The Toledo Museum of Art's Interim Director Rod Bigelow announced that the Museum has received a $2 million lead gift to renovate its former glass gallery into a signature gallery for the Museum's growing modern and contemporary collections.

The Toledo Museum of Art receives $2 million lead gift to renovate its former glass gallery


Asian share markets ended mixed yesterday with sentiment in Japan helped by economic data that wasn't as bad as some analysts had feared.


China said Tuesday it would not send any troops to Afghanistan , rejecting recent speculation that Beijing might support the international coalition there.

China rejects sending troops to Afghanistan


President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria owes former President Olusegun Obasanjo a debt of gratitude for given himself to the cause of the peace, stability, growth, and development of our country, Nigeria.

Nigeria owes Obasanjo a debt of gratitude --


Nancy Pelosi, whose political future has been the source of heated speculation since the Democrats' Bloody Tuesday, announced via Twitter that she will run for House minority leader in the new Congress.


Just a couple of days away from completing 20 years in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said his first India cap in a Test series against Pakistan in 1989 was the most cherished moment in his illustrious career.

My first India cap most cherished moment:


The Coast Guard was conducting a training exercise in the Potomac River moments before President Barack Obama crossed a nearby bridge for a Sept. 11 commemoration.

Coast Guard conducts training exercise on Potomac River


Three Southern Miss football players were shot during a fight at a nightclub, and all three are in fair condition at a local hospital, police said Sunday.

Three Southern Miss players shot in fight


Oil options volatility weakened as the underlying crude futures gained after US jobless claims fell to the lowest level since 2008, bolstering optimism the economic rebound will accelerate.

Oil volatility weakens, futures gain after jobless claims fall


The Milwaukee Brewers say broadcaster Bob Uecker is making good progress a day after having heart surgery.

Uecker making good progress a day after heart surgery


Father and daughter acting talents Barry and Miranda Otto will star together in the new Australian film South Solitary.


Pembroke Power Station was evacuated this morning following a fire caused by debris from temporary equipment, during commissioning works.

Pembroke Power Station evacuated after fire


The Cabinet Committee on Security reviewed the safety of nuclear power plants in India in its meeting held on December 1, 2011.

Cabinet Committee on Security reviews safety of nuclear power plants


Under the terms of the agreement, Viocorp, Australia's award-winning internet broadcasting company has licensed Streamlogics EVENT™ webcast platform to deliver highly customizable and interactive streaming video and audio events to their high profile customers.

Viocorp licenses Streamlogics webcast platform


On Wednesday during the FOX8 9:00 Morning News, Rachael Ray shared with us her recipe for turning a plain old Bundt pan into a bird feeder.

Rachael Ray's recipe for turning Bundt pan into bird feeder


Vivus has presented additional data that demonstrates that its anti-obesity treatment candidate Qnexa significantly improves quality of life in obese patients, during the American Association of Diabetes Educators meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Qnexa improves quality of life in the obese


Univision, the dominant Spanish-language television network in the United States, will continue using programming from Mexico's Televisa and other networks at the same time that it will produce all sorts of its own content in what is considered to be a strategic initiative.

Univision to continue using programming from other networks


Cocoa futures posted modest gains on Monday after the holiday break as players feared the threat of fighting in top grower Ivory Coast could disrupt bean supplies, analysts said.


General Motors recognized 82 of its best global automotive suppliers Thursday evening with its Supplier of the Year award during the 19th annual awards presentation held at the GM Renaissance Center.

General Motors recognizes best global suppliers


Fenton is now Trenton: thanks to some clever editing, Aussie Trenton Oldfield's Oxford-Cambridge boat race protest has turned into a YouTube hit.


MISRATA, Libya Moammar Gadhafi, the dictator who ruled Libya for 42 years, was buried early Tuesday in an unmarked grave with only a few people allowed to attend.

Moammar Gadhafi buried in unmarked grave


A book entitled ``Pedro Luis Lazo, el Rascacielos de Cuba'' about that pitcher of Pinar del Rio is to be published soon.

A book about baseball man Pedro Luis Lazo to be published


SmartPool, the block trading dark pool run by NYSE Euronext, BNP Paribas, HSBC and JP Morgan, has appointed Lee Hodgkinson as its new ceo.


Various callers have contacted The Daily Times newsroom, asking about a loud bang, shaking ground and rumblings, with some speculating about an earthquake.

Callers asking about bang, shaking and rumblings


Pakistani journalists covering parliament walked out of the assembly yesterday to protest against an attack on a reporter working for a private television channel.


Female singer Beige will be having a duet with a male member of an idol group.

Beige to duet with a male member of an idol group


Joaquin Phoenix has apologized to TV host David Letterman for his awkward appearance on his show.

Joaquin Phoenix apologizes to David Letterman


Lord Rees-Mogg, the former editor of The Times, has died at the age of 84.

Former newspaper editor Lord Rees-Mogg dies


Vietnam banned rice speculation after a surge in buying over the weekend in southern Vietnam but said it had sufficient stocks for domestic consumption and exports.


Monica is reporting that Keyshia Cole is in labor but she hasn't had the baby as of yet.


Acer has unveiled the world's thinnest Ultrabook with the Aspire S5, an ultra-slim device that measures only 15 mm at the maximal point.

Acer unveils 'world's thinnest' Ultrabook


A television producer admitted Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, avoiding a long prison sentence by pleading guilty in exchange for six months in jail and community service.

Producer admits trying to shake down Letterman


Police detained three Nigerians and seized 63kg ganja worth RM104,000 after three separate raids in Cheras and Seri Kembangan, yesterday.

Police detain three Nigerians with 63kg ganja


The HARTS homeless shelter opened its doors for the first time this fall.


Potash Corp lowered earnings guidance well below consensus over the weekend, sending shares more than 5% lower in early action Monday.


Director, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Shamsudeen Elegba, has stated that Nigeria needs to build at least 10 nuclear power plants to generate 30,000 megawatts of electricity and suggested additional importation in order to meet the stated target.

30,000mw: ``Nigeria needs 10 power plants''


A Japan-based electronics maker has developed a new smart watch that besides telling the time also delivers email and phone call alerts by synchronising with your cellphone.

Now, a 'smart watch' that delivers email alerts!


In a passionate defense of government's reforms to University of Michigan graduates on Saturday, President Barack Obama appealed for civility amid the virulent partisanship that has flowered during his term.


International human rights groups called for the release of Myanmar opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who went on trial on Monday at a notorious prison in Yangon, and faces another five years in detention.

Human rights groups call for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi


Antiques worth 500 crores were stolen after a group of thieves shot and killed the security guard at the royal museum in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.

Antiques worth 500 crores stolen from royal museum in Madhya Pradesh


Stocks have given up their gains from earlier today.


World Fighting Championships' light-heavyweright champion Lyoto Machida talks about drinking urine.


China has loaned Cape Verde over US$80 million under the terms of four agreements signed Thursday in Praia, according o the Cape Verdean press.

China loans over US$80 million to Cape Verde


Oliver will speak in Melbourne next week about those very topics, as well as his charity The Jamie Oliver Foundation and his deep-seated sense of activism.


Tom Cleverley will reportedly return for Manchester United when they take on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday.


A TOUR operator called on communities of Mamulele, Green Valley, and Gilbert Camp on the outskirts of Honiara to respect local historical sites.


The Illinois State Board of Education has ousted and taken over two elected school boards in the North Chicago and East St. Louis districts.

Illinois State board of Education ousts two school boards


Heath Ledger has been described as a ``drug addict'' and a known drug user in a court filing in Los Angeles.

Heath Ledger described as a ``drug addict'' in court filing


A survey conducted by an independant civic group has indicated that only 43% of residents at Queenstown will vote for PAP in the coming General Election.

Only 43% at Queenstown will vote for PAP


AP The Defense Department says a Fort Lewis soldier was killed Saturday by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Fort Lewis soldier killed in Afghanistan


Former Wisconsin Gov. and presidential candidate Tommy Thompson has endorsed John McCain for president.

Tommy Thompson endorses McCain for president


The Czech Republic won an international arbitration with Indian steel giant ArcelorMittal over compensation for a minority share in the group's Czech steel mill, Czech Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek said Wednesday.

Czech Republic wins arbitration with ArcelorMittal


Interest rates are already at a 53-year low after the Bank slashed them to 3% and need to fall further still to meet inflation targets, forecasts show.


State Bank of Patiala organized a customer meet at its Sai Market branch to inform locals about the car loan scheme of Bank.

State Bank of Patiala organizes customer meet


Britney Spears is being sued by her former security team for not paying a bill of more than $140,000, according to reports.

Britney Spears sued by former security team


Drug charges against former boxing champion Tommy Morrison were dropped on Tuesday, the same day a preliminary hearing was scheduled in Sedgwick County District Court.

Drug charges against boxer Tommy Morrison are dropped


Although jobless rates remain at historic highs throughout most of the country, there are things about the job market to be thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches.


A Honolulu man has been found guilty in a methamphetamine drug case and will spend at least 10 years in prison.


A 26-year-old police officer from western Sweden has been charged with raping a colleague at a party in a Gothenburg apartment last summer.

Police officer charged with raping colleague


Space shuttle Atlantis has returned to earth, after a two-week mission to the International Space Station.


HBO has received 26 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most of any network, in the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards competition.


Moms Meet @ Samitivej is a monthly get-together for a coffee, a chat and a giggle with new and expecting moms to meet each other and have a great time.


Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland beat Simona Halep of Romania 7-5, 6-0 to win the Belgian Open.

Radwanska beats Simona Halep to win Belgian Open


Ovoca Gold said it is well placed to advance gold targets at its Rassoshinskaya licence in the Russian Far East following a ``very productive'' 2011.

Ovoca gold well placed to advance targets at Rassoshinskaya


Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Graham was arrested this morning on suspicion of criminal mischief and harassment after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's house without permission and damaging her bed.


TORQUAY UNITED'S 'underdog' status is serving the club well in the Gulls' record-breaking start to the season, says manager Paul Buckle.

