Politics threatened to overshadow the inaugural Youth Olympic Games after an Iranian athlete cited injury before withdrawing from the boys taekwondo final against an Israeli athlete on the first full day of competition.


Fendi won a lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory, who was selling the luxury label's goods without permission.

Fendi won their lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory;


The Canadian toll in the Afghan war reached 100 Friday when three more soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device near Kandahar.

Canadian toll in afghanistan reaches 100


Senior Superintendent Stephen Williams is to be promoted to the rank of Assistant Police Commissioner.

Senior Superintendent Stephen Williams is to be promoted.


Internet-based dating operator Easydate is planning to change its name to Cupid plc. The board says the name change will capitalise on the successful acquisition of Cupid.com in September.


Phil Leadbetter announced Saturday he was leaving bluegrass band Grasstowne for both musical and non-musical interests.


A new Best Western hotel concept, the Best Western Atrea Hotel & Suites, opens today near Lackland AFB and SeaWorld San Antonio, at 3635 Crooked Trail.


An Air New Zealand pilot went missing while hiking in a rural area of Hong Kong, and rescue workers are searching for him, the company and police said today.

Air New Zealand pilot goes missing during hike in Hong Kong


A best bus mowed down a three-year-old boy at Byculla opposite the Jijamata Udyan on Saturday morning.


Google said on Tuesday it would cooperate with a European Union antitrust probe launched to find out if the US Internet giant abused its dominant position in the online search market.

Google says it will cooperate with EU antitrust probe


Blackstone Group has delayed the final close of its latest mega fund until later this year, hoping to raise more capital, said two people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone delays final close for mega fund


The Indian economy will overtake China in 2048 to become the world's largest economy, according to Professor Douglas McWilliams, Mercer's School Memorial Gresham Professor of Commerce.


Handbago.com, an online community for ``All Things Handbags'' officially launches an online marketplace exclusively for designer handbags.

Handbago.com launches online marketplace for designer handbags


Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has posited that ``over-confidence, complacency and personality cult led to the New Patriotic Party defeat in the 2008 General Elections.''

``Over-confidence & personality cult led to npps defeat in 2008''--


Bing is getting vocal on a new Samsung cellphone that lets people command Microsoft's internet search engine by talking.


Cinemax, one of the leading multiplex chains in the country, hosted a special screening of Ekta Kapoor's - Taryanche Bait.

Cinemax hosted special screening of Taryanche Bait


Radiation levels around a striken nuclear power plant have fallen but remain above safe limits, Japanese officials say, as the country battles to avoid one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.


KUAthletics.com is excited to introduce the new Jayhawk All-Access multimedia player, your online channel for the most audio and video coverage of Kansas Athletics.

KUAthletics.com introduces new multimedia player


A town park in Windsor is going green, and it has nothing to do with the grassy fields or leafy trees.


Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Graham was arrested Friday on a charge of harassing his former girlfriend, who said the player hit a bedpost after an argument about the sale of their home.

Broncos tight end Daniel Graham arrested


One hundred and five years after Henry Ford first introduced the Model T, the model to put America on wheels, Tin Lizzy is set to make a dramatic comeback.


However, it seems as if the reports are accurate this time, as People has now joined the reporting and issued a report saying that Liam is currently in Australia 'taking a break' from Miley.

Liam Hemsworth is 'taking a break' from Miley Cyrus


Former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, a fierce supporter of Turkish Cypriot independence and key figure in Cyprus' decades-old ethnic conflict, died today, family members and doctors said.

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash dies


A recent cost of living survey by The Economist Magazine has revealed that five of the ten cheapest locations in the world hail from the Indian subcontinent.

Five of the ten cheapest locations hail from India:


The Wall Street Journal reports that Yahoo is in talks with Time Warner over a possible acquisition deal that would keep Yahoo out of the hands of Microsoft.


Vodafone Group, the world's largest mobile phone operator by revenue, raised its outlook on Thursday after posting third-quarter revenue ahead of forecasts due to cost cuts and an improving picture in Europe.


'If all the other components match there is no reason for not wearing a purple tie at work,' said Piskol.

Yes, you can wear that purple tie to work


Jorge Posada still wants to be the starting catcher for the Yankees despite rumors that New York could make him their full-time designated hitter in favor of prospect Jesus Montero.


Milos Raonic defeated Fabio Fognini 6-4, 7-6, 7-5 on Friday night to help Canada even up their Davis Cup quarterfinal with Italy at 1-1.

Canada evens up Davis Cup quarterfinal with Italy


Oil fell almost $1 today, reversing some gains from the previous session when prices jumped closer to last week's record high, as a steep drop in inventories in the United States heightened supply concerns.


One ACT blaze put out, others still burn Updated: 17:53, Monday January 7, 2013 Firefighters have put out one of three blazes they were battling in the ACT's south.


An Arizona man is under arrest in Portland, Ore., after allegedly trying to open an emergency exit door onboard an Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage to Portland Monday morning.

Man tries to open emergency exit door on Alaska Airlines flight


New Mexico State University basketball player Jahmar Young pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges of assault, battery and resisting arrest in an on-campus incident last July.

Nmsu basketball player Young pleads not guilty


The Russell 3000 index dipped 6.1% this month and only 30% of its stocks produced positive returns, marking the largest loss since September 2002.


ePharmaSolutions plans to integrate iTrials' longitudinal patient database into its CRID, linking practicing physicians and experienced research investigators with iTrials' patient data to provide detailed views on each investigator's protocol-specific patient populations from within their own practice and their established referral networks.

EPharmaSolutions to integrate iTrials longitudinal patient database into CRID


Michael Phelps has eye on golf, not gold Michael Phelps still hops in the pool occasionally, but only so the most decorated Olympian of all-time can get a little peace and quiet.


Army and Penn will play in the first game of a college basketball doubleheader Dec. 4 before Duke faces Butler in a rematch of last season's NCAA championship game.

Army, Penn to play before Duke-Butler game


LIVERPOOL have checked on Barcelona left-back Eric Abidal as Rafael Benitez steps up his summer transfer plans.

Liverpool check out Barcelona defender Eric Abidal


Azabache Energy Inc. announces that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement.

Azabache announces closing of non-brokered Private Placement


London, April 30 Actress Lindsay Lohan says her dad distracts her by saying 'foul' things about her.


Heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend, but was spared jail ahead of his world title fight against Wladimir Klitschko.


Lauryn Hill has plead guilty to tax evasion and now faces three years in a federal prison, according to TMZ.

Lauryn Hill pleads guilty to tax evasion


Former ``American Idol'' judge Simon Cowell was accused of helping a friend hide a $652 million fortune from the man's estranged wife during divorce proceedings in London's High Court.

Simon Cowell accused of helping friend hide millions from estranged wife


Shure has acquired Informationsteknik of Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the world's leading providers of discussion systems and creative audio/video communication solutions, MMR Magazine has reported.


GE in Louisville confirmed to WHAS11 News Monday that the company is in talks with potential buyers for appliance park.

GE confirms the company is talking with potential buyers of appliance park


Delhi would come to a grinding halt if Biharis stop work even for a day as they contribute ``significantly'' to its economy, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said.

Delhi will come to a halt if Biharis stop work:


Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy leader, is expected to be released today as her latest period of detention expires.


Bank of America will pay $8.5 billion to settle claims by investors who lost money on mortgage-backed securities.


A confirmed tornado ripped through Slidell Thursday afternoon as severe weather rolled through southeast Louisiana.


THE new South Lynn to Boal Street bus route in Lynn will open next Tuesday.


Testimony continues today in a federal murder trial in Grand Rapids.


Orioles placed LHP George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 16, with inflammation of the left shoulder.


The Indian rupee lost 13 paise to Rs 49.28 per US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange Tuesday due to appreciation of the US currency against other major rivals overseas and a weak opening in the domestic equity market.

Rupee loses 13 paise against US dollar in early trade


- 7:26 pm Indianapolis-based Brightpoint Inc., a global distributor of cell phones and other wireless devices, is being acquired in $650 million deal by a California company.

Brightpoint to be acquired in $650 million deal


A 21-year-old New Iberia man is accused of killing a well-known orthodontist during an altercation at the orthodontist's horse stable in New Iberia, an official said Tuesday.


MORAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. Authorities say a Gaylord teen and his grandfather have drowned in Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula's Mackinac County after being overcome by large waves.

Teen, grandfather drown in lake Michigan off the up


Barba 'could have harmed himself' Updated: 06:57, Thursday February 28, 2013 NRL superstar Johnathan Thurston says Ben Barba has put his hand up for help just in the nick of time, fearing his fellow Queenslander may have come to physical or mental harm if allowed to suffer in silence.


The Enemy will release new single 'This Is Real' on 22nd October through Cooking Vinyl, which is taken from their Top 10 album 'Streets in the Sky'.


With the second-quarter preview release of its RadControls for Metro software development tools today at Microsoft's TechEd conference, Telerik takes its first steps into the world of Windows 8, with revisions to its controls for the Metro-style interface the new operating system introduces to the desktop.

Telerik takes first steps toward Windows 8


WSJ's Ben Rooney explains how Europe has potentially lost out on $1 trillion dollars.

How Europe has potentially lost out on $1 trillion


A train hit a van at Highway 43 and Lerdo Highway in Shafter, causing at least three major injuries, California Highway Patrol Officer Greg Williams reported.


Adobe Photoshop Principal Product Manager John Nack announced yesterday in a post on his blog that Adobe Creative Suite 5 (CS5) is now finally shipping.


But in the later part of the week major commodities were seen correcting again eroding their second successive weekly gain after weak macroeconomic data's from US triggered worries about the health of the world's largest economy.


Actress Megan Fox has admitted that she is attracted to women as well as men.


Tommy Smith, saxophonist, composer, and founder of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, has been awarded an honorary degree at the University of Edinburgh.


