SCOTLAND Ladies footballer Julie Ferguson had to be treated by paramedics after she collapsed during a match.

Women's football star Julie Ferguson collapses during match


TEN war medals have been stolen from an 89-year-old World War 2 veteran in Topsham near Exeter.


The government plans to send on Tuesday, in the Parliament, the law on the 2011 budget law.

Government plans to send on Tuesday the 2011 budget law


Shelton is searching for a new police chief after the resignation of Sam Reed last week.

Shelton searching for a new police chief


The Rockies finally stopped the roller-coaster ride that is right-hander Esmil Rogers by designating him for assignment to clear a spot for veteran pitcher Jeff Francis.


The Pirate Bay just launched their movie streaming site, serving up full pirated films in a browser, without the need to download a single BitTorrent file.

The Pirate Bay launches movie streaming site


Janet Jackson has confirmed she has split from boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.


``You'd better watch out, get ready to cry, you'd better go hide, I'm telling you why - cuz Santa Claus will take you to hell... ''is part of the sign that Kansas based Westboro Baptist Church wants to erect in the state.


Gloria Davy, the first African American to perform Aida with the Metropolitan Opera, died on Nov. 28 in Geneva.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy allegedly received nearly 42 million pounds from former Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi during his election campaign in 2007, a media report said.

Sarkozy received 42 million pounds from Gaddafi:


WESTPAC and Qantas customers face disruptions to online bookings and banking this week after Australian Services Union members voted to start industrial action.

Westpac, Qantas customers face disruptions


President Barack Obama said his recovery plan was on track Monday, scrambling to calm those unnerved by jobless rates still rising months after he signed the biggest economic stimulus in history.


Dell claimed in Manhattan Supreme Court that Lakshmi had revealed to him that she was ``sexually involved with Forstmann'' with Dell ``during the time she became pregnant,'' and ``made clear ... her hope that Forstmann was the child''s biological father.''

Padma Lakshmi had hoped Forstmann was dad


Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea, has been assigned a patent developed by Hyeon-Cheol Lee, Daejeon, South Korea, for a ``system for automatically landing aircraft using image signals and method of controlling the same.''

Korea Aerospace Research Institute assigned patent


A father shot and killed his son Thursday afternoon following a domestic dispute at a home in the 6200 block of Bonanza Road, officials said.


Kuwait urged attendees at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's ``High-Level Conference on World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy'' yesterday to establish an international coalition to counter hunger and poverty.


MILEY Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have split, according to a report from New York Post gossip column Page Six.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have split:


A Miley Cyrus fan reportedly sparked a security alert as the singer launched her new clothing range earlier this week.


An eight-year-old boy with dreams of becoming a judge has passed a law school entrance exam, shocking Brazil's legal profession and prompting a federal investigation.


Five-time Olympic speedskating champion Claudia Pechstein announced her return to competition on Tuesday Feb. 8, 2011 after completing a two-year ban for doping.

Speedskater Pechstein announces return after ban


Gwyneth Paltrow admitted in a recent interview that she can be mean.


The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships announced today that an air quality action day is forecast for Saturday in the Susquehanna Valley and Philadelphia regions.

Air quality action day forecast Saturday for Susquehanna Valley, Philadelphia regions


Police are investigating a possible connection to a string of robberies in Lexington in recent days after a man was robbed on a Lexington street early Wednesday morning.

Police investigate after man robbed on Lexington street


Severe gale force winds are set to batter northern areas of the country.


He's somebody you can't give any space to and you can't make any mistakes against him.

Jon Fitch: ``you can't make any mistakes against him''


A Godolphin trainer has admitted to a ``catastrophic error'' in using banned steroids to dope race horses from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's illustrious racing stable.

Godolphin trainer admits 'catastrophic error' in using steroids to dope horse


One Glencoe man is dead and another charged with impaired driving causing death after a collision yesterday between two pickups in Southwest Middlesex.


VACAVILLE, Calif. A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg and robbed just after he and his wife arrived home late Sunday night in Vacaville, police said Monday.

Vacaville man shot in the leg, robbed at home


Next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan was postponed for 13 months on Sunday after five of the eight nations due to take part confirmed they would not send a team because of security concerns.

Champions Trophy postponed for 13 months


A German court convicted John Demjanjuk on Thursday for his role in the killing of 28,000 Jews in the Sobibor Nazi death camp, then set the 91-year-old free because of his age.


H&R Block Inc. said Friday it prepared 3.1 percent fewer returns in the just-completed tax filing season, although tax preparation revenue rose slightly because of higher average fees and more complex returns.


Sabathia was roughed up in his second start for the New York Yankees, allowing five runs and six hits in New York's 7-4 loss to Detroit at Lakeland, Fla. He failed to make it through the second inning.

Sabathia roughed up in second start for Yankees


11 His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable from Minister of Labour dr. Majeed Al Alawi President of Conference of Arab Action and Ahmed Mohammed Luqman Secretary General of the Conference and Director General of the Arab Labor Organization at the end of the thirty seventh session of the Conference of Arab action.


GENTLEMAN judge John Harber Phillips, one of Victoria's most respected legal figures, died yesterday at the age of 75.

'Elegant streetfighter' John Harber Phillips dies at 75


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - County music star Toby Keith has been voted songwriter/artist of the decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Toby Keith voted songwriter/artist of the decade


Health law could overwhelm addiction services It has been six decades since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could be treated, but today the condition still dwells on the fringes of the medical community.


Apollo Hospitals will add 2,200 beds over the next two years with an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

Apollo Hospitals to add 2,200 beds at Rs 1,000 crore


State police at Clearfield said a Philipsburg woman was cited for harassment after an altercation with another woman shortly after midnight on Sunday.


The First Article of Faith states, ``we believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.''


A US military plane crashed Friday in Kyrgyzstan, the Central Asian nation's emergencies ministry said.


Artificial coral reefs set up in 11 coastal localities in Tamil Nadu by the Central Marine Research Institute would dramatically improve inshore fish population, according to a top scientist.

Artificial coral reefs to improve fish population


New York - Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Mobile has announced that it will raise text messaging rates from 15 to 20 cents each.

T-Mobile raises text messaging rates to 20 cents


Patriot Energy Group has acquired a 39,361-square-foot office building at 1 Rounder Way for $2.6 million, according to a press release from Grubb & Ellis Co., a Boston-based real-estate investment firm that represented the buyer.


Henri Salvador, the velvet-voiced French musician credited with inspiring the bossa nova, bringing American rock 'n' roll to France and helping to create the music video, died Wednesday, his record label said.


President Bush signed a new GI Bill on Monday aimed at providing the full cost for college or job training for those who served after Sept. 11, 2001.


MINISTER for Communications Pat Rabbitte has told the Dail that he is considering a new household broadcasting charge to replace the TV licence fee.

New household broadcasting charge could replace TV licence fee --


The government will supplement the budgetary reserve fund by 1.6 billion lei during the programmed rectification for this month, so that they will have 1.7 billion lei to spend in December, including for the payment of state debts, governmental sources stated for MEDIAFAX.

The government to supplement the budgetary reserve fund by 1.6 billion lei to 1.7 billion lei


Genetically modified sugar beets from two fields in Southern Oregon's Jackson County were destroyed this month in what the FBI called ``economic sabotage.`` The agency said in a statement Thursday that about 1,000 sugar beet plants were destroyed on June 8, and more than 5,000 plants were destroyed on a different plot three nights later. Both are owned by a Swiss-based company, Sygenta, the agency said. Calls to the company were not immediately returned. The statement called the losses significant but said the agency wouldn't release damage estimates ``due to the needs of the investigation.`` FBI spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele wouldn't say how the crops were destroyed. ``We're not commenting on the specifics because we don't want to encourage copycats,'' she said. Genetic engineering is an issue in Jackson county, where growers of organic crops such as sugar beets and alfalfa say they want to guard against cross-pollination. A vote is scheduled in May 2014 on a measure to bar genetically modified crops in the county, except for research. It calls for county inspection and would allow citizen lawsuits. A message left with the sponsoring group, GMO Free Jackson County, was not immediately returned. The Legislature is considering a bill to pre-empt such local regulation. The Senate has approved it, 17-12, and it's currently in the House Rules Committee as the Legislature nears its target date for adjournment. A group of advocates for biotechnology, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, offered a $10,000 reward for information about the Jackson County case.

Genetically modified sugar beets destroyed


The city, which is in the midst of two hotel construction projects, now joins the ranks of Peoria and Morton, which recently voted to raise their own hotel tax to 6 percent.


A homeless man whose body was found floating near an Auckland wharf was alive when he entered the water, police say.

Homeless man was alive when he entered water


ET confirms that Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright, stars of Oliver Stone's forthcoming President Bush biopic 'W.', were arrested Saturday morning in Shreveport, LA.

Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright arrested!


New Delhi, April 23 Russia will train Indian fighter pilots for carrier-based operations, a top Russian official said.


After a disappointing third place finish in the Nevada Republican caucuses, Texas congressman Ron Paul pledged to ``still pursue the caucus states,'' during an appearance Sunday on ABC's ``This Week.''


A Lebanese singer was briefly detained for slander over a song urging President Michel Sleiman to go home that was posted on YouTube.


Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke telegraphed in a much anticipated speech Thursday that more rate cuts are on the way.


UK retail sales figures have dropped by 0.5 percent from July to August causing quite a bit of distress to the government, who are still trying to bring the nation's economy on the recovery path.


A school bus and another vehicle were involved in a crash this afternoon in northern Charlotte.


A Glasgow man has been found guilty of the racist murder of an Indian man in an unprovoked attack.

Glasgow man found guilty of racist murder


BP is ``changing gear'' with its Olympics marketing activity a month before the Games by focusing on the emotional aspect of the event rather than the more practical side of its sponsorship activation.


The Royal Bank of Scotland was today expected to axe two bosses in a boardroom bloodbath prompted by the £250billion state bailout.

Royal bank of Scotland 'to axe two bosses in boardroom bloodbath'


Guus Hiddink has warned his Chelsea stars that they are playing for their future, and insisted that he will not be hoodwinked by one decent game even if it against Barcelona tomorrow.

