With the Eurozone debt crisis continuing to drive global markets, Walker said that 2012 would be a worse year for equities as compared to 2011.

2012 will be a worse year for equities than 2011:


The arrest was made barely three days after combined police and inter-agency task force has arrested a Manila-based illegal recruiter and rescued 17 victims of human trafficking in this city.


A rare masterpiece by Titian, which is going on public display for the first time in 30 years, is expected to sell for more than £13 million at an auction.

Rare masterpiece by Titian expected to sell for £13 million at auction


An Oakley man was injured Saturday in a truck crash about 16 miles south of Colby.

Oakley man injured in truck crash near Colby


NEW YORK Mediaspace Solutions in Norwalk, Conn., has appointed Brian St. Cyr as business development director at the multi-market newspaper advertising and online media placement services firm's Minneapolis office.

Mediaspace appoints business development director


Sydney band Boy & Bear have taken out the first three awards at this year's ARIAs.


The Nasdaq computers that run Nasdaq were successfully breached by hackers.

Nasdaq computers were breached by hackers


Stock futures edged up on Thursday after data showed the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week.


U2 have hinted that they will headline Glastonbury 2011, telling fans to ``watch this space''.


ISLAMABAD, Leader of the House in Senate Raza Rabbani on Monday said Pakistan's sovereignty will not be compromised at any cost.

Sovereignty not to be compromised at any cost:


Advantax announces the launch of a new series of property tax training webinars in its expansion of their industry training programs.

Advantax announces new property tax training webinar series


Oil prices dropped more than US$1 to below US$38 a barrel Friday as the deteriorating global economic outlook stoked concerns that crude demand will continue to shrink.


The Kenya Aviation workers union has issued a 21-day strike notice to the ministry of labour.


The city has launched a water and sewer line protection program this week to prevent homeowners from paying to repair breaks in their connection to the city's water main.

City launches water and sewer line protection program


Police are still yet to speak to the man shot by officers in a stabbing rampage in Christchurch.

Police yet to speak to man shot by officers


President Barack Obama will be speaking at MIT on Friday about America's leadership in clean energy.

President Obama to speak at MIT on Friday


We have been hearing a rumor for a while that Apple intends to replace Google Maps in a future version of its iOS software, and now according to a recent report Apple may drop Google Maps in iOS 6.


Belize has confirmed its first five cases of the swine flu, as health officials await the results of 15 other suspected cases.

Belize confirms first five swine flu cases


Kuwait will be contributing to the Syrian tourism sector via multi-million investments by the Kuwaiti private and public sector authorities, Minister of Tourism Sadallah Agha Al-Qala said Wednesday.

Kuwait to contribute to Syrian tourism sector


Planning has started on the upgrade of the southern approach of the Bruce Highway in Gin Gin, Queensland Main Roads Minister, Craig Wallace, and Federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor announced today.

Planning starts on upgrade of the Bruce Highway at Gin Gin


BALENCIAGA creative director Nicolas Ghesquière has addressed fashion's ``size issue'', stating that his attitudes towards the subject have evolved since he first started at the influential fashion label 15 years ago.

Nicolas Ghesquière addresses fashion's ``size issue''


Barclays has launched the first bank-led UK infrastructure debt fund with the aim of broadening sources of finance backing UK infrastructure.

Barclays launches infrastructure debt Fund


Oil prices rose above US$77 a barrel Monday in Asia amid a weaker US dollar and an improving global crude demand outlook next year.


A former DeWitt County deputy circuit clerk has been arrested on charges of stealing more than $100,000, a Class X felony, and official misconduct, a Class 3 felony.

Former DeWitt deputy circuit clerk arrested


The O will be opening it's doors tonight to the young people of Columbus, Ohio.


A domestic dispute Sunday morning sent a woman to the hospital and her boyfriend to jail for aggravated battery.

Domestic dispute sends woman to hospital, man to jail


Maritime Capital Shipping aims to nearly double its fleet of handysize dry bulk vessels by end of 2009 on the back of its forthcoming initial public offering in Singapore.


Heavy fog delayed flights leaving Ben-Gurion International Airport and forced incoming flights to land in airports in Amman, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey on Tuesday morning.

Heavy fog delays flights from Ben-Gurion Airport


The French stayer Dunaden has won the Melbourne Cup, in a photo finish from English horse Red Cadeaux, in what's being called the closest finish yet in the 151 year history the race.

Dunaden wins Melbourne Cup in photo finish


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has thrown his weight behind his Syrian counterpart for his efforts to recover the Golan Heights from Israel.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez throws his weight behind Syria


``In year 2010 Kyrgyzstan received 5.800 metric tons of humanitarian aid via air and rail routes,'' Bolotnek Borniev, Minister of Emergency Situations, said at today's collegial session.

Kyrgyzstan receives 5.800 metric tons of humanitarian aid


Officials say a South Carolina man has died after he was shot in the head.

Sc man dies after being shot in the head


Christophe Lemaire has decided to ride Behkabad in this year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.

Christophe Lemaire to ride Behkabad in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe


Strike crowned softball champs by Sgt. Jon Heinrich, 1st Brigade Combat Team The Fort Campbell Courier Rain and lightning may have canceled all the softball games Monday, but it did little to dampen the spirits of the players.


Singer and actress Jessica Mauboy almost suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday while attending the screening of her new movie 'The Sapphires', which incidentally scored glowing reviews.

Jessica Mauboy almost suffers wardrobe malfunction


Charges have been laid against three Waitemata police officers over allegations of assault while on duty.


Astronauts at the International Space Station have fixed a faulty urine processor unit after Nasa extended the Endeavour shuttle mission by 24 hours to work on it, Nasa said on Tuesday.


Former England footballer Gary Lineker has returned to the News of the World as a football columnist.

Gary Lineker returns to News of the World


Devin Harris is expected to play Saturday, a sorely needed boost for the winless New Jersey Nets.

All-Star Harris expected to play Saturday for Nets


Pacific Power is warning its customers of a scam involving callers posing as company customer service agents or attorneys.


An Albertville man was charged with first-degree assault after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor during an argument about the neighbor's driving habits, according to a news release from Albertville Police Department.


Activision announced today Secret Service, a tactical first-person shooter that allows players to assume the role of a US Secret Service agent, tasked with protecting the president.


All the registered political parties in the country have resolved to abide by the electoral rules to ensure continued peaceful elections.

Parties resolve to ensure peaceful elections


In order to better estimate how bright BRICS can really shine in the world arena, Xinhua conducted interviews with scholars from China, Brazil, France, South Africa, Argentina and Russia.


US housing starts rose more than expected in March to their highest level since November 2008 and permits to build new homes scaled a 17-month peak, offering hope the housing market recovery remained on course.


The small town of Groton is paying final respects to a local Marine killed in Afghanistan.

Groton paying final respects to Marine killed in Afghanistan


Tickets for the upcoming Jackson Browne concert at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse theater in Bozeman go on sale today at 10 am The concert is scheduled for Aug. 3 at 7:30 pm

Tickets for Jackson Browne concert in Bozeman go on sale today


ZENN Motor Company Inc. announced today a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $2.0 million for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Zenn Motor Company announces private placement


Several encroachments were removed from Shah Faisal Colony on Saturday from different roads while several acres of government land were also recovered.

Encroachments removed from Shah Faisal Colony


San Jose Earthquakes have waived defender Aaron Pitchkolan as they begin to trim their squad to 24 players.

San Jose Earthquakes waive defender Pitchkolan


Foreign investors eased up on purchases of Canadian securities in October, adding just $2.03 billion to their holdings after buying $7.35 billion the previous month, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Foreign investors ease up on Canadian securities


A programme to inspect places selling food items, including hotels, restaurants and bakeries commences.

A programme to inspect places selling food items.


Libya will withdraw its assets from Swiss banks estimated at seven billion dollars and stop shipping oil to Switzerland, Jana news agency reported Thursday.

Libya to withdraw assets from Swiss banks


The Tamil Tigers conceded defeat in Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war yesterday, with some staging suicide attacks to try to repel a final assault by troops determined to annihilate them.


BRISTOL'S Colston Hall would have to close down for 18 months if the funding can be won for a complete £44 million overhaul, The Post has learned.

Colston hall would have to close for 18 months


A Hannibal man was arrested after an accident Saturday night on Bird Street near North Arch.


George Michael could face up to three months in prison if he is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

George Michael faces three months in prison


COVERCIANO, Italy -Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has warned controversial striker Mario Balotelli to avoid controversy.

Prandelli warns Balotelli to avoid controversy


A 30-year-old Buffalo school teacher faces a prison term of two to five years after pleading guilty to raping a 14-year-old student last summer.

Buffalo teacher pleads guilty to raping student


ROME -Italy coach Cesare Prandelli issued another appeal to Mario Balotelli for the wild-headed Manchester City striker to get his act together in time for the European Championship.

Italy coach Prandelli issues appeal to Balotelli


Camp Sunshine is celebrating 25 years of serving families of children with life threatening illnesses.


The rupee continues to trade stronger on Wednesday afternoon, despite the BSE Sensex erasing some of its early morning gains and increase in demand for the dollar from oil companies.


Former US president George HW Bush will spend Christmas in a Texas hospital after developing a fever and weakness following a month-long, bronchitis-like cough, his spokesman said.


A new ASTM International test method that provides standardization for a long-used test will aid in the use and evolution of geotextile bag technology.

New ASTM method will aid in use and evolution of geotextile bag technology


BC-TENSWilliams-Obama,0172 Wimbledon champ Serena Williams visits Obama Eds:


Myanmar police used phosphorus at mine Updated: 14:25, Tuesday March 12, 2013 An eagerly awaited official report has confirmed that police in Myanmar used smoke bombs that contain phosphorus during a crackdown on anti-mine protesters last year that left 108 people with burns, mostly Buddhist monks.


THE M1 will be fully reopened tomorrow morning, following overnight repair work to the motorway which was damaged by a fire on Friday.


Brett Anderson has revealed that he hated the term ``Britpop'' and having his former band Suede considered part of the scene.


Newly elected Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown says he will write a book that combines ``memoir and inspiration.''


