Toyota Motor Corp, the world's most profitable carmaker, cut its 2009 vehicle sales forecast by nearly 7 per cent due to a severe downturn in Western markets driven by high fuel prices and a credit crunch.


Deputy Gov. Sheila Nix is leaving the Blagojevich administration after almost four years on the job.

Deputy Gov. Nix leaving Blagojevich administration


Governor Edward G. Rendell has ordered the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to activate its Emergency Operations Center so that state agencies can assist local governments and residents as they deal with heavy rainfall in many parts of the state.

Governor Rendell activates Emergency Operations Center;


Sacramento native Derrek Lee homered twice in his Pittsburgh Pirates debut on Monday.

Sacramento's Derrek Lee homers twice in Pirates debut


Andre Dawson was the only player elected to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.


Abbott and Reata Pharmaceuticals recently announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize bardoxolone methyl, which is currently in late Phase 2 trials for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

Abbott and Reata Pharmaceuticals announce agreement to develop


Former 5,000m world record holder David Moorcroft tells Channel 4 News sports reporter Keme Nzerem that Mo Farah is ``the real deal''.


Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, dampened by an unexpected fall in a US consumer sentiment and fraud charges slapped on top Wall Street investment firm Goldman Sachs.


Quebec police shot two cows to death in a rather inhumane manner.


Willie Nelson has gone back to his roots for his new album Country Music, produced by T-Bone Burnett.


Apple today unveiled Siri for iOS 5, a voice-activated tool that will allow you to control many aspects of your iPhone and which can perform tasks automatically.


Aravind Adiga, winner of this year's Man Booker prize for his debut novel ``The White Tiger'', says India needs to deal with issues of inequality before it emerges as the next powerhouse.


B. Todd Jones, US Attorney for the District of Minnesota, announced that a 37-year-old man was charged today in federal court with allegedly orchestrating a $190 million Ponzi scheme.

Man charged with orchestrating $190 million Ponzi scheme


A gang robbed four men in separate attacks, which have been linked by police.


GROWTH in the UK's powerhouse services sector surged last month after the snow and VAT-related setback at the start of the year.

Growth in the services sector surged last month


The Canadian dollar fell against a stronger US dollar Wednesday, as oil prices dropped from their record highs, thwarting the currency's bid above parity with the greenback.


Kazakhstan is offering a seven per cent interest rate subsidy to Malaysian investors interested in investing in the country, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said.

Kazakhstan offers seven per cent interest rate subsidy to Malaysian investors


Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel topped the three practice sessions of the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix with the fastest time yet again.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel tops all practice sessions of Chinese Grand Prix --


AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approximately US$39 billion.

AT&T to acquire T-mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom


The Jackson school board on Thursday night approved a $232 million budget but left unresolved several expenditures, including for school nurses, new buses and new textbooks for three schools that are under construction.


Ohakune police are investigating the unexplained death of a nine year-old boy that was discovered deceased at his Raetihi home early this morning.

Police investigating unexplained death of nine year-old boy


Ken Griffey Jr. had a tough night at the plate in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Indians, as he went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.


CNBC, the business and financial news channel, has announced the launch of a new global 10-part segment series on clean energy called People, Planet, Profit.

CNBC launches new segment series on clean energy


NASA said its Near-Earth Object WISE mission has discovered 20 comets and more than 33,000 asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, in addition to 134 near-Earth objects.

NASA discovers 20 comets, more than 33,000 asteroids


BMO Bank of Montreal announced today it is decreasing its residential mortgage rates, effective April 4, 2009.

BMO Bank of Montreal decreases mortgage rates


The APGFCU hosted the annual free document shredding event at its area branches earlier this month.


Pakistan is not seeking strategic depth in Afghanistan, foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar said, claiming that Islamabad favours a strong, stable and prosperous neighbour in its west.

Pak not seeking strategic depth in Afghanistan:


President Kgalema Motlanthe will announce the election date next week, presidential spokesman Thabo Masebe said on Thursday.


Oscar-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam is to deliver online education modules to university students outside Ireland from his home in Skibbereen, Co Cork.

Lord Puttnam to deliver online education from Skibbereen


CICERO,Ill. ― A man was found dead and apparently stabbed inside a car at an intersection in west suburban Cicero on Monday morning.

Man found dead, stabbed in car in Cicero


The International Vaccine Institute yesterday said a new low-cost oral cholera vaccine developed by the organization has been licensed in India.


Banking sector is set to consolidate globally with only five or six lenders emerging as major players and Deutsche Bank should be among them, co-CEO of Germany's largest lender Anshu Jain said as he kicked off the five-year term at the helm.


Khloe -- who's married to sportsman Lamar Odom -- says Kris and Bruce are still together, but they like to live in different houses, and it would never work for her, but it works for them.

Kris Jenner, Bruce Jenner live in different houses


Tara Reid has reassured her fans she is ``good and healthy'' after she was hospitalised with suspected acute pancreatitis in France.

Tara Reid reassures fans after being hospitalised


Three Westwood tributes are scheduled for Sept. 21 to honor Sylvia Levin, a volunteer who helped register thousands of California voters before her death in June at age 91.

Three Westwood tributes scheduled to honor Sylvia Levin


On Friday, Floyd, who spent the previous seven seasons in San Diego mostly as a backup, re-signed with the Chargers.


An area couple faces charges, after they're accused of trashing a man's home.


THE Meppershall Messenger magazine is holding its annual meeting and is looking for new committee members.


Former health secretary Alan Milburn is to stand down as an MP at the next election.


A combination photo shows the Beijing skyline, July 26 to 29, 2012.


National astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha Thursday said it was high time for Malaysia to produce its first female astronaut.

High time for Malaysia to produce its first female astronaut


ZURICH -World champion Spain still leads the FIFA rankings, and 2022 World Cup host Qatar was the biggest climber in the standings.


BANGKOK // The actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series ``Kung Fu'' who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok.


Another Kampala bound Gateway bus has been ambushed by Jie warriors.


Broadleaf Commerce, LLC : , a privately held company that provides an enterprise open source eCommerce solution, has announced that The Container Store : , the nation's leading retailer of storage and organization products, has selected Broadleaf Commerce as its eCommerce solution.

The Container Store®, a national retailer, selects Broadleaf Commerce as its eCommerce solution


Two Langley veterinarians will appear in Surrey court Friday on charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of six emaciated horses last December.

Two Langley veterinarians charged with animal cruelty


LIC Housing Finance today said it has launched a new home loan product christened Freedom on a floating rate basis.

LIC Housing Finance launches new home loan product - Freedom


US pop star Pink is beating Britpop icons Oasis to the number one slot in the UK singles chart, according to midweek sales figures.


Serena Williams, playing in her first tournament since the United States Open in September, sprained her left ankle while serving for the match and later withdrew from the Brisbane International in Australia.


Kraft Foods shareholders have approved the name Mondelez International as the new name for the company's global snacks business after it splits into two separate companies later this year.

Kraft shareholders approve ``Mondelez International'' name for global snacks business


The Hull jail lockdown ended peacefully Wednesday evening after the 16 inmates who refused to go back into their cells surrendered to police.


Google buys out Gizmo5, iPhone app allows calls over IP, and Jajah heads for $400m sale.


Tech-savvy Iranians have turned to Twitter to spread the word and pictures on post-election protests amid a government crackdown on traditional media.


``I am disappointed that 'Kidnap' didn't turn out well.


Now, you can expect more state buses to link Mumbai to religious destinations across Maharashtra.

Now, expect more state buses to religious destinations


More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but the broader trend in layoffs points to a slowly healing job market.


The German economy grew by a solid 0.5% during the third quarter, largely thanks to higher consumer spending, official figures showed.


Digital advertising and services provider YuMe has acquired Crowd Science, which offers the Citrus audience measurement and targeting platform.


Braves ace John Smoltz still has inflammation and discomfort in his right shoulder, leaving him unsure when he'll be able to pitch again.

Smoltz still has inflammation, discomfort in shoulder


The Bangladesh mission in Tokyo has been asked to relocate either to Hiroshima or Nagasaki immediately for fear of radioactive leaks from exploded reactors at a nuclear power plant in Japan.


Demi Lovato is to serve as host of the Teen Choice Awards show, Fox announced Monday.

Demi Lovato to serve as host of Teen Choice Awards show


A winter storm predicted to hit central Idaho this weekend could deliver accumulations of much-needed snow to Sun Valley Resort's two ski mountains.


Russian authorities announced new fraud charges against US-born investor William Browder, escalating pressure in a politically charged case that has fueled tensions between Moscow and the West.

Russia announces new fraud charges against Browder


JAPAN has confirmed that one of its navy destroyers has collided with a Korean boxship off southern Japan, starting fires on both ships.

Japanese destroyer collides with south Korean boxship


Umanosuke Ueda, who worked in North American as Professor Ito and Mr. Ito, has died at the age of 71.

Umanosuke Ueda - Professor Ito - dies at 71


Turkey has locked down a border crossing with Syria following a deadly twin blast on the southern border, which killed 51 people.


``I have not been guilty of anything,'' Mr Macdonald declared to the press outside the commission on Friday morning.


Singer Joss Stone, who was the victim of an attempted kidnapping recently, has said she is ``hated for being rich,'' but is that really why she was targeted?


The rupee stayed flat against the greenback on Thursday with demand and supply more or less counterweighing each other, currency dealers said.


A car exploded in southern Tel Aviv on Saturday night, injuring two people, in what police suspect was a criminal underworld attack.


KATY Perry has ``made a move'' on newly single Robert Pattinson, providing him with a welcome distraction from Kristen Stewart's affair, the Metro reports.

Katy Perry ``makes a move'' on Robert Pattinson


An interstate manhunt has ended in Connecticut with the arrest of a Bronx man who originally escaped police custody in New Jersey by driving in handcuffs.


Sadar Police Station cops have arrested one person with 200 grams drug powder and a case has been registered against him.


WASHINGTON -With jobs and federal aid at stake, dozens of US cities are lining up to contest their 2010 census counts as too low.

