The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled ``Religion, Law & Society- Across the Globe'' authored by Prof. Tahir Mahmood at a function here today.

Vice President releases book 'Religion, Law & Society-Across the Globe'


The residents of Chamkani and Wazirbagh were deprived of electricity for the last eight days due to out of order of transformers.

Residents deprived of electricity for last eight days


England have fallen off the pace in the world game, although their new wave of players will come through given time to develop, director of elite rugby Rob Andrew and manager Martin Johnson said yesterday.


Baku is hosting an international seminar on border security and drug control supported by NATO, organized by the Azerbaijani State Border Service, APA reports.

Baku hosts international seminar on border security and drug control


Marcus Bent insists he has no plans to leave Birmingham City despite being the subject of ridicule amongst the St Andrew's faithful at times last term.


Three police agencies teamed up Sunday afternoon to nab a suspected burglar accused of fleeing from a cottage where he had locked himself in a spare bedroom once the homeowners returned home.

Three police agencies team up to nab suspected burglar


Brooklyn Beckham was spotted carrying three milkshakes from Millions of Milkshakes in Los Angeles, while his father, recently retired soccer star David Beckham, waited in the car on Tuesday.

Brooklyn Beckham carries three milkshakes while dad David Beckham waits in car


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called President Bush on Sunday evening to brief him on economic-crisis meetings in Paris earlier in the day with other European leaders.


Two Van Buren teens were arrested Sunday in connection with two fires, one of which was set last month at the Diamond Center Softball Field.

Two teens arrested in connection with fires


Rio Tinto today released figures confirming the level of direct taxes paid in Australia and its investment in Australian operations.

Rio Tinto figures confirming the level of direct taxes paid in Australia


Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote, known throughout his 19-year career for his rugged, stay-at-home style, is announcing his retirement Friday.

Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote will announce retirement Friday


The Philippines could soon buy oil from Timor-Leste, which plans to tap offshore oil and gas fields in the Timor Sea worth some $11.7 billion, Malacañang said Sunday.


Questex Media Group Holdings, which has 54 employees in Cleveland, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has reached an agreement with senior lenders to restructure and reduce its debt, according to a company press release issued Tuesday.

Questex Media group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


The Pakistani middle order Batsman Umar Akmal suffered a finger injury scare ahead of Pakistan's World Cup clash against Zimbabwe on Monday.


Rank outsider Julia Goerges of Germany stunned world number one Caroline Wozniacki 7-6 6-3 Sunday to win her first title of the year in front of an ecstatic home crowd.

Goerges stuns Wozniacki to win stuttgart title


APA-Port Louis Mauritius's economy will slow down in 2009 and will end up with a growth of only 4%, according to the latest report of the International Monetary Fund.

Mauritius economy will slow down in 2009


ISTANBUL An international forum in Turkey on Tuesday sought to boost aid and investment in Pakistan as a way to support its democratic institutions and curb violence there.

Forum in Turkey seeks to boost aid to Pakistan


Former Pakistan president and army chief General Parvez Musharraf has justified Kargil adventure by saying that Kargil war was big success militarily.


LOS ANGELES,California Comedian Artie Lange has reportedly signed a deal to return to radio, according to gossip site TMZ.


A much-criticised company at the centre of a bridal shop controversy has officially gone into liquidation, it emerged this week.

Company at centre of bridal shop controversy goes into liquidation


The local bourse was lacklustre at midday as investors stay in the sidelines after hopes of a pre-lunar new year rally fizzle out.


Migrants to the BJP have indeed hit a jackpot.


US drama producer RHI is rebranding as Sonar with UK exec Stewart Till named chief executive and has unveiled a raft of developments including a series based on the Hellraiser franchise.


Dennis Publishing is launching Padder, a magazine app about the iPad designed and written especially for it.


Springfield police got an unusual call Wednesday night; a suicidal woman threatened to set herself on fire.


Governor Pat Quinn today activated more than 500 Illinois National Guard troops to assist stranded motorists on several interstate highways as part of the state's ongoing efforts to prepare for a large winter storm approaching the state.

Governor Quinn activates Illinois National Guard


With a disparate cast ranging from Roman Catholic nuns to anarchists, there is one thing the 100,000 leftist activists at the World Social Forum in Brazil can agree on, it's hard to hate Barack Obama.


A 30-year old Canadian tourist was arrested on Saturday for posing for a photograph while giving the infamous Nazi salute...outside the Reichstag in Berlin, according to the Telegraph.

Canadian tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute outside Reichstag


Crude oil prices rose on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday in advance of an inventory report that is expected to show light demand.


It's time the so-called boxing experts and media types gave Manny Pacquiao the respect he deserves.

Time to give Manny Pacquiao the respect he deserves


Bad news Nickelback haters: the rock band so many love to hate has been named the group of the decade by Billboard magazine.

Bad news Nickelback haters: the band is named group of the decade by Billboard


A new book about photographer Diane Arbus will be released in October.


Poor sanitation poses greater health risks than HIV/AIDS, Mr Emmanuel T. Nyavor, Hygiene Specialist of the Volta Regional Community Water and Sanitation Agency has said.

Sanitation poses greater risks than HIV/AIDS


Xstrata Nickel announced plans to restructure its Sudbury operations in response to ongoing challenging market conditions.

Xstrata Nickel to restructure Sudbury operations


Christopher Little is, however, considering legal action this weekend, having been dumped by the world's most successful author after 16 years.

Christopher Little considering legal action


Kevin Jonas, one-third of the popular Jonas Brothers, recently got engaged to his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa, PEOPLE Magazine reports.

Kevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers, gets engaged


Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has opened its first Maison store in Shanghai China this week, it has been announced.


The Indian team for the upcoming West Indies tour was announced here on Wednesday.

Indian team for West Indies tour announced


Katie Price ak a Jordan is set to launch a career as an opera singer.


Staff writer Gov. Bev Perdue will propose restoring a three-quarter cent sales tax increase in the next budget to stop ``deep and unnecessary cuts'' to schools.

Perdue to propose restoring sales-tax increase


Melvin Simon, 82, the son of a New York City tailor who started what is now the country's largest shopping mall company and owned the NBA's Indiana Pacers with his brother, died Sept. 16.


Defence company BAE has confirmed it will cut almost 600 jobs at its Brough site, near Hull and its Woodford plant near Manchester.


A suspended police inspector was jailed for two years and fined RM10,000 by a Sessions Court here for two counts of bribery.

Police inspector jailed two years and fined for bribery


The insurance industry Tuesday laid down a marker on health care, warning in stark terms that a proposed government insurance plan would dismantle the employer coverage Americans have relied on for a half century and overtake the system.In a joint letter to senators, the two largest industry groups also said they don't believe it's possible to design a government plan that can compete fairly with private companies in a revamped health care market.

Insurance industry lays down marker on health care


Little did you know that Ryan Seacrest is, in fact, worth $45 Million.


Charlie Wi and Jason Dufner shared the lead on Thursday, in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard.

Charlie Wi and Jason Dufner lead the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational


Airbus is threatening to scrap its €20bn programme to build the A400M military aircraft, Europe's most high profile defence project, unless governments agree to come up with more money for it before the end of this month.

Airbus threatens to scrap A400M aircraft


Marco van Basten has resigned as Ajax head coach with immediate effect.


Ernst & Young, the ``big four'' auditor, is to appoint non-executive directors to its global advisory board for the first time as accountancy firms come under mounting regulatory pressure over governance.


Fortune magazine writer Philip Elmer DeWitt is reporting that Apple sold 90,000 iPad tablets in the first 6 hours of availability yesterday, with the majority purchasing the Wi-Fi-only 16GB version.

