Dr Jack Schaap, 54, had been pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hammond in Indiana for 11 years, but was let go after a deacon saw a text on Schaap's phone from the teenager, allegedly with a picture of the two of them kissing.

Jack Schaap, 54, has been pastor at First Baptist church of Hammond in Indiana for 11 years


Bionovo, Inc. announced it will be presenting the positive results from the phase 2 clinical trial of their lead drug candidate for postmenopausal symptoms, Menerba, to the international community at the 8th Annual European Society for Gynecology in Rome, Italy.

Bionovo (bnvi) to present positive results from phase 2 trial of Menerba


President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali chaired a ceremony on Tuesday during which he handed credential letters to several Tunisian ambassadors abroad.

President Ben Ali hands credential letters to Tunisian ambassadors abroad


Ted Rogers released his autobiography, and was honoured, Monday, at the Sheraton Centre in a meeting of the Economic Club of Toronto.


Ballots in King County's first election conducted almost entirely by mail must be postmarked by today.


Lady Gaga wanted to walk down the red carpet with a lion at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Lady Gaga wanted to walk red carpet with lion


Two Israeli traffic policemen have been shot dead near the West Bank town of Nablus and an operation is under way to try to catch the attackers.


IRVINE, Calif. - Irvine police have shot and wounded a man they say pointed an assault rifle at a SWAT team after a standoff at his apartment.

Irvine police shoot man with rifle after standoff


The Marlins added some insurance because of their uncertainties over who will play first base, signing Casey Kotchman to a minor league deal.

Marlins sign Casey Kotchman to minor league deal


Lawyers for Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Sunday said they still hoped she would be ''freed unconditionally'' despite widespread fears of a guilty verdict in her prolonged prison trial.

Lawyers still hope Suu Kyi will be 'freed unconditionally'


Copper had the biggest shortage in two years in November on imports into China, the world's largest buyer, according to the International Copper Study Group.

Copper has biggest shortage in two years


XLRI, Jamshedpur, has launched a global MBA programme in collaboration with leading institutes from the US and China.


Headline inflation rose to 9.44% in June on the back of rising prices of fuel and manufactured products, which may prompt the Reserve Bank to raise key rates again in its quarterly policy review later this month.


QB Steve Davis died on Sunday in the Indiana plane crash that killed one other man on Iowa Street in South Bend.

QB Steve Davis dies in Indiana plane crash:


World Staff Writer American Woodmark will sell its idled Tahlequah factory as it closes two facilities in West Virginia and Kentucky.

American Woodmark to sell idled Tahlequah factory


A Somerville man was sentenced Tuesday to 78 months in prison for possession of child pornography, US Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Somerville man sentenced to 78 months for possession of child pornography


Washington, Nov 20 Ahead of his upcoming summit with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed the hope that the the US will be 'more liberal' in transferring technologies to India to make their landmark civil nuclear fully operational.

US should be 'more liberal' in transferring technologies:


The US east coast is bracing for a new storm after record snowfall paralysed transportation.


Carson Palmer admitted to reporters last week that his arm strength still needs some work.

Palmer admits arm strength needs some work


Bottles of hazardous material were found in a park near Glendale High School at 62nd Avenue and Glendale Road around 3 pm, authorities said.

Bottles of hazardous material found in a park near Glendale High School


Nexen Inc. NXY-T, one of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, shook up its top executive ranks late Monday, naming a new chief executive.


Many Italians, especially large southern households, are struggling to make ends meet, statistics agency Istat reported on Thursday.


The Tour de France will return to london in 2014, ending the Tour's British leg which kicks off with the Grand Depart in Leeds.

Tour de france returns to london for 2014


Dnata, a company owned by the Dubai government is buying the loss-making cargo and ground services operations at London's Heathrow airport from a British company, just a week after the emirate's main investment company sparked a share sell-off.

Dnata buys cargo, ground services operations at Heathrow airport


Mexican scholars and government officials called for more use of clean energy at an environmental seminar on Friday.

Mexican scholars, officials call for more use of clean energy


'Celebrity Big Brother' stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have received death threats, which has led bosses of the Channel 5 show to increase security around the couple.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag receive death threats


Mahindra Steel Service Centre, a 61:39 JV between Mahindra Intertrade and Metal One Corporation of Japan, on Tuesday launched its first electrical stampings facility at Kanhe, near Pune, with an investment of Rs 50 crore.

Mahindra steel launches electrical stamping facility


An electrical engineer from California has taken utilized his technical know-how and created a ``FrankenKindle'' to help his sister who suffers from cerebral palsy.

Engineer creates 'FrankenKindle' for sister suffering from cerebral palsy


The Cherokee Nation is strengthening its juvenile drug court program, along with its adolescent treatment center, thanks in part to grants totaling more than $1 million.

Cherokee Nation strengthens its juvenile drug court


A seriously ill Nigerian girl was spared deportation tonight when officials agreed to review her case.


Controversial British reality TV star Jade Goody died of cervical cancer on Sunday, at the age of 27.

Reality TV star Jade Goody dies of cancer


The dollar attempted to consolidate on Tuesday, after a hefty fell against the euro the session before, despite jitters over the US government's bailout plan aimed at restoring its battered financial sector.


Bulgaria sees support in the face of Poland, Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov said after meeting with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in Gdansk.


A scrawny, black and white female kitten has apparently survived a trip across the Pacific Ocean and North America inside a shipping crate.


Noahide archaeologist who discovered an immense stock of incense used in the Second Temple as well as the aromatic anointing oil -- has passed away at the age of 80.

Noahide archaeologist Vendyl Jones passes away


Colorado Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien will visit today in Salida at BBI International, Salida High School, Salida Middle School and Chaffee County Head Start.

Lt. governor Barbara O'Brien visits today


Two murder accused blame each other Updated: 16:46, Thursday January 12, 2012 Two men charged with the gruesome murder of a man found strangled and burnt have blamed each other for the crime.


Britain's Prince Philip left a Scottish hospital Monday after five days of treatment for a bladder infection.


THE Welsh housing market faced a stalemate during June, as demand fell and supply of new property failed to increase.

Welsh housing market faces stalemate as demand falls


Well, this application is specialy designed to show you guys how to brush your teeth perfectly!


Alcatel One Touch has launched four handsets, including one that will have a 13-megapixel camera in selected markets.

Alcatel One Touch launches four handsets


Delio Rossi quit as Lazio coach after deciding he did not have the full backing of the Rome club.


The Bank of England cut interest rates today by 1.5 per cent to three per cent as the monetary policy committee warns of ``severe contraction'' to the economy.


BRITISH author Julian Barnes has won the 2011 Man Booker Prize, one of the highest-profile awards in English-language literature, for his novel The Sense of an Ending.

British author Julian Barnes has won the 2011 Man Booker Prize


Three teenagers, brothers Connor and Brandon Doran and friend Simon Evans, are jailed for murdering a homeless man as a dare.

Teenagers jailed for murdering homeless man for a dare


A Scottdale resident has been charged with assisting her daughter in several recent thefts by driving the unemployed woman to stores, then accepting merchandise the daughter purchased with a stolen credit card.

Scottdale mom charged with assisting daughter with thefts


The Federal Reserve says the value of cropland in the region jumped 20 percent in the third quarter compared to the same time a year ago.

Value of cropland in region jumps 20 percent


Councillors approved a six-point plan that lays out how they will help young people off benefits and into work.

Councillors approve plan to help young people off benefits


A distinguished economist and one-time finance minister, who became prime minister in May 2004 after Congress party leader Sonia Gandhi opted to wield power from behind the scenes, Singh has been a crashing disappointment, said the Financial Times' Lex column, read by some 1.3 million people around the world.

Manmohan Singh a 'crashing disappointment':


MILAN -Ronaldinho scored twice to help AC Milan beat Juventus 3-0 in the Serie A on Saturday, a day after coach Leonardo and Milan agreed this would be his last match in charge.


Associated Press Writer= TIRANA, Albania â€'' Albanians on Sunday started voting in parliamentary elections seen as a key test of the country's political maturity as it eyes European Union membership.


Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb threw off the mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery.


The Treasury Department announced Tuesday that it plans to sell 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup common stock, reducing its stake in the bank to about one quarter of where it started.

Treasury will sell another 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup stock


Now Robbie Brady looks set to make his Man United debut tomorrow in an unusual position.

Robbie Brady set to make Manchester United debut.


Japan will lend US$1.5 billion to the Venezuelan state-owned company, PDVSA, in return for supplies of three million barrels crude annually over a five-year period, a Japanese diplomat said last week.


Afghanistan's president says 18 people killed in a NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday were civilians.

Afghan president says 18 people killed in NATO airstrike were civilians


Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri took one-shot lead at the SAIL Open after shooting a sparkling six-under-par 66 on Tuesday.


Princess Diana was a distant cousin of US Republican vice- presidential candidate Sarah Palin, according to a British media report published on Thursday.

Princess Diana was distant cousin of Sarah Palin


The eagerly awaited mega mall CrossIron Mills opened yesterday to massive crowds as shoppers filed in to the $500-million complex for the opening of 200 stores.


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A Trenton man has been jailed in lieu of $10 million bail on drug charges and charges of carrying a stolen firearm.


A newborn killer whale washed ashore 100 yards north of the Seaview beach approach Monday.


MR. AND MRS. BENNY G. MOORE Mr. and Mrs. Benny G. Moore of Whitehouse will celebrate their 60th anniversary Nov. 4.


Feb. 11, 2008 10:28 AM David Beckham made a fan faint when he kissed her on the cheek.


Amid anger and criticism over the verdict in the Bhopal gas tragedy, Law Minister Veerappa Moily has said that the case against Warren Anderson is not closed.


Many fatalities go unrecorded in the mining industry, where many workers face deadly hazards underground and potential cover-ups by management and authorities if accidents occur, experts said on Monday.

