The Israeli Agrexco has been set in liquidation on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by a court in Tel Aviv.


The rupee recovered 29 paise from yesterday's record low to 54.20 against dollar in the late morning trade on Thursday due to fresh selling of the American currency by banks and exporters amid firm equity market, although it lost some ground later.


Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was told that a senior Merseyside Police officer blamed ``drunken Liverpool fans'' for the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster, according to leaked government papers.

Police blamed 'drunken Liverpool fans' for Hillsborough


The 25,000 Kenyan healthcare workers who disobeyed an order to return to work have been fired, the country's medical services minister said Thursday.


India and Iraq would resume direct flights which were stopped during the first Gulf War two decades ago.


Goldman Sachs is out with a research note this morning, where it suggests that traders buy calls on American Eagle Outfitters ahead of commentary from the company's new CEO.

Goldman Sachs suggests buying calls on American Eagle Outfitters


South Bend police say they are taking a close look at a recent string of armed robberies targeting delivery-type drivers in an area on the city's northwest side.

South Bend police taking close look at string of robberies


Killer Bees defenseman Darcy Campbell on Monday was named to the All-CHL team.


Now, without doubt, ``it's the mortgages, stupid!''


Thad Bosley, who was hired to be the Rangers hitting coach in the offseason, has been relieved of his duties.


Dance music superstar FAT BOY SLIM has become the latest big name to sign up for a Las Vegas residency.

FAT BOY SLIM signs up for Las Vegas residency


The BSP issued an advisory on practical reminders to protect one?s financial investments adding that one should never invest in a product one does not understand or any of its terms and conditions.

BSP issues practical reminders to protect financial investments


Armenian representative got golden medal in World Student Games for the first in time the whole history.

Armenian representative got golden medal in Universiade


The Freeport High School theater department will present ``God's Favorite,'' a comedy by Neil Simon, from Thursday, May 10 to Saturday, May 12.

Freeport High school theater department presents 'God's Favorite'


Two Arnprior-area men have pleaded guilty to forcible confinement and assault in connection with a search for missing drugs.

Two men plead guilty to forcible confinement


The House of Commons opens today for the fall session.


American foam moulding technology firm Trexel said that it is setting up a subsidiary in China, including a technical centre in Shanghai and an office in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.


Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and IBM ) today announced a patent cross-license agreement, under which the companies will license their respective patent portfolios to each other.

Samsung Electronics and IBM announce patent cross-license agreement


Former MLB star Manny Ramirez leaves a Broward jail after posting bond for a domestic battery charge.

Manny Ramirez leaves jail after posting bond


Microsoft is revamping its search engine to counter the dominance of Google in the Web search and related advertising business, reports Reuters.


It's official - Seth Meyers will replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's ``Late Night'' when Fallon moves to ``The Tonight Show'' in 2014, the network announced on Sunday.

Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon as host of Late Night in 2014


A Texas tattoo artist set a Guinness record by inking 415 tattoos in 24 hours.


Sen. Edward Kennedy has been laid to rest by the light of his brother John's eternal flame.


Black cab-maker Manganese Bronze has issued a profits warning and said the eurozone crisis was continuing to hit growth plans.


Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination.

Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday...


Croatia will not participate in the construction project of Belene nuclear power plant, said the country's Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor, cited by Croatian Dnevnik daily.

Croatia will not participate in Belene NPP:


Two Sandy Hook men face multiple criminal charges after they allegedly robbed four teenagers Tuesday night on Capitol Drive, police said.

Two Sandy Hook men face multiple charges


- Pope Benedict XVI has canonized three new saints at a ceremony in St. Peter's Square in Rome, describing the heavenly triumvirate as ``a model for all believers.''

Pope Benedict canonizes three new saints


However reportedly, after collaborating with Akon for 'chammak challo', SRK is all set to work with Lady Gaga for a post release promotional track.

After Akon, Shah Rukh Khan to work with Lady Gaga?


A review at the Department of Work and Pensions has revealed that more than £2.4m is being spent housing just 16 families in London.

Over £2.4m spent housing 16 families in London


The iconic Regina Mundi church is celebrating its Jubilee today.

Regina Mundi church celebrates its Jubilee


A longtime lobbyist and medical marijuana advocate has pleaded guilty to a drug charge connected to last year's federal raids on pot providers across Montana.

Lobbyist, advocate pleads guilty to drug charge


A southeast Iowa man has been charged with vehicular homicide for an October crash in which he was allegedly drunk when he lost control of his pickup truck.

Iowa man charged with vehicular homicide


An Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea Monday shortly after taking off from Beirut.

Ethiopian Airlines plane crashes in Mediterranean Sea


Private operator Jet Airways cancelled its Delhi-Patna-Delhi flight on Monday.


Pope Benedict XVI is coming to the United Nations next week as ``a pilgrim of peace'' to promote dialogue between cultures and religions based on fundamental human rights, the Holy See's UN observer said Thursday.

Pope Benedict XVI to come to United Nations


A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Mexican state of Chiapas but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.


Finance ministry's chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu on Tuesday said that the country should seriously consider setting up a sovereign wealth fund.

'Consider setting up sovereign wealth fund'


Kansas University thrower Mason Finley advanced to the finals of the discus throw Friday morning at the World University Games.


WICKED had its highest grossing year to date in 2009, grossing £27,333,991 at the Box Office at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

WICKED has highest grossing year in 2009


Ghazala Javed, famous Pashto singer and her father were shot dead by few unidentified men yesterday in the north-western city of Pakistan, Peshawar, police reported.

Ghazala Javed, Pashto singer and her father shot dead in Pakistan


Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has decided to withdraw from the Netherlands squad for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers at home against Moldova on October 7 and away versus Sweden four days later.

Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg withdraws from Netherlands squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers against Moldova & Sweden


Turkish soccer club Galatasaray became champions in Spor Toto Super league after winning against Turkey`s Sivasspor, 4-2, in a home game on Sunday.

Galatasaray become champions in Spor Toto Super league


Russia may offer India strategic defence technologies to retain dominant position in the Indian crowded weapons market, said a Russian expert.


London Wasps Head Coach, Shaun Edwards has committed himself to Wasps and Wales until 2011 by signing a three year contract with both his club...


NASCAR randomly drug tested 10 crew members from 10 teams during the rain delay at the Coca-Cola 600, an apparent tweak to the first three months of in-season testing.

NASCAR drug tests crew members during rain delay


Saracens back row Michael Owen has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury.

Michael Owen ruled out for rest of season


He struggled Saturday with his belly putter, losing 6 and 5 to Hunter Mahan.


The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was imposing financial sanctions against family members of the military-run government of Myanmar and individuals it identified as key members of the financial empire of Tay Za, an influential businessman in the country.

Treasury to impose sanctions against some in Myanmar


More helicopters, surveillance aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles are needed in Afghanistan to support the armed forces there, a senior NATO official said Wednesday.

More helicopters, surveillance aircraft needed in Afghanistan


Hundreds of New Zealanders paid their last respects to Edmund Hillary on Monday, ahead of a state funeral for the first man to stand atop Mount Everest.

New Zealanders pay respects to Hillary ahead of state funeral


St. Louis Aldermanic President Lewis Reed says he will make a ``special announcement'' today.

Reed to make ``special announcement'' today


PARLIAMENT sits today to kick-start a two-week debate on proposals in the Government's Budget to transform Singapore's economy and help companies and employees work smarter.


Mitt Romney is going up with his first ads of the general election in at least three swing states, according to NBC ad tracking partner SMG Delta.

Romney going up with first general-election ads


The IDF will impose a closure on the West Bank from late Saturday night ahead of Yom Kippur, according to a Saturday evening army statement.

IDF to impose closure on West Bank ahead of Yom Kippur


A 46-year-old rural Little Falls man died Monday after falling through the roof of his pole shed while he was trying to remove snow, the Morrison County Sheriff's Department reported.

Rural Little Falls man dies after falling through roof


The Bank of England is reportedly planning a £50 billion package to aid troubled banks, according to the BBC.

Bank of England 'planning £50 billion in aid for banks'


Production of the dinosaur sequel Jurassic Park 4 has been halted by Universal after the studio decided it needed more time for development.

Production of 'Jurassic Park 4′ halted by Universal


'Batman' pair charged with burglary Updated: 05:23, Wednesday April 17, 2013 A man who handed his friend in to a British police station while dressed as Batman has been charged with burglary.


Tea party officials are targeting Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker in the 2012 primary, and Rep. Steven Palazzo -- last year's tea party darling -- is on notice, a conservative leader said.


The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it will consider the financial restructuring proposals of urban co-operative banks for conversion of deposits into equity even if the net worth of the bank does not become positive.

RBI to consider financial restructuring proposals of urban co-operative banks


A Bridgeport man visiting a female friend in East Norwalk was stabbed with an ice pick outside the woman's Charles Street home by an unidentified drunken man, police said.


THREE teenagers were arrested after a dramatic police chase through York came to a shuddering halt at one of the city's busiest roundabouts.

Three teenagers arrested after dramatic police chase through York


The Rockport-Fulton High School varsity Pirate volleyball team opened their season with a loss to the Corpus Christi Ray Texans in a four-set match, Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Varsity Pirate volleyball opens with loss at Ray


Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez says he is fine after being tested for a concussion following the team's season-opening victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Jets qb Mark Sanchez says he's fine after being tested for concussion


ED BALLS is to run the London Marathon again this year despite admitting that his family think he is ``mad''.


A Kenton County middle school student was hospitalized Monday morning after being hit by a car at school.

Student hospitalized after being hit by car


AP Writer Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue said he's readying to play ``hardball'' against his neighbors in the legal battle over federal water rights by focusing on Florida's environmental record and pushing a 150-year-old ruling that could give Georgia control over a key river.


Wind gusts topped 100 mph along the Sierra on Wednesday, prompting a special weather statement from federal forecasters.

