Actor John Woodvine is reportedly in a ``stable'' condition after collapsing during a performance of Carousel on Friday.

John Woodvine in 'stable' condition after collapsing during Carousel


A Tontitown man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Tontitown man accused of sexually assaulting child


Enterprise police are investigating the alleged Saturday morning rape of a 15-year-old girl by three men, according to a press release.


The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is awarding up to $25.9 million over the next four years for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Programs to address the needs of people with serious mental illnesses.

Substance Abuse and mental health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarding up to $25.9 million


Dictionary of Kyrgyz dialects by Jeembai Mukambaev will come out in Kyrgyzstan on September 24, secretariat of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University informed the news agency 24.kg.

Dictionary of Kyrgyz dialects comes out in Kyrgyzstan


China is playing an increasingly important role in international affairs and Chile will enhance cooperation with China in a variety of areas, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Wednesday.

Chile to enhance cooperation with China:


The Thrashers signed defenseman Andrey Zubarev to a two-year contract Tuesday.


The flow of foreign direct investment into Arab states, including those hit by uprisings, rose by 9.8 percent last year despite the unrest but remained well below their 2010 level, a report said on Tuesday.

Foreign investment in Arab states rises despite unrest


The European Central Bank faces an acute new eurozone debt crisis, with pressure rising for it to resume purchases of government debt.


Police say a Syrian man has been fatally shot in central Germany by two people who fired at him as his car stopped at a traffic light.


Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor, has established a new collateral solutions group, or CSG.

Marsh establishes collateral solutions group


Apple has released Max OS X 10.5.5 update that the company says includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.


Internet service providers are to keep records of emails and online phone calls under controversial new government regulations that come into force today.

Internet service providers to record all emails and calls


New research, which was conducted by the Scotch Whisky Association, shows that Scotch whisky enters its ``second golden era'' as it generates over £4 billion per year.

Scotch whisky enters ``second golden era''


More than 170 products have now earned the NSF Certified for Sport designation as momentum builds ahead of the London Olympics.

170+ products have earned NSF Certified for Sport designation


President Barack Obama released a $950 billion health care reform proposal Monday aimed at pleasing the warring wings of his own party and bringing along skeptical voters, in part by including a provision to put off an unpopular tax on high-cost health insurance plans until 2018.


Solange Knowles has broken her foot on tour.


Chris Grigg has been appointed non-executive director of BAE Systems with effect from 1 July 2013.

Chris Grigg appointed non-executive director of BAE Systems


A former Navy destroyer will soon be sunk off the Maryland coast to serve as a fish-attracting artificial reef.


A woman who was arrested for possessing amphetamine uses the drug ``to stay awake on a night out'', according to her lawyer.

Woman uses drug 'to stay awake on nights out'


Actress Paz De La Huerta appeared in court in New York on Tuesday and was hit with a restraining order and a string of charges relating to an alleged fight with a reality TV star in a Manhattan nightclub.

Actress Paz De la Huerta hit with restraining order


India and Bangladesh highlighted the common cultural heritage of the two countries at the secretary-level bilateral meeting on cultural cooperation held last week in New Delhi.

India, Bangladesh highlight common cultural heritage


With an initial collection of around one thousand books, a Tamil book club has been inaugurated in London on Sunday.


Volvo has confirmed the name of its new European Tour event as the Volvo Golf Champions, which will consist only of past winners of European Tour events.

Volvo Golf Champions named new European Tour event


j2 Global Communications, Inc., the provider of cloud-based services for businesses, today announced that it has acquired the online backup business of C Infinity, an Ireland-based provider of online data backup and hosting services for businesses.

J2 Global acquires online backup business


German researchers have invented a touchscreen steering wheel that they say could make cars safer.

Researchers invent touchscreen steering wheel


On Friday, a day that saw continuation of risk positive sentiment in EMEA markets fuelled by the agreement on a new Greece aid package, the Turkish lira continued to underperform its peers.

The Turkish lira continued to underperform its peers


Lightning adds to Perth fireworks display Updated: 12:07, Friday January 27, 2012 An estimated 250,000 people watched the Australia Day fireworks display over the Swan River.


A line of severe storms was moving into South Carolina from Georgia at 4 pm The National Weather Service, Charleston, forecast the storms will lose much of that intensity before they reach the coast.

Severe storms moving into South Carolina


Winona Ryder sent a message of apology to Natalie Portman after filming ``Black Swan''.

Winona Ryder sends apology to Natalie Portman


A giant oil platform to be used to search for oil in the Black Sea passed through the Bosphorus on Thursday, halting the transit of other vessels through the Bosphorus, news agencies reported.


Bechtel leaders, along with representatives from NRG Energy, Inc., SunPower Corp., and local dignitaries, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the California Valley Solar Ranch, one of the largest solar photovoltaic facilities currently under construction in the world.

Bechtel celebrates groundbreaking of California Valley solar Ranch


The discovery of 500 misplaced absentee ballots puts several local races in question.

500 misplaced ballots puts several races in question


A 48-year-old man was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to arousing fear in his wife and their two children on Sunday at 6.15am.


Aerosmith postponed at least one weekend concert after frontman Steve Tyler fell off the stage at a South Dakota show and suffered what a concert spokesman said were head, neck and shoulder injuries.

Aerosmith postpones us concert after frontman Steve Tyler falls off stage


Jennifer Aniston is hard-hearted when it comes to love - she once turned down a romantic marriage proposal in a crowded restaurant.


First aired on the History Channel, ``It's Good to be the President'' gives viewers a rare look into the lifestyle of the American Presidents.


State-owned Dutch bank ABN AMRO is to cut 400 jobs, or about 2 per cent of its workforce, as it prepares for an eventual sale.

ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs as prepares for eventual sale


American Capital Ltd. announced today that it has completed the combination of three portfolio companies within its Financial Services Group to create Core Financial Group, a diversified commercial finance holding company.

American Capital announces the combination of three portfolio companies


A Syrian student studying in Jordan, with his face painted in the colours of the Syrian opposition flag, shouts slogans against Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad during a demonstration in front of Syria's embassy in Amman April 23, 2012.

Syrian students studying in Jordan shout slogans against Syria's President Assad during a demonstration in front of Syria's embassy in Amman


A Florence man has been indicted for an alleged armed robbery last year.


Emeryville-based Jamba Juice is hiring 3,500 youth nationwide for summer jobs, 500 here in the Bay Area.


Shigeki Maruyama took a step back from obscurity on the PGA Tour with a 5-under 65 in the wind and occasional rain Thursday afternoon for a one-shot lead in the Sony Open.

Maruyama takes the lead at the Sony Open


A Hornersville, Mo., man plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a Stoddard County courtroom earlier this month, and will appear for sentencing in July in Dunklin County.

Man pleads 'guilty' to voluntary manslaughter


Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

Actor Heath Ledger found dead in apartment


An Aurora woman who said she fired a pistol to fend off a crowbar-wieldingromantic rival was acquitted of weapons charges Wednesday in Kane County.


Paul Lake is taking another small step toward establishing a fire service in the wake of a death a year and a half ago in the unincorporated community.

Paul Lake takes another step toward service


Lightning struck many areas in Canacona with damage to houses and home appliances being estimated at Rs 6 lakhs.


Cajun singer-songwriter Zachary Richard, 60, suffered a minor stroke this week that affected the left side of his body and his motor skills.


Industry body Assocham has said that India may miss the USD 200 billion export target for 2010-11 due to sluggish demand in Europe, contrary to the government\'s assertion of meeting the target.


A fishy thief stole $77,000 worth of shrimp and salmon from a Metropolitan Avenue seafood store.

Fishy thief steals $77,000 worth of seafood!


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said it will buy a 41 percent stake in a US asset manager from JPMorgan Chase & Co for $848 million in cash to expand its business globally.

CIBC to buy 41 percent in US asset manager


The Geneva lead grew to six, but quickly evaporated as the Vikings' offense stagnated while the Wildcats heated up.


An Air Taxi sea plane has crashed in a speedboat after landing in Bathala Resort of North Ari atoll causing damage to one of the air plane's floats.


Five new ministers have been inducted in the NWFP cabinet taking the total number of cabinet members to 26.

Five new ministers inducted in NWFP cabinet


Around 25 people were injured and five houses damaged in a clash between a group of Gorkha Janamukti Morch activists and local people at Kalchini in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday.

25 people injured, five houses damaged in clash


The jury in the Auckland High Court trial for two men accused of murdering an undercover police officer has retired for the night and jury members have gone home.


MEPs on Wednesday approved a new EU law setting out patients' rights to seek medical care in another EU country.

MEPs approved a new EU law setting out patients' rights


US stock markets slid on Black Friday, with investors ignoring the retail blitz and concentrating on worries in Europe.


Police are investigating a break-in Friday evening at the Social Security office at 186 Exchange St.

Police investigate break-in at Social Security office


Prince Harry has reportedly been dumped by his new girlfriend following his naked antics in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Prince Harry 'dumped by girlfriend cressida bonas'


Inter president Massimo Moratti told fans he would try to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in January, but it was a joke according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.


The Arapahoe County Sheriff said Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley has been found dead in his home.

Denver Broncos wr Kenny McKinley found dead


A Montville bar was robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken, police said.


Barcelona-bound Brazil forward Neymar has been feeling nervous ahead of his blockbuster transfer to the Spanish champions once he has finished playing in the Confederations Cup in June.


Zayo Group announced Thursday that it has completed the integration of the AboveNet network, which it acquired this summer.

Zayo completes AboveNet network integration


A construction worker has been freed from a storm drain after he became trapped waist-deep in dirt.

Construction worker freed from storm drain


Two space rocket engines used in the Apollo program have been recovered from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.

Space rocket engines recovered from floor of the Atlantic ocean


Air France-KLM appointed advisers to evaluate strategic options for CityJet according to CityJet CEO Christine Ourmières.

Air France-KLM appoints advisers to evaluate options for CityJet


A Palm Beach couple accused of stealing from a Holocaust survivor have reached a deal with the victim.

