The Baltimore Police Department has ordered four Eurocopter EC120 helicopters to replace its current fleet.

Baltimore Police department orders four Eurocopter EC120


China's now has more than half a billion Internet users, topping 505 million at the end of November and ensuring that nearly 40% of its citizens have online access, the China Internet Network Information Center has revealed.

China now has more than half a billion Internet users


China Mobile, world's largest mobile operator, has inked a strategic partnership with the Huizhou municipal government to make an investment of RMB 3.5 billion into TD-SCDMA network construction in the city.

China Mobile inks strategic partnership with Huizhou government


Yemen released hundreds of detained Shiite rebels on Thursday as part of a ceasefire in their yearslong conflict, the government and rebels said.

Yemen releases hundreds of Shiite rebels


A 56-year-old Roseburg man hit with pepper spray and shocked with a Taser died in police custody Saturday in front of the Douglas County Courthouse, the sheriff's office said today.

Roseburg man dies in police custody in front of Douglas County Courthouse


David rung THE HOWARD STERN radio show today and sensationally revealed the couple hadn't had sex in FOUR months.


Greece on Sunday braced for demonstrations to mark the anniversary of a teenager's killing by a policeman, with authorities on the alert to avert a repeat of riots that tore through several cities last year.


This is the first month of fall, and the fall vegetables will soon be ready for harvest -- turnips, mustard greens, pumpkins, etc.

Fall vegetables will soon be ready for harvest


Bargain basement ... luxury home owners are losing millions as the market slumps / File Source:


Canadian households could withstand as much as a 40 per cent drop in house prices without defaulting on their loans, a report by the debt-rating agency DBRS says.

Canadians households could withstand 40 per cent drop in house prices


Recent research has suggested that topiramate use during pregnancy may lead to hypospadias birth defects among infants.

Topiramate use in pregnancy may lead to hypospadias birth defects;


The Coast Guard is setting up a chain of radar sensors which will be fitted on light houses at 46 locations as part of the Government's plans to step up coastal security.

Coast Guard setting up chain of radar sensors


The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a giant hailstone that fell in central South Dakota has broken US records, even though the man who found it says it melted somewhat while waiting to be evaluated.


Doctor Who star David Tennant is to regenerate as a children's storyteller this Christmas, it has been announced.

Doctor who star David Tennant to regenerate as children's storyteller


It was jarring to read how few ex-offenders have been allowed to vote since Gov. Terry Branstad instituted his new policies.


A man has been killed by a falling tree while fighting a bushfire on the NSW mid-north coast.

Man killed by falling tree while fighting bushfire


The prices of clothes, shoes and other items at lunda bazaars have doubled this year as compared to last year, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Thursday.

Prices of clothes at lunda bazaar doubled this year


A 27-year-old woman has been charged with the first-degree murder of her 49-year-old mother in east Edmonton in late November.


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ One of opposition leaders, Haykakan Zhamanak editor and Impeachment bloc leader Nikol Pashinyan is wanted.

Impeachment bloc leader Nikol Pashinyan wanted


At a time when global financial developments hold the key to stock market movements in India, SEBI is planning to set up an international advisory board to assess the equity trends across the world, reports PTI.

SEBI to set up international advisory board


AVISA and its sister company AVISA Gulf have become partners in the FLYFokker programme, the innovative life cycle support scheme for the Fokker fleet.

AVISA becomes partners in the FLYFokker programme


The British government is committed to a long-term, productive and friendly partnership with Pakistan.

UK committed to productive partnership with Pakistan


Former DUP leader and first minister Ian Paisley has had a pacemaker fitted after he became ill at a House of Lords meeting on Wednesday night.


The Ohio man accused of murdering his girlfriend while on vacation in July has waived his right to an extradition hearing and will return to North Carolina to face murder charges.

Ohio man waives right to extradition hearing


Copper rose in London, rebounding from three days of declines, after trade figures exceeded estimates and car sales jumped to a record in China, the world's biggest consumer of the metal.

Copper rebounds from three days of declines


Congress Party has on Wednesday indicated that it wants stable government in Jharkhand but not keen on Shibu Soren as leader.


A Duluth home was robbed at gunpoint for the second time in five months Thursday.

Duluth home robbed second time in five months


Latest figures released today by the Central Statistics Office showed that retail sales for February continued to fall.


NATO condemned on Sunday a Taliban attack in Kabul, from which Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped unharmed.


The 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a woman in rural Taranaki last weekend will remain in custody for now.

Boy accused of murder to remain in custody


Indian-American actor Kal Penn, who is best known for his role in the 'Harold and Kumar' movies, has returned to the White House after a five month break to film the third picture in the series.


The Sahara group, which has interests in finance, entertainment, real estate and media, plans to enter the gold retail business.

Sahara plans to enter gold retail business


Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group plans to raise JPY923 billion in new capital through share sale, according to reports.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial to raise JPY923 billion through share sale


Five students are to sue a Minnesota school district after a policy limiting staff discussions about gay and lesbian issues left them at risk of anti-gay bullying.

Students to sue Minnesota school district


Cincinnati Reds pitcher Scott Carroll has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a hormone under baseball's minor league drug program.

Reds minor leaguer Scott Carroll suspended


The fire brigade extinguished blaze near Dhabeji pumping station here after eight-hour long struggle, Geo news reported.

Fire extinguished near Dhabeji pumping station


MOTORISTS have been urged not to forget car security on frosty mornings as temperatures start to plummet.

Motorists urged not to forget car security on frosty mornings


Acer Inc. posted a second-straight quarterly loss as the Taiwanese personal-computer maker continued adjusting inventories in the face of sluggish demand, stiff competition from tablets and worsening growth outlooks for developed economies.


Gaithersburg beats Northwest on Wednesday night, 48-36.


OneSteel plans to cut 430 jobs in the next four months in order to cut costs after posting a $74 million first half loss.


ItsHot.com, a renowned diamond jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler has launched a charming collection of diamond tennis bracelets which are available at highly attractive prices.

ItsHot.com launches a charming collection of diamond tennis bracelets


After several years of breaking away from her Harry Potter image, Emma Watson makes her returning foray into fantasy with 'Queen of the Tearling'.

Emma Watson returns to fantasy with 'Queen of the Tearling'


Danish director Per Fly is planning a biopic of Swedish singer-actress Monica Zetterlund, Monica Z, starring Swedish-Icelandic singer Edda Magnusson.

Per Fly plans biopic of Swedish singer-actress Monica Zetterlund


WritersBloc Productions will present the world premiere of NO ENTRANCE, written by Alec Gutherz.

WritersBloc presents world premiere of 'NO ENTRANCE' 10/16


Califonria Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was in BC in May of 2007 to tour the Canada Line with Premier Gordon Campbell, will carry the Olympic torch in Stanley Park.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to carry torch in Stanley Park


The BC government's projected deficit will rise $313 million this fiscal year to $3.1 billion due to a worsening global economy and a decrease in revenue, according to a second quarterly report released Monday.

BC government deficit to rise by $313 million


A woman has reportedly been injured in a crash with a police car in Brighton.

Woman injured in crash with police car in Brighton


The women's high school basketball team is holding a take-out chicken BBQ fundraiser on May 20 to help support the Lady Patriots program.

Phs women's basketball team holds chicken BBQ fundraiser


``Coach John L. Smith flew to Idaho Falls last night after practice to attend the funeral of his brother who passed away Monday,'' Arkansas media relations director Zack Higbee said in a statement.


Nebraska-based Nelnet and seven other student loan companies may be headed toward a settlement in a whistle-blower lawsuit accusing them of defrauding the federal government out of $1 billion.


A prominent Western New York art leader has been found dead in Zoar Valley in Cattaraugus County.


Malaysian 3G subscribers are forecast to reach 2.5 million by the end of the year and pass 7 million by 2012, a penetration of 21.6 percent, according to a study by Business Monitor International reported by Malaysia's Edge Daily.

Malaysian 3G subscribers forecast at 7 million by 2012


More than a year after it was first tipped to play the Croisette, ''The Tree of Life,'' Terrence Malick's epic meditation on childhood and the cosmos, won the Palme d'Or from the jury of the 64th Cannes Film Festival.


Heavy rain dashed Team Alstare Suzuki's chance of good grid positions during the first day of qualifying for Sunday's 11th-round World Superbike event at Donington Park in the UK.

Heavy rain dashes Alstare Suzuki's chance of good grid


Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in Newcastle where an elderly woman was blown into the path of a car by strong winds.


A television Web site is reporting that there were some tense moments at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood late Monday morning when a car caught on fire in the parking lot.


With the world crying out for leadership, America has a weak President obsessed by re-election.


A white supremacist gang member in Orange County was sentenced to death today for his involvement in the murder of a fellow gang member who had divulged gang secrets on television, authorities said.

White supremacist gang member in Orange County sentenced to death


Seven Naxalites, including three women, belonging to different extremist groups surrendered before the District Superintendent of Police VC Sajjanar on Tuesday in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh.

Seven naxalites, including three woman surrender in Andhra Pradesh


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent developed by six co-inventors for an ``integrated gasification combined cycle power generation plant.''

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries assigned patent


Karnataka today became the first State in the country to launch an e-payment system for commercial tax payers.

Karnataka launches e-payment system for commercial tax payers


Morgan Stanley reiterated their overweight rating on shares of J Sainsbury in a research note released on Wednesday morning, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.

Morgan Stanley reiterates ``overweight'' rating for J Sainsbury (sbry)


Dmitry Medvedev will not go Munich to attend the annual Security Conference in February, where he was invited by Conference Chairperson Wolfgang Ischinger.

Medvedev will not go to Munich Security Conference


MillerCoors is offering free rides in the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas on New Year's Eve.

Millercoors offers free rides on New Year's Eve


These are three good reasons to add inflation protection to your portfolio, says Mario DeRose, fixed income strategist with Edward Jones in New York.

Should you add inflation protection to your portfolio?


US Rep. Michele Bachmann was ``glittered'' by a gay rights activist as she left the stage at a conservative conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday.

