Russian national operator Rostelecom will provide telecommunications services to the multi-functional centre of property developer Capital Group in Moscow.

Rostelecom to provide services to multi-functional centre


Brett Favre said Thursday he still hasn't decided whether he'll play again next season -- and doesn't expect to make an announcement anytime soon.

Favre says he hasn't decided about playing again


Trans Hex Group Ltd. said demand for rough diamonds is ``very buoyant,'' driven by buying out of China and India.

Trans Hex says demand for rough diamonds is 'very buoyant'


Meghalaya today approved the much-anticipated Mining policy, incorporating the age-old, but, controversial practice of rat-hole mining, fearing ``war'' from local miners.


The Western New York Sustainable Energy Association said new and reused buildings have creative ways to reduce power consumption.

Creative ways to reduce power consumption


World oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as the dollar slid against the euro amid rumours of another Greek bailout and unrest intensified in Yemen, a key oil trade route.


Legendary Canadian figure skater Barbara Ann Scott died at her Florida home Sunday night.

Figure skating legend Barbara Ann Scott dies


Ex-Goldman trader pleads guilty to fraud Updated: 10:35, Thursday April 4, 2013 A former trader at Goldman Sachs has pleaded guilty to fraud linked to a scheme to hide an unauthorised $US8 billion futures bet he made at the US banking giant.

Ex-goldman trader pleads guilty to fraud


Lucrative rewards await Terengganu athletes if they can defend their overall title at the 13th Sukma in Melaka starting next week.


The policing of the TPP protest in Auckland this afternoon was provocative and plain stupid.

Policing of TPP protest was provocative and plain stupid


A Jefferson Parish correctional officer was arrested and suspended Sunday after being involved in what investigators believe to be some sort of domestic disturbance involving a car chase.

Jefferson Parish correctional officer arrested


An undercover narcotics detective fatally shot a drug suspect in the Bronx during a police operation gone awry.

Undercover detective shoots drug suspect


Macy's plans to close its store in Lafayette Square Mall, news that will come as a blow to the Northwestside.

Macy's to close store at Lafayette Square Mall


A Johnstown man was sentenced Wednesday in Fulton County Court for a rape conviction.


Global internet protocol TV or IPTV subscribers will rise to around 106 million in 2014, expanding at a CAGR of around 24 percent during 2011-2014, according to research firm RNCOS.

Global IPTV subscribers to rise around 106 million by 2014


A fourth Cambridge university student has died within weeks of the start of the new term.


Taiwan stocks rose for a fourth session on Wednesday, but AU Optronics ended lower after posting a worse-than-expected loss in the third quarter and giving a gloomy outlook.


Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will give birth to twins in the coming weeks in the French Riviera maternity clinic she has checked into, her gynaecologist said on Wednesday.

Angelina Jolie to give birth in coming weeks: gynaecologist


Bahamas officials are investigating an oil spill off Grand Bahama island, the nation's fourth spill in the past three months, and the second involving the Bahamas Oil Refining Company, local news site Tribune 242 reports.

Bahamas officials investigating another oil spill


Average mortgage rates continued to drop last week amid concerns that a weak housing market would slow economic recovery.


Silicon Knights will be entitled to $1 in damages, per claim, if it wins a court case against Epic Games over inadequacies in the support of its Unreal Engine.

Silicon Knights entitled to $1 per claim if it wins court case against Epic Games


Grafite has been suspended for five matches after a clash with Hamburg's Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen.


Michael Winner is refusing to curb his lavish spending habits even though he is $13.5 million in debt.


BRUSSELS The European Union and Canada on Monday adopted new sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's foreign trade, banking and energy sectors.


University of Minnesota hockey coach Don Lucia has an undisclosed health issue and is undergoing further tests.

University of Minnesota hockey coach Don Lucia has health issue


Quinn, who replaced Blagojevich Jan. 28, following Blagojevich's impeachment, visited Mattoon Thursday night as part of his nine-city tour to officially announce his candidacy for governor under the Democratic ticket.

Quinn visits to announce his candidacy for governor


Industry veteran Jerry Halford has been appointed director for YNOTEurope.com, which emerged from extensive beta testing Sept. 10.


During the past six years nearly 30,000 FHA loans have been assumed, a strategy which could help a lot of people buy and sell houses.


Scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow are developing a technique based on a new discovery which could pave the way towards detecting Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages - and could help to develop urgently-needed treatments.

Discovery could pave the way towards detecting Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages


US boxer Floyd Mayweather was released from a Las Vegas prison early yesterday after serving two months of a three-month sentence for domestic battery, police said.


George W. Bush left the White House for the last time as US president on Tuesday, accompanying his successor Barack Obama to Capitol Hill for Obama's inauguration.

Bush leaves White house for last time as US president


China tightened a controversial state secrets law on Thursday so that Internet and mobile phone operators now have to inform their customers.


Southern Sudanese celebrated their impending secession from the north in jubilant rallies Friday, witnesses reported.

South Sudanese celebrate before secession


Oakdale Elementary School students finished the last 385 yards, aka the .2 of the 26.2 miles, of the marathon they started in April.

Oakdale Elementary students finished a marathon!


The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, met today with representatives of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering to discuss emerging trends and challenges related to workplace health and safety and healthy work environments.

Minister Raitt meets with the Canadian Society of safety Engineering


Olivet College is now offering learning disability teacher certification as part of its special education program.

Olivet College now offering learning disability teacher certification


BJP has attacked Prime Minister Dr Manmohan for attacking LK Advani, BJP's prime ministerial aspirant.

BJP attacks Manmohan for attacking Advani


Canines for Vets a South Carolina-based program, and its partner Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, is a finalist in the Joining Forces Community Challenge, a national community support challenge sponsored by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.

Canines for Vets a finalist in Joining Forces Community Challenge


Egypt will hold parliamentary elections in September but a date has not been set for presidential elections, announced the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Monday.

Egypt to hold parliamentary elections in September


Indian pacer S Sreesanth, who is out on bail after being arrested for being allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing case, on Wednesday said he was confident of getting a clean chit in the case.


Defensive end John Abraham, who sprained an ankle during a meaningless Week 17 loss to the Bucs, returned to practice Wednesday, on a limited basis.

John Abraham returns to practice on a limited basis


Along with hundreds of new students starting school yesterday, three South East schools welcomed new principals.


The life expectancy of the UK population is increasing by five hours a day, but our society and economy are unprepared for this challenge, argues a new report from Nesta.

Life expectancy increasing by five hours a day


Alex Rodriguez slid for the first time since hip surgery, going 1 for 5 with a walk in a New York Yankees extended spring training game.

A-rod slides, goes 1 for 5 in spring training game


Afghan lawmakers demanded Monday that President Hamid Karzai inaugurate a new parliament on December 19 and draw a line under disputed results of a fraud-hit September election.

Afghan lawmakers demand Karzai inaugurate parliament


The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has announced Principal assignments for five schools for the 2013-14 school year.

Huron-Superior Catholic District school Board announces Principal assignments


Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor has been arrested in connection with a rape at a New York hotel.

Lawrence Taylor arrested in connection with rape


New Zealand businessman Ballu Khan, accused of plotting to kill self appointed Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, was abused by arresting officers, his lawyer told the High Court in Suva today.

Ballu Khan abused by arresting officers: lawyer


State auditors have will audit all state offices next year, says after sum up of results of this year Chamber of Control Chairman Levan Bezhashvili .


The Lumbee tribe has re-opened a free health clinic in Pembroke, after it was closed for several months.

Lumbee tribe re-opens free health clinic


China will abandon its existing iron ore import licensing system as of July 1 in a move aimed at opening up the iron ore import market, as indicated by China's Ministry of Commerce.

China to abandon existing iron ore import licensing system


Alfonso Ribeiro tied the knot with his fiancee Angela Unkrich after almost three months of engagement.

Alfonso Ribeiro ties the knot with Angela Unkrich


A mother and toddler were seriously injured this afternoon when they were struck by a vehicle in Melbourne.

Mother, toddler seriously injured after being struck by vehicle


Former Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger died Friday from cancer.

Ex-titans assistant Mike Heimerdinger dies


The European Commission has launched the excessive deficit procedure against six countries, among which France, Ireland and Spain, AFP informs.

European Commission launched excessive deficit procedure against six countries.


Portugal's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Miguel Relvas has resigned in a new sign of political unease before an important court decision.

Senior portuguese cabinet Minister Miguel Relvas resigns


Sir Ron Trotter, former chairman of Fletcher Challenge, has died after a long battle with cancer.


AP Feb 27, 2013, 04.14AM IST Electronics chain Best Buy Co. says it is cutting 400 jobs at its headquarters as part of a larger $725 million cost-cutting plan.

Best Buy to cut 400 jobs at headquarters


Nearly a week after Pakistan acknowledged the role of its citizens in the Mumbai terror spree, India on Wednesday said diplomacy had ``prevailed'' over military options and reminded Islamabad to take ``verifiable and credible action'' against the masterminds of the carnage.

``Diplomacy has prevailed, but pak should take credible action''


A Moose Creek church celebrated its 125th anniversary Sunday with a special ceremony that drew hundreds of parishioners.


Proskauer Rose general counsel and former New York State Bar president Steven C. Krane died Tuesday of a heart attack in New York City.

Proskauer Rose gc Steven Krane dies of heart attack


The Dallas Cowboys will open the preseason on national television Aug. 13 at Oakland.

Cowboys opening preseason against Oakland


A Pakistani man was sentenced to death for blasphemy on Wednesday after he defiled the Muslim holy book and used derogatory language to refer to the Prophet Mohammad, a police official said.

Pakistani man sentenced to death for using 'derogatory language' about mohammed


The Fulton County sheriff's office says former Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Javaris Crittenton has been returned to Atlanta from Los Angeles to face a murder charge.

Former laker Javaris Crittenton returned to Atlanta to face murder charge


Thane, July 2 A college professor allegedly killed his wife and nine-year-old daughter and later attempted suicide here tonight, police said.


Honda may appoint a second test driver to work alongside official reserve Alex Wurz in 2008.


DENIS Walsh pulled no punches when assessing Cork's performance, stating that there were very few positives to be taken from the display against Wexford.

Very few positives to be taken from this display


India should be transparent on its military intentions in the region, including in the Indian Ocean to ``ease the nerves'' of its neighbours, a leading state-run Chinese newspaper said today.

India should be transparent about intentions:


National is maintaining its strong lead in the polls despite the tea tape saga this week.

National maintains lead despite tape saga


But with London 2012 now on the horizon -- the Barrow-born athlete says he feels like he's 21 again.


Father of Afghanistan cricket captain abducted Gunmen kidnapped the father of Afghanistan's national cricket team captain near his home in an eastern city, officials said Thursday.


Polls have opened in Macedonia's snap election as voters decide which parties will best lead them closer to the EU and get Skopje's bid to join NATO back on track.


Actor Michael Clarke Duncan died on Monday at the age of 54 in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications related to a heart attack.


``High School Musical 3'' is coming to the big screen this weekend -- and tickets are going fast.

``High School Musical 3'' tickets are going fast


China plans to launch 10 Compass satellites during the next two years in order to create a regional positioning, navigation, and timing capability in the Asia-Pacific region by 2010.

China to launch 10 Compass satellites over next two years


19 de febrero de 2013, 10:33Bern, Feb 19 The International Federation of Association Football announced today that it will use the goal-line technology to detect ghost goals in Brazil 2013 Confederations Cup and World Cup Brazil 2014.

Fifa will use technology against ghost goals in confederation Cup


Yemeni police opened fire on protesters in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday, wounding at least 65 people demonstrating for an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year-old rule, hospital sources said.


Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed on Thursday that no one was above the law whatsoever the position he or she was enjoying.


A silver alert has been issued for a Mayes County man who may be headed to Tulsa.

Silver alert issued for Mayes County man


European markets continue rallying on Wednesday buoyed by gains of Bank's shares, while the Pound has been hit hard by a historical rise on UK unemployment.


MONTERREY, Mexico -Walter Ayovi and Abraham Carreno scored second-half goals as reigning champion Monterrey beat America 2-1 at home Saturday in the 11th round of the Mexican Clausura championship.


There's an onslaught of marriage movies coming to theaters in the next few months.

Onslaught of marriage movies coming to theaters


A passenger train derailed in central Greece, injuring 23 people, railway officials said Saturday.

Train derails in central Greece, injuring 23


Noodles & Company, a restaurant company, is planning to open a new location in Independence, Missouri on June 25, 2010.

Noodles & Company to open in Independence, Missouri


A wounded Palestinian man is wheeled into a hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, following an Israeli missile-strike June 1, 2012.

A wounded Palestinian man is wheeled into a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip


Junrey Balawing, who is set to turn 18 this Sunday, will be crowned the world's shortest man on his birthday.

Junrey Balawing to be crowned world's shortest man


Obama to host Bulgarian prime minister President Barack Obama will meet with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov at the White House.


It will continue raining in the next days over different parts of the country, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology with the Bulgarian Academy of Science announced for FOCUS News Agency.

It will continue raining in the next days:


NASCAR temporarily suspended driver AJ Allmendinger for a failed drug test, and Penske Racing officials were scrambling to get Sam Hornish Jr. to the track before ...


URS Corporation H. Thomas Hicks, 415-774-2700 Vice President & Chief Financial Officer or Sard Verbinnen & Co Hugh Burns / Jane Simmons, 212-687-8080 URS Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a contract with an intelligence community agency for a program to replace and modernize the power and cooling infrastructure across the agency's facilities.

URS awarded contract with intelligence community agency


Exeter City centre-back Scot Bennett has signed a new deal at St James Park.

Exeter City defender Scot Bennett signs new deal


Out of left field, Sufjan Stevens has just released a new 8 song-60 minute EP titled All Delighted People via Bandcamp.


Tom Cruise becomes bartender Updated: 23:25, Thursday April 4, 2013 Tom Cruise has learnt how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.


A preliminary estimate puts the damage at about $1 million from the explosion and fire that destroyed a landmark church and gutted two adjacent houses in Oconomowoc.

Preliminary estimate puts damage at $1 million


Labor MP David Campbell has resigned from his road and transport portfolios, citing personal reasons.


A 26-year-old Heath man drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off the Siesta Key beach Friday, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office told WTSP-TV.


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday reshuffled her cabinet, dropping two ministers and adding two, and also reallocating three portfolios.

Jayalalithaa reshuffles cabinet, drops two ministers


FIFA 13 predicts the outcome of City v Arsenal on Sunday 23 September.


AN Emirates flight has made an emergency landing in Melbourne after the Airbus A340's tail struck the tarmac on take-off.


Two Union County residents were arrested Wednesday during a drug bust at a Junction City home.

Union County residents arrested during drug bust


Two people were found dead in a Carlsbad home under suspicious circumstances, police told 10News.


Amy Winehouse is not reuniting with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, according to Amy's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.

Amy Winehouse not reuniting with ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil


The city of Topeka won a partial victory this week in a lawsuit being pursued against it by Topeka Zoo veterinarian Shirley Yeo Llizo, but the case is still scheduled to go to trial July 17.

City wins partial victory but Llizo case to go to trial


WASHINGTON ' The Internal Revenue Service says it is extending the deadline for international tax cheats to come clean and take advantage of reduced penalties because of the possible effects of Hurricane Irene.

IRS extends deadline for tax cheats to come clean


Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian will participate in Grand Slam Chess Masters tournament due September 3-8 in Shanghai.

Levon Aronian to participate in Grand Slam Chess Masters


Tickets are now on sale for award-winning comedienne-actress Lily Tomlin, who comes to the California Theatre Jan. 29 with all her 'Laugh-In' buddies.


Recent studies have suggested that undergoing repeated dental X-rays could increase the risk of an individual developing thyroid cancer.

Studies suggest dental X-rays could increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer


POSCO is likely to buy Daewoo International, an offshoot of the Daewoo Group's trading and overseas business division.

POSCO likely to buy Daewoo International


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Arrest warrants have been issued for actor Randy Quaid and his wife after they failed to appear for a court hearing, a prosecutor said Tuesday.


Consumer inflation eased to 5.1% year on year for March, compared with 5.7% year on year in February, Statistics SA has said.


Blake Lively is set to become ``the next Gwyneth Paltrow'' according to co-star Kelly Rutherford.


Hamilton Accies and Hearts have both been fined £10,000 for their part in a post-match tunnel brawl following an explosive game at New Douglas Park.

Accies and Hearts fined over tunnel brawl


The Panthers signed quarterback AJ Feeley and placed quarterback Josh McCown on injured reserve.


THE Shanghai banking regulator said today it will strengthen checks on bank fraud to rule out irregularities.

Regulator to strengthen checks on bank fraud


Where is the best place to buy a Christmas tree in and around Roseville?


A FIRE shortly before midnight yesterday, Friday, August 31, was started deliberately, according to the fire and rescue service.


Rick Sanchez has apologized to Jon Stewart for comments he had made last week, which resulted in his firing from CNN, his wife said on her Facebook page, according to reports.


Singapore's former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has said that as a small country, Singapore needs a strong military to ensure its continued survival, China's Xinhua news agency citing a local media report on Saturday.

Singapore needs strong military to ensure survival:


A Massachusetts state trooper was struck and killed by one suspected drunk driver as he pulled over another suspected drunk driver.


A man was stabbed just after 3:30 am today in Downtown El Paso, El Paso Police spokesman Detective Mike Baranyay said.


Lady Gaga really wants us all to think that she is just like us when it comes to clothes.


Former Boston Herald columnist and author George Kimball died last night, his wife, Marge Marash, said today.

Former Herald columnist George Kimball dies


Greek bond markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after a successful debt auction and reports that Europe was drawing up a fresh bail-out for Athens.

Greek bond markets rally after debt auction


Nuventix of Austin, Texas USA, a maker of thermal management solutions for LED lighting, has secured $8 million in a new round of funding.

Nuventix secures $8 million in new funding


YouTube said that it has acquired RightsFlow, a New York-based company that will help it identify the owners of music that people use in videos they post.


The industrial economy in southeast Wisconsin kept improving in July.


A Jackson County grandmother was brutally beaten during a weekend home invasion and robbery that involved a family member, police say.

Grandmother beaten in home invasion involving a family member


Former NASA astronaut and space shuttle commander Alan Poindexter, 50, died Sunday in a jet ski accident in Pensacola, FL.

Astronaut Alan Poindexter dies in jet ski accident


In response to the recent statement of RBI governor D Subbarao, the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Limited has stated that it has a banking licence which the Reserve Bank of India had issued earlier this year.


A 35-year-old woman who has gone missing in Aruba lived and worked in the Bethesda area, according to her boyfriend and the Natalee Holloway Resource Center.

Woman missing in Aruba lived, worked in Bethesda area


Oft-maligned defenseman Marek Malik dropped the gloves with Sean Avery in practice on Wednesday.

Malik drops gloves with Avery in practice


Mumbai, Sep 22 Indian equities markets closed nearly flat Monday with marginal losses as investors were still trying to evaluate global cues, analysts said.

Markets close nearly flat with marginal losses


The Ga East Municipal Assembly on Wednesday elected Mr Edward Aryitey Aryee as its new Presiding Member.

Ga East Municipal elects new Presiding Member


Real Madrid are ready to offer Fiorentina €13 million and Royston Drenthe in return for Juan Manuel Vargas, claims La Nazione.

Real Madrid to offer Fiorentina €13 million plus Royston Drenthe for Juan Vargas


All is set for the MDC presidential star rally in Bulawayo on Saturday as the party continues its nationwide campaign ahead of the watershed 29 March elections.


Voyages of Discovery has launched a debut programme of cruises in South and Central America for winter 2010/11.

Voyages of Discovery launches debut programme to South and Central America


The Bruins are attempting to wrap up a sweep at home, while Flyers coach Peter Laviolette tries to figure out who's in goal this time.


The Houston Astros promoted third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach after Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers.

Houston Astros promote third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in India on an official visit.

Medvedev arrives in India on official visit


Privatization of public telecommunication enterprises in Azerbaijan will not affect their future activities, deputy minister of communications and information technologies of Azerbaijan Elmir Velizade said on Monday.

Privatization of public telecommunication enterprises in Azerbaijan not to affect their future activities


Dublin City Council is due to vote today on the controversial bus gate traffic proposals for the city centre.

Dublin city Council to vote on bus gate proposals


Tomorrow is your last chance to win a $500 American Express gift card or a Nintendo Wii, courtesy of 8News.

Last chance to win $500 gift card, Nintendo Wii


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that a comprehensive national policy is being evolved in tandem with all political parties to meet the challenges facing the country.

National policy being evolved to meet challenges:


The southern province of Yala saw the highest number of invalid ballots, Election Commission secretary-general Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn announced Monday.

Yala sees highest number of invalid ballots


Canadian consumers plan to ``sit on their wallets'' this holiday season as concern over the pace of economic recovery persists, according to a national survey.

Consumers to 'sit on their wallets' this holiday season


I hereby grant you permission to dream about your job.


GOVERNMENT officials have been accused of making misleading claims over a scheme to get long-term sick and disabled North-East people back to work.


A Kuwaiti woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been arrested by the police for cheating on her husband, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.

Kuwaiti woman arrested for cheating on husband


The Moore Norman Technology Center will host a Hitachi job fair from 9 am to 4 pm today in the north dining area.

Moore Norman Technology Center to host job fair


The EU sanctions against Syria, where unrest has been ongoing since March, have come into force today, RIA Novosti reports.


Still, according to critics ``Skyfall'' is the best James Bond movie yet.


Two girl students of Matric were crushed to death and three others sustained injuries in a traffic accident here on Friday.


Three people, including two firefighters, were injured during a house fire yesterday near Baldwin.

Three people injured during house fire in Baldwin


A prominent Malaysian blogger was charged Tuesday with sedition for implying that the deputy prime minister was involved in the killing of a young Mongolian woman.


Beijing, Dec 6 Air China, the nation's flag-carrier, will launch the first direct flight linking Bangalore, India's ``Silicon Valley'' and the booming southwestern IT city of Chengdu to promote mutual exchanges in the software industry.

Air China to launch first direct flight to Bangalore


Super 14 should be remembered as the one where the Stormers announced themselves as real contenders for the title.


Efforts by Rotary International have helped eradicate Type 2 polio internationally, Ray Klinginsmith, president of the organization told the Rotary Club of Toledo last week.

Rotary International helps eradicate Type 2 polio


JOLIET, Ill. ― A judge has dismissed felony gun charges against Drew Peterson after Will County prosecutors refused to hand over internal documents.

Judge dismisses gun charges against Drew Peterson


Bill Maher on Friday exasperatedly declared that he doesn't understand the fuss over Benghazi, repeating, ``I still don't know what the scandal is.''

Bill Maher on Benghazi: ``I still don't know what the scandal is'


Japanese carmaker Honda has today announced plans to reduce its UK workforce at its Swindon manufacturing plant by 800.

Honda announces plans to reduce UK workforce by 800


Enterprise solutions provider Pegasystems Inc said that it had set up its second facility in India to bulk up its operations in the country.

Pegasystems sets up second facility in India


Bernie Ecclestone has defended Silverstone over the problems that have beset British Grand Prix weekend at the Northamptonshire track.


MGA Entertainment Inc., the maker of Bratz dolls and other toys, is considering selling shares in an initial public offering, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday.

Bratz maker MGA Entertainment considers initial public offering


A Roanoke man faces charges of making online threats against two police officers -- one in Oakland, Calif., and one in Martinsville -- after reading newspaper accounts of incidents in which they used deadly force.

Roanoke man charged with making online threats:


FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, a diversified technology company that operates in healthcare, highly functional materials, and document solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with SonoSite, Inc., a pioneer and leader in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound technology, pursuant to which Fujifilm will acquire SonoSite for approximately $995 million.


An Indian military medical team will set up a temporary hospital in Pulmoddai in Sri Lanka's eastern province on Friday to provide aid to civilians trapped in the war between the government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, for the first time since the IPKF mission in 1987.


American rock group Smashing Pumpkins have released an exclusive free track to tempt fans to win a Fender Stratocaster.

Smashing Pumpkins fans 'could win Fender Stratocaster'


Life parolee Dean Wickliffe, one of the country's most notorious criminals, has been jailed for seven years for manufacturing methamphetamine and other P-related offences.


HANOI, Vietnam - Vietnam has protested Chinese military drills in a group of islands that both countries claim, calling them a violation of its sovereignty.

Vietnam protests Chinese military drills


LivingHomes, a US-based prefab green modular homes builder, has secured LEED Platinum from the US Green Building Council for a new multi-family project in Los Altos, California.

Livinghomes secures LEED Platinum for multi-family project in California


Oil prices gave away early gains on Tuesday, easing toward $71 a barrel ahead of US inventory data expected to show a rise in oil product stocks.

Oil eases towards $71 ahead of inventory data


A power outage hit part of northeast Albuquerque on Wednesday afternoon, leaving about 2,200 people without electricity.


Ajoint US-Israeli missile defense system meant to shield Israel from Iranian attack hit a snag when a series of tests were aborted because of malfunctions, defense officials said Thursday.

Israeli missile-defense system hits snag


Dave Hill, a 13-time winner on the PGA Tour who made three Ryder Cup appearances and won the 1969 Vardon Trophy for the tour's lowest scoring average, has died.


Often referred to as ``San Antonio's Favorite Son,'' Shawn Michaels was announced as the first inductee into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame this coming March during WrestleMania 27 weekend in Atlanta.

Shawn Michaels announced as first inductee into 2011 WWE Hall of Fame


The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says a Thursday morning crash split a vehicle into two pieces and injured the vehicle's driver.


Gospel singer and recording artist Earnest Pugh will be performing in the musical 'When the Child Cries'.

Earnest Pugh to perform in the musical 'When the Child Cries'


VinSolutions, automotive CRM, ILM and software provider, has integrated access to Carfax across its Motosnap platform.

VinSolutions integrates access to Carfax


Body parts found in Eastlake, driver plows into crowd in Fremont, new DOC study on felons.


The city of Providence has banned the sale of flavored tobacco and made illegal promotional strategies that cut the cost of cigarettes.


Shares in fashion retailer Foschini took a knock after the company released a third-quarter trading update which showed weaker sales over the Christmas period.


Gov. Pat Quinn signs legislation in Peoria allowing IDOT to use asphalt made from recycled roofing shingles.


Whether boom or bust, the big accounting firms are still in the money but given their record of going with the flow during the Irish bubble and providing advice to clients that burned them or failing to warn shareholders of risk exposures in audit reports, should they be trusted now?

Boom or bust - - big accounting firms still in the money but should they be trusted?


A Clayton County man with a history of domestic violence arrests has been charged with squeezing his infant son to death, police said.

Clayton man charged with squeezing son to death


Wireless Matrix Corporation, a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking services, announced today that it has closed on the purchase of certain assets of SkyGuard, LLC, a provider of fleet management systems based out of Flowood, MS.

Wireless Matrix Corp. closes on purchase of certain assets of SkyGuard


Supreme Court judges who visited IDP camps recently expressed their satisfaction and made specific inquiries into specific needs for improvement, Sri Lanka Army reported.


Thursday, the Swiss central bank is likely to hold its key interest rate and decide to continue the current monetary measures as deflationary risks loom.


Chief minister Mr Naveen Patnaik who attended a series of meetings and functions here today assured people that work on the Mahendrataney offshore project will be expedited.

Mahendrataney offshore project to be expedited


A former Corpus Christi police payroll clerk pleaded not guilty on Friday to felony theft.

Former police payroll clerk pleads not guilty


15:10 A Turkish ship sank off Oman on Wednesday a day after an engine room fire and the evacuation of its 21-strong crew, Oman's transport ministry said.


Former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock says he might sue the West Ham United for personal compensation over the Carlos Tevez saga.


one who survived one of the city's worst mass shootings but left behind a trail of death and violence in British Columbia and Alberta going back almost a decade.


Powerful cyclone Yasi caused patchy but severe damage to Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef when it tore through last month, with some areas little more than rubble, scientists said on Monday.

Yasi caused patchy but severe damage: scientists


A SYDNEY man has launched legal action against Telstra, claiming he was called a ``f****** terrorist'' by a fellow employee during a work function.


Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving at least 177 km/h in the Dec. 8 car crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown, according to Dallas-Fort Worth TV station NBC 5, citing police reports.

Josh Brent driving at least 177 km/h -- report


Two young men pled guilty last week to several charges in a crime spree in the southern part of the county.


Buster Posey had screws removed from his surgically repaired left ankle on Friday morning, just another step in the Giants catcher's long recovery back from a gruesome injury.


Pompey showed their teeth all right, think Joe Jordan, Jocky Wilson or Shane McGowan and Jerry Dammers, you will get the picture!!


Hezbollah denounced on Saturday the US decision to renew sanctions against some Lebanese and Syrian personalities according to ``null and void pretexts.''

Hezbollah denounces US decision to renew sanctions


LSU left tackle Chris Faulk was injured in Wednesday's practice and is out for Saturday's game with Washington, Coach Les Miles said Wednesday.

Lsu lt Chris Faulk injured in practice, out Saturday vs. Washington


The Eagle Theatre, a historic 97 year-old theatre located in downtown Hammonton, will celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of its restoration and reopening during the weekend of June 3rd, 4th and 5th.

The Eagle Theatre celebrates 2nd Anniversary of restoration & reopening


Cincinnati QB Kay gets extra season from NCAA The NCAA has granted Cincinnati senior quarterback Brendon Kay an extra season of eligibility, giving the Bearcats a proven passer heading into their first year under coach Tommy Tuberville.


Governor Earl Ray Tomblin took a public oath of office at a special ceremony in Charleston.

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin takes oath of office


Billionaire Warren Buffett joined Twitter on Thursday, and with one tweet, gained more than 76,000 followers.


The latest study by Dr. Viren Swami of the University of Westminster in London and published in the journal Body Image marks a victory for Miss Average, the Daily Mail says, in that it shows men don't find long legs on a woman attractive.


AP 3:41 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2011 NBC News' Andrea Mitchell says she has breast cancer but says it hasn't spread and calls her prognosis ``terrific.''

Andrea Mitchell has cancer; prognosis 'terrific'


A senior Party official said on Saturday that China will strike hard on violent terrorist attacks in line with laws and maintain social stability in Xinjiang.

China to strike hard on violent terrorist attacks


Senior BJP leader LK Advani met Tamil filmstar Rajnikanth at the actor's residence here on Wednesday.


The State of the African-American Consumer Report found that black buying power is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2015, The Louisiana Weekly reports.

Black buying power reaches $1.1 trillion by 2015


Accra, Nov. 18, GNA - Dr Kwabena Duffuor, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, on Wednesday said the Government would expand and complete key infrastructure in the country, including power, transport, information and communications.

Government to expand and complete key infrastructure


After conducting over 50,000 interviews and setting a world record for the longest-running television show hosted by the same person, legendary talk show host Larry King will be honored with a lifetime achievement Emmy this fall.

Larry King to be honored with a lifetime achievement Emmy


Russia has promised to help Ukraine to implement the language law, Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov said during a round table on the topic: ``Ukraine-Russia: open dialogue,'' ForUm correspondent reported.

Russia will help Ukraine to implement the language law


The Mozambican government has ordered detailed geological surveys of the country's mining resources from a Chinese group, the country's Mining Resources minister said Thursday in Maputo.

Mozambican government orders geological survey from Chinese group


The police helicopter was called out to Brighouse earlier today to help search for a missing person.

Police helicopter called out to Brighouse


A second building was condemned by code enforcement officers Monday at a Clayton County apartment complex where a 3-year-old girl fell 10 feet through a rotted floor earlier this month.

Second building condemned at Clayton apartments


AP Basketball Writer Seth Curry scored 26 points, Mason Plumlee had 23 and second-seeded Duke beat Albany 73-61 on Friday in the second round of the Midwest Regional.


EW's Inside TV is reporting that HBO has renewed 'Treme' for a third season.


The Mariners have signed No. 27 overall pick Nick Franklin for $1.28 million.

Mariners sign Franklin for $1.28 million


Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead at her home in Mumbai in an apparent suicide, police said.


New York mayor Mike Bloomberg is the leading candidate to buy the prestigious Financial Times, which is set to be shopped in 2013.

Should Mike Bloomberg buy the Financial Times?


Country star Randy Travis was arrested in Sanger, Texas, early Monday morning for public intoxication.

Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication


In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, John Carpenter's 1988 film They Live is going to be remade by Universal and studio-based Strike Entertainment.


New Bradford MP David Ward is set to play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise policy in the district following the coalition government's decision to abolish Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency.

Bradford MP David Ward set to play key role


Business owners are convinced they will have to seek extra finance in the next 12 months, even though the majority have not made any plans to deal with the consequences of the downturn, a report has found.

Businesses ``will have to seek extra finance''


Ramgopal Varma has apologized to actress Jiah Khan, who has committed suicide recently, for his part in causing her distress.


Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana will be honored by the March of Dimes on June 7 at the Indiana Fever game for their ongoing support and collaboration to help families with critically ill babies throughout the state and to celebrate Anthem's participation in the successful ``March for Babies'' walk.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield honored by March of Dimes


Florida Highway Patrol said a semi-truck carrying palm trees caught fire after blowing a tire.

Semi-truck carrying palm trees catches fire


Powerful storms sweep across region Powerful winds and rains passed through the Albany region Wednesday, knocking out power in some areas and prompting several flash flood warnings.


Investigations are continuing following an incident in Sydney's south-west yesterday, during which a car was allegedly driven at police.

Investigations continue after car driven at police --


Gov. David Paterson is considering a new interpretation of the state constitution by good-government advocates and legal scholars that would allow him to appoint a lieutenant governor to address the monthlong standoff in the Senate.

Paterson may appoint a lieutenant governor


There is something vaguely familiar in Kindness' latest song ``That's Alright.''


If doctors can assess their patients better, a third of cardiac arrests and resuscitation attempts in hospital can be prevented, a new British report has found.

'Cardiac arrests in hospital can be prevented'


Country music legend Dolly Parton has paid tribute to Dottie Rambo, the gospel singer died when her tour bus crashed.

Dolly Parton pays tribute to Dottie Rambo who died in bus crash


The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered the review of an agency program that supervises aging commercial aircraft.

Federal Aviation Administration orders review of an agency program


A brass statue of late Bollywood legend Dev Anand was unveiled by his co-star actress Waheeda Rahman on his first death anniversary on Tuesday at the 'Walk of the Stars' in suburban Bandra.

Brass statue of Dev Anand unveiled by Waheeda Rehman


The New York Giants have signed linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka to a multi-year contract extension.

Giants sign Mathias Kiwanuka to contract extension


Online spending growth fell last month, but figures have revealed shoppers are still buying more than this time last year.


Brazilian Vice President Jose Alencar successfully completed surgery to remove tumors from his abdomen, according to the Web site of Sao Paulo's Sirio Libanes hospital.

Brazil Vice President Alencar successfully completes surgery


Two Delhi University students were allegedly raped by three men after being offered drinks laced with sedatives at a get-together in Alipur area of the outer district.

Two Delhi University students raped by three men


The giant panda cub born a week ago at the National Zoo in Washington died Sunday, saddening zoo officials and visitors who had heralded its unexpected arrival.


Barbara Walters, the 80-year-old creator and co-host of ``The View,'' surprised her TV audience on Monday by announcing that she would be undergoing heart surgery later this week.

Barbara Walters to undergo heart surgery later this week


Telehealth innovator Independa announced today that it has closed its convertible note funding at $2.35 million, with investment that surpassed the target of $2.2 million indicating strong affirmation of the company's strategy to offer integrated technology solutions that enhance independence for older adults.

Independa closes convertible note funding at $2.35 million


Actress Sophia Vergara from Modern Family and Latin World Entertainment Licensing announced today that Sofia Vergara is launching a lifestyle line through KMART stores which includes a line of handbags.


A youth identified as Sajjad, 28, s/o Dr Sirajul Haq committed suicide by shooting himself in his house at Lal Qila Maidan on lastday, residents and police said.


John McCain courted the Cuban vote today and reminded Florida voters of his history in the state, though he may have alienated coastal voters with his opposition to national catastrophe insurance.


A Syracuse man was stunned with a Taser after locking himself in a bathroom stall of the Panera Bread, on Erie Boulevard East, in DeWitt, police said.

Syracuse man tasered after locking himself in bathroom of Panera Bread in DeWitt


A foreign lecturer of a private college in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was nabbed by police in a drug bust nearby the Seremban toll plaza here at 5.30am on Saturday.


The leader of the Lebanese Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah has called for a week of protests against the United States over the video that has outraged Muslims with its depiction of the Prophet Mohammad.

Hezbollah calls for week of protests against video


The ANC Youth League has paid tribute to Carel Boshoff, the Afrikaner leader who anchored the separatist community of Orania, in the Northern Cape.

Ancyl pays tribute to Afrikaner leader Carel Boshoff


Hundreds of people in the valley may have stinky refrigerators because an Imperial Irrigation District employee bought envelopes with the wrong postal instructions.


Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern, while talking about her soon-to-be-released book, says US Rep. Anthony Weiner, DN.Y., should step down because his actions are a distraction to Congress.

Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern says US Rep. Anthony Weiner should step down


Bridgepoint Education, Inc. today announced that Ashford University has updated its Assessment website in an effort to provide a greater level of institutional transparency.

Ashford University updates Assessment website and provides greater level of transparency


OneChicago, LLC today announced that, at the request of its users, it would extend the trading hours for its EFP and Block Trading Platform, OCX.BETS™, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Central Time.

Onechicago extends hours for EFP trading on OCX.BETS


B&Q revealed a 10% boost to profits yesterday after April's warm weather and run of bank holidays inspired customers to focus on garden projects.


NORTH Dorset MP Bob Walter visited an award winning care home to congratulate staff and meet residents.


GOVERNOR Ikedi Ohakim of Imo on Saturday raised an alarm on plans by some individuals to assassinate him.

Ohakim raises alarm on plans to assassinate him


Ricky Stuart is set to announce he will quit coaching Cronulla at the end of the 2010 NRL season.

Stuart to quit as coach of Cronulla Sharks


It has been reported that Novartis flu vaccine has been recalled by the German authorities due to fear of contamination.


CANADA would love to top the Winter Olympics Medal Table on home soil, but Paddy Power believe the hosts could be upstaged in Vancouver.


Singer Amy Winehouse has shot down the reports that she's going back to rehab.


Gardeners need to proceed with caution thanks to Mother Nature's decision to turn up the heat several months too soon.


Spanish air traffic controllers are beginning to return to work following a wildcat strike, an airports authority spokesman said on Saturday.

Spanish air traffic controllers return to work


InSphero AG, experts in three-dimensional microtissue technology, have secured CHF 2 Million in Series B financing to ensure future growth of the company in the US and East Asian market.

InSphero secures CHF 2 million financing


Compass Bank said Friday it will cut 1,200 jobs, or about 10 percent of its staff, as part of an overall reorganization intended to streamline its US operations.


GLAMOROUS swimmer Stephanie Rice insists she's not the saucy party girl everyone thinks she is.


The regular volleyball season closed for Pace, Jay, and Central as all three team took a tough one on the chin.


``I'm not going to Hell flying that sign!'' an official from one aerial advertising company in North Carolina told the organization, according to a report on its website.

'I'm not going to Hell flying that sign!'


Four NATO troops were killed Saturday by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan, the international coalition announced.


Indiana University Health has selected a comprehensive workforce management solution from Kronos Incorporated to manage nearly 23,000 employees.

Indiana University Health selects Kronos to manage nearly 23,000 employees


Two registered sex offenders have moved to Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Two sex offenders move to Colorado Springs


Scottish actor James McAvoy has joined the cast of the next X-Men film ``X-Men: First Class'' as the young Professor Xavier.

James McAvoy joins cast of ``X-Men: First Class''


Music icon Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50.Fire officials told reporters they were called to his Los Angeles home around 12:30 pm Thursday.


MGIC Investment Corporation announced that it has commenced a public offering of $700 million of its common stock and $300 million aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due 2017.

MGIC Investment Corporation announces public offerings of common stock and convertible senior notes


she drove her car into a tree, just weeks after passing her driving test.


Pope Benedict XVI begged forgiveness Friday from abuse victims for the sins of priests and promised to ``do everything possible'' to ensure that Roman Catholic clerics don't rape or molest children ever again.

Pope Benedict XVI begs forgiveness from abuse victims


Italian and British scientists want to exhume the body of 16th-century astronomer Galileo for DNA tests to determine if his severe vision problems may have affected some of his findings.


Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Russia discussed the problems of Tajik migrants living temporarily at the territory of Russian Federation on September 4.

Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Russia discuss problems of Tajik migrants


NEC will work with IBM to deliver advanced unified communication and collaboration capabilities to businesses around the world.

NEC, IBM to deliver unified communications and collaboration


Vice President Hamid Ansari will be undertaking a six-day bilateral visit to Turkey starting from Monday that will further strengthen trade and commerce ties between the two countries.

Hamid Ansari to visit Turkey to strengthen trade and commerce ties


The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas has destroyed two Israeli tanks near the abandoned settlement of Netsarim in the Gaza Strip.


Three-time British Open winner Tiger Woods says he plans to play in the tournament this year at St. Andrews in Scotland.


German producer price inflation accelerated in July after easing to a six-month low in June, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Friday.

German producer price inflation accelerates in July


The chairman of the Association of Iranian Actors, Davud Rashidi, is convinced that an international presence in the world cinema helps open the way for other actors.

International presence in cinema opens way for others:


A chaplain is under arrest, accused of sexually assaulting a patient at a hospice.

Chaplain accused of sexually assaulting patient


Seductively winking her eyes next to the caption ``Too much sex can be a bad thing. Sterilize your cats and dogs''.


Serbian police have found a Rembrandt painting stolen seven years ago from a museum in Novi Sad, the director of police confirmed Monday, dpa reported.

Serbian police found a Rembrandt painting stolen seven years ago


Appomattox Mayor Paul Harvey filed re-election papers on Monday, setting the stage for a rematch of 2008's mayoral race.


Andrew Flintoff says he would never turn down the opportunity to play for England, despite the attractions of the Indian Premier League and an ambition to play T20 in Australia.

``I'd never turn down playing for England'':


A young man has admitted killing a fellow clubber after he attacked him on a dance floor.


HudBay Minerals Inc. urged its shareholders to vote the BLUE proxy, AGAINST the resolution to remove the current board and replace them with SRM's nominees.

HudBay Minerals urges shareholders to vote BLUE proxy, AGAINST resolution to remove current board


The Lakefield Chiefs fell to the Mojacks 4-3 in OHA Central Junior C action in Port Perry on Sunday.


British military officers will be sent to Libya to advise rebels fighting Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces, the UK government has said.


Roughly a month after her release earlier this year from rehab, a probation report has said that Lindsay Lohan tested positive for alcohol use.


``As cricketers we play for pride and we were very disappointed with our performances so far. We take responsibility for that. Everyone had a lot to lose coming into this game,'' the former Sri Lanka captain said after guiding KXIP to their second win in nine matches of IPL III. He did not hesitate in terming the unbeaten 110 as his best in IPL.


A National Center for Policy Analysis study slams government spending on green schools, including federal outlays from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

Study slams government spending on green schools


The Guardian has launched a new development journalism competition aimed at raising public awareness to tackling global poverty.

Guardian launches new development journalism competition


Obama, who's campaigned on ``change'' was adopted into the Crow tribe during a rally here this afternoon by Hartford ``Sonny'' and Mary Black Eagle.


Police say a man is under arrest after crashing his car and running from the scene.

Man arrested after crashing his car and running


Morgan State coach Todd Bozeman has been reinstated by the school and will coach his team against North Carolina A&T Thursday night, according to ESPN.com.

Morgan State coach Todd Bozeman reinstated


Former Swindon Town defender Lescinel Jean-Francois has joined Sheffield United on a two-year deal.

Defender Lescinel Jean-Francois joins Sheffield United


Its operating margin razor thin, at less than 1 percent, and with competitors siphoning off patients and Medicare reimbursements declining, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg's century-old hospital, is seeking a partner, according to the Tampa Bay Times.


Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas will officially 'kick off' the World Cup later this year with a concert to celebrate the start of the tournament.

Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas will officially `kick off` World Cup


Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, Jr. is switching parties.


A new drug strategy master plan is being crafted by the government, says Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee who also warned counter narcotics officers to be on the look out for other types of illegal drugs entering the country.

New drug strategy master plan being crafted --


OLYMPIC rowing champion James Cracknell suffered brain damage in the cycling accident which nearly killed him, his wife revealed yesterday.


Cuca quit as coach of Botafogo for the second time in eight months on Thursday as Brazil's coaching merry-go-around claimed its sixth victim in little more than two weeks.

Cuca quits Botafogo for second time in eight months


Three men were arrested Thursday on drug charges after police executed search warrants in Arkansas City and Winfield, uncovering a marijuana cultivation operation, according to a press release issued Friday morning.


A Smith County grand jury in 7th District Judge Kerry Russell's court handed up 35 indictments Thursday, May 28.

Smith County grand jury hands up 35 indictments


Actors Theatre of Louisville's 2007-- 08 Acting Apprentice Company will present its final showcase, Cruising the Divide:

Actors Theatre presents Cruising the Divide


Portugal's Sonaecom announced that it will propose the distribution of a gross dividend of EUR 0.07 per share.

Sonaecom proposes gross dividend of EUR 0.07 per share


Russell Crowe premiered his new film ``The Next Three Days'' in New York City, New York on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010.

Russell Crowe premieres ``the Next Three Days''


India's stand-in cricket captain Suresh Raina has backed the decision of top players such as Sachin Tendulkar to skip the tour of the West Indies, saying the seniors ''deserved a break''.


Paralympic Games bronze medallist in Athens 2004 and presenter of Channel 4's Paralympic 2012 coverage Ade Adepitan will open Naidex National - the UK's largest disability, homecare and rehabilitation event - at the NEC Birmingham on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Paralympics hero Ade Adepitan to open disability, homecare and rehabilitation event at NEC


Indonesia sold an additional USD 2.2 billion worth of debt for existing issues maturing in 2014, 2018, and 2038 on Tuesday, a total nearly 50 percent more than originally expected, a market source said.


A sinkhole nearly swallowed a century old Iowa home causing the house to slide off its foundation.

Sinkhole nearly swallows century old Iowa home


Salman Khan finally reacted to a deluge of negative press reports starting with his reported dustup with Shah Rukh Khan at Katrina Kaif's birthday on July 16.

Salman Khan finally reacts to press reports!


Women with a Purpose of First Evergreen Baptist Church, 622 East Bolton St., will hold a baby/children dedication service on Sunday, September 20, at 3pm.

Women with a Purpose to hold children dedication service


Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has made changes to how it does business in China, following the convictions of four employees on bribery and trade secrets charges, a report said Saturday.


The unemployment rate dropped sharply last month to 9 percent, based on a government survey that found that more than a half-million people found work.


London Midland, the rail firm that went off the tracks two months ago and failed to run any of its Sunday services, has been ordered by the Government to cut the level of train cancellations and invest in state-of-the-art information equipment.

London Midland ordered by Government to cut cancellations


Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff will run for reelection to a second four-year term.


Intiman Theatre, long one of Seattle's ``Big Three'' theater companies, has bowed to its chronic financial problems and decided to suspend the rest of its current season.

Intiman Theatre will suspend the rest of this season


The City of Thunder Bay is in an amazing state of economic transition, and it is very evident when touring neighborhoods across town.

``The City of Thunder Bay is in an amazing state of economic transition...''


China on Friday launched a trans-national free trade center near the China-Kazakhstan border as part of its efforts to boost economic cooperation with central Asia.

China launches trade center near Kazakhstan border


Michele Bachmann has finally decided to endorse Mitt Romney--119 days after she dropped out of the race.

Michele Bachmann finally decides to endorse Mitt Romney


Virgin Media is to make HD TV more affordable by ensuring customers do not need to pay extra for stunning High Definition.

Virgin Media to make HD TV more affordable


The National Hockey League is denying a report that it has a deal in place to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Winnipeg if a lease agreement at the team's suburban arena isn't reached in the near future.


Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain out of touch with middle-class Americans a day after they clashed in their first presidential debate over who could best lead the US out of its financial crisis while waging wars on two fronts.


A US scientist has warned the impact of methane gas, erupted from undersea of the Gulf of Mexico, on the seawater and the earth's atmosphere.


India is capable of facing any threat to its security coming from any quarter, Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said in wake of a warning from a top al Qaeda commander.


Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls will accept used medical sharps for disposal at the Hospital's Laboratory from Schuyler County residents.

Schuyler Hospital accepting medical sharps


Authorities have identified a man who was found lying dead on a street in southwest Atlanta.

Authorities identify man found dead in southwest Atlanta


Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has a bone bruise on his right kneecap and was out of action for Thursday night's game at Yankee Stadium.

Pedroia has bone bruise on right kneecap


Not only is he unrepentant but kidney scam kingpin Amit Kumar thinks he is doing society a service.


The destructive emerald ash borer has been found in a sixth Wisconsin county.

Emerald ash borer found in sixth Wisconsin county


General Growth said about $814 million of the proceeds were used to refinance mortgage debt scheduled to mature in 2009.

General Growth refinances some mortgage debt


Tamil Tiger rebels killed 43 Sri Lankan soldiers in a single fierce clash in the island's north, halting their march toward a strategic crossroads, a pro-rebel Web site reported.

Rebels claim killing 43 Sri Lankan soldiers


Taiwan stocks rose 0.41 percent on Wednesday finding some support from gains on Wall Street while HTC Corp fell more than 3 percent following a patent lawsuit by Apple Inc.


Tiger Woods confessed to his wife Elin Nordegren that he cheated with 120 women while they were married, the National Enquirer is reporting.

Tiger Woods confessed to cheating with 120 women while married:


Mumbai, May 29 Director Siddharth Anand says his new film ``Anjaana Anjaani'', which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is inspired by the hit American sitcom ``Friends''.

'Anjaana Anjaani' inspired by 'Friends':


A number of 'harassed' husbands from across the country today vowed to fight for their rights in conjugal disputes as they alleged that the law is favourable towards women in cases of divorce and custody of children.

'Harassed' husbands vow to fight for their rights


Workers at a leading supplier of aerospace components are to lose their jobs on Christmas Eve after plans to close down its lines were announced.


China has broken up a ``terrorist'' cell in the restive far western region of Xinjiang, an official said on Thursday, nearly a year after ethnic violence in the regional capital left around 200 dead.

China breaks up 'terrorist' cell in Xinjiang


Former Tulsan and Nathan Hale High School graduate Gary Busey, 67, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy saying he has less than $50,000 to his name, according to TMZ.com.

Former Tulsan Gary Busey files for bankruptcy


A Mitchell-area historical site will be featured at 7 pm Aug. 12 on the new PBS television show ``Time Team America.''

Historical site to be featured on PBS show


Property tax notices have been sent to wrong addresses in California's Ventura County, which is re-mailing the tax information with an apology.

Property tax notices sent to wrong addresses


African leaders have agreed to empower the African Union and give it a role in coordinating defense policy and trade negotiations, paving the way for the creation of ``United States of Africa.''


Venezuela will soon begin rationing electricity in several regions because of recurring power outages, the country's energy minister said Wednesday.

Venezuela to begin rationing electricity


A powerful snow cyclone swooped down on Sakhalin Island and the Kuriles this morning.

Powerful cyclone swoops down on Sakhalin, Kuriles


Georgia has suspended defensive back Sanders Commings two games following his domestic violence arrest in late January.

Georgia suspends Sanders Commings two games


Primary dealers borrowed an average $32.6 billion per day directly from the Federal Reserve in the latest week ended April 9, down from $38.1 billion the previous week, Fed data showed on Thursday.

Dealers trim borrowing from Fed in latest week


Speedy Hire has cut 492 jobs and closed 38 depots in a bid to make cost savings of over £24 million to offset the pressures of the credit crunch.

Speedy hire cuts 492 jobs and closes 38 depots


``We gotta do what we gotta do,'' said Kris Spurrell, area manager for the Bank of Montreal.


National luxury home builder Toll Brothers is hosting a special spring open house event at all of its new home communities in South Barrington, Elgin, and Morton Grove.


The Billings Mustangs offense went cold Saturday night, as they managed only three hits in a 4-2 loss to the Great Falls Voyagers.


Facebook Inc., the world's most popular social-networking service, plans to make about 15 acquisitions next year, accelerating its dealmaking pace as it seeks engineers who can help keep rivals at bay.

Facebook may make about 15 acquisitions next year


Tiger Woods has a minor injury to his left knee and Achilles' tendon that will keep him out of the Wells Fargo Championship next week, raising more questions that his health might be the biggest obstacle in his chase of Jack Nicklaus' record.


Honda has recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles in the US because of a defect that could lead cars to roll away when parked, the Japanese manufacturer said Monday.


Prince Radu has announced his candidacy for Romanian president at Elisabeta Palace in the capital late on Thursday.

Prince Radu announces candidacy for Romanian president


Two Croatians will be part of Champions league final, the elite club football competition in the world, when it takes place later next month in Munich, Germany, reports daily newspaper Vecernji list.

Croatians to be part of Champions league final


True North Power has introduced pedestal solar mounting solutions featuring the company's proprietary Channeloc aluminum extrusions and stainless-steel hardware, which offers 360-degree horizontal and vertical adjustment capabilities.

True North introduces pedestal solar mounting solutions


Brazilian stocks rallied the most in a month, led by banks and commodity producers, after the US government rescue of Citigroup Inc. reassured investors about the stability of the financial system and raw-material prices gained.

Brazilian stocks rally most in month on banks, commodities


Dianna Agron is allegedly dating Fantastic Four actor Chris Evans.


Signostics Inc., a Palo Alto, Calif.-based developer of ultrasound devices, has raised $4 million in new VC funding from Australian VC firms Brandon Capital Partners, Playford Capital and Terra Rossa Capital.


Researchers at Cornell University are looking at ration differences among New York farms to find out why some cows produce more milk fat and milk protein than others.


The evacuation notice for the Nathalia Township is now lifted however the prepare to evacuate warning for the Nathalia community outside the remains.


Jerry Flannery has returned to the Munster squad ahead of tomorrow's Magners League meeting with Ulster in Thomond Park.


Former Premier Frank Hsieh called on voters yesterday to teach the ruling Kuomintang a lesson as the campaign for a legislative seat in the capital headed into its final week.

Hsieh calls on voters to teach KMT a lesson


Bloomberg reported that according to Barclays Capital's in a report, Chinese copper treatment and refining charges are dropping due to by ``extremely poor performance on the mine supply-side'' and a lack of scrap supply.


Permits have been issued for the Tim Hortons which will be coming to Long Sault, said Hilton Cryderman, manager of building and development with the Township of South Stormont.


The US could find itself in a situation where it needs to buy the A400M, an Airbus official has claimed.


Amazon.com says it is now taking online applications for some hourly jobs at the two distribution centers it is building in the Richmond region.

Amazon.com taking applications for hourly jobs


Dean Heller in his column of June 16 engages in the same old conservative scare tactics that are used in place of constructive ideas.


In the wake of the widespread cheating scandal that rocked three of the nine school districts in the county, KFOX14 contacted the Texas Association of School Boards find out what it took to become a school board member and have the power to make decisions that will affect student's lives.

What does it take to become a school board member?


LABOR has unanimously backed a national disability insurance scheme, declaring it a historic reform to prevent 2 million Australians being treated as second-class citizens.


Japan-based oil refiner Showa Shell Sekiyu announced it plans to invest as much as 320 billion yen in oil ventures and solar panels during a four-year span from 2010 to 2014.


Queen's University researchers are one step closer to turning human urine into drinking water.

Researchers close to turning urine into water


Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged support for efforts by Ukraine and Georgia to break free of Russia's orbit, saying Washington would not recognize Kremlin claims to an exclusive sphere of influence over former Soviet states.

Biden pledges support for Ukraine, Georgia


The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on April 21 that it has resumed all flights to Europe and vice versa, following its six successful flights to France and Russia on April 19-20.

Vietnam Airlines resumes all flights to Europe


Courtney Love says she's still working on a new album.


Obama has dissed the Xbox -- again! ``Now I've given a lot of speeches about education.


Holiday lights, like these in downtown Arlington Heights, can be recycled at the public works facility.


An Obama impersonator is cut off and escorted off stage for racist and off color jokes at a Republican event.

Obama impersonator cut off, escorted out for at Republican event


British actor Pete Postlethwaite, most recently seen in Ben Affleck's ``The Town,'' has died at 64.

British actor Pete Postlethwaite dies at 64


Gadsden police are investigating several unrelated robberies from the past weekend, as well as a shooting and a possible case of arson.

Gadsden police investigate robberies, a shooting and possible arson


VMWare is bringing its virtualization technology to mobile in an effort to help enterprise users combine their work phone and personal phone into one device.

VMware brings virtualization technology to mobile


The Yemeni House of Representatives adjourned on Wednesday the immunity draft law debate session to Saturday, based on government's request.

Yemeni House of Representatives adjourns immunity debate to Saturday


Barely two days after being freed, the democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi, is calling for a 'peaceful revolution' in Burma.

Suu Kyi calls for peaceful revolution in Burma


It seems Kate Middleton has quit her day job to concentrate on her wedding plans.


Monday, November 30, 2009 6:38 PM Namibia reached their fourth successive World Cup finals this weekend when they beat fellow Africans Tunisia 22-10 in their Africa 1 second leg qualifier to end up overall victors 40-23 on aggregate.

Namibia reach fourth successive World Cup finals


SOMALI will finally have a federal government in 90 days, United Nations Political Office for Somalia has said.


It's hard for me to understand why people who have health insurance do not want people to have it who don't.


Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family made merit at Wat Saket Sunday morning.


Luxury German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said Friday its sales last year jumped by 15.3 percent on the back of strong demand from China and the US.


Air India held Viva Kerala sharing two goals, in the 20th round match of the I-League at the Cooperage, here on Monday.


``It's just like going to the prom,'' said agriculture teacher Aaron Duff.


Marco Simoncelli is still targeting a podium finish at the Australian Grand Prix after qualifying third for the Phillip Island race.

Marco Simoncelli targets podium finish at Australian Grand Prix


A second man has been arrested over a high street bank bomb alert which sparked a three-hour stand-off with armed police.

Second man arrested over bank bomb alert


Fair Lawn's Mayor and Council has announced that free smoke alarms are available to those residents unable to purchase their own.


Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is projected to win another term in the city of Orlando mayoral race Tuesday night , according to unofficial election results from Orange County Supervisor of Elections website.


Former Pakistan team captain Salman Butt has called for an open trial against him in Pakistan saying he didn't get justice in a cricket corruption case which led to a lengthy ban and jail time.


GM workers have approved a new four-year contract by a two-to-one majority.


Bulgarian company Litex Motors and its Chinese partner Great Wall Motors plan to produce 50 000 cars per year within five years, announced Anton Dontchev, Litex Motors' representative in China, at the Bulgaria:

Bulgarian Litex Motors and Great Wall Motors plan to produce 50 000 cars per year


Fall Out Boy were ``inspired'' by Daft Punk's 2006 'Electroma' for the music videos to their comeback album 'Save Rock and Roll', in which each single links to the next.

Fall Out Boy 'inspired' by Daft Punk's Electroma


The Royals became the last major league team to lose a series this season after a 3-1 loss Saturday night against the Texas Rangers, who have taken the first two games of the three-game set.

Royals become last major league team to lose series, after 3-1 loss against Rangers


Apple has resumed purchasing displays from Samsung due to its ability to supply thin glass panels, according to a etnews report.

Apple resumes purchasing displays from Samsung?


Charleston Police are looking for a pair of women that assaulted a West Ashley woman at her home with pepper spray last Friday.


ISRAELI warplanes launched four raids on Gaza City after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel.

Israeli warplanes raid Gaza City after rocket fired into Israel


This commission report highlights what industry doesn't want to admit - offshore drilling is inherently dangerous and always will be.

Offshore drilling is inherently dangerous and always will be


President Barack Obama linked his economic policies to his Christian faith, saying on Thursday that meeting the nation's challenges requires strong values as much as smart policies.

Obama links economic policies to Christian faith


Saskatchewan artist William Perehudoff, known world-wide for his abstract paintings, has died at the age of 94.

Saskatchewan artist William Perehudoff dies at 94


Speculation is rife that Prabhas is in the race to star in Malayalam blockbuster Bodyguard remake.


Only three relief centres remained open in Pasir Mas and Tumpat as flood waters in Kelantan continued to subside.

Only three relief centres remain open in Kelantan


Brian May and Tony Iommi have revealed plans for a collaborative ``riffs album'', allowing the guitarists' unused material to be borrowed and built upon by fans.

Brian May and Tony Iommi plan 'riffs album'


Women gradually use condoms less frequently during their first year of college, according to a new study by researchers from The Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine.

Women use condoms less frequently during first year of college


Bansur, Feb 16 UK-based beer major SABMiller today said it will set up a new brewery in Karnataka by 2013 as it expects its sales to double in the next five years.

SABMiller to set up new brewery in Karnataka


Japanese catcher Kenji Johjima, who has quit the Seattle Mariners one year into his three-year contract, said Tuesday he would join the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League.

Baseball catcher Johjima to join Hanshin Tigers


The rupee gained four paisas to end at 85.45 to a dollar in the inter-bank from Friday's close of 85.49, which was current month's lowest level against the greenback.


The Orioles and OriolesREACH have announced a series of upcoming youth initiatives in the Sarasota area and at Ed Smith Stadium.

Orioles and OriolesREACH announce series of upcoming youth initiatives in Sarasota


A bride from the Lower East Side of Manhattan has drowned while honeymooning in Bermuda.

Bride drowns during honeymoon in Bermuda


A high risk child sex offender has been warned he faces a ``significant'' prison sentence for his fifth and six breaches of parole conditions which prohibit contact with children.

Sex offender faces 'significant' prison sentence


Chicken Get Home is an Internet flash game for PC and notebook is a game of puzzle.


US and Afghan troops have abandoned a remote outpost in eastern Afghanistan where militants killed nine American soldiers earlier this week, officials said on Wednesday.

US and Afghan troops abandon remote outpost


A 21-YEAR-OLD man is seriously ill in hospital after being stabbed in Muirhouse in the early hours of Saturday morning.


Portsmouth police and social services are investigating a couple after three toddlers were hospitalized on Friday.

Portsmouth police investigate after toddlers are hospitalized


Davenport-based Von Maur department stores announced today that it will build a new store in Coralville, Iowa.


Mexican broadcaster Televisa is in talks to produce shows for TV Record, Brazil's second-largest television network, a move that would give it access to more viewers in Latin America's biggest economy.

Televisa in talks to produce shows for TV Record


Two British hostages being held in Iraq are now thought ``very likely'' to be dead, according to reports this morning.

Two British hostages in Iraq 'very likely' to be dead


In more news involving Famitsu, the magazine has recently revealed that Square Enix are currently working on a fresh action role-playing game IP based on the Unreal Engine, as reported by Andriasang.

Square Enix working on fresh IP based on Unreal Engine


The Heath volleyball team won its third straight district title Saturday with a 25-20, 29-27, 25-19 victory against West Jefferson in a Division III district final at Pickerington North.


England has beefed up its World Cup bid team by appointing two new non-executive directors.


The Godavari is rising alarmingly near Bhadrachalam while several villages were cut off in Khammam and East Godavari districts and hundreds of people evacuated from the low-lying areas as the monsoon rains resulted in heavy inflows into the major rivers and rivulets and inundated several areas of the state.


Brazilian stocks are taking it to the chin as their leadership announced late yesterday the previously mentioned taxes on capital to try to stop an onslaught of monies flowing into their country.


Arkansas fired football Coach Bobby Petrino on Tuesday, saying he engaged in reckless behavior that included hiring his mistress and then intentionally misleading his bosses about their relationship and her presence at the motorcycle accident that ultimately cost him his job.

Arkansas fires Bobby Petrino for 'reckless behavior'


The pound slumped against the dollar and euro on Friday after shock data showed that Britain was still shackled by deep recession in the third quarter, traders said.

Pound slumps against dollar, euro after shock data


Anonymous sources from inside the Baldwin campaign say that the famed ``Ron Paul billionaire'' -- whose existence was confirmed by Ron Paul's spokesman and grandson-in-law, Jesse Benton -- is in negotiations to get behind Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin.

``Ron Paul billionaire'' to get behind Chuck Baldwin


``That funeral was too commercialised. I do not attend commercialised funerals. I only attend funerals where I have a feeling,'' he said.

That funeral was too commercialised- Sata


Photo / File New Zealand business confidence fell for the first time in seven months amid increased uncertainty about the global economy as Europe's debt crisis spreads, according to the National Bank Business Outlook.

Business confidence falls for first time in months


Court records in Los Angeles show Caan filed for divorce.


A former Findlay man was found dead last week a Florida jail after apparently committing suicide.

Former Findlay man found dead in Florida jail


Adam Murray has left Oxford by mutual consent as the midfielder was unwilling to move closer to the city.


House prices dropped by 0.2% from April to May this year despite an annual rise of 8.2%, according to the Land Registry's House Price Index.


Authorities say a Georgia man was saved by his pants when he decided to climb 35 feet up a power pole and slipped.


A STIRLING drug trafficker is facing jail after being caught with more than £19,000 worth of cannabis and amphetamine in his top-of-the-range motor.


The prosecution of former National Security Agency official Thomas A. Drake under the Espionage Act ``smacks of overkill,'' said the Washington Post in an editorial today.

Prosecution of Thomas Drake ``smacks of overkill''


A French hostage has been executed in Mali, a man claiming to be a spokesman for al-Qaeda in North Africa has told Mauritania's ANI news agency.


Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it will cut about 1,100 jobs in its energy division in Germany over the next two years amid a wider cost-cutting effort.


Mensch, who coached the Tigers and won a Mathieson Medal during his time at the club, admitted yesterday that he was unable to come to terms with the Tigers and would be heading back to Mansfield.


Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi, who holds increasing sway in the Italian economy, upset some Italians by urging conversion to Islam during a three-day visit to the predominantly Roman Catholic country.

Gadhafi upsets some Italians by urging conversion to Islam


The Cowboys and Dolphins are reportedly talking about swapping spots in the first round, according to Todd Archer of the Dallas Morning News.


The Georgia Senate is expected to take up legislation today that would ban illegal immigrant students from state colleges and universities.

Georgia Senate to take up legislation banning illegal immigrants from state colleges


Vignette, a leading provider of Next-Generation Web solutions, today announced it has appointed Dick Cahill as the new general manager for EMEA, effective immediately.

Vignette appoints new general manager for EMEA


Results of a SWOG clinical trial published August 2 in the New England Journal of Medicine show the combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant extended the median survival time of women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer by more than six months compared to women treated with a standard therapy of anastrozole alone.

Combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant extends survival in women with metastatic breast cancer


A COMPANY director serving a life sentence for murdering his fiancée by driving over her head on a Beccles road has been convicted of a brutal attack on her former partner.


Great Plains Exploration Inc. and RedStar Oil & Gas Inc. have announced an agreement under which Great Plains will take over RedStar in an all-stock transaction valued at about $30 million.


15:43 GMT, November 30, 2010 Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in counter terrorism.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in counter terrorism


A Fond du Lac man accused of stalking a 10-year-old girl in December 2005 will remain in a mental institution.

Man accused of stalking girl to remain in mental institution


Venezuelan soldiers took control of boatyards and other assets belonging to oil service companies in the latest step by socialist President Hugo Chavez to tighten his grip on the industry.

Venezuelan soldiers take control of assets belonging to oil service companies


Griffith University will host a GFC symposium in September to discuss the origins of the global financial crisis, responses and the impact on investment risk.

Griffith University to host GFC symposium


On CNBC-TV18's show India Business Week we give a quick heads up on what is in store for the week ahead:


Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett could return to practice as early as Tuesday after suffering a concussion in a blowout loss to Auburn over the weekend.

Arkansas qb Mallett could return to practice


LONDON Rachel Weisz has said she has ''countless flaws''.


Solmentum, a residential solar power sales company, has announced the opening of two new offices in Temecula and Irvine.

Solmentum announces opening of two new offices in Temecula and Irvine


Rep. Peter King has decided, for the second time, not to run for US Senate.


It's a finding which most women would agree to ~ mothers work 40 per cent harder than fathers when it comes to household chores and childcare.

Mothers ``work 40 per cent harder than fathers''


The Secretary of State Office in Chelsea will be closed from Aug. 3-10 for remodeling, the state announced Friday.

Chelsea Secretary of State office closing for remodeling


US business inventories rose more than expected in March as sales notched their largest increase in a year, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting an upward revision to first-quarter gross domestic product.

Business inventories rise more than expected


Television actress Tanaaz Currim was evicted from reality show Bigg Boss through public voting.


Ministers are calling for businesses and individuals to submit evidence on the default retirement age to feed into the review taking place next year.

Ministers call for evidence on the default retirement age


A photo taken in August 2011, seems to further tarnish the Air Force's reputation while it is already reeling from the scandal at Dover regarding the mishandling of US service members' remains.

Distasteful photo further tarnishes Air Force's reputation


Gilbert begins mosquito fogging on Monday, just days after county and state health officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the county for 2008.


Ace designer Rohit Bal, who suffered a massive heart attack on Tuesday morning, underwent an emergency angioplasty late last night after he complained of fresh chest pain.


Nick Barmby was ``gutted'' for his players after Hull's play-off hopes all-but ended following their 1-1 draw against 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road.


Fairbanks police say a man robbed a business and assaulted two employees before getting away.

Police say man robs business and assault employees


The humanitarian crisis in southern Yemen is worsening as more than 45,000 people have been displaced by fighting between the Yemeni army and Al Qaeda militants, a UN official said today, speaking to reporters in Geneva.

Humanitarian crisis in southern Yemen worsens


Greek shares were higher in the early afternoon and in line with the positive sentiment on European bourses, led up by Intralot.

Greek shares higher in early afternoon, led up by Intralot


In the following 5 videos, Mr. Walter Block does an excellent job explaining how the free market is the best way to protect our environment.

The free market is the best way to protect the environment


Marsh has launched a new trade credit insurance service which aims to help firms maintain cover during the recession.

Marsh launches new trade credit insurance service


The Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan called on Baku to stand beside Ankara in its diplomatic struggle against Israel and ``reconsider'' its relations with the Jewish State, a Persian-language US-based website reported on Sunday, September 25.

Turkish ambassador calls on Baku for struggle against Israel


Home Office staff will go on strike today in the latest phase of three months of industrial action by civil servants in a dispute over pay, jobs and terms and conditions.


A residential children's home will be opened in a village if a planning application is approved.

Residential children's home could open in a village


Congressman Jason Chaffetz is taking a firm stance against the infamous Congressional earmark.


The whole story of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction basically is a faked story by foreign intelligence services, especially British and American foreign intelligence services.

The whole story of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction was a fake


Amber Rose having baby boy Updated: 13:15, Tuesday October 23, 2012 Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are having a baby boy after the model accidentally revealed the news on twitter.


A flash flood warning has been issued for north-central Clark County, including the area surrounding the Moapa Valley.

Flash flood warning issued for Clark County


Rita Moreno hosted the annual ONSTAGE gala this year on April 28 at the Four Seasons San Francisco, celebrating and benefiting the renowned Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Rita Moreno hosts annual ONSTAGE gala benefitting the Berkeley Repertory Theatre


8/18/2011 9:33:32 PM - A DEPUTY Minister for Information, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Volta region has high oil prospects in the country.


Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller has died.


Dundrum Town Centre will go green this weekend to celebrate St Patrick's Day.


Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has been censured by the House for financial and fundraising misconduct.

Rep. Charles Rangel of New York censured;


A Warren councilman wants a vacant building across from Harding High School torn down soon.


On Saturday Davies learned that Schwarzman is headed to Paris.


Online kitchen appliances company Appliances Online launches an anti-World Cup competition, asking entrants to express what they think is better than the World Cup for a chance to win one of 10 Belling MediaChef's.


A study shows that tourism brought more than $102 million in Surry County and another $31 million to Yadkin County in 2011.

Study: tourism brings $102 million in Surry County


SANTA ANA An annual black history parade that has grown over the past 30 years to include more than 100 entries is being canceled by organizers for the first time because of a lack of funds.

Santa ANA's annual black history parade canceled


While many New Orleans Public School teachers are working on their bulletin boards in anticipation of the start of the new school year, some veteran teachers said they remain in limbo.


Japan faces a rocky path to launching an emissions trading system after the government approved legislation on Friday that was vague on how the scheme would set limits on emissions.

Japan faces rocky path to emissions trading system


The Blues re-signed defenseman Roman Polak to a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension Friday.


Abbey Clancy, the British model and television personality, dazzled in a Giles Deacon wedding dress as she married football player Peter Crouch on Thursday.

Abbey Clancy dazzles in Giles Deacon wedding dress


on Wednesday 12 March 2012 The world's most exclusive cruise ship The World arrives in Akaroa on Wednesday for a stay of three days.

World's most exclusive cruise ship arrives in Akaroa


A Springdale Elementary School employee was struck by a car Wednesday while directing traffic at the school's entrance and exit, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Springdale Elementary employee struck by car while directing traffic


Juventus forward Amauri has turned down moves to Fulham and West Brom, his agent has claimed.


An avalanche in a permanently closed area at the Whistler, British Columbia, ski resort has killed one man and injured another.

Avalanche at Whistler, bc, kills one man, injures another


Rehman Malik, adviser to the Pakistani prime minister on interior affairs, resigned from the Senate July 10 and insisted he had renounced his British citizenship, media reported.


Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss the team's next two games to attend funeral services for a family member.


Microfinance institutions across the globe are faced with growing pressures.

Microfinance institutions face growing pressures


Ad spends by corporates are expected to pick up in the second half of FY 13 as the economy shows signs of revival.

Ad spends by corporates expected to pick up


``It was a bit nippy around the nether regions,'' Mark Anderson said after participating in the midwinter plunge to raise funds for the Plimmerton Kindergarten.


What Jones really wants you to know is she's sorry for lying to federal investigators about her drug use.

Marion Jones sorry she lied about drug use


)Evraz has won the tender to develop the Eastern field of the Ulug- Khemsk coal basin.


Canadian mortgage debt for the first time has surpassed $1 trillion, according to the sixth Annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market report from the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals released today.

Canadian mortgage debt surpasses $1 trillion


Young people are talking, raving about ``Rakista,'' which airs every Thursday, 7 pm, on TV5.

People are talking, raving about ``Rakista''


Kim Kardashian, 29, announced on her site that she is getting her very own wax figure.

Kim Kardashian is getting her own wax figure


London, May 19 Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm thinks her daughter is more sophisticated than she was as a child.


Today domestic markets are likely to open positive as majority of Asian markets are trading higher, exuding signs of firmness, said leading brokerage house Hem Securities while opining on the trends of equity markets for the day.


Roberto Di Matteo has defended his Chelsea side from recent criticism, stating that the team are good enough to beat Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals and finish in the top four.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,235.76 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, down 226.75 points or 2.17 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,235.76, down 226.75 points


Schapelle Corby could be released by August this year after her appeal for clemency was approved this afternoon.

Schapelle Corby 'could be released by August'


Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 3.2% in the year to May 2011, compared with 2.9% in April - the highest rate since October 2008.


NTPC has filed a red herring prospectus with market regulator SEBI for a follow-on public issue.


Kim Kardashian and her fiancé Kris Humphries could be set to get their own reality spin-off show.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries get their own show?


Nearly two years after going public with its intentions, Winston-Salem Prep has met its goal and will start its football program in August with a junior-varsity schedule.

Winston-Salem Prep to start football program


AP Disgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy tells ``60 Minutes'' the mob threatened his family to ensure he provided his insider picks to inform betting on games.

Donaghy tells '60 Minutes' mob threatened family


Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday joined the Mumbai Indians conditioning camp at the Wankhede Stadium for the fifth season of the Indian Premier League commencing April 4.

Sachin Tendulkar joins Mumbai Indians' conditioning camp


A former El Reno federal prison employee was sentenced to federal prison for accepting bribes to smuggle tobacco.

Former prison employee sentenced for accepting bribes


Robin Roberts said on Facebook she is out of the hospital after falling ill last week while on vacation in Key West, Fla.

Robin Roberts out of hospital after falling ill


Despite its young age, there are many indicators that the South African market for green buildings is poised for rapid growth.


The Rock Hill police officer shot in the shoulder overnight is recovering after surgeons removed a bullet from his spine.

Rock Hill police officer shot, surgeons remove bullet from spine


Biloxi Police are advising motorists to avoid the Popp's Ferry Bridge because of an accident and stalled car.

Police advise motorists to avoid Popp's Ferry bridge


Yemen and US discussed here on Monday the bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries' armies, especially in coastguard field.

Yemen, US discuss cooperation in coastguard field


As I reported in the pregame post, Darren Dreger of TSN has confirmed on Twitter that the New York Rangers have acquired 34-year-old enforcer Jody Shelley from the Sharks just before today's Olympic Roster Freeze.

New York Rangers acquire Jody Shelley from san jose Sharks


The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned center Aron Baynes to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League.

Spurs assign Aron Baynes to Austin Toros


The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced that England and Surrey batsman Kevin Pietersen has retired from all international limited overs cricket with immediate effect.

England's Pietersen retires from international limited overs cricket


Supermarket fashion brand George at Asda, a unit of retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, is working to ``dial up'' its fashion credentials this year with shorter lead times on fast fashion following its acquisition of the sourcing arm of its Turkish supplier GAAT.

George dials up fashion credentials with shorter lead times


Shri Tejendra Khanna, Lt. Governor, who inaugurated the 18th Delhi Book Fair and 14th Stationary Fair here in Delhi said, ``E-books and pocket books are the need of the hour''.


BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. ― Social services has removed three children from a home in Jackson County where 100 dead cats were found in a nonfunctioning freezer.


Paris, Apr 11 France reduced on Friday the bird flu risk, from moderate to low, according to an Agriculture Ministry communique.


The president of S&P is stepping down just two weeks after the rating agency stripped the United States of its AAA credit rating.


27 APRIL 2013 Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have reportedly rekindled their relationship.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez rekindle their relationship


Boris Johnson vowed to prove the ``doomsters'' wrong at London's only conference bringing together the largest, most high-profile regeneration projects.

Boris Johnson vows to prove 'doomsters' wrong


Newark Mayor Cory Booker said Thursday he wanted to ``scream out'' answers during the first presidential debate, but understands President Barack Obama can't give the fiery responses progressives might want without hurting his image.


Professional prankster (artist id=``2447576'')Johnny Knoxville(/artist) has reportedly tied the knot.

Johnny Knoxville reportedly ties the knot


RIVERSIDE, Calif. A motorist was killed Wednesday in a rollover crash on the Pomona 60 Freeway in the unincorporated Glen Avon area in Riverside County.

Motorist killed in rollover crash Glen Avon