Couple accused of stealing from Holocaust survivor reaches deal


An illegal Mexican immigrant has been found guilty of felony transport of another illegal alien.

Illegal immigrant found guilty of felony transport


A Maryville man was killed in a single vehicle crash on US 17 in Georgetown County late Friday, according to the SC Highway Patrol.

Man killed in crash on US 17 in Georgetown County


Perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader said today in Salt Lake City that he's not a spoiler who takes away votes from other candidates but a victim of ``political bigotry.''


Novak Djokovic won against Jan Hernych at the Swiss Indoors with a score of 6-0, 6-0.


The Israeli security forces arrested 10 Palestinians during an operation in the southeastern parts of the Gaza Strip, news agency DPA reported, citing Palestinian sources.

Israeli security forces arrest 10 Palestinians during operation in the Gaza Strip


Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova said she feared she was pregnant when she contracted a stomach bug earlier this month.


Small cap stocks provider of investor relations and small cap stocks public relations, SmallCapVoice.com, is now appearing as the Featured Company on TransWorldNews.co.uk.

Small cap stocks investor relations and public relations


Islam seeks to guide humanity on the right path of brotherhood, mutual understanding, cooperation and tolerance, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in a message to mark Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.


On October 17th, Madeleine Pickens and husband T. Boone Pickens will donate a trained Mustang to SMU during the SMU-Navy footbal game.

Madeleine Pickens and husband T. Boone Pickens to donate a Mustang to SMU


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates are stable today around 4.75%.


South Korea has decided to slap anti-dumping duties on Japanese stainless steel plates because they are sold at below-market prices here, the country's trade commission said Thursday.

S. Korea to slap anti-dumping duties on Japanese steel plates


Mexico suspended purchases from 30 US meat plants due to sanitary issues, which sent US cattle and hog prices sharply lower on Friday and prompted speculation the ban was retaliation against a US labeling law, Reuters reported.

Mexico suspends purchases from 30 US meat plants


After a brief sputter at the open, stocks recharged the two-day rally Thursday, with a smaller-than-expected drop in retail sales and strength in bank and drugmaker shares fueling the run.


Violent Mexican drug cartels, including the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, have infiltrated Australia, a senior US government official has confirmed.

Mexico drug cartels infiltrating Australia


Kesa Electricals, which owns the Comet retail chain, on Wednesday said it had returned to profit during its first half .


Amazon has announced that it will be opening up the Kindle to developers to allow the creation of ``active content''.


Nokia ditched its sales chief and promised to slash more costs, as the Finnish cellphone maker runs out of time to reinvent itself under pressure from smartphone rivals.


A Cameroon militia group took 10 mostly foreign oil workers hostage Friday off this West African nation's coast, and threatened to kill the captives if demands for autonomy talks with the government are not met.


A former Wayland firefighter already sentenced to seven years in prison for seeking help in finding a young girl to rape was sentenced again today for another sexual assault.

Former firefighter sentenced for sexual assault


The Rita's in Severna Park opened up at noon on Friday.


A Frederick woman was killed after a single vehicle crash about 1:35 am today on northbound US 15 between the Jefferson Street and US 40 exits, according to Maryland State Police.


Walmart, in an effort to recapture lost sales, says it will launch a new ad campaign next month, reclaiming its role as the store with the lowest prices and broadest assortment.


As Gameday was apparently coming out of a commercial break, a hot mic caught Lee Corso asking ``Where's that little kid?'' in something of an angry fashion.


President Bush on Wednesday signed a US-India nuclear deal that was years in the making and allows American companies to enter India's multi-billion-dollar nuclear energy sector.


DocuLex, a document management company, and dtSearch, a provider of enterprise and developer text retrieval software, announced an email archiving extension to DocuLex's Archive Studio product line.


Karnataka LokayuktaJustice Santosh Hegde will submit his much-awaited report on illegal mining to the Government on Wednesday.

Will submit report on illegal mining on Wednesday:


Motorola posted a small quarterly profit on Thursday as it sold more mobile phones than expected and narrowly kept its No. 3 global ranking in the mobile phone market ahead of LG Electronics.

Motorola posts small profit, keeps No. 3 ranking


Portugal, going through a deep recession, is moving ``quickly and resolutely'' to fix its shaky finances and reform its economy, Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho told the United Nations on Saturday.

Portugal 'moving quickly' to fix economy:


A federal jury on Monday found Republican Sen. Ted Stevens guilty on seven counts of lying about thousands of dollars of gifts and home renovations on his financial disclosure forms, a verdict that ended in disgrace the four-decade Senate career of a man whose imprint on Alaska dates to before its statehood.


A set of mathematical models helped Japanese scientists to predict the success or failure of blockbuster movies at the box office.

Mathematical models predict success of movies at box office


The father of Philippine pop star Charice has been stabbed to death with an ice pick in a drunken street fight, police said Tuesday, as the singer cancelled an overseas tour to be with her family.

Father of Philippine star Charice stabbed to death


Iran will reverse-engineer the US drone it has in its possession, and is in the ``final stages'' of unlocking the aircraft's software secrets, the head of Iran's parliamentary national security committee said Dec. 12.


Palermo have made an offer to Liverpool for the services of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, the Italians have admitted.

Palermo make an offer for Liverpool's Lucas Leiva


The Washington Post won six Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, including the prestigious Public Service award for its reporting on conditions of US war veterans at the Walter Reed military hospital.

Washington Post wins six Pulitzer Prizes


US Senator Edward Kennedy collapsed on Tuesday during the inauguration lunch for President Barack Obama, reports said, as the new US leader acknowleged concerns about the veteran lawmaker's health.


Siemon has introduced new hybrid patch cords designed to provide a high density and efficient solution for transmitting video signals over twisted-pair network cabling.

Siemon introduces new hybrid patch cords


Businesses in the West Midlands are going to be offered office space in China.

Businesses offered office space in China


You are reading part eight of a ten part series that shows you how to teach your elementary-age child to write a novel, and in the process become a wiser, more thoughtful reader of books written by others.

How to teach your child to write a novel:


Daniel Carr has agreed to join Huddersfield Town from Dulwich Hamlet, with the 18-year-old joining up with his new team mates at the end of the season.


After seven weeks, the Casey Anthony is coming to a close.


Facebook is getting a US$200 million investment from a Russian Internet investor that values the social networking company at US$10 billion even though it has yet to turn a profit.

Facebook gets US$200 million from Russian investor


Platinum producer Lonmin has not met its obligations under the mining charter, according to a report on recent violence at its mine in Marikana, North West.


Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was on Friday banned for one Test for his on-field clash with Australian all-rounder Shane Watson during the third Test here.


Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has said that his target is to attain good results in 2012 British Grand Prix which is to be held at Silverstone Circuit on July 8.

Felipe Massa targets to attain good results in 2012 British Grand prix --


A total of 170,000 Bulgarians work in crime related organizations as a primary or a secondary job and another 250,000 wish they did, a ACCA-M survey reveals Thursday.


Falls Church-based CSC reported a loss of $8.97 a share for the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year because of two non-cash charges.

CSC reports loss because of non-cash charges


Gift and toiletry maker Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd. filed for bankruptcy protection in New York today, blaming the fall in consumer spending for its financial troubles, Bloomberg News reported.


New York's undefeated Junior Welterweight sensation, Chris Algieri, has returned to Oxnard, Calif., where he will resume training with Robert Garcia at his academy.

Chris Algieri returns to Oxnard, resumes training with Robert Garcia


Lloyds Banking Group has announced 300 jobs will be cut as part of its ongoing restructuring programme.

Lloyds Banking group announces 300 job cuts


Sauber's Mexican rookie Sergio Perez was ruled out of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix after crashing heavily in qualifying and being taken to hospital with concussion.

Sergio Perez ruled out of Monaco Grand Prix


A 24-year old El Centro woman was stabbed twice by her husband shortly after noon yesterday.


Erin Barry has denied having an extramarital affair with Tony Parker.

Erin Barry denies affair with Tony Parker


Nirmal Bang said that a very strong resistance is seen in Nifty at 5155 and 5170 levels, in its report dated 3 December 2009.

Strong resistance seen in Nifty at 5155 & 5170:


The Seattle Times reported Microsoft will cut Vista prices up to 40 percent.


However, new research presented at CHEST 2012, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, shows that a new antidote, cobinamide, may help reverse the effects of cyanide toxicity.

Cobinamide may help reverse effects of cyanide toxicity


Team Rabobank has retained Maarten Tjallingii for the 2013 season and the cyclist will now continue his fifth consecutive season with the side.

Team Rabobank retains Maarten Tjallingii for the fifth consecutive season


Kevin Anderson scored seven of his 19 points in the final three minutes to help Richmond beat Delaware State 76-66 on Saturday night.


AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA's parent company Deutsche Telekom AG are still battling to save their $39 billion merger and are not in talks about a network-sharing alternative, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

AT&T, Deutsche Telekom ``battling'' to save merger


Apple on Saturday inaugurated its retail outlet in shanghai, being the second store in china.

Apple inaugurated its retail outlet in Shanghai


China revealed on Sunday that North Korea seized a Chinese fishing boat this month and detained its crewmen, who remain in custody, an episode likely to worsen recent discord between the two.


A five-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself with a tie at his home in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal police said.


Express Scripts and Walgreens have reached a multi-year pharmacy network agreement that includes rates and terms under which Walgreens will participate in the broadest Express Scripts retail pharmacy network available to new and existing clients.

Express Scripts and Walgreens reach pharmacy agreement


The Centre is planning to install automated weather systems in ships sailing on the high seas to predict the genesis of tropical cyclones, Union earth sciences ministry secretary Shailesh Nayak has said.

Centre planning to install automated weather systems in ships


Actor Charlie Sheen and his estranged wife, Brooke Mueller, have reached a custody agreement, according to the couple's lawyers.

Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller reach custody agreement


On Sunday, Java House will close its second-floor café in the bookstore, which was the original Java House in 1994, and shift all of those operations to its Washington Street location.


Early elections of deputies to the 13th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2011-2016 term were held in many remote mountainous areas on May 19, three days earlier than the official day of elections nationwide.


In its August Crop Production and Supply/Demand Reports Thursday the USDA released bullish data for the farm markets, CME Group traders say.


A book on Prophet Muhammad was released in the cold desert region of Ladakh on Friday.

Book on Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) released in Ladakh


Srinagar, Sept 6 A girl allegedly committed suicide in Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.

Girl commits suicide in Anantnag district


The Cleveland Clinic wants to open a medical center in Las Vegas, where it already manages a brain center.

Cleveland Clinic may open medical center in Las Vegas


For the first time on Sunday, President Obama personally pushed presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney to release his past tax returns.

Obama pushes Romney to release past tax returns


Terrell Owens, the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards and touchdowns, is taking his game to the IFL.

To taking his game to Indoor football League


ThyssenKrupp has announced that it will reduce working hours in its steel division, in a move which could affect up to 20,000 employees.

Thyssenkrupp to reduce working hours in steel division


State health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from the West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Health officials urge Hoosiers to protect against West Nile virus


Officials at the Kashi City border police in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the local foreign affairs department apologized on Tuesday to two Japanese reporters after they clashed late on Monday.

Border police apologizes to Japanese reporters


Spitzer, a Clinton supporter, remains a superdelegate only as long as he is governor, according to Democratic National Committee rules.

Spitzer remains a superdelegate only as long as he is governor


The German government sharply raised its 2010 economic growth forecast to 3.4 percent from April's 1.4 percent, as the economy strongly bounced back due to surging exports and falling unemployment, Economics Minister Rainer said here Thursday.

Germany raises 2010 growth forecast to 3.4 percent


The money quote comes from Mitt Romney, who said in the debate: ``There are a lot of reasons not to elect me -- lot of reasons not to elect other people on this stage.''

'There are a lot of reasons not to elect me'


Police say Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy is out of jail after being arrested following a fight with his sister's boyfriend.

Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy arrested after fight


As noted by MLive.com's own Ansar Khan, it's the Red Wings' turn to wine and dine Fabian Brunnstrom, who will attend tonight's Wings-Colorado Avalanche game, and presumably head to Detroit to visit the city and rink afterwards.

It's the Wings' turn to wine and dine Brunnstrom


Irish musicians will join hands with local musicians for a concert at Melia Ha Noi Hotel March 28, raise funds for Vietnamese Agent Orange victims.

Irish musicians to raise funds ao victims


A two-day Indo-Russian forum introducing Russian innovations in different fields to Indian counterparts, organised at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in New Delhi on May 21-22, 2013, concluded with a clarion call on intensifying bilateral tie-ups by means of exchange of delegations, technical know-how, investments and adoption of innovations.

Indo-Russian forum introduced Russian innovations to Indian counterparts


PayPal, the online payment platform of US e-commerce giant eBay, will tie up with a Chinese partner, UnionPay, to allow consumers in China to buy from overseas merchants, according to a report.

PayPal ties up with Chinese partner: report


The chief of the Australian Defence Force has told a Parliamentary Committee it is time for Australian troops to leave Iraq.


A man in his 20s has died following a serious assault in the early hours of this morning in Co. Monaghan.


Although organisers of the concert, Imajin Advertising, were tight lipped about the concert, one of the acts for the concert has confirmed that she will be performing in Ghana.

Keri Hilson confirms performing in Ghana


GTA CorpFin Capital Inc., a capital pool company, has received an extension from the TSX Venture Exchange to complete its proposed qualifying transaction previously announced on April 16, 2010.

GTA CorpFin Capital Inc. receives extension to complete its qualifying transaction


Sen. Joe Biden met with Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili Friday in Milwaukee, pledging American support for Georgia and promising not to ``let the intentions of the Russian government to bring down the democratically-elected government'' of Georgia.

Biden meets with Saakashvili, pledges American support


Carlos Sainz of Spain won the first stage of the Central Europe Rally on Sunday, edging Robby Gordon of the United States and Giniel de Villiers of South Africa.

Carlos Sainz of Spain wins first stage of Central Europe Rally


The United States, the Asian Development Bank's second-biggest donor, warned the institution yesterday it risked becoming irrelevant if it fails to adapt to the region's rapid economic expansion.

US warns ADB it risks becoming ``irrelevant''


REPUBLICAN US PRESIDENTIAL candidate Mitt Romney says he has paid at least a 13 per cent tax rate in each of the past 10 years.

Mitt Romney says he paid 13 per cent tax rate


Parliament will be addressing questions on teenage gangsterism, SLA fraud case and problem of haze when it sits in on Monday.

Parliament to address on gangsterism, SLA fraud case and haze


The Rev. Peter J. Gomes, one of Plymouth's best known native sons and an internationally known preacher and scholar, suffered a major stroke at his home Friday and is in the intensive care unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.


Greece will sell almost all of its stake in gambling monopoly OPAP, the government said on Thursday, increasing the amount that is for sale in an attempt to convince foreign lenders that it is serious about selling off state assets.


Beijing, Nov 12 China plans to launch more solar projects in the country to boost growth following trade obstacles in the US and Europe, a media report said Monday.


Gary Barlow has announced that he is to become a father for the fourth time.

Gary Barlow to become father for fourth time


BBC One is set to pilot a range of pre-watershed comedies, it was announced today by Lucy Lumsden, BBC Controller, Comedy Commissioning.


Anglo American Plc, owner of stakes in some of the world's biggest metal and diamond mines, said it has an ``optimistic'' outlook for its commodities as demand increases from China and other emerging markets.

Anglo American has optimistic outlook for commodities


The body of a DeRidder man who was reported missing on Monday was found in the Sabine River on Tuesday, said Beauregard Parish Chief Deputy Joe Toler.

Body of DeRidder man found in Sabine River


A private company, Spoken Communication located in Bellevue, Washington aimed to make a virtual call center solution to call centers that was having increasing numbers of call.

Spoken Communication aims to make virtual call center solutions


THE Australian labour market is ``quite strong'', a senior Reserve Bank official says.


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan People's Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari had ensured that the tenure for Chief Justice of Pakistan would be five years.


House President Marios Garoyian leaves on Tuesday for Brussels where he will hold contacts with European officials.

House President Marios Garoyian leaves for Brussels


A free citizenship workshop will be available in the city of La Puente on Saturday August 4, to offer assistance and counseling to San Gabriel Valley residents interested in obtaining American citizenship, according to event organizers.

Free citizenship workshops offered to residents


Mumbai, July 14 Shekhar Suman wants Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone as the leading lady in his directorial venture ``Heartless'', which also features his son Adhyayan.

Shekhar Suman wants Sunny Leone for 'Heartless'


Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend with participants treading cautiously ahead of the crucial US jobs data.


Michael Savage hit a twofer today on his Web site.


A missing Ontario man was found dead in his car in Albert County yesterday afternoon.


NAOMI Campbell has been accused of attacking a photographer during a holiday in Italy with her billionaire boyfriend.

Naomi Campbell accused of attacking photographer


Supermodel Naomi Campbell arrived at a war crimes court Thursday to testify about a so-called ``blood diamond'' gift from Liberian ex-warlord Charles Taylor charged with murder, rape and enslavement.

Naomi Campbell at war crimes court to testify


Manly's announced Geoff Toovey will take over from Des Hasler as Sea Eagles coach from the start of the 2013 NRL season.


Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced that a public inquiry will be held into the new A5 road between Londonderry and Aughnacloy.


UDR, Inc., reported today the tax status of its 2009 dividends paid to shareholders.

UDR, Inc. reports tax status of 2009 dividends


Anderson Varejao started in place of injured Ben Wallace on Saturday and had two points and 11 rebounds in the loss.


David Cameron has flown to Spain for a brief holiday to celebrate his wife Samantha's 40th birthday.

David Cameron flies to Spain to celebrate Samantha's 40th


The Container Store® has launched an upgraded mobile web experience in partnership with Usablenet, the leading mobile and multichannel technology provider.

The Container Store launches an upgraded mobile experience in partnership with Usablenet


Konami has confirmed that it's working on Pro Evolution Soccer for the PlayStation Vita, but cautioned that the game might not be ready in time to coincide with the release of the upcoming PES 2013.

Konami working on Pro Evolution Soccer for Vita


Former supermodel Karen Mulder has been arrested in Paris, France after allegedly making a series of threatening phone calls to her plastic surgeon.

Supermodel Karen Mulder arrested in Paris:


BC-BBAFenway Improvements,0164 Red Sox get Fenway Park ready for home opener, with room for about 1,000 more fans Eds:

Red Sox get Fenway park ready for home opener, with room for about...


Tyrone will feature strongly in All-Ireland juvenile 60×30 championship semi-finals this weekend against Connacht opposition in six different categories at two venues in the west.

Tyrone to feature strongly in All-Ireland juveniles


When you go to vote, and I know you will, think about science.

When you go to vote, think about science


Soybean prices crashed at NCDEX on Friday with the October contracts witnessing a fall of -3.18 per cent at Rs 1,824 per quintal.


guest column Many people have explained what one can learn from Steve Jobs.


The band Smashing Pumpkins has found a new drummer after an open call.


Sony Online Entertainment have confirmed that Free Realms will have an optional online subscription fee for those players who wish to progress further into the game.

Free Realms to have optional subscription fee


``Mitt Romney's continued embrace of Donald Trump and refusal to condemn his disgraceful conspiracy theories demonstrates his complete lack of moral leadership. Now he's even standing by silently as Trump assails John McCain's courage in standing up to the most extreme and hateful voices in the Republican Party--all in order to raise money for himself. If Mitt Romney lacks the backbone to stand up to a charlatan like Donald Trump because he's so concerned about lining his campaign's pockets, what does that say about the kind of President he would be?''

