Two Orange County men have been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.


Rentenbank, Germany's agency for agriculture, has set guidance on a $1 billion four-year bond, sources familiar with the deal said on Wednesday.

Rentenbank sets guidance on $1 bln bond -sources


Marc Jacobs is officially remaining at Louis Vuitton, explaining he still has ``so much more to do'' at the Paris-based fashion house, and will not move to Christian Dior.


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Rafael Nadal led Spain to a 4-1 Davis Cup victory over France on Sunday, and a final date with Argentina, but there were tears for US Open winner Novak Djokovic whose injury-forced retirement saw champions Serbia slump 3-2 to the South Americans.


The US can be energy independent in fewer than 10 years if it keeps developing domestic oil and shale gas fields, a TransCanada official told CNBC Tuesday.

US can be energy independent in 10 years:


Microsoft is going to cut 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months, 1,400 of them today, January 22.


Engineering resins compounder RTP has entered the South American market with a sales office and warehouse in Brazil.

Compounder RTP enters South American market


A 27-year-old La Quinta man was arrested today after allegations of unlawful sex with a minor, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.

La Quinta man arrested for allegations of unlawful sex with a minor


Project, a national, non-partisan campaign seeks to increase the number of women in legislative office.

Project seeks to increase number of women in office


Olive producers in South Australia will be hit with a levy to fund projects for the benefit of the industry, including promotion and research.


Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer made a big splash on Monday when she announced via a memo that she expects all employees to come to the office from now on -- no more working from home.


Nikon Instruments Inc. has provided an in-kind donation of microscopy equipment to help Clemson University's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences biological sciences department start a new core microscopy facility.

Nikon Instruments donation to help start new core microscopy facility


Georgia asks Russia to close its embassies in the breakaway regions before diplomatic relations can be reestablished with Russia.

Georgia asks Russia to close embassies in breakaway regions


The Coast Guard says it's holding an emergency response exercise on the Severn River near Annapolis.

Coast Guard holding emergency response exercise


You'd be forgiven for thinking that ArcelorMittal South Africa makes a mockery of ``socially responsible'' investing.

ArcelorMittal: making a mockery of ``socially responsible'' investing


Bank Negara Malaysia will set up a representative office in Beijing which the central bank expects to further strengthen cooperation with the People's Bank of China.

Bank Negara Malaysia to set up representative office in Beijing


ADEC welcomes new teachers as part of historic transformation in education.


A 29-year-old South Boston man faces felony drug charges of distributing a controlled substance, possessing a controlled substance and selling marijuana, according to Halifax County Sheriff's Office records.


Sportsmanship is taking another hit with college football's stubborn and idiotic refusal to implement a playoff system.


Ian Molly Meldrum has opened his eyes for the first time since falling off a ladder at his Melbourne home last Thursday.


Styling practices can lead to serious hair and scalp diseases for some African Americans, says Henry Ford Hospital dermatologist Diane Jackson-Richards, MD ``Hair is an extremely important aspect of an African-American woman's appearance,'' says Dr. Jackson-Richards, director of Henry Ford's Multicultural Dermatology Clinic.

Styling practices can lead to serious hair and scalp diseases for African Americans


Cell C, South Africa's third mobile provider on Wednesday unveiled a new corporate identity which would include a new logo and tag line: ``The power in your hands''.


Kolkata-based sister duo of Rashmi and Richa Sharma swam across the Indian Ocean in South Africa with a timing of three hours and twenty minutes.


Campbell Soup Company completed the acquisition of Bolthouse Farms from a fund managed by Madison Dearborn Partners LLC for $1.55bn in cash.

Campbell Soup completes acquisition of Bolthouse Farms


In the Town of Tonawanda, flames forced a family from their home overnight, News 4 crews were on the scene.


Advocacy Group Inc launched a new website highlighting its unique suite of services and hands-on approach to issue and advocacy campaigns.


Don Imus will return to the DC airwaves Thursday on WJZW-FM, the former jazz station that owner Citadel Broadcasting Corp. switched to oldies last week.


Authorities say actor Charlie Sheen has been accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.


A Butte man is facing charges for buying pot at a Butte medical marijuana dispensary and then selling it to a man in Missoula.

Butte man charged for selling marijuana in Missoula


Mitt Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday with a win in the Texas primary, a triumph of endurance for a candidate who fought hard to win over skeptical conservative voters he must now fire up for the campaign against US President Barack Obama.

Mitt Romney clinches Republican nomination with Texas win


The wife of the Fort Lauderdale police chief has pleaded no contest to aggravated assault with a firearm and to shooting into an occupied dwelling.


On January 20, 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada decided the first case brought before it concerning the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, Canada's federal pricing regulator for patented medicines.

Supreme Court of Canada decides first case re:


A top UN official warned on Friday of ``very grave'' humanitarian problems in Iraq, including a lack of food and internal displacement of more than two million people.

UN warns of ``very grave'' problems in Iraq


Portuguese mobile operator Optimus has launched the Samsung Galaxy S II handset on the local market.


30 Days of Night writer Steve Niles and Epitaph Records CEO/Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz are joining Halo-8 president/Godkiller writer Matt Pizzolo to form new comics outfit Black Mask Studios with the aim of disrupting the comics market.

Steve Niles and Brett Gurewitz join Matt Pizzolo to form Black Mask Studios


Manchester City manager Mark Hughes admitted that he learned many lessons during Sunday's 1-0 derby day defeat to Manchester United.


Delhi Police will write to Union Home Ministry seeking appropriate changes in law to invoke death penalty for rapists.

Delhi Police to seek death penalty for rapists


Romanello's South in Hamburg, one of three restaurants owned by the Romanello family, is closing its doors for good, Saturday.


A Bismarck man accused of holding his live-in girlfriend against her will and urinating on her has been sentenced to serve 60 days in jail for unlawful imprisonment.

Bismarck man sentenced for unlawful imprisonment


Starlin Castro hit a two-run homer in the first inning off minor leaguer Kyle Heckathorn, and the Cubs beat a Milwaukee Brewers' split squad 5-3 Tuesday in Chicago's spring training finale.


The East End is undergoing a large revitalization project, and business owners who've been there for years are hopeful for the future.

East End undergoing large revitalization project


BJ'S Wholesale Club says it will begin accepting electronic food stamp payments at all of its 180 stores.


Spain will consider sending more troops to Afghanistan, the defence minister said Friday, a decision likely to be welcomed by President Barack Obama's administration.

Spain considers sending more troops to Afghanistan


A judge has denied a request for a new trial by a 50-year-old Butte man convicted of felony incest.

Judge denies new trial for Butte man convicted of felony incest


Gloomy economic news has seen consumer confidence plunge to a 10 year low in the latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey.

Consumer confidence plunges to 10 year low


As early as July, building regulations on traditional buildings such as Buddhist and Confucian temples are set to become more flexible to allow renovations and expansions.

Regulations on traditional buildings set to become more flexible for renovations and expansions


Swedish furniture retailer Ikea will invest €1.5 billion in India, chief executive Mikael Ohlsson told trade minister Anand Sharma at their meeting in St Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, according to a government release.


A new survey in Australia has revealed that teenagers today are growing up too fast and are battling with adult worries such as how to buy a house.

Teenagers growing up too fast, battling with adult worries


A Burnsville alderman was forced to step down this week after the state petitioned for his removal.


``Hence traders are advised to remain cautious and may go long above these levels however volumes should be on lighter side. On the flip side any drift below 4,850 may further dampens the traders` sentiment and we might see 4,800 in the late trade where technical pull back can`t be rule out. In Bank Nifty, we might see some new highs near to 9,000 in upcoming session where possibility of consolidation can`t be rule out,`` it added.


Integra Bank Corporation, parent company of Integra Bank NA, today announced that it had closed its investment transaction with the US Department of the Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program.

Integra Bank Corporation announces closing of investment under US Treasury capital Purchase Program


AIR CADETS from Edmonton will be flying successes at an awards ceremony in Edmonton next week.


Oil prices eased in Asian trade today as the US dollar recovered against the major currencies.

Oil eases in Asian trade as dollar recovers


An Indian investment banker has been convicted by a US federal jury on charges of extortion and threatening a New York state comptroller official to reveal an extramarital affair if a multi-million dollar pension contract was not awarded in his favour - in short, blackmail.

Indian banker convicted in US for blackmail


Apple BMW of York in Southern Pennsylvania now offers the best luxury car under $40,000, the 2012 BMW 328i.

Apple BMW of York offers best luxury car of 2012


Gordon Brown today announced that he will stand down at the leader of the Labour Party by the next party conference in the autumn following an orderly leaders contest.

Gordon Brown to stand down as Labour Party leader


The Florida Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed late Monday night, when she was hit by a car on US 41 in Pasco County.

Pedestrian killed on US 41 in Pasco County


For the third consecutive year, pharmaceutical giant Teva is contributing to the arts in the belief that ``a healthy company is also a creative company.''


Michael Jackson will sell his jewelled white glove, a robotic head, sequined socks and a portrait of himself dressed as an Elizabethan king at an auction of his treasured possessions in April.


It is time for the health minister to tell the people the truth, Labour MP Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, spokesperson for health, said, expressing concern that the minister had, in a statement on Tuesday, announced he had found €7.3 million he could do without in the health vote.


Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, a provider of financial services, has acquired Upstate Agency, Inc., an independent property and casualty insurance agency.

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company acquires Upstate Agency


Fisker Automotive has landed another $150 million in funding, bringing its total financing to more than $1 billion.

Fisker Automotive lands $150 million in funding


Vandals have targeted a downtown Asheville restaurant for a third night in row.


The Fed said the economic recovery was on ``firmer footing'' and the job market was ``improving gradually,'' in a statement released after its meeting Tuesday.

Fed says the economic recovery is on firmer footing


About 100,000 North Koreans is trusted hiding in China after fleeing from their homeland poverty-stricken.

100,000 North Koreans are hiding in China


A couple have been arrested in connection with a fire in downtown Milo that destroyed a number of buildings.

Couple arrested in connection with Milo fire


After numerous rumours in recent weeks, it's now official -- the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus are UK bound, and coming to O2.

Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus coming to O2 UK


FORMER prime minister Kevin Rudd has drawn last place on the ballot paper in his seat of Griffith.


Crude oil may fall amid deterioration in risk appetite while gold gains on Fed QE continuity bets if weekly US jobless claims data proves disappointing.

Crude oil may fall as gold gains on US jobless Claims data


A Leicester woman was charged with larceny by employee and obtaining property by false pretense.

Leicester woman charged with larceny by employee


The country's major landline telecom BTC informs that it will start offering its fixed and mobile telephone services under the brand name of Vivacom and internet services under the brand name Vivacom Net.

BTC to offer telephone services under brand name Vivacom.


Qantas announced it would remove its domestic fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Thursday 1 January 2009.

Qantas to remove domestic fuel surcharges


A Delaware man was arrested for sexual solicitation of a child and unrelated weapons charges.

Delaware man arrested for sexual solicitation of a child


Tennessee lawyers say they are doing more free legal work than in previous years.


Pakistan Pre-sident Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday that violation of Indus Water Treaty by India will damage the bilateral ties the two countries have built over the years.


Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund has been crowned the new Miss America at a live show here.

Kirsten Haglund crowned new Miss America


Gulf Coast Community College is joining the ranks of community colleges soon to be offering four year degree programs.

Gulf Coast Community College to offer four year degree program


The state's new Gun in Parks law goes into effect Sept. 1, and one local school system already took action to keep its students out of parks that allow guns.

Guns in parks law has school system taking action


The NCAA has ruled Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is eligible to compete after looking into his recruitment at Auburn and Mississippi State.

NCAA rules Auburn's Cam Newton is eligible to compete


The salary review for political appointment holders will not affect senior civil servants, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said yesterday.

Salary review will not affect senior civil servants:


The debate over stem cell research is heating up five weeks before the November election.

Debate over stem cell research heating up


The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico and the Mexican Cultural Center in Denver, presents an exhibition of over 100 works by contemporary Mexican ceramic artists from Tonalá, which opened Dec. 11.

Fine Arts Center presents an exhibition of over 100 works by contemporary Mexican ceramic artists from Tonalá


The Pentagon Papers, a US government report into the Vietnam War, were finally published in full, 40 years after embarrassing details of the document were leaked.

Pentagon Papers finally published, 40 years on


The Olympic and Paralympic flags were raised in London, to formally mark London becoming host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympic, Paralympic flags raised over London


Gazprombank, a former banking unit of Russian energy giant Gazprom, said it has secured a $900 million syndicated loan at 250 basis points over LIBOR LIBO.


A TOWN'S civic parade to welcome the new mayor will go ahead next year -- despite costing more than £1,000.


Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star David Beckham confirmed at a fan luncheon in Los Angeles on Friday that he and wife Victoria are expecting a baby girl.


Dinosaurs crawled on all fours like toddlers before switching to two feet when they grew up, experts have discovered.


After spending a full night in the Ambedkar Stadium with his supporters, Baba Ramdev, who was arrested and then released in the evening of Monday for leading a march to parliament, said he would end his fast protest at 11 am Tuesday and announce the future court of action.


Athlete Dharambir Singh of Haryana, who won the men's 100m in National Inter-State Senior Athletics championships yesterday, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Federation of India, pending enquiry, for evading dope test.


Kansas freshman sprinter Diamond Dixon was named Big 12 Female Track and Field Athlete of the Week here Tuesday.

Diamond Dixon named Big 12 Female Track and Field Athlete of the Week


HSBC has launched a range of renminbi products and services across retail and wholesale banking in Australia, including wholesale bond issuance and money markets and wholesale foreign exchange.

HSBC launches renminbi products and services in Australia


A JUBILEE jumble sale is being held at Athelstan Nursery tomorrow, from 10am to 1pm.


The body of a 50-year-old man was found near train tracks in Hurricane on Monday, Mayor Scott Edwards said.

Body found near train tracks in Hurricane


The African Union suspended Madagascar today, adding to a chorus of international disapproval after the island's military appointed a young opposition leader as president earlier this week.


Russia's largest car maker AvtoVAZ is recalling over 45,000 new Lada Granta cars over a minor defect, the auto giant said on Thursday.

AvtoVAZ recalls Lada Granta cars over defect


An organisation which works with women involved in prostitution has warned that Ireland is now ``firmly enmeshed in the global sex trade''.


American singer Jennifer Hudson wants to collaborate with soul singer Mary J Blige on a track together.

Jennifer Hudson wants to collaborate with Mary J Blige


A former apartment manager is accused of stealing more than $6,800 in tenants' payments.

Former apartment manager accused of stealing $6,800


India on Thursday told Pakistan that it is committed to implement the Indus Water Treaty that allows equitable distribution of water from Chenab river.

India committed to implement Indus Water Treaty


Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following an incident with Bolton Wanderer's Johan Elmander.

Mike Williamson charged by the football Association


A clothing drive is set for Nov. 12 and 13 to benefit both Cedar Grove elementary schools.

Clothing drive set for elementary schools


Internet giant Google will build a new server farm in Austria.


Virginia legislators on Saturday passed a new state budget using federal stimulus cash to preserve some services that had faced cuts.


Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Ike, with maximum sustained winds near 100 miles an hour, is about 720 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, and expected to hit the Gulf Coast Saturday morning.

Hurricane Ike will hit Gulf Coast Saturday morning


Wachovia, which on Tuesday posted a record $8.86 billion second-quarter loss, said Chief Financial Officer Thomas Wurtz plans to leave the fourth-largest US bank after a successor is named.

Wachovia financial chief Wurtz plans to leave


The US is proposing that Israel extend a partial West Bank settlement freeze for 60 days.


UK-based audiovisual distribution specialist Maverick has added Avermedia to its vendor portfolio.


Yonkers, NY offers sand bags for residents A suburban New York City is providing sand bags for residents who live in flood-prone areas.


An Austin police sergeant has been suspended and demoted after it was determined that he had not reported in a timely and accurate fashion an incident in which he used his foot to push a handcuffed person, said police chief Art Acevedo.

Austin police sergeant suspended, demoted


CenturyTel is buying Qwest Communications in a stock swap worth $10.6 billion, creating a telecommunications giant serving customers in 37 states.


More than three years after being beaten up by then-boyfriend Chris Brown, R&B singer Rihanna has admitted that she still loves him, calling Brown possibly ``the love of my life''.

Rihanna admits she still loves Chris Brown


Mexican actress Salma Hayek turned last-minute party planner when the woman she hired to turn her daughter's second birthday celebration into a bash, quit two days before the big event.


To increase anticipation over its latest product, Porsche has revealed five key innovations that will debut with the Porsche Panamera that is set to be revealed next month at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Five key innovations to debut with the Porsche Panamera


A cash register was stolen from an Oakland business early Tuesday morning, provincial police say.


Weatherill cuts SA cabinet by two Updated: 12:20, Monday January 21, 2013 South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has reshuffled his cabinet, reducing it from 15 to 13 ministers.


Former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and Hollywood music spinner DJ AM were critically injured in a South Carolina plane crash that left four others dead, authorities said Saturday.

Travis Barker, DJ AM critically injured in plane crash


Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, plans to close 112 underperforming stores in the next three months.


While stating that it understands electric vehicle technology as well as anyone, and unveiling its new CR-Z hybrid sports car, Honda still believes that fuel cells are the future.

Honda believes fuel cells are the future


VATICAN CITY ― The Vatican has gone into full-fledged damage control mode in the priest sex abuse scandal ahead of Pope Benedict XVI's first foreign trip since it erupted.

Vatican goes into damage control mode over abuse


Scott Stallings opened a five-stroke lead in the Humana Challenge on Saturday, holing a 20-foot downhill putt on the par-5 eighth hole for his second eagle of the round.


Vietnam has jumped five places to 56th out of 66 countries and territories in the 2009 IT competitiveness index.

Vietnam jumps five places in IT competitiveness index


A Blackpool restaurant owner has recently pleaded guilty to 10 food hygiene offences at Blackpool Magistrates Court.

Blackpool restaurant pleads guilty to 10 food hygiene offences


CertifyMeOnline.Net, an online equipment training and lift certification website, has introduced new information and free resources for trainers in heavy equipment.

CertifyMeOnline.net introduces new information and free resources for trainers


Six child labourers were rescued from five dhabas and restaurants in Seemapuri in north-east Delhi on Wednesday.


Australia's world road race cycling champion Cadel Evans said on Monday his switch to the American BMC team gives him the freedom to plan his own programme.


Ethiopia is ready to evacuate nationals from South Africa following anti-immigrant violence there which has killed 56 people, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Ethiopia ready to evacuate nationals from sa


Brazilian police have discovered inmates using carrier pigeons to smuggle cell phones onto a prison farm in the south eastern state of Sao Paulo.

Brazilian inmates use pigeons to smuggle cell phones


A total of 692,000 metric ton wheat will be procured in the division this year.

692,000 metric ton wheat to be procured this year


Florida lawmakers are proposing to eliminate all state funding for libraries, at a time when public demand for library services is surging.

Lawmakers propose eliminating state funding for libraries


With the change in direction of Hurricane Ike to the south, no evacuation is planned for Brazoria County residents at this time, Emergency Management Coordinator KR ``Doc'' Adams said Tuesday morning.


Britain is braced for more travel mayhem this week as forecasters warned the freezing weather will stay for at least another four days.


April 13, 2010 -- ``Tonight Show'' bandleader Kevin Eubanks has made it official:


Rihanna made 2,500 young fans wait for four and a half hours for her to arrive at their school after they won a contest sponsored by her Rihanna kept 2,500 high school students waiting for four and a half hours.


After Monday morning's heavy rain, seven homeowners now face collapsed basements in Council Bluffs.


A Hungarian priest who performs skateboard tricks in a bid to encourage youngsters to go to church has become an online hit.

Priest on a skateboard becomes an online hit


Cecil outpitched Jason Berken in a duel between struggling rookies, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 Friday night to snap a three-game skid.