Twitter :https://twitter.com/tv5newsnow Imran Khan injured in fall at Pakistan election rally - TV5


Johnson & Johnson is in talks to buy Swiss medical device maker Synthes for $20 billion, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal website, citing people familiar with the matter.

J&J in talks to buy Synthes for $20 billion:


Aspen restaurateur Scott DeGraff, who allegedly owes millions of dollars to local business interests from at least two failed ventures, is being sued in small claims court by his landscaper.


US tariffs on Chinese exports of tires for passenger cars and light trucks are set to expire Wednesday, and domestic companies are anticipating a bump in sales.

US tariffs on Chinese exports of tires set to expire


The Presidential secretariat says the 6th of the series of photo exhibition showing the terrorist atrocities and anti-democratic activities of the LTTE is now being held in Milano in Italy.

A photo exhibition showing the terrorist atrocities of the LTTE is now being held in Milano in Italy


Kraft Foods Inc., the world's second- biggest food company, plans to spin off its North American grocery business to shareholders, splitting the existing company in two.

Kraft plans to spin off North American grocery business


On January 28, 2012, Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in Addis Ababa.

Jia Qinglin meets with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir


Young drivers on a restricted licence need a better steer on how to cope with solo driving, says NZ Motoring Writers' Guild president, Jacqui Madelin.


Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio has 667 Internet cafes, or more than twice the state's earlier estimate for the ``sweepstakes'' businesses, which offer games functioning like slot machines with cash prizes.

Ohio has 667 Internet cafes, or more than twice the state's earlier estimate ...


Bakery ingredients group CSM issued a profit warning on Monday due to falling consumer confidence and higher raw material prices.


A Pascagoula man is in jail after leading police on a chase through two cities Wednesday with his six-month-old baby in the car.

Pascagoula man leads police on chase with baby in the car


APA-Moscow An official spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Andrey Nesterenko, has said in an interview Thursday that Russia and Mauritania are ready to strengthen their bilateral cooperation, and also discuss a number of international questions.

Russia, Mauritania strengthen bilateral cooperation


A series of emotional farewells to ageing and venerable cruise ships continues on October 30 when Saga Rose sets sail from Southampton for the last time.

Saga Rose sails from Southampton for the last time


Former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett will make her feature film debut in an adaptation of her hit gospel musical.

Former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett to make feature film debut


The National Weather Service is confirming that a tornado touched down in eastern Frederick County last week.


Mountain Home firefighters responded to a brush fire Sunday that burned about 30 acres, said Mountain Home Fire Chief Ken Williams.

Mountain Home firefighters respond to burn


A WOMAN accused of handcuffing her Australian soldier lover and penetrating him with a sex toy has been found guilty of attempted rape, deprivation of liberty and assault.


A statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, which was damaged in a bomb blast last year, will be restored in St. Petersburg.


Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury spent three separate stints on the disabled list this season after hurting his ribs three different times, so it's safe to say he's looking forward to the offseason.


Governor Edward G. Rendell will hold a news conference at noon, on Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Governor's Reception Room, 225 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg.

Governor Rendell to hold news conference


The Greek economy will remain stuck in recession next year, underlining the challenge the country faces in creating enough growth to claw its way out of a debt crisis shaking the euro, Greek budget figures showed yesterday.


In a shocking new revelation, a new report from the cancer council has warned that any amount of alcohol could give you cancer, regardless of your drinking levels.

Any amount of alcohol can give you cancer!


MADRID -Barcelona retained the Spanish league title on Sunday, crushing Valladolid 4-0 at Camp Nou stadium the final game of the season to win the championship for a 20th time.


Cairo Many Egyptian archaeological items including statues representing King Toutankhamon, his father Akhenaton and Grand-father Yoya, are reported missing after the 28 January looting of Cairo Museum, Egypt's Antiquities minister, Zahi Hawass revealed Sunday.

Archaeological items missing after looting of Cairo Museum


The number of fire victims in Perm has risen to 111, Itar-Tass learnt on Sunday at the press service of the local branch of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies for the Perm Territory.

Number of fire victims in Perm rises to 111


Film crews will be taking over Roscoe Village on Thursday, making several streets off limits to residents, officials announced Tuesday.

Film crews will take over Roscoe Village Thursday


Russell Crowe shocked co-stars on the sets of Robin Hood when he threw a log at visiting royal Prince Andrew, who is the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.

When russell Crowe threw a log at prince Andrew


myBantu.com, an online personal assistant, gets featured as a Killer Startup for its relevant recommendations in KillerStartups.com.

MyBantu.com featured as a Killer Startup


A 28-year-old Davenport man died late Wednesday after he fell from a large tombstone at a Macomb cemetery, Macomb Police Chief Curt Barker said.

Davenport man dies after falling from tombstone


City Councilman and State Senator-elect Hiram Monserrate is denying charges he attacked his girlfriend, calling the incident an unfortunate accident.


The Chilean peso closed practically unchanged against the US dollar Tuesday, trimming back an early weakening.


Harry Enfield has teamed up with Skins writer Bryan Elsley to launch a new independent TV production company called Balloon.

Harry Enfield launches new TV production company


Two Germans were injured when the ultralight plane they were flying crashed into a nearly empty hotel in the Czech Republic, officials said.

Two Germans injured in ultralight plane crash in Czech Republic


Students on spring break are heeding warnings to avoid violence-prone Mexican border cities.


Private employers added 114,000 jobs in July, probably not enough to lower the nation's unemployment rate, according to the monthly report from ADP, a large payroll service.


NEW YORK ― Electronic Arts is bringing its popular ``Madden'' football game to Facebook.

Electronic Arts brings 'Madden' to Facebook


Chubby comes to Odawa Casino Resort 8 pm Friday, April 11 where he will perform his greatest hits.

Chubby Checker coming to Odawa Casino April 11


Little did we know that Janet has actually been doing great, so great in fact that she just joined the billionaire's club!

Janet Jackson joins the billionaire's club


A total of 48 accused were convicted in the infamous multi-crore fodder scam by the special CBI court on Thursday and eight sentenced to a maximum of three years' rigorous imprisonment with varying fines.

48 accused convicted in fodder scam, eight sentenced


A 60-year-old Casco Township man was killed in a Friday night accident, according to a release from the Michigan State Police Richmond Post.


Two thirds of parents do not punish their children when they swear, according to a new survey.

Parents do not punish children for swearing


For truckers, the definition of R&R may as well be 'rev and relaxation,' given the shared appreciation of all things motorized: classic cars, motorcycles, and the open road.

For truckers, definition of R&R is 'rev and relaxation'


Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby expects to play in the NHL all-star game Sunday in Montreal despite having a sore left knee.


Spaniard Rafael Nadal has insisted that he is the new people's champion after he shrugged off a knee injury to reach the quarterfinals with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 win against Russian Mikhail Youzhny.

Nadal insists he is the new people's champion


Fireworks sales begin next Tuesday across the metropolitan area.


Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed an active electromagnetic suspension system that can increase the ride quality of cars by 60 percent.

Active electromagnetic suspension system can increase ride quality of cars by 60 percent


Singapore shares closed flat on Thursday amid a pullback in other regional stock markets, dealers said.

Singapore shares close flat amid pullback in other regional markets


Suresh Kalmadi, former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee who is in judicial custody in a corruption case, will undergo a brain scan Thursday, a Delhi Court was informed.

Kalmadi to undergo brain scan on Thursday


A Beaufort lawyer who stole $2.3 million from a client and was arrested as he tried to re-enter the US from Canada has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

Beaufort lawyer pleads guilty to wire fraud


In an effort to improve a bullpen which enters play tonight with a 5.08 ERA, the Angels have acquired right-hander Ernesto Frieri from the Padres in exchange for infielder-outfielder Alexi Amarista and right-hander Donn Roach.

Angels acquire right-hander Ernesto Frieri from the Padres


Local councils plan to return to the capital markets en masse for the first time in decades as a result of George Osborne's decision last autumn to raise sharply the rates on central government loans.


Two people now face several charges after Kentucky State Police say they found an active meth lab in a car during a traffic stop.

Police find meth lab in car during traffic stop


Saints coach Sean Payton said Thomas injured himself during drills in a practice Wednesday with the Houston Texans and then had surgery Thursday morning.


The Greater Amman Municipality plans this month to release a new tender to replace heads of the traffic lights in the Capital with new LED ones.

Greater Amman Municipality continues replacing heads of traffic lights with new LED ones


The farmers' market sponsored by Cottage Grove United Church of Christ will open for the season Thursday, June 16.


Hindustan Zinc has support around Rs 110, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.

Hindustan Zinc has support around Rs 110:


A state transportation worker was found dead early Saturday in a creek bed below Interstate 84 east of the Mosier interchange, state police said.


Today is the day for new market reform consumer protection laws to go into place today, the six-month anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law.


A new cultural mix is reshaping the retail food market, according to a new report from the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association.

New cultural mix reshaping retail food market


With the green movement full swing, New Belgium Brewing felt it was best to recycle last year's pro-recycling ad campaign.


Federal wildlife officials have drafted plans to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, which would end a decades-long effort that has restored the animals but only in parts of their historic range.

Federal wildlife officials lift protections for gray wolves


Atleti are today celebrating the 110th anniversary of their foundation on April 26, 1903.


Stock and options trading turned bullish on Netflix today as investors positioned for the movie-rental company to rally this week.


Parineeti Chopra, two films old in the industry, wants to adopt children at some point in her life.


I would form a coalition with any political party, if the people give them authority and we have to, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television.

I would form coalition with any political party, if people give them authority:


Osama bin Laden will issue a ``very strong'' statement to Muslims across the world soon, an Islamist website said on Sunday, cited by Reuters.

Osama bin Laden to issue a ``very strong'' statement to Muslims across the world


A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a flat, police said today.


A MOTHER illegally claimed benefits when she was living with her partner as man and wife, a jury was told.


Mark Lawrenson urges Everton supporters to give Roberto Martinez a chance if he is appointed as David Moyes's successor.