Wind gusts top 100 mph, prompt weather statement


An international group of scientists has decoded the DNA of the domestic pig, research that may one day prove useful in finding new treatments for both pigs and people.

Scientists decode DNA of pig, a research favorite


The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its key interest rate steady at 0.5 percent next week but downgrade its view of the economic outlook to reflect rising inflation and the threat of a slowdown in the global economy.

BoJ expected to keep its interest rate steady


Karachi is an integral part of Sindh and there exist no demand for separation of the metropolis from the province, Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed said while talking to journalists here on Monday.


Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko said the police officers who were arrested in connection with the rape of a Paulshof woman last week must prove their innocence in court.

'Officers must prove innocence in court'


Chip stocks plunged Friday, as a JP Morgan analyst downgraded market leader Intel Corp. on concerns over slowing orders and high inventory levels.


It is a test worth having, those familiar with sickle cell disease say, since knowledge is power, and treatment for babies born with the disease is critical to helping ensure those children grow into adulthood.


Barcelonas new coach Josep Guardiola said on Monday he is expecting a lot from Thierry Henry after a mixed first season for the French striker at the club.


Billboard reports that early this morning, Rihanna passed Justin Bieber as the most viewed artist on Youtube.

Rihanna passes Justin Bieber as the most viewed artist on Youtube


A former Anderson County substitute teacher has been arrested for rape of a child and sexual battery by an authority figure.

Former Anderson County substitute teacher arrested for rape of a child


The Stinson/Bolinas community fund grants program, part of the Marin Community Foundation, is accepting proposals for projects that benefit the two communities.

Community grants fund accepting proposals


A woman who was stabbed to death in her home in Sydney's northwest may have known her attacker, police say.


SEATTLE Federal officials say guards from the private company that runs the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma used pepper spray to control immigrant detainees who were refusing to follow orders.

Guards use pepper spray on immigrant detainees


Leon Haslam edged out Max Biaggi to top the timesheets in the first qualifying practice session for this weekend's World Superbikes round at Monza.


The Sri Lankan government said Saturday that the attack on a Tamil newspaper office in northern Sri Lanka was orchestrated and carried out to tarnish the image of the government.

Sri Lankan government says attack on newspaper orchestrated


North Korea says it will restart all facilities at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, including a reactor mothballed in 2007.

North Korea 'to restart Yongbyon nuclear reactor'


A high school senior out kayaking for the first time rescued a man who fell into the Chicago River near the Loop.

Teen, kayaking for first time, rescues man from Chicago River


Hong Kong braced itself for severe storms on Tuesday as Typhoon Hagupit hurtled towards the southern Chinese city.


A bench warrant has been issued for a Roseville man who failed to appear for sentencing in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court this week.


Minister for local bodies Sindh, Agha Seraj Durrani has said local bodies polls will be held within 120 days.

Local bodies polls to be held within 120 days:


Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi on Sunday said one should not ``jump the gun'' and prosecute leg-spinner Rahul Sharma, who faces possible arrest after testing positive for consumption of drugs at a rave party in May, says a report in The DNA.

One should not ``jump the gun'' and prosecute Rahul Sharma:


The former Hill City music teacher charged with solicitation and exploitation of a minor was arrested Saturday night in Sioux Falls and was released on bond early Sunday morning.

Former Hill City teacher arrested in Sioux Falls


On Dec. 2, Brookfield released its last phase of homes at Serenity at Stonebridge Estates.

Brookfield releases last phase of homes at Serenity


Dannii Minogue has stepped out in some surprising maternity wear: a one-shouldered, sequined evening gown from her own clothing line.

Dannii Minogue steps out in maternity wear


After six and a half years in Bavaria, Martin Demichelis will likely leave Bayern Munich in January, according to a report from Kicker.

Martin Demichelis to leave Bayern Munich in January - report


An Irish pensioner is facing a huge legal bill after losing a €10m lawsuit in which he accused his former golf club of branding him a cheat.

Pensioner faces huge legal bill after losing lawsuit against golf club


Amazon.com reopened its affiliate program to California residents after having recently reached a compromise with the state over the sales tax issue.

Amazon reopens affiliate Program to California residents


Actress Lindsay Lohan is being sued by a high end boutique for a large bill that has been left unpaid.


IOC President Jacques Rogge arrived Tuesday night in London ahead of the official ceremony July 27 for one year to go.


India has become the seventh largest shareholder in the World Bank after the Washington-based financial aid institution raised the voting share of the South Asian economic powerhouse.

India becomes seventh largest shareholder of World Bank


OIL prices fell on Friday amid uncertainty over the fate of a proposed US government bank bailout mired in wrangling between the White House and Congress.


A Yakima woman pleaded guilty today to stabbing her husband to death a couple years ago.

Yakima woman pleads guilty to stabbing husband


Kurt Warner has made a counteroffer to the Arizona Cardinals that could pave the way for his return to the team he led to the Super Bowl.

Kurt Warner makes counteroffer to Arizona Cardinals


BlackRock will launch a UK equities best ideas fund to be helmed by its co-head of UK equities, Luke Chappell.


With heavy snowfall blocking the Srinagar-Leh national highway, over 100 labourers of Doda district have been stranded in snow at Zojila Pass in Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, minister for Roads and buildings, GM Saroori said today.


Hong Kong shares ended flat on Monday, as strong profit-taking pressure following the recent gains in the broad market were partly offset by optimism over better-than-expected economic data from China.


Indonesia has detained 140 migrants who were trying to reach Australia, after their boat suffered problems.

Indonesia detains migrants trying to reach Australia


'Cornonation Street''s latest storyline sees seven-year-old Simon Barlow turn to booze over the stress of his custody battle.

Cornonation Street's Simon Barlow turns to booze


The state comptroller was in Fulton Friday to speak at an economic forum.

State comptroller speaks at economic forum


CHERYL Cole wants Hollywood star Mila Kunis to play her if Girls Aloud do a film about their career.

Cheryl Cole wants Mila Kunis to play her in Girls Aloud film


Britain's recovering housing market could dip again because would-be buyers will struggle to get mortgages, Bank of England policymaker and house market expert Kate Barker said on Tuesday.


More than 1,000 flights will be cancelled in Spain between March 4 and 8 due to a strike by staff of the biggest airline, Iberia, several carriers announced Tuesday.

More than 1,000 flights to be cancelled in Spain due to strike


American Airlines said Thursday advance bookings through late summer are down from last year, and it will cut more flights.


Guitarist and vocalist Lolly Vegas, co-founder of the all-Native American rock group Redbone, died March 4 in Reseda, Calif. He was 70 and had been battling cancer for several years, band spokesman Joe Ortiz told Reuters.


Firefighters say the power outages may have prevented injuries or worse in a West Chester fire.

Power outages prevent injuries in West Chester fire


Ace footballer David Beckham will launch a new men`s fragrance 'David Beckham Homme' in September.


Hollywood star and former Governer Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed he feels shitty when he looks in the mirror nowadays.

I feel shitty when I look at myself in the mirror:


Halder Invest BV, a Netherlands-based investment firm, has acquired Gealan Beteiligungs GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of PVC windows, from AXA Private Equity, a France-based private equity firm.

Halder Invest acquires Gealan Beteiligungs


A 66-year-old woman has died after being hit by a SBS bus this morning at the junction of Sengkang Eastway and Compassvale Road.


Pakistan can help Sri Lanka set up sugar and cement plants in return for import of Sri Lankan goods under a barter trade arrangement, said Chairman Board of Investment, Saleem H Mandviwala on Saturday.

Pakistan can help Sri Lanka set up plants


A MAN has been charged over a fatal car crash near Tamworth, in northern NSW.


Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi headed for a heavy defeat on Monday in four referendums after Italians turned out in large numbers for a vote he had urged them to boycott.

Silvio Berlusconi defeated in referendums


The Navrouz holiday came to Tajikistan today at 11:44 am local time, Asia-Plus has learned at the Institute of Astrophysics within Tajik Academy of Sciences.


A 40-year-old Fargo man is accused of pointing a rifle at his girlfriend and another man during a domestic incident late Sunday in a south Fargo apartment.

Fargo man accused of pointing rifle at girlfriend


Eric Milton will remain as the Dodgers fifth starter, but won't start again until July 11.


India condemned the terror attack on the Lahore police academy on Monday and said that there is no parallel between Lahore and Mumbai attacks.

India says, no parallel between Lahore and Mumbai attacks


The second summary of coroners reports to prevent future deaths and responses will be issued on 10 March 2010.

Second summary of coroners reports to prevent future deaths


She recalls Bateman being funny and he dreamed of marrying Aniston - when his days as a Hollywood hellraiser were over.


Zambian President Rupiah Banda has indicated that he will run for re-election in 2011, the state-run Zambia Daily Mail reported yesterday.


Liquor by the drink is now flowing in Knox County, with the issuance of the first liquor license within Knox County but outside Knoxville city limits.

Liquor by the drink flows in Knox County


A man who tried to loot a supermarket runs away from tear gas in San Fernando, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires December 21, 2012.


NewSoft, leading provider of document imaging solutions, announced today Presto!


Euthanasia calls from mercy killer death Updated: 22:17, Tuesday November 20, 2012 The death of an 81-year-old 'mercy' killer whose body was found on a Perth beach overnight has sparked calls for new laws allowing euthanasia.


PTI / Lucknow August 24, 2012, 00:35 Controversial ruling SP MLA Vijay Mishra today claimed that the money which his daughter gave to warders after his release on bail from Naini jail at Allahabad was actually a loan taken from them.

Money given to warders was a loan taken from them:


Silvio Berlusconi has avoided a corruption trial in Italy because it expired under the statute of limitations.

Silvio Berlusconi avoids corruption trial


Small business owners are losing confidence as they see the economy weaken, according to a survey released Wednesday that is at odds with another just-released look at owners' sentiments.