Hiddink warns Chelsea stars to play for their future


The Ragged Mountain Natural Area will officially close April 16 and stay closed for the next two years.

Ragged Mountain Natural Area to close for two years


Zambians went to the polls Thursday to elect a successor to deceased president Levy Mwanawasa in a tense contest between a government veteran promising stability and a charismatic populist.

Zambia go to the polls to elect successor to Mwanawasa


Fashion conglomerate and LVMH rival PPR will change its name to Kering, officials at the group have announced.


Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Luc Gnacadja, has drawn attention to an often ignored fact that droughts do not happen overnight.


An Egyptian civilian court ordered the army Tuesday to end forced virginity tests on female detainees in military prisons, and the woman who won the legal victory urged other victims to press charges against the army.

Egypt court ends virginity tests on female detainees


When asked if he would run as an independent candidate, Huntsman chuckled and said, ``I'm running as a Republican, proudly so.


The International Monetary Fund is looking to work ever more closely with Asia to lessen the impact of the global crisis on the region and to help promote sounder and stronger growth globally, David Lipton, IMF First Deputy Managing Director, said on Monday.

The IMF is looking to work ever more closely with Asia to lessen the impact of the global crisis


Drought conditions have extended to parts of northern England the Environment Agency said today, following another dry month with below average rainfall.

Drought extends to parts of northern England


Patricia Neal, the willowy, husky-voiced actress who won an Academy Award for 1963's ``Hud'' and then survived several strokes to continue her career, died yesterday.


The Django Unchained movie trailer was released late last night, and the movie is expected to be another Quentin Tarantino box office hit.


A memorial concert is to be held in Tonbridge on Friday for a former teacher killed in a car accident 18 months ago.

Concert to be held for Tonbridge teacher


Indonesian shares ended 0.1 percent lower Tuesday in line with losses in most regional bourses, dealers said.


Dounia Batma, who reminded crowds of Umm Kulthum and El-Tarab El-Aseel, returned to Morocco to be greeted with a reception befitting a major star.


Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will draw on his experiences at Wimbledon as he attempts to fight his way through a tide of negative publicity.


Slash talked to our friends at the be-all, end-all horror site Bloody Disgusting about his new Slasher Films shingle.

Slash talks to Bloody Disgusting about Slasher films


Sectarian thugs who attacked children at an international soccer tournament in Northern Ireland also threatened to kneecap officials, it has been revealed.


Nicky Richards believes next month's Cheltenham Festival could ``come a year too soon'' for exciting novice hurdler Eduard.

Nicky Richards believes Cheltenham could come too soon for Eduard.


DUBLINER Jamie Kavanagh made a dream start to his pro career with a second-round stoppage of American super-lightweight Willie Ware at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Kavanagh makes dream start to pro career


Senator Barack Obama takes a big win in South Carolina.


Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips was cited for misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting a security guard in the face at a San Diego bar Saturday.

Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips cited for battery


WIRRAL artists the Singh Twins are celebrating Hollywood success after winning two awards at an international film and art festival.

Wirral artists celebrating Hollywood success


Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, Tuesday blasted Assembly Democrats' budget resolution, saying it does nothing but increase spending and taxes and offers no relief for school districts or local governments.

Kolb blasts Assembly Democrats' budget resolution


10 is the magic number of the Beautiful Game.


New York Jets star cornerback Darrelle Revis expects the Baltimore Ravens, specifically quarterback Joe Flacco, to target him Monday night, testing him out after his 36-day holdout.

Darrelle Revis expects Ravens to test him out


A federal bankruptcy judge in Grand Rapids has approved the sale of Checker Motors Corp. to the subsidiaries of two Canadian automotive suppliers, Narmco Group LLC and Van-Rob Inc.

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Checker Motors


New York Gov. David Paterson has been diagnosed with acute glaucoma in his left eye and underwent laser eye treatment, his office said on Tuesday.

Ny Gov. Paterson diagnosed with acute glaucoma


CN Rail and the Canadian Auto Workers, Canada's biggest private-sector union, have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting a strike set for midnight Tuesday.


Russian oil producer TNK-BP, which is being taken over by state-controlled OAO Rosneft, said Monday it will invest $7 billion in its Rospan natural gas project by 2040.

TNK-BP to invest $7 billion in Rospan gas project by 2040


French actor Gerard Depardieu said Saturday he feels ``practically Russian'' after President Vladimir Putin gave him a Russian passport this year.

Gerard Depardieu feels 'practically Russian'


It is reported that Air Products & Chemicals Inc has suspended its plans for a cogeneration facility in Middletown, due to rising construction costs and delays in federal regulatory issues.

Air Products suspends plans for a cogeneration facility in Middletown


A boil water advisory for customers on the North River-Mill Creek water system in Carteret County was canceled Friday, according to an announcement from the county.


Animals that live without oxygen have been discovered for the first time, deep under the Mediterranean Sea.

Animals living without oxygen discovered for first time


With her closest relatives gathering together, Elizabeth Taylor was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA on Thursday afternoon.


Zsa Zsa Gabor, the 93-year-old Hollywood star who has been hospitalised due to complications from a broken hip, called a priest into her hospital room Sunday for her final rites, her publicist said.

Zsa Zsa Gabor calls in priest for final rites


R&b singer Toni Braxton has been doing a considerable amount of contemplating whether she will pose for Playboy.


Children in Huddersfield have been given a lesson on the dangers of playing on building sites this summer in a series of health and safety talks and a visit from construction mascot, Ivor Goodsite.

Children given lessons on the dangers of playing on building sites


Hotels which are valued using traditional methods are potentially being undervalued by as much as 20%, according to hotel consultancy HVS.

Hotels could be undervalued by up to 20%


Gold rose for a fourth day on Thursday, driven by unease over the lack of a solution to the European debt crisis and the sluggish growth in the developed world that has shaken investor confidence in stocks, bonds and hard currencies.


Five-term Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura has lost re-election to the city's former police chief, Neil O'Leary.

Waterbury mayor Michael Jarjura loses to former police chief, Neil O'Leary


New Delhi, June 12 The Indian lawn bowls team, which was denied visas by the Australian High Commission, is still hopeful of making it to Sydney for a practice session ahead of the October 2-14 Commonwealth Games.

Indian bowls team hopeful of making it to Sydney


Bioton has posted a net profit for the last quarter of the year.


The nation's economic woes have struck one of Greenbrier County's largest employers as the Mullican Lumber Co. said Wednesday its Ronceverte sawmill operation will soon be closing.

Ronceverte sawmill operation will be closing


The Troup Middle School boys swept Sabine in basketball action Thursday, Jan. 6.


Black Duck Software, the leading global provider of products and services for accelerating software development through the managed use of open source and third-party code, today announced that it had been named to the 2008 SD Times 100.


69 students with disabilities are currently undergoing training for job placement by the Fiji Vocational and Technical Training centre.

Students with disabilities undergo training


With a high five from 9-year-old actress Quvenzhane Wallis, and a pledge that Oscar night will have something for everyone, the Academy Awards kicked into high gear on Monday at a luncheon for more than 160 nominees.


Mountain areas west and northwest of Salida will remain under a winter storm warning until 11 pm today.

Mountains remain under winter storm warning


North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a top aide to China in a bid to mend ties, days after Beijing's state-run bank cancelled all financial transactions with a key bank in Pyongyang.

Kim Jong-un sends top aide to China to mend ties


A sealion eats an anchovy next to a fishing boat at the Pacific Ocean, off of Peru's northern port of Chimbote, December 21, 2012.

Sealion eats an anchovy next to a fishing boat at the Pacific Ocean


LEE Westwood will join Ian Poulter for the final round of the Masters at Augusta tonight.


Georgia is to introduce tougher laws to stop destabilisation of the country following the recent invasion by Russian troops, Georgian media reports Saturday quoted President Mikheil Saakashvili as saying.

Georgia introducing tougher laws to stop destabilisation


Markets are trading marginally higher in the early noon deals ahead of the September F&O expiry.


The 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' star was at the London premiere of the movie last night when she told BANG Showbiz: 'I've been in love once but I won't say who with, as it's not fair on the others.

Harry Potter's emma Watson 'I have been in love once'


Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, says it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion in cash.

Caterpillar agrees to buy Bucyrus for $7.6 billion


DVDVideoSoft announces a release of Free Studio, a unique up-to-date application, which combines several multimedia audio and video programs.


The Waynesboro girls basketball team lost 54-21 to Shippensburg in a Mid-Penn Colonial Division game on Friday.


Trina Solar Limited, through its subsidiary, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd., completed a 5 megawatt solar power plant developed by Lanco Infratech Limited, a rapidly growing business conglomerate in India.


The rupee lost 15 paise to 52.21 per dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange amid appreciation of the American currency against the euro and other rivals overseas and a weak opening in the domestic equity market.


The Czech Republic thrashed France to lift their second Hopman Cup as world number two Kvitova sent warning signals to her closest rivals ahead of the Australian Open.

Czech Republic thrash France to lift Hopman Cup


Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong finished second at the eight-stage Tour de Suisse with a powerful performance in the final Individual Time Trial stage on Sunday.

Lance Armstrong finishes second in Tour de Suisse


Google said it plans to buy display ad company Teracent for an undisclosed sum.


A father and his teenage son were shot dead in a Brooklyn bodega where they worked Wednesday night after they resisted a pair of armed robbers.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been named as Forbes' 26th most powerful woman in the world, while Duchess Catherine has been tipped as a woman to watch over the coming year.

Queen Elizabeth ii named 26th most powerful woman in the world


Federal prosecutors say a lawsuit against a surgeon, his associates and family members for allegedly filing false claims to Medicaid, Medicare and the military's TRICARE program has been settled for $3.5 million.


Long lines have formed as polls open in Eastern states as Barack Obama's bid to become the first black president faced the final test of his remarkable two-year journey Tuesday, while Republican John McCain pressed for an Election Day upset.

Long lines form as polls open in Eastern states


A central Indiana judge has approved the sale of a cemetery company under a settlement intended to replenish trusts raided by the company's owner.


