Swiss companies are planning to build the world's highest solar power station in the country's southern Alpine region, one of the project developers, electricity group BKW FMB, said on Friday.

Swiss companies to build world's highest solar power station


Batman could fly, but unfortunately he wouldn't survive the landing because his wingspan is too short, a group of science boffins have determined.

``Batman could fly but he wouldn't survive the landing'':


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will reject almost half of the federal stimulus money available to her state, her office said Thursday.

Palin to reject almost half of stimulus money


US President Barack Obama arrived in Turkey Sunday on an official visit that would see him fulfilling a pledge to visit the Muslim nation in his first 100 days in office.


Bahrain has formed a panel to look into labour disputes following three major strikes by labourers this week, reported Khaleej Times.


The first men's games were played in Draw 3 of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Sun Life Financial Players' Championship on Wednesday afternoon.


COLUMBUS, Ohio ― President Barack Obama plunged into his campaign for a new term and tore into rival Mitt Romney on Saturday as a willing and eager ``rubber stamp'' for conservative Republicans in Congress who want to cut taxes for the rich.


Britain's Prince Harry said he killed Taliban fighters during his stint as a helicopter gunner in Afghanistan, in comments that can be reported after he completed his tour of duty Monday.


Kroll Ontrack a leading provider of data recovery products and services, recently announced the results of a global survey* that showed that many companies fail to include data recovery as part of their companies' compliance policies, potentially opening themselves up to dire business consequences.

Many companies opening themselves up to dire business consequences


The Wine Cellar is taking it to the street level and beyond.


``The Real Housewives of New York'' debuts 3 new cast members on Monday's premiere:

'The Real Housewives of new York' debuts new cast


Fidel Castro has admitted he was ``at death's door'' when he was forced to give up power four years ago, saying he was weak, dangerously thin and thought at times he could not go on.


Wall Street banks are facing a ``systemic margin call'' that may deplete banks of $US325 billion of capital due to deteriorating sub-prime US mortgages, JPMorgan Chase & Co has said.


India is to build the world's largest solar telescope in the India-controlled Kashmir's cold desert region of Ladakh at an estimated cost of 31 million US dollars, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics said Thursday.

India to build the world largest solar telescope


MIAMIThe number of students attending charter schools has soared to more than 2 million as states pass laws lifting caps and encouraging their expansion, according to figures released Wednesday.

Number of students attending charter schools soars


Nevada, USA, March 7, 2011 Hindus, who vehemently protested against his 2008 release ``The Love Guru'', have congratulated actor-comedian Mike Myers on his recently confirmed marriage and hope that he would not to attempt to lampoon Hinduism in his future movies.

Hindus, who protested ``Love Guru'', congratulate Mike Myers on marriage


Avid runner VIOLA DAVIS returned to her former high school in Rhode Island on Thursday to deliver a commencement address to the graduating seniors at her alma mater.

VIOLA Davis addresses graduating seniors at alma mater


The DSCC is moving TV ad money out of Missouri, a sign that the Senate race may be moving beyond Democrats' grasp.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday said that democracy is restored in the country following unprecedented sacrifices by the Pakistan Peoples Party leadership and its workers.He said the PPP government is making sincere efforts, with the support of the provincial governments to steer the country out of prevailing flood crisis and is striving for the development and prosperity of its people.Commenting at a private news channel on Prime Minister Syed YusufRaza Gilani's address to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the information minister said through his address the prime minister had rejected all rumors spread by a section of media about change in the government.

Democracy restored following unprecedented sacrifices:


HEAVY D, the Jamaica-born rapper who had huge chart-topping success with his group the Boyz, is dead.


Mepa has approved a partial review of the Gozo local plan with the policy now being sent to the Minister for approval.

Mepa approves partial review of Gozo local plan


ALMOST 200 trees have been axed along Main South Rd at Old Noarlunga to make way for extra road lanes, in what some locals have labelled ``environmental vandalism''.


A levee has failed in Vigo County, now, that part of the county is under a flood warning.


A Pierre man accused of shooting out the passenger-side window of an occupied vehicle has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

Pierre man pleads not guilty to attempted murder


Elizabethtown Borough police allege a Hershey man raped a woman while she was unconscious on a couch at her friend's home.

Police allege man raped unconscious woman


NYCC President Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS, announced that NYCC was the only educational institution selected, nationally, for a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award site visit.

NYCC selected for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award site visit


Milwaukee Brewers righthander Yovani Gallardo is making a rehab start for Triple-A Nashville today.


A homeless man has been charged with two bank robberies that took place earlier this month.

Homeless man charged with bank robberies


Eva Mendes reportedly isn't impressed her boyfriend Ryan Gosling has been a ``shoulder to cry on'' to help his ex-girlfriend Rachel McAdams through her break-up from Michael Sheen.

Ryan Gosling is a 'shoulder to cry on' for Rachel McAdams


Michael Hart, who laid the foundation for today's e-book industry by launching Project Gutenberg 40 years ago, died on Tuesday at the age of 64, the project announced.


LIAT announced Friday afternoon that it has suspended all its services to Dominica and Guadeloupe ``until further notice'' because of the continued presence of airborne ash clouds over the two islands.

Liat suspends all services to Dominica and Guadeloupe


A garage door at Triq Mro Giuseppe Giardini Vella in Victoria, Gozo caught fire last night at around 20.15h.


Russia has condemned the Kaduna blast which killed 38 people in Nigeria on April 8.


CoreLogic reports that year-over-year home prices have dropped for the 8th consecutive month according to data released in its March Home Price Index.

CoreLogic reports home prices drop 8th consecutive month


A second Boeing 747-8 Freighter, RC 522, successfully completed its first flight Sunday evening, March 14.

Second Boeing 747-8 Freighter completes first flight


The situation is improving in Savoonga after power outages froze out several homes.

Savoonga situation improving after power outages


Sydney printer Ligare has overhauled its offset fleet, replacing three ageing pieces of machinery with an eight-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 102.


A woman was found dead in a burning apartment in Brighton Tuesday morning.

Woman found dead in burning apartment in Brighton


Turkey should fulfill its commitments, Bryant told reporters at a news conference in the buffer zone in Lefkosa following his talks in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Southern Cyprus.


JAKARTA, Jan. 27 Former Indonesian President Suharto died Sunday at the age of 86 after suffering a major relapse.

Former Indonesian strongman Suharto dies


Nicki Minaj has revealed that she is a huge fan of British artist Jesse J but has never even met Cheryl Cole, despite being on a track with her.


England won the second Ashes test by an innings and 71 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after dismissing Australia's last six batsmen cheaply in the first session on Tuesday.


Now, the chamber is introducing a leadership award that will recognize one of those alumni for the role he or she is playing in the community.


Evans kicked all his side's points in the first half to give Harlequins the double over Connacht in Pool One and kept them on course for a quarter-final slot.


US construction machinery maker Terex Corp has formally launched a well-flagged $1.3 billion bid for Demag Cranes, with a hostile offer 10 percent below the German group's share price.

Terex launches $1.3 billion bid for Demag Cranes


The European Central Bank said today that it is suspending the use of Greek government bonds as collateral to access central bank loans as Greece carries out a debt reduction negotiated with its creditors.

European central bank suspends Greek bonds collateral


Pakistan's current account deficit swelled to $297 million in July as compared to $82 million in the same period last year, according to provisional figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Current account deficit swells to $297 million in July


I can't believe someone makes three dimensional switchplates, but I am rather glad they do.


The death toll in the latest bomb explosion in Niger State has risen to 13, the Chief Medical Director of the Suleja General Hospital , Dr. Hussein Yabagi, has disclosed.


A Uniontown councilman is scheduled for sentencing in federal court in Pittsburgh on a felony charge that he conspired with his daughter and others to commit mortgage fraud.


As part of mainstream Indian regional languages, Dogri too is now contributing significantly to Indian literature.

Dogri contributing significantly to Indian literature


Film star and St. Petersburg native Angela Bassett is helping out her hometown theater company by accepting an honorary chair at the American Stage Theatre Company for the August Wilson Century Cycle Consortium.

Film star Bassett helping hometown theater company


AN ELECTRIC blanket caused a fire at a house in Leigh near Cricklade this morning.

ELECTRIC blanket causes fire at wiltshire house


Well over a month before the game ships, 'Halo 4' is complete.


Speed cameras are coming to the Capital Beltway for the first time as part of a long-term construction project on an already congested stretch of the highway.


Actress Jiya Khan who debuted opposite megastar Amitabh Bachchan in 'Nishabd' commited suicide last night in her Mumbai flat.

Bollywood actress Jiya Khan commits suicide


Black Eyed Peas rapper Apl.de.ap is suffering from a rare genetic eye disorder that's made him legally blind.

Black Eyed Peas rapper Apl.de.ap suffers rare genetic eye disorder?


New mothers who have neglected their teeth are getting much-needed dental care from volunteers in a new program organized by Leadership Palm Beach County and health care providers.


Dangerous offender hands himself in Updated: 10:33, Thursday January 31, 2013 A dangerous offender who removed his tracking device north of Brisbane has handed himself in.


A Columbia hospital is offering free stroke screenings next week as part of a month long awareness campaign.

Columbia hospital to offer free stroke screenings


Biohazard posted a new music video for the song ``Vengeance Is Mine,'' The track appears off the band'a latest album ``Reborn In Defiance,'' which is out now through Nuclear Blast.


Case in point: a story that Chevy's upcoming 2010 Chevy Volt hybrid can't recharge its batteries while driving.

Yes, the Chevy Volt can recharge while driving


Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, which serves the rural portions of Escambia County, Ala., collected 3,074 boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Southern Pine collects 3,074 boxes for Operation Christmas child


He promised to reform Washington's broken politics and attacked his Republican rival John McCain as a clone of President Bush.


LOS ANGELES ― Chinese actress Bai Ling was arrested for shoplifting at LAX, police said Thursday.

Actress Bai Ling arrested for shoplifting at LAX


The low-fare aviation company Blue Air said it would cut fares for five destinations.

