A first-year College of Chemistry graduate student was found dead in his apartment Wednesday after an apparent suicide.

Chemistry student found dead in apparent suicide


After a couple of days with daytime high temperatures that are expected to be in the more-comfortable 70s, the heat will likely build back into northern Middle Tennessee later this week.


Olympic wrestling gold medalist Jake Varner returned to Bakersfield after a few weeks of rest in Pennsylvania.

Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner returns to Bakersfield


Authorities say a Mexican elementary school principal was found stabbed to death in his home with a threatening drug cartel message.


Intersil Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today announced that it has updated its second quarter 2010 financial outlook to account for its recent acquisition of Techwell, Inc. The Techwell acquisition closed on April 27, 2010.

Intersil Corporation updates its second quarter 2010 outlook


The Norwegian reverse vending machine and recycling technology provider Tomra increased its revenues by 25 per cent to NOK1939m in the first half of the fiscal year 2011.

Tomra increases revenues in the first half of 2011


Australia could avoid a recession according to the chief economist for the HSBC global financial group in Australia and New Zealand.


A Needham lawyer was charged with tax evasion in federal court Friday, according to a press release from the US attorney's office.


Ethiopia was able to secure over 90 million US dollars from leather and leather products sub-sector during the previous fiscal year owing to government's measures and introduction of various incentives, the Ministry of Trade and Investment said.

Ethiopia secures over 90 million dollars from leather


Former Mississippi Gov. William Waller has died.


Federal prosecutors have launched an official criminal investigation against Morgan Stanley and their part in mortgage derivative deals.

Federal prosecutors launch criminal investigation against Morgan Stanley


Oracle has agreed to pay $46-million to settle claims that Sun Microsystems, which it acquired last year, submitted false claims to US agencies, the US Justice Department said on Monday.


His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received at Al Dhaid in Sharjah, HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

Mohamed bin Zayed receives Sharjah Crown Prince


South Korea Monday said it planned to enhance nuclear cooperation with India which would see exchange of more personnel and pave the way for a joint partnership in building atomic reactors.

South Korea to enhance nuclear cooperation with India


A man was shot dead at close range by a lone gunman wearing a mask at his house in Taman Asas Dalam here Sunday night.


Three statewide unions endorsed Albany County District Attorney David Soares for re-election Wednesday, citing his decision not to prosecute Occupy Albany protesters in a park outside the state Capitol last year.

Three unions endorse Soares for re-election


DiamondRock Hospitality Co.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 11.628.

Diamondrock Hospitality Co. enters oversold territory


The Co-operators today announced that it has raised $773,000 for United Way chapters across Canada, setting a new fundraising record for the group of companies and raising $52,000 more than last year.

The Co-operators raises $773,000 for the United Way


The US presidential nominees Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama have welcomed the NSG waiver to India .

US presidential nominees McCain, Obama welcomes NSG waiver for India


National news Miliband quits to end 'soap opera' David Miliband has admitted he is resigning as a Labour MP to end the ``soap opera'' surrounding his relationship with his brother Ed.


TorrentReactor, one of the most popular torrent trackers on the Web, has purchased a small town in Russia and renamed it ``TorrentReactor.''


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner downplayed rumors of his departure Thursday, saying he will remain the head of the Treasury for the ``foreseeable'' future.

Timothy Geithner will remain at Treasury for ``foreseeable'' future


Julio Franco is joining the New York Mets - as a minor league manager, not a player.

Julio Franco joins New York Mets as minor league manager


Chris Jennings was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of assault, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Jennings arrested early Saturday morning


American rock musician Courtney Love has slammed reports that she is bipolar.

Courtney Love slams reports of her being bipolar


Federal unemployment insurance benefits expired last night after Congress failed to pass an extension for the upcoming year, cutting over two million people off from benefits in December alone and a predicted seven million in the next 12 months.


A shot was fired during a robbery at a bookmakers in Belfast on Saturday night.


THE decision by Royal Bank of Scotland to allow a longer period of grace for home owners threatened by repossession is a welcome one, and a sign that perhaps banks are beginning to get the message.

Perhaps the banks are getting the message ;


A 37-year-old Hale County man pleaded guilty in Tuscaloosa to beating another man to death with a hammer.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain reports raising more than $26 million and spending $32 million in July.

McCain reports spending $32 million in July


In the impending holy war between Christianity and Islam it has become necessary to answer the question who's a Christian?


Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy held a private forum on health care reform over the weekend in Providence.

Ri Congressman Patrick Kennedy holds forum on health care


ICELAND HAS RESUMED its disputed commercial fin whale hunt, with two vessels en route to catch this season's quota of at least 154 whales, Icelandic media reported today.


Palestinian and Jewish bulldozer drivers alike say they live in fear of being mistaken for attackers.


GEELONG midfielder Simon Hogan has put his football career on hold to seek help for depression.

Geelong's Simon Hogan puts his career on hold


Sean Penn joined Egyptian protesters fighting for a speedy end to ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's regime on Friday.


England manager Roy Hodgson is now set to hold talks with defender Rio Ferdinand over the possibility of the player to play again for England.


A bill is making its way through the state capitol to give juvenile offenders a second chance if they have been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Bill would give juvenile offenders a second chance


Illegal dumping of sewage water and heat are to be blamed for the death of fish in Maameer area, a government body revealed on Sunday.

Illegal dumping of sewage blamed for death of fish


A RUBERY charity shop which raises funds for sick and injured pets has celebrated its 15th birthday.


Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel demanded Monday that Muslims living in Germany conform to 'fundamental German values', saying there was no leeway on the issue.

Muslims should conform to German values:


PARTS of Worcester resembled a lake-filled landscape yesterday when heavy rain caused flash flooding.


Former New York Mayor Ed Koch was hospitalized on Tuesday, marking the second hospital admission for the 87-year-old in the last three months.

Former New York mayor Ed Koch hospitalized


Legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn took his final bow from competitive soccer before a capacity 1.20 lakh crowd at Yuva Bharati Krirangan as Bayern Munich decimated Mohun Bagan 3-0 in a friendly here on Tuesday.


Joanna Lumley has revealed it took her 'The Wolf of Wall Street' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio ''27 takes'' before he could kiss her on the set of the crime movie.

Leonardo DiCaprio - Leonardo DiCaprio 's 27 takes to kiss Lumley


US president George W Bush has urged the country's Congress to lift a ban on offshore oil drilling, in a bid to address the increasing public pessimism over increasing oil prices, reported Reuters.

President Bush urges US Congress to lift ban on offshore oil drilling


Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption while work is carried out to upgrade the track between Aberdeen and Dundee.

Rail passengers warned to expect disruption


Christopher Nolan will produce an untitled supernatural thriller for Warner Bros, according to a report by Deadline.

Christopher Nolan producing a supernatural thriller


Ms. Ferraro, who clashed with the Obama campaign about whether she made a racially offensive remark, said she might not (vote for Obama) either.


A fire broke out at the historic Pennsylvania arena where Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA record 100 points in a game.


Chile has declared a period of national mourning as divers searched for bodies and discrepancies emerged over a death toll potentially lower than official figures for the killer earthquake and tsunami.

Chile declares period of national mourning


The Ashland police dispatcher who crashed on Main Street early Sunday morning was charged today with OUI liquor, operating to endanger and driving with an open container of alcohol, according to District Attorney Spokesperson Cara O'Brien.

Ashland police dispatcher in crash charged with OUI


US employers posted the most job openings in four years in June, a sign hiring may pick up.

Us employers post the most jobs in four years in June


Four children, aged between four and eight years, drowned in the Godavari river in Maharashtra's Beed district Sunday, police said.


Gold futures edged lower on Monday morning due to a firm dollar overseas earlier, but bargain-buying kept the downside limited, analysts said.


American Olympic icon Apolo Anton Ohno won the silver medal in the 1,500 metre short track event Saturday night at the Pacific Coliseum.

Apolo Anton Ohno wins silver in 1,500 metre short track


Nursing homes across Louisiana need certified dietary managers, said Tamra Rutten, state president of the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, previously known as the Dietary Managers Association.


A repeat sex offender who made headlines six years ago when Merced County officials blocked a plan to release him to their county is back in custody.


Chatham-Kent police said one of the youths now faces a charge of obstructing justice for allegedly attempting to convince a witness to lie to police.


Vanessa Paradis revealed in an interview in the August issue of Marie Claire UK how she keeps the passion alive with her boyfriend of 12 years, Johnny Depp, Stylelist.com reported on July 9.

Vanessa Paradis reveals how she keeps passion alive with Johnny Depp


Anna Chapman, who hit the headlines last summer after she and nine other Russians were charged with spying in the United States and deported to their home country in a major spy swap, opened a website of her own on Thursday.


A family was celebrating a Christmas week miracle Thursday, after the rescue of their wife and mother who had been trapped for three days in the snow.

Family celebrates Christmas week miracle


British heavyweight boxing great Henry Cooper has died at age 76, the British Boxing Board of Control announced Sunday.


Johnny Depp has reportedly bought an Â£8.5 million home in Venice because he loved the city so much when he filmed there with Angelina Jolie last year.

Johnny Depp buys 8.5 million home in Venice


American actor Ryan ONeal has been accused of pestering a woman for phone sex.

Ryan ONeal accused of pestering woman for phone sex


The Walt Disney Company Africa announced today that Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in over 60 years, will be launched in South Africa with the upcoming August 5, 2011 theatrical release of African Cats.


CHICO, Calif. A Chico couple had quite the scare when they woke up to a 17 year-old boy, bleeding from a cut on his forehead, standing over their bed after breaking in through the dog door.

Chico couple wake up to bleeding boy standing over their bed


George Zimmerman was released around midnight EST Sunday from a county jail on $150,000 bail as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin.


A new study from the University of Otago shows exposure to solvents, experienced by medical laboratory workers, may lead to health risks.

New study shows exposure to solvents may lead to health risks


A CARNFORTH spa has expanded thanks to funding from the Carnforth Area Regeneration Partnership.


