been given the green light by Transport Minister Paul Clark.

£70m scheme to upgrade vital gateway into Liverpool given green light


Mechem, the Denel subsidiary, says reports that explosive detection dogs cannot smell PETN are inaccurate.


Jim McKay who hosted ABC's ``Wide World of Sports,'' and renowned for his coverage of the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has died at the age of 86.

Sports broadcasting legend jim McKay dies at 86


President Barack Obama said the US has recognized the Syrian opposition coalition as representing the country's citizens in an interview with ABC News.

Obama says US recognizes Syrian opposition coalition


North Korea has warned that war may break out any moment in the Korean peninsula as it severed its emergency hotline link with its southern neighbour.

North Korea: 'war may break out any moment'


Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has identified corruption, ethnicism, weak leadership and non-participatory electoral process as the bane of democracy in Africa.

Odinga identifies bane of democracy in Africa


Word is beginning to emerge that longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has died.

Doobie Bros. drummer Michael Hossack dies


Turkmenistan auctioned about 500,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.

Turkmenistan auctions about 500,000 tons of oil products


Gilt yields moved up on Feb. 4, 2008 ahead of auctions to be held this week.


The Commerce Department reports that retail sales rose 1.2 percent last month.


The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns launches its first ever farmers' market with a feast of fun activities for all the family to enjoy from 11am -- 4pm on Sunday 27 March.

The Avenue launches first farmers' market with feast of fun activities for all the family!


A Fayetteville man is charged with scamming the Red Cross out of $283, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Fayetteville man charged with scamming Red Cross


Recently actor Ranbir Kapoor and his co-star Nargis Fakhri were spotted together outside a theatre.

Ranbir Kapoor and his co-star Nargis Fakhri spotted together


REDWOOD CITY, Calif. The flight controls on a small plane that crashed in a lagoon off San Francisco Bay, killing three people on board, were in the correct position, an official with the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday, as two of the victims were identified.

Flight controls on small plane in correct position


Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire media mogul, has entered the wine business by buying Moraga Vineyards, but the property has nothing to do with the East Bay suburb best known for St. Mary's College and high-performing public schools.


Connacher Oil and Gas Limited announced today that it will be presenting at the RBC Capital Markets Global Energy and Power Conference on Monday, June 7, 2010 in New York City, New York at 1:30 PM EST. Presenting at the conference will be Mr. Richard Gusella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Connacher to present at RBC Capital Markets Global Energy and Power conference


ZTE Corporation has announced that it will launch two new LTE handsets at the upcoming Mobile World Congress event in Spain.


German engineering giant Bosch is set to close a car parts factory in Wales with the loss of 900 jobs, said the company, blaming the economic downturn which has hit the automotive industry hard.

Bosch to close factory in Wales, loss of 900 jobs


At a Michelle Obama event, reporters from the Carnegie-Mellon University student newspaper ``observed one event coordinator say to another, 'Get me more white people, we need more white people.


Forbes and HOLT, a division of Credit Suisse, ranked Infosys # 15 among the world's most innovative companies.

Forbes ranks Infosys among the world's most innovative companies


Malaysian citizenship is not the people's absolute right or automatically given but is a special privilege, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusof.


The trial for a former southeastern Kentucky mayor charged in a federal vote buying case is delayed.


BASRA, Iraq The Iraqi commander of an offensive against Shiite militias has led a convoy into a Mahdi Army stronghold that has seen some of the fiercest fighting in the southern city of Basra.


MILL VALLEY, Calif. Once a darling of the Marin County good life, high-end garden retailer Smith and Hawken will go out of business by the end of the year.


A prolific sex offender from Kent has been jailed for four years at the Old Bailey in London after sexually assaulting and grooming a young girl.


Bahrain has said it is banning opposition rallies in order to prevent disruption to traffic and street violence that are sabotaging efforts to end unrest in the Gulf Arab state.


An 80-year-old woman died from a heart attack on a West Palm Beach-bound AirTran flight this afternoon, according to airline officials.