Apple sells 90,000 ipads in first 6 hours


A toddler strapped into a car seat survived a deadly crash in Indiana County late Thursday night.

Toddler in car seat survives deadly crash in Indiana County


Worcester County officials voted to raise property taxes for the first time in seven years.


QFest, produced by TLAgay.com and the Philadelphia Cinema Alliance, is underway.


A survey of young adults in Great Britain showed most 16 to 23-year-olds don't know butter comes from a dairy cow and one in 10 thinks eggs come from wheat.


Chinese iron ore port stocks have been declining this month due to fewer imports of ore and a recovery in demand from steelmakers, Steel Business Briefing learns from market sources.


More than 30.3 billion videos were watched online in the United States in April, industry tracker comScore reported on Tuesday.

More than 30.3 billion videos watched online in US in April: comScore


A Bartlett woman was found bound and beaten from an alleged domestic assault in her home Monday night.


James McNaughton Group has introduced three new board weights in its Cyclus Print range: 250gsm, 300gsm and 350gsm.

James McNaughton introduces three new board weights


The law does not allow bankruptcies of hospitals, ie the law itself prevents hospitals, as commercial entities, from reporting profits or going bankrupt, Military Medical Academy Director general Stoyan Tonev says in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

The law does not allow bankruptcies of hospitals:


The New Hanover County school board unanimously approved their budget for the upcoming school year.

New Hanover county school board approves budget


Vijay Mallya, chairman, United Breweries Group, plans to combine his sports interests into a single entity and explore a possible listing on the stock exchanges.

Vijay Mallya plans to combine sports interests into single entity


She said: ``I was a very manipulative person when it came to my eating disorder.


Nigeria, yesterday officially reopened its embassy in Kuwait after a year closure.


EU carbon allowances demand increases alongside Japan's nuclear crisis and Merkel's decision to suspend deal to extend life of nuclear reactors.


Lung cancer deaths in women are rising almost everywhere in Europe, a new study says.


``We want to get to the end of AIDS,'' declared the top US HIV researcher, Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health.


New Jersey's state Senate passed a gay marriage bill today, but by a margin too slim to overturn the governor's expected veto, the New Jersey Star-Ledger reports.


Mr Vir Bhadra Singh Indian steel minister has called for expediting implementation of steel projects as the country has set a target of producing 124 million tonnes of steel by 2011-12.

Steel minister calls for expediting steel projects


Wells Fargo & Co reported on Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose, as lower loan losses helped counter a drop in revenue.

Wells Fargo profit rises on lower loan losses


Jodie Foster is in talks to direct Jim Carrey in new film The Beaver, according to reports.

Jodie Foster in talks to direct Jim Carrey


BBC2 hit Line of Duty will return for a second series after it finished with more than 3 million viewers, making it the channel's biggest new drama for eight years.

BBC2's Line of Duty to return for second series


The Prosecutor is calling for a three and a half year prison sentence for the Spanish diva, Isabel Pantoja, on charges of money laundering, and is also seeking the payment of a 3.7 million € fine.

Prosecutor calls for three and a half year prison sentence for Isabel Pantoja


India imported most of its Sulphur from different countries like 56408 MT from UAE, 33852 MT from Saudi Arabia, 27499 MT from Kuwait, 4200 MT from Qatar, 4001 MT from Bahrain, 2447 MT from Iraq and 98 MT from Other countries.

India imported most of its Sulphur from different countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait.


Greece needs austerity measures to survive, Prime Minister George Papandreou said on Friday, rejecting calls from unions and opposition parties to resist EU/IMF demands to raise taxes and cut public sector wages.

Greece needs austerity measures to survive--


SHARON STONE has been shunned by a Chinese film festival after she made insensitive remarks about the country's recent earthquake.

Sharon Stone shunned by Chinese film Festival


Lindsay Lohan is dating Samantha Ronson, according to the buzz.


Sen. Norm Coleman has raised $1.8 million since Election Day, according to figures released by his campaign.

Coleman raised $1.8 million since election day


Yesterday Reddit user SpottedJack asked, ``What is your definition of a 'sport'?'' sparking lively discussion about which physical and/or competitive activities qualify as sports.


Datuk Seri Idris Jala was today sworn in as a senator, paving the way for his appointment as a minister without portfolio in the Prime Minister's Department.


Former media tycoon Conrad Black has been released from prison in Florida by a US district judge.


Profiles featuring comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will air on Friday August 31st, 2012 on NYC Life channel 25.

Profiles will feature comedian Sebastian Maniscalco


Wirefly released new that it will be selling a number of HTC EVO 4G phones to Facebook fans today.

Wirefly selling HTC EVO 4G phones on Facebook today


Peter Tork, a former member of the 1960s pop group the Monkees, says he has a rare form of head and neck cancer, but the prognosis is good.

Former monkee Peter Tork has rare form of cancer


The ACT Party continues to roll out outdated failed education policy which will do nothing to enhance quality public education, according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa.

ACT continues to roll-out outdated failed education policy


The American University in Dubai said it has signed a deal with leading ICT company DirectFN to help its students access the company's full market and analytics software in class.

American University signs deal with DirectFN


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday denounced inflammatory remarks from his pastor, who has railed against the United States and accused the country of bringing on the Sept. 11 attacks by spreading terrorism.


The Breeders' Cup announced Thursday the wagering menu and post times for the 28th Breeders' Cup World Championships, to be held on Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Breeders' Cup announces wagering menu, post times


Basware, the global leader in purchase-to-pay solutions, announced today that it had signed a contract to deliver its invoice automation solution to a major retail company in the US.

Basware to deliver Invoice Automation solution to major retail company in the US


Acting Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has insisted that the nuclear fuel swap can only be done based on the Tehran Declaration.

Nuclear fuel swap only based on Tehran Declaration:


Honey Rose has changed her name to Soundarya to guarantee her success in Tamil films.


National Institutes of Health-supported studies suggest higher oxygen levels help improve preterm survival and provide information about how to deliver it.

High oxygen levels help preterm survival


Singer Steven Page has cancelled his upcoming Canadian tour but is promising to reschedule next year.

Singer Steven Page cancels Canadian tour


AUBURN, Ala. Auburn tailback Brad Lester has returned to practice but his status remains uncertain for Saturday's game with No. 6 LSU.


Azerbaijan pledged to deepen energy ties with neighboring Iran on Wednesday, signing a memorandum of cooperation with Tehran on gas supplies and electricity swaps.

Azerbaijan pledges to deepen energy ties with Iran


BONESUPPORT, a medical technology company that develops and markets injectable bone substitutes, has upgraded its commercial organization by hiring four top names in sales and marketing.

BONESUPPORT hires four top names in sales and marketing


International supermodel, actress and Howard Stern ex-``girlfriend'' Angie Everhart has given birth to a baby boy.


Bulgaria celebrated Tuesday the country's National Holiday, March 3rd and the 131st anniversary of its Liberation from five centuries of Ottoman dominance.


Michael Jackson had more of the sedative lorazepam in his blood stream than his doctor admitted giving him on the day he died, a top anesthesiology expert testified Thursday.

Jackson had more lorazepam than doctor admits:


A heat wave is continuing across Colorado that is expected to send temperatures soaring over 100 degrees in many places statewide, creating a critical fire danger.


Alternative candidates for the Belarus presidency are preparing a provocative act when they call upon people to take to the streets and come to Oktyabrskaya Square for a rally.

Candidates for Belarus presidency 'preparing a provocative act'


The women's soccer game between Villanova and Saint Joseph's has been postponed one day to Monday afternoon at 4 pm at the West Campus Soccer Complex.