RAPP has appointed Russell Garn as associate creative director, with several other team members being promoted to the same role.

RAPP appoints associate creative directors


US PRESIDENT George W. Bush has again used his peace mission to the Middle East to tell Arab nations to ``confront'' Iran.

US president Bush tells arabs to 'confront' Iran


The military says the Baltimore-based Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort will leave late this weekend for earthquake-stricken Haiti.


New Zealand cricket coach Andy Moles has quit, officials confirmed, ending a stand-off in which senior players had appealed for him to be sacked.


Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger has offered condolences on behalf of the Province to the people of Japan for the many deaths and incredible destruction caused by today's devastating earthquake and tsunami.


Seventeen-year-old sprinter Safwaturrahman from West Nusa Tenggara broke Franklin Burumi's 2008 national youth record in the boys' 60-meter race on Thursday.

Safwaturrahman breaks Franklin's record in boys 60m


UTSA will open its second season of play on Saturday when it takes on South Alabama at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm and the contest can been seen on ESPN3.

Utsa to open second season on Saturday at South Alabama


Police are appealing for information after four men were assaulted by a group of up to 12 people in Sydney's west overnight.

Police appeal for information after men assaulted by group --


Des Moines area pending home sales spiked 34 percent in March compared to a year earlier as buyers rushed to get a tax credits that are slated to end April 30, a new report shows today.

Des Moines pending home sales spike 34 percent


Noses decided the outcome of the top three races in Dover Downs tri-feature races won by Ritchie Y, Ross The Boss N and Sudden Interest, on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Noses decide the outcome of top three races


In the latest issue of Elle UK, Ashley Olsen says she's retiring from acting at the ripe old age of 25.


Morrisons will train more than 12,000 apprentices this year in what is thought to be the largest scheme of its kind in the UK.


By Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer In a move that surprised no one, Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita filed Wednesday to run for mayor of Tampa.

Rose Ferlita files to run for mayor of Tampa


Brett Favre has officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL, a move many people anticipated, especially after such a horrid 2010.

Brett Favre files retirement papers with the NFL


PTI Jan 14, 2013, 06.27PM IST Reeling under the impact of global slowdown, exporters are unlikely to get tax sops in the forthcoming Budget as the government has little room for fiscal manoeuvre, sources said.

Exporters unlikely to get tax sops in the forthcoming Budget:


Wedbush is out with a research report this morning, where it reiterates its Outperform rating on Aruba Networks; it has a $26.00 price target on the stock.

Wedbush reiterates Outperform rating on Aruba Networks


India and South Korea Monday agreed to set up a framework to boost civilian nuclear cooperation between the two countries.

India, S. Korea to set up framework for nuclear cooperation


Taiwan is stepping up the inspection of imported milk products to limit the effects of the tainted food scare, Department of Health chairman Yeh Chin-chuan said yesterday.

Taiwan steps up inspections on imported milk products


A 6-year-old Pine River boy died Monday afternoon in Cass County after he was struck by a school bus.

Pine River boy dies after he's struck by school bus


With 129,000 children in foster care and many unable to return to their family of origin, Children's Bureau is seeking families to adopt older children and sibling sets of three or four brothers and sisters.


and she's back to dating guys after splitting from partner Samantha Ronson.


History-making Oscar Pistorius missed out on the Olympic 400m final when he finished last in his semifinal.

'Blade runner' Pistorius misses out on 400m final


As people enjoyed their holiday in the sand and sun at Lake Murray, WACH FOX News reporter Ivory Hecker stopped by to find out how many people know why we celebrate Memorial Day.


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad promised international envoy Kofi Annan Saturday that he would back any ``honest'' peace bid but warned dialogue would fail if ``terrorist groups'' remained.

Assad promises to back any 'honest' peace bid


A headless body of a man was found dumped along a road in Blinkpan, Mpumalanga police said yesterday.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il underwent heart surgery by a team of German doctors last year, a Japanese daily newspaper said.

Dear leader underwent heart surgery last year


A survey recently revealed 5 percent of people in the UK have been scolded for inappropriate corporate email use.

5 percent of people scolded for inappropriate email use


A Canton woman escaped serious injury after being involved in a traffic crash at the intersection of E. Ross St. and US 61 in Palmyra on Monday afternoon.


Simon Cowell has revealed that he had to teach himself everything he knows because he spent his school days being naughty.


For the first time ever, Universal let us into their haunted houses early.

Universal lets us into haunted houses early


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called for ``crippling sanctions'' against Iran to stop its disputed nuclear programme, after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Netanyahu calls for 'crippling sanctions' against Iran


A MAN allegedly caught drink driving three times in a three day period has been refused bail.

MAN caught drink driving three times refused bail


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani requested from the Supreme Federal Court to inquire about the legality to redo elections since the country is gripped by constitutional void, an informed source from Iraq's Presidency said.

Talabani inquires about legality to redo elections?


tvN confirmed on the 12th, ``Ivy will make a special cameo for 'Monstar'.

Ivy to make a special cameo on 'Monstar'


Myanmar will introduce an electronic visa application system next month to facilitate visits to the once isolated state, news reports said Sunday.

Myanmar to introduce electronic visa applications


MARTINEZ, Calif. A veteran Contra Costa County prosecutor is expected to be charged with the rape of another prosecutor.

Prosecutor expected to be charged with rape


What's wrong with President Obama and his administration is that they don't know rights from wrongs.


The Sports Museum of America has announced that New York football greats Harry Carson, Bruce Harper, Sean Landeta and Don Maynard, rare football artifacts and memorabilia from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and an authentic collection of NFL Super Bowl rings are among the many attractions and exhibits to be on display when the ``Sports Museum of America Celebrates the Pro Football Hall of Fame'' - a special event taking place inside the Sports Museum, located in lower Manhattan, on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm.

Sports Museum of America Celebrates Pro Football Hall of Fame


SANTA ANA, Calif. Former mixed martial arts light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges after a chase and series of traffic accidents last month.

Jackson pleads not guilty to multiple charges


The Sierra Club, Ocean County Group, is holding a public meeting on January 28 at 7 pm in the Sky-Walk Café, Ocean County Administration Building, 129 Hooper Avenue.


Kobe Bryant recently had a significant amount of fluid drained from his swollen right knee, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Significant amount of fluid drained from kobe's knee


Sabah recorded a surplus balance of trade last year, registering RM15.674 billion, State Assistant Finance Minister Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan told the state assembly Monday.

Sabah records surplus balance of trade last year


However, the BNP has no sensible, practical policies: it has no experience in government and has no leaders with any brains capable of formulating policy.


Grand Forks, ND Area pastors give mixed reviews to the idea of the bride and groom dancing down the church aisle to the alter.

Pastors give mixed reviews to dancing down the aisle...


That fucker sure is taking a long time to download, computer user Larry Eisen reported Monday.

Fucker sure taking long time to download


London, Oct 16 ``Hannah Montana'' star Miley Cyrus created her own milkshake at the newly-opened Millions of Milkshakes on Santa Monica Boulevard.According to contactmusic.com, Cyrus, her father Billy Ray, boyfriend Justin Gaston and a group of friends were special guests at Millions of Milkshakes and gorged themselves on high-calorie dairy treats.


AN inquest has opened into the death of a popular university chef whose body was found at his home last week.

Inquest opened into death of university chef


Union official sues Tony Abbott Updated: 19:52, Tuesday May 15, 2012 A union official is suing Opposition Leader Tony Abbott for calling him a thug and accusing him of intimidation and extortion during a nationally televised address.


Microsoft Office is finally coming to the iPhone but you'll need an Office 365 subscription to take advantage of Office Mobile on Apple's handset.


Audax Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Astrodyne Corporation from American Capital Strategies, Ltd..


Exam 'shows Indian rape accused hanged' Updated: 08:02, Wednesday March 13, 2013 The father of a dead Indian rape suspect says his son was murdered by his cellmates and had wounds on his body.


The Football League have granted Barnet Football Club formal permission to relocate to The Hive Football Centre in Edgware next season.

Football League grant Barnet formal permission to relocate


Iraq's main Sunni bloc said Saturday that it will definitely participate in the next Iraqi government, after parliament implemented one of its key conditions and cleared the way for Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to announce at least a partial cabinet in the coming week.

Iraq's main Sunni bloc to participate in government


London, May 16 A new blood test could help predict how long someone has to live, based on how fast they are ageing.

New blood test can predict how long one will live


A London woman has been charged with the attempted murder of three police officers after driving off as one was leaning in the vehicle window, and allegedly trying to run over the other two.

London woman charged with attempted murder of three police officers


India-based Resumonk is a simple online builder that helps you create a professional resumes in just a few minutes.

Resumonk helps you create a professional resume in minutes


Two Missoula men have pleaded guilty to running an international steroid smuggling ring over the Internet.

Two Missoula men plead guilty in international steroid ring


A Christian street preacher has been cleared of hate crime charges over comments he made about homosexuality.

Street preacher cleared of hate crime charge


A Florissant man was convicted this week of sexually assaulting a girl over the course of five years, starting when she was 9 years old.

Florissant man convicted of sexually assaulting girl


NTPC Ltd., India's biggest electricity producer, is evaluating an offer to buy a South African coal mine as part of a plan to secure fuel supplies.

NTPC evaluating offer to buy South African coal mine


Iran has demanded the release of seven of its nationals who were abducted last month in restive Syria, media reported yesterday.

Iran demands release of its seven nationals


BSP leader and former member of parliament Rizwan Zaheer on Tuesday filed a suit for Rs 10 lakh damages against a prominent Hindi daily alleging that the newspaper published a defamatory item tarnishing his image in public, which resulted into his defeat in the recent Parliamentary election from Shrawasti seat.

Bsp leader files suit against Hindi daily


A source insists that Michael Jackson had passed required medical exam to get insurance for his London concerts.

Michael Jackson had passed medical exam for concert


Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Saturday that delay in resuming India-Pakistan talks will only help terrorists in achieving their nefarious designs.


