Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, the US store chain operated by British retailer Tesco, has launched a new multi-buy discount on a variety of products that will rotate every few weeks.

Fresh & Easy launches multi-buy discount on variety of products


A teacher tried to hire a gang member to assault her principal because she was being hassled about lies she told to the school, a disciplinary hearing has found.

Teacher tried to hire gang member to assault principal


A Texarkana jewelry store has been robbed and police are still on the hunt for the suspect.


Barloworld faced challenging trading conditions in its international operations for the first six months of financial year 2009, and the South African forklift market also declined from last year.


Mark Aguirre, the former Piston player and Dallas Mavericks All-Star, fell at the gym Wednesday and is listed in serious condition, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Former All-Star mark Aguirre falls at gym, in serious condition


Treasurer Wayne Swan says he will put an end to tax cuts given out by the Government, saying instead Labor will hoard any amassed budget surpluses to keep the economy strong.


Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced yesterday that they have opened their first Aloft property in Oklahoma.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts opens first Aloft in Oklahoma


1 Comment '' Maldives is facing its biggest challenge in implementing the constitution, said President Nasheed in his weekly radio address, and ``We should face this hurdle with aptitude, patience and wisdom.''

Maldives facing biggest challenge to its constitution:


Saturday, the first ever 'Show me the Money' informational expo was held.

'Show me the money' informational expo held


Gov. Brown wants to combine two state personnel agencies to save what he says will be up to $5.8 million in labor costs and streamline processes.

Gov. Jerry Brown proposes combining personnel agencies


A Royal Marine, L/Cpl Justin Thomas, is selling the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross he won for his bravery in Iraq, the first time one of these has ever come on the market.

Royal Marine to sell Conspicuous Gallantry Cross won in Iraq


RNC officials revealed a transformed convention floor at the Forum during a news conference Monday.

Rnc officials reveal transformed convention floor


A young Richmond woman is missing and her family is worried for her health.


LSU introduced Nikki Caldwell as its new head women's basketball coach today.


Car manufacturer Toyota is recalling nearly 19,000 cars in the UK due to potential problems with their fuel systems, it was announced today.

Toyota recalling nearly 19,000 cars in the UK


Wizard of words and renowned writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, believes that the remakes of the movies should only be made if they are better than the original one, moreover the writer-lyricist feels that a writer has the moral right over his work and changes cannot be made without his consent.

Javed Akhtar believes remakes should only be made if are better than original


Michael Jordan was unanimously approved as controlling owner of the Charlotte Bobcats team by the NBA on Wednesday.

Michael Jordan approved as owner of Charlotte Bobcats


Further investigations into this matter have revealed that experts say ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

Experts say ADHD is being over-diagnosed


Twitter has raised another $200m to help its popular online communications service keep on growing without Wall Street's help.


A developer who once proposed constructing a 112-story skyscraper in downtown Chicago has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $1.5 million from the owners and tenants of buildings he managed.

Developer pleads guilty to stealing $1.5 million


The shuttle Atlantis landed back on Earth Friday, capping a mission to the International Space Station and bringing NASA's small fleet of winged spaceships closer to looming retirement.

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth


The euro rose against the US dollar Tuesday as an interest rate increase from the Australian central bank and rising stock markets lent investors some new confidence in the global economy.


Actor Kevin Costner has announced that he will be releasing a country music album with his band.


Surrey and Sussex Healthcare trust is to get £34m in regional NHS cash to help it pay back a £56m loan from the Department of Health.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare trust to get help with loan


A taxi driver Friday returned gold ornaments worth Bt13 million to its owner via the FM91 radio station.

Taxi driver returns gold worth Bt13 million to owner


Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have reportedly both quit the UK X Factor to focus on the American version of the show, prompting producers to consider having an entirely new panel for the next series.

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole 'quit X Factor UK'


Veteran defender Paul Robinson has described the current off-the-field situation at Birmingham as a ``farce''.

Paul Robinson describes the situation at Birmingham as a ``farce''


Actor Orlando Bloom paid a four-day visit to Nepal as an ambassador for the United Nations International Children's Fund.


Network Rail has unveiled its new board with the appointment of three new executive directors.


The wife of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek has been found dead in a home.

Wife of former cowboy Novacek found dead


The dismissal of eight former London mayoral advisers will cost the taxpayer £1.6 million, City Hall has confirmed.

Dismissal of former London mayoral advisers to cost the taxpayer


The Delta Connection commuter flights are run by Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines, which announced it is moving its headquarters from Memphis to Minnesota.

Pinnacle Airlines will move its headquarters from Memphis to Minnesota


Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco private equity firm, closed a deal to buy clothing retailer Eddie Bauer for $268 million on Tuesday.

Golden Gate Capital closes deal to buy Eddie Bauer


Global agriculture is now facing a convergence of pressures -- climate variability and climate change, land degradation, loss of biodiversity, food crisis, energy crisis, growing populations -- which may be seen as ``a perfect storm'', Dr William Dar, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics said.

'Global agriculture facing convergence of pressures'


A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hit the Irian Jaya region in Indonesia at 11.16am Wednesday.

Strong earthquake hits Irian Jaya, Indonesia


To promote ongoing forest conservation and environmentally responsible paper products, Domtar Corporation announced today that it has expanded a licensing agreement with World Wildlife Fund to now cover all of , including office paper.

Domtar expands licensing agreement with world Wildlife Fund


Broadcom, a supplier of integrated circuits for broadband communications has chosen the ARM's Cortex-R4 processor for use in its future Blu-ray player chips.

Broadcom chooses ARM Cortex-R4 processor


Bridgewater Associates told its investors that it will launch a new hedge fund this year, and had sold another minority equity stake in the firm to an unidentified buyer to help ensure its long-term viability.


Many cancers are diagnosed very late, making treatment difficult, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention has said.

Many cancers diagnosed late, making treatment difficult


Malaga face UEFA sanctions over finances Updated: 06:56, Saturday December 1, 2012 Qatari-owned Spanish La Liga outfit Malaga are among nine clubs facing UEFA sanctions over unpaid bills, European football's governing body said in a statement on Friday.


Beaches in New Bedford, Fairhaven and Westport reopened waters to swimmers today after recent closures due to shark sightings, officials said.

Beaches reopened to swimmers after shark sightings


La Primavera Fashions celebrated 10 years in Bolton recently, and Mayor Marolyn Morrison was on hand for the celebration.


Sudanese troops withdrew from the contested region of Abyei on the border with South Sudan on Tuesday, as demanded by the United Nations, state-linked media reported.


April's Mr. Gay World contest is to have four African finalists taking the stage, organizers of the Johannesburg event said late last month.

Mr. Gay World to have four African finalists


A FEMALE suicide bomber killed six people and wounded a dozen others when she blew herself up north of Baghdad, Iraqi police said today.


Work on a second Silent Hill movie has stalled because of writer/director Roger Avary's imprisonment for vehicular manslaughter following a fatal car accident in 2008.


SurModics has announced that its Brookwood Pharmaceuticals subsidiary has licensed lipid nanoparticle technology from PharmaSol of Berlin, Germany.

SurModics's subsidiary licenses nanoparticle technology from PharmaSol


Israel Tuesday confirmed its first case of the lethal swine flu, with a 26-year-old man who recently returned from Mexico and has been in quarantine in a hospital in the coastal city of Netanya tested diagnosed as having the lethal virus.


Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki departed Moscow for Tehran at the end of his one day visit, Friday evening.


NATO and the European Union should pool defense resources to cut costs and ensure that equipment and troops can be found when needed, NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said March 15.


East Midlands Airport has revealed the volcanic ash disruption earlier this year cost it about £600,000.

Ash disruption cost East Midlands airport £600,000


Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Saturday that Canada is ``only scratching the surface'' when it comes to potential business and trade deals with China.

Canada 'scratching the surface' with China:


Immersion Corp. said Friday it sold its CyberGlove business to private equity firm Shackleton Advisors.


A second British tour operator has gone bust days after the collapse of XL Leisure sent the travel industry into turmoil, the aviation regulator confirmed today.


Health Minister Ron Liepert introduced a new law Monday that could allow Alberta to go after tobacco companies for the costs of delivering care to people who suffer from tobacco-related diseases.

Alberta could go after tobacco companies


Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight at a Waffle House in Atlanta.


Former Kosovo prime minister Agim Ceku, sought by Serbia on a war crimes arrest warrant, has been expelled from Colombia, where he was attending a conference on conflict, the DAS state security agency said yesterday.

Former Kosovo premier Agim Ceku expelled


Production designer Trevor Williams, who created looks for films such as ``Futureworld'' and ``Pretty Baby,'' died of a heart attack Feb. 14 , while vacationing in Devonshire, England.


Anti-Mursi protesters chant anti-Mursi and Muslim Brotherhood slogans outside the gate of El-Quba, one of the presidential palaces, in Cairo February 15, 2013.

Anti-Mursi protesters chant anti-Mursi and Muslim Brotherhood slogans outside the gate of El-Quba in Cairo


India pacer S. Sreesanth has been ruled out of action for five months as he needs two surgeries on his toes.


Hackers broke all records in the three months to September, producing more than five million new threats ranging from bogus emails and fake antivirus programs to automated bot-net attacks aimed at controlling hundreds of PCs.


State Sen. Bob Clegg is expected to announce tomorrow that he will run for Congress in New Hampshire's Second District.

Clegg expected to announce run for Congress


President Barack Obama bluntly warned North Korea on Sunday that it faces greater isolation if it chooses to continue bucking the international community with a long-range rocket launch.


Three women were raped in separate incidents in Grahamstown over the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.


Prajwal Devaraj, son of 'Dynamic Hero' Devaraj, has apologised to the media persons for his reported adverse comments on them.

Prajwal Devaraj apologises to media persons


The Wales defender has been troubled by a groin problem in recent weeks and to solve the problem, he has undergone surgery.


The Washington Redskins select Clemson defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins with the No. 41 overall pick on Friday.