Women's soccer game postponed until Monday afternoon


Canadian singer Stompin' Tom Connors dies at 77 Canadian country-folk singer Stompin' Tom Connors, whose toe-tapping musical spirit and fierce patriotism established him as one of Canada's biggest cultural icons, has died, his promoter said Wednesday night.


In Kyrgyzstan, 14 percent of marriages are effected with under aged girls at the age of 14-17, 24.kg reported.

In Kyrgyzstan 14 percent of marriages are effected with under aged girls


A Peabody man pleaded not guilty Thursday in a home invasion murder from this summer, according to WCVB.

Peabody man pleads not guilty in home invasion murder


Anyone spending less than £15 in a transaction has been advised that contactless payments are a fast, secure and convenient method for making a payment.

Contactless payment 'is secure and convenient'


HCL Technologies Ltd, a leading global IT services provider, has successfully raised Rs 500 crore by way of debt through allotment of debentures.


Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson will perform at the Grammy Awards, to be held on February 8 in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Hudson to perform at Grammy Awards


Allentown man has admitted to stealing nearly $69,000 in antique coins from an Allentown flea market in 2008.

Allentown man admits stealing antique coins


South Bend teachers picket the South Bend School Corporation Administration building Monday rallying for a contract.


The United Nations Security Council on Friday passed a new resolution approving tougher new sanctions on North Korea over its recent nuclear tests and missile launches.

UN Security Council approves tougher sanctions against North Korea


Emergency tabletop exercises with real-world scenarios enable effective crisis planning, incident response and disaster recovery.

Emergency tabletop exercises enable effective crisis planning


Barbara Walters says she will interview Lindsay Lohan next month for ABC's ``20/20'' newsmagazine.

Barbara Walters to interview Lindsay Lohan next month


LANSING, Mich. - The rebounding auto sector continues to buoy Michigan's economy, but its health isn't spreading to other industries such as construction, Comerica Bank's chief economist said Tuesday.

Auto sector continues to buoy Michigan economy


Eminent Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar said she had made a programme several times to visit Pakistan but keeping in view the circumstances in Pakistan she could not give final shape to her visit.


SYDNEY - The world will run out of internet addresses ``within weeks'', according to one of the founding fathers of the web, a report said.

World will run out of internet addresses 'within weeks'


As is their fashion, Okkervil River have released a free EP of cover songs via their website.


WellCare is currently trading higher by 2.44%, so definitely the buyers stepping in, as the stock's volume is on pace to break its average.


Gamblers will be able to bet and win twice as much on slot machines in pubs, nightclubs and arcades under new Government plans, it has been reported.

Gamblers 'to be able to bet and win twice as much on slot machines'


France has recalled its ambassador to Syria for consultations, the foreign ministry in Paris announced on Tuesday.


The International Monetary Fund will allocate $34 million for Kyrgyzstan in September 2010, Head of the IMF Mission in Kyrgyzstan Nadeem Ilahi stated Friday at a press conference.

International Monetary Fund to allocate $34 million for Kyrgyzstan


Pope Benedict XVI will stay at the papal summer residence outside Rome when he officially steps down Feb 28 before moving into a former nunnery within the Vatican walls, the Holy See announced.

Pope Benedict XVI to stay at summer residence


A GIFTED teenage musician from Ivybridge died in a freak road accident after a car was struck by a falling 20ft tree branch, an inquest heard today.


Amnesty International said that Gambia had executed nine death row prisoners, after President Yahya Jammeh vowed to carry out all death sentences by mid-September.

Gambia executes nine death row prisoners:


A Bridgwater man has been jailed for dangerous driving after he was caught driving on the wrong side of the road.


Spanish rider Igor Anton has won the fourth stage of the Tour of Spain, a 183.8-kilometre ride from Malaga to Valdepenas De Jaen, while Belgium's Philippe Gilbert retains the overall lead.

Anton wins fourth stage of Tour of Spain


A Travis County grand jury has declined to indict an Austin police officer in the fatal shooting of an armed teen outside an apartment complex in May.

Grand jury declines to indict Austin officer


Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed several budget bills into law that were submitted from the state Legislature.

Gov. Granholm signs budget bills into law


Swiss operator Sunrise has started talks with the company's works council on developing an in-house collective labour agreement.

Sunrise starts talks on collective labour agreement


Twenty-one-year-old newcomer Chord Overstreet, the company has for recurring guest stars on the upcoming second season are joined by ``Glee.''


Samsung will be producing the A6 quad-core mobile chip for future Apple iOS devices.

Samsung producing A6 chip for future Apple iOS devices


Cabinet will pay its final respects to the former President Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda on Monday at Government House.


US global security giant Lockheed Martin said it will cut approximately 1200 US jobs as part of a restructuring within its electronics systems business.


A jealous husband who stabbed to death his cheating executive wife in front of their children has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Jealous husband stabs cheating wife in front of their children


The Anne Arundel County Medical Center says a Kent County woman has given birth to quadruplets.

Kent County woman gives birth to quadruplets


Magazine, Eric Dane who plays Dr. Mark Sloan in the TV series ``Grey's Anatomy'', has spoken about his battle with skin cancer.

Eric Dane speaks about his battle with skin cancer


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Thursday he has never considered selling AC Milan, the Italian Serie A soccer club that he owns.

Berlusconi says never considered selling AC Milan


Now, Michaels has been rushed to the hospital again, this time for a massive brain hemorrhage that has left the rocker and reality TV star in critical condition.

Bret Michaels rushed to the hospital for massive brain hemorrhage


A father in Wisconsin is charged with killing his five-week-old twins.


Ghana became the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup after beating Sudan 2-0 on Sunday.

Ghana first African nation to qualify fpr World Cup


A LATE goal helped Lions escape with a 2-all draw against Rangers in Mackay premier league at Lions Park on Saturday.


Winter weather is hampering efforts by crews to stop an oil well leak in northwest North Dakota, but officials said Tuesday the delay should not affect containment or cleanup of the spill.

Winter weather hampers efforts to stop oil well from leaking in northwest North Dakota


A source confirms exclusively in the new Us Weekly, out Wednesday, that Kate Hudson, 31, is 14 weeks pregnant with boyfriend Matthew Bellamy's baby.


Bastardo left injured in the fourth inning of his last start and returned to Philadelphia this weekend, where he is scheduled to see a doctor on Monday.


International copper prices, while subject to sharp volatility, will remain strong this year, the chief financial officer of Chilean state copper giant Codelco said Tuesday.


Split/Second is an arcade racer, during which you have to wreck your opponents.


A two-judge panel brief offered no explanation why 2,000 wild horses and 200 wild burros in California and Nevada will no longer be allowed to roam free as was the original intention of the ``Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971''.

Wild horses no longer allowed to roam free


A Port Elizabeth baby boy born with his heart outside his chest died on Friday morning, the Eastern Cape health department said on Friday.


Academy winning actress Helen Mirren has turned all age stereotypes on the head by posing naked at the age of 64.

Helen Mirren poses naked at the age of 64


Munich, 16.03.2009, Advantech launches the MICA-101, 10.4`` fan less mobile clinical assistant that allows clinicians to do their jobs while on the move and better enhance the quality of patient care.

Advantech launches 10.4`` fan less mobile clinical assistant


A winter storm warning has been issued for the area by Environment Canada, which is forecasting more wet snow and freezing rain.


A traffic stop in Marmet led to a drug arrest early Thursday morning, said Cpl. BD Humphreys of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.


Fast-growing Porter Airlines said Thursday it is expanding service on the Eastern Triangle routes, running between Toronto and Montreal, and Toronto and Ottawa.


Agartala: 'I have no relation with the Trinamool Congress,' singer-turned-parliamentarian Suman Chattopadhyay said here on Monday.