Michele Bachmann ``glittered'' by gay rights activist


A $10,000 motorcycle stolen out of the owner's driveway last week has been recovered by the Baxter Police Department, and charges are pending against a Jackson County resident in the case, Chief Danny Holmes said.


Michael Schumacher has been forced to reject accusations he helped close friend Sebastian Vettel by deliberately impeding Lewis Hamilton in Spain on Sunday.

Michael Schumacher denies helping out Sebastian Vettel in Spain


Chennai based Royal Enfield a niche motorcycle maker and part of Eicher Motors on Friday said it would ramp up capacity to 100000 units from 50,000 by 2013.


Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr are going to mediation to try and salvage their 13 March fight.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr go mediation


The White House says Obama will visit ground zero, the site of al-Qaida's attack on the World Trade Center, and meet with the families of those killed nearly 10 years ago.


Leicestershire Constabulary have tonight confirmed that a serving police officer was killed in a road traffic collision today.

Police officer killed in Road traffic collision


UK-headquartered CAM firms Delcam and Planit have put in a strong showing in the latest CIMdata market share survey, taking third and fourth place respectively.

Delcam and Planit put in strong showing in latest CIMdata survey


``The command of the joint forces operating in the Maoists-affected areas in the state should be in the hands of the Centre,'' he demanded.

Command of joint-forces should be with Centre:


Two Lufkin counselors on trial this week for perjury, took the stand Friday.


John Stamos is set to appear on Glee next season!


MUSGRAVE Group, owners of the SuperValu and Centra retail franchises, warned yesterday it will fight any challenge by competitors to its growing market share.


US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke Monday said the Swat situation affected the entire country.


Britain sent Royal Navy warships on Monday to rescue those stranded across the Channel by the volcanic ash cloud, and the aviation industry blasted European transport officials, claiming there was ``no coordination and no leadership'' in the crisis that shut down most European airports for a fifth day.

Uk Royal Navy to rescue those stranded by ash cloud;


Fargo, ND - A Wisconsin man is sentenced today on charges he raped a young girl here in Fargo.

Wisconsin man sentenced for rape in Fargo


A Belleville man was shot and killed in Elizabeth early this morning, The Star-Ledger has reported.

Belleville man killed in Elizabeth this morning


``Twilight'' actress Nikki Reed is single again after ending her romance with Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.


The Great Coates plant -- believed to be the Great Grimsby Business Park site -- will cease production on either Sunday or Monday.


Facebook is now testing a notification unsubscribe button on news feed posts a user has liked or commented on.

Facebook tests notification unsubscribe button for feed posts


Disney star Selena Gomez has said she is ``100 per cent single'' despite admitting Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner has made her ``so happy''.

Selena Gomez: 'I am 100 per cent single but Twilight's Taylor Lautner has made me so happy'


Green Bay Packers officials say the area around Lambeau Field could get a new baseball stadium, an indoor football practice facility and new hotel.

Area around Lambeau could get baseball stadium


Celebration events in Meliti, Florina, on the occasion of Prophet Ilias'Α religious celebrations in the frontier station of Niki, continue smoothly.

Celebration events in Meliti continue smoothly


PTI / New Delhi November 04, 2012, 16:15 Arvind Kejriwal-led India Against Corruption today alleged that Congress pushed the country into a ditch but is now making a hue and cry about saving the nation.


Despite what reports said on Monday, the White House says it is not moving away from the public option when it comes to health insurance reform.

White House says it is not moving away from public option for health reform


A Springfield man severely injured when he was punched in the head while intervening in a dispute over a dog has died, and the man alleged to have struck him is expected to face a murder charge.

Springfield man punched in head while intervening in dispute over dog dies


Jackie Chan is set to star in The Spy Next Door, an action-comedy to be financed by Relativity Media and directed by veteran studio helmer Brian Levant, says The Hollywood Reporter.


Roof leak repair company in Lakeside, FL, Roof Link Inc., is now using Owens Corning shingles for all repairs and roof replacements completed in North Florida.

Roof leak repair company in Lakeside, FL now using Owens Corning shingles


Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Motors, plans to create more than 1000 jobs at a plant in central England, in a boost for Britain's struggling economy.


The campaign of GOP 3rd Congressional District candidate Chuck Fleischmann announced today that state Rep. Richard Floyd, R-Chattanooga, has endorsed him.

State Rep. Richard Floyd endorses Fleischmann


The German football federation says it saw no irregularities in a second division match that came under scrutiny because of conspicuous betting patterns shortly before kickoff.

German federation sees no irregularities


Hartlepool Boss Chris Turner insists that changes were needed at pools, to revive hopes and bring back enthusiasm.


He replaces the axed Luke Ronchi for WA's last match against Tasmania on Saturday, when the Warriors travel to Bellerive Oval.


The Uttar Pradesh cabinet Tuesday decided to make ragging a cognizable offence, an official spokesman said.

Uttar Pradesh to make ragging cognizable offence


A 22-year-old man was killed early Friday when he crashed his Honda Civic into the delivery area of a vacant Target store in San Marcos.


Intel has acquired two software companies as it continues to build its burgeoning portfolio to include more tools to write and manage programs and interfaces.


A Raleigh County electronics manufacturing plant is closing at the end of the month, leaving about 40 employees without jobs, a company official said this week.

Raleigh County electronics plant to close


Draft school funding bill finished Updated: 17:53, Wednesday November 14, 2012 States, territories and private school operators are considering draft commonwealth legislation to overhaul school funding based on student needs.


The Open Society ``Bank ''VTB`` and the Open Society ''AvtoVAZ`` signed the program of cooperation for 2008, directed on expansion of mutually advantageous partnership.

VTB and AvtoVAZ signed the program of cooperation for 2008.


President Barack Obama signed the landmark economic stimulus bill.


Dannii Minogue was rushed to hospital to have an emergency operation to remove her appendix after experiencing ''extreme'' stomach pains at the weekend.


The so-called 'biography' of Shilpa Shetty which is doing roaring business in the UK and has hit Indian shores this week, is actually an unauthorized book.

Shilpa Shetty's 'biography' is unauthorized


Charlie Sheen met up with Ashton Kutcher Sunday night backstage at the Emmys and tweeted photos of the two.

Charlie Sheen meets Ashton Kutcher at Emmys


How true is the rumor going around the football community that Liverpool is more popular than Manchester United?


Palestinian Hamas militants continue to fire of rockets into Israel in response to the ground operation in the Gaza Strip, reported Press TV channel on Sunday.

Hamas continues to fire rockets into Israel


Taleo says it opted to acquire Vurv to enhance its position in talent management and be able to meet the growing market demand for talent management solutions.


A youth leader who told Eyewitness News he was ``lonely'' was charged Wednesday evening with sex crimes involving minors.

Youth leader charged with sex crimes involving minors


Grammy winner Adele announced on Friday that she is pregnant with her first child.


A genus is a group of closely related species; in this case, 19 species of ferns will carry the name Gaga.


Dell this week said it will acquire switch maker Force10 Networks for an undisclosed sum.


A Wappinger man was arrested and charged with arson for allegedly intentionally setting two fires, one in Wappinger, the other in East Fishkill.

Wappinger man charged with setting two fires


India's largest watch brand Titan will now have a French connection, well quite literally.


TV star Howie Mandel has been released from the hospital, after he was admitted with an irregular heartbeat on Monday.


China's economy likely remained weak in the third quarter ending in September, the state owned Industrial Bank said on Wednesday.

China economy remained weak in third quarter


Anna Hazare, the crusader against corruption, and Justice VR Krishna Iyer who advocates social justice should join hands, said Bharateeya Vichara Kendram director P Parameswaran.


Investigators comb for clues in a wooded area of Hillsborough County where human bones were found.


New York, Nov 15 Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash is all set to divorce his wife Alejandra Amarilla.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash to divorce his wife Alejandra Amarilla


TRIBUTES to a 'consummate professional who loved life' have flooded in to the Manchester Evening News.


Apple today unveiled a faster iPhone and dropped the price of the existing model to $99.


Wreaths were laid on the graves of former Speaker Sabri Hamadeh, independence figures Salim Taqla, Habib Abi Shahla, Adnan al-Hakeem and Mohammed Beq al-Fadl, Former Prime Minister Saeb Salam, ex-presidents Fouad Shehab and Beshara al-Khoury and former Premier Rafik Hariri.

Wreaths laid on graves of independence figures


Basketball Writer Derwin Kitchen had 17 points and matched a career high with 13 rebounds to help Florida State beat North Carolina State 72-62 on Sunday.


Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Anand Sharma said that India was committed to deepen and elevate its relations with Iraq and called for the activation of the Joint Business Council between the two countries so that the interaction between businessmen of both countries could be maintained regularly.

India committed to deepen relations with Iraq:


Celtic edged Rangers to win the Scottish Premier League on Thursday, securing the championship with a 1-0 victory at Dundee United.

Celtic edges Rangers to win the Scottish Premier league


North Las Vegas Police are investigating a fatal shooting near Simmons and Lake Mead.

North Las Vegas Police investigate fatal shooting


Sovereign Oilfield Group PLC said units in its fabrication division have won several contracts worth total 7.35 mln stg.

Sovereign oilfield says units win several contracts worth total 7.35 mln stg


Quick ReadDriver killed when tour bus carrying Asian tourists hits back of truck on Pa.


A man whose body was found behind a shopping complex Tuesday died from hypothermia, officials said.


Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died on Wednesday after a long illness.


Broadband equipment maker AVM has launched Fritz!


Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has lashed out at Islamic fundamentalism and said there was urgent need for the youth of the day to be given the right interpretation of the Holy scriptures like the Quran.

King Khan lashes out at Islamic fundamentalism


CIVIL war has resumed in Welsh rugby with a decision by Regional Rugby Wales, the new body which represents the four regions, to throw out the Welsh Rugby Union's draft proposals for a new participation agreement.


Dom Joly revealed to George Lamb on Big Brother's Little Brother that he ``hates Tina beyond all expression'' tonight.


Marten Mickos, former CEO of MySQL AB, has joined Index Ventures as an entrepreneur-in-residence.


