Kauto Star and Long Run are set for a mouth-watering clash in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Kauto Star & Long Run set for King George VI Chase at Kempton


Audrina Patridge is the latest ``cast'' member to leave The Hills, following on the heels of Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port.


The UAE and Jordan on Sunday reiterated the need to unify Arab ranks and formulate an effective Arab position in the face of challenges that threaten the region.

UAE and Jordan reiterate need to unify Arab ranks


Beavis and Butthead, the animated icons of Generation X, will return to television sets this fall to take on such plagues as Jersey Shore and Kesha's music videos.


Australia on Sunday introduced a controversial carbon tax in a bid to tackle climate change, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard hailing the move amid opposition warnings it will stifle industry.


Bank of Queensland on Thursday launched its first in-branch foreign currency ATM making it easier for locals to get foreign currency before heading abroad.

Bank of Queensland launches ATM with foreign currency


NASA signed deals Tuesday with two private space firms to haul cargo back and forth between earth and the International Space station after the NASA Space Shuttle program is phased out.

NASA signs deals with two private Space firms


US Q1 worker productivity unexpectedly rose at a 0.3 percent annualized rate and unit labor costs rose at a 3.3 percent rate, the US Labor Department announced Thursday, as companies continued to find ways to increase per employee output amid difficult business conditions.


Pune Two persons were killed and one seriously injured in separate road accidents in city on Saturday.

Two killed in separate road accidents in city


A so-called major freak ``accident'' involving the KL Monorail turned out to be just a rescue drill.

``Accident'' turns out to be rescue drill


So, President Barack Obama, you ready to throw out that first pitch at tonight's All-Star Game?

President Obama to throw out first pitch at All-Star Game


Actor Daniel Henney will return to the small screen for the first time in four years, to appear in a spy-action thriller starring K-pop star Rain.


Paramedics and EMTs in Collier are voluntarily giving up their raises for the good of the county.

Paramedics, EMTs voluntarily giving up raises


Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa said on Monday that no nation could make progress and face big challenges without education.

No nation can make progress without education:


Mobile phone operators are stepping up a campaign to charge internet content providers such as Google Inc. who are generating large volumes of data traffic on telecoms networks, the Financial Times reports.

Mobile operators may charge internet content providers


A 28-year-old Sugar Land man has been convicted of drunk driving after he was pulled over going home after a night at Baker Street Pub in Sugar Land Town Square.

Sugar Land man convicted of drunk driving


Eduardo Saverin, the co-founder of Facebook who sued the tech company to get his name back on the masthead, is now investing in a new social network called Qwiki.

Facebook co-founder eduardo Saverin invests in another social network


DORMA, a global supplier of door technology products and systems, will launch two new automatic electromechanical swing door operators, designed to provide more efficient closing of doors under strong wind conditions.

DORMA to launch two new swing door operators


Poles started to vote Sunday morning in a tense presidential runoff pitting Bronislaw Komorowski of the ruling Civic Platform party against Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the conservative Law and Justice Party.

Poles start voting in presidential runoff


X FACTOR bosses have admitted that the singers mime during their group song on the Sunday night results shows.


GoldenGate Software a provider of high availability and real-time data integration solutions, recently announced that the SHAZAM network, which operates the seventh largest electronic funds transfer network in the United States, has expanded its use of GoldenGate solutions through an enterprise license agreement.

SHAZAM network expands its use of GoldenGate solutions through an enterprise license agreement


With no biological children of her own and having reached her 40s without ever marrying, Sandra bullock recently revealed that she considered adopting a child on her own before she married her husband, Jesse James.

Sandra Bullock considered adopting a child


Kate Winslet has been named the most stylish celebrity on the red carpet in an annual magazine list of the best and worst-dressed stars.

Kate Winslet named most stylish on the red carpet


A 44-year-old North Platte woman, whose newborn baby mysteriously died last month, has been sentenced to 26 days in jail after pleading no contest to a reduced charge.

North Platte woman whose baby mysteriously died sentenced to 26 days in jail


A 28-year-old Cleveland man is accused of stealing a mattress from a bloody homicide scene to throw it at a television news van parked nearby.

Cleveland man accused of stealing mattress from homicide scene


The year's highest flood peak of the Jialing River passed downtown Chongqing in southwest China, devastating normal life in several riverside counties, the municipal flood control authorities said Wednesday.


WPP Group, the world's biggest advertising agency, is acquiring AKQA, one of the well-known digital agencies in the world, whose clients include Google, Nike, Diageo, Unilever among others.

WPP Group to acquire digital agency AKQA


With the iPad 2 release on Friday, March 11, 2011, Apple is releasing iOS 4.3 today to allow people to update their first generaation iPads as well as iPhone 3g and 4, and iPad Touches that support the new iOS.


The City of Snohomish steps up to help it's residents.


Apple visionary and chief executive Steve Jobs, who is on medical leave, has been spotted visiting a cancer treatment clinic, according to recent reports.

Steve Jobs spotted at cancer treatment clinic


MOTORISTS have been warned that petrol prices could rise by as much as 15p a litre this year.

Petrol prices 'could rise 15p this year'


Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested after a World Cup match in South Africa on Friday but subsequently released without charge early on Saturday.

Paris Hilton arrested, released without charge


The scientific evidence is clear -- smoking has a direct negative impact on postoperative outcomes.

Smoking has a direct negative impact on postoperative outcomes


Nyse Euronext has looked outside the financial services industry to appoint consumer tech veteran Tim Kinslow as global head of systems development for the company's information technology division.

Nyse Euronext appoints consumer tech veteran as global head of systems development.


Bristol voters are being urged to turn out in high numbers for tomorrow's general election, as candidates make last-ditch efforts to gain support.

Bristol voters urged to turn out for general election


This is the first time the phrase ``Elvis has left the building'' was ever used.


The Patriots hurry up to victory on Sunday night when they beat the Broncos 31-21.


Former suburban Chicago cop Drew Peterson once choked his wife, and then asked her: ``Why don't you just die?'' a friend of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, testified yesterday.


New Delhi, June 4 The Manmohan Singh government will set up an equal opportunity commission as part of a slew of measures for the welfare of the minority communities, President Pratibha Patil said Thursday.

Government to set up equal opportunity commission


A fourth Specialized concept store is set to open on one of Bristol's busiest streets.

Fourth Specialized concept store to open


THREE men arrested for three connected violent disorder incidents in Long Sutton have been bailed for a second time.


LONDON -England striker Wayne Rooney has appealed for an end to the violence and looting in London that has put Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands in doubt.

England striker Rooney appeals for end to violence


Srinagar , Jan 1 A stolen truck loaded with batteries worth Rs 68.50 lakh was recovered from Hakeempora area, police said today.

Truck loaded with batteries worth 68.50 lakh recovered


A SERIAL armed robber from Harrow who targeted a string of hometown bookmakers has been jailed for eight years.

SERIAL armed robber from Harrow jailed for eight years


In light of the widespread, heavy rain received over the past few days and the forecast for additional precipitation, Botetourt County has lifted the locally imposed burn ban implemented on April 13th.


Conn. lacking research on well water contamination Connecticut health officials say they've received numerous reports in recent years of arsenic and other contaminants in residential drinking water across the state, but a published report says little research on the source or location of the pollution is being done.


NEW YORK - Edwin Newman, who brought literacy, wit and energy to NBC newscasts for more than three decades, and battled linguistic pretense and clutter in his best sellers ``Strictly Speaking'' and ``A Civil Tongue,'' has died.


Gujarat beat Baroda, while Saurashtra piped Maharashtra in two low scoring league matches on the opening day of the under-19 West Zone Vinoo Mankad trophy at the Sadar Patel Stadium, Motera here today.

Gujarat beat Baroda, Saurashtra pip maha in Mankad trophy


A State Trooper was involved in a two car accident Thursday afternoon at County Road 56 and Highway 43.


Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young is being sued by a Dallas strip club manager he allegedly struck in the face during June of last year.

Vince Young being sued by Dallas strip club manager


A man was fatally shot at a home on Indianapolis' southwest side early Friday morning in an apparent robbery, police said.


Copper futures were up for a third day on Wednesday, as appetite for riskier assets improved ahead of a liquidity boosting operation by the European Central Bank later in the day.


SideCho Records has announced that they have signed Bay-area musician Michael Zapruder.


Turkey welcomed the arrest of Serbian war criminal Goran Hadzic as an important development for the peace and stability in the Balkans.


Australia's Macquarie Group , said the executive chairman of its securities group and investment bank unit Macquarie Capital, Michael Carapiet, will retire in July after 22 years with the firm.

Macquarie says executive chairman of Macquarie Capital to retire


Kate Moss is planning to ``party all week'' to celebrate her birthday.


Pasaquan, the home of visionary artist Eddie Owens Martin, opens for tours 10 am-4 pm the first Saturday of each month through November.

Pasaquan opens for tours the first Saturday of each month through November


For people who live in Maryland, Delmarva Power has expanded their appliance rebate program by adding more rebate dollars when you buy higher efficiency ENERGY STAR products.

Delmarva Power expands appliance rebate program


Russia entered on Saturday into the so-called 'day of silence,' prior to March 4 presidential elections, when any form of election propaganda is prohibited.


Singer Andy Williams has bladder cancer, is undergoing treatment and plans to return to performing in 2012, he said.


Lloydspharmacy has launched a discounted flu vaccination service for employers to help lessen the impact on staff productivity.

Lloydspharmacy launches discounted flu vaccination service


By decree of President Tadic, Serbian ambassadors from nine countries and from the UN headquarters in Geneva have been recalled, it was reported in the new Official Gazette of Serbia.


World champion Tomoyuki Matsuda overcame poor shooting in the final to win the World Cup 50m pistol title on the London Olympics range at Royal Artillery Barracks on Wednesday.

Matsuda wins World Cup pistol title despite


Former India batsman Sanjay Manjerkar today said Test cricket is an ``outdated concept'' and it is time to take Twenty20 cricket more seriously.