Mark Lawrenson: 'Everton should give Roberto Martinez a chance'


A 28-year-old Saginaw man was seriously injured in a rollover crash late Friday on US Highway 53 north of Duluth.

Saginaw man injured in rollover crash north of Duluth


Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from Chad Johnson, TMZ first reported.


Bank Asia Limited started Musharaka financing through its Islamic Banking Division, said a press release.


Contractors fear an exodus of skilled procurement staff will spark a return to cost and time overruns on school projects.


A county in Pennsylvania is taking the war against drugs and addiction into their own hands.

A County in Pennsylvania is taking the war against drugs


An elderly man died in a lawn mower accident in rural Climax Wednesday morning.

Man dies in lawn mower accident in rural Climax, mn


Easy to setup, but wasn't able to get a local number in my area, but I can live with it.


Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling have made their relationship public after they were spotted ``making out''.


Although Global Associated News would love for everyone to believe that revered comedian Eddie Murphy is dead, it is simply not true!


Skipton notched their third win of the season to gain a mid-table place in Division Three of the Airedale and Wharfedale League.

Skipton notch their third win of the season


Website domain names have jumped in value over the last year, according to figures, which suggest the internet is flourishing while other areas of the economy struggle.


Multiple bomb threats forced eight Washington courthouses to evacuate Thursday afternoon, and officials don't yet know if the threats were coordinated.

Bomb threats force eight courthouses to evacuate


Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr has fired his American lawyers and said he will either boycott or represent himself in his upcoming war crimes trial.


``I felt like I had broken his trust with that information getting out.


Sovereign Bank, NA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, SA, today announced its Swipe4Change Sovereign Bank Debit MasterCard® holiday donation program.

Sovereign Bank announces Swipe4Change Sovereign Debit MasterCard® holiday donation program


It would seem a deal is essentially done.


US department store Nordstrom has added Australian young fashion brand Minkpink to its brand mix.

Nordstrom adds Australian brand Minkpink


Over 900 Pakistani women were killed last year in the name of honour for allegedly shaming their families while nearly 4,500 others were the target of domestic violence, the country's top rights watchdog said in a report today.

Over 900 Pakistani women killed for honour:


Master Community service charges on the Pearl Qatar are to be slashed by 33%, according to an announcement from United Development Company.

Service charges on Pearl Qatar slashed by 33%


PUPILS will benefit and results improve under controversial closures and mergers of schools across Wales, a new report says.

Pupils ``will benefit from closures and mergers''


The US will have a more racially and ethnically diverse population by 2042 as minority groups will outnumber the white population by that year, the US Census Bureau said Thursday in a revision of demographic projections.

US will have more diverse population by 2042


Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy shout slogans during a demonstration against the delay of the Egyptian presidential results and Supreme Council for the Armed Forces, at Tahrir square in Cairo June 22, 2012.

Supporters of Mohamed Morsy shout slogans during a demonstration in Cairo


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Nov. 24 drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 329 Main St., Blandon, Berks County.

Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 sold in Berks County, pa


Equity diversified NAVs advanced sharply following strong markets' cues.

NAVs advance sharply on strong markets' cues


The major averages have slid more firmly into negative territory, extending the downward move seen in the past few sessions.

Major averages slide more firmly into negative territory


A Boardman man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, felonious assault, kidnapping and child endangering in the June 3 stabbing of his estranged wife in the presence of her 2-year-old son, who was cut on his foot.

Boardman man pleads guilty to attempted murder


Solexel, a developer of flexible, thin-film solar panels, has raised $36 million in its third round of venture capital, the company disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be performing live at the Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 pm.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to perform at the Riverbend


Mid-tier diamond producer Pangea DiamondFields plc is proposing to raise up to US$15 million to be put toward its own working capital by way of an open offer of up to 2,007,745,770 new ordinary shares of US$0.005 each at a price of 0.5 pence per share.

Pangea DiamondFields to raise up to US$15 million


Bond was set at $100,000 Friday for a man accused of firing a rifle randomly near houses in Lawrence County, sheriff's Capt. Jody Dotson said.


Candy Crowley of CNN is reporting that Gov. Richardson and former Pres. Bill Clinton will watch the Super Bowl together in Red River, NM this Sunday.

Richardson, Bill Clinton to watch Super Bowl together


Authorities in Ohio say a toddler fell into a septic tank and was critically injured while being watched by a woman putting up outdoor Christmas lights.

Toddler falls into septic tank, is critically injured


A Japanese team visited Attapadi on Thursday to evaluate the eco-restoration programme being implemented by the Attapadi Hill Area Development Society in the Attapadi area for the last one decade with the financial assistance of the Japanese Bank for International Co-operation.


Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said its fourth quarter net profit surged 89%, boosted by higher non-operating income and a reduction in other expenses and tax provisions.


Asian markets are mixed in the morning trades, the auto and IT stocks are in demand.


International Cricket Council chief executive Haroon Lorgat praised the West Indies for the staging of a highly successful and memorable World Twenty20.

Lorgat praises West Indies for a successful World Twenty20


Two Taiwanese were arrested in Batangas province on Saturday on charges of illegal mining, a Taiwan-based news site reported.

Two Taiwanese arrested in Batangas for 'illegal mining'


In a ceremony in the East Room of the White House today, President Obama signed an Executive Order to renew and enhance the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics so that it better serves communities across the country by engaging them in the process of improving the education of Latino students.

President Obama signs Executive Order renewing the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics


The Georgia Department of Natural Resources searched today for a bear that was spotted in Thomson.


A St. Theresa Point woman is facing impaired driving charges after flipping her car on a closed winter road this past week.


He said disclosed that there was a ``trend across the banking industry'' in which they are phasing out free checking accounts, and the charging maintenance fees provided minimum balances are maintained or direct deposits are made regularly.

''Trend across the banking industry'' (phasing out free checking accounts)


Chief Minister Baluchistan Nawab Aslam Raisani has said that provision of complete autonomy to the federating units is the need of the hour adding that all politicians must get united for giving a new social accord.

Provision of complete autonomy is need of hour:


MVP Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are among the players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL on Friday to prevent a lockout.

Brady, Manning among players filing antitrust lawsuit against NFL


Cooper Energy, an Australia-based oil and gas exploration and production company, has secured an interest in an oil and gas exploration and appraisal portfolio in Poland through a joint venture agreement with RWE Dea Germany, a subsidiary of RWE.

Cooper Energy secures interest in oil and gas appraisal portfolio in Poland


The Belle of Cincinnati will be returning to Charleston July 14-19 and will be docked at Haddad Riverfront Park.

The Belle of Cincinnati returning to Charleston


La Jolla, Calif. Professor Ralph Lewin, known as ``the father of green algae genetics,'' died in his sleep Sunday at his California home from esophageal cancer.


Ericsson said it has decided to delist the company's series B shares from the London Stock Exchange, from April 14.

Ericsson to delist from the London Stock Exchange


Israeli ground troops were on Sunday operating just outside Gaza City, the coastal strip's main population centre, witnesses told AFP.

Israeli troops operating just outside Gaza City


For the second time in three months, a University of Hawaii football player has been arrested for suspicion of drunken driving.

Uh football player arrested for suspicion of drunken driving


We can now tell you that BingoCams opens tomorrow at midday so if you fancy being in on the latest craze in bingo then make a note!


AMERICAN President Barack Obama is defending nuclear power as an important source of energy in the US, even as new questions are raised about its safety following radiation leaks from an earthquake and tsunami-damaged nuclear plant in Japan.

US president Barack Obama defends nuclear power


A presidency for Turkish citizens and relative communities living overseas has been formally established with the publication of a related law in the Turkish Official Gazette on Tuesday.

Presidency for Turkish citizens formally established


Mr Tutu said in an interview broadcast Sunday on local radio that he is praying for the prompt recovery of Mr Mandela, who was hospitalised Dec 8th for what officials initially said was tests.

Archbishop desmond Tutu praying for nelson Mandela


FORMER defence minister George Mpombo yesterday said President Rupiah Banda must stop the rot over Zamtel.


Kentucky State Police report that two fugitives from a western Kentucky work farm have been captured in Georgia.

Two fugitives from western Kentucky captured in Georgia


President Barack Obama said today he is offering Iran ``a serious, meaningful dialogue'' over its disputed nuclear program, while warning Tehran of grave consequences from a united global front.

Obama offers Iran 'serious, meaningful dialogue'


An AAA study says the teen driver fatality risk quadruples when there are young passengers in the car.

AAA study: teen fatality risk quadruples with young passengers


Irish rock band U2 has been named the world`s highest paid musicians by the Forbes magazine.


Olbermann, who last month abruptly left his MSNBC talk show, is headed to the Current TV public-affairs channel.


Californians didn't need Gov. Jerry Brown to tell us that last week was Wildfire Awareness Week because fires were burning up and down the state, a grim reminder that CAL FIRE is predicting this will likely be a long, hot summer for firefighters.

Could be a long, hot summer for firefighters


A MAN has died following a collision with a train near Alvechurch on Sunday afternoon.


A Riga, Mich. man was killed early Saturday morning when the car he was driving crashed into a tree southeast of here in Lenawee County's Palmyra Township, the sheriff's office said.


As per reports and information from our sources,Iran,prominent member of the oil cartel Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and long-time adversary of the US, has objected to the move by certain members of the oil exporting cartel to raise output in order to clam markets and ease oil prices.After the Libyan conflict, some OPEC members went beyond the unity policy (of the organization) and demanded to increase supply.

Iran,member of the oil cartel OPEC has objected to the move by certain members of the oil exporting cartel to raise output....


Iconic Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith is selling the gold medal that he won at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

Olympian Tommie Smith selling gold medal


William ``Bill'' Russell, a former longtime California Interscholastic Federation commissioner who was instrumental in the rise of girls' high school sports, died Aug. 9 at his home in Santa Barbara.