Mitt Romney's continued embrace of Donald Trump demonstrates lack of moral leadership


Governor Quinn has acted upon 407 clemency petitions with more than a third being granted pardons.

Governor Quinn acts on 407 clemency petitions


France today refused to interfere in a rape case involving an official of its consulate here, saying Indian law will take its own course as the accused does not enjoy diplomatic immunity.

France refuses to interfere in rape case


CHASETOWN striker Danny Smith insists he will continue to play through the pain as long as the Scholars need him to.


KONE Corporation, Press Release, May 22, 2008After securing an order for the Marina Bay SandsTM IntegratedResort's three soaring 56-storey hotel towers in Singapore lastFebruary, KONE won a second order for this impressive project.


In what has to be a fit of genius, Shane Helms, formerly Hurricane Helms in the WWE, set the Internet Wrestling Community on fire when he decided to sign a contract to return to TV for an unnamed promotion on his newly formed YouTube page.


A concession stand at Silver Bluff High School caught on fire Friday night during the football game.


Bhopal, March 16 The Madhya Pradesh assembly will convene Monday for a five-day session, an official said here Sunday.

Madhya Pradesh assembly to convene Monday


A 25-year-old killer whale dies at SeaWorld in Orlando.


Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, R-Grinnell, has filed for reelection to the 40th District Kansas Senate seat.


Manufacturers have been urged to speak out on health and safety rules as part of the HSE and government's Red Tape Challenge.

Manufacturers urged to speak out on health and safety


SACRAMENTO, Calif SACRAMENTO, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown raised more than $400,000 from private donors for his inaugural events, more than twice what organizers originally planned.

Brown raises $400,000 from private donors for inaugural events


Joe Jonas recently told TV Guide that he was very proud of Disney actress, Demi Lovato for her role in the ABC show ``Grey's Anatomy.''


Rockwell Collins, along with team members BAE Systems AeI and Insta DefSec Oy, has been selected by the Finnish Air Force to provide a Link 16 ground system that will allow the establishment, control and operation of Link 16 networks.

Rockwell Collins to provide Link 16 ground system


Stocks are falling modestly in early trading despite a better-than-expected report on retail sales.


Nicollette Sheridan has filed a lawsuit against the producer of Desperate Housewives, claiming that she was assaulted while on the set.

Nicollette Sheridan sues producer of Desperate Housewives, claiming assault


A north central Wisconsin toddler has died, four days after he was scalded by hot water over a large portion of his body.


F1 to return to Bahrain amid more protests Formula One is bracing for its return to Bahrain next week amid fresh protests about the staging of a grand prix in a country still riven by sectarian and political divisions.


Hohhot, March 26 Chinese scientists have created the world's first genetically modified cow that can give milk rich in Omega-3 fatty acid, Xinhua reported.

China creates world's first genetically modified cow


Resona Holdings Inc., Japanâ??s fourth-biggest bank, said it will buy back preferred shares for 425.7 billion yen from the Japanese government as a part of its efforts to repay public funds.

Resona to buy preferred shares for 425.7 billion yen


Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed a controversial growth management bill that some say will stimulate the state's economy but others warn will increase urban sprawl.

Crist signs controversial growth-management bill


LONDON -Fulham took Italy under-21 striker Stefano Okaka on loan from AS Roma on Monday until the end of the season.


Bantul Agriculture and Forestry Office chief Edy Suharyanta estimates that rice production in the area will drop by 30 percent this year as many rice fields have been flooded.


A St. Paul woman was charged with malicious punishment of her 5-year-old autistic daughter after a school social worker noticed scratches on the girl's face and an apparent cord mark around her neck, a court document said.

St. Paul woman charged with malicious punishment of autistic daughter


The latest environmental report reveals details about the project which claims that the Eiffel Tower could become world's largest tree.

Eiffel Tower could become world's largest tree?


Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled left wing Daniel Carcillo and defenseman Matt Jones from San Antonio of the American Hockey League.

Coyotes recall Carcillo and Jones from San Antonio


The first screenshots for the recently announced Anno 2070 have been released.

First screenshots for Anno 2070 released.


Three females suffer minor injuries after a rollover Monday morning into a water filled ditch south of Saskatoon.

Minor injuries after rollover into water filled ditch south of Saskatoon


Questerre Energy Corporation announced today that it has appointed André Boisclair as an advisor to the Board.

Questerre appoints André Boisclair as advisor to Board


England and Durham seamer Graham Onions is likely to miss the start of the new season after scans revealed his back injury is worse than initially feared.

England seamer Graham Onions to miss start of season


Associated Bank has converted its two Wisconsin data centers from air-cooled systems to glycol ``free cooling'' systems.

Associated Bank converts systems to glycol 'free cooling' systems


AUDACIOUS plans are being made to bring the World Indoor Athletics Championships to the Millennium Stadium in 2016.

Plans to bring World Indoor Athletics Championships to Millennium Stadium


Hull FC prop forward Paul King has left the Super League club by mutual consent despite having a contract to continue for the 2010 season.

Hull FC prop Paul King leaves club by mutual consent


Deutsche Bank AG on Monday launched a tradable offshore yuan bond index tracker in the latest effort by an international bank to boost its presence in the growing offshore Chinese currency business.

Deutsche bank launches offshore yuan bond index tracker


Michael Vaughan gives a press conference to announce he is stepping down as England Cricket Captain

Vaughan steps down as England Cricket Captain


Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said on Monday that the Indian government should act tough on smokers to discourage them from endangering the lives of passive smokers .


Karnataka Medium pacer Abhimanyu Mithun to replace injured Praveen Kumar for the first three ODIs against West Indies.

Abhimanyu Mithun to replace Praveen Kumar


A Slovakian woman couldn't believe her eyes when her pointer dogs were attacked - by a kung fu guinea pig.


After their romantic island vacation, Harry had to leave Taylor to go back home to London!

Harry Styles leaves Taylor Swift for London --


Veteran Malayalam actor and director ``Cochin'' Haneefa died of a liver ailment at a private hospital in Chennai today .


Rep. Kristi Noem raised $285,000 for her reelection the last three months, a slowdown from her prior pace but more than 30 times where her closest Democratic challenger collected.


The Dutch economy remained in recession in the first three months of this year, contracting 0.1 percentage point compared with the final quarter of 2012, according to national statistics office CBS.


To the surprise of absolutely no one, AMC has renewed ``The Walking Dead'' for a third season.

AMC renews ``the Walking Dead'' for a third season


A federal appeals court has halted the execution of a Georgia man who killed a fellow inmate in 1990.

Federal appeals court halts execution of Georgia man


BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable has welcomed an end to Lancashire's regeneration row -- but criticised warring councils for taking so long to reach agreement.

Cable welcomes end to Lancashire regeneration row


Posner is set to play The Academy in Dublin on February 23.


American companies are showing keen interest to import non-oil Saudi products, particularly the agricultural products such as dates, said David Callahan, vice-president, Business Development, US-Saudi Arabian Business Council.

US companies keen on importing non-oil Saudi products:


A Flippin man was arrested Saturday on a warrant after turning himself in to Marion County authorities.


The Phoenix Coyotes announced today changes to their upcoming radio broadcast schedule due to schedule conflicts on the team's flagship station, XTRA Sports 910.

Coyotes announce changes to upcoming radio broadcast schedule


A Bloomfield tax preparer was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for preparing returns he knew were false, in order to get his clients large refunds to which they were not entitled, US Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Bloomfield tax preparer sentenced to prison


A pet owner made a difficult decision when his dogs threatened a neighborhood.


UBS AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. turned positive on Chinese property stocks, saying the plunge in share prices this year has made them cheap and concern over tighter credit has been overdone.

UBS, JPMorgan turn positive on China property stocks


Unbridled corruption and bribery from top to bottom has put the very survival of Pakistani nation at stake, and revolutionary steps are needed to root out this menace, said speakers at a function organised by the Hamdard Naunehal Assembly's Karachi chapter in connection with the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah to be commemorated on December 25.

'Corruption putting survival of nation at stake'


Nearly seven years after he jumped bail while serving a seven-year sentence for raping a German national in Rajasthan, absconder Bitti Mohanty from Odisha was on Saturday arrested by Kerala police and remanded to judicial custody.

Bitti Mohanty arrested in Kerala, remanded


Samsung Electronics, the world's No.1 memory chip maker, said it started mass production at a new chip line, as it seeks to raise its share in the booming flash memory chip market fueled by robust demand growth in mobile products.


Hawaii County police have identified the two police officers shot and injured in Hilo while investigating a report of gunfire.


Restaurant reservation website toptable.com is to be bought by US company OpenTable for $55m.

Reservation website toptable.com to be bought by OpenTable


Two current Pratt & Whitney employees and one retired Pratt & Whitney employee will be inducted into The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering at a ceremony this evening at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Dr. Alan H. Epstein, vice president, Technology and Environment, Pratt & Whitney;

Pratt & Whitney employees to be inducted into Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering


AN FBI agent rescued passengers in Hollywood's Snakes on a Plane, but it was a baggage handler who saved the day when a crocodile escaped on a Qantas flight.


The BlackBerry PlayBook will match the iPad 2 on price, but will this be enough to persuade the masses?


The actress Shin Min Ah is currently considering a role in the upcoming film ``Only You.''

Shin Min Ah considering role for upcoming film ``Only You''


On Tuesday, news came out that Tori is in the hospital after having emergency surgery from complications with her c-section.


Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor said the armed forces would give a 'befitting reply' to Taliban.

Armed forces will give befitting Reply to Taliban:


North Korea on Thursday demanded the return of nine defectors to the South who fled by sailing boat at the weekend, the Red Cross in the South said.

North Korea demands return of nine defectors


Shorewood's accomplished class of 2011 celebrated commencement at Comcast Arena in Everett Sunday, June 12 surrounded by cheering friends and family.

Shorewood's class of 2011 celebrates commencement


Parents should be paid to stay at home and look after their children instead of being forced to return to work, a head teachers' leader has said.