Repsol and Sinopec successfully closed the agreement reached in October to jointly develop the exploration and production of its Brazil offshore assets and to create one of the Latin America's largest private energy companies.

Repsol and Sinopec successfully closed agreement, exploration and production of its Brazil offshore assets


At least four school districts have signed onto a class-action lawsuit, seeking millions of dollars in health insurance credits owed to them by the Indiana State Teachers Union Insurance Trust.

Four school districts sign on to lawsuit


that the Monster Magnet ``Dopes To Infinity'' tour has been cancelled.


Malaysian marine commandos arrested seven suspected Indonesian pirates Monday after a pre-dawn high-drama sea chase in the Straits of Malacca.

Malaysian commandos arrest Indonesian pirates


NY school bus with 1 aboard struck; boy not hurt A small school bus tipped onto its side after being hit by a tractor-trailer in western New York, sending its lone rider, a 4-year-old boy, to the hospital.

Ny school bus with 1 aboard struck; boy not hurt


People in Schoharie County are breathing a sigh of relief now that Sandy has come and gone.

Schoharie County breathing a sigh or relief


A decision on a proposed gravel pit near the Fox Creek Elementary School may come in April, said the chairman of the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals.

Decision on proposed gravel pit may come in April


European private equity firm Cinven has appointed three new partners and two principals in its London, Paris and Frankfurt teams.

Cinven appoints new partners, principals


A group planning a protest against the G20 summit says the sound cannons must be silenced.


Simon Cowell threatened that he would sack Louis Walsh after the two judges clashed over first act Paije Richardson.

Simon Cowell threatens to sack Louis Walsh


Food waste was denounced by farm ministers and policy makers gathered in Berlin as almost 1 billion people in developing countries go hungry.

Food waste denounced by ministers as almost 1 billion go hungry


Mobile network operator Millicom International Cellular SA declared on Thursday that its board has decided to return USD800m to shareholders.

Millicom International Cellular Sa to return USD800m to shareholders


Ford is recalling certain 2012 Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles to address a fuel tank leak that may occur in the event of an accident.

Ford recalls Taurus, Explorer, Lincoln MKS over fuel tank leak


A woman in her early 50s who was struck and killed by a tow truck while crossing a street in Brighton Thursday night has died, Boston police said.


The United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls raised $415,000 last year, meeting its goal, the organization announced Thursday at its annual meeting and awards dinner.


Pinal County Sheriff, Paul Babeu announced this morning he is ending his congressional campaign and will seek re-election as sheriff.


Sunrise Solar Corp. announced today that it has hired Mr. Maurice Stone as its new President.


Democrats lost significant support Tuesday among women and independent voters in an election that was a referendum on Demo-cratic government in a stubbornly weak economy.

Dems lose support among women, independents


BRITAIN will deploy an extra 3500 troops at the London Olympics after a private security firm said it could not provide sufficient guards, the defence minister said yesterday.

Britain to deploy extra troops for Olympics


GEN. Delfin Bangit, former Armed Forces chief of staff, officially bowed out of the service on Tuesday, but said that his retirement, which was forced by the impending assumption into power of the new administration, may be setting a ``dangerous precedent.''

My retirement sets dangerous precedent--


A cyclist was killed after a collision with an Olympic shuttle bus in east London on Wednesday evening, Scotland Yard said.

Cyclist killed after collision with Olympic shuttle bus


British songstress Adele has been forced to cancel the rest of her American tour.


Carlos Tevez finally apologized to Manchester City on Tuesday following a five-month feud that has cost him close to 10 million pounds and could soon return to action for the club after withdrawing an appeal against his latest fines.


Simon Cowell can't wait to leave American Idol - he's compared his imminent exit to the final few weeks of school.

Simon Cowell ``can't wait'' to leave Idol


RBS Coutts, a private banking arm of Royal Bank of Scotland, finds Indian equities expensive and prefers China and other Asian markets to deploy its clients' portfolio funds.

Indian equities expensive, prefer China and other Asian markets:


OROVILLE, Calif. A fire broke out Thursday at a California water pumping plant, but it isn't expected to interrupt delivery to residents.

Fire breaks out at Calif. water pumping plant


Security forces have claimed arrest of two militant cadres during separate counter insurgency operations launched in different parts of the state.

Security forces arrest two militant cadres


Two pedestrians were seriously injured while waiting to cross at the intersetion of Martin Luther King Drive at Clifton Avenue Tuesday morning.


A new jail across the border into Minnesota could help with the overcrowding in the Eau Claire County Jail.


Customer satisfaction amongst online retailers has slowed since last year, according to a seasonal survey of 10,000 customers to the UKs top 40 online retail sites.

Customer satisfaction amongst online retailers is slowing


AAP PRESIDENT Hugo Chavez has beaten a severe respiratory infection that occurred after his latest cancer surgery in Cuba, Venezuelan Communications Minister Ernesto Villegas says.


Naomi Campbell, model and famous temper-tantrum thrower, is reportedly wearing an engagement ring given to her by boyfriend Vladimir Doronin.

Naomi Campbell reportedly wearing engagement ring


Actress Jennifer Aniston will direct a short film about breast cancer as part of Project Five anthology series, the cable television network Lifetime said on Tuesday.

Aniston to direct short film on breast cancer


Serena Williams has been fined $2,000 for her aggressive outburst at the umpire during her tennis match yesterday.

Serena Williams fined $2,000 for outburst during tennis match


A 52-year-old man was killed when a car he was pushing rolled back on top of him.


The BJP should clarify its stand on the issue of inclusion of caste in the census data and clear the misconception that its affairs are controlled by the RSS, the outfit's ideologue MG alias Baburao Vaidya said on Sunday.


In this Friday, March 11, 2011 photo, bystanders wait for customers to be offloaded from Jeff Ruby's Waterfront restaurant in Covington, Ky., after the floating restaurant's moorings broke loose.

Bystanders wait for customers to be offloaded


The United States on Friday welcomed talks between rival Cypriot leaders who agreed to begin fully fledged talks on the future of the divided island in three months.

Us welcomes talks between rival Cypriot leaders


Funk legend Sly Stone is living in a van in Los Angeles while attempting to revive his career and get clean, according to recent reports.

Sly Stone living in a van in Los Angeles


Ducommun Inc., based in California, declared a dividend of 7.5 cents per outstanding share of common stock.


Camilla Parker-Bowles continues to act like a crazy person dead set on becoming Queen, and now she's plotting to seize the throne from Kate Middleton and Prince William!

Camilla Parker-Bowles plots to seize the throne from Kate Middleton and Prince William


The euro fell to a record low against the Swiss franc Tuesday amid a rise in risk aversion after a Wall Street Journal report highlighted shortcomings of European bank stress tests in July.


A grass fire that was threatening homes near Avocado Lake in eastern Fresno County is nearly contained.

Fire near homes in Fresno County nearly contained


Geri Halliwell is reportedly still annoyed at her Spice Girl bandmate Mel B over The X Factor.

Geri Halliwell still annoyed with Mel B over X Factor!


``Prabhakaran is my friend and I'm not a terrorist,'' NDTV quoted the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister of telling the channel in an exclusive interview.

Prabhakaran is not a terrorist- Karunanidhi


Boston Scientific Cor. reported that preliminary data in the PREVAIL clinical trial met two out of three co-primary endpoints.

Boston Scientific PREVAIL trial meets two out of three co-primary endpoints


Crude oil refining capacity in Pakistan is set to nearly treble to 715,000 barrels from the existing 250,000 barrels a day after the establishment of three more refineries.

Oil refining capacity set to nearly treble


John Terry has announced that he has quit international football, retiring from active England duty.


Country's largest software vendor Tata Consultancy Services said it has been appointed as the official technology partner to pro-cycling team 'Team Garmin-Cervelo' for the racing season 2011.

TCS appointed technology partner to Garmin-Cervelo


A Chinese fund manager has won a lunch with famed US investor Warren Buffett after bidding $2.11 million for the opportunity in a charity auction, more than three times what the lunch fetched last year.

Chinese fund manager wins Warren Buffett lunch


London - Newly-promoted Blackpool made a dream start to their Premier League campaign as they won 4-0 at Wigan Athletic on Saturday in their first match back in the top flight for 39 years.


Iraqi officials say suicide bomber kills 9 at political rally in northeastern city Iraqi officials say suicide bomber kills 9 at political rally in northeastern city.


UCPN Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai has said that top leaders of political parties will contest the upcoming Constituent Assembly election from Tarai to eliminate regional and sectarian differences of the region.

Top leaders will contest election from Tarai:


A mother accused of prostituting her two daughters pleaded not guilty Thursday in Franklin County court.

Mother accused of prostituting her daughters pleads not guilty


Verenium Corporation, a pioneer in the development of next-generation cellulosic ethanol and high-performance specialty enzymes, announced today that it will release first quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, May 5, 2008 after market close.

Verenium Corporation to announce first quarter 2008 financial results


Author Roberto Saviano warned that ``southern Italy is about to explode'' and ``new blood feuds must be avoided''.

Author Saviano warns southern Italy about to explode


Actor Robert Lindsay is inviting families to celebrate the completion of work to restore a cemetery.


-based Sheetz plans to hire up to 250 new employees in greater Pittsburgh by the end of 2012 as it opens new stores and renovates others, Bizjournals.com reported.


Jammu, April 27 The Srinagar international airport will close for commercial flights for about a fortnight in June so that the runway can be upgraded, an official said Tuesday.

Srinagar airport to close for fortnight in June


Genworth Financial said today it has agreed to sell its Medicare supplement business to Aetna for $290 million.

Genworth Financial sells Medicare business to Aetna


Turkey and Armenia signed on Saturday historic accords restoring diplomatic relations and opening borders between the two countries.

Turkey, Armenia sign historic accords restoring diplomatic relations


BBC newsreader Jamie Owen visits Chepstow in his new radio series walking the Wales Coastal Path.


'Twas the night before a new iPhone release, and all through the tech world, everyone is stirring along with their computer's mouse.

'twas the night before a new iPhone release...


Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking a leave of absence to deal with undisclosed medical issues.

Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun takes leave of absence


Tiger Woods arrived without warning on a lazy Sunday afternoon at Augusta National, as quiet as it will get for him the rest of the week at the Masters.


The NATO week in Armenia opens on Monday in Yerevan, the capital of the South Caucasus country.


Over a third of all staff with full or part time call centre jobs in the UK at the moment are graduates according to a new survey produced by Top 50 Call Centres For Customer Service and Hays.

Over a third of staff with call centre jobs are graduates


These are dangerous times for the global economy and particularly so for those who make their living from sea trade.

Dangerous times for those who make their living from sea trade


Parents need to do more to protect their children online, says a senior police officer.

Parents must do more to protect children online


A FASHION expert and former child minder changed her career direction and is working through a creative apprenticeship at the Newcastle-based national centre for children's books, Seven Stories.

Fashion expert changes career direction with creative apprenticeship


Former vice president Dick Cheney was hospitalised on Monday after experiencing chest pains, and his office said he was resting comfortably while doctors evaluated the situation.

Cheney hospitalised after experiencing chest pains


The FTSE 100 failed to break the 5,300 barrier this week, rising just 0.38 per cent on Friday to end at 5,296.38.


Police say an Adrian woman was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after an officer made a traffic stop at the corner of Maumee and Main streets.

Adrian woman arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated


Etah, Aug 7 A minor girl was allegedly gangraped by two youths and later strangulated in Mayagaon village of the district, police said today.


The federal government has opened up 27 new offshore petroleum acreages across nine basins in Commonwealth waters off five states.


Olympic Gold Medalist Sammy Wanjiru died during a domestic dispute on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Sammy Wanjiru dies during domestic dispute


Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, founders of luxe Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, will go on trial in December for tax evasion.

Dolce and Gabbana to go on trial for tax evasion


Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that CPM workers had attacked her party supporters with weapons while they were on their way to the dharna site in Singur.

CPM workers attacked my party supporters:


Springbok and Northern Bulls lock Juandre Kruger will join French club Racing Metro after the 2013 Super 15 season, his province says.

Springbok lock Kruger joining Racing Metro


Longtime NBC News producer Patrick Burkey has been named executive producer of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Patrick Burkey named as executive producer of NBC Nightly News


This time, Instagram reprimands Madonna for posting promiscuous photos.


The euro edged higher against the dollar on Friday.


Tillekaratne Dilshan was retained captain of the Sri Lankan team for their home series against Australia next month.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson met with Kings co-owner George Maloof on Friday in Las Vegas in an attempt to revive talks about a new arena for the NBA team.

Johnson meets with Kings co-owner George Maloof


Boeing on Wednesday announced that it is hiring in Oklahoma City for a variety of positions to staff a new engineering design center that will produce upgrades for the C-130 Hercules and the B-1 Lancer aircraft.

Boeing begins hiring for new engineering center...


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued short term bonds totalling PLN150.7m to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


A man died after being hit by a Union Pacific train while crossing the railroad tracks behind Barstow Station Tuesday night.


Duke Energy is planning to plant 1 million trees in Arkansas in anticipation of federal climate change legislation that would make carbon offset credits harder to come by.

Duke to plant 1 million trees in Arkansas


Russia will honour its oil and gas supply commitments, First Deputy Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at the economic forum in Krasnoyarsk, Interfax reported.

Russia to honour oil, gas supply commitments - Medvedev


Accra Hearts of Oak have targeted a whopping GH¢1 million from its centenary celebrations later in the year for developmental projects of the club.

Hearts of Oak target GH¢1 million in centenary celebrations


Telstra is today launching its 100th T(life) store in Melbourne's outer eastern suburb, Doncaster, at The Pines Shopping Centre with licensee Michael Pisasale at the helm.


Funeral arrangements have been set for former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White, who died Friday night at age 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Funeral arrangements set for former Boston mayor Kevin White


Another eight towns added to NBN plan Updated: 19:50, Wednesday February 15, 2012 Eight more towns and cities have been added to the rollout plan for the national broadband network over the next year.


Mumbai, July 4 Force One, set up by Maharashtra Government on the lines of the National Security Guards in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, will be operational by August 15.


Bollywood actor Salman Khan gets 10 years life imprisonment in hit-and-run case.


A drunken boy repeatedly punched a sheriff's deputy while being arrested on suspicion of several offenses, including robbing a vehicle, deputies said Saturday.

Drunken boy punches deputy while being arrested


Two newly-elected Luzerne County judges and row officers were sworn into office this morning at the Luzerne County Courthouse.


In yet another technological intervention aimed at bringing about transparent administration, the Corporation has introduced a new facility in building plan approval.

Corporation introduces new facility in building plan approval


State Rep. Larry Womble, D-Forsyth, was charged this afternoon with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, in the wake of an accident on Dec. 2 in which Womble's car crossed the center line and struck another vehicle, killing a Winston-Salem man.

State Rep. Larry Womble charged with death by motor vehicle


The Cops vs. Kids softball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed until 6 pm June 17.


A swim coach pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a 13-year-old swimmer this week.

Swim coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse


AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting was at the centre of a new row in India following reports he smashed a TV set in the dressing room after being run out in the World Cup opener against Zimbabwe.

Reports Ricky Ponting smashed TV set after being run out


Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned that inflation in developing countries such as India and China meant that Australia was now 'importing inflation rather than deflation', reports The Australian Financial Review.

Australia 'importing inflation rather than deflation':


The demise of high street retailer Woolworths, which has three stores in Dundee, would be a major loss to the city, the manager of the Wellgate Centre said today.


OPEC is unlikely to raise its output ceiling at its next meeting in March, a senior Iranian oil official said on Saturday.

OPEC unlikely to raise output ceiling in March:


A former minister has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for molesting two young boys.


London, Aug 28 Supermodel Kate Moss says breast implants are ``awful'' but she admits she might change her mind when she gets old.


Men Making Meals, a program that teaches men how to cook, will be offered this fall at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Farm-to-Market Road in Endwell.


The US and Colombia have quietly warned Venezuela that there would be severe repercussions if Venezuela supplied FARC with portable anti-aircraft weapons.

Usa and Colombia warn Venezuela that there will be severe repercussions


AP-MTHHA Director-Leave,0079 Head of Helena Housing Authority put on paid leave Eds:


Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took a big step towards running for governor Thursday by forming an exploratory committee to start raising money.

Sen. Hutchison takes step towards running for governor


Kurt Angle posted the following messages on his Twitter page, teasing he may retire in WWE.

Kurt Angle teases that he may retire in Wwe;


After his brave and touching letter in support of marriage equality went viral, Ellen knew she had to meet Vikings punter Chris Kluwe.


The London stock market rose in early trade on Monday, with the FTSE 100 index up 15.55 points at 5,062.02 points.

London stock market rises in early trade


A BENCH warrant has been issued for Grammy award-winning rapper Lil Wayne, who is facing drug and weapons charges in the US state of Arizona.


With Tamil insurgents crushed after a quarter century of bloodshed, Sri Lanka is actively wooing Hollywood.


Latoya, 53, tells British newspaper the News of the World, ``I believe Michael was murdered, I felt that from the start. Not just one person was involved, rather it was a conspiracy of people. He was surrounded by a bad circle... Less than a month ago, I said I thought Michael was going to die before the London shows because he was surrounded by people who didn't have his best interests at heart... I said to my family a month ago, 'He's never going to make it to London'. He was worth more dead than alive.''

Latoya Jackson believes Michael was murdered


SirLurksAlot writes ``It appears that Best Buy is now selling Ubuntu, both through its Web site and in its brick-and-mortar locations.


QBE Insurance, one of the world's leading insurance groups, announced today that it has received a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority Dubai Financial Services Authority to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

QBE opens office in the Dubai International Financial Centre


The Cleveland Indians on Thursday announced that they will recall infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from Class AAA Buffalo prior to this weekend's series with the Seattle Mariners.


Officials in southern Idaho say a 76-year-old farmer has died after being run over by a tractor.

Farmer dies after being run over by tractor


A man found dead at the bottom of an Anaheim ravine in an apparent suicide was wanted by the FBI, authorities said Wednesday.

Man found dead in Anaheim ravine was wanted by FBI


Yes, Google is dropping H264 support from the Chrome web browser.


Free-agent safety Darren Sharper plans to retire, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.


Panasonic talks up TV for the blind The Register looks at the offering.


A Bremerton man with a previous conviction for vehicular assault was charged Thursday with felony DUI, according to documents filed in Kitsap County District Court.


Police have named the 45-year-old woman who was killed at her Highland Park home in South Auckland on Sunday.

Police name woman killed at Highland Park home


Pakistan and India has reviewed progress in all outstanding issues and to get benefit from each other's experience during bilateral dialogues at Foreign Affairs level and Joint Ministerial Commission.

Pakistan, India reviews progress in all outstanding issues


FIREFIGHTERS had to come to their own rescue when a fire engine got stuck at Holme next the sea.


Pakistan has been plunged into fresh turmoil and uncertainty after the country's Supreme Court disqualified prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from office, with some analysts likening the move to a ``judicial coup''.

Pakistan plunged into fresh turmoil after Supreme court disqualifies prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from office


Washington lawmakers are awaiting a new economic forecast that will guide this year's budget decisions.

Washington lawmakers await new economic forecast


The swimmer was pulled from the water at 12:55 am, her crew reported, as a thunderstorm raged and winds and waves tossed her support boats around.


Nexen Inc., the Calgary-based oil and gas producer being taken over by a state-owned Chinese company, says it sank into the red in the fourth quarter.

Nexen sinks into the red in fourth quarter


An Elyria man was indicted for abduction after allegedly assaulting a Lorain woman and then robbing a Dollar General store in Elyria last month.


Awami National Party provincial Chief Shahi Syed demanded Sunday that the census should be conducted under the military supervision.

Census to conduct under military supervision:


World number one Roger Federer squeezed into the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday despite a 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 defeat by Juan Martin del Potro but Briton Andy Murray literally missed out by a fraction.


BRIDGEPORT A new flood warning has been posted for nearly the entire length of the Housatonic River by the National Weather Service.