A private research group said today that consumer confidence in the US economy plunged in October to its lowest on record, as stock markets dropped sharply and companies laid off workers.

Consumer confidence plunges to lowest on record


Fire fighters battled two South Florida brush fires, ignited by lightning Wednesday.


How early is too early for a young player to specialize in hockey?


Facebook shares climb after encouraging revenue report Facebook Inc., whose disappointing shares were considered a laughingstock last year, is on the rise after the social-networking giant's sales in the first quarter of 2013 topped estimates, a sign that CEO and Dobbs Ferry native Mark Zuckerberg is succeeding in his bid generate more dollars from mobile advertising.


Smith has signed with the Washington Mystics, with general manager Angela Taylor calling the guard ``the LeBron James of this free-agency process.''

Katie Smith signs with Washington Mystics


The now former tax collector for Merchantville admitted Wednesday she stole $72,480 in cash payments property owners made to settle their tax bills.

Now former tax collector for Merchantville admits she stole $72,480


New Delhi, Oct 31 Defending the war on Iraq that created much hostility against the US in the Muslim world, former US president George W. Bush Saturday said the world was ``much better off without Saddam Hussein'' and asked Muslims not to allow terrorists to hijack their religion.

World is much better off without Saddam:


Orlando Hudson passed his Dodgers physical on Saturday, and the three-time Gold Glove and former All-Star is expected to be the Dodgers second baseman on Opening Day.


Günter Grass on Wednesday compared the Israeli government to the Stasi, the infamously ruthless secret police of the Communist German Democratic Republic, further angering an already peeved Jerusalem.

Günter Grass compares Israeli government to Stasi


Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is back in the hospital after breaking his right leg, according to a tweet by WHDH.

Mayor Menino back in the hospital after breaking leg


A PUBLIC transport campaigner has made renewed calls for a daily hourly train service to serve Filey and Hunmanby.

Campaigner calls for hourly train service


Saudi Arabia is backing a push by Syrian opposition rebels to carve out a ``liberated'' area in southern Syria, opening a key route of attack on Damascus.

Saudi Arabia pushes to carve out liberated southern Syria


The Royal Australian Air Force on Thursday will celebrate its 90th birthday with a ceremony in Canberra and a display of historic planes in Victoria.

Royal Australian Air Force to celebrate its 90th birthday


Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York said marriage is still the bedrock of society which promotes love, care and forgiveness in relationships.

Marriage is still the bedrock of our society


The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Mamata Banerjee government plea challenging a Calcutta High Court ruling ordering a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death of a Trinamool Congress worker in Dhaniakhali police station area in Hooghly district of West Bengal.

Supreme Court dismisses Mamata government plea


POLICE in North Yorkshire are to invest in a new fleet of eco-friendly cars in a drive to improve the force's carbon footprint.


As the summer pools begin to open this Memorial Day weekend, local dogs enjoyed a splash at a dog wash that went green.


Carlton will field two Irish players against Port Adelaide.


Garuda Indonesia will buy 11 Airbus A330 passenger jets from European planemaker Airbus worth about $2.5 billion at list prices, Indonesia's state enterprises minister Dahlan Iskan told Reuters on Wednesday.

Garuda Indonesia to buy 11 Airbus A330 passenger jets worth about $2.5 billion


The JBU choir, comprising 64 members, will perform four spring concerts at area churches to raise funds for a trip to Northern Ireland on May 5-19, according to a university news release.


Leroi Moore, one of the original members of Dave Matthews Band, died this morning from injuries related to his June 30 th ATV accident.


Good news for non-smokers and bad news for smokers, Thailand has banned smoking in all bars, nightclubs and even open-air restaurants or markets, which should have dedicated smoking areas.

Thailand bans smoking in all bars, nightclubs


Myrtle rust, a serious fungal disease of plants, has been confirmed in public parkland in south-east Queensland.

Myrtle rust confirmed in parkland in Queensland


David Jones Ltd has been placed in a trading halt, ahead of an announcement from the company following a board meeting called to discuss the department store group's strategy.


Eagles, Crows unbeaten in AFL pre-season Updated: 07:53, Sunday March 4, 2012 West Coast and Adelaide are the only unbeaten teams after two rounds of the AFL pre-season competition.


Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world until recently, has announced that he will invest $5 billion in Bank of America.

Buffett to invest $5 billion in bank of America


One day after closing down 600+ points, the Dow Jones rallied back to close up 429 points on Tuesday.


Often branded as the 'sex bomb' of Pakistan, Mathira, who shot for the cover of Pakistan's Fashion Diet Magazine in very scanty clothes thus giving the illusion of being naked, defends herself saying, ``Yes, I am bold and being bold is not a sin.''


A fatal Friday night shooting in Cottage Grove occurred just four days before the victim had planned to plead guilty in a case alleging he grew and sold marijuana, court records show.


Long-time digital video editing software vendor Avid has released its Avid Studio mobile video editing app for the iPad.

Avid releases video editing app for the iPad


Russian judo champion Elena Ivashchenko committed suicide last Saturday because of her failure during the London Olympics, a judo official said Monday.

Russian judoka Ivashchenko commits suicide


The new US ambassador to South Korea was set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday to take up his post, a US embassy official said.

New US ambassador to South Korea set to take up post


The World Taekwondo Federation will celebrate its 35th birthday in Beijing where the 2008 Olympic Games are currently under way.

World Taekwondo Federation to celebrate 35th birthday


Marc Basnight, the Dare County Democrat who harnessed more than 25 years of legislative power to funnel millions of dollars into northeastern North Carolina, will resign Jan. 25, the day before he was to relinquish the most powerful seat in the state Senate.

Marc Basnight, nc state senator, to resign


Lynch, a Democrat, began an unprecedented fourth term as governor by pledging to work across party lines and launch government programs designed to boost business.Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra ''


He arrived at a court in central Athens early tonight where he was met by a throng of Australian journalists.


BOSTON ― High winds that gusted at more than 60 miles per hour left tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents without power, toppled trees and tore roofs off buildings.

Wind leaves thousands in Mass. without power


Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman has refused to sign on to a controversial ``Marriage Vow'' in which presidential candidates pledge to be faithful to their spouse, declare homosexuality a choice and work to outlaw same-sex marriage, among other conservative issues.

Huntsman refuses to sign controversial 'marriage Vow'


Tennis star Andy Roddick is engaged to swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker, according to an official announcement on his web site on Monday.

Andy Roddick engaged to model Brooklyn Decker


Vice President John Mahama has returned home from an official visit to Cuba.


In a televised speech, Mr Chavez said Britain was flouting international law and should return the islands to Argentina, APA reports citing ``www.skynews.com” website.

Chavez: ``Britain should return the islands to Argentina''


A 12-year-old Enfield boy drowned Tuesday afternoon in Mascoma Lake, according to a news release from New Hampshire Fish and Game.


Colombian police busted an international drug trafficking cartel, capturing 20 suspects who coordinated cocaine shipments to the United States, police commander Oscar Naranjo said Wednesday.

Colombian police bust international drug trafficking cartel


RAFA BENITEZ has challenged Liverpool's youngsters to go out and prove Anfield is their stage in tonight's National Reserve League final.


Specialists underscored yesterday that the Kuwaiti Constitution protects the rights of the disabled, but stressed that candidates should emphasize the problems of the handicapped.

Candidates should emphasize problems of the handicapped


Gov. Sarah Palin says she wasn't calling on Sen. Mark Begich to resign when she said she agreed with a statement by state GOP chairman Randy Ruedrich.

Palin says she didn't call for Begich to resign


The boil water advisory was lifted Sunday night.


Bryan Stow's condition was upgraded by his doctors to serious from critical, perhaps the most encouraging development for the San Francisco Giants fan since he was brutally beaten in the Dodger Stadium parking lot on March 31.

Bryan Stow's condition upgraded to serious


When 14-year-old reality star Kylie Jenner made her New York Fashion Week runway debut at the STYLE360 Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne Spring 2012 show, it was a family affair.


84% of women and 79% of men say they plan to increase spending once the economy improves and consumer confidence increases, according to a new report.

84% of women plan to increase spending as the economy improves


Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.


Companies buying back stakes from private equity investors are rare, but at least three promoters are doing this citing sound finances and to have more control over their enterprises.


MEXICO CITY ― A former Mexican presidential candidate who has remained a power broker in the ruling party was missing amid signs of violence, the federal Attorney General's Office said Saturday.

Former Mexico presidential candidate missing


Studies have shown that chili peppers can lower cholesterol and improve blood flow - and scientists now know why.

Chili peppers may lower cholesterol and improve blood flow


The union representing aircraft machinists says Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., a company that provides aircraft maintenance to Air Canada, has shut down its plants in three cities, laying off more than 2,400 workers.

Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., shuts down plants, lays off 2,400 workers:


A surprise study has found that men need more cuddles than women and are more likely to appreciate 'cuddling and carressing' in their relationship.

Surprise study finds men need more cuddles than women


Tent City 4 will return in late January, when the homeless encampment sets up at Community Church of Issaquah.


The Ugandan Government may have withdrawn the controversial cultural leaders' Bill early this week but classified information about it continues to emerge.

Government withdraws controversial cultural leaders' Bill


The Kean University football team gave back to the local communities in separate volunteer efforts last week.

Football gives back to local communities


The European Union will grant Moldova EUR 28 million in extra financial assistance by the end of 2012 to encourage the successful course of the undergoing reforms, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva said at a joint press conference with Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat, RBC reported.

EU to grant Moldova EUR 28 million in extra financial assistance


Italy could have lost a third of its maize crop and half of its soyabean harvest due to drought, according to industry association Confagricoltura.


The southwestern Tunisian town of Tamazret will be hosting the 20th annual Festival of Tamazret, celebrating Amazigh cultural heritage, on August 24 and 25.

Tunisian town celebrates Amazigh cultural heritage


Speculation has Craig Gower linked with South Sydney for 2012 and Rabbitohs' enforcer Michael Crocker says the veteran would be a good signing for the club.