I have no relation with Trinamool Congress :


Judges are needed for the Northwest High School graduation project speech nights to be held March 23 and 24.


David Beckham returns to the LA Galaxy on Monday, but the question is for how long?

David Beckham returns, but for how long?


Will.i.am is planning to launch a 14MP camera accessory for the iPhone next week, according to The Telegraph.

Will.i.am to launch 14MP camera accessory for iPhone


Jerry Kelly won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by a single shot from Charles Howell III, Rory Sabbatini and Charlie Wi.

Jerry Kelly wins Zurich Classic of New Orleans


Weaker global growth, high interest rates and input costs kept Australian manufacturing activity subdued in April, a survey shows.

Australian manufacturing activity subdued in April: survey


(prMac.com) Basel, Switzerland - ConIT AG is proud to announce that AppZapp 3.4 has now been released with a lot of new features.

AppZapp 3.4 has been released with a lot of new features


Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan is in a fresh trouble in Norway after being accused of squeezing the testicles of an opponent and fondling his buttocks.

Anthony Annan accused of squeezing testicles


The Republican-led Michigan Senate has narrowly approved bills that would allow a now idle, privately owned prison in West Michigan to house inmates if the move will save the state money.

Privately owned prisons could house inmates


India will organize a major part of cricket´s World Cup in 2011 after Pakistan were stripped of co-hosting rights, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

India to organize major part of cricket World Cup 2011


A man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a Circle K gas station and the theft of the clerk's vehicle.


Doctors use brain scans to 'see' and measure pain In a provocative new study, scientists reported Wednesday that they were able to ``see'' pain on brain scans and, for the first time, measure its intensity and tell whether a drug was relieving it.


Belarus resolutely condemns the terrorist attack that happened in Damascus on 21 February and killed over 50 civilians, including children, leaving many wounded.

Belarus condemns terrorist attack in Damascus


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says she has ``learnt a lot'' from her former ``Celebrity Big Brother'' housemate Jade Goody who died of cancer March 22.


AP) Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced Friday that he was resigning pending the confirmation of a successor.


Armenia's President Serge Sarkisian has hosted the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Robert Bradtke, Yuri Merzlyakov, Bernard Fassier, and Personal Representative of OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk, a spokesperson to Cabinet said.

President Sarkisian hosts OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs


Iowa's teacher retirement system needs to be reformed and that will be a focus in the 2012 legislative session, Gov. Terry Branstad said today.

Teacher retirements need to be reformed, Branstad says


Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has said that he thinks his side ``deserved more'' from tonight's Capital One Cup match at Manchester United.


A solitary 70-year-old widow who had allowed a locksmith into her flat for repairs on Friday morning was found murdered a couple of hours later, highlighting the vulnerability of senior citizens living alone in the city.


Syfy has acquired a third season of Canadian drama series Lost Girl, which is currently in production.

Syfy acquires third season of 'Lost Girl'


Stephen Harper formally congratulated US President Barack Obama on his re-election to the White House in Wednesday's early morning hours.

Harper congratulates Obama on re-election


Domain names are increasingly being offered as gifts to business owners and other web users, it has been reported.


``The Fourth Kind'' movie showed shocking,crazy,real footage,or what appeared to be real,anyways.

'The Fourth Kind' movie showed shocking,crazy,real footage


Veteran politician Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari has said that the Baloch have reached the point of no return and had he been younger he would have joined the Baloch struggle in the mountains.

'Baloch have reached point of no return'


Reliance Life Insurance today said it has launched a new pension plan, which encourages early saving for post-retirement financial independence.

Reliance Life Insurance launches new pension plan


Out of the Indian Test team for a while, pacer S Sreesanth ( Images ) on Wednesday said he is fully fit and training hard at the National Cricket Academy to make a comeback.


The UN Security Council has condemned a recent terrorist attack in southeast Iran that killed at least 41 people, including some senior military commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Iran


An armed man and woman were arrested on carjacking charges in Fontana on Oct. 18, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Man and woman are arrested on carjacking charges


Plants co-exist peacefully with siblings, but won't tolerate strangers of the same species, says a new study.

Plants co-exist with siblings, but won't tolerate strangers


Good news is, the best photo slideshow software at Topsofts.com is free to try now!

Best photo slideshow at Topsofts.com free to try now!


Belmont University is planning to build a $48 million, five-story facility on campus, but the school's chief says the purpose of the building is undetermined.

Belmont University building $48 million facility


India demanded Pakistan hand over 20 of its most-wanted fugitives as a sign of good faith, while both sides on Tuesday tried to cool tensions over the Mumbai attacks before a visit by Washington's top diplomat.

India demands Pakistani hand over fugitives


Wisconsin is among three states where Kwik Trip Inc., is recalling some doughnuts because they contain undeclared traces of egg.

Kwik Trip recalling doughnuts due to undeclared traces of egg


SJW Corp. announced today that Norman Y. Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation and former Secretary of Commerce, has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Norman Y. Mineta joins SJW Corp.'s Board of Directors


Legendary racehorse Oguri Cap died in Hokkaido on Saturday at age 25, horse racing sources said.


A Canada Post letter carrier has been charged for allegedly stealing 150 pieces of mail from 120 victims last summer in the Ajax and Pickering area.

Letter carrier charged with stealing 150 pieces of mail


14:56 Iraqi Airways on Saturday took delivery of a Boeing 777 passenger jet, one of dozens of aircraft Iraq has ordered in a bid to rebuild the airline, a transport ministry official said.

Iraqi Airways takes delivery of Boeing 777


Goldman Sachs posted its first quarterly loss since it went public in 1999, losing US$2.12 billion during its fiscal fourth quarter ended Nov. 28, but the firm still managed to eek out a full year profit.

Goldman Sachs posts first loss since going public


UEFA will continue to use additional assistant referee's in this season's upcoming cup competitions, the governing body has announced.

Uefa to continue with additional assistant referees


A Regina car salesman was fined $50,000 for tax evasion in Regina Provincial Court on Tuesday.


Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee, sidelining him for three to four weeks.


AIU Holdings, a provider of property casualty insurance products, has appointed Robert Schimek as its new CFO.


A Daytona Beach woman, 32, died from injuries suffered in motorcycle wreck, a Daytona Beach police spokesman said.

Daytona Beach woman dies after motorcycle wreck


WASHINGTON - The Obama administration declined Thursday to cite China for manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages against the United States.

Administration declines to cite China on currency


The state-by-state unemployment picture improved in September, with 23 states and the District of Columbia reporting lower unemployment rates, and Illinois and Mississippi slipping below the 10% point.


The Czech central bank cut its key two-week repo rate by 25 basis points to a record low 0.25 percent on Thursday as expected, to bolster demand in the shrinking economy.

Czech central bank cuts rates to record low as expected


TESCO in Gerrards Cross was forced to close its doors for an hour this morning when a generator there started smoking.

Tesco closes as generator starts smoking


The head of the Abutbul crime syndicate, Assi Abutbul, was sentenced yesterday in Tel Aviv District Court to 13 years in prison and two years' probation, as well as being fined NIS 500,000.

Crime boss Assi Abutbul sentenced to 13 years


An RSPCA inspector is appealing for information after a cat was set on fire in Luton.


On October 12 this year, Sister Alphonsa will become the second Indian to be officially declared a saint by the Vatican.


Brazilian striker Romario announced his retirement on Monday at the age of 42, ending a career in which he won the World Cup, was involved in numerous controversies and claimed to have scored more than 1,000 goals.


Two men have been arrested on first-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Belle Glade.

2 arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Belle Glade


Film producer Michael Bay is at it again.