Former longtime state commissioner Russell dies


USC on Friday plans to announce two donations totaling $100 million that will fund a new institute for cancer research and a high-tech building for journalism studies.

USC to announce two donations totaling $100 million


Peru and Switzerland signed a double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income and capital.

Peru, Switzerland sign double taxation agreement


Automotive industry expert Paul Ingrassia told CNBC Thursday, one day after the successful GM IPO, that it's time to ``go long'' on auto stocks and invest in the industry.


Freddie Mac said Friday it plans to sell $3 billion of reference bills next week.

Freddie Mac to sell $3 billion bills next week


The Methodist Church in Fiji is ready to hold its annual conference in Suva next week.

Methodist Church ready to hold annual conference


Chinese basketball star Yao Ming on Wednesday announced his retirement in his hometown of Shanghai.

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming announces retirement


It is possible that what was missing from the Apple event this week is much more interesting than what was included.


A St. Albans woman has been indicted for lying to a federal grand jury about a suspect in the armed robbery of a Big Chimney bank.


Workers are silhouetted as they replace broken LED lights on a huge bronze globe in front of a mall in Manila on April 22, 2012.

Workers are silhouetted on a huge bronze globe


California led the nation in charter school growth this year, according to a report released today by The Center for Education Reform, a pro-charter group.

California leads nation in charter school growth


The Cabinet on Monday agreed to not control prices of cooked meals, for it would be difficult and consumers can choose where to buy their food depending on personal taste, quantity, and quality, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Kittirat Na-Ranong said.

Cabinet agrees to not control prices of cooked meals


A number of Iranian cultural heritage institutions have asked the Foreign Ministry to pursue the artifact robbery from Persepolis by a South Korean diplomat.

Iranian institutions ask Foreign Ministry to pursue artifact robbery by S. Korean diplomat


Cuyahoga County Council voted Tuesday to approve domestic partner benefits for county employees, Nicole Daily Jones, the communication director for Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, confirmed.

Cuyahoga County Council approves domestic partner benefits


Chicago-based RR Donnelley announced today it is closing its Eldridge, Iowa, plant, displacing 280 workers, said Ted Harms, state rapid response coordinator for Iowa Workforce Development.

RR Donnelley announces closing of Eldridge plant


The 2012 Crystal Charity Ball Committee raised more than $4.4 million for the gala Dec. 1 at the Hilton Anatole.

Crystal Charity Ball raises more than $4.4 million


The Boston Pops will kick off its spring season on Wednesday with a season-long celebration of the American songbook.


Japan has suspended the use of two vaccines made by Pfizer, Inc., and Sanofi-Aventis as it investigates the deaths of four children that have been linked to the drugs.


In a bid to move into commercial work while also growing its business with the government intelligence community, Hanover-based KEYW made two acquisitions last week.


The steel ministry has sought coal blocks for two of its mining PSUs --

Steel ministry seeks coal blocks for two PSUs


The United Way of Johnson County's volunteer center is seeking volunteers with trucks or other moving equipment to assist area residents affected by flooding.


European markets started the week on a positive note as investor's hoped for more progress on the region's crisis ahead of a meeting later in the day between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

European markets start week on positive note


Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has confirmed she will not stand for Parliament at the next election.

Tariana Turia to stand down at next election


A 49-year-old man was found dead in his car around noon Friday in the parking lot of Meijer at 3911 US 22/Ohio 3 in Deerfield Township.


In this aerial photo, waters from an overflowing nearby creek inundate homes in the Irving Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minn., Wednesday afternoon, June 20, 2012.

Waters from an overflowing nearby creek inundate homes


Every month, accomplished local authors share their stories with the Director of Douglas County Libraries, Jamie LaRue.


The Bruins clinched a playoff berth Saturday after three short-handed goals in 64 seconds on the same penalty powered Boston to a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.


Authorities are investigating a bomb threat made against Kyle Field at Texas A&M on Wednesday.

Authorities investigate bomb threat at Kyle Field


Red Light District, the Gaslamp's most seductive dining room and social house, announced the launch of The Chef's Table dining experience today.

Red Light District dining room and social house launches the Chef's Table dining experience


PlattForm Advertising announced today that Anthem Education Group has named PlattForm Advertising as its interactive agency of record.

PlattForm Advertising named Anthem Education Group's interactive agency of record


The Palestinian prime minister has dissolved his Cabinet , in a new gesture that appears to be inspired by unrest rocking the Arab world.

Palestinian prime minister dissolves Cabinet


Talks on preserving the Arctic amid a race for its rich resources have opened in Canada.

Talks on preserving the Arctic open in Canada


A new study by researchers at the Eastman Dental Center, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, has found that overweight kids have fewer cavities and healthier teeth as compared to normal weight children.


Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said that he would respond to the contempt of court notice after holding consultations with his legal and constitutional experts.


Reports claim that Apple is now shipping iPads to those who placed orders on the first day.


A convenience store worker was held up at gunpoint during an armed robbery in Balaclava this morning.


A suicide car bomber attacked a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, wounding at least three soldiers in a volatile area near the Afghan border where a suspected US drone missile strike killed 13 people, officials said.

Suicide car bomber attacks checkpoint in Pakistan


Mail delivery times are changing around Pueblo as Postal Service officials alter routes in order to save on labor and money.


``I like the thought of being a man who's sexually adventurous. I haven't played a character like this before. I'm not going to pretend. 'Dil Kabaddi' is a film strictly for adults. And we shouldn't shy away from saying this,'' Irrfan told IANS.

``Dil Kabaddi'' is a film strictly for adults:


In a ceremony Tuesday, Bethlehem police officials promoted two officers and added two officers to its ranks.

Bethlehem Police promote two officers; add two officers to ranks


*Morgan Freeman was discharged Thursday from a Memphis hospital where he was treated for broken bones and other injures sustained during a car accident Sunday in Mississippi.

Morgan Freeman discharged from hospital:


Hobbs was named director of men's basketball administration at UConn on Tuesday, returning to where he once played and coached.

Karl Hobbs named director of men's basketball administration at UConn


Zombies plan to overrun downtown Issaquah again, as a Halloween tradition brings together a ``Thriller'' flash mob of undead creatures.

Zombies to overrun downtown Issaquah -- again


Malaysia vowed to beef up security Monday, March 4 in Sabah, where at least 26 people have been reported killed after a bizarre invasion by Philippine followers of one of the heirs of the former Sultan of Sulu.


The Union Government's recent submission before the Supreme Court to derecognise 44 Deemed to be Universities reminds me of the famous quote of Wolfgang Pauli, a great scientist, while describing an article written by a colleague-''It is not right, it's not even wrong''.


TPI Polene, the country's third-largest cement producer, has exited business rehabilitation under the Central Bankruptcy Court.


Wayne Swan to spruik Aust in India Updated: 07:20, Monday December 10, 2012 Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan will meet senior government and business officials in India to boost Australia's long-term possibilities in Asia.


PMK leader S Ramadoss was released Saturday on bail after spending 12 days in the central jail in Tiruchirapalli, around 350 km from here.


Palestinians say an Israeli military strike in Gaza City has killed an Islamic Jihad militant and wounded two others near the Israeli border.

Palestinians say Israeli strike killed militant


Srinagar, Sept 22 Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir early this morning.


In two television interviews on Easter Sunday, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the Catholic Church could be more welcoming of gays and lesbians, despite its opposition to same-sex marriage, The New York Times reported.

Dolan says Catholic Church should be more welcoming to gays and lesbians


Today the White House was suddenly converted into a mental asylum for seriously disturbed but also rich patients.

White House converted into mental asylum


Japanese automakers will struggle to crack the premium car segment in Europe, where tradition and prestige dominate, making their plans to gain global acceptance for their luxury brands tougher.


Italy beat Sweden 1-0 in a friendly Wednesday featuring reserves on both sides.


The 30-share index Sensex made some recovery in today's session on the back of some buying activity witnessed across index heavyweights.


Doctors have decided that the Fresno County jail inmate accused of killing his cellmate on Valentine's Day, is not competent to stand trial.

Inmate accused of killing cellmate not competent for trial


Kolkata, Nov 26 Attacking the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for throwing the country into 'disarray', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh Wednesday said that 'nobody obeys Prime Minister Manmohan Singh'.


Only six out of 10 products in Turkey comply with standards defined by the Turkish Standards Institute, studies conducted by the Ministry of Trade have concluded.

Only six in 10 products comply with standards


DLF Pramerica Life Insurance has revamped its product portfolio and unveiled four new innovative protection oriented plans.

DLF Pramerica life revamps product portfolio


The hottest gift this holiday season is a government bailout.


A group of four people tackled a bank robbery suspect and a crowd joined them to help hold him to the ground Friday until officers could arrive.


EU member states have voted on whether to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panel makers.

EU votes on anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar makers


Most corporate employees do not get enough time for workouts to keep themselves fit even when there is an increase in lifestyle diseases, a survey by Assocham said.

Corporate employees do not get time for workouts:


Texas A&M - Commerce has announced that they will be closing their campus at three pm today and cancelling classes tonight due to the strong possibility of bad weather and winter precipitation in the East Texas area tonight.

Texas A&M-Commerce cancels classes tonight


Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world, announced today that it has been accredited by the Government of The Philippines as a Bulk and Break Bulk Cargo Surveyor.

Intertek accredited by the Government of the Philippines as a Bulk and Break Bulk cargo


Victoria and David became reportedly feel like newlyweds all over again since the birth of their daughter Harper Seven.

Victoria and David beckham feel like newlyweds again


Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Tuesday said he will soon take up the refueling mission issue to aid US-led anti-terrorism efforts in the Indian Ocean.


Europe continue to dominate the FIFA world rankings with world champion Spain ending the year at the top of the rankings released by football's world controlling body on Wednesday.

Europe continue to dominate world rankings


A ST IVES couple were left with concussion, cuts and bruises after they were hit by a four meter-long tree branch.