RTA will unveil several new hybrid diesel buses at a ceremony on Monday, April 5, at 11 am, at Wright Stop Plaza Transit Center, between Main and Jefferson Streets at 4 S. Main St.


Councillor Steve Ferguson, in a recent letter, attempts to revise the recent Langley Township tax history.

Councillors attempting to revise history


Singapore is providing an annual allocation of S$420,000 to the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee over five years to fund and support Malay language and literature activities, it was stated here.

Singapore funds Malay language, literature activities


Barcelona and Javier Mascherano have agreed a contract extension that will keep the former Argentina captain at the club until 2016.


President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is scheduled to inaugurate on Tuesday morning the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway which will cut the travel time by up to 80%.

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway cuts travel time by 80%


The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating the death of an Adams County, Pa., man who was found in a restaurant parking lot and died in the hospital four days later.

Waynesboro Police investigating death of man found in restaurant parking lot


AP / Canadian Press The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected North Carolina State quarterback Mike Glennon in the third round of the NFL draft.

Buccaneers select North Carolina State qb Mike Glennon in third round of NFL draft


Opec oil output this month has been the highest in more than three years, and the organisation continues to produce above the ceiling set at its December meeting in an effort to calm an oil market worried about geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

Opec oil output this month has been the highest in more than three years.


AP Sports Writer Ben Roethlisberger left Heinz Field on Monday night with his sprained right shoulder in a sling.


Gap Inc. said Monday that it planned to acquire Athleta, a women's active apparel company based in Petaluma, Calif., for about $150 million.


Intellectual property licensing outfit Intellectual Ventures has generated $700 million in licensing revenue in 2010, and $2 billion to date.

Intellectual Ventures generated $700 million in revenues in 2010


Australian sprinter Baden Cooke has pulled out of the Tour of Italy because of tendinitis in his knee, his Saxo Bank team announced.


Gears Of War 3 has not only been the biggest video games launch of the year so far it's also the 7th biggest ever on the Xbox 360 and the 12th biggest individual format launch on any format in the UK.

Gears of War 3 is biggest launch of the year in UK charts


The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster played an intimate comeback show last night at The MacBeth venue in London.

Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster play intimate comeback show


RAMSAU, Austria -Bjorn Kircheisen of Germany held off Magnus Moan of Norway in the final sprint Sunday to win a Nordic combined World Cup event for his 14th career victory.

Kircheisen wins Nordic combined World Cup event


The euro erased early gains to trade lower versus the dollar on Thursday as US stocks fell into negative territory.

Euro erases gains to trade lower versus dollar


R&B star Chris Brown pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court on Monday to charges stemming from an alleged attack on his girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna.


Young Driver AMR returns this year to Le Mans with a new and so far secret top-notch driver pairing.


EnterpriseDB, the largest independent PostgreSQL open source database company, today announced its commitment to support the HP-UX operating environment on Itanium-based HP Integrity servers.

EnterpriseDB announces Postgres Plus Advanced Server on HP-UX


Several sources within the NFL reported today that the Houston Texans' offensive line coach Alex Gibbs is headed to Seattle to serve under new head coach Pete Carroll.


Facebook is infested with a new worm, hijacking status updates and spreading like wildfire to other users.


Algerian intelligence agents revealed on Tuesday that Al Qaeda militants were now shopping for arms in Africa, notably in Chad republic.


More fresh, local Ontario food is coming to cafeterias and food-service kitchens across the province.

More fresh, local Ontario food coming to a cafeteria near you


A 34-year-old east London man who stabbed his partner to death while their two-year-old daughter was at home has been jailed for life.

Man who stabbed partner to death jailed for life


The Uttarakhand school education board Class 12 results for 2012 have been declared on Tuesday on May 29.

Uttarakhand board Class 12 results declared


Shares rise 1.5 pct in premarket June 6 - UnitedHealth Group Inc said it was raising its dividend by more than 30 percent and would seek to buy back more of its shares.

UnitedHealth raises dividend by 30 percent


A TOOWOOMBA tradesman has been ordered to pay $4711 for ``defective plastering work'' despite claiming he could not defend himself properly because he was working in Papua New Guinea.


One of Canada's biggest bands, Rush is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today.

Rush being inducted into rock and Roll Hall of Fame


An Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery has also been charged in her husband's death, Iran's state-run Press TV said.

Iranian woman charged in husband's death


And while the new service is making us wonder whether Apple could build a viable social network, perhaps the real question is, ``Does Apple want to build a real social network?''


Seattle firefighters rescued a woman who was trapped 30 feet down in a chimney at the corner of 16th Avenue and East Union Street in Seattle Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters rescue woman trapped in chimney


A 21-year-old babysitter was charged with child cruelty after she allegedly left an 18-month old child in car parked outside an Old Georgia Highway fitness center.


NDTV Lumière brings to you, ``Experience Cannes', a seven day cinematic treat of highly acclaimed and handpicked contemporary films from the Festival de Cannes. Experience Cannes is presented by Himalayan -- The natural mineral water in association with SG private banking. The ``Experience Cannes ``film festival will be held at PVR Cinemas in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore from 8-14th May with a different movie to be screened every day at 1 pm.

NDTV Lumière brings to you ``Experience Cannes''


China's property prices fell for a third month in November, with more developers cutting prices to boost sales as continued government housing curbs squeezed their cash flow.


And with the cold weather outside, it's a reminder that outdoor baseball is fast approaching for the twins.

Outdoor baseball is approaching for the twins


Tour guides of outdoor enthusiasts and mountaineers in the recent 'Freedom climb`` will be trained to protect the 24 thousand hectare-close canopy forest in the Borongan-Llorente loop.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Shahrekord on the tenth leg of his second round of tours across Iran's provinces.


A Chinese soccer referee has admitted in court to taking bribes to fix local and international matches, including making sure a local team won the toss in a friendly involving Manchester United, state media reported.

Chinese soccer referee admits in court to taking bribes to fix matches


US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Georgia will receive more than $122 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

Georgia to receive more than $122 million to turn around its persistently lowest achieving schools


Black Friday laptop deals are some of the most anticipated Black Friday deals.


East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, was wounded in a pre-dawn attack on his home Monday morning, an army spokesman said.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta wounded in attack on home


The one 2013 free agent that each NBA team should already be eyeing is a player who fills a specific need while also being able to fit within salary-cap restraints.


A man drove his SUV into a retaining wall in Rockford on Thursday.


A man shot by West Palm Beach police officers after a chase on Jan. 25 died this morning, according to city officials.

Man shot by West Palm Beach officer dies


Sonny With A Chance actress, Demi Lovato has left rehab after spending several months in the facility getting help for ongoing physical and emotional issues.


Hamilton County is conducting a resident survey to find out how you think the county should move forward.

Hamilton county conducting resident survey


A Lawrenceville man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly trying to hit an Olney police officer.

Man arrested after allegedly trying to hit officer


Amid raging controversy over the Indian Premier League, the Samajwadi Party today alleged that suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has been made a scapegoat by vested interests within the Congress-led ruling coalition at the Centre.


The son of the poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes has committed suicide 46 years after his mother gassed herself, his sister and police said on Monday.

Son of poet Sylvia Plath commits suicide


OSCAR-WINNING screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died.


The sluggish US service sector barely grew in September, according to a report released on Friday.

Service sector barely grows in September:


Africa has the potential to bounce back strongly in 2012, according to Standard Bank's Dylan Evans, director international investor relations, this despite funds in Africa excluding South Africa falling by over 25 per cent and with Egypt down by over 40 per cent.


It was reported on Jun 12, 2012, that Indian filmmaker Karan Johar has signed actor Emraan Hashmi for two of his upcoming Hindi movies.

Karan Johar signs Emraan Hashmi for two movies


Heavily armed Somali pirates have hijacked two more vessels in the African waters, undeterred by a strong multi-nation flotilla of warships carrying out vigorous patrols and vigil.


Northwest salmon researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in their quest to cure a serious disease.

Salmon researchers make breakthrough discovery


Several new rules for rowing has been adopted at the Extraordinary Congress of World Rowing Association FISA in Copenhagen.


Kazakhstan exported around 4.8mn tonnes of grain and flour from 2009 harvest, agriculture minister Akylbek Kurishbayev has stated.

Kazakhstan exports 4.8mn tonnes of grain and flour from 2009 harvest.


BookRenter, an online platform for renting textbooks, has raised $10 million in Series B funding.


The Philippines is banning kidney transplants for foreigners, as part of a government crackdown on a growing but illicit trade in human organs bought from the poor, officials said on Tuesday.

Philippines bans kidney transplants for foreigners


Eighteen-year-old athlete and entertainer Romeo Miller has been named one of the top 25 fittest men in America by Men's Fitness Magazine.

Romeo Miller named one of the top 25 fittest Men in America


The Canadian economy added 9,500 net new jobs in October, Statistics Canada reported Friday, but an even larger increase in the number of people looking for work pushed the unemployment rate a tick higher to 6.2% as expected.


Mayor Ballard presented the billion-dollar city budget Monday afternoon.


Philip Morris International Inc. confirmed that its offer to acquire Rothmans Inc. is open for acceptance until midnight today, unless extended by the company.

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) confirms its offer for Rothmans Inc.;


The final countdown to the Paralympics is under way as organisers revealed details of the spectacular curtain-raiser to the London 2012 Games.


A new Eastern Passage Fisherman's Memorial Monument will be unveiled on Saturday, Sept. 25th at McCormack's Beach.

Eastern Passage Fisherman's memorial to be unveiled


Azerbaijan, which is reacting to Turkey's rapprochement with Armenia, closed a Turkish mosque in Baku, Turkish newspaper Vatan reported.

Azerbaijan closes Turkish mosque in Baku:


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled Wednesday that the Fed would accept higher inflation if the unemployment rate remains high.

Bernanke signals would accept higher inflation if unemployment high


John Galliano has been found guilty of making racist and anti-Semitic remarks, but he won't be facing a prison sentence, a Paris court ruled yesterday.