Taylor Swift is working on new songs and has been doing so for the past two years.


Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has had his three-match ban reduced to a single game following an A-League judiciary meeting on Wednesday.


The Daily Telegraph reported that Rio Tinto has appointed investment bank Credit Suisse to find a buyer for its non core coal assets.

Rio Tinto appoints Credit Suisse to find


Cover-All Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation, today announced that XL Group /quotes/zigman/602986/quotes/nls/xl XL -4.00% , a leading provider of global insurance and reinsurance coverage, has purchased select features of Cover-All's NexGen Business Intelligence Solution and consulting services to support enterprise Business Intelligence.

XL Group selects Cover-All Technologies Inc. for enterprise Business Intelligence


A GARAGE was destroyed by fire after a bonfire was believed to have got out of hand.


A 'predatory' male nurse was able to ``manipulate'' more than 20 women into sexual relationships due to poor management by his NHS bosses, an inquiry has found.

Male nurse 'manipulated' women into sexual relationships


A Level 3 sex offender was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in state prison today for groping a Mount Vernon Public Library employee last year.

Level 3 sex offender sentenced to 1 1/2 years


Leslie Nielsen, best known for starring in such comedy franchises as Airplane! and ``The Naked Gun'' died Sunday in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.


It'sa town famous for Joe Dolan, James Joyce and its beautiful lakes, but if local wine guru Paddy Keogh has his way, Mullingar could also become a centre for ``wine tourism'' in Ireland.

Mullingar to become a centre of ``wine tourism''?


Train punctuality worsened last month, with the two main London to Scotland operators being the poorest-performing companies.


Despite losing eight Test matches away from home, MS Dhoni is likely to be retained as the Test captain for the upcoming home series against New Zealand, England and Australia, reports Times of India.


European stocks climbed for the first time in four days as increasing takeover activity and faster-than-projected growth in US retail sales boosted optimism in the economic recovery.

European stocks climb on takeover activity;


A Honolulu Police officer lost part of his finger during an arrest.

Officer loses part of finger during arrest


Amazon announced on Thursday it is acquiring BuyVIP.com, a private online sales club with more than six million members in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

Amazon acquires BuyVIP.com online sales club


Food inflation eased to 16.23 per cent for the week ended May 15 on account of a fall in prices of masur, fruits and vegetables.


A Kansas man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his 14-year-old sister nearly ten years ago is free again.


A Polk County teacher has been accused of sexual misconduct with several children, the Sheriff's Office just reported.

Polk County teacher accused of sexual misconduct with several children


Four Spanish firefighters were killed Tuesday in a wildfire which devastated more than 50 hectares of vegetation near Tarragona in the east, Spanish National Radio reported.

Four Spanish firefighters killed by wildfire


Grand Sierra Resort will host a job fair tomorrow to fill more than 100 positions throughout the resort.


Public cooperation and information have helped to reduce crime rates in residential areas, said Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Arjunaidi Mohamad.


Members of the local Roma community arrive at a rally promoting the impeachment of suspended President Traian Basescu in Craiova, 248 km west of Bucharest July 20, 2012.

Members of local Roma community arrive at rally promoting impeachment of suspended president Basescu in Craiova


Renzo Arbore and his Orchestra Italiana will be back this summer with their catchy tunes that will take the audience on a lively journey through different musical epochs.


Former NHL player Mike Danton arrived in Halifax on Wednesday to begin studies at Saint Mary's University and play hockey with the varsity team.


Asian shares ended lower Thursday as escalating fighting in Libya and China's unexpected trade deficit for February sparked a selloff in the region.


Today, the Obama Administration issued a press release announcing a conference on August 17, 2010 to discuss the future of US housing finance.

Obama Administration announces conference on the future of housing finance


Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says Kevin Rudd lacks the guts to take tough fiscal decisions, after the Prime Minister admitted the Government may have to push the Budget into deficit.


Late today SkyCity said it had sold its 50 per cent stake in Christchurch Casino to co-owner Skyline Enterprises for $80 million and had bought Skyline's 40 per cent share in Queenstown Casino for $5 million.

SkyCity sells off stake in Christchurch Casino


US Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., a Tea Party movement leader in Congress, announced Wednesday she wouldn't seek re-election.


Xpelair's new Slimline fans are ideal for new build and refurbishment domestic bathroom and kitchen installations.

Xpelair's new Slimline fans are ideal for bathroom and kitchen installations


A man was found beaten next to his vehicle in Falfurrias about 3:30 pm Saturday, emergency responders said.


Life Line Screening now offers a new, more accurate type of colon cancer screening test called the Fecal Immunochemical Test.

Life Line screening now offers new colon cancer screening test


General Motors Co. is adding 110 jobs to a Texas factory and investing $331 million to expand the plant to make full-size sport utility vehicles.

General Motors to add 110 jobs to Texas factory


Pitcher Tim Lincecum has reached a verbal agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract with San Francisco Giants.


Kolkata, Oct 12 United SC came back from one-goal deficit to beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 for their second successive win in the sixth edition of I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here today.


Well, get ready for another surprise -- the Queen of Soul has called off the wedding.


The Rochester Knighthawks will hold open tryouts for the 2013 NLL season on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, Ontario

Rochester Knighthawks to hold open tryouts


Courtney Love has lashed out at mothers, saying they drive their children to use drugs.


``We're not going to spend our way to economic recovery,'' says Andrew Davis, a spokesperson for the Libertarian Party.


Congress President Sonia Gandhi has made an appeal to veteran social activist Anna Hazare to end his fast over the Lokpal Bill.

Sonia Gandhi appeals to Hazare to end fast


Despite its best efforts to shrink its balance sheet and soothe an anxious market, Lehman Brothers has little choice but to raise new capital.

Lehman has little choice but to raise capital


TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 37, and his wife Sophie, 34, were spotted taking their 3-week-old son Sidney out for a stroll today.

Jamie Theakston and wife Sophie take son Sidney for a stroll


Star tight end Antonio Gates returned to practice in a limited role on Monday in hopes of playing against the New York Jets.


Miranda Hart won three prizes at the British comedy awards last night, including the people's choice award voted for by viewers.


Adele has claimed that she wants to be have a ``proper purpose'' in life other than to be a singer.

Adele: 'I want to have a proper purpose'


Egypt will provide fuel to Gaza within a few days, despite an energy crisis of its own, ambassador to PA says.

Egypt to provide fuel to Gaza 'within a few days'


A Woonsocket drug dealers has pleaded guilty to federal charges in court today.


Paul McCartney will be honored as MusiCares person of the year during Grammy week next year.

Paul McCartney to be honored as MusiCares person of the year


Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan is keeping busy in rehab by designing a fashion line.


Germany-based wireless equipment test products developer Rohde & Schwarz has released an LTE test case wizard that simplifies testing of radio base stations.

Rohde & Schwarz releases LTE test case wizard


After months of suffering from colon cancer, US Rep. Donald Payne died Tuesday.


Retail stocks rose on Monday as stores pulled out all stops to seek sales in the final countdown to Christmas.


The Arizona Cardinals made some necessary roster moves to accommodate the broken left arm that starting defensive tackle Dan Williams suffered in the fourth quarter of the 23-7 the Cardinals suffered to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.


Toyako, July 9 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday met US President George W. Bush at this Japanese resort that is the venue of the G8 summit.


The city of Central Point unveiled a 70-piece mosaic compass rose Thursday.

Central Point unveils mosaic compass rose


If you own an Xbox 360 and aren't afraid of either Facebook or Origin, you could be playing the Dead Space 3 demo right now.

You could be playing the Dead Space 3 demo right now!


Archaeologists have discovered traces of ancient settlements in Gabala by the construction site of the new international airport.

Archaeologists discover ancient settlements in Gabala


British writer Julian Barnes won the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday for his novel ``The Sense of an Ending.''

Julian Barnes wins prestigious Booker Prize


Kiefer Sutherland is to star in the US drama pilot ``Touch'' penned by ``Heroes'' creator Tim Kring, TVGuide.com reported.


Three Cumberland County senior centers are losing the management organization that has sponsored them for years.

Three Cumberland county Senior centers are losing management organization


Ludhiana Senior BJP leader and BJP Punjab State Investors' Cell's chief, Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal on Sunday stated that 70 per cent of the companies fudged books to sell their growth story and to fool retail investors adding Satyam saga was just waiting to happen.


Governor Bobby Jindal has requested an emergency declaration for portions of our state hit hard by storms over the past couple of days.

Gov. Jindal requests emergency declaration


WASHINGTON A package ignited at a Washington postal facility Friday, a day after fiery packages sent to Maryland's governor and transportation secretary burned the fingers of workers who opened them.


The number of cases of skin cancer is rising each year in the United States, with exposure to ultraviolet rays is believed to be the biggest culprit.


BEIJING, CHINA China has announced a currency swap with Pakistan in the latest step to gradually expand use of the tightly controlled Chinese currency abroad.

China announces currency swap with Pakistan


A Detroit Lakes hockey player is recovering after a big hit that ended up putting him in the hospital.


Fears have been raised about parents ignoring no parking zones outside the school and blocking the road, resulting in children being unable to see moving traffic.

Fears raised over parents ignoring no parking zones outside school


Dainik Bhaskar, India's leading Hindi daily has announced the launch of its Ratlam and Simla editions.

Dainik Bhaskar launches Ratlam and Simla editions


The Madras High Court today ruled that Minister Douglas Devananda was not pronounced as a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1986 murder case in the city.

Minister Douglas Devananda not a proclaimed offender --


Who got voted off Dancing With the Stars is revealed during the October 12 Dancing With the Stars Results Show.The Oct. 11 vote on Dancing With the Stars was set up to provide some interesting results.

Who got voted off Dancing With the Stars:


So as we were on set to speak with Mr. Reynolds himself for our feature on the willpower-wielding cosmic cop, we took a bit of time out with him to talk about Deadpool, beginning with the obvious question... what's the deal there then? ``Deadpool's still in the works,'' he insists.


The Patriots signed Bengals defensive end/tackle Jonathan Fanene to a three-year contract, according to a league source.

