A UN official expressed concern about inter-tribal violence in southern Sudan, in which more than 1,000 people had been killed since the beginning of this year.

UN official concerns about inter-tribal violence in southern Sudan


Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil on Sunday said it was high time that industry started thinking innovative and finetuning their strategies to cope up with the difficult and changing business environment.

Industry should start thinking innovative:


Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said that the ministry may overshoot budget fiscal deficit aim.

May overshoot budget fiscal deficit aim:


Andy Murray says he will be stronger than ever next year and will looking over his coaching situation before his next tournament at the end of September.

Andy Murray will be stronger than ever next year


A Sioux City man convicted of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend is seeking a new trial.

Man convicted of stabbing pregnant ex-girlfriend


Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has praised Oscar for his desire to play and says he will become a great player for the club.

Chelsea boss rafa Benitez praises Oscar's desire to play


DAILY PRESS & ARGUS A pilot who crashed his homemade, experimental airplane in rural northern Livingston County Monday afternoon remains in critical condition at the University of Michigan Hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman.


Former US President Bill Clinton has left North Korea with his party by air, the the official KCNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Bill Clinton leaves North Korea - report


A BART police oversight bill signed into law will take effect on Jan 1, 2011, exactly two years after a BART police officer shot and killed an unarmed passenger on the Fruitvale station platform in Oakland, BART officials announced Friday.


Ivory Coast was braced for violence on Thursday as one of the fragile West African state's two self-declared presidents urged his supporters to march on state television and the seat of government.


British boxer Amir Khan says he has appealed the judges' scoring in his loss to American opponent Lamont Peterson in their light-welterweight title fight.

Boxer Amir Khan says he has appealed the judges' scoring in his loss to Lamont Peterson


The Reserve Bank today asked three district central co-operative banks not to accept fresh deposits including in savings banks account.

RBI asks three district central co-operative banks not to accept fresh deposits


China has made aerospace history by launching its first high-resolution satellite that can predict natural disasters.


Alsahwah.net-The Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that Italy supports Yemen efforts in counter-terrorism efforts hours after an Italian who worked as a security officer in the Italian Embassy in Yemen was abducted.

Italy supports Yemen in counter-terrorism efforts


The renowned business publication Financial Times, FT, will help Bulgaria to present investment opportunities before companies from Europe, North America and Asia, Novinite.com reports.

FT will help Bulgaria to present investment opportunities before companies from Europe


One person was critically injured in an accident near I-40 and Ross on Sunday afternoon.


Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, recently announced the start of the second annual legislative high school art competition and its theme, ``My Hometown.''

Gaines announces annual high school art competition


The Israeli army at dawn Thursday raided Arqa village and Borqeen town west of Jenin, in the northern West Bank, as well as spreading a unit of soldiers in the olive groves in Jenin.

Israeli army raids villages around Jenin


The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Triple-A Syracuse to take the roster of spot of Tom Gorzelanny.

Nationals recall Collin Balester from Syracuse


It counts down the year's worst music marketing fails, none of which was bigger than Weezer's Hurley-related flub where the band admitted to being financed by Hurley before claiming that the title was after the LOST character.


Nearly four months after they hijacked Italian tanker Enrico Ievoli, Somali pirates have finally released 18 crew members, including seven Indians, on-board the vessel.


Daniel Carcillo is eligible to return to action Sunday afternoon for game three against the Penguins.


West Yorkshire probation bosses have denied union claims that they are restricting the sentencing options of the courts because of lack of resources.


OLYMPIC hero Michael Klim says it is time Nick D'Arcy apologised over the assualt on former teammate Simon Cowley.


A former banker won a UK court case Thursday against his old employer, France's Societe Generale, after claiming millions of pounds for being dismissed for being ``too successful.''


This morning around 6 am a small plane crashed north of Phoenix.


Three burglars in Florida snorted a man's ashes when they mistook them for powdered drugs.


Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates acquired a 5.2% stake in Strategic Hotels & Resorts.

Gates acquires stake in Strategic Hotels & Resorts


Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal the Racial Justice Act which allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.

Gov. McCrory signs repeal of racial Justice act


Soundtrack, an official adaptation of All Gone Pete Tong, is based on a true story.


The International Monetary Fund welcomes the abolition of the ``golden share'' rule, a representative of the IMF office in Minsk told BelaPAN.

International Monetary Fund welcomes abolition of ``golden share'' rule


Celebrity Cruises has expanded its European product offering for 2012.

Celebrity cruises expands European offering


In a shocking incident, a man in Tamil Nadu allegedly killed his wife after she refused to have sex with him and later had intercourse with the corpse, police said April 4.

Man kills wife after she refuses to have sex


The 68-year-old grandfather of 12 who was killed yesterday by a Framingham police SWAT team in an early-morning drug raid was a retired MBTA worker described by shocked neighbors as the ``nicest guy in the world.''


A teenage boy has died after being hit by a car yesterday evening near St Albans.


The country's biggest power group PGE declares upholding EBITDA margin above 30% in the nearest years, the company's CEO deputy Wojciech Topolnicki has said.

Biggest power group PGE to uphold EBITDA margin above 30% in nearest years.


Dollar General is now accepting MasterCard credit cards at all of the nearly 10,000 Dollar General locations across the country, expanding on previous acceptance of MasterCard debit and prepaid cards.

Dollar General accepting MasterCard credit cards


Summary⎙ Print Hani al-Masri argues that some Islamists are losing sight of the Palestinian cause.

Islamists losing sight of Palestinian cause


Southampton midfielder Steven Davis believes he has nothing to prove when he takes on former club Fulham on Sunday.

Southampton midfielder Steven Davis has nothing to prove against Fulham


The 6-year-old boy killed over the weekend in a float plane crash was identified Monday as Jacob Jeter, of Anacortes.

Boy killed in float plane crash identified


Students and staff returned to Uniondale High School Tuesday afternoon after a bomb scare, officials said.

Students return to Uniondale High school after bomb scare


The Chester Park concert series kicks off with country music on Tuesday, featuring a Johnny Cash tribute show, David Keith impersonator and the Denim Dirt Three band.

Chester Park concert to kick off with Johnny Cash tribute


ROY HODGSON will talk to Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson before deciding whether Rio Ferdinand will ever play for England again.

Roy HODGSON to talk with Alex Ferguson over Rio Ferdinand


Ambareesh Baliga of Karvy Stock Broking is of the view that DLF may slip to Rs 400-410.


A shooting near a bar in Youngstown early Sunday morning has left a man in critical condition.

Shooting leaves man in critical condition


Both the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G will be receiving the Android 4.1, JellyBean update on Sprint, according to an announcement made by the company.

Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G to receive Android 4.1, JellyBean update on Sprint


A soldier raped three teenagers and tried to abduct two schoolgirls in Wiltshire, a court has heard.


Two Devils Lake teens, a boy and a girl, have been missing all week and are considered runaways, said police officer Brandon Potts.


Madagascan navy troops have ordered Andry Rajoelina to leave his power within seven days from March 18, when the High Constitutional Court legalized him as President of the Indian Ocean island country.

Madagascan navy troops order Rajoelina to leave power in seven days


Casey Anthony, the mother of missing toddler Caylee Anthony, has been arrested again on charges of uttering a forged instrument, fraudulent use of personal information and petty theft.


New York today unveiled the official 9/11 Memorial flag, which will be flown at the World Trade Centre site to honour the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

New York unveils official 9/11 Memorial flag


The Capital Club Dubai, an exclusive private business club offering an elegant ambience to mix and meet, is going places.


MALVERN 1st Rainbows celebrated their first birthday this week and are now seeking more adult helpers to continue their service.


Zimbabwe is becoming a failed state as President Robert Mugabe and aides hold the country ``hostage,'' the US ambassador to Harare, James McGee, said here on Thursday.


Hotel Fort Canning officially opened on 27 July 2012 with a charity gala dinner supporting Club Rainbow Singapore.

Hotel Fort Canning opens with charity gala dinner


DediPower, leading UK provider of managed web hosting services, has announced that they have been selected by TDG, a leading European supply chain management company to provide its managed hosting requirements.


CHILDREN from Hyde School entertained elderly residents of Hyde and surrounding villages at the luncheon club's ``link lunch'' for the 21st year running.


A 19-year-old Gary man told police he was shot in the thigh there Wednesday afternoon while walking down the street.

Gary man tells police he was shot in the thigh


A day after Ratan Tata threatened to pull out the small car project from Singur in the wake of violence and disruptions, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said the first Nano car would roll out in October.


Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Miami Marlins are aggressively seeking a replacement for manager Ozzie Guillen following the team's worst season since 1999.

Miami Marlins ``aggressively seeking'' replacement for manager Ozzie Guillen


With mortgage rates plummeting to new record lows this week, mortgage refinancing activity jumped sharply, the Mortgage Bankers Association said in a recent report.


He will perform three exclusive shows at the Moonlight House of Rhythm in South Jakarta.

Pianist David Benoit to perform in Jakarta


In a Sunday Q & A with readers, FOXSports.com reporter Adam Caplan agrees that the Eagles are likely to, at the very least, give Burress a long look.


The House overwhelmingly voted down a bipartisan budget proposal Wednesday that would have directed lawmakers to reduce the federal deficit by more than $4 trillion over 10 years through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases.

House votes down bipartisan budget proposal


Social housing and benefit services are set to be hit by a national day of strike action over Government plans to make public sector workers ``work longer, pay more and get less on retirement''.

Social housing and benefit services to be hit by national day of strike action


TORONTO Japan is calling North Korea a threat to Asia and urging world leaders to issue a strong condemnation over an international finding the North sank a South Korean warship.


Overseas property investors are continuing to flock to Turkey despite the global economic recession, with the country offering plenty of properties with significant capital growth and long term investment returns.

Overseas property investors flock to Turkey


A man trimming large tree branches with a chainsaw at a residence off of Riverwood Heights Drive in Port Huron Township led to a neighborhood power outage about 10:30 am today, Port Huron Township Fire Department officials said.


Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today underlined the need for effectively dealing with corruption, containing inflation and time-bound delivery of services to people to ensure that fruits of development reach all sections of society.

Bhupinder Singh Hooda underlines need for effectively dealing with corruption


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived back in Canberra after travelling to Indonesia for the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.


Nigerian Breweries Plc, the pioneer brewing company in the country, has changed its corporate logo to reflect the dynamics of the times.


Cracker Barrel raised its quarterly dividend 60 percent on Thursday, as the Lebanon-based restaurant chain reported growing store traffic and improved sales in the first three months of the year.


US consumer confidence rebounded in March, reversing some of the pessimism seen the month before, according to a closely watched survey released on Tuesday.


Dubai, Jan 28 Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said cricket is a global game now and that he is looking ahead to the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2010 that is due to take place next month in the United Arab Emirates.


Cairo - An eight-storey apartment building collapsed on Wednesday in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, killing 25 people in the second deadly accident to hit the country in as many days, according to police and health officials.


Voce Communications Michael Moeschler, 408-738-7874 mmoeschler@vocecomm.com ooma, Inc. today announced it joined the Consumer Electronics Association, the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion US consumer electronics industry.

Ooma joins the consumer electronics association


Gary Cahill has pledged to score the goals to keep Bolton in the Premier League.


Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, having launched himself into Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari starting 11 as the Brazilian's first choice defensive midfielder, believed he has proved his critics and doubters wrong within the short time even as he admitted that he still has a lot to learn at Stamford Bridge.

I've proved critics, doubters wrong - Mikel


A TOTAL of 270 people have been sent home from Rolls-Royce as a precaution after a chemical reaction in a building.

270 sent home from Rolls-Royce after chemical reaction in building


Her father, now 41, reassured the little girl: ``Madeleine, we're still looking for you.

'Madeleine, we're still looking for you.


The UN Security Council unanimously imposed travel and asset sanctions on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and close aides, ratcheting up pressure on him to quit before any more blood is shed in a popular revolt against his rule.

UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Gaddafi


``In Afghanistan, the United States is moving into a new phase, transferring responsibility for security to Afghan forces, starting to reduce American forces this summer and building a long-term partnership with the Afghan people,'' Obama told reporters when he announced his new team for Afghanistan.

Obama announces new team for Afghanistan


Two persons have died during unauthorized coal mining in one of the coal strip mines in Min-Kush town, Jumgal district, Naryn oblast, Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.

Two persons die at coal strip mine in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan


The city fire and disaster control agency said three companies would provide fire fighters with insurance this year.

Three companies to provide fire fighters with insurance


Richmond great Matthew Richardson has revealed he wanted to play on next season, but his body failed him.


hip fat is good but pot bellies are bad, claims a new study.


A Cell C store at the Jabulani Mall has been cleaned out by robbers, Soweto police said on Monday.


Vapotherm, the global leader in developing High Flow Therapy products for the respiratory industry, announced today that it has secured $20.5 million in new equity financing.

Vapotherm secures $20.5 million in new equity financing


India and South Korea have reached an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation, marking the ninth such pact that New Delhi has finalised since getting the NSG waiver in 2008.

India, South Korea reach agreement on civil nuclear cooperation


ST. PAUL, Minn. ― A 20-year-old New Brighton woman is jailed after a fatal crash in St. Paul.

Woman jailed after fatal crash in St. Paul


Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge in Sussex, Va., on Tuesday.

Vick pleads guilty to state dogfighting charge


The Houston seventh grade boys' basketball tournament finished second in the Cabool Tournament with a 37-30 loss Saturday to Mountain Grove.

Seventh grade boys finish second in tournament


A Southampton man who police believe may have suffered a medical episode was found dead in his pickup truck almost totally submerged in the ocean off a village beach.


British Parliamentarians paid tributes to the assassinated former prime minister and chairperson, Pakistan People's Party, Benazir Bhutto saying that her sacrifice for the cause of democracy must not go waste.

British parliamentarians pay tributes to Benazir Bhutto


Four new banks have joined the syndicate lending 18.5 billion euros to Spain's Gas Natural to buy electricity producer Union Fenosa , the gas utility said on Tuesday.

Four banks join 18.5 bln euro Gas nat syndicate


S2 Security Corporation, a global provider of IP-based integrated physical security systems, has announced enhanced support and service options for both integrators and Enterprise level clients.

S2 Security enhances support and service options for integrators and Enterprise clients


On Sunday Howard Winstone was Inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame, being only the second British fighter to have received this prestigious honour, the first being John H Stracey.

Howard Winstone inducted into WBC Hall of Fame


A 20-year-old Macon man was cut in the forehead by a knife during a Monday night fight in the 5000 block of Nisbet Drive, according to Macon police.


The Lynchburg Regional Airport received a $2.7 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for a carrier ramp and taxiway improvement project.

Lynchburg Regional airport receives $2.7 million


``ACORN has dissolved as a national structure of state organizations,'' said a senior official close to the group, who declined to be identified by name because of the fierce conservative attacks on the group that began when a conservative filmmaker caught some staffers of its tax advisory arms on tape appearing to offer advice on incorporating a prostitution business.

ACORN 'dissolved as a national structure'


Brodies LLP - Changes to employment legislation will take effect, or are proposed, in the following areas.

Brodies LLP > changes to employment legislation


A New York Yankees employee accidentally distributed the personal information of 17,000 season ticket holders via e-mail, the team said Wednesday.

Yankees accidentally distribute personal information of 17,000 season ticket holders


Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Tuesday proposed a $52.5 billion economic plan that would eliminate taxes on unemployment benefits and cut the capital gains tax while warning voters about taking a chance on Democratic rival Barack Obama.

McCain proposes $52.5 billion economic plan


Denise Welch has opened up about her battle with depression and revealed it was once so bad that she tried to throw herself out of a moving car.

' I tried to throw myself out of a moving car '


``As we work closely with our democratic ally, Israel, we must take into account the risks it will face in any peace agreement,'' 76 of the 100 senators wrote Obama in a letter released to reporters.


Will Young has high praise for singer Adele, who he thinks is out modern Aretha Franklin.


Commuter rail service from Boston to TF Green Airport in Warwick will begin later this year.

Commuter rail service to Warwick to begin this year


Sami Hyypia will leave Liverpool after a decade at the club to join Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year contract at the end of the season.

Hyypia leaving Liverpool to join Bayer Leverkusen


The Rotary Club of West Anne Arundel County inducted three new members on Dec. 6.


Microsoft has appointed its first female CFO, with Amy Hood replacing the outgoing Peter Klein.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates could to remain extremely low; even checking in below 5% at times.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


PURE Bioscience today announced the direct sales channel launch of its revolutionary silver dihydrogen citrate -based disinfectant, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™.

PURE Bioscience announces direct sales channel launch of IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense


The two-day Krishidarpan 2011, aimed at disseminating agricultural technologies developed by various research and development organisations working in the National Agricultural Research System, concluded on Sunday.


Sources have told Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com that Paul Konerko has a multi-year offer on the table from a team other than the White Sox.

Konerko has offer on table from another team


Pat Lackey of WHYGAVS wonders whether the Pirates should consider promoting Indianapolis first baseman Jeff Clement, and finally reaches the conclusion that they should.


Spanish police say a top member of the militant Basque group ETA has been arrested in southern France.

Police top member of Basque group ETA arrested


The Spice Girls have announced they are to cut back their reunion tour ``due to family and personal commitments.''


Amgen today announced that it has licensed a clinical stage molecule for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain to Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company.

Amgen licenses molecule for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain to Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


Ecolab Inc. said Thursday that it plans to cut 500 jobs as part of restructuring and cost-cutting measures connected to its recent acquisition of water management firm Nalco Holding.


United Road, one of the largest vehicle transportation logistics providers in the North America, has announced vehicle shipping partnership with SmartAuction.

United Road announces vehicle shipping partnership with SmartAuction


Eastern Time Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged Congress on Monday to extend middle class tax cuts.

Geithner urges Congress to extend middle class tax cuts


The NASA satellite falling from space has reportedly landed in Canada, near Calgary, but nobody was hurt, according to reports.


Institutional investor confidence rose in July, mainly on the back of improved sentiment in Asia, State Street said on Tuesday.

Investor confidence rose in July-State Street


Trade powerhouse Germany saw exports slip 1 per cent in January from the previous month, but sales abroad were still robustly higher than a year ago.


The Greek PM calls for a confidence vote and a referendum on EU debt deal, taking a political gamble.

Greece calls for referendum on debt deal


Finnegan left camp Friday night, apparently just hours after his agent, Terry Watson, sent the Titans a counter to their offer on an extension to his contract.


Actress Jaime Pressly was charged with two counts of drunken driving Tuesday, following her arrest last month in Santa Monica, California.

Actress Jaime Pressly charged with drunken driving


A strong earthquake jolted northern Japan today, injuring at least 76 people, trapping hundreds in halted trains and temporarily cutting off electric power to thousands of homes.


France said that it would provide training for Afghanistan army, police and the government institutions if it makes any additional commitment in the war-torn country.

France May provide training for Afghanistan


France is intent to carry out combined action with India in fighting terrorism through close cooperation between its intelligence agencies and their Indian counterparts, reported the Press Trust of India on Sunday.

France intent to carry out combined action with India in fighting terrorism


Bears QB Jay Cutler vows to play better in Week 2 against the Steelers


Rocker Keith Richards says he and Rolling Stones bandmate Mick Jagger are like brothers who can argue with each other but always love each other.


Aston Villa footballer Barry Bannan is due in court charged with a string of driving offences following a motorway crash.

Aston Villa footballer Barry Bannan due in court on driving offences


A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet and take weekly drug and alcohol tests, according to The Associated Press.

