A South Carolina woman was charged with financial card theft, identity theft, uttering a forged instrument and two counts of possession of stolen property.

South Carolina woman charged with identity theft


London, May 9 Model-actress Megan Fox is keen to cover her entire right arm with tattoos.

Megan Fox to cover right arm with tattoos


Greek lawmakers approved a crucial austerity bill Thursday needed to tap 110 billion euros in bailout loans from the other 15 euro-zone countries and the International Monetary Fund -- money needed to avoid a debt default.

Greek lawmakers approve crucial austerity bill


Cindy McCain has released her 2006 tax returns, showing total income of more than $6 million.


He has only thrown 2 interceptions this season, and I agree that Matt Moore should play the Patriots on 12/13/09.


IBM has banned its employees from using Apple's voice navigation software Siri at work over security concerns.

IBM bans employees from using Siri at work


Risk appetite is growing among institutional real estate investors, with many beginning to look beyond core strategies in Europe, the latest research from INREV suggests.

Risk appetite growing among institutional real estate investors


In a new Funny or Die skit that's causing a lot of buzz, Jim Carrey plays Charleton Heston, Sam Elliot and the lead singer of a group called the Clutterbusters, taking aim at gun owners in a Hee-Haw show spoof.


India is adding 300,000 hectares of forest every year even as the country along with China, Australia, Indonesia and Myanmar account for around 74 per cent of the world's forest cover, according to a UN report.

India adding 300,000 hectares of forest every year:


Justin Bieber's newly signed artist Carly Rae Jepsen WILL be opening for JB on his ``Believe'' tour later this year.

Carly Rae Jepsen will open for Justin Bieber on tour


An argument over different areas of Mexico led to the shooting death of a 44-year-old man early Sunday in a Chelan County restaurant.

Argument over Mexico leads to shooting death


First Community Bank announced today its plans to expand its residential mortgage business unit with the acquisition of the assets of Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation.

First Community Bank to expand its residential mortgage business unit


Jason Roberts, Oak Cliff Renaissance Man, had 24 hours to raise $2,000 for application fees in order to file to run for Congress.


Tila Tequila will appear on Celebrity Rehab 4 as reported at RadarOnline.com.

Tila Tequila will appear on Celebrity Rehab 4 --


The Indianapolis Star's Phil Wilson Tweets that despite having surgery to repair a torn biceps muscle suffered during the Colts 34-24 Week One loss to the Texans, Bob Sanders will remain on the Colts active roster.

Despite surgery, Sanders to remain on active roster


Baldwin County deputies and Bay Minette police officers shot a man during a traffic stop early today on Ala. 59.

Baldwin County officers shoot man during traffic stop on Ala. 59


The State Department says an American woman reportedly arrested in Iran for espionage is safe and not in Iranian custody.


Provincial officials are investigating the possibility that a welder was electrocuted at an oil and gas job site Friday night.

Welder may have been electrocuted at job site


Alberta-based energy company ENMAX Corp. says it is working with Cisco to enhance its energy management and efficiency initiatives.

ENMAX working with Cisco on energy management and efficiency


News broke Saturday morning that the Brewers had signed Brooks Conrad to a minor league deal with an invitation compete for a major league roster spot in spring training.

Brewers sign Brooks Conrad to minor league deal


A certain common colorectal polyp is much more likely to be malignant than previously thought.

Common colorectal polyps more likely to be malignant


Actor Roy Scheider, who was best known for his role as the police chief in the Jaws films, has died.


A car driven by 94-year-old man crashed through a small wall on Cesar Chavez St. and almost landed in Lady Bird Lake.

Car crashes through wall, almost lands in Lady Bird Lake


South Africa has been confirmed as hosts of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations by the continentâ€™s soccer governing body, Confederation of African Football.

South Africa confirmed as hosts of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations


Carrefour is extending its ``single brand'' strategy in France in order to simplify its offering and strengthen its namesake brand.

Carrefour extends ``single brand'' strategy


Bard, who is suffering from a high ankle sprain, is a bit closer, but Iguchi, who is rehabbing a separated right shoulder, is out of the sling and has begun to jog lightly.

Second baseman Iguchi out of shoulder sling, begins jogging


Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce a partnership with the AbilityPLUS program of Mount Washington Valley.

Wildcat Mountain announces partnership with AbilityPLUS.


San Jacinto College will host Veterans Day events at all three campuses.

San Jacinto College hosting veterans Day events


Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips, who have starred in several films together, are engaged, his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips are engaged!


Japan has pulled out of the Copa America soccer tournament in South America because of problems forming a team following March's earthquake and tsunami.

Japan pulls out of Copa America soccer tournament because of problems forming a team


A local pizza chain closes all its restaurants in Boise.


Gagaville, the project from Lady Gaga and Farmville maker, Zynga is here.


COLLINGWOOD star forward Travis Cloke has been hurt in a confrontation with several men while holidaying in Queensland.

Collingwood forward Travis Cloke hurt in confrontation


North Carolina voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution, banning gay marriage.


A boy, 9, was thrown from a roof in New York after a teenager allegedly dragged him to the top of a building and sent him falling, Christian Post reports Feb. 4.


A light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale was registered in the western Bulgarian region of Pernik late Saturday.

Light earthquake registered in bulgaria's Pernik


Brom Brom emerged as an interstate Derby contender after a win that surprised many punters, but not his trainer in Saturday's $176,000, Group II, Pol Roger Stakes at Caulfield.


Japan has decided to accept 30 Burmese refugees languishing in refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border.


A large number of women work with low salaries and without any social protection, says a new report of International Labour Organisation.

Large number of women work with low salaries:


Oil rose above $87 a barrel on Thursday after a rebound in world equity markets helped cool simmering fears of a recession in top energy consumer the United States.


The head of a hammerhead shark found off Alki Beach over the weekend has local scientists scratching their heads.

Head of hammerhead shark found off Alki Beach


Taipei, Oct.5 The government is planning to set up a Cabinet-level disaster prevention and relief administration to integrate and streamline its disaster relief mechanism, the Minister of the Interior Jiang Yi-huah said Monday.

Government plans to set up disaster prevention administration


Missouri is facing a shortage of primary care doctors, and the strain could grow as more people soon gain health insurance under the federal health care law.

Missouri faces shortage of primary care doctors


Ketchum has acquired North Carolina-based Capstrat, one of the leading independent public relations and public affairs firms in the Southern United States, where Ketchum has existing offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Miami.

Ketchum acquires North Carolina's Capstrat


Health Canada is holding onto a damning report on asbestos on the eve of an international conference at which Canada plans to defend its export of the known carcinogen, critics say.


The News reported that Bhit gas field has resumed production after its annual turnaround which resulted in 170 million cubic feet per day gas supply to the Karachi Electric Supply Company.


A Granite City special education teacher recently resigned her position amidst a police investigation involving allegations of improper conduct with an 18-year-old male student.

Granite City teacher resigns amidst allegations of improper conduct with a student


Ian Poulter reached the final of the Match Play Championship with an easy victory over Sergio Garcia on Saturday in the nastiest weather of the week.


American Express Co. reports it will challenge a US antitrust lawsuit concerning merchant contracts.

American Express challenges antitrust lawsuit


Sen. Jeff Bingaman, DN.M., is backing nuclear power as part of a clean energy standard, according to Reuters.

Sen. Bingaman backs nuclear power in clean energy standard


Real Salt Lake has acquired Kenny Mansally, the team announced hours before it played the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, signing the former New England midfielder to a contract after a three-week trial.


Medicare health care plans can now be viewed online at Anthem new online store.


Comments UConn coach Randy Edsall said cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson, who injured his right hand during the Huskies' 27-24 loss to Rutgers on Friday, underwent surgery on the hand Monday morning but did not give a timetable for his return.

Blidi Wreh-Wilson undergoes surgery on hand;


Former Chelsea and AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has officially been named the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain, replacing Antoine Kombouare.

Carlo Ancelotti officially named manager of Paris Saint-Germain


A new EU-funded project is developing new materials for electronic devices and sensors that have to operate in extreme conditions.

New materials for electronic devices and sensors operating in extreme conditions


In 2012, he has been so bad that the Twins have demoted him to the bullpen.


Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has successfully completed a circuit switched fallback voice call with a third-party handset provider.

Huawei successfully completes a circuit switched Fallback voice call


The People National Convention Party has stated that the party is consoled with the great legacy President Mills left behind for contemporary Ghanaian politics.

We are consoled with the great legacy President Mills left behind --


A recently formed Yorkshire-based brewery is looking to triple its turnover over the next four years.


A Duncan attorney who has charged with embezzling money from a trust fund has been found dead.

Duncan attorney charged with embezzling money found dead


Daniel Craig binged on junk food and booze after shooting the last James Bond film.

Daniel Craig binges on junk food and booze


British shoppers returned to the high street in droves last month, as a combination of discounts and good weather helped drive retail sales higher.

British shoppers return to the high street


Weber Shandwick was named global agency of the year by The Holmes Report, one of the leading public relations industry newsletters.

Weber Shandwick named global agency of the year


Tas election continues ALP woes Updated: 00:23, Sunday May 6, 2012 Labor looks set to lose one of its two seats in the Tasmanian Legislative Council after voting on Saturday.


The UK construction sector remained firmly in recession in October with activity contracting for the twentieth month.

UK construction sector remains in recession


flb, the award-winning brand and packaging design consultancy today re-brands as Bos:.


Warren Buffett won't be bailing out European banks any time soon, nor does he foresee an early solution to the European debt crisis.


Unlike the governor and legislators, who claimed that the industry's need for uniform regulations outweighed local interests, the court found that conditions on the ground across the commonwealth aren't uniform.


``Development Bank of Kyrgyzstan won't give money to ordinary people,'' said Economy and Antimonopoly Policy Minister Temir Sariev on today's meeting of Economy Sectors Development.

Development Bank of Kyrgyzstan won't give money to ordinary people --


A patient was killed and four people were injured when an ambulance met an accident on Thursday night.


The city of Calgary has ratified the new contract with 9-1-1 dispatchers that was hammered out last week.