Patriots sign defensive lineman Jonathan Fanene


We don't want you to get blown away like some of your sister cities have.''


Finland has granted asylum to a former Iranian diplomat who resigned month, the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reported yesterday.

Finland grants asylum to former Iranian diplomat


A forest fire has broken out in Qinhuangdao city in Hebei province.


A Sherwood Park teen faces a charge under the Migratory Birds Act, after a Canada Goose nest was disrupted near Sherwood Park Arena last Friday.


Iran plans to launch satellite into space and inaugurate military projects early February, said Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi.

Iran to launch satellite into space early February


Boxer James Toney is taking a crack at mixed martial arts, signing a multi-fight deal with UFC.

Boxer James Toney signs multi-fight deal with UFC


Former President George HW Bush endorsed John McCain on Monday.


First Lady Michelle Obama read the holiday classic 'Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, during her holiday visit to Children's National Medical Center.


The personal information of some former UAB students -- including Social Security numbers and some academic records -- was unintentionally posted on the Internet, according to a letter released by university officials last week.

Personal information of some former UAB students posted on Internet


LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. Authorities say a train has struck and killed a pedestrian in Orange County.


Top NATO official Mark Sedwill says Taliban are a force to be reckoned with, adding that a stable Afghanistan is the key to a safer Pakistan.


Creditors have taken control of Straumur, the fourth-largest Icelandic bank, in the first restructuring of one of the island's lenders that collapsed in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Creditors take control of Iceland's Straumur


New Delhi, Aug 6 Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh will head the prestigious Public Accounts Committee while senior Congress leader V Kishore Chandra Deo would lead the Public Undertakings Committee.

Jaswant Singh to head Public Accounts Committee


I'd never heard of them before, but I'd picked up the latest issue of DIVA magazine and was skimming it when I saw that the women in Stooshe adamantly say they are not feminists.


A MID Sussex wildlife group that helps orphaned or injured birds is appealing for an aviary or materials to build one.


City Hall in Norwich was evacuated Monday due to a gas alarm that prompted a response by city firefighters.

Norwich city Hall evacuated because of gas alarm


Local emergency medical responders will be honored Tuesday in Nashville for providing exemplary care after a Sullivan County man was hurt when the riding lawnmower he was on overturned on an embankment last August.

Local Emergency Medical responders to be honored


On April 7, Vedanta Aluminium observed World Health Day in its refinery at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Orissa.

Vedanta observes World health Day at Lanjigarh


The former Palm Bay Elementary principal at the center of investigations into alleged felony fraud and elder abuse will serve six months probation after pleading no contest Monday to unrelated misdemeanor shoplifting charges.


Darren ``Dutch'' Daulton, a former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and three-time All-Star, was diagnosed with two brain tumors this week.

Ex-phillies catcher darren Daulton diagnosed with brain tumors


Three Canadians were killed in Antarctica after their plane crashed last week into the freezing cold and hurricane force winds of the icy continent, the National Science Foundation confirmed Monday.

Three Canadians killed in Antarctica plane crash


A BBC-Global poll suggests more people back UN recognition of Palestine as an independent state than oppose it, the Corporation revealed Monday.

More people back UN recognition of Palestine state


David Furnish, the civil partner of Sir Elton John, is to unveil an Aids memorial.


Police in Wellington are investigating the death of a baby who died in hospital on Tuesday.

Police investigate death of baby in hospital


CNOOC is investing around RMB15 billion to set up a new energy base in Tianjin, China, according to a local media report.

CNOOC to set up new energy base in Tianjin


Rashean Mathis and Daryl Smith of the Jacksonville Jaguars will throw out the first pitch prior to the North Florida baseball game on Tuesday at Harmon Stadium.

Mathis and Smith to throw out first pitch at North Florida game on Tuesday


Redskins'coach Mike Shanahan said right tackle Jammal Brown injured his right ring finger in practice and that x-rays will be taken to see if he broke it.


Sharp Corp. swung to a net profit for the third quarter compared with a loss a year earlier, but net profit missed analysts' forecasts, according to reported earnings results Wednesday.

Sharp swings to a profit in the third quarter


US will hit al-Qaeda targets anywhere in the world, including in countries unable or unwilling to act themselves, top White House counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan has said.


In 2011, a Russian company ``Gazprom'' will continue exploration of two oil and gas fields in southern Kyrgyzstan, according to the Minister of Natural Resources of KR Zamirbek Esenamanov.

Russian company to continue exploration of two oil and gas fields in southern Kyrgyzstan


The local Jewish community is holding a charity softball tournament 8 am to 7 pm Sunday in West Bloomfield to help raise money for Israeli youth and to keep youth living in metro Detroit.

Jewish community to hold charity softball tournament in West Bloomfield


A TEENAGER has been told to keep out of Pocklington, Stamford Bridge and Barmby Moor.


Real Salt Lake concluded its fifth preseason with a pair of late goals to tally a 3-1 win over USL Division I squad Austin Aztex, as FW Yura Movsisyan and MF Javier Morales tallied late to send the Rio Tinto Stadium ``Open House'' crowd home with a smile.

Real Salt Lake concludes preseason with 3-1 win over Austin Aztex


Fairfield, Conn.-based Novus, a boutique telecommunications and IP distributor serving VARs in North America, has been named a preferred partner to snom and SUTUS to support the deployment of snom IP phones to customers of SUTUS Business Central.

Novus named a preferred partner to snom and SUTUS


A vehicle hit a man and flipped over Thursday afternoon on Becks Run Road, near Agnew Road.

Vehicle hits man, flips over on Becks Run Road


How rampant is doping among junior sportspersons in our country?


Guidance on the health visiting career has been published today for commissioners, practice educators, line managers, service leads and newly qualified health visitors, including all those who have responsibility for the skills, support and experiences of newly qualified health visitors.

Guidance on the health visiting career published


By Kate Stanhope, Daniel Baldwin filed for divorce from his wife of four years because he claims she threatened to kill him, TMZ reports.


The number of new arrears cases have fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the latest mortgage lending statistics from the FSA.

Number of new arrears cases fall for sixth consecutive quarter


Bloomberg LP, the financial data giant, said on Thursday that it had agreed to buy the Bureau of National Affairs for $990 million, its biggest acquisition.

Bloomberg to buy Bureau of National Affairs for $990 million


An average 12 new cases of acute wheat allergy - medically known as celiac disease or gluten resistance - is being diagnosed in the city every month.

Average 12 cases of celiac disease being diagnosed in city every month


OrthoSynetics, a provider of business services to orthodontic and dental practices worldwide, has added two new members to its information technology team.

OrthoSynetics adds two members to information technology team


Police are searching for a man who was charged Tuesday with a fatal shooting last week at an apartment complex.

Police searching for man charged in fatal shooting


Ratepayers should be not have to pay taxes or have their taxes reduced if municipalities do not deliver services, Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder said on Saturday.


Belgacom has invested in Belgian film and television projects ``Allez Eddy'' and ``Weekend aan zee'' via tax shelters.

Belgacom continues investing in Belgian film


The highest ranking US official to visit Somalia's capital in years landed in Mogadishu on Sunday in another sign of improving security in the Horn of Africa's most chaotic nation.


Grandma Shearer was the face of Shearer's kettle-cooked potato chips and her image helped launch a snack-food empire from Stark County.


Gramma Sharon's family restaurant celebrated 25 years of service on Monday by offering 25-cent cookies and free coffee and cake.


The Romanian government fell on Tuesday in a confidence vote in Parliament, with lawmakers saying it has failed to improve the economy which went into a recession after three years of growth.

Romanian government falls in confidence vote


Frankie is in danger of being upstaged by Frankel on the 14th anniversary of his Magnificent Seven at Ascot.

Frankie Dettori may be upstaged by Frankel


Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. said construction of a $5.5 billion copper and gold mine that it's developing in Mongolia is set to begin.

$5.5 billion copper and gold mine construction set to begin.


Teen singer/actress Selena Gomez used her first wages from ``Wizards of Waverly Place'' to pay her parents' rent.

Selena Gomez used first wages to pay parents'' rent


It exposes a society infested with endemic corruption and consequently confirms people's fear that 'it ain't no sunshine where we headed'.


Seniors gone wild, that's what recent reports are showing when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases.


In new numbers released yesterday, health officials say Skagit County also has the highest rate of pertussis per 100-thousand residents at 363.

Skagit County has the highest rate of pertussis


Sara Lee Corp. is looking to sell its North American bread holdings to Grupo Bimbo, the largest fresh bread maker in the world.

Sara Lee is selling off its bread to 'Grupo Bimbo'


The next ECC meeting will likely abolish inland freight equalisation margin, a component which keeps oil prices the same throughout the country, according to an analyst.

ECC likely to abolish freight equalisation margin


North Dakota Senator Kent Conrad says Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama has enough political experience to be president.

Conrad says Obama has enough experience to be president


BC-ASTaiwan-Former President, 5th Ld,0218 Taiwan ex-president taken to court, then hospital Eds:


Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ``GDF,'' announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund's annual meeting of shareholders held December 14, 2012.

Western Asset Global Partners Income Fund Inc. announces results of annual meeting of shareholders


Soldiers from the last Fort Carson unit to serve in Iraq arrived home Friday, unfurling the 4th Infantry Division's colors and rushing into the arms of family members as the final chapter of the post's bloodiest war since Vietnam came to an end.

Last Fort Carson unit to serve in Iraq arrives home


Building group Heijmans issued a profit warning on Tuesday.


Phillips 66 said on Wednesday that the company will keep its Alliance refinery in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

Phillips 66 says will keep Alliance refinery


Environmental groups and non-governmental organisations plan to hold a campaign next week to express concern over the proposed logging at a water catchment area.


Best Buy has anounced that they are set to launch vending machines in airports.

Best Buy set to launch vending machines in airports


European shares edged down by midday on Wednesday as falls in oil majors offset gains in insurers, while investors awaited jobs data from the United States for fresh clues on the health of the economy.


Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon was named the Big 12 offensive player of the week after the Pokes 34-17 win over Texas Tech. The sophomore receiver caught 10 balls for 207 yards and a touchdown in the game against Tech.