Facebook has just announced Groups for Schools, which will allow people with an active school email address to join groups at their college or university.


The Patriots announced on Tuesday that they have signed quarterback Tim Tebow.

Patriots announce they have signed Tebow


Arsenal say they hope Eduardo da Silva will make a full recovery within nine months after the horror leg break he suffered over the weekend.

Arsenal say Eduardo should make full recovery


Gunmen kidnapped a French aid worker off the street in Kabul on Monday and killed an intelligence agency employee who tried to stop the abduction, police said, the latest in a series of attacks against Westerners in the Afghan capital.

Gunmen kidnap French aid worker in Kabul


Toddlers with autism appear more likely to have an enlarged amygdala, a brain area associated with numerous functions, including the processing of faces and emotion, according to a study published in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.

Toddlers with autism more likely to have an enlarged amygdala


The lawyers abstained from judicial work to condole the death of their colleague Vinay Kumar Singh who committed suicide.


Swift slams Tina Fey after she and Amy Poehler took jabs at her during the Golden Globes.


Rangers pregame Video Narrated by Coach Tom Renney


A former BP drilling engineer has been charged with deleting text messages during the Gulf of Mexico spill.


NATO and Afghan forces killed 13 insurgents in an overnight operation in northern Afghanistan, police said Friday, while Afghan officials in the east reported renewed artillery fire from the Pakistani side of the shared border.


AFTER a torrid time last week, the JSE opened firmer in quiet trade today in what traders said could be some short covering.


18 May, 15:29 - Jordin Sparks has said that she hopes to collaborate with Leona Lewis when she records her second album.

Jordin Sparks to record with Leona Lewis?


WMExperts is reporting that the Samsung i907 has passed FCC testing.


Sony announced two new versions of its popular PSP game console at Sony Computer Entertainment of America's annual conference, Destination Playstation, on Tuesday.


A 33-year-old Walmart employee in Sioux Falls was jailed on embezzlement charges Monday morning, accused of trying to walk off with a cartful of baby supplies after her shift.


Yemeni government forces have killed two suspected al Qaeda militants and wounded another in a raid at their hideout in the capital Sanaa.

Yemen forces kill two al Qaeda militants


The Minnesota Twins will recall right-handed reliever Jim Hoey from Class AAA Rochester, filling the roster spot opened when Kevin Slowey was placed on the disabled list.


A Longview man on Tuesday pleaded guilty in federal court to drug violations, according to a press release from US Attorney John M. Bales.

Longview man pleads guilty to federal drug violations


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was ready to go to jail if his involvement in the 2002 Godhra riots was proved.

I am ready to go to jail, if my involvement is proved:


THE Pacific needs a united and distinctive voice, especially when engaging in matters that are exclusively relevant to respective island nations' interests.


A volleyball player committed suicide by swallowing poisonous pills over domestic quarrel here on Friday.


Barwani, Nov 4 Cheques of nearly Rs one crore, issued by a panchayat in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh under the MNREGA have allegedly bounced.

Cheques of Rs one crore issued under MNREGA bounce


KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide bomber killed the provincial police chief of Kandahar and two other police officers Friday, stunning Afghanistan's second-largest city, whose security has been a top priority for NATO forces.

Suicide bomber kills police chief in Afghanistan


PARIS - French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Thursday it plans to cut at least 2,700 jobs in response to the worsening economic crisis that has seen European car sales plummet.

Peugeot Citroen to cut at least 2,700 jobs


Las Vegas tourism fell nearly 12 percent in January and business travel to Southern Nevada was down almost 21 percent for the month, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Las Vegas tourism falls nearly 12 percent in January


Manager Bobby Valentine just told reporters that he ``totally'' expects Josh Beckett to make his scheduled start in the second game of the season in Detroit on Saturday.

Bobby Valentine ``totally'' expects Josh Beckett to start second game


Nobel prize winner Elie Wiesel slammed Barack Obama in a letter titled For Jerusalem which was published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, International Herald Tribune, and the New York Times.


More than 1700 Ministry of Justice staff, who run the country's courts and tribunals, are taking industrial action from tomorrow.

Ministry of Justice staff taking industrial action


4/25/2011 10:52:13 AM - April 24, 2011 Accra, April 24, GNA - Ghanaian Christians today joined their counterparts throughout the world to celebrate Easter, the day God through His Holy Spirit resurrected Jesus Christ from the dead about 2,000 years ago, with church services and conventions.


President Barack Obama signed a wide-ranging defence bill into law Saturday despite having ``serious reservations'' about provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation and prosecution of suspected terrorists.

Obama signs defence bill despite 'reservations'


MONROVIA, The principal defendant of the June 7, 2008 Timor Chiefdom massacre of at least 21 persons, Alexander Y. Kollie, yesterday told Criminal Court ``B'' at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia that Charles Bennie's hired workers attacked him with the intent of killing him in Kolleh Town.


A new police chief will be announced on Sunday, the Public Security Ministry said over the weekend.

New police chief to be announced on Sunday


Maytas Infra on Tuesday denied any nexus with Satyam, a day after Corporate Affairs Minister Prem Chand Gupta said the investigations into Satyam fraud had informed about apparent nexus between IT company and Maytas.

Maytas Infra denies any nexus with Satyam


Guernsey culture, heritage and language expert Marie de Garis has died peacefully at the age of 100.

Guernsey language stalwart Marie de Garis dies


Bank of Montreal will rename its US consumer lending business BMO Harris Bank, from Harris Bank, after it completes its $4.1 billion takeover of Marshall & Ilsley Corp.

Bank of Montreal to rename US consumer lender BMO Harris Bank


US officials say North Korea is rejecting American food aid, although no reason was offered.


The Neosho River is in a moderate drought, said Marcia Shulmeister, an associate professor in earth science at Emporia State University.


100 doctors' surgeries are set to close as health trust plough on with polyclinics - despite widespread opposition across the city.


China, a nation once so secretive about sex, is determined to introduce sex education as early as primary schools.

China introduces sex education in primary schools


Police in Perth are searching for three people who fled from a car that crashed into a house in suburban Lathlain.

A car crashes into a house in suburban Lathlain


The study also indicated that African-American children have poorer lung function at their initial visit to an asthma specialist than their Caucasian counterparts.

African-American children have poor lung function at their initial visit to asthma specialist


After constant load shedding of power throughout the summer, now the consumer will also face gas load shedding during the winter, according to media reports.

Consumers to face gas load shedding during winter


FIVE members of a ``family from hell'' attacked their neighbours like a ``feral pack'', a court heard.

'Family from hell' attacked neighbours like 'feral pack'


Sri Lanka seamer Chaminda Vaas will retire from test cricket after the third test against Pakistan starting Monday.


Pak Ahmadabad Cricket Club and Natco won openers in the Division-I afternoon tournament against Pure Food and Old Students Cricket Club respectively at the JCA Complex in Usfan here.


Pre-monsoon showers lashed many parts of Himachal Pradesh today as inclement weather conditions prevailed in the state.

Pre-monsoon showers lash parts of Himachal


Eddie Murphy will star opposite Ben Stiller and Alan Alda in ``Tower Heist,'' a comedy being directed by Brett Ratner.


Justin Duchscherer left Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the third inning with a right hip injury.


The ailing US Postal Service said Tuesday it was offering buyouts to 30,000 employees to slash US$500 million in labour costs as it battles slumping mail volumes and heavy losses.

US Postal Service offers buyouts to 30,000 employees


Value Partners, a Hong Kong based asset management firm, has agreed to acquire KBC Asset Management's 55.46% stake in KBC Concord Asset Management.

Value Partners to acquire KBC Asset Management's stake in KBC Concord


One in 10 online sales are made via click and collect, according to figures from ecommerce trade body IMRG.

One in 10 online sales made via click and collect


Canada's recreational property market appears to be bouncing back from a recessionary lull as buyers seek to capitalize on equity and stock-market gains, Re/Max says in a report Monday.

Recreational property markets bouncing back, Re/Max says


Celtic manager Neil Lennon was sent a threatening tweet which read ``I've got a bullet with your name on it''.


Side Dish reported on Valentine's Day that Nana, the restaurant in the Hilton Anatole, will close in June and reopen in September as a steakhouse.

Nana to close and reopen as a steakhouse


The European Parliament on Wednesday gave its green light for Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen border control-free area.

EU Parliament gives green light to Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen area


A Westmoreland woman faces a felony burglary charge, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit.

Westmoreland woman faces felony burglary charge


Country troubadour Steve Earle is returning to Moncton this fall for the first time in six years.


PROTESTERS set up an impromptu library and comedy gig at Barclays branches around Britain over tax avoidance claims.

Protesters set up library in Barclays bank over tax avoidance claims


City of Poughkeepsie police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver on Davis Street, according to a release.


Martin Murray has the chance to become Ricky Hatton's first world champion after being handed a shot against WBA middleweight king Felix Sturm.

Martin Murray has the chance to become world champion


Europe is likely to import even more biodiesel in coming months following a surge in 2011 adding to the critical state of the biodiesel sector in some countries, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday.


Lady Gaga has announced that she will be releasing two videos for single 'Born This Way'.

Lady Gaga to release two videos for 'Born This Way'


The Judah spin machine is in full forward gear quite the opposite of his offense last night.


Elizabeth City plans to add 18 neighborhood security cameras to the six that police say have helped them make arrests in two shootings, a hit-and-run and a car burglary.

Elizabeth city to add 18 security cameras


Northwestern Health Sciences University recently added an Associate of Applied Science degree in massage therapy to its growing list of degree offerings.

Northwestern Health Sciences University adds degree in massage therapy


Arab League Secretary General Nabil Al-Araby Wednesday rejected calls to withdraw Arab observers from Syria.

Arab League rejects calls to withdraw observers from Syria


McDonald's has settled a lawsuit over Islamic diet claims allegedly made by a Michigan franchise over the availability of halal food.


Georgetown forward Hollis Thompson has declared for the NBA Draft, but will not hire an agent to protect his NCAA eligibility.