Rob Johnson caught his first bullpen session of the spring during today's workout.


Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers have made an offer for West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame as they look to bolster their squad in the transfer window.


MALACANANG wished on Tuesday former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo good health as she celebrates her 65th birthday on Thursday.

Malacanang wishes 'good health' on Arroyo's birthday


On Wednesday evening the ground treatment for West Nile virus was completed in Levittown and several nearby areas.

Ground treatment for West Nile virus completed


Terengganu will spend RM60 million to develop its attractions to boost tourism under the East Coast Economic Region masterplan.

Terengganu to spend RM60 million on tourism


A SMALL school west of Brisbane has been evacuated after fears a nearby dam might burst.

School evacuated over fears dam may burst


A 49-YEAR-old man has died after falling from an electric skateboard at the Gold Coast.

Man dies in fall from electric skateboard


Indian shares fell 1.01 percent on Monday on grim news across Europe after the weekend's G20 summit failed to improve investor sentiment, dealers said.


A new report says Ohio lost 262,383 jobs since 2000, or about 5 percent of its work force.

Report says Ohio has lost 262,383 jobs since 2000


Indian-owned steelmaker Corus said on Friday it was cutting 1,700 jobs at a plant in Britain after failing to secure a buyer for one of the country's biggest steel plants.

Steelmaker Corus to cut 1,700 jobs in Britain


Zimbabwe Banks are ready to issue out new US dollar bills to replace old, dirty and defaced notes in circulation if the public and corporates deposit the money, the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe has said.

Zimbabwe banks ready to issue out new US dollar bills


The suspect in last week's robbery of a Wells Fargo branch inside the Fry's supermarket on North Switzer Canyon Drive was only recently released from jail on narcotics charges.


Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner have ended their romance, but according to People.com, a source said the relationship was overblown in the media.

Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner end their romance


Family doctors are to take over the commissioning of the vast bulk of NHS care overseen by an independent board, free of day-to-day political control, Andrew Lansley, the health secretary said on Thursday.


A COCKTAIL of drugs and alcohol in a 35-year-old heroin user's system ultimately led to his death, a Scarborough inquest heard.


Julia Roberts has offered to babysit for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a wedding present.

Julia Roberts offers to babysit for Brad and Angelina


FORT LAUDERDALE ― A Dillard High School teacher, who was temporarily reassigned during an investigation into whether he knew a student brought a gun to campus, has been cleared to return to class.

Dillard teacher cleared, will return to class


A Bingham man suffered burns to his legs, arms and face on Tuesday night after attempting to restart a fire in his wood stove with gasoline, said Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland.

Bingham man burned after restarting fire with gasoline


Qualified Primary school teacher required for a variety of roles across London.


Taito Phillip Field came in to clear out his office today but he had a message for Labour MP Su'a William Sio.

Taito Phillip Field clears out his office


Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki called on President Pervez Musharraf on Friday and conveyed to him a special message from Iranian President Dr. Mahmud Ahmadinejad.

Mottaki calls on Musharraf, conveys special message


ChiroTouch recently launched a powerful EHR stimulus calculator on its website to help chiropractors estimate potential ARRA incentives.

ChiroTouch launches EHR stimulus calculator


Up to 5300 UK army jobs to go Updated: 11:55, Wednesday January 23, 2013 The British Government said it was making up to 5300 army personnel redundant as part of cuts that will see troop numbers reduced to the lowest since the early 19th century.


France-based Carrefour SA, the world's second largest retailer, plans to open 28 stores in China this year, and to boost its operating income by a 15% increment, sources reported, citing a senior executive of the company as saying.

Carrefour plans to open 28 stores in China this year


Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will launch a new line of high performance CompactFlash® 1 memory cards, the EXCERIA PRO™ 2 series, expressly targeting the digital single lens reflex camera market.

Toshiba to launch CompactFlash® memory card for digital single lens reflex market


Drum roll, spotlight... and the world's Smartphone leader is - Samsung?


Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Egyptian people should not allow the enemies to misdirect their revolution.

Egyptians should not allow enemies to misdirect their revolution:


Premier League Wolves fell to a 3-1 defeat to local side Telford as Mick McCarthy's side wrapped up their pre-season programme.


The government is set to move UK copyright law into the digital age by accepting some of the recommendations of the Hargreaves Review of the current legislation.

Government set to move UK copyright law into digital age


Former US President Jimmy Carter will visit Cuba from Monday to Wednesday at the ``invitation of the Cuban government,'' the Carter Center said on Friday.

US former President Carter to visit Cuba


Houston Texans runningback Arian Foster broke team rules when he tweeted an image from the MRI of his injured left hamstring on Wednesday.


A Kentucky man is accused of stealing a school bus and leading authorities on a chase, before ramming a police cruiser.


The Jefferson County school board discussed a list of legislative priorities Monday night that includes legislation to allow school superintendents final hiring authority for leadership positions and allow closed-door meetings to discuss superintendents' yearly evaluations.

School board discusses legislative priorities


This is the surprisingly sloppy result of an El Camino versus Nissan drift battle.

An El Camino versus Nissan Silvia drift battle


A 31-year-old Sheboygan man has been charged with heroin trafficking after he sold a little over a gram of heroin to a confidential informant from Manitowoc this past August.

Sheboygan man charged with selling heroin to informant from Manitowoc


TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is scoffing at European concern over the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned to death on an adultery conviction.

Iran scoffs at European concern over case of woman


A Winter Park man has been arrested, accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend on MySpace.

Man arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend on MySpace


HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management and Talent Management systems consulting firm, closed out a very strong 2008 and introduced a number of new initiatives to the HR community.


``She is an attractive person, she is articulate, but i think intellectually she seems not to understand what is going on here,'' he said.

Clyburn: 'intellectually, (Palin) seems not to understand what's going on here'


A family the Federal Court ruled was wrongfully deported to Albania is to return to Canada Thursday.

Family wrongfully deported to Albania returning to Canada


A far north Queensland job agency says it is struggling to attract apprentices, despite an 11.8 per cent unemployment rate.

Job agency struggles to attract apprentices


After consultation with the local community and interested parties, the NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that it will lower the speed limits on a section of State Highway 2.

Nzta lowers speed limits for State Highway 2


A sizable group of Republican senators have introduced a resolution in the Senate calling for Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate high-level national security leaks to the media.

Senators introduce resolution calling for independent special counsel to investigate leaks


TEHRAN -Russians say technical problems have caused the delay in delivery of S300 defense systems to Iran, said Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi.

Russia says technical problems delay delivery of S300 systems:


National selector Geoff Miller has backed Andrew Strauss to bounce back to form and continue to lead England in the five-day game.


Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson had surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia, the team announced.


After an embarrassing incident involving a sting operation, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced that it was suspending its undercover operations pending a review of its policies and procedures.


Hyderabad, Apr 10 Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has given different names of his father in his divorce certificate with Ayesha Siddiqui and the wedding invitations for his marriage with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza but it turns out that both the names belong to the same man.


Sudan and Libya on Friday agreed to revise the integration agreements between them to serve the interests of the two peoples.

Sudan, Libya agree to revise integration agreements


Afropop singer Kefee has released a new video for her song titled 'No Be Sapele Water' on Monday February 28.


A new ``scientific'' survey on municipal services says the majority of Capetonians and businesses are satisfied with the municipal services provided by the Democratic Alliance -governed city.

Majority of Capetonians satisfied with municipal services


Hank Williams Jr. issued an apology on Tuesday, one day after ESPN pulled his introductory song for Monday Night Football after the singer used an analogy involving Adolf Hitler and President Barack Obama to make a political point.


WASHINGTON Former Democratic Senator Sam Nunn of Georgia endorsed Barack Obama for president on Friday, saying the Illinois senator can restore America's credibility overseas and inspire young people to get involved.


US Vice President Joe Biden made a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders and US military commanders just days after US troops withdrew from Iraqi towns and cities.


Insurers and reinsurers should do more to help mitigate the impact of severe weather and climate risks, according to a report issued Thursday by Boston-based Ceres.

Insurers, reinsurers should do more to mitigate impact of weather, climate risks:


A new report has revealed that nearly 40% of Australians are waiting more than four hours to see a GP, with 14% of them waiting for more than a day for an urgent appointment.

Australians wait for more than hours to see a GP


Toll Brothers is hosting a national sales event, which will be held in all Toll Brothers communities nationwide from Feb. 19 to 27.

Toll Brothers hosting national Sales event


Dee Brown scored 20 points on 8-of-16 shooting and Bowling Green defeated Florida International 67-62 on Monday night.

Bowling Green defeats Florida International 67-62


A wrong number lands a Perryville woman in jail.


Centrepoint has launched its first youth parliament to campaign on issues affecting homeless young people.


The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals are set to renew a rivalry on Thursday night many expected to be the most heated in hockey for years to come.

Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals set to renew rivalry


Police are focused on a small polygamist sect in suburban North Carolina after two members -- a 5-year-old boy and a 28-year-old woman -- have gone missing and are presumed dead.


European January toluene contracts have been confirmed at $1,060--1,075/tonne, up by $23--30/tonne from the previous month on the back of improved sentiment and balanced availability, sources said on Tuesday.

Europe January toluene contracts confirmed at $1,060-1,075/tonne


RAIN washed out the third national cricket trial match between the Daren Ganga XI and a Denesh Ramdin XI without a ball being bowled at the National Cricket Centre, Couva, yesterday .


Author Sherrie Flick will read from her most recent work on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7-8:30 pm in Buttrick 101.

Sherrie Flick to read from recent work Nov. 12


Justin Morgan is to leave Hull KR at the end of the season, making Rovers the third Yorkshire club seeking a new coach.


Security firm Trustwave today acquired BitArmor, a provider of data encryption solutions.

