A convenience store clerk is accused of using a woman's credit card seven times to purchase more than $50 worth of cigarettes, cigars and candy before she returned to the store after realizing she'd left her card.

Clerk accused of using woman's credit card


University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business conducted a study, which suggests that retailers can ease customer conflicts by playing referee.

Retailers can ease customer conflicts by playing referee


Computer games and violence, often linked by critics of the industry, came together in an unusually vivid manner last night when a man was stabbed while waiting to buy Grand Theft Auto IV and muggers shattered the jaw of a teenager who had just bought the game.

Man stabbed while waiting to buy Grand Theft Auto IV


Legg Mason Inc said on Friday it will cut nearly 200 jobs, or about 8 percent of the parent company, as part of $120 million in cost savings the US asset manager has targeted to combat shrinking assets.


Asian carp pose substantial environmental risk to the Great Lakes if they become established there, according to a bi-national Canadian and United States risk assessment released.

Asian carp pose substantial risk to the Great Lakes


A NATIONWIDE survey has found almost four million Australians ride bikes each week, with Victoria leading the pack.


SenSage, a provider of security intelligence solutions, has appointed Charlie Ryan as CFO.


A nurse was found hanging from the ceiling of a cabin in the gastroenterology department of SSKM Hospital on Sunday.


The sentencing of a former Wayne County sheriff deputy on a criminal sexual conduct charge was adjourned Friday until Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Sentencing of former sheriff deputy adjourned


BC-US-UN-Human Rights,130 US lowers role in UN human rights body Eds:


No Sabah areas have been ceded in relation to the two oil blocks issue according to the State Attorney-General, clarified Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.


(The HP TouchPad was introduced on July 1 and resulted in sales of $266M. Unfortunately this was not enough to offset costs. HP announced today that it will be shutting down operations around webOS devices including the TouchPad and the Pre smartphone product line.)

HP shutting down operations around webOS devices


New Delhi, Jan 17 Condoling the demise of veteran Marxist icon Jyoti Basu Sunday, the Confederation of Indian Industry said 'the nation has lost one of its tallest leaders'.


More London pensioners have started travelling more often now than they did when they were younger, research has shown.


DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc beat rival bidders to buy Classic Media for $155 million to strengthen its array of entertainment characters, which will now include ``Casper'' and ``Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,'' the Wall Street Journal said.

DreamWorks to buy Classic Media for $155 million:


I, and many others in the progressive alternative media, have been reporting over and over that the economy was a disaster.


Megaupload co-founder Kim Dotcom has launched a teaser site for ``Mega'' at Me.ga.

Kim Dotcom launches teaser site for 'Mega'


Hungary is scrambling to contain a toxic mud spill that left four people dead and more than 100 injured in what is being described as an ``ecological catastrophe'' for the region around the Danube river.

Hungary scrambles to contain toxic mud spill


Some communities in the Nkwanta South District demanding re-alignment of electoral boundaries have rebuffed a truce reached between them and the Electoral Commission to create an electoral area pending resolution of the issue.

Communities demand re-alignment of electoral boundaries


World trade took a giant leap forward on Thursday when Russia sealed its 18-year negotiation to join the World Trade Organization.


Actress Emma Stone, who always believed that being confident is the key to look beautiful, says she has got a sensitive skin and uses grape seed oil to enhance her beauty.


A top Hindu seer on Sunday said that Islam does not breed terrorism and its followers should not be termed as terrorists.


Starbucks launched its Digital Network yesterday, offering in-store access to news and other websites including USA Today, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.


Factories had another rough month in February, and leaders in the manufacturing sector aren't looking for much in the way of improvement this year.

Factories have another rough month in February


Filmmaker Ramesh Taurani is upset with actress Deepika Padukone for opting out of his Race 2 at the last moment following an offer for a Hollywood project and rues that she didn't even apologise for her hasty retreat.


Penn State football coach Joe Paterno said this morning he will retire at the end of the football season.

Joe Paterno says he will retire at end of season


Legendary rock band KISS have appeared in a television commercial for Svenska Spel, a Swedish lottery operator group.


China and India are set for slower but robust economic growth this year although sharply higher inflation looms as a key threat amid soaring global food and oil prices, the OECD said yesterday.

China, India set for slower growth as inflation looms


Jason Johnson pitched six sharp innings in his first big league start in nearly two years, James Loney singled in the go-ahead run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 Tuesday night.

Jason Johnson pitches Los Angeles Dodgers past San Francisco Giants 2-0


FRANK LAMPARD has no idea why he was dropped for Monday's showdown -- because Andre Villas-Boas has not told him.

Frank LAMPARD has no idea why he was dropped for Monday's showdown


Dreamgirls co-choreographer Shane Sparks has been arrested on eight counts of felony child molestation charges, E!

Dreamgirls choreographer Shane Sparks arrested on child molestation charges


Dutch U23 manager Patrick Kluivert has told Dutch-born Ghanaian winger Edwin Gyasi he has included him in his plans for upcoming competition.

Edwin Gyasi included in Patrick Kluivert plans for upcoming competition.


``The Office's'' Jenna Fischer recently announced her engagement to writer Lee Kirk.

The Office's Jenna Fischer announces engagement


A hot air balloon crash killed 11 people in New Zealand on Saturday, the country's worst air disaster in three decades.

Hot air balloon crash kills 11 in New Zealand


Communication services provider Empirix has launched Hammer xCentrix, a service assurance analytics tool for carriers to monitor customer experience in details.

Empirix launches service assurance analytics tool


eResearch has posted on its website, www.eresearch.ca , a technical opinion on TransCanada Corporation by our regular contributor, Phases & Cycles.

Eresearch posts a technical opinion on TransCanada Corporation


Without wishing to sound like a Monty Python impersonator, what has motorsport ever done for us, eh?


Mr Gove said that schools were falling further behind in international ranking following figures published by the respected Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed the UK fell from 17th to 25th for reading and from 24th to 28th for maths.

Michael Gove: 'schools falling further behind'


India Tuesday said that during the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen in December, all the South Asian nations will stick to the Kyoto Protocol guidelines imposing emission cuts on developed nations.

South Asian nations to stick to Kyoto Protocol guidelines:


Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Justin Poore has escaped a ban following his sending off in the Boxing Day friendly defeat by Leeds Rhinos.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Justin Poore escapes ban


On May 1, Civil unions officially became legal in Pueblo and throughout Colorado.


DeGeneres, who won her fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy for talk show host last night, told reporters backstage at the Kodak Theatre that she and de Rossi are planning their ``dream wedding.''


Amritsar, April 6 Four years after they raised a Khalistani flag for a separate Sikh homeland, 19 Sikh activists have been charged with sedition by a court here.


After much speculation and multiple reports, the Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed centre Jeff Carter for $58 million over the next 11 seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers re-sign forward Jeff Carter


The Greek economic crisis is being used as an excuse to create a European ``empire'', according to a Birmingham MP.

Greek economic crisis is 'excuse to create European empire' --


Gregory Campbell exemplifies ``taking one for the team'' after breaking his leg on a crucial shot block in the Bruins' 2-1 double overtime win.


BILLINGS, Mont. A man was killed Sunday in a single vehicle rollover accident on US Highway 89 near Wilsall.

Man killed in rollover accident near Wilsall


The Fort Edward girls basketball team defeated Hammond 64-45 in the Class D regional final game on Saturday at SUNY Adirondack.

Fort Edward defeats Hammond in Class D regional final


Every business in the UK must offer workplace pensions as of 2012, according to new laws handed down by the government.

Every business must offer pensions from 2012


The president of the Least Developed Countries Watch, an international network of civil society organisations, has said that statistics received by his organisation revealed that trade liberalisation costs Africa a tune of $270 billion, and that it has not addressed the development needs of the continent.

'Trade liberalisation costs Africa $270 billion'


The Buford Pusser Festival has announced that Sheriff Wayne Anderson of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office has been chosen to receive the National Buford Pusser Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award.

Sheriff Wayne Anderson of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to receive Pusser award


Music provider Spotify has gone live on Apple, Inc.'s iPhone and iPod touch, and on Android mobile platforms overseas, but not yet in the US The mobile Spotify is available to premium subscribers and the app can be downloaded from Apple's App Store and the Android Market.

Spotify goes live on the Apple and Android platforms


The commercial banks have raised their interest rates on deposits in the current month to attract the special notice deposit accountholders as well as reduce the interest rate spread, officials said.


Ukraine and Russia will resume joint military exercises, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Yezhel said here Tuesday.

Ukraine, Russia resume joint military exercises


Rap and hip-hop artist Nate Dogg died Tuesday March 15 from what is believed to be complications from strokes the artist suffered in 2007 and 2008 at the age of 41.


State officials are investigating the use of a Department of Justice helicopter at a high school homecoming football game in Northern California.

State officials investigating use of DOJ helicopter at high school football game


Ziff Davis Media Inc. filed for bankruptcy this week, citing a decrease in revenue from print advertising and subscriptions as the main reasons.


China should let the yuan ``float'' as soon as possible to halt a further build-up of China's foreign exchange reserves and avoid ``destructive'' losses in its dollar investments, a former central bank adviser said in comments published on Friday.

China should let yuan ``float'': former central bank adviser


Centrica is to sell a 50% stake in its Lincs offshore wind farm to DONG Energy and Siemens Project Ventures for a cash consideration of 50 million.

Centrica sells 50% stake in Lincs wind farm


Former federal minister and PML-Q central leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said president Musharraf and the present assembly can not go together adding mouse and cat game will start within 3 months.

Musharraf, present assembly cannot go together:


The chamber event will kick off the rodeo sponsored by the Christian County Cattlemen's Association.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Appalachian Power Co. as follows:

Fitch affirms ratings for Appalachian Power Co.;


Typhoon Bopha smashed into the southern Philippines Tuesday, uprooting trees and bringing drenching rains as more than 40,000 people crammed into shelters to escape the storm's onslaught.


JetBlue has announced it will now charge $7 for a pillow and blanket on its flights--and the customers gets to keep them.