Dozens of US cities line up to contest 2010 census


Southpaw learns how to make homemade ice cream in Sauder Village


Hundreds of baby penguins swept from the icy shores of Antarctica and Patagonia are washing up dead on Rio de Janeiro's tropical beaches, rescuers and penguin experts said Friday.


NSW govt remains firm on education cuts Updated: 15:29, Sunday November 18, 2012 NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli says a protest in Sydney over education cuts will do nothing to change the government's mind.


Sega of America is closing its San Francisco studio, which created the game based on the movie ``Iron Man.''

Sega of America closes San Francisco studio


Five people were injured in an HRT bus accident in Norfolk Thursday afternoon.


An 18-month-old baby boy today accidentally fell into an open storm water drain near Pulimau locality in the city while he was playing there, police said.


LONDON - Boxing promoter Frank Maloney, who was taken to the hospital after finding Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland hanged at home, had a heart attack three days earlier at a contested heavyweight fight.

Maloney had heart attack at heavyweight fight


White House hopeful Mitt Romney will vow to ``restore the promise of America'' in a key speech on Thursday as he accepts the Republican presidential nomination, according to excerpts released in advance.

Romney vows to restore 'promise of America' in key speech


A man was found dead this morning at the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, at the foot of his parents' crypts.

Man found dead at the foot of parents' crypts


``The top leadership of Kyrgyzstan has to keep down their appetite for ensuring own safety,'' the head of the parliamentary Committee on Legal Order, Legality and Clean-Up Turatbek Madylbekov stated at the Committee's session today.

The top leadership of Kyrgyzstan has to keep down their appetite for ensuring own safety --


The European Union has contributed to UN relief effort in Kyrgyzstan by providing urgent shelter assistance to the earthquake-hit Central Asian country, a news release from the EU said Monday.

EU contributes to UN relief effort in Kyrgyzstan


Seminar on competitiveness and leadership on basis of economical production will be held in Astana on April, 28, reported Kazakhstan center of assistance to investments press office.

Seminar on competitiveness and leadership to be held in Astana in April


A new Norfolk, Mass. elementary school will be dedicated this weekend and formally named in part for a Norwich University alumnus and Norfolk native, Adam Kennedy, who was killed in Iraq in 2007.

Mass. elementary School to be named for Norwich University alumnus killed in Iraq


A Lewis County man died Saturday evening after a small fire filled his home with smoke.


Jamshedpur, July 29 Myanmar military ruler, Senior General Than Shwe accompanied bya high-level delegation visited Tata Motors plant here today.


Authorities say a Richard Stockton College student died in a motor vehicle crash on campus one day before his birthday.

Richard Stockton College student dies in crash on day before birthday


Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, said that saints, sages and spiritual orators had been bringing about social reforms in the country which was for the betterment of the society as a whole.


A high sense of integrity is crucial in maintaining the trust and confidence of the public, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah Board of Directors chairman Tan Sri Hamid Egoh.


Gearbox Software has confirmed that it is the highest bidder and will acquire the 'Homeworld' franchise from THQ.

Gearbox Software acquires Homeworld franchise from THQ


London Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has received intimidating threats since the premiere of her directorial debut ``In The Land Of Blood And Honey''.

Angelina Jolie receives threats over directorial debut


A Salem woman who tried to hide from police early this morning was arrested after a police dog tracked and bit her.

Salem woman arrested after police dog bite


German regulators raided the offices of major coffee importers on Thursday, making public an inquiry into alleged collusion to fix the price of Germany's most popular hot beverage.

German regulators raid major coffee importers


WIKILEAKS founder Julian Assange is in ``fighting spirit'', his lawyer said as the Australian national holed up in Ecuador's London embassy prepared to address the world's media.


TurkPower Corporation, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Ouro do Brasil to merge with ODB's majority-owned subsidiary Zinco do Brasil Mineracao Ltda..

TurkPower signs Letter of Intent to merge with Zinco do Brasil Mineracao


With politicians and straphangers already groaning at the proposal, the MTA is expected to formally propose a fare hike to its board when it presents its preliminary 2009 budget today.

MTA to formally propose another fare hike


Man suspected of shooting NYPD sergeant in custody Police say a man suspected of shooting an NYPD sergeant in the legs last month is in custody.


The national soccer team Harambee stars could face Guinea Bissau yet again in the first round of the 2014 world cup qualifiers matches after the pots for Saturday's draw in Brazil were revealed.


A Delaware man accused of shooting and killing his roommate last week was indicted Thursday on a single murder charge.


A Fairbanks man has been sentenced to more than three years in jail for identity theft.

Fairbanks man sentenced for identity theft


On Monday, Taylor ISD's students with special needs got a special treat.


A 41-year-old Livingston County man was arrested Monday on drug charges after his his kindergarten-age son went to school wearing clothes that smelled like marijuana, Livingston County Sheriff's officials said.

Livingston County man arrested on drug charges


May 4, 2008 -- - IR Summary -A big news to millions fans of Shoaib Akhtar that he is now allowed to play in the IPL and the IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has welcome the suspension of ban against Shoaib Akhtar and invited him to join the ongoing Twenty20 tournament.


08:02 GMT, May 23, 2012 US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said having a large footprint in Afghanistan can be ``counterproductive'' in the long run and that it was time to pull back troops and turn attention to domestic woes, as the NATO alliance agreed on a 2014 end to the Afghan mission.

Large footprint in Afghanistan can be counterproductive:


Lucas will replace the suspended Cooper for the clash against the Sharks.


Anna Bligh has quit politics after what she says was Labor's annihilation at the ballot box.


West Monroe police arrested a woman Sunday afternoon after she reportedly drove drunk, drove the wrong way on a one-way street, and had someone else blow into a breathalyzer interlock device on her car so she could drive.

West Monroe police arrest woman reportedly driving drunk, wrong way


In an interview with critic Elvis Mitchell, actor Joaquin Phoenix recently called the Oscars ``bullshit''.

Joaquin Phoenix calls the Oscars bullshit


And Assemblyman Guy Houston, R-San Ramon, is aptly demonstrating that he knows how to leverage his status, although he's using it to run for an office other than the one he holds.


Fans of Torchlight will be disappointed to learn that Torchlight II has been delayed until July.


A man who strangled his longtime girlfriend just hours after getting out of jail for beating her up was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder, false imprisonment and assault with a deadly weapon.

Man who strangled longtime girlfriend convicted of murder


New student immigration system launches on Wednesday in the United Kingdom.

New student immigration system launches in UK


Student loan rates are set to soar later this year after official figures today revealed a bigger-than-expected leap in inflation.


World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao announced Wednesday that he was ready to fight Floyd Mayweather for his last professional bout after securing a seat in the Philippine Congress.


Kozhikode was on Friday declared the first e-literate city in Kerala, thanks to a special scheme that aims at making at least one member of each family computer literate.

Kozhikode declared first e-literate city in Kerala


Little Mix have secured some ``big money deals'' even if they do not win this year's X Factor finals.


Global warming has started affecting the Indian coastline with statistics suggesting a rising trend of 2.5 mm/year in the sea level in the region.

Global warming affecting Indian coastline:


Ms. Ferrero-Waldner briefed the RA President on EU assistance programs in Armenia and voiced hope that the activities of a new-founded EU consultation group in the republic will give an impetus to implementation of the ENP action plan.

Benita Ferrero-Waldner briefed RA President on EU assistance programs in Armenia


The Google Nexus One is ``brought to life'' by a powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor, according to one reviewer.

Google Nexus One ``brought to life'' by processor


A central Kentucky farmer mowing his pasture made a grisly discovery when he ran over a human body hidden in the tall grass.

Farmer mowing pasture runs over human body


New push at OAS for US to alter anti-drug approach Latin American countries frustrated by the United States' refusal to change its drug war strategy are pushing the US government to look at alternatives to a fight that has killed tens of thousands in a region beset by drug cartels.


Martinsville, VA - Ryan Newman denied Hendrick Motorsports its milestone 200th win in NASCAR's premier series by taking Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.


PALMDALE, Calif. The leader of an Hispanic breakaway religious sect was hospitalized Sunday for a mental evaluation, after she and 12 other members of her group went missing and left behind evidence that they were awaiting the rapture or some catastrophic event.

Leader of us religious sect hospitalized


AUSTRALIAN swimming sensation Eamon Sullivan will hit Cottesloe beach this Saturday as a part of WA's attempt to set a new world record.

Australian swim sensation Eamon Sullivan hits Cottesloe


FMG boss plans for fall in iron ore Updated: 16:39, Sunday June 3, 2012 The head of Fortescue Metals Group says the miner has planned for the price of iron ore to drop to as low as $US110 a tonne but doubts it would dip much further.


A new UK study will provide better diagnoses for children with developmental disorders caused by changes in their genetic makeup.

New study to provide better diagnoses for children with developmental disorders


Australia's Simon Gerrans won the Tour Down Under for the second time Sunday, giving newly formed Australian GreenEDGE its first victory in a World Tour event.


New Jersey-based security services provider, Securitas, signed a seven-year lease for 8,750 square feet on the 11th floor at 111 Livingston St. in Brooklyn, NY.

Securitas signs lease in Downtown Brooklyn


Search engine giant Google officially announced on Tuesday that it has launched its anticipated cloud storage service Google Drive.

Google officially launches cloud storage service Google Drive


Jazz singer Lena Horne, the first black performer to be signed to a long-term contract by a major Hollywood studio, died late Sunday at the age of 92, The New York Times reported.


Half of all Irish adults have private health insurance, according to figures published today by the Health Insurance Authority.

Half of Irish adults have private health insurance


From the beginning of the marketing year, grain exports from Ukraine totaled 23 mln tons, an increase of 6.2 times compared to the index during the whole previous marketing year, declared Julia Timoshenko, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, on June 3.

Grain exports from Ukraine totaled 23 mln tons


Better Mus' Come is a dramatic film set in a turbulent 1970's Jamaica and inspired by the actual Green Bay Massacre in1978.


Adam Scott won the Australian Open for his first pro victory in Australia, shooting an even-par 72 on Sunday to beat Stuart Appleby by five strokes.