Blue Air cuts fares for five destinations


NEW YORK - ABC News President David Westin says he's stepping down at the end of the year after more than 13 years on the job.

ABC news President David Westin stepping down


Oil prices dropped Friday, tumbling close to $80 a barrel as continued uncertainty about Greece's economy helped lift the dollar higher.


Rick Perry said Thursday he hopes to be the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses.


Visiting US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks in Dresden on Friday on a wide range of issues of common concern.

Obama, Merkel hold talks on wide range of issues


Johannesburg, Jan 21 Former South African president Nelson Mandela has said that US President Barack Obama would bring a new voice of hope to the world, South African news agency BuaNews reported Wednesday.In a letter handed to Obama shortly before his inauguration Tuesday, Mandela said: ``Mr President, you have brought a new voice of hope that these problems can be addressed and that we can in fact change the world and make it a better place.''


Slayer reports that a new ``Big Four'' Sonisphere date has been confirmed.

New ``Big Four'' Sonisphere date confirmed


``I just don't feel comfortable out there. Some games we win the game but it's still a battle. For whatever reason I don't have the comfort level I've had in past years and it shows. I don't think I've given up as many soft goals in the last month here as I gave up in three years. Now, every shot is an adventure. Even if I do stop it I don't control it well.''

``Every shot is an adventure'' for tomas Vokoun


Pakistan cricketers were given a day off following their thrilling three-wicket win against Australia at Headingley here on Saturday.


Scarlett Johansson says shes ``excited'' about marrying Canadian-born actor Ryan Reynolds, and is eager to become an honorary Canadian.

Scarlett Johansson ``excited'' about marrying Ryan Reynolds


Police in Honolulu said an overnight wreck has closed a portion of Lanikea road Monday.

Overnight wreck closes portion of Lanikea road


Bangladesh national cricket team leaves here for Pakistan early Sunday to play five ODIs and one Twenty20 match.


President Cristina Fernandez announced Argentina will produce one million vaccines against A flu in Feb, which will be distributed among the needy.


US Sen. Sherrod Brown will visit the People's Community Center in Mansfield at 2 pm today to discuss new Medicare benefits made possible by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to discuss new Medicare benefits


Jack Hanna, director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, brought out cheetahs, lemurs and other wild animals Thursday night to help save sick and injured dogs.

Jack Hanna brings out cheetahs, lemurs to help sick, injured dogs


Now I want to know: who was your favorite male chef of 2009?

Who was your favorite male chef of 2009?


ALFRETON Town are in Blue Square Bet Premier Division action on Tuesday evening when they travel north to face Darlington at the Northern Echo Arena.


BRITISH runner Jo Pavey had to settle for third place in one of the closest finishes of the Bupa Great North Run this morning.


Delaware State Police say two men are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Wilmington.

2 face drug charges after traffic stop in Wilmington


What do you do in the face of a violent earthquake, powerful tsunami, or any other moment when the fragility of life becomes instantly apparent?


It seems vinyl sales are plateauing, as after massive sales surges, sales numbers for this year have gone up only modestly.


The Dutch baseball team is making history during this year's World Cup tournament in Panama.


The first photos of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords were released Sunday, prompting speculation that the Arizona Democrat could be released from the hospital in the coming weeks.

Photos of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords released;


In a message virtually unveiling the National Democratic Alliance's economic agenda at the luncheon session of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's 80th annual general meeting here, Mr. Advani promised the nation a new GDP -- good 'Governance, Development and Protection' -- as the three imperatives to benefit the ``ordinary'' people if his party and the NDA happened to win the mandate in the next parliamentary elections.


A field fire was reported near 20643 715th Ave., west of Albert Lea, at 4:06 pm Sunday, according to Freeborn County Sheriff's Office reports.


With the value of imports falling at a faster rate than the value of exports, the Commerce Department released a report Thursday morning showing that the US trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in the month of January.

US trade deficit unexpectedly narrows in January


Banda, July 18 One person was today arrested for allegedly supplying arms and explosives to terrorists, official sources said here.

One arrested for supplying explosives to terrorists


An Alameda day care operator needs help following a fire Thursday in her home day care.

Alameda day care operator needs help following fire


Gold prices tumbled by Rs 1,021 to Rs 25,695 per 10 grams in the futures trade in India today on heavy off-loading by speculators, tracking weak foreign markets At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October month tumbled by Rs 1,021, or 3.82 per cent to Rs 25,695 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 9,941 lots.

Gold prices tumbled by Rs 1,021 in futures trade


A Colorado wildfire that has burned more than 5,000 acres prompted authorities to order mandatory evacuations of about 65 homes.


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cheered her husband's nominating speech for President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention from 10,000 miles away, in the tiny Southeast Asian nation of East Timor.

Hillary Clinton cheered husband's speech from tiny East Timor


Aliso Viejo-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals, which is developing treatments for central nervous system disorders, said today that it has added Ms. Corinne Nevinny to its board of directors.


The US military imposed tight restrictions on all personnel in Okinawa on Wednesday, limiting troops to bases, places or work or off-base housing, amid a furor over the arrest of Marine on suspicion of rape.

US military imposes tight restrictions on personnel in Okinawa


A new study shows more consumers are paying their bills through their mobile devices.

More consumers paying bills via mobile devices


Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery at Lake Haven on the Central Coast.

Appeal for assistance following armed robbery --


The owners of the MS Kenora and the city have agreed to have the MS Kenora provide a shuttle service on July 29 for the festival.

MS Kenora providing shuttle for festival


Wegmans, which has two supermarkets in the Erie area, is recalling ice cream containing peanut butter as the government investigates a salmonella outbreak that has killed at least six people around the nation.


Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:48:13 PM - Gold dropped sharply on Tuesday and pulled away from its record levels.


``LeAnn has voluntarily entered a 30 day in-patient treatment facility to cope with anxiety and stress,'' her rep Marcel Pariseau said in a statement.

LeAnn rimes enters treatment facility for ``anxiety and stress''


United Automobile Workers said they would rather bend than break, offering concessions to US automakers on the eve of bailout hearings in Washington.


Four weeks after Michael 'MC' Christian returned to air on Fox FM, Mel Greig will return to work at 2Day FM, the Sunday Telegraph in Sydney has reported.


A T-Mobile telecommunications facility, which includes two 32-foot tall monopoles, proposed to be built 15 feet away from a water tank at 3370 Adamsville Rd. goes before the Planning Commission tonight.

T-mobile facility to go before Planning Commission


American Express announced yesterday it will begin offering travelers checks in Chinese yuan for international travelers to the country as it expects a continued flood in tourists there.


Software developer Opera Software has released the first public version of Opera Mobile 9.5 beta.

Opera Software releases Opera Mobile 9.5 beta


UEFA Champions League winner Arjen Robben has revealed he plans to stay with Bayern Munich despite reports linking him with a move away.


The mess that is George Michael was arrested after he got into a car accident near London early Friday.

George Michael arrested after car accident


Deep packet inspection vendors can vary from traditional network infrastructure vendors to third-party specialists.


Charlie Sheen is leaving ``Two and a Half Men,'' People Magazine reported Thursday.

Charlie Sheen leaving 'Two and a Half Men'


Egyptian President Husni Mubarak stepped aside on Friday and assigned the higher council of the armed forces to run the country.

Egyptian President Husni Mubarak steps aside


Anthony Michael Hall was booked on a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace Tuesday after an altercation with a neighbor at his Los Angeles condo building.

Anthony Michael Hall charged with disturbing the peace


KCET, which severed its long-standing ties with PBS at the beginning of the year, announced Monday that it has sold its Sunset Boulevard production studios to the Church of Scientology.

KCET sells Sunset Boulevard studios to Church of Scientology


St Lucia is appealing for international help, as the death toll from last week's devastating hurricane mounted.


Ryozo Kato, a former ambassador to the United States, was approved by baseball owners on Wednesday as the next commissioner of Japanese professional baseball.

Former us ambassador Kato approved as commissioner of Japanese baseball


A Vineland man who tried to enter a Richards Road residence by feigning striking a dog and looking for its owner Wednesday was also arrested in connection with several other attempted burglaries in the area.

Man arrested in connection with several attempted burglaries


Reliance - from a technical perspective - has given a breakout.

Reliance Industries has given a breakout:


Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez arrived in Baghdad today, launching the first trade mission to Iraq since the end of US combat operations in August.

Under Secretary for International trade Francisco Sánchez launches trade mission in Iraq


The Grand River Conservation Authority says the dry spell we are under may lead to a call for voluntary water conservation.

Dry spell could lead to voluntary conservation


mdsolar writes ``Renewable energy production has surpassed nuclear energy production in the US according to the latest issue of Monthly Energy Review published by the Energy Information Administration.

Renewable energy production surpasses nuclear in the US


A CAR was torched in a corn field after the wheels and number plates were removed.


``I hate to use to the word kid, but I think we showed the people of this country what a real comeback looks like,'' the Arizona senator told the Associated Press in an interview Tuesday, savoring victory in the state he won eight years ago during his first White House bid.

McCain ''we showed the people of this country what a real comeback looks like''


Leon Panetta, Secretary of the Department of Defense, called for Israel to ``get to the damn table'' with Palestinean leaders in order to bring about peace between the two parties, but he added that the United States will support Israel's military in the absence of peace.

Panetta to Israel: 'get to the damn table'


Cleveland Browns linebacker Marcus Benard has been taken to a hospital after collapsing in the locker room.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Marcus Benard collapses


Current account deficit made up USD 3.4bn in 2009, the National Bank of Kazakhstan has reported.

Current account deficit makes up USD 3.4bn in 2009.


United Kingdom`s Apex bank, Bank of England has slashed the official bank rate paid on commercial bank reserves by 1 percentage points to 2%.


A Southwest Airlines plane that left San Francisco International Airport for Chicago Saturday afternoon made an emergency landing in Oakland due to a warning light that turned out to be a false alert.