Brett Cecil outpitches Jason Berken as Blue Jays beat the Orioles 2-0


In a fierce display of both shrill shrieking and some amazingly youthful tennis, Azarenka has been crowned champion in Miami.

Victoria Azarenka crowned champion at Sony Ericsson Open in Miami


Tributes have poured in to Labour peer, Lord Ashley of Stoke, who died at the weekend aged 89 from pneumonia.


Fort Collins-based Advanced Energy laid off 50 people companywide Wednesday, part of the company's effort to ``improve overall efficiency.''


Mobily today announced it will offer iPhone 4S to customers in Saudi Arabia beginning Friday, December 16, Mobily customers can pre-order and register interest for iPhone 4S at http://www.mobily.com.sa.

Mobily to offer iPhone 4S in Saudi Arabia on December 16


A youth was beaten to death allegedly by unidentified persons triggering protest in the Hutmara area of Islamabad's district on Friday.


Toyota has announced they'll be recalling repairing 650,000 Priuses sold between 2004 and 2007 due to a faulty coolant pump.


A Colton police officer making a routine traffic stop Monday captured four bank robbery suspects who had a gun and cash in their getaway car.

Colton police capture bank robbery suspects


Whether you're channelling 1920s Art Deco or aiming for '60s sci-fi, bold black and white always makes a striking statement.

Bold black and white makes a striking statement:


The Norfolk Admirals won their 11th straight game by beating the Springfield Falcons 5-2 at Norfolk Scope.


As expected, the Nuggets have exercised the third-year options of Kenneth Faried and Jordan Hamilton, meaning the duo will be on the team next season.

Nuggets exercise option on Kenneth Faried, Jordan Hamilton


Killswitch Engage comes to Pop's with a concert June 18.


A Southwest Rural volunteer firefighter taken to a hospital with heat exhaustion Sunday is expected to recover with a few days' rest, his chief said.

Volunteer firefighter expected to recover


Justin Bieber was booed on stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, People Magazine reported on May 20.

Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards


At 15:10 hours IST, the Nifty tested 4750 again while the Sensex was moving towards the 16,000 mark.


Teen slasher flick ``Prom Night'' carved up the competition at the North American box office this week, according to figures released by Exhibitor Relations.


Virender Sehwag believes ``anything less than 200'' will be a good target for India to chase on a surface offering assistance to the spinners at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium.

'Anything less than 200 will be a good target'


Wines are a like lot hospital patients -- both need tending and care, according to Deanna Starr who has experience with both.

Wines, like patients, need tending and care


Japan's automaker Mazda Motor would recall 54,641 1.6-liter Mazda3/Axela compact cars in China from Friday, according to China's quality inspection authorities Thursday, APA reports quoting News.xinhuanet.com web-page.

Mazda to recall 54,641 Mazda3 cars in China


AP Writer Navajos voted Tuesday to drastically reduce the size of the Tribal Council and give their president a line-item veto in the first ballot initiatives ever brought before tribal members on the nation's largest Indian reservation.

Navajos vote to reduce size of tribal council


In something of a shocker for the data storage industry, NetApp announced late today that it will acquire data deduplication pioneer Data Domain.


Major Olympic venues, including the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, will open to the public during the National Day holiday, officials said Monday.


President Barack Obama is meeting with the Dalai Lama``>Dalai Lama -- a fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate -- and China isn't happy.


A trio of witnesses took the stand in Day 4 of the George Zimmerman trial, all hearing something on the night Trayvon Martin was fatally shot.

Trio of witnesses take stand in George Zimmerman trial


CPI inflation decelerated to 6.2% y/y in August, State Stat Agency reported.

CPI inflation decelerates to 6.2% y/y in August.


A FAMILY run garden centre which was only launched in 2008 has won two prestigious awards.


A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Lee County school bus in Fort Myers.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus


Cruise lines Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. have agreed to reimburse passengers for fuel surcharges that were not adequately disclosed, the Florida attorney general announced today.

Cruise lines to reimburse passengers for fuel surcharges


Russia will expand its convoy area in the Gulf of Aden up to 380 km, said the Pacific Fleet commander Konstantin Sidenko during a decoration ceremony of sailors taking part in the freeing of hijacked vessels.


Shunsuke Nakamura will return to Japan for the first time in eight years after a deal was completed between Espanyol and Yokohama F Marinos.


SALT LAKE CITY Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a travel visa, a day before Utah faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Utah's Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6


Toronto Blue Jays thrashed Kansas City Royals 5-3 at the Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, April 22 in their regular season encounter of the 2012 Major League Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays thrash Kansas City Royals 5-3 --


One person was seriously injured this morning in an Oxnard traffic crash, authorities said.

One person seriously injured in Oxnard crash


The county will save nearly $1 million in energy costs over the next 15 years now that the county commissioners have approved a contract with Johnson Controls to make government buildings more energy efficient.

County to save nearly $1 million in energy costs


Bill requires labels for genetically modified food Connecticut lawmakers are pushing ahead with bipartisan legislation requiring the labeling of food containing genetically modified ingredients.


Hamilton criminal lawyers have joined the Ontario legal aid boycott that began last month in Toronto and has spread to Steeltown, Kingston and Thunder Bay.


Newcastle have confirmed that Hatem Ben Arfa suffered a broken leg in their meeting with Manchester City.


Copper rose on Friday as confidence in the outlook for global growth gathered pace, with investors awaiting a labour market report from the United States for further evidence of the health of the world's largest economy.

Copper rises as confidence in outlook for global growth gathers pace


Justice John Paul Stevens says he'll decide soon about retiring - for his own peace of mind and to give President Barack Obama and the Senate plenty of time to replace him.Stevens turns 90 this month and is the oldest justice.

Justice Stevens says he'll decide soon on retiring


The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Mark Woyongo at the week announced that government will rehabilitate more irrigation dams to facilitate small-scale irrigation farming during the off season.

Government to rehabilitate irrigation dams


Security forces have busted a hideout in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from it, police said today.

Security forces bust hideout in Jammu and Kashmir


California's Mammoth Mountain will stay open daily again this year for skiing and snowboarding through Memorial Day.

Mammoth Mountain to stay open daily through Memorial Day


Suzlon Energy was down nearly 2% and added nearly 27 lakh shares in the open interest.

Suzlon adds nearly 27 lakh shares in open interest


Britain has ordered extradition of one of the main Naval war room leak accused Ravi Shankaran to India to face trial, a move that may expedite court proceedings pending for several months.

Britain orders extradition of Ravi Shankaran


Silver Standard Resources Inc. has made several mine and mill enhancements at Pirquitas mine and; and as a result, the mine continues toward delivering 2011 production guidance and long-term, predictable performance.

Silver Standard Resources makes enhancements to Pirquitas mine


As a trusted leader in cell phone repair services, software upgrades, cell phone contact data transfers and more, CellularDR.com is now expanding their cell phone keypad repair service for all kinds of makes and models.

CellularDR.com expands cell phone keypad repair service


Cuckoos have become so rare they have joined the ``red list'' of the most threatened birds in the UK.

Cuckoo joins list of most threatened birds


The US greenhouse gases emissions reduction goals in the next ten years should be higher than President Barack Obama plans now, Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Martin Bursik, currently having talks in the United States, said in a press release today.

US emissions reduction goals should be higher - Czech Minister


A 28-year-old woman has been stabbed to death by a female attacker in Peckham last night.

Woman stabbed to death by female attacker


Singer Toni Braxton has had a benign tumour removed from her breast, her representative said.


The Syrian government is reportedly using local militias known as Popular Committees to commit mass killings which are at times sectarian in nature, said UN human rights investigators.

Syrian government ``uses militias'' for mass killings:


Kazakhstan this year began supplying grain to Afghanistan, President of Grain Union of Kazakhstan Nurlan Tleubayev said in an exclusive interview with Trend on Monday.

Kazakhstan begins supplying grain to Afghanistan


Warmer weather drove water usage in Gillette to 2.9 million gallons on Sunday as residents lined up at car washes and sprayed the winter grime off their driveways and sidewalks.

Warm weather drives up water usage in Gillette to 2.9 million gallons on Sunday


Morgan Stanley added Caterpillar Inc Chairman James Owens to its board of directors, the Wall Street bank said on Monday.

Morgan Stanley adds James Owens to board


Jeff Porter of the Rothesay Regional Police Force said the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from hospital.


Malaysia and China will soon explore ways to collaborate in producing business news and talk shows on television to be shown in their respective countries.

Malaysia and China to explore ways to produce business news and talk shows


VV Brown returns with brand new single 'Bullet', which is a collaborative release with producers All About She.


US Congressman Vern Ehlers had a ``spot'' removed from his head Tuesday, according to his Washington spokesman.


A West Palm Beach bicyclist was killed Wednesday morning at the intersection of Okeechobee Boulevard and Church Street.


SUN VALLEY, Calif. Authorities say a baby girl nearly drowned in a Sun Valley toilet after falling in while she and an older sibling were playing alone in a locked bathroom.


AT&T has rebranded Alltel, Unicel and Verizon Wireless in Minnesota to AT&T and is introducing a lineup of products and services for these customers.

AT&T rebrands Alltel, Unicel, Verizon Wireless in Minnesota


Molecular motors, the little engines that power cell mobility and the ability of cells to transport internal cargo, work together and in close coordination, according to a new finding by researchers at the University of Virginia.


Millions of dollars worth of free heating fuel, courtesy of the Venezuelan government, is finally headed to Alaska villages.

Free heating fuel finally headed to villages


Guerilla gardeners have launched an online petition opposing development on a green oasis in Katesgrove.

Guerilla gardeners launch online petition


A British Army dog handler has been killed after a battle with insurgents in southern Afghanistan.


Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday and is expected to be out for at least six weeks after undergoing surgery Thursday morning for a staph infection on his left elbow, Dodgers team trainer Stan Conte said.

Casey Blake expected to be out at least six weeks


The markets continue to trade firm in the past hour with the Sensex quoting at 18,611 gaining 117 points and the Nifty has added 36 points at 18,611.


Rafael Nadal has won his fifth Rome Masters title in six years, withstanding two rain delays to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 on Sunday.