City ratifies contract with 9-1-1 dispatchers


Lifeway Foods, Inc.,, makers of a nutritious, probiotic dairy beverage called Kefir, announced today that they will be expanding their distribution channels to include the expansive 7-Eleven convenience store chain.

Lifeway Foods announces expanded distribution to include convenience store giant 7-Eleven


Ricoh has announced that it is currently developing two new lens units for its recently launched GXR camera system.

Ricoh announces two new lens units for its GXR system


Faith Fellowship Church, located at 10277 Valley View Road in Macedonia, will host a Birthday Party for Jesus on Dec. 19 from 2 to 4 pm

Faith Fellowship hosting birthday Party for Jesus


Japanese export ship orders sank for the 14th consecutive month in November on a year-on-year basis, tumbling 23.5 percent to 404,190 gross tons, according to figures released by the Japan Ship Exporters' Association on Tuesday.

Japanese ship orders sink for 14th month


Lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar has been provided round-the-clock security following death threats received by him for allegedly calling an Islamic cleric ``insane'' during a television debate on a fatwa against working women.

Javed Akhtar provided security following death threats


With the approval of this permit, Greengate has now received municipal approvals for four of its Alberta wind projects totaling 700 MW.

Greengate receives municipal approval for wind project


Mayor John Cook has declared a water emergency in the city of El Paso, El Paso Water Utilities announced.

Mayor Cook declares water emergency in El Paso


``The retail industry -- the largest private sector employer -- rebounded from a dismal March and added 29,000 jobs in April, indicating that retailers remain cautious but are seeing signs of an improving economy, and as a result, added to their payrolls heading into the summer,'' said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.

Retail industry adds 29,000 jobs in April


Adobe Systems has introduced new Web experience management offering, a Customer Experience Management platform.

Adobe introduces new Web experience management offering


Home sales surpassed expectations for April as government incentives provided a temporary boost to the housing market.


A top Iraqi official warned yesterday that time is running out to sign a new security agreement with Washington, saying the country still needed US troops despite improved security.


The Peace Corps fully suspended its program in Kenya after weeks of election-related violence.


VANDALS went back to school last week, smashing some 15 windows in two attacks on Dromore High; young people are believed to have been involved.


That's according to the Western Development Commission who has welcomed plans by two companies to upgrade commercial broadband in the west of Ireland.

Plans to upgrade commercial broadband in the west


UAE-based Rakbank, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, has launched mobile banking service, allowing customers to conduct their banking transactions via mobile phones.


Liberal groups are pushing to make an example of the Target Corp. since the company angered gay rights supporters by giving money to a conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota.

Liberal groups making an example of Target Corp.


A Hammond teen has been waived from juvenile to Lake Superior Court on charges of rape, robbery, aggravated battery and battery in a series of attacks in Hammond dating back nearly one year.

Hammond teen charged with rapes, robberies


Fernando Torres has suggested that Rafa Benitez might stay at Chelsea beyond the end of the season if The Blues win trophies.


Wall rallies Wizards past 76ers after Beal injury John Wall has longed for the opportunity he received Sunday night, though likely not in the way he got it.


A Ferrari 458 Spider has been recently crashed in Florida after its driver has pushed the gas pedal too hard on a dead end street.


At least two nursing homes in Missouri and one in Illinois were cited for violating residents' voting rights in recent years.

Nursing homes cited for violating residents' voting rights


bc-SD-KLEG-KLEnergyCorp KL Energy Corporation Announces $4 Million Reinvestment RAPID CITY, SD 03/06/09 KL Energy Corp. today announced that it has received $4 million of additional capital.

KL Energy Corporation Announces $4 million Reinvestment...


Ike is expected to make landfall either late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Ike expected to make landfall by Saturday morning


A 21-YEAR-OLD Australian classical musician is clinging to life in hospital, officials said Monday, two days after his room mate died of a suspected drug overdose in a Hong Kong hotel.


Watford Under-15s will play Everton in the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Milk Cup after reaching that stage of the competition for the first time since 2009.

Watford to play Everton in semi-final of Northern Ireland Milk Cup


The concessionaire of the access road to Chilean capital Santiago's Arturo Merino Benitez international airport, Autopista do Pacifico, will implement a free flow system in mid-2011, an official from the public works ministry's concessions division told BNamericas.

Autopista do Pacifico to implement free-flow system in mid- 2011


Reliance Industries may slip to Rs 807 but if it goes above Rs 845, one can see a really strong phase coming into the stock, says Rahul Mohindar, viratechindia.com.


For the first time in his 50 year-old career, veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan will take up brand endorsements.

Kamal Haasan to take up brand endorsements


THREE schools in the north of the county are shut today due to continuning problems with extreme winter weather.


A US anti-drug agency has opened a new office in Bulgaria, which lies on a major drug trafficking route linking Western Europe, the Middle East and Southwest Asia.

US anti-drug agency opens office in Bulgaria


Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized again due to a worsening lung condition, it has been reported.


ChannelRUSH, the provider of Internet based channel management software, and Getaroom.com, offering accommodations at best values in major destinations worldwide, have an XML interface allowing Getaroom.com hotel partner's worldwide compatibility with the ChannelRUSH channel management system.

Getaroom.com has interfaced with ChannelRUSH


US based hedge fund Tiger Global Management has acquired a 9.9% stake in online daily deals company Groupon.

Tiger Global acquires 9.9% stake in Groupon


New Delhi, Jan 29 A steel factory owner was shot dead by unidentified men during a robbery bid in Northwest Delhi today, police said.


England coach Stuart Lancaster is set to leave captain Chris Robshaw out of his squad for the summer tour of Uruguay and Argentina.

Stuart Lancaster set to leave Chris Robshaw out of summer tour


The US Coast Guard rescued four people from a sailboat that sank just off Barnegat Inlet on Thursday night, officials said Friday.

Coast Guard rescues four after sailboat sinks in Barnegat inlet


he Southern Miss football team got one practice closer to its annual spring game this weekend as the squad went through a two and a half hour workout Monday afternoon at the Joe P. Park Practice Facility.


European stocks rose, paced by resources as the Chinese central bank's easing of monetary policy over the weekend was expected to heighten demand for commodities.


AS AUSTRALIA'S sharemarket plunged for a record 10th consecutive day, writing billions of dollars off share values, Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens told Australians the US mortgage crisis was unlikely to do significant economic damage here.

US mortgage crisis unlikely to do damage here:


The office of the outgoing Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, issued a press release stating that Israel will release 231 Palestinians detainees instead of 250 after it canceled the names of 19 detainees from the Gaza Strip.

Israel to release 231 detainees instead of 250


A £110m bid to build three new sports stadiums in Northern Ireland are a step closer today, but still have a number of hurdles to overcome, according to Sports Minister Nelson McCausland.

£110m bid to build three sports stadiums in Northern Ireland


South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson is endorsing Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty for president, Pawlenty's campaign announced Thursday.


Saturday, June 1 during Fish Days a class reunion was held at the VFW Club.


Students from Jan's Dance Studio in Chatham attended a dance workshop ``The PULSE on Tour'' from Jan. 7, 2012, through Jan. 8, 2012, in St. Louis.

Students from Jan's Dance Studio attend Dance workshop in St. Louis


German Champions Bayern Munich are reportedly suing two Uefa officials on libel grounds following allegations of corruption.

Bayern Munich suing two UEFA officials for libel over allegations of corruption


A 36-year-old man was convicted and fined $600 at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts yesterday for attempting to mislead a police officer.

Man fined for attempting to mislead Police officer


With Nayantara signing a Telugu biggie opposite Nag and looking out for offers in Kollywood, it is said that Prabhu Deva and Nayantara who were all set to enter wedlock this year have called it quits and parted ways!


Police are continuing to investigate a drive-by shooting in Cape Coral over the weekend.

Police investigate drive-by shooting in Cape Coral


Cade Foster, a 5'11 and 210 kicking prospect out of Southlake, Texas, has committed to Alabama, according to published reports.


China in the month of May 2013 commissioned a satellite data receiving station meant to monitor the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing was involved in maritime disputes with a number of South East Asian countries.

China commissioned satellite data receiving station


Pakistan wants a sustained and meaningful dialogue with India, because it is the only way forward for the solution of bilateral disputes, Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said on Friday.

Pakistan for sustained, meaningful dialogue with India, says fo


Bank of Rajasthan, one of the oldest private sector banks in the country, on Tuesday announced that it would merge with the largest private sector bank, ICICI Bank.

Bank of Rajasthan to merge with ICICI Bank


Rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has married for the seventh time, and the Great Balls of Fire singer has again found love in his extended family.

Jerry Lee Lewis marries for the seventh time


JM is set to release his first self-titled album under Ivory Records with 12 tracks, two of which he personally wrote.


In his broadcast pilot directing debut, Allen Hughes just signed on to direct the Fox drama pilot Gang Related, from 20th Century Fox TV and Imagine TV.

Allen Hughes to direct Fox's drama pilot 'Gang Related'


Police in Utah said charges are possible against a man who was seen butchering a cow in his driveway and may have shot the animal on site.


Police are searching for a homeless sexually violent predator who failed to register as a sex offender, authorities say.

Police searching for homeless sexually violent predator


Amid all the trade talk surrounding Jason Kidd, Ray Allen is replacing Caron Butler in the all-star game.


Womenautomotive.com and Autotech4rent.com, websites owned and operated by Steady Moving Inc., have joined forces to develop multiple resources and services that will aid women in purchasing a reliable, safe, and affordable vehicle, using their multiple multi-point checklists, pre-purchase and premier car buying service.

Womenautomotive.com and Autotech4rent.com has joined forces


A woman was stabbed as she left choir practice at a church in Mount Vernon.

Woman stabbed as she left choir practice


High School Musical star Zac Efron has revealed that he ''rocked'' embarrassing moustache as a teenager in a bid to look older.

Zac Efron ''rocked'' embarrassing moustache as teenager


Port Adelaide has rewarded pint-sized forward Cameron Hitchcock for a brilliant pre-season, promoting him to the senior list.