Plane makes emergency landing in Oakland


The Iwo Jima statue at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve will be rededicated today as part of a ceremony to commemorate the flag raising in 1945.


Quad/Graphics, a Sussex, Wisconsin-based commercial printing comapany, has completed its acquisition of Vertis Holdings for $170 million.

Quad/Graphics completes acquisition of Vertis


A China Airlines cargo plane went off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle on late Monday afternoon, federal officials said.

China Airlines cargo plane goes off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport near Seattle


A chartered bus carrying passengers bound for a casino crashed about 60 miles north of Sacramento, CA in Williams on Sunday evening, killing ten people and leaving dozens injured.

Charter bus crash in California kills ten, dozens injured


``I don't believe you can parse out which candidate you're taking votes from,'' said Daggett, questioning polls that show him down by double digits in his underdog race for governor against Jon Corzine and Chris Christie.


GRAND FORKS, ND A Grand Forks woman is facing a child endangerment charge as well as drug charges after a fire traced to hot methamphetamine pipes.


CASA, a nonprofit housing development and property management company, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Friday at the Carrboro Century Center.


A high speed chase Wednesday, ended with a crash in the Medical Center.


Swedish furniture giant Ikea has cut 5,000 jobs worldwide due to the global economic crisis but expects to post record sales nonetheless, its chief told a Swedish newspaper on Tuesday.

Ikea has cut 5,000 jobs due to economic crisis:


Taupo Police are appealing for information about a sexual assault on an American woman near the Huka Falls.

Police appeal for information into sexual assault


Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced today that he is endorsing Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson in the Republican primary for US Senate.


A tornado survivor was killed by a dog over the weekendPhoto by Larry W. Smith/Getty Images


Boenning & Scattergood Taps Stephen A. Hurly to Lead Investment Banking Effort in Healthcare and Biotechnology SectorsWEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.PA-BOENNING&SCATTERGOOD


Washington, Feb 22 Condemning Thursday's terror attacks in Hyderabad, the United States said it stood with India in combating the scourge of terrorism and was prepared to offer any assistance that New Delhi may need.

'Us stands with India in combating terrorism'


Matt Dillon pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a Dec. 30 speeding charge in which police say they spotted the actor doing 106 miles per hour on an interstate highway.

Actor matt Dillon pleads not guilty to speeding


The Fort Collins High School baseball team lost 6-2 Wednesday to Redlands East Valley in its second game of its spring break trip to Arizona.

Fort Collins High School baseball team loses 6-2 in Arizona


A new Gallup poll released Tuesday showed that favorability ratings for both the Democratic and Republican parties are near record lows.

Poll shows favorability ratings for both parties near record lows


The Eurozone manufacturing downturn continued despite German stabilisation in February, and at 47.9, up slightly from a flash reading of 47.8, the seasonally adjusted Markit Final Eurozone Manufacturing PMI was unchanged from January's 11-month high.

Eurozone manufacturing downturn continues despite German stabilisation


Jessica Alba says she's happier than she's ever been.


``Melrose Place'' actress Heather Locklear has been discharged from hospital after being treated for an alleged mix of prescription drugs and alcohol.

Heather Locklear discharged from hospital


HyperOffice expanded the global marketing channels for the new version of its cloud-computing collaboration and communication suite.

HyperOffice expands global marketing channels


President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday night said that the present government has embarked upon a mission to make the country a strong, self-sufficient and prosperous state to ensure bright future for the young generation.

Government embarks upon mission to make country a strong state:


Related topics Lions hit with snowballs Some lions were hit with snowballs at a zoo in China and many animal lovers are outraged after viewing the footage.


Penske Corporation and its family of companies announced that it has donated more than $1 million worth of diesel-powered flatbed trucks to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Penske donates trucks to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund


Telstra is struggling to keep its older data centres operating even as it positions itself as a major cloud computing provider.

Telstra struggles to keep data centres operating


Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre still has not passed his initial concussion test, and is a long shot.

Brett Favre has not passed concussion test;


State-controlled Petroleum Development Oman said oil exports were halted on Friday due to bad weather as Cyclone Phet hit the Omani coast.

Oil exports halted as Cyclone Phet hits Oman


Sir Alex Ferguson was talking to media ahead of the last match of Group C in Champions League and said, ``I think in European games the players realise the concentration has to be 100 percent. We want to win our group. The sensible approach is to avoid the bigger hitters like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the next round.''


The Pakistan Railways will attach separate women compartments with trains to facilitate female travellers and save them from any type of harassment under the government policy.

Railways to attach women compartments with trains


Carillion aims to double its turnover in Canada and the Middle East as the outlook for the UK economy continues to look uncertain.

Carillion aims to double turnover in Canada and the Middle East


The search for an elderly hunter, who has been missing in northern Nova Scotia since Wednesday, has been called off Sunday.


``My role has been to say the US is not going to be a foil for the Iranian government to try to blame what's happening on the streets of Tehran on the CIA or on the White House, that this is an issue that is led by and given voice to the frustrations of the Iranian people,'' Obama said at a White House press conference.

US would not be a foil for the Iranian government:


Last heard, while at the chat show 'Koffee with Karan', SRK surprised his friend Karan by talking about his arch rivals Aamir and Salman and saying that would like to grow to be like Aamir and Salman someday.

I would like to grow up like Aamir and Salman--


Montgomery County police are investigating a suspicious death in Piney Branch area of Silver Spring.


A 34-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed at an address in Fleetwood late last night.


Guns do not plague the city; crime plagues the city.


All week, as part of our Readers' Choice articles, we asked you where the best Seafood in Millbrae can be found, and we've got a winner to announce.

And the best Seafood in Millbrae is found at...


Moscow, Dec 13 Russian opposition politicians and Kremlin critics Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov Saturday founded a new political party named Solidarity in Moscow Saturday.Representatives of various social groups would work together in the new democratic movement, Ekho Moskvy radio reported.


Jan. 8, 2008 09:49 AM 'American Pie' star Natasha Lyonne was close to death at the height of her drug addiction.

Natasha Lyonne close to death at height of drug addiction


German business sentiment fell for the first time in almost a year in February, suggesting a harsh winter may send Europe's largest economy sliding back into contraction in the first quarter.


New York - French football star Thierry Henry has joined New York Red Bulls on a multi-year contract, the Major League Soccer club confirmed on Wednesday.


A Jacksonville woman, who runs one of the city's most recognized substance abuse treatment programs, has been tapped to help Gov. Charlie Crist develop drug policy.

Jacksonville woman tapped to help develop drug policy


Jon Corzine, the Goldman Sachs veteran and former senator and governor for the state of New Jersey, is to return to Wall Street as chief executive of MF Global, the broker.

Corzine to return to Wall Street at MF Global


Two people who worked at a Blooming Prairie area farm have been charged in Steele County District Court with trying to steal about 14,000 bushels of corn, valued at $84,000, from their boss.

Two charged with trying to steal 14,000 bushels of corn


A Rogers County man trying to recover a vehicle on a steep incline died Tuesday when a winch failed, and he was run over by his own truck, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. George Brown said.

Rogers County man killed trying to recover vehicle


Top Republican Senator John McCain on Monday called for US air strikes on Syrian forces to protect population centers and create safe havens for opponents of the regime.

McCain calls for US air strikes on Syrian forces


The Penang Hill funicular railway service which was disrupted Thursday, is expected to be fully restored Saturday.

Penang Hill funicular service to be fully restored Saturday


Discover Financial Services says it posted a profit in the fiscal second quarter as consumers spent more on their credit cards and gas prices rose.

Discover Financial Services posts profit


Sports apparel maker Under Armour said Tuesday that Chief Operating Officer Wayne Marino is retiring and is being replaced by Kip Fulks, the executive vice president of product.

Under Armour chief Operating officer Marino retires


There are 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty and close to 900 million chronically undernourished globally, according to United Nations.

1.3 billion people live in extreme poverty


Beth Tweddle is working on her ``sexual chemistry'' with 'Dancing on Ice' partner Dan Whiston.

Beth Tweddle working on 'sexual chemistry'


A Zimbabwean woman escaped death yesterday after jumping from the upper floor of a double storey building in Gaborone Main Mall during lunch hour.


Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has issued a plea from jail for his supporters to keep fighting.


there has been a rule that dogs are not allowed within the Pinecrest day use area, but up until this time only warnings have been issued by the Forest Service.

Dogs not allowed in Pinecrest day use area


Striker Kevin Lisbie says he has yet to be recalled from his loan at Colchester United by Town and is still training with the Uâ€™s. Blues boss Roy Keane has stated his intention to recall the former Charlton man from his season-long loan early on a number of occasions, something he has been able to do since the transfer window opened on Monday.


However, it is also rapidly gaining popularity among businesses around the world, according to the latest survey by Canonical and open source analyst firm RedMonk.

Ubuntu gaining popularity for businesses


Manchester United won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years yesterday, getting a penalty goal from Cristiano Ronaldo and a goal from Ryan Giggs to beat Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season.

Man United wins 10th Premier League title


In an effort to keep small businesses from reducing employee benefits, Principal Financial Group says it is freezing rates for more than 30,000 of its customers that have 50 or fewer employees.


A Valparaiso man on probation for having sex with a 14-year-old girl has been charged once again with sexual misconduct with a minor after the Porter County Sheriff's Police said that he admitted numerous encounters with the same girl since his sentencing last year.

Valparaiso man charged once again with sexual misconduct with a minor


Taipei, June 1 Computex Taipei, the world's second largest computer trade show, saw a record attendance of Chinese exhibitors on its opening day Tuesday, reflecting efforts by Taiwan and China to forge closer trade and commercial ties.

Computex sees record attendance by Chinese exhibitors


Lindsay Lohan is leading a messy life in an unclean home with ``spilled coffee and drinks around the rooms, and stuff all over, clothes everywhere,'' it has emerged.

Lilo ''leading a messy life in an unclean home''


The education minister has said only nine schools in NI will not be able to reopen on Tuesday.