Live Sport Reports No rotation for Spurs Andre Villas-Boas has no plans to rest his best players as Tottenham look to complete their demolition of Inter Milan without the services of Gareth Bale.

Live Sport Reports no rotation for Spurs


ITV has confirmed that Jonathan Ross will host a new chatshow on the network from next year.


Eminent agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan on Saturday defended the introduction of a hazard line in the draft Coastal Regulation Zone notification 2010.

MS Swaminathan defends introduction of hazard line


Ministers in Scotland are considering tougher legal controls to protect birds of prey on grouse moors as a new study claimed that last year was one of the worst for persecution of the wild predators by gamekeepers on record.

Scotland considers tougher legal controls to protect birds of prey


Video conferencing specialist Dekom has opened an office in the Netherlands with its newly established Dutch unit Dekom BV.


SHANGHAI - Chinese shares rose Wednesday on economic recovery hopes as investors awaited this week's announcement of quarterly growth figures.

China shares rise on economic recovery hopes


UAE energy firm Dana Gas has not yet received payment for gas delivered in Egypt, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

Dana gas yet to receive payment for gas in Egypt


HOLY CROSS are expected to start slight favourites in tonight's Edinburgh Parks Cricket Trophy final with Murrayfield DAFS at Newfield.


The singer and husband Nick Cannon, who became parents to son Moroccan Scott and daughter Monroe on April 30, were shocked when she was accused of putting the babies at risk by drinking alcohol and taking drugs in her hospital room, with the America's Got Talent host branding the allegations ``ridiculous''.

Mariah Carey accused of putting babies at risk


NEW YORK The dollar fell to an annual low against the euro Tuesday after a dip in German investor confidence and disappointing earnings results failed to undermine expectations of economic recovery.

Dollar falls to annual low against the euro


Veterans were honored all over Cibola County on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as American celebrated the 91st Veteran's Day.

Veterans honored throughout Cibola County


One of the themes she covers: how to pick and stick to career goals.


Buffalo announced a comprehensive product warranty and support policy for its market leading consumer NAS, external storage and wireless networking products in India.

Buffalo announces comprehensive warranty & support policy


Philippine troops have arrested a suspected Islamic militant commander accused of being involved in the kidnapping of 21 Western tourists and Asian workers from a Malaysian resort island in 2001, a military official said Thursday.

Philippine troops arrest suspected Islamic militant commander


By Daily Star Reporter FORMER Sunderland defender Titus Bramble is wanted by Turkish club Besiktas.


Real estate search engine Zillow.com has launched a free professional directory.

Zillow launches free professional directory


The Madhya Pradesh government has on Friday sanctioned the purchase of 500 new ambulances in a bid to boost to the infrastructure needs of the health sector.

Madhya Pradesh sanctions purchase of 500 ambulances


As a lot of you know, it is kitten season.


Justice Margaret L. Workman has announced the Supreme Court has hired a monitor to oversee juvenile justice facilities in West Virginia.

Supreme Court hires monitor to oversee juvenile facilities


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Turkish businessmen to assist flood-hit Pakistan.

Prime Minister Erdogan calls on businessman to assist Pakistan


Jérôme Boateng is set to join Bayern Munich after Manchester City agreed to let him leave for an undisclosed fee.

Jérôme Boateng set to join Bayern Munich from Manchester City


Low-cost United States carrier Southwest Airlines has moved to acquire smaller rival AirTran in a deal worth approximately $1.4 billion.


MICHAEL Phelps finished off his London preparations in emphatic style today when he qualified for a fifth individual event on the penultimate night of competition at the US Olympic trials.

Michael Phelps qualifies for fifth individual event at US Olympic trials


In what police described as a road rage incident, the 29-year-old Sunbury man was knocked over by a dark sedan at the corner of Wildwood and Bulla roads at 6.30am, July 15, before the vehicle sped off.


Sylvia Fowles scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help No. 11 LSU beat Vanderbilt 62-51 on Sunday.


A law firm says Ludacris stiffed it for legal fees and expenses.


Derek Anderson will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday against Cincinnati.


``I feel our life is a miracle, it is finely tuned, computerised and run by one master. You can call him by any name. It is one universal power and hence I would say that God is everywhere.''


North Carolina star Tyler Hansbrough is out of practice indefinitely with a stress reaction condition in his right shin.


Nike Inc. completed the sale of its Bauer Hockey unit to an investor group led by private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. and Canadian businessman W. Graeme Roustan for $200 million in cash.

Nike completes sale of Bauer Hockey for $200 million cash


Hong Kong shares have opened 0.81 per cent lower in early trade after US and European stocks tumbled at the end of last week.


President of the International Hockey Federation, Leandro Negre said that the future of international hockey is related with Pakistan and India so they cannot be ignored.

Future of international hockey related with Pakistan, India:


The case against a Jackson man accused of recklessly shooting his girlfriend in the face last month has been bound over to the grand jury.

Case against man accused recklessly shooting bound over to grand jury


KASHIWA, Japan -Leandro Domingues and Jorge Wagner both scored on Saturday as Kashiwa Reysol reclaimed top position in the J-League with a 2-0 win over Yokohama F Marinos.

Kashiwa Reysol reclaims top position in J-League


A 23-year-old man Livermore man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly tried to suffocate a woman he used to date, police said.

Livermore man arrested after he allegedly tried to suffocate woman


One of the most anticipated smartphones to launch this year, the Motorola Droid has gone on sale in the US today, the Motorola Droid.


30.09.2009 14:58:56 What will you require to acquire Loan Modification?

What you require to acquire loan modification


The South Dakota Highway Patrol office in Rapid City is warning people about a scam.

South Dakota Highway patrol warns of scam


ADELAIDE United Iain Fyfe has re-signed a one-year deal with the Reds after his contract with Korea's Busan I Park was terminated this month.


While there are not, strictly speaking, any real secrets to making great money in an online dropship home business, there are certain behaviors and habits of successful business people that might serve you well in your own enterprise.

The secrets of making money in a dropship home business


Retail stocks rose with the broader markets Monday, while retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. detailed plans to reverse seven straight quarters of declining same-store sales at Walmart US


Pakistan private sector Wednesday urged USA to provide direct market access to Pak products on zero rate duty to help stabilise its bleak economy.

Private sector urges US to provide market access


Now it has been confirmed that even trainers, that you wear to mimic celebrities, are no less harmful, they cause far more injuries than killer high heels.

Trainers cause more injuries than killer high heels:


Passenger bus service has returned to the Bonnyville area.


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has hit out at the new financial fair play regulations in England.

Roberto Mancini hit out at financial fair play regulations


You know there's something wrong when I'd rather watch men's water polo at the Olympics than the NASCAR race.


Japan suspended beef imports from a US meatpacking plant after recent shipments from the facility contained products that failed to meet Japanese import regulations.

Japan suspends beef imports from US plant


Bangladesh dropped former skipper Habibul Bashar on Thursday to include middle-order batsman Rajin Saleh for the second test against South Africa, starting Friday in the southeastern city of Chittagong.

Bangladesh drops Bashar for second test against South Africa


Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has resumed full training at Melwood following his medial ligament strain to his left knee.


Police in Nebraska report a couple of couples have a secret -- a Victoria's Secret.

Couples have a Secret - a Victoria's Secret


Tiny chemical sensors implanted into patients could help diagnose disease and track its progress, following a development by scientists.

Tiny chemical sensors could help diagnose disease and track its progress


St George Illawarra Dragons hooker Mitch Rein has welcomed competition for the hooker's role ahead of the clash with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park this Saturday.


US stocks turned lower Thursday, hurt by weakness in the technology sector following a lukewarm earnings report from bellwether Cisco Systems.