JetBlue will charge for pillows, blankets


Demi Lovato will return to ``The X Factor,'' Fox announced Thursday.


In the shadow of the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni on Saturday skipped the pre-match news conference ahead of the IPL 6 final at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni skips pre-match conference


A Nigerian football star said he had been sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan after being wrongly convicted of drunk driving in Khartoum.

Football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan


After an internet campaign helped get her the gig, 88 years, Betty White hosted ``Saturday Night Live'' last night.

Betty White hosts the show '' Saturday Night Live''


Murat Yakin says that Basel are ``very close'' to the final of the Europa League.

Murat Yakin: ``we are very close to the final''


US Embassy officials on Thursday met with an American construction worker detained in Pakistan several days ago while on a solo mission to kill Osama bin Laden.

US officials meet with American detained in Pakistan on a mission to kill bin Laden


LSU wide receiver Terrance Toliver was arrested early Sunday morning by Baton Rouge Police on charges of interfering with a police officer, disturbing the peace and public intoxication after getting into a fight outside Fred's bar near the LSU campus.

LSU's Toliver, basketball player arrested


While most Americans say religion is losing influence in the country, 75 per cent say American society would be better off if more Americans were devout.


BP Products North America, a subsidiary of BP plc, is proceeding with site preparation for the $3.8 billion expansion of the company's refinery in Whiting, Indiana.

BP Products North America proceeding with $3.8 billion expansion in


A woman from Palermo was injured in a car accident in Mountrail County Sunday afternoon.


Apparently entirely unabashed by the team's apparent instruction to Massa to let his team-mate pass him for the lead of the race, Domenicali strenuously denied any wrongdoing in a remarkable and rather chaotic interview with the BBC in which he was pilloried by pundit Eddie Jordan.


Dutch singer and actor Ramses Shaffy has died of cancer of the oesophagus at the age of 76, his manager said on Tuesday.


Funnyman Andy Samberg is all set to quit weekly comedy show `Saturday Night Live`.

Andy Samberg quits `Saturday Night Live`


The movie ''Independence Day,'' starring Will Smith, will be shown Saturday evening at the Rose Garden in west Bethlehem.


XGEN Ventures Inc. has filed unaudited quarterly financial statements for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009.

Xgen files quarterly financial statements


Barack Obama concedes the New Hampshire Democratic presidential nomination.


It is likely that John Terry will still be available to play for Chelsea against Arsenal on Saturday as the ban imposed by the Football Association does not start until after the appeals process has been concluded.

John Terry may be available to play for Chelsea on Saturday


``It is a victory of the democracy,'' Human resources development minister Kapil Sibal said on Friday night of the accord that had been reached on forming a joint committee of ministers and civil society leaders to draft an anti-graft legislation that had prompted social reformer Anna Hazare to announce that he would end Saturday morning his fast-unto-death undertaken for the measure.


Nearly a dozen Arakanese revolutionists are languishing in Bangladesh prisons because they are unable to return to Burma, said one former Arakan Army member who was recently released from prison in Bangladesh.

Arakanese revolutionists languish in Bangladesh prisons


Tres Amigas, a company that plans to provide a common interconnection for the three main power grids in the US and facilitate renewable energy distribution, has raised $3 million in a round of venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Power grid tech firm Tres Amigas raises $3 million


Rio becomes world heritage site Updated: 08:48, Monday July 2, 2012 Rio de Janeiro's iconic landscape, marked by soaring granite facades that drop into the ocean and white-sand beaches that go on for miles, is now an official world heritage site.


The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is urging people to use caution on all bodies of water due to thin ice and open water.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office urges caution of thin ice


Soul legend Aretha Franklin has decided to take a break from limelight for the foreseeable future.

Aretha Franklin takes break from limelight


A person familiar with the decision says the San Diego Chargers have decided not to tender a contract to Darren Sproles, allowing the speedy running back to test the free-agent market.

Chargers will not tender contract for running back Sproles


After months of flirting with politics, Donald Trump said Monday he won't run for president, choosing to stick with hosting ``The Celebrity Apprentice'' over entering the race for the Republican nomination.


Eight houses, built by an NGO, have been handed over to the flood victims living at make-shift camps after losing their homes in floods last year in Sajawal, Thatta.

Eight houses handed over to flood victims


The market is now discounting repo and reverse repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India on the back of a sharp fall in inflation and a faster-than-expected slowdown in economic growth.


In a Facebook post, Sarah Palin is calling on President Obama to fire Whitehouse Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for using profane language to describe the strategy of Senate liberals.

Palin calls on Pres. Obama to fire Rahm Emanuel


Prosecutors said yesterday they were investigating former President Lee Teng-hui for money laundering after ex-President Chen Shui-bian accused him of moving NT$1.6 billion overseas.

Prosecutors are investigating ex-President Lee Teng-hui


The government of Kazakhstan lifted ban on export of diesel fuel, Kazakhstan Today agency reports citing the government's order of October 9, 2009 №1552, published in official mass media.

Government lifted ban on export of diesel fuel


Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and state Attorney General John Suthers will announce a ``multimillion-dollar settlement'' with subprime-mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. later Monday.

Colorado to announce settlement with Countrywide Financial


Rules were broken amid a ``overwhelming'' desire to hold concerts in Halifax, the city's auditor-general said in a report probing a funding scandal.

Rules broken in 'overwhelming desire' for concerts:


Winter put an icy grip on Pitt County and eastern North Carolina on Saturday that will last at least through Monday morning.

Winter puts its icy grip on eastern North Carolina


My runner pal Lane Becker explains why on earth anyone would want to run a marathon in this fantastic and informative slideshow about the history of running a 26.2 mile race.


CryptoLogic Limited, a global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software, has extended its long-standing relationship with William Hill PLC with a new multi-year deal to license a suite of its most popular branded casino games.

CryptoLogic extends relationship with William Hill


The Syrian troops have assumed control of the road leading to Aleppo international airport, according to the Syria al-An news agency.

Syrian troops assume control of road to Aleppo airport


A gunman carrying a grudge against the Kirkwood City Hall left a suicide note warning that ``The truth will come out in the end,'' before he went on a deadly shooting spree at a council meeting.


During a meeting to review the law and order situation in Karachi it was decided that the police and Rangers operation against terrorists would continue, Geo News reported.

Operation against terrorists will continue


``Today domestic markets are likely to open positive as majority of Asian markets have opened in green and investors are exuberant on the September quarter GDP growth which recorded at 7.9%, better than the expected 6.5%,`` says Hem Securities.


Etihad Airways has claimed that it is creating 'the world's leading air travel product', on the back of figures showing that the airline experienced its strongest ever third quarter this year.

Etihad 'creating world's leading air travel product'


The Indian rupee tumbled by another 12 paise to nearly five-week low of 40.17/18 against the American currency on Thursday as oil companies stepped up dollar purchases after oil prices hit a new record high yesterday.


Superstar Amitabh Bachchan belongs to the entire country and cannot be associated with just one region, feels newcomer Neil Nitin Mukesh who made his acting debut last year with the critically acclaimed thriller flick Johny Gaddar.

Amitabh Bachchan cannot be associated with just one region:


An Illinois man apparently drowned while swimming to a raft at a nudist colony just west of Valparaiso.

Illinois man drowns swimming at nudist colony


Only 10 percent of the nation's local languages will survive by the end of the century, according to a researcher.Abdul Rachman Patji, the head of a social and cultural research center at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, said that up to 169 local languages would likely become extinct due to lack of use.Abdul cited urbanization and...


Teck Cominco Ltd., the Canadian copper and zinc miner, sold about 5.6 million shares of Kinross Gold Corp. for proceeds of about $101 million to pay down debt.

Teck Cominco sells 5.6 million shares of Kinross


BBC Vision director Jana Bennett has publicly defended her salary, arguing that compromises already made by the executive board were enough.


A HERO who stopped a man from killing himself has appeared in court for harassing his estranged wife.


Picosun Oy, Finland-based global manufacturer of state-of-the-art Atomic Layer Deposition systems, takes part in Polycat, a major 2010 -2014 EU funded research project aiming at reducing the environmental footprint of chemical and pharmaceutical industries by studying methods towards creating zero-waste processes.

Picosun take part in EU funded project to reduce environmental footprint of chemical and pharmaceutical industries


The Minnesota Vikings waived Randy Moss four games after acquiring the seven-times Pro Bowl wide receiver from the New England Patriots, the NFL's website said on Monday.


Kenya has signed an agreement that will help its efforts towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.


Jon Gosselin is taking ex-wife Kate Gosselin to court for primary custody of his kids, charging that she is an ``absentee mother,'' but Jon himself would go weeks at a time without seeing their brood of 8!


Book recommendation website Goodreads has pledged to remain an ``independent entity'', after the social media website agreed to its sale to Amazon.com on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend.

Goodreads pledges to remain 'independent entity'


Top three leaders of the seven-party alliance reached election commission this afternoon to brief election officials about poll-related issues.


Local law enforcement and members of the Idaho National Guard left for California on Thursday for a six day training event.

Local law enforcement, Idaho National Guard leave for training


Qatar Holding has denied reports it is planning to buy Manchester United, a statement from Qatar's state-run news agency said.

Qatar Holding denies plans to buy Manchester United


Dollar General Corp. says it is revamping its bobbie brooks women's clothing line.

Dollar General revamps bobbie brooks clothing line


Fast unsecured cash loans no credit check are especially tailored to meet the fiscal crises of the salaried persons.

Fast unsecured cash loans no credit check:


SION, Switzerland -Italian veteran Gennaro Gattuso has signed for Swiss club FC Sion after 13 seasons with AC Milan.

Gennaro Gattuso signs for Swiss club FC Sion


A former School Board member died Monday, a little over four years after resigning from the board because of ill health.


New England Biolabs, a company into the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications, has introduced NEBNext Quick DNA Sample Prep Reagent Set 2 and Master Mix Set 2, both suitable for library construction for Roche's 454 GS FLX Titanium and GS Junior instruments, thereby expanding its line of reagents for sample preparation.