Port Adelaide promote Cameron Hitchcock to senior list


Iran said on Tuesday it had captured a US intelligence ScanEagle drone in its airspace over the Gulf in the last few days, but the United States said there was no evidence to support the assertion.


Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren wouldn't commit to returning to the team in 2008 during his post-game press conference Saturday.


POP star Adele is due to give birth within weeks, and might even have wed in secret.


Director Roman Polanski and his attorneys were stunned by his arrest in Switzerland on Saturday on a child sex charge filed decades ago in Los Angeles, according a French newspaper report.

Roman Polanski's attorneys stunned by arrest


Simpson, 30, is engaged to boyfriend Eric Johnson.


Fiat is to extend the traditional summer shutdown at its Pomigliano plant by almost two weeks because of falling demand for cars in Italy and elsewhere in western Europe.


Arsenal have signed Brazil defender Andre Santos from Fenerbahce on a ``long-term contract'' and for an undisclosed fee, the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday.


Victory Energy Corporation, which is engaged in the exploration, acquisition, development, and exploitation of oil and gas properties, has resumed drilling at its Jones County oil and gas project through its partnership with Aurora Energy Partners.

Victory Energy resumes drilling at Jones County oil and gas project


THE nation stopped while a favorite son waged war in the ring, ready to die for his country in an effort to bring honor and glory and to pursue his dream of national unity.

A nation stops while a favorite son wages war


Verapoly Archbishop Daniel Acharuparambil, head of the Latin Catholic Church in Kerala, passed away here at 11.10 am on Monday.


Air Pacific has stressed that Qantas has been ``involved in all decisions'' despite the Australian airline's absence from the launch of the Fiji national carrier's new livery in Suva last night.


A 47-year-old Hialeah man drowned Sunday in a hotel swimming pool in Deerfield Beach.


Authorities are investigating the death of a Storm Lake man who was killed while working on a construction site in LeMars.

Authorities investigate death of Storm Lake man


Former England striker Michael Owen has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the current season.


KMBC's Maria Antonia reports how residents displaced by Friday's apartment fire are getting help.

Residents displaced by apartment fire getting help


In a new research, a team of scientists has discovered four new species of king crab, all from the deep sea, thus increasing the family of this species of crabs.

Scientists discover four new species of king crab


His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also expressed appreciation and congratulation to Malaysia for being the host to the 6th WIEF.

His Majesty expressed appreciation and congratulations to Malaysia


Israel warned Hezbollah this week that it will respond harshly to any attempt to down an Israel Air Force jet over Lebanon or to avenge last year's assassination of the organization's operations officer, Imad Mughniyeh.


Ross Kemp and Rebekah Wade have been granted a 'quickie' divorce at London's High Court.

Ross Kemp and wife Rebekah Wade granted divorce


In recent Colorado Academic All-State cross country announcements the Spartan girls cross country team received first team honors in addition to a number of individual awards for All-Colorado boys and girls teams.

Girls cross country team receives first team honors


Tough recycling targets will be missed in Northern Ireland unless people are better educated about waste, an expert has said.


AP , 06.08.11, 08:25 AM EDT Taiwanese and Chinese negotiators says Taiwan will let Chinese tourists travel alone on the island starting in late June.

Taiwan to let Chinese tourists travel alone


Former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko has said he is sure that the government is settling accounts with him by leaving him in custody.

Lutsenko: 'government settling accounts with me'


A fire in Wapato destroyed a home on the Yakima Valley Highway.


Qantas has found issues with three more Rolls-Royce jet engines on its grounded Airbus A380 fleet, dashing the likelihood of their early return to service.


Seriously overweight cat Meow, who became an animal celebrity after appearing on US TV, has died from heart failure.


India's Tata Elxsi is opening its first visual effects studio in Los Angeles, part of a growing effort by Indian production companies to capitalize on shrinking Hollywood budgets.

Tata Elxsi to open visual effects studio in Los Angeles


On Saturday, Lance Bass hosted CB2's annual PRIDE Kick-off party at their West Hollywood store with The Trevor Project.

Lance Bass hosts PRIDE party with Trevor Project


If you want to protect from a further decline in the financial sector, Brian Stutland recommends a put spread option strategy in XLF.

Brian Stutland recommends a put spread in XLF


Russian President Putin says Boston bombings show need for more unity on counterterrorism, says Russia's policies proved correct.

Putin says Boston bombings shows need for more unity


The Northern Irish government is to buy a derelict site in Bangor town centre that has stalled for more than seven years.

Northern Irish government to buy Bangor site


Bayfield County sheriff's officials say a man from southern Minnesota died after his kayak capsized on the lake at the Apostle Island National Lake Shore Tuesday.


At last the Tampa Bay Rays have signed experienced infielder Jeff Keppinger to a one year worth $1.525 million deal after a long conversation scuffle with several inside executives who were reluctant to add an infielder for 2012.

Tampa Bay Rays sign veteran infielder Jeff Keppinger --


SANA'A, Sep. 27 - Three rebel leaders were killed in clashes with army two days ago, local sources in Saada province said on Sunday.


Switzerland signed Friday its first new double taxation agreement in line with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's standards for transparency.

Switzerland signs first new double taxation agreement


Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif returned to Mumbai on March 28, 2012 after shooting for their upcoming film in London for about a month.

Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif return to Mumbai after shooting in London


A former councillor trying to win back his seat at the Surbiton Hill byelection has launched a legal action against a campaign rival.

Former councillor launches legal action against campaign rival


Former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has reportedly agreed to succeed Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager.

Martin O'Neill to succeed Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager:


The Chicago Bears 2008 NFL regular season wins total odds have been set at -130 UNDER 8 at Bookmaker.com.


In a deliberate act of animal cruelty, a teenager has been charged with slamming a rabbit's head against a wall.

Teenager charged with slamming a rabbit against a wall


General Electric Co. lost its top credit rating from Standard & Poor's on Thursday over concerns of rising loan losses and lower earnings at its lending arm, GE Capital.

General Electric loses top credit rating


Charlie Sheen was arrested in Aspen, Colorado, on domestic violence charges involving his third wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen.

Charlie Sheen arrested on domestic violence charges


A new solar panel energy company is about to create up to 80 jobs as it launches itself on the ``green'' power market.

New solar energy company will create 80 jobs


A Westmoreland County woman was arraigned this morning on charges that she stabbed her mother in the chest with a kitchen knife.

Westmoreland County woman charged with stabbing her mother


Premium denim company Rock & Republic on Thursday said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Rock & Republic files Chapter 11 bankruptcy


UniSource Energy Corp. today reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2008 of $11 million, or $0.31 per diluted share of common stock, compared with last year's third quarter net income of $25 million, or $0.66 per diluted share.

UniSource Energy reports net loss for third quarter 2008


Gurkhas have joined in the election campaign in Maidstone to support the Liberal Democrat candidate for Ann Widdecombe's former Kent seat.


Three police officers were injured Wednesday night while trying to apprehend a 19-year-old homeless man who had allegedly stolen a vehicle from Bushkill Township.

Three police officers injured while trying to apprehend man who allegedly stole vehicle in Bushkill Township


Group helps unemployed professionals find their way back into the work force A ProNet member says, 'No offense, but there's nothing better than leaving this group.

Group helps unemployed professionals find way back into work force:


But if you're the sort of person who likes to know what's on TV at a specific time, TV Guide has launched an official Android app. It provides listings for most US TV markets, broken down by broadcast, satellite, and cable providers.


Police say a Berlin, NH, woman died after being thrown from a motorcycle her husband was driving on Route 16.

NH woman dies after being thrown from motorcycle


President and CEO of Compass, Bill Sanford, is resigning after 10 years.


Strength in Canadian equities have helped Canadian pension plans surge ahead of their pre-financial crisis levels of 2008, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry's most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.


A former Monroe County legislator pleads not guilty to charges he raped a 16-year-old girl.

Former Monroe County legislator pleads not guilty to rape


It probably would have gone unnoticed, except that Business Insider reported on the CFO of the company admitting that Victoria's Secret wants to sell to high school girls as well as college girls.

Victoria's Secret sells to high school girls.


A 50-year-old Wallaceburg, Ont., woman pleaded guilty Friday to the second-degree murders of her two grandchildren.

Woman pleads guilty to murdering her two grandchildren


THE children of one of the Warrington bombing victims are climbing Snowdon this weekend to raise cash in memory of their 'wonderful mum'.

Children of Warrington bombing victim to climb Snowdon


Kansas City, Kan., voters chose Mark Holland as their new mayor.

Kansas city chooses Holland as new mayor


The euro rallied broadly on Wednesday, recovering from a two-year low against the dollar after a European Central Bank policymaker said he could see grounds for giving the euro zone bailout fund a banking licence.


Last Friday, Iran held its first contemporary art auction in Tehran, which earned a total of 21.5bn rials, or $1.7 million.

Iran holds first contemporary Art auction


SAO PAULO -Corinthians says it has signed Chile midfielder Claudio Maldonado until the end of the year.

Corinthians signs Chile midfielder Maldonado


``India has always brought the best out in me; I have a good record there. I think I am right in saying that six of my 15 one-day centuries were scored in India so it shows how I enjoy playing there. I enjoy playing cricket there because the crowd really gets involved and love to be entertained,'' Gayle was quoted as saying in a cricket website.


Global stock indexes rebounded from several days of steep losses Tuesday, with Hong Kong leading the advance.


Gartner Inc. said on Friday that 80% of tablet computer sales this year will come from Apple iPad.


A QANTAS plane bound for Cairns with an almost full load of passengers has made an emergency landing after one engine stopped mid flight.


Indian batsman Rahul Dravid is expected to call it quits on his Test career tomorrow.


Siena fired coach Mitch Buonaguro on Tuesday after an 8-24 record this season that tied the school record for losses.


For the first time, American tanks will roll on Indian soil in wargames codenamed Exercise Yudh Abhyas, which will mark the beginning of the series of military engagements scheduled between the two countries for this year.


APSU and Nashville State Community College held an open house for Austin Peay @ the Renaissance Center in Dickson Thursday, June 11.