Moonlight Basin is hosting the Special Olympics of Montana's first Big Sky Area Winter Games on February 22, 2010.

Moonlight Basin hosting Special Olympics


The report reveals that output in construction is expected to fall by 3% during 2012 -- and a further 45,000 skilled workers and tradespeople will be lost as economic uncertainty continues.

45,000 workers could be lost as uncertainty continues


A 31-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman who live together in Reading have been charged with assaulting each other in a fight that sent both to local hospitals, authorities said Sunday.

Man, woman charged in assaults on each other


World number one Roger Federer dug deep to begin his ATP World Tour Finals campaign with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Spain's Fernando Verdasco on Sunday.


Several questions need answering when the issue of weather or not Sex Ed should be taught in schools comes up.


I know The Forum didn't ask any teachers how they feel about the Department of Public Instruction election, because if they had, they would have heard a different take.


Over 450 world medical experts meet in Arusha from today to discuss the current state in fighting HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa.


Rome, April 21 Udinese beat Lazio 1-0 in the Italian Serie A to move level on points with the Europa League hopefuls and AS Roma.

Udinese beat Lazio 1-0 in Italian Serie a


blog Pay TV giant Foxtel this morning launched its live streaming service Foxtel Go on the iPad.


Dell has released its fiscal Q3 financials this week and reports a 9 percent increase in earnings per share.


Hours before the team's season opener yesterday, a man wearing a Detroit Tigers ball cap robbed a bank in Springfield Township, authorities said.

Man in a Tigers cap robs bank in Springfield Township


The federal and Ontario governments have sold their remaining stakes in automaker Chrysler to its parent company Fiat for US$140 million.

Government sells remaining stake in Chrysler to Fiat for $140 million


Local educators will join thousands from around the country in rallying for public education in the nation's capital on Saturday, at the 'Save our Schools' march.

Local educators to rally in 'Save our schools' march


Hundreds of fish were found floating dead in a tank at Vellode birds sanctuary in the district with officials suspecting low water storage due to poor rains to be the reason behind the deaths.

Hundreds of fish found dead in Vellode birds sanctuary


London, July 22 British actress Sadie Frost has revealed that she has been seeing a therapist since she was 16 years old.

I've been seeing therapist since I was 16:


A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in a south London street on Wednesday, in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack.


In a shocking incident, a teenage girl was allegedly sold thrice for money by her family, police said.


Prabhakaran could not have escaped from Sri Lanka, an Indian Coast Guard official said here Thursday.

'Prabhakaran could not have escaped from Sri Lanka'


The Border Patrol agency has taken over the investigation involving a stash house, located off of Squaw Valley street, as they attempt on tracking down the person in charge of running the smuggling ring.

Border Patrol agency takes over investigation of stash house


A Fruitland man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Payette in connection with a strong armed robbery that occurred on July 30.

Fruitland man arrested in connection with robbery


Transite Technology, a leading provider of logistic and shipping cost-management software and services, has introduced a new Transportation Management System based on the company's highly flexible Jaguar transportation management platform.

Transite introduces new transportation management system based on flexible Jaguar platform


Pakistan has given India special consular access to Indian national Sarabjit Singh, on a death row in a Lahore jail for over two decades, following his complaints of ill treatment, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday.

We have given special consular access to Sarabjit Singh:


County Finance Director Mike Mason said a $2.3 million shortfall is projected for next year due to less revenue from state funding and sales, personal property and real estate taxes.

$2.3 million shortfall projected for next year


The state pension system is to be simplified and, under new proposals, pensioners living alone could receive up to £7,380 a year while couples could take around £14,500.


The Ministry of Finance proposes that, beginning in July 2009, drunk drivers involved in an accident will pay five times the insurance deductible stipulated in their comprehensive insurance to fix the damage.

Drunk drivers to pay five times insurance deductible


A house fire caused an estimated $235,000 worth of damage to a St. Cloud home early Sunday.

Fire causes $235,000 in damage to St. Cloud home


The Independence natural gas production hub in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico returned to service late Tuesday after a leak kept the facility off line for nearly two months...


Speculations have been doing the rounds that Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar might hang up his boots following his disappointing performance of late though the man himself has not spoken up.


London, Oct 26 Singer Peter Andre is convinced he has a guardian angel watching over him.


Manager Gerard Houllier has paid ``homage'' to his squad after Villa overcame a late injury crisis to give champions Chelsea an almighty scare.


Authorities say a 30-year-old Iraqi war veteran has been beaten to death with chairs and a table inside a Greenville nightclub.


First-time director Drew Barrymore praised Canadian actress Ellen Page as ``the real deal'' Sunday as the rollicking roller derby romp Whip It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.


The Sioux chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will hold its annual seminar and luncheon on April 16 at the Sioux City Convention Center in Sioux City.


American actor Chace Crawford was arrested last Friday morning for illegal possession of marijuana in a Texas' pub parking lot in Plano.

Chace Crawford arrested for illegal possession of marijuana


A recent study has found that spiders decorate their webs to protect themselves from damages.

Spiders decorate webs to protect themselves from damages:


Iconic London clubnight Plastic People is set to close for two months in order to complete refurbishment.


A former Nashville police officer who also was a Teamsters organizer has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for breaking into a children's camp to set up cameras to discredit members of a rival union.


Uruguay forward Diego Forlan won the Golden Ball on Sunday as the best player at the FIFA World Cup.

Uruguay's Forlan wins Golden Ball as best player


Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox Arquette were honored at Saks Fifth Avenue's 'Unforgettable Evening' benefit in LA on Tuesday.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox honored


In addition to helping The Wichita Eagle market itself and its advertisers more effectively, Jane Katona hopes to soon be getting plenty of phone calls.

In addition to helping the Wichita Eagle market itself and its advertisers...


Somali pirates who hijacked Saudi oil super-tanker Sirius Star yesterday demanded $25 million in ransom and set a 10-day deadline amid mounting calls for tougher action on sea bandits.


Canadian hockey star Sidney Crosby will carry the Olympic torch in his home province of Nova Scotia next month.

Sidney Crosby to carry Olympic torch in Nova Scotia next month


Several John Jay High School students advanced to the next round of a national science competition after performing well at a regional event at the high school last weekend.

Several students advance in national competition


Awami National Party NWFP President Afrasiyab Khattak said that army operation would be the last option against Taliban in Buner district to evacuate the area from Taliban.

Army operation to be last option in Buner:


Another Australian soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the 33rd to die in the conflict since 2002.

Another Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan


The Home Depot is closing 15 of its stores, affecting 1,300 employees.


Jordanian riot police used tear gas to disperse Syrian refugees at a camp in the north of the country who set fire to tents and destroyed property in protest at their living conditions, a charity said today.

Jordan riot police disperse Syrian refugees


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sunday flying to New Orleans where he was to meet US Vice President Joe Biden on the sidelines of a summit of Jewish organisations, his office said.

Netanyahu flying to New Orleans to meet Joe Biden


Two people were injured when a light aircraft crashed near a small airfield, police said on Saturday.

Two injured after light aircraft crashes


Athlone based pharmaceutical company Elan has reported narrower net losses for the first half of the year, helped by increased revenue from its multiple sclerosis treatment drug Tysabri.


Israel has announced it will resume limited fuel supplies to Gaza, which were stopped 10 days ago.


The US closed its Syrian embassy and Britain recalled its ambassador to Damascus on Monday in a dramatic new Western push to get President Bashar Assad to leave power as diplomatic efforts to resolve one of the deadliest conflicts of the Arab Spring collapsed.

US closes Syrian embassy, uk recalls ambassador


A Class V girl was allegedly raped by a teacher in a school toilet at Balia village on Monday.


During early North American session on Thursday, the Swiss franc strengthened against most major currencies.


China, the world's second-biggest energy consumer, may see a 9% increase in monthly oil demand in the second-half of 2010 as compared with previous year, the China Daily reported.

China energy consumer may see increase in monthly oil demand


PARIS -Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has been provisionally suspended by the French league for his altercation with referee Alexandre Castro.

Leonardo provisionally suspended by French league


Marlins fall behind fast, lose to Phillies 4-1 Nathan Eovaldi won only four times in 22 starts this season, numbers that hardly would suggest a promising future.


Museveni, 66, was comfortably re-elected at the helm of the east African country, soon to become an oil-producing nation, with 68.38% of Friday's vote, according to full provisional results.


Rupert Grint has been nominated for a Relly award in the seventh annual show, which 'recognize(s) the best on-air moments of the past year on LIVE, with the winners decided by the show's at-home viewing audience'.


A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment.

Florida lawyer suspected in Ponzi scheme asks for his own disbarment


LINDA Bone won the Athlete of the Year award in South Shields Harriers Annual Presentation Night at the New Crown Hotel on Wednesday.


Australia midfielder Vince Grella has criticised New Zealand striker Rory Fallon over his comments ahead of Monday's friendly.

Vince Grella criticises Rory Fallon comments ahead of friendly


Greyhound training camp opened, unofficially, with an optional workout on Monday morning at the John Rhodes arena.


``The trend deciding level for the day is 17,492/5,322 levels. If Nifty trades above this level during the first half-an-hour of trade then we may witness a further rally up to 17,547 - 17,609/5,339 - 5,355 levels. However, if Nifty trades below 17,492/5,322 levels for the first half-an-hour of trade then it may correct up to 17,431 - 17,375/5,306 - 5,289 levels,`` said Angel Broking while commenting on the market outlook today.

Trend deciding level for the day is 17,492/5,322 levels:


The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur, guest hosting on MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan Show, explains how the political spectrum has shifted far to the right in the last 30 years.

The political spectrum has shifted right


Marco Verratti has announced his decision to stay at Pescara for the next season, much to the dismay of Napoli and Juventus.

Marco Verratti: ``I am staying at Pescara''


A duplex was destroyed by fire around 3 am Monday morning on Lotowana Road in Clearlake.


Tim Hortons says it has raised the prices of certain baked goods and lunch items this week due to higher operating costs, including the rising price of ingredients.