Woman dies on West Palm Beach-bound flight


A TEENAGE lifeboat volunteer, who has dedicated years to improving sea safety, is preparing to carry the Olympic torch through Sunderland.

TEENAGE lifeboat volunteer to carry Olympic torch through Sunderland


The American Fertility Association, a national non-profit organization, knows the road to parenthood isn't always straight.

The road to parenthood isn't always straight


Vivendi was cut to hold from buy at Deutsche Bank, which said Vivendi's search to acquire new businesses is growing in intensity.


Foursquare for BlackBerry has received a nice update from version 1.0.12 to version 1.5.0.

Foursquare for BlackBerry updated to version 1.5.0 --


Oil prices edged higher Thursday in Asia with investors hoping for a significant OPEC production cut next week to boost the market.


Indian shares opened 0.4 percent lower on Thursday, tracking weakness in Asian markets, led by ICICI Bank Ltd and Housing Development Finance Corp.


A senior journalist in Sri Lanka says New Zealand is emerging as a destination of choice for Tamils wanting to flee the country.

Nz emerging as 'destination of choice' for Tamils


General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC have reopened merger talks, as Chrysler owner Cerberus Capital Management LP has signalled its willingness to give away part of its ownership in the auto maker, a media report said today, citing people famil iar with the goings-on.

General Motors, Chrysler reopen merger talks


North Korea said Monday it must bolster its nuclear capability in a ``newly developed way'' to cope with what it sees as hostile US policy and military threats amid tensions over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship.

Nkorea says it must bolster nuclear capability


The government is planning to appoint market inspection officers in 20 districts to monitor market irregularities in current fiscal year.

Government to appoint inspection officers in 20 districts


In what some are sure to interpret as a sign of creeping protectionism, Turkey has recently announced that it has increased import duties on a number of steel products by as much as 8 percent.

Turkey increases import duties on steel products


Legendary drummer Mike Clark will record a new, live album at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, July 29th to 31st.

Drummer Mike Clark to record live album at Iridium in July


A number of Ukrainian companies, due to the worsening of the international financial crisis, have temporarily lost access to the international capital markets through performing initial public offerings, Eurobond issues or attracting syndicated credits, according to Ihor Mazepa, the head of Concorde Capital investment company.

Ukrainian companies lose access to international capital markets


Liverpool has recalled goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi from his loan spell at Hull City to serve as the backup to Brad Jones for the club's FA Cup semifinal against Everton on Saturday.


Former Montana Sen. Conrad Burns has been hospitalized in Washington, DC, after suffering a stroke, his family said Thursday.

Former Mont. Sen. Burns hospitalized after stroke


Qatar and Tunisia signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding following a round of official talks chaired by HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday and Tunisian Premier Hamadi Jebali at the Ministry of Human Rights and Transitional Justice here.


Electronics and jewelry were taken in four residential burglaries during daylight hours in Palo Alto Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Electronics, jewelry taken in four burglaries


Alabama defender Quinton Dial delivered a vicious helmet to helmet hit on Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray late in the second quarter.

Quinton Dial delivers helmet to helmet hit on Aaron Murray


Bournemouth have appointed Jimmy Quinn as their new manager following the departure of Kevin Bond.

Bournemouth appoint Jimmy Quinn as manager


CHAIR of the Health Community Council Cr Pedro Stephen says doctors and nurses need to focus on their work and not get involved in leaders' decisions.


Tiger Woods will return to professional golf at the Masters on Thursday, April 8, he said Tuesday in a written statement.

Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Masters


A US model has discovered she is going to have two babies a month apart after hiring a surrogate and then finding out she is pregnant herself.


Bombardier says it plans to spend more than $1-billion to develop two new ultra-luxurious, long-range business jets that will provide it with much-needed firepower against rival Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s new G650.

Bombardier to develop two new business jets


Bord Gáis has applied to the Commission for Energy Regulation for a 7.54% rise in its residential gas prices from this October.

Bord Gáis applies for 7.54% rise in prices


INX Inc., announced today that it has implemented a 45 user virtual desktop pilot as an expanded part of its virtual infrastructure deployment for Cache Creek Casino Resort.