ICL, the Israel -based fertilizers and specialty chemicals company, and Volkswagen, the German-based automotive Group, have reached an agreement.

ICL and Volkswagen have reached an agreement;


Steve Clarke has revealed that he is looking forward to working with Steven Gerrard next season and believes that the skipper's return can only improve the squad.

Steve Clarke looking forward to working with Gerrard


``We are not going away,'' said Don Ackermann, head of the United Auto Workers Local 136, the union that represents employees at the north plant, where pickup trucks were assembled.


16-year-old Jordyn Wieber announced today that she is turning pro. It is a move that will allow her to pursue Olympic competition, but she gives up her collegiate eligibility.

Olympic hopeful, Jordyn Wieber, turning pro.


Police seek help from the public in the investigation of an incident that occurred in the 1300 block of Roosevelt Drive on Oct. 9, 2007.


Halloween weekend allows``Saw 3D'' to top box office and earn $22.5 million on over 3,500 screens at 2,808 locations.

Halloween weekend allows ``Saw 3D''to top box office with $22.5 million


Air India Friday cancelled 33 flights, including 10 on international sectors, from Mumbai as the strike by some 600 pilots entered the third day, official sources said.

Air India cancels 33 flights from Mumbai


The superintendent's annual performance review scheduled for Wednesday evening's School Committee meeting was postponed because not all of the School Committee members' evaluations had been received.

Superintendent's performance review postponed


Impressionist Fred Travalena, a regular in Vegas showrooms and on late-night talk shows with his takes on presidents, crooners and screen stars, has died.


Actress Karisma Kapoor, who will face the camera after five years' gap for Vikram Bhatt's 3D venture `` Dangerous Ishq'', will play a supermodel who gives up her career to marry the man she loves.


Regulation of residential centres for people with disabilities is likely to start from September 1st, the Health Information and Quality Authority has signalled.

Regulation of centres for people with disabilities to start in September


``The cutting off of judges' allowances should not threaten us. We will not be bullied by anybody. We will not succumb to the pressures,'' said Ingles, who was designated spokesman of the Palace of Justice last month.


New Delhi, Jan 17 Power discom BSES has launched a massive crackdown against power thefts under which 200 raids across the city are being carried out in a planned manner.

BSES launches massive crackdown against power thefts


A school board member in Arkansas has caused upset after posting homophobic comments on his Facebook page, urging gay and lesbian youths to commit suicide.

School board member urges gay youths to commit suicide


The losses of the Ukrainian enterprises in 2009 will exceed profits by 20%, says the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Oleksandr Shlapak.

Losses of enterprises in 2009 to exceed profits by 20%


- Former world champion, Ricky Hatton announced his retirement on Thursday via his website.

Ricky Hatton announces his retirement on website


Real Madrid is planning to open football schools in Indonesia in an attempt to scout local talent, a business partner of the Spanish football club said here on Tuesday.

Real Madrid to open football schools in Indonesia


Brad Miller was named a Louisville Slugger First-Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball at shortstop, announced Thursday.

Miller named first-team All-American by Collegiate Baseball


The profit after tax of BOC Pakistan Limited has declined to Rs 38.315 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2010 as compared to Rs 71.989 million earned in the corresponding period in 2009.

Profit after tax of BOC Pakistan declines


United Spirits to remain in Rs 1700-1800 range, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.

United Spirits to remain in Rs 1700-1800 range:


A man was sentenced on Wednesday to four years probation for injuring his daughter last year.

Man sentenced to probation for injuring daughter


A man was ejected from his motorcycle on Interstate 70 this afternoon after striking on orange construction barrel in Morgan County, police said.

Man ejected from motorcycle after striking construction barrel in Morgan County


A motorcyclist was decapitated in a collision on Friday on a street leading to the Al Shuaibiya area.

Motorcyclist decapitated after collision


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said Pakistan will not compromise on its nuclear program and said the country's assets were safe under the Nuclear Command and Control Authority.

Pakistan not to compromise on nuclear program:


The President of the Republic is reported to have said that neither coups nor elections could lead to his removal from power.

``Neither coup nor election could lead to my removal from power''


The Saudi stock market could possibly take the lead in any moves for integration of regional exchanges, say industry analysts.

Saudi stock market might lead integration of regional exchanges


Parents at a Charlotte Christian school said it took nearly two weeks for them to find out a teacher has been arrested.

Parents say it took nearly two weeks to find out teacher was arrested


Arsenal midfielder Alex Song is set to sign for Barcelona after the club agreed to sell him.


TD Bank will voluntarily adopt a simple disclosure form for checking accounts recommended by The Pew Charitable Trusts .

Td Bank adopts simple disclosure for checking accounts


It's been revealed that Heather Locklear was arrested for a hit and run last Saturday after she hit a street sign with her car and allegedly drove away!

Heather Locklear arrested for hitting street sign


James Packer, along with his wife Erica Baxter, last night opened the $US2.4 billion City of Dreams casino in Macau.

Packer opens City of Dreams casino in Macau


A hospital trust has defended the appointment of a health chief accused of involvement in a superbug scandal as consultant on a review it is carrying out.


A million more people joined the ranks of the global super-rich last year, almost a third of them in Asia, as soaring stock markets helped bolster the fortunes of wealthy investors.

A million more people join the ranks of the global super-rich


The Competition Authority has published a Guidance Notice on Activities of Trade Associations and Compliance with Competition Law to inform the business community and trade associations of the limits that competition law places on joint or co-ordinated action by competitors.

Competition Authority publishes Guidance


Tunisia has raised fuel prices by 4.16% to curb the widening energy budget deficit fuelled by the record hikes in international crude oil and petroleum derivatives prices, Reuters reported.


The US is to oversee three weeks of talks between Israel and the PA.


A MAN got stuck in a public loo after he passed out following a drunken night out.


A local Floyd County solider in the National Guard was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Thursday.

Local solider killed in Afghanistan Thursday


These recipes appear in Raising the Salad Bar by Catherine Walthers, Lake Isle Press, 2007.


Landslides caused by heavy rainfall has blocked several roads in the South district of Sikkim, official sources said today.

Landslides block several roads in South Sikkim district


Microsoft has downplayed a Windows vulnerability affecting all versions of the OS that could allow remote code execution.

Microsoft downplays Windows vulnerability


Bristol officially launched its own currency, the Bristol Pound, yesterday, in attempts to encourage shoppers to support local businesses.

Bristol launches own currency the 'Bristol Pound'


A 62-year-old Ohio woman suffocated Friday after she fell headfirst into a recycling bin and couldn't escape.

Woman suffocates after falling into recycling bin


Maine environmental regulators are considering a proposal to ban the chemical bisphenol-A from baby bottles, sippy cups, water bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers.

Maine environmental regulators consider ban of chemical bisphenol-a in bottles, containers


Corus Entertainment Inc. announced today its intention to voluntarily delist its Class B Non-Voting Shares from the New York Stock Exchange.

Corus Entertainment announces its intention to voluntarily delist from the NYSE


Qatar is considering building a nuclear research reactor for peaceful uses, according to an expert in the field.

Qatar mulls building nuclear research reactor


A 19 year old's been arrested following a stabbing at a Wairoa petrol station early yesterday morning.

19 year old arrested following a stabbing at a Wairoa


Producers say Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman will direct a play in London's West End later this year.


Inglorious overtook Spooky Kitten in deep stretch to capture the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks thoroughbred race Sunday by three-quarters of a length.


Japan coach John Kirwan says Asia is emerging as a major force in world rugby, helped by the staging of the 2011 and 2019 World Cups in its own backyard and the sport's return to the Olympics.

Asia emerging as a major force in rugby:


The CRPF strongly refuted the allegations of collecting money and taking away of cement bags from the transporters along the NH -3 by its personnel.


Best-selling author of ``Three Cups of Tea'', Greg Mortenson, has undergone heart surgery after doctors detected an aneurysm and a hole in his heart.

``Three Cups of Tea'' author Greg Mortenson undergoes heart surgery


The European Union formally launches its anti-piracy task mission off the Somali coast on Monday, preparing to take over from the NATO flotilla guarding one of the world's most important shipping lanes.

EU to launch anti-piracy mission off Somalia coast


The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 5% from 5.25% amid signs of gathering economic gloom.


Andres Iniesta lamented Barcelona's lack of ruthlessness in front of goal as he reflected on the ``unjust'' 1-0 Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea.

Andres Iniesta laments 'unjust' defeat to Chelsea


Three Radford University graduating cadets recently received their US Army ROTC military commissions in a ceremony on campus.

Three Radford University cadets receive military commissions


The police have identified eight ``hot'' locations in the Bukit Selambau state constituency where greater security is necessary for the by-election on Tuesday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said today.

Police identify eight ``hot'' locations in Bukit Selambau


Carolina Kostner of Italy won the NHK Trophy with a steady free skate to edge US national champion Rachael Flatt.


A beauty salon staff was found dead after she fell from the ninth floor of an apartment in Jalan Batu Uban, early this morning.


Husband and mother-in-law of a woman who immolated herself on Friday, have been arrested by the police here after her father lodged a complaint that she was being harassed by the in-laws for dowry.


GARDAÍ will be operating out of the boot of cars and front line services will be affected if any further reduction in garda budgets go ahead.

'Gardaí will be operating out of the boots of cars'


He is the man who will lead the line with Robbie Keane in the Republic of Ireland's most important game in two years, so here are five things you may not know about Jon Walters.

Five things you may not know about Jon Walters


Bill Nighy is to reprise his role as MI5 spy Johnny Worricker in the second and third parts of The Worricker Trilogy written and directed by David Hare.

Bill Nighy to reprise role as MI5 spy Johnny Worricker


Nearly 500,000 Dorel Asia wooden bunk beds sold at Walmart, Kmart, and Target stores have been voluntarily recalled to repair for collapse and fall hazards, the US and Canadian governments said on Thursday.