Tim Hortons raises prices for baked goods


Sean Quinn was conned by Anglo, tortured by IBRC and now it appears that he and his family have been sold out by the Irish ``establishment'' in an attempt to block them taking their ``big'' case against IBRC.


The carillon was dedicated Monday afternoon prior to the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery.

Carillon dedicated in Memorial Day ceremony


Groupon is a Cyborg claimed Andrew Mason in a freewheeling onstage interview with Techonomy's David Kirkpatrick at the annual Munich DLD Conference.


Sudanese authorities in South Kordofan have increased security measures on the border with the South Sudan after the failure of talks in Addis Ababa on the implementation of security arrangements.

South Kordofan increases security measures on border with South Sudan


THE controversial F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has hit another hurdle with the fleet of 20 test planes grounded because of a serious mechanical failure.

F-35 Joint Strike fighter hits another hurdle


A 30-year-old Ontario man was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Ontario man is arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography


Union Network International, a global organization of trade unions in service industries such as distribution, information and telecommunication, on Saturday opened its world congress in Nagasaki City.

Union Network International opens world congress in Nagasaki


Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity investment firm, said on Monday that it has acquired Argotec.


The Department of Energy announced it closed on loan guarantees for four major solar projects Friday afternoon, hours ahead of the approval deadline for the Section 1705 program.


Drivers are being warned to take care while driving over the weekend amid a severe weather warning from Met Éireann, which forecasts blizzards in places.

Drivers warned to take care over weekend amid severe weather warning


An immigration Bill passed by the US Senate on Thursday brings undocumented Irish in the US a step closer to being allowed to ``emerge from the shadows'', the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said.

Immigration Bill brings undocumented Irish a step closer to 'emerging from the shadows' - Gilmore


Shia La Beouf appears nude in an intense music video for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós.

Shia labeouf appears nude in music video


Balfour Beatty issued a profit warning to the City today as the weak UK construction market continued to drag down numbers at the country's biggest contractor.

Balfour Beatty issues profit warning to City


Daman, a favourite weekend destination for Surtis, is fast turning into prostitution hub for many former bar dancers-turned sex workers.

Daman fast turning into prostitution hub


Microlenders are seeing a rise in demand, as small businesses still require credit to keep their businesses afloat.

Microlenders seeing a rise in demand from the smallest of businesses


Colorado Springs Police report that two women were robbed at gunpoint late Friday night around 11:00 pm near Twister's Restaurant at 2810 E. Fountain Blvd..

Two women robbed at gunpoint late Friday night


``I think Dav has done well with us and he has brought about a change in our attitude. The most positive thing about him is that he always backs the captain and players.''

'Whatmore has brought about a change in attitude'


Three Union students will spend their summer abroad after earning global internships with IBM that will provide hands-on experience in solving real world problems.

Three students earn global internships with IBM


If you hadn't already heard, the Wikileak du jour is that the US believes that Saudi Arabia has hit peak oil, or in other words, the maximum rate of oil extraction has been reached.


In a big reveal during a Rolling Stone interview, Johnny Depp admits to being blind in one eye since birth.


Veteran star Leander Paes on Saturday created history by becoming the first Indian to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open men's doubles title with Radek Stepanek, taming the dangerous top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan in straight sets, here.

Leander Paes first Indian to complete career Grand Slam


Tasmania's Shadow Attorney General Michael Hodgman has indicated he'll contest two traffic charges against him.


FIVE cats have been found dead in Wragby this month following a spate of poisonings.


Scotland outside back Rory Lamont has retired after losing his battle to recover from a broken leg.


Lawyers in Lahore High Court once again tortured journalists and tried to expel them from court's premises.


The new musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It, starring Broadway headliners Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara, has set an opening date of April 24, 2012, at the Imperial Theatre.

Nice Work If You Can Get It, starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara, sets opening date


Two officers were injured while investigating a suspicious vehicle near the Winter Hill Yacht Club on Friday morning.

Officers injured while investigating suspicious vehicle


A suicidal 21-year-old St. Paul man died early Sunday after police used a Taser to subdue him after he attacked and bit two officers, St. Paul police said.

Man dies after police use Taser to subdue him


Braga coach Domingos Paciencia has warned Europa League favourites Porto that his team can upset the odds in Wednesday's final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.


Tributes have been paid to a British soldier who was killed in a Taliban suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan just days before he was due to fly home.

Tributes to soldier killed in Taliban suicide bomb attack


A 24-year-old Berks County man has been charged with statutory sexual assault after he drove a 14-year-old girl to his house in order to have sex with her.

Berks County man charged with statutory sexual assault


African Queen is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement which has raised gross proceeds of CAD $2,041,465.

African Queen closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement


American whiskey 'bourbon' triggers a worse hangover than vodka the next day, says a new study.

Bourbon triggers worse hangover than vodka


MIAMI Jimmy Buffett has accepted a business role with new Miami Dolphins owner and longtime friend Stephen Ross.

Jimmy Buffett accepts business role with Dolphins


A leading Quebec singer is accusing the CBC of ``racism'' after it cut several Quebec artists from a TV show earlier this week.


The European Commission is easing EU state aid rules until the end of 2010 to help companies secure crucial financing.

European Commission eases state aid rules


A 3-year-old male North American river otter named Lucius has joined the Detroit Zoo and is not afraid to make his presence known.


The third suspect in the Family Dollar robbery and Stepping Stone Child Care crash has been formally charged with armed robbery, carrying a handgun without a license and fleeing from police.

Third suspect in robbery-crash formally charged


More than one in seven prisoners at a Victorian era jail had drugs in their system at any one time, a report has said.

One in seven prisoners 'had drugs in system'


Cameroon midfielder Achille Emana has joined Saudi Arabia giants Al Hilal on a four-year contract.

Cameroon's Achille Emana joins Saudi side Al Hilal


A nursery teacher sprayed air freshener over Asian pupils she described as smelling of curry in the mornings, a tribunal heard yesterday.

Nursery teacher sprayed air freshener on pupils for 'smelling of curry'


Frontier Airlines said it's cutting 100 jobs in Denver in the next few weeks and 120 positions at its Milwaukee hub in January.

Frontier Airlines to cut 100 jobs in Denver


Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced today that President Obama has approved a major disaster declaration for Minnesota.

President Obama approves major disaster declaration for Minnesota


After months of speculation, country singer Keith Urban and rap star Nicki Minaj have officially joined both Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson at the judges table for American Idol which returns January 2013.

Keith Urban & Nicki Minaj officially join American Idol


Despite his apology, former US Congressman Pat Williams was voted off the board of regents by state senators today.


BlackRock Inc, the world's largest money manager, sees ``massive opportunity'' in oversold mining equities, the firm's resources investment division chief Evy Hambro told a briefing on Tuesday.

BlackRock sees opportunities in ``oversold'' mining equities


Ex-Soviet Uzbekistan has banned naming towns, villages, streets and parks after historically ``insignificant'' people under a new law signed by President Islam Karimov, state-run media said Friday.

Uzbekistan bans 'naming streets after people'


Oil edged up in Asian trade Tuesday as the European single currency recovered, spurring investor demand for crude futures, analysts said.


Farmers will be allowed to continue selling raw milk at the gate, Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson has announced.


Cedar Fair Entertainment Company , a leader in regional amusement resorts, water parks and active entertainment, today announced that it retained the services of Merrill Lynch & Co. to assist the company in exploring the sale of certain assets and other strategic alternatives.

Cedar Fair retains Merrill Lynch & Co. to explore the sale of certain assets


Mr Ranjan Mathai, an Indian Foreign Service officer o the 1974 batch, assumed charge as India's new Foreign Secretary, saying that his priority would be to make the Ministry of External Affairs scrupulous and efficient managers of the country's foreign policies laid down by the Government.

Ranjan Mathai assumes charge as new Foreign Secretary


The mosquito problem in Central Florida has reached a whole new level.

Mosquito problem reaches whole new level


India lost four wickets before lunch as South Africa moved closer to victory on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.


THE housing repairs backlog in Fife which was described as a 'state of emergency' in October has now been 'virtually eliminated', Fife Council has revealed.


Ocean Breeze Waterpark announced a new attraction and multi-million dollar expansion on Thursday.


With the BJP performing poorly at the hustings, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there was no full stop in politics.


OSCAR winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has admitted taking cocaine and being date raped during her youth because she was too polite to say 'no'.

Dame Helen Mirren admits taking cocaine.


Resistance 3 developer Insomniac Games has announced Global Resistance, a free-to-play online strategy game.


A racing yacht set the record time from New York to San Francisco, according to organizers.

Yacht sets record time from New York to San Francisco


On Saturday 27 February 2010, DCU won the Sigerson Cup for the second time defeating UCC by 1-11 to 0-10.


The Opposition prefers subsidies in place of productive investment that creates job opportunities said the Finance, Economy and Investment Ministry in a rebuttal statement to Opposition leader Joseph Muscat's talk yesterday.

'Opposition prefers subsidies in place of investment'


Brandon Flowers believes he would still be working in a Las Vegas, Nev. casino if his music career hadn't taken off.

Brandon Flowers could still be working in a casino


The founder of an Oklahoma-based charity, Feed The Children, has sued the board of directors for firing him as president.


Reed Smith LLP, Pittsburgh's second-largest law firm, on Monday announced it has added 14 members to its newly-created e-Discovery practice.

Reed Smith adds 14 to e-Discovery practice


Emirates has announced that it will be increasing fares by 7% for all cabin classes from this Thursday, with as a result, Emirates reportedly becoming the first major carrier to raise fares on Australian routes since the current economic cruises began.


Pakistan players are rallying around besieged wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal as he tries to rebuild his confidence after a disastrous performance against New Zealand.

Pakistan players rally behind Kamran Akmal


NEWPORT council will fund a new bus station as part of the redevelopment of the city centre.


Malaysian crude palm oil futures jumped more than 4 percent in early trade on Monday, driven by supply worries stoked by floods in some palm growing states in the country and rising soyaoil prices in China.


In September, Ukraine exported 497.000 tonnes of rapeseed, a decrease of 1% compared to August, 2008, but up 2.8 times compared to the same period of 2007/08 MY, declared IA APK-Inform referring to the customs data.