Washington Redskins select Jarvis Jenkins


Young and homeless problem drug users, and those not currently injecting drugs, are most likely to leave drug treatment programs early, a British study finds.

Youngest drug users most likely to leave treatment programs


Grilling should be a tool for the implementation of genuine reforms, not to terrorize the government, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily quoting MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri.

'Grilling should be a tool for the implementation of genuine reform'


A man accused of luring two children into his apartment to look for a dog has been released from jail.

Man accused of luring children released from jail


ComScore has launched its syndicated mobile measurement service comScore MobiLens in Canada.

ComScore launches mobile measurement service in Canada


And then, moments later, Nasheed called Israel Prime Minister carrying a message from President Abbas.


Ann Curry cuts her hair as a way of defying NBC's request she grow her hair out long.


A bus driver, bus monitor and students on an Indianapolis Public Schools bus were credited with rescuing a 15-year-old girl who had been attacked by a man at a bus stop on the city's south side.

Bus driver, students credited with rescuing girl from attack


House Democrats unveiled a $1.2 trillion healthcare reform plan Tuesday designed to ensure all Americans have access to health insurance.

Dems unveil $1.2 trillion healthcare plan


You know what they say about a picture saying a 1000 words?


In an attempt to prepare for a possible $9.6 million budget cut, administrators confirmed that 300 class sections would have to be cut next year.


Prices of poultry feed products are likely to turn cheaper in the near future as soyameal, maize and bajra rates have dropped.

Poultry feed products likely to turn cheaper


An Ontario animal shelter battling a ringworm infection began euthanizing some 350 dogs, cats, and other animals today, with officials blaming human error for the outbreak.


Trend Micro is endorsing a new third party anti-malware testing methodology that better reflects today's ``real-world'' conditions instead of using antiquated testing techniques that don't test computers against the latest threats coming from the Internet.

Trend Micro endorses new anti-malware testing methodology


An aspiring teenage model fell into the clutches of a 'Christian' agent who duped her into living with him and turned into a 'sexual predator', according to a lawsuit.


Swansea City striker Gorka Pintado says he is looking to prove how good he really is this season.

Pintado looking to prove himself this season


Universal Music has announced a new partnership with Roc Nation, which will see the major handle record releases for the Jay-Z/Live Nation owned joint venture globally.

Universal announces partnership with Roc Nation


Senior members of PPP have suggested to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani that army should be called out in Karachi to restore peace in country's financial capital.


GMG Radio has announced that it is launching direct retail services on its Smooth and Real Radio brands.

GMG Radio launches direct retail services


It is reiterated in the part on external relations that China stands firmly for peace, development and cooperation, pursues the independent foreign policy of peace, sticks to the path of peaceful development and the win-win strategy of opening-up, safeguards China's sovereignty, security and development interests, and is ready to work with other countries to build a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity.

China sticks to the path of peaceful development


Human remains discovered Friday in Martin County have been identified as that of a Williamston man who was reported missing in 1997, officials said on Wednesday.


Almost 12 hours after being released from her court-ordered hospitalization, troubled pop star Britney Spears finally returned to her home behind the gates of her private community.


Three co-workers were robbed in West Hempstead on Saturday night by two armed men, including one with an automatic machine gun, Nassau police said.

Three co-workers robbed in West Hempstead


A young Amy Adams once helped Whitney Houston shop for clothes while working as a retail sales associate.

Amy Adams helped Whitney Houston shop for clothes


The Royal Family made a big deal about Diana Spencer being a virgin, but they don't mind that Kate Middleton is not a virgin.


Anti-Mursi protester eats in front of graffiti with Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak, former Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi on the wall of the presidential palace in Cairo, December 8, 2012.

Anti-mursi protester eats in front of graffiti on the wall of the presidential palace in Cairo


A bomb exploded near a Durga puja pandal in Guwahati tonight, injuring five persons, including a CRPF man, official sources said.

Bomb explodes near Durga puja pandal in Guwahati


Tulloch Transport has sold its South Island freight division to the owner of TNL.

Tulloch sells South Island freight division


With more than one billion people in the Asia and Pacific region expected to join the urban population in the next 20 years, sustainable economic development is not possible without sustainable urbanization, said a senior official from the Asian Development Bank.

Sustainable economic development is not possible without sustainable urbanization - ADB


A new British Columbia and Canada immigration agreement has been signed by Dr Alice Wong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and Moira Stilwell, BC Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.

British Columbia and Canada immigration agreement signed


The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding on Sunday said its ``Treasures of the UAE'' art competition will be launched on December 2 to celebrate the UAE's 41st National Day.

'Treasures of UAE' art competition launched


Wellington, Feb 26 New Zealand and China plan to sign a Free Trade Agreement in early April, New Zealand Trade Minister Phil Goff announced Tuesday.

New Zealand, China to sign Free Trade Agreement in April


Actor Matthew McConaughey took advantage of the Christmas holidays to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Brazilian model Camila Alves, the Hollywood heartthrob told his Internet followers.

Actor Matthew McConaughey proposes to girlfriend


A flood warning remains in effect throughout the day until water levels drop below flood stage for the Malheur River, near Vale.


``Alex continues to make the UA family proud, and we're excited with his selection to this year's MLB All-Star Game,'' Alabama Coach Mitch Gaspard said.


Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni plans to call for new elections after unsuccessful efforts to form a government, local media reports said, dpa reported.


ZymoGenetics said Friday it has sold a parcel of land next to its Eastlake headquarters for $11.5 million to a buyer apparently affiliated with Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

ZymoGenetics sells parcel for $11.5 million


Kiro Gligorov, the first democratically elected president of Macedonia who served two terms at the helm of the country in the 1990s as it became independent from Yugoslavia, has died.

Former macedonian president kiro Gligorov dies


``We need to go for alternative energy on a national level,'' said Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday at the closing of the Nationalist Party general council held at the party headquarters in Pieta.


While many international leaders debate or work toward emission reduction strategies and carbon capture and storage the real problem is not tomorrows CO2 but yesterdays CO2.

The real problem is not tomorrows CO2 but yesterdays CO2


PHOTO/ AFP The United States urged Bangladesh to hold free and fair trials after a war crimes court sentenced a fugitive TV preacher to death Monday amid allegations the tribunal is politically motivated.

Us urges Bangladesh to hold free, fair trials


The demolition company that razed 17 buildings last year to make way for the proposed CentrePointe development on West Main Street has filed a lien against CentrePointe LLC for non-payment.

Demolition company files lien against CentrePointe


The Andhra Pradesh government is committed to the welfare of minorities and it has introduced several schemes for their welfare, chief minister K Rosaiah said here today.

Andhra Pradesh government committed to minorities' welfare:


Inflation rose to 3.50% for the week ended 22 December, compared to 3.45% in the previous week, mainly due to increase in prices of some manufactured and fuel items.


CIT Group Inc said on Monday it raised the purchase price in its tender offer for senior notes due this month.

CIT raises purchase price for tender offer


Several avalanches hit various areas of the mountainous Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday without causing any casualty.

Avalanches hit various areas in Jammu and Kashmir


But the band, which wants to present a more impressive front at town occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday, needs woodwind and brass players.


First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha are visiting Las Vegas after stopping in South Dakota on a family trip.

Michelle Obama, daughters visiting Las Vegas


Japan unveiled Tuesday a fresh 7.2 trillion yen stimulus package to help shore up the flagging economy, troubled anew by continued price falls and the negative impact of a strong yen on exports, with concern growing over the nation's deteriorating fiscal health.

Japan unveils fresh 7.2 trillion yen stimulus package


The following High School Football games originally scheduled to be played Friday have been moved to Thursday:

High School Football games moved to Thursday


Athens - Greek riot police and hundreds of student protestors clashed in the capital Athens Thursday during at a demonstration against the government's austerity measures.

Greek riot police, student protestors clash in Athens


French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has given birth to a girl, but her husband was stuck in Germany chatting about the eurozone debt.

French first Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gives birth to a girl


Auburn did extra work on special teams Thursday to prepare for lightning-fast LSU returner Trindon Holliday.

Auburn preparing for LSU's Trindon Holliday


A Houston, Mo., woman was sentenced today in federal court for a mail fraud scheme in which she embezzled from her father's business bank accounts.

Houston, Mo., woman sentenced for mail fraud scheme


Driver loses control on snowy NY road, kills man Police say 74-year-old Hudson Valley man died after being struck by a car on a snowy street.


Copia, the Napa wine, food and arts center, filed today for bankruptcy.


``The market may extend recent strong gains on firm Asian stocks buoyed after an agreement was reached by the European leaders to help contain the region`s two-year debt crisis. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a gain of 83.50 points at the opening bell,`` said Motilal Oswal.

Market may extend recent strong gains on firm Asian stocks:


In a move to counteract their rival's exclusive iPhone agreement, SK Telecom has announced that they could launch as many as 13 Android Phones in 2010.

SK Telecom launching 13 Android phones in 2010


Oil eased from near a record high of $100 a barrel on Thursday, pressured after fuel inventories rose in top consumer the United States.


A family member is accused of sexually assaulting a young child in Rosenberg.

Family member accused of sexually assaulting child


An open mic catches President Obama seeking help from Russia's outgoing president for NATO's missile defense.


PITTSBURGH -The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Bill Guerin for one year on Monday.


The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the return of all properties acquired by Calvary Charismatic Centre before its cessation from the Assemblies of God Church in 1992 to the Church.

Supreme Court orders the return of properties to Assemblies of God Church


Time Warner Inc. will host a Webcast of its Time Warner Investor Day scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ET on May 27, 2010.


The conflict in Mali, which has extended to a hostage crisis at a natural gas field in Algeria, poses a risk to the region's economies, the International Monetary Fund said Friday.

Mali conflict poses risk to region's economies:


1 Comment '' A New Psy song will be released next month, the ``Gangnam Style'' rapper announced on Friday.


Police in Salisbury say a murder suspect turned himself in late Thursday evening.