Blackmon named Big 12 player of the week


A Canadian soldier has been killed by an explosive device while on foot patrol in Afghanistan's perilous Panjwaii district.


No. 5 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 93-76 on Saturday.

No 5 North Carolina beats NC State 93-76


Morris Brown College is facing foreclosure of its property on Sept. 4, the African Methodist Episcopal Church said Tuesday.


In the last hour it has been confirmed that pregnant Kate Middleton has left the King Edward VII hospital.


While other popstars enjoy falling out of nightclubs in the small hours of the morning and necking champagne, it seems the Sugababes prefer a quiet life.


An Iranian parliamentary delegation will set off for Myanmar on Sunday to assess the situation of the Rohingya Muslims and meet with the Southeast Asian country's officials.

Iranian parliamentary delegation to set off for Myanmar


Bollywood actor Salman Khan promoted his forthcoming film 'Yuvvraaj' at a singing-based reality show in Mumbai on Tuesday evening.

Salman Khan promotes his forthcoming film


Just 10 days before her impeachment trial begins at the Senate, Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has resigned.


The state Appeals Court today ordered a new trial for a Springfield man convicted by a Hampden Superior Court jury of four charges of rape of a child.

Massachusetts Appeals Court orders new trial for Springfield man


Simon Cowell has made a career off of his critiques, but when in regards to the recent rumors that he taken shots at both Beyonce and Lady Gaga, Cowell's crying foul.

Simon Cowell denies taking shots at Beyonce, Lady Gaga


Researchers from Italy have reported that the Mediterranean diet may protect persons from cutaneous melanoma.

Mediterranean diet may protect against cutaneous melanoma


Swedish football coach Lars Lagerback and his deputy Roland Anderssson have extended their contracts to 2010, the Swedish Football Association said.

Swedish football coach Lagerback extends contract to 2010


In her first meeting with associates following her release from house arrest, Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi told the leaders of her party, the National League for Democracy, and other opposition leaders on Saturday evening that she wanted to first listen to the people before engaging in new activities and wanted to form a strong ``people's network.''


Classic car collectors with a passion for restoring vehicles may be interested to learn that a 1961 Mini is set to be auctioned at Sandown Park next month.


Chicago company Radio Flyer is recalling 165,000 Scoot 'n Zoom toys due to a tendency for the red plastic riders to tip over, US regulators said.


Television show psychologist Dr Phil McGraw said Britney Spears was released from a hospital Saturday but still needs psychological help, the syndicated programs Entertainment Tonight and The Insider reported in a press release.


State broadcaster RTÉ published its annual report today, revealing that it broke even in 2008 with total revenues of €441m, but forecasting a €68m shortfall for this year.


About 76,000 votes had been cast in early balloting as of Monday in the Congressional District 8 special election that ends April 17, including 41,523 in the GOP primary, where four candidates are running.


UK-based Defense and aerospace contractor BAE Systems has secured a $538 million US Army contract to remanufacture Bradley vehicles and provide spare parts, with options for additional vehicle remanufacturing and spares.

BAE Systems secures $538 million US Army contract for Bradley vehicles & spares


Prince Charles will take the salute from a parade of armed forces and veterans as they march down the Royal Mile.

Prince Charles to take salute from parade of armed forces and veterans


SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has opened the door for leading A-League coaches to learn from him during this year's World Cup campaign, but coach of the year Gary van Egmond doesn't necessarily have the inside running.


On Tuesday, Nomura Securities reported that it has maintained a ``Buy'' rating on mining company, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc..

Nomura Securities maintains ``Buy'' rating on Freeport-McMoRan;


Liza Minnelli is seeking to protect and offer friendship to an old family friend actor Mickey Rooney after he took out a restraining order against his son for alleged abuse.

Liza Minnelli - Liza Minnelli seeks to protect friend Mickey Rooney


Rodriguez MD, a new Lawrenceville clinic and bilingual Lawrenceville family practice near Gwinnett Medical Center recently offered free community care to local area residents.

New Lawrenceville clinic near Gwinnett medical Center offers free community care to local residents


An August jury trial date has been set for a Worthington man charged with stalking-related charges.

August trial date set for Worthington man


Dearborn Heights police are investigating two separate pit bull attacks that injured three people.

Dearborn Heights police investigate pit bull attacks


MDS Inc., a leading provider of products and services to the global life sciences markets, today announced that it has issued its annual filings for the first time under US GAAP.


Transporter star Jason Statham has reportedly received a number of calls from his ex-girlfriend Kelly Brook.

Jason Statham receives calls from ex-girlfriend Kelly Brook


Michigan asparagus growers are deciding the fate of a state marketing order that supports research and helps create marketing opportunities.

Asparagus growers to decide on marketing order


After weeks of rehearsals Katie Holmes' finally made her Broadway debut last night alongside costar John Lithgow.


Public sector lender Dena Bank seeks to grow its balance sheet to ensure that it is not gobbled up by bigger banks, a top bank official said.


An unaudited report of New Hampshire's finances shows the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with an unexpected $26 million surplus, which will dampen the need to make further budget cuts.

State ends fiscal year with unexpected surplus


Lionel Messi has also give Barcelona a 1-0 lead with a neat looking finish under the legs of keeper Iker Casillas from a cross by substitute Ibrahim Afellay.


Snoop Dogg has revealed he has joined the Nation of Islam after appearing at the religious group's annual Saviours' Day event in Chicago.


Charlize Theron turns 35 on Saturday, and she has already had many memorable roles, including her Oscar-winning portrayal of a serial killer in 'Monster.


President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid a surprise visit to the parliament which convened to pass the State of Emergency this afternoon on 6th April.

President Rajapaksa pays a surprise visit to the parliament


The euro zone's trade surplus rose in October even though exports grew marginally slower than imports, data showed on Friday, boding well for the next trade contribution to economic growth in the last quarter.

Euro zone in trade surplus rises in October


Razer has quietly announced that the ambidextrous Ouroboros mouse is now shipping.

Razer's ambidextrous Ouroboros mouse now shipping


Ireland officially exited recession Wednesday, on export-driven gross domestic product growth of 2.7% during the first quarter, but some observers remained critical of the level of hardship shouldered by taxpayers.


Yahoo Inc Chairman Fred Amoroso has resigned effective immediately, the struggling Internet company has announced.


ESPN is reporting that Aaron Schobel will be released today, meaning the Bills would complete the process of moving forward without him.


Bloomsbury will report on life after Harry Potter on Thursday when the publisher releases its interim results, adding to a week of strong corporate news following the recent lull.


Saudi Arabia has sent back 100 children to Yemen after they illegally infiltrated to the Saudi lands.

Saudi Arabia sends back 100 children to Yemen


Jabber, the universal chat protocol latterly known as XMPP, has just celebrated its 12th birthday.


Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday on profit-taking after the key Nikkei stock index surged nearly 3 percent to a three-week closing high the previous day.

Tokyo stocks open lower after Nikkei's surge


Toronto, July 28 Yet another Indian American, this time a woman born to Sikh parents from Amritsar, is in the race to become governor of a US state.


Easley endorsed Perdue during a news conference today at the state Democratic Party headquarters.


My husband and I have been reading your book ``Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus'' and the concept of the ``cave'' is confusing us.


Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says that the government has taken maximum measures to conduct a free and peaceful election.

The government takes maximum measures to conduct a free and peaceful election.


But the city of Oshkosh has undertaken a study of its water distribution system for the first time in 20 years to determine where growth will occur, identify any problem areas that may need attention and to plan for future demand, Public Works Director David Patek said.

City of Oshkosh to undertake study on water distribution system


Nobel Peace Prize winner and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a former political prisoner who couldn't leave her southeast Asian country for two decades, will visit Fort Wayne next month during her trip to the US, activists in the Indiana's Burmese community said Tuesday.


On Sunday morning, the Plutaluang Sub-district Chief Mr. Sumade Siripan, aged 48, made an announcement that his house was destroyed by the big Summer Storm that came through on Saturday.


No, Chantelle Houghton hasn't been locked away somewhere where she can never irritate the public again -- actually she was just posing behind these bars earlier as part of a new PETA protest, which has been orchestrated in response to the government's inaction to ban live animals from circuses.


Three persons were killed in separate incidents in Siraha and Nawalparasi districts on Tuesday night.


Mourinho faces Chelsea for the first time since his departure in 2007 from a club he steered to two league titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups.

Mourinho to face Chelsea for first time since departure


As reports of Ken Ghosh's Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D'Souza starrer being called ``Yahoo'' fill the papers, the director is one worried man.


Johnston Press is to close five more local newspaper offices in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.


Salil Sharma, Kapur Sharma and Co feels that Reliance Industries has target of Rs 940.

Reliance Industries has target of Rs 940:


Prime Minister Julia Gillard has introduced the carbon tax legislation, telling parliament decades of debate had passed and it was time to act.

Julia Gillard introduces carbon tax legislation into parliament


Former UK foreign secretary David Miliband has decided to quit frontline politics and return to the backbenches to let his brother, Ed, make a ``fresh start'' as leader of the UK's Labour party, reports the FT. After losing the Labour leadership contest to his brother on Saturday, Miliband wrote to his South Shields constituency party to say he would not be standing for the shadow cabinet, as he wanted to avoid media speculation of fraternal divisions whenever his comments contradicted his brother's.


Suu Kyi meets with people from Myanmar in Japan Nobel laureate and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was greeted by dozens of flag-waving well-wishers, including people from her home country, as she arrived in Japan on Saturday for a weeklong visit.


WE are pleased to announce that season ticket prices for 2011/12 have been frozen for a third consecutive season.


Public-health officials have determined that a women who died on a Via train today did not die of an infectious illness.

Woman on train did not die of infectious illness:


The Niagara Falls tightrope walker made it all the way in 25 minutes, crossing 1,800 feet.

The Niagara Falls tightrope walker made it across 25 minutes


Transporters of all the districts of Punjab, including the provincial capital, have unconditionally withdrawn their strike call.


Maker Studios, a next-generation, talent first media company, announced today at VidCon, the premier conference and community gathering for online video, that it has reached more than one billion monthly views for the month of June 2012.