In September Ukraine exported 497.000 tonnes of rapeseed


``We are not protecting Mr Malema,'' he said during cross-examination at the hate speech trial against Malema taking place in Johannesburg.


LG just just announced that it will tripling its OLED production line with a $226 facility expansion due to be completed in the third quarter of 2010.

LG tripling OLED production with $226 facility expansion


A 60-year-old Ohio woman who unknowingly married her own father wanted the world to know about her story to show people born into miserable situations that everyone has a chance to live a better life.

Ohio woman unknowingly married own father


Arron Asham continues to skate and is showing some progress in his recovery this week.


London, April 26 Singer Lady Gaga has said people are trying to 'destroy' her while filming a documentary for her Monster Ball tour.


A family of three was charred to death when a fire broke out in their residence in south Mumbai in the wee hours of Monday.

Family of three charred to death in fire in Mumbai


CPN-UML General Secretary Jhalanath Khanal on Monday said that the Maoist must implement all the past agreements in order to take the peace process to a logical end in Nepal.

'Nepal Maoist must implement all past agreements'


Wikileaks is to set sail with Sweden's Pirate Party as its new ISP.


Wife Amy Yasbeck, who was married to Ritter since 1999, has penned a memoir, With Love and Laughter, John Ritter, which she describes as, ``a love letter to John and from John.''


China&$(esc.hash)39;s eastern province of Shandong is facing its worst drought in a century, with nearly a quarter of a million residents facing drinking water shortages, while more snow is expected in the south, state media said on Monday.

China province faces worst drought in a century


We are all part of one human family, with equal rights to share in the fruits of the earth, and with equal responsibility to be open and hospitable to migrants and refugees, says Benedict XVI.


Gaza, March 1 The Israeli army killed 46 Palestinians and wounded 200 Saturday in a large-scale ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said.

Israeli army kills 46 Palestinians in Gaza


Former No. 1 World Heavyweight Contender, Michael Grant, who is not tied to any promoter and is a ``free agent,'' is seeking a high level heavyweight opponent for his next fight.

Free agent Michael Grant seeks high level heavyweight opponent


Sporadic fighting between soldiers and Moro rebels continued Wednesday in Datu Piang, Maguindanao as the military claimed a Moro Islamic Liberation Front commander it is targeting is losing trust in his men because of a P10-million bounty on his head.


European stocks fell early on Thursday ahead of interest rate decisions by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.


The man was trying to untangle a propeller underwater at Kim's Shrimp Dock, according to a Port Arthur Police Department press release.


Alexandra Burke's fame hasn't brought with it as much fortune as she'd like - she can't afford to buy a house she has her eye on.

Alexandra Burke 'can't afford to buy a house'


Kim Kardashian has said she is ``proud'' to be Armenian and is happy she can identify with her fans.


A cease trading order against Alena Marie Pastuch and Teamworx Productions, Idendego Inc. and two numbered Saskatchewan companies has been extended indefinitely by the Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission.


North American markets traded sharply lower Friday, as uncertainty over the fate of a $700-billion bailout plan took shares in the United States lower and an earnings miss by Research In Motion dragged Toronto's key index down.


People move faster when they react to something in their environment than when they initiate the action ourselves, researchers in Britain found.


A man has been charged with DWI after police say he crashed into a ditch outside of his home Saturday night.

Man charged with DWI after police say he crashed into a ditch


A Kissimmee sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against a 5-year-old girl and her 11-year-old sister, police said.


David Beckham earns 50 times the average MLS salary, even though the league average rose 12 percent this year to $129,395.


A beloved elementary school principal in Oregon claims he's being forced from the job after coming out as gay sparking anger among parents but no comment from his school district.

Beloved elementary school principal being 'forced from job after coming out as gay'


Neste Oil welcomes the transport biofuels targets and the strict environmental sustainability criteria for biofuels proposed by the European Commission.

Neste Oil welcomes strict sustainability criteria for biofuels


A 30-year-old man was arrested Monday after police found five pot plants in a master bedroom closet that had been converted into a ``cannabis grow room,'' according to an arrest affidavit released Tuesday.

Man arrested after police find five pot plants in master bedroom closet


Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Renato Augusto is set to undergo knee surgery which will keep him out of the lineup for several weeks.


A new alliance has called on the federal government to support equal pay for women after revealing that women earn $1 million less than men during their career.

Women earn $1 million less than men over career


GPT Group says its first half fiscal net loss widened to $1.2 billion from a net loss of $68 million a year earlier, thanks to a slide in property valuations.


Minister Priyankara Jayarathne said that all steps have been taken to achieve the target of making Sri Lanka an aviation hub in Asia.

All steps have been taken to make Sri Lanka an aviation hub in Asia.


Graciela, the legendary First Lady of Afro-Cuban Jazz, has passed at the age of 94 at New York Cornell-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City at 7:58 am, Wednesday, April 07, 2010.

Graciela, the First Lady of Afro-Cuban Jazz, passes at 94


The Emergency Response Unit has prepared an early recovery plan entitled Naway Sahar for the return and settlement of IDPs of Malakand Division and the date for their return is expected to be announced shortly.

Emergency Response Unit prepares early recovery plan for the return of IDPs of Malakand Division


A MAN is due in court later this month charged with making false '999' calls to the police.


US Secretary of State John Kerry quietly approved sending $1.3 billion in arms to Egypt in May, waiving the requirements of a US law meant to promote democratic development in the post-revolutionary country.

Kerry quietly approves $1.3 billion in arms to Egypt


Middle Eastern pay TV operator Etisalat has struck a deal with Al Jazeera Sport that will allow its customers to watch the Euro 2012 soccer championships.

Etisalat strikes deal with Al Jazeera Sport


Manufacturing growth in China slowed in April, a survey showed on Sunday, suggesting that the government's tightening efforts have weighed on the world's second-largest economy more heavily than expected.

Manufacturing growth in China slows in April


Sen. John McCain won the most delegates to the Republican national convention Saturday, winning the South Carolina primary while picking up a few delegates in the Nevada caucuses.


Rihanna had junk food flown to villa Updated: 23:04, Monday January 23, 2012 Rihanna had a selection of junk food flown to Hawaii by helicopter.


India corn futures are seen up on Monday on strong export demand, mainly from Bangladesh, analysts and traders said.

India corn futures seen up on strong demand


After playing the coy girl in her debut film, Giselli will now be playing a nautanki wali.


IBM has announced that Russian pharmaceutical distributor PROTEK has selected IBM POWER7 systems for its data processing center.

PROTEK selects IBM POWER7 systems for data processing center


Canfield boys soccer team has tied the school record with nine shut outs in one season.


Kazakhstan has invested $1 billion in Kyrgyzstan for six years, Tengrinews.kz news agency quotes the Kazakh Ministry of Economic Development and Trade as saying.

Kazakhstan invests $1 billion in Kyrgyzstan for six years


A Rhode Island school district is doing away with the time-honored tradition of recess.

Rhode Island school district doing away with recess


Only days before he was ready to turn himself into authorities for tax evasion, Beans was arrested again during a traffic stop after finding an amount of drugs and a firearm in his vehicle.

Beanie Sigel arrested, again, after traffic stop


Model and actor Ganesh Venkatraman, who is well known to the Tamil audiences through films Abhiyum Naanum and Unnaipol Oruvan, debuts in Sandalwood through the movie Chandra, which stars Shriya and Prem in lead roles.

Ganesh Venkatraman debuts in Sandalwood!


Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg have signed a promising young striker from Montenegro, Zenit said Wednesday.

Zenit signs young striker from Montenegro


Pawan Bansal likely to be questioned by CBI tomorrow For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indiatvnws Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/indiatvnews


PORT Adelaide champion Warren Tredrea has won a record fourth John Cahill Medal for the Power's best-and-fairest player of 2009.

Port Adelaide's Warren Tredrea wins fourth John Cahill Medal


The dollar rose against major currencies Tuesday as investors' risk appetite was hurt by comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.


``There is some scope to cut the government borrowings. We still think, there is some scope for reduction in borrowing'', he said.

There's scope to cut government borrowing:


PTI Mar 18, 2013, 09.56PM IST Bahrain is looking at India in a 'big way' and Kerala as a gateway, Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohamed, Transport Minister of the Gulf nation, said here today.


Rachel Stevens and Jodie Kidd have donated their shoes for a piece of artwork to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.


US stocks fell on Monday as concerns about massive credit losses at Citigroup knocked its shares 17 percent lower, dragging down bank stocks, and on fears of a dismal fourth-quarter earnings season.


KXLY4's Dennis Patchin explains why you need to see a Spokane Indians Game this season.

Why you should see an Indians Game this season


Vietnam is expected to import six tons of gold this month following the government's recent decision to import gold to stabilize domestic price, according to the information center of the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Monday.

Vietnam expected to import six tons of gold this month


Turkish State Minister Mehmet Simsek returned to Turkey on Friday after concluding his meetings in the United States.


In an startling news JP Morgan admits, due to a typing error, they have actually purchased the British survival expert Bear Grylls.


SAN JOSE, Calif. & MENLO PARK, Calif.---eBay Inc. announced today that it has agreed to acquire Zong, a leading provider of payments through mobile carrier billing, for total consideration of approximately $240 million in cash.


The Samsung Infuse 4G launch event featuring Nicki Minaj took place at Milk Studios on May 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.


SUPPORT services group Babcock International said yesterday it will hit targets for the first half of the year despite a slowdown in the number of contracts coming to tender in the UK.

Babcock says it will hit its targets despite slowdown


The cabinet on Monday permanently cancelled the Daylight Saving Time system considering sufferings and difficulties of different sections of professionals and people.


SOA Software announced that it has acquired LogicLibrary, a SOA Repository and Governance vendor.


Argentina made six changes to their starting XV for Saturday's autumn international with Scotland, including four in the pack.


Flows on the Boise River are being increased to make more room for spring runoff.