Nine schools in NI will not reopen on Tuesday


Former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson wants a tomboy daughter even though her husband, NFL player Hank Baskett, is hoping for a ''little princess''.


Yatra.com, an online travel company, has acquired Buzzintown.com for an undisclosed amount.


YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as a real television.


Bank of America Corp. swung to a fourth-quarter loss as credit-loss provisions nearly tripled, while the company showed why it needed further help from the federal government by saying Merrill's preliminary loss was $15.31 billion.


Singer Carrie Underwood shows her wedding ring after performing on NBC's Today Show in New York July 30, 2010.


The Philippines on Sunday joined other nations in condemning the ``senseless killings'' of 12 people at a screening of Batman in a US movie house, and urged tightened security at shopping malls in the country.

Ph joins nations in condemning 'senseless killings'


Tony Blair, oddly, just downplayed the importance of political will in the United States, and then, in an aside, said he thinks ``the political will is there.''

Tony Blair downplays the importance of political will in the us


Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio is struggling to be fit for the Barclays Premier League trip to Newcastle on Sunday.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said it will pay as much as $640 million to settle 63 lawsuits over wage-and-hour violations, ending years of dispute.


FORMER FIANNA FÁIL TD Ned O'Keeffe has been released without charge, less than 24 hours after he was arrested by Gardaí.


Police have blown up a suspicious backpack outside a Texas mosque and arrested a man who claimed it contained a bomb.Austin police Lt. Cedric Hudson says 46-year-old Azzam Baytie threatened the North Austin Muslim Community Center on Sunday.The Austin American-Statesman reports that police said Baytie also claimed to have a gun.Authorities X-rayed the backpack and found electronic parts inside.

Police blow up suspicious backpack at Texas mosque


Mercedes' Robert Wickens has described his maiden DTM career podium as a 'miracle' following his shock third place at Brands Hatch.

Robert Wickens describes maiden DTM podium as 'miracle'


Ethiopia has forced thousands of villagers from their land to make way for commercial farming developments, leaving people impoverished and hungry, Human Rights Watch said last week.


Sydney, Aug 27 Victorian batsman Brad Hodge, who was not picked for either the Ashes series or in the One-day squad, took out his frustration by lashing out at the Australian cricket system, alleging bias towards New South Wales players.

Brad Hodge alleges bias towards New South Wales players


A 13-year-old former Port Perry girl suffered 37 knife wounds when she was attacked in the bedroom of one of two people accused of killing her, jurors heard today as the first-degree murder trial got under way in Brampton court.


Varun Beverages Pvt. Ltd., which halt production owing to labor related issues for about a month, resumed operations from Sunday.


Nearly one year after arriving on iPhones and iPod touch, Amazon's Kindle app has arrived on BlackBerry.


The Income Tax Department from Hyderabad had conducted search operations across several offices of Satyam in 2002 and found that Raju had opened multiple benami accounts through relatives and friends.

Raju had opened multiple benami accounts:


The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank warned yesterday that the global economic recovery might falter as complacent policymakers lost their will to cooperate.


The Hickory Ridge High School Science Olympiad team won 12 total medals during the regional tournament, held last month at Campbell University in Buies Creek.

Hickory Ridge Science Olympiad team wins 12 medals


Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he will vigorously challenge Republican Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal attacks.

Biden says he'll vigorously challenge Palin on issues but refrain from personal attacks


The Social Security Administration is warning of a scam called the Tax Refund Scam, according to information from the Manitowoc County Aging & Disability Resource Center.

Social Security Administration warns of scam


The government of Mexico City is launching a massive vaccination campaign throughout the city against swine flu, which has possibly killed 45 people and infected 943 nationwide.

Mexico City launches massive vaccination campaign against swine flu


Photos of animal abuse and suffering posted on a federal wildlife specialist's Facebook and other Web pages are stirring anger among wildlife advocates.

Photos of animal abuse posted on federal Wildlife specialist's Facebook stirs anger


Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Lakers tonight with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series.


Thanks Right, Pedro wants Manny to come to the Mets, he means traded to.


Hundreds turned out in Philadelphia to bid their final farewells to R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass.

Hundreds bid farewell to R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass


World oil prices rose above $44 a barrel in Asian trade Thursday ahead of a crucial OPEC meet to decide on a significant output cut.

Oil rises above $44 a barrel in Asian trade


Shell today 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


German video social network Sevenload is extending its revenue sharing model to all content providers.

Sevenload extends revenue sharing to all content providers


Three persons were injured in a clash between two groups over a petty issue in the Surab area of Kalat district.Police said on Monday that the two sub-clans attacked each other with knives and sticks after an exchange of hot words.


Neil Diamond, who is releasing a new album next month and embarking on a new tour this summer, says both projects mark the best -- and hardest work -- of his career.

Neil Diamond releases new album, to tour us


Tropicana will lay off about a dozen workers at its Bradenton facility by the end of the month for cost savings, a company spokesman said.

Tropicana to lay off workers at Bradenton facility


The Body Shop has appointed British singer/songwriter Leona Lewis as its new brand activist, Feb 28.

The Body Shop appoints Leona Lewis as its brand activist


Two Indonesians were sentenced to death for trafficking in 5,680gm of cannabis six years ago.


Carl M. Loeb University Professor Laurence H. Tribe, currently serving as the first Senior Counselor for Access to Justice in the Justice Department, will return to the Harvard Law School faculty in January and resume teaching in the 2011-12 academic year.

Laurence Tribe to return to Harvard Law School in January


Tennis player Leander Paes, who makes his Bollywood debut as an actor with ``Rajdhani Express``, says he is here to play a long innings. ``India is ready for multi-talented people. I believe that, as an individual, my passion for being an actor, my passion for films, goes very deep. I am not here to do just one or two movies, I am here for the long run,'' the 39-year-old said here in an interview. ``I am here on my journey as an actor to see how well I can do and how well I can entertain my fans away from the court of things,'' Paes said. He asserted he is not here ``to be a celebrity, I have already got that from my tennis''. Directed by Ashok Kohli, ``Rajdhani Express'' also stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Sayali Bhagat and hits theatres Jan 4. By Web Editor


Ford Motor Co. tumbled 10 spots in a widely watched reliability study due to problems with the new touch-screen entertainment system in some of its models and transmission issues in two of its most popular cars.

Ford tumbles 10 spots in reliability study


Hurt by stiffening competition and cuts in subsidies, Vestas will cut 1,400 more jobs in North America and elsewhere to save nearly $125 million, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer said in an earnings call Wednesday.


In an unusual request by a private citizen, a Clarksville resident has asked the Clark County Circuit Court to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate absentee-voting fraud allegations against Donnie Hansford, commissioner of the town Street Department.

Clarksville resident asks for special prosecutor


City council members are waiting for Mayor Herenton to turn in his official resignation letter.

City council waiting for Herenton resignation letter


A paedophile who fled to Africa was deported back to the UK after going to a hospital with malaria.

Paedophile deported to UK after going to hospital with malaria


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has urged his players to still believe they can play Champions League football next season.


De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, returned to a profit in 2010 as production rose 34% amid a strong recovery in diamond prices, although it remains cautious about the market this year.

De Beers returns to profit amid recovery in diamond prices


The Secretary of State's office says a Cease and Desist Order will continue for two north Mississippi cemeteries.

Cease and Desist order continues for cemeteries


The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have recalled rookie right-handed pitcher Michael Blazek from Springfield and placed left-handed pitcher John Gast on the 15-day disabled list due to a left shoulder strain that forced him from last night's start in Los Angeles.

Cardinals recall rookie pitcher Michael Blazek


Kansas City Royals lost to the Detroit Tigers 4-5 in a thrilling encounter at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, September 26 in second game of their three match series.

Kansas City Royals lose to Detroit Tigers 4-5 --


Uganda may start inflation targeting within a year, central bank Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende said.

Uganda may start inflation targeting within a year, bank says


This week in my syndicated column, I point out that if you look at all government spending, the sequester wasn't even a cut.


Fonterra fund up 26pc on day one Updated: 19:41, Friday November 30, 2012 The historic listing of Fonterra units on the NZX caused mammoth volumes by New Zealand market standards and the biggest listing day stag that investors have seen for years.


A man has drowned on the New South Wales north coast after being caught in a rip and pulled out to sea.


Jay Hieron won a split decision over Rick Hawn in the finals of the Bellator season four Welterweight tournament.

Jay Hieron wins Bellator season four Welterweight tournament


Several sources, like UsWeekly, report that pop punk princess Avril Lavigne and her boyfriend Brody Jenner have split after two years of couplehood.


Midnapore, Feb 13 Demanding that arms should be recovered both from the Maoists and the ruling ``CPI'' party cadre, Railways Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today said that development could be the only answer to the violence.

Development is the only answer to violence:


On Jan. 22, Goodwill celebrated the graduation of 10 participants from its first retail training class in Anderson County.

Goodwill celebrates graduation of retail training class in Anderson


With temperatures expected to soar to record territory later this week, the city of Toronto has issued another heat alert.

City of Toronto issues another heat alert


Al Gore has been cleared of sexual abuse charges in Portland, Oregon.


myFreightWorld Technologies Inc. announced today that Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc. has initiated research coverage on the Company with a buy recommendation and a price target of $0.88 per share.

Grass Roots Research and Distribution initiates Research coverage on


Eight people were killed and 17 wounded when prisoners in Kabul's main jail went on the rampage, setting fire to their beds and taking guards hostage, an Afghan minister said yesterday.


A white variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II has gone on sale today in retailers across the UK.

White variant of Samsung Galaxy S II goes on sale


Georgia WR AJ Green is meeting with the Panthers Friday, the receiver told PFW in an interview.


Pima County supervisors voted 3-2 Monday to adopt a higher tax rate for the second year in a row.

Pima county supervisors adopt higher tax rate


Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not play on Sunday according to a source with knowledge of the situation.


New Delhi, July 17 French author Dominique Lapierre has questioned the ban on a book he co-wrote on the Bhopal gas tragedy, saying it had been substantiated by another book that had been written by a senior government official who was the collector of Bhopal when the tragedy occurred.