New England Biolabs introduces NEBNext Quick DNA sample Prep reagent sets


The principal of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary announces the honor roll for the first nine weeks.


A recent week-long information-sharing trip to Ukraine was ``eye-opening'' but left Mayor Martin Harder with the view that his host community had a long way to go to develop and maintain new economic growth.


All schools in the country will start at 9am from today and this will remain even after Daylight Savings is over in April.


United Airlines said Thursday that it was buying 150 Boeing 737s, planning to replace older planes that are less fuel efficient.

United Airlines buys 150 Boeing 737 planes


In an interview with Ellen on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' set to air Monday, Rihanna admits to currently being single -- and not exactly loving it.


Smith, who leaves office in December after two-terms, has cut a 1-minute campaign commercial, paid for by O'Malley, that begins running on area radio stations Tuesday.


The first new 'Noddy' book in 46 years is published to delight another generation of readers.


Glu Mobile today announced that it will be presenting at the following financial conferences:

Glu mobile to present at the following financial conferences


Former Australia flanker George Smith led Suntory Sungoliath to a second straight Japanese rugby title with an all-action performance as the Tokyo side beat their city rivals Toshiba Brave Lupus 19-3 yesterday.

Former Wallabies flanker George Smith leads Suntory Sungoliath to second straight Japanese rugby title


Former ``Days of Our Lives'' actor Dylan Patton was arrested Tuesday morning for selling cocaine out of his home, TMZ reports.

'Days of Our Lives' actor Dylan Patton arrested for selling cocaine


US President Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency, freeing up the country's medical infrastructure for treatment of the expected wave of illness, the White House said Saturday.

Obama declares swine flu national emergency


Distribution centers have been opened throughout the greater Houston area to provide residents with needed food, water and other supplies that have been scarce after Hurricane Ike pounded the Texas coast and knocked out power and access to clean drinking water for at least 5 million people in the region.

Distribution centers open throughout Houston


Another Near East Side building built, owned and operated by black residents of Columbus' segregated past is slated for demolition.

Near East Side building slated for demolition


UAE operator Du has launched new mobile data bundles available as a one-off package or a monthly recurring subscription.


Governor Blagojevich isn't doing much to dispute charges against him, missing yet another deadline.


County health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions for themselves and their pets now that a confirmed rabid fox has been found in Marion.


Merichem Company, a global leader in hydrocarbon-treating technology, chemical and byproduct-management solutions, introduces MERICAT C, its latest innovation in removing light mercaptans and associated odors before crude oil enters the pipeline or ship.

Merichem introduces innovation for removing mercaptan odors from


Two additional United States naval aircraft carriers are heading to the Gulf and the Red Sea, according to the Kuwaiti newspaper Kuwait Times.

``Two US aircraft carriers head for Gulf'


The Rogers Nokia Lumia 920 is receiving a minor software update, bringing the version to 1308 and adding a host of new features that improve the user experience.

Rogers Nokia Lumia 920 receiving minor software update


The iPhone has been officially launched in China today.


It was reported on MSNBC that 150 fisherman are trapped on an ice slab in Lake Erie.

150 fisherman trapped on ice slab in Lake Erie


The Eskis took a 3-1 series lead with a 3-2 overtime victory in North Bay on Monday.


State-run banks may consider merger as an important option to sustain growth, rating firm Credit Analysis and Research Ltd said on Thursday.

Banks may consider merger to sustain growth:


The sustainable investment and finance association UKSIF has called on corporate employers to use their expertise to help their pension funds integrate sustainability.

UKSIF calls on corporate employers to help pension funds on sustainability


Former Missouri House speaker Rod Jetton pleaded guilty recently in Butler County traffic court to an amended charge of interfering with traffic by driving using excessive noise.


Young hunters and others can now apply for an on-line hunter education course being offered on the Internet by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Dnr hunter education course offered over Internet


UK bank giants should protect their retail arms from risky investment banking and put more capital aside to prevent future taxpayer bail-outs, according to a key report today.


Vikings CB Chris Cook was arrested Saturday evening in Lynchburg, Virginia for allegedly pulling out a handgun during a fight with another man.

Vikings CB Chris Cook arrested in Virginia


``He is aware of what is going on around him,'' a rep for the singer told MTV News, adding, ``is sedated but fully conscious.''


A 37-year-old Burlington woman is suffering from severe facial and internal head injuries, after she and her husband struck the same deer on Thursday afternoon.

Burlington woman suffers severe facial, internal head injuries


Windsor had too many fast swimmers for Petaluma, sweeping by the Trojans in a North Bay League dual meet in Healdsburg Thursday.


Minister for Labour and Manpower and Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah on Wednesday informed gas load shedding resulted increase in the urea prices in the country adding Rs.14 billion subsidy is being provided in fertilizer sector.

Subsidy being provided to fertilizer sector


San Francisco - Internet search giant Google unveiled its first mobile phone on Tuesday as it increased the pressure on Apple's iPhone in a mobile market that many analysts predict will come to dominate the internet in the coming years.


Police say the body of a missing man has been found in northwestern New Brunswick.

Body of missing man found in New Brunswick


A teenaged girl said she managed to escape an abduction attempt as she walked her dog Sunday morning.

Girl escapes abduction attempt while walking dog


OMAX has announced the settlement of the outstanding patent litigation with Flow Corporation, along with the cessation of merger negotiations with the company.

OMAX announces settlement in patent litigation


Queen Elizabeth II, the 84-year old British monarch, is now on Facebook, launching a number of official pages that will give updates on her life.


Colombia Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzón said that guerrilla group FARC makes anywhere from $2.4 to $3.5 billion per year from the drug trade.

FARC makes up to $3.5 billion from drug trade


The 1960s drama Cathy Come Home, which lead to the foundation of the homeless charity Shelter, is to be released on DVD.


Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce, who now takes aim at automatic citizenship, talks about why he is voting for Arizona's immigration law during a vote on a new immigration bill on April 19, in Phoenix.

Arizona lawmaker Russell Pearce takes aim at automatic citizenship


David Beckham has filed a lawsuit against the prostitute who claimed to have had affair with the footballer in 2007.

David Beckham files lawsuit against prostitute


A Kenova woman has died from injuries from a traffic accident over the weekend, according to a news release from the Boyd County Sheriff's Department.


Fortune Brands is finally doing the splits as it separates its drinks interests from its home supplies and hardware division.


Aviva has overhauled its large case underwriting processes to allow advisers to provide information over the phone for life cases up to £3m and for critical illness cases up to £750,000.

Aviva overhauls large case underwriting process


Malaysia is heading towards substantially higher budget deficits for the next two years, Fitch Ratings warned on Monday as it cut its outlook on the country's local currency debt to negative.

Malaysia heads to higher budget deficits


NY futures performed mixed this week, with July bouncing 1135 points to close at 155.65 cents, while December remained unchanged at 119.19 cents.


Antonio Lascuna of Philippines added another 68 to his scorecard in round two of the Iskandar Johor Open, to remain in contention for the top spot in the season-ending event on the Asian Tour.

Antonio Lascuna adds another 68 to his scorecard at the Iskandar Johor Open


Industries announced that it will celebrate its 60th year in 2010.


India will soon embark on developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle for surveillance, detection and destroying specific targets, a top Defence official said on Wednesday.

India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle


Barangay Ginebra found a still adjusting Sta.


Magnitude-3.6 and 3.5 quakes hit Ilocos Norte early morning Sunday, said the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.


Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker, whose enthusiastic style during decades behind the microphone has made him a household name in Britain, has been diagnosed with cancer, his former employer the BBC reported on Monday.

Motorsports - commentator Walker diagnosed with cancer


COVENTRY, England Christine Sinclair scored two second-half goals Saturday to help Canada beat South Africa 3-0 in women's Olympic soccer.

Canada beats South Africa 3-0 in Olympic soccer


Albany is ranked as the fifth best place in the eastern United States for small businesses, according to a new survey by the Business Journal's ``On Numbers.''

Albany ranked among best for small businesses


However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that drugs are not the panacea that most people believe them to be.


Brent crude fell for a third day running today as Libyan rebels gained ground against embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi, boosting expectations supplies from the nation may be restored quicker than expected.


Turkish and Greek swimmers joined a winter swimming festival in an Aegean Turkish town on Saturday.

Turkish and Greek swimmers join winter festival in turkey


A NATO helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing six members of the international military force, the US-led coalition said.

Helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan kills six members of international force


Sesame Street Live is at the Fox Theatre this week and they're holding auditions.


The British press on Sunday condemned the ``thoughtless'' Australian radio hoax that apparently prompted the suicide of a nurse working at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine.

British press condemns 'thoughtless' Australian radio hoax


Aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft, with some of its subsidiaries, has filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.


The Brahmaputra breached the main flood protection embankment of Majuli in the Sonowal Kachari area of Kamalabari-Gegera dyke in Upper Majuli on Wednesday, worsening the situation in the river island.

Brahmaputra breaches main embankment of Majuli


A team of film and theatre personalities on Monday visited Singur to ascertain the ground situation brought about by the Trinamool Congress' indefinite dharna to demand return of 400 acres to farmers unwilling to part with their land for the Tata Motors Nano project.

Film, theatre personalities visit Singur


The NHL has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere two games for a late hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Scott Hannan.

NHL suspends flyer forward Briere for two games


01/12/2011 A LEADING economist has warned the high unemployment rate is likely to get worse before it gets better, as the latest figures show yet another large increase in the number of people claiming the dole.


Apple today gave a sneak peek of Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world's most advanced operating system.


Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh, faced with more than eight months of street protests demanding his ouster, says he's ready to step down, but his opponents say the apparent offer is a sham.


Members of Lahontan Audubon Society's ``Birds & Books'' book club will meet from 7 to 8:30 pm tonight at Sundance book store, 1155 W. Fourth Street, for the monthly book club meeting.