Flows on Boise River will be on the increase


After six year of investigating crime scenes, Melina Kanakaredes is leaving CSI:


Over the weekend, the Arizona Republic reported that the Phoenix Suns are going to waive Vince Carter at some point in the next few days.


A 60-year-old Level 3 sex offender was indicted on a felony charge Friday for having sexual contact with a 15-year-old boy.


But it turns out US retail sales actually fell in December, leaving economists scratching their heads about the state of the recovery.

In the US, retail sales fell in December


Liberty Bell Bank today announced year to date 12% growth in total assets led by an 8% increase in its loan portfolio funded through a 15% increase in deposits since year-end 2007.


Lauryn Hill has given birth to her sixth child, although there is some confusion over who the dad is as her on/off boyfriend Rohan Marley, who is the father to her other children, has denied paternity.


FRENCH diplomats are the world's best at their job, says a panel of experts advising the British government.


Conservative commentator George Will told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's This Week Sunday that political hostility toward same-sex marriage in America is diminishing: ``Quite literally, the opposition to gay marriage is dying.''

George Will: 'Quite literally, the opposition to gay marriage is dying'


Stark State College will host a free financial literacy workshop from 10 am to 2 pm March 30 in the new Business and Entrepreneurial Center at 6200 Frank Ave. NW.

Stark State hosts free financial literacy workshop


' Saberi has now been freed, after an appeals court suspended her sentence on Sunday.


THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan The Edmonton Oilers are parting ways with head coach Tom Renney after two seasons without a winning record.

Oilers part ways with head coach Tom Renney


``It's easy to get wrapped up in your career and have that be your only focus, and I want my marriage to work and last -- and family comes first,'' she said.

Kristen Cavallari wants her marriage to last


US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on Thursday said he would ``absolutely'' make decisions on natural gas export applications this year, telling House lawmakers he wanted to move ``expeditiously'' on the matter.

Secretary Moniz: 'absolutely' will make decisions on natural gas exports this year


Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will warn that the UK and Ireland need each other more than ever because of global uncertainty.


A UW-Eau Claire graduate was honored Thursday at the White House for efforts to prepare communities for disaster.

UW-Eau Claire graduate honored at White House


Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla has joined English Premier League club Arsenal from Malaga on a long-term deal.


Local government officials are taking an opportunity next week to meet with state legislators before the beginning of the 2012 legislative season.


Mark Mobius, the internationally recognised investment guru who oversees about $25 billion for the Templeton Asset Management Limited, wrote in a recent report that the 'Frontier Markets offer opportunities.


Warren Moon, a Seahawks broadcaster and Hall of Fame quarterback, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of negligent driving after being charged with DUI after his Dec. 28 arrest.

Warren Moon pleads guilty to negligent driving


Multitest expanded the portfolio of its Singapore spare parts distribution center for pogo pin-based test contactors.

Multitest expands spare parts center for pogo pin test contactors


State and local tourism departments plan to aggressively market to attract Mexican dollars.

Tourism Department plan to attract Mexican dollars


Never fear, Disney starlet Miley Cyrus has stepped in to replace Carey on August 28 in New York City.


Aerojet today announced a major joint venture with Teledyne Technologies Inc. to build rocket engines.


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Tuesday that he will not seek re-election when his current term in office expires in September, but defied mass protests calling for his immediate resignation.

Mubarak says he will not seek another term


- Leupold has launched a redesigned website with a series of new features built in to make the online experience easier and more valuable for users.


Globe Des Moines Bureau Gov. Chet Culver hailed Thursday slightly rosier revenue projections as evidence the efforts to jump start Iowa's recession-riddled economy are working.

Culver hails slightly rosier revenue projections


A traditional chief has appealed to teachers in the country to heed Government's appeal to return to the classroom, in the interest of school children.

Chief appeals to teachers to return to the classroom


Keira Knightley has confessed she can be a 'duplicitous and manipulative' person, just like her character Anna Karenina from the film of the same name.


Paint company Wattyl says it expects a modest improvement in the current financial year after posting a net loss of $1.5 million after lower sales in Australia and New Zealand.


Paul Hermelin, global CEO, Capgemini, says he is known as the Indian guy in France.


``Baking is a hard job,'' Dumonceaux said.


Eduardo, the Arsenal striker, whose left leg was badly broken by Birmingham's Martin Taylor in the 2-2 draw at St Andrews on Saturday, has been released from a London hospital.

Arsenal striker Eduardo released from hospital


A storm that swept through the Treasure Valley on Monday afternoon knocked out power to several thousand customers throughout the region and led to a number of small fires.


A Columbus man was in fair condition at Ohio State University Medical Center Sunday after falling off a golf cart Saturday near Buckeye Lake.

Man in fair condition after falling off a golf cart


Starbucks Corp., the world's largest coffee-shop chain, said October same-store sales in the US may suggest declines have ``bottomed out.''

Starbucks says sales declines may have 'bottomed out'


Hunter Mahan beat American Ryder Cup teammate Anthony Kim on the second playoff hole today to win the Kiwi Challenge, taking home the winner's cheque of $US1.5 million.


Three oil field tanks exploded in Anderson County early this morning.


An airline passenger tried to open an exit door while on a plane Monday and was arrested when the plane landed.


Kamehameha Schools CEO Dee Jay Mailer, seen in this 2006 file photo, said she will retire in 2014.

Kamehameha Schools CEO Dee Jay Mailer to retire in 2014


Zeke Moreno suffered an ankle injury at Argonauts practice on Friday morning, a potential blow that the defence corps does not need.


WebiGenius, a search engine marketing company offering a unique blend of social media optimization and social media optimization, launches a dedicated SEO and SMM forum to help the readers to know more about how to elevate a site's page ranking.


People under the age of 25 contribute an estimated 38% of reported voluntary blood donations, according to new global data from the WHO, released on World Blood Donor Day, 14 June.

People under 25 contribute 38% of voluntary blood donations


At least 116 UN personnel were killed on the job in 2010, including 102 in the Haiti earthquake, the United Nations Staff Union said in a statement issued here Tuesday, APA reports quoting Xinhua News Agency.

116 UN personnel killed on the job in 2010


Within the last few weeks, Best Buy Co. has rolled out a new mobile broadband service it is calling Best Buy Connect.

Best Buy rolls out new mobile broadband service


ICELAND plans to resume its disputed commercial fin whale hunt in June with a quota of at least 154 whales, the head of the only company that catches the giant mammals says.

Iceland to resume disputed fin whale hunt


A Maryland Transit Administration bus driver was arrested Saturday after allegedly stabbing a passenger in Baltimore, police said.

Bus driver arrested for stabbing passenger


Dan Quayle knows a little about what Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is going through and he advised her to ``just be yourself.''


A suicide bomber struck near a US military base in Kabul on Tuesday injuring at least nine Afghans, police and the NATO force said, just days ahead of a global summit on tackling a Taliban-led insurgency.

Suicide bomber strikes near US base in Kabul


Maitland public school teachers will walk off the job for 24 hours later this month if the government fails to provide fair and reasonable salary offers.


Pete Doherty made a drunk fan's night when he was barred from getting into a recent Babyshambles gig.


An Australian man who set his roommate on fire in a ``Jackass''-style stunt that went wrong was blasted by a judge for his ``brainless'' prank, The Courier-Mail reported Thursday.

Australian man set roommate on fire in 'brainless' prank


TRAVEL and tourism students at a Southend college transformed the building into a mock airport for a day.

Southend college transformed into an airport


The Astros made their first round of cuts on Monday morning, sending nine players to Minor League camp.


JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that decision of the parliament regarding Nato supply routes is supreme, Geo News reported.


Research In Motion downgraded two notches to Underweight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley.

Research In Motion (rimm) downgraded at Morgan Stanley


An al-Qaida operations chief in Pakistan and an Uzbek militant commander were believed killed in US missile strikes in the northwest of the country earlier this month, Pakistani officials said Thursday.

Al-Qaida chief believed killed in US strike


Gitanjali Group, an integrated branded jewelry company launched its first global multi-brand store in Dubai.

Gitanjali Group launches first global multi-brand store in Dubai


Syrian forces launched a fresh assault on Homs on Saturday as the Red Cross pressed forward with efforts to deliver badly needed aid to thousands of people stranded in a besieged neighborhood despite warnings from regime troops of land mines and booby traps.


BAE Systems announced that it will support the troops via Operation Homefront, which provides emergency and morale assistance to active duty troops of all branches, wounded troops and their families.

BAE Systems supports troops via Operation Homefront


Major Russian carmaker GAZ will receive state guarantees of 20 billion rubles for its loans, a top government minister and company officials said Wednesday.

Russia's GAZ to receive state guarantees


The University of Missouri set an enrollment record this year for black and Hispanic freshmen.

MU sets enrollment record with black and Hispanic freshmen


Norwich City striker Cody McDonald has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2012.

Norwich City extend striker Cody McDonald's contract


The musical movie Once is being made into a Broadway show with new songs written just for it.

Musical movie Once being made into Broadway show


Qtel has been named ``Best telecom company'' at the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2012 for the second year running, in honour of the service provider's efforts in helping to boost Qatar's knowledge-based economy.


Experts have called on businesses to offer flexible working conditions to their personnel rather than sticking with ``outdated'' rules that force people to commute for long periods.

Experts call for flexible working conditions


The German market is falling moderately in afternoon trading Monday, dragged down by automakers, chemical firms and lenders.


Congress must ``act now'' on health care reform, and ``owes'' the country an up or down vote, President Barack Obama said in his Saturday morning address.


Runner Runner recently dropped by the Yahoo! Music offices to perform an acoustic set of a few of their hits off their upcoming self-titled album.

``Runner Runner drops by Yahoo! Music.''


Construction spending rose 1.2% in November, the third increase in four months, the Commerce Department announced.


Elaine Stendel has a plaque hanging in her rural Decorah kitchen that says, ``Friends are the family you surround yourself with.''

'Friends are the family you surround yourself with'


The state of Ohio will use prison inmates to pick up highway trash and save some of the $4 million spent each year on roadside cleanups.

Ohio to use inmates to pick up highway trash


Maruti Suzuki in India has announced that it is celebrating the one million units production milestone, as its two plants at Manesar and Guargon have already exceeded this output figure.