Security firm Trustwave acquires BitArmor


Natixis has appointed its global head of asset and international trade finance to supervise project, shipping, aviation and structured export finance activities.

Natixis appoints global head of trade finance


Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal have hit the red carpet in Sydney for the Australian premiere of their new film Love and Other Drugs.

Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal hit Sydney


After withdrawing his interest in buying English football Premier Club Newcastle United, Indian billionaire Anil Ambani has now set his sights on Everton.


Ford Motor Co announced it is closing its two Australian auto plants and will cease production in the country in October 2016.

Ford to close two Australian auto plants


Bobby Brown is heading back to jail after pleading no contest to drink driving charges in court on Tuesday.


A Bulgarian court on Thursday released former Kosovo prime minister Agim Ceku, who was being held on an international war crimes warrant issued by Serbia.

Bulgaria releases Kosovo ex-prime minister Ceku


MIAMI ― A newly released audit criticizes the spending of Miami employees, finding they spent thousands of dollars using city credit cards on everything from parking tickets to a pink dog collar.

Audit criticizes spending of Miami employees


The Hiram College softball doubleheader against Ohio Wesleyan University that was scheduled to be played today has been postponed due to unplayable field condiditions.

Softball doubleheader against Ohio Wesleyan University postponed


Obese children have a less sensitive sense of taste than children of normal weight, researchers have claimed.

Obese children have less sensitive taste


Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES ``Shedding for the Wedding,'' which premieres Wednesday on CW, or ``the CW'' as it wants to be called but which always seems silly to write, combines the popular weight-loss competition reality genre with the popular planning-for-the-nuptials reality genre - a chocolate-meets-peanut-butter moment that seems both brilliantly inevitable and somewhat recycled.

'Shedding for the wedding,' premiering Wednesday on CW


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest custom-chip maker, demoted Rick Tsai from chief executive officer to president of a business division.

Taiwan Semiconductor demotes CEO Tsai to president


Senator Jon Tester held a jobs creation roundtable to talk about what could help bring or keep jobs in and around Kalispell.

Senator Tester holds job creation roundtable


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged, the actor's manager confirmed Friday .


SeaWell Networks Inc., an emerging provider of Internet video distribution products, today announced that it has secured a $7 million Series A round of investment, including the conversion of seed funding.

SeaWell Networks secures $7 million in Series a funding


Australia is set to crack down on the macho military culture that has produced hundreds of cases of sexual and physical abuse, blocked women from leadership and relegated many to support and menial roles, and tolerated heavy drinking.

Australia to crack down on macho military culture


Recruitment marketplace TalentPuzzle has launched a new vendor management solution which aims to simplify the recruitment process for employers by allowing them to centrally manage all of their recruitment suppliers.

TalentPuzzle launches new vendor management solution


Etiqa Insurance Bhd launched Aspire last Friday, a new protection and education savings plan which offers Guaranteed Interim Cash Payout and Academic Excellence Awards to assist parents in planning for their children's higher education needs.

Etiqa Insurance launches protection, education savings plan


The BBC World Service announced on Wednesday that it will cut 650 jobs out of 2,400 and close five of the 32 language services as a result of government funding cuts, the BBC reported.

BBC World Service to cut 650 jobs, five language services


Authorities say a woman in a motorized wheelchair trying to cross a street in Myrtle Beach has been struck and killed.

Woman in motorized wheelchair struck and killed


A woman died after she was shot in the driveway of a North Houston home on Tuesday.


Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday launched the Camry gas-electric hybrid sedan in China, which is manufactured at the automaker's joint marketing and manufacturing company in Guangzhou.

Toyota launches Camry hybrid sedan in China


My risk reward strategy may appear complicated.


Broadway couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are expecting twins, the couple announced via Twitter on August 14.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka expecting twins


Baylor said it ``goofed? and would probably end the practice.


Adam Lambert announced to fans tonight that his first single from his new album is being delayed because of some legal issues and other things going on right now.

Adam Lambert's first single from new album is delayed due to legal issues


Bankura, Aug 1 Manik Banerjee, the Chief Editor and Founder of 'Hindubani', one of the oldest local patrika of Bankura died this morning at his residence here, family sources said.

Manik Banerjee, Chief Editor of Hindubani dies


The global fertiliser demand will rebound in 2009-10 after a sudden fall in demand in 2008-09, according to the International Fertilizer Industry Association.

Fertiliser demand will rebound in 2009-10:


Whenever raised on any forum, harassment is an issue that always sparks heated debate between men and women.


The Lexington Public Library is making further budget cuts, anticipating flat revenues and rising expenses that would create a deficit of $838,000 in the next fiscal year.

Lexington Public library makes further cuts


A diabetic young actor who died at home after forgetting to take his insulin was ``too busy enjoying life'', an inquest heard.

Young actor died after forgetting to take insulin, inquest hears


Senior Congress leader and former Haryana finance minister Birender Singh Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha seat as Congress candidate from the state.

Birender Singh files papers for Rajya Sabha seat


Triumph unveiled an updated 2012 Street Triple, revealing angled headlights from the Speed Triple and a flashy new purple color.


Baker College of Jackson has posted admissions hours for winter 2011 enrollment, which include the addition of Saturday hours.


Four children have been killed in a house fire in Derbyshire, police and firefighters reported on Tuesday.

Four children killed in a house fire in Derbyshire


Fidelity on Tuesday began the second phase of job layoffs which started last year.


The search continues for an escaped St. Clair County inmate.


Renewable energy investments are shifting to developing nations as countries from Morocco to Chile pursue power sources that wean them off fossil fuel imports, two studies promoted by the United Nations said.

Renewable energy investments shift to developing nations


Whoopi Goldberg has had a religious promotion - she's in talks to return to the stage as the Mother Superior in London musical ``Sister Act''.

Whoopi Goldberg to return to 'Sister Act'


An Iowa nursing home has agreed to pay $75,000 to settle allegations of patient neglect.

Iowa nursing home settles allegations of neglect


President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for American Samoa, a day after an earthquake sent a massive tsunami toward Samoa and American Samoa, leaving at least 99 dead and dozens missing.

Obama declares major disaster for American Samoa


The especially protected natural territories in Kazakhstan occupy 8.2 % of the area of the country, the agency reports citing PR expert of Project UNDP/GEF Preservation In-situ Mountain Agrobiodiversity in Kazakhstan Lin Waldshmidt.

Especially protected natural territories occupy 8.2 % of Kazakhstan


CHELTENHAM TOWN boss Martin Allen vowed that his side will not throw in the towel in their battle against the drop, despite admitting he was lost for words as his side threw away yet another lead against Oldham Athletic.


This week's Japanese hardware sales charts show that the brand new PS Vita has sold 42,648 units in the last week.

This week's Japanese sales charts shows Vita at 42,648


German Chancellor Angela Merkel has met with US President George W. Bush at the G8 summit in Japan's northern Island of Hokkaido.

Chancellor Merkel meets Bush at G8 summit


Channel O has the exclusive rights to broadcast a fascinating new Khuli Chana documentary titled The MotswakOriginator as well as the award-winning hip hop artist's brand new music video for the track Hazzadaz Move.

Channel O to broadcast Khuli Chana's documentary, the MotswakOriginator


``All powerful teams go through a period of transition'' -- this was BCCI President N Srinivasan's take on the future of Indian cricket team but he gave no indication as to when the much-talked about phaseout ofseniors will happen.

All powerful teams go through transition:


The Chicago Bears released veteran strong safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure with the team.


2012-07-03T00:55:24Z 2012-07-03T03:02:44Z Calif. ski town votes to file for bankruptcyThe Associated Press The Associated Press Councilmembers in a small ski town high in California's Sierra Nevada voted unanimously Monday to file for bankruptcy, the second local government in the state to recently make that decision.


Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has arrived in South Korea for the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships.


Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it planned to cut another 1 700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-cutting measures.


Their study showed that doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight.

Doctors have less respect for obese patients:


US Sen. Kelly Ayotte said Thursday that ``now is the time'' to get together and do a big fiscal deal that will set the country up for a more prosperous future.

Ayotte: 'now is the time' for big fiscal deal


Meru Networks Inc., a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based developer of wireless infrastructure solutions, has set its IPO terms to 4.39 million common shares being offered at between $13 and $15 per share.


India on Thursday said ``serious concerns'' have ``piled up'' in Indo-Pak ties in the backdrop of recent incidents, including killing of an Indian prisoner, which Pakistan will have to address before the two countries pick up ``strands'' of the composite dialogue.

'Serious concerns have piled up in Indo-Pak ties'


A woman has died in a road crash in Perth's south-eastern suburbs.


A Nixa man is charged with shooting and killing his neighbor nearly six months ago.

Nixa mo man charged with killing neighbor


Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday said the party had no other' choice' but to pull out of the United Progressive Alliance government at the centre.


RJD on Monday vowed to continue opposing the government's current Lokpal Bill that ``lacked provisions'' for reservation and sought to bring the Prime Minister within its ambit.

RJD vows to continue opposing Lokpal Bill


Japan will cull around 410,000 chickens at a major poultry farm in western Miyazaki prefecture to tackle an outbreak of bird flu, an official said Sunday.


Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce from her husband, Jesse James, and is adopting a baby boy as a single parent.


Consumer spending jumped in March, even as income grew at a slower pace, according to a government report released Thursday.


Indonesian police arrest 4 more terror suspects Police say they have arrested four suspected militants on Indonesia's Sumatra island who are accused of robbing a bank to fund terrorist activities.


The website and personal credit card information of former Gov. Sarah Palin were cyber-attacked today by Wikileaks supporters, the 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate tells ABC News in an email.

Sarah Palin cyber-attacked by Wikileaks supporters


The Xbox Live Community Games are getting a name change, according to XNA 3.1 notes.

Xbox Live Community Games getting name change


Thailand and Russia celebrate the 115th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on Thursday.