Lahontan Audubon Society book club meeting tonight


Mota-Engil Brasil, a subsidiary of Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil, has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian construction company Empresa Construtora Brasil, the group said Sunday in a regulatory filing.

Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil acquires majority stake in Empresa Construtora Brasil


``Musharraf is standing alone today due to our political strategies because we have succeeded in conveying our message to the international community that stability in Pakistan can only be possible through genuine democracy and not through dictatorship,'' Zardari said Monday during a meeting with the members of the Sindh assembly.


Jim Carrey is launching his new website with a bang.


``Professional'' beggars are earning up to £200 a night on the streets of Leicester, it has been revealed.


Despite the State government's sustained efforts and the involvement of the United States in a child labour eradication project, child labour remains a pressing issue in many districts.


George W. Bush announced over the weekend that he plans to begin writing his presidential memoirs.

George W. Bush to write presidential memoirs


US housing starts rose 0.3 per cent in September to a five-month high, topping expectations as construction of single-family homes rebounded, government data showed on Tuesday.


NSW and Queensland are spearheading a borrowing spree that will see state debt blow out more than 40 per cent by mid-2015.


Bonnaroo is suspending ticket sales to the summer festival due to ``overwhelming demand, coupled with serious technical problems.''


A Libyan government plane landed in Paris on Wednesday night, a Western official told AFP, amid reports Moamer Kadhafi was sending emissaries to Europe.


Aging evangelist Billy Graham says he couldn't have had his decades-long ministry without longtime music man George Beverly Shea.

Graham says he couldn't have had ministry without Shea


Pakistan January 3 suspended cell phone service in 53 cities and districts to prevent terrorist attacks on the eve of Chehlum, which honours the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, media reported.

Pakistan suspends cell phone service in 53 cities, districts


3D breakthrough in growing organs Updated: 21:21, Friday May 3, 2013 A team of Australian scientists is behind research that could see human body parts constructed with a 3D printer.


UnitedHealth Group beat market expectations in the third quarter as growth in its Medicare and Medicaid businesses offset the loss of members in the private sector and higher costs resulting from the H1N1 flu outbreak.


Independent publisher To Hell with Publishing is launching a ``tastemaking boutique'' bookshop in London next month.

To Hell with Publishing launches bookshop


Oklahoma City Thunder assistant general manager Rob Hennigan is in ``advanced talks'' with the Orlando Magic to be their next general manager, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo!

Rob Hennigan in ``advanced talks'' to be Orlando Magic GM


Author Sebastian Faulks gets to the heart of the British novel through its characters in a new four-part series for BBC Two.


Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system has shipped to store shelves.


A group working to create awareness regarding dangerous levels of cellphone and other electromagnetic radiation has published a report that claims that it has managed to prove that cellphones CAN cause brain tumor.


TWO Staffordshire bull terriers killed a cat and chased a caretaker across a school playing field.

Bull terriers kill cat and chase caretaker


We're hearing reports that our favorite Breaking Dawn couple, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are in couple's counseling.

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart are in couple's counseling?


AGELLIS Group, which develops and markets products for the global metals industry, has received an order totaling 2.8 million SEK for a measuring instrument to a smelter plant in Norway.

Agellis receives an order for 2.8 million SEK from a smelter plant in Norway


the brain actually adapts to slant vision.


A 28-foot-long dead basking shark was found washed ashore on a Rhode Island beach on Sunday.

Dead basking shark washes ashore on Rhode Island beach


Activision confirmed today that Blur will not be making the starting line in 2009 and is being pushed back till 2010.

Blur not to make the starting line in 2009


Ethiopia football officials admitted they fielded an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier against Botswana by mistake and said on Tuesday they would not appeal any FIFA disciplinary rulings made against them.

Ethiopia admit fielding ineligible player in World Cup qualifier


TOKYO Japan eased out of recession in the last quarter of 2012, with modest growth analysts said on Friday underpins a strengthening economy, as the government and central bank up their fight against deflation.


Scottish product label maker Worldmark will shut down its plant in the Hungarian city of Tatabánya, laying off about 70 workers and continuing only its warehouse and customer service activities at the base, a source that wished to remain unidentified told MTI.


The Scotland Yard team probing into former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination is being expanded, as two new experts are due to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday increasing the number of team members from five to seven, Dawn News reported on Tuesday.


Crude oil futures reached $100 a barrel, Wednesday, for the first time since September 2008, as the unrest in Libya continues.

Crude oil futures reach $100 (us) a barrel


Jared Lee Loughner, the alleged gunman in the Jan. 8 Tucson, Arizona shooting that left six people dead and 13 wounded, will be prosecuted in Tucson under an agreement reached by the prosecutors and the defense attorney for the 22-year-old suspect.

Jared Lee Loughner to be prosecuted in Tucson


Wild captain Mikko Koivu speaks for the first time since his injury and says he hopes to return before the end of the season.


With the Reds just a step from a first Wembley final in 15 years, Gerrard admits medals matter more to him than making the UEFA Champions League year after year.


A convicted sex offender from Lexington faces a federal charge in a complaint filed in US District Court in Columbus.

Sex offender from Lexington faces federal charge


Helen Gurley Brown, the longtime editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, died on Monday at a hospital in New York.


Congolese soldiers raped 67 women in two separate incidents in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in early January, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.


Indian Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the pledge to save tigers in Uttarakhand, as he was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for tiger conservation in the state.

Dhoni takes the pledge to save tigers in Uttarakhand


Maybe she's still got her LA head on because she was dressed more for the California sunshine than a chilly old night in Blighty when she was spotted heading out for Christmas drinks with friends.

Katie Price heads out for Christmas drinks.


Sissy's Log Cabin will host a bridal and engagement event April 18-20 at all three locations.

Sissy's Log Cabin to host bridal and engagement event


An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit North Sulawesi this morning.


The ECU students involved in a fatal wreck Saturday were driving to a hair salon in advance of a sorority induction ceremony, a university official said.


Polls in Virginia closed an hour late tonight due to long lines.


US sharemarkets posted gains on Thursday, led higher by financial and technology stocks, boosted by the release of the Philadelphia Fed index, which revealed an unexpected upswing in manufacturing.


The party congress of the Swedish Social Democratic Party has demanded that Sweden recognise Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara as the first country in Europe.


Don Mischer is to direct the Academy Awards telecast in Los Angeles for a third consecutive year, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced.


Sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates nearly two years ago have appealed to the government to get them released from captivity.

Sailors taken hostage by pirates appeal for release


A YouTube video of a Saudi woman defying orders by the notorious religious police to leave a mall because she is wearing nail polish has gone viral, attracting more than a million hits in just five days.

Video of Saudi woman defying religious police goes viral


A local high school is taking away students' cell phones during class time in an effort to improve test scores.


Soft morning drizzles in this mountain resort early Tuesday greeted world six-weight division champion Manny Pacquiao as he resumed road work in his high altitude in preparation for his November title fight against Mexican boxing superstar Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Soft morning drizzles greet Pacquiao as he resumes road work


FOREIGN banks are exposed to US$236.2 billion of public and private debt in Greece, nearly a third of it held by French banks, Bank for International Settlements data showed on Friday.


Newly elected Mayor Ed Lee made a visit to the Occupy SF encampments across from the iconic Ferry Building.


A suspicious package was found at the UPS located in the 700 block of Middle Ground Boulevard Monday morning.


Jefferies is downgrading Qiagen to Hold but reports that it is still a core holding.


Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders will meet each other on a social level Wednesday, the first time since breakthrough talks took place in March, reported dpa.

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders to meet on social level


The upcoming Vacation reboot has run into a little creative snag, delaying production for at least a few months.


What's more, figures released by Statecounter and published by Microsoft-news.com reveal that Windows 8 usage has reached a record high on November 28.


Norwich City striker Grant Holt has confirmed that he wants to leave the club due to ``disagreements''.


Investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd says it will acquire an aircraft operating lease portfolio from International Lease Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of American International Group Inc.


Veteran Roman Hamrlik will be the healthy scratch among the Capitals' defensemen as they host the Penguins on Thursday night at Verizon Center.

Roman Hamrlik will be healthy scratch against Penguins


Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip killed 13 people early today, raising the Palestinian death toll to 90 as Israel's relentless air campaign entered its sixth day.

Israeli strikes kill 13, raising toll to 90:


South Korea will deliver 16 oil tankers to Iran in 2008, while the time for delivery of domestically built tankers is not certain.


News Corp buys into Chinese film group Updated: 05:05, Tuesday May 15, 2012 Chinese film distributor Bona Film Group says it has agreed to sell News Corp a 19.9 per cent equity stake in the company.


Oil rose above $67 a barrel after a 3,5% decline the previous day, boosted by increased oil price forecasts from US investment bank Goldman Sachs.


Houston-based oilfield services provider Oceaneering posted a record annual profit with a strong performance from the majority of its business segments.


George Alexander, editor of Glass's Guide to Commercial Vehicle Values, says bold auction strategies are paying off for dealers.

Bold auction strategies paying off for dealers


An Israeli army patrol came under gunfire from inside Jordan early Tuesday, the army said, adding that no one was hurt in the rare attack that comes amid Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli army patrol comes under gunfire from Jordan - army


The public once again voted for Katie Price to do the I'm A Celebrity Bushtucker Trial called Vile Vending but today she was joined by Exile camp mate Kim Woodburn.


The US trade deficit edged up in April as crude oil prices hit the highest level since December, but the imbalance so far in 2009 is well below last year's pace as the recession dampens demand for imports.


AT&T has activated a new cell site in the Roanoke area in Virginia to enhance network coverage for residents and businesses.

AT&T activates new cell site in Roanoke, Virginia


Mumbai Kingfisher Airlines yesterday said that it would be continuing on its previously stated ``Holding Plan'' with a limited fleet, and simultaneously progressing on its aircraft reconfiguration plan to contain losses.

Kingfisher Airlines to continue with ``Holding plan'' to contain losses


AIDS is a global epidemic and everyone knows it.