Maruti Suzuki celebrates production milestone


PlayStation 4 pre-orders surged following Sony's E3 press conference, SCEE UK & Ireland MD Fergal Gara has told VideoGamer.com.

PS4 pre-orders surge following E3 conference


One child out of 11 dies before the age of five in Pakistan and half a million die every year because of preventable causes, according to a Save the Children report.

One child out of 11 dies before age of five:


As it looks to expand its student lending business, Wells Fargo is reducing the interest rate on student loans to between 3.5 percent to 9.99 percent.

Wells Fargo is reducing the interest rate on student loans.


Cadbury yesterday reported that sweet success in the UK and Ireland was soured by bitter slowdown overseas.


Henderson students are honoring fallen soldiers this Memorial Day by setting up crosses outside the Court House.

Henderson students honoring fallen soldiers


Manuel Pellegrini decided to suspend Villarreal training today due to a lack of intensity from the players involved.


BC's crime rate is the lowest is has been in decades, according to the provincial ministry of public safety and solicitor general.


Nick Ashford, who wrote many Motown classics with his wife Valerie Simpson, died Monday.


140 Iranian Air Force fighter bombers will demonstrate the country's defense power on the Army Day on April 18.

140 Iranian fighter bombers to demonstrate defense power


THR reports today that theater owner convention ShoWest will be honoring producer Jerry Bruckheimer with a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding success in the film and television industry.


Vietnam's central bank will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 7 percent until early 2010 and may buy US dollars from banks to increase supplies of the dong, as part of attempts to bolster the economy.

Central bank to maintain rate, may buy dollar


Oil prices fell below $125 a barrel Monday as worries about flagging demand offset concerns about the approach of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico and mounting tension over Iran.


There is a train of thought that Apple won't be launching the next iPhone until later this year in the fall around a year after the iPhone 4S was released, but anticipation of the iPhone 5 increases as stock of the iPhone 4 runs low.

Anticipation of iPhone 5 increases as stock runs low


A military police officer stationed in Washington state has been extradited to Wisconsin where she's accused of aiding her husband in hiding the body of his half-brother.

Military officer extradited to Wisconsin


Police have recovered scores of rare knives taken in a residential burglary reported Dec. 12 and arrested three people in connection with the crime.

Police recover rare knives taken in burglary


Some 600 rallyists marched to the People Power monument along EDSA Monday to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the popular uprising that ousted former president Ferdinand Marcos.

Rallyists march to People Power monument


Ball Corporation announced June 26 that it plans to close its plastic packaging manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario.

Ball to close its plastic packaging plant in Ontario


Andy Vidak's lead over incumbent Jim Costa in the nationally watched 20th Congressional District race shrank to just 145 votes Monday evening as Kern County updated its tally of counted ballots.

Vidak's lead over Costa shrinks to 145 votes


Dhaka stocks fell slightly on profit taking Wednesday, ending the seven straight sessions of gaining streak.


Thus, the Court rejected Berlusconi's prosecution immunity while he takes the seat.

Supreme court rejects Berlusconi's immunity


School of Visual Arts presents ``Pitch,'' an exhibition of socially- and globally-minded products created by 18 students graduating from the MFA Design Department at SVA.


A highly venomous Egyptian cobra that went missing at New York City's Bronx Zoo was found on Thursday after nearly a week on the lam in the reptile house, zoo officials said.


Mel Gibson dropped to his knees and begged Oksana Grigorieva for forgiveness the morning after the nuclear January 6 meltdown, according to sources.

Gibson 'dropped to knees and begged Grigorieva for forgiveness'


Beijing's first confirmed A/H1N1 flu patient is in a stable condition, and will be discharged from hospital this weekend, the municipal health bureau announced Tuesday.

Beijing a/H1N1 patient to be discharged from hospital


Marseille have been ordered to play a Ligue 1 match behind closed doors as punishment for their fans' repeated use of flares.

Marseille ordered to play behind closed doors


Ken Griffey Jr. daughter has committed to play for the University of Arizona, mentions the Yahoo Sports on May 17, 2013.

Ken Griffey Jr. daughter committed to play for University of Arizona


First American CoreLogic, a company that provides analysis of housing and real estate trends, announced this week that home values in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg area decreased by 7.42 percent between November 2007 and November 2008.


Iraq said on Friday it had begun taking steps to ``bring Blackwater to justice'' over the deaths of 14 civilians in 2007, one of the bloodiest incidents involving a private security firm here.

Iraq takes steps to 'bring Blackwater to justice'


Singer/dancer Jason Derülo announced Thursday that he has been forced to cancel his world tour after fracturing his neck during rehearsals.

Jason Derülo cancels world tour after fracturing neck during rehearsals


A judge in Milan has dismissed a lawsuit against the city by the family of a man who died in custody after police used a Taser to subdue him.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against city by family


Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed an anti-bullying bill Thursday that requires schools to update policies to include harassment and intimidation sent electronically, such as through the Internet or cellphones.


ICICI Bank can bounce to Rs 840-850, says Shardul Kulkarni, Sr Technical Analyst at Angel Broking.


DISSES to the person who hit and killed my dog Ibis on Ocean Road on the morning of June 18 and didn't bother to stop.

Disses to the person who hit and killed my dog


Greek police have smashed a doughnut crime ring.


Cruise-selling powerhouse CruiseBrothers.com has joined Vacation.com, praising Vacation.com's Engagement and EZguider programs as assets to enhance productivity.


SOUTHEND Hospital has admitted it made a mistake after an elderly woman spent eight weeks in pain before she died because a fracture went undiagnosed.

Southend hospital admits it made mistake


Canary Wharf could double in size over the next decade as the next phase of its development moves forward.


A house in Prestonsburg is robbed just hours after the victims were arrested by police.

House is robbed hours after victims were arrested


Estée Lauder said Thursday that its third-quarter net income more than doubled to $125 million, and it raised its estimates for per-share earnings for the fiscal year.


The Internet has been abuzz lately regarding a rumor that Diablo 3 is coming to consoles.


The rupee on Tuesday ended flat against the dollar after a volatile trading day in which the local currency gained 10 paisas against the greenback, but could not hold the position, dealers said.


What we're grateful for on Jerusalem Day, and seven ways to join the celebration.


Kenya plans to import 1.08 million metric tons of corn by February to meet demand for the staple food as a drought reduces the country's ability to feed itself.

Kenya plans to import 1.08 million tons of corn amid drought


Konecranes has launched the Boxrunner straddle carrier as a flexible crane providing combined ship-to-shore, and automated yard crane service.

Konecranes launches the Boxrunner straddle carrier


MORE than 380 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Burnley in the first six months of this year.

380 caught watching TV without a licence in Burnley


A Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting his wife at their home in a Nashville suburb Sunday night has been charged with murder, according to local authorities.

Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting wife charged with murder


US historian and civil rights advocate John Hope Franklin, credited with helping create the field of African-American history, died on Wednesday at age 94, Duke University said.

US historian John Hope Franklin dies at 94


Justin Bieber wants to be a movie star Updated: 07:21, Sunday November 4, 2012 Justin Bieber wants to be a movie star, although says he will always carry on making music.


After a fundraising swing through the Seattle and Portland, Ore., Obama was flying to New Orleans to address the National Urban League, a civil rights group.


Bucks center Andrew Bogut is returning to the United States on Sunday and is expected to be ready to play for Milwaukee on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs, his agent, David Bauman, said.


``I dedicate this win to my wife for being strong enough to tell me to go and play on the Thursday morning,'' Singh said in a statement.


Dozens of dementia patients had to be rescued as a huge fire destroyed an Inverness nursing home last night.

Dementia patients rescued as fire destroys Inverness home


Facebook is adding more advertisements to popular social networking website, under the guise of ``sponsored stories''.


Sprint today introduced the Motorola XPRT and Titanium, two new ``Droidberry'' business phones, in an attempt to herd business customers to its fold before the AT&T/T-Mobile merger marginalizes it in the marketplace.

Sprint introduces Motorola XPRT, Titanium


With mosquito season in full swing, Fraser Health reminds residents to fight the bite from mosquitoes at home and when traveling this summer.

Fraser Health reminds residents to ``fight the bite''


Now available from testo , 317-3 carbon monoxide monitors detect the presence of carbon monoxide in the surrounding area, warning users both visually and audibly about dangerous gas concentrations.

Testo 317-3 carbon monoxide monitors warn visually and audibly about dangerous concentrations


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,240.54 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, up 78.86 points or 0.86 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,240.54, up 78.86 points


A Sun journalist vowed to clear his name after appearing in court accused of bribing two public officials.


The All Blacks will unveil their new strip against the Springboks on Saturday in the Tri-Nations clash in Wellington.


A Tunisian court has convicted 19 Islamic militants on charges linked to plots to carry out attacks in the north African country or send fighters to Iraq, a defense lawyer said Thursday.

Tunisian courts convicts 19 Islamic militants


The unbeaten Nebraska volleyball team begins Big 12 play this year in Manhattan against No. 18 Kansas State.

Nebraska begins Big 12 play at No. 18 Kansas State


Research in Motion said on Tuesday it had restored BlackBerry services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, some 20 hours after users in EMEA and India first reported problems with email and BlackBerry Messenger.


A combative Barack Obama said Tuesday that John McCain ``doesn't know what he's up against'' in this election and challenged his rival to stop questioning his character and patriotism.

Obama says McCain ``doesn't know what he's up against''


Lahore Eagles held nerves to snatch thriller in a nail-biting finish against Karachi Zebras in the last match of the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup at the National Stadium Karachi on Sunday.


Animal keeper interns at the Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave. S., Fargo, will host special animal presentations at the zoo today and Sunday.

Animal keeper interns to host presentations


Beyonce Knowles ``inspired'' LeeLee to work hard as a singer.


Builders merchant Wolseley has put three of its UK divisions up for sale, including building trade supplier Build Center, it has been reported.

Wolseley 'puts three divisions up for sale'


In 2004, when Robin Frost Weant saw a niche in the real-estate business, she planted her own vineyard.