INX announces expanding virtual infrastructure at Cache Creek Casino Resort


SKorea to open new stock market to foster startups South Korea's bourse operator says it is opening a new stock market to help startups raise money.

Skorea to open new stock market to foster startups


Kurdish rebels claimed they shot down a Turkish military helicopter during fighting in northern Iraq, a pro-Kurdish news agency reported, but there was no confirmation from the Turkish military.

Kurdish rebels shoot down Turkish helicopter in Iraq


Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti got some private time with President Obama today during the president's trip to Los Angeles for a fundraiser.


``Johnny believes the addition of him to Detroit's lineup would make the Tigers a winner,'' Scott Boras, Damon's agent, said during a Monday phone conversation.

Damon: ``I can make the Tigers a winner''


In spite of his absence at the official presentation of the route of the 2009 Tour de France in Paris yesterday, seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong said of the route, ``I could not have hoped for a different Tour''.


The noughties proved to be an incredible decade with many key moments that shaped the course of history and changed the world forever.


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Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn dies after fall from roof of home in Las Vegas

Former Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in Las Vegas


Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters - appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear.

Burberry brings London weather for us launch


But it appears top Canadian Milos Raonic will play the tournament as scheduled, despite having to pull out of Sunday's much-anticipated clash of the titans with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the Davis Cup in Vancouver.


Hollywood actress-singer Lindsay Lohan is addicted to prescription drugs, her father Michael has claimed.


You know that catchy but really stupid song on the radio that goes, ``Me and my friends, we're all misunderstood ... '' and then the incessant refrain, ``So we keep waiting, waiting on the world to change. Just keep waiting, waiting on the world to change. That's why we're waiting, waiting on the world to change...''

'Waiting, waiting on the world to change'


Leafs head coach Ron Wilson looks on as fans chant ``fire Wilson'' in Toronto on Feb. 28, 2012.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson fired


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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. believes it has made a ``full and fair offer'' to acquire full ownership of ImClone Systems Inc., a spokeswoman said Monday in response to ImClone's statement that the bid undervalues ImClone.

Bristol-Myers: 'have made a full and fair offer' for ImClone


Europe's proposed bailout for Greece may not be enough to extricate the country from its debt problems, CreditSights, an independent fixed-income research firm, warned Thursday.


The Noida authority today cancelled lease of six houses found carrying out commercial activity on residential land, officials said.

Noida authority cancels lease of six houses


Bruce Bochy hasn't announced anything official about his Game 4 starter choice, leaving room to change his mind depending on how the Giants fare through three games, but Chris Haft of MLB.com writes that rookie Madison Bumgarner ``almost surely will start Game 4.''

Madison Bumgarner ``almost surely will start Game 4``


Oil prices hovered just below US$81 a barrel today, as a weaker US dollar supported prices that had fallen for three straight days last week, in part on poor US economic data.


A 51-year old Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with sexual battery on a child, computer child pornography, and possession or promotion of images of child pornography.

Okeechobee man charged with sexual battery, child pornography


Angelina Jolie has allegedly ``banned'' partner Brad Pitt from their bedroom.

Angelina Jolie ``bans'' Brad Pitt from bedroom


PROUD mother Nicole Kidman has shown off her``miracle baby'' Sunday Rose for the first time while working in London.


In an interview with ESPN's Pedro Gomez, Ramirez said: ``I want to show people that Manny can change, that he can do the right thing ... to show people that I still can play.''

Ramirez: 'I want to show Manny can change'


Police are looking for a truck, or possibly bus, that caused a diesel fuel spill on Fox Hill and Fox Hollow roads, shutting them down for several hours into early Wednesday morning.

Police looking for cause of diesel spill


Mel Gibson has denied claims that he said that Beatles' legend John Lennon ``deserved to be shot''.

Mel Gibson denies saying that John Lennon 'deserved to be shot'


BERLIN - Pina Bausch, a German choreographer known for her pioneering work, died Tuesday.