Egypt has resumed gas supplies to Jordan Friday after nearly one and half months suspension due to an attack on a pipeline that carries gas to the kingdom, the country's energy minister said.


Cardinals receiver Gerell Robinson, a product of Arizona State and Chandler Hamilton High, has been suspended for four games for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.

Cardinals' Gerell Robinson suspended for four games


OIL traded higher in Asia on Friday after the United States said it was preparing a plan to address bad assets at the root of a global financial crisis, analysts said.


Oil prices extended their losses in Asian trade yesterday as worries persisted over demand in the US, the world's biggest energy-consumer, analysts said.


An Ann Arbor woman who was reported missing has been found dead, but there are no signs of foul play, Ann Arbor police said in a news release this afternoon.

Ann Arbor woman who was reported missing is found dead


In One Unnamed Deputy District Attorney v. City of Los Angeles.pdf, Case No. CV-09-7931, the court certified a class of Los Angeles deputy district attorneys who had engaged in organizing activity.


As many as 66 countries would be eligible to buy US drones under new Defence Department guidelines but Congress and the State Department, which have a final say, have not yet opened the spigots for exports, a senior Pentagon official said late on Wednesday.

66 countries are eligible to buy US drones


A Sea King helicopter made a precautionary landing in a Nova Scotia field Tuesday night after hydraulic problems were detected in mid-flight.

Sea King makes `precautionary landing' in N.S. field.


Charlie Sheen says he's ``just as curious as everyone else'' to see the new Charlie Harper-less version of ``Two and a Half Men'' next month ... insisting, ``I think Ashton's gonna kill it.''

Charlie Sheen: 'I think Ashton's gonna kill It'


Now, dermatologists are finding that psoriasis, especially severe psoriasis, is linked with a number of serious medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, depression and cancer.

Severe psoriasis linked to serious medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, depression and cancer


Police in Azerbaijan used force to disperse a protest rally on Thursday, crushing a rare expression of dissent in the oil-rich former Soviet republic, local media said.

Police in Azerbaijan use force to disperse rally


Gov. Brad Henry today vetoed two bills that are the focus of a just begun political corruption investigation.


Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.4 percent on Monday for the benchmark's biggest one-day gain in over a week, but market players said further rises would be held in check by the yen's continued strength against the dollar.


Apple CEO Steve Jobs is reportedly recovering from a liver transplant, a surgery he may have had in Memphis.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs reportedly recovering from liver transplant


Tricky winds stirred up several wildfires in the Longmont area Saturday, including three that had to be doused by firefighters.


``Piraeus Bank confirms its interest in ATEbank,'' Piraeus said in a statement, adding it would not disclose further details due to a confidentiality agreement.

Piraeus Bank confirms interest in ATEbank


Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas, whose powerful coming out story has inspired gays and lesbians worldwide, has started a foundation to help young people via grants, mentoring and networking.

Rugby star Gareth Thomas starts foundation


A Springfield man was charged today for participating in a prostitution business throughout Northern Virginia with underage females.

Springfield man charged for participating in prostitution


The attorney for the Press-Citizen has asked a Sixth District Judge not to toss out a motion asking the judge to reconsider providing an index of documents to the newspaper.


NAPA, Calif. An Oakland man on a swimming and fishing outing drowned at Lake Berryessa on Sunday, the first day of summer, a Napa County Sheriff's lieutenant said Monday.


A British climber plunged 155 metres to his death when a rope he and a friend were using to descend a cliff face on New Zealand's South Island became entangled, police said Sunday.


Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie underwent surgery on his injured left wrist today in Arizona, and with the good news that there was no damage to the cartilage, he is expected to be able to start swinging a bat again in six weeks.


Void periods for rental property remain high but have stabilised, according to new figures from the National Landlords Association supplied by research consultants BDRC Continental.


Apple says Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO, effective immediately.


Siena officials held news conference Wednesday announcing a new eight-year contract extension with basketball coach, Fran McCaffery.

Siena announces contract extension with coach McCaffery


Regional banks pared early stock losses and traded down less sharply than the broader market Monday as investors scrambled to assess individual banks' exposure to risky mortgage loans that triggered a major crisis on Wall Street.


STAR recruit Ben Te'o has been named to make his Rabbitohs debut in the Charity Shield after missing last week's trial for disciplinary reasons.

Ben Te'o to make Rabbitohs debut in Charity Shield


Congress on Friday favoured a negotiated settlement to the Ayodhya issue saying all right thinking people should work for a compromise within the next three months in wake of the Allahabad High Court verdict.

Congress for negotiated settlement on Ayodhya


A Nimishillen Township woman was arrested on May 29 in Louisville on a charge of child endangerment after Louisville police received a report of an infant left in a van.

Nimishillen woman arrested in Louisville on a charge of child endangerment


More than half of NSW public hospital nurses have considered leaving the system in the past year, a new study shows.


Fabio Fognini withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of a pulled muscle in his left leg, putting Novak Djokovic into the semifinals.


Clone Wars Adventures has hit the 10 million player milestone and has some fun new content on the way according to the latest press release from SOE...

Clone Wars Adventures hits 10 million players


Local advocate for homicide victims and survivors, Elsie Carey, has passed away.

Local advocate for homicide victims passes away


El Al Israel Airlines reported on Sunday that it posted a total loss of USD76.3m for 2009, compared to a loss of USD41.9m for the previous year.

El Al Israel Airlines reports loss of USD76.3m for 2009


CM, O Ibobi going off to Japan leaving the state in complete turmoil is totally unacceptable , Shantikumar Sharma, president, BJP, Manipur state unit said today.

'CM going off leaving state in turmoil is unacceptable'


A suicide bomber pretending to need help with his car killed 26 people in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, officials said.

Suicide bomber kills 26 people in Pakistan


George Michael has said music helped him through years of depression when he first toured the US.


Japan's Canon Inc said on Tuesday that it will buy back up to 1.6 percent of its own shares, spending up to 50 billion yen between February 19 and April 4.

Canon says to buy back up to 1.6 percent of own shares


It appears that T-mobile is replacing batteries for the T-mobile Wing.


``People want to give the Democrats a chance,'' the senator said.

``People want to give Democrats a chance''


Ryder System Inc., the world's largest provider of integrated logistics and transportation solutions, announced a new five-year revolving credit line of $900 million, expiring in June 2016.


Sachin Tendulkar's decision to retire from the ODI format was taken over the ``last 72 hours'' though he formally informed the BCCI only last night.

Sachin Tendulkar's decision was taken in last 72 hours


Bibb County will hold a news conference this morning at 11 am to announce cuts that could affect the tax rollback, according to a news release.

Bibb County to hold news conference about cuts


EquiLend is pleased to announce that they have obtained regulatory approval as an automated trading system in Ontario, Canada .

EquiLend obtains regulatory approval as an automated trading system in Ontario


Openwave has unveiled mobile analytics which will enable operators to manage and monitor mobile Web traffic, reports Mobile-ent.


Facebook Home now works on the HTC One and unofficially on the Samsung Galaxy S4 By http://www.bgr.in After a few weeks of its launch, Facebook finally seems to have brought the Home service to the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4, though the support for the latter has come on unofficial terms.


Robot conducts wedding for Tokyo couple.


Popstar Justin Bieber will premiere new music video 'Mistletoe' from his upcoming album 'Under the Mistletoe' on Tuesday, 18 October.

Justin Bieber to premiere new music video 'Mistletoe'


A Rockport man was arrested Wednesday for impersonating a police officer in Corning Park in May, an official said.

Rockport man arrested for impersonating police officer


Meat Loaf collapsed on stage in the middle of a concert -- but got back up to finish the show!


A local Tae Kwon Do instructor has been indicted on seven felony charges for his alleged inappropriate contact with minors.

Tae Kwon Do instructor indicted for inappropriate contact with minors


The Montenegrin and Macedonian governments have stressed that their recognition of Kosovo independence is not aimed against Serbia.

``Recognitions not aimed against Serbia''


Natalie Portman has revealed she finally feels like an adult after announcing her pregnancy and engagement last month.

Natalie Portman feels like 'an adult' at last


A duplex burned down in LaSalle Thursday afternoon, forcing firefighters to evacuate and cut off electricity to the home.


A mega infertility camp jointly organised by the Guru Govind Singh Memorial Arpiit IVF and Endoscopy Institute, Civil Lines -- a new wing of Jeevan Jyoti Hospital -- and The Times of India on Sunday received an overwhelming response from public.

Infertility camp receives overwhelming response


The Linux Professional Institute, the world's premier Linux certification organization, announced that it had expanded its training partner program to include 44 nations--up from 33 a year ago.

Linux Professional Institute expands training partner program to include 44 nations


State health officials are trying to calm irrational H1N1 virus fears as Nebraskans rush to clinics and even try to stockpile anti-viral medication.


A California jury has ordered drugmaker Pfizer to pay $US38 million to a leading Bay Area medical research non-profit for stealing trade secrets to develop a pain relief drug.


Jose Curbelo, the Latin jazz bandleader, agent and promoter who helped popularize the cha-cha-cha in the United States and made Tito Puente a star, died Friday of heart failure in Aventura, Fla. He was 95.

Jose Curbelo, cha-cha-cha promoter, dies at 95


Police said that a man who was shot in the face by a teenager now faces charges.


A 54-year-old woman was dragged to the ground by a man who stole her purse in Fontana on March 7, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Woman is dragged to the ground by man who steals her purse


Although they repeatedly dismissed romance speculations, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart sparked romance rumors again after they were snapped holding hands on November 10.

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart snapped holding hands


'I want blood for blood,' she said as she arrived at the hospital, where she was to die just hours later.


Former Miss Venezuela died on Saturday in a Houston hospital at 28 years old, as she lost her fight with breast cancer.

Former Miss Venezuela dies at 28 years-old


All lanes of travel are closed again on Highway 58, nine miles west of Oakridge, at milepoint 26.5, due to a crash.