NASA postponed the launch of the space shuttle Discovery until tomorrow night to give mission managers another 24 hours to examine data from a tanking test performed yesterday, the US space agency said on its Web site.

NASA postpones launch of space shuttle Discovery by 24 hours


On May 5th, 1988, John Stockton of the Utah Jazz handed a playoff record 24 assists.


Treasuries were poised to finish the first half of April with a loss as economists said a central-bank report today will show industrial production in the US accelerated in March.

Treasuries are poised to finish first half of April with loss


A triathlon will be held at Gustavus Adolphus College Saturday, April 25th to benefit juvenile diabetes through Triabetes, a project of Insulindependence.


A GOAL Difference of -34 saw Accrington finish the 2007/08 League Two season in 17th position with 51 points on the board, but it has to be improved.


Authorities say two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White has been charged with public intoxication and vandalism after an incident at a Nashville hotel.

Shaun White charged with public intoxication, vandalism


State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on charges of embezzlement, obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI.


CFO of TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. William Gerber sells 5,707 shares of AMTD on 11/03/2010 at an average price of $17.15 a share.

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD) cfo William Gerber sells 5,707 shares


AN MMD cadre yesterday fell off a moving Canter truck on the Kasama-Luwingu road as he and his colleagues were being ferried to Kasama Airport to welcome President Rupiah Banda.


Not only did Gene Simmons of KISS tie the knot; ``50/50'' star Seth Rogen married writer Lauren Miller.


A real-life Cinderella from Bristol who lost a £370 shoe at midnight has launched a poster campaign to find it.


``I am not a declining superstar! I am very much here and happening. Anyway, I was born and brought up in this industry and I have seen it all. I don't take success and failure seriously. The only thing I do seriously is march forward. If I fall, I get up and march again.her character in her latest outing.''


Xcedex, a provider of virtualization planning software and solutions for managing virtual infrastructure in the data center, today introduced X_Factor, a virtualization planning software suite.

Xcedex introduces virtualization planning software


Inflation fell to three per cent in January, the Office for National Statistics has revealed.


Women across the Asia-Pacific are feeling slightly more empowered in making financial decisions in household spending, according to MasterCard Worldwide.

Women in Asia-Pacific feeling more empowered --


Authorities say an armed robbery was reported in northwest Washington in an area where 10 other robberies have occurred in recent months.

Another robbery reported in northwest DC


David Paterson launched a campaign for a full term as New York governor Saturday with a rally and speech in his hometown of Hempstead.


The Navy will launch and christen the USNS Amelia Earhart at a 9 pm PDT ceremony on April 6, 2008.

Navy to christen the USNS Amelia Earhart


Olympic chief Jacques Rogge said yesterday that the Olympics would rebound from the Beijing Games torch relay ``crisis'' and urged athletes not to lose faith in the movement.


Sony Corporation filed patent application for image processing system, image processing method and program.

Sony files patent application for image processing system


The votes have been cast, counted and verified so we now know that the player of the month for August, as voted for by you the Vital Pompey viewers, was Jason Pearce...


COVINA, Calif. A Los Angeles County coroner's official says a ninth body has been recovered from the Covina home where a gunman shot up a Christmas Eve party and set the house ablaze.


Two carjacking suspects are in custody after leading Philadelphia police on a high speed chase through several sections of the city.

Carjacking suspects lead police on high speed chase


An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hit Taiwan early on Thursday, injuring 11 people and causing damage and at least one large fire in the southern part of the island.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hits Taiwan, injuring 11


Two young powerboaters have clinched places in a prestigious national final by blasting to victory in the Northern Ireland Honda RYA Youth Rigid Inflatable Boat Championship at Carrickfergus Sailing Club recently.

Powerboaters clinch place in national final


Wolves boss Mick McCarthy admits they tried to sign former Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson ahead of Manchester City.

Wolves boss McCarthy admits trying for man City winger Johnson


After several weeks of a going out of business sale, Circuit City closed one last time on Sunday.


Tributes continue to pour in for Paul Newman, who died Friday of cancer at age 83.


The newly-installed Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will visit Pope Francis on 14 June, the Vatican has confirmed.

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope Francis


A trial project diverting private automobile traffic off of Market Street will become permanent following a unanimous vote by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors Tuesday.

Project to divert traffic off of Market Street becomes permanent


Paul Menard is locked into the Daytona 500 as Richard Childress Racing has secured the owner points from the TRG Motosports No. 71 car, according to TRG Motorsports owner Kevin Buckler.


Local traffic police seized more than 8,700 illegal vehicles in a two-week campaign to crack down on illegal car plates and driver's licenses that started on September 1, local traffic police said Thursday.


Watsonville City Councilman Luis Alejo, District 2, was selected to be mayor and Councilwoman Nancy Bilicich of District 7 vice mayor by their fellow council members Tuesday night in a process that was emotionally charged, but basically produced the expected result.


Japan was poised to send back 14 Chinese activists today after some of them landed on an island claimed by both Tokyo and Beijing, media reports from both countries said, a move that could ease tension between Asia's two largest economies.

Japan 'poised to send back' Chinese activists


Spain has unveiled an austerity budget as it seeks a broader, sovereign rescue from the eurozone's bailout funds.


Police are calling it a vicious attack, a Massachusetts man is behind bars, accused of killing another man with a machete.

Massachusetts man accused of killing another man with machete


In a gruesome incident, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said.

Another girl raped, killed in Lakhimpur Kheri


Women led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions stage a protest outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kolar, on Thursday, demanding minimum wages.


Tori, who played Donna in the show, wrote on Twitter: ``My dad (would) be proud!'' after a friend tweeted: ``Thanks to Aaron Spelling for his brilliance.''


The doctor engaged by Australia's leading aviation and motorsports bodies has been fined $1500 for breaching a court order against approaching his estranged wife.


Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain has announced he has tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance.


WASHINGTON Declaring that the financial system was ``starting to heal,'' Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that major banks had raised $56 billion since stress tests showed several in need of more capital - a sign of emerging investor confidence.

Geithner says major banks have raised $56 billion


Foamex International Inc has commenced its previously announced rights offering, as well as a second lien loan offering, and has reduced debt by $100 million, the company announced 25 June.

Foamex commences rights offering and reduces debt by $100 million


Nathan Cleverly has promised to be the model professional ahead of his WBO light-heavyweight title defence and restore class back into British boxing.

Nathan Cleverly promises to be a model professional


Fidelity Southern Corporation /quotes/zigman/90316/quotes/nls/lion LION +2.27% announced that the Corporation has reinstated its cash dividend by declaring a $.01 per share payout on its Common Stock.

Fidelity Southern Corporation reinstates cash dividend


Mortgage Master, a super-regional mortgage bank and one of the Country's largest privately-owned mortgage companies, announced today it has expanded its geographic footprint into the Midwest by hiring Brian Jensen as Midwest Regional Manager to drive the Company's growth throughout the Midwest and opened a new branch office in Chicago, IL to help support this growth.

Mortgage Master expands into the Midwest


MORE than five million working Australians have less than four weeks' money to live on if they lose their job or face a financial emergency.

Millions of Australians have less than four weeks' money to live on


Victorian Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal shooting in Geelong on Saturday afternoon.

Police appeal for witnesses to fatal shooting


Seven new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, including one in the East of England, health officials have said.


Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat first in the Super Four stage match of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Malik wins toss, asks Lanka to bat first


Modalistas has just launched new clothing line for women.


Natalie Portman will play Lady Macbeth in a forthcoming movie adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, Macbeth, which will also star Michael Fassbender in the lead role.


US stocks tumbled broadly Tuesday as renewed concerns about global growth sent investors away from companies such as Boeing, Alcoa and Caterpillar, toward the safety of the dollar and Treasurys.


Antawn Jamison, a power forward for the Washington Wizards, and Amare Stoudemire, a power forward/center player for the NBA's Phoenix Suns, were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.

Jamison and Stoudemire named Players of the Week


Continental Airlines said it settled with a group of shareholders who sued the company, claiming the No. 4 US airline sold itself too cheaply.


Xiamen online shoppers favor buying movie tickets the most, according to a recent report released by Taobao, China's largest online-shopping platform.

Xiamen online shoppers favor buying movie tickets most:


Thailand wants to close its Burmese refugee camps and repatriate the more than 100,000 residents.


State-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam today said it would start BlackBerry services by next month.

BSNL to start BlackBerry services next month


Associated Press Syrian rebels fully captured a northern town near the Turkish border on Tuesday after weeks of siege and heavy fighting, activists said.

Syrian rebels fully capture town near Turkey


BRICS nations on Monday have found out certain ways to protect their currencies from external risks.

BRICS nations find ways to protect currencies


Microsoft pubCenter, an ad publishing tool from Microsoft Advertising, after existing as a private beta for a number of months, goes into public beta today, April 22.


A 40-year old scrap dealer was arrested in the wee hours on Sunday for allegedly raping a minor.


DUBLIN, Ireland - Miroslav Havel, for more than four decades the chief designer for Waterford Glass, has died at age 86.


First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. of Harrison declared a 1 cent cash dividend payable on June 23 to the stockholders of record on June 8.


Any Queensland school will be closed in the event one of its students contracts swine flu, the State Government warned today.


Underwater mortgage assistance plans have been offered through various institutions and programs, like the FHAâ€™s short refinance plan, and the Making Home Affordableâ€™s Refinance Program, but homeowners are still in positions where they either need assistance with their payments, in order to make their underwater mortgage obligation more affordable, or there are those who feel that a lower principle is in order due to the severity of their underwater predicament.


The Cowboys announced Monday morning that they have agreed to terms with 21 undrafted rookie free agents, headlined by Memphis offensive guard Ronald Leary.

Cowboys agree to terms with 21 undrafted rookie free agents


European shares pared gains on Friday afternoon as UK bank stocks slid after Lloyds Banking Group announced bigger-than-expected impairments at its HBOS unit.