Adam Scott wins Australian Open for first pro victory in Australia


A Connecticut gasoline supplier is suing the head of an industry group who told a gas station owner that the supplier was overcharging him.

Gasoline supplier suing head of industry group


Hurricane Earl is still expected to pass east of southwestern Connecticut Friday evening, leading the tropical storm watch for coastal Connecticut west of New Haven to be lifted Friday morning.

Earl expected to pass east of southwestern Connecticut


Reality TV star Tila Tequila has won a new restraining order against the photographer who accused her of kidnapping his girlfriend.

Tila Tequila wins new restraining order against photographer


A frustrated father stole a pushchair from a Lincoln store after his benefits payment failed to come through on time.


On Thursday afternoon, TI pleaded guilty to several federal weapons charges, as part of a plea deal that could send the rapper to prison for a year, reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


Delphi has developed a new NOx control for diesel engines with a new selective catalytic reduction system that improves the performance, packaging and reliability of the system as well as reduces vehicle CO2 emissions by up to 1g/km over any comparable system.

Delphi develops NOx control for diesel engines


Feminisim is in crisis after a 10 year research study has concluded men are better than women at everything.


While this is little to be proud of, the Marlins will not finish last in home attendance once again.

Marlins will not finish last in attendance


Kenyans dominated the Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead at the weekend, to set the pace for the 17th Africa Senior Athletics Championships set for Nairobi later this month.

Kenyans dominate Aviva British Grand Prix


Finance Minister KM Mani has announced that 12 new taluks will be formed in Kerala.


A judge has ordered the foreclosure sale of the historic Riverton Houses, a middle-class Harlem apartment complex that plummeted in value amid the housing downturn.

Judge orders foreclosure sale of Riverton Houses


Unica Corporation, the recognized leader in marketing software solutions, today announced financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2010, ended June 30, 2010.

Unica announces financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2010


Most sex offenders, including a level three offender who moved to Wadena, know their victims, said several law enforcement officials.


National flag carrier Air India has lost a lease deal for three wide-body aircraft to rival Jet Airways Ltd, two people familiar with the deal said.

Air India loses lease deal for three aircraft to Jet Airways


Edward Jones, a St. Louis-based financial advisory firm, is planning to hire 54 additional financial advisers in Houston this year to add to its collection of about 200 advisers in the city.

Edward Jones hiring 54 financial advisers in Houston


The Treasury Department said it will begin selling the stake it owns in Citigroup Inc., which could result in a profit to the government of about $7.5 billion.


A rogue Afghan soldier was on the run Wednesday after shooting and wounding three Australian troops, days after a similar incident left three Australians dead, the defence department in Sydney said.

Rogue Afghan soldier shoots three Australians


The new President did call for the end of materialism and selfishness that drove the country to ruin.

New President calls for end of materialism and selfishness?


Local realtors Lisa Howitt and Bill Donohue of Century 21 Sexton & Donohue, Inc. of Melrose recently earned the ASP designation --


The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation has started distributing developed industrial plots to land affected persons impacted due to development projects.

Maharashtra industrial development Corporation starts distributing industrial plots to land affected persons


A recent study suggests that younger drivers are at a greater risk of having an accident with teen passengers with them.

Study suggests younger drivers are at risk with teen passengers


Judea and Samaria police found no evidence to back up a claim by a Palestinian shepherd that he was shot at by settlers from Yitzhar, in Samaria, on Tuesday morning.

Police find no evidence that Palestinian was shot at


Today, she reportedly filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger after 25 years of marital bliss, citing ``irreconcilable differences.''


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers Elmar Mammadyarov and Edward Nalbandian and discussed with them the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, APA US bureau reports.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers


Japanese stocks fell, reversing earlier gains, as the yen strengthened against the euro and dollar threatening to curb exporters' revenue.

Japanese stocks fell as yen strengthens;


NEW YORK Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Tuesday that it is temporarily suspending its stock repurchase program, citing the economic environment and instability in the credit markets.

Wal-Mart suspends stock repurchase program


World number one Roger Federer said he is expecting ``something special'' at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Roger Federer expects ''something special'' at London Olympics


Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Martin St. Louis celebrates with teammate Victor Hedman, of Sweden, after St. Louis scored a second-period goal against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Boston Red Sox minority owner Jeff Vinik agreed to buy the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, taking on the challenge of turning around a franchise that has struggled since winning the Stanley Cup in 2004.


Hull KR's Super League prospect Dave Petersen wants to see out the season at Derwent Park and help Workington Town win promotion after renewing his dual registration with the Championship One outfit.

Petersen wants to see out season with Workington Town


Real estate major DLF on Thursday approved a buyback plan of up to Rs 600 per share.

DLF approves buyback up to Rs 600 per share


Tamil Nadu has not devolved 29 powers outlined in the 73rd amendment of the Constitution to rural local bodies, according to experts on local government.


Myanmar has released more than 500 prisoners, including some of the country's remaining political detainees and a number of foreigners.


German sprinter Gerald Ciolek won the snow-hit Milan-San Remo classic one-day race.


European stocks mixed, mainly weaker Updated: 05:12, Tuesday March 12, 2013 European stock markets have closed with mixed but mainly weaker results as disappointing Chinese economic data offset positive job numbers out of the United States.


US stock futures gained ground Wednesday morning as a slight bounce in Europe markets and strong results from technology-giant Oracle helped give investors sentiment a lift ahead of housing market data.

US stock futures gain ground ahead of housing market data


Track inspection found problems before Conn. crash A track inspection found problems two days before a train derailed in the state and injured more than 70 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.


SilverTowne, LP, one of the largest coin and precious metals dealers in the United States, has announced the launch of a new monthly silver giveaway in which one lucky subscriber of the SilverTowne Email Registry will be chosen at random to receive a free silver bar or medallion.

SilverTowne announces monthly silver giveaway


An EU-funded study has confirmed the link between regular paracetamol use and asthma in European adults.

Study confirms link between paracetamol and asthma


The chancellor has frozen fuel duty in his Autumn Statement today, meaning the scheduled rises scheduled for January and April next year will no longer take place.

Chancellor freezes fuel duty in Autumn Statement


Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, disrupted a number of insurgent activities in eastern Afghanistan during the past week while conducting operations in support of the security and stability of the country.

Afghan national security forces disrupt insurgent activities in eastern Afghanistan


Spartan volleyball players received awards for their season during the volleyball banquet Thursday at Boathouse Cantina.


Dan Uggla rips a single to right in the eighth to extend his hitting streak to 28 games


Veteran diplomat Ranjan Mathai took over as India's new foreign secretary on Monday.


Detectives were today continuing to hunt a sex attacker who assaulted a teenager in a Preston park.

Detectives continue to hunt sex attacker


FMCG majors are widening their health food portfolio to cash in on the rich, urban, health conscious Indian.


The New Mexico Land Office has collected $114 million during the third quarter, with more than 90 percent of that coming from oil and natural gas operations on state trust lands.

Land Office collects $114 million in third quarter


A BSF jawan was Tuesday injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Maoist-hit Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.


Janae Klarich scored 12 points and Ashlee Reddout added 10 as fifth-ranked Granger upended No. 3 Lynden Christian 47-32 on Thursday in the Class 1A girls quarterfinals.


The Town Clerk's office wants to remind residents that it's time to license your dog.


Local Harvest is expanding yet again, opening today in Kirkwood.


Parents are being urged to vaccinate their children following a measles outbreak in West Cork, the HSE has said.

Parents urged to vaccinate children after measles outbreak


DRDGold , South Africa's fourth-largest gold producer, said on Thursday that it was suspending financial assistance to its troubled Blyvoor mine which it has also been trying to sell.


Barack Obama appears in the Beano next month as part of Dennis the Menace's 60th anniversary celebrations.


Phoenix post hardcore quintet Greeley Estates have entered the studio, with the aim of releasing new material by the middle of the year.


South Korea held off Austria to win the ski jumping team event at the 24th Winter Universiade here on Wednesday.

South Korea wins ski jumping team event at Winter Universiade


Slovakia's recorded a trade surplus of SKK4.1 billion in May, reversing a deficit of SKK6.76 billion in April, the statistical office said Friday.


A roadside bomb killed 10 people in northwest Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, the latest civilians to die during the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.

Roadside bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan: officials


Harry Redknapp has revealed he expects to find a new job within the next two weeks and insists he would consider relocating from his home on the south cast.

Redknapp expects new job within two weeks


Pfizer has announced that it has been able to achieve its five-year greenhouse gas reduction targets a year ahead of schedule.

Pfizer achieves greenhouse gas reduction target


An elderly woman who struck a police officer with her car last Sunday as she was leaving church turned herself into authorities Friday night, March 5, police said.

Woman who struck officer turns herself in to police


Sri Lanka military unleashes chemical warfare against Tamils in the northeastern Mullathivu district of the Island according to rebel and civilian sources in the area.

Sri Lanka unleashes chemical warfare against Tamils


As per reports and information,Malaysian crude palm oil was steady on Friday, supported by gains in soybean and uncertainty over grains crop harvests due to adverse weather which would slow global vegetable oil supplies.

Malaysian crude palm oil was steady on Friday, supported by gains in soybean and uncertainty over grains crop harvests...


-Sumacha'hot rallied late to win the $200,000 Maryland Million Classic at the Jim McKay Maryland Million on Saturday.

Sumacha'hot wins Maryland Million Classic


Police officers, firefighters and city officials will take the polar plunge Saturday in Brown's Lake to support Iowa's Special Olympic programs.

City officials will take the polar plunge Saturday


Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left Wednesday's game with the Washington Wizards with a strained tendon in his left leg.

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming leaves game with strained tendon in left leg


Dr Jefferts Schori had met bishops from the Church of the Province of the Sudan in Salisbury, and found that ``We can always get beyond sexuality if we're talking about alleviating human suffering.''

Dr Jefferts Schori: ``we can get beyond sexuality''


TechCrunch reports that Apple will hold a media event later this month in New York, confirming a previous report from Kara Swisher at All Things Digital.

Apple to hold media event in New York city


A chorus of world leaders have called on Russia and Georgia to declare ceasefire in South Ossetia and warned about the flare-up of a full-scale war in the Caucasus.