Underdog status is serving the club well says Buckle


Social gaming company Playdom announced today that it has acquires Acclaim Games, also a developer of social networking and downloadable casual games.


A Maplewood man admitted in court Thursday that he stabbed a Roseville police dog during an attempted robbery.

Man admits stabbing Roseville police dog


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,123.58 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, down 212.11 points or 2.05 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,123.58, down 212.11 points


Oakmont Boys' Tennis Team took a swing a district play on Friday, May 30, but lost in a 5-0 shutout against Quaboag.


A school lockdown is lifted after gunfire outside Cocopah Middle School sent officers searching for the shooter, Scottsdale police say.


Goodluck Jonathan from the ruling People' s Democratic Party has won the Nigerian presidential election, announced the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday.

Jonathan wins Nigerian presidential election


Rich Products Corp. has announced a voluntary recall of its Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas and other Farm Rich products because of a possible E. coli contamination.

Farm Rich products recalled over possible E. coli contamination


Maoists destroyed a school building in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand on Saturday in an alleged attempt to ensure the easy availability of illiterate children for recruitment into their militant cadre.


Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has said that he believes David Villa is a ``key'' player for the club after his return to the first-team squad following injury.

Andres Iniesta: 'David Villa is a key player'


Former BYU quarterback Jake Heaps is said to be considering four schools as his transfer destination.


President Obama hailed the rescue Sunday of an American captain held hostage for four days off the coast of Somalia.


Effective tomorrow (Dec.31), XOMA Ltd. will move its corporate domicile from Bermuda to Delaware and change its name from ``XOMA Ltd.'' to ``XOMA Corporation.''


Bangor, Carmel - A man from Carmel accused of hitting a toddler was indicted Tuesday by the Penobscot County grand jury.

Carmel man accused of hitting toddler indicted


TMX Group and Bermuda Stock Exchange today announced that TMX Group has purchased a 16% minority stake in the BSX.

TMX purchases 16% stake of Bermuda Stock Exchange


US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said today he was extending the 2008 West Coast salmon disaster declaration for California and Oregon in response to expected poor salmon returns to the Sacramento River, which have led to management reducing commercial salmon fishing off southern Oregon and California to near zero.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke extends 2008 disaster declaration due to poor salmon returns


A man died after being hit by a train on the line between Belvaux and Esch-sur-Alzette.


Railway maintenance company Jarvis PLC said Thursday that it is going into administration, a form of bankruptcy protection, after failing to reach agreements with lenders to support its operations.

Rail maintenance firm Jarvis PLC going into administration, a form of bankruptcy


Andrew Garfield has revealed how he fell for his Spider-Man co-star Emma Stone before they'd even started filming the movie.

Andrew Garfield reveals how he fell for Spider-Man co-star Emma Stone


Markup is a new collaboration tool that will let you draw on any webpage that you come across, and communicate your ideas to others in a more visual way.

Markup.io - a tool for drawing on webpages


South Carolina sophomore Marcus Lattimore ran for 176 yards in a SEC-opening win at Georgia.


FedEx Express took delivery Tuesday of its first 777 freighter during ceremonies with the Boeing Company in Everett, Wash.

FedEx Express to take delivery of first 777 freighter


Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan has said the CPM will fight the corruption charge against party State secretary Pinarayi Vijayan ``legally and politically'' and will try to prove ``his innocence'' before courts at the earliest available opportunity.


John Cleese is to finalise his divorce from his third wife within the next two weeks, at a cost of more than £12 million.


14:53 GMT, February 9, 2012 The Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Antony reviewed the security situation at a meeting here Feb. 6.

Indian Defence Minister reviews security...


Nine houses in Murdiston Avenue and nearby Aveland Road in Callander, Stirling, have been evacuated after a house explosion.


Former champion and WWE Hall of Famer Superstar Billy Graham was hospitalized Thursday and may be beginning heart failure.

Superstar Billy Graham hospitalized and may be beginning heart failure


MIKE Hussey has invited James Anderson to sledge the ears off him this summer, because he cannot understand a word the Lancastrian is saying.

Mike Hussey welcomes sledging from James Anderson


350Green, a developer of electric vehicle charging station networks and Simon Property Group /quotes/zigman/235182/quotes/nls/spg SPG -0.16% , the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, officially launched 350Green's public EV charging network in Baltimore and the DC metro area with the unveiling of the first four EV chargers at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, one of the most iconic shopping venues in the US The EV charging stations will be located on Level P1 of the shopping center's parking garage, near Nordstrom.

350Green and Simon Property Group officially launch public EV charging network in Baltimore and washington, DC metro areas


Activities to celebrate the 64th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese People's Army took place nationwide on December 22.

Activities to celebrate 64th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese People's Army


The five Romanian sailors aboard the Italian ship Buccaneer were released by Somali pirates this morning and will soon return home.

Five Romanian sailors released by Somali pirates


Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe is set to launch its first pan-European advertising campaign on the 1 October.

Eurostar launches its first pan-European advertising campaign


A West Yellowstone man accused of abandoning 33 sled dogs without food, water or shelter has pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

Man accused of abandoning sled dogs pleads guilty


Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has fallen foul of California tax officials - she's been hit with a demand for unpaid bills.

Khloe Kardashian hit with demand for unpaid bills


National carrier Air India set a Friday 5 pm deadline for its striking pilots to return to work or provide a valid reason for leave without which they would face sacking.

Air India sets 5 pm deadline for striking pilots


There is no ready evidence that the jailed Price Waterhouse auditors in the Satyam Computer Services scandal had also colluded, says Uttam Prakash Agarwal, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

No ready evidence that auditors colluded:


Actor Dulé Hill, best known for his work on West Wing and his current gig on Psych, has filed for separation from his wife, actress Nicole Lyn.


Microsoft is revamping its Bing search engine to allow it to use advice from Facebook and other media platforms.


THE man who made the wobbleboard famous, Australian entertainment icon Rolf Harris, will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame next month.

Rolf Harris to be inducted into ARIA Hall of Fame


CHICAGO ― Rahm Emanuel reached out to Chicago voters in his White House resignation speech even though he hasn't formally announced he's running for mayor.


Kids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad, according to study results that made even the researchers do a double-take.


US airlines increase fares after fuel prices skyrocketed in the past weeks.


The London 2012 Olympics will be the first to be broadcast live in 3-D, Japanese electronics giant Panasonic announced on Wednesday.

Some of London Olympics to be broadcast in 3-D


``Candidates are active in run up to municipal elections,'' Azerbaijani Central Election Commission Spokesperson Azer Sariyev said.

Candidates are active in run up to municipal elections:


The 12 Malaysians detained by Israel earlier reached home safely on Sunday accompanied by Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Anifah Aman.

Malaysians detained by Israel reach home safely


Topeka police were investigating a homicide reported around 9:15 pm Saturday after gunshots were fired in the 1400 block of SW Van Buren, according to an officer on the scene.


Los Angeles-based private equity firm Aurora Capital Group has acquired TruGreen LandCare from The ServiceMaster Company.

Aurora Capital acquires TruGreen LandCare


RUNAWAY rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams will face contempt of court action if he plays for French rugby union club Toulon no Friday, a Sydney court has been told.


New Delhi, Dec 20 Rail coaches built after 2016-17 will have bio-toilets and by 2020-21 all trains will have such toilets, Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal told Lok Sabha today.

Rail coaches built after 2016-17 to have bio-toilets


Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has ruled out an imminent return to the game by announcing he is to head back to the United States.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai left for Turkey on Wednesday to attend the 11th summit of Economic Cooperation Organization, the Presidential Palace said in a statement.

Afghan president Karzai leaves for Turkey


Trevor Plouffe will be starting at shortstop for the Twins tonight, as they open a new homestand and the start of interleague play against the Brewers.

Plouffe to start at shortstop for Twins;


A Minnetonka woman has pleaded guilty to pulling a gun on a UPS driver because her package was late.

Minnetonka woman pleads guilty to pulling gun on UPS driver


A Marks & Spencer lingerie ad which appeared on the side of a bus has been deemed ``socially irresponsible'' after 12 members of the public complained about it and another similar ad.

M&S lingerie ad deemed 'socially irresponsible'


After weeks of bitter sparring, attorney Mike Lee won a hard-fought victory over businessman Tim Bridgewater, clinching the Republican nomination and likely a spot as Utah's next US Senator.


A local hospital security guard is accused of stealing drugs from the morgue.

Security guard accused of stealing drugs


A Warsaw man faces felony child exploitation charges after his wife told police he had been looking at underage pornographic Internet sites.

Warsaw man faces child exploitation charges


Mumbai, Aug 7 The Indian rupee today depreciated further by 17 paise to close at 47.84/85 against the US currency following heavy capital outflows amid sluggish equity markets despite a weak dollar overseas.

Rupee depreciates further by 17 paise vs dollar


New Delhi, Aug 15 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said that India hopes to send a spacecraft to the moon this year and called it ``an important milestone''.


Rodgers, who missed two series in the fourth quarter on Sunday, thinks he may have separated the shoulder.


Energy group Addax and Oryx Group Ltd has appointed Karen Saddler as chief communication officer of AOG and executive director of the Addax Foundation, the charity wing of the company.

Addax appoints chief communication officer


Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are OFFICIALLY joining the US 'X-Factor!'

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato join the X-Factor


Britney Spears paid tribute to Whitney Houston at a special concert held in her honour last night.


WIth the presidential election less than 40 days away, the state senate race closer to home is heating up, too.


``Cities are not spaces for competition, but opportunities for co-operation.

Cities are opportunities for co-operation


Standard Chartered Bank has revised upward its three-year outlook for Viet Nam's economic growth in light of how well the country has weathered the global economic crisis, in addition to proactive fiscal measures and resilient domestic demand.


Sears Canada Inc said on Friday it will shut three major downtown stores in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa, in a move that will allow it to raise capital to revamp stores in other locations.


A flight information board shows the status of outgoing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey December 27, 2010.


Classes at all levels remain suspended, Thursday, in Baguio City and Benguet as intermittent moderate to heavy rains continue to lash the areas even as typhoon Gener moves farther away from the country.