Thailand, Russia celebrate 115th anniversary of diplomatic relations


House Republicans are backing off their controversial plan to privatize Medicare, for now.

Republicans back off plan to privatize Medicare


School inspections have tremendously improved the quality of education in Dubai, officials have said, as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority released its Annual Report 2012 on the performance of private schools in the emirate.

School inspections have improved the quality of education in Dubai, officials say


Osram has filed new patent infringement complaints against LG subsidiary LG Innotek and Samsung in South Korea.

Osram files new patent complaints in South Korea


The United States has designated Afghanistan as its major non-NATO ally, a status which will help Kabul get American security training and cooperation.President Barack Obama issued a memorandum for the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to officially declare Afghanistan as the major non-NATO ally.Later, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the designation for Afghanistan during a visit to Kabul, where she met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.In Washington, the State Department explained some of the privileges of MNNA status, which the US has given to its close partners including Pakistan.These privileges include eligibility for training, loans of equipment for cooperative research and development, and ultimately Foreign Military Financing for commercial leasing of certain defense articles.

US designates Afghanistan as major non-NATO ally


The United States is urging Albanians to participate in the May 8th local elections, and encouraging political parties to engage in a political race.

Us urges Albanians to participate in local elections


Sesa Goa is calling an extraordinary general meeting on October 18, 2010 to seek shareholders' nod to raise funds, reports CNBC-TV18's Swati Khandelwal.

Sesa Goa to seek shareholders nod to raise funds


During the Supreme Court's hearing of petitions against the 18th amendment, Dogar said that free judiciary does not come under the executive as in the parliamentary system both the institutions are separate.

Free judiciary does not come under executive:


Olympic College will offer a program in manufacturing technology beginning winter quarter.

Olympic College offering manufacturing technology


The Pirates squandered an early three-run lead today and lost to the Chicago Cubs, 4-3.

Pirates squandered a early lead and lose to Cubs


The much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay dealership holds its grand opening this week.

Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay holds grand opening


Agents of the Venezuelan National Guard seized 1.8 tonnes of marijuana in Merida state early Tuesday morning, 420 kilometers south-west of Caracas, Venezuela's capital.

Venezuelan National Guard seizes 1.8 tonnes of marijuana in Merida


UEFA says Pedro Proenca of Portugal will referee the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea on Saturday in Munich.The 41-year-old Proenca has not refereed either Bayern or Chelsea in his five Champions League matches this season.In his most recent match in March, Proenca showed a red card to Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda in injury time as the French club eliminated Inter Milan in the last 16.UEFA has also selected Proenca ...

Pedro Proenca to referee Champions League final


``I would like to play Audrey Hepburn, my style icon, in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany's or Roman Holiday ,'' Deepika told IANS on the sidelines of the Wills India Fashion Week Saturday, where she walked the ramp for Ranna Gill and Rina Dhaka's collections sponsored by luxury brand Fiama Di Wills.


China Wednesday renewed its call for dialogue and negotiation to solve the Iranian nuclear issue as the European Union and Iran prepare for talks.

China calls for dialogue, negotiation to solve Iran nuclear issue


Israeli President Shimon Peres urged a resumption of Middle East peace talks on Thursday, dismissing the Palestinians' plan to instead ask the United Nations for recognition as ``an illusion'' and arguing that a peace deal -- despite widespread scepticism on both sides -- was possible within months.

Israeli President Shimon Peres urges resumption of Middle East peace talks


A new study has discovered how a protein 'assassin' called perforin punches holes in, and kills, rogue cells in our bodies.

How protein 'assassin' kills rogue cells in our bodies


In a peculiar move NASA has announced it plans on bombing the moon with a minivan piloted by a housewife chatting on her cell phone while making a late left turn on a yellow.


The Israeli censor on Wednesday slightly eased tight restrictions on the death of ``Prisoner X'', allowing the press to publish excerpts of an ABC report which said he was an Australian with ties to Mossad.

Israel censor eases some restrictions over 'prisoner X'


Finance Minister Colin Hansen will take Globe readers' questions on the HST and its implications on Monday morning.

Finance minster Colin Hansen takes your questions on the HST


The Bloomfield vs. Shakamak boys basketball game at Guy Glover Gym on Dec. 3 will be live streamed on the Greene County Daily World's website.

Bloomfield vs. Shakamak boys game will be live streamed


``Microsoft will hire not less than 400 Yahoo! employees and will offer the Transferred Employees market competitive compensation packages,'' Yahoo! said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.


Bulgarians tried to deceive commercial banks with USD 5,000 and EUR 19,000 in fake bills with high quality in 2011, Hristo Yordanov, chief of the Financial and Credit System Unit with Criminal Police DG, said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Bulgarians try to deceive commercial banks with USD 5,000 and EUR 19,000 in fake bills in 2011


Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jay Bybee received more than $3 million in free legal services from Latham & Watkins, in defense of allegations that he violated ethics rules while serving as an assistant US attorney general, according to financial disclosures filed by the judge.

Judge Jay Bybee reports receiving over $3 million in free services from Latham & Watkins


Netcare has posted a nearly 30% rise in full-year profit as lower interest rates in its home market and reduced debt pile helped it save on finance costs.


Alan Davies admits he had no expectations for 'QI' being successful but loves working on the show because it makes him laugh so much.


A COUPLE who lost everything in last year's floods are celebrating the launch of a business that has helped put their lives back on track.


Casey Thomas has joined League One side Colchester United on loan to get some much needed first team experience.


More employers are looking to hire, according to a report from the Conference Board of Canada.


Obama supporters react at Brother Jeff's Cultural Center in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood.


TRAGIC Heath Ledger was remembered in emotional tributes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night.

Heath Ledger remembered at the screen actors Guild Awards


The Afghan Taliban congratulated Hamas and the Palestinian people for the prisoner exchange deal with Israel involving IDF soldier Gilad Shalit and over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Afghan Taliban congratulates Hamas for prisoner exchange deal


General Motors Europe said Wednesday it has appointed Bill Parfitt, a veteran at the company, to chairman of UK operations.

General Motors Europe appoints Bill Parfitt to chairman of UK operations


Galway residents are being asked for ideas and suggestions on promoting sustainable transport around the city.

Galway residents asked for ideas on sustainable transport


Kunis told Esquire magazine: ``My friends call me hobbit.


An anonymous call to the city fire department led to the discovery of two bodies on Tuesday inside what remained of a vacant Sullivan Street house destroyed by flames on Monday.


Frampton filed the divorce papers Tuesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.


Officials in the Bahamas who conducted an autopsy Monday on Jett Travolta said the 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta died here last week of a 'seizure,' and that his body showed no signs of head trauma.


Bareilly, Apr 22 Policemen need to be given moral training to sensitise them to the problems of common man and make them more approachable, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Mohammad Azam Khan has said.


Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore are reportedly no longer BFFs, according to Fametastic.

Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore are no longer BFFs?


Qatar is committed to investing in Greece, HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani said.

'Qatar committed to investing in Greece'


By Joe McConnell/Wicked Local North Andover Rising above the emotion of the past two weeks, the North Andover wrestling team successfully defended its Div. 2 state championship with a most satisfying 32-25 victory over Natick at WPI Feb. 16.

North Andover wrestling defends state championship


Emirates NBD said its Emirates Bank unit will swap $135.5m of bonds for shorter-term paper under an exchange programme announced earlier this month, reported Bloomberg.


Elizabeth Edwards is ready to divorce John and air all his dirty laundry in court, sources tell the National Enquirer--a tabloid that's been surprisingly accurate when it comes to the Edwards scandal.


Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race.

Indy driver Conway released from hospital day after crash


Dollhouse, Joss Whedon's mind-bending parable about mind control and changed identities, won surprise renewal for a second season Monday as the Fox network unveiled its fall schedule to advertisers in New York.


Cattlemen's Ball will be able to help ``give cancer the boot'' by voting on their favorite decorated fiberglass boot, and the top three will be auctioned off at the ball to raise additional funds for cancer research.

Cattlemen's ball to 'give cancer the boot'


Sonia Sotomayor, Bruno and Harry Potter walk into a bar ... and they all pull out their cellphones and start tweeting about Michael Jackson! and digital-media tracking service I recently wrote about, just about any mashup of mismatched memes is possible.


WARREN Former US Rep. Lyle Williams, the rare Republican politician in a heavily Democratic slice of eastern Ohio, has died.


Continental Airlines is cutting 3,000 jobs and reducing capacity in the fourth quarter by 11 percent, citing record fuel costs and an industry in ``crisis.

Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 jobs, reduce capacity by 11 percent, citing 'crisis'


Online marketplace eBay has relaunched its Shopping.com price comparison site, bringing it under the main eBay brand.


Irish construction activity as measured by the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index -- a seasonally adjusted index designed to measure the overall performance of Ireland's construction economy -- fell to a new survey low of 33.9 in May to signal a substantial deterioration in construction sector performance.

Irish construction activity fell to new low in May;


Malky Mackay says scholar Adam Thompson has been ``immaculate'' since his step up to the first team and believes all the Watford coaches deserve great credit for the ``endless'' list of players coming through the Academy.


Fort Collins-based Woodward Governor, a provider of energy control systems, said earlier this week that it has acquired MotoTron Corporation, a provider of software used for developing control systems for the marine, power generation, industrial, and other related areas.


Sen. Byron Dorgan, DN.D., will hold town hall meetings in Mayville and Casselton on Aug. 12 to discuss issues including agriculture, energy, health care and other topics important to area residents.

Dorgan to hold meetings in Mayville, Casselton


Two unidentified migrant labourers were crushed to death by a speeding vehicle near Chuharchak village here when they were standing near the roadside.


AmerisourceBergen Corp. swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss of $108 million, which it blamed on workers compensation services provider PMSI, leading the Valley Forge, Pa.