Judge orders Lindsay Lohan to wear alcohol monitoring bracelet


After shuttering hundreds of bookstores across the country -- including the one in Shrewsbury, Borders Group will close its remaining stores by the end of September.


Crystal Stilts have announced a headlining UK show to take place next year.


The voter turnout in the Azerbaijani referendum vote on Constitutional amendments was 15-16 percent at 11:00 local time, Association for Civil Society Development Assistance election headquarters head Maharram Zulfuqarli told Trend News.

Voter turnout in Azerbaijani referendum vote was 15-16 percent at 11:00 local time:


Naomi Campbell has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service on Friday after the British supermodel pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers during an expletive-filled.

Naomi Campbell sentenced to 200 hours community service


AP-MIObama-Regulations-Wolves,0121 Obama order leaves wolves' status uncertain Eds:


At a meeting of the Institute of International Finance in Frankfurt, senior bankers acknowledged that ``weaknesses in business practices'', including bankers' pay and the management of risk, may have contributed to the crisis, reports the BBC.

Bankers acknowledge ``weakness in business practices''


A 27-year-old Brockville man has been charged with impaired driving after an incident in which a vehicle slammed into a rural home in Augusta Township, say Ontario Provincial Police.

Brockville man charged with impaired driving


Elbit Imaging Ltd. announced today, in continuation to its previous announcement dated June 6, 2011, that the Board of Directors of Elbit has resolved to extend its decision not to distribute any dividends for an additional period of at least 12 months.

Elbit Imaging Ltd. Board of Directors resolves to extend decision not to distribute dividends for additional 12 months


Here is the Samsung Transform that was recently spotted in a Sprint document, where it looks rather similar to the Epic 4G, which is rather confusing since Sprint is currently the only carrier that does not have a full touchscreen Galaxy S variant.

Samsung Transform spotted in Sprint document


Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday after she allegedly tossed a bong out of her Manhattan apartment window, police said.

Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong from window


The Head of Personal Savings at Anglo Irish Bank outlines the basics needed when deciding which savings account is best for your needs.


Swedish police said Thursday that they would issue a new international arrest warrant for WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange to replace one that could not be applied in Britain because of a procedural error.


During a Wednesday evening Hannity segment on the overplayed Adam Levine non-troversy, things became a bit heated when the topic turned to whether conservatives can take a joke -- including one guest's exclamation that she would rather be called a ``MILF'' than a ``fat, loser woman.''

'I'd rather be a MILF than a fat, loser woman':


The Chicago Bears released veteran defensive tackle Tommie Harris on Monday, cutting loose a three-time Pro Bowl player who had struggled in recent years because of injuries.

Bears release defensive tackle Tommie Harris


Actress Farrah Fawcett has been released from a Los Angeles-area hospital, her representative said.


The Denver Broncos waived former starting quarterback Kyle Orton Tuesday, more than a month after replacing him with Tim Tebow, fueling speculation that he might end up with the Bears.

Denver Broncos waive quarterback Kyle Orton --


A Murrells Inlet attorney announced his candidacy Wednesday for the state House of Representatives District 108 seat.

Murrells Inlet attorney announces candidacy for state House seat


AN elderly cyclist who came off his bike near Ledbury was saved by his crash helmet, an ambulance worker has told the Hereford Times.


The curlew and Dartford Warbler face extinction in the UK, according to BirdLife International's new Red List.


UNITED States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed by a machete wielding man at his Caribbean vacation home.

Supreme Court Judge Stephen Breyer robbed in Caribbean


As reported by CBC: ``Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy has reported to a federal prison camp to begin his 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy reports to federal prison camp


One inexpensive and beautiful way to cut energy costs is to simply plant deciduous trees on the south, east, and west sides of your dwelling.

Inexpensive and beautiful way to cut energy costs


Former US secretary of state Warren Christopher, who was instrumental in negotiating peace in the former Yugoslavia and moving forward the Middle East peace process, has died at the age of 85, the media reported on Saturday.

Former US secretary of state Warren Christopher dies


A54-year old Abbotsford woman is lucky to be alive after an Abbotsford Police patrol sergeant took rapid evasive action to avoid colliding with her last week.


David Cameron has said that Britain will not allow a culture of fear to take the streets.

Britain will not allow culture of fear to take the streets:


Actor Ashish Vidyarti on Sunday said that he did not feel sorry for projecting an 'anti-hero' image in his films and considered it a blessing to be in the field.

Not sorry for projecting anti-hero image:


Cameroon needed extra time to beat Tunisia 3-2 and reach the semifinals at the African Cup of Nations on Monday, joining defending champion Egypt, which defeated Angola 2-1.


SemiWiki.com today announced that Mentor Graphics, a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, will participate in the SemiWiki.com global social media platform aimed at facilitating mass communication for electronic design professionals through Web 2.0 technologies.

Mentor Graphics to participate in SemiWiki.com social media platform


YouTube is in talks with Hollywood movie studios to offer streaming film rentals, according to The Wall Street Journal.


A memorial service for country music singer Mindy McCready will be held today in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla.

Memorial service to be held for Mindy McCready


The Raiders have ``stayed in touch'' with free agent Daunte Culpepper this offseason, according to ESPN's John Clayton.


A NYC tourist raped is certainly not the headline that many US tourists want to hear this week, yet the IB Times reported this Wednesday, Feb. 13, that an Australian tourist who was visiting New York City since early this month was raped on Saturday night, police confirmed.


The TCU women's basketball team was picked to repeat as Mountain West Conference champions and two of the Horned Frogs' returning stars, seniors Helena Sverrisdottir and Emily Carter, were named to the preseason All-MWC team Wednesday.


Sony Ericsson is reportedly hard at work developing a PlayStation phone aimed firmly at games lovers.

Sony Ericsson reportedly developing PlayStation phone


US President Barack Obama officially won the Democratic nomination for reelection, The National Journal reports..

Obama officially wins Democratic nomination for reelection


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina says annual inflation slowed to 7.9 percent in November, its lowest level since January 2005 as the world economic crisis slashed demand for its commodity exports.

Argentine inflation slows to 7.9 percent


Award-winning Japanese director Koji Wakamatsu has died at the age of 76 after being hit by a taxi, leaving a legacy of a career that began in pornography and ended in acclaimed independent productions.

Japanese film director Koji Wakamatsu dies at the age of 76


The Cricket South Africa audit into alleged financial irregularities, including IPL2 bonuses, has been further delayed by disagreements at board level over the appointment of independent investigators.


PrairieFest could move downtown if it gets approval from the City Commission at its meetings this week.


Ant and Dec failed to push viewers buttons at the weekend, losing 850,000 viewers on Saturday night.


An explosion at a Mississippi paper plant killed one worker Saturday and injured 17 others, according to authorities.

Explosion at Mississippi paper plant kills one


Indigo Books & Music Inc. said Tuesday it has spun off its Shortcovers digital book business to Kobo, a new company controlled by Indigo along with some well-known international partners.

Indigo spins off digital book business to Kobo


Parkroyal has officially returned to Australia with the rebranding of two Crowne Plaza properties to Parkroyal Darling Harbour and Parkroyal Parramatta.


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A judge allowed Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones to enter a drug treatment program Monday after being arrested on a cocaine charge earlier this year.

Judge allows Matt Jones into drug treatment


Gasoline prices were poised Monday to set a new record at the pump, having surged to within half a cent of their record high of $3.227 a gallon.


Zac Efron returns to High School in the movie 17 Again, and he talked about what it was like for him.

Zac Efron returns to High School 17 Again


A newspaper report said Tuesday the two companies are in talks that could see Bloomingdale's set up shop in some Bay stores, including Vancouver.

Bloomingdale's may set up shop in Bay stores


A wildfire that has burned about 1,000 acres of grass and brush near Chelan also threatens 14 homes or outbuildings.


Azerbaijani citizens will be able to use the e-signature by the end of this year, Director of the Institute of Information Technologies of ANAS Rasim Aliguliyev told APA.

Azerbaijani citizens to be able to use e-signature by end of this year


ASEAN countries will not take sides with either the US or China, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Monday.

ASEAN countries will not side US or China:


Former Detroit Lions defensive end Reggie Rogers has been charged with drunken driving and hit-and-run for a collision on Interstate 5 in Tukwila, Wash.

Ex-lion Reggie Rogers charged with drunk driving


US President Barack Obama says his commitment to NASA is ``unwavering'' after his administration's 2011 budget slashed funding to return US astronauts to the moon.

Obama says his commitment to NASA is 'unwavering'


US President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States needs a ``fundamental change of perspective and attitude'' toward the world and to build a new foundation for its economy, which is under deep recession.

Obama says US needs ``change of perspective and attitude'' toward world


French cosmetics group L'Occitane said yesterday it could raise as much as 812 million US dollars in a Hong Kong share offering.

L'Occitane to raise up to 812 million dollars


In his first foray out into the world after his release from house arrest two days ago, deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary went to meet Pakistan People's Party leader Asif Ali Zardari, a move that is bound to be viewed critically by both his detractors and well-wishers.

Iftikhar Chaudhary meets Asif Ali Zardari


Manila -Eight civilians were injured when Muslim secessionist rebels attacked an army outpost in the southern Philippines, an army brigade commander said Saturday.

Eight civilians injured in Muslim rebels' attack in Philippines


The Palm Springs Power, one of the teams in the SCCBL, signed three players.


After six successful albums with Supergrass, Gaz Coombes will release his debut solo album Gaz Coombes Presents...

Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes to release debut album


A charity which helps seriously ill children and their families to take a break is on the way to buying its second holiday caravan.


ST KILDA is looking to relieve the attacking load on Nick Riewoldt, as coach Scott Watters said a spearhead forward was a relic of the past.

St KILDA to relieve load on captain Nick Riewoldt


A Chimacum woman who was severely injured nearly a decade ago after hitting a dead horse on the road has been awarded $2.7 million.