Georgetown's Hollis Thompson declares for NBA Draft


Virginia Opera will stage Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in Italian with English supertitles, conductor is JOSEPH WALSH, stage director is LILLIAN GROAG.


Oct 22, 2011, 06.26PM IST Often ridiculed by his political rivals outside and within the BJP for not being a 'mass leader', BJP president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said he would contest the Lok Sabha election.


Tourism Australia has won two industry awards for the global There's Nothing Like Australia campaign.


Williampaid.com, a new online resource for renters offering roommate relationship-building tools, cash-back renter rewards, and the means to build a reportable credit history simply by paying rent, today announced its founding advisory board.

Williampaid.com announces founding advisory board


After making it big in Mollywood and Kollywood, Prithviraj is now all set to conquer Tollywood.


A Dothan man acquitted last year of the armed robbery of a convenience store now faces a felony burglary charge.

Dothan man acquitted of robbery now faces burglary charge


Veena Malik, like Vidya Balan, has put on weight for the role of Silk Smitha in Dirty Picture:

Veena Malik puts on weight for Dirty Picture


McKellen spilled the beans during his appearance this past weekend on the UK program The Jonathan Ross Show, announcing, ``I'm going to marry Patrick.''

Ian McKellen is marrying Patrick Stewart!


Turkish officials have told that Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari and Afghan president Hamid Karzai would meet in Istanbul on Friday.

Zardari, Karzai to meet in Istanbul on Friday


International youth outreach organization Teen Mania Ministries has launched a new record label to develop the next generation of worship musicians and songwriters and to provide its young audience with an ``authentic, relevant worship experience.''

Teen Mania Ministries launches new record label


Sen. John McCain, 71, touts his foreign policy credentials at every campaign event, and today he delivered a major foreign policy address before the Los Angeles World Affairs Council.

John McCain delivers a major foreign policy address


BC-BKCT25-Houston Baptist-Marquette,0234 Williams wins in coaching debut with Marquette Eds:


Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has been arrested after being caught talking on her phone while driving and failing to stop when police officers tried to flag her down.

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding arrested


Researchers from Washington University have reported that between 2000 and 2005, less than one percent of US women took tamoxifen (Nolvadex®) to prevent breast cancer.

Less than one percent of US women take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer


A milestone has been reached in the construction of the new south bridge in Saskatoon after the last steel girder was installed on Thursday.

Milestone reached in construction of new south bridge


Crisis-struck Lithuania bounced back out of recession in the third quarter, an official estimate showed on Tuesday.


Gary Player is walking away from Augusta National the same way he arrived -- in style.


Obama will answer questions from YouTube users in a live event on the video-sharing site next week, the White House said.

Obama to answer questions from YouTube users


The buzz in Washington is that retired Gen. Colin Powell, who served under the last three Republican presidents, could endorse Democrat Barack Obama when he appears on NBC's ``Meet the Press'' on Sunday.


AJC applauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for setting forth today his vision of Arab-Israeli peace.

AJC applauds prime minister Netanyahu's vision for peace


Hull City were promoted to the Premier League on Saturday after drawing 2-2 at home to Cardiff City on the final day of the Championship season.


Nokia, the world's largest handset maker, has agreed to buy privately held mobile browser company Novarra to improve Web surfing on a wide range of its low-end and mid-range phones.

Nokia buys mobile browser company Novarra


Villagers in Madagascar have killed nearly 100 cattle thieves in a wave of weekend attacks in southern areas of the Indian Ocean island plagued by rustling, officials said Monday.

Villagers in Madagascar have killed nearly 100 cattle thieves in a wave of weekend attacks in...


The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra said it is cutting staff and salaries to cope with budget challenges in the current economy.

Dayton Philharmonic cuts staff and salaries


The Dead Weather kicked off their first ever UK tour in Manchester last night.


Controversial jockey Patrick Valenzuela has announced his retirement after a 33-year career marred by no fewer than a dozen bans for substance abuse.


Power Home Remodeling Group, an East Coast-based provider of exterior home renovations, has expanded its operations to Marlborough, Mass., where it will continue to serve the greater Boston metropolitan area.

Power home remodeling Group expands to Massachusetts


ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, said Friday it could spend more than US$100 million for offshore oil exploration in the country.

Exxonmobil could spend more than $100 million for oil exploration


Early voting for the 2009 school elections starts across Arkansas today and continues through Monday, Sept. 14.


Intel Corp., the world's largest semiconductor maker, gave a third-quarter sales forecast that fell short of some analysts' estimates as consumers in developed markets curbed purchases of personal computers.

Intel's sales forecast falls short of some analyst estimates


Iran has withdrawn assets from European banks in an attempt to evade international sanctions over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program, a senior Iranian official said on Friday.

Iran withdraws assets from European banks


India's exports may have increased in the last financial year despite the slowdown in the US and Europe, but a report by Export and Import Bank of India has revealed that SSI sector which forms the backbone of country's exports is struggling to do business in the wake of difficulties in availability of credit and access to technology.


Rwanda will name 18 baby gorillas during the fifth annual 'Kwita Izina' ceremony on June 20.


Despite low consumer confidence, Vancouver restaurants and retail stores report a very busy holiday season, with no doom and gloom to be found.

Vancouver restaurants and stores report a very busy holiday season


Man charged with homicide in northern NJ crash Police say a Bloomfield man has been charged in the death of a teenage girl who was killed when two cars collided on a northern New Jersey roadway.


Prince Philip waves as he leaves hospital in London after five days of treatment for a gall bladder infection which forced him to miss much of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.


There is concern that the pesky Caribbean termites invading South Florida could spread if they are not eradicated soon.

Pesky Caribbean termites invade South Florida


email Bond has been set at $200,000 for a woman accused of stabbing her grandparents inside of their Florence home Tuesday night.

Bond set for woman accused of stabbing grandparents


The Auburn trustee selection committee for the University's Board of Trustees will meet later this month to decide who it will interview to fill seats on the board.

Au trustee selection committee meeting this month


Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has again accused International Cricket Council match referees of being biased against Asian players after Zaheer Khan was fined for a code of conduct breach.


VoIP hosted PBX, as remarkable virtual office phone solutions, are an effective and economic telecommunication option for small business organizations and home offices.


French champion Lille has signed striker Nolan Roux from Brest on a 4 ½-year deal.

Lille signs striker Nolan Roux from Brest


More than 125 firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a Van Nuys strip mall Wednesday night, injuring two firefighters and releasing smoke that was visible for miles across the San Fernando Valley.

More than 125 firefighters battle blaze at Van Nuys strip mall


A 21-year-old Limerick man has been found guilty of murdering a man on his 40th birthday in a case of mistaken identity.

Man found guilty of murder in case of mistaken identity


Abaco, Bahamas - On Friday, May 3rd at 6:30pm a tornado caused damage in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.

Tornado causes damage in green Turtle Cay, Abaco


It is the right time to invest in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province that will soon host the 2013 Global Fortune Forum, city officials told Singaporean business representatives last month.


American comedy Hall Pass, starring Owen Wilson and Stephen Merchant, is released in UK cinemas this week.


House to take up own version of anti-violence act The House and Senate appeared headed for another partisan battle as the House prepared to take up its version of the once-noncontroversial Violence Against Women Act.


China exporters face rising risks of trade protectionism abroad even as Beijing makes fresh efforts to treat foreign and domestic investors equally, officials said on Tuesday.


A woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and cutting the woman's baby out of the womb pleaded not guilty Thursday, as prosecutors consider whether to seek the death penalty.

Woman accused of killing pregnant woman, cutting baby from womb pleads not guilty


ABC News President Ben Sherwood has announced that David Muir has been named the sole anchor of the weekend editions of World News.

David Muir named sole anchor of the weekend editions of ABC World News


Google has launched a free language translation app for the iPhone, available to download from the Apple app store.

Google launches language translation app for iPhone


New York Mets SS Jose Reyes has been cleared to return to Mets camp, according to Steve Popper on Twitter.


Telkom Kenya said active users on its network have grown up to 56% to 2.5mn, from 1.6-1.7mn at 2009-end, mostly using CDMA and GSM mobile phones; the balance, fixed lines.

Telkom Kenya says active users have grown 56% to 2.5mn.


Unilever on July 21 announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Bertolli olive oil and vinegar business to Grupo SOS for a consideration of €630 million.

Unilever sells Bertolli olive oil and vinegar business


A MAN has been jailed for a vicious attack on a young mum and for pushing her five-year-old daughter aside when she tried to stop him.

MAN jailed for vicious attack on young mum and her daughter


High-street shoe and accessories retailer Dune is to launch its first UK print campaign, brokered by its retained media agency the7stars.

Shoe retailer Dune launches first UK print campaign


Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $265,646,071 firm-fixed-price contract.

Sikorsky aircraft Corporation awarded $265,646,071 contract.


The Madras high court rapped the state Government not providing required facilities to lower courts in Chennai, telling it bluntly that it was not doing charity work by constructing court buildings and providing facilities.

'Not doing charity by constructing court buildings'


There's one last chance to see Evan Rachel Wood in Raleigh.


BRITISH Transport Police detectives are appealing for information after a teenage girl was followed and touched inappropriately on a train in Brentwood.

Detectives appeal for information after teenage girl touched inappropriately


Drastic fall in revenue collections is strengthening the apprehension that the state is heading towards a financial emergency.


Defender Dwayne Samuels has left Blue Square Bet Premier club Grimsby Town by mutual consent.

Defender Dwayne Samuels leaves Grimsby Town


OTTAWA, CANADA DragonWave Inc. announced today that its shareholder rights plan enacted on January 29, 2009 was ratified and approved by the Corporation's shareholders at DragonWave's annual and special meeting of shareholders held on June 9, 2009.

DragonWave's shareholder rights plan ratified by shareholders


Ecuador recorded 125 moderate explosions of the Tungurahua volcano in center of the Andes Sunday, according to the Geophysics Institute of the National Polytechnic School.

Ecuador records 125 explosions of Tungurahua volcano


Taiwan stocks closed 0.39 per cent higher on Tuesday, with department stores and food companies leading the index, as investors piled up on shares after losses the previous session.