Fleet Street editors are calling for a special charitable trust to be set up to oversee the new independent newspaper watchdog demanded by Lord Justice Leveson.

Fleet Street editors call for charitable trust to oversee new independent newspaper watchdog


Iran and Egypt do not differ in strategies regarding Israel, although they may employ different tactics, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says, Press TV reported.

Iran, Egypt 'do not differ in strategies' over Israel


Supersonic skydiver reached 844 mph in record jump Supersonic skydiver Felix Baumgartner was faster than he or anyone else thought during his record-setting jump last October from 24 miles up.


Syrian security forces killed as many as 24 people over the past two days in areas where anti-government protests have been under way, an opposition source said Monday.

Syrian forces kill as many as 24, opposition source says


A sophisticated mobile dogfighting ring was busted early Monday by Sheriff's deputies who flushed more than 50 people out of an east side garage where two pit bulls fought in a makeshift ring.


American Red Cross volunteers in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties will be honored at the 2009 Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, at American Legion Post 96, 711 S. Shore Drive, Lima.

Red Cross volunteers in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties to be honored


``I said all along Kelly Pavlik was overrated, overhyped and hadn't done anything in his career to a warrant a fight with me.


Nifty once again began on a flat note and the index was vibrating around Rs 5450 level.


The Bank of England Thursday cut interest rates to 2 per cent in the second reduction in four weeks aimed at stimulating the economy and avoiding a prolonged recession, reported dpa.

Bank of England cuts interest rate to 2 per cent


The town's wholly owned Reverse 911 telephone warning system is up and running, Emergency Management Director George Ux and facilitator, communications supervisor Frank Quattrochi, told selectmen this week.


Actor-Filmmaker Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao says that her debut directorial venture Dhobi Ghat is about the city of Mumbai, its essence and people.

Dhobi Ghat is about Mumbai and its people:


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $539,000 from the April 7 drawing was sold at Uni Mart, 1181 Romine Ave., McKeesport, Allegheny County.

Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $539,000 sold in Allegheny County


Today, the Church of England decides whether women should be bishops.


When you ask most grade school kids what they want to be when they grow up, the answers are pretty predictable: teacher, doctor, police officer, firefighter or sports star.

What did you want to be when you grew up?


China suspended military exchanges with the United States, threatened unprecedented sanctions against American defense companies and warned Saturday that cooperation would suffer after Washington announced $6.4 billion in planned arms sales to Taiwan.

China suspends military exchanges with US


The Orioles officially announced Tuesday that they've signed Cuban defector Henry Urrutia to a minor-league contract.

Orioles officially sign Cuban defector Henry Urrutia


Although VIA might not have managed to get the same kind of following when it comes to netbooks powered by its CPU's as Intel has managed with the Atom, there are still a fair share of VIA powered netbooks out there and a new player just joined in, Apricot Computers in the UK.

VIA powered netbook from Apricot Computers


A man's body was found floating in Lake Michigan east of North Avenue Wednesday night.

Man's body found floating in lake Michigan


An event is scheduled this week to help Joplin area students reconnect with one another and teachers before school starts.

Event scheduled this week to help Joplin students reconnect before school starts.


London, April 1 Oscar winning actress Halle Berry surprised viewers when she drank perfume on a US TV talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.


A former Poughkeepsie school official has been acquitted of grand larceny and other charges.

Poughkeepsie school official acquitted of larceny charges


Manny Pacquiao scored a breakthrough when he visited the Los Angeles Times office on Monday and broke bread with the major players of his May 2 fight with British Ricky Hatton in the presence of the paper's top officials.


US President George W Bush has arrived in the West Bank, facing an uphill battle to convince divided Palestinians of his vision for Middle East peace.


West Brom striker Shane Long has played down transfer speculation linking him with a move away from the Hawthorns and insists that he is going nowhere in the January transfer window.


``Police say former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has been charged with murder after a woman was shot on an Atlanta street.

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton charged with murder


A BLIND and elderly couple from Nhwali area of Beitbridge was burnt to death when its house caught fire while having supper, police said yesterday.


2degrees to offer free calls around the world at Pasifika This weekend will see the 21st birthday of Pasifika, the largest Polynesian gathering in the world and one of Aucklands biggest cultural events.


Europe, inspired by Lee Westwood, drew level with holders the United States at 6-6 overall after claiming the first two points of the unfinished third session at the weather-hit Ryder Cup.


An emotional Kevin Rudd says he will stay on and contest the next election and appeared to throw his hat in the ring for a Cabinet role by promising to help the party in ``any manner of which I can be of assistance''.

Kevin Rudd says he will contest the next election


Basically, he's putting forward the argument that the BBC should charge for the BBC iPlayer.


Turkey has agreed to look after US interests in Libya after the United States closed its embassy there last month, the State Department said.

Turkey to look after US interests in Libya:


Washington Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris, who has joined the team this year after serving Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three years as head coach, wants his players to be the best on the field, and as the Redskins head to their training camp, the coach is apparently satisfied with the way the players have performed during the offseason so far.

Washington Redskins defensive backs coach Raheem Morris wants his players to be the best --


BAE Systems will be staying in Endicott, keeping nearly 1,300 jobs in the region.


Paradigm has appointed Jorge Machnizh as president and COO.


NURSES at Werribee Mercy Hospital are prepared to resign if the state government doesn't commit to maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios.


Despite major declines in the equity markets, hedge funds as a whole held their ground in July, with a 0.01% loss in the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge.


Liverpool's lingering Premier League title hopes virtually disappeared on Saturday when they lost 2-0 at Middlesbrough as the home side secured their first league win in 15 matches.


A former Cisco city councilman was indicted in Abilene Thursday on charges of online solicitation of a minor.

Former Cisco city councilman indicted for online solicitation of minor


Madrid - Valencia right-back Miguel knocked down two old ladies in a road accident on Tuesday, according to various Spanish media sources.

Valencia's Miguel knocks down two old ladies in road accident


Progress Housing Group is impressing its tenants with its vibrant new look website, www.progressgroup.org.uk .

Progress Housing impresses tenants with new look website


The Government will miss its 2020 house building target by up to nine years unless ministers further intervene in the property market, it was warned today.

Government to miss 2020 house building target 'by nine years'


Because of this many world of warcraft players like the game mode PvP or PvE, if you want to have a great act in your tank process, you should choose a good tank class in mists of pandaria, and so which class can be the best tank class in mists of pandaria mop 5.0.4?

Best tank class in mists of pandaria mop 5.0.4


Portsmouth-based warship HMS Westminster returns home on Monday, August 13, from a deployment to the Middle East, which included a Â£14m drugs bust.

HMS Westminster returns from Middle East


Another day of inclement weather caused dozens of accidents on Massachusetts roadways Sunday.

Inclement weather causes dozens of accidents


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to ``confound'' critics and skeptics and make peace with the Palestinians - but he said he needs a partner.

Netanyahu to confound critics, make peace


Railway Gazette reported that KiwiRail has installed a small hydroelectric plant and solar panels to power signals and lighting at the Tiroroa passing loop.

KiwiRail installs hydroelectric plant and solar panels


Tate & Lyle, the global ingredients and food solutions provider, announces the launch of a unique tailor made cocoa replacement solution using a high quality carob powder ingredient, CARCAO .

Tate & Lyle launches tailor made cocoa replacement solution


Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya today met Finance Minister P Chidambaram after which he said he discussed the issue of Rs 800-crore outstanding subsidy for his group company Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers.

Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya meets Finance Minister P Chidambaram


A 90 year old football medal belonging to a former England and Sheffield Wednesday star's been stolen in a burglary.


Hollywood star John Travolta is seriously considering shaving his head and wearing a goatee beard permanently because everyone including his wife Kelly Preston thought he looked much better in the film, reports contactmusic.com.

John Travolta considering shaving head and wearing goatee beard


Miami County prosecutors will appeal a judge's ruling that a Piqua sex offender, who has taken his fight against Ohio's residency restrictions to national television, is not covered by the state's 1,000 foot rule because he was convicted before the law was passed.

Prosecutors to appeal judge's ruling on sex offender


Actor Chris Evans said he was 'scared' about signing up to play Captain America and refused to sign a nine-film deal.

Chris Evans said he was `scared` about Captain America


But when the thank you notes blow off the Thank You Tree, Mr. McFeely saves the day with a speedy delivery.


THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. Authorities say a small plane has gone down in a Thousand Oaks landfill injuring two people on board.

Small plane goes down in Thousand Oaks landfill


Five Chester County municipalities will receive a total of $251,641 in recycling performance grants.

Five municipalities get recycling grants


Syrian villagers pulled 13 bodies from a mass grave near the southern city of Deraa on Monday, residents said, while thousands joined a nighttime march in a Damascus suburb demanding the overthrow of the government.


Stephen Fry is to return to stage drama 17 years after he famously walked out of a West End production and fled the country.

Stephen Fry to return to the stage after 17 years


SHEFFIELD-based Zoo Digital today revealed that it had suffered a fall in half year revenues as the economic uncertainty continues.

Zoo Digital suffers fall in half year revenues


After weeks of laying low from the media after her husband's four alleged affairs became public, Sandra Bullock finally stepped out to visit a friend in Los Angeles.


Bipasha Basu's revealed that she's terrified of crowds since shooting the controversial political thriller Lamhaa.


Amazon has launched a Kindle e-book store in India, and will begin selling the Kindle reader at a leading electronics chain across the country.

Amazon launches Kindle e-book store in India


The US Coast Guard has intercepted two boats northwest of Santa Catalina Island and seized a ton of marijuana and taken eight suspected smugglers into custody.

Coast Guard intercepts boats with ton of marijuana


Flat fee digital music subscription service Tunecore has launched in Canada.

Digital distributor TuneCore launches in Canada


New Zealand police need to lift their game and smash gangs, or New Zealand's multibillion dollar drug scourge will keep right on going.


A Tucson man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly five years in federal prison for an assault on a Saguaro National Park ranger on April 27, 2008.