US stocks turn lower amid lukewarm report from Cisco


Veteran midfielder Daniel Wasson has been released by the Minnesota Stars FC according to an article on the team's website yesterday.

Veteran midfielder Daniel Wasson released by Minnesota Stars


Jessica Alba wowed at Paris Haute Couture Fashion week wearing a tailored black velvet jacket as she braved the snow for Christian Dior's spring 2013 runway show.


Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals to help Argentina beat Greece 2-0 at the World Cup and earn the two-time world champions first place in Group B.


Guwahati , Jul 10 Two ULFA militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam&aposs Barpeta district today.


A Kelowna man was declared missing in Maui on Thursday morning, and Hawaiian search and rescue are on alert.


Swedish health-care products and systems provider Getinge AB Wednesday confirmed its earnings forecasts for 2012 and continues to anticipate an improvement in organic invoicing growth in 2012 compared with 2011, and that profit growth will remain favourable.

Getinge confirms earnings forecasts for 2012


Merck & Co. presented positive data from a mid-stage study of one of its pipeline candidates at SLEEP 2010, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.


Eurobest, Europe's leading annual awards competition for the creative and communications industry, has announced the first three of eight jury presidents who will take the lead at this year's Festival taking place in Lisbon 28, 29 and 30 November.

Eurobest announces first three jury presidents


MAT Jackson will bid to get his BTCC title challenge back on track at Croft this weekend after a disappointing outing at Oulton Park last time out.


Authorities say a Taser was used to subdue a Springville man after he literally asked for it.Dennis D. Denny, 61, had just pulled into his driveway at 312 High Ave. when Linn County Sheriffand#146;s deputies confronted him Sunday night.

Taser used on Springville man who asked for it


Anchorage police say a man is on the lam after skipping his sentencing after being convicted on a child pornography charge.

Anchorage man on the lam after skipping sentencing


``Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for dozens of movies including The Sting and won a Tony for A Chorus Line, has died in Los Angeles at the age 68,'' The Associated Press reports.


Former Texas QB Garrett Gilbert is expected to transfer to SMU


Two murder convicts escaped from the Bhondsi district jail Friday as the jail complex was being cleaned, a police official said.

Two murders convicts escape from gurgaon jail


Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has said that the country cannot progress without empowering workers and middle class.

Country cannot progress without empowering workers & middle class:


Mutual funds offloaded shares worth a net Rs 231.70 crore on Tuesday, 22 June 2010, compared to an inflow of Rs 72.70 crore on Monday, 21 June 2010.

Mutual funds offload shares worth Rs 231.70 crore on 22 June 2010


Red Line services are restored and back to normal after a 45-year-old man fell onto the tracks, Chicago Fire Department officials said.

Red Line service restored after man falls onto tracks


Drew Barrymore married her art dealer fiancé Will Kopelman at the weekend in an intimate California wedding.


Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Thursday said the prices of essential commodities, including sugar, were coming down.

Prices of essential commodities coming down:


ROOSTERS lock Boyd Cordner was a relieved man to escape a suspension for striking at the judiciary this week, but standing in his way tomorrow night will be an in-form Warriors pack at Allianz Stadium.

Roosters lock Boyd Cordner escapes a suspension


The Australian jobless rate fell to 5.2 per cent in May as 26,900 workers joined the workforce.


Fifteen people were arrested on Tuesday for public violence in a protest in Kagiso, on the West Rand, Gauteng police said.


``Bacolod City has, indeed come a long way after 75 years since then Assemblyman Pedro Hernaez of the second district of Negros Occidental sponsored the bill creating the City of Bacolod,'' Senator Aquilino ``Koko'' Pimentel III yesterday said during the 75th Commemoration of the Signing of the Charter of the City of Bacolod.


British insurer Aviva said it had temporarily stopped withdrawals from a third property fund because of the increasing length of time it is taking to sell property assets to satisfy redemption requests.

Aviva stops withdrawals from third property fund


Infrastructure major Gammon India has set up a logistic company and plans to invest US$76.3 million in the first year, seeking to tap the fast growing organised retail market.


AT&T Inc. has opened a broadband support center in Little Rock that will employ 189 workers and managers who will troubleshoot problems for high-speed Internet customers.


Barabanki, June 26 Driven by superstition, a youth chopped off his tongue at a temple in Katra area of the city, police said here today.


For example, ``Who's winning the abortion war?'' ran on Salon.com and was answered by its author Irin Carmon, ``frustratingly.... no one.''


Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been termed as reprehensible and irresponsible by their neighbours.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie termed as 'irresponsible' by neighbours


The Olympic Park will be a ``stunning green oasis'' to be proud of after the 2012 Games, Olympics minister Tessa Jowell has said.


Businessman Charles Bullard was being detained during a raid taking place simultaneously at another establishment when officers executed a search warrant on his restaurant one March evening last year, the court heard on Thursday when Bullard's trial resumed.


Iran will soon install advanced centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization chief Gholamreza Aqazadeh announced here on Wednesday.


Federal minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has said that it is high time to resolve the Kashmir Issue and it is the responsibility of International community including US that they help to resolve the issue of Kashmir on the priority basis.


Esteban Lazo, vice-president of the Cuban Council of State, signed on Thursday the book of condolences opened at the Norwegian embassy to Havana, on the occasion of the violent events which took place recently in that European nation.

Esteban Lazo signs book of condolences at the Norwegian embassy


Former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty Friday in San Francisco to lying to investigators in the BALCO steroid case, making him the first football player charged in the long-running federal investigation.


Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, a solar energy company, has established its new regional headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

Yingli Green Energy establishes new regional headquarters in Zurich


All the consumers of PHED under Kohima Town has been informed that water supply from Jotsoma source has been damaged on September 18 near KMC parking place at Minister's Hill Kohima and requires repair of 300 mm diameter CI pipe.

Water supply from Jotsoma source damaged


An internationally renowned heart specialist who worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London was found guilty of sexually molesting young boys in France and Kenya yesterday.

Heart specialist is guilty of molesting young boys


A Stafford man was charged with rape, sodomy and grand larceny Tuesday morning, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office spokesman Bill Kennedy.

Stafford man charged with rape, sodomy and grand larceny


A University Heights man who let another man inside his home to use the restroom was robbed of a laptop and iPhone at knifepoint, police said.

University Heights man robbed at knifepoint


The Exchange Club of New Canaan will host a benefit golf tournament at the Country Club of New Canaan on October 6.

Exchange Club will host benefit golf tournament


USA Todayreports Canadian hockey player Rod Brind'Amour has announced his retirement from the NHL on June 30.


Seattle metallers Nevermore have canceled all of their previously announced North American tour dates.

Nevermore cancels North American tour dates


The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday said it is investigating 14 companies for possible fraud or insider trading violations in connection with loans made to risky borrowers, and investments spun off of those loans.

Bureau investigating 14 companies for possible fraud


Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., told radio host and WND columnist Bill Press yesterday when asked about whether it was time to bring back the so-called ``Fairness Doctrine'': ``I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it's called the Fairness Standard, whether it's called something else -- I absolutely think it's time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.''

Stabenow: 'I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard ...


Silver prices surged to record levels in futures trade today by adding Rs 662, or 2.08 per cent, to Rs 32,400 per kg on brisk buying by speculators, driven by firming global and spot market trend.

Silver surges to record levels in futures trade


President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he will attend the 20th World Economic Forum on Africa, the presidency said on Wednesday.

Zuma arrives in Dar es Salaam for World Economic forum


The Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the paternity leave list, marking the second time this season that the club has used the new rule.