Dominique Lapierre questions ban on Bhopal gas tragedy book


The proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and zoning maps were rejected as presented by the commissioners at a meeting on Tuesday evening.


Flint Journal Flint emergency manager Michael Brown this evening released his financial plan for the city, which projects an $11.3 million deficit for the current budget year and provides an early look at his plans for getting the city out of debt.

Flint emergency manager Michael Brown releases financial plan for city


New Zealand Wool Services International Limited reported that the slightly easier New Zealand Dollar and increased international demand combined to improve most wool prices this week.

Slightly easier New Zealand Dollar improves wool prices


Several Ukrainian political analysts, who attended the EU-Ukraine Forum in Kiev recently noted in private talks, that Romania and Ukraine may create a tandem to block the South Stream project.

Ukraine and Romania may block South Stream project


However, rather than dispose of these via the rubbish bin, more people are looking towards the likes of eBay where ``one person's rubbish is another person's gold'' and there is the potential to raise significant money from your old ``rubbish''.

One person's rubbish is another person's gold


The World No. 15th ranked Dominika Cibulkova will take on Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine in the second round of the Texas Tennis Open in Dallas at 22:35 GMT on Wednesday.

Dominika Cibulkova to take on Kateryna Bondarenko at Texas Tennis Open


Olympique Marseille midfielder Joey Barton will serve the remaining nine games of his 12-match ban in France after joining the club on a one-year loan from Queens Park Rangers, the French league said on Thursday.

Barton to serve remaining nine-game ban in France


YOUNG Heroes has increased its sponsorship to families who are beneficiaries of the programme.


THE Chicago Cubs have added another experienced arm to their pitching staff by acquiring Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and left-hander Garrett Olson.


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door today to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise ``contrary views'' about the pop star's life.

Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson


A Roy man who says he slapped his infant daughter across her face because she had stopped breathing has been charged with child abuse.


Argentina international Rodrigo Palacio is set to join Genoa.


It is the last chance to take part in the Ofcom consultation on Answer Machine Detection, which ends on 27th July.

Last chance to take part in Ofcom consultation


The Phillies optioned left-hander JA Happ to triple-A Lehigh Valley before Friday night's game against Pittsburgh to make room for newly acquired Scott Eyre.

Philadelphia Phillies option JA Happ to make room for Scott Eyre


President Asif Ali Zardari asked India not to blame his country for last week's attacks in Mumbai, saying non-state actors could not hijack nations.


Singer Chris Brown has defended his new neck tattoo as ``art'' following reports the design depicts a beaten woman's face.


A German auto part maker will operate in the South Korea-funded industrial complex in the North Korean border city of Gaeseong, the inter-Korean joint office managing the complex said Wednesday.

German auto part maker to operate in Gaeseong complex


West Yorkshire is set for many new hotel jobs following the announcement that a Premier Inn will be built in Leeds city centre.


It may be how we got into this mess, but no matter how big the bailouts or thorough the reforms, nursing the global financial system back to health will not be the solution to our present predicament.


Caribbean political leaders are to hold crisis talks today to try to break the prolonged impasse between the West Indies cricket team and its board, mediators said.

Caribbean leaders to hold crisis talk today


``Now that they've all been paid, they're happy,'' said Ruth Lemmon with the West Virginia Auto and Truck Dealers Association.


OLIVIA Wilde says Chris Hemsworth is just as superhuman as a lover as he is an Avenger.

Olivia Wilde: 'Chris Hemsworth is a love god'


In a video on the duo's website, Eddie Montgomery encourages fans to pick up a copy of ``Rebels On The Run'' before the end of the month.

Montgomery Gentry encourages you to pick up ``Rebels On The Run''


``The Brady Bunch'' house is reportedly a tourist hot spot.


The removal of oil from the vessel Rena continues this evening following the re-establishment of pumping lines earlier this afternoon.


New Delhi, March 31 Saying that Maoists needed to be dealt with ``firmly and boldly'', union Home Minister P. Chidambaram cautioned sympathisers of the left wing extremists against having any ``illusions about their motives and methods''.


A jury has found two Greenback engineers guilty of charges that they stole trade secrets from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. to attempt duplicating tire-making equipment for a Chinese competitor.

Jury finds two Greenback engineers guilty


The rate of Hungary's population decline sped up in the first ten months of 2009 on a year-on-year comparison, the Central Statistical Office said on Friday.


Mocs and Lady Mocs celebrated the careers of their seniors Monday night at the Lindsay Street Hall.

Mocs and Lady Mocs celebrate seniors Monday night


Prime Minister George Papandreou struggled to hold on to power after Greece's largest opposition party rebuffed his overtures to form a national government, raising the prospect of elections that could delay aid needed to prevent default.

Papandreou struggles to hold on to power


TTC workers will vote to ratify the tentative contract deal on Friday, but some said the deal is not strong enough.

TTC workers to vote on tentative deal Friday


YRC Worldwide Inc. announced today that its stockholders have approved an amendment to its certificate of incorporation to immediately increase the amount of authorized shares of common stock and to reduce the par value of the common stock.

YRC Worldwide stockholders approve amendment to certificate of incorporation


Tappan Zee work set to start as NY comptroller OKs bond sale New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Thursday approved the Thruway Authority's first steps to financing work on the new Tappan Zee Bridge.


Pharmaceutical firms led the FTSE 100 slightly higher to end at 4,167.01 as fears over the effect of swine flu on the world economy faded in afternoon trading.

Pharmaceutical firms lead FTSE 100 higher


The Tulare County Resource Management Agency's road yard received an anonymous bomb threat Monday, according to a report from the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.

Tulare County Resource Management Agency received bomb threat Monday


Mr. Frank Keating speaks on banking regulations in the US and how they impact the banking community.

Frank Keating speaks on banking regulations in the US.


BC's energy minister is to review bonus packages for BC Hydro staff after the auditorgeneral showed that senior executives were rewarded for posting a profit that did not exist.


UNDP Sri Lanka launched the 2011 Human Development Report titled ``Sustainability and Equity:

UNDP Sri Lanka launches Human Development Report


Seven Mexican nationals pleaded not guilty this morning before a US Magistrate Judge to charges including hostage taking, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and harboring illegal aliens for profit.

Seven Mexican nationals charged with hostage taking


What is the difference between NFC and Bluetooth as they seem to serve the same purpose?

What's the difference between NFC and Bluetooth?


The iPhone 3GS is bringing 3G networks to a standstill, or at least that's what the News of the World states yesterday.

IPhone 3GS brings 3G networks to a standstill


The 2000 Women's Olympic team, Amy Chow, Jamie Dantzscher, Dominique Dawes, Kristen Maloney, Elise Ray, and Tasha Schwikert received their bronze medals after the International Olympic Committee stripped the Chinese due to one of their athletes being age ineligible to compete at the Sydney games.

The 2000 Women's Olympic team receives bronze medals


A small plane crash landed on Florida's Turnpike in Broward County around 1:30 pm Wednesday, according to local media reports.


Commander of the Belarussian Air Force, Major General Igor Azaryonok has been taken to custody, the Belarussian Interior Ministry said Thursday.

Commander of Belarussian Air Force taken to custody


Star World will premiere the season two of series Heroes starting January 22, every Tuesday at 9 pm.

Star World to premiere season two of Heroes


Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone is wanted by Martin Jol at Hamburg SV as an immediate replacement for Nigel De Jong, who is set for a move to Manchester City.

Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone wanted by Martin Jol at Hamburg SV


After drawing some of the world's finest athletes to its first competition last July, UFC today announced that it will host its second grappling tournament in conjunction with the prestigious Grapplers Quest organization on Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29thth, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center as part of the UFC® Fan Expo.


MINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan said yesterday that his treatment for cancer was going well and he had been able to perform his duties since the treatment began three months ago.

Minister says treatment for cancer going well


Out of the 74 parties registered at the Election Commission, 37 parties including those in the ruling seven-party alliance submitted closed lists of their candidates at the EC Wednesday for contesting 335 Constituent Assembly seats under the proportional electoral system.


Dr Fergus O'Ferrall said: ``Our two-tier health system is a scandal and has led to many unnecessary deaths.''


An automotive sealing systems manufacturer will pay $210,000 to three former engineers to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Manufacturer to pay $210,000 to settle age discrimination lawsuit


ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is making another trip to Iowa as he explores a possible 2012 bid for president.


Senate candidates supported by Republican Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina:


Minsk residents are curtailing visits to restaurants and cafes, Larysa Kamarova, head of the city executive committee's trade and services department, said at a news conference held on Wednesday.

Minsk residents curtailing visits to restaurants, cafes


A 15-year-old boy was robbed by two armed teenagers in Fontana on April 28, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Boy is robbed by two armed teenagers in Fontana


AMID reports from Croatia last night that he had handed in a written transfer request, Luka Modric, the subject of two bids from Chelsea, flew with his team mates to South Africa for Tottenham's pre season tour.


Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Sir George Shearing has died at age 91, according to published reports.

Grammy Award winner George Shearing dies at 91


Two Canadian fighter jets intercepted a commercial airliner near Quebec City Monday, after the plane was unresponsive to radio communication.

Fighter jets intercept commercial airliner


Adspend levels rose by 9% in Asia Pacific during the third quarter of this year, figures from research firm Nielsen show.


Ener1, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles, has announced that it has agreed to sell $55m of senior unsecured notes, together with shares of common stock and warrants, to certain investment funds, led by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.


In this talk we will cover a unique home based business opportunity arising from selling large income items.

A unique home based business opportunity


Bollywood famous superstar Aamir Khan, who turned drummer during the music launch of his forthcoming film 'Peepli live', said that his childhood dream has come true.


MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., a provider of essential information solutions, announced today it has successfully delivered the RapidEye information solution to its customer, RapidEye AG in Germany, thereby enabling commencement of commercial operations.

MDA delivers RapidEye information solution


Abbott says no to gay marriage Updated: 10:41, Sunday April 8, 2012 Opposition leader Tony Abbott remains defiant in his stance against gay marriage despite his sister coming out as a lesbian.


PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said some elements were playing with the constitution, democracy and judiciary and pushing the country towards chaos.

Some elements playing with constitution, democracy:


Oil prices eased in Asian trade today after optimism over China's massive stimulus package wore off in the face of more gloomy economic news from the United States, analysts said.


Wolves signing Steven Fletcher says he's a better player for his season with relegated Burnley .


Inactivity continued in cotton market as a few lint bales could be traded on Thursday.


Wynn Resorts, Limited announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase of up to $500 million to its previously announced $1.2 billion equity repurchase program.

Wynn Resorts, Limited announces increase to equity repurchase program


In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria , the Council today further tightened the EU's sanctions against that country and imposed a ban on the import of Syrian oil to the EU.

Council of the european union bans import of Syrian oil


Broken Arrow singer-songwriter JD McPherson will perform on ``Conan'' on June 6.

Broken Arrow's JD McPherson to perform on 'Conan'


A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck in Baja California, Mexico, on Sunday, rocking buildings and panicking residents as far away as Tijuana and Los Angeles but there were no immediate reports of damage.

6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Baja California


The 39-year-old Muralitharan, who retired from international cricket after last month's World Cup final, said he had promised former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming he would someday play for Wellington.


Oil prices rose on Friday after the forecast for global oil demand for this year was raised.


McEwen retires after California cycling Updated: 11:54, Monday May 21, 2012 Robbie McEwen has retired from cycling after finishing the Tour of California, ending a 17-year career highlighted by 12 Tour de France stage victories.


Tehran, Jan 21 Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari has said that US President Barack Obama must fulfil the promises he made regarding Iran during his campaign if he is to revive ties between the two countries, Iran's IRNA news agency reported Wednesday.He added that Iran will accept no preconditions for talks over its nuclear issue.

``Obama must fulfil promises regarding Iran''


A La Pine man died after his car crashed into a tree off South Century Drive on Friday morning, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said.


Most Poles believe that it is worth working hard but do not think that it is possible to get rich through honest work, according to the results of a survey conducted by the CBOS opinion researcher.


The advocate general of the state Subodh Kantak has informed the high court of Bombay at Goa on Monday that the state government would seek help from the Forest Survey of India to complete the digital mapping of private forests in the State.

State to seek help from Forest Survey of India


Stockholm saw a fourth night of sporadic arson and violence in several suburbs on Wednesday, but police scaled back their response while older residents tried to calm the mood.


After 108 tries Trevor Jacob lands the first ever double cork/double backflip on a skateboard.

Trevor Jacob does first ever double backflip on a skateboard


California Gov. Jerry Brown said Oakland will have to ``solve its own problems,'' during a news conference for the University of California in San Francisco Wednesday.

Gov. Brown says Oakland must 'solve its own problems'


India and China were set to hold the 14th round of border talks at the level of Special Representatives here today to resolve the vexed boundary issue.

India-China to hold 14th round border talks


A radio station owned by former state minister for youth Felix Okot Ogong has publicly apologised to President Museveni for hosting UPC president Olara Otunnu, it has emerged.

Radio station apologises to Museveni for hosting


It has several variations, but there's an old military adage that goes roughly, ``When in trouble, when in doubt, run around in circles, jump and shout.`` A Navy officer explained that just the appearance of energetic activity might buy you enough time to think up a real solution.


Telstra today announced that it has appointed DDB to undertake the work to bring to life the company's new brand positioning, ``It's how we connect''.


Three reeling German banks tapped state funds for billions of euros in aid Friday.

Three German banks tap state funds for aid


Toyota has named a top executive at its US manufacturing operations to head a North American quality task force as the automaker aims to beef up quality controls following millions of vehicle recalls.


Gold futures fall 1.1 per cent, locking in their worst monthly declines since last May by losing 4.5 per cent in February.


A Gloucestershire pensioner has been jailed for six months for attacking an ambulance worker he had called out to help him.

Pensioner jailed for attacking ambulance worker


The NWFP is at 'war' and governance of the province is ``becoming difficult'', Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti said on Thursday.

NWFP ``at war'', governance becoming difficult:


The US Army celebrated its 234th birthday Saturday night with a ball.


Ports of Auckland has postponed today's mediation with the Maritime Union of New Zealand - Local 13 after hearing this morning that it had lost a major shipping line service.


The conclusions say Wainui groundwater has not been formally assessed against any designated use.


Heavy rain lashed the district on Wednesday, disrupting normal life in the city and agricultural activity in rural areas.


Wholesale beef prices rose again Monday to their highest this month and appear likely to go higher as supermarkets, restaurants, and mail-order houses place orders for holiday promotions, analysts said.

Wholesale beef prices rise to month's highest


A soldier in southwest Colombia killed an officer and himself on Tuesday, Colombia media reports.


Two days after being arrested for allegedly recording sexual encounters with women, a former freshman University of Rhode Island basketball player was arrested on Thursday-the second time this week.

Freshman basketball player arrested second time this week


Afghan president Hamid Karzai has said that he will review agreements with foreign forces operating in Afghanistan if he is re-elected.


The San Jose Sharks fired coach Ron Wilson on Monday after the team's latest disappointing early ouster from the Stanley Cup playoffs.Wilson, hired by the club in December 2002, is the Sharks' leader in wins and winning percentage, but San Jose only advanced past the second round of the postseason once with him behind the bench.The Sharks were the No. 2 seed in this year's Western Conference playoffs, but were eliminated in the second round by the Dallas Stars after falling into a 3-0 hole.

Sharks fire coach Ron Wilson after another ouster


Oil rose above $133 a barrel Monday on persistent worries about global petroleum supplies and the outlook for the US dollar.


London, June 9 Actress Eva Longoria has learnt sign language to communicate with her deaf fans.


PokerTek, Inc.,, the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software announced that it has completed the sale of its Auction Rate Securities for $3.9 million , 100% of PokerTek's cost basis in these investments, plus accrued interest.

PokerTek completes sale of Auction Rate Securities


I Call Fives' fill-in drummer was recently admitted into the hospital due to asthma problems.

I Call Fives' fill-in drummer admitted to hospital


``American Idol'' 7 winner David Cook hit Las Vegas this weekend for a ``Live with Regis and Kelly'' performance scheduled to air Monday morning.

'American Idol' David Cook hits Las Vegas for 'Live with Regis and Kelly'


A total of 349 vehicles passed through a sobriety checkpoint at Halfway Boulevard and Irene Drive on Friday between 8:45 and 11:15 pm, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Department.


Former New Zealand test spinner Hedley Howarth has died aged 64, New Zealand Cricket said on Saturday.

Former New Zealand spinner Hedley Howarth dies


This road roller fell off a truck yesterday morning around 8.30am near the Alphadale cross roads.


The Lebanese government successfully closed a $950 million Eurobond issue this week as Lebanese and foreign investors showed increasing appetite for the sovereign bonds despite the gloomy economic picture in the country.

Lebanese government successfully closes $950 million Eurobond


The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Mercy and the Firefly, written by Amy Hartman, at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse April 1 - 17 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, March 31; it is directed by Melissa Martin, an award-winning producer/writer/director working in independent film and theatre.


Newly-single actress Katie Holmes says she wants to date taller men after splitting from her ex-husband Tom Cruise.


An Asian TV service Star TV, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, has won the rights to broadcast Indian cricket for 2012-2018.

Star TV to broadcast Indian cricket for 2012-2018


At a press conference in Houston today, Gov. Rick Perry proposed even tougher laws against sex offenders in Texas.

Perry proposes tougher laws for sex offenders


Solyndra, not only received a $500 million loan guarantee, it also got a favorable ruling from the IRS.

Solyndra got a favorable ruling from IRS


The Operation Granite drugs conspiracy trial restarts today after it was halted by a juror's illness on only the second day of the trial yesterday.


Colombo, May 23 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Sri Lanka late Friday night on a one day to assess the humanitarian needs of around 300,000 people displaced in the recent conflict with Tamil rebels in the north of the island, government officials said.

UN Secretary General arrives in Sri Lanka


A man has been charged with seven armed robberies across Sydney after staff at a licensed premises and a pharmacy were held up for cash.


American Family Insurance, along with media partners NBC Universal, MSN and CBS Radio/Katz Advantage, will launch an unprecedented fall marketing campaign, integrating entertainment and education to engage consumers with the brand, its products and its agents as uniquely suited to help families protect the things they love.

American Family Insurance launches unprecedented marketing campaign


The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a measure to audit the Federal Reserve, a rare legislative victory for the measure's sponsor, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, a longtime opponent of the central bank.

House approves measure to audit Federal Reserve


Oil prices diverge after recent highs Updated: 07:08, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Oil prices have fallen in London as dealers took profits from recent gains, but the market rebounded in New York as the euro strengthened against the dollar after supportive comments from the Bundesbank.


The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates at 2%, raising concerns that tight credit conditions, the ongoing housing contraction and elevated energy prices will affect economic growth over the coming months.


The Navy chief on Wednesday said the two pilots flying the Kiran Mk II aircraft, which crashed, may have tried to minimise the damage by crashing into a water-tank on the top of a three-storeyed building in Hyderabad.

Pilots may have tried to minimise damage:


Stephen Colbert dropped by ``The Daily Show'' Wednesday to give host Jon Stewart a debating pointers.

Stephen Colbert gives Stewart debating pointers


PE supply teachers needed for work in the boroughs of Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Brent.


50 Cent is pushing back his already delayed album 'Before I Self Destruct', and will now wait until Eminem drops his new record 'Relapse' before putting it out.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Libya on an unannounced visit Tuesday to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss the country's political transition.

Hillary Clinton in Libya to strengthen bilateral ties


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned Russians on Monday that without him, ethnic tensions could tear the country of 140 million apart.


IN ACCEPTING the resignation of Jack Warner as a Cabinet member, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night said she did what she had to do to ensure the public's confidence in the system of the People's Partnership governance.