Fatalities go unrecorded in mining industry-experts


While there may still be some room for pump price reductions this month, oil firms say an P8-a-liter across-the-board rollback is impossible.


Police arrested a construction worker wanted in Florida after he showed up to work on a midstate county jail.

Police arrest construction worker wanted in Florida


The National Transitional Council are investigating an unconfirmed report that Muammar Gaddafi has fled from Sabha, NTC spokesman reports.


A man convicted of pushing his wife to her death at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is asking for a new trial.


External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on 27 may 2013 ended his four-day visit to Saudi Arabia.

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid visited Saudi Arabia


STAR of On the Buses, Reg Varney, has died at the grand age of 92.


US Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday for a three-day visit.

US Under Secretary Otero arrives in Kathmandu


A Texas businessman faces decades in prison after being convicted in a $100 million life insurance fraud scheme.

Businessman convicted in life insurance fraud scheme


MARK NOBLE admits he could have ended up in prison if Paolo di Canio hadn't tossed him a ball and demanded he show his skill.

Mark Noble admits he could have ended up in prison


CHANGES to swimming lessons at Five Rivers leisure centre have caused a stir among parents.

Changes to swimming lessons cause a stir


Mohali, Buoyed by his cricket diplomacy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India and Pakistan must ``find ways'' to resolve whatever be the ``differences'' between the two neighbours.

India, pak must find ways to resolve differences:


Kelly Rowland is considering a permanent move to Britain after a low key visit to a Tesco supermarket.

Kelly Rowland considers moving to Britain.


Gangster Abu Salem today denied all charges against him in the alleged fake passport case and said they were fabricated to ensure his extradition.

Abu Salem denies all charges in fake passport case


British researchers have said that annual screening for chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, isn't effective in detecting pelvic inflammatory disease.

Annual screening for chlamydia isn't effective in detecting pelvic inflammatory disease


meter races, American speedskater Shani Davis withdrew after the first run of the 500 meters Monday night.


A senior official of the Obama administration has said that United States is hoping to become 'close partner' of India in space exploration.

US hoping to become 'close partner' of India in space exploration


Sea No Evil Art Show 2010 benefiting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is slated for Saturday, July 31 at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium in Riverside, Calif. The art show will feature work by noted artists including Jeff Soto, Shepard Fairey, Jun Cha, and Max242, among dozens of others.

``Sea No Evil art show'' to benefit the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society


Pressly was charged with two counts of drunken driving on February 1 following her arrest last month in Santa Monica, California.

Actress Jaime Pressly charged with drunken driving


Legendary guitarist Les Paul, who pioneered designs of electric guitars and helped usher in the birth of rock and roll, has died aged 94.


Toyota Motor Corp. is extending its March incentive program into April and broadening its complimentary maintenance program to all buyers, as the auto maker seeks to maintain sales momentum in the face of a safety recall crisis.

Toyota extends March incentive program through April


Sandile Ndlovu tells KickOff.com he is ready to listen to any offers from PSL teams after Moroka Swallows failed to renew his contract.


Charlotte Christian School will host a free admissions open house on Jan. 26, a Thursday, at 7 pm The event is open to prospective students in junior kindergarten through 12th grade and their parents.

Charlotte Christian to host admissions open house


Two JVP election offices in the Minuwangoda area came under attack by persons believed to be UPFA supporters in the early hours of today, a party spokesman said.


Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increase and a clear sign the US housing market recovery is continuing.


Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination before up to 76,000 people at the Denver Broncos' football stadium instead of the smaller arena where the rest of the convention will be held, party officials said today.

Obama to accept nomination before up to 76,000


Abu Dhabi // Limitless, the property arm of the government-owned Dubai World group, is planning a US$350 million wellness resort on one of the artificial islands in The World development off the coast of Dubai.


Just like last week, Thursday's cable ratings are delayed due to ``processing issues'' by Nielsen.


Chronic stress, prompted by major life stressors and type A personality traits, is linked to a high risk of stroke, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Chronic stress linked to high risk of stroke


Renaud Lavillenie of France won the pole vault gold medal with an Olympic record on Friday night.

Lavillenie wins pole vault with Olympic record


The death toll from torrential downpours battering China for the past week has reached 132, state media reported Sunday, as more heavy rain was forecast.


BOONE, NC -Clarence Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Division II King College upset Appalachian State 87-76 on Monday night.

King College upsets Appalachian State 87-76


BP has scrapped plans to drill in the Arctic, fearing it would be 'political madness'.


St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols said Monday he will not play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic because of insurance issues.

Pujols will not play in World baseball Classic


India Monday dismissed any terror threat to the Hockey World Cup saying all precautionary measures were in place to ensure ``fool proof'' security for the international sporting event.

India dismisses terror threat to Hockey World Cup


Jade Magnet'' India's largest crowdsourcing platform for the advertising and marketing solutions has signed MOA with HealthSprint and Nautillus to expand globally.

Jade Magnet signs MOA with HealthSprint & Nautillus


Security software vendor McAfee has agreed to buy network security specialist Secure Computing in a deal worth around US$465 million, it said Monday.


Mandan will be celebrating Arbor Day at 9:15 am Friday at the Lewis and Clark Elementary School.


South Africa was about to tell the Dalai Lama whether he would get a visa to the country, international relations spokesman Clayson Monyela said today.

Sa 'about to tell' Dalai Lama about visa


Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that debate on the proposals of opposition parties regarding the new national budget is in progress and hoped that the budget will be passed with consensus.


Rapper Jim Jones has pleaded guilty to assault in a scuffle with a friend of Ne-Yo's as the R&B crooner looked on at a Louis Vuitton store.

Rapper Jim Jones pleads guilty to assault


US bank lending is still shrinking despite massive government efforts, the head of the US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke warned on Thursday.


General Electric Co. said on Friday that it will close a power turbine repair plant in West Mifflin by the end of the year and lay off 70 workers.


Passenger numbers at UK airports fell last year for the first time since 1991, official figures show.

Passenger numbers at UK airports fall for first time since 1991


BIRMINGHAM and Reading were relegated from the English Premier League today after rivals Fulham beat Portsmouth 1-0 in their final match to seal their survival.


Travellers who pitched their caravans on a recreation ground have left after a week of controversy, which included fireworks being thrown at them.

Travellers leave after week of controversy


Telltale says its upcoming Jurassic Park game has been inspired by innovative PS3 thriller, Heavy Rain.

Jurassic Park game 'inspired by Heavy Rain'


In a move to quell criticism over its handling of user privacy, Facebook has launched a dedicated privacy page.


Toyota announced today that they will build a small hybrid car in France, apparently based on the Yaris compact.


Fashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has been accused of squeezing its suppliers by support group the Forum of Private Business, after the retailer sent a letter out to its suppliers demanding a cost price reduction.

Laura Ashley accused of squeezing suppliers


Online movie streaming site FreeMoviesTheatre.com has announced it is to allow users to watch the latest Hollywood film releases online, in a bid to help more fans from around the world get convenient access to the latest films to hit the silver screen.

FreeMoviesTheatre.com allows users to watch latest film releases online


Hundreds of anti-war demonstrators were arrested yesterday at NATO headquarters as many of the protesters tried to enter the compound, organizers of the protest said.

Anti-war demonstrators arrested at NATO headquarters


Gainesville Mayor-elect Craig Lowe is set to endorse Congressman Kendrick Meek on the last day to register to run in the 2010 United States Senate Race.

Craig Lowe to endorse Congressman Kendrick Meek


Riot police in Tunisia violently broke up a demonstration in central Tunis by about 200 people calling for the resignation of the transitional government and ``a new revolution''.

Riot police in Tunisia violently breaks a demonstration in central Tunis


Pirates hijacked a Bulgarian chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday with 15 crew members on board, all of whom are Bulgarian, the EU's naval force for the area said.

Pirates hijack Bulgarian tanker in Gulf of Aden:


A Minneapolis police dog died Monday after falling from the roof of a three-story building.

Minneapolis police dog dies after fall from roof


A STRING ensemble celebrating its tenth anniversary will play music from the baroque to the present day at Great Witley Church.


Doug McDermott has been named a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, the second straight year the Creighton basketball standout has earned the accolade from the national wire service.

McDermott named First team All-American by Associated Press


The Congress floor managers claimed a double victory of sorts in the trust vote in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday -- not only had they kept their own flock together, but it was clear from the votes cast that the principal opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party, was not able to convince even its own MPs to vote against the Manmohan Singh government.

Congress floor managers claim double victory


Davenport is 16-1 in singles since she returned to the tour after the birth of her first child.


The current climate change secretary has said energy saving policies will help save £94 on household bills by 2020, softening the impact of living costs as consumer charges are due to go up with rising gas prices.


The case of a Lexington man accused of killing his mother and stuffing her body into a garbage can was waived to the grand jury Thursday morning.

Case of man accused of killing mother waived to grand jury


Braves catcher Brian McCann is to meet with an eye doctor Tuesday about the blurred vision that has kept him out of the starting lineup.


Google is getting its search engine ready for the upcoming holiday season, as shopping is expected to go up all over the world during this time.

Google gets ready for the holiday season


St. Louis blogger, author and former TV anchor and reporter, Danielle Smith, will be on the red carpet at the Academy of Country Music Awards show on Sunday, chatting up the industry's top stars.

St. Louis blogger will be on the red carpet at the Academy of Country Music Awards


Campaigners against the Weston Otmoor eco-town proposal in Oxfordshire have won a protective costs order to take part in the judicial review of the selection process.


Three Georgian soldiers died on Monday in Afghanistan in a large attack by insurgents.

Three Georgian soldiers die in Afghanistan


Valtteri Bottas has reiterated his desire to race for Williams next season, saying he wants a ``long career'' with them.