Man sentenced to five years in prison for assault on park ranger


Azerbaijan forecasts the current account surplus of the balance of payments will stand at $16-17 billion by late 2012, chairman of the Azerbaijani Central Bank Elman Rustamov said at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Azerbaijan forecasts current account surplus up to $17 billion in 2012


Snow fell in certain parts of Hollister for several minutes Saturday afternoon, shortly after 2 pm The rare sight in the city, which is at about 500 feet above sea level, occursrarely and there can be many years in between its presence here.


Comic actress Tina Fey says there is ``no way'' she would host the Oscars ceremony next year, despite getting a thumbs up from 'Star Trek' actor William Shatner in a sketch at Sunday's Academy Awards show.

Tina Fey says 'no way' she would host Oscars


The No. 15 Gophers volleyball team defeated No. 22 Ohio State in four sets Saturday night at the Sports Pavilion, splitting its home weekend series and improving to 7-7 in the Big Ten.

Volleyball defeats Ohio State in four sets


Barbados is celebrating 45 years of political independence from Britain with government acknowledging the ``unprecedented'' global challenges in which the country now finds itself having to survive.

Barbados celebrates 45 years of independence


A robbery suspect has explained why he raped a housewife he considered to be old enough to be his sister during a raid in Ibiade Village, Ijebu Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State.


An Illinois child care center has agreed to pay $31,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination case brought by the federal government.

Illinois child care center pays $31,000 to settle pregnancy discrimination case


The next Liberal Democrat election manifesto will spell out the party's red lines for any coalition negotiations, Nick Clegg is to indicate.


Investors are moving into Gold for a safe haven, says George Gero, vice president and precious-metals strategist with RBC Capital Markets Global Futures.

Investors moving into gold for safe haven


Gold and platinum regained the momentum in early trade on Saturday after falling slightly on liquidation the previous session on Friday.


Photo / Hawkes Bay Today Food prices fell 0.8 per cent in November for the third consecutive month as vegetable prices continued to drop, Statistics New Zealand said today.


Iran might cancel tours to the UAE due to the Persian Gulf littoral state's ``humiliating behavior'' towards the country's tourists, an Iranian official says, APA reports quoting presstv.ir website.


Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is pleased with how his comeback is progressing and claims he is feeling 'strong' and 'good'.


Former president of Maldives Mohammed Nasheed reached the Indian embassy in Male following an arrest warrant, according to sources.

Maldives ex-president Nasheed reaches Indian embassy in Male after arrest warrant


Despite efforts of area legislators, the Clinton Social Security office, 226 Fourth Ave. South, will close at the end of the month.


An Oregon resident died in a rollover car accident Saturday morning in Cedar County, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.

Oregon resident dies in rollover accident in Cedar County


Libya declared the liberation of the nation on Sunday after 42 years of one-man rule by Muammar Gaddafi came to an end with his capture and death last week, setting the North African state on course for a transition towards democracy.


The UC Davis baseball team begins its first official season as a Division I member this weekend at No. 18/21 Fresno State.

Baseball begins season at No. 18/21 Fresno State


A RARE motocross bike with sidecar used for competition racing has been stolen from Kidderminster.

RARE motocross bike stolen in Kidderminster


In the latest positive sign that the automotive industry is improving around the country, General Motors has announced that it will add 2,500 new jobs at a factory in Detroit, Michigan, in order to manufacture two new sedans in addition to the Volt.

General Motors adding 2,500 new jobs at ...


The world prices for oil, following the results of the tenders on Thursday went up, the agency reports citing RIA RosBusinessConsulting, Kazakhstan Today agency reports.


Motherwell defender Mark Reynolds is ignoring speculation on his future and is focusing on playing his best for the SPL club.


JACK WILSHERE could be set to hand Arsenal a timely boost by returning to action ahead of schedule.


Fujitsu has launched the TC Cloud, a cloud service for analytical simulations in the area of technical computing.

Fujitsu launches cloud service for analytical simulations


Deutsche Bank downgrades Coca-Cola FEMSA from Buy to Hold with a new $58 price target.

Deutsche Bank downgrades Coca-Cola FEMSA (kof) to Hold


Lindsey Vonn has won a women's World Cup downhill for her fourth victory of the season.


The Australian share market recovered from earlier heavy loses to close flat after a better than expected profit from Telstra offset negative offshore leads.


Oscar award winning actress Sandra Bullock was recently spotted out in New Orleans for Mother's day,which was yesterday.

Sandra Bullock spotted in New Orleans for Mother's Day


Makeup artist Lisa Sim shows WatchMojo.com how to tweeze and shape eyebrows for an instant face lift!


Spanish fashion retailer Inditex has announced it will open online stores for its flagship Zara brand in Scandinavia, as it moves further into the home market of Swedish rival H&M.

Inditex to open online stores in Scandinavia


Britain's Gordon Brown bowed to the inevitable on Tuesday and stepped down as prime minister after accepting his Labour party could not form a government following last week's inconclusive election.

Gordon Brown steps down as prime minister


Russia arrests priest for coke condoms Updated: 08:12, Thursday January 31, 2013 Russian agents have detained a Colombian priest on arrival at a Moscow airport and found he had swallowed over a dozen condoms stuffed with cocaine, the federal anti-narcotics service says.


Third-seeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia and No. 4 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic won their first-round matches in straight sets at the Open Gaz de France on Tuesday.

Kaia Kanepi and Petra Kvitova win at the Open Gaz de France


Eurozone inflation has tumbled to its lowest level in more than two years on the back of crumbling economic activity, extending the steep sell-off in the euro that has emerged since the start of the year.


South Carolina reported 14 NCAA secondary violations the past six months, including five in the first-year program of men's basketball coach Darrin Horn.

South Carolina reports 14 secondary violations


The Arc of Carroll County is collecting holiday greeting cards to be used in an entrepreneurial project.


The Milberg law firm said Monday it had agreed to pay $75 million to settle a federal kickback case.

Milberg law firm says it will pay $75 million to settle case


After a dismally slow first quarter, permit activity in the City of Cannon Falls picked up in the second quarter of 2011.

Permit activity picks up some in second quarter


Fellowes, Inc. today announced that it has filed a patent infringement suit against ACCO Brands Corporation of Lincolnshire, Ill.

Fellowes, Inc. files patent infringement suit against ACCO Brands


Some angry Long Island residents are calling for the closure of the Brookhaven town landfill after noxious fumes from treated sludge made their children sick.

Angry residents call for closure of Brookhaven town landfill


Amy Winehouse has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal by fashion designer Roberto Cavalli to wear his outfits.

Amy Winehouse reportedly offered deal with Roberto Cavalli


The Delhi High Court Wednesday upheld a Central Information Commission order that judges should declare their assets and the office of the Chief Justice of India would be the public authority to assess those assets.


MILAN -Relegation-threatened Palermo drew 1-1 at home with Bologna in Serie A on Saturday after being let down by a goalkeeping error.

Palermo draws 1-1 against Bologna in Serie a


New Zealand shot putter Valerie Adams has been awarded the gold medal after her main rival was disqualified for a failed doping test at the 2012 London Olympics.


Australian High Commissioner, Tim George Tuesday said Australia was providing solar energy equipment to Pakistan to overcome power crisis.

Australia providing solar energy equipment to Pakistan


Chevron Corp., the second-largest US oil company, plans to import crude from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states rather than Canada's tar sands to supply its refinery near San Francisco.

Chevron to import crude from Saudi Arabia


A state Assembly committee is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a bill aimed at broadening sex education in Wisconsin schools.

Assembly committee votes tomorrow on a bill to broaden sex education in schools


Information reaching Daily Guide indicates that the Ghana government is broke, and finding it difficult to meet its remunerational obligations to workers, many of whom are as at today still expecting their salaries from the single largest employer of labour in the country.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Qatar Airways says it will start regular flights next week to the Libyan city Benghazi, the birthplace of the country's recent revolution.

Qatar Airways starting flights to libya's Benghazi


The Wareham High School class of 2013 picked a prom location at the School Committee meeting tonight.


Sharon Swain, 37, said she and her 10-year-old daughter, Chloe Leamon, are lucky to be alive after the smoke alarm alerted them to the danger.


Country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at 7 pm Feb. 10 at The Forum, 236 Washington St. in Binghamton.


St. Cloud teachers have approved a new 2-year contract with the school district after working with a state mediator for six months.


Officials at New York University say they're cooperating in any way they can with the murder investigation of a Wesleyan University student.

Officials at New York university say they're cooperating in any...


Some Bryan Habana magic helped the Barbarians stun the All Blacks 25-18 and rob them of an unbeaten six-match rugby tour at Twickenham here today.


Singer and actress Jessica Simpson visited USS Harry S. Truman Oct. 1 during the ships current deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a morale boost.

Jessica Simpson visits the USS Harry S. Truman


West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked the Maoists to return to the mainstream and assured the rebels that the state government would make all arrangements for their rehabilitation.

Mamata asks Maoists to return to mainstream


Dana Smith scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Longwood beat Savannah State 68-64 on Saturday.


Just 13% of corporate travel managers will increase their spend in 2010, according to a survey by travel management company Egencia.

Just 13% of travel managers will increase spend in 2010


Troubled developer Brisconnections has failed to sell any of its defaulted partly paid units put up for auction.


SOME 400 bags of organic fertilizers were distributed to more than 50 farmer-beneficiaries in Silay City Tuesday as part of the congressional project of Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson.

400 bags of organic fertilizers distributed


A precautionary boil water order has been issued for Bretton Woods after a water main break.


United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe, announced today that a Beaumont business executive has pleaded guilty to environmental crimes in the Eastern District of Texas.

Business executive pleads guilty to environmental crimes


Design software for a variety of applications such as architectural designs, building designs, construction designs, structural designs and landscape designs and engineering support softwares for estimation and quality analysis,spatial management are all distributed by KarelCAD.


Two men have been charged with stealing phone wire after a caller tipped deputies off to phone problems at his home.

Two men charged with stealing phone wire


Mrunal Jain who currently plays the role of Vishnu in the show Uttaran loves his pet dog unconditionally.