Classes at all levels remain suspended in Baguio City, Benguet


Realty Income Corp. announced it has entered into a new $355 million unsecured acquisition credit facility, effective May 15, to replace its existing $300 million acquisition credit facility.

Realty Income enters into new $355 million credit facility


Off-spinner Graeme Swann has said it would be great if England gets the No. 1 ranking in the Test cricket.

Swann says it would be great if England gets No. 1 ranking


On the same day that the state basketball championships begin in State College, the PIAA spring sports season will open throughout Pennsylvania today.


Rocmec Mining Inc. announces that it has closed a private placement totalling $65,000.

Rocmec announces closing of a private placement


DENVER Facebook has agreed to modify its terms and conditions for agencies within states across the country, removing obstacles in resolving legal issues that arise from using the social networking site.

Facebook agrees to modify terms for states


Harbinger Group Inc., the holding company run by hedge-fund manager Philip Falcone, issued $700 million of bonds to refinance debt.

Harbinger Group issues $700 million of bonds to refinance debt


The long wait is finally over for the Atlantic City High School boys' soccer program.


A BRITISH tourist killed in a Peru plane crash was travelling after getting a divorce, it emerged today.

BRITISH tourists killed in Peru plane crash


Krishna Vamsi, who has directed Nani in 'Paisa', has said in the audio function that Nani was frightened at some scenes in the movie, when he narrated the story.


India's top vehicle maker Tata Motors is in talks with private equity funds to sell stakes in six units, a report said yesterday, as the company seeks to finance its Jaguar-Land Rover purchase.

Tata Motors in talks to sell stakes in six units


Recent studies show the number of hunters and anglers has steadily declined in recent years.

Study shows hunters, anglers on the decline


Colin Newton, 48, of Charlesbury Crescent, Laleham, is to pedal up to 120 miles a day as he sets off on a mission to cycle from Land's End to John O' Groats.


Chief Coordinator and Former Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Ijaz A Khokhar, said that trade with India would accelerate exports, open new vistas of technical know-how and promote the tourism industry.


The self proclaim godman Swami Nithyananda has alleged that media is trying hard to tarnish his image and still playing with the people's emotions.


High fire danger is closing the Rio Grande bosque to public access in three central New Mexico counties and limiting access around Albuquerque.

High fire danger is closing the Rio Grande bosque to public ...


NANTYGLO grabbed top spot in Swalec League Division Four East thanks to Jason Williams' last-minute drop-goal against Rhiwbina.


Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, who fought South America's dictators with her voice and became a giant of contemporary Latin American music, died on Sunday at age 74, state news agency Telam said.

Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa dies at 74


Military attack against Iran could have ``unintended consequences'' in the region, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.

``Attack on Iran may have unintended consequences''


Angela Merkel has vowed to create a ``fiscal union'' and signalled an uncompromising push for treaty changes at the crucial European Union summit next week.

Angela Merkel vows to create a 'fiscal union'


Tickets for the musical ``Hoy no me puedo levantar'', which will be performed in the Auditorium in Tenerife between the 21st of December and the 3rd of January, are now on sale.

Tickets for the musical ``Hoy no me puedo levantar'' are now on sale


Jim Carrey has unveiled his grandson to the world.


Earth Day, created 41 years ago on April 22, isn't just another greeting card-created holiday.

Earth Day isn't just another greeting card-created holiday


Actor-director Jon Hamm loves period drama TV series ``Downton Abbey''.


ABS-CBN's morning show ``KrisTV'' hosted by Kris Aquino paid tribute to film and TV director Marilou Diaz-Abaya on Tuesday.

'KrisTV' pays tribute to Marilou Diaz-Abaya


Gary David Goldberg, a television producer and writer who created the sitcom ``Family Ties,'' which made a star of Michael J. Fox as a briefcase-toting Republican teenager in frequent and affectionate confrontation with his hippie parents, died June 22 in Montecito, Calif. He was 68.

Tv producer Gary David Goldberg dies at 68


With the 11th overall pick in the draft, the Avalanche have selected defensemen Duncan Siemens, a teammate of Stefan Elliott last year with the Saskatoon Blades.


Two anti-China activists are facing federal criminal charges for climbing onto the roof of the Chinese consulate in San Francisco Wednesday to protest human rights abuses in Tibet.

Anti-China activists face us criminal charges


Britney Spears is to appear in an MTV documentary, where she plans to talk about ``the loneliness of celebrity life''.

Britney Spears to appear in MTV documentary


Mandur villagers started protesting against dumping of garbage at the local landfill all over again, prompted by BBMP's failure to take measures to stop dumping of waste by January 29, 2013.


Pete Doherty has made a mystery crime film with some friends in his Wiltshire home and posted the result on YouTube.


Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has said he is prepared to shift down the batting order if his increased bowling demands put a strain on his ability to compile big scores as an opening batsman.

Shane Watson prepared to shift down batting order


A Hardin County man is already eligible for parole after being sentenced today to five years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in an April 2008 shooting, according to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Hardin County man sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter


JPMorgan Chase said it will hire 1,200 mortgage loan officer by the end of 2010 to help it go after new home mortgages and refinances.

Jpmorgan Chase to hire 1,200 mortgage loan officers


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad promised international envoy Kofi Annan on Friday that he would back any ``honest'' peace bid but warned dialogue would fail if ``terrorist groups'' remained.

Assad promises Annan to back any 'honest' peace bid


Winfrey announced on her show Friday that she was traveling to Los Angeles for a one-on-one interview with Leno to air Thursday.


The Australian share market rebounded at the close, sharply reversing a three per cent drop in earlier trade after claims that the Reserve Bank of Australia had supported the Australian dollar.


A former high school assistant football coach has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a teen.


Edmonton police are warning the public about an e-mail scam that contains death threats.

Police warn of e-mail scam containing death threats


Singer and actress Selena Gomez visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort today and we have a very cute picture to share with you.

Selena Gomez visits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort


Jessica Simpson has silenced all her critics by appearing in svelte shape in just a matter of weeks though she may have created a media furor over her apparent ``weight gain''.

Jessica Simpson has silenced critics by appearing in svelte shape


The Piolo iPhone 4/4S stand is one of the smallest that I've seen, yet it seems to work really well when you want to watch videos or get down to business.


The WACA pitch invader who tackled Pakistan's Khalid Latif has been banned for life from attending cricket matches.


You may not get an honest answer if you popped the question directly, but a fascinating survey has suggested that most Britons, including men, would choose a good night's sleep over a night of passion.

Britons choose good night's sleep over night of passion:


The Subway now located in the BP convenience store at 13374 Highway 10 in Elk River plans to move across the street.


LONDON -Michael Jackson's representatives announced Wednesday that the elusive King of Pop will postpone several of his London comeback shows scheduled for this summer.

Michael Jackson postpones some London shows


Women on maternity leave feel completely out of touch with the working world 11 months after giving birth, new research revealed today.

Women feel completely out of touch with the working world 11 months after giving birth


At Hi-Tech Bookkeeping Services we provide professional accounts receivable management services to small business, mid and large business at low costs.

Professional accounts receivable management services at low costs


Ohio agencies for the disabled have dropped the term ``mental retardation'' from their names.

Ohio agencies drop 'retardation' from their names


By PETE YOST Attorney General Eric Holder says he has averted daily furloughs of 3,570 federal prison staffers around the country, moving $150 million from other Justice Department accounts to stave off a serious threat to the lives and safety of correctional staff, inmates and the public.

Holder averts furloughs of prison staffers


Virginia eliminated second-seeded Cal State Fullerton from the College World Series, beating another ace by chasing Daniel Renken in a 7-5 victory Monday.

Virginia eliminates No. 2 seed Cal State Fullerton from CWS


Tom Brady (stats) isn't the only Patriots (team stats) starter who wants to play tonight in the preseason finale against the Giants at the New Meadowlands Stadium.

For Patriots starters, they all want to play


Passengers may be compensated for cancellations or delays in flights which have not been caused by situations beyond the control of the airlines, pending the implementation of a new draft rule.

Passengers to be compensated for cancellations, delays:


A suicide bomber attacked a bus carrying Israeli tourists at an airport in eastern Bulgaria on late Wednesday, killing six people and injuring more than 30 others, officials said.

Suicide bomber attacks bus carrying israelis at airport in Bulgaria


An Iowa motorcyclist on his way to the Sturgis motorcycle rally with friends has died in a crash.


Two Marines now face criminal charges for urinating on dead Taliban fighters in Afghanistan last year, the Marine Corps announced Monday.

Marines charged for urinating on Taliban DEAD


The Karnataka High Court stayed the two-year AITA ban on tennis players Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna from representing the country till June 30, 2014 on disciplinary grounds.

Karnataka High Court stays AITA ban on Bhupathi, Bopanna


DC United and Red Bull New York kicked off MLS's rivalry week by sharing the spoils in a spirited scoreless draw on Saturday at Red Bull Arena.

Dc United, rbny share the spoils at Red Bull Arena


Napster co-founder Sean Parker ties the knot A spokesman for former Facebook president and Napster co-founder Sean Parker says the wealthy Web entrepreneur has married singer-songwriter Alexandra Lenas.


Equity markets which were in the red, early on Tuesday afternoon, bounced back amid choppiness in last one hour of trade.

Equity markets in the red early afternoon, bounce back


President Obama says he'll move ``quickly'' to replace retiring US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

Obama will move quickly to replace retiring Justice Stevens


Penske Automotive Group, Inc., an international automotive retailer, today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016.

Penske automotive Group commences tender Offer for 7.75% senior subordinated Notes due 2016


Driver of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile goes forward instead of backward, crashes into Wis. home

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into Wis. home


``I just wanna apologize to my teammates who have been dragged into this, and I'm sorry its been a distractions for the team,'' Underwood said.

Brandon Underwood apologizes to teammates


``We would be very happy if MF Husain returns to India,'' Chidambaram told reporters in reply to a question about the 95-year-old painter, who was offered Qatar nationality last week.