All lanes of travel closed again on Highway 58, west of Oakridge


Philly Pops artistic director Peter Nero will step down in 2013 after more than three decades as the group's leader and most recognizable face.

Philly Pops conductor Nero to step down in 2013


Barnet trade unionists will join a march in London today to call on world leaders to ``put people first''.

Trade unionists call to ``put people first''


Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez and her husband were arrested by officials in the eastern city of Bayamo, where she was on her way to cover the trial of a Spanish political activist, according to a pro-government blog.

Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez arrested


A homeless man was arrested for burglary after he broke into an unoccupied home early Oct. 19 morning, Pinellas Park police reported.


How to Tell If You're an Entrepreneur uses a diagram to help people determine what it takes to be an entrepreneur.


Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson is adamant he has nothing to prove in Tuesday night's home clash with Blackburn and is viewing the Barclays Premier League encounter as ``just another game''.


An international press freedom organization on Tuesday called for the immediate release of an Iranian journalist who was sentenced to more than seven years in prison plus 34 lashes.

Press organization calls for release of Iranian journalist


US stock index futures have risen as solid earnings from technology giant Apple along with financials Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo eased growth concerns.


Chris Volpe will play at Charles and Myrtle's Coffeehouse on Friday at 8 pm There is a $10 suggested donation at the door.

Chris Volpe plays at Charles and Myrtle's Friday


``After sitting down with family, I've decided to declare for the NFL Draft,'' Evans said.


S. Korea charges Somali pirates with murder attempt The five were captured during a dramatic raid by Seoul's navy commandos in the Arabian Sea and flown to South Korea, in the country's first legal attempt to punish foreign pirates.


Japan is now the global example of the worst case scenario in which everything that can go wrong has gone wrong.


Former president Bill Clinton spoke in support of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Friday at a rally in Pere Marquette Park in Milwaukee.


DENVER ― Monday is the last day Colorado voters can register to vote in the Nov. 2 election.


MY FM plans to hire the ex employees with excellent track record in order to get back the talent who identified themselves with the brand philosophy & understood the corporate vision of the radio station.


KOBIAN, a ``humanoid'' robot which can express seven human emotions, has been unveiled by researchers at Waseda University in Japan.

Kobian, a ``humanoid'' robot which can express seven human emotions


Cape Verde islanders head to the polls Sunday to choose their new president between two former foreign ministers, who finished neck-and-neck after a first round of voting two weeks ago.


Marshall Browning Hospital will offer school sports physical clinics for area junior high and high school athletes from 6 to 9 pm Monday, July 9 and from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday, July 17, in the Specialty Services area of the hospital.

Hospital to offer school sports physical clinics for area athletes


A PATH washed away by a recent landslide is set to get back on track after repair work began this week.


Greek film director Theo Angelopoulos whose long, meditative films won him a clutch of top international awards including the Palme D'Or, has died aged 76 after a road accident.


Rock musician Pete Doherty has been released from a London jail after serving a partial sentence for breaking his probation.

Rock musician Pete Doherty released from jail


'Google', which is the name used to decibe searching for a term using Google's search engine, has been named the word of the decade by the American Dialect Society.


AdaCore and its research partners today announced the successful completion of Project Hi-Lite, a three-year, €3.9 million effort aimed at popularizing formal methods in the development of high integrity software by combining formal verification and testing.

AdaCore announces successful completion of project Hi-Lite


US Sen. Russ Feingold has launched the first TV ad of his re-election campaign.


Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri is set to unveil a budget plan that's designed to close a massive deficit.

Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri is set to unveil a budget plan ...


The Club World Cup in Japan has literally been rocked following an earthquake near Nagoya and the Toyota Stadium where Copa Libertadores champions Santos face local champions Kashiwa Reysol later today.

Fifa Club World Cup rocked by earthquake


Miss é celebrated the launch of its 2012 collection of internationally recognized designer hand-bags and accessories, clothing and jewelry designs with a sizzling Zumba fashion show and Pool Party.

Miss é launched its 2012 collection with a sizzling Zumba show


Forest Laboratories, Inc. /quotes/zigman/226825/quotes/nls/frx FRX -1.78% today announced that its Board of Directors has sent a letter to all Forest shareholders in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting on August 18, 2011.

Forest Laboratories sends letter to shareholders


Housing rebound could produce 500,000 jobs in 2013 Paul Laney landed a job two months ago as a home inspector in nearby Woodstock, as the city added staff to oversee a growing residential construction industry.


The Senate early Saturday morning voted down a measure to cut aid to Pakistan until the country releases a doctor who assisted in locating Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden.

Senate votes down measure to cut aid to Pakistan


An Oildale woman is listed in critical condition suffering from multiple cut wounds all over her body.

Oildale woman in critical condition suffering multiple cut wounds


Oil dropped below $100 per barrel for the first time since February following a disappointing US jobs report and warnings of a weakening world economy.

Oil drops below $100 first time since February


The Reserve Bank on Saturday said that it could introduce Rs 10 coin after two years.

RBI may introduce Rs 10 coins after two years


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency in California Thursday, and released a state budget proposal that would close an estimated $14 billion gap by cutting education funds, releasing inmates and closing dozens of state parks.

Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency in California


Sberbank, Russia's biggest lender, may issue a $1.0-$1.5 billion Eurobond in coming weeks, deputy chief executive officer Bella Zlatkis said.

Sberbank may issue up to $1.5 billion Eurobond


Police in Los Angeles say an anti-gang intervention worker has been arrested in connection with a jewelry robbery and beating at a hotel.

Anti-gang worker arrested in connection to robbery


An Appleton woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for tax evasion.

Appleton woman sentenced for tax evasion


Colorado Republicans are considering moving their state caucuses to early February to have a bigger role in next year's presidential races.The Republican Central Committee meets Saturday to decide whether to hold their caucus on Feb. 7, one day after Iowa's showdown.

Colorado gop considers moving up caucuses


A Russian criminal boss has been detained in Armenia, some Russian media reported citing unnamed sources from police of Novgorodskaya region of Russia.

A Russian criminal boss detained in Armenia


The charming Gerard Butler visited ``Good Morning America'' in New York City this morning.

Gerard Butler visits ``Good morning America''


Dunfermline have been docked 15 points by the Scottish Football League for going into interim administration.


Gold climbed to a record high above $1,440 an ounce on Monday as the threat of violence spreading in the Middle East and North Africa pushed oil prices to 2-1/2 year highs and burnished the metal's safe-haven appeal.


The first phase of sixth national census, the house counting, begins and will continue till May 11.

First phase of sixth national census begins


Anna tells Carl that they may have a future if he dumps Lexi.


Corporate institutions and businesses have been advised to utilize corporate bonds to raise capital as an alternative to short-term financial borrowing instruments.

Institutions must utilize corporate bonds to raise capital --


Dubai-based airline Emirates has extended the offer for premium class travellers to receive a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai.

Emirates extends offer for complimentary hotel stay


A West Fargo child care center closed unexpectedly this morning, leaving parents scrambling to make alternate arrangements for their children.

West Fargo child care center closes unexpectedly


Spartan reported Tuesday it lost $2.2 million, or 7 cents per share, for the quarter that ended in June.

Spartan Motors loses $2.2 million in quarter


A Calvert County man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for kidnapping a bank manager and her two children and robbing the bank where she worked.

Man sentenced for kidnapping bank manager


Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned on Wednesday, saying he could no longer work with Prime Minister Julia Gillard, stoking speculation he will challenge her for the leadership and plunging the government into a new crisis.

Australia foreign minister Kevin Rudd resigns


A new phone scam is targeting credit card holders from different companies by pretending to do a security check on the cards.


Heritage Federal Credit Union has won a first place award in the state of Indiana for the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program for credit unions.

Heritage Federal Credit Union wins Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award


A VICTORIAN fairground carousel goes under the hammer this week and is expected to bring collectors from all over Britain.


Rep. Ed Markey is raising concerns about privacy on Instagram this week, following a day of online protests to the photo-sharing service's updated terms of use agreement.

Rep. Markey raises concerns about Instagram


Saudi-backed Bahraini forces have arrested top rights activist Mohammed al-Maskati as Manama crackdown on opposition voices continues.

Bahrain arrests rights activist Mohammed Al-Maskati


Construction crews will be installing light poles in Idaho Falls, Rigby, and St. Anthony starting this week.


Rachel Weisz has admitted she was asked to leave a school in London when she was a troublesome teenager.


Ex-Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has announced she's doing four live strip shows in a Parisian night club.


Two tourists, a Japanese and a Frenchman died in separate incidents at Kalutara and in Kandalama, police and hospital officials said today.


The Senate has rejected an attempt to expand a secret court's oversight of government eavesdropping, sticking instead with a surveillance bill favored by the White House.

Senate rejects attempt to expand secret court's oversight


A Wauwatosa woman has been charged with felony child abandonment after allegedly taking her friend's baby and leaving the child on a sidewalk in West Allis.

Wauwatosa woman charged with child abandonment


CORALVILLE, Iowa Forty-year-old heavyweight Rulon Gardner has ended his comeback bid a day before the US Olympic team trials.


Eskom presented a record ZAR 9.7bn loss for its 2009 financial year to March-end, blaming unsustainable discounting to aluminium producers.


Jet Airways, India's second-biggest domestic airline, reported Tuesday a second-quarter net loss blamed on low air traffic, a strike by pilots and overcapacity.

Jet Airways reports loss due to low air traffic


Sioux Falls man made his first appearance in court Monday after being arrested for Sexual Contact.

Sioux Falls man arrested for sexual contact


THE new alliance between Suzuki and Volkswagen AG won't have much impact in North America.


Today, we again mark ``a day that will live in infamy.''


DEFRA is facing a 25% budget cut after Chancellor George Osborne announced a package of spending plans and measures for the new parliament.


Nortel Networks Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, saying the global financial crisis had derailed its efforts to fix mistakes of the past and turn the fallen technology titan back into a profitable organization.


Canadians are donating more money to charities and the total donation in 2007 rose by 10 percent from that of 2004, government agency Statistics Canada reported Monday.