The German cabinet has agreed to raise pensions for around 20 million retirees by 1.1%.


Our immune system does not shut down with age, says a new study published in PLOS Pathogens today.


In order to meet increasing demand and expand its service to the Chinese market, Japanese automation equipment maker Fanuc Ltd. is building a new factory in Shanghai.


Cowen Group, Inc. today announced two executive appointments at Cowen and Company and the creation of a Global Capital Markets Group.

Cowen Group announces executive appointments


Lazio want Manchester City midfielder Elano on loan in January with a view to a permanent transfer.

Lazio want Manchester City star Elano on loan


New parents Beyoncé, 30, and Jay-Z, 42, are ``in heaven'' with baby Blue!


Australia needs several years of above average rain to end a drought that has devastated crops in three of the last six years, according to the latest report by the Bureau of Meterology.

Australia needs several years of rain to end drought


Mental health professionals should integrate a patient's spiritual belief into their treatment programme,especially if the patient is religious, says a new study.

Mental health professionals should integrate patients' spiritual beliefs


The Bulgarian MEPs have tabled amendments to the final report on Macedonia which are important to Bulgaria, Andrey Kovachev, Bulgarian MEP from the Group of the European People's Party, said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Bulgarian MEPs' amendments to final report in Macedonia are important to Bulgaria:


Residents got their first look at a Hannaford proposal for the corner of Route 7 and Nickerson Road on Wednesday night.

Residents get look at Hannaford proposal


TWO cyclists were airlifted to hospital on Saturday after coming off their bikes in separate accidents in the Stratford-on-Avon district.


The first phase of Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan began on Sunday with the journey of 25 containers entering Pakistan from Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.

First phase of Nato withdrawal from Afghanistan begins


This time around, Ace celebrity fashion designer Rohit Bal has been accused of Plagiarism by Delhi based designer, Vijay Laxmi Dogra.


On Monday Iran's national football coach Ali Daei said that he is in love with Tehran-based football clubs, Persepolis and Esteghlal.

I'm in love with Persepolis and Esteghlal:


The Lao Ministry of Development and Planning has reported that Vietnam has become the largest foreign investor in Laos in the 1989-2012.

Vietnam becomes largest investor in Laos


Former NHL player and now fitness guru to the NHL stars Gary Roberts has apologized publicly for calling Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis a moron.

Roberts apologizes for calling Gillis a moron


Tibetan monks disrupted an official news briefing at a temple in the capital Lhasa today, it was reported.


Alyaksandr Lukashenka has defended his government's spending on a space program and announced that BKS, a Belarusian Earth-imaging satellite, will be launched into orbit this fall, BelaPAN reports.

Belarus' satellite to be launched into orbit this fall


Illinois State had five players in double-figures and held Creighton to one field goal in the final 8:57 for a 67-63 win Saturday afternoon at Qwest Center Omaha.

Illinois State holds off Creighton 67-63


Central and Eastern Europe-focused private equity firm Mid Europa Partners has agreed to acquire a ``strategic'' stake in Czech solar developer Energy 21, committing to inject new equity into the company to support its Central and Eastern Europe growth strategy.

Mid Europa acquires stake in Czech solar developer Energy 21


A 30-year-old man was charged yesterday with stealing a laptop from the Sedqa premises.

Man charged with stealing laptop from 'Sedqa' premises


Despite the decimation of its top leadership, the al-Qaida still poses a threat and the US will continue to pursue it, defence secretary Leon Panetta said today.


A 34-year-old St-Leonard travel agent has quite a tale to tell: she was kidnapped this morning.


Michael Rutter and Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz made history on the Isle of Man today by becoming the first team to record a 100mph lap of the course in the SES TT Zero race in what is being hailed as one of the greatest achievements in the event's one hundred and five year history.

Michael Rutter and Team Segway Racing motczysz make history at the Isle of Man TT Races


OpenConvey has launched a referral fee payment system that will pay the adviser's fee on the day of completion.

OpenConvey to pay advisers on completion


Bihar will showcase itself as ``the land of boundless opportunities'' at the 29th annual India International Trade Fair beginning here this Saturday.

Bihar to showcase itself as 'land of boundless opportunities'


A Lakeland man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday night, Lakeland police said.

Lakeland man injured in motorcycle crash


Police will offer special discounts on traffic related summons at the Curve shopping complex in Bandar Utama here on Saturday.

Police to offer special discounts for traffic summonses at the Curve


CityBus will offer free rides all day Thursday in honor of the seventh annual Dump the Pump Day.


A Kingman man was badly injured in a one-vehicle rollover accident near Oatman late Sunday morning.

Kingman man injured in accident near Oatman


Building permits' value rose by 2.4 per cent to $5.7 billion in December after two consecutive monthly declines, according to Statistics Canada.

Building permits rise in December after two monthly declines


Spurs forward Richard Jefferson will miss Friday's game against Sacramento to attend to ``personal business,'' a team spokesman said.

Jefferson will miss Friday's game vs. Kings


DELYN MP David Hanson visited Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold on Friday to talk to sixth form students about his role in Parliament.

David Hanson MP visits Ysgol Maes Garmon


Prices for Chinese farm produce went up slightly, while prices for production materials declined, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.


Ally Bank, the direct banking subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., today announced that it completed the sales of approximately $115 billion in unpaid principal balance of agency mortgage servicing rights to Ocwen Financial Corp. and Quicken Loans, Inc. In total, Ally Bank has received approximately $850 million in proceeds for the transactions.

Ally Bank completes sales of mortgage servicing rights


``UFOs are real! With no prevarication or qualification of terms, there are physical objects of unknown origin that do transit our universe. The evidence that supports those statements is simply overwhelming.''


New Delhi, Dec 1 A ''most wanted'' dacoit of north India, allegedly involved in more than 100 robbery cases in various states, was arrested in the capital, police said today.


Rupert Everett, 49, is sorry for his ``wimp'' British soldier remarks made in The Sunday Telegraph.


First Solar, Inc. announced it has formed a utility systems business group to address the large-scale photovoltaic system solutions market.

First Solar forms utility systems business


Renaissance Capital, the leading emerging markets investment bank, has appointed Ivan Tchakarov as Chief Economist for Russia & CIS, and Natalia Suseeva as Analyst, Economics Research.

Renaissance Capital appoints Chief Economist for Russia & CIS


University Hospital in Louisville will start searching for a new partner six weeks after Gov. Steve Beshear rejected a proposed merger with a Catholic health care system.

University Hospital to search for new partner


Nora Ephron, famous writer and director of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' has released her new book, ``I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections.''


Sisters Joan Milburn, 76, and Irene Crabtree, 82, both of Walney, have spent their lives helping others in spite of their own misfortune.

Sisters spent their lives helping others


Since the UN Security Council failed to adopt a strong resolution condemning the massacre of civilians in Syria by the government, which has been conducting a bloody crackdown on regime opponents in the country for months, due to vetoes by Russia and China, Turkey has been working on a new initiative to keep the Syria case on the agenda, diplomatic sources have told Today's Zaman.

Turkey works on new initiative to keep Syria on agenda


Eight Iraqi soldiers, including an officer, have been killed and another solider was injured in an ambush by unknown gunmen against an Iraqi Army patrol in west Iraq''s Anbar province on Tuesday, a security source reported.


The Taliban today claimed responsibility for a series of suicide attacks in Pakistan, including the bombing of Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar.


A seven-year-old boy was sent to the hospital Saturday after police say he was hit by a car in Roanoke.


The Yellow River is likely to flood this rainy season from July to October, the China Meteorological Administration has warned.

Yellow River likely to flood this rainy season


President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid his respect to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez this morning on 09 March by signing the book of condolence which is placed for the general public at the Embassy of Cuba at Anderson Road in Colombo.

President Rajapaksa pays respect to late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez


Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner is seeing a sex counsellor, reports the China Daily online.


A winter weather advisory remains in effect for much of the Montgomery County and surrounding area until 8 am A winter advisory means periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain can cause travel difficulties and slippery roads.

Winter weather advisory remains in effect


New Yorkers rally to shut down Indian Point, an old nuclear plant in an active seismic zone that puts 20 million Americans within a 50 mile radius at risk.


It must have been some Enchanted evening for actress Amy Adams, who has confirmed that she is engaged to her Prince Charming, actor Darren Legallo.


CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist DIERKS BENTLEY has recorded the song ``Little Boxes'' for the theme song for SHOWTIME series ``Weeds.''

DIERKS BENTLEY records ``Little Boxes'' as theme song for ``Weeds''


The thing about I'm A Celebrity is that you grow strangely accustomed to having these bug-munching strangers in your home on a more-or-less-nightly basis, baring their souls and exposing their human frailties.


Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com is of the view that Pantaloon Retail has target of Rs 125-124.

Pantaloon Retail has target of Rs 125-124:


Timely and consistent implementation of Basel III norms, aimed at bolstering the resilience of banks, is essential to ensure a stable global banking system, a report prepared for the G-20 leaders said today.

Basel III norms essential for stable global banking system:


A WEMBLEY drug dealer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for possession of a gun.

Drug dealer sentenced to seven years in prison


The Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional validity of the MPLAD scheme, which gives all MPs Rs 2 crore each to undertake development work in their constituencies.

Supreme Court upholds Constitutional validity of MPLAD scheme


The European Central Bank said it has extended a dollar liquidity swap line with the US Federal Reserve through Aug. 1, 2012, and will continue to lend dollars to euro-area banks.

ECB extends dollar liquidity swap line with Federal Reserve


New Wolves signing Jamie O'Hara says he couldn't see a future for himself at Tottenham .


Two technology professors at Indiana State University delivered keynote speeches during an international conference in China.

Technology professors deliver keynote speeches at international conference in China


A key housing index shows a clear trend that home price declines are moderating.

Index shows home price declines are moderating


The homeless sex offender who turned himself in to police after seeing our special investigation last week will not be charged.


Teachers at a tiny Texas country school packed a gun along with their lesson plans when classes started this week.


What a way to celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday, and today he announced that he is leaving his wife for his girlfriend, Traci Lynn Johnson.