Chris Brown pleads Not Guilty for assault and making criminal threats at LA County criminal courthouse this afternoon.


A documentary will however follow the path of monks, nuns and hermits, some of whom chose refuge in caves, others in monasteries.

Documentary follows the paths of monks, nuns and hermits


he has signed on to star in a ``sexy thriller'' from the writer of The Thomas Crown Affair.


The price we pay for ``health'' is quite ridiculous if we just take a look.


A black-African pope to succeed Pope Benedict would be ``quite some miracle'', a leading archbishop from Ghana said, adding that a developing world candidate might have to overcome negative perceptions within the Catholic hierarchy.

African pope would be 'quite a miracle':


IFC has invested $4 Mn in New Delhi-based Sapphire Industrial Infrastructures Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited.

IFC invests $4 Mn in Sapphire Industrial Infrastructures


Brussels sprouts braised with bacon and chestnuts are a robust addition to an autumn meal.


``Light'' cigarettes are going up in smoke by the end of June, but their names and packaging are getting a colorful makeover.


Iranian lawmakers Tuesday warned six major powers against ``wrong approach'' in the upcoming nuclear talks, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Iranian lawmakers warn against ``wrong approach'' in nuclear talks


Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football because of a serious abdominal .


Premier Christy Clark will be in the Okanagan today and will attend two events in Penticton.

Premier Christy Clark to attend events in Penticton


The Justice Department has an ongoing probe into heart defibrillator implants, which a big medical study recently indicated are often given to patients who fall outside medical guidelines, an association for heart doctors confirmed Friday.

Justice Department probing defibrillator implants


DayStar Technologies Inc. announced that it assembled new executive officers to facilitate ongoing and future renewable energy projects.

Daystar Technologies assembles new executive officers


Reports in French newspapers suggest that ambitious Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain are looking to make a double swoop for Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka.

Paris Saint-Germain looking to make double swoop for Younes Kaboul and Nicolas Anelka --


Southwest said on Wednesday it's adding three flights a day to Denver beginning May 26.


Andrew Jackson was the first President to say ``rotation in office'' is the mark of democracy.


A Canadian soldier was killed and seven injured in Afghanistan on Sunday.


Clemson was picked to finish second in the Atlantic Division behind Florida State in a vote of league coaches announced Tuesday.

Clemson picked for second in Atlantic Division


A 34-year-old man accused of killing a Chinese-food delivery driver is now facing capital murder charges in Spotsylvania County.


Hamptons International has expanded its global network to Egypt with a new sales office now open in Cairo.


Seriously ill patients from across the state will be in Albany today to make a last-ditch plea for a medical marijuana law in New York.

Patients make plea for medical marijuana law


CHEDDAR Police Station's opening hours will be slashed by two thirds because there are not enough people using the service.

Police station's hours slashed by two thirds


The Vancouver Canadians snapped their six-game losing streak, with a win at the Nat, beating Salem-Keizer 7-4.


A Metropolitan Police Service officer has been convicted of misconduct in a public office.


Czech overall business confidence slipped back in April after rising in March, according to the monthly poll published by the Czech Statistical Office on Tuesday.

Czech business confidence slips back in April


More than 30 candidates filed to run for office in Bell County, and some races have multiple contenders.

Candidates file to run for office in Bell County


I am confident that the Bible is God's inspired infallible word, written through men for the benefit of all mankind.

The Bible was written for the benefit of all mankind


A re-habed Charlie Sheen is reportedly leaving hit sitcom Two and a Half Men after seven years of air time.

Charlie sheen leaving 'Two and a Half Men'


On Oprah's show, Kirstie Alley revealed her dream booty call is actor Jamie Foxx, and Oprah had a little surprise for the actress.

Kirstie Alley revealed her dream booty call by Jamie Foxx


SEXUAL safety needs to be taught at schools, says Save the Children Fiji project co-ordinator Amita Prasad.


Agilent Technologies, the maker of scientific instruments that Hewlett-Packard spun off 10 years ago, said Monday that it would buy Varian for $1.5 billion in cash, or $52 a share.


A federal judge blocked a new Nebraska law that required mental health screenings of women seeking abortions, saying Wednesday that the measure could have made it impossible to get an abortion in the state.

Judge blocks Nebraska law requiring mental health screening for abortion


Petrochemical giant LyondellBasell was locked in talks with creditors on Tuesday as it hovered near bankruptcy two days after a deadline to renegotiate terms of its heavy debt load.

LyondellBasell locked in talks with creditors


Early voting for the Oct. 24 Fayette County school bond election commences Monday at the county courthouse.

Early voting for Fayette county school bond starts Monday


singer Mariah Carey admits she has struggled with confidence issues her whole life and especially when she was a teenager who wanted to be liked.

Mariah Carey admits struggling with confidence


Reclusive author JD Salinger, who has died aged 91, was a giant of American literature whose seminal novel, The Catcher in the Rye, lent a voice to the angst and despair felt by generations of rebellious adolescents.


Star batsman Yuvraj Singh`s father Yograj can`t wait for long him to come home, saying he would shed tears of joy over his son`s shoulder.

I will shed tears of joy over my son`s shoulder:


Daniel Ricciardo has signed with Formula One team Toro Rosso for another year.


US stocks rose, rebounding from six weeks of losses, as a pickup in takeovers and the cheapest valuations in nearly a year helped offset concerns about a slowdown in the economic recovery.

US stocks rebound from six weeks of losses


Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, along with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, pays tribute to former party leader Janeshwar Mishra on his third death anniversary in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Mulayam Singh Yadav pays tribute to Janeshwar Mishra


Atwea citizens in the Sekyere Central District based in the USA have donated 1,500 Ghana cedis towards the town's electrification project.

Atwea citizens based in us donate 1,500 cedis towards electrification


AT&T Inc, a US mobile network operator, announced today that it has activated a new 3G mobile broadband cell site in Horseheads in the New York State.

AT&T activates new 3G mobile broadband cell site in Horseheads


The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in a rural area of San Patricio County on Monday.

Tornado touches down in rural San Patricio County


Just a month removed from his first NASCAR championship, but hampered by the current economic crisis, owner Bill Davis has sold his race team and engine company.


The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has announced that most of the generators sent from Greece have begun to produce electricity, increasing Cyprus` electricity capacity, damaged after the EAC main power station at Vassilikos had suffered severe damage from last month's huge blast at a nearby naval base.

Most of the generators sent from Greece have begun to produce electricity, increasing Cyprus` electricity capacity


WRs coach Charlie Joiner kept a close eye on the rookie receivers during the Chargers minicamp walk-thru practice on Monday morning.

Joiner keeps a close eye on rookie receivers


Iran unveiled a cruise missile and torpedo system on Tuesday to celebrate the country's defense industry, the Mehr News Agency reported.

Iran to unveil cruise missile and torpedo system


Sony shareholders approved a new management setup at the Japanese electronics and entertainment company on Friday that will center power around Chief Executive Howard Stringer and a team of younger executives.

Sony shareholders approve new management


Japanese auto major Toyota on Monday said that it is considering to set up an engine and transmission plant in India as it looks to use more vehicle-parts made here in its cars than import them.

Toyota mulls setting up engine and transmission plant in India


Heartthrob Robert Pattinson, star of ``Twilight'' and the upcoming sequel ``New Moon'', is now in talks to star in ``Memoirs'', a romantic drama for Summit Entertainment.


A Los Angeles man could face the death penalty in the rape and murder Sunday of an 84-year-old Anaheim woman, prosecutors said today.

Man could face death penalty in murder of Anaheim woman


The Mad Ants announced today that NBA assigned player Joe Alexander has been recalled to the NBA due to a trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks.


A young dog survives a gunshot wound to the head and police are looking for the shooter, DeKalb County authorities said Thursday.


Nigerian militants said on Sunday that they would release a British hostage they have been holding for seven months.

Nigeria militants to release British hostage


Ketchmark, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Rockaway Beach, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to six bank robberies, including two in Columbia, Mo., and Sedalia, Mo.

Rockaway Beach man pleads guilty to six Bank robberies


The Canadian dollar opened at 98.54 cents US this morning, up 0.22 of a cent from Tuesday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 98.54 cents US, up 0.22 of a cent


Police said a sex offender was arrested inside a Fayette County state police barracks because he waited too long to do his paperwork.

Sex offender arrested inside state police barracks


Today Aston Martin is opening the doors of its first dealership in Luxembourg under the leadership of the Arnold Kontz Group.

Aston Martin opens first dealership in Luxembourg


at least, not yet -- but Moonlight is back on the air, if only in reruns.


The Times Leader proudly presents the first publication of 40 Under Forty, honoring 40 local professionals who are outstanding in the business field and the community.

The Times Leader presents 40 under Forty


After winning the ``Ur Fave Artist'' Award at Toronto's MuchMusic Video Awards, Justin Bieber accidentally gave his award away to a very loud and eager fan.

Justin Bieber accidentally gives away award


Rival Costa Mesa gang members waiting for hearings at Harbor Justice Center got into a brawl in open court Tuesday, authorities said.


Aurora shootings suspect James Holmes will enter an insanity plea in court.


Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Turkey would keep working with the United States in order to contribute to regional and global security.

President Gul says Turkey will keep working with US


A WILMINGTON social club held a games night to celebrate the opening of its new storeroom.

WILMINGTON social club celebrates opening of new storeroom


Pop superstar Rihanna kicked off her world tour in New York on Friday night amid reports she is planning a year-long break from the music industry after the trek.

Rihanna - Rihanna kicks off World tour in New York


Yahoo, Google and YouTube are being sued by Xerox over infringement of Xerox patents on search and integration technologies.

Yahoo, Google and YouTube are sued by Xerox


Dacian Ciolos , Romania 's nomination for the EC Commission's team, is close to become commissioner for agriculture and rural development after he received positive reviews from the expert committee of the European Parliament upon his speech.

Dacian Ciolos close to become commissioner for agriculture.


A TRAFFIC enforcer died after he fell from his motorcycle and slid under an Asian Utility Vehicle while chasing a traffic violator in Quezon City past midnight Friday.