Woman injured after hitting dead horse awarded $2.7 million


The US Congress plans to discuss the Jackson-Vanik amendment today and may replace it with the Magnitsky list with new sanctions for violation of the human rights.

US Congress to discuss Jackson-Vanik amendment today


The Cleveland Indians have called up former Illinois State right-hander Matt Herges from Triple-A Columbus and optioned lefty Rafael Perez to the minor league team.

Indians call up former isu pitcher Matt Herges


An 83-year-old Clarkston man has died from injuries sustained in a Jan. 23 crash in Independence Township, deputies say.

Clarkston man dies from injuries sustained in crash


The storm that blew through the Valley on Saturday dropped more rain than expected, the National Weather Service said.


India has decided to allow foreign direct investment from Pakistan, India's trade minister said, hours before the two countries were due to open a trading post on the border.


Sandra Bullock has admitted that her family smuggles German sausages into then US for Christmas.

Sandra Bullock: `i smuggle sausages into the US`


A North Philadelphia urban farm project is gearing up for the planting season and is hoping to attract young people to become part of the effort.

North Philadelphia urban farm project hoping to attract young people


Gas prices are jumping back up across most of Nevada, just not in Carson City.

Gas prices jump, just not in Carson City


Former NASCAR racecar driver Geoffrey Bodine will make a special appearance at a Dundee bar tonight.

Former racer Geoffrey Bodine to make appearance


ATLANTA Ã¢â‚¬â€ Injured Atlanta Braves rookie Jason Heyward says he won't try to play in the All-Star game.

Heyward won't try to play in All-Star game


NASA launched its Ares IX rocket on Wednesday after weather delays prevented a scheduled Tuesday launch.


Ten Muslim college students from southern California were convicted on Friday of unlawfully disrupting a speech by Israel's ambassador to the United States last year.

Muslim students convicted for disrupting speech


The H1N1 pandemic exposed a worrisome communications gap between public health officials and family doctors, says the new head president of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.


Japanese shares ended a four-day losing streak on Monday, rising sharply following strong gains on Wall Street on Friday and easing crude oil prices.


Cuts in child benefit would increase child poverty which had been reduced in recent years, children's charity Barnardos warned this morning.


The day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for reversing the mood of pessimism, top bureaucrats Thursday took stock of the economic situation with secretaries of various ministries to firm steps for arresting the slowdown in growth.

Top bureaucrats take stock of economic situation


Tucson gunman Jared Lee Loughner smiled his creepy smile during a brief Arizona court hearing Monday in which he pleaded not guilty to the attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Jared Lee Loughner pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords


German exports rose 7% in June - - - the most in almost three years, boosting hopes for recovery in Europe's largest economy.

German exports rose 7% in June - - - the most in almost three years;


The Washington Post is going to sell the Newsweek magazine to the founder of the firm Harman International Industries Mr. Sidney Harman.

Washington Post to sell the Newsweek magazine


The government is considering a crackdown on the practice of 'pre-pack administrations', which sees businesses that have collapsed, often owing creditors thousands of pounds, re-emerge and trading as normal.

Government considers crackdown on pre-pack administrations


``Vermeer spent considerable time redesigning the HG6000 horizontal grinder,'' says Jay Sarver, environmental sales manager for Vermeer Corporation.

Vermeer redesigns HG6000 horizontal grinder


Brown & Newirth yesterday launched its first industry sales reward scheme, offering retail staff a chance to gain points through the sale of its wedding and engagement rings, to redeem against luxury goods or days out.

Brown & Newirth launches sales Rewards scheme


High Point students showed off how they ``stack up'' on Tuesday.


It was announced today that Cinemax has renewed the action series ``Banshee'' for a second season, scheduled to debut in 2014.

Cinemax renews 'Banshee' for second season


King County Executive Dow Constantine is poised to deliver the State of the County address Monday to County Council members, leaders and community members.

Executive Dow Constantine delivers State of the County address Monday


Hollywood celebs Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are reportedly getting divorced.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes getting divorced:


Manchester United took an early advantage over Chelsea in the Premier League by opening its title defense with a 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion as the Blues were held 0-0 at Stoke City.

Manchester United opens title defense with win;


Greek hotel managers in the region of Athos expect losses from the cancelled flights in Europe, FOCUS News Agency reports.

Greek hotel managers in Athos expect losses from cancelled flights in Europe


US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has warned that Israel is facing growing ``isolation'' in the Middle East, urging the regime to take diplomatic steps to address the issue.


Onions imported from Pakistan, when prices hit the sky just a month back for augmenting supplies, now find few takers as not only domestic prices have soften but also it has 'varied taste'.


Chelsea take a trip into the unknown when they visit surprising Romanian debutants CFR Cluj with both teams looking to extend their winning starts in Champions League Group A today.

Chelsea take trip into the unknown at Cluj


Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is recovering following her leg amputation, her surgeon has confirmed.

Zsa Zsa Gabor recovering after leg amputation


Vernon firefighter was killed after being hit by a train in Rockcastle County Friday morning.

Firefighter killed by train in Rockcastle County


Fast bowler Doug Bollinger today said that Chennai Super Kings has the right combination of both pace and spin to defend its Indian Premier League title.

Csk has right combination of pace and spin:


Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., releases his health reform bill, tries to bring Republicans and Democrats together.


The Chinese built Citroen C5 was launched today at the Dongfeng-Citroen joint venture.

Chinese built Citroen C5 launched today!


Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency after severe weather storms killed six people and left thousands without power.

Gov. McDonnell declares state of emergency


Girls Aloud singer Kimberly Walsh admitted she only exercises so she can eat her favourite foods without feeling guilty.


Courtroom View Network announced the launch of its new law school portal, CVN Law School, at the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference on Monday.

Courtroom View Network launches CVN law school


Val Kilmer has reportedly apologised to his New Mexico neighbours for making disparaging comments about the area.


The recession facing the UK is far different than those in the 1980s and '90s, says Ian Kernohan, an economist with Royal London Asset Management.


Amid rising optimism for the future of their businesses, India Inc still remains cautious about hiring in the January-March period, a survey by leading staffing firm TeamLease Services said.


Marsh brothers face nervous wait Updated: 05:17, Tuesday October 30, 2012 West Australian cricketers Shaun and Mitch Marsh may have to wait until next week before finding out whether they will be disciplined for their involvement in a boozy team dinner during the Perth Scorchers' Champions League campaign in South Africa.


With a physique his contemporaries could only dream of, Hindi cinema's original action hero Dharmendra says he was almost like Salman Khan in his early days when it came to leading life on his own terms.


Toyota is suspending production at all 12 of its Japan plants for 11 days over February and March, a stoppage of unprecedented scale for the nation's top auto maker as it grapples with shrinking global demand.


Congress President Sonia Gandhi today said that terrorists want to end social unity and brotherhood.

Terrorists want to end social unity, brotherhood:


Some 10,500 Nigerians sought asylum last year in industrialised countries compared to 9,500 in 2010, according to a report released by the UN refugee agency.

10,500 Nigerians sought asylum last year --


Russian tennis player Alisa Kleybanova, who celebrated her 22nd birthday on Friday, has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer.


Israel and Hamas ignored the UN Security Council call for a cease-fire.


A Winnipeg doctor has been disciplined for failing to provide proper care to an emergency room patient, who lost an arm because of it.


He thought the box was empty, but a California husband accidentally sold his wife's $23,000 diamond wedding ring for $10 at a garage sale on June 1.

Calif. husband accidentally sells wife's $23,000 wedding ring for $10


Holland America Line has announced further details on the current Signature of Excellence enhancement program, including project specifics, timing and the addition of the popular casual Canaletto Restaurant on all five ships scheduled for upgrades.

Holland America Line announces details on Signature of Excellence


`` Los Angeles, CA June 21, 2012 Explore-Talent, the world's largest talent resource, announced a new article today, called, ''It's Going To Be a Boy for Bill & Giuliana Rancic.

It's Going to be a boy for Bill & Giuliana Rancic


The Reds lost to the Cubs Tuesday night, 7-2, in a battle of National League Central Division front-runners.


Two Montreal Canadiens hockey players were arrested at a Florida bar on Monday after one was accused of stealing a woman's purse, police said.

Two Montreal hockey players arrested in Florida


12 countries, among them Bulgaria, as well as NATO have participated in the formation of a first-of-its-kind multinational strategic airlift unit on July 27, US Air Force site reports.

12 countries participated in formation of multinational airlift unit


North Korea also said Friday that it will strive to develop good relations and friendship with other countries, while calling for an end of hostile relations with the United States in a New Year message.

Nkorea calls for end of hostile relations with us


The Department of Natural Resources says that eastern tent caterpillars are at least three weeks early this year in southern and central Wisconsin, due to the warm spring.

Eastern tent caterpillars are early this year


The pioneer of fashion brands Provogue has signed Tollywood Superstar and youth icon Mahesh Babu as its new Brand Ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.

Provogue signs Mahesh Babu as its new brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh


A Hawkins County couple were arraigned in Sessions Court Monday after being accused of making up the pregnancy and subsequent death of unborn twins to scam donations for funeral expenses out of co-workers and an acquaintance.

Hawkins Co. couple accused of making up pregnancy, death of twins to scam donations


The winter solstice is here, giving Australia the shortest day of the year, and wintry weather.


A man with Alzheimer's, who forgot he didn't have a licence then drove his car, has had his charges dismissed in a central Queensland court.

Man with Alzheimer's forgets he doesn't have a licence, charges dismissed


LivingSocial, the second-largest daily deals operator in the US, has disclosed that it spent $143 million on recent acquisitions.

Livingsocial discloses $143 million in recent acquisitions


Cambodian translators who have gone without pay for three months went on strike at the genocide trial of former Khmer Rogue leaders today.

Translators go on strike during genocide trial


Saniflo's new 2010 colour brochure detailing their extensive range of macerators and pumps that enable the installation of extra facilities almost anywhere in a house or commercial building.