Tiki Barber leaves his wife for his girlfriend Traci Lynn Johnson


Simon Cowell warned Cheryl Cole to ``raise her game'' days before she was sacked from 'The X Factor'.


Panathinaikos beat AS Roma 3-2 on Wednesday to progress to the round of 16 in the Europa League with a 6-4 aggregate win.


SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft has hinted that its next Xbox console will be more interactive, aiming to change the future of television.

Microsoft hints the next Xbox console will be more interactive


An eMoney solution for mobile phones has been launched in Poland that allows contactless smart cards to be topped up at ticket vending machines across Warsaw.

EMoney solution for mobile phones launched in Poland


Further investment is needed in the Humber rail network to support economic growth and competitiveness in the area.

Investment needed in Humber rail networks


PAUL LAMBERT has offered his resignation as Norwich manager but the club this afternoon revealed in a statement that they have not accepted it.

Paul Lambert offers resignation as Norwich City manager


Due to health regulations, the Salvation Army is no longer accepting baked goods to give to volunteers helping in the city's flood fight.

Salvation Army no longer accepting baked goods


SIPTU members are due to mount strike action at a FAS training centre in Dublin this morning.

SIPTU members to mount strike action at FAS centre


The trial of a Jones County man in Superior Court ended abruptly last week when the judge granted a motion for a directed verdict.

Judge grants motion for directed verdict


Thailand decided on Wednesday to postpone the ASEAN Summit from earlier planned mid-June to late October, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya told reporters.

Thailand postpones ASEAN Summit to late October


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said inflation is not due to food shortage.

Mukherjee says inflation not due to food shortage


Thomas and Fern McKimm will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on March 10.


2K Games has sent out word that Illusion Softworks' upcoming mob sequel Mafia 2 will get a Collector's Edition as well as some preorder DLC.

Mafia 2 gets collector's edition and preorder DLC


VALENCIA, Calif. The drugmaker MannKind Corp. said Friday that it plans to sell senior secured discount notes due 2017 to raise about $370 million.

MannKind to sell senior secured discount notes


A teenage girl has been raped on a Glasgow golf course while golfers were playing nearby.


India's economic growth will fall below 6 percent in the first half of the current fiscal but would pick up thereafter and inflation would moderate to 7 percent by September, Kaushik Basu, outgoing chief economic advisor, said Tuesday.

Economic growth will fall below 6 percent:


A Merrill man pleaded no contest Tuesday in Lincoln County Circuit Court to third-degree sexual assault in the rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Merrill man pleads no contest to sexual assault


South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee ``Blade Runner'' who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, has been charged with murder.


Larry the Cable Guy, best known for his stint on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and Blue Collar TV with Jeff Foxworthy, has a new comedy DVD out called, ``Tailgate Party.''

``Larry the Cable Guy has a new DVD called 'Tailgate Party.


Royal Group, a manufacturer of decking, trim, pipe and other building materials, has announced three new promotions in its building products division.

Royal announces promotions in building products division


A new study has found no difference at all between generic and brand name heart drugs.

No differences between generic, brand name heart drugs


Malacanang on Tuesday said the passage of the sin tax reform bill will strengthen the country's health care system as taxes collected from cigarettes and liquors are expected to fund an expanded universal healthcare coverage.

Passage of sin tax reform bill to strengthen health care system--


RALEIGH Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed the North Carolina budget plan Sunday, saying the Republican-led legislature's proposal would do ``generational damage'' to public education.

Gov. Bev Perdue vetoes North Carolina budget


National Conference chief Omar Abdullah on Monday said his party has got ``positive signals'' from the Congress on forming a government in Jammu and Kashmir, where the assembly election has returned a fractured verdict.

We have got positive signals from Congress:


George Burley insisted he never feared being sacked as Scotland boss, despite suggesting his players had saved his skin in the final two World Cup qualifiers.


Three earthquakes shook southwest China on December 26, leaving at least 19 people wounded and over 100,000 suffering from property losses.


Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Euromedic's dialysis service business effective June 30, 2011.

Fresenius Medical Care completes acquisition of Euromedic's dialysis service business


At least two army jawans were injured today in an explosion inside their vehicle in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.


The Houston Texans hired Wade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator Wednesday, hoping the fired head coach of the Cowboys can turn around a unit that sank toward the bottom of the league last season.

Texans hire Wade Phillips as new defensive coordinator


A 42-year-old Salina man has pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography, the US Attorney's Office said Wednesday.


Two robbers were killed on Wednesday by a Karachi Electric Supply Corporation police constable within the jurisdiction of Gulberg police station.


The board of Hindustan Unilever in its meeting on 31 October 2011 has declared interim dividend at the rate of Rs 3.50 per share for the financial year ending 31 March 2012.

Hindustan Unilever declares interim dividend


England captain Andrew Strauss was keeping his feet firmly on the ground after his team ruthlessly completed a series win over West Indies on Monday.


Gov. Martin O'Malley, previewing his fiscal plan before an audience of the state's business leaders Tuesday, said his 2014 budget will create 43,000 jobs.

O'Malley says his 2014 budget will create 43,000 jobs


Norwegian actor Ryan Wiik, 26, is set to star as Ethan Boyd in the international feature film ``Without You''.

Ryan Wiik set to star in feature film ``Without You''


US bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc said it has asked Fitch Ratings to remove its ratings on the company and all its subsidiaries.


Chen Chu, mayor of Kaohsiung City, was hospitalized in Kaohsiung Medical University Memorial Hospital for acute pyelonephritis since last weekend, according to her doctor.

Chen Chu hospitalized for acute pyelonephritis


First Saturday is going to the dogs on Aug. 1, when Downtown Frederick Partnership, Frederick County Bank and Two Paws Up present the August First Saturday, Dog Days of Summer, from 5 to 9 pm


Alex Gibbs has joined the Seattle Seahawks as Pete Carroll's assistant head coach and offensive line coach.

Alex Gibbs joins Seattle Seahawks as assistant head coach


Cotton prices continued to climb Thursday in Pakistan breaking all previous records for better quality crop.

Cotton prices in Pakistan breaking previous records


Director Tim Burton said he would 'love to work' with Angelina Jolie on a new movie.

Tim Burton would `love to work` with Angelina Jolie


No. 1 drugmaker Pfizer Inc. said Monday it is buying No. 12 Wyeth for $68 billion in a deal that ultimately will wipe out nearly 20,000 jobs but quickly boost Pfizer's revenue and profit and transform it overnight into a medicine cabinet for all.


These days I keep getting asked what the 2012 election means for US foreign policy.

What the election means for American foreign policy


FLAT, open fenland to the south of Sleaford could become a corridor of wind farms if energy firms have their way.

Fens could become a corridor of wind farms


Capital Development Authority Chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has said that Islamabad will be made a hub of cultural activities, as these activities are the best source of recreation and amusement for the people.

'Islamabad to be made hub of cultural activities'


A Manchester, NH, man has been charged with killing a woman others say he had been dating off and on.

Manchester, NH, man charged with killing woman


Berkshire Theatre Group will announce that Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will be performing at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Thursday, August 25 at 7:30pm.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes to perform at the Colonial Theatre


Korean Airlines has concluded a sale/leaseback refinance for one Airbus A330-300.

Korean Airlines refinances an Airbus A330-300


A 47-year-old Lansing man was stabbed multiple times Thursday afternoon on the west bank of the Grand River, police said.

Lansing man stabbed on bank of Grand River


Consumer confidence has fallen for the second consecutive month in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan poll, but it is unclear if recent global market volatility is the reason.

Consumer confidence falls for second consecutive month


DICHATO, Chile Chile's president says it will take three years to rebuild the region wracked by an earthquake and tsunami, something all too clear to the people cleaning up this splintered tourist town.


The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they have agreed to terms with pitcher Bartolo Colon on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.


Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion will be holding an exclusive BlackBerry event in New York City on August 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time -- 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

Research in Motion to hold exclusive BlackBerry event on August 3


The Wright State volleyball team was picked to finish eighth in the Horizon League in a preseason poll of the league's coaches released Wednesday.

Wright State volleyball picked eighth in Horizon league preseason poll


Rebecca Hall thought she'd ruined her chance to work with acclaimed director Woody Allen - after she embarrassed herself when the pair first met.

Rebecca Hall: 'I thought I'd ruined my chance to work with Woody Allen'


Colombia has decriminalized cocaine and marijuana, saying that people cannot be jailed for possessing the drugs for personal use.

Colombia decriminalizes cocaine, marijuana


Belleville won't be compiling its own patient registry afterall.

Belleville won't compile patient registry


TomTom has announced a new all-in-one tachograph data management system, Webfleet Tachograph Manager.

TomTom announces new tachograph data management system


The deficit super committee held an open session on budget cuts Wednesday.


Vanity Fair has stirred controversy with an article panning the Gulf city state of Dubai, which has pumped millions into cultivating an image of high glamour.


But for all the heat the Miami star has taken over the past few weeks, he still has at least one supporter in Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Lebron James still has at least one supporter in coach k


Himachal Pradesh will get its third cricket stadium by the end of next year, an official said on Sunday.


A homeless woman was found sleeping in her car at 1:56 am Aug. 26 in the St. Paschal Baylon parking lot.


A Fort Hood soldier was killed Sunday evening in a three motorcycle wreck near the town of Watson, in northeast Burnet County.

Fort Hood soldier killed in three-motorcycle wreck


Duffy says she doesn't ``hold a grudge'' towards Sex Pistols singer John Lydon, after their publicised rift.

Duffy doesn't ``hold a grudge'' against John Lydon


MARTIN JOHNSON has confirmed that Danny Cipriani will rule himself out of selection for England if he makes a money-spinning move to Australia.

Danny Cipriani will rule himself out of selection if he moves to Australia


Nokia has lowered its sales expectations due to a number of market conditions affecting the firm, in particular strong competition.


Favre responded last night to the ESPN report by telling his hometown newspaper Web site, SunHerald.com in Gulfport, Miss., that ``it's all rumor.''


A 47-year-old Gonzales man was killed Friday morning in a fiery crash on La.