Maker Studios reaches over one billion monthly views


Australia's iconic koala may be heading for extinction unless there are changes in how the populations are managed, an Australian zoologist has claimed.


Two utility workers were held up overnight while they attempted to work in a Kansas City neighborhood.


Endeavour Mining Corporation will buy fellow Canadian gold miner Avion Gold Corporation for CAD 389 million in an all stock deal in order to expand in West Africa.

Endeavour mining to buy Avion gold for CAD 389 million


NINE women were killed and 113 people injured when a church roof collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil.


Texas Congressman Ron Paul beats US President Barack Obama 51-49 in a new poll, following several months where the conservative-libertarian is either statistically tied or within range of defeating the president.


VMOps, a two year old cloud software company that lets companies create the equivalent of the Amazon Elastic Computing service with commodity hardware, is rebranding itself as Cloud.Com.


Utah leaders have refused to extend unemployment benefits for more than 20,000 people whose current assistance payments are about to end.

Utah refuses to extend unemployment benefits


The Band Perry, the cutest sibling band in county music, performed their really sad song about dying young, as well as two other tunes, on the ``Today'' show Friday.


Fire destroyed a 14-bedroom guesthouse on an old Rockefeller family estate near Fort Bragg Wednesday.


Avago Technologies Limited and TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. announced that they have agreed to settle all claims between the companies.

Avago Technologies and TriQuint Semiconductor agree to settle all claims


Yet for Martin Broughton, the Stamford Bridge loyalist who is overseeing the sale of the Anfield club, the responsibility weighs heavily on his shoulders.

Martin Broughton is overseeing the sale of the Anfield club


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on Sunday US President Barack Obama was not soft on China and said he hoped he would discuss Tibet with the Indian prime minister in Washington this week.


Marcus Williams has been called up to the San Antonio Spurs, apparently taking the spot of Manu Ginobili, who was recently lost for the season.

Marcus Williams called-up to San Antonio Spurs


Five people were killed Monday in an explosion in an Italian firework factory, the news agency ANSA reported.

Five killed in explosion in Italian firework factory


BC-EUItaly-Pope-Christmas Season,0248 Pope starts Rome holiday season, prays for jobless Eds:


``The most important level to watch today is support of 5,875 and resistance of 5,930. We expect Nifty cash to first move towards 5,930 and turn down from there to reach till 5,850 after crossing below 5,875. If 5,930 is breached on upside then expected fall may not take place. One can sell Nifty future when Nifty cash reaches 5,925 with stop loss of 5,935 for target of 5,850 till tomorrow,`` said, technical analyst Nitin Bagde, Mangal Keshav.

Most important level to watch today is support of 5,875:


AP Writer A Tennessee woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to faking breast cancer in a scam that netted thousands of dollars worth of sick leave donated by her City Hall co-workers and money from a church and other charities.

Tenn. woman pleads guilty to faking breast cancer


Baby Brands Direct is an online baby products distributor specialising in Fisher Price products, supplying baby and nursery goods direct to the independent nursery and baby retail market.

Baby Brands Direct supplies baby goods Direct to the independent nursery retail market


World oil prices fell further below 50 dollars on Friday at levels unseen in more than three years on growing fears that a worldwide recession could ravage energy demand, analysts said.


ROYAL Dutch Shell has confirmed it is planning to sell its operations in Finland, as it looks to focus its operations on bigger markets.


A convicted sex offender has been sentenced for threatening multiple North Country judges.

Sex offender sentenced for threatening judges


Anderson Cooper vigorously defended Anne Hathaway against the ``hatred'' that he has seen leveled against the actress in recent days.


in DAILY GOSSIP Tinie Tempah has revealed that he may be supporting Take That on their sold-out 'Progress' tour in 2011.

Tinie Tempah to support Take that on tour?


Wall Street headed toward a higher open Thursday amid growing optimism that the credit crisis that pummeled global markets might be nearing an end.Investors, one day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, are more confident about the financial system's recovery.

Wall Street heads to higher on optimism about


Exactly 101 years after crossing the Rio Grande on a ferry, a 101-year-old Texas woman will become a naturalized US citizen, officials said.

After 101 years, Texas woman becomes US citizen


Pietersen referred to India's 2-0 Test series win against world champions Australia and said his team lost to a formidable side.


Shaw University has started work on its new health research building in downtown Raleigh.


``I like a role when initially it scares me, when the character scares you that, whether I can do it or not.


Yes, it is Google DevFests 2011 and it is coming to the Southeast Asian region.


The Dow has edged teasingly close to the 13,000 mark, a milestone it has not reached since before the financial crisis brought the US economy to its knees.


Japan and Inter Milan full-back Yuto Nagatomo decided Wednesday not to have surgery on a dislocated right shoulder and will instead return to Italy, a report said.


US Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire, a development that would give President Barack Obama his first chance to make an appointment to America's highest court.

US Supreme court Justice David Souter 'to retire'


On September 15, 2008, visiting Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang held talks in Skopje with Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski.

Zhang Dejiang holds talks with Macedonian President Crvenkovski


A deadly typhoon packing 105mph winds slammed the Philippines late yesterday, shortly after some 100,000 people were evacuated from central Albay province, and the stock exchange and US embassy were shut in Manila.


Sedgwick County authorities say a 35-year-old inmate has died at a hospital after attempting suicide in his Wichita jail cell.

Inmate dies at hospital after attempting suicide at Wichita jail


World chess champion Viswanathan Anand has refused to accept the honorary doctorate, which was to have been conferred on him by the University of Hyderabad at a special convocation at the ongoing International Congress of Mathematicians 2010 here on Tuesday.

Anand refuses to accept honorary doctorate


China stocks continued to slide on Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 1.1% in the day, its biggest daily loss since April 23.


With casino gambling expanding in Maine, a new group is being formed to promote responsible gambling and generate awareness about the dangers of problem gambling.

New group to promote responsible gambling


A workshop to enhance skills and knowledge in the fields of production, processing and saving of vegetable seeds and floral biology of selected crops will benefit many local farmers of Solomon Islands.


A TANOREXIC mum has been banned from salons after claims she allowed her five-year-old daughter to suffer burns at one.


Yesterday the Senate voted and approved six Presidential indications.

Senate approves Presidential indications


Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that India would develop the swine flu vaccine by early next year after completion of animal and human trials.

India to develop swine flu vaccine by early next year:


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Turkey and Russia were real strategic partners.

Medvedev says Turkey and Russia ``real strategic partners''


An Asheville man has been charged with assault on a female after allegedly shoving a woman into a concrete wall.

Asheville man charged with shoving woman into wall


A Primghar, Iowa, man is in jail, charged with second-degree sexual abuse and incest.

Iowa man charged with sexual abuse, incest


Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, tours Marine Depot Maintenance Command during his visit to Marine Corps Logistics Command, Feb. 21.

Assistant commandant of the Marine Corps visits Marine Corps Logistics Command


The Qantas plane that made an emergency landing in Singapore last week after its engine exploded was reportedly a ``flying wreck'' after huge chunks of metal tore through the fuel tanks.


The Arab League plans to impose a travel ban on top Syrian officials as it steps up pressure to end a crackdown on protests in the country, according to a draft document circulated before ministers meet on Sunday.

Arab League plans travel ban on Syrian officials


A Chesterfield County school custodian, who has been suspended without pay, has pleaded guilty to several child porn charges.

Chesterfield custodian pleads guilty to child porn charges


Contrary to the opinion of many, a medical expert has said that intake of sugar does not cause diabetes.

'Intake of sugar does not cause diabetes'


``The market is likely to open on a firm note on positive Asian markets. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a gain of 51 points at the opening bell. HDFC Bank, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto unveil Q3 results today, Jan. 19, 2012,`` said Swastika Investmart.

Market may open firm on positive Asian markets:


ROCKFORD, Ill. ― A 21-year-old Rockford man has died, more than two weeks after he was shot in the head while celebrating a friend's birthday.


COFFEE is on the way to replacing tea as the nation's favourite drink, with each of us spending £450 a year on it -- more than goes on electricity.

Coffee on way to replacing tea as nation's favourite drink


The University at Buffalo has evacuated a library on its suburban Amherst campus and is telling people to stay away.


DreamWorks Studios' and Ford Motor Company has announced an exclusive partnership for the feature film ``Need for Speed,'' which will include significant integration of Ford products, along with extensive media promotion by Ford at the time of the film's release on March 14, 2014.

DreamWorks Studios, Ford Motor Company announce partnership


BHP Billiton has admitted that its relationship with China, which is its biggest customer, had at times been strained, but said that Beijing realised that it had to ``play with the big boys''.


I FEEL the tactics of Tranmere Rovers FC and their sychophantic supporters,, are scandalous and they should be ashamed of themselves.

Tactics of Tranmere Rovers and supporters are 'scandalous'


Bradley Wiggins, British cycling's double-gold medal winner from the Beijing Olympics has added his voice to the chorus of people demanding that Chris Hoy, who went one better than Wiggins in snatching three golds, should be knighted.


``Allegations about grain crisis in Bulgaria are rather a political attack. It is very convenient to talk about the bread right before the elections, as it is a strategic product,'' said Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Svetlana Boyanova, in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Allegations about grain crisis are rather a political attack, says deputy Minister


Crude oil prices slid Wednesday to less than $70 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange as the dollar gained strength against the euro and British pound.


BEIJING President Bush has opened the new US embassy in Beijing by again prodding China to lessen repression and ``let people say what they think.''


Pitcher Travis Blackley agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Travis Blackley agrees with Arizona Diamondbacks


Ohio is close to a decision on relocating death row to save money and open up beds for violent inmates, with a southern Ohio prison under serious consideration, the prisons agency said Thursday.

Ohio close to decision on relocating death row


Uzbekistan and Ireland signed Convention on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of income and property tax evasion, Uzbek State Tax Committee of Uzbekistan said.

Uzbekistan, Ireland sign the Convention on avoidance of double taxation


Caterpillar Inc. will cut 20,000 jobs to lower production costs after profit tumbled 32% in the fourth quarter, the company said Jan. 26.