Amerisourcebergen swings to $108 million loss


An elderly man has been found dead in a Hiawatha road.


An Edinburgh police officer has been placed on unpaid leave while facing criminal charges stemming from an incident last month.


Kerry midfielder David Moran has suffered a second severed cruciate inside ten months and will miss the remainder of the season.


A federal air marshal from Northern Virginia is accused of raping a woman at gunpoint in Seattle.


The following is a chronology of major events related to the 2007 murder of a British woman in Chiba Prefecture.

Chronology of events related to 2007 murder of British woman


On December 20, 2011 the NLRB finalized its ``ambush election'' regulation dramatically reducing the period between the filing of a labor union's petition to represent employees and the election to determine whether the union should be certified.

NLRB finalizes ``ambush election'' regulation


A new Swaffham care home looks set to be given the go ahead despite doctors' concerns the development could have an impact on local health care provision.

Swaffham care home looks set to go ahead


The council's planning chief got ``special treatment'' when she consulted her department's director about a restriction on her own house, it has been claimed.


Three Penan chieftains from the interior of Baram lodged a police report against a Malay national tabloid for smearing the integrity and image of the Penans in a misleading article.

Three Penan chieftains lodge police report against Malay tabloid


Evander Holyfield has been offered a fight with WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in December.

Evander Holyfield offered fight with Valuev


She explained: ``I'm into energy. I recently went to see a past-life regressionist, who is also a psychic. I wear my placenta around my neck every day, because it's supposed to give you second sight. ``I feel like I've had many lifetimes before.''


Microsoft announced on Monday that it would buy Yammer, a social network service for businesses, for $1.2 billion in cash, as it seeks to strengthen its enterprise software business and compete more directly with Salesforce.com.

Microsoft to buy Yammer for $1.2 billion


Taiwan share prices closed down 1.61 percent yesterday as investors reacted to a Wall Street fall overnight amid renewed concerns over weakening global economic fundamentals, dealers said.


Former president Pervez Musharraf has said he will return to Pakistan under pleasant conditions.

Musharraf to return to Pakistan under pleasant conditions


Peterson appeared on ABC's ``Nightline'' Thursday night.


Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. ®, the parent company of Prosperity Bank ® , declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share, an increase of 10.3% over the third quarter dividend of $0.195 per share, to holders of Prosperity's common stock.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® declares quarterly cash dividend


Moms in Business Unite, which hosts an educational conference to enhance for women and mom business owners, is seeking speakers for its five 2011 conferences.


A new report on violence against women and children links funding cutbacks for women's programs to troubling rates of domestic violence.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed and simultaneously withdrawn all of its ratings on Owens-Illinois Inc.'s and its subsidiaries as follows:

Fitch affirms and withdraws ratings on Owens-Illinois


Hospitals like Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center are looking more and more like luxury hotels.

Hospitals are looking more like luxury hotels --


Jenson Button is the Formula One world champion after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tells the New York Post today that he had stomach surgery to reduce his food intake and lose weight.


Advisor to Chief Minister, Sharmila Farooqui has said that the richest segment of the society is responsible for poverty in the country and they must play their due role in alleviation of the menace from the country.

Richest segment is responsible for poverty in the country:


Hartford police have released surveillance video of an armed robbery in December, hoping the footage identify the two suspects.

Hartford police release video of armed robbery


Graham Ford said again that he is eager to coach the England team and is confident that he can get the best out of former captain Kevin Pietersen.


Sony-owned online video destination Crackle.com said it will launch its new season next week with shows featuring such familiar faces as Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos and Christina Applegate.


British Muslim woman minister Saeeda Warsi has said Monday that Pakistan is facing economic and security challenges and Britain would soon become Pakistan's largest donor country.

Pakistan facing economic, security challenges:


Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen has signed a new two-year deal with the Championship club.

Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen signs new deal


West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ruled out any potential move for Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Sam Allardyce rules out move for Dimitar Berbatov


The Shanghai version, 'Shanghai doesn't welcome you,' is a bit less friendly to say the least -- expressing some of the issues that Shanghairen are coping with related to the changes in the city and the upcoming 2010 Expo.


Criminals looted cash from the toll collection centre of National Highway 1 near Sheosagar in Rohtas district on Saturday night.


The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the law that defined marriage for federal purposes as a union between a man and woman only.

Supreme court strikes down Defense of marriage Act


Low water levels at Lake Mead have forced another marina to move to deeper waters.


Despite leading through most of the game, the Oregon State women's basketball team fell in the final seconds to Washington, 55-52, on Thursday evening in front of a crowd of 1,224 in legendary Gill Coliseum.

Women's basketball falls in the final seconds to Washington


With over 36,000 government school teachers deputed on census duty, studies have taken a backseat in Punjab.


A 31-year-old Mascoutah man who was injured in a shooting May 24 remained in critical condition Wednesday night.

Mascoutah man injured in shooting remains in critical condition


US companies restocked their store shelves and warehouses at a slower pace in December, a sign of caution as sales weakened.

US companies restocked at slower pace in December


At the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Casino Jack Thursday, actress and expectant mother Kelly Preston made her last public appearance before giving birth to a baby boy late in the fall, People.com reports.

Kelly Preston makes last public appearance before giving birth


Pirates hijacked an Italian cargo ship with 18 crew on board at dawn Tuesday off the coast of Oman in an area notorious for attacks by Somali pirates, officials said.

Pirates hijack Italian ship with 18 crew off Oman


Florida citrus growers reported damage to some orange groves for the second consecutive day on Thursday after overnight temperatures dropped dangerously low in parts of the state's citrus belt.

Florida citrus growers report damage to oranges


A Louisiana man has been charged in connection with a fatal wreck Dec. 1 in Longview.

Man charged in connection with fatal wreck


Darrin Winston, who pitched briefly for the Philadelphia Philies in the late 1990s, has died from leukemia.

Former phils pitcher Winston dies from leukemia


CHINA is ``ready to abandon North Korea'' and would accept unification of the peninsula, according to official leaked US documents published today.


LUBBOCK, Texas Bob Knight resigned Monday at Texas Tech, a stunning midseason move by the winningest men's coach in major college basketball.


GPs and hospital doctors are set to be assessed on their record keeping as part of revalidation, in a move aimed at improving exchange of information between primary and secondary care.

GPs to be assessed on record keeping as part of revalidation


Cedar Shopping Centers Inc. says it has received $12.6 million from transferring a shopping center to a joint venture with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust.

Cedar Shopping Centers receives $12.6 million


Keri Hilson has got naked for an upcoming issue of Allure magazine and the singer has said that seeing the final picture has helped her lose some insecurities.

Keri Hilson gets naked for Allure magazine


The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Jared DeVries on injured reserve today, ending his season in August for the second straight year.

Lions place Jared DeVries on injured reserve


Government bond yields are expected to fall from current levels and the rupee is expected to stay volatile this week.


Democrat Patty Murray drew support from women, suburbanites and older voters, while GOP challenger Dino Rossi attracted men, rural voters and middle-aged voters in a US Senate race that's too close to call.


Peruvian President Ollanta Humala will meet again with his US counterpart Barack Obama during the VI Summit of the Americas in April 2012.

Peru's President Humala to meet with President Obama


A 5-member Turkish delegation Saturday visited Board of Investment to explore investment opportunities, particularly in textile and agriculture sectors.

Turkish delegation exploring investment opportunities in textile sector


``I'm at Duke, staying at Duke,'' Cutcliffe said Tuesday.


Johnny Hoogerland hopes to try and continue in the Tour de France despite having 33 stitches applied to the wounds he suffered in a crash during Sunday's ninth stage.

Hoogerland hopes to continue in Tour de France


Family, friends and volunteers have not given up on finding a missing boater in Currituck County.


Wild animals from the Save Valley Conservancy are wreaking havoc in the eastern parts of Bikita District after breaking through parts of the perimeter fence.


Leicester loanees Michael Keane and Harry Kane have returned to their parent clubs following the Foxes' play-off heartache against Watford.

Leicester's Michael Keane and Harry Kane return to parent clubs


Legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who once was an assistant college football coach, has died.

George Steinbrenner, a former college football coach, dies


EAC probationers concluded its Air Force attachment from November 29 to December 1 at 10 IAF Wing, Jorhat.

EAC probationers concludes Air Force attachment


Crack striker Didier Drogba could return to action for Ivory Coast tomorrow when they play Guinea near Paris in a friendly international.


Bellevue police officers will again offer free Kansas City Royals baseball cards during community events.

Bellevue police to again offer free Royals baseball cards


Questions from prosecutors about the credibility of the hotel housekeeper who accused former IMF leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault led to him walking out of court without bail and free from house arrest Friday.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn freed from house arrest


A Redlands man was tied up, beaten and robbed after arguing with three partygoers early Tuesday, police said.


TransGaming, a company involved in the development of software portability products that facilitate the deployment of games across multiple platforms, announced today that it's launched GameTree Online, a digital distribution portal for Mac video games.

TransGaming launches digital distribution portal for Mac games


Greenhouse gas emissions are going up despite 20 years of effort, hitting record highs, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.

Greenhouse gas emissions hitting record highs


The main campus of Joliet Junior College was expected to re-open today after a water main break closed the campus Tuesday.

Joliet Junior College expected to re-open today


In a phone interview with Bloomberg, Apple said that its CEO, Steve Jobs, is back at work after a six-month sick leave that included a liver transplant.


Atari has indeed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but its reasons for doing so aren't as dire as they seem.


The city announced that it began delivering recycling bins to 22,400 homes on Oahu on Tuesday.

City begins delivering recycling bins to 22,400


The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they will honour the numbers of both Doug Gilmour and Wendel Clark this upcoming season.

Maple Leafs to honour Doug Gilmour and Wendel Clark


The Ohio Legislature has passed a bill severely limiting union rights for 350,000 public workers amid protests by several hundred demonstrators.