World leaders call on Russia, Georgia to declare ceasefire


In a recruiting coup, former Republican Sen. Dan Coats said Wednesday he's preparing to challenge Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana in November, a potential matchup already generating tough talk.

Former GOP Sen. Coats says he's preparing to challenge Democratic incumbent Bayh in Indiana


Blackburn defender Gael Givet has dismissed any suggestion he refused to play in Saturday's 3-0 Premier League defeat at Swansea.


While stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of morning trading on Tuesday, the major averages are turning in a mixed performance on the day, as strong gains by some blue chip stocks are contributing to a modest gain by the Dow.

Major averages turning in mixed performance


A Chinese naval frigate has run aground while patrolling disputed waters in the South China Sea, the defense ministry said today.

Chinese frigate runs aground in disputed waters


A Jewish extremist group vandalized a Muslim and Christian cemetery in Jaffa on Friday, destroying graves and spray painting ``Death to Arabs.''

Jewish extremists vandalize Muslim and Christian cemetery in Jaffa


Communist rebels waging a decades-long insurgency in the Philippines killed 10 soldiers as the troops were returning to camp to observe a Christmas truce, the military said Wednesday.

Communist rebels in Philippines kill 10 soldiers: military


Al Qaeda has warned Britain against handing over an Islamic cleric to Jordan after his release from prison, saying such a move will open the ``door of evil'' for the British government and its people, according to an extremist website.

Qaeda warns uk against handing over cleric to Jordan


Scotiabank has announced the launch of two new banking products - the Scotia Moneyback Account and the Scotia Momentum VISA Infinite Card.

Scotiabank launches two new banking products


The Coast Guard has reopened the Mississippi River to vessel traffic in both directions after finishing the cleanup of thousands of gallons of oil from a leaking barge.


London , Mar 15 After converting new love interest, Jesus, to her religion of Kaballah, Madonna has now put him on a macrobiotic diet.


21-year-old Viivi Pumpanen from Vantaa was crowned Miss Finland 2010 during a live television broadcast from Helsinki on Sunday.

Viivi Pumpanen crowned Miss Finland 2010


NYSE Amex is adding ``jelly roll'' strategies to its strategy cap program in order to boost liquidity.


Supposedly, Gene--who claims to have bedded 5,000 women and has said he would never get married--proposes to longtime partner Shannon Tweed, who he has been with for 28 years.


Amanda Bynes ``obsessively hates`` Lindsay Lohan and often rants about her fellow former child star, according to reports. ``She obsessively hates Lindsay,'' UsMagazine quoted a friend of Bynes as saying. ``She rambles about ``that bitch Lindsay`` all the time.`` Bynes, who made a name for herself as a child star on Nickelodeon`s sketch comedy show, All That, is currently facing a DUI charge from an April arrest, two hit-and-run charges, as well as a charge for driving on a suspended license. However Lohan, 26, took to her Twitter page to complain about, in her opinion, the lack of punishment received by Bynes. She wrote: ''Why did I get put in jail and a nickelodeon star has had NO punishment so far?``


THE lawyers on Saturday observed Black Day on the sixth anniversary of the sacking of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry by former Gen Pervez Musharraf on March 9, 2007.The legal fraternity to denounce the military dictator's action against superior judiciary boycotted the courts proceedings.


Nearly 3,000 children will be born in the NKR this year.


Guns N' Roses are said to be planning a new world tour which will begin in March next year.

Guns N' Roses said to be planning world tour


Dallas, Texas-based AT&T Inc. is reportedly planning to expand its Wi-Fi hotspots in both New York City, New York and San Francisco, California in order to keep some load off its 3G network -- which as everyone knows, it is at its worst in the two aforementioned cities.

AT&T to expand Wi-Fi hotspots in New York City and San Francisco


Lionel Pincus, founder and chairman of New York-based private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has died, according to a spokesman for his longtime partner, Princess Firyal of Jordan.

Lionel Pincus, founder and chairman of private investment firm Warburg Pincus, dies


A devastated Armley cat owner who had his beloved 14-year-old pet put down has hit out at out-of-hours vet fees.


Vodafone has said that it will spend EUR500 million over the next five years upgrading its Romanian network, with some of the investment going towards a planned LTE network.

Vodafone has said that it will spend EUR500 million to upgrade Romania's network


A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting a woman with a pellet gun at a Red Box movie dispenser because of her race.

Milwaukee man accused of shooting woman because of her race


A FALMOUTH woman was left ``gobsmacked'' to discover that a paperwork mix-up meant she was still married -- seven months after getting divorced.

Still married - seven months after divorce


Malaysia and Algeria have agreed to sign an air services agreement soon, the Ministry of Transport said today.

Malaysia, Algeria to sign air services agreement


The I'm A Celebrity campmates were challenged to sing for their supper last night, as they attempted to win stars for dinner.


New Delhi, Jan 14 India Thursday strongly protested against Chinese stapled visas for residents of Arunachal Pradesh saying it was ``unacceptable''.


Nelson Mandela returns to Johannesburg on Sunday while his home in his childhood town -- where he's been living since last year -- undergoes repairs.


Hunstanton echoed to the sound of powerboats on Sunday when it hosted the third round of the British Water Ski Championships.

Hunstanton echoes to sound of powerboats


Fellow Republican Ron Paul said no when Senator John McCain's office called asking for an endorsement this week.


Rosetta, the largest independent digital marketing agency in the US, has acquired Wishbone for an undisclosed sum.


Waterford Wedgwood, the Irish crystal and china maker, is planning to sell German porcelain business Rosenthal, and may fetch up to €200 million in the deal, according to reports.

Waterford Wedgwood to sell off Rosenthal


Shopper numbers fell 8.7 percent over the weekend compared with the corresponding days last year, signalling consumers are still holding back on spending with just three shopping days left to Christmas, a survey showed on Monday.


The new Delaware recycling law went into effect Dec. 1, WGMD News reports.


``Signs of shifting balances in the Caucasus have been sending alarming signals to Armenia , strengthening its feeling of isolation as the result of new moves by key regional players Russia , Turkey and Azerbaijan ,'' the daily reads.

Signs of shifting balances in the Caucasus send alarming signals to Armenia:


The global economy has shown encouraging signs that point to steady growth next year, a senior Canadian official said on Thursday.

Global economy showing encouraging signs - Canada


Industrial conglomerate Siemens says it is cutting 16,750 jobs worldwide because of the slowing economy.


Huntsman Corp. said Tuesday that it has halted design and feasibility studies for a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate plant in the Netherlands.

Huntsman halts studies for new plant in the Netherlands


The government will deliver a ``fundamental rewiring of power'', the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said.

The government will deliver a ''fundamental rewiring of power''


Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he, and his senior staff, will be taking a 5% pay cut.


Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, announced today that it has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan.


Gemcraft Homes, a development firm that has built 16 residential communities across Delmarva, has filed for bankruptcy.


Brett Favre has touched down in New York, and is already rubbing elbows with the city's top official.


The US Navy will christen the newest guided-missile destroyer, Michael Murphy, May 7 during a 10 am EDT ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.

US Navy to christen guided-missile destroyer...


Reuters reported that China will raise warehouse fees for imported iron ore from June 1st 2008 at Tianjin as the government moves to cut iron ore stockpiles that are clogging Chinese ports.


The Panthers announced they've re-signed backup defensive end Antwan Applewhite to a one-year contract.

Carolina Panthers re-sign Antwan Applewhite


A new finding from researchers suggests obesity prevention starts in the womb.


Singer Celine Dion has revealed she was initially expecting triplets, but lost one of the babies at the beginning of her pregnancy.


US Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today spoke on the Senate floor where he praised the progress US troops are making in Iraq, highlighting his recent visit to Iraq this month to meet with Georgia troops.

Isakson praises progress of US troops in Iraq


A former Dallas police narcotics informant has pleaded guilty to counterfeiting and immigration charges after serving time for his role in the fake drugs scandal, according to a newspaper report.

Former informant pleads guilty to counterfeiting


``Where Life Is Celebrated'' is now the motto of Maryland Heights and will be the theme of a marketing strategy.


Strong wind gusts of up to 40 mph can be expected today and tonight, possibly followed by a strong cold front in Northwest Oregon, according to a hazardous weather warning by the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph expected today and tonight


Canadian stocks fell for a fourth day, led by industrial and financial companies, on speculation a slowing economy and slumping credit markets will hurt profits.

Canadian stocks fall, led by industrials;


Sana'a, May 28 Five huge explosions were heard late Friday in the ceasefire area in downtown Sana'a followed by heavy gunshots, Xinhua reported.

Five explosions heard in ceasefire area in Sana'a


The UAE has pulled out of the proposed GCC monetary union and will keep its currency pegged to the dollar, it has been announced.


The fight against meth may soon be a little easier if some Kentucky lawmakers get their way.

The fight against meth may soon be easier


Nicholas Cage will return as a treasure hunter in a third installment of National Treasure.

Nicholas Cage returns for 'National Treasure 3'


The nation celebrates Independence Day today with enthusiasm and commitment to safeguard the country against any threat and rededication towards nation building as per the vision of the founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Nation to celebrate Independence day today


Greece is not at risk of leaving the euro zone and will resume talks with EU, IMF and ECB inspectors next week as planned, governemnt spokesman Ilias Mosialos told reporters on Thursday.


When you are struggling to pay the monthly mortgage bills, a mortgage refinance with bad credit could be the best option to end your financial woes.


New Delhi, Oct 25 The industry has said the 25 basis point rate hike by the Reserve Bank will further weaken economic growth, but expressed relief at the central bank''s hinting at a pause in pushing up the lending rates.


The Toronto Stock Exchange pared early triple-digit losses but still closed lower Tuesday as North American traders returned from the Labour Day holiday focused on persistent concerns about a global slowdown.

TSX pares earlier losses, but closes down


Saudi Arabian Oil Co., the world's biggest oil company, said Wednesday it opened a new office in India to target new business opportunities in the fast-growing economy.