Mrunal Jain loves his dog unconditionally


30 year mortgage rates have hit a new record low at 4.27% on average.


The Wethersfield High School Instrumental Music Boosters are organizing an old Christmas tree pick up drive.


Monetary action may still be warranted from the Reserve Bank of India to anchor inflation expectations in face of sustained high food inflation, Governor D. Subbarao said in a speech on Tuesday in Hyderabad.

Monetary action may still be warranted to anchor inflation:


Finance minister, Palaniappan Chidambaram, said on Thursday that pressure on prices remained but there were signs that Reserve Bank of India moves to tighten policy and lower inflation was working.


Canadian rock crew Hot Hot Heat is headed to Nashville this fall on tour supporting this month's Future Breeds album.


Victorian police numbers have failed to keep pace with the state's rapid population growth causing rising violence on Melbourne's streets, according to the State Opposition.

Police numbers 'fail to keep up with growth'


CAR dealership Inchcape has driven home a better-than-expected 38% hike in annual profits, but warned of a slowdown in key UK and overseas markets that account for half its sales.

Inchcape drives home 38% hike in profits


Iraq will send a delegation to Syria to try to convince Damascus to implement an Baghdad initiative to end months of bloody conflict, Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki said on Thursday.

Iraq to send delegation to Syria, Maliki says


AP Staff Writer Hope College in western Michigan announced Friday that it's planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection.

Hope college in western Michigan plans new museum


Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, has announced on Thursday that it sold its Central European operations, including Hungarian brewery Borsodi Sörgyár, to CVC Capital Partners in a deal that may be worth over USD 3 billion.

AB InBev sells Central European operations, including Hungary's Borsodi to CVC


IRAN Iran plans to send a live monkey into space in the summer, the country's top space official said after the launch of the Rassad-1 satellite, state television reported today.


Guides for Brides Ltd - one of the UK's leading online and paper directories for weddings and wedding suppliers, announces an initiative to bring together bridal wear shops featuring both designer wedding gowns and stock bridal gowns in a series of bridal fashion shows and wedding dress sales.

Guides for Brides to bring together bridal wear shops featuring both designer wedding gowns and stock bridal gowns in a series of bridal fashion shows


SCOTLAND'S first minister will auction a rare Speyside malt next week, in a bid to raise cash for charity.

First minister to auction rare Speyside malt


After scoring just 22 first-half points, No. 7/8 Louisville slowly pulled away from visiting Arkansas State for a 54-27 win in the Global Sports Invitational Tuesday night at the KFC Yum Center.

Louisville slowly pulls away from Arkansas State, 54-27


The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating one of their female employees regarding a Playboy photo shoot.

Washington County Sheriff's Office investigates employee's Playboy shoot


SALINAS, Calif. A voluntary recall was issued Thursday for dry cat food that had excessive levels of zinc and under supplemented potassium.

Voluntary recall issued for dry cat food


Two And A Half Men star Ashton Kutcher is ``uncanny'' as Apple founder Steve Jobs, co-star Josh Gad has revealed.

Ashton Kutcher is 'uncanny' as Steve Jobs


A UK businessman who claimed he was sleepwalking when he raped a woman while on bail for an almost identical attack on another has been jailed for more than 12 years.

Businessman claims he was sleepwalking when he raped a woman


North Korea on Friday vowed to expand and modernise its nuclear deterrent ``beyond imagination'' unless the United States changes its policy towards the communist nation.

North Korea vows to expand nuclear deterrent


The Penn State Altoona theatre program will hold auditions for several spring 2010 productions Monday through Wednesday, November 16 -18, 2009 in various locations on campus.

Theatre program to hold auditions for spring 2010 productions


It turns out that OHSU Tram is hiring six Angora, Boer and Alpine goats named Mo, Ella, Brunhilda, Olivia, Cecelia and Clarence to ``mow'' the Lower Station lawn this weekend, June 25 and 26.


Official figures show that the volume of retail sales rose again in March, though the numbers were again boosted by a surge in sales in the motor sector.


The White Sox designated knuckleballer Charlie Haeger for assignment on Saturday and purchased infielder-outfielder Jason Bourgeois' contract from Triple-A Charlotte.

White Sox designate Haeger for assignment


A Philadelphia man surrendered to Bensalem police on drug charges and related offenses, after police said they confiscated seven pounds of marijuana, $12,602 cash, owe sheets, a gun and drug paraphernalia.


High alert was declared in Hunza, as the authorities prohibited entry to the area's vacated villages on Sunday, in view of the imminent threat of a flood from bursting of the landslide-triggered lake.


AUSTRALIAN Mark Webber won the Spanish Grand Prix for rampant Red Bull yesterday after leading from start to finish at Formula One's most predictable circuit.


The global travel and tourism industry will experience a ``multi-speed'' recovery taking up to a further four years to fully recover to pre-global downturn levels, reveals a report launched today at the WTM Vision Conference.

Global travel industry to experience ``multi-speed'' recovery


Wind turbine blade maker Clipper Windpower said it expects to reduce first half net losses but warned the credit crisis has impacted the availability of financing for its projects.


There is increasing optimism that the economic recovery is taking hold.


Geithner was quickly sworn in to office Monday night, becoming the country's 75th treasury secretary and one of the point men President Barack Obama will be counting on to help pull the country out of its economic slide.

Timothy Geithner is sworn in as us treasury secretary


Firefighters work to pull two people from a car crash on the off-ramp from the westbound Queen Elizabeth Way to Hurontario St. Photo by Dan Sutton


Grammy® nominated superstars Katy Perry and Akon will be the musical guests on THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW, taped in New York, to be broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 30 on the CBS Television Network.

Katy Perry and Akon will be the musical guests on 'the VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW'


Jessica Biel was reportedly ''showing off'' the engagement ring given to her by Justin Timberlake on Saturday night.


A beauty queen has been stripped of her crown just a day after winning Miss Universe Canada.


Former delegate Jeff Eldridge is working at the Capitol this year, but as a lobbyist.

Former delegate Eldridge working as lobbyist


Ally McCoist has said that the players will be out to thank the fans for their loyal support this season at a sold out Ibrox.


STUTTGART, Germany - Stuttgart has signed French midfielder Johan Audel from Valenciennes on a four-year contract.

Stuttgart signs French midfielder Johan Audel


Boston Properties Inc said on Tuesday it would create a $13.2 million reserve in case Lehman Brothers breaks its lease for space it rents 399 Park Ave. Lehman Brothers Inc, a unit of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, leases 436,723 square feet of office space at 399 Park.

Boston Properties creates reserve for Lehman rent


``That's why I made that decision. I still want to be famous I just don't want to sing,'' she said.

Lily allen: ``I still want to be famous''


Free Bingo money is what people want and Sun Bingo are offering Free Bingo money as well as free bingo games with their free Bingo offer for each Bingo member that deposits £10.

Free Bingo money is being offered by Sun Bingo


Israel will free 199 Palestinian prisoners on Monday in a goodwill gesture to president Mahmud Abbas as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was due in the region to give a push to US-backed peace talks.


John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin was cleared in the so-called Troopergate inquiry today.

Palin cleared after 'Troopergate' inquiry


Rail transport company QR National will float at $2.55 a share from tomorrow, generating some $4.6 billion for the Queensland government.


Cheryl Cole is allegedly hoping to launch her Hollywood movie career when she moves to America later this year.

Cheryl hoping to launch Hollywood movie career?


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may not have officially confirmed their relationship, but when it comes to Kristen Stewart facing heat because of her irresponsible statement Pattinson turns super protective about her.

Robert Pattinson turns protective about Kristen Stewart


Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a hotel bathtub, Beverly Hills police said Monday.

Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when found in hotel bathtub


By Jim IngrahamJIngraham@News-Herald.com The Indians have recalled first baseman Matt LaPorta from Class AAA Columbus.


Former President APJ Abdul Kalam cast his vote during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.

APJ Abdul Kalam casts vote in Lok Sabha elections


Karnataka Government on Monday asked the Centre to recall Governor HR Bhardwaj accusing him of attempting to destabilise the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Government in the State.

Karnataka Government asks Centre to recall Governor Bhardwaj


Webber International University has announced it is planning to take over a small liberal arts college in North Carolina, resulting in a two-campus arrangement that would give Webber students access to a range of courses in the arts and sciences.

Webber International University to take over college in NC


New research from Indiana University and the University of Wyoming shows how humans, unlike any other species on Earth, readily learn to throw long distances.

New research shows how humans readily learn to throw long distances


Former Swindon Town defender Chris Blackburn has signed for League 2 side Aldershot Town after leaving the club yesterday.

Chris Blackburn signs for Aldershot Town


China has stepped up attacks on the Dalai Lama, blasting him for abusing religion, stirring protests in Tibet and preparing for independence as the Olympic flame arrived in Beijing yesterday under tight security.


Bogus callers stole cash and silver watches from a pensioner in Coates in a distraction burglary.


The Big Four financial audit firms are the top ``green counters,'' too, leading the market in corporate sustainability assurance services, according to a new Verdantix analysis of global sustainability assurance providers.

Big Four audit firms lead sustainability assurance services


The dollar fell to a record low against the euro on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled the US central bank will continue to cut rates despite stubborn inflation.

Dollar falls to record low against the euro


Paris Hilton helped to launch Ukrainian fashion Week on Saturday by walking the runway for designer Andre Tan.

Paris Hilton launches Ukrainian fashion Week


NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said a ``wide gap'' remains in labor talks between the league and the NHL Players' Association in issuing his first public comments on Wednesday, a day after the union presented its offer.

Bettman says 'wide gap' remains in labor talks


Archbishop Paul Cremona said yesterday that the bishops issued a note before the outcome of the divorce referendum became known to show that the Church's intentions were genuine.


The total value of trades on the NZX fell 14 percent to $7.94 billion in the last quarter.