A Waukegan squad car, apparently carrying a prisoner, broadsided a red SUV about 11:05 PM Friday on Grand Avenue at Jackson Street.


Two-time defending champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open because of a foot injury.Tournament director Craig Tiley released a statement Thursday saying Williams had pulled out of the Hopman Cup international mixed teams competition in Perth and the Australian Open in January.


Old Town La Puente on Saturday hosted the first of a quarterly Art Walk Series, ``Un Poquito Mas Arte,'' along 1st and Main streets.


A Winona man was sentenced Thursday to more than two years in prison for selling cocaine on two separate occasions.

Winona man sentenced to two years in prison for selling cocaine


Russia may grant political asylum to a former CIA whistleblower who has revealed Washington's highly classified global surveillance programs, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

Russia may grant asylum for CIA whistleblower


Japanese car-maker Subaru has quit the world rally car championship, blaming the global financial crisis and falling car sales.


Maldives-based Island Air, which started daily flights to Thiruvananthapuram last month, is now planning to expand its operations in India.

Island Air to expand operations in India


Newcastle Falcons have re-signed Kieran Brookes from Leicester Tigers on a dual registration contract until the end of the season.

Newcastle Falcons re-sign Kieran Brookes from Leicester Tigers


Residential real estate website business Trulia Inc. bought Movity, a ``geodata'' site, and moved into a new head office in downtown San Francisco.

Trulia Inc. buys Movity, moves to downtown San Francisco


FULLERTON, Calif. Two men were stabbed while watching a horror film about brainwashed killers in what appears to have been a random attack, police said.


Emirates Airline has announced that it will double its service between Dubai and Lagos.

Emirates doubles service between Dubai, Lagos


Four divers are being treated for the bends after getting into difficulties in the Sound of Mull.

Divers being treated after getting into difficulty


City commissioners approved a point of sale system for the Turkey Creek Golf Course during Monday's meeting.

Commissioners approve point of sale system for Turkey Creek


``The ethnic conflict in the south of Kyrgyzstan is a pure revanchism,'' the president for transitional period Roza Otunbayeva stated at today's meeting with the representatives of left-wing parties from 15 countries.

The ethnic conflict in the south of Kyrgyzstan is a pure revanchism - Roza Otunbayeva


FREED Hampshire mercenary Simon Mann arrived back in the UK today for what he called the ``most wonderful homecoming I could ever have imagined''.


Tyler Perry unveiled his new multi-million dollar TV and film studio in Atlanta before his celebrity friends, as protestors from the Writers Guild picketed outside against his firing of four writers on his series ``House of Payne.''

Tyler Perry unveils new multi-million dollar studio in Atlanta


Debenhams, the British department store, is seeking to recruit 680 temporary staff to work in its 11 shops in the Republic and five in Northern Ireland in the run up to Christmas.


John Cena was interviewed by CNN and said that he would like to ``knock some class'' into Ray J over Ray J's song ``I Hit It First.''

John Cena says he'd like to knock some class into Ray J


Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eugene Lockhart was arrested by FBI agents at his Carrollton home Thursday morning after being indicted on mortgage fraud charges, the US Attorney's office said.

Former Cowboys linebacker Eugene Lockhart arrested by FBI


Formula One racing group McLaren has unveiled a new road car that marks the creation of a new UK-based carmaker.

Formula One racing group McLaren unveils a new road car


Jason Kipnis homered for the fourth straight game in Cleveland's loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.


Charlotte police said a man used a stolen car to rob a convenience store in west Charlotte overnight.

Man in stolen car robs convenience store overnight


Stylish tennis star Maria Sharapova exited from US Open after loosing at the hands of World number 1Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round of Womens Singles.


The Puducherry additional district magistrate court on Wednesday declared two persons guilty of murdering their friend and reserved its judgment for Thursday.

Court declares two guilty for murdering friend, reserves judgment


French President Nicolas Sarkozy refused Wednesday to retreat on pension reform, saying that it was ``''out of the question``'' to reduce the minimum retirement age below 62.

Sarkozy refuses to retreat on pension reform


Montana Securities regulators have dropped a temporary cease and desist order against Concord-based ACN Inc., but regulators say they will still pursue fines and refunds, charging that ACN is a pyramid scheme.

Regulators drop cease and desist order against ACN


Pakistani troops have thanked the Indian Army for its gesture in repatriating a soldier who had inadvertently crossed into North Kashmir last month.

Pak troops thank Indian Army for repatriating soldier


Belleville News Democrat The Cardinals have called up Class AAA Catcher Bryan Anderson as insurance because of the injury of starting backstop Yadier Molina in a collision at the plate Tuesday night.


The chief engineer of a construction company was shot dead in Khuzdar on Wednesday.


German media concern Bertelsmann is pulling out of its music joint venture with Sony, both companies announced on Tuesday.

Bertelsmann pulls out of music venture with Sony


If the rumour mills are to be believed, actor Ashutosh Rana and Rajpal Yadav will be coming to the sangam city and staying with their guru 'Daddaji' for a few days, sometime soon.

Ashutosh Rana and Rajpal Yadav to come to sangam?


A Florida man was arrested by Queensbury police on Wednesday, June 6 and accused of criminal possession of a weapon.

Florida man arrested in Queensbury for criminal possession of a weapon


A middle-aged woman and her daughter from an affluent family were found murdered under mysterious circumstances in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday.


African Rainbow Minerals said that Assmang's planned 6 million tonne Khumani iron ore expansion in South Africa will cost about ZAR 7.3 billion.

Khumani expansion to cost ZAR 7.3 billion


This is the mantra lived by the owner of the website Every Girl is a Princess.


There was another armed robbery reported on Friday evening in Belize City, this time on the north side of town.

Another armed robbery reported in Belize City


The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly ``floated the idea'' of trading for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb around team headquarters.

Bengals ``floated the idea'' of trading for Kolb


A Staten Island education council says students should be able to bring cell phones to school so they can stay safe on their commutes.

Staten Island education council says students should be able to bring phones to school


AIR Namibia will by October this year launch a four-times-a-week direct flight from Windhoek into Livingstone to meet the growing demand of that country's tourists opting to visit Zambia.

Air Namibia to launch direct flight to Livingstone


Black smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning Roman Catholic cardinals have not elected a pope in their second or third rounds of balloting.

Roman Catholic cardinals have not elected a pope in second or third rounds of balloting


A Rantoul man was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with an attempted murder in Florida.

Rantoul man arrested for attempted murder in Florida


``The fact that we're getting 2 million people a night to watch a strictly news,'' Smith tells Rosenthal, ``says a lot about how much people are interested in 'just the facts' news.

Shepard Smith: ``people are interested in 'just the facts' news''


Singer/songwriter Neil Diamond was honored with the 2,475th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday.

Neil Diamond honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


South Korean scientists said that they have developed a highly efficient nanoporous industrial catalyst that can have a considerable impact on chemical and oil-refining sectors, Yonhap news agency reports Friday.

South Korean scientists develop highly efficient industrial catalyst


Dawsons and Penningtons have confirmed that they are in advanced merger discussions with a view to creating a stronger and more profitable combined entity.

Dawsons and Penningtons confirm advanced merger discussions


Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi was granted a British work permit on Tuesday despite a lack of international appearances for Japan and is set to make his debut for the Premier League club.


Zéfal, French pump & accessories producer and Unior, Slovenian hand tools producer have joined forces on the French market.

Zéfal and Unior join forces on French market


Newly-elected Senate Deputy President Senator Doris Sophia Brodie said her appointment is recognition for the contribution of Sarawakian women.

Appointment is recognition for Sarawakian women --


The African Union on Friday rejected military intervention in Libya to stop a crackdown on opponents of the regime of strongman Moammar Gadhafi, an AU official told the press.

AU rejects military intervention in Libya--official


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, facing corruption allegations and plummeting approval ratings, announced Wednesday he will resign in September.


Nathan Hauritz is unlikely to play any further part in Australia's one-day series with England, Cricket Australia have confirmed.

Hauritz ``unlikely'' to play further part in series


A serial bank robber in the Las Vegas area has struck again and is becoming increasingly violent.


Temple offerings are for providing better facilities to devotees and not for buying vehicles for temple officials, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled.

Temple offerings are not for buying vehicles:


Tajik judokas won two gold and one silver medals in an international tournament that was held in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 17-18, Murodali Teshayev, a spokesman for Tajikistan's National Olympic Committee, told Asia-Plus today.

Tajik judokas win two gold and one silver medals in tournament in St. Petersburg


Former President Jimmy Carter, his book tour interrupted by an upset stomach, will spend a second night in an Ohio hospital after doctors recommended additional observation, a hospital spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Carter to spend second night in Ohio hospital


The outgoing French President Nicolas Sarkozy is meeting his cabinet of Ministers for the last time and is dissolving his government.

Nicolas Sarkozy meets cabinet for last time


Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav was on Thursday detained and later released in Ghaziabad while he was on his way to Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Mulayam Singh detained, released in Ghaziabad


Two passenger trains have collided in eastern China but the number of casualties is not known yet, state media have reported.


Russia will train its army to play badminton to improve its battle prowess after the racket sport won a surprise personal endorsement from President Dmitry Medvedev, a newspaper said Monday.

Russia 'to train army to play badminton'


Red-hot world oil prices blazed over a record $146 a barrel yesterday in the face of falling US oil reserves, geopolitical tensions and a weak dollar, traders said.


Huawei Technologies, a provider of next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today unveiled its latest HSPA+ slide USB stick, the E182E, at CeBIT in Germany.

Huawei unveils the latest HSPA+ slide USB stick


Universities in the UK are facing a catastrophic student recruitment crisis with eight out of every ten universities struggling to achieve their targets.

Universities facing student recruitment crisis


Russell Crowe showed off his generous side when he left behind a 600 pounds tip during a recent trip to a small bar in South Wales.


The London Metal Exchange today announced three new membership approvals by the Exchange following a board meeting on the 8 May.