John Galliano is found guilty, but won't face prison


So Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett, R-Utah, wrote to the BCS Friday to complain.


Asian markets resumed their slide Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street overnight as investors remained spooked over a host of problems including the unexpected defeat of the spending bill which is necessary to keep the US government fully functioning beyond October 1.


Liverpool is closing in on signing Atletico Madrid striker Maxi Rodriguez in the January transfer window.

Liverpool closes in on striker Rodriguez


South Korean people felt that its economy slipped into stagflation, or stagnant economy amid high inflation, a survey by the local think tank showed Sunday.

S. Korean economy slips into stagflation: survey


Bank of America Corp said on Monday it would boost its stake in China's third-largest bank, China Construction Bank , to 19.1 percent from 10.75 percent.

Bank of America boosts stake in China Construction bank


New Mexico authorities say an 18-year-old El Paso man was killed early Sunday in a rollover accident in Roswell.

El Paso man killed in rollover near Roswell


A woman was killed Thursday night in a crash on the city's west side.


The ``Pipedreams'' classical pipe organ show from American Public Media with host Michael Barone returns to WGUC-FM at 10 pm Sunday.

Pipe organ show returns to WGUC-FM Sunday


As the tail end of the polar blast makes its way across the South Island, the sewage systems of the mid Canterbury towns of Leeston and Tai Tapu have been flooded.

Sewage systems in Canterbury towns flooded


THE University of Western Sydney has called off pay talks with the academic union in protest at a workload report describing UWS as ``a remedial university''.

University of Western Sydney calls off pay talks in protest of workload report


A man arrested at a SWAT raid in 2011, where a man was accidentally shot, and later convicted on drug charges was arrested again this week, and charged with rape.

Man arrested at SWAT raid in 2011, arrested for rape


China has begun building sewage and waste disposal facilities on a disputed South China Sea island, state media said Monday, a move likely to stoke a growing territorial row with its neighbors.

China builds sewage, waste facilities on disputed island


A man has been caught at Bangkok airport with live baby animals in his luggage, including panthers, leopards, and a baby bear.

Man caught with live baby animals in luggage


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Modbook® manufacturer Axiotron® today announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple® Computer and designer of the pioneering Apple I and Apple II personal computers, has joined Axiotron's Board of Advisors.

Steve Wozniak joins Axiotron's Board of Advisors


A local woman faces up to 18 years in prison when she is sentenced Tuesday for a crash that killed a toddler.

Woman sentenced for crash that killed toddler


Apple could face an investigation over iAd, a feature of its upcoming iPhone OS 4 that allows third-party developers to embed advertisements into mobile applications, according to a new article in The Wall Street Journal.


Roger Federer might play in the Davis Cup again, although the 17-time Grand Slam champion won't represent his country before the US Open in September.


Washington, Apr 12 While expressing concern over rising global commodity prices, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said India has been able to contain inflationary expectations even though headline inflation has gone above the tolerance level of five per cent.

India able to contain inflationary expectations:


Rory McIlroy snapped his string of three straight missed cuts in style Friday, shooting a 5-under 65 to take the lead into the weekend at the St. Jude Classic.

Rory McIlroy shoots 5-under 65 to take lead at St. Jude Classic


Merrill Lynch, reeling from billions of dollars of writedowns, has frozen hiring until year end, according to a memo sent to employees.

Merrill Lynch has frozen hiring until year-end


Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has reportedly hired a dating coach to help boost her confidence around men now she is single.


A man was arrested after walking into his teenage girlfriend's apartment uninvited and assaulting her on Thursday, according to a police report.


Glamour model Katie Price aka Jordan and her hubby Peter Andre are about to become pop princess Britney Spears neighbours.

Katie Price and Peter Andre to become britneys neighbours


The United States Air Force failed in a recent test to intercept a long range missile.

Us Air Force fails to intercept long-range missile


ESPN, in collaboration with award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores, has announced that Academy Award Nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, jazz great Wynton Marsalis, and New Orleans Hornets star point guard Chris Paul will narrate the upcoming film event, ``Black Magic.''

Samuel L. Jackson, Wynton Marsalis and Chris Paul to narrate ?


Actor John Cleese has apparently earned $1million for doing just 23 minutes work according to newspaper reports.

John Cleese earns $1million in 23 minutes


Muslims in Colorado have condemned the anti-Islamic film and the violence that it may have sparked.

Muslims in Colorado condemn anti-Islamic film, violence


ESPN hockey analyst and former NHL player Matthew Barnaby has pleaded not guilty to charges in what police are calling a ``domestic incident'' at an upstate New York home.

Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty to charges


ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger will bid to make Sunderland star Stephane Sessegnon his first signing as part of the summer rebuilding plans that are vital to the club's future.

Arsene Wenger will bid to make Stephane Sessegnon his first signing of the summer


--blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that it is the fastest growing video site in the US, and also one of the fastest growing online sites in the UK, as users continue to turn to blinkx to find video content ranging from premium high definition movies and sports, to breaking news and top quality niche content.

Blinkx.com is fastest growing video site in US and UK


Oil rose 3% towards $39 a barrel today, as Opec kept up talk of production cuts and a cold snap in the United States boosted heating oil demand.


Smithtown taxpayers will see a small decrease in town taxes, despite an anticipated drop in mortgage tax revenue and a sliding assessment of property values.

Smithtown taxpayers to see small decrease in taxes


The chairman of the parliamentary study committee of UP Vidhan Parishad, Rakesh Singh Rana held a meeting of officials on Tuesday to review the progress of actions taken in response to the letters of public representatives.

Chairman of study committee holds a meeting of officials


A car was found in a Philadelphia river Thursday during a massive search for a missing mom who was last seen leaving a party more than two weeks ago and hasn't been heard from since.

Car found in river during massive search


Mexican stocks closed moderately higher Tuesday, tracking US counterparts, as morning jitters over the European debt crisis eased a little and local equities edged up in the final hours.

Mexico stocks close higher, tracking US counterparts


Hockey India on Tuesday signed up as many as 10 current Australian players for its inaugural franchise-based league to be held across different cities of the country from January next year.

Hockey India league signs up 10 Australian players


Murphy died on Sunday after going into cardiac arrest, the Los Angeles Times has reported.


NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that free agent tight end John Carlson is scheduled to visit the Kansas City Chiefs.

Free agent tight end John Carlson to visit the Chiefs


Gold slipped near Rs 18000 per 10 grams on MCX today, extending the massive spate of losses yesterday as the sentiments continued to be severely hurt and the expiry of the near month futures on MCX and COMEX influenced the markets negatively.


It's the third vacant home to be damaged by fire within a two block area of E. 25th Street in less than two weeks.

Third vacant home damaged by fire in less than two weeks


In what comes as more than a shocker for many, Maryland wing Dez Wells has been cleared to play this season by the NCAA.

Maryland wing Dez Wells cleared to play by the NCAA


Former British heavyweight champion Sir Henry Cooper, who famously knocked down Muhammad Ali in 1963, before becoming a cult hero for his lionhearted performances in the ring and modesty out of it, died aged 76.

British heavyweight legend Henry Cooper dies aged 76


Indian shares pulled out of a tight intraday trading band to end higher for the third straight session Thursday, aided by firm cues from European markets and led by Reliance Industries and technology stocks.

India shares end higher led by Reliance Industries, technology stocks


Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Vince Cable attacked the government this week for failing to promote bank lending.

Vince Cable attacks government for failing to promote bank lending


A Newark man was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being stabbed near White Field in Newark.


BexarMet Water District has resumed the use of water from Lake Dunlap south of New Braunfels in Guadalupe County.

BexarMet resumes use of water from Lake Dunlap


In late April, light rail construction will begin on Capitol, Rusk and San Jacinto streets in downtown Houston.


The spokesman of Punjab government Senator Pervez Rasheed has said here on Thursday that Salman Taseer should learn the etiquettes of governorship from Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul Ibad.

'Salman Taseer should learn governorship'


Charlie Sheen is under psychiatric evaluation and is headed to rehab after being found drunk and naked in a trashed hotel room, it is claimed.

Charlie Sheen under psychiatric evaluation and 'headed to rehab'


The dollar's rally against the yen stumbled in Asian trade on Tuesday morning as investors looked for concrete signs that the US Federal Reserve would roll back its huge bond-buying programme.


A Whitley County teacher badly injured while trying to break up a fight between students is now out of intensive care.


The stock market is starting to feed economic fear, not just reflect it.


OAKVILLE, ON, June 2 /CNW/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. today announced the date of the annual and special meeting of its shareholders.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. announces date for annual and special meeting


An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook central Chile on Wednesday 16 / 3, according to seismological experts.

Earthquake 5.3 on the Richter scale shook central Chile


Former Chicago mayor Eugene Sawyer has died, following a long illness at the age of 73.


Former Arsenal full back Kerrea Gilbert is trialing with League One outfit Yeovil Town after a long period without a club.

Kerrea Gilbert trialing with League One outfit Yeovil Town


President-elect Barack Obama will appear in a special inauguration issue of Spider-Man, in which he is actually saved by Peter Parker.


The New York Giants saved the 2009 NFL regular season for now by defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-24.

New York Giants defeat Dallas Cowboys 31-24


Cincinnati Children's Hospital recently ended its invasive and unnecessary use of live ferrets for pediatrics training.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital ends use of live ferrets for pediatrics training


The Croatian government decided Thursday to partially scrap an extra income tax introduced in August, local media reported.

Croatian government partially scraps extra income tax


Police are coordinating a large-scale search for a missing child in Inverness, involving police officers, search teams and the British Red Cross and Coastguard.

Police search for missing child in Inverness


The latest news is that Kiran Bedi will be releasing on Ugadi.


American astronaut Neil Armstrong is to be buried at sea.


The City of Jacksonville is nearing closer to winning thousands of dollars from a national contest.