Canadians donating more money to charities


Fewer Ohio students are earning college credit for Advanced Placement tests than the national average.

Fewer Ohio students earning college credit for AP tests


Anti-cancer drug for women weakens bones Updated: 11:14, Tuesday February 7, 2012 A drug tipped for widespread use to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women also accelerates loss of bone density, thus potentially boosting the risk of fractures.


The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office General Investigation Division is looking for information about a woman who was found dead in the New River area Monday, officials said.


BOARDROOM bonuses have started to ``bounce back'', with payouts to leading company directors increasing by 23 per cent in recent months.


Broadway composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman announced Sunday.

Andrew Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer


Free blood pressure checks will be on offer around Otago today to encourage people to find out if they are at risk of having a stroke.


Israel announced Monday it is building nearly 700 new apartments for Jews in east Jerusalem, where Palestinians hope to set up the capital of a future state.

Israel to build 700 apartments in east Jerusalem


Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has launched a stinging attack on former manager Andre Villas-Boas, insisting he will ``never forgive'' his sacked boss.


The ``Austin Powers'' and ``Shrek'' star confirmed to People magazine that he and wife Kelly Tisdale are expecting their first child.

Mike Myers and wife Kelly Tisdale expecting first child


The Bank of Japan said it will hold an emergency meeting today as political pressure mounts for the central bank to ease monetary policy in the face of a surging yen.


New orders for US manufactured goods and a gauge of business spending plans rose in May, easing fears of a sharp slowdown in factory activity.


Skeletonwitch hit the studio yesterday with producer Matt Hyde to begin recording their new album.


Deputy Prime Minister for Defense and Security Affairs, Minister for Local Administration, Rashad Al-Alimi said on Saturday that the internal local elections which took place in all governorates came off.


The Wellington diver who prompted a massive air and sea search earlier this month has appeared in court for wasting police time.


Today's celebrity pictures include Shakira, making her first public appearance following the birth of baby boy Milan Pique, posing with photographer Jaume de Laiguana at his exhibition opening in Barcelona.


Indian leg spinner Amit Mishra has been fined 10% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the ongoing first test against West Indies, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Amit Mishra fined for dissent at umpire's decision


The United Nations said guns had fallen silent across much of Afghanistan yesterday for an International Peace Day that saw pledges by the US, Nato, the Afghan government and the Taliban.


A Chinese farmer caused traffic chaos when he attempted to herd 5,000 ducks through a town.


Gold futures extended gains in Asian trading hours on Thursday, in a broadly positive session across commodity and equity markets.

Gold futures extend gains in Asian trading


London, Dec 18 British actor Hugh Grant, who has dated some of the world's most eligible women, including Elizabeth Hurley and Jemima Khan, has blamed himself for being single at 49.

Hugh Grant blames himself for being single!


Brain exercises, such as those taught to thousands of schoolchildren or advertised on television to adults as a way to prevent dementia, are a waste of time and money, a neuroscientist has claimed.


Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy is certain to spend plenty of time at the top of the world rankings, but he warned his fans not to get their expectations too high.


Debbie Rowe frequently injected Michael Jackson with drugs while she worked for Jackson's dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.


Stifel Financial Corp. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP in April as the company's accounting firm and hired Ernst & Young LLP, according to a regulatory filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Stifel Financial dismisses Deloitte & Touche, hires Ernst & Young


Last Gasp Publishing has announced on its Twitter account that artist and manga creator Junko Mizuno will be attending WonderCon in San Francisco on April 2-4.

Junko Mizuno to attend WonderCon in San Francisco


In an odd twist to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian saga, a former Israeli soldier has embarked on a new fight:

Former Israeli soldier embarks on a new fight


Symetra Financial Corporation announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of its common stock at $12.00 per share.

Symetra Financial Corp. announces pricing of initial public offering


The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting applications for its next cadet class on August 1st.

Kentucky State Police accepting applications next cadet class


England midfielder Michael Carrick has no doubts that his side needed a second goal during their World Cup qualifier with Montenegro on Tuesday.

Michael Carrick: 'we needed second goal'


The mother of the California octuplets, Nadya Suleman, is the focus of a new art display in Whittier, California.


Trend Capital Z.Novosvitski / Such understanding as energy blackmail is oftenly used in the contemporary world, said Victor Yushchenka, President of Ukraine, in his speech during the opening ceremony of the Energy summit in Kiev.

Energy blackmail oftenly used in contemporary world:


A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the Wildwood area in St. Augustine.


Fifteen women from the Donegal Travellers' Project have travelled to Belfast for mammograms with Action Cancer Northern Ireland.


A 73-year-old Logan County bridge that is considered functionally obsolete will be closed for demolition in late July.


Marcus Benard, Cleveland Browns linebacker, reportedly collapsed in the locker room on Thursday during the media interview period.

Marcus Benard, Cleveland Browns linebacker, collapses in locker room:


A Tucson man already serving 70 years in prison on child pornography charges has been sentenced to another 30 years for kidnapping.

Man sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping


A 9-year-old boy told a jury Tuesday morning that he heard gunshots last year while his parents were arguing behind closed doors and he told his father to quit.


Sarah Harding reportedly spent her 30th birthday alone in a hotel room earlier this week.

Sarah Harding 'spends 30th birthday alone in hotel room'


Children have gone missing from hospitals in Haiti raising fears of trafficking for adoption abroad.

Children missing from hospitals in Haiti


A NIGHTCLUB has had its licence revoked following a series of crime and disorder incidents at the venue.


The civil aviation industry, which was hit hard by the global financial meltdown and high fuel cost, saw a strong recovery in 2010 with the domestic passenger traffic rising 19 per cent to 51.53 million, the Economic Survey said on Friday.

Aviation industry saw strong recovery in 2010


AMN Healthcare announced today that it is launching a healthcare staffing industry first with its offering of ``Recruitment Process Outsourcing''.

AMN Healthcare launches recruitment process outsourcing


Town of Wallkill police are currently investigating an early morning home invasion robbery on Scotchtown Collabar Road.

Police investigating early morning home invasion


China will maintain a managed floating yuan exchange rate regime, the country's central bank said on Thursday, asserting that such a policy was in the nation's long-term interests.

China to maintain managed floating exchange rate regime


The Bloom Trail Navy JROTC color guard performs for the Chicago Slaughter arena football team games at the Sears Centre Arena, according to Cmdr.

Bloom Trail color guard performs for arena football team


On Sunday, one NATO service member was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan and another died in an unspecified insurgent attack elsewhere in the country.

NATO service member killed in Afghanistan


CBS News' Steve Kroft will interview President Barack Obama in the Oval Office this Friday for a segment to air on 60 Minutes this Sunday.

Steve Kroft to interview Pres. Obama for 60 Minutes


Orange waves undulated and twirled into the morning sky Tuesday after the University of La Verne installed its first major piece of public art.

University of La Verne installs its first major piece of public art.


In advance of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Great Lawn at Zilker Park has shut down Monday and is off limits to the public.


The radio industry has launched an online player that streams content from hundreds of radio stations in the hope of attracting younger listeners to the medium.


Egyptian police stopped a convoy of buses heading towards Gaza on Wednesday in what the organisers called an attempt to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory, police and eyewitnesses said.

Egyptian police stop convoy heading to Gaza


While the strength of the Seven Network could gain it a 5 per cent rise and Nine was hoping for a rise of between 3 per cent and 5 per cent, the early stages of rate negotiations mean broadcasters and marketers are miles apart on any rate rises for next year.

Broadcasters and marketers are miles apart on rate rises


A Chinese farmer is appealing against the death sentence he was given for raping 116 women, a state-run newspaper said today.

Chinese farmer appeals against death sentence


Bain Capital Ventures has raised $600 million for a new fund, its largest to date, the firm told DealBook.

Bain capital Ventures raises $600 million fund


The new bookstore in town is set to open this March.


We're pleased to say that CLUK21 has now reached a landmark 100 signups for the first big LAN event ran in conjuction with devotii since CentralanUK became part of the TNWA Group.


Duane Reade, a US-based drug store chain, has opened a new store in Chelsea.


US President Barack Obama has said that he intends to ``finish the job'' in Afghanistan, and that his new strategy would break from the policies he had inherited from the Bush administration.

Obama intends to 'finish job' in Afghanistan


A new bird flu strain is developing unexpectedly in Vietnam and causing great concern to the government and public.

New bird flu strain develops unexpectedly in Vietnam


A house at Soddy Daisy occupied by four adults and four children suffered fire damage on Sunday night.

House at Soddy Daisy suffers fire damage


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts opens Monet to Dalí:


``BE descriptive writers of your destiny and be the stars that show the way towards a brighter future.''


Rwanda received a $41m grant from the World Bank to finance projects in the agricultural and financial sectors.


Lebanese Al-Miqdad tribe has announced that it has launched a counter-abduction campaign capturing, what it called, ``insurgents of the so-called Free Syrian Army in Lebanon''.

Lebanese tribe launches counter-abduction campaign


4 hurt in Yonkers blaze Four people were hurt in a fire in Yonkers that left 28 people homeless.


Autodesk and Pitney Bowes Software recently announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement.

Autodesk and Pitney Bowes Software enter strategic alliance agreement


An Orosi man was arrested late Friday on suspicion of hitting his girlfriend's son in the face, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.

Orosi man arrested on suspicion of hitting girlfriend's son


The Crown says hearsay evidence from a South African doctor grossly misled jurors during George Gwaze's trial.

Hearsay evidence ``grossly misled jurors''


Australian manufacturers must deepen their global supply chain links to ride out slowing consumer demand on the local market, an economist warns.

Manufacturers must 'deepen' global supply chains


A YORKSHIRE council has spent its whole winter maintenance budget before the turn of the year, its former leader has warned.


The TSA says it will allow passengers to bring pocketknives, golf clubs and hockey sticks on passenger planes for the first time 2001.