St Ives couple left with concussion after being hit by a tree branch


Barcelona have agreed to sign Sevilla midfielder Adriano Correia for up to 13,5 million euros, subject to medical checks, the La Liga champions said.

Barca agree to sign Sevilla midfielder Adriano


Hollywood actor James McAvoy and his wife Anne-Marie Duff have announced that they are expecting their first child.

James McAvoy and wife Anne-Marie Duff are expecting their first child


The government will sell $55 billion in bonds next week as part of massive borrowing to pay for its financial rescue programs.


A man has denied pushing his girlfriend out of a moving car while they were driving down a busy dual-carriageway in Northampton.

Man denies pushing girlfriend out of car


A former Wyoming County resident pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Wyoming County Circuit Court Tuesday for his role in the October 2006 death of a Crany resident.

Former Wyoming County resident pleads guilty


Malaysian police released all 512 protesters arrested during street clashes in Kuala Lumpur yesterday when as many as 50,000 people staged an illegal protest to press for ``reform'' and cleaner elections before national polls expected this year.


Clay Aiken, who joins the cast of ``Monty Python's Spamalot'' this week, says its humor was initially lost on him.

Clay Aiken cast in 'Monty Python's Spamalot'


Turkey has offered to mediate between Iran and the West in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme.


Warriors guard Marco Belinelli is still trying to improve as he enters his second season in the NBA.


While delivering the '25th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal Memorial Lecture' in New Delhi, Narayanan said: ``We have seen no change in the attitude of ISI, the mentor of Lashkar-e-Tayyeba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, and the attacks on India from Pakistan is likely to continue.''

No change in attitude of ISI, attacks likely to continue:


The foreclosure rates for single-family home in combined Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis markets have increased 0.6 percent for March compared with the same month last year.


Former All Black Doug Howlett has been arrested in Ireland on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at his Munster team Christmas party.


Police have confirmed that a taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly knocking over a woman in northern Johannesburg, before dragging her for at least two hundred metres along Lonehill Boulevard on Tuesday morning.

Taxi driver arrested after knocking over a woman


The Seattle Mariners made 10 spring training roster moves today at Peoria, Ariz., leaving them with 50 players in their major league camp.

Mariners make 10 spring training roster moves


Share prices remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon today, with further buying support in heavyweights led by DiGi, UMW Holdings and Maybank, dealers said.

Share prices remain in positive territory


As he continues to recover, Knox concedes that he may miss all of the 2012 season.


People with depression generate higher absentee and disability costs on the job, even when they are treated with antidepressants.

People with depression generate higher absentee costs


The Kool-Aid Man we've come to know over the years through various campaigns for the colorful fruit-flavored drink is getting a new look, the company said last week.


With five players in double figures, including two bench players, the New Orleans Hornets held off the Denver Nuggets to win 96-87 Sunday night at the Pepsi Center.

New Orleans Hornets hold off Denver Nuggets to win 96-87


SonoSite, a provider of hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, has completed the acquisition of CardioDynamics International, a cardiovascular disease management company.

SonoSite completes acquisition of CardioDynamics


Rep. Michele Bachmann will officially announce her presidential candidacy Monday in the Iowa town of Waterloo, FOX News Channel confirmed Tuesday.


Baby walrus coming to NY aquarium A 234-pound baby walrus is coming to the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium in Brooklyn.


A Charleston attorney is getting a nod from President Barack Obama.


One Northampton house is getting a face lift this spring, literally.


A Hayward man has set a new musky world record in fly fishing.


A Jacksonville loan officer was sentenced Wednesday to 30 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud.


Shimla, Jan 5 The airport in the Himachal Pradesh capital remained shut for the third consecutive day Tuesday, an official here said.

Shimla airport remains shut for third day


Republican Mark Kirk, newly sworn in Monday as the junior US senator from Illinois, told supporters that ``sad chapters'' in Illinois history were over.


Kermit Erasmus tells KickOff.com that he endured a nervous start to his first training session at Feyenoord this past weekend.


At a public meeting in Jharkhand's Palamu district Maoists alleged that the Central government wants to capture natural resources such as water, forest and land.

Maoists allege that government wants to capture natural resources


It has just been announced that JB Hi-Fi will move into the B2B telecommunications sector and has appointed to Tony Nikolovski to the new role of B2B telecommunications manager.

JB Hi-Fi moves into B2B telecommunications


Snapper will be off limits to Queensland's commercial and recreational fishermen for six weeks next year as the state decides how to rebuild low stock.

Snapper will be off limits for six weeks


Australia beat defending champions Germany by 2-1 to win the FIH Hockey World Cup 2010 here at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the national capital.

Australia beat Germany 2-1 to win Hockey World Cup


As promised, NBC has released the first episode of the revived Knight Rider series online at its website and Hulu.com.

NBC releases first episode of Knight Rider online


Since this week is Severe Weather Awareness week, local emergency management agencies want to make sure you're safe in case of a disaster.

Local emergency management agencies want to make sure you're safe in case of a disaster


Two drivers were taken to hospital after a scary head-on collision in downtown London Thursday afternoon.


Google CEO Eric Schmidt said he will discuss with Apple how his role on its board might change after this week's announcement of the Google Chrome OS. Chrome OS could compete with Apple's own Mac OS X.

Google CEO Schmidt discusses his role on apple`s board


Skechers USA Inc.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 9.920.

Skechers USA Inc. enters oversold territory


Eastbourne tennis player Johanna Konta advanced into the second round of the US Open after a straight sets victory at Flushing Meadows.

Konta advances to second round of US Open


Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.

Bruno sentenced to two years in federal prison


Yoko Ono says John Lennon is still helping her in her endeavours as an artist and peace activist as she pays tribute to her late husband before what would have been his 70th birthday.


Two people were arrested in the Village of Seneca Falls for providing alcohol to minors at a party on the evening of December 10.

Two arrested for providing alcohol to minors


An 18-year-old man was arrested for assault and robbery after trying to shoplift several items from a clothing store in the University Mall.

Man arrested for assault after shoplifting


Kim Kardashian says she would love to be a contestant on next season of Dancing With The Stars.

Kim Kardashian would love to do Dancing With the Stars


Angelo Que of Philippines fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 on Thursday, to take an early clubhouse lead, in the opening round of the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship.

Angelo Que takes early clubhouse lead at the Yeangder tournament players Championship


Donegal County Council has begun restricting water supplies to homes following an increase in demand during the cold weather.

Donegal County Council restricts water supply


Bulgaria needs more promptness in Belene NPP project, which is assessed by the international experts as a contemporary technological solution with the highest parameters of nuclear safety in the world, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov says in a letter of welcome addressed to the organizers of and participants in the BULATOM International Nuclear Conference, the press service of the President's Office announced.

Bulgaria needs more promptness in Belene NPP project:


Kanye West was arrested at the Los Angeles international airport overnight after a scuffle with photographers and is expected to be charged with vandalism, an airport spokesman said.

Kanye West arrested after airport scuffle


Greece wants a European solution to its debt crisis and expects positive results from a European Union summit on March 25-26, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said on Tuesday.

Greece wants European solution to debt crisis


Nuclear installations across the country have been put on high alert as it has been found that David Headley, a US citizen arrested by FBI on terror charges, had visited some states having atomic installations.


There's a reason why the United States doesn't need health care reform--

Americans don't need health care reform:


On Tuesday, during his visit to Kabul, Secretary of State John Kerry met up with the Afghan women's soccer team to kick a few balls and talk about women's issues in Afghanistan.

John Kerry meets with Afghan women's soccer team


``The Artist,'' a black-and-white romance honoring the early days of Hollywood, won five Oscars at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jean Dujardin and Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius.


Association Kokopelli, which is a French independent organic seed saving and selling organisation was fined €35,000, last week, after being taken to court by corporate seed merchant Baumaux.

French organic seed producers Association Kokopelli fined


The Belhaven gallery ARTichoke will close at the end of January after just more than two years of operation.


A 22-year-old woman was allegedly set ablaze with kerosene by her husband in Nag Talai locality under Galta Gate police station on Friday morning.


Dairy product prices fall 9.9 per cent Updated: 08:41, Wednesday April 18, 2012 Prices of New Zealand dairy products had their biggest decline since July 2010 in Fonterra's latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, pushing the price index below its 10-year average.


Sydney, Feb 1 As India's losing streak in Australia continued, skpper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday put on a brave front saying saying, ``There is always a tomorrow''.


A powerful earthquake rattled northeastern Indonesia on Thursday, briefly triggering a tsunami alert and sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and buildings, officials said.The quake had a preliminary magnitude 6.6 and struck 55 miles beneath the Molucca Sea, the US Geological Survey.Indonesia's seismological agency put the magnitude at 7.6 and immediately issued a tsunami alert over the radio and television.

Powerful earthquake rattles northeastern Indonesia


The Central Bank of Russia expects that the rouble weakening will last long enough, the bank's chief executive officer, Sergei Ignatyev, told a State Duma meeting on Tuesday.

Rouble weakening will last long enough --


The Treasury is postponing a planned fuel duty rise in August after pressure from Labour.


Srinagar, May 7: ``Voting and freedom cannot go together. There can't be any debate on this,'' said a youth standing along with his friends outside the house of Abdul Majeed Bhat whose son Javed Ahmad Bhat was killed by the CRPF troopers during pro-freedom uprising in September last year.


Anna Hazare in his letter to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has proposed a three-point resolution to be adopted by the Parliament.

Anna Hazare's proposed resolution for the Parliament


The show, which ran on CBS from 1975-85, portrayed a poor family who made it big and ``... finally got a piece of the pie.''


President Michel Martelly will make his first speech before the United Nations on Friday, as part of the 66th session of the General Assembly in New York.

Michel Martelly to make first speech to United Nations


Today in federal court in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a 34-year-old Inver Grove Heights man pleaded guilty to possessing more than 600 images of child pornography.

Inver Grove Heights man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography


Coker College signs their first men's lacrosse player for the 2011-12 season.