Halfpricesoft.com, the creator of affordable and easy-to-use financial software for small businesses, has announced a new combo package for ezPaycheck payroll software.

Halfpricesoft.com announces a new combo package for ezPaycheck


MADONNA appeared in a Malawian court and is set to sign adoption papers today in the hopes of taking home four-year-old girl Mercy James.


The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Phillips was arrested and charged with reckless driving after he was pulled over for driving 72 mph in a 35-mph zone around 11 pm ET Friday in Park Hills, Ky.


Mexican army soldiers captured 10 members of the Tijuana drug cartel and freed a businessman who was being held hostage, officials said.

Mexican army captures 10 members of Tijuana cartel


A Spring Hill woman was arrested Saturday during a family reunion where she allegedly tried to strike her mother-in-law, scratch her husband's brother and leave the scene with her two children.


Wood County beaches will be open to the public starting Saturday in time for the Memorial Day weekend.


Newcomers lift Rangers to 6-1 rout of Penguins Derick Brassard and John Moore had no way of knowing just how well their debut with the New York Rangers would go.


No one was hurt when flames ripped through a Grandview Heights duplex early Thursday morning.


The woman found dead along Airport Freeway in Bedford early Sunday was identified Monday as Tonya Page, 29, of Watauga, Bedford police said.

Woman found along Airport Freeway identified


For the second year running BlueGnome has been ranked the fastest growing biotechnology company in Cambridgeshire and is now the fastest growing biotechnology company in the UK.

BlueGnome ranked the fastest growing biotechnology company in the UK


An Orlando woman is charged with drowning her newborn baby in a toilet.

Woman charged with drowning baby in toilet


A Notre Dame golfer disqualified from an NCAA tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct after giving false scores during the final round said she was just trying to be funny.

Notre Dame golfer disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct was trying to be funny


TORONTO -Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Dave Poulin has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs front office.

Former flyer Poulin joins Maple Leafs front office


The former solicitor general Vera Baird has been banned from driving for six months after travelling at nearly 100mph along the M4 motorway.

Ex-solicitor general Vera Baird banned from driving


President Barack Obama has urged Dmitry Medvedev of Russia and Hu Jintao of China to support US efforts to pressure Iran to stop its sensitive nuclear activities, but failed to win endorsement from either man.

Obama urges Dmitry Medvedev and Hu Jintao to support US pressure on Iran


The city police should remain alert and prepared against terrorist attacks and criminal activities, Capital City Police Officer Pervez Rathore said in a circular issued on Wednesday.

Police should remain alert against terrorist attack:


Power utility JSW Energy said on Monday it received board approval to set up a 660 MW power plant at Vijayanagar in Karnataka at an estimated cost of 33 billion rupees.


It wanted to know, what makes you proud to be British?


Favorite boy bands announce upcoming tour at an event in Irving Plaza in New York.


For the convenience of the customers, Apoto introduced the free migration plans with excellent features.


Six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer flew home Monday with the gift of the Centre Court net.

Federer flies home with Wimbledon Centre Court net


The US economy shed a worse-than-expected 131,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department said Friday, as the unemployment rate remained stuck at 9.5 percent.


British Airways has allegedly recruited up to 1,000 pilots to cover cabin crew if they go ahead with a strike next month, the Daily Mail has reported.

British Airways allegedly recruits up to 1,000 pilots to cover cabin crew strikes


Screen star and former Republican senator Fred Thompson Tuesday quit the White House race after fizzling in the early nominating contests.

Republican Thompson quits White House race


Roma issue is on the brink of becoming one of the topic issues in the whole European Union and European contingent.

Roma issue is on the brink of becoming one of the topic issues of the EU:


A Galveston County Fair & Rodeo carnival worker was arrested Tuesday for violating his parole.


A Hammond man has been convicted of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery.


Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said he was not losing sleep over statements attributed to three of his trusted lieutenants quoted on the whistleblower website WikiLeaks describing him as ``weak and indecisive''.

Tsvangirai not losing sleep over WikiLeaks


A Wishard ambulance collided with a motorcyclist shortly before noon today, severely injuring the motorcyclist.


Central coastal Da Nang city attracted 23 new investment projects totalling US$986.5 million in the first eight months of the year.

Da Nang city attracts 23 investment projects in eight months


Jon Hare, the man responsible for Sensible Soccer and the Sensible Software range, says that the ``quality of programming has gone down'' in the present world of big corporation developers and publishers that differs massively to gaming's earlier years.

Jon Hare: ``quality of programming has gone down''


Real wages are set to fall over the coming year as rising prices and extended unemployment keep the labour market subdued, economists say.


``It makes you feel like you've been smoking pot,' '' said Mark Kovach, 50, of Duluth, referring to the designer drugs he's used.

``It makes you feel like you've been smoking pot''


Richmond police today identified a man found slain in the East End last week but said they are still trying to reach his family members or friends.

Richmond police identify man slain in East End


A new report from USA Today revealed airlines have increased their fares for the 10th time this year due to high fuel costs, an increase in natural disasters and the tough economy.

Airlines increase fares for 10th time this year


During the May 10 session, the National Assembly will hold discussions on the formation of a teachers' union.

Assembly to hold discussion on formation of teachers union


Kris Allen and Adam Lambert battled it out for the title of ``American Idol'' on Monday evening, but the third round of competition took a twist when Kara DioGuardi asked the public not to judge the younger singer on his version of a song she co-wrote.

Kris Allen & Adam Lambert battle it out on American Idol


Turkey says it launched air and artillery attacks against Kurdish separatist rebels in northern Iraq overnight after an insurgent attack on a Turkish military base killed six soldiers.

Turkey 'has attacked' Kurdish rebels in Iraq


No one was injured when a semi went in the ditch Friday night on State Highway 35.

No one injured when semi goes in the ditch


Ontario is ``yours to discover'' and there's still lots of summer left to explore further.


A 25-year-old Rochester man died early Monday morning during a police pursuit on the NYS Thruway.


Some unfortunate news has arrived today, as word is out that longtime trainer Gene Monahan will miss spring training and possibly the beginning of the regular season with a ``significant illness.''


US President Barack Obama praised dissident Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez and said in a posting on her website Thursday that he looks forward to the day ``all Cubans can freely express themselves.''

Obama praises dissident Cuban blogger Sanchez


Hours after he met Home Minister P Chidambaram as a peace offering, sources in Jairam Ramesh, s party say he has not offered to resign from the Cabinet.


In the face of Iranian threats, Israel successfully field tests the Arrow 3 defense system.


Japanese singer-actress Meisa Kuroki revealed that she is four months pregnant in a statement to the media on Saturday, reported Japanese media.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,784.54 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, down 245.77 points or 2.45 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,784.54, down 245.77 points


India's leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki will restart production at its Manesar plant August 21, almost a month after the plant was shut down following violence by workers, Reuters reported.

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant aug 21


New data from state regulators shows that car title loans are big business in Virginia.

New data shows car title loans big business in Virginia


CAMI Automotive Inc. will reportedly slash output by more than half at its assembly operations in Ingersoll for the first four months of 2009.


Openbravo, a provider of Web-based open source enterprise resource planning and point-of-sale solutions, has raised $12 million in Series B funding.


The US east coast is bracing for a new storm after record snowfall left thousands of people without power.


London, Sep 30 Hollywood actress Meg Ryan's ex-husband Dennis Quaid has angrily hit back at the actress after she accused him of cheating on her throughout their marriage.The actress spoke out last week after years of silence about her image of being portrayed as the home wrecker due to her brief affair with co-star Russell Crowe in 2000, reports dailymail.co.uk.


Kevin Youkilis put on pinstripes and played at Yankee Stadium for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees on Monday afternoon.

Youkilis downplays putting on pinstripes at Yankee Stadium


Industrial conglomerate General Electric says it will buy the aviation business of Italian manufacturer Avio for $4.3 billion to strengthen its growth in jet propulsion.

GE to buy aviation business of Italian manufacturer Avio for $4.3 billion


It is rush hour in Kollywood! 35 Tamil films, big and small, are scheduled to release on five Fridays between today and February 26.


A Labor Education for Graduating Students seminar was held recently in Caloocan City for the benefit of graduating students.

Labor Education seminar held in Caloocan


The Casey Anthony murder trial took a bizarre twist Tuesday when a witness in the case was discovered among the potential jurors, and apparently talked to others about the highly publicized killing.


HOLLYWOOD, Fla. NASCAR star Tony Stewart is meeting with fans and the media in South Florida.

NASCAR champion Tony Stewart to meet with fans


Scotty McCreery, winner of season 10 of American Idol, has announced that he has decided to go to college instead of going full force into country music.

Scotty McCreery announces he will go to college


Metro Detroit home prices have fallen 22.6% in the past year through January, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.

Metro Detroit home prices fall 22.6% in year


Penn State is poised to hire New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to succeed legendary football coach Joe Paterno.


Rodman & Renshaw provided color on the traditional Chinese medicine in a research report published today.

Rodman & Renshaw provides color on traditional Chinese medicine


Creator of mobile apps for meetings and events QuickMobile has announced that it closed a $1.3 million round of funding from Canada's largest credit union, Vancity.

QuickMobile closes $1.3 million funding from Vancity


Fire crews called to a Procter and Gamble facility early Monday morning after fire was reported.


Belgian banking and insurance group KBC has cancelled the sale of its private equity business because offers were too low after nearing the halfway mark of its asset sale programme.

KBC cancels sale of private Equity business


The Senate on Friday continued to debate President Asif Ali Zardari's April 5 address to the Parliament.


The Pakistani Taliban have suspended peace talks with the Pakistani government, claiming the stakeholders are ``not serious'' with the peace initiative, a spokesman for the banned outfit said in a video released Monday.

Pakistani Taliban suspend peace talks with government


Jaipur , Apr 11 Efforts to rescue three labourers buried in a 80-feet deep well continued for the third day today at Bhandarez of Dausa district, police said.

Efforts to rescue labourers buried in well continues


Charities are making final appeals from Central Albertans after seeing a drop in donations through the holiday season.