HATEBREED has posted a new e-card for their upcoming live DVD, ``Live Dominance.''

Hatebreed posts new e-card for ``Live Dominance''


Nitro PDF Reader, recipient of a 2010 CNET Editor's Choice award, has officially jumped to version 2.0.


E-commerce solution MoreFrom.Me, targeted at IT retailers and resellers, has announced it's just reached the 1,000 store mark.


Brett Lee has insisted he will play through the pain barrier as he approaches Glenn McGrath's record as Australia's top one-day wicket-taker.


Canadian Police have reportedly arrested a fourth suspect in connection with an alleged domestic terrorist plot, that has already led to charges being filed against three Muslim men.

Canadian police arrests fourth suspect in terrorist plot


Consumer product manufacturer Kimberly Clark is creating graduate vacancies across three separate areas of the company.

Kimberly Clark creates graduate vacancies


A 16-year-old girl was buried alive by relatives in southeastern Turkey in a gruesome honor killing carried out because she reportedly befriended boys, the Anatolia news agency reported Thursday.


Global economic turmoil continued to impact on vehicle sales, Johan van Zyl, president and CEO of Toyota South Africa, said in a statement on Tuesday.

Global economic turmoil continues to impact on vehicle sales


The news that former Attorney General Michael Mukasey opted to join Debevoise & Plimpton came as a bit of surprise to the Litigation Daily.

Ex-ag Michael Mukasey opts for Debevoise & Plimpton


HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Microsoft today unveiled the first signature Windows Phones, the stunning Windows??

HTC and Microsoft unveil first signature Windows Phones


Aaron Boone returned to the ballpark Wednesday for the first time since open heart surgery, still waiting to decide whether he'll resume his playing career.


AN elderly woman who was missing overnight has been found dead in a northern NSW canal.


Lily Allen can shoot milk ``10ft'' from her breasts.


FedEx has retired its last Boeing 727 freighter, ending an era for the company -- and for Boeing.

FedEx retires last of Boeing 727 freighters, ending era


``Indian rupee shall start the day marginally lower against the US dollar on the back drop of continued profit taking in euro and other risk sensitive currencies after China reported growth slowdown in 3Q while industrial activity remained largely resilient.,`` said the broking house Edelweiss. It further said the following:

Indian rupee may start marginally lower against US dollar:


Two men were charged Tuesday evening with aggravated kidnapping at an apartment in the 600 block of Grant Street in Alcoa.


Spanish fresh produce exports fell by four per cent year on year during the first quarter of 2009.


Dialogic Inc., a leading provider of communications technologies that power advanced networks, today congratulates Biscom on their 25th company anniversary.

Dialogic Inc. congratulates Biscom on 25th anniversary


Trinidad and Tobago has been commended for its environmental policies from a legislative standpoint.

Trinidad and Tobago commended for its environmental policies


RIM has launched BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone for socially-connected customers in Singapore.

Rim launches BlackBerry Curve smartphone in Singapore


REKA Israel writes that Netanyahu speech is expected to focus on Iran, agree on road map and continue West Bank building.

Netanyahu speech expected to agree on road map


XENIA, Ohio - Former US Senator Mike DeWine says he plans to run for Ohio attorney general.

DeWine says he's running for Ohio attorney general


ReadyMade Steel India Limited has decided to set up new units at New Delhi and Raipur as a part of its expansion programme.

ReadyMade Steel India to set up units in New Delhi and Raipur


Frederick Chiluba, Zambia's first democratically elected president who fought off corruption charges after standing down, has died aged 68, local media reported on Saturday.

Former zambian president frederick Chiluba dies


--nTelos Wireless today announced it will begin offering iPhone 5 to customers on Friday, September 28.

NTelos Wireless to offer iPhone 5 on September 28


A Greenwood bank manager admitted today to stealing more than $600,000 from customers over the course of a year and using the money for herself.

Bank manager admits to stealing $600,000 from customers


Xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa spread to Cape Town Saturday with a foreigner being killed there during mob violence that has claimed at least 42 lives so far.

Attacks against foreign nationals spread to Cape Town


A MYSTERY donor gave £5.5 million to the Sport Relief charity appeal in one of the biggest single donations in the history of TV fundraising, the BBC said today.

MYSTERY donor gives £5.5 million to Sport Relief


No. 2 seed Oklahoma beat the Kansas Jayhawks with a 2-run RBI in the bottom of the ninth 3-2 in their first game of the Big 12 Championship baseball tournament.

Oklahoma Sooners beat Kansas Jayhawks in the bottom of the ninth


Auschwitz survivor Simone Veil, 82, who became a French minister and the first president of the European Parliament is to become Thursday the sixth woman to enter the prestigious Académie Française.

Auschwitz survivor Simone Veil enters prestigious Académie Française


Emotions ran high in a provincial court room Wednesday when the man accused of murdering George Shawnee Many Shots made his first appearance before a judge.


Cheryl Cole has turned to Simon Cowell for advice following her split from husband Ashley.

Cheryl Cole turns to Simon Cowell for advice


Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has demanded immediate revision of the royalty on non-coal minerals as the central government has not made any revision since 2004, the office of the Chief Minister stated here Wednesday.

Patnaik demands revision of royalty on non-coal minerals


Safeway CEO Steve Burd, who elevated the company's brand and beat back steep industry competition while also taking a national role in health care reform, will retire in May after two decades leading the nation's second-largest supermarket chain.


Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have officially postponed their wedding.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth postpone wedding


Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre hopes that shortstop Rafael Furcal, who has been sidelined for five-straight games with lower back issues, will return to the field on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com.


NEW YORK Stocks edged higher on Wall Street, pushing the Dow toward 14,000, as investors digested the latest round of earnings and economic reports.

Stocks edge higher, pushing Dow toward 14,000


US stock markets rose on Friday led by the financial sector, as tepid US data and China's move to curb inflation did little to dampen sentiment.


The United States is reportedly seeking new supply routes into Afghanistan to counter the Talibans attacks on NATO supply-laden trucks.

US seeking new supply routes into Afghanistan


In what looked like a sure thing given the creative pedigree involved, HBO announced on Tuesday that it had renewed its new horse racing drama ``Luck,'' starring Dustin Hoffman and produced by Michael Mann and David Milch, for a 10-episode second season with a premiere date set for January 2013.


The Senate on Wednesday turned aside the latest attempt by gun advocates to expand the rights of gun owners, narrowly voting down a provision that would have allowed gun owners with valid permits from one state to carry concealed weapons in other states as well.

The Senate turned aside the attempt to expand rights of gun owners


A survey from Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group found that one-third of Americas would consider taking out a mortgage with Walmart, about half would consider a mortgage from PayPal.

Would you take out a mortgage with Walmart?


China will remove government control over fertilizer prices starting from Sunday, the country's economic planner said Saturday.

China removes government control over fertilizer price


NOAA today released a comprehensive draft management plan and environmental assessment for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary for public review and comment.

NOAA releases draft management plan for Flower Garden Banks National marine sanctuary


The United States has designated Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally, giving the war-torn country special privileges as the US prepares to pull its troops out in 2014, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday.

US designates Afghanistan as major ally:


A soldier found dead in his quarters at CFB Trenton Wednesday died of natural causes, a military spokesman says.


A 30-year-old Plainwell man died in a car crash Monday evening in Barry County's Prairieville Township, police said.


ActionJetz LLC. has launched an online toy ``blog'' contest in June 2009.

ActionJetz launches an online toy contest


Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has denied insulting Africa after the sport's governing body voted to allow Max Mosley to stay on as president despite a sado-masochistic sex scandal.

Motor racing-f1 boss Ecclestone denies insulting Africa


On August 22, 2011, Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying met with the Vietnamese delegation headed by Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hien, Vice Minister of Justice of Vietnam and member of the National Committee for the Advancement of Women in Vietnam and consisting of women cadres from the Vietnamese government and party.

Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying meets with the Vietnamese delegation consisting of women cadres from the Vietnamese government and party


Manchester City manager Mark Hughes was looking for more excuses after his side slumped to a 2-0 defeat to in-form Arsenal.


A 21-year-old UW-Madison student received life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times at his west Mifflin Street home, Saturday just after 5 pm.

UW-Madison student stabbed at Mifflin Street Block Party


Yesterday, a special issues meeting of the Denver City Council considered medical marijuana grow limits in residential areas.


The police officer blinded by Raoul Moat has told a court he 'played dead' after being shot twice by the gunman.


Cowboys party pass tickets for the Dec. 13 game against San Diego and the Jan. 3 2010 game against Philadelphia are on sale.


Gaston County police arrested a couple accused of robbing a convenience store early Tuesday morning.

Couple accused of robbing convenience store


Pakistan has urged Bangladesh to let bygones be bygones with regard to atrocities committed by the Pakistani army in 1971.

Pakistan urges Bangladesh to let bygones be bygones


Sunoco, Inc. said today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its retail heating oil and propane distribution business to Superior Plus Corp. for approximately $86 million, including working capital.

Sunoco completes sale of retail heating oil and propane distribution business


TMZ has reported that Randy Poffo, known to many as Macho Man randy Savage died this morning after suffering a heart attack while driving around 9:25 am and lost control of his car.


Farm Rich products recalled over E. coli fears Rich Products Corp. has announced a voluntary recall of its Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas and other Farm Rich products because of a possible E. coli contamination.


Guus Hiddink, Chelsea's new interim manager until the end of the season who was appointed yesterday, will consult former Stamford Bridge boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to understand about life at the club.


And today Reid got a helping hand from liberal interest group Americans United for Change.


This is, indeed, the season to be jolly and look like a million bucks.


Sofitel is getting ready to open a brand new hotel near Heathrow Terminal 5 this coming June.

Sofitel to open new hotel at Heathrow Terminal 5


A conference for Secretaries of Cabinet is to examine ways and means of improving strategic leadership and managerial performance.

Conference to examine ways of improving strategic leadership


On Dec. 16, 2009 Palmali Group of Companies took into operation multipurpose tugboat SOCAR-4100 BHP, which will be involved in Aframax tankers berthing operations in port of Kulevi.