Vice Chairman of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Lakshmi Narayanan sells 17,500 shares of CTSH on 10/01/2010 at an average price of $66.62 a share.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH) vice Chairman Lakshmi Narayanan sells 17,500 shares


Myrtle Beach police arrested two men on prostitution charges along Ocean Boulevard, according to jail records.

Myrtle Beach police arrest two men on prostitution charges


Luckily, Skyrim is going to have a load of character presets to save you some time.

These Skyrim character presets may save you some time


Ouachita Parish sales tax collections took a dive in August, posting the weakest results of the year.


But to set your business apart -- no matter how small -- branding is a vital strategy in today's competitive marketplace.

To set your business apart branding is a vital strategy


SBI today is a case of bounce back which can extend to 2240-2250, another 2-3% or so.


Getty Images has acquired image copyright identification company PicScout.


Investcorp reported its first annual loss in its history after the London and Bahrain-listed investment group suffered big falls on its hedge fund investments and heavy writedowns at its private equity and real estate arms.


A new study has confirmed what many women already knew: men really are wed to their sheds.


The US dollar strengthened against the majors today as recovering US economic data provided much needed confidence to market participants today.


Singapore Airlines today announced special holiday fares including taxes and surcharges to the city state as well as low fares for destinations in the US, China and Australia but the bookings have to be done in seven days.

Singapore Airlines announces special holiday fares


Saudi Arabia cut its key reverse repurchase rate by a quarter of a percentage point today amid a slowdown in inflation in the kingdom.


A Kennewick man suspected of being high on drugs was arrested early Wednesday after breaking into a neighbor's home and taking off some of his clothes, police said.

Kennewick man arrested after breaking into home


Human rights groups including Liberty and Amnesty International have pulled out of an 'independent' inquiry into British complicity in allegations of torture.

Human rights groups pull out of ``independent'' inquiry into torture


Once-ferocious Hurricane Paloma weakened into a tropical storm over Cuba today after flooding the southern coast with crashing waves and a powerful storm surge on an island still reeling from two recent hurricanes.


The City of Churches added another string to its already substantial bow in 2007 when it launched the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.

Adelaide International guitar festival adds another string to its bow


Three people were killed on Sunday in three separate traffic accidents in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes, authorities said.

Three people killed in traffic accidents


A new state law changed the deadline for school board candidates to file petitions to run for election.

New deadline for school board candidates to file petitions


With kickoff about six hours away, tailgaters have begun arriving at Heinz Field parking lots.

Tailgaters have begun arriving at Heinz Field


With the sighting of Matariki in the New Zealand skies, the Maori new year begins.


North Korea has asked Britain for food aid as it was suffering from an acute food shortage, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.


First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral for slain teen Hadiya Pendleton on Saturday, a White House official reports.

Michelle Obama to attend funeral for Hadiya Pendleton


Kosovo and Serbia will resume talks in Brussels today following another failure to clinch a deal to normalise ties and ease tension in the Balkans, officials here said.


Tajikistan plans to increase export of goods and decrease their import till 2015, Avesta.Tj reported.


Bristol Palin, daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, was sued Wednesday by a man for defamation.


Investigators continue to look for the cause of a fatal fire that claimed two children's lives Friday afternoon in a Blaine Avenue apartment building.

Investigators continue to look for cause


Indiana 7 in Dupont will be be closed for about four months while a bridge is repaired.


Conn. advances human trafficking bill Connecticut lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday that supporters said would create some of the nation's toughest laws against human trafficking.


Ferrari has revamped the California supercar, which the Italian supercar brand from Maranello will debut at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Ferrari revamps the California supercar;


Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as ``the complete player'' since he left Manchester United in 2009.

Sir Alex Ferguson hails Cristiano Ronaldo as 'the complete player'


LOCAL Olympian Wendy Houvenaghel is set quit track cycling at the end of the year.


Former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer lashed out at critics Wednesday, saying he and his business partner never lobbied his former caucus colleagues on behalf of clients seeking government grants and never got a cent from the federal government.

Jaffer denies lobbying former colleagues


People need not to panic as nothing extraordinary is going to happen, said the weathermen.


SolWest Fair again seeks community input regarding the annual three-day event geared toward renewable energy and sustainable living.


A Ugandan girl, who had just graduated with a bachelor of commerce degree from Luther College in the US, was recently murdered in Nairobi, Kenya.


As I look at recent weeks, it is obvious to me that QE2 has been an unmitigated disaster.


Three people were injured this morning in a Lawrence County crash, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.


Sweden's Alexander Noren won the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland by two shots from Bradley Dredge of Wales.

Alexander Noren wins Omega European Masters


Yeddyurappa, who is all set to quit the party, apologized to Advani after participating 'kalasarohana' of Sri Ranganatha swamy temple at Kunkova village, Honnali taluk in Davanagere district on Monday.


Verne Troyer has said he feels ``betrayed and hurt'' following the release of his sex tape.


``Constraints vary according to the type of municipality. We currently have two engineers for 100 000 people -- we need at least five. ``The overriding conclusion, based on experience and research carried out both locally and internationally, is that the civil engineering capacity in local government is too low to deliver, operate and maintain local government infrastructure in a sustainable manner,'' Timm told the Infrastructure Dialogue, last week.

'Civil engineering capacity in local government too low to deliver'


Turkmenistan plans to open flights from the Caspian city of Turkmenbashi to Russia, Belarus and Turkey, Trend reported.

Plans to open flights to Russia, Belarus and Turkey


Fred Couples turned back the clock again at the Masters Friday.


SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek declared he was ``not surprised'' by Australia's place in the weakest group for tomorrow night's World Cup draw, but there was an undeniable sense of disappointment from the green and gold camp that the seedings had not been kinder to their prospects.


Roman Polanski may face extradition from Switzerland to the United States within the next few months.

Roman Polanski may face extradition within months


Taylor blamed his defence for their naivety in failing to clear the ball in the dying stages, which eventually led to Dagenham's equaliser.


The Detroit Lions re-signed unrestricted free-agent cornerback Travis Fisher to a three-year contract Wednesday and released guard-center Blaine Saipaia.

Detroit Lions re-sign Travis Fisher, release Blaine Saipaia


Apple sold 1.7m iPhone 4s in its first three days, making it the most successful product to be launched in Apple's history.

Apple sold 1.7m iPhone 4s in first three days after launch


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Mobile handset maker Motorola Inc said it will cut 4,000 more jobs in 2009, in addition to 3,000 it announced in October.


A man's body was recovered from Lake Tarpon today, close to where a boat was found adrift earlier in the day.

Man's body recovered from Lake Tarpon after boat found adrift


Plymouth County Treasurer Linda Dobson reminds property owners that first-half real estate and mobile home taxes are due now and can be paid in the treasurer's office, online, or through the mail.

Real estate and mobile home taxes are due


India has resumed work on the controversial Kishanganga hydropower project and has taken up four other mega projects of about 3,900MW on the Chenab and Jhelum rivers in occupied Kashmir that can result in major water shortages in Pakistan.

India resumes work on Kishanganga hydropower project


Shiloh Baptist Church of Woodbury will host a yard sale, bake sale and silent auction from 7 am to 3 pm Saturday.

Church hosts yard sale, bake sale, silent auction


The Amos 3 communications satellite was successfully launched from Kazakhstan Monday morning, after the initial launching was postponed for a week due to a technical failure in the satellite's launching system.

Amos 3 communications satellite successfully launched


Millcreek police are investigating the theft of a bicycle in a reported robbery this morning.

Millcreek police investigate theft of bicycle in robbery


India will open their 2012 ICC World Twenty20 campaign against one of the two qualifiers at the R Premadasa Stadium here on September 19 next year, according to the schedule of the tournament announced by the international body on Wednesday.

India to open 2012 ICC World T20 campaign


Missouri State University announced today that Elton John will be performing at JQH Arena in April.


The Humane Society of Davidson County will display its annual luminary display Saturday at the Old Davidson County Court House.

Humane Society to display luminaries Saturday


A Gilbertville man has been arrested for second-degree burglary after a Saturday afternoon incident.


A paparazzi photographer has admitted he took pictures of dead Princess Diana to the disgust of horrified members of the public.


To discover more about the attitudes British holidaymakers have towards certain aspects of the booking process, an independent cruise comparison website has conducted research, which revealed that half of cruisers don't purchase travel insurance; with the reduced risk of 'luggage going missing' being a factor for their decision.

Half of cruisers don't purchase travel insurance


State police at Greensburg are warning residents about a phone scam in which elderly people are called and told they've won a large amount of money from Publisher's Clearing House.


JetBlue Airways ultimately is seeking ``brand, buzz and bookings'' in its search for an agency or agencies to handle creative and media duties on its advertising account, according to an request for information that the airline issued to interested shops.

JetBlue seeks 'brand, buzz and bookings'


When the chips are down it's good to know that you can rely on a generous sole!


A San Diego police officer has been arrested for accused sexual battery, false imprisonment and assault under the color of authority for an alleged incident stemming from a Tuesday traffic stop.

Officer arrested, accused of sexual battery


Tenor Marcello Giordani is canceling his performances through July because of a recurrence of a herniated disk.

Tenor Marcello Giordani cancels performances


President Barack Obama will ask for 634 billion dollars over 10 years to pay for healthcare in his 2010 budget due to be unveiled on Thursday, an administration official said.

Obama to ask for 634 billion dollars over 10 years for healthcare


The newly-formed multinational 'Libya contact group' has called for embattled Libyan leader Col. Moammar Qadhafi to step down from power immediately in a statement released after a summit held in Qatar on Wednesday.

Libya contact group calls for qaddafi to step down


An active front is expected to move eastwards across the South Island today, preceded by a strong northerly flow and a period of heavy rain for the west coast and Alps.

Active front moving eastwards across south Island


Foster City and San Mateo are moving toward sharing more fire personnel as a way to save both cities money.

Foster City and San Mateo to share more fire personnel


Bellevue-based T-Mobile has been ordered by the US Department of Labor to pay nearly $350,000 to a Bellevue whistleblower who the federal government says was fired inappropriately in 2009 after raising questions about fraudulent roaming charges for international customers.