An end to the logjam in Parliament on FDI in retail today appeared in sight with the government giving enough hints that it has no problem over a vote on the issue.

End to logjam in Parliament over FDI in sight


Former Italy defender Christian Panucci has quit Parma for personal reasons, the Serie A club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Panucci quits Parma for personal reasons


CHICO, Calif. Chico's popular Thursday Night Market could hit a roadblock.

Chico's Thursday Night market hits a roadblock


Many UK online travel sites fail to make the most of videos and images to maximise their visibility in online searches on Google, research by Epiphany has found.

UK online travel sites fail to make the most of video and images


The Tibet Museum was officialLy opened to public free of charge on Tuesday.

Tibet Museum opens to public free of charge


The NAACP mourns the loss of Judge Robert L. Carter, federal judge and General Counsel for the NAACP during Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka and other landmark cases.

NAACP mourns loss of Judge Robert L. Carter


QNB has announced two new offers on vehicle and personal loans that will take effect today.

QNB announces new offers on vehicle, personal loans


The Van Wert County Board of Elections announces that the absentee/early voting for the May 3, 2011 Primary Election has started in their office.


Forest products group York on Thursday reported a fourfold increase in operating profit to R169.9-million in its 2011 financial year, as it continued to improve its margins.

York reports fourfold operating profit increase


Google announced its recent financial results they other day, and Google's CEO Larry Page announced some more details on how Google's Android OS is doing, and it would appear that Android is doing pretty good as he announced that Google has now activated over 190 million Android devices worldwide.


The city is finalizing plans for a bike trail project, with plans submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation by Thursday.

City finalizing plans for bike trail project


``It's weird, I feel like a vampire. I do take care of myself, but I drink a fair bit and I still smoke, which I shouldn't,'' he said.

Ryan phillippe: ``I feel like a vampire''


Homer and Betty J. Osborn of Conway will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, March 17, in the Fellowship Hall of Friendship Baptist Church on Rocky Point Road.

Osborns to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary


Metal band Whitechapel will hit the studio later this month to record a new album for Metal Blade Records.


Norway is the first country in the world to review its loans to developing countries, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on foreign debt and human rights.

Norway first in the world to review loans to developing countries


Andrew Brons, the BNP's Yorkshire & Humber MEP, has finally publicly broken ranks with Nick Griffin in a sign that could eventually lead to a split in the party.


Oil held above 78 US dollars in Asian trade on Tuesday, with investors expecting that continued cold weather in the United States, the world's biggest energy consumer, will boost demand.

Oil holds above 78 US dollars in Asian trade


A top Republican lawmaker said Wednesday that the GOP has a 50/50 chance of winning back the House this fall.

Top Republican says GOP has 50/50 chance of winning back House


George met up with Maureen in Glengarrif, where she was launching the Inaugural Maureen O'Hara Classic Film Festival.


With a wealth of outfield depth, Angels manager Mike Scioscia gave Torii Hunter a day off on Saturday.


Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell has won his appeal against the red card shown to him against Liverpool on Saturday.

Everton's Jack Rodwell wins appeal over red card


Berlin- A political row has erupted over a quirk in the German electoral system which could help Chancellor Angela Merkel stay in power without an absolute majority for her government coalition in Sunday's general election.

Row erupts over quirk in German electoral system


The Foundation for Arable Research says more farmers are returning to cropping, as grain reaches record prices.


Ontario's Liberals say the Tory election campaign platform numbers just don't add up, as there is a $14 billion hole in their figures.

Tory campaign platform numbers don't add up:


Shillong, Mar 19 BSF today asked BDR not to violate the status quo along the international border, a day after Bangladeshis brought in trucks into the Indian territory at Pyrdiwah, close to Muktapur, where the BDR resorted to firing four times in less than six weeks.


Delaware State Police say a bicyclist has died after being struck by a minivan in Bridgeville.

Bicyclist dies after being struck by minivan


A new study suggests that cashew seed extract can act as an effective anti-diabetic.

Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic


In appreciation for their service, Newport Aquarium would like to invite all veterans and active military personnel to visit during the weekend of November 13-14 for FREE.

Newport Aquarium inviting all veterans and active military personnel to visit


With the decrease in the number of unaided schools in the district, the public education system is gaining in strength, according to Education Department officials.

'Public Education system gaining in strength'


Three Wyoming towns and Teton County will receive over $4 million in grants and loans from the Wyoming Business Council's Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program if approved by the State Loan and Investment Board.


The new Finnish government of Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi won a parliamentary confidence vote on Thursday as expected.

Finnish government wins confidence vote as expected


new details emerge related to the assassination of President John F Kennedy.

New details emerge related to assassination of JFK


Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt made a winning return from hip surgery on Monday but couldn't prevent Australia's narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany in the Hopman Cup mixed teams event.


Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil are back together and are already planning a second honeymoon.

Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil plan second honeymoon


A 10-year-old girl was injured by a stray bullet in Over-the-Rhine Friday night.


Los Angeles Daily News reporter Rick Orlov wrote a fascinating item in his ``Tipoffs'' column yesterday, noting that LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is reworking his image by making staff changes and looking at what public services the city can afford.

LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa reworks his image


The Tucson Toros dropped an exhibition contest, 6-5, against International Performance Baseball Thursday night.


Gary Barlow has landed back in the UK after being stranded in the Solomon Islands last week.


SolarCity is expanding its operations to the East Coast.


The UN is reviewing over 300 new missing persons cases sus pected to be forced disappearances.

UN reviews 300 new missing persons cases


The rupee recovered by 8 paise to 55.43 against the American currency in early trade on Monday, snapping a four-session losing streak, at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on dollar selling by exporters and some banks.


The US wants to see an orderly transition of power in Egypt, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday.

US wants orderly transition of power in Egypt


Man gets lathicharged over parking charges issue in Bhopal For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indiatvnws Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/indiatvnews


Olympus today announced what it calls the ``world's smallest and lightest DSLR,'' the Evolt-E420.

Olympus announces 'world's smallest and lightest' DSLR


Stock markets fell sharply on Monday in Asia on growing fears about the health of banks around the world and the prospects for a downturn in Asian exports to the weakening economies of the United States and Europe.


Governor Jim Doyle used his partial veto power Tuesday to ban auto title loans in Wisconsin.

Doyle uses partial veto to ban auto title loans


A former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. employee has pleaded guilty to leaking confidential information, the US attorney's office for the District of Kansas said Friday.

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. employee pleads guilty to leaking information


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have both made the Forbes list of Top 10 Highest Grossing Actors for 2010.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart make the Forbes list!


Solar activity is expected to reach a peak in the coming months of this year, Colombo University Physics Department Senior Lecturer Prof Chandana Jayaratne said yesterday.

Solar activity to reach peak in coming months


The industrial park of four treasures of study was started to build in Xuancheng on the morning of December 28.

Industrial park of four treasures of study to be built


Actor Charlie Condou has announced that he is leaving 'Coronation Street' at the end of his current contract.

Charlie Condou leaving Coronation Street


Data for the first months of 2008 seem to suggest that construction is returning onto a fast growth path and that the sector is overcoming barriers to growth.

Construction is returning onto a fast growth path


Rep. Michele Bachmann says she will not join the cast of ABC's Dancing With the Stars for its 14th season, despite rumors that she was under consideration for the program by the show's producers.

Michele Bachmann not joining 'dancing with the Stars'


Residents expressed concerns and disappointment with Harbor Point's handling of a former city marina during a public hearing Monday night.

Residents express concerns with handling of former marina


LeBron James skies to get the big swat late in the game on Brandon Roy.


Delaware state police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a vehicle in a K-Mart parking lot near Rehoboth Beach, Del.

Body found in K-Mart parking lot near Rehoboth Beach


Former Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is enjoying her post-Grey's freedom so much, that she and her family, including husband Josh Kelley and daughter Naleigh have packed up and moved out to Utah, reports US Weekly.


A Judge who trained at Newcastle University has appeared in court accused of perverting the course of justice in connection with the Chris Huhne trial.

Judge appears in court accused of perverting the course of justice


Macedonia and Kosovo have settled a long-running border dispute, paving the way for them to establish full diplomatic ties.

Macedonia and Kosovo settle border dispute


One man was killed and another injured in a boating accident on Cedar Creek Lake last Friday.


The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom.After weeks of less-than-stellar scores, rodeo champ Ty Murray was eliminated from ``Dancing With the Stars.''

Ty Murray eliminated from `Dancing with the Stars'


A Sri Lankan lawmaker ended a 'death fast' Saturday outside the main UN compound in Colombo after failing to get the world body to disband a panel probing alleged war crimes in the country.


Stock futures pointed toward a higher open Monday, rebounding modestly from the market's worst week since early July.

Stock futures rebound after market's bad week


Two New Zealand SAS soldiers have been injured fighting insurgents who launched a night time attack on a hotel in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul.


The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a warning that about two dozen levees in the region, in Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa, could be overtopped by floodwaters this week.

Dozens of levees may be overtopped this week


Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, adding to a first-place finish in last week's Iowa caucuses and establishing himself as the man to beat for the Republican presidential nomination.


A elderly couple was tied up with a vacuum cord during an Orangevale home invasion where jewelry and a car were taken, authorities said Wednesday.

Elderly couple tied up during home invasion


UCLA announced that UCLA Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow will remain at UCLA.


Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. said Tuesday that it will move one of its deep-water rigs from the US Gulf of Mexico later this year to drill wells off Vietnam for BP PLC.

Diamond Offshore to move rig from US Gulf of Mexico to Vietnam


A Texas woman by the name of Christine Lutz was kicked off of a T bus for reading passages from the bible to her children out loud.

Texas woman kicked off bus for reading bible


The average woman over-packs her holiday suitcase with 26 items which will never see the light of day, it has been found.