Enforcer died while chasing traffic violator


Stephen Harper finally said sorry today as he attempts to put controversy behind him and get his campaign message back on track.


Colombia's Comptroller General's Office on Thursday alleged that the controversial, now-liquidated, brokerage firm, InterBolsa, commited ``substantial tax evasion.''

InterBolsa committed 'substantial tax evasion':


Paris and Mountain View, Calif. Publicis Groupe and Google announced today that Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire the Performics search marketing business from Google.

Publicis Groupe to acquire Performics search marketing business


Ghaziabad, Aug 3 A man, declared dead in the official records since 2005, turned up at a police station here claiming his nephew took over his property by managing a fake death certificate, police said here today.Brijesh Chand Goyal, a retired employee of Indian oil corporation, had invested in shares in 2004.

Man declared ``dead'' by nephew for taking over property


Quebec provincial police and the province's workplace safety board have launched an investigation into a deadly landslide at a quarry near Montreal.

Quebec police launch investigation after deadly landslide at quarry


Five skiers were killed in two avalanches that struck northern Italy on Tuesday, APA reports quoting Xinhua News Agency.

Five skiers killed in avalanches in northern Italy


Australian screen icon Cate Blanchett joined an elite Oscars club here Tuesday after scooping Academy Awards nominations in both the lead and supporting actress categories.

Aussie icon Blanchett joins elite Oscar club


Literacy Volunteers of Bangor says it is in dire need of volunteers to serve as tutors.

Literacy volunteers of Bangor needs volunteers


To help customers safely enjoy the summer, Rite Aid is launching a healthy skin care campaign in partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation that includes free informational guides in all 4,700 stores and online, money-saving promotions on skin care products, a national tour featuring free full-body skin cancer screenings by local dermatologists and expert advice from Rite Aid pharmacists nationwide.

Rite Aid launches skin care campaign with skin cancer Foundation


MBLAQ has revealed the album covers on February 27th through its official website in Japan for its upcoming Japanese single album 'Mona Lisa'.

MBLAQ reveals album covers for Japanese single 'Mona Lisa'


US Rep. Betty Sutton has joined the fight to keep open post offices in South Lorain and Sheffield Lake.


A Gibsonburg man was taken to a Toledo-area hospital after a one-vehicle accident early Thursday morning.

Gibsonburg man taken to hospital after accident


Life & Style's Scene Queens report that after almost two years of dating, Twilight hottie Kellan Lutz and 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord have officially called it quits, a source confirms.

Twilight star Kellan Lutz and 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord call it quits


Haynes Publishing is undergoing a fundamental strategic review to look at ways of bolstering revenues in its traditional print titles and opportunities to develop its digital offering.

Haynes undergoing fundamental strategic review


Britain plans to water down workers' rights to ensure - as Prime Minister David Cameron put it - that employment law will no longer be seen as a 'barrier to growth'.


QAI, the leading workforce development and consulting organization has recently partnered with IBM to launch Certificate Program in Functional Testing, a five day training program leading to dual certifications:

QAI partners with IBM to launch Certificate program in Functional Testing


A city worker in South Florida has been accused of stealing water meters and brass fittings from an Oakland Park storage unit.


A North Canton area resident has turned in a winning ticket and claimed a $177,000 lottery prize.

North Canton resident claims lottery prize


The government says housing construction plunged to the second lowest level on record in March, providing a sobering sign that the worst housing slump in decades has not yet ended.


Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi plotted to have Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi assassinated by the secret services, Italy's Il Fatto Quotidiano daily said Thursday, sparking a heated denial from the magnate's spokesman.

Berlusconi plotted to have Gaddafi assassinated


A rare triple organ transplant has saved a Tampa man with diabetes and cancer.

Rare triple organ transplant saves Tampa man


India TV wishes Gambhir for World Cup For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indiatvnws Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/indiatvnews


The United States said on Saturday that it would offer Bangladesh close to $1 billion in aid over the next five years.

US offers Bangladesh $1 billion in aid over next five years


Rajen Shah of Angel Broking is of the view that Asian Paints has short term target of Rs 1525.


Six senior managers were dismissed from their jobs at the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation as the Sask.


Oil prices fell for a second straight day Tuesday on fears that the outbreak of swine flu would delay an economic recovery and further dampen energy demand.


The snow drought for this winter continues.


Gone West , a prominent sire while standing at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, will be pensioned after he finishes breeding this year.


A pedestrian attempting to cross Indian Trail-Lilburn Road was struck and killed Saturday night in Lilburn, police said Monday.


Beijing is spending £21bn on these Olympics and has gone to ridiculous lengths to ensure that nothing can go wrong.


European cloud-based storage integrator Proact has officially launched in the UK following its acquisition of B2net in April 2011.


Top seed Aleksej Aleksandrov of Belarus kept the sole lead with seven points after the eighth round of the 4th Mayor's Cup International Chess Tournament at the Goregaon Sports Club here today.


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Tuesday confirmed that star striker Wayne Rooney wants to leave the club, expressing ''shock and disappointment'' at the player's stance.


We've received word tonight that former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe has died at his home in Uvalde.


BRASILIA, Brazil -Portugal midfielder Deco will retire from international football after this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Deco to retire from international football


The city of Downey and the union representing management positions at the Downey Police Department, including captains and lieutenants, agreed to a new contract this week.

Police administration, City agree on contract


Photo by Jon Mullis MIDFIELDER James Bailey has re-signed for the Sky Blues on loan from Championship side Derby County for the rest of the season.


French bank Credit Agricole said it would buy back up to 750 milion pounds of bonds it had issued for 1.050 billion pounds, to help boost its Tier I ratio slightly, the lender said on Wednesday.


Roger Clemens will be arraigned on Monday on charges he lied to the US Congress about his use of drugs to boost his performance.


The Bank of Japan will probably leave policy unchanged this week to gauge whether cutting interest rates to near zero and pledging to buy financial assets will shield the economy from the yenâ??s advance to a 15-year high.

Boj may leave policy unchanged after cutting rates to near zero


A tractor trailor rolls off the highway in Harvard.


An insider at Sony has revealed that Sony is definitely working on a portable 3D device.


Tejari announces the launch of BizTrumpet.com a new online service aimed at empowering SMBs online presence, the service focuses on increasing smaller companies e-readiness and in turn their overall competitiveness.


The Associate Press announced on Tuesday that Jorge posada will officially retire after 17 seasons, 5 titles and 1 team.


The United States on Saturday called for the immediate release of a young blogger imprisoned in Syria on espionage charges.

Us calls for the immediate release of young blogger in Syria


Veteran Bollywood actor Joy Mukherjee, who starred in several hits in the 1960s and 1970s, has died after a long illness in the Indian city of Mumbai.


Heavy winds and rain in northern Wisconsin caused power outages among thousands across the region Monday.


A coalition of governors is joining forces to support the US beef industry and set the record straight about lean finely textured beef, releasing a statement yesterday and conducting a Beef Plant Tour today.

Coalition of governors joins forces to support US beef industry


JDSU today announced that it has appointed Keith Barnes to its Board of Directors, effective October 15, 2011.

JDSU appoints Keith Barnes to Board of Directors


A plastic water bottle ban for bottles 1 liter and under is enacted in Concord, Massachusetts.

Plastic water bottles banned in Concord, Massachusetts


The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties from 11 am to 11 pm on Friday.

National weather Service issues Red Flag warning


A former Fort Wayne Republican mayoral candidate pleaded guilty Monday to charges he filed fake campaign finance documents and lied to a grand jury.

Former Ft. Wayne candidate pleads guilty


Since 2007, more Americans have been dying from Hepatitis C than HIV and AIDS.

More Americans dying from hepatitis C than AIDS


A historical museum ``From Yunan to Patkai'' in memory of Chow Lung-Sukapha, founder of Ahom kingdom was inaugurated at Charaidew by fomer DoNer minister BK Handique.

Historical museum inaugurated at Charaidew


A national health promotion programme aimed at building strong relations with communities to gain their understanding, support and involvement in the implementation of health promotion interventions has been launched at Bolgatanga in the Upper East region.

National health promotion programme launched


An Italian couple who were caught having sex in a church confessional box while morning Mass was being said have repented and made peace with the local bishop.

Italian couple caught having sex in church confessional box


Donna Hartley-Wass, the former ``golden girl'' of British athletics, and Olympic bronze medal winner, has died suddenly at the age of 58.

Donna Hartley, 'golden girl' of British athletics, dies suddenly at 58


An eight-year-old boy has died after being hit by a truck at a coastal town in Victoria's southwest.


Morgan impresses in Cowboys trial win Updated: 04:25, Sunday February 17, 2013 Rookie Michael Morgan looks likely to get the first shot at the North Queensland halfback spot alongside superstar Johnathan Thurston this NRL season after a dominant performance in the Cowboys' last-minute 28-22 trial win over St George Illawarra.


IdleAir, the truck stop electrification service provider, has extended its customer support hours.


The euro traded near a one-week high against the dollar on speculation the European Central Bank will signal plans to keep interest rates on hold as the Federal Reserve reduces borrowing costs.

Euro trades on a high against the dollar


Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and his wife, Jordyn, have welcomed their second daughter.


Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis will return to play this week following a team-imposed suspension provided his hamstring cooperates, according to coach Tony Sparano.

Vontae Davis to return this week following suspension


Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad will not survive the Syrian civil war, says Syrian expert.

Will Bashar al-Assad survive Syrian war?


A woman is behind bars after burglarizing a dozen vehicles on the Central Coast over a six week period.

Woman behind bars after burglarizing vehicles


The latest issues of Austin Monthly has 111 Fun Things to do this summer in Austin area.

111 fun things to do this summer in Austin;


under Blog For Arizona President Obama on Monday designated the home of Latino labor leader César Chávez as a national monument, calling Chávez a hero who brought hope to millions of poor, disenfranchised farmworkers who otherwise might have remained ``invisible'' to much of the nation.

President Obama designates the home of César Chávez as a national monument


Hurricane Ike has made landfall on the Gulf coast of Texas, with threats of ``potentially catastrophic'' flooding and damage.