Mira Sorvino and her husband Christopher Backus welcomed their fourth child on May 3, 2012, a daughter named Lucia, the couple's rep confirmed to OnTheRedCarpet.com.

Mira Sorvino welcomes fourth child, a daughter


The Pep Boys ' Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will hold an investor day on Wednesday, June 25 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.


New York City, New York-based book retailer Barnes & Noble will hold a ``very special event'' next week at its Union Square store in New York City.

Barnes & Noble to hold very special event next week


The US Forest Service said they have burned more slash piles this fall and winter than in recent years, reducing the chances of damaging fires in northern Colorado.

Forest Service burns more slash piles in northern Colorado


Fall pottery classes will begin Thursday at the d'Arlier Cultural Center.


Tamron has launched a new photo contest for Tamron lens users called ``My Macro Exhibit'' in which entrants are asked to create a 3D virtual exhibit on MyPhotoExhibits.com.


Global passenger and air cargo traffic growth improved in February, though some of this was due to distortions arising from one-off events during the month.

Passenger and cargo traffic growth improves:


A brown bear and her cub mauled a group of teenage boys deep in the Alaskan wilderness, forcing rescuers to scramble early Sunday to help the injured.


GameStop is attracting upside option activity following some notable endorsements in recent days.

GameStop attracts upside option activity


The City of Indianapolis has announced the purchase of 85 hybrid vehicles in a move that officials say combines fiscal responsibility with a commitment to a cleaner environment.

Indianapolis announces purchase of hybrid vehicles


Park Sang-Hyun holds a one shot lead going into the weekend after carding a second round three-under-par 69 Friday at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship at Namseoul Country Club in Seoul.


Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, pictured in October, has a stress fracture in his left ankle, another devastating setback for the Houston Rockets center as he vies to resume his injury-plagued NBA career.


A woman has been sexually assaulted in Melbourne after accepting a lift from a man who claimed he worked in security.

Woman sexually assaulted after accepting lift


``I had hoped to be able to vote for Judge Sotomayor to be the next Justice on the Supreme Court, but after a thorough review of the hearing record and her cases, speeches and writings, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot support Judge Sotomayor's nomination,'' Grassley said.


Matt Bell broke the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge track record Friday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, earning his sixth career Grand Sport class pole position and first of the season in the No. 6 Sunoco Chevrolet Camaro.

Bell breaks Continental Tire Sports car Challenge track record at Mid-Ohio


A car bomb killed 11 people when it exploded shortly after sunset Wednesday near a gathering of Shiite Muslims south of Baghdad, Iraqi officials said, the latest apparent sectarian attack in the increasingly troubled country.

Car bomb kills 11 in Iraq, officials say


A 49-year-old Kennett man was arrested on drug charges at Hayti following a traffic stop.

Kennett man arrested on drug charges at Hayti


Red Sox reliever Chris Carpenter, who was obtained from the Chicago Cubs as partial compensation for general manager Theo Epstein, says he will have elbow surgery.


Months after it unveiled a model bilateral investment treaty, a top Obama Administration official has said the United States is working on the investment treaty with a number of countries, including India, China and Mauritius, the Press Trust of India reported.

US working on investment treaties with India, China


Longshoremen at Virginia-owned marine terminals in Newport News and Portsmouth have rejected proposed wage and benefit cuts.


Vice Chairman of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Lakshmi Narayanan sells 55,000 shares of CTSH on 12/23/2009 at an average price of $46.18 a share.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH) vice Chairman Lakshmi Narayanan sells 55,000 shares


North Korea claimed Wednesday the United States offered to suspend sanctions and resume long-stalled food aid to the communist nation if Pyongyang halts its uranium enrichment and takes other steps toward denuclearization.

N. Korea claims US proposed suspending sanctions and resuming food aid


Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jason Schmidt made a minor league rehab start on Sunday and tossed a perfect frame for Class A Inland Empire.


Citigroup posted a $4.43-billion first-quarter profit, its best result in nearly three years, as the economic recovery reduced the bank's credit losses and increased prices on even its worst assets.

Citigroup posts best results in nearly three years


The Syrian army has attacked Al-Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, killing two refugees and a Syrian, and wounding a child.

Syrian army attacks Palestinian refugee camps


The AFL says it is still waiting to interview Lara Bingle as part of its investigation into whether controversial footballer Brendan Fevola had any part in the circulation of the infamous nude shower photo.


Biden is launching a new American military mission in Iraq, ushering in a fresh phase in a seven-year-old deployment that has cost the lives of more than 4,400 troops.


Cody Ross kept his current consecutive hit streak alive in the final game against the Dodgers.


Six of the seven urban renewal bills were introduced on unanimous votes, clearing the way for full hearings; they'll appear online on the Legislature's website with bill numbers tomorrow.

Six of seven urban renewal bills introduced


The New Zealand soldiers killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan will be remembered as popular pranksters, but also true professionals.

Soldiers remembered as pranksters, but professional


Hyderabad, April 16 Minutes after the polling ended in Telangana Thursday evening, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy said that the settlers from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema in Telangana will become foreigners if a separate Telangana state is formed.

Settlers will become foreigners in Telangana state:


THE death of singer Amy Winehouse highlights a desperate need for education and facilities in the battle against drug abuse, the family of a Welsh schoolgirl who died of an overdose, said yesterday.

Death of Amy Winehouse 'highlights need for education about drug abuse'


A Junction City man was killed by a flash fire Wednesday while working on a furnace, Junction City Fire Chief Mike Steinfort said.


In an interview with Us Weekly, ``American Idol'' producer Nigel Lythgoe, said the show is better without the ``cranky brit'' Simon Cowell.

``Idol'' producer Nigel Lythgoe says show better off without Simon


Marketers are significantly underestimating the role of social media in driving traffic to their online portals.

Marketers underestimating role of social media


NBC's new musical drama Smash continued to lose ratings on Monday evening as it dropped to under 7 million viewers while The Voice continued to perform strongly.


The Mutual Fund Store ® , a nationwide system of Registered Investment Adviser firms founded by Adam Bold, today introduced its Retirement Paycheck™ service, an innovative asset management process designed for retirees and others in the distributive stage of their investment life-cycle.

The mutual Fund Store® introduces 'Retirement Paycheck™' service


Perry told the Dallas-Fort Worth CBS affiliate that he would give a possible 2016 presidential run ``a good examination.''

Rick Perry will give 2016 run 'a good examination'


Discretionary fund manager Saltus has launched a global equity fund in an extension of its IFA-focused offerings.


Daily Mirror columnist Sue Carroll died at her home on Christmas Day after suffering from pancreatic cancer for 18 months.

Daily Mirror columnist Sue Carroll dies from pancreatic cancer


Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor who was a HIV/AIDS activist has left a bulk of her multi-million fortune for AIDS charities.

Elizabeth Taylor leaves bulk of fortune for AIDS charity


President-elect Barack Obama is officially resigning his Senate seat Sunday as he prepares to become the next president of the United States.


New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees has declared he won't resign the top job.


Taoiseach Enda Kenny is holding talks with Prime Minister David Cameron in London today during one of a series of engagements in the city.

Enda Kenny holds talks with David Cameron in London


Jobless claims kicked off the month of July on a positive note, falling to the lowest level in four years, according to figures released Thursday by the Labor Department.

Jobless claims fall to lowest level in four years


Other local students named to the dean's list for earning 3.25 grade point averages or higher are Sydney Schroeder of St. Ignace;


The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that tickets for the Chicago Fire vs. Club América match Presented by TrueCar at Toyota Park on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm CT are now on sale.

Tickets for the Chicago Fire vs. Club América match Presented by TrueCar now on sale


Portions of Wikileaks.org, the ``uncensorable Wikipedia for untraceable mass document leaking and analysis'', has been blocked in Australia.

Portions of Wikileaks, Wikipedia blocked in Australia


Cornerback Cortland Finnegan made it official that he is reuniting with his former head coach in St. Louis.


US singer Lady GaGa was an expected shock no show on the Gold Coast late last night after a baffling breakdown in negotiations.

Lady GaGa expected no show on Gold Coast


Team US F1 has been granted extra straight-line testing days for the 2010 season as dispensation for its geographical location.


Singer Katy Perry has announced the second leg of her tour for late 2011 after her recently announced 'California Dreams Tour' got sold out.


Ricky Gervais has been targetted by Justin Bieber fans online after the comedian poked fun at the teen star at the Golden Globes this week.

Ricky Gervais targetted by Justin Bieber fans


Stocks have remained in red in mid-day trading following weak Chinese economic data and disappointing third-quarter financial results from JP Morgan Chase.Investors are also cautious ahead of a meeting of G20 finance ministers later this week in Paris.


With the 5A state meet just around the corner, a number of individual Utah County swimmers and teams are poised for high finishes.

Utah County swimmers poised for high finishes


A team of medical experts has claimed that man bags, which have become the ultimate symbol of a modern metrosexual, are responsible for causing serious back injuries.

Man bags can cause serious back injuries


Ilham Aliyev offered his sincere condolences to the Russian president as well as the relatives of the victims.

Ilham Aliyev offers condolences to Russian president


Whitecourt RCMP had no choice but to shoot and kill a black bear that got too close for comfort Saturday morning.


Basketballer Belinda Snell has returned home to Mirboo North from the London Olympics, bringing with her a bronze medal from The Opals game against Russia.


Unified communications vendor, Avaya, has appointed four new sales staff in a bid to strengthen its regional presence.


A Turkish company says Somali pirates have released a Turkish cargo ship held for about three months in the Gulf of Aden.

Somalia pirates release Turkish cargo ship


EnviroShield is providing an interactive mold detector on their website as part of their mold removal services and water damage repair in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma.

EnviroShield provides interactive mold detector for water damage repair in Seattle


The DC Office of Campaign Finance director has admonished former Mayor Marion Barry for failing to disclose his relationship with a woman whom he helped award a $15,000 city contract.

DC campaign finance director admonishes Marion Barry


Attorney General-elect Tim Fox announced his second round of appointments to his upcoming administration at the Department of Justice.