So far, Twitter and an Iranian opposition website called ``mowjcamp.org'' run by supporters of the reformist candidates whom challenged throughout June's presidential elections, have been hacked by pro-Iranian hackers that call themselves`` the Iranian Cyber Army'', having actually a message declaring that the US has no power on controlling internet and that they actually have this power of control, pushing Twitter on recommending their users to change their passwords in case it is used in other known websites as ``Facebook'' or other sites.

Twitter & Iranian opposition website hacked...


Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes have announced a series of US tour dates beginning in September following the release of their 'Here' album last month.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes announce US tour


IRA terrorist Patrick Magee returned to Brighton and told an audience: ``How could I not be sorry.''


New York, Oct 29 A 31-year-old woman has given birth to sextuplets in New York, media reports said Tuesday.

New York woman gives birth to sextuplets


September 8, 2008 - As part of its continuing effort to offer innovative advertising solutions to its clients, NBC Universal will join forces with Google to form a strategic multi-year advertising, research and technology partnership.

NBC Universal and Google form strategic advertising partnership


The Eurozone manufacturing recession deepened in July as rates of contraction in output, new orders and employment all accelerated.

Eurozone manufacturing recession deepens in July;


QinetiQ, the former government defence research group, is said to be planning to slash redundancy payments to its workers ahead of a restructuring programme.

QinetiQ plans to slash redundancy payments


``My late grandfather (Ronald Neame) directed Shirley MacLaine in Gambit in 1966 so it is a delight for me that she will be joining us on Downton Abbey,'' producer Gareth Neame said.


China offered qualified support to long-time ally Pakistan on Tuesday, five days before President Asif Ali Zardari arrives for his second visit in five months.

China offers qualified support for Pakistan


A professor at the Department of Nursing Science, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Boluwaji Fajemilehin, has said going by the World Health Organisation's recommendation, Nigeria has a shortfall of 144,000 health workers.

Nigeria has shortfall of 144,000 health workers --


Pop singer Lady Gaga recently revealed in A Very Gaga Thanksgiving special that she had posed nude for American singer Tony Bennett so that he could sketch her.


Iranian-American trainer Afshin Qotbi said Monday that he would never work together with Iran's new national football team head coach Ali Daei, Fars news agency reported.


Popular online movie streaming service Eros Now has tied up with digital payment platform Tappp to launch Eros Now Prepaid Cards that will enable cash purchase of the latest premium Bollywood movies on Eros Now.


In keeping with Paramahansa Yogananda's spiritual ideal ``to serve mankind as one's larger Self,'' Self-Realization Fellowship temples throughout the Los Angeles area will be reaching out to thousands in need during this holiday season.

Self-Realization Fellowship reaches out to those in need for the holidays


In 1963 Bob Dylan wrote ``Blowin' in the Wind'' which asks the question, ``How many deaths will it take till he knows that too many people have died?''


Medfield State Rep. Daniel Winslow has asked the House Rules Committee to take action on a power outage rebate bill.

State Rep. dan Winslow asks for power outage rebate bill


Atlanta Braves slugger Chipper Jones strained his left hamstring running out a ground ball in the fourth inning against the Florida Marlins and left the game Wednesday night.

Chipper Jones strains hamstring, leaves game


An Egyptian reporter who was shot during clashes a week ago died of his wounds on Friday, his employer said, in the first reported death of a journalist in the chaos surrounding Egypt's anti-government protests.

Egyptian reporter shot during clashes dies


Udaipur, July 4 Three members of a family committed suicide in a Rajasthan village after a panchayat boycotted them for allegedly practising witchcraft, police said Sunday.

Three of family commit suicide after panchayat boycott


Peter Lonard qualified for the Masters by virtue of his position inside the Top 50 in the World Ranking today.


Mexican President Felipe Calderón met today with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the 20th Latin American Summit.

Mexico - president Felipe Calderón meets with Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva


A French ban on street prayers came into force on Friday, driving thousands of Muslims worshippers to makeshift prayer sites around the country.


A new commander is taking charge of a Marine Corps F/A-18 fighter squadron in Beaufort.

New commander takes over fighter squadron


The Johnson County Democrats are holding their annual Fall Barbeque fundraiser from 4 to 7 pm Saturday at Building C of the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

Johnson County Democrats holding annual Fall Barbeque


Barack Obama is to leave the US campaign trail for a few days to visit his sick grandmother, say reports.


Pasadena-based TweetUp, the Twitter advertising play of Idealab's Bill Gross, said today that it has added news site Topix to its network.


Hot flashes and night sweats persist after menopause for many women, says a study that looked at 10,418 postmenopausal women, ages 54-65.


Recently acquired investment bank Merrill Lynch will cut thousands of jobs as part of its merger with Bank of America, said Merrill's chief executive John Thain Monday.


Money is not the only way to show one's care and love for the less fortunate.


A company called CleverWraps has an interesting product called RingerWraps, which is/are made to protect your device from the wet weather.

RingerWraps protect your device from wet weather


The rupee ended flat against the dollar on Wednesday in a range-bound trading activity, dealers said.


JERMAINE BECKFORD went from goal hero to red card villain as Leeds United extended their winning run at Elland Road at the expense of Swindon Town.

BECKFORD goes from hero to villain for Leeds United


Business trips by foreign residents to the UK rose 14% in January compared with January 2010, said the Office for National Statistics.


The United States has warned Iran that ``time and patience is running out'' over its controversial nuclear program.

US warns Iran that time and patience 'running out'


Clayton County police are investigating the early morning discovery of two dead bodies at a Morrow home.

Clayton County police investigating discovery of two bodies


Ratings agency Moody's on Tuesday said it had downgraded automaker Toyota Motor and its affiliates by one notch to Aa3, citing the length of time it expects the company's profitability to recover.

Moody's downgrades Toyota one notch to Aa3


Cyprus received 2billion euros on Monday as the first installment of its international billion dollar bailout package which will be expected to follow by another 1billion euros before 30 th June according to the European Stability Mechanism.

Cyprus receives first installment of bailout package


Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the first shipment of Canadian lambs successfully entered Vietnam.

First shipment of Canadian lambs entered Vietnam


Robert Bowling, the community manager for Infinity Ward, has told Call of Duty fans via his Twitter, that the first official gameplay trailer for Modern Warfare 3 will premiere tonight in the United States.

Official gameplay trailer for Modern Warfare 3 to premiere tonight


A fire has killed 5 children and 2 adults in a rural Kentucky home on Saturday, according to a coroner.

Fire kills 5 children, 2 adults in rural Kentucky


A Chinese man has been arrested in Ballymena by Border Agency officers investigating illegal immigration.


Promoter Frank Warren insisted that he was ``very disappointed'' by the decision of Amir Khan to join up with US-based promoter Golden Boy.

Frank Warren disappointed that protege Amir Khan has joined Golden Boy


SYDNEY Roosters players Jake Friend and Sandor Earl have been charged with assault following an incident at an inner Sydney nightclub in the early hours of yesterday morning.


World number nine, Marion Bartoli of France, defeated 20-years-old, Polona Hercog of Slovenia, in the first round of Apia Sydney International on Monday.

Marion Bartoli defeats Polona Hercog in the first round --


Ruud van Nistelrooy offered to pay Hamburg €1 million from his own pocket in order to convince the Bundesliga club to allow him to leave for Real Madrid.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy offered to pay Hamburg €1 million to allow him to leave for Real Madrid.


The three-daylong 5th National Human Rights Theatre Festival 2011 begins today at Rabindra Sarobar, Dhanmondi in Dhaka.

5th National Human Rights Theatre festival begins today


Prime Minister John Key is insisting he has not misled Parliament over claims he made about the ratings agency Standards & Poors.


Two Oakes, ND, men were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 12:30 pm Tuesday in Dickey County, ac-cording to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.


Area wrestlers donated toys at a recent meet hosted by Summit Wrestling Club at the Abington Heights High School.


China has deported eight Americans who were detained in Beijing last week after a wave of pro-Tibet protests coinciding with the Olympics, the US embassy here said on Monday.


Dumped candidates give Katter headaches Updated: 21:06, Thursday January 24, 2013 The new political party set up by federal MP Bob Katter has suffered a double blow after it was forced to ditch two members who made homophobic remarks.


Bidvest Namibia is to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Taeuber & Corssen SWA Limited from Taeuber & Corssen, One Wireless Technologies and the Taeuber & Corssen Namibia Employees' Share Trust for of Nam$188.7 million.

Bidvest Namibia acquires Taeuber & Corssen


Zimbabwe lawmakers have voted unanimously in the lower house to approve a new draft constitution that will enshrine democratic reforms.

Zimbabwe lawmakers approve new draft constitution


Rescue workers check out the front of a United Airlines Express airplane which slid off of the runway at Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

Airplane slides off runway at Ottawa Airport


ROME ' The popular Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla has died in Switzerland during a European concert tour.

Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla dies


Ashton Kutcher, the Hollywood actor with more than 5.2 million followers on social networking site Twitter, says he sometimes craves a life of normality and anonymity.


Briton Andy Murray made his first entry into Australian Open semis as defending champion Rafael Nadal walked out in the third set.

Andy Murray makes first entry to Australian Open semis


Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld is moving from Picador to Transworld for her next book, American Wife.


A Vass man faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge after one man was injured during aa reported altercation at the suspect's home.


Two Somali journalists have been killed in Mogadishu in separate attacks within hours of each other.


LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a provider of premium, branded footwear for work and outdoor users, today announced that it has received a new $15.4 million delivery order for the United States Marine Corps for Danner's USMC Rugged All-Terrain hot weather boot.

LaCrosse Footwear receives $15.4 million order for the United States Marine Corps


Russia-based Sibur is considering building a new giant petrochemical complex in Tobolsk, which is expected to be the largest in Russia and one of the largest in the world, according to Dmitry Konov, CEO of the company.

Sibur to build giant petrochemical complex


A Miami County Sheriff's deputy facing a drunk driving charge was fired Wednesday by Sheriff Charles Cox, who said he had no choice because the ``level of misconduct was so egregious.''