A UN panel of experts warns that violence may escalate in Ivory Coast, particularly in the north, as parties are rearming despite an UN arms embargo imposed since 2004, according to a letter seen here Saturday.

Violence may escalate in Ivory Coast as parties rearm:


Estes filed a bill in the State Senate to try and ban the underage purchase of salvia divinorum, a plant substance that is commonly used as a hallucinogen.

Estes files bill to ban underage purchase of salvia divinorum


The raw milk trial of Sauk County dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger enters its second day in Baraboo.


Christopher Nolan has admitted that James Bond movies were an influence on his upcoming thriller, Inception, but would he also like to direct a Bond movie?

Christopher Nolan would like to direct a James Bond movie


``After yesterday`s stupendous rally, today markets are expected to open on flat to marginal negative note but will continue to see buying support at lower levels. Fresh put writing has been seen around 5,400 strike option and that will act as strong support for indices in short to medium term perspective,`` said the broking house Way2Wealth Securities.

Markets may open on a flat to negative note:


The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of a number of retail and commercial banking assets of Royal Bank of Scotland in the UK by Banco Santander of Spain.

Commission approves acquisition of banking assets by Banco Santander


The unemployment rate of young people in some parts of Greece is almost 75 percent, which is significantly higher than the unemployment level of other states in Southern and Northern Europe, based on data released by Eurostat on Wednesday.


Russia is banning 18 Americans from entering the country in response to Washington imposing sanctions on 18 Russians for alleged human rights violations.

Russia bans 18 Americans in response to Washington imposing sanctions on 18 Russians


Canada opened the women's world hockey championship Saturday with a 12-0 win over host Switzerland.

Canada opens women's world hockey championship with 12-0 win


Interbon is planning to run the two particleboard manufacturing lines at its Burgos facility alternately in the frame of the bankruptcy proceedings underway since 7 July 2011.

Interbon planning to run particleboard lines alternately


Scoreloop, the leading social gaming infrastructure provider, today announces the launch of its stand-alone Android app that drives social discovery and cross-promotions.

Scoreloop launches Android app for social discovery and cross-promotions


CalFire will release seasonal fire suppression employees, cut staffing of some equipment and terminate contracts for fixed-wing aircraft such as air tankers, CalFire spokesman Kevin Colburn said in a press release.

CalFire to release some seasonal employees


Aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday after reaching agreement with the majority of its secured lenders and bondholders on a plan to restructure its massive debt.

Hawker Beechcraft files for bankruptcy protection


Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy today said Team Anna was behaving like ``Naxalites'' as they were ``not keen on solutions'' and instead bent on dragging the issue of corruption.


WNBA standout and former UConn star Diana Taurasi tested positive for modafinil while playing in a professional women's league in Turkey, the country's basketball federation said Friday.

WNBA's Taurasi tests positive for modafinil


Sebastian Vettel has warned that he will be starting from zero on Sunday despite qualifying in pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix.


Mathura, Nov 28 A helicopter service was today launched between Delhi and Vrindavan with a view to boost religious tourism.

Helicopter service launched between Delhi and Vrindavan


An arrest warrant has been issued for the vice president of Iraq, Tariq al-Hashimi, who is accused of planning bomb attacks.

Arrest warrant out for Iraqi vice president Tariq al-Hashimi


Coastal leaders say tar balls from the Gulf oil spill are still hitting Alabama beaches, and they say daily cleanup work is still needed.


A former UAE minister who was dismissed has denied fraud charges at a court hearing in Dubai.


But the main share indices hid major movements for a raft of companies with important news.


Arrium falls further into the red Updated: 09:31, Tuesday February 19, 2013 Steel and mining group Arrium has fallen further into the red as the high Australian dollar and weak construction markets cause a massive writedown on its assets.


Iran has charged three detained US citizens with espionage, the official IRNA news agency quoted a judiciary official as saying Monday.

Iran charges three detained Americans with espionage


Colombo - New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori suffered a knee injury during the World Cup Group A win over Pakistan on Tuesday.


The Monsoon Cup lived up to its name on the opening day, as racing commenced after the heavy downpour delayed this morning's racing.


ArcelorMittal South Africa has started talks with mining groups Vale and Rio Tinto to buy coking coal mined in Mozambique, an official from the South African steel making company said cited by financial news agency Reuters.

ArcelorMittal South Africa to buy coking coal mines in Mozambique


The jury will continue its deliberations today in the second-degree murder trial of Peter Mathisen.


A fire extinguisher that fell and discharged caused a temporary evacuation in the science building at Cal Poly Pomona Friday evening.

Fire extinguisher causes temporary evacuation at Cal Poly Pomona


Pakistan and India have been urged to resume tours to each other by an International Cricket Council task team, which has also recommended the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman lose his right to veto team selection.


Moorhead police will swear in five new officers Wednesday at the city's Law Enforcement Center.


In spite of the exceptionally high threat to aviation security, a large number of aircraft operating in India are flying without a mandatory security system that allows pilots to watch what is happening outside the cockpit while in flight, official sources said today.

Aircrafts flying without a mandatory security system:


Michigan Congressman John Dingell and Senator Carl Levin face a battle on Capitol Hill as they try to pass the controversial Health Care Reform Bill.


CEO of NTN Buzztime Inc Michael J Bush buys 31,800 shares of NTN on 09/09/2010 at an average price of $0.38 a share.

NTN Buzztime Inc (NTN) ceo Michael J Bush buys 31,800 shares


ZocDoc, a startup which helps connect patients with doctors, and allows them to book appointments online, has set up a major new office in Phoenix, the firm said Thursday, to boost its sales and operations staff.


A West Australian Court's been told an Indonesian fisherman feared he'd be thrown overboard from his boat unless he took a group of asylum seekers to Australia.

Indonesia fisherman feared being thrown overboard


MALACAÑANG on Thursday confirmed that flag-carrier Philippine Airlines has offered help to repatriate Filipinos in Syria.

PAL offers help to repatriate Filipinos in Syria


Police said the predator is targeting girls in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles, and the attacks are all similar.


German filmmaker Werner Herzog, known for numerous great films including Rescue Dawn most recently, will next direct an updated Bad Lieutenant remake with Nic Cage starring as The Lieutenant.

Werner Herzog directing Bad Lieutenant remake with Nic Cage starring


Two people were arrested for public violence in Botshabelo on Monday, after a crowd attacked two youths accused of being part of a gang, Free State police said.

2 arrested for public violence in Botshabelo


Remploy workers from the North West are protesting in Sheffield today about factory closures and job losses.


Sugar Minott, a singer and producer who helped to popularise reggae music, has died in Jamaica aged 54.


This year 45,054 Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah candidates scored As in all subjects, a 0.54 per cent drop compared to 46,012 candidates last year.

45,054 UPSR candidates score all As amid drop


The Russian rouble extended gains in early trade on Friday, driven by stronger oil prices and a bounce back in stocks amid fading risk aversion and increased interest by investors in Russian assets.

Russian rouble extends gains on stronger oil


``Market may open with a firm note and is likely to trade sideways; selective buying can be seen in the second part of the day. Sensex has resistance at 16,048, 16,088 and 16,178. Support at 15,875, 15,801 and 15,760. Nifty has resistance at 4,794, 4,809 and 4,849 and support at 4,771, 4,764, 4,754, 4,728 and 4,720,`` said Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.

Sensex has resistance at 16,048, 16,088 & 16,178:


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he had to talk Paul Scholes, seen here in April 2010, out of retiring at the end of the season.


Google has acquired Massachusetts based retail couponing startup Incentive Targeting that that provides online marketing and personalised couponing services via a self-service platform.

Google acquires retail couponing startup Incentive Targeting


Not that I follow ``The Don,'' or anything but it was pretty dope to see Donald Trump acknowledge Pittsburgh MC, Mac Miller.


The annual 24 Hour Plays event will take place Monday night at the American Airlines Theater, and the cast is especially luminous this year:


In observance of the 17th anniversary of World Water Day on March 22, PepsiCo reaffirmed its commitment to responsible water stewardship though an ambitious agenda of global initiatives.

PepsiCo reaffirms commitment to water stewardship


The joint trial of a Norwich woman and her landlord is pushed back a week.


``Lost'' vet Matthew Fox and Oscar nominee Ed Harris are in talks to join Brad Pitt in Paramount's zombie thriller ``World War Z,'' according to Deadline.com.

Matthew Fox, Ed Harris in talks to join Brad Pitt in 'World war Z'


A new headstone will mark the grave of one of Canada's most decorated war heroes.


Roy Hodgson said: ``I'm delighted that Fulham have agreed to Ray joining the England coaching staff for the summer.


Engineer WSP issued a profits warning today after seeing a ``significant'' fall in public sector work and being forced to write off £5m for lost work in Libya.


Spartak Moscow coach Unai Emery is excited to be facing Champions League opponents Barcelona tonight.

Spartak Moscow boss Emery excited facing Barcelona


The bankruptcies of iconic companies like Japan Air Lines and Kodak make it obvious that companies need to anticipate and understand how their industry is changing in order to determine which strategies will succeed and which ones will fail.


Bill Nighy has backed the campaign for a ``Robin Hood tax'' on banks' financial transactions by playing a cynical City banker in a special film.


Larik executive power announced an open tender to repair central and village roads.

Larik executive power announces tender to repair roads


Community college students face a tuition hike when they begin classes today, but Gov. Phil Bredesen says two-year schools ``remain a very good bargain.''

Community college students face tuition hike;


CarwashTV.com, a new industry video magazine, released its first episode earlier this month, according to a press release.


Land O'Lakes plans to close its butter manufacturing plant in Madison and lay off 120 employees.

Land O'Lakes closing butter plant in Madison


I'm beginning the process of applying for 175 or 176 and was wondering if any experts think I should apply for a new passport to make things go more smoothly.


A white woman pleaded guilty to a hate crime and other charges last week in the kidnapping and torture of a black woman who authorities say was held captive for days last summer.

Woman pleads guilty to hate crime in kidnapping of black woman


Chinese couples are flocking to divorce to avoid a new property sales tax imposed by the government, after it left open a loophole for those who end their marriages.