Saniflo's new brochure details range of macerators and pumps


Rich Aurilia, who spent 12 of his 15 major league season with the San Francisco Giants, officially announced his retirement on Sunday.


Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has fired his estranged wife Jamie from her position as the team's chief executive, triggering what her attorney said would be an imminent legal response.

Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt fires wife Jamie


Longford are to hold a meeting tonight following the county's failure to field a team for Sunday's Allianz Hurling League match against Fermanagh.

Longford are to hold a meeting following the county's failure to field a team against Fermanagh


As many as 80,000 feddans in North Sinai will be allocated to Sinai residents, investors and small farmers in June after supplying water necessary for planting operations.

80,000 feddans to be allocated to Sinai residents in June


Three persons have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and assault of a minor girl in Assam's Cachar district, the police said today.

Three arrested in connection with kidnapping, assault of girl


Mozambique will hike food and fuel prices but will offer aid to the poor in the hopes of averting a repeat of last year's deadly riots, development minister Aiuba Cuereneia said yesterday.


European online film and TV subscription service Lovefilm has launched on the iPad through a free app allowing users to instantly watch pics.


Some shrimpers are making the switch from diesel to biodiesel, a fuel that can be made from chicken fat, soybean, corn or vegetable oil.

Some shrimpers make the switch to biodiesel


Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah called on his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Kiran Kumar Reddy here Saturday evening.

Siddaramaiah calls on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy


Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been offered a house arrest deal, but according to TMZ, she is not interested.


A state lawmaker is proposing statewide use of alcohol monitoring bracelets to curb Wisconsin's drunk driving problems.

Lawmaker proposes statewide alcohol monitoring bracelets


Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Core smartphone.


Oil fell by $1 toward $67 a barrel on Monday as a stronger dollar prompted a retreat from a seven-month high above $70 hit last week.

Oil falls towards $67 on stronger dollar


Pregnant actress Selma Blair escaped injury after she was involved in a minor car collision in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Pregnant Selma Blair escapes injury after car collision


Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo said he is thrilled to be playing 'The Incredible Hulk' in upcoming ensemble superhero movie ``The Avengers''.


New Delhi, Aug 21 Naxal violence claimed maximum lives this year as compared to terrorist and insurgency incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East, the government today told Parliament.

Naxal violence claimed maximum lives this year:


The Central Missouri Humane Society's Board of Directors announced its new executive director Monday.

Central Missouri Humane Society announces new executive director


Flydubai, Dubai's low cost airline, is launching its new car rental service allowing passengers to book a vehicle and then drive away for less anywhere in the world.

Flydubai launches new car rental service


Los Angeles, Jul 15 ''Twilight'' star Kristen Stewart was involved in a minor car accident but managed to escape unhurt and resolve the issue with a smile from both parties.

Kristen Stewart involved in car accident, escapes unhurt


A Cape Coral man is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 15 on a child abuse charge accusing him of allowing his 9-year-old son to drive him to the store to get beer.

Cape Coral man to appear in court on child abuse charge


Local equestrians, Darrell Conrade with horse, Taylor, and Cynda Conrade with horse, Sonny, of Newton, appeared on an episode of the national television show ``Best of America by Horseback.''

Local equestrians to appear on national television show


Kate Middleton, girlfriend of Britain's Prince William, has declined an offer from Queen Elizabeth to host a table at this week's Royal Ascot.

Kate Middleton declined an offer from queen Elizabeth


A new survey has found that UK mobile Internet use has grown by 25% in the last quarter as more people go online with their phones.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates could get very close to all time lows in the next few weeks.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


During the meeting, Lithuania's foreign minister emphasized that Lithuania supported the dialogue between Belarus and the European Union, participation of Belarus in the Eastern Partnership initiative and invited Belarus to actively make use of the possibilities that are provided by this initiative.

Lithuania supports the dialogue between Belarus and the European Union


By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.


Manila - Two Hong Kong police officers were briefly held Thursday at a Philippine airport after authorities discovered bullet casings from an assault rifle in their luggage.

Two Hong Kong police officers briefly held at Philippine airport


Nokia has recently began selling customized, third-generation C7 smart phones for China Unicom subscribers, reports the Tianfu Morning Post.


Morgan Sindall hopes to recruit 50 subcontractors to its latest Hull Building Schools for ther Future scheme, worth £19.2 million.

Morgan Sindall to recruit 50 subcontractors


The X-Factor judges Britney, Simon, LA & Demi arriving in Rhode Island Day #3, Taping #1.

The X-Factor judges arriving in Rhode Island Day #3, Taping


Rachel Weisz has signed on to star in indie political drama THE WHISTLEBLOWER in a part recalling the thesp's role as a crusading truth-seeker in THE CONSTANT GARDENER.


Cuba has purchased 100 locomotives from China, and 550 freight cars and 200 modern passenger coaches from Iran, informed Cuban Transport Minister Jorge Luis Sierra Cruz on Tuesday.


Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox was sentenced to 26 years in prison today for his role in charges relating to planning the murders of federal employees.

Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox sentenced to 26 years


Iran claimed Tuesday that a computer worm found on the laptops of several employees at the country's nuclear power plant is part of a covert Western plot to derail its nuclear programme.

Iran claims computer worm is Western plot


A 37-year-old man collapsed and died in his car Wednesday night in Mesa during a traffic stop.


Officials said a reserve Poteet police officer shot an intruder in the head in his apartment after identifying himself as an officer.


Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan has apologised for an ``ungentlemanly'' rant on Twitter which saw him slate his BBC 6 Music colleague Lauren Laverne after he missed out on a top award.

Huey Morgan apologises after Twitter rant


IRVING, Texas -Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn was arrested on public intoxication and marijuana possession charges after appearing disoriented at a hotel, police said Thursday.


A timber merchant of West Midnapore district you had settled at Kathsirsi across the border in Orissa was found dead on Monday, police sources said.


A portion of Main Street in El Centro is closed today through Wednesday, according to a temporary road closure notice from the city of El Centro.

Portion of Main Street in El Centro closed


Moody's downgraded nearly 300 US municipal issuers in the second quarter, the most for any quarter in more than a decade and the latest sign of the potential pressure building in the market where states and local governments raise money.

Moody's downgraded nearly 300 US municipals


Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals elect to field against Delhi Daredevils


Syed Kabir Ali Wasti, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League has said that the independent judiciary in the country ought to take immediate measures to protect the rights of people and redress their miseries as it would be imperative to make the people believe that their struggle for an independent judiciary in the country was a justified cause.

Independent judiciary ought to take immediate measures to protect rights of people:


Turkey and Iran will continue cooperation on national security, said Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Ali-Akbar Salehi in Turkey's capital of Ankara on Friday.

Turkey, Iran to continue cooperation on national security:


Dutch real estate investment group Spazio Investment NV plans to delist from AIM as the cost as well as the legal and regulatory burden involved in maintaining the listing are no longer in proportion to the benefits to the company.


Martina Navratilova, a winner of a record nine Wimbledon singles titles and the greatest female athlete of all time, disclosed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with breast cancer


Crowley Maritime ordered 10 heavy lift series deck cargo barges from the Gunderson Marine division of the Greenbrier Companies.


(Sony Ericsson launches the Xperia PLAY, the first dedicated gaming mobile smartphone referred to as the PlayStation phone. It comes pre-loaded with PlayStation games optimized for mobile.)


Canada Post announced today the launch of a free application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that will provide customers with convenient and easy access to two of the most popular web tools at CanadaPost.ca.

Canada Post launches free application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch


As civic leaders eye off big-ticket items and grapple with decades-long visions, Geelong's burgeoning creative scene is looking to breathe new life into dull urban areas with small and temporary ideas.

Creative scene to breathe life into urban areas


Asimo, which stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility, a 4-foot-3-inch Honda robot, began conducting the orchestra in a performance of ``The Impossible Dream'' from ``Man of La Mancha'' after politely saluting the audience.


The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities at current prices has decreased, Statistics SA said earlier today.

Value of building plans passed decreases


A cement truck that blew a tire rolled onto its side and caught fire on the eastbound Loop 101 in north Phoenix on Tuesday morning.

Cement truck rolls, catches fire on Loop 101


The French market turned positive in afternoon trading Friday, as talks continue between Greece and its private bondholders, ahead of the key GDP data from the US The major Asian markets closed mixed, while the US index futures are higher.


Tennessee lawmakers have convened the 107th General Assembly featuring strong Republican majorities in both chambers.

Tenn. lawmakers convene 107th General Assembly


New York indie band Tv On The Radio will take a year off to concentrate on other projects following their mammoth world tour.


A $5,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association/Eastern will fund a new tennis program to be offered by the Town of Colonie's Department of Parks and Recreation beginning this summer.


WASHINGTON ― Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, describing the Illinois senator as a ``transformational figure.''

Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president


Actor James Franco is taking his theatre production to New York, after university officials in Connecticut denied his bid for a two-week run.

James Franco takes theatre production to nyc


Tra Thomas as been officially retired for two years now but the 37-year old offensive tackle has announced via Twitter that he will be retiring as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Former offensive tackle Tra Thomas to officially retire as member of the Philadelphia Eagles


The DoT may evaluate the deals between operators and RIM to examine if the deals meet the rules and regulations of the country.

DoT may evaluate deals between operators and RIM


Wichita aircraft maker Bombardier Learjet says it will suspend production of one of its midsize planes sometime this fall.

Learjet to suspend production of midsize plane


The Venezuelan government has increased the banking sector's financial obligation to fund construction and provide low interest mortgages as part of policies to broaden access to affordable housing.

Venezuelan government increases banking sector's obligation to fund construction and mortgages


Five people have been charged after a raid on an alleged trafficking and prostitution ring in west London.

Five charged over alleged 'trafficking and prostitution ring'


Folic Acid helps in healing brain and spinal cord injuries, the Researchers said in a new study.Â

Folic acid heals brain and spinal cord injuries


Scientists are setting sail from historic Yorktown as part of a new venture between the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Yorktown Sailing Charters.