HSBC is launching a new income fund in July targeting a yield of 4.5 per cent, while promising some capital growth.


The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will honor Washington tonight in Kansas City with the CI Taylor Award as the AL's top manager, part of the museum's Legacy Awards.

Negro Leagues baseball Museum to honor Washington


Independence police are investigating a homicide that resulted from a fight in a church parking lot.

Independence police investigating homicide


Paul Heyman has hinted that he could be ready to make a return to the wrestling industry.

Could paul Heyman be ready to return to wrestling?


As expected, the Saints won't be using the franchise tag on any of their pending free agents this year, General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed.

New Orleans Saints won't use franchise tag


8 Mar, 14:42 - Big Brother host Davina McCall is planning to adopt an African child, a report claims.


American Airlines says it will modify seats on 49 more planes to prevent rows of seats from coming loose during flight.

American Airlines to modify seats to prevent rows from coming loose


During a contentious House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism & Homeland Security hearing on Thursday, DEA administrator Michele Leonhart told Rep. Steve Cohen, ``As a former police officer and a DEA agent for 32 years, I think marijuana is an insidious drug.''

Michele Leonhart: 'marijuana is an insidious drug'


Chinese President Hu Jintao will visit the US next week, including a stop in Chicago.

Chinese President Hu Jintao will visit Chicago


ECCH presents annual case awards to recognise worldwide excellence in case writing and to raise the profile of the case method of learning.


Russia urged citizens not to travel to Syria and called upon nationals inside the troubled country to find safe ways and leave.

Russia urges citizens not to travel to Syria


With the SAD-BJP alliance in Punjab putting up a poor show in the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said the results would give the party a``chance to remove weaknesses'' and live up to public expectations.

Results a 'chance to remove weaknesses':


German federal prosecutors say they have charged a 21-year-old Austrian man with supporting a terrorist organization on allegations he raised funds for it and sought recruits in Berlin.

German prosecutors charge Austrian man with supporting a terrorist organization


Affluent investors consider the economy and partisan political climate as the biggest current threats to achieving their financial goals, according to a new survey conducted by Millionare Corner.

The economy, political climate biggest threats to achieving financial goals:


Virtusa Corporation, a global information technology services company, with a strong client base in USA and Europe, today announced its foray into the Indian market.

Virtusa announces foray into the Indian market


Recently, there was news that Rajiv and Zarine Khan, who are all set to work with new director Param Gill for Amar Must Die, had a mishap and both were seriously injured on Thursday during the shoot.

Rajeev Khandelwal, Zarine Khan seriously injured?


TAXI authorities are poised for a blitz on greedy cabbies who try to rip off city revellers desperately searching for a ride home.

Taxi authorities poised for blitz on greedy cabbies


Final plans have been unveiled for a $2.7 million bike loop in Gettysburg, according to Healthy Adams Bicycle & Pedestrian Inc. spokesman Tom Jolin.


Pressure is mounting on Fianna Fail Senator Ivor Callely to follow his party colleague, Senator Larry Butler, by resigning the party whip.

Pressure mounts on Fianna Fail's Ivor Callely to resign party whip


Bloomberg, a billionaire and registered independent, expects to spend $10 million to $15 million of his money in highly competitive congressional, state and local races.


Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have already picked out baby names.


Secretary of state Hillary Clinton has been hospitalized for a blood clot that is believed to have been the result from a recently suffered concussion, medical authorities say.

Secretary of state Hillary Clinton hospitalized for blood clot


Who is behind the ``leaderless'' Occupy Wall Street movement?


Wages growth has slowed, while Aussie men are more optimistic than women about pay, a survey shows.


Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher says he will consider delaying his retirement if coach Gary Kirsten tries to convince him to make himself available for the tour to Australia at the end of the year.


All non-emergency US government personnel and their families have been ordered to leave Egypt in the wake of mounting anti-government uprising in that country.

Non-emergency US government personnel ordered to leave Egypt


Google had a $1.1 billion economic impact on the state of Ohio, according to a new report released by the Internet giant.

Google has $1.1 billion economic impact in Ohio


Turkey launched on Monday swine flu vaccination for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years as well as people suffering from chronic illnesses, Xinhua reported.

Turkey launches swine-flu vaccination for children


A LAKE District road has reopened after a tourist was hit by a car in Bowness.

LAKE District road reopens after tourist hit by car


A truck carrying goods was hijacked by a hitchhiker and his accomplice on Friday in Westonaria on the West Rand, Gauteng police said.


A year after dealing with a hazing fiasco that involved wide receiver Dez Bryant, in which he refused to carry shoulder pads when veteran receiver Roy Williams told him to, Garrett banned rookie hazing before his first full season as head coach.


Bikers from Moscow have set off towards Tskhinvali town regarding the anniversary of the Russian-Georgia war.

Bikers from Moscow set off towards Tskhinvali


State Bank of India (Get Quote), said on Thursday it would review interest rates soon following monetary measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India last week.


Russian threats to target the planned US missile-defence system in Poland and the Czech Republic amount to 'empty rhetoric,' US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said.

Russian threats against Poland ``empty rhetoric,'' Gates says


With just nine weeks to go before the first race of Season Five of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, the first construction milestone was reached in Australia ahead of the SuperGP on the streets of Surfers Paradise, 22-25 October.

First construction milestone was reached in Australia ahead of the SuperGP


A Dallas judge has halted the scheduled execution of a Texas woman that was set for Tuesday evening.


New details are emerging about a downtown Wilmington bar fight that landed three bouncers in jail and another man in the hospital.

Details emerge about downtown Wilmington bar fight


Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that 34 contracts totaling more than $107 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina, including 13 projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Contracts totaling more than $107 million awarded for highway projects


A Hindu temple was burgled in Dhaka, where thieves have struck in three other temples in the past two months.


Ultimate Software, a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that it has been named the #1 best medium-sized company to work for in America by The Great Place to Work® Institute, the same research and management consultancy that produces FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work for' list for large companies.


Norton Rose Group - International legal practice Norton Rose LLP has advised the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission on a 25-year uranium mining agreement with the French nuclear power utility Areva to explore and mine uranium deposits within the central area of Jordan.

Norton Rose Group > Norton Rose advises Jordan Atomic Energy Commission on uranium mining agreement


A man was shot by St. Louis police Sunday night, after officers report he opened fire on them.


The Infiniti Essence and GTbyCitroen concepts are already set to make an appearance at the show, and now Audi has announced that it will be celebrating its centenary at Goodwood in a big way.

Audi to celebrate centenary at Goodwood...


Wheeler bounced back from a second-round loss early Friday to win a consolation match later in the day and assure himself of a medal in the Division III state wrestling tournament at Ohio State's Value City Arena.

Wheeler bounces back from loss to win consolation match


AN Afghanistan war hero, who was killed in a Taliban ambush in 2006, will be honoured at a special memorial service on Sunday, September 26.

War hero to be honoured at special service


Northwestern will host a pair of Big Ten dual matches this weekend, in its final two home matches of the regular season.


AVEVA, announced today it has opened a new office in Genoa, Italy to support the growing Italian market.


A man attempted to abduct a 13-year-old girl at Great Wolf Lodge on Saturday, according to Lake Delton Police reports.


Iran urged Pakistan yesterday to help free a group of Iranian policemen believed to be held by Iranian Sunni rebels in the neighbouring country.

Iran urges Pakistan to help free policemen


Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno and the university president were fired Wednesday night over a child sex abuse scandal.

Penn State coach Paterno, university president fired over child sex abuse scandal


He was also found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow of attempting to kill his second wife Felicity Drumm in New Zealand in 1999.


US First Lady Michelle Obama visited former South African president Nelson Mandela at his home today during the first full day of a six-day visit to southern Africa, his foundation said.

'Michelle Obama visits Nelson Mandela at home'


A rural Frankford man died in a fire Sunday morning at his residence located approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Frankford on Route E.


Federal independent MP Bob Katter fears he and his supporters will be thrown in the slammer because he's a political threat to the major parties.

Katter fears being thrown in the slammer


A pedestrian was struck and killed by a cab and two other people were critically injured Tuesday morning in the River West neighborhood, police said.


Less than 24 hours after tropical storm ``Cosme'' left Philippine territory, a new low-pressure area was spotted off Northern Mindanao, state weather forecasters said Tuesday.

Low-pressure area spotted off Northern Mindanao


New York Rangers coach John Tortorella says he embarrassed the organization by throwing a water bottle into the crowd at Washington and being suspended by the NHL during the first-round playoff series.

Tortorella regrets throwing water bottle


Lubbock leaders today unveiled Imagine Lubbock Together, a community-wide effort to define the city's future, during a news conference at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

Lubbock leaders unveil 'Imagine Lubbock Together'


A fight broke out between two inmates as they awaited trial in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Fight breaks out with inmates as they await trial in Phoenix


Jenkins to start for Waratahs v Force Updated: 19:00, Wednesday March 14, 2012 Openside flanker Jono Jenkins will get his first start for the NSW Waratahs against his old Super Rugby team the Western Force this weekend.


Former world number Greg Norman knows a thing or two about what it takes to reach the top and he believes Tiger Woods is the best pressure putter of all time.

Woods is the best pressure putter of all time --


Earlier this month the Granite Run Mall came under new management and the new operating company says it will be make improvements to the mall that has seen a decline in clientele and an abundance of vacant stores.

Granite Run mall comes under new management


A town centre road is to be closed for nearly two weeks while traffic signals are replaced.


Former Rep. Joe Schwarz said Tuesday that he's forming an exploratory committee to help raise funds and begin building a structure and staff for an independent campaign for governor.


The Who's Pete Townshend on Monday branded Apple Inc's iTunes a 'digital vampire' that profits from music without supporting the artists who create it.

Pete Townshend brands iTunes a 'digital vampire'


A December trial has been set for a Millard County Justice Court judge accused of exposing himself to an undercover police officer in a Salt Lake City park restroom.