A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to 13 counts of accepting bribes totalling RM1.6 million.

Businessman pleads not guilty to accepting bribes totalling RM1.6 million.


Two teachers from Conway High School were arrested early Saturday morning on charges of public disorderly/public intoxication, according to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center Booking Web site.


Former Kansas basketball assistant coach Ed Manning, the father of Jayhawk All-American Danny Manning, died on Friday, KU officials confirmed Friday afternoon.

Ed Manning, father of Danny Manning, dies


MILAN Italian designer Mila Schon, who rose to fame in the 1960s with her use of double-faced fabric and sober, geometric lines, died on Friday aged 92, the company managing her brand said.


A Leon County grand jury indicted two men on murder charges Wednesday in two back-to-back homicide cases that occurred just a day apart in January.

Grand jury indicts two on murder charges


Cities and regions must invest in transport infrastructure to remain competitive in the fight for funding and skilled workers, according to latest research.

Cities and regions must invest in transport infrastructure ..


Sponsors will be forced to support schemes for the next five to ten years because the relationship between risk-free assets and inflation is ``broken'', UBS says.

Sponsors must support schemes for next five years:


Jamie Lynn Spears picked up her ring from Connie's Jewelry and Gifts in Kentwood, LA this afternoon -- she is believed to have dropped off the jewelry on Tuesday to be resized.


Ericsson has announced what it calls its most advanced mobile broadband module.

Ericsson announces mobile broadband module


Canada's unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a point to 7.9 per cent last month, but the jobs data overall continued to show an idling economy.


Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said Wednesday that several NFL owners are facing a financial shortfall that could create ``long-term problems for the league'' and ultimately result in a lockout.


Lindsay Lohan is back in a Los Angeles court this morning to discuss a possible plea deal for the necklace she allegedly stole.

Lindsay Lohan in court to discuss plea deal


Former world number three David Nalbandian, seen here early last year, has pulled out of the Heineken Open, throwing his Australian Open plans into serious doubt.


Taylor Lautner who plays Jacob Black in ``New Moon'' and ``Twilight'', told ``Interview Magazine'' that he had no idea what the heck ``Twilight'' was when he first auditioned for the part.

Taylor Lautner had no idea what 'Twilight' was


Southampton have been consigned to relegation to Coca-Cola League One after the Football League deducted the south-coast club 10 points.

National sport news Saints consigned to League One


Bournemouth defender Ryan Garry is making good progress in his battle to recover from a broken right leg.


A medical team sent by Qatar to attend to the victims of violence in Libya is facing difficulties in the western frontiers of the country, an official said.


Two people were injured when the motorcycle they were riding hit a deer in the Town of Algoma Saturday morning.


MoneyGram International, a global money transfer company, has appointed Aaron Henry as senior vice president, associate general counsel, global regulatory and chief privacy officer.

MoneyGram International appoints associate general counsel


The annual Perseid meteor shower -- dubbed ``the tears of St. Lawrence'' in honour of a martyred Christian saint -- reaches its peak this weekend.

'Tears of St. Lawrence' meteor shower to peak at weekend


CRIMINALS in Trafford will be asked to say 'cheese' by cops in Trafford who are being equipped with state-of-the-art cameras in a groundbreaking crime-fighting initiative.


Ex MSNBC host Keith Olbermann who recently defended Michael Moore's controversial comments on Osama Bin Laden, is teaming up with him on 'Countdown'.

Keith Olbermann and Michael Moore team up


Cheryl Cole reportedly claimed that her marriage was ``worth fighting for'' in an interview shortly before reports of her husband Ashley's alleged X-rated pictures scandal emerged.

Cheryl Cole: 'marriage worth fighting for'


Some 50 hotel jobs are soon to be created in London when Whitbread opens a new venue in the city.


Ivan Cordoba has announced that he will leave Inter at the end of the season with Sunday's Derby dello Madonnina his last game at San Siro.

Cordoba announces he will leave Inter at the end of the season


The Bahamas is expanding its efforts in the war on narcotics trafficking to include stopping the diversion of pharmaceuticals and precursor chemicals from ``licit into illicit'' channels, National Security Permanent Secretary Missouri Sherman-Peter confirmed.

Bahamas to expand war on narcotics trafficking


A 48-year-old Melbourne woman has died after being pinned by her own car at a petrol station in the suburb of Northcote.

Woman dies after being pinned by own car


Long Circle, a provider of outsourced engineering services to companies whose products rely on embedded technologies, today announced a strategic development partnership with VideoIQ for VideoIQ's 800HD video surveillance system.

Long Circle announces development partnership with VideoIQ


Municipal Waste, aka Tony Foresta, Ryan Waste, Land Phil and Shore-native Dave Witte will play Asbury Lanes this weekend, along with punk-metal heaviweights Toxic Holocaust.


More than a 1,000 Muslims who fled Myanmar's latest bout of sectarian violence have sought shelter in a Buddhist monastery guarded by army soldiers in Lashio.

Myanmar Muslims seek shelter in monastery


Great Lakes region pins economic hopes on water a symbol of an era when Milwaukee and other cities ringing the Great Lakes were industrial powerhouses churning out steel, automobiles and appliances.


Verizon is offering a lifetime free DVR service to new FiOS TV customers in the Tampa Bay, Florida.

Verizon FiOS offers free DVR service in Tampa Bay


Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Pakistan in the next couple of months to hold talks with his Pakistani counter-part Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to further normalise relations between both the neighbouring countries.

Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan in couple of months;


TAMPA, Fla. A rare triple organ transplant has saved a Tampa man with diabetes and cancer.

Rare triple organ transplant saves Tampa man


In a hopeful jobs report before the holidays, the nation's unemployment rate eased to 10% in November from 10.2 % in October, and the number of workers on payrolls was essentially unchanged last month, the Labor Department said today.


Minister of State for Education Ghulam Farid Kathia on Sunday expressed the resolve of the government to introduce a universal education syllabus in the country as soon as possible.

Minister for introducing universal syllabus in country


ISRAEL apologised to Turkey on Wednesday for publicly dressing down Ankara's ambassador in a dispute that has strained the once good ties between the Jewish state and the Muslim regional power.


The Senate voted Wednesday to prohibit the CIA from using waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods on terror suspects despite President Bush's threat to veto any measure that limits the agency's interrogation techniques.


A baby being swung in a ``child yoga'' video is causing an outrage after it was posted on the Internet, Daily Mail reports Feb. 15.

Baby swung in 'child yoga' video causes outrage


International Paper today announced that it has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Temple-Inland for $30.60 per share in cash.

International Paper proposes to acquire Temple-Inland


A 12-year-old dog will see its owner for the first time in two years after its vision was restored at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, TV station WCVB reported.

Dog to see owner for first time in years


A PATIENT from Royal Wootton Bassett died when he fell from a window on the fourth floor of the Great Western Hospital.


Leader of a 27-member delegation of Iran and President Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Yahya Al Eshagh has said that Iran is ready to provide electricity, gas and oil to Pakistan.

'Iran ready to provide electricity, gas to Pakistan'


Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will make her New York Philharmonic debut Feb. 5, 2011, at 8 PM at Avery Fisher Hall.

Idina Menzel to make New York Philharmonic debut in 2011


Manchester City have been dealt a huge blow as their skipper and prolific striker, Carlos Tevez has been ruled out for three to four weeks with a hamstring injury.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez ruled out due to hamstring injury --


President Obama unequivocally and unhesitatingly made it official: he's African-American.


WikiLeaks has lost a major source of revenue after the online payment service provider PayPal cut off the account used to collect donations, saying the website is engaged in illegal activity.


It will be business as usual for the Sharks this week when they travel to the struggling Valke on Saturday and there is no chance the determined squad will take their eye off the ball because of the dubious quality of the opposition.


MVP Baseball 2005, winner of Game Freaks 365's ``Best Sports'' award in 2005, has been taken off of Xbox Live.


SugarSync Inc., the Cloud storage, sync and share company, today announced it has added French language support to provide a better user experience for the French market.


American Steve Stricker won the John Deere Classic at Silvis, Illinois, on Sunday finishing three shots clear of his nearest rivals on 20-under-par after a gruelling 36-hole final day.


Adidas AG reported first-quarter profit that beat estimates and said its gross margin widened to a record, sending the shares to the highest level ever.

Adidas profit beats estimates as gross margin widens to record


Two men are arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Broome County.


Stocks tumbled Friday as concern swept world markets that financial trouble in the Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai will derail the global economic recovery.


Opera star Katherine Jenkins and fiancé Gethin Jones have announced their split after a one year engagement.

Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones announce split


New Zealand cricketer Jacob Oram felt disconnected with the IPL and far removed from reality.


A St. Catharines man has been arrested following a bar fight in Crystal Beach last month.


UNION officials have accused London Underground of ``gambling with public safety'' after thousands of Tube passengers had to escape along Underground tracks twice in two days.

'London Underground are gambling with public safety'


Thai rescue force has discovered a sunken boat, which is on the bottom at around 60-70-meter depth, Police Lieutenant Wanlop Phungphaga, Inspector of Phuket Marine Police Station, told Xinhua yesterday.


A man accused of beating a woman outside a Grand Junction bar pleaded not guilty Thursday to second-degree assault.

Man accused of beating woman pleads not guilty


The UFC announced on Thursday via press release that a Nevada court has granted the promotion's request that Ken Shamrock pay $175,000 in legal fees stemming from a lawsuit the fighter filed against the organization in 2009.

Ken Shamrock to pay $175,000 in legal fees


Operations for oil and gas exploration in North Cyprus will continue on land, the Anadolu agency quotes Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz as saying on Tuesday.

Gas exploration in North Cyprus will continue on land


US talk show host Jay Leno has been sued by an Indo-American in California for his ``racist'' comments on the Golden Temple and ridiculing the entire Sikh community by portraying the holy shrine as a vacation home.

Jay Leno sued ``racist'' comments on Golden Temple


An Aloha teen was accused today of punching a Tri-Met driver he thought had missed his bus stop, the Washington County Sheriff's Office reported.