Chinese couples divorcing to avoid property tax


The Kenyan shilling weakened for a second straight session on Tuesday as importers sought US dollars, but traders said a tea auction and the central bank should offer support later in the week.


HealthSpring, Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2010 annual meeting of stockholders at 10:00 am Central Daylight Time on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at its corporate headquarters located at 9009 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, Tennessee.

Healthspring, Inc. announces 2010 annual meeting of stockholders


SK Telecom said it is the first mobile operator to launch a pilot service for LTE multi-carrier technology, which it intends to commercialize in July.

Sk Telecom is first to launch LTE multi-carrier technology


A local author launched his new book about Watford's history at a book signing on Saturday.


An art show featuring the work of two Hay River residents will open at 7 pm on May 27 at the Woodshed Café.


Bayer CropScience has acquired access to winter wheat germplasm of the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute.

Bayer CropScience acquires access to wheat germplasm


The Sensex extended gains on sustained buying by funds.


Straight-faced and subdued, Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty Friday to a felony gun charge connected to a locker-room argument with a teammate, leaving his All-Star career in limbo and his freedom in doubt.


News that BAA is suing Ryanair for unpaid landing fees accumulated at the groups Stansted airport is probably the last bit of news the company would want in the public eye at the moment.

BAA sues Ryanair for unpaid landing fees


Director Eric Rohmer, one of the giants of modern French cinema, has died at age 89, his production company Campagnie Eric Rohmer said Monday.With other groundbreaking filmmakers, such as Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut, Rohmer was one of the founders of French New Wave cinema that in the 1950s and 1960s transformed French and world cinema forever.


A WELL-KNOWN local classical musician is stranded in New York because of Superstorm Sandy.


President Barack Obama on Wednesday welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House for a state visit.

Obama welcomes Chinese President Hu to the White House


New Zealand winery Cloudy Bay has restructured its winemaking team, abolishing the position of senior winemaker.


FORMER star striker, Liam Coyle, will be officially inducted into the Derry City ``Hall of Fame'' during the half-time interval of Sunday's FAI Cup Final at the RDS.

Coyle to be inducted into Derry City ``Hall of Fame''


A teacher has been suspended by a Montreal school for showing Grade 10 students the infamous video that shows a killing allegedly committed by Luka Rocco Magnotta.


England chiefs defended centre Mike Tindall following allegations he'd behaved inappropriately on a night out during the World Cup in New Zealand, saying he was just ``relaxing''.


The Space Shuttle Discovery landed for the final time Wednesday, wrapping up a twelve-day mission and a 39-mission career.

Space shuttle Discovery lands for final time


Serbia's Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said that it was agreed at a meeting that the National Bank of Serbia should make some decisions that will enable better liquidity in the banking system through changes to the classification of certain categories of loans.

National Bank of Serbia should enable better liquidity in the banking system


A poll released by the Siena College Research Institute Friday shows incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy leading Republican Chris Gibson by 17 points.


GEELONG parents with children in child care have been given a reprieve with nine of the region's 12 ABC centres to remain open.

Nine of region's 12 ABC Learning centres to remain open


Saudis in the capital city of Riyadh did something at the weekend that they've not been able to do for more than 30 years -- they went to the movies.


The police inspector accused of raping a 20-year-old Dalit woman, studying in BA 2nd year, inside a police station here was dismissed from service after a court sent him to jail.

Police inspector accused of rape dismissed


INNODATA ISOGEN, INC.,, a leading provider of knowledge process outsourcing services, as well as publishing and related information technology services, today announced that it will report third quarter 2010 results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.

Innodata Isogen : to report third quarter 2010 results


AFTER marching under the heat of the sun and heavy rains, 250 farmers from Negros, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Bukidnon and Batangas will march toward Malacañang today, Friday.


Micro Focus, the specialist application modernisation and management software developer, has appointed two new account directors in Australia to focus on the company's Application Lifecycle and Financial Services solutions.

Micro Focus appoints new Account directors in Australia


Rex told Rachel this morning that he felt a ``sheer, passioned hate'' for her the week that she and Stuart faced the chop.


Iran and Oman may establish a third party to develop Kish gas field, the National Iranian Offshore Oil Company managing director said here on Tuesday.

Iran, Oman may establish third party to develop Kish gas field


St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis laid off 176 employees yesterday, according to a St. Louis Business Journal report.

St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis lays off 176 employees


Toronto FC did some last-minute tweaking to its roster ahead of its first game of the Major League Soccer season, releasing backup goalkeeper Brian Edwards on Friday.


By 247ureports.com Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe visited South Africa for talks with ally Jacob Zuma Friday, just days before Zimbabweans vote on a new constitution.

Mugabe visits South Africa for talks with ally Jacob Zuma


Lake Tahoe has been named the ``Best Lake in America,'' according to results of a recent readers' poll released Monday by USA Today.


After major recall sessions in United States, Toyota will have to recall 5,202 imported cars in China.


A Lufkin man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday, convicted of injury to a child for neglecting to get medical care for his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter after she was severely scalded last year.

Lufkin man sentenced to 10 years for injury to a child


Mumbai, Dec 30 Indian equity markets rose soon after the opening bell with a key index gaining by 0.73 percent about 15 minutes into trade.The sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange opened the day at 9,625.13 points against Monday's close at 9,533.52 points and was at 9,603.11 points about 15 minutes into trading, 0.73 percent higher than its previous close.


SemGroup Energy Partners, LP today completed its previously announced acquisition of 46 US liquid asphalt cement and residual fuel oil terminalling and storage facilities from SemMaterials, LP for $378.8 million.

SemGroup Energy Partners, LP completes acquisition from SemMaterials, LP;


The Mississippi River crested Tuesday in Memphis at 47.87 feet high, just shy of the 48.7-foot record from the city's 1937 flood.


In the Democratic primary race for New Hampshire's next Governor, former state Senator Jackie Cilley is the best choice for the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire.


A former Mason funeral home owner has been arrested on criminal charges alleging he embezzled preneed funeral funds.

Former Mason County funeral home owner arrested


KT&G Corp., Korea's tobacco giant, said Wednesday it planned to freeze its cigarette prices for the time being, citing persistent inflationary pressures.

KT&G to freeze cigarette prices 'for the time being'


A man from Westbrook is accused of stealing scrap metal from a business in the Scarborough Industrial Park.


Reporting that former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a love child with a member of his household staff, the LA Times finally published a story it's been after for years.


Heart attack patients are getting angioplasty treatments much faster than they did just five years ago, new research shows.

Heart-attack patients are getting angioplasties faster


Residents affected by noise at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday cancelled plans to disrupt air traffic after the Airports of Thailand agreed to pay them compensation early next week.

Residents cancel plan to disrupt air traffic


BS reported that Ashok Leyland has decided to double investment in Uttaranchal from the INR 1,000 crore to INR 2,000 crore as a part of its expansion plan.


I filmed a girl in my art class sneezing 39 times in a row.


'My Girl' star Anna Chlumsky all grown up-She's 29 years-old now she's still on the petite side, with those dramatic blue eyes and pouty mouth, ``My Girl'' brought her fame at a very young age.She grew up in the western Chicago with her mother Nancy because her parents split up when she was just 2 years old.During which he did modeling for Marshall Field's ads when she was just 10 months old,with a small role in ``Uncle Buck'',after which she did a lead role in Howard Zieff's ``My Girl.''

'My Girl' star Anna Chlumsky all grown up:


Infoblox is the third IT company to either file for or launch an IPO in the last few weeks, along with Zynga and Jive.

Data center software maker Infoblox files for IPO


In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Kurian Chandy, chief financial officer of Kamat Hotels India says, all the hotels are doing exceedingly well compared to year-on-year basis.


The VHP today warned the Jammu and Kashmir authorities against curtailing the number of Amarnath yatris and said they should rather improve the Baltal cave route to the shrine.

VHP warns against curtailing number of Amarnath yatris


A memorial service will be held in Cathedral City Sunday for Emmy Award-winning television composer Earle H. Hagen, who wrote the theme music for ``The Andy Griffith Show,`` ``The Dick Van Dyke Show,'' ``I Spy`` and other classic TV programs.

Memorial service to be held for television composer Earle H. Hagen


AS Roma is decimated by injuries and suspensions entering its return match with Arsenal in the Champions League today.


Singapore officials have been given access to Mas Selamat Kastari, the Jemaah Islamiah terrorist group's regional leader now detained in Malaysia, the Singapore Parliament was told yesterday.

Singapore officials given access to Mas Selamat


The Big 12 has a chance to make history today, but could be facing long odds because of the nature of college football.


Verizon Wireless has activated 30 new cell sites throughout the state of Illinois to improve voice and data coverage.

Verizon Wireless activates 30 new cell sites in Illinois


- Cardinal Justin Rigali has written a letter to all members of the US Congress defending conscience protections for pro-life health care workers.

Cardinal Rigali defends conscience protections for pro-life health workers


Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal courted controversy by saying that many government departments suck blood like mosquitoes but he clarified today this remark was not aimed at the finance ministry.

Many government departments 'suck blood' like mosquitoes:


The Godfather, Part II is being translated into a video game to be released by Electronic Arts in February 2009.

``The Godfather, Part II'' translated to video game


Michelle Wie breezed through the final round of an LPGA Tour sectional qualifying tournament on a scorching Friday in the desert, shooting a steady 1-under 71 to tie for fourth.


The EURUSD is bouncing toward intraday resistance now after a failed attempt of breaking channel support led to some profit taking buying.

EURUSD bouncing toward intraday resistance.


Saudi-backed Bahraini police have clashed with peaceful protesters who are demanding an end to the decades-long rule of the Al Khalifa regime in the country.


On October 20, 1930, the soap opera was born, with the debut of the first episode of Irna Phillips' PAINTED DREAMS.


US Bancorp announced today that its lead bank, US Bank National Association, has completed the acquisition of the domestic and European-based securitization trust administration businesses of Bank of America, NA The transaction closed on December 30, 2010.

US Bank completes acquisition of securitization trust administration business from Bank of America, NA


HOUSTON Police are investigating a drive-by shooting incident on a Houston freeway after two people were shot as they were driving.