Manitoba had the second highest rate of police-reported violence towards women in 2011, almost twice the national average.

Manitoba has second highest rate of violence against women


NEW YORK - In an offseason marked by Junior Seau's suicide and scores of lawsuits over brain injuries, the NFL on Thursday launched a comprehensive wellness program for current and retired players - including a confidential mental health phone line.

NFL launches wellness program for players


A Decatur grandfather shot his grandson, sending the grandson to the hospital on Monday afternoon, Decatur police told The Times' news partner, WHNT News 19.


Online recruitment specialist Fish4 has launched a dating site, Fish4love, in partnership with White Label Dating.

Fish4 launches dating site with White Label dating


Parents of children with autism face a postcode lottery when it comes to the quality of services available to their child, according to new research from TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education.

Parents of children with autism face postcode lottery


Dave Matthews Band is playing this summer at Alpine Valley Music Theatre.

Dave Matthews band to play at Alpine Valley


Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai will support the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012 as a Community Partner with a programme of activities for competitors and visitors, based in the Marathon Village close to the Burj Khalifa.

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai supports the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012


Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters has said that he and his band think they ``suck''.

Foo Fighters' dave Grohl: 'we think we suck'


Cruise operator Silversea Cruises has implemented a real-time dynamic trim optimisation technology system from Finnish company Eniram, with the hope of cutting its fuel costs by around 3 per cent on long distance voyages.

Silversea implements trim optimisation technology


A Syrian MP has survived an assassination attempt, when his car was booby-trapped with an explosive device.

Syrian MP survives assassination attempt


In a recent research by the Aviva Health of the Workplace, it has been revealed that about 30% of employees avoid having lunch at work, thereby putting their health at risk.

30% of employees avoid having lunch at work:


Two children died of gas leakage in Gldani district of Tbilisi city on Sunday night.


Toyota has suspended auto exports to Iran indefinitely in line with global sanctions against Tehran's nuclear programme, the company said on Wednesday.


Mr. Mahmud Khalid, Upper West Regional Minister, on Thursday said armed robbers deserved the ``shoot to kill'' response they were currently getting from the military and police personnel because criminals never have respect for the rights of other people.

Armed robbers deserve ``shoot to kill'' response --


Rep. Paul Ryan, R-1st District, will not run for governor next year, according to a statement from his campaign office Monday.


Panic on the global markets continued on Wall Street with the Dow dropping below the 8,000 mark.


The Reserve Bank of India`s fixed reference rate today for USD at Rs 53.46, down 1.15% against its rate on previous working day at Rs 52.85.

Rbi fixes reference rate for USD at Rs 53.46


A Dubuque woman was injured after crashing into a telephone pole on Kane Street Monday afternoon.


We have an interesting article for you to read now, in which Sony's John Koller speaks in a video interview, stating the reasons why Playstation Move is better than Microsoft's Project Natal.

Playstation Move is better than Project Natal --


Syria strained by Iraqi refugee influx Suppose millions of people fleeing war poured into the United States in just a few years.


eOne UK has inked a five-year content exclusive content deal with European online film and TV subscription service Lovefilm.


He set a Major League record with 45 straight outs before the Twins rallied against the White Sox.

Buehrle sets record with 45 straight outs


The gainfully occupied population increased by 1.3 per cent in November when compared to the corresponding month in 2011, the NSO said today.


Bryan Batt will appear on ``Live with Regis & Kelly'' on 4/9 as the duo spend the week in the great city of New Orleans.

Bryan Batt to appear on ``Regis & Kelly'' 4/9


Abu Dhabi has imposed a waste management fee to be levied from all establishments that generate any kind of waste in the emirate.


Local law enforcement will be testing a new communications and pager system today at 1 pm This will cause the emergency sirens to go off, but it is only a test.

Law enforcement testing new communications system today


The boating accident victim has been positively identified according to Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed.


A Lubbock woman known for her volunteer work was laid to rest Wednesday morning after losing her battle against diabetes.

A Lubbock woman known for her volunteer work is laid to rest


The City of Goose Creek has erected a new historical marker at the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center on Hwy. 52.


Queen Mary University in East London has let out its student accommodation to Olympic committees from across the world.

Queen Mary University let out student accommodation to Olympic committees


Michael Hill has seen an 8.5% boost in its total sales for the nine months to the end of March.


Lauren Conrad Kyle Howard engagement reports in today's New York Post are false, confirms LC's rep. Lauren Conrad is dating Kyle Howard but the two are not engaged, nor planning to get engaged.

Lauren Conrad Kyle Howard engagement reports are false


A Cedar City man was arrested on attempted murder charges after police say he fired a rifle at a man outside his house.

Cedar City man arrested on attempted murder charges


A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of eastern Oklahoma ahead of a winter storm expected to bring snow back to the area late Thursday night and early Friday.


``The devil made me do it'' was made famous by a comedian from the '70s, Flip Wilson.


Women in their 40s earn 20% less than men, according to a new analysis of the gender pay gap.


Dan Winslow has not yet taken office as state representative, but already is pushing an idea for sales tax relief.

State rep-elect Winslow pushes tax relief


After her time on ``Project Runway,'' Hill said she is open to creating her own fashion line in the future.

Faith Hill open to creating her own fashion line


Government plans to transform the economy by expanding growth and job creation, while developing a more effective public service, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.


State Rep. Marcy Toepel, R-147th Dist., has moved her district office to Red Hill.

State Rep. Marcy Toepel moves office to Red Hill


He warned them that Libyans will discover the truth about Abdel Hakim Belhadj, the military Islamist leader now in a prominent position.

Saif Gaddafi sends warning about Abdel Hakim Belhadj


Yasheng Group, a high-growth diversified China-based agricultural company with US headquarters in California, today announced the appointment of independent board members.

Yasheng Group announces the appointment of independent Board members


A school bus, which went out of control, rammed into eight vehicles before crashing into a coconut tree at Jalan Dutamas Raya in Segambut, here, yesterday.


Charlie Sheen is undergoing psychiatric evaluation after allegedly trashing a hotel room whilst drunk with an escort.

Charlie Sheen undergoing psychiatric evaluation after trashing hotel room


ExecuJet, the Switzerland-based business aviation group, is expanding its operations in Asia with the opening of a new hangar at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.


State prosecutors said Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, profiled and stalked 17-year-old Trayvon Martin before killing him, so the FBI is now looking into charging him with a hate crime.

FBI may charge george Zimmerman with hate crime


Hyder Consulting, the award-winning international advisory and design consultancy, yesterday held a seminar on its work on the Lusail Development Sewage Treatment Works, at Qatar University.

Hyder Consulting holds seminar at Qatar University


Many overseas Filipino workers who were repatriated from conflict-torn Syria still prefer to work abroad than to stay in the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment said Thursday.


Mortgages are eating up less Canadian household income thanks to historically low borrowing rates and a drop in house prices, a trend that is expected to continue in the near term, a new survey suggests.

Mortgages eating up less household income


The other day, Lana Del Rey performed the title track off her upcoming debut LP, ``Born To Die'' at the Chateau Marmont in LA.

Watch Lana Del Rey perform ``Born to Die'' in LA


``Like all American citizens, Maryland voters have the right to have their voices count,'' said Amy Smith, a litigation attorney for the Alliance Defense Fund, which is arguing the case.

'Like all American citizens, Maryland voters have right to have voices count'


South African President Jacob Zuma called for calm yesterday after the murder of white far-right leader Eugene Terre'blanche fanned fears of growing racial tension.


Several groups planned to march in San Francisco Friday to ``Silence the Violence'' in neighborhoods like the city's Visitacion Valley.


Brescia reportedly face competition from LA Galaxy in the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Gregoire Akcelrod.

Brescia face competition from LA Galaxy in race to sign Gregoire Akcelrod


Lego sales soar Updated: 07:28, Friday February 22, 2013 Danish toy maker Lego says sales soared 25 per cent last year thanks partly to the new Lego Friends series of building blocks designed for girls.


Italy coach Cesare Prandelli revealed on Monday that Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has told him that he needs help.


Seminole Tribe of Florida is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Hollywood reservation with a tribal Pow-wow, drums, wildlife and snake shows, alligator wrestling, dancing competitions.

Seminole Tribe of Florida celebrates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Hollywood reservation


Rank Group 's stock had its ``equal weight'' rating reiterated by stock analysts at Morgan Stanley in a report issued on Friday, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.

Rank Group rating reiterated by Morgan Stanley (rnk)


How hot do you like your curry? (This survey is not scientific. Results are based on readers' responses.)


JOHN Mallinger won the Pebble Beach Invitational golf, making birdies on four of the last six holes for a four-under 68 and a two-stroke victory over Jason Gore.

Mallinger wins Pebble Beach Invitational


A Monday morning fire at a north Las Cruces auto shop is being blamed on a welding accident.

Fire at Las Cruces auto shop blamed on welding accident


Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans debating Muslim integration to stand up more for Christian values, saying Monday the country suffered not from ``too much Islam'' but ``too little Christianity.''

Merkel urges Germans: stand up for Christian values


South Sudan on Thursday invited its ``brother'' Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, to an April summit to resolve outstanding issues that have pushed the two countries to the brink of war.

S. Sudan invites 'brother' Bashir to summit


Somalia has faced a humanitarian crisis for much of the year, but now it appears to be growing noticeably worse.


'Letting telcos transfer money is a bad idea since they don't meet KYC norms.


Gilbert will begin mosquito fogging Monday and continue through October, in its annual effort to eliminate mosquitoes and their breeding sites.


Tyren Arendse has vowed Santos will bounce back from their 3-1 loss to Moroka Swallows in the opening game of the PSL season.


A 21-year-old college student is facing felony drug charges after a search by Oneonta police netted drugs and $34,760 in cash, police said.

College student faces felony drug charges


The World Bank on Wednesday urged Nepal to make her development strategies more realistic as the targets set by the National Development Strategy Paper are ambititious.

World Bank urges Nepal to make her development strategies realistic


FedEx Corp. says it sees signs of improvement in the global economy as international shipments pick up, but warned its profit will remain weak at least through the end of the year.