By Adam Sparks, Yahoo! Contributor Network Dec 30, 2:08 am EST The Portland Trail Blazers remained undefeated, improving to 3-0 with a 111-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Portland Trail Blazers remain undefeated with victory over Denver Nuggets


Greek lawmakers have backed a stinging new austerity plan demanded by international creditors, sparking frenzied battles between masked rioters and police firing tear gas late into the night.


A Raleigh firefighter who was injured in a wreck involving a school bus last week died Friday from his injuries.


The Indian River County Sheriff 39;s Office says an officer is recovering after shooting himself in the leg during a training session.


WILD animals will be banned from Britain's circuses under new Government plans, the Sunday Express can reveal.


Hotel owner Hersha Hospitality Trust has raised gross proceeds of approximately USD155.3m in its public offering of common shares, the company reported on Thursday.

Hersha Hospitality Trust raises USD155.3m in public offering


PESKY telemarketers may have finally got the message, with a 60 per cent drop in complaints over the Do Not Call Register.


A WITNESS appeal has been launched after a teenager had his bike stolen from Asda.


A few weeks ago, city staff asked Simcoe County District School Board staff for traffic and crossing guard surveys before approving the site plan for a new school to be built at the Lions Oval.

City staff asks for traffic, crossing guard surveys


Agility has opened a 66,000 sq m logistics hub in Shanghai for Borouge.

Agility opens 66,000 sq m hub in Shanghai


The threat of cheap red meat imports undercutting prices is reducing as a result of the prevailing economic climate.

Threat from cheap red meat imports reducing


Senator Bernie Sanders railed against the stopgap funding bill that was approved this week.

Sanders rails against stopgap funding bill


Clark County is under a tornado watch until 9 pm Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.


Tuesday, the Bank of Japan retained its key interest rate, but it decided to expand the range of eligible collateral in order to make funds easily available.

Bank of Japan retains key interest rate;


A 38-year-old man in Taiwan froze to death as a heat wave swept the island after he walked into a refrigeration room to cool off and apparently suffered hypothermia,.


Indian singer Shamshad Begum dies Legendary Indian singer Shamshad Begum has died.


A South African court has cleared the way for new corruption charges against African National Congress leader and presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma.

South African court clears way for new corruption charges against presidential hopeful Jacob Zuma


A 75 year-old Egg Harbor woman was injured in a one-car crash at 12:55 pm Tuesday in the town of Egg Harbor on Wisconsin 42.


Jean Claude Van Damme, the 1980s tough guy who proved that Belgians can be bad dudes, is denying a report he suffered a minor heart attack on the set of his latest film.

Jean Claude Van Damme denies suffering heart attack on set


North Carolina vs. Connecticut betting odds featured a line of North Carolina -4 at SBG Global.


Arcandor AG, the retailer seeking aid from the German government, said it's ``confident'' of reaching an agreement on state guarantees within the next two weeks.

Arcandor 'confident' of reaching agreement on state guarantees


The Spanish-language film, which debuted in major US cities this week and will play around the country in days ahead, puts a human face on illegal immigration.


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

Stock futures rebound after market's bad week


An MP is calling on the Government to put more police on the beat after joining officers on their rounds.


Your Twitter feed is about to get a lot more obnoxious thanks to a new feature added to the social network today: support for line breaks.


China is living beyond its environmental means as it tries to meet surging demand from its increasingly urban population, a report by the Worldwide Fund for Nature says.

China living beyond its environmental means


A faked prescription for Schedule II cough medicine led to the April 19 arrest of a College Park juvenile on forgery charges and the discovery of suspected cocaine and a concealed handgun in the vehicle of the three males who had traveled to several cities attempting to get forged prescriptions filled.


Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that Iran has accepted ``the generalities'' of the Russian step-by-step proposal according to which Iran could address questions about its nuclear program and be rewarded with a gradual easing of sanctions.

'We have accepted generalities of Russian step-by-step proposal'


Coplin Plantation voters said no to the ``all or nothing'' mandate they've been given for years in order to contract for services from Eustis.

Coplin voters say no to 'all or nothing'


Rookie Sergio Kindle, who fractured his skull before camp, will head to Baltimore for a medical exam later this week, according to Aaron Wilson of National Football Post.

Sergio Kindle (skull) heading to Baltimore for exam


New Delhi, Mar 8 Delhi today got warmer as the city inched towards the onset of summer with mercury creeping up above normal level aided by a bright sun. The minimum crossed the 15 degree Celsius mark for the first time this winter to touch 15.1 degrees, one degree above normal for this time of the year, signalling the approaching summer.


Especially when it comes to Rob, he and our girl Rita Ora just basically confirmed they're dating...like we didn't already know!

Robert Kardashian and Rita Ora confirm they're dating!...


Leader of the opposition in Senate and central secretary general Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said on Sunday that the grand opposition alliance has no agenda.


International Paper on Friday announced it would permanently close the Hartford City corrugated container plant at the end of March, resulting in the loss of 100 jobs.

International Paper to close Hartford City plant


Penwest Pharmaceuticals has signed its fourth R&D agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical of Japan for Penwest to develop a formulation of an undisclosed Otsuka compound utilizing Penwest's TIMERx drug delivery technology.

Penwest signs R&D agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical


A Deer Park woman trying to sell her home is now the target of a Nigerian scam.

Deer Park woman targeted by Nigerian scam


Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has said that there will be no kind of war, including a ``gas war,'' between Ukraine and Russia.

Azarov says there will be no 'gas war' between Ukraine and Russia


A Columbus man died Saturday evening at Grant Medical Center in Columbus after he was struck by vehicle Friday while walking on Ohio 16 just east of Gale Road, according to a press release from the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Columbus man dies after he's struck by vehicle on Ohio 16


A proposal in the state Assembly to require ignition interlock devices on vehicles driven by repeat offenders has broad support including the powerful Tavern League lobby.

Proposal would require interlock devices


A forensic pathology report indicated that a human foot was found in the park, located 22 kilometres north of Elliot Lake, Ont.

Human foot found in park north of Elliot Lake


Police raiding the homes of suspected drug dealers are hanging banners outside properties to publicise their work.

Police raiding homes of suspected drug dealers are hanging banners


In the wake of the Colombian prostitution scandal and with growing evidence that it was not an isolated incident, experts from John Hopkins University in Baltimore will teach a two-day ethics course to Secret Service agents.

John Hopkins University to teach ethics to Secret Service agents


A new Alfa Romeo Spider will be built in Japan from 2015, Italian automaker Fiat said, announcing a deal with its Japanese counterpart Mazda.

New Alfa Romeo Spider to be built in Japan


Market research company Mintel has appointed Katie Gross as its new president and VP of the beauty and personal care division in Canada and the United States.

Mintel appoints new VP for beauty and personal care division


Ashton Kutcher didn't just kiss Lea Michele -- he got naked in front of her.

Ashton Kutcher got naked for Lea Michele


Myanmar has made efforts to promote its film industry in cooperation with foreign countries on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Myanmar film, the local People 's Age News reported on Wednesday.

Myanmar to promote films in cooperation with foreign countries


Free computers are among the incentives of a new job club for people older than 50 and looking for a job.

Free computers are an incentive in job club


Endosense, a Geneva, Switzerland-based med-tech company focused on improving the efficacy, safety and reproducibility of catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has raised $36 million in Series B funding.


The new colour for school buses was launched yesterday at the Department of Land Transport headquarters by Minister of Communications Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kema Date Seri Setia Dr Hj Awg Abu Bakar Hj Apong.


Boeing and Oman Air, Sultanate of Oman's flagship carrier, today announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow.

Boeing, Oman Air announce order for boeings


Tips from Brian Tong of CNET.com on how to make the battery life of your gadgets last longer while you travel.


A 36 year old man drowned in Lake Mead Monday afternoon at Government Wash.


``We are happy to announce our next venture `Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story` will release in October.

Vivek`s `Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story` to release in October


Mortgage rates continued to climb this week, rising 21 basis points and reaching a six-month high.


Australian business conditions and confidence perked up in September as markets buzzed with talk that interest rates are set to be cut and the Australian dollar retreated below parity.

Australian business confidence perks up in September


PHILIP Roth, the much-lauded author of ``Portnoy's Complaint'', won the biennial Man Booker International Prize on Wednesday, adding to a collection of prizes that includes two National Book Awards.

Philip Roth wins Man Booker International Prize


CHARLESTON, SC An ex-coach and teacher in South Carolina has been indicted on 22 felony counts of molesting boys, and a prosecutor says The Citadel faces no criminal liability for not reporting an abuse allegation from the man's stint as a counselor at the military school's former summer camp.

Ex-coach indicted on 22 counts of molesting boys


The Sensex gained over 104 points in opening trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange today amid a firming trend in overseas markets.

Sensex gains over 104 points in opening trade


It's been a few years since she last took the box office by storm but queen of the Rom-Com, Sandra Bullock, is back in The Proposal.


Malayasian budget carrier AirAsia Berhad is sending more rescue flights to and from Bangkok until December 4, the airline said in a statement Tuesday.

AirAsia sends more rescue flights to Bangkok


President Barack Obama has called for a ``new era of engagement'' to solve the world's problems with a warning the United States could no longer be expected to provide solutions alone.

Barack Obama calls for new era of engagement across the world


HARRY STYLES has admitted that when he met Peaches Geldof he gave her a fake number.

Harry Styles gave Peaches Geldof a fake number


Just 13% of the Dutch eat meat every day and two-thirds of people see meat as a luxury rather than a necessity, according to a poll by Motivaction for environmental group Natuur & Milieu.


Around 120 foreigners including Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai tourists, were evacuated from Gilgit, officials at the Islamabad airport said.


Sweden has won the men's cross-country skiing relay on Wednesday after Marcus Hellner pulled away on the last leg for his second gold medal of the Olympics.