Women over-pack their suitcases by 26 items


Luiz Pereira, software engineer at Google announced today that Google Docs now supports ``pagination,'' a document viewing mode that divides content into discrete pages.

Google Docs now supports ``Paginated'' document View


The third session of the 9th Jatiya Sangsad resumes at 4pm today after a 14-day recess.


Occupy Sacramento protesters planned a ``First Amendment party'' on Wednesday one minute after the city's 11 pm curfew for Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Occupy Sacramento plans 'First Amendment party'


The body of slain Maoist leader Kishanji will be cremated at Peddapalli near here on Sunday, his family members said today.

Maoist leader Kishanji to be cremated on Sunday


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

Aerosmith postpones concert after Tyler fall


Joss Whedon is reporting that he'll be directing an upcoming episode of Glee.

Joss Whedon is directing an episode of Glee!


Japanese manufacturers have grown much less gloomy about business over the last month, a Reuters poll showed, but consumer reluctance to spend has reinforced concerns the recovery from a deep recession will be slow.


Fair trade and organic produce, while nice, don't feed the hungry.


France World Cup and European Championship winning striker Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international football today.

France striker Thierry Henry announces retirement from international football


The global smartphone market grew nearly 90% in the third quarter, with enormous gains by Samsung and HTC, market research firm IDC reported Thursday.

Smartphones grow by 90% in third quarter:


Pakistan released an Indian army helicopter just hours after it violated its airspace on the tense border between the two countries on Sunday, officials said.

Pakistan releases Indian helicopter that violated border


ALEX McLeish has explained the circumstances to the one that got away, Brazilian free agent Mineiro.


Slash, Noel Gallagher, and Chris Robinson want to join the 70s British rock band The Faces for their much-anticipated re-union.

Slash, Noel Gallagher, Chris Robinson to join the Faces re-union


A fire destroyed a vacant two-story house along Purchase Line Road in Green Township Tuesday night.


As he monitors the situation from Martha's Vineyard, President Obama has issued a statement on the unfolding situation in Libya, where rebels have captured much of Tripoli, and the Gaddafi regime appears to be collapsing.

President Obama issues statement on situation in Libya


Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless, a provider of Wi-Fi access services, has expanded its coverage network, the firm said Tuesday.


A Torrance man pleaded not guilty Friday to a murder charge in the death of his roommate.

Torrance man pleads not guilty in death of roommate


Lend Lease net operating profit fell 29 per cent to A$307.5 million for the year ended 30 June 2009, it has revealed.


By Alex HudsonOn June 4, Scottish pop crew Camera Obscura will release their latest album, Desire Lines, via 4AD, and now they've unleashed the first single, ``Do It Again.''


A luxury, hand-made mobile phone produced in Hampshire is to be launched with an eye-watering five-figure price tag.


CBHA will see state funding cuts starting at the beginning of the new year.


US stock index futures briefly trimmed losses on Friday after government data showed US retail sales rose more than expected in April, boosted by a surprise gain in motor vehicle sales.

US stocks-futures briefly trim losses after retail sales


Although it seems like just yesterday that Raven Symone had just landed a new gig for a scripted tv show, but ``State of Georgia'' just got cancelled just as fast as it was brought in.

Raven Symone's 'State of Georgia' gets cancelled


China needs to rebalance its economy by boosting consumption since the country cannot rely on exports and investment alone to drive growth over the longer term, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Monday.


Jacksonville police have found a ``subject'' involved in a homicide callout early Sunday morning, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Jacksonville police find 'subject' in homicide callout


Drilling work at the mouth of the Ba river by an Australian based company has seen the first sample shipment of iron being shipped off to China.

First sample shipment of iron shipped off to China


The wife of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has filed for divorce in a Miami court.

Wife of Yankees' Alex Rodriguez files for divorce


Lee Ryan from Blue has been charged with assault after being arrested following an incident with a taxi driver in Surrey on New Year's Eve.


Seager was promoted to Triple-A Tacoma before Jackson's game Thursday at Montgomery after a successful first half.


President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for 12 Oregon counties that sustained damage from storms that struck Oregon between Jan. 17 and 21.


British rock star Ron Wood is recovering from a hernia operation he underwent last week, the BBC reported Tuesday.


A long time professor at Rochester Institute of Technology is heading to prison for having sex with a minor.


17:21 3 comments Print Spotify has reached 2.5m paying subscribers according to a blog post the company posted today.


LG aims to raise smartphone sales by 52 percent LG Electronics Inc. is aiming to raise its smartphone sales by more than half this year as it makes a shift from basic phones to high-end devices after lagging competitors for several years.


The Indian rupee opened at 45.06 per dollar versus 45.16 yesterday.


The Angolan shooting guard Carlos Morais returned to the senior males basketball team of Petro de Luanda.

Basketball player Carlos Morais returns to Petro de Luanda


Arianespace on Saturday launched two communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit which was carried out by an Ariane 5 ECA launcher from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.


Wabash National Corp. announced this week that it has hired BB&T Capital Markets as its exclusive financial adviser at a time when the Lafayette company looks to come to grips with its future in a tough market.


He is remembered for his passion, work ethic and sense of humor.


Vermonters are remembering Walter Cronkite this weekend.


What do Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have in common besides their hit music and huge fan bases?

What do Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have in common?


An 18-year-old Mayville woman was injured in a rollover accident on Feb. 9 in Dodge County.

Mayville woman injured in rollover accident


Leonard Cohen played his first US show in 15 years Thursday night the Beacon Theatre in New York.

Leonard Cohen plays his first US show in 15 years


WAKEFIELD has been singled out for praise by top government officials launching a new national crimebusting strategy to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Wakefield is singled out for praise at launch of crimebusting strategy


The YWCA says Canada gets a failing grade when it comes to women's issues.

Canada gets failing grade on women's issues:


American Tower Corporation announced today that it has voluntarily withdrawn its December 27, 2007 lawsuit against Jide J. Zeitlan, The Keffi Group Ltd. and IMIL.

American Tower Corporation withdraws lawsuit


The debt ceiling drama continues in Washington as the country faces a default date of Aug. 2.


Michael Lohan was set to undergo heart surgery Friday after being hospitalized with chest pains and high blood pressure, Reuters reports.


Balthasar Garzon, the controversial Spanish judge currently suspended from his duties in his home country, has won permission work at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Balthasar Garzon wins permission to work at International Criminal court


So it startled the commodity markets today when corn futures took a huge drop.


A man in a wheelchair was struck by a car Tuesday morning as he crossed North 21st Street at a crosswalk.


Bluewater school trustees spent yesterday interviewing 10 candidates who applied for the board seat left vacant six weeks ago when chairman Rick Galbraith abruptly resigned.

Bluewater trustees interview 10 candidates


Michelle Keegan has been struck with a 'mystery virus' ruling her out of her role as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street.

Michelle Keegan struck with 'mystery virus'


The Haynes Internal Combustion Engine kit is the perfect gift for any man who spends most of his time with his head under a bonnet.

The perfect gift for any man who spends most of his time with his head under a bonnet


Stephen Fry says he 'may well' kill himself one day because of his ongoing battle with 'morbid' bipolar disorder.

Stephen Fry 'may well' kill himself due to bipolar disorder


Dustin Hazelett is dropping from welterweight to the lightweight division for his next UFC fight, Heavy reports, after suffering a second-round TKO to Rick Story on the undercard of Saturday's UFC 117 for his second-straight loss at 170-pounds.

Dustin Hazelett dropping to lightweight for next UFC fight


The driver accused of leaving a special needs child on a bus on Bainbridge Island has resigned.

Driver accused of leaving special needs child on bus resigns


The Cleveland Browns have announcedx that they have signed veteran free agent wide receiver Bobby Engram.


South Africa striker Katlego Mphela was arrested for drunk driving in an upscale Johannesburg neighborhood, police spokesman Col. Lungelo Dlamini said Tuesday.

Katlego Mphela arrested for drunk driving


Six new DeKalb County school board members attended their first official board meeting Wednesday night.

New DeKalb County school board members attend first meeting


PIMCO, an investment management firm, has launched a distribution platform in the US for financial advisors and individual investors that integrates the firm's thought leadership, investment solutions and client service resources to enhance value to its clients.

PIMCO launches distribution platform for financial advisors and investors


Mark Carlino, father of former Indiana recruit and Bloomington South junior Matt Carlino, told our Butler beat writer David Woods today that he's tentatively planning an unofficial visit to Butler the week of May 2-8.


Radar Legal Editor Marc Anthony told his estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez, that her studly young boyfriend, Casper Smart, who has been arrested for drag racing and had warrants out for his arrest, is banned from driving their toddler twins, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.


Clp.ly is a tool that enables anybody to repost interesting content all over the World Wide Web.

Clp.ly - a tool for reposting interesting content


While addressing a crowd at the United Nations in New York yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that she had just visited Sesame Street, and she was absolutely giddy from the experience.


Arms giant BAE Systems has pleaded poverty, claiming that its profits had been torpedoed by the loss of a key US contract and the cost of a recent plea bargain to settle corruption charges.


A 23-year-old Canadian man was sentenced 14 years in prison Thursday for his part in a bomb plot in 2006 to attack downtown Toronto in protest of Canada's mission in Afghanistan.

Canadian man sentenced 14 years for bomb plot in Toronto


The Kansas attorney general's office says Mexican authorities have granted the extradition of the suspect in the slaying of a college student who led a secret life as an Internet porn model.


Dove and Grammy nominated rock band Pillar was honored today with two GMA Dove Awards nominations.

Pillar honored with two GMA Dove Awards nominations


After a six day hearing a Los Angeles judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for Dr. Conrad Murray to stand trial for the death of pop star Michael Jackson.

Dr. Conrad Murray to stand trial for death of Michael Jackson


US secretary of State Hillary Clinton following an unannounced visit arrived to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton arrives to Afghanistan


Ware wanted to wait until after the Pro Bowl, which he played in earlier this month, before having the procedure.