Gonzales man killed in Friday morning crash


Oil prices soared to a record high yesterday and sparked fears of more rises at petrol pumps.


The Ministry of Health will increase its staff at health centres in the Suva area as they prepare to close down the General Outpatients Department at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

Ministry to increase staff at health centres


A Punchbowl man, 30, faced court on Wednesday charged with intimidation and perverting the course of justice.


Nigeria is now ranked as the worldâ€™s highest producer of cassava with a production capacity of 40 million metric tonnes.

Nigeria is the worldâ€™s highest producer of cassava


The Indian rupee extended gains in afternoon trade on Monday as domestic shares pared some losses with little direction from other regional markets, most of which are shut for the Lunar New Year.

India rupee extends gains as shares pare some losses


George Michael's publicist says the singer is being treated for minor injuries after he was a passenger in a car crash.

George Michael treated for 'minor' injuries


She said she wasn't there to talk about politics: ``I want to talk about love.''


Chrysler LLC is expected to file for bankruptcy in Manhattan bankruptcy court, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.


By Jason Straziuso/AP South Africa's president says that Nelson Mandela remains in serious but stable condition during his fourth day in the hospital.

Nelson Mandela remains in serious condition


Continental Europe hit back against Great Britain and Ireland in the Vivendi Seve Trophy yesterday, cutting their overnight deficit from three points to just one after the second day of fourballs.

Continental Europe hit back in Seve Trophy


Arsenal forward Nicklas Bendtner has signed a one-year loan deal with Juventus, the Italian champions confirmed on Friday.


CVS Caremark continues to use patient and physician data to promote drugs on behalf of pharmaceutical companies in ways that may compromise patient privacy, according to Change to Win.

CVS Caremark continues to use patient, physician data to promote drugs in ways that could


On November 13, Yerevan hosted the Night of Indian Culture timed to Diwali festival of lights.


FUTURIS remains on track to post a profit in its forecast range of $80-85 million for 2007-08 when its annual profit results are announced at the end of the week as it attempts to turn its fortunes around after a tough year.


HEAVY engineering manufacturer DCD has launched a new train bogie with 85% local content, which it says substantially beats the tender requirements of the Passenger Rail Association of SA for companies to become preferred suppliers.

DCD launches new train bogie with 85% local content


Crime syndicate hitmen have killed a Mexican town mayor, and eight other people were murdered in and around a violent city across the border from the US, Chihuahua state officials say.


The Archbishop of York has said the royal wedding would help ``inject a bit of hope'' into the country as some people struggled to make ends meet and find work.


American movie actor Cliff Robertson, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a mentally disabled janitor in the 1968 movie Charly, died Saturday, a day after his 88th birthday.


Pizza Hut and Home Depot have denied allegations that they used Black Keys music without permission.

Pizza Hut and Home Depot deny using Black Keys music


Rawalpindi will not host its scheduled matches during India's tour of Pakistan in January due to a delay in renovation work.


An eight-member Naxal team visited houses in and around Muklupadi and Murantebail near Muniyal in Karkala on Tuesday night and distributed pamphlets.

Naxals visit houses near Muniyal, distribute pamphlets


Jaipur, Aug 10 An engineering student was killed and 135 devotees and picnickers were stranded at cave of Gaipernath near Kota, as the steps leading to the cave shrine broke down this afternoon, police said.


Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault says injured winger Daniel Sedin has a concussion.


The Seahawks announced Monday that cornerback Roy Lewis, who is also the team's special teams captain, has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Special teams captain Roy Lewis placed on injured reserve


Mr Hagel, speaking to reporters in Abu Dhabi, says the White House has informed two senators by letter that, within the past day, ``our intelligence community does assess, with varying degrees of confidence, that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale in Syria, specifically, the chemical agent sarin.''


Atlanta police say a suspicious package found Friday afternoon at Atlantic Station has been determined to be ``safe.''

Suspicious package at Atlantic Station determined 'safe'


Jonathan Ross has announced that he is leaving the BBC, where he has worked for the last 13 years.


A man is hit by a motor cycle with police number B 6912 EBO.


Gov. Sam Brownback's new school efficiency task force will hold its first meeting on Monday and hear from public school advocates and detractors.

School efficiency task force to hold first meeting on Monday


The Fairless School District will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community program at 1 pm Friday in the high school gymnasium.

Fairless schools celebrating 50th anniversary


A Nipomo priest got probation for groping a male sheriff's deputy at the Pirates Cove nude beach.

Priest gets probation for groping at nude beach


Australia coach Shane Watson has signaled his intent to shake up the current malaise by declaring that Shane Watson will open the batting in the first Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge on 10 Juy.


Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem, whose latest film, ``Biutiful,'' premieres on Monday at the Cannes Film Festival, will produce a documentary on Spain's former colony of Western Sahara, show business publication Variety reported.

Javier Bardem to produce documentary on Western Sahara


Last night he was at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne watching the Zac Brown Band.

Bruce Springsteen watches the Zac Brown Band


Govan cleared the air with David and Sunshine this evening after a series of disagreements concerning Govan's selection of Sunshine as the Big Brother mole on Saturday.

Govan clears the air with David, Sunshine


Yahoo Inc. said today that it plans to cut at least 1,400 jobs as part of a broader effort to reduce costs amid a slumping business, investor discontent and global economic turmoil.


Exercise can alter an inactive person's DNA within minutes of them working up a sweat, Swedish researchers say.

Exercise can alter an inactive person's DNA within minutes of ...


ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' reportedly wants Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco on the show in the future.

'Dancing with the Stars' wants Ochocinco


The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court Monday, blaming Major League Baseball for refusing to approve a multibillion-dollar TV deal that owner Frank McCourt was counting on to keep the troubled team afloat.

L.A. Dodgers file bankruptcy protection in Delaware


http://passcomms.com/android/?p=23721 Motorola Mobility stockholders give nod of approval to Google merger `` Mr. Android


The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Scott Arniel has been named head coach of the Canucks AHL affiliate the Chicago Wolves.

Scott Arniel named head coach of Canucks' afl affiliate Chicago Wolves


Serbian-Ukrainian model/actress Milla Jovovich is all set to tie the knot for a third time with British director Paul WS Anderson.

Milla Jovovich to tie the knot for third time


March 26, 2012 President Obama was caught on a live microphone near the end of a 90-minute meeting with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, saying he will have ``more flexibility'' to deal with missile defense after the upcoming election, according to ABC News.

Obama says he'll have 'more flexibility' on missile defense after election


Venezuela says it will normalise diplomatic ties with neighbouring Colombia immediately, a week after severing relations over Colombia's cross-border raid into Ecuador.

Venezuela normalises diplomatic ties with Colombia


President Ilham Aliyev received Hungarian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Azerbaijan Jeno Borosh due to completion of his mission.

President Aliyev receives Hungarian ambassador in Azerbaijan


Presidential Proclamation 1841, citing Republic Act 9294 has declared Monday, which is nearest to November 30, or Bonifacio Day, as regular holiday.


Iran is enriching nuclear material to higher levels as a backup plan because it fears it will not receive foreign fuel for a medical research reactor, Tehran's envoy to the UN atomic watchdog said on Wednesday.

Iran says enriching to higher levels as backup plan


Bollywood budding actress Jiah Khan also known as Nasifa Khan allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her Juhu residence in Mumbai.


Lindsay Lohan says that she is ``fine'' and that things are okay with her.


Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point from 7.7 percent in April to 7.8 percent in May.

Arkansas unemployment rate increases to 7.8 percent


Crowley Maritime Corp. said it opened a refrigerated pest control facility at Port Everglades that will allow customers to rid imported fruits and vegetables of non-indigenous pests.

Crowley opens pest control facility at Port Everglades


France defeated South Korea 3-1 on Tuesday after late goals from Gueida Fofana and Alexandre Lacazette, leaving both teams precariously poised in the group stage at the Under-20 World Cup.


Georgia will call for control over checkpoints at the Russia-Georgia border during negotiations with Russia.

Georgia to call for control over checkpoints from Russia


SKorea says initial investigation shows Chinese address was source of cyberattack on 1 company SKorea says initial investigation shows Chinese address was source of cyberattack on 1 company.


If your eyes are wide shut, you're probably not aware Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are set to divorce.


The Cubs added a middle infielder to the roster Wednesday, claiming Luis Valbuena from Toronto and adding him to the opening day roster.


STILL haunted by thoughts of their son's violent murder at the hands of a sadistic trio of torturers, Andrew Gardner's parents will today mark the anniversary of his death.

Andrew Gardner's parents mark anniversary


Cobalt prices rose on Friday March 30 for the first time in two months, as low-grade buyer interest brought a bullish tone back to the market.

Cobalt prices rise for first time in two months


The Internet has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the editor of Wired magazine's Italian edition.

Internet nominated for Nobel Peace prize


Keane quit Sunderland on Thursday with the team 18th in the 20-team league.


In a tragic incident, a six-year-old girl died here after consuming poison mistaking it to be cough syrup, police said today.

Girl consumes poison mistaking it to be cough syrup


``I am very pleased Salomon has signed a new contract with us as he is an important player for this club,'' manager Carlo Ancelotti told the Premier League team's website on Monday.


Here is the question of the day, it's not why did the White Stripes break up but rather why did they break up now?


UW Medicine and PeaceHealth announced plans Monday for a strategic affiliation to coordinate medical services.

UW Medicine, PeaceHealth plan strategic affiliation


Professor Dr Atta-ur-Rahman has said that science and technology may facilitate the achievement of Millennium Development Goals through sustained and enhanced economic growth and provide employment opportunities, enhance market efficiency, tackle population growth issues, climate change and environmental degradation.

Science and technology can enhance market efficiency:


Enterprise software and services provider Ramco Systems today said it would make a foray into Bangladesh with a view to tap business from the government, power and banking sector of the neighbouring country.

Ramco Systems to make foray into Bangladesh


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remain high at mid-morning today on positive sentiment following Wall Street Friday's gains, dealers said.


After years of waiting, Jacksonville is finally set get a national veterans cemetery by January.