The Ohio Legislature has passed a bill severely limiting union ...


Lavendon Group is to close its Spanish rental operation in the second half of this year because of the poor long-term outlook for the market.

Lavendon to close Spanish rental operation


The Wolverines are currently 1-1 and travel to Armuchee on Friday to face an Indian team they defeated twice last season on their way to the state playoffs.


Turkish President said Turkey extended a great support to reconstruction of Somalia with its public institutions and people, a great example to the international community.

Turkey extends great support to reconstruction of Somalia


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Pakistan leading private sector bank, United Bank Limited, is offering to help Chinese enterprises explore the international markets in Pakistan and Middle East countries.

UBL offers Chinese enterprises to explore international markets


Azerbaijan, Baku, November 29/ Trend News/ Presidents of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Turkmenistan Ilham Aliyev, Abdullah Gul and Gurbangulu Berdimuhammedov meet in Ashgabat on November 29 for the first time.

Presidents of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan meet in Ashgabat for first time


Maricel Soriano has reportedly made peace with her two maids who last year accused the actress of beating them up.

Maricel Soriano makes peace with two maids


Nine Russians were among those detained in Belarus in Sunday's opposition riots, a spokesman for the Russian Embassy in Minsk, Vadim Gusev, said on Tuesday.

Nine Russians among those detained in Belarus - Russian Embassy


China is expressing indignation over a US congressional resolution calling on Beijing to stop cracking down on Tibetan dissent and talk to the Dalai Lama.

China expressing indignation over US congressional resolution


A Pakistani prisoner who was attacked in an Indian jail died on Thursday, hospital officials said, after suffering injuries in an apparent tit-for-tat assault last week.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in India jail dies


State prosecutors say a Chippewa County man is charged after he repeatedly sexually assaulted 2 children.

Man charged with sexually assaulting 2 children


Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard, who has been suffering from post-concussion syndrome, began skating on his own at the end of last week, and the light ice work has been going well, according to a team source.


German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched its compact SUV Q5, in Mumbai priced at Rs 38.57 lakhs.


Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi says she doesn't care what anyone says, she's ready to be a parent.


Active Idaho government workers and teachers won't have to pay more for their pension plans next year.

Idaho government workers won't have to pay more for pension plans


Marriage between minors is valid and it can be annulled only on the plea by one of the partners, the Delhi High Court ruled today.


A Nevada state assemblyman from Las Vegas was arrested Wednesday evening and charged with driving under the influence.

State assemblyman charged with driving under influence


Now available from Farnell stock, Honeywell ASDX series silicon pressure sensors offer either an I2C or SPI digital interface for reading pressure over the specified full scale pressure span and temperature range.

Farnell - silicon pressure sensors offer either an I2C or SPI digital interface


The UN has asked India and Pakistan to de-escalate tension through dialogue and respect the ceasefire along the Line of Control in the wake of the killing of two Indian soldiers during an attack by Pakistani troops.

UN asks India, pak to de-escalate tension through dialogue


Angelina Jolie visited Syrian refugees in Turkey on Thursday to draw attention to the plight of the hundreds of thousands who have fled their nation's civil war.


Singapore businesses continue to shine despite world economic slowdown, precipitated by Eurozone sovereign debt crisis and USA joblessness.

Singapore businesses shine despite world economic slowdown


Japan is threatening to shoot down a North Korean rocket that Pyongyang says it could launch next week.

Japan threatens to shoot down North Korean rocket


A pressure group has been born in the Volta Region to hold politicians accountable to their promises.


JULIA Gillard has lost her chief of staff just seven months into her prime ministership.


Gold prices fell from their record level in the national capital on Wednesday, losing Rs 40 to Rs 19,010 per ten grams on reduced offtake at existing higher levels amid a weakening global trend.

Gold falls from record level to Rs 19,010


A woman died here in mysterious condition raising doubts of alleged murder, the sources said.


SEATTLE A Seattle man tried to hit a police officer with his Jeep and then drove off with his 18-month-old son unrestrained in the front seat.

Seattle man tries to hit police officer with Jeep


Ipswich Town manager Paul Jewell hopes to keep David Norris, but expects the midfielder to have offers from other clubs.


Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug 16 India is rapidly moving towards developing network centric warfare capability, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal PV Naik has said.

India developing network centric warfare capability:


Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Corey Hart is inching closer to making his 2013 Major League Baseball debut.

Milwaukee Brewers'' Corey Hart inching closer to 2013 debut


Facebook Inc. the world's biggest social-networking site, will review content on its Web site about Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after he was attacked at a Dec. 13 rally and hospitalized.

Facebook to review content on Berlusconi after attack


The biggest aftershock from the magnitude-7.1 Canterbury earthquake has probably already happened, the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences says.

Biggest aftershock 'has probably happened'


Tons of debris have been removed from Illinois forests by the truckload thanks in part to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Tons of debris being removed from forest


The mentally ill can still buy guns with alarming ease because nearly 90% of US states don't forward all mental health records to a national database that is used to run background checks on piece purchasers.


US Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., is inviting Weld County veterans and their families to attend a resource forum Saturday that offers information about job training, education, housing and other benefits.

Sen. Udall invites Weld veterans and families to resource forum Saturday


Two Middletown men were involved in a serious crash at the intersection of Oxford State Road and South Main Street in Monroe Friday, Jan. 15, according to police.


Norwich City manager Bryan Gunn has revealed he is close to making his first signing of the summer for the Canaries.


Aviva has just paid me £92, which was very nice of them.


The #1 female radio talk show host, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, has announced her next one-woman theatrical performance, entitled Dr. Laura:

Female radio host Schlessinger announces next performance


Robert Latimer, the Saskatchewan farmers who spent time in jail for killing his disabled daughter Tracy in 1993, will be released on full parole Monday.


Free Conferencing Corporation, a provider of collaborative communication solutions serving small to large-sized businesses, communities and organizations around the world, has expanded the services available for customers of the free conference call package.

Free Conferencing expands services available for customers of free conference call package


Walsall will hold their first ever end-of-season awards dinner in May to crown the Saddlers' Player of the Year.


BELMONT, NC A Belmont man was charged Monday with murdering an 18-year-old girl last July.


The findings, based on animal studies and appearing in Clinical Cancer Research, mark the first time arsenic has been used to label antibodies for the detection of tumors.

Arsenic used to label antibodies for the detection of tumors


South Korean department store operator Lotte has revealed strong top line turnover growth for the full year ended 31st December 2008.


``Missionaries are better than mercenaries,'' said Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos at the Amazon Web Services re:

Missionaries are better than mercenaries:


The Forest Conservation Department informed that permits are now not required for transport of furniture made of various timber except Nendun, Teak, Kaluwara and White Sandal Wood.

Permits are now not required for the transport of furniture.


Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy last year is ``well'' and faces ``no threat in jail'', her husband told AFP on Wednesday, rejecting recent claims of her poor health.

Asia Bibi is 'well', faces ``no threat in jail'': husband


A downtown café is closing temporarily beginning New Year's Day for much-needed renovations, according to the restaurant's management.

Downtown café closes temporarily for renovations


Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has lauded his team's effort in their outstanding Glo Premier League match at home Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu lauds his team's effort


ATLANTA Investigators plan to review video from a school bus to determine if it was stopped when an 11-year-old Henry County boy was struck by a minivan.

Investigators to review school bus video


We're experiencing some technical difficulties this morning and as a result, your comments, photos, calendar listings and announcements are not showing up.

We're experiencing technical difficulties


President-elect Barak Obama nearly swept the year-round unbridged islands, winning everywhere except Swan's Island.


An Omaha police officer was hit by a car during a chase near 150th & Butler Ave Tuesday night and a teenage girl is now facing charges.


Fitch Ratings said that it has affirmed the ratings of HCC Insurance Holdings Inc., including the senior debt rating at 'A', as well as the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of its operating subsidiaries at 'AA'.

Fitch affirms HCC Insurance Holdings' ratings


House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday called National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden a ``traitor'' who put Americans at risk by releasing classified information to the media.

John Boehner calls NSA leaker Edward Snowden a 'traitor'


The Giants won game four, 4-0 and lead the Series 3-1.


John E. Carter, the R&B tenor and two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, died Aug. 21 in Harvey, Ill. He was 75.


``Snooki gets arrested'' reads Jersey news headlines.


Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia and former US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Robert Blake has expressed satisfaction with the government's resettlement programme and the new freedom of movement allowed.

Robert Blake expresses satisfaction with the government's resettlement programme.


PUC students and Northwest Indiana businesses will give back to the community this holiday season at the second annual St. Jude House Toy Drive on Dec. 12.


Chavez invited the group to debate today on live television at the presidential palace during his program ``Hello President.''


Season 3 American Idol finalist, Jennifer Hudson, is pregnant.


Wisconsin running back Zach Brown has been running with renewed vigor this spring in hopes of becoming more than just the Badgers' third down back.


In new discoveries by researchers from Uppsala, Cambridge and Duke Universities, it has been shown that the earliest backboned land animals had different life histories.

Earliest backboned land animals had different life histories


Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after a 29-year-old woman was shot dead at his home in South Africa.


A substitute teacher charged with pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor is scheduled to appear Thursday in Ashland County Common Pleas Court.

Teacher charged with pandering sexually oriented material


Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi begins a four-day visit to India on Friday for discussions on taking the sub-continental peace process forward and for deepening the bilateral engagement between the two countries.

Pakistani foreign minister Qureshi to visit India from Friday


Archaeological researchers have discovered that the aurochs, the predecessor of the present-day cow, lived in the Netherlands for longer than originally assumed.

Predecessor of cows lived in Netherlands for longer than originally assumed


A top US diplomat tried to play down the damage to Washington's diplomacy in Ukraine from a leaked telephone call, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel called an obscene remark about the EU ``absolutely unacceptable.''