Palmali takes into operation multipurpose tugboat


Demetri McCamey scored 26 points, and Illinois beat No. 17 Purdue 74-67 in overtime Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.

McCamey scores 26 as Illinois beats No. 17 Purdue 74-67 in overtime


The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett will announce he's running for governor of Wisconsin Sunday, landing the White House political team its favored candidate in the race.

Barrett running for governor of Wisconsin


Newark Mayor Cory Booker and city officials today will announce ``fiscal steps'' the city will take to balance the city budget at a news conference in City Hall, officials said.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker will announce 'fiscal steps' to balance budget


City Union Bank Ltd has announced that the Bank have opened 3 new Branches in Bangalore and Tamil Nadu.


Penelope Cruz has been ''transformed'' by motherhood since giving birth to her first child in January.

Penelope Cruz 'transformed by motherhood'


KLNLF chairman said that ``We want to create a conducive atmosphere to bring peace in Karbi Anglong and NC Hills and want our problem to be solved through political dialogue. Hence we have declared unilateral ceasefire for a period of two months and waiting a developable responde from Union, state and KAAC government''.


Great Britain guard Justin Robinson has signed with Greek side Maroussi BC for his rookie year.

Robinson signs with Greek side Maroussi BC


A tropical storm warning has already been issued for the coast of Mexico from Tampico to the mouth of the Rio Grande.

Another tropical storm warning issued for us


A Molino man was found dead in Pensacola Tuesday night, and authorities suspect foul play.


THE first Face of Springfield will be unveiled as part of a new event next Thursday.


A delivery truck driver was shot while making a drop in Southeast Atlanta this morning, and police are searching for the two men responsible.


AT&T has lost a court case to 39-year-old Matt Spaccarelli, over smartphone data throttling.

AT&T loses court case over data throttling


The New York Yankees acquired Ivan Rodriguez, the 14-time All-Star from the Tigers, on Wednesday in exchange for hard-throwing reliever Kyle Farnsworth, a trade that filled glaring holes for both contenders.


Diesel cars are often MORE expensive to run than petrol cars despite their reputation for fuel efficiency, a new study has revealed.

Diesel cars 'more expensive to run' than petrol


The Green Party said this morning that Malta needs a proper energy policy, not parliamentary gimmicks and energy populism.

Malta needs a proper energy policy not gimmicks --


Michael Schumacher's spokeswoman has confirmed he has rejoined the Grand Prix Drivers' Association this season.

Michael Schumacher rejoins Grand Prix drivers' Association


The Diocese of Venice in Florida has posted billboards along Interstate 75 in Southwest Florida asking residents, regardless of their faith, to consider a question aimed at making them think: ``What have you done for your marriage today?''

Diocese of Venice posts billboards asking 'what have you done for your marriage?'


A Buddhist delegation will arrive in the island from Thailand today at the invitation of Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardena .


The Nifty could see support at around 6,000 points, analysts say based on a rise in put options at that level.

Nifty could see support at around 6,000: analysts


Pope gets soaked as he braves rain to greet crowds The rain hasn't stopped Pope Francis.


Qatar Airways will join OneWorld to become the first of three major airlines based in the Gulf to enter a global airline alliance.


Car insurance customers have been warned not to buy second-hand child car seats because it is ``impossible'' to know if they have been involved in an accident.

Car insurance customers warned over child seats


The latest reports suggest that former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi spent $25 million on bunga bunga parties.


The San Diego Padres today announced that Terry Kennedy has been named manager of the Portland Beavers for the 2010 season.

Terry Kennedy named manager of Portland Beavers


Pop singer Lady Gaga has revealed she lacks confidence and thus spends 15 minutes every day thinking positive thoughts about herself.


Gilbert Arenas is ``ramping up his workouts'', according to the Washington Post, in the hopes of returning before the end of the season.


Steve Dacri, a veteran magician whose ``close-up'' illusions could make foam balls appear in your clenched fist, died Friday after a long bout with colon cancer.

Illusionist, veteran magician Dacri dies


JPMorgan announced a $3.3 billion profit in the fourth quarter this morning, thanks to its investment-banking operations and the insane number of fees that it has begun charging its customers.


Pasadena-based FastSoft, the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has launched a testing network for its clients.


In a clear message to China, President Barack Obama on Thursday said that United States will maintain its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region despite budget cuts, saying that America was ``here to stay'' as a Pacific power.


The White House is seeking to keep delicate immigration negotiations on track, as a key Republican senator distances himself further from a draft bill President Barack Obama's aides are readying in case congressional talks crumble.

White House tries keeping immigration on track


Water from the Wachter drainage ditch on South Washington Street has been pumped to provide storage for runoff.

Drainage ditch pumped to provide storage for runoff


Silvio Berlusconi hosted a ``prostitution system'' at his villa near Milan, where he paid women for sex with cash and favours, a prosecutor at the former prime minister's trial said.

Berlusconi paid for sex with cash and favours: prosecutor


The FSA comes under widespread criticism in the report saying its failures in the saga ``amount to a serious indictment'' of bosses at both the bank and the regulator.

FSA comes under widespread criticism in report


A CTA bus ran a red light and slammed into a woman on North Michigan during rush hour Friday night, critically injuring the woman, police said.

CTA bus runs red light, critically injures woman: police


FORT WORTH A Fort Worth police officer shot a fleeing suspect Thursday evening.

Fort Worth police shoot shooting suspect


Mark Boucher, who retired from international cricket after suffering an injury on his eye, has said that he is unlikely to return to professional cricket.

Boucher unlikely to return to professional cricket


Panama has terminated the activity of Cuban eye doctors involved in Operation Miracle and demands that they leave the country by the end of April, the Panamanian health minister said.

Panama terminates activity of Cuban eye doctors - health minister


In a bid to check corruption in implementation of welfare schemes, Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has appointed Lokpals in around 12 districts, this seems to be the first such step taken in the country, as per the officials.

Bihar government appoints lokpal across 12 districts


Gov. Bob McDonnell will join Obama for his Wednesday event at a military base in Hampton where the president is scheduled to stress the importance of hiring veterans.


Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth has criticised political alliances being formed ahead of the next General Election, saying those behind them were promoting tribal interests.


West Middlesex hospital is gearing up for a norovirus outbreak after the bug swept across hospitals last Christmas forcing many wards to close.

West Middlesex hospital gears up for norovirus outbreak


Lightning killed four people and injured two in a small Mauritanian village on Friday.


Former pitching great Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress about whether or not he used performance-enhancing drugs, according to media reports Monday.

Clemens pleads not guilty to lying before Congress


Quarterback Kurt Warner underwent left hip surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum but is expected to be back on the field in late May.


Dan Choi recently learned that he had been honorably discharged from the Army National Guard.


A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two missing men and their dog Saturday morning off the Core Sound banks near Atlantic.


Eight Afghan citizens were killed by Tajik forces after they crossed the border into the neighbouring country from northern Samangan province, residents said, but local officials expressed unawareness about the incident.According to an Afghan based news agency, a former member of the Wolesi Jirga, Ahmad Khan Samangani said that a 45-member group of Afghans went to Tajikistan for tourism few weeks back.They were arrested by Tajik forces while collecting herb plants in Kolab area, he said, claiming four of the detainees were killed four days after their arrest.Samangani said he had shared the incident with parliament and had called for seriously investigating into the killings.He also said the Wolesi Jirga secretary had promised to take up the issue with Tajikistan embassy in Kabul.A resident of Gul Qishlaq village in Aibak city, Hafizullah, said his brother Abdul Samad along with 44 others people from Samangan had gone to Tajikistan with a trader Haji Faqir 45 days ago.He added that a dozen of Afghans who were able to escape had reached northern Takhar province through Badakhshan.Mohammadullah, one of the escapees, said that the dead bodies of his eight friends had been transferred to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, by Tajik soldiers and relatives of the victims had been informed that the bodies had been released to Afghan embassy in Tajikistan.Samangan Governor Faizullah Anosh said he had no details about the incident.A relative of one of the victims, Asadullah, said the dead Afghans were of ages between 20 and 30 and they were residents of Tota, Gul Qishlaq and Orlamsh and Hazrat Sultan districts of Samangan.Calls seeking comments in this reagard from the Ministry of Interior and Foreign Affairs were not answered.


Christian ministries are suspending their operation in Kenya as the situation on the ground remains volatile.

Christian ministries suspend operation in Kenya


PROMINENT radio broadcaster Alan Jones has been discharged from hospital following a three-hour operation to remove a benign brain tumour.


Television legend and American Bandstand host Dick Clark died Wednesday of a massive heart attack.


Two men Chicago men were charged this weekend with impersonating law enforcement officers in unrelated incidents, police said.


THE Government is to screen fishermen before licensing them in an attempt to better manage fishing in Ugandan waters.


Israeli police today recommended indicting beleaguered prime minister Ehud Olmert on corruption charges in two different cases, but the premier's lawyers dismissed the move as irrelevant.

Israeli police recommend indicting Olmert


The European Union and Cuba disagreed over the island's human rights policy on Monday but a senior EU official made clear he opposed any move to resume sanctions lifted last year.

The European Union and Cuba disagreed on human rights


Kolkata's bowling consultant and former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram returned home to Lahore to spend time with his sons.


GWYNETH Paltrow says her role in new movie Iron Man 2 helped her get into shape for her summer holiday this year.

Gwyneth Paltrow: 'Iron Man 2 helped me get in shape'


Experts believe market would remain choppy for next few days.


President Asif Ali Zardari has met with his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao.

President Zardari meets Chinese counterpart


South African ``Blade Runner'' Oscar Pistorius disputes a murder charge laid against him on Friday ``in the strongest possible terms,'' his agent said in a statement.


Apparently depressed over his inability to continue his education, a college dropout committed suicide by hanging himself from a ventilator in his PG in Chikka Banaswadi near Madiwala on Thursday.