First she was hospitalized in Switzerland for unknown reasons, then she fell during a live show in France this week.


Our ability to adapt to the changing world in which we now find ourselves is the great challenge of our time.

Ability to adapt is our greatest challenge


France has officially revived its traditionally neutral policy on Quebec independence that was temporarily interrupted under the resolutely pro-Canadian-unity era of Nicolas Sarkozy.

France revives neutral policy on Quebec independence


Alfredo Simon and Brian Matusz will start the split-squad exhibition openers on March 5.

Simon and Matusz to start exhibition openers


The Fire Minister, Shahid Malik, argued that the Fire and Rescue Service has a central role to play in tackling inequality, promoting opportunity and improving fire safety to bring down accidental fires in all communities.

Fire and Rescue Service has central role in tackling inequality


A federal judge in California ordered Google to comply with an FBI national security investigation after the search giant launched a protest against the bureau's request.

Judge orders Google to comply with FBI national security investigation


AOL was upgraded today by analysts at UBS and the stock is now at $20.00, up $1.03 on volume of 2,820,031 shares traded.


The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to announce later today it is endorsing Barack Obama for president.


The Minister of Education is assuring teachers of the government's early childhood care centres that their concerns will be addressed.


The gold price has hit another high today, touching $1,278, as it rose to a record level for the second time this week.


Pacific National workers to go on strike Updated: 13:19, Tuesday February 5, 2013 Workers at one of Australia's largest coal haulage operators will strike on Friday after pay negotiations broke down.


Even more US troops will likely be needed in Afghanistan beyond the 68,000 who will have deployed there by the end of this year, the top US military officer said yesterday.


Midfielder Oliver Norwood has left Manchester United and signed a three-year deal at Huddersfield Town.

Oliver Norwood leaves Manchester United for Huddersfield Town


Elizabeth Hurley was not having a ``great day'' on Sunday after announcing that she and husband Arun Nayar had separated.

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar separate


Yesterday, on PBS's NewsHour, I debated MIT health economist Jonathan Gruber on whether the individual mandate in President Obama's health plan is a tax.


Rep. Steve Kagen, who is in a tight re-election race, is calling for more domestic oil drilling in a new television ad that began airing Monday.

Kagen calls for domestic drilling in new ad


Mujandjae Kasuto's hopes of an Olympic medal disappeared on Thursday when he lost 16-7 to Zoltan Harcsa of Hungary in a second round fight.


Chicago teachers were looking Sunday at a new contract that could end their weeklong strike, union officials said.

Chicago teachers to look at new contract


ABC has announced it is canceling the drama ``Life On Mars'' at the end of its 17-episode first season.


Radiohead drummer Phil Selway has paid tribute to Scott Johnson, the drum tech who was killed over the weekend in a tragic stage collapse.

Radiohead's Phil Selway pays tribute to Scott Johnson


Manmohan Singh may be a septuagenarian but Congress leader Rahul Gandhi thinks he is a ``youthful' Prime Minister with the mind of a ''very young man who looks to the future``.


A Soldier who has been fighting in Afghanistan has been accused of dangerous driving.Robert Penning from Newent, who has just returned from a six-month tour of duty, allegedly tried to overtake a vehicle on the B4221 Gorsley to Newent road last July.


Pop superstar Lady Gaga has revealed that she would consider having cosmetic surgery in the future.

Lady Gaga would consider cosmetic surgery in the future


Former Union Minister and senior CPI leader Chaturanan Mishra passed away on Saturday following prolonged illness.

Former Minister Chaturanan Mishra passes away


Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie, the marathon world record-holder and a two-time Olympic 10,000-meter champion, will race in the New York Half-Marathon in March, race organizers announced Wednesday.

Haile Gebrselassie to race in New York Half-Marathon


A 24-year-old Kansas City man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of his girlfriend.

Man charged in accidental shooting death


Luka Modric admits he can play better, but feels there are no problems with morale in the Tottenham Hotspur squad.


Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein has announced the State has decided to indict Haaretz journalist Uri Blau.


Hooker John Ulugia is set to make his Waratahs debut against the Cheetahs on Saturday night as one of several changes to the starting line-up that lost to the Crusaders a fortnight ago.


Controversial Senegalese forward El Hadji Diouf has left Blackburn Rovers by mutual consent, the Premier League club said on Thursday.


Former US Ambassador to Morocco, Marc Ginsberg, tells VOA's Carol Castiel and Cecily Hilleary that Morocco should carefully weigh the pros and cons of the GCC invitation to join the GCC.

Should Morocco join the gulf cooperation council?


An average Kazakhstan citizen is ready to spend $16 thousand on a car, President of Kazakhstan Car Business Association Andrey Lavrentyev told Tengrinews.kz.

Average Kazakhstan citizen ready to spend $16 thousand on car


The significant role of women in the agriculture sector in Ghana was acknowledged during the 3rd European Forum on Rural Development held in Palencia, Spain on March 29.

The role of women in agriculture in Ghana acknowledged


European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said today that he opposes ``disorderly''currency moves as the euro rose above $1.40 for the first time since last February.

Trichet opposes ``disorderly'' currency moves as euro rises above $1.40;


The Mariners have signed left-hander James Paxton, their fourth-round pick from the 2010 draft.


Holmen is planning to cut some 150 jobs at its Hallsta mill. The company says negotiations on the cuts are to begin this week.

Holmen planning to cut jobs at Hallsta mill.


Sales on the UK high street have fallen for a seventh consecutive month in October and retailers see no respite in November according to the latest CBI report.


That was easy to see on Wednesday in Kalamazoo, where nearly 100 people lined up for a handful of job openings at a new restaurant called Happy's Pizza.

Nearly 100 people line up for jobs at new restaurant


Kourtney Kardashian and her baby daddy Scott Disick took their daughter to a pediatric care facility for a doctor's appointment today in Miami, and the mom-of-two seems to have adopted her boyfriend's preppy style!

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Take their daughter to the doctor


Asian markets are mixed at mid-day as China exchanges reverse direction from early gains in the morning despite Wall Street's strong close overnight yesterday.


British actor Tom Hardy is set to bring popular video game Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell to life on the big screen after he was cast as the lead character.

Tom Hardy to bring Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell to big screen


Latvians have failed to win the constitutional right to oust the Baltic state's parliament after too few people turned out in a referendum, but an overwhelming ``yes'' vote was a rebuke for the government.

Latvians fail to win constitutional right


I'M still sleeping with my ex because I'm not confident enough to find another girlfriend.


Gucci failed with a central attack on a ``G'' trade mark filed by the Cofra group in Switzerland.

Gucci fails with central attack in Switzerland


Oil prices fell back Wednesday in Asia after hitting a record near $$127 a barrel in the previous session on concerns Iran may consider cutting oil production.Iranian officials denied in later news reports that production cuts were imminent but acknowledged a reduction has been discussed.Light, sweet crude for June delivery dropped 35 cents to $$125.45 a barrel in electronic trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange by midafternoon in Singapore.

Oil prices fall back in Asia after record near $$127


Fertilizer, seed selection and residue removal are methods to handle heavy corn residue without tillage.

Methods for handling corn residue without tillage


Linebacker Joey Porter and two other injured Miami Dolphins defensive players have returned to practice.


Former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman announced on Friday that he's considering a run for Arizona governor.


Broadcom announced Monday that it will acquire networking chip maker NetLogic Microsystems for $3.7 billion in a deal that is Broadcom's largest acquisition in its 20-year history and the communications hardware company's first-ever acquisition of a public company.

Broadcom acquires NetLogic Microsystems for $3.7 billion


Macy's has sued Martha Stewart Living in a bid to block a licensing deal between the housewares company and JC Penney.


Defense Sec. Robert Gates recommended on Monday that Gen. Norton Schwartz be the next Air Force chief.

Gates recommends Schwartz as next Air Force chief


New Delhi, Sep 11 India and Israel are exploring new partnerships in culture and education to consolidate bilateral ties.

India, Israel explore new partnerships in culture and education


A father and daughter were ordained together as Presbyterian ministers in a ceremony in western Pennsylvania.


US President Barack Obama has vowed to use all his power to stop gun massacres like the slaughter of 20 children at a Connecticut school, saying ``these tragedies must end''.


Mexican voters have punished President Felipe Calderon for a deep recession and rampant crime with a defeat to the ruling party in mid-term congressional elections.

Mexican voters punish president Calderon


Denmark plans to set up an Arctic military command and task force as the melting of the ice cap opens up access to the region's resources...


Journal Communications Inc, publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, posted a quarterly loss, hurt by an impairment charge and decreased advertising spend by customers, and said it continued to see revenue declines across all its businesses in the first quarter.

Journal Communications posts quarterly loss on charges


MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC-- - Cogeco Diffusion, the radio broadcasting subsidiary of COGECO Inc., was granted an interim injunction today by the Superior Court of Québec against two former employees, Sébastien Lavoie and Jean-Pascal Lemelin, respectively the former Program Manager and Music Director and former Assistant Program Manager and Music Director for Québec City radio station CFOM and the Québec City and regional CKOI radio stations.

Cogeco Diffusion granted interim injunction against two former employees


Democrats walked out of the Statehouse today in a dispute over a number of bills, including one that unions have blasted as unfair for working men and women.


A climber has died on Mount Hood after she was hit by large chunks of falling ice and fell about 400 feet down the mountain.


Country singer Faith Hill will release her very first Christmas album later this year to be titled, Joy to the World.

Faith Hill to release first Christmas album this year


A Zanesville man was sentenced to two years in prison for burglary and theft.


Hong Kong shares will open little changed on Tuesday, as lower crude oil prices pressure energy counters, offsetting gains in index heavyweights.


The Cumbrian News & Star reports that a UK coroner has ruled that a 51-year-old former Deutsche and JPMorgan investment banker died after accidentally overdosing on heroin after drinking tea made with crushed opium seeds he bought on the internet.

Investment banker died after accidentally overdosing on heroin tea


Zimbabwe striker Benjani Mwaruwari joined Sunderland from Manchester City on loan until the end of the season after the Premier League rubber-stamped the deal on Tuesday that was held up on transfer deadline day.