Rangers place Kinsler on paternity leave list


Landslides triggered by torrential rain have disrupted surface communication between Dibang and Lower Dibang Valley districts in Arunachal Pradesh.

Landslides disrupt surface communication in Arunachal


The National Weather Service has confirmed a small tornado touched down near Canton in Van Zandt County.


Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy has called Congress President Sonia Gandhi as the 'source of corruption'.

Swamy calls Sonia Gandhi a 'source of corruption'


Paterson may force lawmakers to skip their state political conventions to craft and pass a state budget that's now 48 days overdue.

Paterson may force lawmakers to skip conventions


Jimmy Anderson believes he has now exorcised his World Cup demons after ripping apart Sri Lanka in the opening one-day match of the series.

Jimmy Anderson exorcises his World Cup demons


Wells Fargo weathered a cyberattack on Tuesday that left some of the company's customers unable to log in to their accounts.


Super League title challengers AEK Athens were knocked out of the Greek Cup when they were beaten 2-0 by Xanthi in the last 16 on Wednesday.


A Lowestoft man has been killed in a horrific eight-vehicle crash on the A12 in Essex, which left two other people with serious injuries.


Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has been arrested by Surrey police on suspicion of assault.


A 22-year-old Diamond man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl in Belle died Wednesday at his home.

Man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse dies


Charlie Sheen is doing rehab at home but is drug rehab at home a good idea?


A Connecticut man has called 911 to complain that a deli fouled up his sandwich order.

Man calls 911 to complain about sandwich order


Cuba on Tuesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Giron Beach victory against invading US forces who tried to bring an end to the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro, an event considered ``the first major military defeat of the United States'' on the Caribbean island.

Cuba celebrates 50th anniversary of Battle of Giron Beach


By Sean McCullen You'll have two chances to catch up with the Easter Bunny in Gloucester Twp.

Two chances to catch up with the Easter Bunny


The Tacoma Rainiers have been sold to a local ownership group headed by Tacoma businessman Mikal Thomsen.

Tacoma Rainiers sold to local ownership group


Clarence Clemons, most famous as the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, has suffered a stroke at his Florida home.


An injured hiker has been rescued from the Appalachian Trail in Carter County.


A chance of snow showers will linger in Elmira through Wednesday night, although no significant accumulations are expected, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.


A 79-YEAR-OLD Taiwan man set himself on fire on Tuesday near a week-old anti-government protest but the reason for his action and his condition were not immediately known, the capital's fire department said.


Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and center Maurkice Pouncey were both voted first team All-Pro by the Associated Press on Friday.

Troy Polamalu & Maurkice Pouncey voted first-team All-Pro


Flash flooding has caused some road closures in Polk County, according to Rick Lewis, Polk County Emergency Management director.


Some 160 oil and gas fields are being developed in Iran, a National Iranian Oil Company official announced on Monday.

160 oil and gas fields being developed in Iran: official


The lawyers of Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, have revealed that the late King of Pop might have committed suicide over his financial woes.

Jackson committed suicide over his financial woes?


Libyan natural gas supplies to its former colonial overlord Italy were halted on Tuesday amid turmoil in the North African state as Rome braced for an expected wave of migrants from Libyan shores.

Libyan gas supplies to Italy halted amid turmoil


UBS said it swung to a loss in the third quarter, hit by three substantial charges and client withdrawals from its private bank.


Bill Pullman will be starring in the NBC comedy pilot Nathan vs. Nurture opposite Jay Harrington.

Bill Pullman to star in NBC comedy pilot


Altius Mining's latest drilling results have identified coarse grained gold at the Ropewalk gold deposit, with further drilling planned to unlock the project's potential.

Altius Mining identifies coarse grained gold at Ropewalk deposit


Edmonton Oilers left winger Taylor Hall was injured Tuesday during warmups before the team's game with the Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL.com is reporting.

Oilers lw Taylor Hall injured during warmups


The EU has charged Microsoft with monopoly abuse again, saying the company is harming competition by bundling Internet Explorer with Windows.


To have a centralized location for city offices, but enough space for the different departments, the city of North Liberty has started buying land for a future city hall.

North Liberty begins buying land for city hall


Representatives of Czech universities, including Charles University, and students are against the school registration fee of 6000 crowns as they will burden poor families, Charles University rector Vaclav Hampl told journalists Tuesday.

Universities are against school registration fee


Unilever is to close its £5.5bn UK final salary scheme to existing members due to the fund's ``increasingly unaffordable and unsustainable'' costs.

Unilever to close UK db scheme to existing members


Mitt, Ann Romney to appear on 'Live!' on Tuesday The Romneys are visiting Kelly and Michael.


Michael Dawson has said that Andre Villas-Boas has set high standards since his arrival at White Hart Lane.

Michael Dawson: ``Andre Villas-Boas has set high standards''


Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University HealthSystem plans to open an ambulatory care center in Gurnee, Ill., Sept. 10, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

NorthShore University HealthSystem to open ambulatory care center


ANGRY residents at Alma Hill who have a waged a ten-year-campaign for repairs to the bridleway have accepted a council offer to undertake basic work.


Ellis Johnson has resigned as defensive coordinator at the University of Arkansas to return home to coach at the University of South Carolina it was announced by Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino on Thursday.

Ellis Johnson resigns as ua defensive coordinator


Audi India is targeting sales of 1,500 cars this year, an increase of over 450 from 2008, and hopes to capture 15 percent share in the domestic luxury car market.

Audi India targets sales of 1,500 cars this year


Former England international Michael Owen has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Michael Owen to retire at the end of the season


Adam Booth, trainer of David Haye, was nearly arrested Saturday while his fighter was in combat with Wladimir Klitschko according to The Daily Star.


MeritCare hospital officials say a MeritCare helicopter from Fargo made an emergency landing west of Minneapolis due to mechanical problems.


The benchmark Sensex recovered by nearly 41 points in the opening trade today.

Sensex recovers by nearly 41 points in opening trade


The Finance Ministry of Latvia has cut this year's spending projection for the ministry and the institutions under the ministry by 10.67% or LVL 11.62 million, as informed Aleksis Jarockis, deputy director of the Finance Ministry's Communications Department.

Finance ministry of Latvia cuts spending projection by LVL 11.62 million


09-12-08, 13:12, - Russian largest retailer in terms of sales, X5 Retail Group plans to open its first hypermarket 'Carousel' in Nizhny Novgorod on December 10, the company said.

X5 Retail Group to open first hypermarket in Nizhny Novgorod


Andrew Malcolm at the LA Times' Top of the Ticket brings us this great story tonight that Former President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush made a surprise visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth USO to thank the troops.

Former President George W. Bush makes surprise visit to Dallas-Fort Worth USO


``Today, it is the perceived differences that are dividing people.

'Perceived differences' are dividing people:


A little while back I asked some of my friends who have also recently become mums for the first time, what they wish they knew about having a baby.


The Lower Mainland is getting five new schools as part of the provincial government's new $353-million education plan.


An inquest has heard how a young Colby woman died from the effects of acute alcohol intoxication and drugs, after a party with friends.


Bangladesh is inviting Malaysian investors to explore the investment prospects in that country.

Bangladesh invites malaysians to explore investment prospects


Colts receiver Anthony Gonzalez could miss up to eight weeks with sprained ligaments in his right knee.


MPs have condemned the inconsistency of IVF treatment across the UK, which has seen local NHS trusts flouting guidelines and reducing the number of treatments available to infertile couples.

MPs condemn inconsistency in IVF treatment


Long overdue, civil unions are a good start.


A woman has been sexually assaulted by two men in an inner-suburban Sydney park.


The partnership sees Telefonica making a strategic equity investment in Quantenna which gives it access to the latest Quantenna technology for the deployment of high performance video services to the home.