Fort Wayne Police are investigating a stabbing on the 3500 block of South Hanna Street.


A Massachusetts man charged with killing a Brattleboro woman won't face the death penalty, a federal prosecutor said today.

Man charged with killing a Brattleboro woman won't face death penalty


Utah big men lead Jazz to 100-86 win over Bucks Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson each scored 19 points, Enes Kanter had 17 and a career-high five blocks, and the Utah Jazz defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 100-86 on Wednesday night.


The Diocese of Scranton will close four elementary schools before the start of the 2011-12 school year.

Diocese of Scranton to close four schools


Recent calls urging Washington to ``abandon'' Taiwan to China are not a mainstream view and there is no need for the US to change its long-term policy of having good relations with China and Taiwan, a former senior US official said in Taipei yesterday.

Calls to 'abandon' Taiwan not mainstream view in US


Even as the controversial Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy suffered a huge legal setback with the Supreme Court refusing to stay the CBI inquiry into his alleged ill-gotten wealth, the Congress party has also decided to launch a political offensive against him.

Congress party launches offensive against Jagan


But with contsant warnings bout it's dangers - just how much sun is too much?


More than 200 migrants who fled Libya in a fishing trawler headed for Europe were missing Thursday morning in the Mediterranean Sea after the boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia.

More than 200 migrants fleeing Libya are missing off coast of Tunisia


Paul Weller has become a father of twins after his wife gave birth last weekend.


A pile of ancient skulls was found in Mexico.


Australian stocks finish flat Updated: 19:46, Friday March 16, 2012 The Australian share market closed flat, having recouped losses earlier in the day.


A Palestinian Arab man recently admitted to poisoning a Jewish family with intent to kill simply because he ``hates Jews.''

Palestinian admits to poisoning Jewish family


A police officer in central Kentucky has shot a suspect in a double stabbing.


Applied Materials Inc. said it will cut between 900 and 1,300 jobs, The Business Journals is reporting.


Sarah Palin will speak to a major alcohol trade group in Las Vegas this spring.


In an effort to spread awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the importance of AEDs, AED.com announces a 100 AED Giveaway throughout 2013.

AED.com announces 100 AED Giveaway in 2013


The City of Friendswood will be observing National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6.

Friendswood to observe National Night Out


The New York Times began charging online readers Monday for full access to its website and dangled a heavily discounted introductory offer intended to lure its first digital subscribers.


FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that Great Britain are unlikely to compete in future Olympics, suggesting that the London Games could be a one-off.

Sepp Blatter: 'Great Britain unlikely to compete in future olympic Games'


An investigation has been ordered into the rolling blackouts that occurred during last week's Arctic blast.

Investigation ordered into rolling blackouts


OEIRAS, Portugal Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Spain's Carla Suarez 7-5, 6-2 to win the Portugal Open on Saturday.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Carla Suarez to win Portugal Open


Seven Town of Dickinson officials will take the oath of office at 3 pm Saturday at Dickinson Town Hall, located at 531 Old Front St.

Dickinson officials to take oath of office


Tax expenditures are typically not measured or evaluated for effectiveness despite making up such a large portion of overall spending.

Tax expenditures should be measured and evaluated


A young woman was airlifted to the hospital early Tuesday after losing control of her vehicle and slamming into a tree in northwest Harris County.

Woman airlifted after slamming into tree in northwest Harris County


A Redmond native was among seven Army Special Operations Command soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Monday in western Afghanistan, the Seattle Times reports.

Redmond native among seven killed in Afghanistan


A fire, pictured here near sunset Monday afternoon, is burning on Green Mountain south of Jeffrey City on BLM managed land.

Fire burning on Green Mountain near Jeffrey City on BLM managed land


Aly Cissokho has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Liverpool following reports that the Reds are monitoring him.

Cissokho issues come and get me plea to Liverpool


Manchester England reached 275-5 against Bangladesh before bad light stopped play on an even first day of the second test at Old Trafford on Friday.


Google Seeks a Leading Role in China from the Wall Street Journal reports that Google China's president, Kai-Fu Lee, wants Google to be a market leader in China in five years.

Google wants to be market leader in China within five years


``If you remember, the Ghana Bar Association and other groups came out to state that commentary on court proceedings must be left for only lawyers to do because they are professionally trained to do so. Now, God has exposed them...it doesn't matter if you have a law degree, if you are not truthful, then you are not truthful. If you are going to tell the truth about the case, it would have nothing to do with the fact that you are a lawyer. ``...So as I sat in the courtroom and heard the Judges condemn some lawyers for misrepresenting the court, I asked myself why then did some people attempt to stop us from commenting on the case?'' General Mosquito questioned. He made these comments while giving his take on the word of caution issued by the panel of Judges sitting on the on-going election 2012 results contestation, to lawyers representing the parties involved in the case not to misrepresent events as they transpire in the chamber. Lawyer Abraham Amaliba, a member of the NDC legal team was however singled out for his utterances outside the court by the bench. President of the bench, Justice William Atuguba warned that there had been too many instances of inaccurate reportage about the court proceedings. Speaking Asempa FM, General Mosquito further opined that some of these lawyers who misinterpret court proceedings are quick to ``brand some of us, as liars when they see their strategy is not working''.


Slovenia's Katja Pozun won this winter's inaugural Continental Cup in Rovaniemi with a pair of jumps on 87.5 and 94.5 meters.


Bachelorette Ashley Hebert knows exactly what she's looking for in a husband -- the male version of Bachelor Brad Womack's on again off again fiancee Emily Maynard!

'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert: 'I'm looking for the male version of Emily Maynard!'


Flood situation in Orissa worsened on Thursday after 43 new breaches on embankments in Mahanadi delta region submerged more areas even as the deluge claimed 48 lives so far.

Orissa flood situation worsens after 43 new breaches


9/11 responders snubbed by New York City officials were told there isn't enough room for them at the 10th anniversary ceremony set to take place at Ground Zero.


Former Alabama coach Mark Gottfried will reportedly receive a full buyout of his contract.


Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates off East Africa were shot and killed by their captors Tuesday, the US military said, marking the first time US citizens have been killed in a wave of pirate attacks plaguing the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean for years.

Four American hostages killed by pirates:


DRS Technologies has received a $32.4 million order from Natick Contracting Division to provide small scale joint service transportable decontamination systems to combat biological warfare agents.

DRS Technologies receives order for transportable decontamination systems


Two NASA probes have crashed into the Moon after spending months gathering data by orbiting kilometres above the lunar surface, the US space agency said.


Three bombs were found at a Denver area shopping mall on Saturday night, in an incident without motive or leads.

Bombs found at Denver area shopping mall


Texas billionaire and philanthropist Charles Wyly, whose family donated millions to Republican causes and Dallas arts projects, died in a car accident Sunday near his home in western Colorado, authorities said.

Texas billionaire Charles Wyly dies in car accident


Nashville-native and five-time Grammy nominee Brandon Heath will host a special benefit concert in Brentwood on Tuesday night.

Brandon Heath hosts benefit concert in Brentwood Tuesday


A report of the Commission on AIDS in Asia entitled ``Redefining AIDS in Asia: Crafting an effective response'' has been released by the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Monday.

Report of the Commission on AIDS in Asia released


The Supreme Court has ruled against extending legal professional privilege to accountants, in a closely watched case relating to tax advice.

Supreme Court rules against extending privilege to accountants


The summer movie series continues at the Bayonne public library with the showing of the animated family comedy ``The Lorax'' directed by Chris Renaud.

Summer movie series continues at the Bayonne library with 'the Lorax'


A Pontiac man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges saying he stabbed his girlfriend 23 times in the torso and arms Feb. 18 at a Pontiac apartment.

Pontiac man pleading not guilty to stabbing girlfriend


A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for DeKalb County until 10 pm, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect


A WOMAN has been found guilty today of killing a pensioner after she left the handbrake off her car at Bluewater car park.

WOMAN found guilty of killing pensioner at Bluewater after ...


Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will speak at Colgate University this coming Friday.

Colin Powell to speak at Colgate University


``Good things are going to happen'' are the words of President Abdullah Gül.


One person was killed when a car burst into flames in a Madison rest stop Saturday evening.


A Bolivian priest who said he was acting on a divine revelation hijacked a Mexican plane mid-air Wednesday with 104 people on board triggering a brief airport drama, officials said.


The New York Philharmonic arrived Monday in North Korea on a historic trip, becoming the most prominent US cultural institution to visit the isolated, nuclear-armed country.


Long-running US soap operas All My Children and One Life To Live have been cancelled.

All My Children, One Life to Live cancelled:


Vermont Yankee needs to reduce power in order to fix a leak that allows water from the Connecticut River to enter the plant's condenser.

Vermont Yankee reduces power to fix leak


The Principal Sessions Court here on Monday denied bail to a woman teacher who had allegedly taken a male student to Gurgaon and kept him under her custody, for more than 40 days.


The jury of the Okaz Creative Advertisement Awards competition met Monday to select this year's winners in 11 categories.


'American Pie' star Seann William Scott has checked out of rehab after completing a 30-day program.


Muslim herdsmen have killed a federal senator and a state lawmaker in troubled Plateau state on Sunday after attended a mass burial for the victims of an earlier attack.


An Egyptian court started the trial of 75 people in Cairo on Tuesday over the football riot in February which left 74 dead and hundreds injured.

Egypt starts trial of 75 people over football riot


The Justice Department reported last Thursday that 12 percent of incarcerated juveniles, or more than 3,200 young people, had been raped or sexually abused in the past year by fellow inmates or prison staff.

12 percent of incarcerated juveniles sexually abused


Royal Marines based in Bickleigh, are preparing to open a brand new medical and dental unit on Friday.

Royal Marines to open brand new medical and dental unit


More than 500 child care providers across Georgia have already signed up for a new, voluntary quality ratings system by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Child care providers sign up for new ratings system


Senator John McCain has arrived in Pakistan to meet and confer on the latest developments in the region with senior Pakistani officials.