Jacksonville close to winning thousands from national contest


Kenyan police have arrested 16 Somali MPs and other government officials in a raid on suspected illegal migrants in the capital, Nairobi.


MODdisplays now offers a selection of trade show promotional products to help your company increase brand awareness at your next trade show.

MODdisplays now offers promotional products


Millwright students at the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook made a modified bobsled for a friend in a wheelchair so he can take part in the winter carnival.

Students modify bobsled for friend in wheelchair


A Mount Airy woman won a $26 million Mega Millions jackpot this week, state lottery officials announced, and the grandmother of two now plans to buy her first home -- a beach house.

Mount Airy woman wins $26 million Mega Millions jackpot


The federal government has decided to issue new stamp papers and court fee papers with modern security features to prevent use of fake stamp papers, say sources.


A United States Congressional delegation, led by Senator James Inhofe,, is expected to arrive Taiwan today, the American Institute in Taiwan announced yesterday.

US Congressional delegation to arrive in Taiwan today


Alton ``Ace Capone'' Coles, the convicted drug kingpin who used his rap record company label as a front for a multi-million dollar cocaine distribution network, was sentenced this morning to life plus 55 years by US District Court Judge R. Barclay Surrick.

Ace Capone sentenced to life plus 55 years


``Americans are not leaving Afghanistan. Central Asia is the cockpit of multinational rivalries,'' said Dr Khan at a round-table organised on Wednesday by the Institute of Regional Studies.


UFC President Dana White responded harshly when asked about the crowd booing tonight's flyweight title fight.

Ufc President Dana White responds to booing during flyweight title fight


The Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman can be prosecuted under the Domestic Violence Act.

Women can be prosecuted under domestic violence:


Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, the German-born novelist and award winning screen writer for Merchant-Ivory Productions, died Wednesday at her home in New York.

Author ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies in New York


WESTERN Digital, the world's second largest hard disk drive manufacturer, is keen to sell its Sarawak plant in the Samajaya Jaya Free Industrial Zone in Kuching to recover its losses due to the global economic meltdown, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said today.

Western Digital keen to sell Sarawak plant


GALWAY AUDIENCES are in for a real treat in May when the great Franz Ferdinand play an intimate show at the Róisín Dubh.


Illinois Governor Quinn signed the bill to abolish the death penalty on March 9, 2011.

Illinois governor Quinn abolishes death penalty


A Chinese mainland autonomous region will send a large buying group to Taiwan in May, which is expected to purchase 160 million US dollars of products, said local officials.

Mainland region to send buying group to Taiwan in May


MARANA, Ariz. Francesco Molinari of Italy says he will play in the Match Play Championship.

Francesco Molinari to play in Match play


Governor Quinn paid a visit to Illinois troops overseas in Iraq and is still over there on a tour of goodwill, showing support for the soldiers far from home.


Figures released by Centrica, have shown that gas use in 2013 is up significantly from the same time last year.


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Land management company Alico Inc. said Monday its chief financial officer has resigned, citing personal reasons.

Land management firm Alico says its chief financial officer will resign


The Browns have claimed punter Spencer Lanning off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, a league source confirmed for the Beacon Journal.

Browns claim punter Spencer Lanning off waivers from Jaguars


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are confirmed to attend a handprint ceremony at Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart confirmed for handprint ceremony


The Brazilian real opened slightly weaker against the US dollar Monday on foreign investment outflows related to rising risk aversion.

Brazil's real opens weaker on investment outflows


Our eyes shoot fire when stores make their poor employees harass us about opening a store card, so we're feeling a perverse sense of joy at the news that store cards are turning into a nightmare for retailers.

Store cards turning into a nightmare for retailers


Australian quick Brett Lee today urged the tourists to keep faith with a badly underperforming attack in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Nagpur, saying he and his fellow pacemen were close to cracking the Indian riddle.


Didier Drogba has suggested that he may not finish his career with Chelsea after previously indicating he wanted to commit the rest of his playing days to the club.

Drogba may not finish career with Chelsea


Biglari Holdings Inc. today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer for up to 1,409,367 shares of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. .

Biglari Holdings Inc. commences exchange offer for shares of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.


Rescue workers carry a stretcher with the body of the 36th victim at the site of an explosion at the headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex in Mexico City February 3, 2013.

Rescue workers carry a stretcher with body of 36th victim at site of explosion at headquarters Pemex in Mexico City


A new era in aviation begins this week as the first commercial flights run partially on algae-based and cooking oil-based jet fuels.


Max Mosley has won a vote to remain as FIA president despite being involved in a sex scandal.

Max Mosley wins vote to remain as FIA president


Research by Tauw and the University of Twente in Netherlands demonstrated that vehicle vibrations on roads can generate electricity.

Vehicle vibrations on roads to generate electricity


NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. A body was found near Boreal, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said.


Thousands of pupils in Northamptonshire skipped at least a fifth of their lessons last year, giving rise to fears of growing truancy and anti-social behaviour.

Thousands of pupils skip a fifth of lessons


Former England players and coaches Thursday hailed Andrew Flintoff as one of the greatest players of his generation, a day after he announced his retirement from test cricket.

Former England players and coaches hail Flintoff as one of the greatest


PRIMARY teachers may face an Australian-first competency exam before they will be allowed to teach.


Three kayakers found a corpse without a head, hands and legs in Zagreb's Jarun Lake yesterday afternoon.

Kayakers find a corpse without a head, hands and legs


Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs admits he is enjoying his new role in the side.


Casey Anthony walked free from a Florida jail early Sunday morning, three years and one day after she was first arrested for her role in the disappearance and, eventually, death of her 2-year-old daughter.


New planning rules designed to allow homeowners in England to extend and improve their properties without going through the planning system come into effect today.

New planning rules come into effect today


An Arizona business broker faces having to pay back a nearly $67,000 commission from an Albuquerque real state agent who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme that collapsed in late 2009.

Ariz. broker faces having to pay back commission


There's word that the planned Schlitterbahn project for Padre Island is moving right along.

Schlitterbahn project moving right along


Well, he will not be, but will not be a disaster like Greg Chappell.


A police chase with a stolen car ended in a crash on Indianapolis' north side Tuesday.

Police chase with stolen car ends in crash


After suffering a concussion and battling chickenpox, Barbara Walters hopes to return to The View in three weeks.

Barbara Walters returning to the View in three weeks


MetLife, Inc. announced today that it has declared third quarter 2009 dividends of $0.2555555 per share on the company's floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, and $0.4062500 per share on the company's 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B. Both dividends are payable September 15, 2009 to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2009.

MetLife declares third quarter 2009 preferred stock dividends


Under attack within and outside the government for his aggressiveness on green issues, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said he was ``not sniffing around for a big guy to catch'' and his actions were in response to the representations from various organisations.

Not sniffing around for a big guy to catch:


Pfizer has paid $7.5m as regulatory milestone to Auxilium Pharmaceuticals related to the first sale of Xiapex in Germany as a treatment for Dupuytren's contracture.

Pfizer pays $7.5m regulatory milestone to Auxilium


You work all year for it, and then comes April 15th when you settle up the bill with Uncle Sam.Do you know where your tax money goes?


Prices of petrol and diesel have been raised for the first time in 20 months to ease losses at state-run retailers squeezed by a surge in crude oil prices while having to sell fuels cheaply, Oil Minister Murli Deora said on Thursday.


Robert Pattinson has gone a step closer to confirming that he and co star Kristen Stewart are dating according to reports in Now.co.uk by admitting that he does have a crush on her.

Robert Pattinson admits to crush on Kristen Stewart


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Brussels for the first time in three years, following the opening of a new chapter in Turkey's EU accession negotiations, the EU minister said March 28 during an interview with private broadcaster CNNTürk.

Erdogan to visit Brussels after the opening of new chapter:


Iran has arrested eight local British embassy staff in a move that will further exacerbate strained ties with the West over the post-election turmoil in the Islamic republic.

Iran arrests local British embassy staff


``The girl died during at stampede at the reed dance in Nongoma on Saturday,'' said Director Phindile Radebe.


While presiding a review meeting in his office here on Wednesday, he maintained that ground realities must be kept in view in this connection.


Air India will open an engineering base in Dubai and put five aircraft on standby here to solve emergency technical snags as part of the exhaustive efforts to resolve the issues plaguing the airline's operations in the Gulf sector.


Mitt Romney is endorsing John McCain on Thursday, The Associated Press has learned.


Green transportation campaigners In Town Without My Car have issued a manifesto calling for a fundamental rethink of traffic management in Gibraltar.

Green transportation campaigners issue manifesto calling for rethink of traffic management


NATURE sites with a population of common lizard and harvest mice have been earmarked for protection by council bosses.


Pennsylvania has the highest gaming taxes in the country, according to The Mercury.


ISAF can confirm that last night, approximately 20 insurgents breached the Camp Bastion/Leatherneck perimeter and attacked ISAFpersonnel and equipment on the Camp Bastion airfield with small arms fire,indirect fire and suicide vests, killing two and wounding several ISAF servicemembers.

ISAF confirms 'approximately 20 insurgents' breached Camp Bastion


An aide to former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has said that former Vice President Dick Cheney fears that he might be 'tried as a war criminal'.

Cheney ``fears being tried as a war criminal'':


Food prices may fall this quarter, the National Agricultural Marketing Council's Quarterly food price monitor for October has said.


Allied Telesis, a global leader and provider of secure IP / Ethernet network solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, announced yesterday that it would tap the huge existing potentials in the Bahraini ICT market.

Allied Telesis to tap Bahraini ICT market


India will outpace China in 2011 to become the fastest growing economies, according to the latest World Bank forecast.


The Australian share market closed marginally in the black after gains in the resources and energy sectors, although investors were tentative ahead of US employment figures.


Canada's government confirmed on Friday that a Canadian woman was kidnapped in Pakistan earlier this week and said officials were working with Pakistani authorities to seek her release.

Canada confirms Canadian woman kidnapped in Pakistan, says officials seeking her release


It is reported that nickel futures traded higher at the MCX on January 6th 2009.