Ware wanted to wait until after Pro Bowl


The first female gang member arrested in Syracuse has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.

Gang member pleads guilty to federal charges


Richard Lugar to seek re-election in 2012; could be vulnerable to tea party challenger Photo credit:

Sen. Richard Lugar to seek re-election in 2012


``'Rajneeti' has been a long journey. It is a film about politics and tries to cover most aspects involved in politics - personal, family, social, state, national. Basically, the film tries to showcase what happens in politics. And I would say this is my most complete film,'' Jha told reporters at a press conference here Saturday.


The Antonio Moreno estate, a 1930 mansion named for the film star who lived in it until 1935, has sold for $4.2 million.

The Antonio Moreno estate sells for $4.2 million


Two adults and three children are hospitalized after an early Saturday gas leak in this far southwest suburban area.

Two adults, three children hospitalized after gas leak


Sterling fell against the broadly strong dollar after comments from a Federal Reserve official that interest rate rises may be needed before labour and financial markets recover.


A Gainesville church has joined a growing list of churches in six counties targeted by thieves who appear to be after money put into the collection plate.

Gainesville church among those targeted by thieves


Dekel Keinan has joined Bristol City on loan until May following a lack of first-team opportunities at Cardiff City.


``Base metals are expected to trade on choppy tracking mixed fundamentals. Copper prices slumped to their lowest levels in two weeks on Monday, weighed down by a combination of US dollar strength and growing concerns that China will take further steps to tighten monetary policy,`` said SMC in a report.


A leading medical group says there is some evidence that probiotics, or ``good'' bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children.


A Virginia pilot walks away from a crash after flipping his plane during a crash landing in Upstate New York.

Virginia pilot walks away from plane crash -->


South Brunswick was disqualified from the NCHSAA 3A State football playoffs Monday due to the ejection of three players, during Friday's win over Southern Wayne.

South Brunswick disqualified from playoffs


``The market may extend recent losses on weak Asian stocks on concerns over euro zone`s debt crisis. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a fall of 57.50 points at the opening bell,`` said the broking house Motilal Oswal. 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.

Market may extend recent losses on weak Asian stocks:


Industrialists and traders on Tuesday took out a rally against the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company for carrying out unscheduled loadshedding.

Industrialists, traders rally against loadshedding


Nokia has launched an X-Factor app for its mobile phones, which will help fans to follow the goings on from the reality TV show X-Factor.


Kenny Dalglish insists that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard can still be a force in the Premier League.


Deere & Company announced that it will review strategic options for its wind energy business and has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as exclusive financial adviser to assist in the initiative.

Deere to review options for wind energy business


New Delhi, April 17 One day after being released from jail on parole, Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha candidate from Pilibhit Varun Gandhi said Friday that he had never advocated violence in politics but would continue to raise voice against 'anti-national forces'.


Spanish Hierro Añon Group starts the construction of it new steel plant in northeastern Brazil to produce steel long product.

Spanish Hierro Añon starts construction of steel plants in northeastern Brazil


Researchers have found that migraine and headaches do not result in an increased risk of cognitive decline.

Migraines do not increase the risk of cognitive decline:


Lawyers for a Missouri man facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi say he was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent.


THE King's Speech reigned at the 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night, collecting four Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.

The King's Speech reigns at Academy awards


Three men have been charged after police seized a loaded gun during a routine traffic stop in North York Saturday.

Three charged after police seize loaded gun


While the rest of the Hawks had the day off following their 3-1 victory over the Predators in Nashville on Thursday night, the team's fourth consectuve win, Hossa took the ice at Johnny's IceHouse in Chicago.

Blackhawks winger Hossa takes to the ice


A village headman was shot dead by suspected ULFA militants in Assam's Darrang district today, police sources said.

Village headman shot dead by ULFA militants


After a busy summer of touring their classic ``Black Album'', Metallica are planning to head back into the studio this September to start work on their next full length studio release.

Metallica to head into the studio this September


The Los Angeles Kings have assigned goaltender Daniel Taylor to the Reading Royals, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi today announced.

Los Angeles Kings assign Daniel Taylor to Reading Royals


The Three Rivers District basketball tournaments begin this week.


US Vice President Joe Biden has offered Serbia what he calls a strong new relationship with the United States.

Biden offers Serbia 'strong, new relationship'


The Planning Commission today denied it had indulged in ``wasteful'' expenditure when it spent about Rs 30 lakhs on the renovation of public toilets in its building, Yojana Bhavan, in the capital and described media reports in this regard as ``unfortunate''.

Planning Commission denies ``wasteful'' expenditure on renovation of toilets in building


Crude oil fell below $69 a barrel in New York after equities declined and on speculation supplies increased in the US, the largest energy-consuming nation.

Oil falls below $69 on equities decline;


Gold retreated from highs hit earlier in the session on Tuesday as equity markets rallied and the dollar edged off lows against the euro.


The Destin Marlin boys tennis team won their last two matches for a 5-1 standing on the season.

Destin boys tennis team wins last two matches


West Bromwich Albion midfielder James Morrison is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury, according to manager Roy Hodgson.


Late last week, Mashable writer Samuel Axon observed that Google Maps is now making recommendations based on the places users are searching.


SINGAPORE Exchange said on Thursday it will invest $250 million in a new trading engine to improve connectivity between SGX and financial centres around the world.


Swiss consumer confidence remained unchanged in October even as households grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook and the labor market.

Swiss consumer confidence remains unchanged in October


An outspoken Chinese civil rights activist was sentenced today to 3 1/2 years in prison on subversion charges, a ruling that drew international criticism ahead of the Beijing Olympics.


A Baltimore police officer was accidentally shot in the arm by a Baltimore County officer Monday afternoon while he was serving a warrant as part of a task force.

Baltimore officer accidentally shot by another officer


The United Way of Lamar County elected new officers and board members Thursday at its annual meeting.


Sir Jimmy Savile has been accused of sexual abuse against under-age teenage girls in an ITV1 documentary to be shown on Wednesday.


Sheriff says human remains found at bottom of Nevada mine shaft, believed to be missing miners.

Human remains found at bottom of Nevada mine shaft


A southeast Missouri biodiesel plant that sat empty for nearly three years is running again under a new name.


Open Road Films, in partnership with Endgame Entertainment, has acquired all US distribution rights to A HAUNTED HOUSE, co-written by and starring Marlon Wayans, from IM Global.

Open Road Films acquires US rights to a Haunted House


AVN Hall of Fame adult star Francesca Le is proud to announce that she's launched an all-new official site and has joined forces with Vicky Vette in the Vette Nation Network of websites.


RIM's answer to the iPad, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer is set to be priced under $500 when it is released early next year, according to an article published today in Bloomberg Businessweek.

BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer to be priced under $500


India set up a mouthwatering World Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Australia after beating West Indies by 80 runs in the last group match on Sunday.


The Philippine military Tuesday vowed to take 'aggressive actions' against Muslim separatist rebels who killed 49 people in a deadly rampage that also displaced more than 36,000 residents in southern provinces.

Philippine military vows action after Muslim rebels


NAC Breda will appeal against the one-match stadium ban they were given for the lighting of flares during their KNVB Beker clash with FC Groningen.


Taipei, March 4 A Taiwanese naval supply vessel collided with a Chinese freighter in thick fog in waters near the outlying island of Kinmen Thursday, Navy Fleet Command said later that day.

Naval vessel collides with Chinese freighter in thick fog


The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a 70-year-old homeowner fatally shot a man he found hiding in his truck.

Homeowner fatally shoots man found in truck


Earlier today, it was announced that blonde sisters Savannah and Sienna Miller would be stepping down as co-creative directors of Twenty8Twelve, after six years of working with the label.

Savannah and Sienna Miller step down from Twenty8Twelve


Apple, Cupertino, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by David Ko, Fullerton, Calif. for a ``cable connector assembly with sticky film.''

Apple assigned patent for cable connector assembly with sticky film


Four arrests have been made in a string of burglaries that occurred over the past few weeks in the Estes Valley.


Towanda took second at the Williams Companies Duals on Friday as the Montoursville Warriors went undefeated and took the title.


Astronauts may be at increased risk of premature aging due to exposure to radiation found in space, suggests a study that could have major implications for long-duration space travel.


The Indonesian government will build a special hospital for athletes in efforts to address injury problems that plague athletes, local press said Wednesday.

Indonesia to build special hospital for athletes


The pilot was injured after a helicopter crashed into a cherry orchard in Grant County.


``Today'' co-host Meredith Vieira is expected to leave the NBC show and will not renew her contract when it expires in September, sources told TV Guide Tuesday.

``Today'' co-host Meredith Vieira is expected to leave the NBC ...


``Early parliamentary elections are most unlikely'', sociologist from the Gallup Agency Marchela Abrasheva told FOCUS News Agency.

Early parliamentary elections are most unlikely: sociologist


Early voting starts today and although there is no Forest Park location, residents can still cast their ballots at any of Cook County's 43 polling spots.


Finnish wood-processing group Stora Enso said in a statement that it would cut about 150 jobs in its packaging operations in Finland, Germany, the UK and the US, News room Finland reported.


Serbia wants to have the best relations with Macedonia and Montenegro, but now it is their governments' turn to make the first step, Serbian President Boris Tadic said in an interview with the Beta agency.

Serbia wants good relations with Macedonia, Montenegro:


The emir of Qatar has called for an Arab intervention in Syria and a no-fly zone to protect refugees as President Bashar al-Assad's forces stepped up the battle for Aleppo.

Qatar calls for Arab intervention in Syria


CARLO ANCELOTTI wants to stay in charge at Chelsea for 10 years, but has sent out a message that will not have endeared him to owner Roman Abramovich by saying: ``It's not all about results.''