VH1 has renewed Single Ladies for a second season.


When Herman Cain wrote of his decision to run for president, he sold himself as ``a people's president,'' but, with all due respect to Mr. Cain, who has been a champion of conservatism, what America needs is a ``constitutional'' president.


China will deepen the reform of its financial systems by improving services for small and micro businesses and making Renminbi convertible under capital accounts, according to a report distributed to the media Monday morning.

China to deepen reform of financial systems: report


Liberal backbenchers will be allowed a free vote when same-sex marriage legislation comes before federal Parliament, according to a report in The Australian today.


Hours after announcing his comeback, three-time champion Ricky Hatton is to be offered a fight in Moscow with Russian light welterweight prospect Khabib Allakhverdiev, the Russian`s promoter said.


MPA announced it has developed voluntary tablet metrics guidelines.


The Bratz litigation between Mattel and MGA Entertainment has provided fertile grounds for attorney fee disputes.

Bratz litigation has provided fertile grounds for attorney fee disputes


Stormy weather disrupted the start of the women's quarterfinals at Wimbledon on Tuesday as heavy rain and thunder lashed the All England Club.

Stormy weather disrupts women's quarterfinals


The UK Competition Commission said Tuesday it intends to widen the definition of ITV1 to include an ITV1+1 service and an ITV1 high definition service as part of the changes it proposes to ITV's contract rights renewal undertakings.

Competition Commission to widen definition of ITV1


BUTTE VALLEY, Calif. Butte College is the first college in the nation to reach a major energy milestone.


The Brisbane produce markets at Rocklea on the city's southside have partially reopened today after extensive flooding, so fresh fruit and vegetables can be restocked in shops.


The World Health Organization says countries have agreed on a deal to share flu virus samples after almost four years of fractious talks on the issue.

Countries agree to share flu virus samples


SalesFloorLIVE.com launched its retail business intelligence technology last month at the National Retail Federation show in New York, New York.

SalesfloorLIVE.com launches business intelligence technology at


Hundreds of voters were turned away from polling stations in Manchester because staff could not cope with a late surge of votes in the General Election.

Hundreds turned away from polling stations in Manchester


India on Tuesday said that it would not ``negotiate or renegotiate'' the UN Framework on Climate Change but will ``renegotiate'' the emission reduction target which the developed nations have to take at the Copenhagen meet slated in December.

India will 'renegotiate' emission reduction target


Motorola Inc. will close its Russian corporate office starting Jan. 1, after grappling with police in the country over seized phones and seeing its market share shrink, Kommersant reports Monday, citing the head of the firm's Russia representation, Elena Kuznetsova.


A South African court cleared the way Monday for a new corruption trial against African National Congress leader and presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma -- a ruling that a top ANC official denounced as politically motivated.

South African court clears way for new corruption trial against ANC leader Jacob Zuma


SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, said Tuesday it opened a subsidiary in Beijing.


Glee Takes the Ice‚Äù this Friday and Saturday in Lakeville.


Michigan Sugar Co. expects 3.7M ton beet harvest this year, with yield of 25.5 ton per acre


Yankees left-hander Pedro Feliciano expects to miss two weeks because of upper arm-shoulder soreness.

Yankees' Feliciano expects to miss two weeks


A Moroccan national airline plane on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Lagos airport a few minutes after taking off, following a bird strike on one of its engines.

Plane makes emergency landing at Lagos airport after bird strikes engine


Fifteen new peace officers and three team leaders hit the streets for the first time Canada Day, charged with keeping the downtown area safe and secure.


So like any proud American soccer fan, Lucy & I were up early watching the Man U. vs Everton match.

So like any proud American soccer fan, Lucy & I were up...


Well, here I am sitting in my nice warm home, with running water and no sewage spewing all over my home.

Well, here I am sitting in my nice warm home, with running water --


``American Pie'' star Seann William Scott has become the latest star to check into rehab.

'American Pie' star Seann William Scott checks into rehab


Rambus Inc., one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, today announced a restructuring of the company.


Katy PerrySinger Katy Perry has got the same Sanskrit tattoo as boyfriend Russell Brand and, like him, on the right arm.


Nottingham Playhouse has announced a special week of free play readings that extend its season into the summer.

Nottingham Playhouse announces week of free play readings


Three stores in San Luis Obispo County are in trouble after they were caught selling tobacco to minors.

Three stores caught selling tobacco to minors


MasterCard Inc doubled its quarterly dividend to 30 cents a share, a week after the world's second-largest credit and debit card processing network posted strong quarterly results.


Four people with minor injuries were taken to the hospital Monday after an accident in Genoa.

Four taken to the hospital after accident in Genoa


Turkish State Minister and Deputy Premier Bulent Arinc visited on Saturday a Turkish military cemetery in the Salt city of Jordan.

Deputy Prime Minister Arinc visits Turkish military cemetery in Jordan


Canada's Silvercorp Metals, which has launched an unsolicited bid for Klondex Mines, said it plans to petition against Klondex's new shareholder rights plan.

Silvercorp to petition against Klondex rights plan


A raging fire destroyed a block of businesses in downtown Columbus on Saturday, fire officials said.

Fire destroys block of businesses in Columbus


09 Dec 2012 Over 3,000 US troops have secretly returned to Iraq via Kuwait for missions pertaining to the recent developments in Syria and northern Iraq, Press TV reports.

3,000 US troops secretly return to Iraq via Kuwait


SOUTH DENNIS, MA-Dr. Michael Bittrich, dentist in Dennis, is excited to offer new patient services as a part of his practice's comprehensive dental website.

South Dennis dentist offers new patient services


The yuan was heading on Friday for its biggest weekly loss against the dollar since its July 2005 revaluation as the market bet that China would slow its appreciation to support economic growth.

Yuan heads for biggest weekly loss against dollar


Royal Bank has agreed to sell its US regional retail banking operations to PNC Financial Services for about US$3.62 billion and will take well over a billion dollars in losses as a result.

Royal Bank sells US retail banking operations for US$3.62 billion


Sutherland travelled to Weyburn, Sask., Douglas's hometown, to unveil a statue of Douglas on Friday.

Kiefer Sutherland unveils statue of grandpa Tommy Douglas


Indian shares ended higher Thursday, led by autos and some financials on positive sentiment across regional markets and easing concerns about Europe's debt woes.


Iofina's pre-tax losses rose to £666,907 in the six months to the end of June - up from £423,278 a year ago - as revenues dropped to £4.9m from £5.9m.


The Tasmanian Greens today said that the government should be working on a contingency plan to save the King Island abattoir in the event that the current owner withdraws after the review of operations currently underway.

Government must work on contingency plan for King Island abattoir


Singer Peter Andre has opened up about his painful mystery illness, revealing he woke 'in agony' before he was admitted to hospital.


Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul, who pioneered the design of solid body electric guitars, died yesterday aged 94.


THE HAGUE A Dutch architect has designed a house ``with no beginning or end'' to be built using the world's largest 3D printer, harnessing technology that may one day be used to print houses on the moon.

Dutch architect designs house with 'no beginning or end'


Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper has released ``Sex is in the Heel'' and a selection of remixes from the upcoming musical Kinky Boots.


The US government has unveiled a bold plan to rescue troubled Citigroup, including taking a $US20 billion stake in the firm as well as guaranteeing hundreds of billions of dollars in risky assets.

US government unveils plan to rescue Citigroup


Franklin residents are asked to boil their water this morning after a water main break caused a drop in pressure.


Jupitermedia said today that it has purchased eStockMusic.com, a library of royalty free stock music, samples and sound effects.


Her album Don't Forget has gone gold and Brazil named her as the 8th best international star.

Demi Lovato goes gold & named as 8th best international star


Roy Keane is hoping common sense prevails as Dwight Yorke, Sunderland's veteran midfielder, prepares for a World Cup double-header.


Former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic was removed from a UN war crimes court on Monday after refusing to enter a plea and continuously disrupting proceedings before judges.


Syria has appointed the diplomat Ali Abdul Karim Ali as its first ambassador to Beirut.

Syria appoints first ambassador to Beirut


Russia may decide to fly a controversial military cargo of helicopters and air defence systems to Syria after it abandoned an attempt to ship the materiel by sea, a report said Wednesday.

Russia 'may fly military cargo to Syria'


Aer Arann has given its support to regional airports across the UK, claiming that they are less congested and more environmentally friendly than larger hubs.

Aer Arann gives support to regional airports


Travel group Thomas Cook announced plans on Wednesday to cut 500 UK jobs after suffering falling profits amid weak demand and disruption from the volcanic ash cloud.


UPON hearing that Swedish brand Tretorn opened its first freestanding store in Manila, also the first outside the United States, the 1980s called and said that it wanted its shoes back.

The 1980s called, it wants its shoes back


Morgan Stanley announced on October 29 that it had begun new initiatives, including leveraging its 8,500 Financial Advisors, 500 retail offices, and new Bank Holding Company structure, to build new bank deposits.

Morgan Stanley begins initiatives to build new bank deposits


Cotton futures traded higher today on light volume in spite of lower prices in outside commodity markets.


It is becoming very obvious that the Obama administration is deliberately using the IRS and other federal agencies to attack its political enemies.

Obama administration using IRS and other federal agencies to attack political enemies


The BCCI on Thursday said Gautam Gambhir will be dropped from the tour to the West Indies if he is found unfit.


A jury found Wesley Snipes guilty on three misdemeanor charges for failing to file income tax returns on Friday, with the actor facing up the three years in federal prison.

Jury finds Wesley Snipes guilty on three charges


A group of endocrinologists in Sydney have observed that very sick patients tend to have very low levels of Vitamin D. The sicker they are, the lower the levels.

Sick patients tend to have low Vitamin D


The government has decided that CBI will probe the Jnaneshwari Express derailment in West Bengal in which 148 persons were killed, according to sources.

CBI to probe jnaneswari Express derailment:


Ljubica Jelusic will make an official visit to Azerbaijan on Wednesday as the first Slovenian defence minister, to meet her counterpart, Col-Gen Safar Abiyev, and President Ilham Aliyev.