Despite rising risk aversion and a softer euro, the rand remained on the front foot in noon trade on Wednesday, supported by foreign interest in the local currency and firmer global equities.


Mobile County school board members are going on retreat Wednesday and Thursday at the Montrose Hideaway bed and breakfast in Baldwin County.

Mobile County school board going on retreat


Agility, the Middle East's biggest storage and logistics company, said it has been ``debarred'' from future US government contract awards after it was indicted by a US federal grand jury.

Agility 'debarred' from future US contracts


Four Nepali Hindu pilgrims died when the Galeshwor, Myagdi-bound bus with pilgrims met with an accident at Kerabari, near Milanchowk, Parbat, on Saturday.


A European health agency said Saturday that 46 new A/H1N1 flu cases were confirmed in European countries within the last 24 hours, Xinhua News Agency informs.

46 new A/H1N1 flu cases confirmed in europe


``Cricket, more so Twenty20 cricket, is a funny game. It can change within one or two balls. It will be important for us to stay confident and come out with a good performance,'' Smith said as Mumbai Indians warmed up for its practice session at the Eden Gardens under lights.


RIKSOF Limited announced, today, the launch of VCred.com an on-line service for verification of degrees and professional qualifications.


State minister for housing, transport and environment Aslam Shakir has said that he is very confident that the construction of the 10,000 flats announced by the government will begin by mid 2009.

Construction of 10,000 flats to begin mid 2009 --


In the first study to measure the temporary impact of highly skilled immigrants on native populations, University of Notre Dame Economist Abigail Wozniak and Fairfield University's Thomas J. Murray -- a former Notre Dame graduate student -- found that when highly skilled immigrants move to a city or town, the US natives in that area who are also highly skilled tend to move away.

When highly skilled immigrants move in, natives move out


New Delhi, May 29 The Indian government was seriously considering 'an institutionalised mechanism' to prevent racist attacks on Indians abroad, Vayalar Ravi said Friday after taking charge of the overseas Indian affairs ministry.

Vayalar Ravi takes charge of overseas Indian affairs ministry


Lightning center Steven Stamkos, denied by Carey Price, said he hopes to play in the world championship, which starts in May.

Stamkos hopes to play in world championship


Bank of Ireland today reported a loss before tax for 2012 of €2.1bn compared with a loss of €190m in the year before.

Bank of Ireland reports loss before tax for 2012 of €2.1bn


Ringo Starr is offering fans interactive drumming lessons as part of a major new exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

Ringo Starr offers up drumming lessons as part of new exhibition


The Slovenian government raised excise duties for fuel at a correspondence session, keeping petrol prices flat for the next two weeks, the Government Communication Office said in a press release.


John Smoltz will start Sunday after all, with Tom Glavine getting pushed back to Monday.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will visit Australia in October to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to visit Australia


Five fishermen have been rescued after their boat got into difficulties and sank.


That was after Adam Lambert laughingly joked that he was a woman.


US yellow-pages publisher RH Donnelley Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, court documents showed.

RH Donnelley files for Chapter 11 protection


An Iraqi doctor who claimed he intended only to frighten Britons was convicted Tuesday of conspiracy to murder with car bombs in London and Scotland.

Iraqi doctor convicted of conspiracy to murder with car bombs in London, Scotland


Los Angeles Clippers' rookie forward Blake Griffin may miss up to six weeks with a stress fracture of his left patella suffered during the Clippers' last preseason game vs. the New Orleans Hornets on Friday, October 23rd.


Hard-throwing Max Scherzer, Arizona's 2006 first-round draft pick out of the University of Missouri, made an impressive major league debut, to say the least, in relief of Diamondbacks starter Edgar Gonzalez.


College tuition reimbursement could be cut from benefit packages offered to Utah Office of Education employees as state officials consider ways to reduce spending.

Tuition reimbursement could be cut for Utah's education employees


The Daily Star Sunday says Spurs turned down the chance to sign Gyan in return for Peter Crouch when Sunderland were trying to grab the England striker, who eventually joined Stoke.

Tottenham turned down chance to sign Gyan


Former Pakistan Ambassador Shahid Amin said that Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Pakistan indicates good relations between Islamabad and Tehran which are in the interests of both nations.Talking to a private news channel, he said Pakistan and Iran should develop strategic alliance as it is requirement of changing scenario of the region and the world.Replying to a question, he said gas pipeline project will also help promote Pakistan economy and consensus in political approach.

Pakistan, Iran to develop strategic alliance


SAWTELL caused the first boilover of the day when they upset minor premiers Nambucca Heads 32-10 in yesterday's Under 18 grand final thriller.


Intermec Inc. announced Tuesday that it will acquire Vocollect, a provider of voice-directed systems, from the Boston-based private equity firm Riverside Partners.


Simon Cowell has bought Susan Boyle a £6000 gold and diamond bracelet for her 49th birthday.

Simon Cowell buys Susan Boyle £6000 bracelet


Lawyers are moving to seize property owned by Richard Scrushy, shown here in a photo provided by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

Lawyers move to seize property owned by Richard Scrushy


Surveillance footage shows a man using a young girl to steal a purse from a Philadelphia nail salon.

Man uses young girl to steal purse from nail salon


Texas Governor Rick Perry is definitely on for the next Republican debate in Michigan on Nov. 9th.

Perry is on for next debate... but after that?


A HOMELESS Indian immigrant was beaten and set on fire today near Rome, Italian police said.


The UDF lost power in the Alanallur grama panchayat when the no-confidence motion brought by the LDF against the president and the vice-president was passed here on Tuesday.


Giants of Dirt creator Dane Searls was critically injured in a non-BMX accident on Sunday night.

Dane Searls critically injured in accident


State Sen. Roy Herron, a Dresden Democrat, said Thursday that he wouldn't run for public office this year, ending a 26-year legislative career and passing up a chance to seek the 8th Congressional District seat for a second time.

State Sen. Roy Herron won't run for office this year


A local ice cream plant employee, who is accused of terrorizing co-workers with a gun and sword in May, accepted a plea deal Tuesday.

Ice cream plant employee accepts plea deal


From your letter, Joe does not seem to be doing too badly for not having employment.


Three points against QPR on Boxing Day is the only present he wants for Christmas.

Three points is the only present Youga wants


AMLIN Cup champions Cardiff Blues kick off their summer events schedule this weekend as they visit the Cardiff Outdoor Action Show.


MAS posted a net loss of RM526.68 million for the quarter ended June 30 compared to a net loss of RM534.72 million in the same quarter a year ago on higher fuel costs and derivative losses.

Mas posts net loss on higher fuel costs and derivative losses


Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan says Mitt Romney is ready to meet -- quote -- ``serious challenges in a serious way, without excuses and idle words.''

Ryan says Romney ready to meet challenges


More than 500 hundred jobs could come to Rockford and applicants lined up to get their names on the list.


PennDOT has invested $91,666 in state funds to purchase 111 specialized car seats through a contract with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Traffic Injury Prevention Project.

PennDOT invests in specialized car seats


Music legend Phil Spector, in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, has been writing letters about his life behind bars , saying in a letter released Wednesday that he fears for his safety and would like to be moved to ``a better prison.''

Phil Spector writes about life behind bars


It appears that Nicole Richie has decided to give birth to baby #2 for boyfriend Joel Madden very soon and checked into a Los Angeles medical center last week.According to X17:


High winds have been causing disruption across Cheshire, with police being called to more than 27 incidents in four hours.


A man believed to be in his mid-20s is dead after being shot in the chest at a Brampton banquet hall on Saturday afternoon.

Man dead after shooting at Brampton banquet hall


Just when the Democrats thought it was safe to go back into the election waters, the thing they feared most has awakened, and it isn't happy.


An Iranian arms procurement agent who pleaded guilty to selling US military components will be sentenced in mid-December, the US Justice Department said.


Mumbai, Sep 1 Actor Vidyut Jammwal turned into a real-life action hero when he managed to nab two thieves who broke into his house.


Four Carlisle runners earned individual medals in a shortened race at Adel on Sept. 17.


Indigo Books & Music have today launched their popular new dedicated KOBO eReader in black at Indigo, Chapters and select Coles stores nationally.

Indigo launches Kobo(tm) eReader in black


The No. 8/14 nationally ranked Southern Connecticut State University baseball team will play four Northeast-10 Southwest Divisional games this week.

No. 8/14 Baseball plays four games this Week


IRELAND ALWAYS looked in control against the worst team in Group B without ever impressing.

ALWAYS in control without ever impressing


Railways kept its hopes alive, beating Uttarakhand 3-2 in the men's pool 'A' of the 57th National volleyball championships for the ONGC Cup at the Port indoor stadium here on Monday.


Tesco has announced that it is to raise the price it pays pig and poultry farmers for their produce.

Tesco to raise price paid to pig and poultry farmers


When Alphonse Karr said, ``The more things change, the more they remain the same'', he must have had a vision of the United States, circa 2009.


North West Frontier Province Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti has reiterated that foreign hands were involved in creating trouble in the region.

Foreign hands creating trouble in region :


Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Manpreet Singh Badal said that his ministry has no conflict with Union Ministry of Finance.

Punjab Finance Ministry has no conflict with Union Ministry of Finance:


China ' s economic growth and economic restructuring benefit the world economy , which is now at risk of recession , say experts .


Game maker Electronic Arts Inc. lost $381 million in the September quarter, up from a loss of $340 million a year ago in the same period.

Electronic Arts loses $381 million in September quarter


Albemarle County Police officers stood outside of CiCi's Pizza at Seminole Square to help raise money for the Special Olympics.

Officers raising money for Special Olympics


North Korea called for an end to hostile relations with the US in a new year message today and said it was committed to making the Korean peninsula nuclear-free through negotiations.

North Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US


Wayne Rooney admitted to nerves before converting the penalty that won Manchester United their 19th league title.


A highway pursuit involving Los Angeles police and California Highway Patrol officers ended in Irvine early Saturday morning, police said.