Jacksonville set to get veterans cemetery


FLINTSHIRE residents are facing a 2.9% council tax rise after a £1.4m budget black hole was plugged.

Flintshire residents facing 2.9% council tax rise


In the first game of the Texas Classic, Wisconsin fell to Utah 9-1 in five innings Friday afternoon.


Canadian Medical Association report released recently estimates that 130 Algoma residents will die this year as a result of smog's long-term health impact.

130 Algoma residents will die this year due to smog


A child pornography case on the southwest coast has been set over until next month.

Child pornography case set over to next month


Anglo-Australian mining major Rio Tinto is mulling over a $5bn expansion of its iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Rio Tinto mulls over $5bn expansion of iron ore projects in Western Australia


Goldman Sachs downgrades Healthways Inc. from Neutral to Sell but raises their price target from $9 to $10, which still suggest 31% downside to the current market price.

Goldman Sachs downgrades Healthways Inc. (hway) to Sell


Astronomers have discovered the first near-Earth triple asteroid, which is hardly 7 million miles from our planet.

Astronomers discover first near-Earth triple asteroid


The Angolan national senior males handball team beat last Friday Gabon by 27-25, for the group B's second round match of the 19th edition of the African cup of nations that is happening in Cairo in Egypt.


A group raising money for a playground at a new elementary school received a major boost over the weekend.

Group raising money for playground at new elementary school


Bangalore,Aug11 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Karnataka for two days from August 13 as part of efforts to strengthen the Congress' student wing-National Students Union of India.


Kolkata, Sept 7 West Bengal is taking special steps to improve quality of manpower, said state Commerce and Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee here on Wednesday.

'Bengal taking steps to improve quality of manpower'


Dunkin' Brands Inc. said that NBA Miami Heat superstar Lebron James has agreed to promote Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins ice cream in Asia where the company has about a third of its stores.

Dunk king Lebron James to promote Dunkin' Donuts in Asia


PRAGUE ― The Czech car maker Skoda is extending its range of eco-friendly vehicles by offering in every model family a second generation Greenline version, starting with the 1.6-liter Skoda Yeti diesel.

Skoda extends range of eco-friendly vehicles


US stocks bounced between gains and losses in choppy trading Monday, as cautious investors flocked toward safer assets, while riskier energy and financials slipped.


Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ, A great Jesuit, a renowned Biblical scholar, a former archbishop of Milan, a widely read spiritual master, a popular retreat master, and a one-time possible pope, has died at age 85.

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ, dies at 85


The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that country superstars Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Reba and Carrie Underwood are the first artists scheduled to appear and be honored at GIRLS' NIGHT OUT:

Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Reba & Carrie Underwood to be honored at Girls' Night Out:


The Dodgers have declined a $5.5 million club option on shortstop Angel Berroa, instead opting for a $500,000 buyout.

Dodgers decline $5.5 million option on Berroa


Google is enticing merchants and small business owners to advertise with its Google AdWords program by extending them credit.

Google entices merchants to advertise by extending Credit


A ROAD in Swinford will be closed for about a week to allow repairs to a bridge over the M1 motorway to be carried out.


Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment's digital retail store, today announced that Fallout 3 is now available digitally for purchase on Direct2Drive in conjunction with its retail release.

Fallout 3 is now available digitally for purchase on Direct2Drive conjunction with its retail release


Officials from Washington, DC, were in Las Cruces on Tuesday to remind senior citizens to check their Medicare prescription drug plans before the end of the year -- a move that might result in savings.

Officials remind seniors to check their drug plans


Former world number one Tiger Woods is to return to action at next week's Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio.

Tiger Woods to return next week at Bridgestone Invitational


The Malverne village board voted unanimously Monday night to adopt the 2012-2013 budget that had been presented at Thursday's public hearing.


Manchester United fans have said that they are ready to move on after Ronaldo.

Man u fans ready to move on after Ronaldo


A 26-year old man from Sliema was detained early today at an AFM vehicle checkpoint after having been found in possession of cannabis resin and a stolen car stereo.


Roughly 2.1M utility customers lose power in NJ Roughly 2.1 million utility customers in New Jersey are without electricity due to the superstorm that's pummeling the state with rain and strong winds.


Police from the Redfern Local Area Command are investigating a fire that occurred in a restaurant at Surry Hills overnight.


A man who admitted to stealing €35,000 worth of cigarettes was jailed for two years today.

Man admits stealing €35,000 worth of cigarettes


The St Albans railfreight inquiry has entered its fourth day today, with the cross examination of rail expert Ben Wilson.

The St Albans railfreight inquiry has entered fourth day


Stage veterans Natalie Portman and Stanley Tucci will be honored at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, to be held on Monday, November 30 at Cipriani Wall Street.

Natalie Portman and Stanley Tucci to be honored at Gotham Independent Film Awards


Kayak Software Corp. filed this morning for an IPO that could raise $50 million for the consumer travel search company, headquartered in Concord, Mass. and Norwalk, Conn.


The OUYA game console will get a yearly hardware update and re-release, according comments the company's founder and CEO made to The Verge this week.


Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to the late Etta James, singing 'I'd Rather Go Blind' at Radio City Music Hall.

Kelly Clarkson pays tribute to Etta James with 'I'd Rather Go Blind'


In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has said that the sacrifices of Kashmiri people, which have centre-staged the Kashmir dispute at the international level, will not be allowed to go waste.


Raiders assistant coach Tom Rathman interviewed this morning for the 49ers' vacant running backs coaching position.

Rathman interviews for 49ers' running backs coach position


A 55-year-old homeless man has been slapped with an Asbo after notching up scores of convictions for crimes committed in Richmond town centre.


A peacock escaped from the Central Park Zoo Tuesday, and has been spending the rest of the afternoon perched on the fourth floor of a multimillion-dollar apartment building at 838 Fifth Avenue.


Hartford Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects in an armed robbery that occurred on Aug. 8 about 9:38 am

Police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects in an armed robbery.


Thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at isolated places of Punjab and Kashmir during next 24 hours.

Thunderstorm expected in Punjab, Kashmir


Nebraska coach Bo Pelini is giving offensive coordinator Shawn Watson a vote of confidence after the Cornhuskers' game plan against Missouri was widely criticized for not incorporating more running plays.

Nebraska's Pelini gives offensive coordinator Watson a vote of confidence


A Levy County couple suspected of dealing prescription drugs out of their home was arrested Thursday on multiple drug and weapons charges.


Now Amanda Blumenherst is playing in her 2nd LPGA event as a pro a little closer to home.

Blumenherst playing in 2nd LPGA event as a pro


Saudi Arabia has ordered its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately, citing fear of kidnappings by Shiites angry over rebels in Syria taking prisoners from Lebanon and Iran.

Saudi Arabia orders its citizens to leave Lebanon


A Nueces County deputy constable was arrested Monday on suspicion of retaliation against his common law wife, according to an arrest affidavit.

Nueces County deputy constable arrested on suspicion of retaliation against his common law wife


Knox College has received a $400,000 grant that the school says it will use to pay for several different efforts, including faculty research.


Japan has lifted a ban on the import of Pakistani mangoes after 16 years on the condition that the fruit will undergo vapour heat treatment before export.

Japan lifts ban on Pakistani mangoes after 16 years


The Rotary Club of Cranford and scholarship chairman Steven Lieberman announced that it has awarded its annual scholarship grant to four Cranford High School students who were selected by Rotary based on their involvement in their school and in the community.

Rotary Club of Cranford announces its annual scholarships


An Ottawa man has been found guilty of assault in an incident the victim said was over business dealings involving Graham Thomas, a man shot dead in a mall tanning salon last month.


Khawaja was convicted Wednesday on five charges of financing and facilitating terrorism for providing cash to a group of British extremists, offering them lodging and other assistance, and undergoing training at a remote camp in Pakistan.


The man shot by a Fayetteville police officer off Ramsey Street late Thursday died overnight of his wounds, police said.


Drug agents executed three warrants Wednesday and arrested three men on drug charges in separate incidents.

Drug agents arrest three men in separate incidents


``He's one of the best in the game,'' said Red Sox catching instructor Gary Tuck of Victor Martinez.


HOLLYWOOD star Cameron Diaz is the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the internet, security software specialist McAfee said Thursday.

Cameron Diaz is the 'most dangerous celebrity' to search for


Just a week after transferring to a new club Bursaspor, goal poacher Ibrahim Tetteh Bangura has survived a car accident in Turkey on Monday, sierraleonefootball.com understands.

Teteh Bangura survives a car accident in Turkey


Morgan Stanley adjusted its 2011 and 2013 EPS estimates for Halliburton and maintained its overweight rating and $57 price target.

Morgan Stanley adjusted its 2011, 2013 EPS estimates for Halliburton


SONY said on Tuesday that it was cutting 8,000 jobs worldwide and shutting some plants as part of an overhaul of its business to cope with the global economic downturn.


David Beckham will make his 100th national team appearance for England during Wednesday's exhibition game against France.

David Beckham to make 100th appearance for England against France


New Delhi, Mar 3 Government today said it is not in favour of freeing diesel prices right now as headline inflation is still in the uncomfortable zone.

Government not in favour of freeing diesel price now


The Nation is reporting that at last week's Campus Progress conference, former President Bill Clinton announced his support for marriage equality:


Micro-soft is pulling the plug on Hotmail, one of the early leaders in web-based e-mail, and plans to transition the service's more than 350 million users to a new e-mail service called Outlook.com, the software giant announced yesterday.


The county last month quietly resurrected its glass recycling program.

County resurrects glass recycling program


Michelle Obama, wife of Senator Barack Obama, wore White House


Capcom celebrated its 25th anniversary on June 11 and CEO, Kenzou Tsujimoto, has issued a message thanking the company's many supporters.


Police in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, have seized 50 pounds of cocaine after a traffic stop on Interstate 59.


Stanley Inc., which provides information-technology services, said Tuesday it received a five-year, $30 million contract from the US Army to provide support services for the US Army Central Command.

Stanley receives $30 million contract from Army


Chris Brown will be heading back to court, after failing a drug test with marijuana found in the singer's system.