Defence minister Jelusic visits Azerbaijan


Phil Spector was found guilty of second degree murder in a verdict handed down in Los Angeles today.

Phil Spector found guilty of second-degree murder


The annual Duel in the Desert cross country meet between I-25 rivals New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico has been postponed.

Duel in the Desert cross country meet postponed


New York -- ``Catcher in the Rye'' author JD Salinger has died at age 91 in New Hampshire.


QuinStreet Inc., an online vertical marketing company, plans to cut about 80% of Ziff Davis Enterprise employees in the wake of its acquisition of the tech media company, according to accounts by former ZDE employees.

QuinStreet to cut about 80% of Ziff Davis Enterprise employees


England put the Barbarians to the sword as they romped to a convincing 40-12 victory at Twickenham on Sunday.


The United States wants to build a strong relationship with Pakistan even though Washington remains opposed to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer has said, ``We are interested in a strong bilateral relationship because we face common challenges, whether it's the security challenge and Pakistan has sacrificed considerably in terms of its own efforts to confront extremism,'' he told a news briefing at the Foreign Press Centre in New York.

'US wants to build strong relationship with Pakistan'


``Nadal has a very serious problem,'' Ricci Bitti told a small group of media at the Masters Cup tournament in Shanghai.


'Ghostbusters' star Dan Aykroyd has sold his millionth bottle of Crystal Head Vodka, which had been advertised as the world's purest vodka.

Dan Aykroyd sells his millionth bottle of Crystal Head vodka


Petaling Jaya police have expressed concern over poor security in schools especially before the morning session begins.

Pj police express concern over poor security in schools


Malaysian police arrested 105 suspected illegal Indonesian migrants who were on a boat trying to sneak out of the country to return home, an official said Thursday.

Malaysian police arrest 105 Indonesian migrants


A PEEPING Tom watched a woman dress in Norwood days after lingerie was stolen from a nearby clothes line.


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez does not feel under any additional pressure to deliver a fourth-placed finish or Europa League success just because the club is now up for sale.


Family Dollar Stores Inc., the retailer with seven stores in Monmouth and Ocean counties known for selling items priced at $1 or less, said first-quarter profit fell for the first time in six quarters and reduced its full-year forecast as consumers slowed spending.


Sempra Energy said late Tuesday it is buying back $500 million of its own stock over the next few months.

Sempra Energy to buy back $500 million in stock


Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has been elected as the 11th President of the Asian Football Confederation and as the second Arab national to assumes the position of President of the AFC since its inception in 1954.

Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has been elected as the 11th President of the AFC


Thanks to the generosity of Lumpkin County residents, United Way for Lumpkin County has reached 65 percent of its goal for this year's campaign.


A single mum who tortured her ex-boyfriend to death to stop him ``interfering'' in her new romance was jailed for life yesterday.

Mum who tortured ex-boyfriend jailed for life


Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba will receive an Honorary Doctorate today in recognition of his remarkable recovery from a cardiac arrest.

Fabrice Muamba to receive an honorary doctorate


Beneq announces the first continuous mode Atomic Layer Deposition research tool commercially available, the TFS 200R.

Beneq announces the first continous mode Atomic Layer Deposition research tool


A Champaign man out on bond on a drug charge was arrested again over the weekend on another.

Champaign man out on bond arrested again


If approved, the tribal council of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians will become the third tribe in the nation to pass a gay marriage bill.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Native American tribe, may pass gay marriage


The Indian Navy on Saturday successfully foiled a piracy attempt on a Greek ship MV Elinakos in the Gulf of Aden.

Indian Navy foils piracy attempt on Greek ship


India and China will drive global growth in the years to come with the growth rate in India projected to be upto 6.7 per cent between 2013 and 2014, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday.


Jude Law is set to return to the London stage with a new production of 'Anna Christie'.


The world football governing body Fifa banned Peru from any international competition over a conflict between Peru's government and the country's football body, news agencies reported on November 25, quoting officials at the South American Football Confederation.

Fifa bans Peru from all international competitions


The city of Ellsworth has begun offering vehicle registration renewals, saving many residents a trip to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles after paying their excise tax at City Hall.

City offering vehicle registration renewals


Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Energy on Monday said it will open bids for the company's IPO on December 7, to raise a total of Rs 2,700-crore.


Thousands of Oklahomans are expected at a free dental clinic.


Delmarva Power, a public utility owned by Pepco Holdings, has reported that it will implement its electric delivery rate increase request, effective April 19, 2010.

Delmarva Power to implement electric delivery rate increase


A South Haven company is seeking a tax break on some equipment that it recently purchased.


Government bond prices declined while its yield firmed up due to fresh selling pressure from banks and corporates.

Bond prices decline while yields firm up


Since not every meaningful use measure applies to every provider participating in the Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs, CMS has created a new tipsheet to help specialists successfully meet meaningful use requirements and navigate the EHR Incentive Programs.

CMS creates new tipsheet to help specialists meet meaningful use


The longtime Democratic mayor of Long Branch said today he is endorsing Gov. Chris Christie.

Democratic mayor of Long Branch to endorse Christie


Baghdad, July 5 Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Thursday said Al Qaeda terrorists have infiltrated Syria via Iraq to carry out terror attacks, RIA Novosti reported.


Boise State looked every bit like the fifth-ranked team in the country, dominating CSU in a 63-13 victory Saturday in front of a crowd of 30,027 at Hughes Stadium.


Appalachian State University softball welcomes Chattanooga on Saturday and Sunday for a three-game Southern Conference series at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

Softball welcomes Chattanooga for SoCon series


Jenny Sanford has filed for divorce from her husband, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, The New York Times reports.


Huntsman Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:00 am ET. Fourth quarter and full year 2012 results will be released to the public at approximately 6:00 am ET that day via PR Newswire.

Huntsman to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on February 12, 2013


I heard from one reader this week who wondered why The Globe and Mail uses the term ``hunger strike'' when other newspapers say ``fast'' or ``liquid diet''.

Why the Globe uses the term 'hunger strike'


WNBA star Diana Taurasi reportedly tested positive for a banned substance while playing in Turkey.

Diana Taurasi reportedly tests positive for banned substance


Goldman Small Cap Research, a stock market research firm focused on the small cap and micro cap sectors, has issued a research update on Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., , a clinical stage pharmaceutical company commercializing potential best-in-class oncology and CNS therapeutics.

Goldman Small Cap research issues research update on Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


A former Madison Southern High School teacher and assistant football coach pleaded guilty Thursday to sending sexually explicit text messages and e-mails to a 17-year-old student.

Former teacher pleads guilty to sending explicit text messages


Uruguayan midfielder Francisco Usucar has left Adelaide United after being told his place in the A-League side couldn't be guaranteed.

Midfielder Usucar leaves Adelaide United


A Big Lake man was sentenced Monday to eight years in federal prison for possessing firearms after previous convictions that prohibited him from having guns.

Big Lake man sentenced for possessing firearms after previous convictions


Heather Mills, the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney threw an extravagant party to celebrate her $110 million divorce settlement last night.

Heather Mills throws party to celebrate divorce settlement


A Saluda man got his final wish Tuesday, as he was buried in his car with all his guns.


The number of US car dealerships rose in 2011 after several years of sharp declines during the recession.

Number of US car dealerships rose in 2011


AngloGold Ashanti is taking full control of the Serra Grande mine in Brazil after agreeing to buy the 50% held by Kinross Gold Corporation for US$220m.

AngloGold Ashanti taking full control of Serra Grande mine


Soldiers taking part in the exercise at Chadwick Lakes in February 2009 during which Gunner Matthew Psaila had died had been asked to speak up if they could not swim but nobody did, one of the accused, Lieutenant Christian Vella, told court this morning.

Soldiers had been asked to speak up if they could not swim


Presstek, Inc., a supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the printing and communications industries, today announced that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Presstek files universal shelf registration statement


Novatel Wireless Inc. agreed to acquire fellow wireless-technology firm Enfora Inc. for $64.5 million, expanding the company's presence in wireless data into new markets.

Novatel agrees to acquire wireless technology firm Enfora


Agarwal told CNBC-TV18, ``Reliance is showing a good picture right now. We are continuously seeing long buildup. After long time of under performance now the stock has started out performing the market. We are expecting that Reliance may again test 860 to 865 levels and from those levels we can see some profit booking but clearly at this point of time Reliance is looking good from short term perspective.''


MTA workers pump the water out of the subways after they were flooded by Hurricane Sandy.


A 47-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage to a Monet painting in the National Gallery of Ireland.

Man charged with criminal damage to Monet painting


University of Adelaide paediatric forensic pathologist Professor Roger Byard says rainwater tanks pose a serious drowning risk for toddlers, with at least three fatalities being recorded in recent years.


Former South African president FW de Klerk has said Nelson Mandela was a ``brutal and unfair'' political opponent and not a ``holy man'', triggering a war of words with the ruling African National Congress party.

FW de Klerk says Nelson Mandela was 'brutal and unfair'


At a recent concert, pop queen Madonna dedicated a song to 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban.

Madonna dedicates song to Malala Yousufzai


Three Virginia communities are getting nearly $700,000 in grants for various infrastructure projects.

Virginia communities get nearly $700,000 in grants


The entire 15-person police force in Budaors, Hungary, quit their jobs after winning the lottery last week, according to the Telegraph .

Police force quits after winning lottery


The Pirates are struggling to score runs, and it won't get any easier this week.


American writer Lydia Davis won 2013 Man Booker International Prize for her innovative and influential writing.


Fanhattan, an entertainment discovery service that allows users to find and watch on-demand movies and TV shows across digital media services, has launched an iPhone app.


Hughes Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that it will sell 2 million shares of stock and use the proceeds to buy a satellite.


China and Indonesia launched a united training for their Special Forces from China's People's Liberation Army and Indonesia's National Armed Forces here on Monday.

China and Indonesia launch united training for special Forces