Two patrons were robbed after leaving a Greensboro bar early this morning, police said in a news release.

Patrons robbed after leaving Greensboro bar


Reading have confirmed the signing of full-back Stephen Kelly from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Reading have confirmed the signing of Stephen Kelly from Fulham


The Globe and Mail reports that bookstore mini-chain Nicholas Hoare is planning on closing its Ottawa and Montreal locations in April.

Nicholas Hoare to close Ottawa and Montreal locations


Christina Aguilera has inked a new multi-million dollar deal to return to The Voice for the show's fifth season after she left the show for this season to promote her Lotus album.

Christina Aguilera returning to the Voice


A 38-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a truck at Bantry in west Cork.


A first-degree felony rape charge was filed in Grady County District Court Thursday against a 46-year-old Blanchard man.


Sin Chew Daily reporter, Tan Hoon Cheng who was released Saturday after being detained under the Internal Security Act Friday, defended her report on alleged racist remarks made by former Bukit Bendera Umno chief, Datuk Ahmad Ismail.


The Interfax news agency is quoting Russia's Defense Ministry as saying that two Russian strategic bombers have landed in Venezuela as part of military maneuvers.

Two Russian strategic bombers land in Venezuela


EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, has increased sales commission for travel agents in Australia from 7 per cent to 9 per cent, effective immediately.

EgyptAir increases commission for travel agents in Australia


Nepali Minister for Forest and Soil Conversation Kiran Gurung said more than 20 glacial lakes in Nepal have been posing danger of outburst at any time due to the melting of ice on the Himalayas, the National News Agency RSS reported on Thursday.

20 glacial lakes in Nepal posing danger of outburst due to melting of ice


A statewide survey finds optimism for the economy in the coming year among professional business service firms such as engineers, accountants, and consultants.


DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Goldman Sachs Group Inc. made changes to compensation of its 30-person management committee to better align payouts with long-term performance and the interests of the firm.

Goldman Sachs changes compensation to align with performance


Preliminary results of a study by a University of Montana graduate student suggest that lead bullets may be poisoning grizzly bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem.

Study: lead bullets may be poisoning grizzly bears


South Africa whipped itself into a World Cup frenzy Wednesday as the national side paraded through Johannesburg and holders Italy flew in to defend their crown, two days before the kick-off.


National Highway Authority Chairman Muhammad Ali Gardezi has said that financial discipline has brought about a healthy improvement in the constructive affairs of the authority and to date Rs 11.43 billion has been paid to the contractors.

'Financial discipline has brought improvement'


Six workers in the US were fired for 'liking' the Facebook page of their boss's political opponent after a federal judge ruled that clicking the 'like' button is not constitutionally protected speech.

You could be fired for 'liking' a Facebook page


A 40-year-old man has been jailed for five years for his part in a ``horrific assault'' on another man.


The Observer is to close three of its monthly magazines as its owner Guardian Newspapers' battles to reduce £100,000 a day losses.


Alex Ferguson confirmed yesterday that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Man.


Azerbaijan has good economic opportunities and I have repeated said that we live at our own expense', Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said while speaking to representatives of the regional community within the framework of the visit to Lerik.

Azerbaijan has good economic opportunities - Ilham Aliyev


Hong Kong singer Gillian Chung arrived in Taiwan amid screams of adoring fans Friday, March 13, 2009.


Spencerville will host a youth football camp from 6-8 pm July 19-22 at its practice field for all students entering grades 1-6.


Wipro has expanded its infrastructure capabilities to create a global utility computing platform for its enterprise-class clients.

Wipro expands infrastructure capabilities


State Bank & Trust Company has announced that it has agreed to acquire assets and deposits of United Americas Bank NA, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, in a transaction facilitated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC.

State Bank to acquire assets and deposits of United Americas Bank


The United States has urged China to refrain from using force against Buddhist monks protesting against the Communist rule in the Tibetan capital Lhasa, while repeating its call to Beijing to put its ``best face forward'' ahead of Olympics later this year.

Us urges China to refrain from using force against monks


In order to strengthen domestic derivatives market and provide more risk mitigating instruments to investors, market regulator SEBI today asked stock exchanges to set up Bond Index.

SEBI asks exchanges to set up bond index


Square Enix has finally announced Sleeping Dogs, the new title for the game formerly known as True Crime:


DEO Petroleum's operating losses rose to 0.8m in the year to the end of December - up from 0.08m last time.


iPhone and iPod Touch users have been treated to a classic after Sega announced that Streets of Rage has finally hit the the App Store.


FIJI opens its Melrose Cup defence against Georgia on March 6 at 4-16am Fiji time at the Emirates Desert in Dubai.

Fiji opens Melrose Cup defence against Georgia


On Thursday night Jefferson High School will mark a significant milestone when the school celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Jefferson High school to celebrate 80th anniversary


SmartCity, a joint venture between Tecom Investments and Sama Dubai, will launch Connect magazine at GITEX 2008, the Middle East's ICT event, to increase the interface between the knowledge based industry and SmartCity stakeholders.


A Loveland couple accused in a plot targeting possible pedophiles is being held in the Larimer County Jail.

Couple accused in plot targeting pedophiles


Pixie Lott has revealed that she has never been in love before but is definitely looking for a boyfriend.


The makers of Butterball turkey, Twinkies and Wonder Bread have agreed to use less salt in some products as part of a national campaign against high blood pressure.

Butterball turkey, Twinkies, Wonder Bread agree to use less salt


The 3-day long Peruma beach festival began at the Blangad beach here on Monday.


MDMK will stage a fast outisde the Parliament in New Delhi, on February 12 on the Lankan issue, party leader V. Goplasamy, popularly known as 'Vaiko' said on Thursday.


Former Bluffton resident Kris Blanks made his first cut on the PGA Tour on Friday, firing a 70 in the second round of the Puerto Rico Open to qualify for weekend play in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.


The army is firing heavy machine guns in the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, reported CNN on TV.

Army firing heavy machine guns in Alexandria, Egypt :


Peru has finished a report on its maritime border dispute with Chile and will present the document to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Foreign Minister Jose Garcia Belaunde said on Monday.

Peru finishes report on maritime border dispute with Chile


The Globe and Mailreports Ford of Canada won't accept a concession agreement that mirrors the one accepted last month by General Motors of Canada.


Outstanding race mare Divine Madonna fetched a Magic Millions record price of $2.7 million at the National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast.


A one-vehicle accident on Interstate 85 in Anderson County on Saturday afternoon tied up traffic and left three people hospitalized.

Accident on I-85 in Anderson County leaves three hospitalized


President Barack Obama made an unscheduled and unannounced visit to Iraq on Tuesday.


The AHS athletic boosters will hold a fund raiser at Amboy High School on Saturday August 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The proceeds from this fund raiser will be used to support all AHS athletic programs.


A train mishap was averted on Sunday morning when minor cracks were reported and fixed at the railway tracks in Mandawali in East Delhi.


Colombian government forces have killed a FARC brigade commander close to the Marxist group's chief peace negotiator, the defense minister said on Friday, as combat heats up after the expiration of a unilateral guerrilla ceasefire.

Colombian forces kill FARC commander close to chief negotiator


CELEBRITY and lifestyle magazine Hello! is to launch its Pakistan edition next month with publishers promising to be ``socially responsible'' in a country troubled by Taliban insurgency.


Citigroup reiterated its buy rating on Amazon.com, with a $240 price target, and said that its long thesis on the company remains intact.


Donald Trump says Carrie Prejean can retain her crown as Miss California USA.


Brighi told Sky Sport Italia following the match he firmly believes Roma can keep winning if the players continue to work hard while hoping Inter can start dropping points.


AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be rested for Chievo clash in a bid to ensure that he will be fully fit for the UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid on Tuesday, October 19.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be rested for Chievo clash to be fit for Real Madrid


President Obama is expected to visit Boston this month as his friend Governor Deval Patrick enters the final weeks of a close reelection race, a campaign source said today.

Obama expected to visit Boston this month


Interior Minister Rehman Malik Wednesday said that Pakistan valued its relations with brotherly country Tajikistan and allout efforts would be made to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.Talking to Tajikistan's Ambassador to Pakistan Zubaidullah, who called on him here he said that Pakistan enjoys cordial relations with Tajikistan and these relations would further flourish in future.

Pakistan values relations with Tajikistan:


Rail Bazar area witnessed high drama on Thursday when a middle-aged mentally challenged woman climbed atop a 100 ft water tank.

Mentally challenged woman climbs 100 ft water


Kelly Preston was ''moved'' when Miley Cyrus asked her to play her mother in 'The Last Song'.


The President is calling on students to take responsibility for their own education.

President Obama calls on students to take responsibility


Cardiff Blues prop Gary Powell has been cleared of an alleged stamp in their New Year's Day loss at the Ospreys.

Cardiff Blues prop Gary Powell cleared of stamping


Roanoke County police have arrested and charged a suspected drunk driver with manslaughter.

Roanoke County police arrest suspected drunk driver


A 42-year-old Sheboygan woman was cited Thursday after a carelessly handled cigarette sparked a small fire in her apartment.

Woman cited after cigarette sparks small fire


Vice President Biden departed today for Southeastern Europe, traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo.

Vice President Biden departs for Southeastern Europe


The Tombstone Courthouse state historical park will stay open for now, thanks to a deal between the city and the state.


The Master's College baseball team swept a doubleheader against San Diego Christian College.

The Master's College baseball team sweeps doubleheader


The concrete and construction industry has launched its first dedicated Web TV channel, Con-crete.TV, which will not only provide a video platform for regional and global coverage in the professional and do-it-yourself market, but also enable easy access to specialised video content.

Concrete and construction industry launches Web TV channel


Militia officials have detained a group of bag snatchers in the Solomensky district of Kyiv.


A woman who was set alight by her partner at a petrol station in Melbourne's east this morning has died.