Police investigate drive-by shooting on freeway


JetBlue Airways Corp. was expected to announce today that it would begin flying out of Los Angeles International Airport, with daily nonstop service to Boston and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

JetBlue Airways to begin flying out of LAX


Canadian Solar Inc. lowered its second-quarter shipping guidance on Tuesday, but raised its profit margin forecast.


Sterling steadied against the dollar on Tuesday, paring earlier gains made in reaction to higher than expected UK inflation data.


Auditions are being scheduled for singers to participate in Just Voices, an a cappella ensemble of SingersMarin of Mill Valley.

Auditions scheduled for a cappella ensemble


Wall Street pulled back in early trading Monday as investors paused from a four-week rally to take profits ahead of first-quarter earnings reports.


Television and film star Tiffany Michelle, who has found great success at the world's biggest poker tournament and at UltimateBet's online tables, signs with UltimateBet for a second year.

Tiffany Michelle signs with team UltimateBet second year


South Korea plans to deploy Israeli-made precision guided missiles near its tense sea border with North Korea next month, including an island shelled by the North in 2010, a report said Friday.

S. Korea to deploy guided missiles at sea border


Central Railway has decided to augment the capacity of various train by adding more coaches on permanent basis to clear extra rush of passengers.

Central Railway to augment capacity of various trains by adding more coaches


A HOUSEBREAKER who was caught red-handed was jailed for two years at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Monday.


Fire destroyed a cabin on the eastern side of Huntington Lake on Tuesday morning, the US Forest Service reported.


A northern Kentucky man facing child porn charges had recently owned a daycare center.

Man facing child porn charges owned daycare


Even as speculations are rife about popular film star Ajith's next movies, the actor on Saturday denied signing any films and announced that he would undergo a surgery in October.

'Thala' Ajith to undergo surgery in October


Gov. Rick Perry is heading back to California for a few days, starting today.


North Bengal town Cooch Behar will be back on the air map after a gap of 16 years and several failed bids with the launch of a commercial flight between Cooch Behar and Kolkata Tuesday.


The Chick-fil-A Bowl, Atlanta's bowl game played on New Years Eve at the Dome, has selected Georgia Tech as this years ACC contender.


In an online interview published this week, environmentalist Roxanne Quimby called Maine ``a welfare state'' that has a large population of obese and elderly people and whose major landowners are committed to a forest products industry model that hasn't worked in years.

Roxanne Quimby calls Maine 'a welfare state'


A camper was destroyed by fire in the 200 block of King Drive about 6 pm Wednesday.


Bruce Allen and the Redskins are looking to quickly turn the page on not only the Jim Zorn era but on a decade of futility.

Allen, Redskins look to quickly turn the page


With some of the top Monticello Raceway horsemen leading the way a group of harness racing drivers and trainers donated their driving percentages from various races on the Thursday, December 15th race card at the Sullivan County oval to a local charity.

Drivers and trainers donate to local charity


An ``empty'' climate deal at the UN talks in Copenhagen would be worse than reaching no deal at all, a White House spokesman said Thursday.

'Empty' climate deal would be worse than no deal:


Five more Hampshire post offices are to be closed and replaced with so-called outreach services.


Wright City got a new mayor Tuesday night, and voters approved a $1.4 million bond to build a new high school.

Wright City gets new mayor, approves bond for new high school


The Houston Texans signed left tackle Duane Brown to a new contract Thursday, locking up a durable anchor to help protect Matt Schaub and open holes for Arian Foster.

Texans sign left tackle Duane Brown to new contract


The Waukesha County clerk is stepping away from the state Supreme Court recount efforts in Waukesha County.

Waukesha County clerk steps away from recount efforts


KLM, Dutch airline, flies from New York to Amsterdam on cooking oil A Dutch airliner is flying from New York to Amsterdam on a fuel mix that includes leftover oil from frying Louisiana's Cajun food.

Klm, Dutch airline, flies from New York to Amsterdam on cooking oil


China said Thursday it was working for a ``peaceful resolution'' of the Iranian nuclear standoff, after Washington said Beijing appeared ready for ``serious'' talks on the issue.

China says working for 'peaceful resolution' on iran


Rap star WAKA FLOCKA FLAME has surrendered to police in Georgia after a heart to heart chat with his mum.


Among other things, he's had an ice cream and a hockey team mascot named after him, and now Stephen Colbert once again proves his influence on pop culture by having a new species of spider named after him.

Stephen Colbert to have new species named after him


The Jalama/Gilboa crossing point was upgraded this week from pedestrians only to vehicular traffic.

Jalama/Gilboa crossing upgraded for vehicular traffic


About 85% of sim cards have been registered in Ghana as at June since the exercise was made mandatory in the country over a year ago, according to communications minister Haruna Iddrisu.


easyJet has announced it will launch nine new routes across its UK network from Winter 2012.


A special enforcement operation in an effort to reduce the potential for alcohol related crashes resulted in several arrests and citations in Dodge County.

Special enforcement results in several arrests


The US military on Friday formally charged Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales with 17 counts of premeditated murder, meaning the 38-year-old soldier could face the death penalty if convicted of a March 11 rampage in southern Afghanistan.

The US military on Friday formally charged Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales with 17 counts of premeditated murder.


First American Real Estate Solutions, a real estate information research center, will decide whether to come to Corpus Christi within weeks, said JJ Johnston, the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp.'s executive vice president.

Real estate research center may come to Corpus Christi


Democrats continued to outpace Republicans in their voter registration efforts in August, signing up 12,163 new voters to 5,042 for Republicans, the Secretary of State's office reported today.

Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in voter registration efforts in August


It was a little car, but it's stirring up big memories among our readers who actually owned one.


The Tauranga naturist who won his appeal against a conviction of offensive behaviour for running naked through Oropi Bike Park last year is planning a second nude bike ride through Papamoa.


AP Sports Writer Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and No. 8 Florida rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 on Saturday.

No. 8 Florida rallies to beat Alabama 64-52


A teacher's aide at Gavilan Peak School in Anthem is being investigated for text messages sent to a 12-year-old student.

Teacher's aide investigated for text messages to student


Mother vows to fight for daughters Updated: 23:27, Tuesday May 22, 2012 The mother of four girls caught in an international custody dispute says she will do everything she can to be reunited with them.


A St. Petersburg Police officer shot and killed a man at a graduation party after he refused to drop his gun, according to police spokesman Bill Proffitt.

St. Petersburg police officer shoots, kills man


Iraq will send a delegation to Syria to try to convince Damascus to implement an Baghdad initiative to end months of bloody conflict, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Thursday.


BRTISH Open champion Darren Clarke has been drawn alongside England's Justin Rose and Robert Rock in the group stages of this week's Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesin near Marbella this week.

Darren Clarke is drawn against Justin Rose and Robert Rock in Volvo world Match Play Championship


Leonardo DiCaprio was no doubt left shaken on Sunday when the star's plane was forced to make an emergency landing after the engine failed.

Leonardo DiCaprio's plane forced to make emergency landing


Burma has opened its first parliament in more then two decades amid cautious optimism from opposition MPs despite the military's tight management of the event.

Burma opens first parliament in two decades


A 23-year-old woman was critically injured in a crash early Monday morning in south Wichita, authorities said.


The Defence Minister AK Antony has said that the nation is ready to face any threat from any quarter to protect its sovereignity.

Nation ready to face threat from any quarter:


Friendly's, an ice cream parlor chain known for its Happy Ending sundaes, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday as the sluggish economy and slow consumer spending claimed another casual dining operator.


On arrival they found one car had gone through a hedge.


Somali pirates said on Saturday they had received a record ransom of $9.5 million for the release of Samho Dream, a South Korean oil supertanker they hijacked in the Indian Ocean in early April this year.


The former morning show host, Cyndy Garvey has sued UCLA over perceived tuition costs she labeled as too high.

Cyndy Garvey sues UCLA over tuition costs;


Clarkston is disbanding its police department after voters in the Oakland County community said no to new taxes.


Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd faced parliamentary gridlock on Thursday as a troublesome upper house Senate struggles to pass key legislation ahead of a seven-week Autumn break.

Australia's Rudd faces parliamentary gridlock


On the morning of the Great Gilmour Street Garage Sale, the early shoppers get the bargains.


Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, today launched its new 5-axle truck here.


A 44-year-old Asian expatriate committed suicide by hanging himself in his sponsor's house in Shuhada area.


Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has agreed to terms to remain with the Canberra Raiders for the next three seasons, keeping him in Canberra until the end of 2016.


Rupert Grint made sure he didn't steal any souvenirs from the Harry Potter set when filming wrapped for the final time - because the last time he took a prop home he was caught red-handed.


Times Now has announced new weekend shows that would want you to not leave the couch.


Iran has scrapped a ban on internationally acclaimed director Asghar Farhadi's unfinished film after he tendered an apology to the culture ministry, ILNA news agency said on Saturday.

Iran scraps ban after filmmaker Farhadi's apology


Air Berlin has announced that it will expand its network from the UK later this year with the launch of a new route from London Stansted to Salzburg.

Air Berlin to launch new route to Salzburg


In an attempt to bring a unified Twitter experience across its official mobile client and mobile website, Twitter has updated the mobile website for touchscreen devices.


NZ bowling coach Wright steps down Updated: 19:30, Tuesday August 28, 2012 New Zealand Cricket is losing another of its coaching staff with the resignation of its Australian bowling coach Damien Wright.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,534.14 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, up 60.17 points or 0.57 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,534.14 up 60.17 points


Vice President-elect Joseph Biden donated time Christmas Eve to the people of Delaware, serving meals to the homeless at a soup kitchen.


Old age is not something to be scared and depressed about, rather it can be a delightful experience provided one is able to retain one's physical and mental abilities.


Nestlé today announced the launch of a new research programme on the specific nutritional needs of athletes engaged in different kinds of sports, thereby further strengthening the company's commitment to promoting sporting integrity through nutrition.

Nestlé launches new research programme on the specific nutritional needs of athletes


A US commercial satellite and a ``non-operational'' Russian communications satellite have collided in space, according to a Reuters report.