Sharon Stone has a crush on teenage 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel.


A French aid worker has been abducted in the Afghan capital of Kabul, reports claim.

French aid worker abducted in Afghanistan


Bulgarian police and regulators have raided the premises of Bulgaria's three power distribution companies, EVN, CEZ, and Energo-Pro, says bne.

Bulgarian police have raided the premises of Bulgaria's three power distribution companies


A special Lok Adalat here today settled around 1,400 disputes related to electricity bills and power thefts involving Rs 3.5 crore.


Gary Oldman finally gets his first Oscar nomination, and it's definitely long overdue.

Gary Oldman finally gets an Oscar nomination


Nissan is cutting prices on seven of its 18 models in the US, hoping its cars and trucks will show up in more Internet searches by shoppers.

Nissan cutting prices on seven models in US


Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen get Billboard honors ``I felt like my year was last year ...


The new central Newfoundland regional landfill is expected to open in early 2012, and so by the end of February all the towns between Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander will be bringing their trash directly to the Norris Arm site.


Five months after it was inaugurated, the new international terminal at Chennai airport may be thrown open for public use in July.

New international terminal at Chennai airport to open in July


Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight results tonight could end in a knockout, claims Pacquiao's camp.

Pacquiao vs. Márquez fight results may end in knockout:


Modest Mouse has announced a short summer tour, beginning June 20th in Washington, DC, through June 26th in Columbus, Ohio.


Water and sewer rates are increasing in order to pay for improvements to the water treatment plant to meet state-mandated guidelines.


Janet Jackson has dropped out of her upcoming ''Saturday Night Live'' performance because she has the flu, the singer's representative said Tuesday.

Janet Jackson drops ``SNL'' performance because she has the flu


American actress, Demi Moore spend her weekend in tears as her middle daughter with ex-husband Bruce Willis, Scout left the home to continue her higher studies.

Demi Moore in tears after Scout left for higher studies


Denver, Colorado-based ManiaTV said Thursday that it is relocating its headquarters and content operations to Los Angeles, as an effort to work more closely with the entertainment industry.


Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ``not closed the door completely'' on a negotiated settlement in the strife-torn country, South Africa's presidential spokesperson said on Monday.


The 2009 Minnesota state park annual permit is now on sale.


Dr Kaunda broke down upon arrival from Zimbabwe, where he had gone to bring his wife's body back to Zambia.


A recent research has claimed that exposure to pesticides during pregnancy could lower the IQ of the unborn babies.

Exposure to pesticides during pregnancy could lower the IQ of unborn babies


It took four days but Dunedin claimed the junior baseball District 12 championship after a rain-shortened, five-inning 4-1 victory over Clearwater on Wednesday.

Dunedin claims junior baseball championship


Results of a UMass Lowell/Boston Herald poll this week show former Senator Scott Brown is more popular than he was when he lost his re-election bid last fall and is in a strong position to run for Governor in 2014.


A Rogers man was arrested Tuesday in connection with secretly recording a 15-year-old girl.


GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Orbotech Medical Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbotech Ltd., and a manufacturer of cadmium zinc telluride detectors used in GE Healthcare's innovative Alcyone nuclear medicine technology.

GE Healthcare enters agreement to acquire assets of Orbotech Medical


News that JP Morgan Chase & Co. recently suffered a $2 billion trading loss caused its shares to slump in early trading Friday morning.


The Cabinet of Ministers approved a concept of further implementation of the pension reform, reads an announcement made by the governmental press service.

Cabinet approves concept of further implementation of pension reform


ASHTON Kutcher and Mila Kunis want to get married this summer and have their honeymoon in space.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis want honeymoon in space


Guard Insurance in Wilkes-Barre has been sold to National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway, for $221 million, according to a report from Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings, the company's owner.


An Albuquerque man is facing a bank robbery charge that could result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years if he is convicted, according to a news release from the US Attorney's Office.

Albuquerque man facing bank robbery charge


Private bunker players ``are not going to be shut off'' from the Sri Lankan port of Hambantota, according to the Director of Colombo-based bunker supplier Interocean Energy Pvt Ltd.

Private bunker players not 'to be shut off' from Hambantota


Pierce scored 29 points, tying a franchise record by hitting all six of his three-point attempts, and the Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-104 on Sunday night.

Paul Pierce scores 29 points as Boston beats the Timberwolves 122-104


RESIDENTS in Webheath are being urged to take care as part of a winter road safety campaign.


SuccessFactors, Inc. , the global leader in business execution software, and Inform Business Impact, the global leader in analytics and workforce planning, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SuccessFactors will acquire Inform.


Wire and TMT bar manufacturer Ramsarup Industries is going for corporate debt restructuring to attract private equity investment.

Ramsarup goes for corporate debt restructuring


NORTH-EAST-BASED housebuilder Bellway has warned there is still a shortage of affordable mortgages despite a new Government-backed scheme to boost availability.

Bellway warn of shortage of affordable mortgages


A man whose dog lost its leg after being shot by a Northport police officer pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday to charges that he let his dogs roam.

Man pleads not guilty to letting dog roam


In one of the weirdest acquisition I've seen in a long time, United Online today announced it has reached a deal to buy FTD Group for about $15.08 in cash, stock and debt.


Police still are investigating an apparent double suicide at Americas Best Inn, 201.


The Indian stock market is likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking the positive global cues.

Indian market likely to open higher on positive global cues


Vice President Joe Biden, who will be in Florida as Republicans gather to nominate their presidential ticket, on Tuesday compared GOP critics of the Obama administration's Wall Street reforms to ``squealing pigs.''

Vice President Joe Biden compares GOP critics of the Obama administration's Wall Street reforms to 'squealing pigs'


Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said it would be suicidal to reveal what he told the National Prosecuting Authority``s section 28 inquiry in 2001, saying he was not a ''suicide bomber``.


LimeWire has finally settled a long-standing lawsuit brought by major music publishers, months after the service was shutdown for good.

LimeWire finally settles with music publishers


Fauja Singh calls it a day-only for full marathons! 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 votes.


The 21-year-old Laba arrived in Toronto to lofty expectations Friday after signing as a Young Designated Player, and as good as the young player may be, his presence will only make his teammates better.


``What took so long for the traffic to clear on Interstate 540?''


Fabio Capello has praised striker Wayne Rooney as he put his personal troubles to one side last night to get the first goal for England in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been taken to hospital with an abdominal complaint.


A large container ship has crashed into a control tower in the port of Genoa in Italy.

Ship crashes into control tower in Genoa, Italy


TAOISEACH Enda Kenny told his ministers yesterday to stop commenting in public on budget issues.

Enda Kenny tells minister to stop commenting on budget


A workplace safety task force that's examining why Wyoming has 1 of the highest worker fatality rates in the country plans to meet in Cheyenne this week.


As India and Pakistan resume dialogue in Islamabad, Pakistan People's Party Senior Vice Chairman Amin Fahim met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Indian capital on Wednesday.


Five Star Quality Care, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its pharmacy business to Omnicare Inc. for $30.7 million.

FIVE Star Quality Care, Inc. announces AGREEMENT to SELL PHARMACY BUSINESS


o. An Army soldier recovering from injuries suffered in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan has been shot at his homecoming party, and family members say he's paralyzed and in critical condition.


David Bowie has announced that he will release a compilation of his own favourite tracks, which he hand-selected earlier this year.

David Bowie to release his own favourite tracks on compilation


Vancouver Canuck goaltender Roberto Luongo says he can't ''pitch 82 shutouts'' a year, but admits he hasn't played his best over a recent stretch of NHL games.

Luongo says he can't ````pitch 82 shutouts'''' but can play better


Time magazine may see a bump on its newsstand sales with its current issue, and without the aid of a bosomy, breastfeeding mom.


Coughlin rallied from a loss in the opener to defeat Crestwood 3-1 Tuesday in Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been low for much of 2010 and little has changed early on March 7th.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


In a goodwill gesture, the Army on Wednesday handed over a Pakistan para-military jawan who had accidentally strayed into India in Kupwara of North Kashmir two days back.

Army hands over Pakistani jawan who strayed into India


The Indianapolis Colts have released Marvin Harrison, ending the star receiver's 13-year stay with the team.

Colts release veteran receiver Marvin Harrison


A grass fire in north Midland was contained without structure loss or injury on Monday.


The American Hockey League announced today that Lake Erie Monsters right wing Darren Haydar has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 27, 2009.

Lake Erie's Darren Haydar named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week


South Korea's LG Electronics said Monday that second-quarter net profit surged 84 percent from the same period last year amid record mobile phone sales.

LG Electronics' profit surges 84 percent


One of Britain's largest bookmakers has paid out on Manchester United winning the Premier League this season, with seven matches still remaining.

Bookmaker pays out on Manchester United winning Premier League


Ryan Kavanaugh, one of Hollywood's most prominent film financiers, was arrested for drunk driving, speeding and driving with a suspended license in October while still on probation for an earlier conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ryan Kavanaugh, film financier, is arrested


Google Chrome is the most loved Internet Browser, according to Amplicate, an online-opinion collating resource that accounts for more than 71 million public opinions of social media users.

Google Chrome is the most loved Internet Browser;


JP Morgan is out with its report today on Dendreon, reiterating Overweight after visiting DNDN's newly constructed Provenge facility.

JP Morgan reiterates Overweight on Dendreon (DNDN)


Private client broker Walker Crips Group has increased its funds under management from £383m to £630m over the past year.

Walker Crips increases funds under management


A Moosup woman was injured when a car crashed into her Main Street home on Tuesday night.

Woman injured when car crashes into home


January Jones thinks with her unusual name she could only have been an ''actress, a superhero or a stripper''.

January Jones 'could have been a stripper'


Whirlpool Corporation today filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions against bottom-mount refrigerators from South Korea and an antidumping petition against the same product from Mexico.