Lady Gaga has said that due to heavy dye, her hair is falling out fast.


Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Thursday as investors took profits on recent gains, but Thailand and the Philippines rose, helped by continued foreign demand.


Alyssa Milano and Dave Bugliari, an agent at the Creative Artists Agency, are expecting their first child together.

Alyssa Milano, caa agent Dave Bugliari expecting first child


Bayhealth's speech pathology department is now offering a new monthly support group for current and past patients with communication deficits.

Bayhealth speech department offers monthly support group


Alison Steadman is upset life appears to stop at 35 on TV and hopes to redress the balance with her next role in 'Love And Marriage', in which she stars as a woman in her 60s.


But now the California State Athletic Commission has changed the result of Evangelista's fight with Mike Aina to a no contest, making Evangelista undefeated again.


Motorola, a major US seller of mobile phones, said Wednesday that it was cutting 4,000 more jobs as the economic slump erodes consumer spending.


Johnson Controls has made a strategic investment in Azure Dynamics, the result of which will give the company a 3.4% stake in the developer and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles.

Johnson Controls makes strategic investment in Azure Dynamics


Kenny Shiels has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect by mutual consent, the Scottish Premier League club have confirmed.


Rocker Vince Neil has been released from jail after serving just 10 days of his 15-day sentence for a DUI charge.


Normalcy has returned to Calabar, the Cross River State capital, after a week-long devastating fuel crisis.

Normalcy returns to Calabar after fuel crisis


Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who came for the premiere of 'The Japanese Wife' despite a fractured foot, believes director Aparna Sen is the true inheritor of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

Aparna is true inheritor of Satyajit Ray:


A back injury could rule women's 800m world champion Caster Semenya out of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, her coach said Monday.

Back injury could rule Caster Semenya out of Commonwealth Games


ARLINGTON, Texas -- ``Glee'' star Lea Michele will sing ``America the Beautiful'' before the Super Bowl on Feb. 6 in Texas.

'Glee' star Lea Michele will sing 'America the Beautiful' before Super Bowl


A 19-year-old Winona man died when his car accidentally rolled over him after he got stuck.


The Cavaliers have waived forward Samardo Samuels, who played in just 18 of 35 games this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers waive forward Samardo Samuels


The state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would allow out-of-state health care professionals to provide services to Ironman competitors in Lake Placid.

Senate passes bill for out-of-state health care professionals at Ironman


Heavy rains caused flash flooding in some parts of the region Wednesday.


AUSTRALIA'S current account balance narrowed in the June quarter, but economists were surprised by estimates that it will detract from economic growth.


Britain form new Hong Kong trade ties Updated: 11:41, Monday January 23, 2012 China claims Britain beat Australia to the mark in the creation of a new financial hub.


More rain is expected to come our way on Tuesday.


Tyco Electronics Ltd. today reported better-than-expected second quarter results and increased its earnings guidance for the year.

Tyco Electronics reports second quarter results, increases guidance for year


Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it acquired travel search startup Farecast Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft acquires travel search startup Farecast


Ireland takes over as the probation department comes under intense scrutiny for its scandal-filled, patronage system.


Even as the ongoing slugfest between her arch rival Samajwadi Party and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the centre hogs headlines, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati is quietly working on a ``comeback plan'', gearing for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.


Fifty years after the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs was launched, the global war on drugs has failed, and has had many unintended and devastating consequences worldwide.


A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Foxton last weekend.

CYCLIST injured in hit-and-run collision in Foxton


Pinkberry, a frozen yogurt chain that helped start the nationwide fro-yo craze, is closing its Citrus Park location at 7002 Gunn Highway.

Pinkberry frozen yogurt to close Citrus Park location


The Kansas City Star has endorsed Democratic challenger Jim Slattery in the Senate race in Kansas.


Jammu, June 13 Describing those opposing the women's reservation bill as 'masters' unwilling to share power, union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Saturday said 'no one can stop' women from getting their share in legislative bodies.

'No one can stop' women from getting their share:


Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven blasted into the night sky yesterday, bound for the international space station and the most extreme home makeover project ever attempted by astronauts.

Space shuttle Endeavour blasts into night sky


During a news conference in Calgary Thursday afternoon, Premier Ed Stelmach, announced Ted Morton has resigned as the finance minister of Alberta.


Costa Rica leads in Central America in information technology according to the World Economic Forum and Insead Business School, one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools.

Costa Rica leads Central America in information technology


Aljunied Member of Parliament Chen Show Mao has retired from active practice as a partner of his law firm Davis Polk and Wardwell.


The Patient Recruiting Agency TM announces the recruitment of patients for a facial acne research study.

The Patient Recruiting Agency announces acne research study


SHOPKEEPERS have launched a new website promoting the wealth of independent traders in a historic city centre.


A Gainesville man died Sunday after he fell while cutting a tree in his neighbor's yard.

Gainesville man dies after falling from a tree


New protests broke out Saturday at two monasteries in the Tibetan capital Lhasa, activists and the region's government-in-exile said, as China tried to blunt criticism of its crackdown.

New protests break out at monasteries in Tibetan capital


``GILLIGAN'S Island'' is floating its way to Broadway as a musical.


A wildfire has charred about 1,500 acres of federal and military land in the Organ Mountains just east of Las Cruces.

Wildfire chars 1,500 acres in the Organ mountains.


An international conference ``New regional politics and European experiences'', organised by the cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Regional Development with the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development and the Serbian Parliament, will be held on 2 and 3 February at the Parliament building, Kralja Milana 14, Belgrade.

International conference ``New Regional politics and European experiences'' is being held in Belgrade


A car fire brought northbound parkway traffic to a stop here at mile marker 19.1 just south of the Cape May Toll Plaza on Monday, Dec 29.

Car fire brings parkway traffic to a stop


Crude oil prices dropped overnight on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday, falling to more than 75 percent below last summer's peak.


THE Department of Agriculture said it plans to plant 3.5 million more fruit-bearing trees along dams all over the country in its bid to rehabilitate watersheds and conserve water.


Deputy Mayor Liz Lempert on Monday announced she will run for mayor of the consolidated Princeton.

Liz Lempert running for mayor of consolidated Princeton


An unidentified man made threats to guards at the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar Wednesday afternoon, forcing the closure of one station gate.


Overeem also claimed that he hits even harder than former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, who defeated Lesnar via technical knockout.

Overeem claims he hits harder than Velasquez


Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday said that he would launch a new political party on October 1.


Indian teens spend 86 per cent of their time daily on Facebook followed by 54 per cent on Twitter, a survey by McAfee today said.

Teens spend 86 per cent time daily on Facebook:


Iraqi lawmakers on Wednesday lifted the immunity of a Sunni legislator, paving the way for his arrest on charges of orchestrating a series of sectarian murders and attacks, including a suicide bombing in parliament.

Iraqi lawmakers lift immunity of legislator


KUUSAMO, Finland Simon Ammann won the World Cup ski jumping season opener on Saturday, and Finland took a team jumping event rescheduled from Friday ahead of Austria and Germany.


Germany's second- biggest bank, Commerzbank AG, plans to raise about €5.3 billion from sale of new shares to help repay state aid.

Commerzbank to raise €5.3 billion from sale of new shares


Abu Mazen visited Russia from January 26 to January 28, 2010, as part of a round of meetings that included visits to Germany and Britain.


INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed 80 bills into law, including a new $28 billion state budget and redrawn political maps that will help shape elections for the next decade.

Daniels signs 80 bills into law, including budget


The UK government has launched a consultation on ``protected conversations'' to assess how to enable employers and workers to discuss difficult situations without fear of legal action.

Government to launch consultation on 'protected conversations'


A 15 year old school boy, a 10th standard student of a private school in Elliamman Koil Street near Tiruvotriyur was fatally knocked down by a speeding MTC bus.

School boy fatally knocked down by MTC bus


Brazilian mining conglomerate Vale, the world's top iron producer, is selling off thermal coal assets in Colombia worth $US407 million.


Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem reiterated on Thursday Syria's demand that Israel fully withdraw from the Golan Heights.


``The Fourth Kind'' movie trailer shows some crazy scenes for the new Universal Pictures thriller that's scheduled to hit theaters this weekend.

'The Fourth Kind' movie trailer shows some crazy scenes


General Motors Co. says it will reinstate about 600 dealerships that were slated to be cut from the automaker's network.

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut


Options trading is heating up in Amgen after an analyst said the shares simply can't go any lower.


Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic has been banned for three German Cup games for insulting a referee.


The American Legion is calling on the US Senate to pass a new Stolen Valor Act, which would address areas that were previously ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court.

American Legion calls for Senate to pass new Stolen Valor Act


Former Mormon missionary turned entrepreneur launches Orgy.com.


Malaysia will set up a judicial appointments commission to select judges in an overhaul of its crisis-hit justice system.

Malaysia to set up a judicial appointments commission


Ryan Lochte won the 200m medley at the USA Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.


Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament turned historic on Tuesday when nine foreign boxers, who were Christians, embraced Islam after they were moved by the way they were treated here during their sojourn, writes Alam Zeb Safi.


Today, Sprint announced that they are going to be launching the LG Marquee, the Sprint version of the LG Optimus Black The LG Marquee will be available on October 2nd for $99.99 with a new 2-year contract.

Sprint announces the LG Marquee, the us version of the LG Optimus Black, for $99.99


Incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss took an early lead over Democratic challenger Jim Martin in a general election runoff for the US Senate seat.


THE ``Soca Warriors'' arrived in Guyana yesterday morning ahead of their all-important World Cup qualifier against their hosts at the National Stadium, Providence tomorrow.

'Warriors' arrive in Guyana for qualifier


The Mexican Army on Monday detained 189 illegal immigrants who allegedly tried to reach the United States from northeast Mexico, said a military resource.

Mexican Army detains 189 illegal immigrants


New York real estate mogul, Elie Hirschfeld, officially announces the launch of www.hirschfeldart.org, a website devoted to publicizing the renowned artists and New York centric paintings featured in his private collection.