London Metal Exchange announces new membership approvals


JPMorgan Chase says it will slash its quarterly common stock dividend to 5 cents per share from 38 cents to save about $5-billion in capital per year.


A Town of Salamanca man was arrested at his home, charged with child endangerment and breaking a kitchen window.

Man arrested on charge of child endangerment


Cash is king in the ``Magic City'' and it has been for some time.


Mechel OAO , one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces establishing its official representative office in Kemerovo city.

Mechel OAO announces establishing its representative office in Kemerovo city


Elliot Lake city council will hold a special meeting on Monday at 5 pm in council chambers.

Council to hold special meeting on Monday


Pakistan-born Chicago businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana ``knew well in advance'' about the deadly Mumbai terror attacks, blamed on Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taeba, and offered congratulations to the killers, according to ``fresh evidence'' filed by the FBI.

Rana knew well in advance about Mumbai attacks:


Vermont State Police say they are investigating a suspicious death at a residence in Poultney.

Police investigate suspicious death in Poultney


German regional rail commuters will be faced with warning strikes Tuesday, after negotiations with German rail operators have stalled, labor unions said Monday.

German regional commuters face warning strikes Tuesday -unions


The prime minister fires two ministers and presents a relatively new look cabinet to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

The prime minister has fired two ministers.


$2.5 billion distributed to Madoff victims A court-appointed trustee in New York has mailed out $2.5 billion in checks to victims of Bernard Madoff's massive fraud.


Comedian/actor/family man Bernie Mac has died at the age of 50 from complications due to pneumonia.


he White House has summoned the top US general in Afghanistan to Washington to explain controversial remarks critical of the Obama administration.

White House summons top US general in Afghanistan


Fire crews in Allegan County were battling a house fire Friday morning.


Wacom, the leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays and intuitive interface devices today announces a collaboration with Invu -- a developer and supplier of software for the advanced retrieval and management of electronic information.


My Bloody Valentine are planning to release two new albums, band member Kevin Shields has revealed.

My Bloody Valentine to release two new albums


Lynchburg police are investigating a shooting after a man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his chest.


EnCana failed to properly execute its emergency response plan after a serious gas leak at a northern British Columbia well-site last November, according to a new report from BC's oil and gas watchdog.


NETGEAR Inc., a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, has announced that Gartner, Inc., has ranked NETGEAR number one in global vendor revenue share during 2010 for NAS/unified storage systems priced under $5,000, number four for those systems under $25,000, and number eight for NAS/unified storage systems overall.

Gartner ranks NETGEAR number one in revenue share


Mark, Sultan, Tinubu urge better security SHOCK and indignation ruled the mood of Nigerians Sunday as they reacted to the attack on the Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero who has been flown abroad for medical attention.


On June 5 Sochi 2014 has celebrated World Environment Day by announcing the winners of a special environmental competition and conducting awareness campaigns on cleaning and beautification of specially protected natural sites as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the environment.


COLUMBIA, SC Devan Downey scored 18 points to help South Carolina defeat Longwood 88-58 on Tuesday night and snap a two-game losing streak.


King Abdullah will open a high-level oil summit today, amid a standoff between it and the United States over who's to blame for skyrocketing oil prices and how to calm the cost of crude.


Gossip Girl heartthrob Penn Badgley is one of the stars of new release The Stepfather.


Jetstar, Australia's and Singapore's new low fares airline for Australia and the Asia-Pacific is launching flights to Vietnam by launching Jetstar Pacific on Friday.


EDF Energy is increasing its standard variable prices for gas and electricity residential customers by 10.8% from December 7, 2012.

EDF Energy increases prices for residential customers


Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Updike has died of lung cancer at the age of 76.

Literary legend John Updike dies from lung cancer


We want to see what you're wearing today, or what your favourite outfit is.


The state is seeking to revoke the academy's license after its cadets poorly performed on certification exams the past several consecutive years, according to a petition the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education filed with the state Attorney General's office in February.


A drive to tackle fuel poverty in Perthshire this winter has been launched by the area's local authority.

Drive to tackle fuel poverty in Perthshire


Many train services are not stopping at Rutherglen this morning due to overhead wire problems on the line.


Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Wednesday he's not trying to settle old scores with his onetime GOP rival Mitt Romney, despite sharply criticizing the former Massachusetts governor in a book out earlier this week.


``Canadian Pacific is driving greater efficiency into all aspects of the business,'' said Fred Green , President and Chief Executive Officer.

Canadian Pacific drives for greater efficiency


Punjab still lags behind in the field of education even as the state leads in several other fields in the country, said Punjab Minister of Finance, Planning and Programme Implementation Manpreet Badal in Mohali.


Six workers lost their vision partially following exposure to toxic waste in the industrial town of Pithampur in Dhar district, doctors treating them said today.


A former Altoona Police Officer charged in a high-profile bar fight entered a guilty plea on two criminal charges Thursday afternoon.


EXECUTIVE CLASS Sunil Gulati elected to FIFA Executive Committee US Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati has been elected to the FIFA Executive Committee following a vote Friday afternoon at the CONCACAF Congress in Panama City, Panama.

Executive CLASS Sunil Gulati elected to FIFA Executive Committee


Ambassador Richard Olson celebrated Earth Day by visiting 65 Pakistani students who are using their creativity to raise environmental awareness.

Olson celebrates Earth Day with Pakistani students


BP today announced immediate plans to enter into arbitration proceedings to resolve the issues raised by Alfa Petroleum Holdings Limited and OGIP Ventures Limited in their application to the English High Court relating to the share swap agreement and Arctic exploration arrangements agreed between BP and Rosneft, announced on 14 January 2011.

BP announces plans to enter into arbitration proceedings


Sassoon was at his home in Los Angeles with his family when he died Wednesday at age 84, police spokesman Kevin Maiberger said.


Luanda, Apr 20 Angolan graduates from Cuban universities set up a solidarity and friendship association to thank Cuba for having given them the opportunity to study and become professionals.


The Criminal Prosecution Service has announced that police in Nottinghamshire intend to charge themselves with wasting their own time, after a lengthy investigation into a euthanasia allegation against Ray Gosling led to no charges being brought against anyone at all.

Police to charge themselves with wasting their own time


NYSEG has requested a rate hike of roughly 10-percent per household, citing higher borrowing costs and lower available money.


``The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be,'' Cooper wrote in an email that he allowed friend Andrew Sullivan to publish at The Daily Beast website.

Anderson Cooper: 'I'm gay, always have been, always will be'


MANCHESTER, England -Manchester United says Antonio Valencia is undergoing surgery on a serious ankle injury sustained in the Champions League match against Rangers.

Valencia undergoes surgery on ankle injury


Matt Morgan posted a new cryptic message on Twitter after ``crashing'' TNA's house show in Bethlehem, Pa., which was his first wrestling appearance in months.


Larsen & Toubro reported Gross Sales of Rs 11418 crore, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, registering a growth of 40% yoy.

L&t reports Gross Sales of Rs 11418 crore


A Palestinian unemployed man was charged in the Sessions Court here today for using counterfeit currency notes at an entertainment club here last month.

Palestinian man charged with using counterfeit currency notes


Islamabad, June 10/Nationalturk- Sending a strong message to militant groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari Monday said Pakistan government was determined to root out militancy from the country.

Pakistan determined to root out militancy:


Police will target drugs at summer music festivals throughout the state, which begin with the Parklife Music Festival in Melbourne on Saturday.

Police to target drugs at summer festivals


NEW YORK -Former Southern California assistant coach Todd McNair is appealing to the NCAA about its ruling against him in the Reggie Bush case.

Former usc assistant McNair appeals NCAA ruling


Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant often discuss the life they would have had together if they hadn't split up.

Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant often discuss the life they could have had


Monroe, 66, was in Detroit on Tuesday to promote diabetes awareness -- and talk hoops -- as spokesman for health-care provider Merck and its Diabetes Restaurant Month program, which challenges local restaurants across the country to make popular menu items diabetes friendly.


Engineering and construction company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. said yesterday it has sold its minority stake in Trencap Ltd. Partnership to fund manager Caisse de Depot et placement du Quebec for about $118 million.


Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos says AFL players like Adam Goodes are always likely to be targeted by aggressive opposition taggers.

Players like Goodes will always be targeted:


A Franklin man is in serious condition after he crashed a truck into a building in the city early Sunday while being pursued by police.

Man in serious condition after crashing truck into building


Russian natural gas flowing via Ukraine reached the Czech Republic on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after a shutdown of supplies forced the country to tap its underground reserves, a gas importer said.

Russian gas from Ukraine reaches Czech Republic


CONFIDENCE has returned to dry paper as the first-quarter capesize derivatives contract traded at a new record on Friday, surpassing $37,000 per day.


Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders is coming to Australia with the support of senior Liberal senator Cory Bernadi.


It was proudly announced by Cristiano Ronaldo, incredibly popular soccer star, that he became the happiest new papa in the world.


Three newly elected officials for Rowan County were sworn in this morning by Rowan County District Court Judge Charlie Brown, along with Rowan County sheriff deputies, the sheriff administration staff, bailiffs and Chaplain Michael Taylor.


Mut and Merloni talk about what the Sox should do with Alfredo Aceves after his latest incident.


A man who was trapped beneath a mobile home that shifted on its foundation has died of his injuries.

Man trapped beneath mobile home dies of injuries


A 77-year-old man died of his injuries after he was hit by a minivan on Sunday while trying to cross Highway 12.

Man dies of injuries after he was hit by a minivan


The US and India are facing the ``same challenge'' of providing for the energy needs of their people while ensuring that environment is not harmed, US Consul General in Kolkata Dean R Thompson has said.


Bethlehem police charged a Selkirk teen with arson in an Aug. 4 fire at a Delmar home.


The severe storm that was expected to hammer the region over night is yet to arrive, however forecasters are warning that the nasty weather is still on its way.