Carlo Ancelotti wants to stay for 10 years


ZMEMusic.com reports that Simmons said: ``Make sure your brand is protected. Make sure there are no incursions. Be litigious. Sue everybody. Take their homes, their cars. Don't let anybody cross that line.''


The US and Canada have reportedly said ``no'' to expanding the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and allowing larger ships from overseas to enter the Great Lakes.

US and Canada say no to expanding the St. Lawrence Seaway


Cases of violence against women and children are still alarming in Sarawak, State Minister for Welfare, Women and Family Development Datuk Fatimah Abdullah said Thursday.

Violence against women, children still alarming in Sarawak :


Wall Street finished mixed in another seesaw session Wednesday after regulators allowed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy more mortgages and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank will remain vigilant about the weakened economy.


Greg Rusedski won his first ATP Champions Tour title with a 6-3 6-4 win over Stefan Edberg in the final of the Vale Do Lobo Grand Champions CGD in the Algarve.


The Queens in Belbroughton, one of the Midlands' most historic hostelries, has appointed a leading hotel, food and wine expert as its new general manager.


Students in thirteen cities of Ukraine will stage an all-Ukrainian protest against commercialization of education on Tuesday, October 12, according to an independent student union, Direct Action.

Students will protest against commercialization of education on Tuesday


Entertainment Reporter Ellen DeGeneres has praised a gay city councilman for giving an impassioned speech about violence against homosexual teens.


I love it when people who are thinking about living aboard and traveling ask me about how we get the mail.


A Brisbane mother has been jailed for the ``cruel, disgraceful and horrible'' abuse of her baby son.

Mother jailed for 'cruel, horrible' abuse


In a wide-ranging interview, Brad Pitt and Ray Liota talk about their new film, the economy, stunt doubles and how they select roles in major films.


An Akron man with a history of convictions for violating protection orders is accused of kicking a pregnant woman in the chest.

Akron man accused of kicking pregnant woman


(ClickPress, Thu Oct 02 2008) M&S Money, the financial services division of Marks & Spencer, has announced an exclusive offer on its credit cards for new customers.

M&S Money announce exclusive offer for new customers


In all, 21 films will compete for the coveted Golden Lion, according to the program announced Tuesday.


The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that it has complete confidence in the Supreme Court in the matter of the 2002 Godhra riots case.

We have complete confidence in Supreme Court over Godhra case:


The Dallas Stars recalled goaltender Tobias Stephan from Iowa of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars recall goalie Tobias Stephan from Iowa


Norway's fertiliser giant Yara said on Wednesday it planned to build an ammonium nitrate plant in Burrup, Australia, at a total cost of about $700 million.

Yara to build ammonium nitrate plant in Australia


Census data indicates home births and use of birth centers is increasing in Wisconsin, but expectant mothers may find limited locations.

Home births and birth centers are increasing in Wisconsin


Black Duck Software has acquired Ohloh.net, the largest free public directory of open source software.


A 19-year-old roofer has been electrocuted after coming in contact with power lines, Grand Island authorities said.


Its confirmed fanboys, Captain America is in Hulk 2!


The BC Lions were the first Canadian Football League team to step into the free agent pool Tuesday, signing defensive lineman Keron Williams away from the Montreal Alouettes.


An assistant high school swimming coach in Sacramento has resigned from his position after trying to pull a swimmer out of the pool by her hair following a race, according to Fox 40 News.

Coach resigns after trying to pull swimmer out of pool by her hair


Altair Engineering is offering free training courses in advanced, cross-industry software and 90-day, renewable software licenses for unemployed engineers in Southeast Michigan.

Altair offering free training, software licenses for unemployed engineers


Bobbi Kristina, the daughter of Whitney Houston and her former husband Bobby Brown, appears to be caught in the middle of a family feud concerning whether, her father should be allowed to attend Whitney's funeral on Saturday.

Bobbi Kristina Brown caught in middle of family feud?


Michigan State University researchers have developed a new thermoelectric material based on naturally occurring materials that don't require complex or costly processing.

Researchers develop new thermoelectric material


A guesthouse owner has been acquitted of murder after he bit a security guard in the hand and the man subsequently died of blood poisoning.


Greek shares partially recovered from their early morning dive, but the bourse still closed with heavy losses in persistent thin trade.

Greek shares close with heavy losses in persistent thin trade


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Tuesday: up five cents at $1.055 Shares in Australia's Alumina have leapt up after its joint venture partner Alcoa signalled that the aluminium industry had turned around, with a jump in profit.


Adam Dunn homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Friday in the final game at Al Lang Field, the scenic waterfront site of exhibition games for more than eight decades.

Adam Dunn homers and Cincinnati Reds beat Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 in final game at Al Lang Field


They shot out about 20 car and business windows with a bb gun.


Actress Daryl Hannah has been arrested outside the White House along with other environmental protesters.

Daryl Hannah arrested at the White House


DENVER -Colorado Rockies third baseman Melvin Mora has left the game after getting hit in the left knee with a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Mora leaves game after getting hit by a pitch


A teenager from Westerham has been told by a magistrate to ``keep out of trouble'' after shooting his neighbour's garden ornaments with an air rifle.

Teenager told to keep out of trouble after shooting ornaments


In the message from his home in Australia, published on Friday, Courtenay writes, ``I have been diagnosed with terminal gastric cancer and am expected to have only some months to share with my adorable wife Christine.


Actress Sujatha committed suicide and there was no foul play, coroner Mohd Faizi Che Abu ruled Tuesday.


But the most complete study of its kind has found that army ants are creators of whole worlds, not destroyers.


Le Carbone Lorraine SA has acquired an 85% stake in BOOSTEC SA, a designer and manufacturer of solid silicon carbide components and systems, from EADS Astrium, a France-based provider of civil and defense space systems and services.

Le Carbone Lorraine acquires 85% stake in BOOSTEC


TransMontaigne Partners LP today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Transmontaigne Partners LP announces financial results


CPI inflation accelerated to 11.5% y/y in February, the State Statistics Committee has said.

CPI inflation accelerates to 11.5% y/y in February.


AP Economics Writer US companies restocked their store shelves and warehouses at a slower pace in December, a sign of caution as sales weakened.

US companies restocked at slower pace in December


What to do in the event of an accident provides some great information just in case you do have a collison while driving your car.


Automobile major Maruti Suzuki registered a 14.74 percent rise in its sales at 109,743 units in January as against 95,649 units during the like period of 2010.

Maruti Suzuki registers 14.74 percent rise in sales


Bollywood hunk John Abraham fractured his foot while shooting a day-long cricket match for David Dhawan`s ``Hook Ya Crook'' and he will sport a cast for a month.


Venture capital investors Sequoia Capital and SAP Ventures invested Rs 327 crore in Mumbai-based listings provider Just Dial Ltd, the largest investment by VCs in any Indian company till date.

Sequoia Capital, SAP Ventures invest Rs 327 crore in Just Dial


ESPN analyst Desmond Howard said Saturday that former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms threatened him over comments he made about Simms' son.


The principal of a Kent College with a £11m budget deficit has quit on the same day as a staff strike.


Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed the notion that he is not a good loser.


The Sunrise Theater presents the British film ``Made in Dagenham,'' a period comedy/drama about the 1968 strike at the Ford plant in Dagenham, England, when a group of women walked off the job to protest unequal pay and treatment.

Sunrise Theater presents 'Made in Dagenham'


Woman charged in a Brooklyn hit and run that gravely injured a member of Mayor Bloomberg's staff.


State police said the death of a Windham man has been ruled suspicious.


Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi said that Iran is producing new generations of centrifuges which are expected to be used by March 2011, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.

Iran producing new generations of centrifuges:


NBA owners and players made it official, ratifying a new deal that brings the protracted lockout to a close and paves the way for a Christmas start to the season.


Sixty percent of the 737,759 registered absentee voters abroad are expected to cast their ballots when the month-long overseas absentee voting starts today.


Justin Bieber will perform at the Grammy Awards for the first time this year.

Justin Bieber to perform at Grammy Awards


Sir Frank Williams, seen here in June 2010, confirmed on Thursday that he has stepped down as the Williams team's chairman but insisted that he has no plans from retiring from Formula One.


American John Isner won the Winston-Salem Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Julien Benneteau on Saturday.

Former georgia tennis player John Isner wins Winston-Salem Open


No one was hurt when a horse and buggy collided with a pickup truck Monday near Williamsford, something police say was a result of the truck driver slowing down and following the rules.


North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il may be gravely ill, perhaps the victim of a stroke, US and other Western officials said yesterday after he failed to appear for a major national parade.


It has been revealed that Chris Brown failed a drug test in June but Judge Patricia Schnegg ruled on Monday against revoking his probation.


So what is it that you are buying when you come to the farmers market?


``Less Than Perfect'' US actress Sara Rue gave birth to her and husband Kevin Price's first child, a daughter, her representative confirmed.


A Columbia man was stabbed by his girlfriend Saturday morning in his home, according to a news release from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.


NBA referees ``expected a lockout to be 'imminent''' after negotiations between the National Basketball Referees Association and the league failed to produce a new CBA, according to Chris Sheridan of ESPN.com.


The defense began presenting its case today in the sex tape trial against three men.

Defense begins its case in sex tape trial


Global brewer SABMiller said its overall revenues rose 17 percent in the third quarter compared to last year, sustained by improving growth in its key Latin American markets.

SABMiller revenues rise 17 percent in third quarter


Turkey has said it welcomes what it hailed as ``democratic elections'' in Ivory Coast after a bloody civil war last year that sparked by a controversial presidential elections in the war-scarred West African state that killed at least 3,000 people and displaced more than a million.

Turkey welcomes democratic elections in Ivory Coast


AirAsia has launched a special regional promotion offering airfares from as low as RM9++ for its domestic and international routes.