Elie Hirschfeld launches www.hirschfeldart.org


Comic book artist Jerry Robinson, who created characters including Batman's sidekick Robin, has died aged 89.


Absentee ballots are now available in the registrar's office for voting by mail in the March 6 presidential preference primary.


By Chris Durden & Jim Grawe KWCH 12 Eyewitness News Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems has officially opened a new 55,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Chanute.

Spirit AeroSystems opens new facility in Chanute


Amazon.com Inc has launched its ``marketplace model'' in India, a country that has big potential for online retailing.

Amazon launches ``marketplace model'' in India


The Bank of England held interest rates at a record low of 0.5pc despite a surge in inflation.

Bank of England holds rates at record low


An emotional Andy Murray told the Wimbledon crowd he's ``getting close'' to a Wimbledon title.

Murray tells Wimbledon 'i'm getting close'


An Auckland student has been injured while on a school tramp in the Nelson Lakes region.


Jessica Chastain has signed on to star opposite Brad Pitt in Terrence Malicks drama Tree of Life.

Jessica Chastain to star opposite Brad Pitt in Tree of Life


Israel released Monday two senior Hamas officials, the Bethlehem-based Ma an news reports.

Israel releases two senior Hamas officials


Nigeria has pledged continued support to global peace and security as the country celebrates 50 years of independence, the News Agency of Nigeria reports on Sunday in London.

Nigeria pledges continued support to global peace


South Korea could name its new national soccer head coach this week, the sport's top official said Tuesday.

Korea may name national soccer coach this week


US home prices rose in February in the first annual increase in more than three years, but fell short of analysts' expectations.


Domintech, a subsidiary of Unimicron Technology, plans to introduce its first own-branded accelerometers by the end of 2009, according to the company.


US markets pulled ahead Thursday, despite a second consecutive week in which the Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits increased.


San Diego County residents and businesses will face mandatory water use restrictions designed to ensure the region does not exceed its allocation from the Metropolitan Water District, the MWD board announced.

County will face mandatory water use restrictions


Czech police seized millions of dollars worth of cash and other valuables during Thursday's raids on Czech government offices, head of the Police Squad for Uncovering Organized Crime Robert Slachta said Friday.

Czech police seize millions of dollars worth of cash during raids


King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain will arrive in Malta today for a two day State visit, during which Malta and Spain are to boost economic and social ties.


The number of Chinese visitor arrivals has been drastically soared up in Nepal since August, showed the figure released by Nepal's Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport.

Number of Chinese visitors soaring up in Nepal


South Africa based Moses Chavula joined Flames camp Thursday, but Bloemfontein Celtic are holding Fischer Kondowe, pilling pressure to preparations for the joint Africa Cup and World Cup clash against Ivory Coast.


A CAR mechanic told a court how he had a conversation with an alleged double killer moments after the murders were committed.

Mechanic tells of conversation with 'killer'


On 6th July, the British magazine Diplomat published an interview of the Chinese Ambassador in the UK Liu Xiaoming.

Diplomat publishes an interview of Ambassador Liu Xiaoming


UAE's Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri has called on Indian companies to seize investment opportunities the UAE offers in infrastructure and clean energy and invited both Emirates and Indian businessmen to exchange visits to closely explore means of seizing these opportunities.

UAE's minister of Economy calls on Indian companies to seize investment opportunities


LIVERPOOL, England -Real Madrid has agreed on a fee with Liverpool for defender Alvaro Arbeloa.

Madrid agrees fee with Liverpool for Arbeloa


A light plane crashed into a Sydney street Wednesday, cutting power to thousands of people but miraculously causing no injuries.


Sumo coach Kasugano bows during a press conference in Tokyo shortly after he was warned by the Japan Sumo Association for beating three of his wrestlers with a golf club.

Sumo coach Kasugano warned by Japan Sumo Association after beating three wrestlers with a golf club


Olympus Corp. risks possible lawsuits unless a planned probe of acquisitions at the heart of a scandal engulfing the endoscope maker is truly independent, the head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange warned Friday.

Olympus risks lawsuits unless probe truly independent:


Halliburton announced that income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $252 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, excluding the previously disclosed impacts of the recent devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte.

Halliburton announced that income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was us$252 million


Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock on the Winter Classic: ``This is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Classic's the 'opportunity of a lifetime'


Minus the services of the suspended Niall Sheridan and with injuries ruling out both Padraig Berry and James McEntire, Abbeylara struggled to overcome Ardagh in a very poor game at Leo Casey Park on Saturday evening last and the Group 2 table toppers will certainly need to improve considerably on this performance if they hope to regain the Senior Football Championship crown they last won in 2006.


GloPos, the developer of a breakthrough software-only positioning technology that makes all mobile phones location aware -- outdoors, indoors, and even underground -- has confirmed an indoor positioning accuracy of 7.7 to 12.5 meters in an independent test of its software conducted by VTT, The Technical Research Center of Finland.

GloPos confirms indoor positioning accuracy of 7.7 to 12.5 meters in independent tests


Auburn has hired former Georgia defensive coordinator Willie Martinez as a defensive assistant.

Auburn hires Willie Martinez as defensive assistant


Alphonso Van Marsh is joining CBS News as a correspondent for News Services, the newsgathering service for CBS stations and broadcasters around the world.


Orlando Woolridge, who played two of his 13 seasons in the NBA with the Lakers, died, the Shreveport Times reported.


The Houston Texans hired Wade Phillips to be their defensive coordinator Wednesday, a move that has financial and staff implications for the Cowboys.


The Congress on Monday defended its decision to support Samajwadi Party candidate S Bangarappa who is pitted against BJP's Chief Ministerial nominee BS Yeddyurappa in Shikaripura assembly constituency in Shimoga district.

Congress defends decision to support Bangarappa


Ford has just unveiled the electric version of its award-winning Transit Connect utility van, and it's not just a ``maybe far in the future'' announcement.

Ford unveils electric version of Transit Connect utility van


Downing Street has denied US President Barack Obama snubbed Gordon Brown on five different occasions during the Prime Minister's visit to New York.


SEVILLA, Spain -Real Betis says defender Miki Roque has died of cancer.


Cold weather continues to plague Europe Updated: 12:57, Saturday February 4, 2012 Temperatures in central Europe and to the northeast are as low as -38.1 C in areas of the Czech Republic, below -30 in the Baltics and -29 in Slovakia.


The European Union on Friday called on Syria to release political prisoners, following the January 28 arrest of a leading activist.

EU calls on Syria to release political prisoners


Exposure to severe stress early in life increases the risk of alcohol and drug addiction.


The Movie Gallery and Hollywood Entertainment filed for bankruptcy, listing more than $500 million in debts.


Several hundred Occupy Wall Street activists rallied in New York on Thursday promising a major show of strength on the movement's two month anniversary and after police shut down their tent camp.


Manziel's dominance against SEC competition, most notably the Alabama Crimson Tide, will resonate with the Heisman voters over the next week and ultimately give him the edge over Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o, who has made a tremendous case for the award himself.

Johnny Manziel's dominance vs. SEC will resonate with Heisman Trophy voters


A Colfax police officer was indicted Wednesday in connection with a July fatal shooting while he was on duty.


Police are hunting two armed robbers who threatened workers during a hold up at a bookmakers in Bradford.


Lloyd's Register, an independent quality and risk assurance firm, proposes to increase its presence in India and double its revenue from the present level of 18-20 pounds by 2015.

Lloyd's Register to increase its presence in India, double revenue by 2015


A Newark woman was been arrested for allegedly using forged government documents to get a job as a certified nurse aide, the Attorney General's Office said.

Newark woman arrested for allegedly using forged government documents to get job


Kelsey Grammer and his wife, Kayte Walsh, are expecting twins.


Snowmobile and ATV maker Arctic Cat says it's cutting 100 jobs effective immediately.Arctic Cat says most of the cuts are in Thief River Falls.They amount to 7 percent of the company's 14 hundred employees.The announcement came one day after Arctic Cat's chiefcompetitor, Polaris, said it was cutting 460 positions worldwide,Including about 110 in Roseau.Polaris' cuts includeAbout 160 salaried and full-time positions and about 300 contractors, part-time and temporary positions.


Somali pirates have released Panama-flagged cargo ship 'Al Khalil' with 22 Indian and two Burmese crew, after more than three months.

Pirates release cargo ship after three months


Comments General Motors is expanding an earlier recall of some 2011 model-year trucks and SUVs to fix a problem that could cause the vehicles' rear axles to lock.

GM expands recall of some 2011 trucks and SUVs


Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who has been eyeing a run for the governor's seat, is now also mulling a bid for the US Senate, a move that could put her on a collision course with the beleaguered Sen. Roland Burris.


N-Dubz rapper Dappy has been arrested on suspicion of affray after a fight at a petrol filling station that left three men with serious facial injuries.

Dappy arrested after fight at petrol station


A Willingboro man was shot multiple times in Trenton this morning, and city police are investigating the cases as an attempted homicide.


A Beaver Dam woman made her initial appearance in court Wednesday on eight charges of identity theft.


Young beneficiaries will be offered a monetary incentive to train under changes announced by the Government today.


The third annual pancake breakfast to benefit autism awareness will be from 8 to 10 am Saturday, April 4, at Max & Erma's at Pullman Square.

Pancake breakfast to benefit Autism awareness


UK stocks rose for a sixth day, the longest streak of gains since January, as higher commodity prices triggered a rally in raw-material producers.


A Pakistani delegate, who was here to attend a conference, died of heart attack in Gurdaspur district on Sunday morning.


New York-based boutique investment bank Cowen Group has launched a managed futures mutual fund.

Cowen Group launches managed futures mutual fund


Live screenings of the World Cup match on giant screens at multiplexes, restaurants, hospitals and many societies created Mohali magic right here in the city on Wednesday.

Live screenings create Mohali magic in city


Former Vanderburgh County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave says she's decided not to run for mayor.


RR Donnelley & Sons Company and Bowne & Co., Inc. jointly announced today that they received notification from the Federal Trade Commission that its investigation of RR Donnelley's proposed acquisition of Bowne & Co. has been closed and that no additional action by the Commission is warranted at this time.