US and Russian satellites collide in space


Mike Maroth pitched in a ``B'' game on Sunday, and was throwing at around 85-86 mph.


The Dropkick Murphys will play at the 'Boston Strong' concert at the TD Garden Thursday night.

Dropkick Murphys to play at Boston Strong concert


Dutch Prince Johan Friso, who has been in a coma since being struck by an avalanche in March, is showing signs of ``minimal consciousness'', officials say.

Dutch Prince Johan Friso shows 'minimal consciousness'


The Indian market is extending losses for the third straight session Monday following weak global cues post disappointing jobs report from the United States.


Pittsburgh oldies DJ, RD Summers, played his last love song Saturday night, appropriately, friends say, at a Valentine's dance in Tarentum.

Pittsburgh oldies DJ plays his last love song


A man died due to asphyxiation at Kapilbastu Municipality-4 on Saturday night.


All you have to do is realize that yes, politicians do talk out both sides of their mouth, is read the headlines on page four of The Newton Kansan on March 21, weekend edition.


An ethnic Albanian party in Macedonia returned to government on Monday, restoring the coalition's parliamentary majority, after quitting 10 days ago in a row over minority rights.

Albanian party in Macedonia returns to government


Port Blair, Feb 1 BJP President Nitin Gadkari today said the black money stashed in foreign banks should be brought to the country to channelise the amount into development works.

Black money must be brought into the country:


Egypt reopened its Rafah border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday for two days to enable students and the sick to cross, a security official said.

Egypt reopens border with Gaza for two days


Tattooed body parts found last month in a sanitary sewer line in Sterling Heights have been sent to a Texas lab for DNA analysis.

Tattooed body parts from Sterling Heights sent to Texas lab


A 28-year-old Hartford police officer and veteran of the Iraq war was killed in a single car crash in Hebron early Friday, police said.


Maria Shriver could get £155m in her divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, it has been reported.

Maria Shriver 'could get £155m in divorce'


Investigators of the Aug. 23 hostage-taking incident are not ruling out the possibility that friendly fire might have killed some of the hostages, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima disclosed yesterday.

'Friendly fire may have killed some hostages'


The Socceroos will face Scotland in a friendly international match in Edinburgh in August as part of their preparations during the next phase of 2014 World Cup qualifying.


Facebook and Twitter mobile traffic has grown in triple digits during the past year, according to new data from comScore.

Facebook and Twitter mobile traffic grew in triple digits over past year


An unidentified man died Tuesday morning after a violent confrontation with police led to an officer using a stun gun on the man at a car lot, Oxford police said.

Man dies after confrontation with Oxford police


Yoo Seung Ho looks dashing in the latest ad campaign for clothing brand Customellow.

Yoo Seung Ho looks dashing in Customellow


An Allouez music teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student tried to explain some of his recent behavior.


AT&T says it added a near-record 2.7 million wireless customers in the last quarter, defying expectations of a slowdown as the iPhone maintained its allure.

At&t adds 2.7 million wireless customers


Ed Miliband will be ``fighting hard'' when he returns to Parliament after taking paternity leave, shadow home affairs spokesman Ed Balls said.


Sharp Corp, the Japanese electronics maker renegotiating a stake sale to Foxconn Technology Group, said it plans to submit a revival plan to banks this month as it seeks to raise funds to repay debt.


The Government announced today that the charging network for electric vehicles has been expanded to cover all 18 districts in Hong Kong.

Charging network for electric vehicles expanded to all 18 districts


This box of puppies was found on Lee Valley Road between Espanola and Massey April 27.


A new study at University of California San Francisco has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may lower cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, body composition and physical fitness.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may lower cardiovascular fitness


The Hills star Lauren Conrad has revealed that she was 'being cheated on' while she was appearing in the reality TV series.

The Hills star Lauren Conrad reveals she was cheated on


Gov. Charlie Crist extended seafood licenses due to expire July 1 and opened the recreational harvest season for bay scallops two weeks early.


Fitch Ratings has downgraded the ratings of Cathay General Bancorp and its bank subsidiary, Cathay Bank, and has removed the ratings from Rating Watch Negative; placed on May 28, 2009.

Fitch downgrades Cathay General Bancorp's ratings;


The country would progress with continuity in policies, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday and called for working together on the policy of reconciliation.

'Country to progress with continuity in policies'


On Aug. 14 American musician Ben Gibbard announced fall 2012 headlining tour dates in support of his forthcoming solo album, ``Former Lives''.

Ben Gibbard announces fall 2012 headlining tour dates


A pickup truck being used to plow a neighborhood in Casco suddenly caught fire.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video Reno murder suspect faces 3 new rape charges Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks 10 mins ago


Fire crews are attending a large grass fire at Euleilah and are monitoring other smaller fires across the region.


Google later this year will open a consumer app store for its Chrome browser, allowing developers to expose and sell apps like multimedia magazine content and 3-D games supported by the latest generation of Web browsers directly to consumers.

Google to open app store for Chrome browser


Historic Iowa barns in three counties, including Delaware, will be highlighted on the annual area barn tour from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19.

Historic Iowa barns will be highlighted on tour


THE 10-year-old friend of murdered Charmaine Conradie this morning corroborated accused Jaftha Andries' statement that the victim was waiting for ``uncle Gert'' to give her R10 on the day she disappeared.

``Victim was waiting for uncle to give her R10 on day she disappeared''


Rep. Jerry McNerney announced today that he will hold information sessions for high school students interested in attending a military service academy.

McNerney will hold sessions for high school students interested in the military service academies


Barclays Bank on Monday announced that it would set up 10 more branches and the same number of sales and services centres by the end of this year as part of a comprehensive plan to expand its operations across the country.

Barclays Bank to set up 10 more branches


Boston schools will open Wednesday, and the citywide parking ban and snow emergency will end at 6 pm Tuesday, according to Mayor Thomas Menino's office.


There were no plans to relocate Diepsloot residents to Brits and the city was working to upgrade the sewerage system in the area, the City of Johannesburg said on Monday.

No plans to relocate Diepsloot residents: City


Eight armed men robbed a cash-in-transit guard as he was on his way to fetch money from a Pick n Pay store in Soweto on Thursday, Gauteng police said.


Just when everyone was preparing for a crack, Cisco and VMware say they have expanded their strategic relationship to offer integrated products for cloud infrastructures.

Cisco, VMware expand their strategic relationship


The inquest, in London, was told she hit the bottle after being dry for three weeks and was poisoned by alcohol.


A fire rips through a Janesville home early Monday morning, causing major damage.


This past Wednesday afternoon, three North County athletes signed letters of intent at their high schools on National Signing Day.

Three North County athletes sign letters of intent


Archer Daniels Midland Co. said Thursday it is ending a biodegradable plastics joint venture with Metabolix Inc. because of the venture's cost, and uncertainty about its returns.

Archer Daniels Midland to end venture with Metabolix


Elderly people should work past their retirement until they are physically incapable, former work and pensions secretary David Blunkett has said.


FIFA has agreed to let the England team wear embroidered poppies on their black armbands to mark Remembrance Day during Saturday's friendly against Spain, the English Football Association said on Wednesday.


Tony Gonzalez passed both Cris Carter and Marvin Harrison on the all-time receptions list Sunday.

Tony Gonzalez passes Carter and Harrison;


EUR/USD is now targeting lower levels after opening the Asian trade with a 135-pip upside gap starting price at 1.4416.


Barcelona rallied to beat Villarreal 2-1 in Spanish soccers Primera Liga and extend its lead in the standings to 10 points.

Barcelona beats Villarreal 2-1 in Primera Liga;


Texas A&M and adidas will unveil new adidas TECHFIT football uniforms for the Aggies' debut season in the Southeastern Conference, Thursday, July 12 at Rudder Theatre on campus in College Station.

Texas A&M and adidas to unveil new football uniforms


A Buffalo man could spend the rest of his life behind bars forsexually assaulting and murdering an elderly woman.


Hawaii-born Nicole Scherzinger and partner Derek Hough dominated throughout the 10th season of the hit ABC show and bested Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek to win the ``Dancing'' crown Tuesday night.

Nicole Scherzinger wins 'Dancing with the Stars'


LAS VEGAS OJ Simpson is due in a Nevada court today to answer charges he violated terms of his bail by attempting to contact a co-defendant in his armed robbery case.


French rugby giants Stade Francais face bankruptcy if they don't find several million euros before they appear in front of the financial committee of the National Rugby League next Monday their president Max Guazzini claimed.


Citizens of the EU member states will be able to travel to the Republic of Serbia with valid ID cards only, press office of the Ministry of Interior announced.

Citizens of the EU will be able to travel to and through Serbia with valid ID cards


ADULT students from six colleges across Adelaide are fighting State Budget cuts that will see re-entry programs abolished.


Armenian soldier of Echmiadzin city military unit Vahram G. Khachaturov died in a car accident, Armenian military police informed.


Phillies ace Cole Hamels called the New York Mets ``choke artists`` in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest star to stoke the rivalry between the NL East powers.


Space.Travel, the destination website for outer space, is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with SpaceWed.

Space.Travel announces partnership with SpaceWed


A Richland restaurant owner accused of illegally buying wild game through the back door pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of unlawful trafficking in fish or wildlife.

Richland restaurant owner pleads not guilty


A car bomb has exploded in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, killing at least two people and injuring 30 others.

Car bomb explodes in northern Syrian city


Incessant rain left several areas of Sambalpur town flooded on Friday.


Verizon Business says it is significantly expanding its presence in India to support the direct delivery of advanced telecommunications services to multinational companies with operations in India, as well as to India-based multinationals.

Verizon Business expands presence in India


The state says it will take over the operation of a southeast Kansas nature center.

State to take over operation of nature center


GARDEN GROVE, Calif. Police say a Southern California woman drugged her estranged husband, tied him to a bed, cut off his penis with a knife and threw it down a garbage disposal.

Woman cut off husband's penis, threw it in garbage disposal


Rochester police respond today to the scene where youths allegedly drove a medical transporation vehicle into a building.