Coker College signs first lacrosse player


A photographer is suing Kanye West for assaulting him at a party two years ago.

Photographer sues Kanye West for 'assault'


MARION, Ind. - A pilot error caused a deadly plane crash that took the lives of a Marion man, his daughter and his daughter's friend this past November.


Fubon Financial Holding Co., Taiwan's second-largest listed financial holding company by assets, is looking to increase its exposure to China as an affiliated mainland bank aims to open more branches and its Hong Kong unit is hoping to upgrade its China representative office into a branch.

Fubon Financial looking to increase exposure to China


A fatal crash has closed State Route 25 at milepost 26, about 15 miles south of Hunters, Washington in Stevens County.


Giffords, who chairs the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the House Committee on Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of adequate funding for space research and praised PSI for providing high-tech jobs in her Arizona Congressional District.

Congresswoman Giffords emphasizes importance of space research


A 40-year old Wilmington man managed to get arrested twice in one day in the theft of copper materials from several locations.

Wilmington man arrested twice in one day


Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Monday said Raymond Davis possessed a diplomatic passport, but his case would be decided by the court.


Deputy Europe Minister Andreas Mavroyiannis said that Cyprus could seek help from Russia and China in efforts to secure 1.8 billion Euro to recapitalise the Popular Bank and it could need as much as 4 billion Euro.

Cyprus seeking help from Russia and China


A free workshop on Reiki will be offered on Monday, May 2 from 7 to 8:30 pm Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and accelerated healing.


Bayh is scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 27th, the night dedicated to national security issues, according to Bayh's office.

Bayh scheduled to speak at Democratic Convention


President Barack Obama called on Senator Orrin Hatch on Wednesday to consult with him over the pending Supreme Court justice nomination.

Obama consults with Hatch over Supreme Court nomination


Qatar Airways celebrated Sunday yet another milestone in its short history with the launch of scheduled daily flights to Brazil and Argentina marking its foray into South America for the first time.

Qatar Airways launches daily flights to Brazil and Argentina


Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said yesterday she saw no reason for Western countries to lift sanctions against the military-dominated government, but the issue had to be discussed.


A chemical accident drill for health care organizations and first responders is set for Wednesday and Thursday in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.

Chemical accident drill set for Wednesday, Thursday


Otikfree ear drops without a prescription, Governor Matt Mead plans to provide $5 million dollars from the Governor's Data Center Recruitment fund for ``Project Summit.''


A former Town Administrator for the RM of Wheatlands and the Village of Mortlach has pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000.

Former Town Administrator pleads guilty to fraud


Former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. entered a guilty plea Wednesday morning on one felony count of conspiracy to commit false statements, wire fraud and mail fraud.


Four police officers were shot dead and another was wounded in the northern Californian city of Oakland on Saturday.


The Australian military has cleared its troops of any wrongdoing in a battle in Afghanistan last November during which two women and a baby were killed.


``We worked well together. It was a good combination. I have no qualms about working again with Sourav Ganguly,'' Wright, who was the Indian team's coach during Ganguly's captaincy,'' Wright, who is here as New Zealand 'A' assistant coach for the Buchi Babu tournament, told reporters.

John Wright has no qualms working with Ganguly


The Ulster Political Research Group have said they are withdrawing support for the police in Londonderry and north Antrim.


Russian police shot dead a leading suspected insurgent, known as the ``Emir of Dagestan,'' and three other fighters in a firefight in Dagestan on Thursday, state-run news agencies reported, citing local police.

Russia police shot dead ``Emir of Dagestan'':


Starling was selected as the fifth overall pick in the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals.


MyDealPage.ie has launched a daily deal directory app, showing all the offers from Groupon, LivingSocial, GrabOne and many others on one page.

MyDealPage.ie launches daily deal directory app


The Los Alamos campground near Gorman, in the Angeles National Forest, has been closed because a squirrel has tested positive for plague.

Campground closed after squirrel tested positive for plague


Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Miss Angola Leila Lopes crowned Miss Universe


A 20-year-old Argyle Township man was killed in a shooting Sunday in Austin Township in northern Sanilac County, according to a news release from the Michigan State Police.


In a break from the corporate office environment, local business leaders will head back to school next Tuesday to get a firsthand experience of Kiwi Can, the successful values and life skills programme running in Te Kuiti Primary.

Local business leaders head back to school


As the Cowboys enters the final three weeks of their season, Austin said he's healthy but still gets treatment for his legs as a precaution.

Miles Austin, while healthy, still gets treatment


Three passengers were thrown off their feet on a ferry this morning when a CityCat crashed into a pontoon.


Iran has asked Turkey to help free 48 Iranian pilgrims who are being held in Syria after kidnappers stormed their bus in Damascus, state media reported on Sunday.


Although Zanu PF MPs said President Mugabe had powers to dissolve Parliament and call for elections for both presidential and parliamentary seats, MDC-T MPs said if Mugabe did that he would have breached the provisions in Constitution Amendment No 19 that gave birth to the Global Political Agreement.

Mugabe has no powers to dissolve Parliament --


Assemblyman Danny Gilmore, R-Hanford, took the oath of office Dec. 1 as the new representative for the 30th Assembly District at the State Capitol.


US President Barack Obama called on Iran Friday to release three Americans hikers who have been held for a year, saying their continued detention is ``unjust''.

Obama calls on Iran to release three Americans


Noctem is currently streaming the band's entire new album ``Oblivion'' online.


Hackney is providing a very high standard of adult social care for residents, according to a new report from the government's social care watchdog.

Hackney provides a 'very high' standard of adult social care


Strategy game veteran Creative Assembly has announced a new multiplayer online battle arena game, dubbed Total War:

Creative Assembly announces free-to-play Total War:


The UFC has announced that Spencer Fisher and Sam Stout will complete their trilogy at the UFC on FX 4 event that's set for June 22nd, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Spencer Fisher vs. Sam Stout to complete trilogy at UFC on FX 4


Shashank Samant, former president with Ness Technologies, has joined GlobalLogic, Inc.as President.


Italian industrial output fell in July as the recession in the euro region's third-biggest economy deepened.

Italian industrial output fell in July as recession deepened


Kuwait Finance House launched a promotion campaign for its banking cards that entitles its clients to win a trip to Switzerland or Malaysia for every KWD 10 purchase using KFH Master Card in Kuwait or overseas, in addition to using ATM cards overseas only.

KFH launches promotion campaign for banking cards


A man was killed while he changed a tire on his motorcycle along a southeast Houston freeway.

Man killed while changing tire on southeast Houston freeway


Three Dutch men have been jailed for up to seven years for smuggling over one tonne of cocaine on board a luxury yacht, the BBC reports.

Three jailed for smuggling one tonne of cocaine by luxury yacht


Banks and building societies ramped up mortgage lending over the summer, according to figures which suggest efforts to boost the flow of credit are having an impact.


A first rise in inflation in seven months during October yesterday prompted fears of more pain ahead for household finances hit by recession.

Rise in inflation prompts fears for household finances


China on Tuesday congratulated France on its new cabinet, pledging to seek stronger bilateral ties.

China congratulates France on new cabinet


A helicopter crashed at a hospital on Thursday, sending thick, black smoke over downtown and forcing the evacuation of patients from the building.


A grocery store clerk is accused of stealing wallets and change purses from a half dozen elderly patrons.

Grocery clerk accused of stealing from elderly patrons


A Miami man was charged with shooting a couple after an argument with the victims.


Foreign workers and their families continue to turn a blind eye to the risk of execution in the Middle East, particularly to the dangers of going to Saudi Arabia with its 'macabre' death penalty system.

Foreign workers turn blind eye to risk of execution in Middle East


Former Wolf Pack outfielder Chris Dickerson was recalled by the Yankees on Tuesday.


Hundreds of fans turned out to see singer and fitness fanatic Madonna open her first gym in Mexico City.


The Columbus man accused of robbing and killing a cab driver pleads not guilty in his first court appearance.

Man accused of robbing and killing cab driver pleads not guilty


Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, who put tear glands of their fans at work with their moving performances in 'Sadma', might team up for a film soon.

Kamal Haasan and Sridevi to team up for a film


Director Ram Gopal Varma says his forthcoming film ``Agyaat'' is based on real life eerie incidents that his unit members experienced while shooting his 2000 movie ``Jungle''.


An Albuquerque police officer fatally shot a man after being called about a fight between a couple in a discount store's parking lot.


New York, Jun 17 Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn claimed diplomatic immunity when he was arrested by the police over the attempted rape of a hotel maid here, the American media reported.

Strauss-Kahn claimed diplomatic immunity when arrested


'You've Got To Be Thin To Win,`` Irvine, 31, said with a chuckle.


FIVE young men were injured, two of them seriously, in a weekend of violence in Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall.


South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range missiles into its eastern waters amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula.


Ronnie from The Jersey Shore debuts his first single exclusively for his fans to remix on Songster, the new Facebook music game.

Ronnie from the Jersey Shore debuts his first single exclusively on Songster


The unforgettable frontman of pop band Dr. Hook, and successful solo artist in his own right, will be coming to Redditch.

Frontman of pop band Dr. Hook comes to Redditch


Punjab forest development corporation will soon set up three furniture manufacturing units at Mohali and Phillaur to provide better quality furnitue on cheaper rates to the people.

Punjab forest development corporation to set up furniture manufacturing units at Mohali


Heavily-armed Somali gunmen kidnapped two Italian nuns on Monday in a pre-dawn raid on a remote Kenyan border town, witnesses said.


Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov demands to carry out the customs clearance of one container in the sea ports of Ukraine for 15-20 minutes, the head of government said during his working visit to the Odesa region, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reports.

Azarov demands to carry out customs clearance of containers in ports for 20 minutes


and health providers are turning to social networking to provide accurate, up-to-date facts.

Health providers turn to social networking


In the wake of rising global prices of precious metals, the government on Thursday hiked import tariff value of gold to $531 per 10 grams, while the value was kept unchanged at $899 per kg for silver imports.