Trial set for judge accused of exposing himself


It has just been announced that the highest-rated city in the ``Real Housewives'' franchise, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, will return to Bravo for another season of madness on Sunday, November 6 at 10PM ET/PT. This new season is all about taking chances, says Bravo, as the Atlanta ``housewives'' embark on new ventures and return to their roots.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns Sunday, nov 6 at 10PM


Former champion Li Na advanced to the second round of the Sydney International with a 7-6, 7-5 win over Christina McHale on Monday, and Sam Stosur extended her miserable start to 2013 with another first-round loss.


Sunderland face an anxious final day of the Premier League season after a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth last night left them in serious danger of relegation.


PICKY homeless people are turning down Dunfermline council houses because they don't like the wallpaper and the garden is too big.

Homeless turn down council houses - because they don't like the garden


Pure Tech Plastics LLC has nearly tripled recycled PET flake production capacity in a project that started up in early January.

Pure Tech triples PET Recycling capacity


Spin bowler Anil Kumble has said that he enjoyed his post retirement life from cricket as he had enough time to concentrate his other passion - taking ``nature'' and wildlife`` pictures.

Kumble says he enjoy post retirement from cricket


Michael Steinberg, a music critic, teacher and writer whose work included a decade as publications director and artistic adviser for the San Francisco Symphony, died Sunday at the age of 80 after a three-year battle with cancer.

Michael Steinberg, music critic and writer, dies at age 80


The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga from the Detroit Tigers for right-handed pitcher Kevin Eichhorn and left-handed pitcher Ryan Robowski.

Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Armando Galarraga from Detroit Tigers


With all her great qualities and all the terrific work she has done for Surrey, she would be a perfect premier.


Pakistan upgraded its air defence system on the Afghan border to make it capable of shooting down aircraft in a response to a NATO attack on a military outpost that resulted in the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers, a security official told AFP on Friday.

Pakistan upgrades air defences on Afghan border


Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt launch French wine Nine little letters on the back of the bottle set this rose wine apart from other fruits of the Provence grape harvest:


The winner of the City Index Trading Academy has said that the competition has changed his life.

Winner says competition changed his life


Amazon has appointed Initiative to handle its global media planning and buying account, following a review launched earlier this year.

Amazon appoints Initiative for global media planning and buying


Sri Lanka is an ideal place to hold a regional Fulbright Workshop, where Senator Fulbright's vision of reconciliation through educational exchange could be discussed in a land formerly ravaged by conflict and now looking towards reconciliation, according to Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Valerie Fowler.


France has named Francois Baroin as new finance minister to replace Christine Lagarde, who takes the top job at the International Monetary Fund next week.


The Indian Youth Congress, the official youth wing of the Indian National Congress today announced that it will move elected officials and volunteers to Google Apps for Business, Google's suite of communication and collaboration applications.

Indian Youth Congress moves to Google Apps


Waste incinerators are not needed as 90% of local authorities are meeting or exceeding household recycling targets, according Friends of the Earth.


San Diego-based SweetLabs, the developer of the Pokki desktop app environment, said yesterday that it has linked with social games developer Kabam, to bring that firm's social games to the desktop.

SweetLabs links with social games developer Kabam


Congressman Eric Cantor today congratulated Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on becoming Chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Cantor congratulates McDonnell on becoming rga Chairman


Barcelona defender Dani Alves has broken his collarbone, ruling him out of the upcoming Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona's Dani Alves breaks collarbone


The harmful effects of tobacco smoke on atherosclerosis, one of the driving forces of cardiovascular disease, are greater in women than in men.

Harmful effects of tobacco smoke on atherosclerosis are greater in women than in men


A commercial towboat captain from Tavernier, Fla., died late last Thursday when his 23-foot vessel capsized while responding to a grounded recreational boat.


Gainesville, GA, November 01, 2009 --- A new political medium is born.


Governor David Paterson announced Friday his support for a congestion pricing proposal that would charge drivers a fee to enter Manhattan during peak hours.

Paterson announces support for congestion pricing


Niall Horan will be his brother's best man at his wedding.


Crude oil prices held close to $112 per barrel in New York Tuesday after Ford Motor Co. said it made a $2.6 billion profit in the first quarter.


Alabama banks have become magnets for short sellers -- investors who profit when shares fall.


Nearly 650 New Zealanders snapped up super cheap airfares as low as 50 New Zealand dollars for flights to Europe in September after a data inputting error on the website of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, a report said Friday.

New Zealanders snapped up super cheap airfares after data error


Two fire hydrants were stolen during the past week in Glendale, apparently to be sold as scrap metal, authorities said today.


Stephen Jones, the team's vice president, said that Bryant should be OK after he takes care of the lawsuits that have popped up as a result of Bryant buying things that he hasn't paid for yet.

Stephen Jones says Dez Bryant will be OK


Toluca took top spot after the opening round of the Clausura campaign thanks to a 3-1 home win over Estudiantes Tecos.


``Racial health disparities cost the United States $229 billion between 2003 and 2006 -- money that could help cover an overhaul of the nation's health care system, according to a new report by Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland researchers,'' The Baltimore Sun reports.

Racial health disparities cost $229 billion from 2003-2006


Sale Sharks will embark on a double mission when they tackle Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership on Friday night.


The Stanley reservoir at Mettur touched the full reservoir level of 120 feet on Thursday evening.


But like the offense, relief corps and defense at times, the Angels rotation has been surprisingly spotty, suffering another setback in a 5-0 loss to the New York Yankees in New York's home opener Friday.

Angels rotation suffers another setback in 5-0 loss to Yankees


Prince Harry will have his first chance to fire live weapons from his Apache attack helicopter when he arrives in California for the latest stage of his training this weekend.

Prince Harry to fire live weapons from Apache helicopter


MOSCOW Burger King on Thursday opened its first outlet in Russia, nearly two decades after its rival McDonald's, looking to capitalize on new markets' growing appetite for fast food.

Burger King opens first outlet in Russia


The Central Bank is set to take control of several more credit unions this year, as huge numbers of borrowers are unable to repay their loans.

Central Bank set to take control of more credit unions


Joe Jackson is fighting an ``important issue for all fathers'' with his action against his late son's estate.

Joe Jackson to fight 'important issue for all fathers'?


Jefferson City, MO - infoZine - Help Washington State Park near De Soto celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7.

Washington State park celebrates 75th anniversary


IBM announced plans to acquire privately held Transitive for an undisclosed sum.

IBM to acquire virtualization company Transitive


Orbitz Worldwide said Tuesday that it refinanced debt and obtained $450 million in senior secured term loans.

Orbitz refinances debt with $450 million in term loans


David Tennant has said that he felt like Robbie Williams after the reception he received from Doctor Who fans at last month's Comic-Con convention in San Diego.


Three local home improvement contractors face fines following a statewide sting the state Division of Consumer Affairs conducted in March.

Contractors face fines in statewide sting


Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten has been given a wild card to play at next month's Monte Carlo Masters.

Gustavo Kuerten given wild card to play at Monte Carlo Masters


Pakistan and Romania on Monday signed a treaty to enhance bilateral trade that has so far remained below $100 million.

Pakistan and Romania signed a treaty to enhance bilateral


CONDOR Ferries has extended its sailings from Poole to the Channel Islands until next Monday.

Condor Ferries extends sailings from Poole


A truck crashed into a home after an accident involving another vehicle in the 14000 block of Dixie Highway on Wednesday afternoon.

Truck crashes into home after accident involving another vehicle


CardCycle.com, a national online greeting card and gift mailing shop and service, presents new greeting cards for the day of Valentines and new gifts for Valentines.

Greeting card shop presents new greeting cards for the day of Valentines and new gifts for Valentines


In seemingly minor news this evening, the San Diego Chargers have signed UDFA QB Mike Hermann from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

San Diego Chargers sign UDFA QB Mike Hermann


Dandong held the municipal tourism work conference on March 16, 2012, advancing the goal of promoting key tourist projects and developing the tourism industry as a pillar industry for Dandong, Liaoning province.


UPN, the UK's fastest growing pallet network operator, has launched a new range of European palletised freight services.

UPN launches new range of European palletised freight services


Foursquare has updated its mobile application for the iOS to add iPhone 5 and iOS 6 support.

Foursquare adds iPhone 5 and iOS 6 support


Although the global economy got out of the financial crisis, we are still in the economic and social crises, Strauss-Kahn, director general of the International Monetary Fund said in an interview to the French daily.


State bred pacing fillies headlined Saturday's Balmoral Park program as a field of eight Illinois conceived and foaled ladies squared off in the $15,000 Direct Balance Stake.


Northamber reports a return to profit for the full year of £37,000 pre tax, reversing the £418,000 pre tax loss reported at the 31 December interim stage.

Northamber returns to profit for full year


Energen Corporation announced today that Frances Powell Hawes, chief financial officer of New Process Steel, LP, in Houston, Texas, will join the Board of Directors of Energen and its two operating subsidiaries effective January 1, 2013.

Frances Powell Hawes to join Energen Board of Directors


RBA keeps rate on hold Updated: 17:22, Tuesday March 5, 2013 The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at three per cent at its March board meeting, citing a better local and overseas economic outlook.


An 18-year-old Adel man faces three felony burglary charges stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred in early August.


A Grand Valley woman recently got ``hosed'' by an unusual thief, who stole an item from her home but left something behind you have to see to believe.

Grand Valley woman gets ``hosed'' by unusual thief


An out-of-state couple was arraigned February 25 on charges including human trafficking for forcing a teenage girl to dance at strip clubs and keeping the proceeds.

Couple arraigned on charges of human trafficking


HP has upgraded their consumer segment Envy 14 laptops with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processor.

HP upgrades Envy 14 laptops with Intel Sandy Bridge processor


This time, the Cowboys will be better prepared for Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Dallas Cowboys will be better prepared for Rodgers


Paris Hilton is being shunned by her sister Nicky.


``I feel Tiger will be back on the greens in three months.


Thailand has chosen its new Prime Minister on Monday as a step forward on it path from military rule to democracy.

Thailand has chosen its new Prime minister