Attorney General-elect Tim Fox announces his second round of appointments


A firm handshake or brisk walking pace can predict a longer life span in seniors, claim British researchers who analyzed 33 earlier studies made up of thousands of people.


The FSA has appointed two senior advisors to advise the regulator on the investment banking sector and on risk management respectively.


IT contractors will be in high demand at the start of 2012 as companies are confident enough to start new projects, but not confident enough to take on permanent staff, according to recruitment consultancy Reed Technology.


Over 67% of all libraries based in the USA now carry eBooks and 28% lend out e-readers.


Zimbabweans lined up for hours Saturday to vote in elections that present President Robert Mugabe with his toughest political challenge in 28 years in power.


Mark Cavendish has said that he is not feeling the pressure ahead of his Olympic road race despite entering as favourite.


Secondary school teachers have voted overwhelmingly to strike after rejecting the Government's latest pay offer.

Secondary school teachers vote to strike


Coalition fever mounted in Serbia on Thursday, and President Boris Tadic warned that a nationalist-socialist pact following Sunday's inconclusive election would be ``a short trip on the Titanic''.


Harry Reems, who rose to prominence with 1972's Deep Throat, has sadly died of pancreatic cancer, according to Us Weekly.

Porn star Harry Reems of Deep Throat has died


A St Albans cat is in the running to win a pampered puss prize and be crowned as Britain's 5 Star Feline in a competition run by Gourmet cat food.

St Albans cat in the running to win a pampered puss prize


Jessica Simpson has revealed how she took her pregnancy test in secret, before surprising fiance Eric Johnson with the 'positive' reading.

Jessica Simpson took pregnancy test in secret


Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall statistics show what once was Communist East Germany is still lagging mightily behind the West.


Actress Scarlett Johansson loves to be challenged in her work.

Scarlett Johansson loves being challenged


Turkish financial support for Libya will continue, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Friday, expressing optimism about the North African country's future.

Turkish financial support for Libya to continue


An anti-Taliban lashkar comprising 350 armed volunteers was raised in Kabal tehsil while seven militants were killed separately in Swat district on Thursday.


Many say that it's the most important dress that a woman will ever wear.

The most important dress you'll ever wear


Nixon Peabody has become the latest firm to make job cuts, laying off 20 lawyers and 36 staff, reports The National Law Journal.

Nixon Peabody lays off 20 lawyers and 36 staff


For anybody who might not know the history of Dr. Kwabena Adjei, the current Chairman of the ruling NDC, is a strong Nkrumaist and would have been today except for his strong conviction that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was betrayed.


Denise Richards has designed a pink stiletto, named after her adopted daughter Eloise, for ShoeDazzle.

Denise Richards - Denise Richards designs for ShoeDazzle


Pakistan Sunday sought changes in the design of the Nimmo-Bazgo hydropower project being built by India in Jammu and Kashmir even as the two sides agreed to use telemetry and satellite systems to monitor water flow and consumption in shared rivers.

Pak seeks changes in design of Nimmo-Bazgo hydropower project


The US needs to observe protocol in treating Indian dignitaries visiting that country, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said in the wake of American security agencies frisking former president APJ Abdul Kalam on board an aircraft.

'US must observe protocol for Indian dignitaries'


New manager Kenny Dalglish has called for unity as he tries to turn around Liverpool's worst season since 1953/1954.


Blackberry contract deals are also making these phones achieve milestones with the advantage of free gifts with mobile phones.


Federal charges will not be filed against Former Florida Congressman Mark Foley.


Hughes' wife Doris Downes Hughes released a statement this morning saying Hughes had been ill for a long time and died in the Calvary Hospital in Bronx, New York.


Arctic sea ice is set to hit a record low by the end of the month, latest satellite data has shown.


Obesity rates are up in 37 states, despite the widely publicized risks, according to ``F as in Fat:


CapSnap Equipment, the Jackson, MI based manufacturer of customizable water bottling equipment has introduced improved bottle leak detection systems that provide faster and more accurate readings, able to keep up with the standard bottling systems available today.

CapSnap Equipment introduces improved bottle leak detection systems


Richard Lui has been named MSNBC anchor, based in New York City.


Strong winds toppled and split trees in Brandon Saturday night.


A Malawi gay couple was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years each in jail after being convicted on sodomy and indecency charges, and Washington swiftly condemned the court decision as ``unconscionable.''

Malawi gay couple sentenced to 14 years in jail


As the recession was declared technically over, Mr Gilmore said ``it is the highest number of people ever unemployed in the State'' and he claimed 2,000 jobs had been lost each week since the current Government came into office.

Gilmore claims 2,000 jobs lost every week under Government


This morning James McClean took to Twitter once again, only this time to apologise for the rant he unleashed to the world last night following another frustrating evening on the Republic of Ireland substitutes bench.


The Chilean peso closed nearly flat against the dollar Tuesday ignoring sound US data in a session that was described as ``quiet'' by market participants.

Chile peso closes nearly flat, ignoring US data


DISGRACED Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been denied early release with an electronic tag and must serve up to another month in jail, sources confirmed today.

Footballer Joey Barton denied early release


Diyafa 2010 concluded yesterday with an awards ceremony recognising the winning chefs' exceptional culinary creations in the 15 categories during the three-day exciting Salon Culinaire competition.


Republican Michele Bachmann confirmed on Monday, at a Republican presidential candidate debate in New Hampshire, that she intends to join the presidential race and will soon make formal announcement to this effect.

Michele Bachmann confirms joining presidential race


Gov. Mary Fallin has asked the White House to approve an emergency disaster declaration request for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to the severe winter storm.

Gov. Fallin asks White House to approve disaster declaration


Soybean imports by China are expected to maintain an uptrend in the next 10 to 15 years with growth being driven primarily by the demand from urban residents.


Apprupt, an affiliate network for mobile apps aimed at developers and publishers, has closed what we think is a large financing round with Deutsche Telekom's T-Venture arm, KfW and its existing investor Neuhaus Partners.

Apprupt, affiliate network for mobile apps, closes financing


The 8th Annual Cracking Up The Capital comedy show will feature Patrick McKenna, Derek Edwards, Debra DiGiovanni, and others.


SimCity returns to the Mac in February 2013, when EA releases the city builder as a digital download via Origin.


Vueling Airlines increased its January load factor by 5.1 percentage points, growing from 58.9% in 2008 to 64.0% in 2009.

Vueling increased its load factor by 5.1 points


Former US President Jimmy Carter will visit Korea from March 21 to 24 to receive an honorary doctorate in politics from Korea University, a Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday.


More than 2,000 foreign students face possible deportation from Britain after their university was stripped of its right to authorize visas.

More than 2,000 students face deportation from UK


Plymouth's inshore lifeboat was launched to reports of three kayakers in difficulty on Saturday afternoon.

Plymouth lifeboat launched to reports of kayakers in difficulty


The city of Providence is accepting proposals for a performing arts initiative that awards funding to community groups to help stage live performances during the summer.

Providence accepting proposals for arts initiative


Greece marked its Independence Day on Sunday amidst unprecedented tight security measures for fear of protests against unpopular austerity reforms to save the country from a potentially disastrous default.

Greece marks independence Day under tight security


A quake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale shook Mexico at 2:41 pm Thursday, the country's National Seismological Service said.

Quake measuring 6.6 on Richter scale shakes Mexico


The man who became know as Doctor Death, Jack Kevorkian died Friday at 2:30 am at a Royal Oak hospital, Dr. Kevorkian was 83.

Assistance suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian died at 83.


A St. Augustine vacation rental home is being featured on the premier episode of the new PBS series Getting Away Together, Vacation Rental Pros' founder and CEO Steve Milo announced today.

St. Augustine home featured in premier episode of Getting Away Together


NEW YORK Bank of America extended its current sponsorship with the New York Yankees after stopping talks on a larger, longer deal.

Bank of America extends sponsorship with Yankees


Danielle Lloyd resorted to therapy to cope with meltdown following racist row with Shilpa Shetty in Celebrity Big Brother.


Online company AOL Inc. says it is buying highly trafficked news website Huffington Post for $315 million in a deal that will put co-founder Ariana Huffington in charge of all AOL content.


Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has been released from a California hospital two days after falling at her Bel-Air home.Spokeswoman Joanne Drake says the 86-year-old was released Tuesday from St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica and was ``very happy to be back in her home.''


Playwright Kohei Tsuka has died of lung cancer in Japan, his family said Monday.


The Wyoming Cowgirls basketball team announced its 2013-14 non-conference basketball schedule on Thursday, with four of the team's opponents competing in the postseason in 2012.

Wyoming Cowgirls announce 2013-14 non-conference schedule


Lafayette Parish has declared a state of emergency after dozens of houses flooded in and north of Carencro, where a daycare center evacuated children to City Hall as heavy thunderstorms stalled between Lafayette and Opelousas and dumped up to 15 inches of rain.

Lafayette Parish declares state of emergency


A 68-year-old man from Leigh Sinton died as a result of necessary medical treatment, an inquest has found.

Man died as a result of necessary medical treatment


International tour operators were evacuating vacationers from Tunisia on Friday as the civil unrest which has gripped the country showed signs of hurting its critical tourism industry.

Tour operators evacuating vacationers from Tunisia


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today took his Sadbhavna mission fast to Godhra, the epicenter of the 2002 communal discord in the state, just a month before the 10th anniversary of the Sabarmati train carnage.

Narendra Modi takes Sadbhavna mission to Godhra


An Ohio airport says a plane that arrived from Florida with up to 150 people on board skidded off a runway and got stuck in grass.

Plane skids off runway, gets stuck in grass


The American Physiological Society today announced that it will receive more than $2.3 million in federal grants to be used to recruit and mentor undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups in an effort to increase their understanding of, interest in, and representation in the scientific and biomedical workforce.

American Physiological Society to receive $2.3 million in federal grants


The United States is extremely concerned about reports that Government of Sudan forces are conducting offensive operations against Sudan Liberation Army/Abdel Wahid positions in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur that have reportedly caused significant civilian casualties, displacement, and the evacuation of humanitarian organizations.

Government of Sudan conducting offensive operations in Jebel Marra area of Darfur