Hurricane Ike makes landfall on the Gulf coast of Texas


St. Catharines councillors got their first look at the 2010 budget Monday night, and, in the words of a longtime councillor: ``If someone were cynical, they would say it looks like an election budget.''

'If someone were cynical, they would say it looks like an election budget'


David Ortiz, on the disabled list because of a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, took 25 light swings off a tee during Tuesday night's game.


One day to go and the impending Ayodhya verdict grabbed prime mind space today.


Oscar De La Hoya retired from boxing today, ending a career that included an Olympic gold medal, professional championships in six weight classes and more than $160 million in prize money.


Security forces launched a search operation in Swat after the head of a peace jirga and two of its members were...

Security forces launch operation in Swat


Jefferies upgraded SanDisk from Hold to Buy with a price target of $47.

Jefferies upgrades SanDisk (SNDK) to Buy;


Amanda Bynes locked herself in a store changing room for nearly two hours and refused to come out.

Amanda Bynes locks herself in changing room


Kansas Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel was arrested on charges of felony theft early Monday morning at Belterra Casino in Florence, Indiana.

Mike Vrabel arrested for felony theft at Belterra Casino in Indiana


Knoxville Mayor and Gov.-elect Bill Haslam will host a meeting Friday for 23 other East Tennessee mayors to discuss a $4.3 million planning grant to create a more sustainable region.


A businessman has pledged £50,000 to save a rare Roman helmet, which was discovered in Cumbria, for the nation - on condition the public match it pound for pound.

Businessman in pledge to save Roman helmet


Somalia is to get its first female foreign minister in a cabinet formed by new Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon.

Somalia to get first female foreign minister


Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. provided a 2012 earnings forecast that missed analyst estimates by a wide margin, sending shares down in early trading.

Lilly's 2012 earnings forecast misses analyst estimates


Burundi has ratified a global ban on nuclear test explosions and has become the 145th nation to fully endorse the accord.

Burundi ratifies global ban on nuclear test explosions; 145th nation to endorse


Japanese high-tech giant Hitachi said Monday it will stop making televisions by the end of September as intense price competition hurts TV earnings at many electronics manufacturers worldwide.


Sarah Palin stepped down on Sunday as Alaska governor to write a book and build a right-of-center coalition, but she left her long-term political plans unclear and refused to address speculation she would seek a 2012 presidential bid.

Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor


The FedEx Cup playoffs move north to Boston for this week's Deutsche Bank Championship with 99 players remaining in the race for the FedEx Cup glory.


``Jail was really funny,'' Collins told the New York Post.


After being dropped from the Indian Test squad, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir is now ``more focused and working harder'', a team colleague said.

'Gautam Gambhir now more focused and working harder'


- Mayor Tom Menino has long been talking up plans for a new city hall.


Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and company officials to announce CafePress Inc. will move its global headquarters to Louisville, where it already has a 140,000-square-foot fulfillment center on Riverport Drive.

Gov. Beshear announces CafePress Inc. to move global headquarters to Louisville


An election tribunal of the Peshawar High Court Tuesday dismissed a petition against the federal minister for environment, challenging his candidature.

Election tribunal dismisses petition against federal minister


Newquay Cornwall Airport has welcomed the arrival of Jet2.com and its launch of three times weekly flights to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yorkshire and twice weekly services to Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Newquay Cornwall Airport welcomes Jet2.com


A teenager today told of the horrific moment a thug smashed a glass on his head, bursting one of his arteries in a vicious attack in a Dundee night-spot.

Thug smashed glass over my head and burst artery in attack'


Virtual colonoscopies are gaining popularity with patients and doctors as more research suggests the less invasive test is just as effective as a regular colonoscopy, which can be double the cost.

Virtual colonoscopies gain popularity with patients, doctors


The US Senate will vote on the 789 billion dollars economic stimulus plan on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Thursday.

US Senate to vote on economic stimulus plan Friday


Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz married secretly in New York State last Wednesday in the presence of just four people --

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz marry secretly


Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, gestures to members of the media as she stands on her house doorstep, following her return home from hospital, in central London, Monday June 29, 2009.

Margaret Thatcher returns home from hospital


The euro held steady on Wednesday as the market gave a guarded reception to details on the eurozone's new lending facility and on proposals to expand funding for the IMF so it could lend to troubled members such as Italy.


Snell is testing the NBA waters to see where he would land in an evaluation.


Newsday > Sports > Hockey > Rangers Rangers trim roster to 35 players Published:


A rabid puppy was sold in Sulphur in southern Oklahoma.


``The Supreme Court judgement in our favour for the film 'Aarakshan' has been a historic decision.

``Supreme Court judgement on 'Aarakshan' is historic''


It is so important that the United Nations has declared free and uninterrupted Internet access as a basic human right, ``an indispensable tool for realizing a range of human rights, combating inequality, and accelerating development and human progress.''

United Nations declares Internet access 'a human right'


Three people have been charged, after a police raid on a Wasaga Beach home Friday night turned up drugs and several weapons.

Three charged after raid on Wasaga Beach home


HAVANA - Cuban activist Oswaldo Paya, who spent decades speaking out against the communist government of Fidel and Raul Castro and became one of the most powerful voices of dissent against their half-century rule, died Sunday in a car crash.

Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya dies in car crash


The Antarctic deep sea is getting colder, which might stimulate the circulation of the oceanic water masses.


Polish citizens are afraid of their independence because of the European Union.


In two brief, three-page-long decisions, the Oklahoma Supreme Court Tuesday upheld lower court decisions striking down two pro-life laws.

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two pro-life laws


Invicta Telecare's reputation of delivering a first class customer service helped secure a second contract with The Guinness Partnership.

Invicta Telecare secures second contract with the Guinness Partnership


US exports are likely to face strong competition from Ukrainian corn and feed wheat exports, reported Cary Sifferath, US Grain Council regional director.

US exports likely to face competition from Ukraine


USD/CHF breaks below the upward trendline from 0.9043 to 0.9367, suggesting lengthier consolidation of the uptrend from 0.9043 is underway.

Usd/CHF breaks below the upward trendline


The Senate will on resumption from its Christmas and New Year break today, debate the ongoing voter registration.


In really what is no surprise, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Hampton called it a career today and retired from baseball.


A teenager charged in the stabbing of his 14-year-old friend told police a Ouija board made him do it.


Dubai Financial Market announced today that it has made an offer to buy Nasdaq Dubai for $121m.


Western Sydney Wanderers FC was today officially unveiled as the Hyundai A-League's newest club at a media launch at Parramatta Stadium.

Western Sydney Wanderers officially unveiled


Journal file photoA new traffic pattern begins tomorrow at Tonnelle Circle in Jersey City as the old viaduct over St. Pauls Avenue is permanently closed to traffic.

New traffic pattern begins tomorrow at Tonnelle Circle in Jersey City


China is keen to cooperate with the United States in the Asian region, assistant foreign minister Liu Zhenmin said Saturday in positive comments after a week of wrangles.

China keen to cooperate with US in Asian region:


A young man has died after being assaulted at a McDonald's in Victoria in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Young man dies after assault at McDonald's in Victoria


Atlas Copco has extended the warranty for light and medium hydraulic breakers to three years.

Atlas Copco extends warranty on hydraulic breakers


A local clinic will extend its hours for free HIV testing on Thursday, June 27, which is National HIV Testing Day.

Clinic to extend hours for free HIV testing June 27


USB sound card with Windows 7 operating optimally, you should be able to detect and download the sound card driver.

Usb sound card for Windows 7 operating optimally


An offender at Chillicothe Correctional Center died Tuesday, March 2, at the correctional center, apparently of natural causes.


Charlie Sheen has been arrested in the Colorado resort town of Aspen on charges related to an alleged case of domestic violence.

Actor charlie Sheen arrested in Colorado


Austin police apprehended two children suspect of trying to start fires at a construction site near Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin.

Children suspected of trying to start fires in Austin


Kazakhstan's flour production has increased by 25% whereas that of milk by 20% over the first two months in 2012, according to the report by the Statistics Agency.

Kazakhstan's flour production increased by 25%, milk by 20%


The US job market improved slightly last week as the number of people signing up for unemployment compensation fell to the lowest level in more than three years.


Longhorns junior Alex Okafor was named All-American by the American Football Coaches Association on Tuesday.


Several local churches will be providing Thanksgiving meals to Wilkes families, many of whom are regular clients of Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes.


Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Adele will perform the Oscar-nominated theme song, ``Skyfall'', at the 85th Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.

Adele to perform 'Skyfall' at 85th Academy Awards


A woman was robbed at gunpoint early this morning in Gloucester Township, according to police.

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Gloucester Township


The dollar ended sharply dearer against the rupee at Rs39.5550/5650 per dollar and the pound sterling also finished higher at Rs77.08/10 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on 21 January.

Dollar ends sharply dearer against rupee


Chennai, Jan 13 The city's Government General Hospital - one of the oldest and largest hospitals in Asia - will be named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Thursday.

Chennai hospital to be named after Rajiv Gandhi


Coal ministry will have powers to overrule the proposed independent coal regulator that will decide price of the fuel, allot mining licences, monitor quality and adherence of rules by mining companies.

Coal ministry will have power over regulator


GE on Friday July 25, announced that it is reorganizing it's corporate structure, in a bid to simplify the company and align its varying businesses for efficiency and growth.


The Indian singer and composer Jagjit Singh, who won generations of fans by reviving the traditional genre of ``ghazal'' music, died on Monday in a Mumbai hospital at the age of 70.


HOLLYWOOD stars took their seats early today as Bafta bosses made their preparations for the biggest night in the UK movie calendar.

Hollywood stars take their seats for Bafta Awards


Iberia, a Spanish carrier, today launched 1m seats for sale starting from EUR29 per leg to mark the Iberia-British Airways merger.

Iberia launches 1m seats from EUR29 per leg


Kristy McPherson finished off a 5-under 67 in fading sunlight Sunday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour Championship before the second round was suspended because of darkness.