Aloha teen accused of punching Tri-Met driver


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday said the central bank is stepping up its monitoring of ``too big too fail'' companies and other risks to financial stability.

Central bank stepping up monitoring of 'too big too fail' companies and other risks to financial stability:


The Nadroga soccer team will conduct their own investigation in relation to the incident where seven of the players were admitted at the Labasa hospital on Saturday night.

Nadroga soccer team to conduct own investigation


TeliaSonera is unifying the company by launching a common brand identity.

TeliaSonera unifies under common brand identity


Just hours after playing in his first Super Bowl, Chad Ochocinco appeared in Cincinnati court for a traffic violation.

After Super Bowl, Ochocinco appears in court


Four Democrats hoping to replace Patrick Kennedy met for a final debate last night at Woonsocket High School, trading blows and hoping to convince voters to send them to the capitol.

District 1 Democrats meet for final debate


American Airlines and its parent company AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday to cut costs and combat soaring fuel prices and dampened travel demand.


TEN-MEN Wolfsburg were held to a goalless draw by Turkish side Besiktas here in the Champions League on Wednesday to leave the race for second-place in Group B behind Manchester United wide open.


The Flint school board has voted to lay off 237 teachers as part of an effort to eliminate an estimated $20 million deficit for the coming year.

Flint school board votes to lay off 237 teachers


The parents of five girls killed in a house fire pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor drug charges.

Parents plead guilty to misdemeanor drug charges


Party president Rajnath Singh said: `` Jaswant Singh is expelled from the BJP.''


Defence contractor BAE Systems is to formally announce later that it is cutting nearly 3,000 jobs in the UK.


John Swett, who was California's Superintendent of Public Instruction during the late 1860s, insisted that children belong to the state, not the family -- and that was the basis of his argument for government schools.

Children belong to the state, not the family


the 2 worst teams in the league -- are set to battle it out at the Garden on Monday.


New research has revealed that exercise can help improve the quality of life for people with early Alzheimer's and dementia.

Exercise improves quality of life in people with Alzheimer's


Pope Benedict XVI returned to Rome Monday after wrapping up his first visit to the United States since he was elected Pope three years ago.


Kauai's Waimea Canyon was rated the third best free attraction in the United States by travel Web site TripAdvisor.

Waimea Canyon rated third best free attraction in us


Baku hosts a workshop on International Regimes for Claims and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage caused by Oil Spill on the Sea.

Baku hosts workshop on oil pollution Damage


Mathew Ingram points us to the news that some UK newspapers are apparently threatening UK-based news aggregator NewsNow.


Kevin Smith will get 8-10 carries in his first preseason game tonight against the defending champion Giants, according to MLive.com.


Gov. Charlie Crist is seeking an education spending increase, which would lead to more money for teacher bonuses.


Comedian Katt Williams was arrested in Los Angeles this week after pulling a gun on Faizon Love, according to the actor.

Katt Williams arrested for pulling a gun on Faizon Love


UAlbany faces an $11.9 million cut from the state over the next year.

Ualbany faces $11.9 million cut over next year


Boxee has started its movie library by adding thousands of films from partners EZTakes, Indie Movies Online, Openfilm and MUBI.


Well, he is gearing up to design sound for the first full length 3D film in Kannada cinema, Katari Veera Surasundarangi.

Resul Pookutty to design sound for Katari Veera Surasundarangi


Arizona Republican Gov. Jan Brewer is headed to the general election after handily winning a GOP primary marked by a surge in her popularity after she signed a tough law targeting illegal immigration.

Brewer headed to general election after winning GOP primary


Sen. Barack Obama met with oil man T. Boone Pickens at the Summit Casino-Resort, on Sunday morning, to discuss the future of US energy policy.


The annual cost of diabetes drugs almost doubled between 2001 and 2006, a new study has found.


The NHL has dismissed the threat of a new Russian super hockey league that has threatened to sign some star players, according to The Associated Press.

NHL dismisses threat of new Russian league


Congressman Sanford Bishop last week announced the House of Representatives approved the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations conference report.

House approves 2010 Agriculture Appropriations conference report


Scientists at the University of South Florida have created an anomaly that could allow graphene to eventually replace silicon as the primary material in electronic devices.


Lexington police officers had to deploy a Taser to get a suspect under control late Thursday night.

Police deploy Taser to get suspect under control


Marana will hold a swine flu nasal spray clinic for healthy youngsters, ages two to 24 Saturday at Estes Elementary.

Marana to hold swine flu nasal spray clinic


Even will.i.am's family call him by his adopted name and he ``can get hostile'' if people don't use it.

William's family call him by his adopted name


Former Washington Redskins defensive back Fred Smoot was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug in the District in early January, according to online court records and his attorney.

Former redskin Fred Smoot charged with driving under the influence


Congress could help rescue the housing sector by repairing the mortgage market and not just focusing on keeping existing home loans from going bad, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday.

Congress can help by repairing mortgage market:


The New York Giants have reportedly allowed Osi Umenyiora to seek a trade, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.

New York Giants allow Osi Umenyiora to seek trade


Lady GaGa is taking extra precautions to ensure she's healthy after learning she tested ``borderline positive'' for lupus.

Lady Gaga tests 'borderline positive' for lupus


Whole Foods Market has opened the doors to its new Fairfield store today, June 3.


There's just one week left to nominate golf's champion volunteers for top national awards from the England Golf Partnership.

One week left to nominate golf's champion volunteers


On the morning of Thursday 7 January, 2010, Israeli soldiers attacked and injured Palestinian shepherds from the Musa Raba'i family, as they grazed their sheep in Humra valley, near the village of At-Tuwani in the South Hebron Hills.

Israeli soldiers attack and injure Palestinian shepherds;


Durham finally broken their duck in this season's County Championship Division One, beating Middlesex by 15 runs at Chester-le-Street.


BMO Harris Bradley Center plans to reopen the old Turner Hall restaurant later this year for the start of the sports and concert seasons

BMO Harris Bradley Center to reopen Turner Hall restaurant


Glee star Cory Monteith has checked into rehab for substance addiction over the weekend, with the full support of his girlfriend and co-star Lea Michele.

Glee star Cory Monteith checks into rehab


Temperatures in Delaware and across the region may hit 100 degrees today, the National Weather Service says.


American skier Bode Miller has extended his break from the ski circuit for another week to spend time with his young daughter.

American skier Bode Miller extends break for another week


The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will continue meeting with agencies to discuss funding for Fiscal Year 2013-14 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Carroll Commissioners to continue meeting with agencies


Tokyo stocks have reversed early losses to close 0.74 per cent higher on bargain-hunting, after Japan and China said they would allow direct trading in each other's currencies for the first time.


Police arrested a village head in South Kashmir's Aishmuqam area on Saturday for allegedly molesting a lady.


Palm did a vanishing act today when the Palm Pre Plus suddenly disappeared from both Verizon and AT&T online stores.

Palm Pre Plus disappears from Verizon and AT&T online stores


The Prime Minister Gordon Brown today delighted Tibetan exile groups and ended months of speculation by saying he would meet the Dalai Lama during his visit to Britain in May.


A Caspian woman has been killed in a snowmobile crash in Florence County, Wisconsin.

Caspian woman killed in snowmobile crash


Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro, today said that he will commit more of his wealth for philanthropy.

Azim Premji to commit more for philanthropy


Conte, who has ruled the African nation with an iron hand since seizing power in a coup nearly a quarter century ago, died following a lengthy illness, the National Assembly president said Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008.


The much sought H-1B work visas could be decided through lottery this year, industry experts and officials feel, based on initial feedback from companies.

H1b visas may be decided through lottery this year


Big Brother babe Chanelle Hayes is set to undergo a surgery to get her nipples plumped up.

Chanelle Hayes to get her nipples plumped up!


The wreck of a Second World War hospital ship has been found off the coast of Australia.

Wreck of World War II. hospital ship found


Arkansas made a quick exit from the NCAA Softball tournament during the weekend, dropping a game to Tulsa Friday afternoon and losing to Oklahoma on Saturday.

Arkansas makes quick exit from NCAA Softball tournament


Man shoots at Bryan police dept, police eventually shoot him.


Willowwind School is offering merit scholarships to cover partial tuition for qualified students for the 2011-12 school year.


Free asthma screenings are being offered in Illinois and other states starting next week to mark National Asthma Awareness Month.

Free asthma screenings offered starting next week


A 17-year-old Bridgeport boy died early Tuesday when he apparently drowned in a Fairfield lake, police said.


Mitrix changed its name to Amitive, effective immediately, and is led by former SAP and i2 executive Amar Singh who joined last year as president and Chief Executive Officer.


QOF will go down in history as 'one of the best international examples of paid-for -performance frameworks', an expert told MPs.

QOF 'one of best international paid-for-performance frameworks'


Preppy retailer J. Crew Group says it will cut 95 jobs and suspend its 401 plan through the rest of the year to help cut costs in a slumping economy.

J. Crew Group cuts jobs, suspends 401 plan


Home buyers are still playing it safe and seem reluctant to invest in luxury properties due to the added costs.


\``The Senate passing the farm bill is a step in the right direction, and one that family farmers have been waiting for and deserve, so in the next five years they can be certain there will be stability for programming for farmers while they provide food, fuel and fiber to our nation.


On October 20, 2011, the US Senate acted to restore the higher residential mortgage loan limits for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration that expired on September 30, 2011.

Senate acts to restore higher loan limits


Croatian lawmakers will visit the Turkish Parliament and have talks with their Turkish counterparts on Tuesday.

Croatian lawmakers to visit Turkish Parliament


Aurora edges closer to Eureka takeover Updated: 17:25, Tuesday July 3, 2012 Aurora Oil Gas has moved closer to taking full control of takeover target Eureka Energy.


A Stillwater man has been sentenced again on threats-making charges, after a Washington County Judge agreed to a plea agreement earlier this month.

Stillwater man sentenced again for threats