Forecasters warn nasty weather still on the way


Angelina Jolie made her first public appearance since announcing her double mastectomy on Sunday, joining fiance Brad Pitt on the red carpet in London where she welcomed the debate on women's health that the surgery had sparked.

Angelina Jolie makes first public appearance after mastectomy


Midfielder Zeni Husmani returned to action today for Šibenik after missing four months with a shoulder injury.

Zeni Husmani returned to action for Šibenik


Aust dollar nears 106 US cents Updated: 07:28, Friday January 11, 2013 The Australian dollar has risen about half a US cent during the offshore session to sit just under 106 US cents.


Receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove what coach Jim Zorn called a ``loose body'' of cartilage.


A `warrant roundup` by the Floyd County Sheriff`s Office resulted in 34 arrests and 52 warrants served.


Students can pay $1 to wear a hat in class all day.


Dwayne Smith, the allrounder, has returned to the West Indies squad for the first Twenty20 international against Australia on March 27.

Smith returns to Twenty20 squad against Australia


Eighty-five Pakistani troops arrived in Darfur during the past two days to bolster the strength of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force, known as UNAMID, deployed earlier this year to try to end the violence and suffering in the war-ravaged Sudanese region.


A ``Super Moon'' will rise in the east at sunset tonight.


Indian jeera futures rose on Tuesday on rising export demand and an expected lower crop output in Syria and Turkey, but gains were capped by higher arrivals in the physical market, analysts said.

India jeera futures rise on export demand


A construction worker died Thursday afternoon at a construction site on NC 54 after he collapsed on the job.


The rupiah strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here on Thursday morning on continued Wall Street rallies.


Turkish police Sunday warned all mosques in Istanbul against arson attacks after the suspect escaped from a mental hospital.

Turkish police warn mosques against arson attacks after suspect escaped


The CRTC has approved a new CBC sports specialty channel, but has set some strict content rules.


Fort Worth-based Quicksilver Resources today reported earnings of $86.8 million, or 49 cents a share, on revenues of $228.6 million for the second quarter, while realizing record production averaging the equivalent of 350 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

Quicksilver Resources reports earnings of $86.8 million


Tour de France winner Alberto Contador threatened to sue various media outlets and websites Friday for defamation after reports that his urine sample showed indications of possible blood doping.

Contador threatens to sue for defamation


Between the Medicine Take Back program conducted Saturday at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health-Crawfordsville and the permanent medicine collection containers at the Crawfordsville Police Station and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, 900 pounds of medicine was collected and will be destroyed.


PTL Solar and Carmanah Technologies are partnering to manufacture solar LED lighting solutions for outdoor lighting applications at a facility under ENPARK in Dubai.

PTL solar and Carmanah partner to manufacture solar LED lighting solutions


East Asian and Pacific economies are projected to grow 7.6 per cent this year, compared with 8.2 per cent in 2011, as China's expansion slows, the World Bank said Wednesday.

East Asian, Pacific economies to grow 7.6 per cent, World Bank says


US Wimax operator Clearwire said it is still considering a rival takeover offer from Dish Network, while also continuing talks on a possible offer from its largest shareholder Sprint.


The woman with the longest fingernails in the world has broken them in a car crash.

Woman with the longest fingernails breaks them all


Barclays shares have risen more than 25 per cent after an open letter from the bank's under-pressure bosses helped settle investor nerves.


Wind turbine manufacturer PowerWind has filed for insolvency with local courts in Hamburg, Germany.


As its contribution to disaster relief efforts in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, Butterfield Bank has donated US$100,000 to the Cayman Islands National Recovery Fund.


Capital held off a final ONU charge to post a 68-64 victory over the Polar Bears in a men's college basketball game Saturday before 1,642 fans at the King Horn Center.


The Cayman Islands are promising immigration incentives to keep foreign firms from quitting the Caribbean hedge fund hub, but locals want a bigger share of jobs in the lucrative financial sector.

Cayman islands promises immigration incentives


Saint Louis head coach Rick Majerus is taking a medical leave of absence from the school because of an ongoing heart condition that requires daily attention.

Saint Louis head coach Rick Majerus takes medical leave of absence


DELTA State Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare, has said Boko Haram insurgents are not Nigerians but hired external militants from neighboring countries to disrupt the present government of Nigeria.

Boko Haram 're hired external militants --


BARRY Ferguson has been stripped of the Rangers captaincy and dropped from the first team squad as punishment for indiscipline while on Scotland duty.

Barry Ferguson stripped of Rangers captaincy


Dane Bowers is currently in the Big Brother house but his best friend has revealed that Bowers became obsessed with sex and looked through websites.


Courtright native Dustin Jeffrey picked up two points in his NHL season debut Saturday, scoring a goal and an assist.

Jeffrey picks up two points in season debut


Two-time Olympic champion Armin Zoeggeler of Italy won a World Cup luge race Saturday for his first victory of the season.

Zoeggeler of Italy wins luge world Cup race


LEWIS Hamilton gave his title challenge a welcome boost with a superb performance in the Turkish Grand Prix.

Hamilton gives title challenge welcome boost


Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song.

Aretha Franklin to be inducted into the gospel Hall of Fame


Chrysler LLC will file for bankruptcy on today after talks to restructure its debt with bondholders collapsed, a US government official said.


Advantest Corporation today announced that it has developed a Terahertz time-of-flight tomography analysis system utilizing short-pulse wide-band THz waves.

Advantest develops THz tof tomography analysis system


Former HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy says he's never had offshore accounts, which could be used to hide assets.


A Manassas convenience store has been robbed twice in the past week, according to Manassas City Police.


Both large and smaller-scale blight removal projects continue across Mercer County with crews working to remove everything from dilapidated homes to junk cars and a former motel site.

Blight removal projects continue across Mercer County


Rapper Kid Cudi has been arrested on criminal charges in New York City.


The Yemeni government has endorsed taking tight measures to end Iranian intervention in the state, particularly the support of armed groups to carry out sabotage acts and attempts to hamper the political settlement.

Yemen endorses tight measures to end Iranian interventions


A new father faces drug charges because he lit up a marijuana joint, instead of a cigar, to celebrate his child's birth at a western Pennsylvania hospital, police say.

New father lights joint to celebrate child's birth, police say


WASHINGTON An assault weapons ban won't be in the gun control legislation that Democrats will bring to the Senate floor next month, a decision that means the ban's chances of survival now are all but hopeless.


A 53-year-old Greek-Australian is under arrest as he is accused of having murdered two brothers on Newcastle street of New South Wales.

A Greek- Australian accused of the murder of two brothers


Colchester United haven't stopped looking for new faces -- but they have to be the right faces if they are to come to the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

Any new faces have to be the right faces for colchester United


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said time is running out on Syrian peace hopes and warned that the Syrian state could collapse.


The Commercial Appeal reports that 19 Memphis officers and two civilian employees have been arrested this year.

19 Memphis officers, employees arrested this year


Former Premier Peter Beattie has given evidence at the corruption trial of a Brisbane businessman.

Beattie gives evidence at corruption trial


``Smash and grab'' thieves are targeting a Salina convenience store.


The average price of Bangladeshi teas rose 1.28 per cent to 139.85 taka per kg on higher demand at the weekly auction on Tuesday, brokers said.


The Italian Cabinet passed an emergency decree Wednesday backing all bank deposits up to ¤103,000, the level at which they are currently insured.

Italian Cabinet backs all deposits to ¤103,000


Social Services Minister Felix Perera told the 'Daily News' that the monthly social welfare allowance granted to families with differently abled members has been increased from Rs.1,000 up to Rs.3,000 through the 2011 budget.


Energy Future Holdings, the former TXU Corp. that is struggling with massive debt, told some workers Tuesday that it plans to freeze their pensions effective Sept. 25 and terminate the pensions by year's end.

Energy Future Holdings plans to terminate some pensions


A former medical secretary was placed on probation today and ordered to pay back $200,000 she admitted stealing from the doctor for whom she worked.

Former medical secretary ordered to pay back $200,000


Belgian workers in public transport, schools, hospitals and government buildings have gone on strike in protest at pension reforms in the new government's austerity plan to reduce the budget deficit.

Belgian workers strike against pension reform


Anne d'Harnoncourt, the longtime chief executive of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and one of the art world's most influential women, has died.


An Abilene man is hurt in a one-vehicle crash near Salina on Interstate 70.


Endace, a provider of network monitoring solutions, and Cace Technologies, a provider of commercial and open-source network analysis solutions, have entered into a software development and license agreement.

Endace and Cace enter into software development and license agreement


The long-suffering people of this province are now faced with the return of terrorist activity and direct rule - unsatisfactory in the past and likely to be worse now in the hands of a reluctant Westminster Parliament which could not be expected to produce any favours for us, particularly on jobs and the economy.

We are faced with a return to terrorist activity


GameStop has revealed their pre-order bonus for the upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive game, No More Heroes:

Gamestop reveals pre-order bonus for No More Heroes:


One family in Harlan is receiving a new home thanks to help from the Christian Outreach for Appalachian People, or COAP, and a mission group out of North Carolina.


Special STARS athletes had a smashing good time competing in tennis on Saturday, April 24 at the South Florida Community College courts.


``I'm a dead person now, everything has been taken away from me,'' said Yang Feng, trying to pull himself together in the Wenzhou funeral parlor yesterday.


Robbie Rogers, a former player for the US national team and Major League Soccer, says he is gay and ``could not be happier'' about his decision to go public with his disclosure.

Pro soccer player robbie Rogers says he is gay


Cuban Vice President, Esteban Lazo, attended on Monday the main celebration for the 500 anniversary of the founding of Baracoa, the first Cuban village.

Cuban vp Esteban Lazo attends celebration for 500 anniversary of Baracoa


Chinese wireless value-added service provider KongZhong Corporation launched a women's channel on its wireless application protocol site kong.net on March 8, reports Hexun.


HP has filed an appeal in its patent dispute with Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation.

HP files appeal in patent dispute with Cornell University


A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in James City County, the Peninsula Health District has announced.