McPherson takes the lead in LPGA Tour Championship


Snohomish County prosecutors have dismissed rape charges against an illegal immigrant whose arrest in Edmonds sparked outrage because he had been deported 10 times before.

Prosecutors dismiss rape charges against illegal immigrant


A south Jersey town has received permission to attach 200 American flags to utility poles on Memorial Day.

South Jersey town can attach us flags to utility poles


A former Saskatoon businessman will have to pay almost a quarter million dollars in fines and back taxes after pleading guilty to tax evasion.

Former Saskatoon businessman pleads guilty to tax evasion


A body was pulled out of Clear Creek on Monday night right behind the Golden Police Department building.


Tamil Nadu maintained full reservoir level at the Kerala Sholayar dam on Tuesday in compliance with the terms of the Parambikulam Aliyar Project agreement.

Tn maintains full reservoir level at Kerala Sholayar


Pakistan`s former captain Javed Miandad does not believe there is any role for a coach in cricket but has insisted that a ``planner'' is needed to be associated with teams.

There is no role for coaches in cricket:


Colorado mom awaits return of son from Canada A young boy allegedly abducted from his Colorado home by his father was looking forward to coming home from Canada, his mother said on Monday.


Microsoft Corp. said the 12th alleged member of a Russian spy ring operating in the US was an employee at the companyâ??s Redmond, Washington, headquarters.

Microsoft says 12th alleged Russian spy was employee in Redmond


Three persons were arrested in a case of running a fake maid placement agency, after a complaint by a senior official from Rajya Sabha secretariat of his maid missing just a day after she took a job at his place.

Three arrested for running fake maid placement agency


A Mountain Home, Arkansas woman, 24-year-old Melissa Lee Sanders, was arrested April 4th on felony drug charges.

Mountain Home woman arrested on felony drug charges


The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died in a hotel room while on holiday in Spain.


On Thursday afternoon a Swedish JAS war plane crashed near the southern Swedish town of Kallinge.


Mobile devices are set to be a major data security threat in 2011, according to new research.

Mobile devices to be 'major' data Security threat in 2011


Health officials routinely advise people to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables but British and US researchers say oranges may help reduce stroke risk.


NZ Govt warns on budget surplus forecast Updated: 15:49, Thursday February 16, 2012 The government is forecasting a budget surplus of $370 million in 2014/15, with steady economic growth over the next three years and unemployment decreasing to 4.9 per cent However, the budget policy statement released on Thursday by Finance Minister Bill English says there's a risk offshore economic events could have 'a significant negative effect' on the economy.

Nz Govt warns on budget surplus forecast


Asian stocks rebounded today and the dollar eased after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said ultra-loose monetary policy was still needed to reduce unemployment even though the US economy has shown signs of improvement.


Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder completed his move to Inter Milan from Real Madrid on Friday to end coach Jose Mourinho's search for a playmaker.


PAS has to account for a new fatwa issued by one of its leaders that it is ``haram'' for those who have received aid from the Kelantan PAS government to also accept assistance fron the Barisan Nasional government, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.


Australia beat India crushing them by an innings and 37 runs with more than two days to spare in the third test on Sunday.


The Bulgarian figure skating champion Maxim Staviiski is appealing his effective jail sentence of 2,5 years behind bars, Staviiski's lawyer Rossen Kozhuharov told the Darik radio Thursday.

Bulgaria's figure skating champion Maxim Staviiski appeals jail sentence


A third of refugees granted asylum in Poland may be homeless forced to sleep in shelters, empty buildings, train stations or even night buses.

A third of refugees in Poland may be homeless


Marian Hossa was hit into the boards in the first period and taken off the ice on a stretcher.

Marian Hossa taken off the ice on stretcher


Sebastian Vettel has apologised in person to Red Bull staff for ignoring team orders in a controversial Malaysian GP last weekend.


In a rising trend that's flying well below the radar of most consumers, hospital systems throughout the US are buying up private medical practices and hiring their own physicians at a pace not seen since the heyday of managed care in the 1990s.

Hospitals are buying private medical practices


Toyota Motor Corp. announced they are recalling 600,000 Sienna minivans in the US due to potential rusting spare tire cables.


Retail sales soared in December and posted the biggest monthly jump in eight years, after the federal government gave generous handouts to parents and pensioners.


Orange UK has launched the HTC Hero yesterday, which was earlier announced to be launched in early July.


A Florida state lawmaker has admitted he repeatedly sent suggestive, harassing emails to a married female federal prosecutor for more than three-months last fall.

Florida lawmaker admits sending suggestive, harassing emails to married, female prosecutor


Padraig Harrington says he will go for broke as he tries to create history and overhaul Tiger Woods' lead to defend his USPGA Championship title in Minnesota.


A Metrorail strike by members of the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union is set to end -- at least temporarily -- following a court interdict, the union said on Wednesday.

Metrorail strike to end following interdict


Kent State overcame a double-digit halftime deficit to beat Robert Morris, 62-59, today in an early morning nationally televised game.

Kent State overcomes deficit to beat Robert Morris


Betty White won her first Grammy Sunday during the pre-telecast of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word Album beating out Tina Fey, Val Kimler and others.


A former Sopranos actor has been cleared of second-degree murder in the shooting death of an off-duty policeman during a drunken, late-night search for drugs three years ago in New York City.


BC-EUFrance-Stimulus Package,0193 France to unveil economic stimulus package Eds:


BC Partners is set to buy Swedish cable operator Com Hem for $2.6bn, people familiar with the situation said Thursday.

Bc Partners set to buy Com Hem for $2.6bn


South African financial services group Sanlam has acquired a 60 per cent stake in UK-based IFA firm Buckles Holdings.

Sanlam acquires 60 per cent stake in Buckles


Crude oil made modest gains on Wednesday as a combination of various events around the market put things in a stand still for oil.


One man is dead and another missing after a boat capsized on Lake Huron, near Spanish, Ont. Saturday evening.

Man dead, another missing, after boat capsizes


Discount broking is slowly making a comeback to the Indian capital market.


PRIME Minister Naoto Kan said today that Japan was ``fully determined'' to overcome the disasters that hit the country a week ago, saying there was ``no time for pessimism.''


Two Prince George's County Police officers were suspended Friday after they made an inappropriate video.

Two Prince George's County Police officers suspended over video


A 53-year-old Norwegian man survived four days at sea without food, water or fuel, Oslo daily Aftenposten reported Monday.

Norwegian survives four days at sea without food or water


The mom of a 15-year-old faces a felony child abandonment charge after she allegedly dropped her daughter off with her ex-husband and left the state.


Travel is not recommended for the southwest area of Saskatchewan, according to the provincial Highway Hotline.

Travel not recommended in southwest Saskatchewan


The former ``Sopranos'' star Sigler is engaged to baseball player Dykstra, the pair announced on Twitter Monday night.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler engaged to Cutter Dykstra


The Cardinals have shut down righthanded reliever Eduardo Sanchez for at least another six weeks because of renewed discomfort in his right shoulder, the club confirmed Friday.


Cardinal Theodore McCarrick will be celebrating 50 years as a priest this Saturday, May 31.

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick celebrates 50 years as a priest


Country's largest distributor Ingram Micro is betting big on the cloud.


The body of a woman was found Saturday morning on Litchfield Beach in Georgetown County, said Coroner Kenny Johnson.

Body found on Litchfield Beach in Georgetown County


Decks have been cleared for the revival of the Sparsham project which had fallen by the wayside within two years after its much celebrated launch.

Decks clear for revival of Sparsham project


BURNS HARBOR, Ind. ― A road construction worker was hit and seriously injured by a car Interstate 94 in Burns Harbor, Ind. About 3:20 am, a road construction worker was on westbound Interstate 94 near US 20 when he was hit and seriously injured by a maroon-burgundy Chevrolet Cavalier, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. Dwayne Dillahunty.

Construction worker hit by car in Indiana


Thousands greet new Cardinal Thousands of flag waving Catholics braved the slight early morning drizzle and lined the streets to greet Sri Lanka's new Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith when he arrived at the BIA and was taken in a motorcade to the National Basilica at Tewatte in Ragama.


A South Australian man allegedly cut off his de-facto partner's tongue and sliced her mouth open during a vicious early-morning attack in her home.

Man 'cut off de-facto's tongue, sliced mouth'


North Korea has made a new offer for unconditional talks with the South to ease tensions on the divided peninsula.The North's latest offer comes days after South Korea dismissed earlier calls by Pyongyang for negotiations.Tensions between the two sides escalated after a North Korean artillery barrage on a South Korean-held island near their disputed maritime border killed four South Koreans in November.The attack - the first on a civilian area since the 1950-53 Korean War - occurred in waters not far from where a North Korean torpedo allegedly brought down a South Korean warship eight months earlier.


- WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced today the filing of a lawsuit against the city of Gary, Ind., alleging job discrimination against six individuals on the basis of their race, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Department of Justice lawsuit against the city of Gary, Ind. alleging job discrimination


Brazil said it will maintain its dialogue with Iran under new President Dilma Rousseff, continuing a cordial relationship started under her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.


A fire on Riverdale Drive in the northeast destroyed a two story Columbia home earlier today.


Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has spoken highly of Palermo counterpart Walter Zenga ahead of tonight's big game.

Inter Milan boss Mourinho speaks highly of Zenga


Two drug addicts were found dead in two different vicinities of the City on Monday.


Construction spending in the US fell more than expected in May, a sign the problems facing the nation's builders are far from over.

Construction spending falls more than expected


England international Glen Johnson hailed his goal-scoring Anfield debut for Liverpool as a 'perfect night'.


Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics, the Idealab robotics technology firm headed by Paolo Pirjanian, has been acquired by iRobot.


Skolnitsky helps the Redskins prepare every week as a member of the team's practice squad.


Maryland businesses could face much higher tax rates next year to help boost the state's dwindling unemployment fund.


BC Hydro Chief Executive and President Dave Cobb is quitting to take a senior position in the private sector, the British Columbia government-owned electricity utility said on Wednesday.