Chris Brown heading back to court over marijuana


A simple tutorial showing how to install Adobe's Flash player on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and other Android devices.

How to install Adobe flash player on Samsung Galaxy S4


Fujitsu and Toshiba decided to merge their mobile phone business with the objective of becoming the No.1 mobile phone provider in Japan.

Fujitsu and Toshiba to merge their mobile phone business


Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate, will visit Baldwin County on May 3.


If you missed American Idol last night you may be asking ``Who got voted off American Idol last night?''


Serious criminal cases are taking over a year to get to trial at the Supreme Court, according to a response to a parliamentary question.

Serious criminal cases taking over a year


Police in the North investigating serial sex abuse allegations in Co Fermanagh are to question more suspects.

Police investigate sex abuse allegations in Fermanagh


ARCADIA, Calif. Santa Anita has reopened for training on its new dirt surface three weeks before its winter meet begins.

Santa Anita reopens for training on new surface


Yesterday, Democratic Presidential hopeful, Barrack Obama, 46, moved towards a centrist economic policy with the appointment of Jason Furman, 37, who previously headed the Hamilton Project at the Washington Think Tank, The Brookings Institution.

Obama moves to centrists economic policy


Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Professor Saifuddin Soz on Sunday said that Pakistan had finally realized that violence is detestable and it is in Pakistan's interest to live in an atmosphere of friendliness with India.

Pak has realized violence is detestable:


Firefighters from all around the country gathered in Yakima this weekend for a hands-on leadership seminar.

Firefighters gather for leadership seminar


English born Actor Pete Postlethwaite, most recently known for his role in ``The Town'' and ``Inception'', died in England at age 64 after a long battle with cancer.

Actor Pete Postlethwaite dies after long battle with cancer


Barclays on Tuesday launched its search for the fan of India as it seeks to find the most passionate supporter of the Barclays Premier League in India.

Barclays to launch search for 'the fan of India'


Cell phone numbers will soon be made public, meaning telemarketers will be able to give you a ring.

Your phone number will soon be made public


A bank robbery suspect in Bangor is also being charged with a stabbing in the city.

Bank robbery suspect charged with stabbing


Consumer Report has published an article detailing ``why Consumer Reports can't recommend the iPhone 4``. Consumer report has been testing the recent antenna woes of the iPhone and did add its weight to a problem that has been widely reported on: the ``death grip''. If you have missed it, the Death Grip refers to an wireless reception issue of the iPhone 4, when the phone is held with the left hand. The user's body generates electrical interferences and can degrades the signal. We have witnessed it and reported about it... While we did not get a dropped call, we did experience significant data download slowdowns or disconnections.

Consumer report: we can't recommend the iPhone 4


Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari was conferred an honorary doctorate for 'International Relations' by Mevlana University at a function in Konya today.

Vice President Ansari conferred an honorary doctorate for 'international relations'


COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio zoo that opened a water park last year is now studying whether to add a hotel or resort.

Columbus zoo studying whether to add hotel


Congress President Sonia Gandhi is to undergo a surgery in the US, the details of which are not available.


Nine out of 10 bank and building society branches in Britain are now owned by just six groups as financial giants swallow smaller firms, according to latest research.

Nine out of 10 bank and building society branches owned by just six financial giants


Aim-listed property group London & Stamford is to raise £226m through a placing and open offer to fund recent acquisitions and give it the firepower to make more.


Egypt and Iran agreed yesterday to resume direct flights between their capitals, three decades after the two nations severed diplomatic relations, a report said.

Egypt, Iran agree to resume direct flights


FBR Capital Markets has launched a prime brokerage platform within its institutional brokerage group.

FBR Capital Markets launches prime brokerage platform


PALO ALTO, Calif. PG&E officials say an underground gas pipeline in Palo Alto that sprung a leak during a pressure test had corrosion on its outer wall.

PG&E pipeline in Palo Alto had corrosion


Stocks ended mostly higher Monday ahead of a flurry of earnings reports that could determine whether the economy is really getting better, as investors have been hoping over the past month as they plunged money back into the market.Early signs were promising.

Stocks end mostly higher ahead of earnings reports


Naval ships from Bangladesh and Burma are facing off in the Bay of Bengal as a maritime boundary dispute between the two countries escalates.

Bangladesh-Burma (Myanmar) maritime boundary dispute escalates


Customs officials at Mumbai's international airport today intercepted actor Shah Rukh Khan while he was passing through the green channel without his luggage.

Customs officials intercept Shah Rukh Khan


San Jose, Calif. Online auctioneer eBay said Monday it has launched a virtual outlet mall in the United States it is calling Fashion Outlet.


With little fanfare and even less promotion, Trauma is set to return to the schedule on NBC starting Monday, March 8.


Texas authorities on Tuesday have found up to 30 bodies, possibly all children, buried at a house in a rural county east of Houston, local media reported.


HT Media owned MediaWorks NZ Ltd that runs TV3, C4 and half of New Zealand's commercial radio stations, has successfully completed its recapitalization including comprehensive restructuring of its banking arrangements.


Union leaders have called for new rules to allow post offices to issue repeat prescriptions as part of a radical plan to expand services.

Calls for post offices to issue prescriptions


In every community, the safety and security of its citizens should be the No. 1 priority.


South African prosecutors yesterday dropped corruption charges against presidential front-runner Jacob Zuma, ending an eight year legal battle with elections just weeks away.

Prosecutors drop corruption charges against Zuma


Adolfas Mekas, a member of the avant-garde New American Cinema movement of the 1960s and longtime professor of film at New York's Bard College, died Tuesday, May 31 in Poughkeepsie, NY He was 85.


A plane carrying 16 people disappeared over eastern Indonesia on Sunday, an airline official said.

Plane carrying 16 disappears in Indonesia


Food stamp participation rose for the 37th straight month, according to the Food and Nutrition Service.

Food stamp participation rises for 37th-straight month


A living legend in medicine was honored Saturday in the capital city.


The Ashland Area Rotary Club celebrated the 75th anniversary of receiving its charter with a dinner and program Sunday at The Mineshaft Cafe.

Ashland Area Rotary celebrates 75th anniversary


Some 15 children have ``disappeared'' from hospitals in Haiti since a devastating earthquake struck the country last week, a United Nations spokesman said.

Children 'disappeared' from hospitals in Haiti:


Indiana's first statewide smoking ban is getting mixed reviews from business owners and customers six months after its restrictions took effect.

Statewide smoking ban gets mixed reviews


A Bell School Road couple decided to file court action to challenge the property value placed on their property.

Couple files court action to challenge property value


American Woodmark Corporation today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share to be paid on December 20, 2010, to shareholders of record on December 6, 2010.

American Woodmark Corporation announces cash dividend


The third Suvarna film awards were announced here on Friday.


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Thursday at 1,853.34, down 112.34 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,853.34, down 112.34 points


In a bid to boost relations between India and Bangladesh, Tripura recently hosted a Bangladesh film festival here.


Jason Barickman of Champaign was sworn in Monday as state representative of the 105th Legislative District in ceremonies held at the Livingston Country Courthouse in Pontiac.

Barickman sworn in as State representative --


Markets steady at end of bad week; yen falls again Stocks looked to end a bad week on a steady note while the Japanese yen headed toward four-year lows against the dollar Friday as the country found little international opposition to its aggressive new monetary policy.


Muslims in the country celebrated Aidilfitri on a moderate scale this year, mindful of the soaring prices of almost everything following the fuel price hike, but this has not dampened the joy of the occasion.

Muslims celebrate Aidilfitri on moderate scale


The Cuesta softball team swept a doubleheader from last place LA Pierce College on Thursday to improve to 6-6 in Western State Conference play.


Indonesia today executed three convicted murderers, an official said, the second time that the country has done so since 2008 in a move that drew condemnation from rights groups.


Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund's annual meeting of shareholders held April 29, 2011.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. announces results of annual meeting of shareholders


The Royal Navy faces a shortage of attack submarines because of decisions taken in the Government's Strategic Defence and Security Review.

Navy faces shortage of attack submarines


Franklin Street Properties Corp., an investment firm specializing in real estate, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock for the period April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, payable on August 19, 2011 to stockholders of record as of July 29, 2011.

Franklin Street properties Corp. declares quarterly dividend


British Gas has announced that it will cut gas prices by 10% from February 19, 2009.


Michigan state Senator Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit, a 53-year-old Bangladeshi American legislator, said March 8 he is running for Congress on a platform emphasizing job creation and relying on community colleges to prepare residents to fill the jobs.

Michigan state Senator Hansen Clarke runs for Congress


All tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State will embark on indefinite strike on November 30 to press home their demand for the implementation of Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Salary Structure.

Tertiary institutions in Nasarawa to embark on strike


President Mahmoud Abbas hinted in a Tuesday evening interview with Egyptian TV that he may quit his post even before presidential and legislative elections take place.


Gov. Brian Sandoval today signed four public education reform bills into law, saying Nevada has ``made great advancements on behalf of our schoolchildren.''

Gov. Sandoval signs education reform bills into law


NewMarket Corporation announced today that it has entered into a new $300 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility which replaced the company's previous secured revolving credit facility which would have matured on December 21, 2011.

NewMarket Corporation announces new $300 million credit facility


Fear engulfed the busy Kuniamauthur area around noon on Saturday when four buses parked inside a vehicle body building workshop completely destroyed in fire.


SNOW and biting winds will return to the North-East this weekend with weather warnings for up to five cm of snow on high ground.

Snow and biting winds for the North east this weekend


Hawaii was named the world's top honeymoon destination, followed by French Polynesia and Fiji, signaling a trend to stay beach bound, according to a new survey by Signature Travel Network and Brides Magazine.

Hawaii tops among honeymoon destinations


Credit Suisse Group said Monday it will cut 150 jobs in its investment bank unit in Britain as a result of market turmoil caused by the US subprime mortgage crisis.

Credit Suisse to cut 150 jobs in Britain


Serbia's War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević has stated that the Serbian judiciary is capable of conducting the human organ trade investigation.

``Serbia capable of conducting investigation''


Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges that accuse him -- among other things -- of trying to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.