ACFN, an independent ATM deployer, today announced its acquisition of various ATM assets owned by an undisclosed East Coast-based IAD.

ACFN announces acquisition of ATM assets


The death of an Asian-American soldier has prompted considerable debate about Army culture and the problem of racial discrimination.

Death of Asian-American soldier prompts debate about Army culture


The animal ambulance pilot project which comes to an end today is being extended and offered 24 hours a day by the Animal Welfare Department, which has been strengthened with additional human resources and vehicles.


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that ICICI Bank has target of Rs 725.


What's Cooking in Bridgeport is kicking off its second year as Bridgeport's citywide restaurant and entertainment week.

What's Cooking in Bridgeport restaurant and entertainment week


Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will test his troublesome right knee by jogging ``in the next couple of days.''


North Korea said on Friday it would strike again at the South if a live-firing drill by Seoul on a disputed island went ahead, with an even stronger response than last month's shelling that killed four people.

N.Korea says to strike South if drill goes ahead


A boy and a girl living in the same locality allegedly committed suicide in their respective homes around the same time in Hazratganj police station area on Monday night.


The Second Minister of Finance at the Prime Minister's Office, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman, when presenting the National Budget Bill for the Financial Year 2011/2012 yesterday, stated that the national financial position is comfortable and stable.

National financial position is comfortable and stable


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said on Saturday that collective efforts are imperative for elimination of extremism and terrorism to give a brighter future to next generation, saying that ANP-government is being faced situation with determination to bring peace and stability at all cost.

Collective efforts are imperative for elimination of terrorism:


Wages rose about 8 per cent in Asia last year, despite the global financial crisis that cut wage growth in most regions, an International Labour Organization report revealed Wednesday.

Wages rise in Asia despite global financial crisis


The Pope today reaffirmed the value of priestly celibacy and the vow of chastity of monks and nuns.

The Pope reaffirms value of priestly celibacy & chastity


The world is, at best, indifferent to most writers, but an author can get by with very little if he is convinced he has a story to tell, according to acclaimed novelist and poet Vikram Seth.

World is at best indifferent to writers:


AP First lady Michelle Obama is honoring military mothers and wives for being ``outstanding role models'' for their children, communities and country.

Michelle Obama honors military mothers, wives


Russian opera singer Irina Arkhipova, who performed at the Bolshoi theatre for decades, has died aged 85.


Sioux Falls Police are again reminding you to lock your doors after at least five break-ins were reported this weekend.


SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft has revealed that one million people signed up to its webmail replacement for Hotmail called Outlook.com in just six hours.

One million people sign up for Outlook.com in six hours


Early today, Angelina Jolie and her newborn twins left the French hospital where she gave birth, the Fondation Lenval said.


Those who have experienced the thrill of jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge keep coming back year after year.


Kenyan inflation for July remained unchanged as fuel and power costs rose 2.2%, but food and non-alcoholic drink prices fell 2.1% from the month before, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

Kenyan inflation for July remains unchanged.


Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant said Roxy's owner now faces charges of animal cruelty.

Roxy's owner faces charges of animal cruelty


Rupert Murdoch, the wealthy News Corp chief executive, filed for divorce from wife Wendi Deng, reported CNBC on Thursday.

Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from Wendi Deng


Afghan forces will be ``good enough'' to take over their country's security by the end of 2014, even though only a small number of them now operate independently from Nato-led troops, a top US general said Wednesday.

Afghan forces will be 'good enough' to take over


Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark will join English county Kent as their overseas player until the beginning of June, the club said on Tuesday.


Kanye West was ``all over'' Kim Kardashian and ``dying to kiss'' her at the after-party for his concert with Jay-Z in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Kanye West was 'dying' to kiss Kim Kardashian


Simon Cowell has confessed that he knew One Direction were going to be a global hit the moment they all performed for him at his house in Spain for The X Factor.

Simon Cowell knew One Direction would be a global hit


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said Pakistan on its part remained committed to have cordial neighbourly relations with India through composite dialogue process in order to resolve all outstanding issues between the two countries amicably through dialogue.

Pakistan remains committed to have cordial neighbourly relations with India:


Mrs. Laverne Caines, Vice President of Corporate Communications initiated the re-opening of LIME's flagstaff store that had been closed some two months for renovations, with an enormous smile and the pronouncement, ``We have added a touch of color!''


Anthony scores 41, Knicks win 11th straight Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, tying a franchise record with this third straight 40-point game, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-83 on Friday night.


Union leaders representing the 1,300 locked-out workers of American Crystal Sugar Co. put in an official request Wednesday for a federal mediator in the hopes of renewing negotiations.


Anuj's father Subhash Bidve said that justice is yet to come and at this point he can't say that he is satisfied with the progress.

Justice yet to come, can't say satisfied:


With temperatures expected to nose dive by Thursday, area ice rinks are opening for the season.


The largest sovereign wealth funds in the world are now defending their investment roles, suggesting they are a force for global stability.

Sovereign wealth funds defends investment role


Ex-central NY court clerk accused of $122K theft The former clerk in a central New York town court has been accused of embezzling more than $122,000 that had been paid in cash for bail and fines.


A Leicester man was jailed under a $201,500 bond on a fugitive warrant and other charges.

Leicester man jailed on fugitive warrant


Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a leader in the orthopaedics industry, announced that it will expand its global manufacturing network by adding a 100,000-square-foot plant in Shannon , Ireland .

Zimmer Holdings expands with plant in Ireland


Woody Allen has defended filmmaker Roman Polanski - insisting that the director has already 'suffered' in relation to his ongoing child sex case.


David Hasselhoff wants to resurrect 'Knight Rider' with Simon Cowell voicing the show's iconic talking car.

David Hasselhoff to resurrect 'Knight Rider' with Cowell?


After starting her singing career in films like Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye and Aksar, Tulsi Kumar has finally launched her maiden album, Love Ho Jaaye at Cinemax Versova, in northwest Mumbai.


David Trezeguet will not play for Juventus again until next year, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday.


So, noe news is news with DMac these days.


Energy Focus, Inc. , a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it intends to effect a $3.5 million common stock rights offering to its shareholders in order to raise equity capital to fund the acquisition of a Lighting Energy Services Company as well as for general corporate and working capital purposes.

Energy Focus, Inc. announces $3.5 million rights offering


The US Treasury said Thursday it would auction $109 billion in government bonds next week, hitting the low side of expectations in a market that has become hypersensitive to rising supply this year.

Treasury to auction $109 billion next week


Dr. Seuss quotes help memorialize the man behind the pseudynym, Theodore Seuss Geisel, on his birthday.


Campaigning began on Thursday for Algeria's April 9 presidential election, amid criticism that current president Abdelaziz Bouteflika will most likely win a third term.

Campaigning begins in presidential election


EventNow reports Carrie Ann Inaba reveals her wedding plans.


However, his wife and actress Saira Banu refuted the claims and said, ``Dilip Kumar is well and relaxing at home.

'Dilip Kumar is well and relaxing at home'


National communications company T-Mobile recently dropped a request to construct a cell phone tower at the rear of Voorhees Middle School, but is still planning to pursue a tower at the rear of ET Hamilton Elementary School.

T-Mobile drops request for cell phone tower


Demi Lovato has said that she loved working with American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi on Camp Rock.

Lovato: 'i loved working with DioGuardi'


West wrote on his Twitter account, ``I wrote a song for Taylor Swift that's so beautiful and I want her to have it.


Funeral services were held Saturday for the 5-year-old Greendale girl who was hit and killed by a car.


Syrian dissidents on Monday called for democracy and a peaceful end to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a meeting that drew over 100 participants including former political prisoners.


More than 20 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were refused entry to Macau Saturday when they planned to join demonstrations against proposed new national security laws, reported dpa.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists refused entry to Macau


Effective today,Wachovia Corporation lowered its prime interest rate to 4.50percent from 5 percent at Wachovia Bank, National Association, and all of itsother banking subsidiaries.


Ten months after her conviction for embezzlement, her Alford plea on perjury charges and her resignation as mayor of Baltimore, Sheila Dixon told The Daily Record this week that she ``disappointed the city, my family and myself,'' but that she still follows city politics and hasn't ruled out a future run for office.

Dixon: 'I disappointed the city, my family and myself'


Coffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalised for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

Coffee drinkers less likely to be hospitalised for heart rhythm disturbances


The CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals, has moved its Hong Kong-based Islamic finance chief to London in a sign of the growing importance of the burgeoning market in the UK capital.

CFA Institute moves Islamic finance chief to London


Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Javed Hashmi has strongly opposed military operation in Balochistan, saying no such action would be allowed in the province.

Hashmi opposes military operation in Balochistan


Jammu A policeman was washed away in flash floods in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.


India will see another ``harsh'' year in terms of economic growth in 2013 as the European situation ``will remain very difficult up to end of 2014'', World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu on Friday said.

India will see another ``harsh'' year in 2013:


Officials with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County got a sneak peek at the new Wizards soccer stadium on Thursday.

Officials get sneak peek at Wizards stadium


Ghaziabad, June 3 Four armed robbers allegedly looted cash over Rs two lakh from a financier at Delhi-UP border here, police said today.

Armed robbers loot over Rs two lakh from financier


Paul Davis, a singer-songwriter who had two No. 1 country hits, died Tuesday in Meridian, Miss., of a heart attack.


Gilbert Cates, a man famous for producing a record number of Academy Awards ceremonies, died Monday at age 77 of unknown causes.


Live Sport Reports Leeds to face Man City in cup Leeds were rewarded for their victory over Tottenham with a trip to Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.


A so-called corpse flower known for its rotting flesh odor has begun to bloom at The Huntington Library in San Marino.


Lamont Peterson said he was 'doing it for the fans' at a London press conference to publicise his fight against Amir Khan on May 19.


Japanese electronics titan Panasonic unveiled the world's largest plasma television on Monday at the opening of the world's biggest consumer electronics trade show.

Panasonic unveils world's largest plasma television


BHP Billiton formalized its unwelcome takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday and raised the stakes with an all-share offer worth $147.4 billionthat would create a global mining monolith.


Greek prime minister George Papandreou survived a confidence vote, calming a vicious revolt in his Socialist party with an emotional pledge to step aside if necessary and seek a cross-party government lasting four months to safeguard a new European debt agreement.


An Iron Range man was fatally wounded in a shootout with a law enforcement officer overnight.

Iron Range man fatally wounded in shootout with officer


US Senator Dianne Feinstein recently introduced legislation to commemorate the Buffalo Soldiers, the Army's first all-African-American units, and the critical role they played in the early years of the National Parks.

Senator Feinstein introduces legislation to commemorate Buffalo Soldiers


Fidessa group, a provider of trading systems, market data and global connectivity solutions, has added BlueBox, its integrated algorithmic trading engine, to its hosted Asian trading platform for brokers.

Fidessa adds BlueBox algorithmic engine to hosted Asian trading platform


The state is trying to shut down a day care center where a 4-month-old was allegedly sexually assaulted.


The United States and China, the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters, announced plans for a joint clean energy research center Wednesday, raising hopes of better cooperation in what is becoming an increasingly competitive industry.

US, China announce plans for clean energy research center


A YOUTH has been charged after a police chase through Seaton which ended with a crash in the early hours of Monday morning.


But Bayonne health officials said the disease could not have been contracted at the MVC office, and poses less of a risk than feared.


Rapper Lil' Wayne has been indicted by a jury on felony charges and weapons charges.


A total of $24.03 billion textile products were exported, while US $4.73 billion imported during last two financial years.

''$24.03 billion textile products exported; $4.73 billion imported''


Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to practice on Thursday.


In a document that left all options open, the ICB refused to rule out bankers' nightmare scenario in which risky trading operations are divided from traditional deposit-taking and lending.

ICB refuse to rule out bankers' nightmare


A vehicle crash caused a power outage for 117 Met-Ed customers in Lower Windsor Township Monday morning.

Crash causes power outage in Lower Windsor


George Clooney pays a stranger's restaurant bill after worrying that he and his party were too loud during dinner.

George Clooney pays stranger's restaurant bill


The Seattle Times Co. says it will lay off about 200 workers in response to continued declines in revenue.


Burnley has signed former England striker Andy Cole on loan from Sunderland for the rest of the season.

Burnley signs striker Cole on loan from Sunderland


Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from estranged husband Deryck Whibley, citing ''irreconcilable differences'' for the end of their three-year marriage.


Apple reported a steep rise in profits on Tuesday in the final quarter of its fiscal year on strong sales of new iPhones and Macintosh computers, but issued a cautious outlook for the holiday season.


The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office has determined that a man whose body was found Friday at a Ko Olina townhouse committed suicide.

Man found in townhouse committed suicide


Charges are pending against a driver involved in a two-vehicle accident on Route 30 in Franklin Township Friday night.


Powerful wind caused some isolated damage in Arlington and Grand Prairie late Tuesday afternoon.

Powerful wind causes isolated damage in Arlington, Grand Prairie


The household charge legislation will be available in Irish from the next week, according to the language commissioner.

Household charge legislation to be available in Irish


The University of South Florida has announced it plans to start offering full domestic partner benefits to both heterosexual and gay employees at the university.

University of South Florida to offer domestic partner benefits


LONDON ― British pop art pioneer Richard Hamilton, whose work ranged from images of consumer culture to parodies of political leaders, died on Tuesday at the age of 89, the gallery that represented him said.


Los Angeles, Aug 8 Pop diva Britney Spears will receive a special award at the 2009 Teen Choice awards Sunday.


CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. A homeowner held a burglar at gunpoint early today until police arrived and arrested him, a sergeant with the Cathedral City Police Department said.

Cathedral City homeowner holds burglar at gunpoint


Jumbo loan limits, eliminated just two months ago have been increased by the Federal Housing Administration.


The Laguna Woods Village golf cart tunnel that runs underneath El Toro Road will reopen on Monday after it was damaged nearly one year ago, according to community management staff.


New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur had surgery on Thursday to repair his torn left biceps near the elbow.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Denver Broncos betting odds opened at Denver -3 across the board and this line hasn't moved one bit since.

Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Denver Broncos betting odds


DEK is showing its next generation solar metallization line solutions at the SNEC PV Power Expo 2009 event in Pudong, Shanghai from the 6th to 8th May.

DEK shows next-generation solar metallization solutions at Shanghai


Los Angeles-based Sometrics, a developer of analytics tools for online game developers, reported recently that it has signed on gaming site Ijji.com as a customer.


Turin Brakes have just released a new EP called Xerox EP, which includes a version of Chim Chim Cher-ee from Mary Poppins and new song Rescue Squad.


The Kuwaiti Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Monday at the Diwan of His Highness the Prime Minister at Seif Palace under the chairmanship of His Highness the Premier Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.


Actor David Arquette has entered rehab after the breakdown of his marriage led to alcohol abuse and depression.


Dierks Bentley teamed up with ``The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' yesterday to surprise a military family with $50,000 to help with their financial struggles.

Dierks Bentley surprises military family


The central government on Wednesday said Anna Hazare was free to go wherever he wants to and that Delhi ( Images ) Police will take a decision on whether he will be allowed to hold protest at JP Park.


After losing the first set, Campbell came back to win the Regina High Schools Athletic Association junior boys volleyball title with an entertaining 2-1 win over the Thom Trojans.


A Co Down man raped and burned his partner as part of an alleged year-long campaign of violence, the High Court has heard.


The International Diabetes Federation has released three sets of guidelines for health providers aimed at improving patient care and stemming the growing worldwide incidence of the disease.

International diabetes Federation releases guidelines


The US Senate hurriedly passed a stopgap spending bill on Friday to fund the federal government for one week to avert a government shutdown at midnight.


Tribune, the owner of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune newspapers, has filed a third reorganisation plan with the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware as the media company attempts to address concerns raised by the court last month.

Chicago Tribune files reorganisation plan


Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today the launch of its newest business unit in Finland.

Quintiq launches business unit in Finland


BWAY Corporation, a Platinum Equity company and leading North American supplier of general line rigid containers, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ropak Packaging from the LINPAC Group.

BWAY Corporation completes acquisition of Ropak


Now Facebook is mulling over the idea of allow children under the age of 13 to sign up, potentially with built-in parental supervision to ensure each child's online safety.

Facebook mulls over allowing children under 13 to sign up


What's the latest list of battlegrounds states the Obama campaign thinks the presumptive Democratic nominee can win in November?


The Iranian news agency Fars reported that an Iranian warship (apparently a frigate) was heading toward the Gulf of Aden to confront the Somali pirates who hijacked two Iranian ships.


Howard Stern has defended Ellen DeGeneres from her critics and bashed anti-gay GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann.


Australia's largest health information technology company announced today that iSOFT have entered the Italian market, boosting cross-selling opportunities and taking its global footprint to 38 countries.


Greece cannot afford a third round of elections and must form a government after a re-run vote at the weekend, conservative leader Antonis Samaras told his final election rally on Friday.

Greece cannot afford another election-Samaras


The ``last touch added to a drawing of a dragon'' is a Chinese idiom that means ``to get to the point.''


The South African Captain John Smit will miss the tour of Britain and Ireland after undergoing surgery on a persistent neck injury.

John Smit misses tour of Britain and Ireland


NEW YORK Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen will replace injured Orlando guard Jameer Nelson next week in the NBA All-Star game.

Ray Allen to replace Nelson in NBA All-Star game


After having the issue deferred at a previous County Board meeting, William Jeffrey's Tavern is trying again for more outdoor seating.

William Jeffrey's Tavern tries again for outdoor seating


The Charlotte Knights today confirmed that Joe McEwing has been promoted to third base coach for the Chicago White Sox.

Charlotte Knights manager Joe McEwing promoted


The city of Boston, Massachusetts achieves full Accreditation today by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.

City of Boston achieves emergency management accreditation


Turkey and Iran signed border trade protocol in the eastern province of Van on Saturday.

Turkey and Iran sign border trade protocol


Manchester City suspended Argentinian star Carlos Tevez on Wednesday as they began an investigation into whether he refused to come on as a substitute in the Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.


Freddie Roach remains steadfast in his beliefs that his champion horse Manny Pacquiao will be victorious in a clash against the legendary Oscar De La Hoya.

Manny Pacquiao will be victorious against Oscar De La Hoya


VisitBlackpool has launched an iPhone app to allow visitors to plan their stay at the beach resort and visualise where they are in relation to venues, bars and restaurants in the town.


The Bar Council is playing politics and acting like a political party if they are indeed drafting an alternative Bill to the Peaceful Assembly Bill 2011, says Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who is Chief Political Secretary to the Chief Minister.

'Bar Council acts like a political party'


A quarter of a million pensioners will have their tax bills written off, the taxman has announced.

Quarter of a million pensioners to have tax bills written off


FIFA has upheld the United States' 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a snowy World Cup qualifier last week, saying the protest by the visitors was not filed correctly.

FIFA upholds us win over Costa Rica in snowy World Cup qualifier


On a day when the nation's jobless rate reached 8.1 percent, President Barack Obama is insisting that he ``did the right thing'' with the $787 billion economic recovery plan.

President Obama: ``i did the right thing.''


Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska was forced to withdraw from the Family Circle Cup due to a back injury.

Agnieszka Radwanska withdraws from Family Circle Cup


Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood, announces that it has signed an affiliation agreement with Adams County Regional Medical Center, located about 60 miles east of Cincinnati at 230 Medical Center Drive in Seaman, Ohio.

Mercy Health signs affiliation agreement with Adams County Regional Medical Center


Booz Allen Hamilton, the McLean consulting firm taken private by Carlyle Group in 2008, is seeking an initial public offering that might hand the buyout firm a 241 percent paper profit on its investment.

Booz Allen is seeking initial public offering