RR Donnelley receives notification from the Federal Trade Commission


BEACONSFIELD miner Larry Knight was killed instantly by a massive rockfall that trapped fellow miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb for 14 days, an inquest has been told.

Beaconsfield miner killed instantly by rockfall


One possibility is that managers don't really want their people to innovate, no matter what they say otherwise.


Salina Police are investigating an alleged weekend jewelry theft.

Police investigating weekend jewelry theft


DAVID Beckham will star in Big Brother as part of his whopping £1million-a-day Italian adventure.


A woman has been jailed for 18 months after setting fire to her own home in Milton Keynes.

Woman jailed for setting fire to her own home


Dramatic Health, a premier health video production company, wins the 2011 Webby Award and the People's Voice Award as part of the Speak From The Heart campaign.


A Pittsfield supermarket is voluntarily recalling a number ground beef products because of the possibility that they contain plastic or metal fragments.

Pittsfield supermarket recalls ground beef


LIME, the Caribbean's only full-service telecommunications provider has expanded its regional footprint with the management takeover of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company by LIME's parent company Cable and Wireless Communications Plc.


A student at the University of Washington died early Saturday morning after falling 30 feet from a fraternity house window.

Student dies after falling from fraternity house window


However, he returned to the hospital partway through the bus ride, realizing something still wasn't right.


Typhoon Parma has hit the Philippines around the northern province of Cagayan, knocking down trees and ripping roofs off buildings.


England face a nervous wait on Jonny Wilkinson ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter finals against France next weekend.

England face nervous wait on Jonny Wilkinson


Intel decided to join forces with distributors and PC vendors to restore notebook computer sales and to cut down the prices of the products in the market.

Intel joins distributors, PC vendors to restore notebook computer sales


Tokyo stocks closed down 0.85 percent on Friday amid broad weakness in the region's markets after a cut to Spain's credit rating renewed pessimism towards the European debt crisis.


And that's make people interest to watch Phillies Fan Tasered video today.


California-based genetic testing company 23andMe has acquired Curetogether in a deal it says will enhance its capacity for 'people-powered research'.

Genetic testing company 23andMe acquires CureTogether


No. 1 sailor Jessica Watson has become a No. 1 author this week, when Hachette Australia announced that the teenage sailor's memoir of her recent voyage had become the biggest selling book in Australia.

No. 1 sailor Watson becomes No. 1 author


Justin Bieber showed up at the Oscars 2012, Hollywood's biggest night in order to help out host Billy Crystal.


South Korea says a rocket that it sent into space Thursday carrying an observation satellite is believed to have exploded in flight.

South Korea says rocket believed to have exploded


New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez proclaims himself ``ready to play'' after leaving Saturday's rout of the Denver Broncos with a head injury.


In addition to sending out three-year-olds Paynter and Blueskiesnrainbows for breezes, trainer Bob Baffert worked a trio of his other Grade 1 winners Wednesday morning at Del Mar in preparation for its summer meet.

Baffert works trio of Grade 1 winners at Del Mar


A Gary man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering a woman who refused to have sex with him then burying her body in his yard.

Gary man sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder


Arrow has snapped up UK VAD operation Sphinx.


Katie Price has said she is to stop partying ``for a long time'' as she prepares for the London Marathon in 2010.


ULSTER Bank has announced that 60 of its branches will remain open this weekend as it attempts to resolve technical issues that have hit thousands of its customers.

60 Ulster Bank branches to remain open over weekend


A Boston University engineering professor has been found dead in a school lab.

Boston University professor is found dead in lab.


Laura Ziskin, the producer of the blockbuster Spider Man series, Pretty Woman, and Fight Club died at the age of 61 Sunday evening.


Drug stocks zigzagged Monday as shares of King Pharmaceuticals gained on a better-than-expected earnings report.


Public awareness on natural disasters in the country is still lacking because the people are not participating in campaigns held to raise awareness on the matter.

Public awareness on natural disaster still lacking


Mumbai, Nov 12 Not happy with uninspiring roles being offered by filmmakers these days, actress Lara Dutta has now written a script for herself!


Moss used a live webchat on his 35th birthday Monday to announce he plans to come out of retirement next season.

Randy Moss plans to come out of retirement


Monroe city leaders said infighting and political drama is scaring away potential job candidates for the vacant city manager position.

Monroe city leaders say infighting scaring away potential city manager


An industry source based in South America informed a polymerupdate team member late last evening that a refinery project led by Mexico is under threat of being scrapped as potential bidders for the project have backed out this week.

Refinery project led by Mexico under threat of being scrapped


A Farmington man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an intoxicated man who had been sleeping in a car early Saturday morning in downtown Farmington, according to police.


The American College of Physicians today was one of 118 organizations that joined to send a letter to House and Senate leaders supporting equality of Medicaid and Medicare rates for primary care services.

American College of physicians one of 118 organizations in supporting equality of Medicaid and Medicare rates for primary care services


A 42-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 30-year-old woman last year.


Republic Steel has broken ground on its new electric-arc furnace in Lorain, Ohio, with production expected to begin by the second quarter of 2013, the company said late Thursday.

Republic Steel breaks ground on new furnace


France reported a first case of dengue fever infection on its mainland Monday, in the southern city of Nice, and is trying to kill mosquitoes which might be carrying the deadly disease in the area.

France reports first case of dengue infection on mainland


A city employee is set to receive a promotion and raise to correspond with more responsibility with information technology functions in the police and fire departments, Mayor Robert Palmieri said today.

City employee set to receive promotion, raise for more it responsibility


Two Maoists, including a teenage girl, on Saturday surrendered before police in Jajpur district, police said.

Two Maoists surrender in orissa`s Jajpur district


Italian Mattia Gavazzi of team Diquigiovanni-Androni won the first stage of the Tour de Langkawi cycling race in Malaysia's administrative capital of Putrajaya on Monday.

Italian cyclist Gavazzi wins first stage of Tour de Langkawi


Iranian bloggers won a major press award Friday for their efforts to cover the Islamic Republic's disputed Presidential election.


Schedule for summoning National Assembly has been changed for the second time and session has been summoned on April 9 instead of April, 27.

Schedule for summoning national assembly changed for the second time


Murder audio heard at Milat sentencing Updated: 04:52, Tuesday May 22, 2012 Parts of a 15-minute audio recording of a youth's murder have been played at the sentencing hearing of his killers, who include a relative of Ivan Milat.


Protagonize.com, an online creative writing community, is now accepting submissions for short stories, poems, and other works.

Protagonize.com is accepting submissions


The Thanksgiving turkeys have been pardoned, the holiday meal is being prepared, the football is dividing your family get-together, and it's time to declare why we're thankful this year.


A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy was injured in a car crash early Thursday after he stopped to help another driver.

Broward Sheriff's Office deputy injured in crash


A single flame that will burn for 74 days in remembrance of British soldiers killed in the Falklands war was lit at a special service earlier today.


But speaking as a local ward member, he cautioned: ``I fear we may be jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire as the owner has three years to carry this out, so it may be an eyesore for some time yet, and there is the danger that the site is not looked after.''

'Jumping out of the frying pan into fire'


NATO has failed again to agree on taking over command from the US, of military operations against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya.

NATO fails to agree on taking over command


A northern Indiana businessman has drowned while on a family vacation in the central American country of Belize.

Ind. businessman drowns during family vacation


A long-awaited second daily Amtrak train between Seattle and Vancouver, BC has gotten the green light from the Canadian government.

Second daily Amtrak train to Vancouver, BC gets green light


A man stopped in a car with a gun allegedly claimed he was on his way to shoot two doormen, the High Court has heard.


A Kingsport man is charged with burglary and attempted theft after police caught him trying to rob a Tri-Cities business early Sunday morning.

Kingsport man charged with burglary and attempted theft


Tesco has announced a new approach to executive remuneration which includes common remuneration arrangements with a group focus and the removal of share options.

Tesco announces new approach to executive remuneration


Pat Robertson receives an award from a Christian organization for promoting Israel.

Pat Robertson receives award for promoting Israel


A Stockton man is facing drug and firearms related charges after being arrested by police this past week.

Stockton man faces drug and firearms charges


In a shocking incident a six year old girl was raped and then killed and her body dumped in the river near Gakewad haveli area of the city.


Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind The Blind Side and The Book of Eli, announced Wednesday that it is acquiring the rights to the 1982 sci-fi classic, Blade Runner.

Alcon Entertainment acquiring rights to 'Blade Runner'


Hancock Prospecting posts $1.2bn profit Updated: 22:25, Friday January 4, 2013 Billionaire Gina Rinehart's company Hancock Prospecting posted a massive $1.2 billion profit in 2010/11, almost doubling its previous profit, documents filed on Christmas Eve show.


Hollywood Undead has returned with a new single, a 2011 album, a new tour, and perhaps new or no masks?

Hollywood Undead return with new single, new masks, no masks?


Lummi Nation law enforcement officials are investigating suspicious fires that occurred in the same area off of Red River Road Sunday night, Aug. 22, and again Tuesday afternoon.

Lummi law enforcement investigating suspicious fires


London's Olympic Village has been sold for $903.5 million to a Delancey and Qatari Diar joint venture, leaving UK taxpayers to pay about $448 million linked to the development of the site.

London Olympic village sold for $903.5 million


Ramallah - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel Thursday of trying to sabotage Palestinian achievements - mainly the enforcement of law and order, stability and security in the West Bank - through its military incursions and killing of Palestinians.

Abbas accuses Israel of trying to sabotage Palestinian achievements


Russia has suspended all adoptions to US families until the two countries can agree on procedures, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday -- a week after an American woman sent her 7-year-old adopted son back to Russia on a plane by himself.

Russia suspends all adoptions to US families


Indefinite curfew has been re-imposed in Butwal and the Siddhartha highway from Sunday noon to thwart possible violence as CPN cadres continued protests against the murder of Prachanda Thaiba, a district committee member of the UML-affiliated Youth Force.


The publicist for comedian and ``30 Rock'' cast member Tracy Morgan says the actor suffered from a combination of exhaustion and altitude when he collapsed at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.