Government hikes import tariff value of gold


Lullingstone Castle in Kent has notched up two successes so far this season, according to owner Tom Hart-Dyke.

Lullingstone Castle notches up two successes


Charlotte and Port Charlotte high school students enrolled in Liang Wang's Chinese class celebrate the Chinese New Year.


So, the softly tanned new Duchess of Cambridge met Michelle Obama and, nuclear submarine cutbacks or no, she blew her American rival out of the water.

The tanned Duchess of Cambridge blew Michelle Obama out of the water


The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices fell by 2.6% in March, the third month of price falls in a row.


Amid improvement in the security situation, over one crore tourists and pilgrims visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, with the Hindu cave shrines in the state witnessing high footfalls.

Over one crore tourists, pilgrims Visit j&k in 2009


A schoolgirl committed suicide by hanging on the roof of her house on Sunday night, police said.


Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed prospects of Ukraine-Russia cooperation, reads a statement made by the press service to the President of Ukraine.

President Yanukovych and President Medvedev discuss prospects of Ukraine-Russia cooperation


Whether he was in the batter's box, on a basketball court, in a college board room or working behind a press box microphone, Patton's presence usually meant success would follow.

In batter's box or on basketball court, Patton's presence meant success


The Jefferson County constable accused of shooting an accused shoplifter in a Wal-Mart parking lot has rejected a plea deal.

Constable accused of shooting shoplifter rejects plea deal


Albania has been hit by extremely heavy flooding causing many to flee from their homes.


Royal entered an early guilty plea to a grade one dangerous throw charge arising out of Sunday's 12-11 loss to St George Illawarra in Wollongong and will not face any ban.


On the First Friday of each month, Arden Theatre Company will host a different Philadelphia artists or group of artists to present short, free performances to enhance Old City's First Friday activities rooted in the visual arts.

Arden Theatre Company to host free performances, beg.


DWM SALUTES GHANAIAN WOMEN ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 28TH ANNIVERSARY On the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the 31st December Women¹s Movement which falls on Saturday May 15, 2010, the President Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and the entire national executives of the movement extend a hand of congratulations to all members and women in Ghana and wish them a Happy Anniversary.


Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte announces his retirement after 16 seasons.


Weis was officially introduced as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Friday.

Weis introduced as Chiefs offensive coordinator


A PROFESSIONAL drift driver from Upminster is aiming for the title when the British Drifting Championships begins next month.


In a press release this morning, AT&T announced that it plans to cut 4% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 12,000 jobs, beginning this month.


Charlie Callas, who died on Thursdayat age 83, punctuated his comedy routines with a bizarre array of facial expressions and sound effects.


Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi today blasted the Nagpur pitch calling it ``disgraceful'' and also called the Indian team`s strategy as ``myopic.''

Bishan Bedi blasts at Nagpur pitch, calls it ``disgraceful''


House in Sydney shot, drug lab found Updated: 09:22, Monday June 25, 2012 A house has been shot at in Sydney's southwest, in what police believe was a targeted, drug-related attack.


The Australian dollar made minor gains in the morning session but was stuck below parity with the greenback at noon, after healthy American retail data underpinned strength in the US currency.

Australian dollar stuck below parity at noon


Kellie Pickler showed off her skill once more on TV series 90210.

Kellie Pickler shows of her skill on 90210


Hip-hop star Drake headlines the MGM Grand Garden arena May 11, with J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and French Montana.


Major League Baseball expanded its playoff format to 10 teams Friday, adding a second wild-card in each league.

Major league baseball expanding playoffs


Governor David Paterson has released what's being called the ``mother of all budget extenders'' and it includes some deep cuts.


Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-2 to second-ranked Vera Zvonareva at the Hong Kong Classic exhibition tournament on Thursday in her first match since the US Open.


Later this month, the Photographers' Gallery will close for a year to allow a comprehensive refurbishment of their Soho premises.

Photographers' Gallery to close for a year


Senior BJP leader and BCCI vice president Arun Jaitley on Sunday said N Srinivasan will maintain an ``arms length distance'' from the probe against his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan in T20 league betting charges.

Srinivasan will maintain distance from probe:


Bank of China Ltd., the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, said Tuesday it launched yuan cash business services in Zambia with the aim of boosting economic ties between China and Africa.

Bank of China launches yuan cash business in Zambia


A new report says Maine is still the fattest state in New England.

Maine is the 'fattest state' in New England


Penrith half-back Luke Lewis has been charged with a dangerous throw by the NRL judiciary.


Commuters faced worst public transport shortage on all routes of Rawalpindi and Islamabad because of non-availability of compressed natural gas for second day on Saturday.

Commuters face public transport shortage


Patna is ahead of Mumbai but second only to New Delhi in terms of ease of starting a business, according to a World Bank ranking announced on Tuesday.

Patna is ahead of Mumbai and second only to Delhi:


Because of the impending snowstorm, trash collection in Marlborough will be delayed by one day, according to the Department of Public Works.

Trash collection in Marlborough delayed by one day


The mother of a murder victim confronts her son's killer in a face-to-face meeting Tuesday.


Gender neutral rules being introduced by HM Revenue and Customs are set to increase women's pension income from December 21st.

Gender neutral rules increase women's pension income


Consumer sentiment took a slide in January with the federal government's fiscal stimulus package failing to sustain a recovery in confidence amid worries about the economy.


It might prove instructive for those charged with the responsibility of considering the bill to set up the Independent Commission of Investigations to probe abuses by the security forces, to remember the late Garnet Silk's paradoxically simple and profound lyric, a man is just a man.


Four shooting victims were dropped off at a metro hospital Sunday night.

4 shooting victims dropped off at hospital


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates continue to stay below the 5% mark as we are seeing home loans lower on March 4th to 4.75% on a 30 year fixed mortgage rate.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Billy Bragg is facing an anonymous hate campaign after neighbours were sent letters criticising him.


The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled against Touro Infirmary in a breach of contract case entitled Mendy Properties, LC v. Touro Infirmary, 2010-CC-0666.

Louisiana Supreme Court rules against Touro Infirmary


Opus Group 's comeback is getting national attention, including from the writers of ``The Property Report'' section of The Wall Street Journal.

Opus Group's comeback is getting national attention


However, windows can pose a serious threat to small children, and families must take precautions to lower the risk of injuries and death caused by window-related falls.


What is the best way to stop ``food safety'' bills HR 875, S 425 and others, which would effectively outlaw organic farming and backyard gardening?

What is the best way to stop the ``food safety'' bills?


A local high school was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious device with wires attached to a phone was found.

School evacuated after suspicious device found


The highways reopened and residents returned home Wednesday evening after a semi-truck rolled Wednesday afternoon spilling hazardous materials in the Spicer area.

Highways re-open, residents return home after semi-truck rolls near Spicer


After secretly marrying early this year, model Sophie Dahl and musician Jamie Cullum have announced that they are expecting their first baby together.

Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum expecting their first baby


A man has appeared at Northampton Crown Court to deny punching out a teenage girl's tooth in a Northamptonshire pub.

Man denies punching out teenage girl's tooth in pub.


We're now in the process of reviewing developer Mercury Steam and Kojima Productions' new action-adventure game and want to know what you want to know about Castlevania:

What do you want to know about Castlevania:


Andy Schleck, runner-up at the last three stagings of the Tour de France, has revealed that he is to start off his 2012 campaign at the Tour of Oman.

Andy Schleck to start off at Tour of Oman


British clothes to food retailer Marks and Spencer posted annual profits of more than one billion pounds Tuesday, the company said.

Marks and Spencer posts annual profit of one billion pounds


Wambach, Morgan highlight new pro soccer league Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan headline the National Women's Soccer League, the third incarnation of a women's professional soccer league in the United States.


Edwin van der Sar has heaped praise on his compatriot, Maarten Stekelenburg, and has insisted that the 29-year-old has enhanced his skills further, since joining AS Roma at the start of the 2011/12 season from Ajax Amsterdam.

Edwin van der Sar heaps praise on Maarten Stekelenburg


Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani campaigned Wednesday for Republican congressional candidate David Cappiello, saying the state senator and fiscal conservative can help Sen. John McCain if he's elected president in November.


Pop star Madonna has become the new face of Louis Vuitton ad campaign.


Instec, a leading provider of rating and policy administration software for the commercial property and casualty insurance industry, launched its new website today, www.instec-corp.com.


The relocation process of displaced foreign nationals to temporary shelters around Johannesburg will continue, despite complaints by some residents, a government official said today.

Relocation of foreign nationals continues


That's the provocative insistence here, that Google Plus is doomed.


Land Rover is one of the best models for holding on to its value, a new survey revealed today.

Land Rover one of best models for holding value


An Augusta youth pastor accused of having innapropriate relations with a 14-year-old girl has been indicted.


Merkle, a leading US-based CRM company, is expanding into China to support its growing base of multinational clients in the world's most populous nation.


Microsoft is retiring its 13-year old messaging service Windows Live Messenger in favour of Skype, except in Mainland China where Windows Live will continue to be available.

Microsoft retires Windows Live Messenger in favour of Skype


Seoul, Sep 18 LG Electronics, South Korea's No.2 mobile phone-maker, launched Tuesday its newest flagship smartphone 'Optimus G' to better compete with Samsung Electronics' Galaxy devices and Apple's iPhone series.

LG Electronics launches new flagship smartphone


TRIBUTES have been paid to a Yorkshire doctor killed in a jet ski accident while on holiday with his wife in Australia.

Tributes to doctor killed in jet ski accident


A senior United Nations official urged all sides in the Maldives to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue after he arrived in the Indian Ocean archipelago late today for talks, just days after the country's president resigned amid mounting political tensions.

Senior UN official urges all sides in the Maldives to pursue dialogue


Nissan announced that it will cut 20,000 jobs, the deepest reduction among Japan's automakers in battling the global downturn, as it forecast its first annual loss in nine years.