Bc Hydro Chief Executive Dave Cobb quits


Foreign Secretary Dr. Palitha Kohona met with top US State Department officials on Friday April 10, 2009.


Invacare Corp. said earnings improved in the second quarter as cost-cutting efforts offset a decline in revenue.

Invacare earnings improve in second quarter


BP Plc said Friday that its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well that caused the world's worst marine oil spill will be permanently sealed today.


Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has stated that he is prioritising the Premier League this season, and will field a scratch team against Young Boys in the Europa League on Thursday.

Brendan Rodgers prioritising the Premier League


Donations of used prom dresses or other formal attire are needed, said Bonnie Miller and Malisa Lovette of Millers Creek United Methodist Church.


Diane Kruger has insisted that she doesn't believe that marriage necessarily guarantees a commitment.

Diane Kruger 'doesn't believe in marriage'


Several anomalies have been noted when renovation of the official residence of Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive was carried out in 2004 during the former CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia's term.


India's largest lender, State Bank of India, said on Thursday it was raising its benchmark prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 12.75 per cent with effect from Friday.

Sbi raises lending rate by 50 basis points


His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call today from US President Barack Obama during which both leaders discussed regional developments as well as bilateral relations.

King Abdullah II receives phone call from US President Barack Obama


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Howard Johnson could be fighting for his training career as he answers serious charges at a British Horseracing Authority inquiry.


Greece ordered striking seamen to return to work on Monday after a week-long strike which started to leave ships and passengers stranded at ports, disrupting supplies of food and medicine.

Greece orders striking seamen to return to work


North Korea on Saturday renewed its threat to carry out a third nuclear test in defiance of new United Nations sanctions against its Dec. 12 rocket launch.

N. Korea renews threat to carry out nuclear test


Bobby DeLaughter, who as a prosecutor and judge put thousands of people behind bars, is expected to report to prison on Monday.

DeLaughter to report to prison on Monday


Germany warned it could not save the eurozone alone and borrowing costs left Spain on the ropes as Italy and France held crisis talks aimed at tackling the debt crisis on Thursday.

Germany warns it could not save the eurozone alone


An ethnic Tibetan monk set fire to himself in south-western China on Monday, an overseas Tibetan rights group said, in the latest reported incident of an extreme form of anti-Chinese protest.

Tibetan monk sets fire to himself in China, group says


The Transport Secretary says all British airports would reopen allowing passenger services into the UK to resume.


Today, the Labor Department announced that weekly initial jobless claims had fallen to a nearly two-year low -- declining 29,000 to 429,000.

Weekly initial jobless claims fall to two-year low


L2Tek is targeting H.264 and MPEG-2 decoder OEMs with the CoreEL AVDM6HD AV decoder module.

L2tek targets OEMs with CoreEL decoder module


Fantasia Barrino appeared in Good Morning America this morning to talk about the scandal that messed up her life and her attempt at suicide.

Fantasia Barrino appears in Good Morning America


It is reported that Poland'sa state owned coal mining company Katowicki Holding Węglowy SA is preparing to enter the Warsaw Stock Exchange.


Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.2 per cent in April to $49.0 billion, mainly as a result of higher sales in the computer and communications equipment and supplies industry.

Wholesale sales rose 0.2 per cent in April:


Maryland lawmakers began a review of the state's electricity markets Tuesday, hearing from the state's top utility regulator who criticized auctions designed to ensure adequate supplies during peak demand periods.

Md lawmakers begin review of electricity markets


A 36-year-old Elgin woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with an identity theft charge by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Elgin woman arrested in connection with identity theft


Glen Campbell, whose graceful vocal and guitar skills earned him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, returns to Wellington for a concert in November, accompanied by his vocalist daughter Debby and band.


The Orlando Magic take their first win in game 3 in their series against the Detroit Pistons at home.


Another way of saying that is that newspapers should not be funded by indirect government subsidies.

Should newspapers be funded by the government?


Dashkesan and Imishli telecommunications centers of Aztelecom production association of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Communications & Information Technologies has announced a quotation method tender procedure for installation of equipment.

Dashkesan and Imishli telecommunications centers announce tender for installation of equipment


SOUTHWEST agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.4 billion deal that will combine two of America's largest low-fare airlines and give Southwest a bigger slice of the market in the North-east and in Atlanta, the busiest hub in the nation.


A Murrah football player suffered a spinal injury Saturday in what he described as a ``freak accident,'' according to the school district's superintendent.

Murrah football player suffers spinal injury


ProLogis a provider of distribution facilities and services, said that it has closed an $80 million, secured financing with a North American life insurance company on behalf of an affiliate of ProLogis North American Industrial Fund.


Greek police prepared for another round of violence with a nationwide strike planned for Wednesday morning, just hours after rioters angry over a teen's fatal police shooting marauded through cities for a fourth straight night.

Greek police prepare for another round of violence with nationwide strike planned


Gerber Scientific Inc. said Thursday that it expects to complete a new round of layoffs by January, as part of a plan to reduce spending by $2 million to $2.5 million.


A coroner's inquest will look into the case from Feb. 6.


Aer Lingus is planning to switch its operations from Belfast International Airport to Belfast City Airport.

Aer Lingus to switch to George Best Belfast City Airport


Dutch authorities freed another Somali terror suspect on Monday, who was arrested with eleven countrymen last Friday.

Netherlands frees another Somali terror suspect


The Bret Michaels concert scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at Horseshoe Hotel Casino has been postposed.


HOUSTON Greg Jenkins ran for a touchdown and threw for another to help Alabama State beat Texas Southern 43-29 on Saturday.

Alabama State beats Texas Southern 43-29


A traffic accident on the Hummingbird Highway has claimed the life of a seven year old boy.

Traffic accident claims the life of seven year old boy


President Obama has officially been sworn in for his second four-year term.

President Barack Obama sworn in for second term


September will see 400 new or refurbished schools opening their doors for a new term -- including the new City Academy in Hackney which the Prime Minister opened this morning.

400 new or refurbished schools open their doors


Kabul - An Afghan prison chief was jailed for 16 years on Tuesday for raping a teenage girl, a rare show of justice for women in a country where they are suffering increased violence and offered scant protection from the law.


A 42 year old Spaniard, Emilio Sánchez Sierra, has escaped from kidnappers in Colombia, 16 hours after being taken captive for refusing to carry a consignment of drugs back to Spain via Venezuela.


By Jade Coulon '' WYCOMBE'S X Factor contestant's band Rhythmix will change its name after a children's charity threatened to sue.


A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal shooting at north-side smoke shop last month, police said.

Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting outside smoke shop


Justin Gatlin said he has been robbed and cheated by an arbitration panel's decision to impose a four-year doping ban upon him, telling the Washington Post he will look into all methods of appeal.


Helio Castroneves used a bold pass of Scott Dixon to win the IndyCar season opener through the streets of St. Petersburg, where he celebrated with a tribute to the late Dan Wheldon.


Hurricane Rick strengthened into an ``extremely dangerous'' Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast Saturday and forecasters said it could strike the Baja California Peninsula next week.

Hurricane Rick strengthens into Category 5 storm


Somoli pirates have hijacked an American Ship carrying twenty Americans with relief packages on board.


A northern Indian village has banned unmarried women from using cellphones for fear they will arrange forbidden marriages that are often punished by death, a local official said Wednesday.

Indian village bans unmarried women from cellphones


Left-hander Casey Fossum has opted for free agency, rather than accept an assignment to the Mets' Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo.


Redding police, including a SWAT team, failed Thursday to find a wanted Anderson man they believed to be inside a residence at a Lake Boulevard mobile home park.

Redding police, SWAT team, fail to find wanted man


School officials will not seek reimbursement from the state to replace the roof on Gilead Hill School because state standards that require the pitch of the roof be increased would end up costing the town more than the money they'd get back from the state, the Journal Inquirer reported.

School officials will not seek reimbursement from state for roof


The Turkish and Egyptian top admirals met in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Thursday.

Turkish, Egyptian top admirals meet in Ankara


Software company UIQ, jointly owned by Sony Ericsson and Motorola, has filed for bankruptcy in a district court in Sweden, the company's top executive said on Monday.


A law expert lauded the new immigration law endorsed on Thursday by legislators as major progress in the country's handling of immigrants and transnational families.


New members are welcome to join and are invited to come along to the bowling green at the playing field, between 1.30pm and 2pm.


Layla and her partner of three years Steve Covino, welcomed their daughter on Monday 2nd, November.


The Roswell Daily Record endorsed Republican John McCain for president, citing his leadership ability, experience and character as traits that are needed during a difficult time for the United States.


The biggest mortgage lender Halifax is to raise mortgage rates on Monday and introduce a new pricing band that will increase costs for customers with small deposits.


French drinks group Belvedere said it is seeking protection from creditors, or a 'safeguard procedure', for the next six months after the holders of 375 million euros in floating rate notes announced they will be seeking repayment in full.

Belvedere seeks protection from creditors


A police officer was involved in a car crash in Fern Creek.


A Fayette County man was killed by a falling tree while cutting firewood on a Westmoreland County farm owned by his girlfriend's family near Rostraver.

Man killed by falling tree while cutting firewood


A Carmi woman has been charged with arson in connection with a house fire earlier this month on Kerney Street.


Meyer-Woelden's representative confirmed to Bild, ``Boris and Sandy got engaged in the closest circle.''


Apple and Samsung made final jabs at one another during closing arguments Tuesday for their three-week legal throw-down, leaving the jury to deliberate whether the South Korean tech giant purposefully copied Apple's design concepts for the iPhone and iPad.

Apple, Samsung deliver closing arguments


Euro zone banks tightened credit standards again in the second quarter of the year and expect to do so further in coming months, but at a slower pace, the European Central Bank said on Wednesday.


NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm announces a new upcoming report that continues the firm's coverage of the market opportunities arising from the use of silver powders and inks in printable electronics.

NanoMarkets announces new upcoming report:


Warwick Lyn, the music producer who helped shape some of Toots and the Maytals' finest work, died May 10 in Miami, Florida, from a cancer-related illness.