THREE martial artists from Malvern have raised more than £2,000 for charity in the last year.


CCMLending, the premier California hard money lender announces an all new hard money free consultation.

Ccmlending of California announces new hard money consultation


A cook landed in a hot soup last night for suspected theft of a large number of laptops and mobile phones from several locations.


Southeastern University, near DC's southwest waterfront neighborhood, is in danger of losing its accreditation.

Southeastern University could lose accreditation


Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has confirmed that she's pregnant following months of buzz.

Former porn star Jenna Jameson confirms she's pregnant


Country singer Trace Adkins is getting ready to issue his new Cowboy's Back In Town album on August 17, and it looks a lot like big fans of the tough-guy flexing he and new label head Toby Keith are known for are going to be served well by the new set.

Trace Adkins readies new 'Cowboy's Back in Town' album


BUFFALO -Twenty-seven upstate home health care agencies face questions from the state about aides who provide services paid for by Medicaid.

Upstate home health care faces questions


Shillong, March 6 Former president APJ Abdul Kalam will teach students of the Indian Institute of Management-Shillong a course titled ``Societal transformation bio-technology and its application''.


BC-ODDWaistline Lawsuit,0242 Michigan man claims firing from job over waistline Eds:


Detroit police were searching for a man who, they say, fired shots at an officer Tuesday night on the city's east side.

Detroit police search for man who fired at officer


Asian stocks fell, paring the MSCI Asia Pacific Indexâ??s fourth straight weekly gain, after an increase in US jobless claims damped the outlook for global economic growth.


Latest Carling Cup betting as Man Utd and Aston Villa reach the semi-finals of the league Cup...

Carling Cup betting - Man Utd, Aston Villa reach semi-finals


The iconic 'Hamara Bajaj' scooter that shaped the personal travel segment in the 1970s when oil crisis drove cars off roads in favour of low-cost and fuel-efficient two-wheelers, may be back in a new avatar in two years.


A top Maoist commander was killed in a gun battle with a rival outfit in Latehar district of Jharkhand, police said yesterday.

Maoist commander killed in gun battle with rival outfit


It is being reported that Sex In The City star Sarah Jessica Parker is expecting surrogate twins with her husband Matthew Broderick.

Sarah Jessica Parker expecting surrogate twins with hubby Matthew Broderick


Maneesh Sharma`s `Band Baaja Baaraat` won three IIFA awards Friday night as Sonu Nigam joined Jermaine Jackson, elder brother of the late Michael Jackson, to pay a moving musical tribute to the legend at the International Indian Film Academy Awards here.

`Band Baaja Baaraat` wins three IIFA awards


The opinions expressed in Hello, My Name Is do not necessarily reflect those of the Austinist or anyone else in the Ist network.


An exhaustive review of culverts, bridges and dams in Massachusetts has found that many cause major problems for fish and other aquatic wildlife.

Review of culverts, bridges and dams in Massachusetts find many cause problems for wildlife


In other words, Hulu will charge advertisers only when their advertisement has been 100 percent streamed and delivered.

Hulu to charge only for ads that are 100 percent streamed


ALEX McLeish has quit as Nottingham Forest manager after just seven games and 40 days in charge of the side.

Soccer manager alex McLeish quits Nottingham Forest after seven games


Washington, Nov 28 Labelling practically clinches the success or failure of a product, a new study says.

Labelling clinches success or failure of product


ESPN Inc., announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland.

ESPN reaches agreement in principle to sell BASS


Jennifer Lopez has confirmed she has split from Sony Music after more than a decade.


Red Line Chemistry will release an acoustic EP titled EASY DOES IT on December 20.

Red Line Chemistry releasing acoustic EP


General Dynamics Corp. and its subcontractors expect to hire as many as 110 workers in Baltimore County who will work on computer systems for a new government program that will help retirees receive health care coverage, officials said Thursday.

General Dynamics, subcontractors to hire up to 110 it workers:


Media stocks finally caught a bid yesterday and it's continuing today.


More than 200 children have drowned to death in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, an increase over the same period last year, Tuoi Tre quoted an official as saying Wednesday.


In a follow-up piece on Deadline, timed around the DVD release of Tron Legacy earlier this week, we missed the quip in the article that Disney is in fact moving forward on a third Tron film, a sequel to this past year's Tron Legacy.


Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, is hating on Amy Winehouse and her five Grammy wins, insisting that she shouldn't have won any awards.


Russia can claim that it owns group rhythmic gymnastics, after winning its third successive all-around title in the event.


Home favourite Andy Murray thrashed American Andy Roddick 6-3 6-1 in a grasscourt masterclass to reach the final of the Queen's Club championships on Saturday.


LIVERPOOL, England -Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of affray after being involved in an altercation outside a nightclub in his hometown in northern England.

Joey Barton arrested on suspicion of affray


In what has become the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, multimedia retailer QVC observed its largest Black Friday ever, realizing more than $32 million in orders - a 60 percent increase over last year's Black Friday sales.


The debt ceiling agreement recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, while not perfect, is a step in the right direction.

Debt ceiling agreement is a step in the right direction


Ryan Toolson scored 33 points, going 13-for-13 from the free-throw line, to lead Utah Valley to a 69-58 victory over Savannah State on Saturday.

Toolson scores 33 points to lead Utah Valley to 69-58 victory over Savannah State


Mumbai, Mar 28 The BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday fell by almost 59 points in early trade as participants made fresh selling triggered by prevailing uncertainty on the domestic political front and a weakening trend in global markets.

BSE Sensex falls by 59 points in early trade


Boeing, Chicago, has been assigned a patent developed by Max Kismarton, Renton, Wash., for a ``composite leg structure for a lightweight aircraft seat assembly.''

Boeing assigned patent for composite leg structure for a lightweight aircraft seat assembly


Paul Newman, the Academy Award-winning actor who brought to life such characters as ``Fast'' Eddie Felson in The Hustler, ``Cool Hand'' Luke, and Butch Cassidy, has passed away at the age of 83.


China is ahead of India in creating world class institutions, said Richard C Levin, President of Yale University.

'China ahead of India in creating world class institutions'


The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed infielder Tommy Manzella off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to triple-A Reno.

Diamondbacks claim infielder Tommy Manzella off waivers from Houston


Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been arraigned on a probation violation and released on a $10,000 personal bond pending another hearing Thursday.

Kwame Kilpatrick arraigned on probation violation


Taylor Kitsch has revealed that he loves working with Peter Berg as there is a real trust between them.

Taylor Kitsch loves working with Peter Berg


Under the pretext of gas holidays, the transporters violate their designated routes to mint extra money from passengers, forcing them to pay double the fare for incomplete journey.

Transporters violate routes to mint extra money


former Bella Vista Police Officer has pled guilty to negligent homicide, stemming from a police chase earlier this year.

Former Bella Vista police officer pleads guilty to negligent homicide


A Tibetan activist suffered burns to his legs when he set himself on fire outside the Chinese embassy in India, following a wave of deadly self-immolations by ethnic Tibetans in China protesting repression.

Tibetan sets himself on fire at Chinese embassy in India


Utah now has the lowest gas prices in the country.


Michael Laudrup has confirmed that he plans to remain at Swansea next season, despite reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

Michael Laudrup to remain at Swansea city


A man burned to death when a ditch full of dry cattails turned into an inferno that could have been sparked by the victim's idling car, police said.


Philippine operator PLDT is planning to reduce the foreign stake in the company.


DETROIT -Outfielder Carl Crawford was activated from the disabled list by the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday after sitting out 1 1/2 months because of a finger injury that required surgery.

Carl Crawford activated from disabled list by Rays


Former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf is in no mood to return to Pakistan soon.

Musharraf in no mood to return to Pakistan soon


UK stocks advanced, rebounding from two days of losses, amid conflicting newspaper reports that Germany and France have agreed to further boost the euro area's bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility.

UK stocks rebound from two days of losses;


It might comes as a surprise to some that Andrew Brackman, he of the 2-12 record and 5.91 ERA in his first year, didn't want the season to end.


Chennai, June 17 Superstar Kamal Haasan, whose latest release 'Dasavatharam' is making waves across the country, says Indian film awards will soon overtake the globally famed Oscars.


An F-18 military jet crashed in a San Diego neighborhood on Monday, sparking at least one house fire.

Military jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood


After a life in the public eye, defending human rights in South Africa, and becoming one of the world's most recognized advocates of peace, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has decided to retire later this year when he turns 79.

Human rights activist Desmond Tutu to retire


Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about steroids.


``The market may open flat to marginally lower. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicate that the Nifty could fall 5 points at the opening bell. Most Asian stocks rose,`` said the broking house, Geojit PNB Paribas.

Market may open flat to marginally lower:


Detectamet is rolling out a host of detectable accessories for food and drink manufacturers, from tote bin liners to ear plugs and hygienic gloves.

Detectamet rolls out detectable accessories


It took three days and a lot of dodging raindrops, but the US Open finally finished the first round of qualifying and lesser known US players have done well.

The US Open finished the first round of qualifying


Romania published April 11 the announcement that it is selecting intermediaries for the listing of a 10% stake in nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica.

Romania is selecting intermediaries for the listing of a 10% stake in Nuclearelectrica


State police have identified a DeSoto Parish accident victim as Elizabeth Alejandro Luna, of San Antonio, Texas.

Police identify DeSoto Parish accident victim


An elderly Saugerties man was charged with intentionally running over a live swan while playing golf at the Lazy Swan Golf Course on Old Kings Highway in the Town of Saugerties.


Representative Gabrielle Giffords has announced on YouTube she will step down from Congress this week.

Gabrielle Giffords announces she will step down from us Congress


A young man was attacked with a rod and robbed of his cash and mobile phone on Parliament Street here this past Tuesday.


Several prep football games in Lafayette Parish have been delayed by lightning strikes in the area.