TSA to allow pocketknives on passenger planes


Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has said Greece faced an ``uncontrolled default'' in March unless unions and employers can quickly agree on labour cost cuts to boost competitiveness.


A Pertamina spokesperson said that the fire that has been burning at the state-owned oil and gas company's refinery in Cilacap, Central Java, since Saturday would not disturb fuel supply in the region.


King County officials reminded boaters to avoid environmental monitoring buoys in lakes Sammamish and Washington after a Lake Washington buoy sustained damage.

King County reminds boaters to avoid Lake buoys


Turkey was considering its response Saturday after Syria confirmed it had shot down a Turkish fighter jet it said had entered its territory, and both countries searched for the two missing pilots.

Turkey considering response to Syrian shoot down of jet


Former England captain David Beckham reiterated on Wednesday that he wanted much more than just 100 caps after he celebrated that milestone in starting the friendly against France at the Stade de France and became the fifth Englishman to break the century mark.


The Bank of Cyprus has appointed BNY Mellon as corporate trustee, account bank, principal paying agent and listing agent for its EUR5bn covered bond program.

Bank of Cyprus appoints BNY Mellon Corporate trustee for EUR5bn covered bond program


BC Ferries is cutting 98 sailings on its major routes this fall and winter in order to reduce the number of near empty sailings.

BC Ferries cuts 98 sailings on major routes this winter


Smyrna defeated Wilson Central 20-7 today at Smyrna Bowling Center to win its third TSSAA boys bowling state title.


Düsseldorf - Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will fight Briton David Haye for the WBC crown, the Ukrainian said on Saturday without specifying a date.


An extensive blaze at the former Remington Arms factory complex in the city's east side sent smoke billowing into the air that could be seen for miles around as it roared through two four-story buildings at the intersection of Barnum Avenue & Helen Street.

Extensive blaze at former Remington Arms sends smoke billowing into air


Black Hills National Forest officials are working hard to provide a safe environment for motorized vehicle users.

Officials work toward safe environment for vehicle users


``We have managed to bring to an end a very unsatisfactory state of affairs, which potentially could have proved unsafe for the general public.

This could have proved unsafe for the public


AP posted: 9:02 AM 03/12/10 BERLIN -Utility Vattenfall AB says it is selling its German electricity transmission grid to Belgian operator Elia and Australia's Industry Funds Management in a deal worth euro810 million.

Vattenfall sells German transmission grid


Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter will announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor Thursday in Richmond.

Lingamfelter to announce candidacy for lieutenant governor


President Jacob Zuma arrived in Russia on Thursday for an official visit, his office said.


Animation major Autodesk today launched its new brand identity to strengthen its customer base and tap the growing market of cloud and mobile technologies.


Nine more national footballers today signed their eight-month contracts with the AIFF based on a 15 per cent hike in their old salary to take the number of players who have struck deals with the federation to 26.

Nine more footballers sign contracts with AIFF


Total US consumer credit fell by a steeper-than-expected $10.3 billion in June, Federal Reserve data showed on Friday, and the drop in May was much bigger than previously thought.

US consumer credit falls $10.3 billion in June


Dundee will play in the SPL next season to replace Rangers


Gabon snatched a place in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals and eliminated Morocco after a dramatic 3-2 win on Friday in the craziest game yet at a highly unpredictable tournament.

Gabon eliminates Morocco in dramatic win;


TEJARI Technologies Bhd is proposing a renounceable rights issue of up to 420.02 million new shares together with 315.02 million free detachable warrants.

Tejari Technologies proposes rights issue


An ``experienced'' Johannesburg skydiver fell to his death at the Carletonville Skydiving Club on Sunday morning, the Parachute Association of SA said.


Israelis were voting in municipal elections with the Jerusalem mayoral race highlighting the country's polarisation despite pledges by the candidates to keep the Holy City united.


A Clive man charged with stealing more than $1 million from his employer, including $58,000 used for a Web-cam pornography business, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge.

Clive man pleads guilty to wire fraud charge


European stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Friday after two consecutive days of losses, with investors seen tracking overnight gains on Wall Street and positive Japanese equities.

European stock index futures point to higher open


Zambia has urged African countries to collaborate in the air transport systems to promote economic integration, the Post newspaper reported yesterday.

Zambia urges African countries to collaborate on air transport


KABUL US Secretary of State John Kerry met again Tuesday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, a day after they put on a show of unity as they tried to end recent bickering over anti-American comments made by the Afghan leader.

Kerry meets again with Afghan president Karzai


Scott inks new deal Updated: 11:26, Friday February 22, 2013 North Melbourne have announced the re-signing of coach Brad Scott and midfielders Daniel Wells and Jack Ziebell to long-term deals on Thursday.


BRONCOS forward Joel Clinton is unlikely to be sacked tomorrow despite confessing to a breach of the club's strict code of conduct.


General Motors Corp. says it will offer buyouts to all of its hourly employees as the troubled auto maker continues to slash costs.

GM to offer buyouts to all hourly employees


The Salvation Army in Cleveland is rolling out its red kettles out of season to drum up donations.


The electricity shortfall reached 4,760 megawatt while the country is generating 13,240 megawatt of electricity and the current demand is 18,000 megawatt.According to Pakistan Electric Power Company, the reason behind the current shortfall is the reduction in the production of electricity the Independent Power Producers due to the shortage of oil and gas supply,private news channel reported.As the electricity demand goes up in Lahore, an increase has also occurred in the unscheduled load shedding.

Electricity shortfall reaches 4,760 megawatt


Yep, Baptiste Giabiconi, the highest paid male model in the world and Katy Perry, the unstoppable popstar of the moment, are reportedly an item!

Baptiste Giabiconi and Katy Perry are an item!


The $22,700 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is virtually sold out, Chrysler told Inside Line on Tuesday, but the automaker will boost production on the 2013 model in response to ``incredible customer demand.''

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth virtually sold out ''


Phil Mickelson surged into contention at the Barclays Singapore Open this morning, picking up birdies on his last two holes of the third round to move into a share of third spot, four strokes behind leader Chapchai Nirat of Thailand.


A Jefferson County high school band teacher was arrested Friday, accused of unlawful sexual contact.

Jeffco high school band teacher arrested


A special forces soldier was seriously injured when a grenade exploded at Dugway Proving Ground.

Soldier seriously injured by grenade at Dugway Proving Ground


Five middle school students in El Cerrito were arrested Thursday for allegedly assaulting a teacher on their school's campus.

Middle school students arrested for assaulting teacher


Australian actress Naomi Watts will play Marilyn Monroe in a new film on the blonde bombshell.


The Oakland Raiders signed veteran defensive end Andre Carter and cut offensive lineman Joe Barksdale.

Raiders sign Andre Carter, cut Joe Barksdale


EMCOR Group, a Norwalk-based mechanical and electrical construction services company, announced ``better than expected'' financial results on Thursday for the quarter that ended June 30.

EMCOR Group announces ``better than expected'' results


Family members say Joe Morello died Saturday at his home in northern New Jersey.


The Indian High Commission in London refused to join issue with Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi over the controversy involving a London-based firm hired for the baton relay ceremony.

Indian High Commission refuses to join issue with Kalmadi


New Zealand and Israel confirmed cases of swine flu on Tuesday, the latest countries hit by a new strain that has killed up to 149 people in Mexico and which threatens to become a pandemic.

New Zealand and Israel confirm cases of swine flu


The rough-toothed dolphin that was rescued by the local officials and Ocean Adventure authorities last February 7 in Alaminos, Pangasinan died at around 6 am Thursday.


The Australian stock market is likely to decline after European equities and the price of oil fell in electronic trading overnight.


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that failure to meet immediate needs of flood victims in a key province in northwest can fuel the Taliban insurgency and pose a major regional security threat.

Failure to meet needs of flood victims can fuel insurgency:


Amodu who has maintained a clean slate since coming back on his third missionary journey, said that the Eagles would go full throttle against Bafana Bafana when they confront them at the Port Elizabeth Stadium.

Eagles will go full throttle against Bafana Bafana


A city man pleaded guilty Monday to neglect of a dependent in a case where a baby boy was found to have two skull fractures during a hospital examination.

Man pleads guilty to neglect of baby boy with skull fractures


Magnitude 2.9 earthquake hit Armenia, 7 km southwest of the city of Spitak today, 14:16 local time, according to Armenian Emergency Ministry's Seismic Protection Service.

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake hits near Armenia's Spitak


A modern musical fountain will be installed in the Polo Ground located adjacent to the Governor's House while a jogging track and space for Eid prayers will be provided in the park, which is being reconstructed and scheduled to be completed in the next four to six months at a cost of Rs150 million, according to a handout issued on Monday.

Musical fountain being installed in Polo Ground


In a letter, to King Abdullah Ben Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniya of Hamas, reiterated his commitment to the Mecca deal of Palestinian national unity, signed in Mecca of Saudi Arabia in Feb2007.

In a letter, Haniya reiterates commitment to the Mecca deal


Matthew Zions of Australia shot a 2-under 69 to win his first European Tour title Sunday at the Saint-Omer Open.

Matthew Zions of Australia wins Saint-Omer Open


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will form a new government soon but he says the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change does not want to join the new administration, state media reported on Wednesday.


Mitchells & Butlers has sold tenpin bowling chain Hollywood Bowl for a total of £39m.

Mitchells & Butlers sells Hollywood Bowl for £39m


CANADA has added 27,100 jobs in August, one of the biggest gains since the recession began here last fall.


Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry paid a visit to the Central Jail here on Sunday.

Chief Justice visits Karachi Central Jail


A man has died after falling from a block of flats in Kilburn yesterday evening.

Man dies after falling from block of flats in Kilburn


STOCKPORT County hit rock bottom in League One after surrendering to relegation rivals Wycombe Wanderers.


Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight has resigned from his position.


The House of Carvers officially opened its doors to the public at the beginning of this month with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony.


A judge has ruled that Durham novelist Michael Peterson will get a new trial in his wife's 2001 death.

Peterson will get new trial in wife's 2001 death