Whirlpool Corporation files antidumping petition


Szubanski has revealed she's shed 25kg to reach her target weight of 85kg.


Tax rebates appear to be helping Americans pay down their credit card debt, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.

Tax rebates helping Americans pay down credit card debt


Oscar hopeful Johnny Depp has said that if he wins the Oscar for best actor at this years Academy Awards he will dedicate it to his friend River Phoenix.

Johnny Depp will dedicate Oscar to River Phoenix


Kenya is set to develop the first marina in Eastern Africa as it seeks to diversify its tourism portfolio.


Joining the ranks of many other artists who have done tours performing seminal works, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be bringing their multi-platinum, career-defining E. 1999 Eternal to the Mainroom in September.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony bringing 'E 1999 Eternal' to the Mainroom


As talk of gun control legislation continues, Vice President Joe Biden, along with Attorney General Eric Holder, will meet tomorrow with gun ``victims' groups.''

Biden and Holder to meet with gun 'victims' groups'


Facebook: personalised URLs could cause headaches for trade mark owners On 9 June 2009 Facebook, the popular social networking site, announced that, as from 05.01h BST on 13 June 2009, its users will be able to create personalised URLs for their Facebook pages.


A former US Olympic gymnastics coach accused of sexual abuse has been banned for life and his place in the Hall of Fame revoked, USA Gymnastics said Wednesday.


Leighton Meester has revealed that her Country Strong co-star Gwyneth Paltrow 'makes dirty jokes'.

Leighton Meester: 'Gwyneth Paltrow makes dirty jokes'


The massive amount of fuel subsidy in India, which is taking a toll on government expenditure, is mainly benefiting the rich and not the poor, an IMF official said Tuesday.

Fuel subsidy benefitting the rich not the poor:


Kazakh miner Kazakhmys used stockpiles to boost H1 copper output by 8% but declared that H2 production would fall as the firm continues to adjust to weaker demand and a lower full year target.

Kazakhmys stockpiles boosted H1 copper output


She gets to make out with Ryan Gosling all the time, dates Andrew Garfield and now she's in bed with Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck.

Emma Stone gets in bed with Bradley Cooper & Ben Affleck for


Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian said he has added $100 million to his pool of capital for buying shares of Ford, and may borrow as much as $600 million to buy shares, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Bloomberg News reported Friday.

Kerkorian adds $100 million to capital to buy Ford shares


A teenager killed in a road crash on the Raetihi-Piperiki Road at the weekend has been named as 15-year-old Maylean Hira Henare from Raetihi.


THE dad of one of three men run over and killed during riots in Birmingham has said his boy died ``defending the community''.


Barcelona club president Joan Laporta says manager Pep Guardiola needs time to figure whether he has the ``conviction'' to keep winning before considering a contract extension.

Barcelona club president Joan Laporta says Pep Guardiola needs time


A pilot production of organic pigs by 10-farmer cooperators in Southern Luzon will build up marketing of 'lechon as a distinct Filipino dish, preserve indigenous pig species, and give livelihood to farflung areas.

Pilot production of organic pigs, to build up lechon as distinct Filipino dish


Nagpur, Oct 8 BSP president and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati today alleged that Congress was protecting the interests of capitalists in the country.

Congress protecting interest of capitalists:


Jackson police are investigating a suspicious package in the parking lot of The Jackson Sun.

Police investigate suspicious package at Jackson Sun.


Hertha Berlin has fired coach Babbel after a disagreement with the club's sporting director.


Edward Loar won the Panama Championship on Sunday for his first Nationwide Tour title, holing a six-foot par putt on the final hole for a 4-over 74 and a one-stroke victory over four players.


A 38-year-old East Providence man was arrested by North Providence police on charges of felony assault with a blunt object and disorderly conduct Friday in connection with an incident at the home of his girlfriend on March 10.

East Providence man charged with assault


Paralympians are struggling to attract lucrative corporate sponsorship ahead of next year's Games in London, writes Katie Razzall.

Paralympians struggling to attract sponsorship


In light of health care reform measures, Rush University Medical Center has launched a study of its program to help older adults transition from hospital to home.

Rush University Medical Center studies program to help older adults transition from hospital to home


There has been an infamously asked question that has gone around for quite some time, when you go out hunting, or when you decide to carry a concealed weapon for self protection, how much ammo do you need to carry?


Hudson Valley organizations can learn how Steve Jobs capitalizes on different opportunities that continuous innovation sets the stage for.


TDK has shown off prototype 1TB optical discs at CEATEC in Japan.


Toronto Blue Jays general manager JP Ricciardi said Roy Halladay trade talks are picking up even though he remained pessimistic about the chances of completing a deal.


Emotions on name dispute have to abate so that negotiators can do their job.


It's a sound that provokes fear in most dental patients, but researchers have confirmed that new painless fillings could put an end to the terror of the dreaded dental drill.

New fillings could put an end to the dreaded dental drill


THE FIGHT GAME WITH JIM LAMPLEY returns for its latest edition SATURDAY, JUNE 29, exclusively on HBO.


The political differences would be settled amicably through the dialogue process, PPP's Information Secretary, Qamar Zaman Kaira said.Dialogue is the solution to issues and the PPP leadership would follow this practice to establish strong and stable political culture in the county, he said this in a TV programme which was also attended by leader of PML, Saad Rafique and President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Asma Jehangir.

Political differences to be settled through dialogue :


PHILADELPHIA -Goaltender Michael Leighton cleared waivers on Tuesday, and was sent to the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate.


The Florida Highway Patrol says a Naples man died after driving his car into a canal along Alligator Alley Wednesday.

Naples man dies after driving into canal


The heaviest snowfalls in decades continued Sunday to cause traffic chaos in southern, central and eastern China affecting millions of people, Xinhua news agency reported.

Heaviest snowfall in decades causes chaos in China


Amir Khan will not defend his WBA light-welterweight title against Paul McCloskey after negotiations between the two camps broke down on Thursday.

Amir Khan will not defend title against Paul McCloskey


The boy, who is from Wellington, was visiting the Naked Possum Café near Rockville this afternoon when he fell from the walking bridge above the Kaituna River.


A teenager who had just celebrated his sixteenth birthday has been murdered in a bakery shop by another customer.


An earthquake centered in Illinois was felt as far away as Warren County today, April 18, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

Earthquake felt in Warren County, but no damage reported


LME copper is expected to revisit its Tuesday low of $7,785 per tonne as a rebound from the Feb. 22 low of $7,796 has completed.


Mr Skillen, who has been a bushman in his spare time for eight years, practising survival skills, will teach fire craft skills, including how to light fires from scratch, how to build different types of fires and how to cook things such as fish and bannock bread.

Cockermouth bushman to teach fire skills


New Delhi Concerned over judiciary's image coming under a cloud in the wake of corruption charges, the Chief Justice of India SH Kapadia on Saturday said there was a need for ``clean man in black robe'' and asked the political class not to protect corrupt judges.


Pete Doherty has announced he is to play a solo show later this month in Coventry.

Pete Doherty to play solo show in Coventry


Bharti Enterprises on Monday unveiled its new group corporate identity and strategic vision.


Jonas Brothers post a new message on their MySpace, inviting fans to join them in a live video chat this coming Sunday, January 18.

Jonas Brothers invite fans to join them in live video chat


An emotional Supreme Court Justice David Souter bid a fond farewell Tuesday to judges and lawyers he has worked with for nearly two decades.


Wolves manager Mick McCarthy bemoaned the defensive error which allowed Liverpool to take the lead in the 3-0 home defeat.


Brisk shipping was observed at the Port where four ships scheduled to load/offload Containers, Palm oil and Chemicals took berths at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal and Engro Vopak Terminal respectively on Tuesday, 04th November.


STAFF at a beauty salon will be coming to work in their pyjamas to raise money for Comic Relief.

We're coming to work in our pyjamas for Comic Relief


Injuries mean England may have to select an inexperienced pace attack when they reveal their World Twenty20 squad at 1300 BST on Wednesday.


President Kibaki may stay in power up to June if the outcome of the March 4th elections is successfully challenged in court.

President Kibaki may stay in power till June


On Friday, the crude oil erased gains and was headed for its biggest weekly loss in three months following China's decision to raise banks reserve ratios.


Comcast has earned Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum, becoming the first service provider to achieve certification.

Comcast earns Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification


Warid Telecom has introduced new post-paid packages that include greater convenience, maximum value, free SMS bundles and up to 40 per cent savings on call rates.


The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which is set to lead the government at the Centre, has reportedly told Army Chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani that Pervez Musharraf should leave Pakistan before the elected government takes charge from the caretakers.

Pervez Musharraf should leave Pakistan before elected government takes charge:


Priests under a Catholic archdiocese have decided to preach organ donation and practise it.

Varappuzha priests to preach organ donation and practise it


Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France beat eighth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Moselle Open final, where he will defend his title against fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy.


The AstraZeneca drug Crestor has been found to yield huge health benefits for the heart.

Crestor found to yield huge health benefits for the heart


MTV says it will air a live 30-minute interview with President Barack Obama across its various networks and platforms on Friday at 5 pm Eastern time and on tape delay at 5 pm Pacific time.

MTV to air live interview with president Obama


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been extremely low for many months but we are currently seeing home loans near an all-time low.


Zuwa has developed a multifunctional pump controller designed for pumps with 230 or 400 volt up to 16 ampere.


Los Angeles, Sept 2 Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has started shooting for Tim Burton''s upcoming movie ''Dark Shadows''.

Johnny Depp begins shooting for ''Dark Shadows''


In a video produced by Larry Cook, author of The Beginner's Guide to Natural Living Dr. Angela Agrios, ND explains how Naturopathic Medicine can reverse rheumatoid arthritis.

Natural medicine will reverse Rheumatoid Arthritis


THE challenge is on for Northumberland photographers to snap the best of the county's wildlife.

Challenge is on for Northumberland photographers