T-Mobile ordered to pay $350,000 to Bellevue whistleblower


Pandora's IPO is expected to take place this week, possibly on Wednesday, based on recent media reports.

Pandora IPO expected this week, possibly on Wednesday


Beijing, Oct 22 Amid a concerted campaign by India to provide wider opening for Indian products to address the trade imbalance, China today said it recognised the mounting trade surplus building in its favour and promised to increase Indian imports to address New Delhi''s concerns.

China promises to increase Indian imports


Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders have agreed to accelerate the peace process by holding weekly negotiations on a deal to reunify the divided island, UN's special envoy to Cyprus told reporters after the leaders' meeting on Friday.

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders agree to accelerate peace process


we present to you some lesser known facts about Rajesh Khanna.


Wake Forest has fired men's basketball coach Dino Gaudio after three seasons.


THE Bank of Zambia has introduced a policy rate that will allow the central bank to signal an increase or decrease in the price of credit in the market.


Lower bad loans give HSBC a big Q1 profit boost HSBC PLC, Europe's biggest bank by market value, saw its profits more than double in the first quarter as it booked fewer bad loans than in the same period last year and reaped the benefits of recent restructuring measures.


JPMorgan Chase & Co. said today that it would cut a total of 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual, which it acquired Sept. 25 after Washington Mutual became the nation's largest bank to fail amid the ongoing credit crisis.

JPMorgan cutting 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual


A Canterbury, NH, teen faces charges after a police chase in the Lakes Region.


Turkish Cypriots began voting Sunday in a presidential election that could determine the fate of the divided island's peace talks and Turkey's troubled European Union membership bid, dpa reported.

Turkish Cypriots vote in presidential election


Bonefish Grill in Upper St. Clair is now open and has something for everyone.

Bonefish Grill has something for everyone


Bunker prices in most Americas ports maintained their upwards momentum through the weekend, with firmer prices seen in many key markets on Monday.

Prices maintain momentum through weekend


The piece goes on to suggest that doctors need to step forward with suggestions and I'm pleased to advise that we have done so on a couple of fronts.


Milk prices look set to rise again, one of Britain's biggest dairy companies is warning.


Tarrant Apparel Group, a design and sourcing company for private label and private brand casual apparel, today announced that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:00 am Pacific time.

Tarrant Apparel Group announces special meeting of shareholders


Johnny Murtagh has decided not to appeal against the six-day suspension he picked up aboard winner Starspangledbanner in last Friday's July Cup.


Sen. Jim DeMint endorsed Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin on Wednesday, giving Akin his first potential big-money endorsement and setting up an unlikely coalition.


French cabbies yesterday clogged city streets from Paris to Marseille, blocking airport access routes in protest at plans to prise open the tightly regulated taxi business to competition.


VW reports 17.4% sales increase Updated: 23:38, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Germany's Volkswagen says its car sales increased 17.4 per cent in January, supported by strong sales in China.


Russia allowed the ruble to weaken again against its dollar-euro currency basket yesterday, its sixth effective devaluation within the space of a month.


A Neenah family is back in Northeast Wisconsin, returning from a three-month mission trip to Haiti.

Neenah family returns from mission to Haiti


Toyota has become the top car producer in the world, leapfrogging US rival General Motors.


Authorities say several people were killed when a warehouse worker who had been told to resign opened fire at a beer distributor in Connecticut.

Several people killed at beer distributor in Connecticut


It's hard to gauge the 'best' way to make money with a website because it's to each their own; one technique may work great for another but not so much for you.

The best way to make money from a website


Virool, the developer of a self-service social video ad platform, said on Thursday it has raised $6.6 million in a seed round of funding.

Virool raises $6.6 million in seed round


Peter Fincham is to deliver this year's MacTaggart Lecture , at the festival, which is taking place between August 24 and 26.

Peter Fincham to deliver MacTaggart Lecture


UBS AG has suspended at least one trader in Singapore for possible manipulation of interbank lending rates, sources told NEWS.GNOM.ES, as the fallout from the Libor scandal widens.

UBS suspends at least one trader in Singapore: sources


At a time of budget cuts and rising taxes, some Hennepin County workers are being told to go home.


All three Dow Jones Indexes remained virtually unchanged at the end of Thursday's trading.

All three Dow Jones Indexes remain virtually unchanged


Max George joked about impregnating a woman while promoting his band's reality show The Wanted Life yesterday.

The Wanted's max George jokes about impregnating woman


The doctor at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital emergency department, who allegedly ``did his own thing'' instead of attending to patients as claimed by Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk M. Saravanan, has not done anything wrong.


Delaware Technical & Community College will host a high-ranking Turkish delegation of higher education officials on October 9 and 10, 2008.

Delaware Tech to host Turkish delegation of higher education officials


For the first time in nearly three weeks, Wright participated in a complete workout, including live batting practice, fielding drills and throwing with his teammates.


Measles outbreak hit the towns of Kapalong and Talaingod in the province of Davao del Norte.

Measles outbreak hits Kapalong and Talaingod


A Point Pleasant man who was to be tried by a jury last month was arrested Wednesday for bond revocation.

Point Pleasant man arrested for bond revocation


Robert Buckley, probably best known for his boy-toy role on ``Lipstick Jungle,'' is joining the cast of ``One Tree Hill.''


11:50 Anonymous, the online collective engaged in a global cyber-war with the pro-copyright industry, has said it will not end its attacks until it stops being angry at its enemies.

Anonymous will attack until it 'stops being angry'


Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today said internet which has emerged as a powerful medium should be used for empowerment and not disruption.

Internet should be used for empowerment:


Caroline is dating World number 2 golfer Rory McIlroy and says that she hopes he will come and support her in the second week of Wimbledon.

Caroline Wozniacki hopes for Rory McIlroy support at Wimbledon


Unemployment has fell by 46,000 between April and June to 2.56 million, according to official figures from the Office of National Statistics.


``I myself do not understand what I did. Kramnik had a winning position. (But) I evened out the match; it was a draw, but then I made a mistake in a simple situation. I myself do not understand how I lost the match, which was ending in a draw. It is very strange,'' Aronian said in the ensuing press conference.

I myself do not understand what I did --


Two lots of Iams special-formula cat food have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the Proctor & Gamble company announced Sunday.


What has changed/will change this season from last season so that we win those 'must win' games that we simply didn't win?


US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed Saturday that BP Plc should fulfill its responsibility to cap a huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and pay claims for damages resulting from the spill, a senior White House official said.

Obama, Cameron agree BP should fulfill responsibility over oil spill


Reports abound that Udinese rejected a €35m bid for Alexis Sánchez, thought to be offered by Manchester City.

Udinese rejected €35m bid for Alexis Sánchez


Broward County home prices increased in May, another strong month for a market rebounding from the six-year bust.


Children in Moose Jaw were able to create a bear to send to children in need in Kenya during a special event to raise money for a mission trip to the country.

Children create a bear for those in need in Kenya


The Hungarian forint declined further against the US dollar during early deals on Thursday.

Hungarian forint declines against US dollar


Baosteel 3 hot rolling stainless steel products namely 304, 316L, 430 not only gain Gold Award, but also win the industry's highest quality award Premium Quality Award.

Baosteel stainless steel products win cisa Premium quality Award


As Ovum forecasts social messaging apps will cost operators $32.6bn in 2013 growing to over $86.0bn in 2020, Neha Dharia, consumer analyst at Ovum explains how she believes social messaging will continue its rise in 2013.

Social messaging apps will cost operators $32.6bn in 2013


Top-seeded Sara Errani of Italy won her third WTA title this year by defeating Elena Vesnina of Russia 7-5, 6-4 in the Budapest Grand Prix final at Romai Tennis Academy on Saturday.


Paulo Sousa says Ferrie Bodde has a 'big chance to start' in tomorrow's game at home to Peterborough United.

Sousa: 'Bodde has a big chance to start'


A former St. Marys Chief of Police has died after suffering a blood clot to his heart.


Germany's Commerzbank AG said Thursday that it swung back into profit in the first quarter as strong trading gains and fewer provisions against bad loans helped lift the bottom line.

Commerzbank swings to profit on trading gains


Northampton forward Calum Clark has been recalled to the England squad for the RBS 6 Nations after serving a 32-week ban for breaking the elbow of an opponent.

Northampton forward Calum Clark recalled to England squad for Six Nations


British Gas owner Centrica saw profits surge last year after the prices it pays for wholesale gas remained low in the first half of the year.

British Gas owner Centrica sees profits surge


Abbott has completed the separation of its research-based pharmaceuticals business into AbbVie, a new independent biopharmaceutical company that starts trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.


The future of another city pub hangs in the balance after it became the latest victim of the credit crunch.


Government today unveiled a K 15.3 trillion national budget for 2009 under the theme ' Enhancing growth through competitiveness and diversification,' whose larger portion would be financed locally.

Government unveils a K 15.3 trillion national budget


BROMSGROVE residents are being asked to do something amazing and help meet the demand for blood.


ONLY one person will be disappointed by the news that Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr and British actor Orlando Bloom have tied the knot overnight - Gunnedah Mayor Adam Marshall.

Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom tie the knot


Charlie Wilson was released from the hospital yesterday following a slip on the floor that resulted in a ruptured disc.


Sunderland boss Roy Keane is relishing the new Premier League campaign and coming up against the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson again.


India is poised to become the third largest domestic banking sector by 2050 after China and the US, a survey by a leading global accounting and consultancy firm, said.

India to be third largest domestic banking sector by 2050:


Perhaps I should have titled this series with, ``Do you have what it takes to photograph a wedding?''

What does it take to photograph a wedding?


John Rollins doubled his lead in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday to move four strokes ahead of Ryan Palmer and set up a final-round pairing between two good friends who live a mile apart in Texas and started the day eating breakfast together.

John Rollins leads Legends Reno-Tahoe Open


Irish actor David Kelly, a star of stage and screen for 50 years, has died in hospital at the age of 82 following a short illness, friends said.