Spring rain and sun make shrubs grow quickly and before you know it they need pruning.

Spring rain+sunshine=shrubs that need pruning


STEVEN TAYLOR will flag for Newcastle United again tonight as he leads out England Under-21s at Villa Park in their crunch European Championship qualifier against Wales.

Steven Taylor to lead out England Under-21s


Twenty-five Occupy Portland demonstrators were arrested early Sunday morning after refusing to leave Jamison Square, the site of Portland's protests.


As part of its strategy to expand across Australia, Baskin Robbins is offering a $10,000 discount off the set up costs to new franchise owners sourced through one of its showcase expos.

Baskin Robbins offers discount to new franchise owners


Dr. Markandu Ragupathy, 61, the surgery's child protection leader, 'used his position of trust to satisfy his own sexual gratification and curiosity,' said prosecutor Mr. Toby Fitzgerald.


A legislative panel voted 9-5 Wednesday to endorse Stephen Bowen as Maine's next education commissioner.


Matthew Fox has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Oregon where he lives, TMZ reported Monday.

Matthew Fox arrested for allegedly driving under the influence


Madras University regained the all-India inter-university tennis title beating Delhi 3-2 in the final.


An independent investigation by a US law firm has found widespread misconduct at German engineering firm Siemens, firm representatives announced on Tuesday.

Probe finds widespread misconduct at Siemens


Kennametal Inc. said Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of Deloro Stellite Group from private equity firm Duke Street.

Kennametal completes acquisition of Deloro Stellite


The Senate has voted to repeal tax credits for producing ethanol, a vote that budget cutters hope will demonstrate a growing appetite in Congress to end special interest tax breaks to help reduce government borrowing.

Senate votes to repeal tax credits for ethanol


Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko defended his WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles, since in Mannheim with technical nokaut won against Italy's Francesco Pianeta.

Wladimir Klitschko defended his world heavyweight titles


A 7-year-old Minneapolis girl will be awarded the 9-1-1 Hero Award for saving her mom's life.

Minneapolis girl to be awarded 9-1-1 Award


Plano-based JC Penney Co. Inc. sold 15 outlets stores to Ohio-based SB Capital Group LLC, including the Grapevine Mills location.


NSA Shivshankar Menon has reportedly said that the Taliban may kidnap Indian diplomats in Afghanistan.


South Africa have called up all-rounder Dean Elgar to replace the injured JP Duminy for the remainder of the Test series in Australia.


After out-of-the-box tracks in 'Dev D' and 'Udaan', the young composer says his song 'Dilli' is sure to open the film 'No One Killed Jessica' with a bang.

'Dilli' will open 'No One Killed Jessica' with a bang:


US durable goods orders jumped 3.3 percent in April, about twice the gain economists had expected, the US Commerce Department said Friday.

Durable goods orders jumped 3.3 percent in April


Reverend Jeremiah Wright appeared on PBS Bill Moyers Journal on Friday night and delivered a knockout punch to the bully-boys in the corporate media.

Jeremiah Wright delivers the knockout punch


Police in the southern city of Nis say they found a 2-meter python sprawled over a cash machine in the centre of the town.


Gold medal winning American soccer star Mia Hamm visits the SI.com offices and reflects on moments of her prolific career.


Ericsson said it would sell its 50% stake in mobile phone joint venture Sony Ericsson to Sony for €1.05 billion.


Acapulco, The next Winter Olympics to be held in Russia's resort city of Sochi in 2014 may include new events, including team figure skating, mixed biathlon and slopestyle snowboard, an International Olympic Committee official has said.

2014 Winter Olympics may include new events


This week, Peter from Hamburg wants to know how he can find student housing in Sweden.

How do I find student housing in Sweden?


Busta Rhymes reminisces about the time he battled Jay-Z in a high school cafeteria, and how Jaz-O's cosign made Jigga prodigy.

Busta Rhymes talks battling Jay-Z in high school


The rand remained strong in noon trade on Wednesday on the back of general dollar weakness, a local trader said.


New Delhi India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan today said that his recovery post-ankle surgery has been ``slow but positive'' and he has not set any timeframe for making his international comeback.


Seoul shares rose on Thursday to end a six-day losing streak on bargain-hunting by institutional investors and support from a limited recovery in battered tech shares, although Samsung Electronics edged lower.


The number of occupational deaths in the United States declined in 2008, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Microsoft has selected Denver-based mcaConnect for the Dynamics Industry Partner of the Year 2013 award from over 3,000 entries based on its manufacturing customer achievements with Dynamics AX.

Microsoft selects mcaConnect for industry Partner of the Year


Former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric and the club's ex-chief executive Peter Storrie will face new tax evasion charges when they appear in court next month, a court was told on Friday.

Former Portsmouth chiefs Milan Mandaric and Peter Storrie to face new tax evasion charges


A US Marine from Louisville has died in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, according to the Department of Defense.

Us Marine from Louisville dies in Afghanistan


You can now embed quotes from Quora on your site, with a new feature from the Q&A destination appropriately called Embeddable Quotes.

Now, you can embed quotes from Quora on your site


more residents have been relying on the local food pantry.


KNIGHT Frank has secured two lettings at 39, Rodney Street, in Liverpool, on behalf of Chartergate Group Pension Scheme.

Knight Frank secures two lettings in Rodney Street


USAIN Bolt pledged to keep pushing the barriers after the Jamaican team's astonishing relay triumph on Saturday but admitted he may have reached his peak at the London Olympics.


A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Bladen County man.

Silver Alert issued for Bladen County man


Constitutional package would be presented in the parliament very soon after finalization of its draft in consultation with coalition partners, said Senior Punjab Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad.

Constitutional package to be presented in parliament very soon


Minerals and metals exports went down, excluding alumina, according to date of the State Stat Agency.

Minerals and metals exports down, excluding alumina.


A contract battle in North Providence between the Mayor and the town's firefighters heats up as residents weigh in - publicly for the first time.

Battle between Mayor and firefighters heats up


Wells Fargo upgraded E*TRADE from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target range raised to $13-$15 from $8-10.

Wells Fargo upgrades E*TRADE (ETFC) to Outperform;


AP Business Writer Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after strong US corporate earnings led investors to ignore sagging consumer confidence.


The New England Patriots lost their most proficient receiver to free agency, when Wes Welker signed a contract with the Denver Broncos.

Wes Welker signed with the Denver Broncos


UK stocks erased losses, led by gains in Cairn Energy Plc and Carnival Plc.


Steady rain pelted Churchill Downs on Saturday leading to the Kentucky Derby, with the bugler wearing a red poncho as he blew the call to the post for early races.

Steady rain pelts Churchill Downs before Derby


As part of its trade fair presence at the fensterbau/frontale, Salamander presented its new bluEvolution 82 system.

Salamander presents new bluEvolution 82 system


The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from yesterday to September 19.

BLM extends deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals


A court in central Israel has sentenced an Israeli Arab to 30 months imprisonment for joining rebels in Syria.

Israeli sentenced for joining rebels in Syria


A new committee will begin investigating cases of ``yidispolitica'' in the House of Representatives, reports Caracol.

New committee to investigate 'yidispolitica'


Sri Lankan government troops have entered the district housing the Tamil Tiger rebels' de facto capital for the first time in 11 years, the military said Saturday as a regional summit opened in the capital.

Sri Lankan government troops enter district housing rebels' capital


/ Tom Stanford Former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame today.

Phillip Fulmer selected to College Football Hall of Fame


Hub police foiled a potential terrorism bid by seizing a huge quantity of explosive material hidden in bushes along Pirkas Road on Saturday.


Orc Software invites you to attend a media and analyst telephone conference on July 11, 2008.


Gary Barlow is in 'advanced' talks to replace Simon Cowell on the UK version of the X Factor, with the Take That star favourite to take over the role.

Gary Barlow 'in advanced talks' to replace Simon Cowell on the X Factor


Yoga guru Swami Ramdev has said that he may join politics in next two years.

Ramdev may join politics in next two years


East Hempfield Township residents turned out for a supervisors meeting to complain about helicopter noise.

Residents complain about helicopter noise


Chandigarh, Jan 21 The ongoing cold conditions abated marginally in Punjab and Haryana even as the minimum temperature hovered between one to two degrees Celsius below normal in the region.

Cold condition abates in Punjab, Haryana


A Michigan man pleaded guilty in federal court today to a hate crime charge for assaulting a man because he believed he was gay, marking the second time federal authorities have used new hate crime statutes to prosecute crimes motivated by the victim's sexual orientation.

Michigan man pleads guilty to federal hate crime charge


Egypt may block YouTube access for a month A Cairo court Saturday ordered the government to block access to the video-sharing website YouTube for 30 days for carrying an anti-Islam film that caused deadly riots across the world.


A car versus semi accident in Hinton sends one person to the hospital.

Car vs. semi accident sends one to hospital


The US economy grew at 5.7% in the fourth quarter - the fastest pace in more than six years.

US economy grows at the fastest pace in six years


Rain chances will increase over the next few days.


In light of his possible connection to a murder investigation, Cytosport, the company behind Muscle Milk, has dropped Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez from his endorsement.


Smartly-dressed climate change campaigners attempted to disrupt private jet flights at an airport by locking themselves to an aircraft.


Pakistan's ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has urged continued US support and understanding to help Pakistan become a bulwark against extremism, arguing that assistance for the people of the vital South Asian country would be investment in American security.

US support, understanding can help Pakistan become bulwark against extremism:


President Barack Obama had a message for his political friends and foes on Monday -- ``just because I'm skinny doesn't mean I'm not tough.''

Obama: ``I may be skinny but I'm tough''


India on Friday rejected Pakistan ``gratuitous remark'' on Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was an interference in its internal affairs.

India rejects Pakistan's ``gratuitous remark''


Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen says she can never imagine retiring from her work and that she will be working hard until the end.

Gisele Bundchen says she will never retire