Youths allegedly drive vehicle into building


EMC Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Data Domain, Inc., a leading provider of deduplication storage solutions, under which EMC will acquire Data Domain in a cash tender offer for $33.50 per share.


The US Senate has rejected five budgets, including one sponsored by President Obama which received a vote of 99-0.


Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. confirmed Friday it raised its stake in Air China Ltd. to 19.18% from 19.05% to reduce the dilutive impact on its shareholding after the Chinese flag carrier completes an issue of new shares in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific raises stake in Air China to 19.18% vs 19.05%


Canada stocks gained, led by fertilizer producers, after K+S AG, Europe's largest maker of potash, said higher prices for the crop nutrient will increase profit this year.


Microsoft's cloud solution Azure has announced that on July 1st it will drop inbound data transfer fees, making such ``ingress'' free of charge.

Azure to drop inbound data transfer fees


Film critic Roger Ebert died Thursday at age 70.


Woods missed the cut by one stroke today, making this the fourth time he has missed the cut in all his professional events.


Governor Jim Gibbons has ordered flags on state buildings be flown at half staff on Sept. 11th in recognition of Patriot Day.

Governor Gibbons orders flags to fly at half staff


Graham Dorrans is hoping he impressed Roy Hodgson on his first league start of the campaign against Norwich, as he'd be delighted to keep his place against Swansea.


Around 11:30 am on April 18, students were found running through the academic mall fountain.


Lutz was showing off his buff body yesterday as he walked to his car in Sherman Oaks, California.


Search giant Google is now the largest source of global Internet traffic, taking up six percent of it, according to an article by Information Week.

Google is largest source of global Internet traffic


The injury-prone Sania Mirza has given up playing singles in the lead up to the London Olympics following her third surgery in the last five years, adding that it was ``impossible to pursue a singles and doubles career together'' and preferred focusing on one.

Sania Mirza gives up playing singles till London Olympics


Budget cuts have eliminated many non-faculty, or professional positions, and are forcing many people to relocate within the university.

Budget cuts eliminate many non-faculty positions


Pakistan would provide US$ 1 million Emergency relief assistance to Cuba keeping in view the warm and cordial ties that exist between the two countries, says a press statement issued by the Foreign Office.

Pakistan to provide US$ 1 million Emergency relief assistance to Cuba


More than 66,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court at present, parliament was told Thursday.

More than 66,000 cases pending in Supreme Court:


Utah announced a class of 19, which includes 16 signees on Wednesday, two freshman recruits who are already enrolled and a mid-year junior college transfer who is expected to join them soon.


People.com is reporting that actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

Sandra Bullock donates $1 million for relief efforts in Japan


Shakira has visited a school in South Africa ahead of the World Cup Kick Off Celebration Concert.


The head of China's central bank said conditions are ripe for Beijing to liberalise interest rates, which would boost domestic consumption as the nation's exports are hit by weaker overseas demand.

Conditions ripe to liberalise interest rates:


Lee Madden, who directed the cult film ``Hell's Angels '69,'' died of complications from pneumonia on Thursday in Camarillo, Calif. He was 82.


A GRISTHORPE based choir which has raised thousands of pounds for local charities over the years is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend.


The mutilated body of a male leopard, which was recovered on July 27 from a field in Katarniyaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, was killed by poachers, a forest official said here on Friday.


Less than a week before putting the iPad tablet computer on sale, Apple Inc. bought the rights to use the ``iPad'' name from Fujitsu Ltd.


Canadian actor Ryan Gosling fears his 2004 movie The Notebook can cause breakups - because the story sets real-life lovers unreasonably high romantic standards.

Gosling fears 'the Notebook' causes breakups


Evergreen Solar Inc., a Marlborough manufacturer of solar power panels, said today it has filed suit against Barclays and Lehman Brothers in the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy cases.

Evergreen Solar files suit against Lehman Bros.


The Rotary Adult Daycare Center at Mansfield Memorial Homes is celebrating its 34th anniversary, with this being National Adult Day Services Week.

Rotary Adult Daycare celebrates 34th anniversary


Los Angeles, Jun 25 The plastic surgery obsessed star Heidi Montag has plans to release her second album soon.

Heidi Montag plans to release another album


US Senator John McCain is calling for stronger NAFTA ties, including harmonized Canada-US energy policies.


Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and Donald Trump, arrive for a news in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, where Trump endorsed Romney.


Former Finance Minister, Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu, who died in South Africa on September 24, 2008 and will be laid to rest on Saturday in his home town of Agogo in the Ashanti region, has left great legacies that will be forever remembered.


I feel sullied beyond my normal coping mechanisms to tell you that he suddenly seems to have closed off his Google+ account from public eyes and disappeared from the Google+ popularity charts.

Zuckerberg closes off his Google+ account


Rugby spread betting fans saw that the 34-year-old retired Wales wing played in both losses, as well as the 26-26 draw at Treviso that preceded the wins by Saracens.


Non-vanilla exchange traded funds (ETFs) are defined here as leveraged and inverse ETFs that use futures and Swaps to achieve returns.


A PENSIONER who survived an armed bank robbery near Burton died on the day of her 80th birthday party, an inquest has heard.


Taylor Wimpey has seen its annual profit plunge into the red after the US sub-prime crisis forced it to write-down the value of its North American business by £283.4m.


A moving truck driver is facing charges after an accident in Albemarle County Tuesday.

Truck driver faces charges after an accident


Northwest Airlines, which recently merged with Delta Air Lines, is reducing its service between Syracuse and Detroit.

Northwest airlines reducing service in Syracuse


Cyprus may presell the country's offshore gas reserves to raise cash quickly and pull it out of its deep financial crisis, the island's finance minister, Haris Georgiades, stated on Thursday.


Iran plans to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning movie ``Argo'' over its ``unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, according to Iranian media reports.

Iran 'plans to sue Hollywood' over movie Argo


SEO.com will team up with Boostability.com to provide services and technology to businesses to increase their website traffic and boost their sales.

SEO.com to team up with Boostability.com


The '80s teen idol Corey Haim would have been 40 on Friday.


Metro MLS Inc. reports Milwaukee area home sales fell 5.7% in February compared with a year ago.


SIENNA Miller has inadvertently confirmed rumours she is dating Jude Law again after being spotted leaving his apartment.

Sienna Miller spotted leaving Jude Law's apartment


Chunghwa Telecom will offer a self-developed environment for ISVs to develop cloud computing services as well as development kits in the second quarter of 2011, with the service and software products to be launched on HiCloud, CHT's platform for cloud computing services, according to CHT.

Chunghwa Telecom to offer environment for developing cloud computing services


Eaton Corp. said it has completed its purchase of Turkish hydraulic and industrial hose maker Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi ve Pazarlama AS

Eaton completes purchase of Turkish hose maker


Miley Cyrus has given rocker-turned-reality TV star Bret Michaels a big career boost by agreeing to appear on his upcoming solo album.

Miley Cyrus gives Poison star Bret Michaels a boost


Noel Gallagher has revealed that Oasis split up over an advert.


Katy Perry wrapped her 'California Dreams' tour last night in Manila after 124 dates around the world.

Katy Perry wraps 'California Dreams' tour after 124 dates


An SUV is dangling off a Toll Road overpass on County Road 10 in Elkhart County near the St. Joseph County line.


Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has received intimidating threats since the premiere of her directorial debut ``In The Land Of Blood And Honey''.

Angelina Jolie receives threats over directorial debut


Simon Cowell has apologised to Katherine Jenkins after taking a swipe at her on Britain's Got Talent.

Simon Cowell apologises to Katherine Jenkins


Their chances were slim, but thousands of illegal immigrant teens and young adults saw their best opportunity to become United States citizens vanish on Saturday when the Senate rejected the Dream Act on a vote of 55-41, shy of the 60 supporters needed.


He told KISS-FM's Johnjay and Rich show: ``I'm a good - I'm a great kisser.''


Half of Germans want to ditch the euro and return to the deutschmark, a major survey showed just a day after Angela Merkel drove through a vote in favour of a Greek bailout.


``There is no perfection without Al-Quran,'' said Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad Pg Hj Abd Rahman, Minister of Religious Affairs at yesterday's Musabaqah Tilawah Al-Quran Competition for Institutes of Higher Education.


If money isn't raised soon, Crime Stoppers may be bankrupt by this time next year.

Crime Stoppers may be bankrupt next year


Britney Spears has revealed that she once wanted to be a lawyer.


Singer Robbie Williams has left the owner of a country house inundated with fan mail after viewing his property.

Robbie Williams left owner of country house inundated with fan mail


Former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler has apparently vowed to run the London Marathon in her bra.

Kate Lawler is apparently running the Marathon in her bra


It is my contention that in the over 40 years that I have been associated with the JSE, South Africans have always overreacted emotionally towards the exchange.


Gulf Air has launched a community outreach campaign to support local charities registered with the Ministry of Social Development.

Gulf Air launches community outreach campaign


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - US Sen. Richard Lugar visited Fort Wayne on Sunday for a final push before Tuesday's Republican US Senate primary.


A Portage woman died Sunday night after a motorcycle wreck just south of Lakes of the Four Seasons at the Lake/Porter county border.


Gold pared gains on Tuesday after earlier hitting a near two-week high at $1,116.25 an ounce, as the dollar recovered some of its earlier losses versus the euro amid fears over the health of smaller euro zone economies.


A US start up has promised Google's Android OS is set to dominate beyond mobile phones and into home electronics.

Android set to dominate beyond mobile phones


A robbery suspect died in police custody Tuesday after losing conciseness in the back of a squad car, Milwaukee Police said Wednesday morning.


Rio Haryanto hopes to get more running for Marussia during the final day of the Young Driver Test at Silverstone after problems limited his track time on Thursday.

Rio Haryanto hopes for more running for Marussia


Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee has received a $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency towards construction of 20 Habitat for Humanity homes across Tennessee through the Homes for Tennessee Initiative.

Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee receives $500,000 grant


Julianne Moore admits she has always felt invisible throughout her life and still feels it now despite her success.


The schools are the core element of education integration, which complement with conduct and scientific values to serve the education process, said HE Humaid Al Qatami, Minister of Education.

Schools are core elements for education integration: