Turkmenistan was elected vice-chairman of the 64-th session of UN General Assembly to be held in New York in September 2009, Turkmen media reported on June 12.

Turkmenistan elected vice-chairman of UN General Assembly


House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., has predicted that 2009 will be marked by sweeping regulatory overhaul and will be the ``best year'' for public policy since the New Deal.

Frank: 2009 will be marked by a regulatory overhaul


Questions remain over the timing of a gay bar raid that left one man seriously injured.

Questions remain over timing of gay bar raid


As Gov. Tom Corbett pushes to privatize the state's liquor system, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board reports sales are up for the first half of the fiscal year.

Pennsylvania liquor Control board reports sales up for first half of fiscal year


Resource Capital Corp. announces the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase an additional 2,437,500 shares of common stock in connection with the Company's recently announced public offering, with closing to take place on April 29, 2013.

Resource Capital Corp. announces full exercise of option to purchase additional shares of common stock


The youngest municipality in Slovenia, Mirna, got its first mayor in the first round of a special election on Sunday as voters opted for independent Dusan Skerbis.

Youngest municipality gets mayor in first round


Connecticut state troopers overwhelmingly voted no confidence in the leadership of top State Police leaders on allegations that management decisions are jeopardizing the safety of troopers and the public.

Troopers vote no confidence in leadership


``After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check into a mental health facility, for a brief stay, to treat her Bipolar II Disorder. She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films.''

Catherine Zeta-Jones treated for Bipolar II Disorder


Investment bank Goldman Sachs is expected to report only its second ever quarterly loss when it unveils its numbers next week, Credit Suisse analysts have warned.

Goldman Sachs to report 'only second ever quarterly loss'


A Kennett woman was put behind bars Sunday and accused of trying to set her husband and house on fire with kerosene.

Kennett woman accused of trying to set husband, house on fire


It is reported that Kailuan Energy Chemical hiked the price of fat coal by about 8% or CNY 102 per ton from CNY 1,282 per ton to CNY 1,384 per ton effective January 1.


Radioactive pollution emitted from Japan's tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant will not reach Malaysia, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said.

Radioactive pollution not reaching Malaysia - Ongkili


Baltimore Ravens veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason expects to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers despite a broken finger.

Mason expects to play with broken finger


``Portugal won 'without' Ronaldo, who missed two unbelievable chances,'' said the


Bharti Telesoft, the leading provider of integrated VAS solutions for mobile operators in emerging markets, will be showcasing its 'interactivity' credentials at VAS Asia 2008 International Conference & Exhibition to be held in New Delhi on July 11, 2008.

Bharti Telesoft to showcase interactivity credentials


Fausto Carmona of the Cleveland Indians left a game against the Texas Rangers in the third inning on Friday night with an injury to his left hip.


Gold rallied to a 6 month high in dollars after Germany's top court ruled that Germany can ratify the €500 billion ESM bailout fund but with strict conditions.

Germany can ratify ESM bailout fund with conditions --


Pakistan really can be a gateway of the Central Asia for trade and commerce and that would be a tremendous source of revenue for the states of this region, stated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan His Excellency Zubaydov Zubaydullo Najotovich during a call on with the Federal Minister for Industries and Production Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo on Thursday.

Pak can be gateway of Central Asia for trade:


CIS cold rolled coil exporters have largely withdrawn offers from the Persian Gulf after weeks of sliding prices failed to tempt reluctant buyers, market participants told MB. ``There are cold rolled coil offer prices if you're enquiring, but CRC is not a huge...

Cis cold rolled coil exporters withdraw Gulf offers


Standard & Poor's is confident France will maintain its top AAA credit rating, the agency's European chief said on Thursday, amid rumours of a possible downgrade amid intensifying Eurozone debt strains.


James Galante reported to a low security federal prison in Pennsylvania just before noon Wednesday to begin serving his 87-month prison sentence on racketeering, tax and wire fraud charges.


The US appears poised to install an ambassador in Mexico, more than four months after the country's top diplomat resigned amid a public split with the Mexican president.

US poised to install ambassador in Mexico


Shaun White's Gold Medal run last night showed why he's so fantastic for the sport.


``The Holocaust as such is a Jewish invention,'' said a retired Polish bishop, on Catholic traditionalist Italian site Monday two days before the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Polish extermination camp of Auschwitz , World Day of the Holocaust.


One of Europe's largest helicopter bases, RNAS Culdrose, will open its doors to the public on Wednesday.


Former Queens State Sen. Hiram Monserrate pleaded guilty in federal court Friday as part of a plea deal on accusations that he helped steal hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for community services when he was a city councilman.

Hiram Monserrate pleads guilty in federal court


APYankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 34 pitches in batting practice on Monday, his first time facing live batters this season.

Rivera throws 34 pitches in batting practice


By Tim Eaton Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson late Tuesday became the first person to officially announce a candidacy for lieutenant governor in 2014.

Land Commissioner announces candidacy for lieutenant governor


Former Alabama guard Mikhail Torrance collapsed during a workout on Friday and was rushed to the hospital, according to Aol FanHouse.

Ex-bama hoops guard Torrance rushed to hospital


In an effort to compete financially with Google and Apple, Amazon is preparing to make in-app purchases a reality for apps on the Kindle Fire.

Amazon preparing in-app purchases for the Kindle Fire


Tiger Woods fired a one-under par 71 on Sunday to win the US$5.2 million Buick Invitational by eight shots over Japan's Ryuji Imada.


Since The UpTake is your recount headquarters, we thought you'd want to know how a recount works in Wisconsin.


The Florida minimum wage will to increase by 12 cents to $7.79 per hour effective January 1, 2013.


Indian billionaire Subrata Roy has bought Slavija hotel in Ohrid thus beginning the realisation of the announced investment in Macedonia, Agency for Foreign Investments informed and announced new investments in Technological Industrial Development Zone in Skopje.


A Sunday night fire in the town of Maine destroyed a workshop on a farm.


Atlantis was detached from the International Space Station.Atlantis has completed its mission on Space Station.The shuttle Atlantis on Sunday has left the International Space Station after having left her ``like a palace,'' according to the astronauts on the mission, and completed 98 percent after a construction period that has lasted for 12 years .

Atlantis detached from International Space Station


but advisers warn that these multi-index products are riskier and harder to understand.


Democrats opened the second night of their convention on the offensive attacking Sen. John McCain, calling him ``more of the same.''


The maid accusing IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault testified Wednesday in front of a grand jury that must decide if there is enough evidence to try the French politician.


Two Mount Prospect men admitted Tuesday to attacking a cabbie late last month after he drove them from Rolling Meadows to Mount Prospect.

Mount Prospect men admit to attacking cabbie


The dollar lost more ground Friday after a disappointing US jobs report boosted market expectations that the Federal Reserve is closer to taking more action to stimulate the economy.


LOCALLY grown white rice to a Durban market is set to increase as its quality will improve.

White rice to Durban market set to increase


Police say a motorist who plummeted off a San Diego freeway overpass during the evening rush-hour may have been attempting suicide.

Police: motorist who plummeted off San Diego overpass may have been attempting suicide


Two British tourists were detained in Los Angeles International Airport last Monday after tweeting that they were going to ``destroy America'' and ``dig up Marilyn Monroe.''


jreedy@enquirer.com Cedric Benson said before today's practice that he will be a gametime decision for Sunday's Bengals' game at Oakland.


Katie Holmes is set to play former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in a star-studded TV miniseries.

Katie Holmes to play jackie Kennedy in TV miniseries


WHEN David Cameron went to Brussels last week he claimed the primary objective was to sort out the eurozone crisis.

David Cameron's primary objective was to sort out eurozone crisis


Government has been urged to ban the importation of tomato paste and impose tariffs on rice importations into the country.

Government urged to ban tomato paste importation


MXPX have announced that they will release a new EP and limited edition CD next week.

Mxpx to release new EP and limited edition CD


A resident at Kawdana in Dehiwala had been abducted in a three-wheeler and robbed of cash and jewellery valued at Rs. 50,000 Mount Lavinia Police said.


The Pomperaug girls' soccer team opened the season last week with back-to-back ties.

Pomperaug girls' soccer opens season with ties


Four new fires were reported in the Northeast Region on Monday, July 4.

Four new fires reported in the Northeast Region


Bank of America will cut about 30,000 jobs in the next few years in a bid to save $5 billion per year.


Lakeshore Records has released THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK to iTunes and other digital retailers this week, while announcing a physical release for August 12, 2011.

Lakeshore Records releases the DEVIL's DOUBLE SOUNDTRACK...


4/22/12 First, Second and third time thru, Kenneth Faried does the wave after a hundredy billion alley oop JaVale McGee dunks served by Dre 'Hoagie' Miller in a blowout of the Orlando magic.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel said here on Saturday she was ready to meet the Dalai Lama again despite the trouble her last meeting with him caused for German-Chinese relations.

Merkel says ready to meet Dalai Lama again


Turkish domestic scrap prices are increasing on the back of import deals recently booked by Turkish steel mills.


Tom Felton believes 'Planet of the Apes' will break graphics boundaries and many people will view costumes as ``history'' as a consequence.

Tom Felton: 'Planet of the Apes breaks boundaries'


Sugar and building products maker CSR Ltd is touting for a major shareholder to purchase a stake in its sugar business, according to The Age newspaper.


A Waterbury police officer has been fired after he was accused last month of illegally disclosing information about a state police drug investigation that netted 20 pounds of marijuana.


The annual Relay for Life takes place this Friday and Saturday at Watauga High School in Boone.


A new study finds that the national media continually portrays renewables in a negative light.

National media portrays renewables in 'negative' light


Samanta died at 6.30 pm at the Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle, his close friend of 45 years A Krishnamurthi, chairman of Tina Films International, said.


Masahiro Sakurai, known for his work on the Kirby and Smash Bros. series, is suffering from repetitive strain injury in his right hand, according to a column that he wrote in Famitsu magazine.

Masahiro Sakurai suffering from repetitive strain injury


Noise Industries, partner Industrial Revolution has released CoverFlux, a brand new â€`` FREE - FxFactory FxPack plug-in for Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0 and Apple Final Cut Express 4.0 applications.

Noise Industries partner Industrial Revolution releases CoverFlux


Tuesday, they introduced designated hitter Manny Ramirez and outfielder Johnny Damon to the media.

Tampa Bay Rays introduce Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon


Copa Coca-Cola defending champions Kigoma were yesterday dethroned when Mara defeated them 2-1 in one of the tournament's last 16 games played at Tanganyika Packers grounds in Dar es Salaam.


Tens of thousands of people will be on the move today as the traditional bank holiday exodus gets underway.

Thousands on the move as holiday exodus gets underway


Her Minaj-esty has revealed that she wanted to be an actress before getting into music, and her upcoming role in the animated film 'Ice Age 4' has rekindled her love for the big screen.


New Delhi, Jul 16 Aiming to further enhance their coordination, commanders of the IAF and Army formations deployed along the Pakistan border met here today to discuss their operational preparedness and strengthen cooperation.


A neo-Nazi group planning a New Jersey statehouse rally denied it's racist, saying it wants to spotlight immigration and other political issues, the group said.


Coleman funeral delayed update reveals controversy.


South Carolina coach Dave Odom announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the season, his eighth with the Gamecocks.


The 10 awesome movies ruined are those movies that start off with such promise and then have a terrible ending.


Two US soldiers were killed by an improvised bomb in southern Afghanistan in Saturday, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force announced.


US raw steel production declined last week with output decreasing 2.8 percent from the previous week.

US raw steel production declines 2.8 percent week-over-week


Indiana - The Indiana Cyber Charter School is now enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year.

Indiana Cyber school enrolling for 2012-2013 school year


On his radio show today, conservative talker Glenn Beck mocked ThinkProgress for noting the fact that he asked controversial pastor John Hagee this week if Sen. Barack Obama ``might be the Anti-Christ.''


With 50 percent of the 1,254 votes cast, Neal won the quickest impact poll, which asked fans which Notre Dame newcomer they thought would have the biggest impact in 2012.


Gold futures on Tuesday settled at their highest in more than three months on hopes of more central-bank intervention in Europe.

Gold settles at highest in more than three months


Canadian troops accidentally shot and killed a young Afghan girl at dusk on Tuesday, a spokesman for Task Force Afghanistan confirmed Wednesday.

Canadian troops accidentally kill Afghan girl


John Boehner, the Speaker-elect of the US House of Representatives, has been dubbed the ``weeper of the House'' by women after crying twice during a prime time television interview.

John Boehner dubbed 'weeper of the House'


Pakistan Vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Can't see how Kiwis can beat Pakistan!


A study by Jeevansathi.com revealed that Malayalee, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati communities show the highest affinity to marry within their own community, while the Hindi speaking communities of Delhi, UP and MP are considerably open to inter-community marriages.

Bengali, Marathi communities show high affinity to marry within their own community


The National Council of Educational Research and Training director Krishna Kumar on Friday noted that a few years down the line the country will need close to 60 lakh teachers and at present the shortage is close to five lakh.


109 projects were submitted to the contest announced by Fund of State Support for Development of Mass Media under President of Azerbaijan, executive director of the Fund Vugar Safarli told APA.

109 projects submitted to contest announced by Fund of State Support for Development of Mass Media under President of Azerbaijan


Phil Palmesano, candidate in District 2, City of Corning, of the Steuben County Legislature, announced Tuesday that area residents can find news and other information on his campaign through a new Web site, www.philpalmesano.com.

Legislature candidate Palmesano announces Web site


Metro police identified a Brentwood man killed in a single-vehicle accident on Nolensville Pike Sunday morning.

Police identify Brentwood man killed in accident


One week after it was confirmed that Sen. Saxby Chambliss's office was the source of an online comment stating ``all faggots must die,'' Chambliss fired the culprit on Thursday and personally apologized for the comment.

Sen. Chambliss fires the culprit, apologizes


``Lady Gaga is the female Alice Cooper,'' the 63-year old rock star said.


Florence Welch has launched her first ever jewellery line on her e-commerce website Flotique, and the range features rings, rustic earrings, cuffs and necklaces priced between £30 and £50.

Florence Welch launches first jewellery line


Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has officially declared a state of emergency in Alabama after storms rolled through the state on Wednesday.


A Maryland kayaker was rescued from the Potomac River by a Maryland State Police helicopter on Tuesday night.


A new study has suggested that untreated surface water contaminated with salmonella may be more common than thought.

Surface water contaminated with Salmonella more common than thought


A pick-up truck plows through a Van Buren County home destroying half of the house.

Truck plows through Van Buren County home


Topeka police continue to investigate an overnight shooting that occurred on the city's west side.


Police shot a gunman who walked into a Tulsa radio station today and demanded to speak to a radio personality employed there.

Police shoot gunman at Tulsa radio station


A former porn star convicted of raping a WSU student will stay in prison.


Air China Ltd. said Tuesday its 2011 net profit fell 38.8% from a year earlier, due to a higher-than-expected impairment charge from retiring old aircraft.


Former Rep. Jim Ryun will run his first TV advertisement this week as he tries to reclaim the congressional seat he held for a decade.

Former Rep. Jim Ryun will run his first TV advertisement this week...


Sky Sports presenter Andy Gray has been sacked following sexist comments he made about Sian Massey, the female referee's assistant who officiated during Liverpool's win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.


HP has released a network-based storage platform that virtualises mid-range storage arrays into a single pool of capacity, designed to simplify scaling and management, says ZDNet.


MIview is an OpenGL based medical image viewer that contains useful tools such as a DICOM anonymizer and format conversion utility.

MIView, OpenGL based medical image viewer


Air New Zealand yesterday said it will buy 14 new Airbus A320 aircraft to replace its domestic fleet of 15 Boeing 737-300 planes.

Air New Zealand to buy 14 Airbus A320 aircraft


Noodle Bar, part of David Chang's pork-centric Momofuku restaurant phenomenon, is opening today in Toronto's Shangri-La Hotel.


HSBC has reshuffled its debt capital market syndicate desk, appointing PJ Bye as global head of public sector syndicate and Adam Bothamley as head of EMEA debt syndicate.


Seattle Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez has left Tuesday night's game against Detroit in the second inning after running into the scoreboard in right-center field at Comerica Park.

Gutierrez leaves after running into scoreboard


Two men found guilty of shooting murder Updated: 22:27, Tuesday April 23, 2013 A Perth jury has found two men guilty of murdering a 21-year-old man over a drug debt by shooting him in the chest at close range.


It seems that Google has been criticized by the users because of the Doodle.This is not a good thing for Google but I think that the problem is not big.Google has been criticized by users after the presentation of a series of doodles in celebration of its home page that are slowing down PCs and wasting energy.


A bomb threat has led to the evacuation of the Barren County Courthouse and elementary schools within the county.


A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after a road crash in Fladbury which badly damaged the two cars involved.

Woman rushed to hospital after road crash


Film director Steven Spielberg has withdrawn as an artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics.

Spielberg withdraws as adviser to Beijing Olympics


Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to visit Cuba next week to meet with President Raul Castro to discuss economic policies and ways to improve relations between the United States and Cuba.


Maytas Infra, the infrastructure firm owned by the son of disgraced former chairman of Satyam Computer Services B Ramalinga Raju, has filed a criminal case against Vedanta Aluminium and eight of its employees for ``fraudulently'' encashing bank guarantees without terminating a contract between them.

Maytas Infra files criminal case against Vedanta Aluminium


BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussain has been denied US visa and is unable to join a delegation to New York, to attend the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Oct 20.


Time Warner said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit rose 10%, helped by better advertising revenue and strong home video sales.


Senator Russ Decker is announcing his bid for re-election in the Wisconsin State Senate in 2010.

Russ Decker announces bid for re-election


Ben Cooper starred with both bat and ball as St Johns College Woodlawn easily accounted for Newman College Perth at the Marist Australasian Cricket Carnival in Bendigo yesterday.


Mumbai, May 23 The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today recovered 128 points in early trade on emergence of buying by funds in index related stocks at existing lower levels.

Sensex recovers 128 points in early trade


As per a press release issued here by the Central Water Commission, Kosi was flowing 53 cm and 12 cm above danger mark at Basua and Baltara respectively.

Kosi flowing above danger mark at Basua and Baltara


A Streatham robber who held a gun to a woman's head was caught thanks to DNA found on a baseball cap he left at the scene.

Streatham robber caught thanks to baseball cap


To honor the brave sacrifices of area veterans and spouses, Brentwood Estates retirement community, 1111 S. 70th St., will host a patriotic lunch Saturday at 12:30 pm

Retirement community hosts patriotic lunch on Saturday


SAN DIEGO, Calif. The Texas Tech track and field team opens the 2013 outdoor season Friday competing at the 35th Annual Aztec Invitational in San Diego, Calif. The two-day meet begins Friday and continues all day Saturday at the Sports Deck on the San Diego State University campus.

Tech opens 2013 outdoor season in San Diego


A Raleigh woman is accused of using counterfeit money to buy items off of Craigslist, police said.

Raleigh woman accused of using counterfeit money


Olympic running champion Cathy Freeman has given birth to her first child.


Iran has steady relations with UAE, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said here Wednesday.


GPs are being accused of malpractices after some youngsters received wrong vaccination for seasonal flu.


Two dozen Illinois firefighters who were killed on the job or have done outstanding work will be honored Thursday.

Ill. firefighters to be honored Thursday


Ticks carrying Lyme disease are likely breeding in Ottawa, leading to an increase in reported cases, according to a doctor at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Lyme disease ticks likely breeding in Ottawa


The President's nominee for Karaga, Sullemana Hussein Issah, has failed to get the endorsement of the Assembly.

President's nominee fails to get endorsement


US markets ended Friday in the red, with the 30-stock blue chip dow ending almost lower almost 1%.


In a new interview with Cosmopolitan, Clarkson opens up about the gay rumors, saying, ``People think, ``Oh, she's been single for too long.`` That's kind of an insult to the gay community. Being single doesn't mean you're gay. But I'm never insulted by it, obviously. I mean, I get hit on by the hottest girls ever. Oh, my god, if I were a lesbian, I would be so in luck. But it's just not my thing. I've always batted for the boys' team.''

Kelly Clarkson opens up about gay rumors


Great-West Lifeco Inc, Canada's second-largest life insurance company, said Tuesday that it plans to issue a total of C$1 billion in common shares to the public and to its controlling shareholder, Power Financial Corp.

Great-West Lifeco to issue C$1 billion in shares


Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan might play world's literary king Rabindranath Tagore in Argentinian filmmaker Pablo Cesar's next film.

Amitabh Bachchan to play Rabindranath Tagore?


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has condemned the killings of protesters in Libya and called on the Libyan government to respect the people's will.


St Albans MP Anne Main has also been invited to apologise in writing for expenses claims.

St Albans MP Anne Main also invited to apologise


Royal College Principal Upali Gunasekera said that a hidden force is trying to tarnish the image of the school by targeting the First XV rugby team during the inter-school rugby season.


A Lynnfield man drowned this afternoon after falling from a Cove Marina dock while tying off his boat.

Lynnfield man drowns after fall from dock


Britain and the United States urged Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Monday to allow international monitors to ensure a free and fair election in Zimbabwe.


High Point scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to rally past UNC Asheville for a 3-2 victory in the series opener on Friday night at Coy O. Williard Sr. Stadium.


India's five-time World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand says he was too tense to be happy after he won the title for the fifth time beating Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand in the tie-breaker here Tuesday.


More than 40 countries pledged $384 million Tuesday to a United Nations fund that provides immediate money to respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world, from the conflict in Syria to earthquakes and typhoons.

More than 40 countries pledge $384 million to UN fund for humanitarian emergencies


Pettersson's eight under par effort at the Sedgefield Country Club maintained his recent run of good form and gave him a one-shot lead over David Mathis and South Africa's Tim Clark.


Chris Collins, a GOP candidate for the House of Representatives out of New York, spoke out saying that ``people now don't die'' of prostate or breast cancer.

Chris Collins: 'people now don't die' of cancer...


A Texas judge ordered Microsoft to stop selling its flagship Word program because of patent infringement on Wednesday.

Judge orders Microsoft to stop selling Word


May 12th, 2011 at 7:51 am Jack Black has signed on to star in the Michael Winterbottom comedy Bailout.

Jack Black to star in Michael Winterbottom's Bailout


Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder has said he can sympathise with fellow vampire actor Robert Pattinson as fans also ask him to bite them.

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder sympathises with fellow vampire actor Robert Pattinson


A 10-year-old boy has drowned in a monsoon flooded stormwater drain in the Northern Territory.


Seth Mnookin is the author of the upcoming book ``The Panic Virus``. As someone who spent 2 years researching the issue of the vaccine/autism hypothesis, he was chosen to respond to Andrew Wakefield on CNN.

Seth Mnookin responds to Andrew Wakefield on CNN


Winona Ryder has replaced Maggie Gyllenhaal as the wife of notorious mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinki in 'The Iceman'.

Winona Ryder replaces Maggie Gyllenhaal in ``the Iceman''


WOLFSBURG, Germany Dieter Hecking left Nuremberg to take over as coach of Bundesliga rival Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Hecking leaves Nuremberg to take over Wolfsburg


Actress Miley Cyrus has joined the cast of Hotel Transylvania for Sony Pictures Animation.


Clare Balding has to ``glam up'' for her new prime time TV show.


Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro and founder, Azim Premji Foundation, has been conferred Doctor of Humane Letters by Wesleyan University, Connecticut, US The honour was bestowed on Mr. Premji for his achievements as a ``renowned entrepreneur, global business leader and extraordinary humanitarian who has demonstrated a commitment to education and the well being of fellow citizens,'' according to a company press release.

Premji conferred Doctor of Humane Letters


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted his interest in signing Manchester City controversial striker Craig Bellamy, but played down any talk of bringing the Welshman to the Emirates.

Arsene Wenger admits interest in Craig Bellamy


Jesse Helms, the former US Republican senator from North Carolina, whose categorical conservatism made him appear like one of America's foremost crusaders against communism, liberalism, abortion, homosexuality, fee increases and other controversial issues, died on Friday at the age of 86.


Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced it has acquired rights to develop Synacthen ® and Synacthen Depot in the US from Novartis Pharma AG and Novartis AG. Subject to certain closing conditions, Questcor has also acquired rights to Synacthen ® and Synacthen Depot ® in certain countries outside the US Available in more than forty countries for multiple indications, Synacthen is a synthetic 24 amino acid melanocortin receptor agonist.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals acquires rights to Synacthen®


Standard bearer conventions continued this past weekend for both major political parties.


It is the software equivalent for bijli, sadak and makan, he told ET NOW in an exclusive interview.

'It is the software equivalent of bijli-sadak-makan'


Tuesday, the monthly consumer tendency survey by the Turkstat showed that the Turkish consumer confidence rose 3.69% month-on-month to 79.85 in August from 77.01 in July.

Turkish consumer confidence rises in August


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev hopes that a new chief of the Russian Football Union, no matter who will be elected, will do his best for football victories.

Medvedev hopes that a new chief of the Russian Football Union to do his best for victories


Christian Slater is engaged to Brittany Lopez after three years of dating but he didn't initially think she was his type.


Military officials say a soldier from Georgia was killed in action in Afghanistan.

Soldier from Georgia killed in Afghanistan


Tea party favorite Sen. Rand Paul says despite what the Supreme Court says, Obamacare is unconstitutional.

Sen. Paul says Obamacare is unconstitutional


Hours after sending a gracious yet puzzling middle-of-the-night text message to a former college coach, police say Tennessee Titans receiver OJ Murdock died in an apparent suicide.


Last Friday, July 27, a Frisco resident was confirmed to have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to Collin County Health Care Services officials.

Frisco resident tests positive for West Nile virus:


Ukraine paid its Russian gas bill for May in full on Friday, the Ukrainian state gas firm Naftogaz's spokesman told AFP, after Moscow said that a missed deadline could trigger a new gas crisis.


Williams said Taylor was a dedicated minister who made a huge contribution to the province.

Williams says Taylor made huge contribution to province


DARTS legend Bobby George believes Dave Chisnall could become the sport's new superstar -- and give Phil Taylor a run for his money.

'Dave Chisnall can give Phil Taylor a run for his money'


New Zealand's Asian population is expected to grow faster than any other, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Asian population expected to grow faster than any other


Democrat Barack Obama is hoping to extend his winning streak over Hillary Clinton in their bruising Democratic presidential race as voters made their choices in three states around the US capital.


No. 16 South Carolina women stop Mississippi 62-47 Ashley Bruner had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 16 South Carolina rediscovered its defense in a 62-47 Southeastern Conference victory over Mississippi on Sunday.


Obese drivers are up to 80 percent more likely to die in a car crash than normal-weight drivers, a new study finds.

Obese drivers may be more likely to die in car crashes


Michael Rosenbaum has revealed that he felt emotional white shooting his final scenes on Smallville.

Rosenbaum 'felt emotional on Smallville'


A serial sex offender who has been charged with sexual offences 12 times since 1978 has been convicted of three more sexual offences, says a report in Die Burger.

Serial sex offender convicted of three more offences


PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is refusing to pay a lunch bill he incurred together with top officials from the MDC-T party in Masvingo.


With the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament bracket being released this afternoon it is highly likely that one of the top trending keyword phrases will be ``when is the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament bracket going to be announced or released?''

When is the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament bracket going to be announced or released --


Evan Rachel Wood and Scottish actor Alan Cumming are set to star in the upcoming Spider-Man musical, ``Spider-Man:

Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming to star in ``Spider-Man'' musical


Baba Ramdev launched an indefinite fast against corruption and blackmoney on Saturday morning after the government failed to persuade him to call off his protest.


Divers contributed two more gold medals as they continued to rule the pool at the 25th SEA Games.


Before populism spikes in the run-up to the general elections, the Planning Commission has cautioned states against doling out freebies such as free laptops, tablets, and mobiles in the name of development spending and instead asked them to focus on schemes related to infrastructure development.

Planning Commission cautions states against doling out freebies


Mexico suspended all retaliatory tariffs against the US in response to the implementation of a July US-Mexico agreement.

Mexico suspends retaliatory tariffs against US


Mumbai, Apr 16 Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar blamed his team''s poor fielding, especially a first-ball dropped catch of Brendon McCullum, for the shock eight-wicket loss to IPL debutants Kochi Tuskers Kerala here.


New York City's police commissioner says a suspect has been arrested in the ``bouquet bandit'' case.

Suspect arrested in 'bouquet bandit' case


A 22-year-old woman was allegedly burnt to death for dowry by her husband and in-laws in Shadipur Chidauli area of Greater Noida, police said on Sunday.


West African leaders have hailed Ghana for the conduct of peaceful general election that has made Africa proud.

West African leaders hail Ghana for peaceful elections


A biology teacher in Shelby County is charged with statutory rape by an authority figure after a 17-year-old girl was found hiding in his bedroom closet.

Teacher in Shelby charged with statutory rape


More than a thousand US scholars nationwide are urging Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act labor law reform.

A thousand scholars urge Congress to pass Employee Free Choice Act


The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is inspecting Palisades nuclear plant in South Haven after a water pump component at the plant failed last week.

Nuclear Regulatory commission inspecting Palisades in South Haven


Mosquitoes trapped in Stratford July 24-30 have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the state Department of Public Health.


Essential maintenance works at Queensgate Bus Station have been completed two days ahead of schedule.

Maintenance work completed ahead of schedule


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez acknowledged on Wednesday that he is likely to need chemotherapy in the third stage of treatment for a malignant tumor recently discovered in his pelvic region.


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Tuesday urged striking contract employees of Neyveli Lignite Corporation to resume work, saying he will take up their demands with the Centre.

Karunanidhi urges striking employees to resume work


A federal judge in Rhode Island has overturned a $388 million jury verdict against Microsoft Corp. in patent-infringement litigation brought by a Singapore software company, according to court documents.

Judge overturns $388 million verdict against Microsoft


For the first time this year, the economy has slowed in several US regions, burdened by high gas prices that have weakened consumer spending and crises in Japan that reduced manufacturing output.

For the first time this year, the economy has slowed in several US ...


Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidency with an overwhelming number of votes as predicted Sunday, but he returns to that office with his strong hand weakened and many of his countrymen far more assertive and ambitious than when he first took power 12 years ago.


Washington, May 28 The US is set to expand sanctions against Belarus, US President Barack Obama said in a statment Friday.


One juvenile detainee who escaped authorities at the Hall of Justice in June pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of attempted escape.

Juvenile detainee pleads guilty to escape


A Ketchum woman has been charged with burglary, a felony, for allegedly stealing prescription drugs from a Ketchum residence in September.


Zuzulova wins World Cup slalom Updated: 08:30, Sunday December 30, 2012 Slovakia's Veronika Zuzulova won the women's World Cup slalom in Austria on Saturday, her maiden victory on the international ski circuit.


Veteran actor AK Hangal was put on life support on Saturday after his condition worsened, doctors attending on him said.


Unemployment held steady at 7.1 percent during December in the city of Santa Clarita, mirroring a Los Angeles County leveling-off trend while the state's rate dipped slightly, according to figures from the Employment Development Department released Friday.

Unemployment holds steady in December in Santa Clarita


Gov.-elect Dennis Daugaard will name a new education secretary before he takes office in January.


THE Government should have no objection 'in principle' to large scale dairies, Farming Minister Jim Paice has told a meeting at the Conservative Party Conference.

'We have no objection in principle to large dairies' - Paice


Kimora Lee Simmons is pregnant with her third child.


STILLWATER, Minn. ― A 58-year-old Minneapolis woman died after scuba diving in Square Lake, a popular destination for divers in southeastern Minnesota.


Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to a $750,000 buyout with the school, university spokesman Larry MacIntyre said.


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has approved sites for new uranium enrichment plants in Iran, a close aide of the hardliner told the ILNA news agency on Monday.

Ahmadinejad approves sites for new enrichment plants: aide


Wesley Sneijder sent Inter Milan through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a cracking free-kick in the first-half of their quarter-final second-leg against CSKA Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium to give the a 1-0 win.

Sneijder sends Inter into the semi-finals


Helston Farmers' Market has decided not to move to the town centre and will instead stay at its current temporary home of Helston Community College.

Helston Farmers' market 'will not be moving'


More commercial banks are planning for deposit insurance despite their initial apprehensions about the insurance premium.

More commercial banks plan deposit insurance


A CHP cadet died Wednesday morning after collapsing at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento during physical training last week.

CHP cadet dies after collapse during training


LONDON, Aug 6 Algerian 1,500 metres medal contender Taoufik Makhloufi has been thrown out of the London Olympics for not trying in his 800 heat, the International Association of Athletics Federations said today.


GYMPIE Special Olympic swimmers scooped the pool in a recent Special Olympic Queensland State games.


Sir Tom Jones has offered to sing at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton - if invited.


In the wake of the massive violence that has broken out in Arrah, Bihar, following the murder of Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh alias 'Mukhyia', Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to the agitated people to maintain peace in the state.

Nitish appeals to people to maintain peace


A father and son were killed in a head-on crash on a bridge in the Sunbury area.


The White House says President Bush is open to the idea of a second government stimulus to further boost the US economy amid the financial crisis.

White House says Bush open to second stimulus


Academy Award-winner Marisa Tomei and other actors to be announced will read the classic play ``Golden Boy'' written by Clifford Odets and directed by Joanne Woodward, on Monday, Aug. at 25, 7 pm, at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Marisa Tomei joins reading of ``Golden Boy'' at Playhouse


Branches following complex aortic aneurysm repair appear to be durable and are rarely the cause of patient death following complex aortic aneurysm repair according to a study presented at the 66th Vascular Annual Meeting presented by the Society for Vascular Surgery®.

Branches following complex aortic aneurysm repair appear to be durable:


New York Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the cruise ship industry to adopt a ``bill of rights'' to guarantee passengers certain protections while aboard their ships.

Ny Sen. Charles Schumer calls on cruise ship industry to adopt bill of rights for passengers


Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is set to undergo surgery for the slipped disc that has kept him out of action since the end of November.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain to undergo surgery


South Korea will receive 4 billion US dollars from the US Federal Reserve through a currency swap agreement to provide greenback to local banks, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday.

S. Korea to receive $ 4 billion from US in currency swap


Cable & Wireless Communications today announced it will launch iPhone 4 in its Caribbean businesses in the coming weeks.

Cable & Wireless Communications to launch iphone4 in Caribbean


Michigan receiver Darryl Stonum reached a plea deal with prosecutors to have his charge of driving with a suspended license be dismissed.


Harrington is set to end a two-year winless drought after shooting a four-under-par third-round 68 for a 17-under-par tally.


Estimates for the Casey Middle School building project came in at $5.66 million, but the board budgeted for $5 million.


Pakistan has condemned in the strongest terms the US drone attacks in North Waziristan Saturday morning, which killed at least 10 people, the Foreign Ministry said.


Mumbai, Jul 4 Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan was among 13 people charge sheeted by CBI today in the multi-crore Adarsh Housing scam.

Ex-maha cm Ashok Chavan charge sheeted in Adarsh scam


NDP Leader Jack Layton today pledged to support cities with dedicated resources to build green infrastructure, upgrade water treatment facilities, build affordable housing, and keep communities safe.


Russia may replace Austrian UN peacekeepers who withdrew from the Golan Heights on the Israel-Syria border.

Russia may replace Austrian UN peacekeepers on Golan Heights


As expected, Google has announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the successor to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.


A month after Pakistan suspended Nato supplies in the wake of alliance attack on Pakistani outposts in Mohmand Agency, Defence Minister has said that Nato supplies will not be restored free of cost.

Nato supplies not to be restored 'free of cost':


So Bing is here to help everyone in the UK do the things they want.


DARPA -- is creating a National Cyber Range, which will be a sealed-off virtual setting filled with simulated nodes, computers, and system administrators.


Notoriously private Apple has decided to go public with its iOS security features, releasing a detailed guide this week that highlights the technical specifications of its products.

Apple goes public with iOS security features


Vampire Weekend canceled its performance at Redmond, WA's Marymoor Amphitheater last night.


The University of Florida in Gainesville has launched an executive education program for hospital, physician practice and physician leaders on physician practice management and organizational integration.

University of Florida launches executive education program on physician practice management and organizational integration


Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed producer, raised its 2008 profit forecast because of gains from weed killer and genetically modified seeds.


If you are a football fan, Trojan Field will be the place to be this week as the Victory Lane venue will host three big games.


Mark Hughes insists he is the best person to be in charge at Man City and move the club forward.


London , Jun 3 Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi asked women guests at a party in his private villa to call him as``Papi''in case their phones were being tapped, his former employee has claimed.

Berlusconi asked women guests to call him as 'Papi':


Citroen has been accused of Nazi stereotyping by a group of MPs over its latest television advert for the new C5.

Citroen accused of Nazi stereotyping by MPs


US Representative Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head in last weekend's Arizona shooting rampage, began breathing on her own as doctors removed her from a ventilator.

Giffords begins breathing on own as doctors remove ventilator


The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports two people were injured in a motorcycle accident near Iuka on Saturday.


HOUSTON Mosquito control has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County, Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services reported.

Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County


FISH possession limits announced by the state government over the weekend are fair and reasonable, according to Ceduna mayor Allan Suter.


Daimler AG cut its 2008 earnings outlook on Thursday, saying it would not be able to offset a global growth slowdown, rising raw material prices and the strong euro by selling more vehicles and cutting costs.


Japan expanded a fiscal stimulus plan and bolstered a war chest for bank rescues to $131bn, but kept markets guessing on whether it would intervene to stop a surging yen from pushing the economy deeper into recession.


Tai chi, an ancient Chinese health system and beautiful dance, opens the body's energy gates, builds strength, and calms the mind with breath and moving meditation.

Tai chi builds strength and calms the mind


Online auction site Trade Me is warning of online Christmas scams involving money transfer services.


Nearly 600 members of WVU faculty came out for a mass meeting this afternoon in Morgantown.

WVU faculty comes out for ``mass meeting''


On behalf of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, its foreign policy spokesperson, Dr Shireen Mazari has condemned the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza.

Shireen Mazari condemns Israeli aggression against Palestinians


School buses have been cancelled in the Ottawa region Wednesday because of the freezing rain warning.


Browns selected California C Alex Mack with the No. 21 overall pick in the NFL Draft.


A bench warrant has been issued for Charles Rogers after the former Detroit Lions wide receiver failed to appear at a court hearing in Saginaw.

Bench warrant issued for ex-lions wide receiver Rogers


In a ceremony yet to be scheduled, Dubai will honour the Egyptian football team for their African Nations Cup triumph.


FORMER Cabinet Minister Bob Ainsworth is to stand down as a Coventry MP at the next election, after more than 20 years serving the city.

Bob Ainsworth to stand down as Coventry MP at next election


The City of Saskatoon has imposed mandatory water restrictions, prohibiting residents from using water outside their homes on their lawns and gardens.

City of Saskatoon imposes mandatory water restrictions


The study has raised further questions about the possible amalgamation of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.

Study raises questions about amalgamation


Greece is to hold a snap general election on May 6 amid popular opposition to European Union imposed austerity measures and deep anger at how the Greek governing coalition has handled the country's economic crisis.


Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino is plotting his political strategy with Conservative Party leaders, in Brooklyn.


Moments ago, Golden Boy Promotions announced that they have signed Juan Diaz.


A former pastor at a church in Round Rock pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his church.

Former pastor pleads guilty to stealing from church


Kiwi songstress Hayley Westenra is engaged to marry to her long term French partner, according to UK reports.


MoSys, Inc.,, a leading provider of serial chip-to-chip communications solutions that deliver unparalleled bandwidth performance for next generation networking systems and advanced system-on-chip designs, today announced it will release its second quarter 2011 financial results on Friday, July 22, 2011, before the market opens.

MoSys to announce second quarter 2011 financial results on July 22, 2011


Cottage sales are picking up, with the market conditions the best they have been for years, according to a report by Re/Max. Demand for properties rose in 78% of recreational markets, while sales were up or on par in 41% of them, the report found.


Ancient Mercury possessed a massive, roiling ocean of magma, according to new research.

Ancient Mercury possessed massive, roiling ocean of magma


Soulja Boy is inspired by Shakespeare, in particular the quote 'To be or not to be,' from the play 'Hamlet'.


He might have robbed him of a chance to rumble at 'Wrestlemania 23' two years ago but wrestling giant Kane feels his Indian counterpart Khali is a great asset to WWE and admires him for that.


MLive File PhotoThe casino ballot proposal is likely headed to the November ballot after a Supreme Court ruling overturned a lower court's order to reject the proposal.

Casino ballot proposal likely headed to ballot after Michigan Supreme Court ruling


Adrien Brody says he was forced to sue the makers of a thriller film because they failed to pay him in full.


Waste Management garbage trucks are rolling again Friday in the Seattle area after a 2-day Teamsters strike.

Garbage trucks rolling again in Seattle area


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe swore in his longtime rival Morgan Tsvangirai as prime minister Wednesday, ushering in a unity government in an extraordinary concession after nearly three decades of virtually unchallenged rule.

Mugabe swears in longtime rival Tsvangirai as prime minister, ushering in unity government


Inter Milan's influential midfielder Dejan Stankovic is still proud to be a Nerazzurri despite their downfall in the ongoing 2010-11 season.

Inter Milan midfielder Dejan Stankovic still proud to be a Nerazzurri --


You don't need a driver's license to drive an Army tank, and drill sergeants don't really yell at recruits.

You don't need a driver's license to drive a tank;


DREW BARRYMORE has said that despite her good organisational skills behind the camera, her real life is a disaster.

Drew Barrymore says 'my real life is a disaster'


Former US Rep. William Jefferson has put the family home on Marengo Street in Uptown up for sale.

Former US Rep. William Jefferson puts family home up for sale


An elderly man was hospitalised after he was run over at around 5.30pm in Birkirkara yesterday.

Elderly man hospitalised after being run over


Miranda, the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning sitcom written by and starring Miranda Hart is to move from BBC Two to BBC One when it returns to screens for its third series, the timing of which is yet to be confirmed.


Paf has launched a new popular casino table game called Three Card Poker.


The Australian share market is trading lower in the wake of weaker offshore markets overnight.


Harrisburg City Council will remain all Democrats, as it has been for the past 24 years.

Harrisburg City Council to remain all Democrats


Four Dutch journalists were detained by police in Indonesia's remote Papua region on Tuesday for reporting on a protest calling for independence from Jakarta, police said.

Dutch journalists detained in Indonesian Papua: police


A Manchester town police sergeant is facing a series of assault and weapons charges after Beverly police arrested him after a Friday night domestic disturbance in that city, uncovering a large cache of weapons in the process.

Manchester sergeant facing assault, weapons charges


Five new fashion retailers have signed up to Westfield London including Kate Spade and Longchamp's which will open their first stores in UK shopping centres there.

Fashion retailers sign up to Westfield London


A leading south Delhi businessman, who resided in Safdarjung Enclave, was found strangled inside his Swift car on Tuesday, two days after he had gone missing after returning from Chandigarh.


Coroners in Manchester are appealing for the relatives of 75-year-old Patrick Joseph Laffey to come forward.


It has been reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission has unanimously approved rules requiring greater transparency for executive compensation at bailed-out firms and all public companies.

Securities and Exchange Commission approved rules requiring greater transparency for executive compensation


A Hampden man faces four charges after the Dunedin armed offenders squad was called to the town early yesterday.


A US man has survived being compacted twice in a garbage truck after getting drunk and deciding to sleep it off in a dumpster.

Man survives being compacted in garbage truck


A youth accused of attempted murder in relation to an April 2010 shooting has been found fit to stand trial.


Jimmy Barnes says the reunited Cold Chisel will rock the house at the Sydney Telstra 500 this weekend to keep up with younger bands like The Living End and Grinspoon.


Pakistani authorities will take effective action to eliminate banned militant groups operating in Punjab province though no military operation is planned against them, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Wednesday.

Pak will take action against banned militant groups:


North Dakota State University in Fargo planned to reopen campus buildings on Friday afternoon and resume classes and other operations after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation, the university said on its website.

North Dakota State university to resume classes-university


New research shows that hostile men may gain more weight over time than their more laid-back peers.


The team of volunteers promotes financial literacy by placing CPAs in the community to educate Oregonians about financial issues.


As if Ryan Gosling wasn't hot enough -- he's gone gangster and we gotta say, he's never looked better!


Robbery of an alleged drug dealer was the motive behind a shooting at a ``known crack house'' on Triangle Street last month, police said.

Robbery was motive for shooting, police say


Banco Santander Chile shares have been upgraded by JPMorgan on valuation and a more positive outlook going forward in an investor report released Wednesday.

Banco Santander Chile upgraded by JPMorgan on valuation and positive outlook


A Circuit Court jury late Friday night slammed a defendant in a gang murder conspiracy case, recommending he get the maximum prison term available -- life plus 237 years.


Germany-based Audi AG is likely to set up its China unit in Beijing soon, a local media reported on Wednesday, citing company insiders as saying.


The 63rd death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet Akhtar Shirani observed yesterday with tributes paid to his work by media.

Death anniversary of renowned poet Shirani observed


ABC and some of its affiliates around the country are looking for the ultimate ``Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars'' super fan blogger.


Robert Pattinson is currently hard at work filming new movie 'The Rover', but is he about to get a visitor?


Facebook Inc. hired Clinton White House press secretary Joe Lockhart to lead its communications department, the latest Washington insider to join the ranks of the world's largest social network as it faces intense scrutiny for its privacy practices and growing global presence.


Manchester City have insisted they did not lie to fans over when they approached Roberto Mancini to replace Mark Hughes.


Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert was indicted on bribery charges Thursday, in what local media dub one of the largest corruption scandals in Israeli history.

Israeli ex-premier Ehud Olmert indicted for bribery


On August 28, the de Young opens a new permanent exhibition in the Art of the Americas galleries, entitled, Yua, Spirit of the Arctic:

De Young Museum to open new permanent exhibition in art of the Americas galleries


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Chip maker Mindspeed Technologies Inc. said Monday that it will sell certain patents for $10 million.


Miami Heat centre Shaquille O'Neal flew Monday to Los Angeles to seek medical treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him the past five games.

Shaquille O'Neal flies to Los Angeles for treatment of hip injury


After a season in which MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack, missed two games and went on to lead the No. 7 Spartans to their first Big Ten championship in 20 years, Dantonio was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the Big Ten's media on Monday.


A Cairns woman has died from dengue fever, the first fatality since the latest epidemic broke out in far north Queensland last year.


Divers on Wednesday recovered the body of a missing boater after a three-day search on Lake Carmi.


This display celebrates over 20 years of photographic portraiture by Edelstein from the Gallery's collection and will include well-known sitters from the worlds of film, dance, literature, politics, art and sport.

Display celebrates over 20 years of photographic portraiture by Jillian Edelstein


Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir on Thursday responded to the vehement verbal attacks on him by quoting the Bible verse: ``Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing.''

Sfeir: 'Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing'


Fortune Brands Inc., the maker of Moen faucets and Aristokraft cabinets, lowered its profit forecast for the year as the economy slumps.

Fortune Brands lowers profit forecast as us economy slumps


Four out of 10 refugee children in South Korea are stateless, a survey showed Wednesday, raising concern over their fragile legal status.

4 in 10 refugee children stateless: survey


Star free saf ety Ed Reed leads the Baltimore Ravens with three interceptions despite playing in only two games this season.

Ed Reed leads the Ravens with three interceptions


Morgan Stanley lifted its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates for Brocade Communications and maintained its equal-weight rating on the stock.

Morgan Stanley lifted its 2011, 2012 EPS estimates for Brocade Communications


Lindsay Lohan turned to Courtney Love for advice at the height of her legal problems.


Popstar George Michael has apologised to his fans after being arrested for possessing crack cocaine and cannabis.


The 34th annual harness racing awards Banquet at the Raceway in the Western Fair District was a huge success this past Saturday night.

The 34th annual awards Banquet a success


Nigel Pearson said his Leicester City players need brave hearts when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, with a place at Wembley at stake.

Leicester City players need brave hearts against Chelsea --


Lord Mandelson was voted the Internet Villain of 2010 for his role in the passing of the Digital Economy Act by members of the internet industry.

Lord Mandelson voted Internet Villain of 2010


A college recruiting education seminar will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Boerne Champion High School starting at 6:30 pm in the classroom on the east side of the gym.

College recruiting education seminar to be held


``We continue to expect that gold prices will rise over the coming period, however, we also expect volatility to continue to dominate gold prices over the short term, as despite the recent improvement in overall conditions, yet risks are still threatening the progress of improvement, especially as the outlook for global economies remains full of uncertainty. We also expect Europe to continue to dominate the headlines next week, where developments in France, Italy and Spain should dominate the sentiment in markets,`` said Mitesh Rasaikar, CEO, Maya Iron Ores.

Volatility to continue to dominate gold prices:


US Rep. Bobby Rush said Monday he would move his district office to a safer neighborhood, and Sen. Mark Kirk planned to attend a town hall meeting with extra protection in the wake of the weekend shooting of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Us Rep. Bobby Rush moving office to safer neighborhood


Four malnourished mentally disabled adults were found chained to a boiler in a locked Tacony basement room that was too small for an adult to stand up straight in and also reeked of waste from the buckets they used to relieve themselves, Philadelphia Police said Sunday.

Disabled adults found chained in basement:


Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum might need more surgery on his injured left knee.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum may need more surgery


There's a lot of fear that St. Louis could lose its only classical music radio station, and the station's owners are not doing much to calm people's fear.

Could St. Louis lose its only classical music radio station?


CHARLTON defender Frazer Richardson saw a back specialist this morning in his bid to resolve a persistent hamstring problem.

Charlton defender Frazer Richardson sees back specialist


After being released by Toronto FC coach Aron Winter from the club's academy for not signing a letter of commitment, 16-year-old midfielder Keven Aleman says he wanted to play for TFC, but also wanted to keep his options open until after the FIFA U-17 World Cup.


``I feel if today we make a story about the past, it must be correlated to the present. And 'Jodhaa-Akbar' is as relevant to the present as arranged marriages. Jodha and Akbar shared a perfect arranged marriage. I was fascinated by how their relationship must have grown after marriage,'' Gowariker told IANS.

``Jodhaa-Akbar'' as relevant as arranged marriage:


A severe oil spill has followed last week's explosion and fire at an offshore Louisiana oil rig, weekend media reports said.

Oil spill follows explosion at Louisiana oil rig


Sony announced during CES last night that the PlayStation Network now has over 60 million registered users.

PlayStation Network now has over 60 million users


Vattenfall has agreed to sell its Belgian operations for about $227m to Italian energy company Eni on an enterprise value basis.


TOM CRUISE and KATIE HOLMES helped welcome JOHN TRAVOLTA back to public life, following the death of his son in January, at a top secret Church of Scientology party in England at the weekend.

Cruise welcomes TRAVOLTA back to public life


A woman has been charged in the strangulation of her elderly great aunt.

Woman charged in strangulation of her great aunt


David Zabriskie won his fourth straight US Cycling time trial title Saturday, as Floyd Landis was eighth as he tries to make a comeback from a doping suspension.


Chinese officials have been told to read more books as they are ``of vital importance to human advancement.''


Food inflation fell to 8.53 per cent for the week ended on April 23 on the back of fall in prices of pulses, reversing the upward trend seen in the previous fortnight.


A homeless man found severely beaten in Greenville County on Tuesday morning, died Thursday afternoon at Greenville Memorial Hospital, according to deputies.


Taiwan and China have agreed to step up cross-Strait financial cooperation, including the signing of the memorandum of understanding for financial-supervision cooperation to facilitate mutual setup of financial business points, financial information exchange between the financial regulators of both sides, and permission for the use of China`s Unionpay Card in Taiwan.

Taiwan and China agree to step up financial cooperation


A woman has pleaded to a misdemeanor in an unusual case that took Lincoln police all the way to central Mexico in 2008.

Woman pleads in case that took police to Mexico


Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new feature on Facebook today in celebration of reaching the 500 million user milestone.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new feature


The Australian share market has closed flat, held back by weakness among the major banks and expectations of a pause on interest rate cuts following the release of encouraging jobs figures.


Tickets for the Fall So You Think You Can Dance tour, which kicks off in Manchester, NH on September 20th before making its way to Boston, MA two days later, are currently on sale.


Thousands of students walked out of their classes for about 90 minutes today at Hamilton High School in the South Robertson area of Los Angeles to protest teacher layoffs.

Students walk out of class to protest teacher layoffs


Pizza Fusion has received organic restaurant certification for all of its restaurants.

Pizza Fusion receives organic restaurant certification


Royal Ascot regular Takeover Target battled to victory in the KrisFlyer International Sprint at Kranji, Singapore.

Takeover Target battles to victory in Singapore


Money may not buy happiness, but for many Americans it seems to help.


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of JM Smucker since the stock closed above $60.50.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for JM Smucker (sjm)


Tim Cook is speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, where he just said that 80 percent to 90 percent of his time is spent on an iPad, either working or consuming media.

Tim Cook: 80 percent to 90 percent of my time is spent on an iPad, working and consuming


Britain's state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland has cut another 500 jobs, mostly at its investment banking division, it announced in a statement.

Royal bank of Scotland cuts another 500 jobs


Four law enforcement officers are to be sentenced today in US District Court for their role in a police corruption case.


Clare showed no signs of a letdown after last week's big win over Meridian, rolling over host Beaverton 55-0 in Jack Pine Conference football Friday.


Qantas will slash 500 jobs as part of a major revamp of the struggling airline after a massive fall in first-half profit.


American radio and television host Lou Dobbs announced on his Wednesday night show, that he is leaving the CNN network.


The Lorain County Commissioners are considering lending their support to a lawsuit filed by Knox County Commissioners which would require the county engineer's office to pay a portion of the county's property and liability insurance costs.

Commissioners consider lending support to lawsuit


SINGAPOREANS are less likely than most of their Asia-Pacific neighbours to cut spending on property and renovations, according to a MasterCard survey.

Singaporeans less likely to cut spending on property and renovations: survey


Kate, who is a mother to eight, shows off her new bikini body on the cover of People magazine with a headline that reads, ``The Truth About My New Body.''

Kate gosselin shows off her new bikini body


The Rutgers baseball team fell to St. John's, 15-5, in Sunday's series finale at Jack Kaiser Stadium in Queens, NY The Red Storm swept the three-game series from the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers baseball falls to St. John's, 15-5, in series finale


The overnight famed beauty Freida Pinto, who got lucky with her debut film 'Slumdog Millionaire', graced the cover of The New York Times Style Magazine's Women's Fashion September issue.

Frieda Pinto graces cover of the New York Times Style Magazine


Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.

Former blackhawk defenseman Byfuglien arrested


Shepherds Bush central line station has re-opened, following an eight month closure to completely re-build the structure.


Netmark, an SEO company located in South Eastern Idaho, reports exponential growth.


Phlexglobal, the specialist CRO for clinical trial administration and study support, announces a new board of directors to help continue the company's unprecedented growth.

Phlexglobal announces new board of directors


Archbishop Desmond Tutu has warned Anglican leaders not to abandon the church's tradition of tolerance ahead of a critical conference which is set to be dominated by divisions over homosexuality and women bishops.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu warns Anglican leaders not to abandon tradition of tolerance


A MAN accused of threatening to kill US Vice-President Joe Biden faces a detention hearing in Hawaii on Thursday.

MAN 'threatened to kill' US Vice-President Joe Biden


Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) family of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles has completed a top-to-bottom government design review.

Lockheed Martin JLTV completes government design review


Thanks to TMZ, actor John Travolta has photographic proof that disputes the original sexual battery claim filed against him by a man known simply as John Doe.

John Travolta has photographic proof to dispute original sexual battery claim


A Covington library hopes to fix a water problem in time to re-open Thursday.

Covington library hopes to re-open Thursday


Apple today updated its MacBook Pro line of computers with faster processors, next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life.


Billy Joel surprises New York high school Billy Joel was back in high school.


John O'Shea is fully focused on Manchester United's trip to the Stadium of Light, despite the distraction of the Ryder Cup.


UNCONSCIOUS bias against women still exists in the workplace and remains a barrier to women reaching leadership roles, a new report finds.


Sibir Energy said Monday that Russia's state-owned Gazpromneft has bought a 17 percent stake in the London-listed firm, further boosting the state's share of Russia's oil production.

Sibir Energy says Gazpromneft bought stake


Two women were held at a British airport for allegedly trying to smuggle the corpse of relative onto a flight bound for Germany, police said on Tuesday, Apr 6.


fizwoz today launched as a beta product, and allows users to sell their images to the media using an auction system, similar to that of eBay.

Fizwoz launches beta, allows users to sell images to the media


TWO HAMPSHIRE mental health units that were due to reopen this month after a ``temporary'' closure will now remain shut until April.


Tim Bishop vs. Randy Altschuler among LI races to watch Democratic US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who filled the seat when Hillary Rodham Clinton was picked as secretary of state, has won the seat sought by Republican challenger Wendy Long, according to The Associated Press.


An Indian techie, indicted by a federal jury of theft of trade-secret data of Intel worth $1 billion and wire fraud, has pleaded not guilty.


Volunteers are needed Saturday for an urgent food packaging event which will directly aid victims of the Haiti earthquake.


Minister for Foreign Affairs Sahana Pradhan said Friday that the foreign policy of Nepal has to be attuned with the changing contexts.

Foreign policy should attune with changing context


Claflin University is kicking off a major fundraising drive with two events in Columbia.

Claflin University kicking off fundraising drive


A Hamilton woman who was one of five nabbed for solicitation in a prostitution sting this week also was arrested on the same charge during a July sting, according to police.


Nigerians should limit the number of children they are having, according to the country's leader.


Serbia will pay investors 10,000 euros for each new job they create as of May, doubling the amount in a previous incentive programme, the country's economy minister said on Monday.


Syrian security forces opened fire at the funeral of assassinated Kurdish opposition leader Meshaal Tamo.


President Barack Obama has approved the use of armed drones in Libya, authorizing US airstrikes on ground forces for the first time since America turned over control of the operation to NATO on April 4.

Obama approves use of armed drones in Libya


Oil prices dropped for a third day on persistent worries about the global economy after China took additional steps to control inflation, and North Korea and South Korea clashed.


Limerick reportedly has a higher level of killings and gun crime per head of population than any other area in Ireland.

Limerick has highest level of killings and gun crime


Windsurfing icon NeilPryde has launched its first two high-performance road bikes, the Alize and Diablo, developed in close cooperation with BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA.


Google Inc. has bought BufferBox Inc., a service that lets consumers have their web orders delivered to secured lockers in the Toronto metropolitan area.

Google buys package pick-up provider BufferBox


A reader wants to know how to get recycling bins.


Rapper Tone Loc was arrested Saturday afternoon for felony domestic violence after a physical altercation with the mother of his child ...

Tone Loc arrested Saturday for domestic violence


Five people were arrested Monday at a Corbin tattoo parlor after an investigation revealed they were selling drugs and making counterfeit money, according to Corbin Police Department.


Sydney: 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson has opened up about his dating life or the non-existence of it.

Robert Pattinson opens up about his dating life


A national report confirms what many Minnesotans already know:


Oil prices closed lower on Friday as a sharply weaker euro and a disappointing US jobs report sparked fresh concerns about the strength of economic recovery.


Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has opened the door for a ``death tax'' to pay for long-standing care for senior citizens in the UK.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley opens doors for ``death tax''


In its continuing efforts to transform the company and reduce costs, Starbucks today announced it is restructuring its entertainment business to focus on digital strategy and core content with music and books.

Starbucks restructures entertainment business


The star of ``Real Housewives of New York City,'' Ramona Singer, according to a new report, discusses her co-star LuAnn de Lesseps.

'Real Housewives of new York City:' Ramona Singer discusses LuAnn de Lesseps


British carmaker Aston Martin has successfully raised £304m through a bonds issue.

Aston Martin raises £304m through bond issue


State media says 13 miners are trapped underground in a flooded coal shaft in northwestern China.

13 miners trapped in flooded shaft in China


So, almost a week after the release of the ``superphone'' from Google, the Android 2.1 SDK is also outed.


New Delhi, June 6 Young actor Imran Khan, who is playing a bit of a womaniser in ``I Hate Luv Storys'', says filmmaker Karan Johar wanted him to look effortlessly sexy for the role.


Amsterdam police have used new dna techniques to identify 17 people buried in unmarked graves in the city's St Barbara cemetery over the past 30 years, the Parool reports on Thursday.

Amsterdam police identify 17 people buried in unmarked graves


Hollywood starlets Jennifer Lawrence, Christina Hendricks and Kerry Washington donned their best lunchtime dresses to attend the Foreign Press Association's annual lunch in LA.

Jennifer Lawrence, Christina Hendricks and Kerry Washington attend the Foreign Press Association lunch!


US operator Cincinnati Bell Wireless has launched its pix2pc service that allows customers to save camera phone pictures to PCs and favourite web destinations.


An Indio meat market was robbed at gunpoint today, but no one was hurt, a police spokesman said.


Florida guard Jai Lucas, the son of former NBA player and coach John Lucas and brother of former Oklahoma State player John Lucas III has decided to transfer.


A town clerk in Lewis County has been arrested following an investigation of misapplication of funds, state police in Lowville said.


Swiss cement maker Holcim has beat forecasts for the second quarter of 2009 despite a 41 per cent drop in half-year net income compared with last year.Second quarter results released on Thursday show the company, founded in canton Aargau in 1912, posted a net profit of SFr453 million, ahead of analysts' expectations of SFr415 million.


Kolkata, Aug 26 Hundreds of devotees from across West Bengal poured in Tuesday at Missionaries of Charity headquarters here to pay tribute to Mother Teresa on her 98th birth anniversary.

Hundreds pay tribute to Mother Teresa on birth anniversary


Primanti Bros. announced Thursday that they've received an investment from a company in hopes of expanding nationwide.

Primanti Bros. receives investment in hopes of expanding nationwide


We won't call it picking winners, we'll call it focused effort - the next agenda for our science and innovation?

We won't call it picking winners, call it focused effort


Odwalla Inc. is recalling its Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster drink from the market along with requesting all those people, who are somehow allergic or sensitive to peanuts or tree nuts not to take the drink as it can harm their health leading to severe consequences.

Odwalla Inc. recalls its Chocolate Protein drink


Democrats gathered in Denver Monday to formally nominate Barack Obama as standard-bearer, but Republican opponent John McCain was giving no peace -- sniping away with new ads to stir discord over the Illinois senator's choice of Sen. Joe Biden as a running mate.


Britain could be stripped of its AAA credit rating within a year after Moody's last night put it on ``negative'' watch amid fears of contagion from the European debt crisis.

Britain could be stripped of AAA credit rating within a year


US Congressman Phil Roe filed his papers Monday at the Washington County Election Commission Office in Jonesborough to run for his first district seat once again this year.


Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf next month to play in the Augusta Masters, he said in a statement on his website.


Five people were injured in the collision between a foreign tanker and a Turkish seabus in Bosphorus strait near the Turkish city of Istanbul on Friday evening, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

5 injured in collision between tanker, seabus in Bosphorus strait


A HAMPSHIRE law firm has taken on a family specialist to boost its expertise in that area.

HAMPSHIRE law firm take on family specialist


Guillen, a three-time All-Star and veteran of 14 major league seasons, announced his retirement Tuesday morning, March 6, 2012.


The Brumbies ended the Highlanders unbeaten run and went to the top of the Australian conference with a 33-26 Super Rugby victory in Canberra.


PTI Dec 17, 2012, 08.38PM IST Planning Commission member Abhijit Sen today said India will turn into ``major importer'' of farm products, with farm acreage along with water availbility expecting to come down in near future.

India to turn into major importer of farm products:


Norwalk Hospital offers an incisionless solution for gastric reflux disease that would preclude the need to take lifelong medications.

Norwalk Hospital offers incisionless solution for gastric reflux


While I am celebrating the arrival of real fall weather I also have to realize some plants don't like the cold.


Charlie, who is now drug free but still drinks alcohol, told TV show 'Good Morning America': ''I don't believe in rehab anymore.


Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones underwent surgery Saturday morning to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.


Barcelona have lost striker Bojan Krkic for two months after he suffered a knee injury in victory over Almeria .

Barcelona lose striker Bojan Krkic for two months


A Turkish famous singer has become the world's fastest blind driver after driving at 292 kilometers per hour, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Friday.

Turkish singer becomes world's fastest 'blind driver'


Sri Lanka will introduce 'fit and proper' tests for senior executives of non-bank lenders, following on from similar rules for commercial banks, deputy central bank governor Dharma Dheerasinghe said.

Sri Lanka to have 'fit and proper' tests for non-bank lenders


Sri Lankan skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan heaved a sigh of relief after his team's 25 runs win over Pakistan in the second One-day match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.


INJURY-HIT Russell Anderson came through his first 90 minutes in 14 months last night but will now be sidelined until the New Year through suspension!

Russell Anderson sidelined until the New Year


Pierce County completed its recount for the Supreme Court election Monday, with Joanne Kloppenburg increasing her lead.

County completes recount of Supreme Court election


LOS ANGELES Chris Brown has completed a domestic violence counseling program required as part of the singer's guilty plea to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna nearly two years ago.

Chris Brown completes domestic violence program


A Turkish ship began gas exploration near Cyprus on Monday, Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister İrsen Küçük said in remarks reported by Turkish state media.

Turkish ship begins gas exploration near Cyprus


Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq defied Sri Lanka during an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 70 as Pakistan fought for survival in the first Test in Galle.

Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq defy Sri Lanka


An American woman has pleaded guilty to selling fake computer chips to the US military.

Woman pleads guilty to selling fake chips to US military


China has clarified bad debt rules in a move that effectively segregates sour loans of deeply indebted regional governments from the nation's systemically vital big four banks, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter have said.


A Cedartown woman was charged with felony identity fraud on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 15, after she allegedly used the name of another woman to obtain a credit card, reports stated.

Cedartown woman charged with identity fraud


BOC Aviation has closed a commercial debt financing for four aircraft with Malaysian banking group, Maybank.

Boc Aviation closes financing for four aircraft


Electrolux AB said it will cut more than 3,000 jobs in the fourth quarter and 2009 after a sharp decline in demand, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Electrolux to cut 3,000 jobs after sharp decline in demand


A Charles County minister pleaded guilty Monday in US District Court to obstructing bankruptcy court proceedings.

Charles minister pleads guilty to obstructing bankruptcy proceedings


Fears grow that Libya is incubator of turmoil Libya's upheaval the past two years helped lead to the ongoing conflict in Mali, and now Mali's war threatens to wash back and further hike Libya's instability.


The Bills have moved James Hardy from flanker to split end, according to ESPN's John Clayton.

Bills move Hardy from flanker to split end?


Woven garment exporters are facing acute liquidity crunch, as payment of billions of rupees is stuck up with the government departments on account of rebate, customs drawback and sales tax refunds, said Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association North Zone, Mubashar Naseer.

'Woven garment exporters facing acute liquidity crunch'


Brent oil has resumed a downtrend towards its June 4 low of $95.63 as indicated by its wave pattern and a Fibonacci retracement analysis.

Brent oil resumes downtrend towards $95.63


Taiwan share prices closed 0.67 percent higher yesterday as profit-taking offset the early gains bolstered by Wall Street's overnight rally, dealers said.

Taiwan share prices close 0.67 percent higher


The state funeral for late President Prof John Evans Atta Mills, will take place in Accra from Wednesday the 8th of next month to Friday the tenth.

State funeral for late President Atta Mills to take place from 8th of next month


Foreign news agencies to verify the truth when reporting on Bahrain's affairs, said a senior government official.

Foreign News agencies 'must verify the truth'


In a rambling floor speech Tuesday, Rangel told colleagues: ``I am not going away.''


Tampa police said a woman was arrested after punching a police horse in the neck.


TOKYO shares have risen 3.57 per cent in early trade, rebounding from a 6.35-per cent plunge the previous day and following gains in New York.


Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock 'n' roll greats, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia.

Les Paul, inventor of electric guitar, dies


After the Harrisburg boys basketball team beat Southern Boone 75-46 last night, Bulldogs Coach Steve Combs half-jokingly instructed Taylor Perrigo to step on Cory Via's toes if his teammate was about to make a bulletin-board remark during the postgame interview.


British arms maker BAE Systems and European aircraft manufacturer EADS are in talks over a possible merger that would create a global leader in aerospace, defense and security, the pair said on Sept. 12.

BAE Systems and EADS are in talks over a possible merger


Island County could lose two sheriff deputy positions, so deputies will hit the picket line.


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to reassure Southeast Asia on Friday about his country's peaceful intentions toward the region, pledging to deepen trade and economic ties with a part of the world which has looked nervously at China's ambitions.

China's Wen seeks to reassure Southeast Asia


Shares in Rangers football club have been suspended from trading on the Plus stock exchange after the club failed to file accounts on schedule.


The Rotary clubs of Juneau will hold a ``Pre-Spring Cleaning'' food drive Saturday to help replenish stocks at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank.

Rotary clubs to hold food drive Saturday


Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba has reported a fall in fourth-quarter profits, the first in two years as the world economic downturn hit exports.

Alibaba's profit down as economic downturn hits exports


South Dakota lottery officials say a Huron woman has claimed a $250,000 Mega Millions prize.


The ringgit traded slightly lower against the US dollar this morning on lack of buying interest, a dealer said.


UK gilts rose and the pound fell against the euro and the yen after minutes of this month's Bank of England meeting showed Governor Mervyn King wanted a bigger asset-purchase program to boost the economy.


The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is reportedly in a coma at the UCLA Medical Centre after suffering a heart attack.


Some hospitals are causing ``unnecessary delays'' in treating newborn babies suffering from infections, the healthcare watchdog has said.

Hospitals are 'causing delays' in treating newborn babies


Terrible news comes today when Goldstein's publicist, Jenni Weinman confirmed that he was found dead in his New York City apartment.


Three people were arrested Sunday on drug charges after an investigation by the police department's street crimes unit.


An East Fairhaven man was arrested Friday evening after allegedly attacking an Easton police officer.

Man arrested for allegedly attacking Easton police officer


Oxford University is losing around £8,000 per student it has emerged as universities begin to debate a possible increase in tuition fees.

Oxford university losing £8,000 per student


Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on shares of eBay in a research report released on Thursday morning.

Cantor Fitzgerald starts coverage on eBay (eBay)


Sudan goes to the polls in less than two weeks in what seems to be an exciting prospect for the country that has been under one party rule for 21 years.

Sudanese go to the polls in less than two weeks


Kobe Bryant missed his first 15 shots from the field and finished the game 3-for-21 from the field in the Lakers' 88-85 win over the Hornets.


Power was restored in much of Guadalupe by about noon today, according to Fire Chief Carmon Johnson.


A Londonderry, NH, Middle School student has been diagnosed with MRSA, a stubborn staff infection, and his school has closed its wrestling room as a precaution.

Londonderry, NH, student diagnosed with MRSA


The Helena Invitational Golf Tournament teed off Thursday here in the Capital City as Helena and Capital High hosted the Great Falls and Missoula high schools in the 2-day event.

Helena Invitational Golf tees off Thursday in the Capital City


A new licensing scheme for estate agents was launched today in a bid to drive up standards in the industry.

New licensing scheme for estate agents launched to drive up standards


The Orlando area lost 900 construction jobs during the past year, a decline of 2 percent, according to an August report by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Orlando loses 900 construction jobs over past year


OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma City center Nenad Krstic has returned to practice and could play Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.

Krstic returns to practice, might play Sunday


Like other parts of the world, Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramazan, was celebrated here with religious fervour and reverence and renewed pledge to forge unity in the entire Muslim world apart from strengthening the national cohesion and solidarity.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour


Li Zhaoxing said ``Some foreign politicians said the Dalai Lama is a religious figure, but in fact he is a political exile.


Black individuals have a higher rate of colon polyps than white individuals, as found on screening colonoscopy.


So much for brand loyalty; new research reveals that over half of consumers would buy from an unfamiliar brand if offered the right deal at the right time.

Half of consumers would buy from an unfamiliar brand if offered the right deal


Chinese traditional medical techniques, like acupuncture and Tai Chi, start to spread successfully in Pinar del Rio province, west Cuba, local media reported on Thursday.

Chinese traditional medical technique spreads in west Cuba


SPANISH actress Elsa Pataky has been showing off her growing baby bump on the red carpet.

Elsa Pataky shows off her baby bump on the red carpet


US high speed broadband service provider Xfone has filed final prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its previously announced rights offering.

Xfone files prospectus fo rights offering


A 50-year-old California man was injured during a fight among Jets fans at Newark Penn Station tonight, authorities said.

Man injured in fight at Newark Penn Station


Homes under construction are seen in Joplin, Missouri May 17, 2012.


Sources tell us that the Opera Mini has been sent to Apple for approval.


A nationwide subsidy program for rural consumers helped stabilize home appliance sales in rural China amid an economic slowdown in the first seven months of the year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday.

Subsidies stabilize home appliance sales


OTP Bank bought 50,000 treasury shares at an average price of Ft 3,965 per share on the Budapest Stock Exchange on October 13, the bank announced.


US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney raised $106 million in June, far surpassing President Barack Obama's $71 million haul in the record-setting money race leading to the November 6 election.

Republican candidate Romney raised $106 million in June


The South African president has asked for a tour of Sainsbury's -- the first time a visiting head of state has requested an official tour of a British supermarket.

South African president to tour Sainsbury's


Typhoon ``Nina'' has maintained its strength and remained almost stationary over water, the state weather bureau said on Saturday.

'Nina' maintains strength, almost stationary


Former Rajya Sabha Member and prominent hotelier Dilip Ray is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party shortly.

Dilip Ray likely to join Bharatiya Janata party


Halle Berry was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after suffering a head injury while filming a new movie in Los Angeles.


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued his war on the media on Friday and Saturday by lashing out at media mogul Aydın Doğan.


Springfield police said a more than 4-hour standoff in central Springfield ended peacefully this morning.

Standoff in Springfield ended peacefully


The Scottish inventor of Bovril is to be honoured with an exhibition in recognition of his creative genius.

Scottish inventor of Bovril honoured with exhibition


Paragon Software Group, the leading smartphone and desktop PC software developer, and MTS, the largest phone operator in Russia and CIS, announce the launch of MTS Catalogue, a new directory of the most popular online services and mobile applications for MTS users directly on their mobile device screen.

Paragon software Group and MTS announce ?


Sunil Kanoria, Director of SREI said the company will hold 12% stake in Quippo post merger.

To hold 12% stake in Quippo post merger:


Brady wrote in an e-mail to NBC Sports that ``all will be OK.''


RumorFix has learned that actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, 94, was hospitalized on Tuesday after coughing up blood.

Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized after coughing up blood


China Unicom, the second largest mobile telecom operator in the nation, is to introduce into Nokia flagship 3G mobile phone E7.

China Unicom to introduce into Nokia flagship 3G phone E7


Gangtok, Feb 25 Sikkim has replaced chemical fertilisers and pesticides with organic manure and vermi-culture and the people of the state were fully cooperating with the state government in its Organic Mission, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has said.

Sikkim to replace fertilisers with organic manure


This final article in the series on care of patients with a tracheostomy outlines the procedure for changing a tracheostomy dressing.

This final article outlines the procedure for changing a tracheostomy dressing


A Spanaway, Wash., man charged with killing his ex-wife has been found dead.

Wa man charged with killing ex-wife is found dead


Labour minister Willie Penrose has accused army chiefs of ``crass stupidity'' over a proposal to close Columb Military Barracks.

Penrose accuses army chiefs of crass stupidity


A Dorchester man faces charges he broke into cars parked at a North Quincy apartment complex.

Man charged with breaking into cars in North Quincy


Japan has granted Kenya 617.6 million shillings in funding for a water supply and farming project in southern Kenya, the Japanese embassy said today in a statement in Nairobi.

Japan grants Kenya funds for water supply, farming projects


A 42-year-old Lake Charles man has been charged with burglary of an inhabited dwelling, theft over $1,500 and possession of stolen things over $1,500, authorities said.

Lake Charles man charged with burglary, theft


The Afrikanerbond lodged another hate speech complaint against ANC Youth League president Julius Malema with Human Rights Commission on Tuesday.

Afrikanerbond lodges another complaint against Malema


Belief Blog Co-Editor Famed TV scientist Bill Nye is slamming creationism in a new online video for Big Think titled ``Creationism Is Not Appropriate For Children.''


``Trade short if Nifty fails to breach past 5,080 levels with stoploss placed at 5110 levels targeting 5,030 and 5,000 levels. Alternatively, trade long if Nifty finds support at 5,000 levels with stoploss placed at 4,980 levels targeting higher resistances,`` said Karvy Stock Broking. Disclaimer: IRIS has taken due care and caution in compilation of data for its web site. Information has been obtained by IRIS from sources which it considers reliable. However, IRIS does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. IRIS especially states that it has no financial liability whatsoever to any user on account of the use of information provided on its website.

Trade long if Nifty finds support at 5,000:


I am amazed that our MP, James Lunney could visit what is really occupied Palestine many times and fail to comprehend the underlying reason why the area has experienced so much violence for over 60 years.

I am amazed that our MP, James Lunney could ...


A special immigration team on Sunday morning nabbed 13 women at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, for not complying with norms.


Police bailed Dale Cregan, who now faces accusations he killed two unarmed policewomen


The Dow on Tuesday closed above 13,000 for the first time since May 2008 after a 25-point gain on lower crude prices and a strong consumer report.

Dow closes above 13,000 for first time since 2008


The Pirates acquired outfielder Travis Snider from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-hander Brad Lincoln early Tuesday morning in advance of the 4 pm non-waiver trade deadline.


A new survey reveals that most Germans feel their country has no special responsibility for Israel, despite Germany's official foreign policy of support for Israel.

Most Germans feel no responsibility for Israel


Hollywood film star Heath Ledger died from accidentally overdosing on a cocktail of six types of prescription drugs, it has been revealed.

Heath Ledger died from overdosing on a cocktail of drugs


Rockland - An Appleton man has been indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury for manslaughter.


The rupee may depreciate beyond 55 level in the near term as the Budget for 2013-14 has no major proposals to cut current account deficit and risks of rise in net borrowings have increased, Goldman Sachs has said.

Rupee may depreciate beyond 55 in near-term:


World oil prices advanced further in Asian trade Friday on speculations OPEC may leave output levels unchanged at its meeting next week.


South Korea proposes to build a new 2,000 megawatt eco-friendly thermal power plant on the country's east coast that will not emit any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.The state-run Korea Southern Power Co.

South Korea to build eco-friendly thermal Power plant