Several prep games in Lafayette Parish delayed by lightning


Kadima MK Avi Dichter withdrew his candidacy from the Kadima leadership race on Thursday, but announced that he would support Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Shaul Mofaz.

MK Avi Dichter withdraws from Kadima leadership race


US actor Chris Meloni is leaving the police procedural series ``Law & Order:

Christopher Meloni leaving ``Law & Order:


No one was injured when gunshots rang out at a local park but police responded in force and took five people into custody.


The British Transport Police has completed the first phase of a server virtualisation project, aimed at saving £2.5 million in costs, with services provider Virtustream.

British Transport Police completes first phase of server virtualisation


A Salafist group of radical Islamists kidnapped an Italian activist in Gaza on Thursday and threatened to kill him, the group and aid workers said.

Radical Islamists kidnap Italian activist


The Parole Board system lacks independence from Government and should be changed, a panel of judges including the Lord Chief Justice has ruled.


Stocks appear headed to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and weekly jobless claims fell more than expected.

Stocks appear headed to sharply higher opening


Tottenham Hotspur midfielders Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart are expected to be fit to face AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 second leg on Wednesday, manager Harry Redknapp said on Friday.

Tottenham's Bale, van der Vaart should be fit for Milan


Two separate analyses released Monday each found that heart attack rates fall 17% within a year after smoking bans take effect.


THE Government has admitted it failed to consider the impact a damaging new air tax would have on regional airports.

Government admits it failed to consider impact of new tax on airports


The Texas Rangers are ``cautiously optimistic'' that the club will sign Japanese starter Yu Darvish before today's 5 pm deadline, according to the Star-Telegram.

Rangers cautiously optimistic about signing Yu Darvish before today's deadline


The poultry industry needs to be declared an emergency sector immediately to save the country's huge poultry farmers from an impending disaster, experts said on Friday.

``Poultry industry needs to be declared emergency sector''


A new deal will save jobs at The Buffalo News.


The town of Cicero and State Farm Insurance will host free financial literacy seminars every Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Oct. 27.

Town of Cicero to host financial literacy seminars


Chrysler has revealed teaser images of the upcoming 200 sedan ahead of its global launch planned for later this year.

Chrysler reveals teaser images of 200 sedan


A French tourist who pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing Rs.100,000 worth of Hashish was fined Rs. 10,000 by the Matara Additional Magistrate Lacith Chamath Madanayake.


Authorities said this week that hundreds of out-of-state residents have flocked to Oregon in recent years to obtain medical marijuana cards, which the state will issue to anyone with a doctor's recommendation.

Hundreds flock to Oregon for medical marijuana cards


Supply teachers needed daily for school's in Soutwark South East London flexable rates of pay and quality of schools on offer.


Intel unveiled plans on Wednesday to introduce over 10 tablet computers that will run on its own chips.

Intel unveils plans for tablet computers


Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was jailed for six months on Tuesday morning for assault and affray.


An infertility support group meets on the second Monday of each month at Spa Materna, 640 Merrimon Ave., Suite 204.


``He is still coaching us and always will'' was displayed on the scoreboard at the end of one video.

'He is still coaching us and always will'


The defense will be calling witnesses Thursday in the Wirt county murder trial of a Parkersburg man.

Defense to call witnesses Thursday in murder trial


An inmate who escaped from the Vantaa prison was on the run for a day before his absence was detected by guards.


Moscow Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will host a quadrilateral summit with leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Af-Pak region.

Medvedev to host quadrilateral summit on Wednesday


AN ABERDEEN businessman dressed in just his black boxer shorts attacked two cars with an axe, a court heard.

Aberdeen businessman in boxer shorts attacked cars with axe


Red Condor, the award-winning provider of fully managed email security solutions, today released version 6.0 of its email security software, which powers the company's family of network appliances and hosted service.

Red Condor releases version 6.0 of email security software


Prominent Republican Sarah Palin on Wednesday accused critics of ``blood libel'' by blaming her rhetoric for contributing to the shooting rampage in Tucson that killed six and wounded 14, including Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

Sarah Palin accuses critics of ``blood libel''


Mufi Hannemann opened his Kona campaign headquarters Saturday with family-friendly celebration that included food, entertainment, a short speech by the Democratic gubernatorial candidate and a question-and-answer session.

Hannemann opens Kona campaign headquarters


Authorities say a central Florida man fatally shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself.

Florida man fatally shoots wife, then himself


The 14th fine arts exhibition for northwest and northernmost region opened in Viet Tri town, Phu Tho province on August 10.

Fine arts exhibition for northwest and northernmost region opens


London, November 9 : 'X-Factor' judge Dannii Minogue has finally broken her silence to confirm her troubled relationship with co-judge Simon Cowell on the reality show.


The Valencia street circuit is planning to reduce its seat capacity for this year's European Grand Prix.

Valencia circuit to reduce seat capacity


Lou Piniella knew he was opening up a family-sized can of worms on Monday when he announced he may move Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot.

Piniella may move Soriano from leadoff spot


After being out of national reckoning for about one year, Pragyan was waiting for an opportunity to prove his mettle, a beaming Maheswar told reporters after his son grabbed a career-best six-wicket haul in the first innings of the ongoing match in Delhi.


Veteran British actor Peter O'Toole, praised for esteemed roles in classic films such as ``Lawrence of Arabia,'' announced on Tuesday he is retiring from acting in films and stage.


European astronomers have discovered the largest star yet on record; it is approximately 300 times the mass of our sun, beyond the previously accepted limit of 150 solar masses.

Astronomers discover largest star on record


Some 200 Palestinian-Arabs set up a new outpost Saturday in Beit Iksa, northwest of Jerusalem.

Palestinian Arabs set up outpost northwest of Jerusalem


Weikang Bio-Technology Group Co., Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals and other health and nutritional products in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 9:00 am Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 to discuss the second quarter fiscal 2010 results.

Weikang Bio-Technology announces conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2010 results


CERN's Large Hadron Collider has become the world's highest energy particle accelerator, having accelerated its twin beams of protons to an energy of 1.18 TeV in the early hours of the morning.

Large Hadron collider becomes world's highest energy particle accelerator


Saline County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to pass a sales tax to be used to build a multi-million dollar complex known as the Fairplex.


Shine America has struck a deal with American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe to produce formats for the international market.

Shine America strikes deal with Nigel Lythgoe


By now you have likely read the controversial article by Cathryn Sloane arguing that all social media managers should be under the age of 25.

Should all social media managers be under 25?


Thousands attended USC job fair in downtown, Columbia Wednesday afternoon.


Former US Rep. William Jefferson, the first African-American elected to Congress from Loui-siana since Reconstruc-tion, was sentenced on Nov. 13 to 13 years in prison on charges of corruption.

Former representative Jefferson sentenced to 13 years--


Why, on some flights, are the window shades required to be open for takeoff and landing?

Why must window shades be open for takeoff?


CircleControl, a London-based outsourced manager of IT infrastructures, has raised £6 million in VC funding from Scottish Equity Partners.


URISA, the Association for GIS Professionals, is offering a three part LiDAR webinar series for all members of the geospatial community.


Sharon Osbourne and a former contestant on her VH1 show Rock of Love Charm School have settled a battery and negligence lawsuit on the eve of trial.


LBCC's Lebanon and Sweet Home centers are offering computer classes this fall.


Lille threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Sochaux in the French league on Friday and miss an opportunity to get back in the race for a Champions League spot.

Lille draws with 3-3 Sochaux in French league


The chamber will celebrate its 10th anniversary Thursday.


Nostalgia likely will rule today when Mitre employees celebrate 50 years in Colorado Springs that began with the nonprofit helping the Air Force design and build communications systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Mitre celebrates 50 years in Colorado Springs


San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is due back in court Monday where a trial date is expected to be set in the domestic violence case he's facing.

Mirkarimi is due back in court Monday, where a trial date is expected to be set


People across the district have been encouraged by Bath & North East Somerset Council and NHS B&NES to think about what they drink as part of Alcohol Awareness Week.

People encouraged to think about what they drink


The worst of the recession has passed in Northern Ireland, but business activity remains the weakest of all UK regions, a report has revealed.


The city of Oakland is suing an Occupy protester who allegedly threw a chair and smashed the windows of a police recruiting building near City Hall.

City of Oakland sues Occupy protester who allegedly smashed windows of a police building


Consulting company Hitachi Consulting UK has won a contract and commenced work with UK's national weather service Met Office.

'Hitachi Consulting UK wins contract from UK's Met Office'


A breeding bull has been brought in to help catch a fugitive cow in Germany that is considered a ``security risk''.

Bull brought in to help catch fugitive cow


India will begin the construction of its 25th nuclear power plant on Monday with the first pour of concrete for the 700 MW indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor at Rawatbhata.

India to begin the construction of its 25th nuclear power plant


A strong Australian dollar is helping to keep a lid on prices with a key measure of inflation rising by its smallest annual amount in seven years, reducing the need for a rise in official interest rates.

Strong Australian dollar helping to keep lid on inflation


A Big Brother style diary room is set to help students fight crime by passing on useful safety tips.


A progress of implementation of the Dushanbe solid waste management project was discussed at a meeting of Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev with a group of representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,

Progress of implementation of the Dushanbe solid waste management project discussed


Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday greeted 'good friend' and her Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi on his elevation as BJP's poll campaign committee chief.

Jayalalithaa greets 'good friend Narendra Modi'


Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday urged unbanked Californians to save money so as to ensure financial stability.

Schwarzenegger urges unbanked Californians to save money


Ravens tight end Todd Heap was placed on the active/non-football illness list on Thursday, when the team had its administrative day.

Heap placed on non-football illness list


Indian shares ended modestly lower on Wednesday, erasing early gains, as investors waited for the government's clarification on GAAR before deciding on the future course of action.