Telefonica makes strategic investment in Quantenna


The Coast Guard suspended its search Friday night for a boater who went missing Thursday in St. Helena Sound.


Justin Bieber played a massive show at Madison Square Gardens last night and brought loads of guests on stage with him.

Justin Bieber plays Madison Square Gardens with guests


Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif turned 26 on Friday.


The FTSE 100 held firm in early trading on Wednesday as a series of firms reported a mixed picture of the economy.


The Federal Reserve says it pumped $55 billion into the nation's financial system.WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve says it pumped $55 billion into the nation's financial system.

Fed pumps $55 billion into financial system


This sketch released by the New York Police Department shows a supsect wanted in a string of arson attacks on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 that involved throwing lit Molotov cocktails at four locations within the 103 precinct in the Queens borough of New York.

Sketch released by the New York Police Department


Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers was named the NFC offensive player of the week after completing 25 of 37 passes for a career-high 404 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.9 passer rating in the Packers' 45-17 win over the New York Giants.

Rodgers named NFC offensive player of the week


FarSounder announces the addition of Network capability to its range of 3D Forward Looking Sonars.


The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announce that 3B Luis Jimenez has been promoted to Rancho Cucamonga of the California League.

Luis Jimenez promoted to Rancho Cucamonga


Steve Slaton will start for the Texans on Monday night against the Titans.


RCMP believe the woman found in a ditch along Highway 16 Monday, east of Saskatoon, may have been murdered but are waiting on the results of an autopsy before saying how the mother of five died.

Rcmp believe woman found in ditch near Saskatoon murdered


This Sunday's German Grand Prix will see Valentino Rossi make his 250th grand prix start, across all classes.


National Movement for Progress president Ng'andu Magande has charged that President Michael Sata has no plan for the youth in the country.

President Michael Sata has no plan for youths --


Westinghouse Electric Co. said Tuesday it signed an engineering contract to build two nuclear plants in South Carolina, only the second such deal for new US reactors in three decades.

Westinghouse signs contract to build nuclear plants


Volkswagen's Golf was chosen the Slovenian car of the year by Slovenian automotive media outlets at a ceremony held in Ljubljana on Saturday.

Volkswagen Golf chosen Slovenian car of the year


A Kingston man was arrested for kidnapping after police say he held several people against their will.


India has put on hold the execution of a Sikh radical for his role in the assassination of a state chief minister by a suicide bomber in 1995, a government spokeswoman said.

India puts on hold execution of Sikh radical


A high surf advisory will continue through 3 pm this afternoon for the Central Coast, when the surf height will begin to fall below 10 feet.

High surf advisory to continue through 3 pm


Live Sport Reports Lucas backs Coutinho to shine Midfielder Lucas Leiva believes Liverpool have secured a significant talent in youngster Philippe Coutinho and the Brazil international will try to help his compatriot settle in quickly.


Les Hinton, the former Publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones CEO, is going to be questioned by Parliament about his knowledge of the phone hacking scandal.

Les Hinton to be questioned by Parliament


The Dark Knight Rises production will reportedly film scenes at the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York later this month.

'The Dark Knight Rises' to film at Occupy Wall Street protests


John McCain clinched the Republican presidential nomination tonight, an extraordinary comeback for a candidate whose White House hopes were dashed eight years ago and whose second bid was left for dead eight months ago.

McCain clinches GOP presidential nomination


The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its copper and COMEX miNY TM copper futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.

Nymex to change margins for copper futures contracts


Abuja, Sept 20 China has formally formally apologised to Nigeria for alleged export of fake drugs including some labelled as 'Made in India' by some Chinese firms to the country and assured to take punitive action against those involved in the scandal.

China apologises to Nigeria over fake drugs


The Philippines is looking to export 150,000 tonnes of surplus sugar from the past crop year, a senior official said on Thursday, despite an expected shortfall in output in the current growing season.

Philippines looking to export 150,000 tonnes sugar


A Bradford primary school devastated by an arson attack in 2001 has won a top education award.


German utility RWE, one of Europe's largest emitters of greenhouse gases, on Wednesday opened an offshore wind farm in Wales.


The Philippine central bank trimmed its key interest rates by a further 25 basis points on Thursday, saying the domestic economy needs a further boost to override weak global demand.


US stock futures rose on Monday, taking their cue from rebounding European markets as investors awaited the Institute for Supply Management's latest take on the US manufacturing sector and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.


Governments must not control or censor the internet in order to prevent it becoming ``fragmented and ghettoised'', Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.

''Governments must not censor internet''


Steve Jobs believes people will be doing lot more work on tablets in the future, including heavy workloads typically associated with desktop PCs. On Tuesday, Jobs proclaimed that the post-PC era has arrived, while acknowledging that PCs have ``taken us a long way'' and that the transition will be lengthy, and uncomfortable for some.

Steve Jobs proclaims the post-PC era has arrived


An animal rights group is taking responsibility for hanging a sign on the Iowa State Fair butter cow, saying it represents ``humankind's tyranny over defenseless animals.''

Animal rights group hangs sign on Iowa State Fair butter cow


A passenger jet with three people on board has crashed into a hangar at an airport in California.

Passenger jet crashes into hangar in California


North Carolina women lose to Delaware 78-69 In the strange world of the NCAA women's tournament, a No. 3 seed found itself on the home floor of a sixth-seeded opponent.


Pizza Express is targeting the corporate sector by introducing a business incentive scheme which allows companies to buy restaurant vouchers as rewards for their employees.

Pizza Express targets corporate sector with incentive scheme


Ozzie Guillen was fired Tuesday after one year as manager of the last-place Miami Marlins, whose promising season began to derail in April when his laudatory comments about Fidel Castro caused a backlash.

Ozzie Guillen fired after one year as manager of the Miami Marlins


INVERNESS CT defender Kenny Gillet has lost his red card appeal after being sent off in Saturday's 1-1 William Hill Scottish Cup draw with Dunfermline.


City council approved a $2.3 billion budget for the new fiscal year that begins in October.

City council approves $2.3 billion budget


Taiwan residents on Saturday vetoed ``UN membership referendum'' pursued by Chen Shui-bian authorities, according to results of the votes count yesturday.

Taiwan residents veto 'UN membership referendum'


The Gauteng department of health does not employ Aids counsellors, it said on Wednesday.


Lions coach Jim Schwartz, right, with defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.

Lions, coach Jim Schwartz agree on multiyear extension


State Senator Craig Estes has pre-filed Senate Bill 180 to reform the process of eminent domain in the state of Texas.

Senator Estes pre-files Senate Bill 180 to reform eminent domain


A passenger boat sank off Bali Hai pier in southern Pattaya on Friday morning, reports said.


Trucks with containers carrying supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan crossed the Afghanistan border on Thursday for the second time after Islamabad agreed to lift a seven-month blockade.

Trucks carrying supplies for NATO troops cross into Afghanistan


US forces shot down an Iranian drone aircraft that ventured inside Iraq several weeks ago, a senior Iraqi military official said today.


Rock singer Courtney Love has lost custody of her teenage daughter, court papers have revealed.


The JSE extended its earlier losses by midday on Thursday, in line with the softer tone of global bourses.


Former Maryland WR Torrey Smith joins FOXSports.com to talk NFL draft, his childhood, and more.


An Iranian man was whipped in public for alcohol consumption, ISNA news agency reported Wednesday.

Iranian whipped in public for alcohol consumption


Liverpool's 23-year-old Welsh midfielder Joe Allen was earlier today ruled for the rest of the season.

Joe Allen ruled out for the rest of the season


Juventus have joined Milan and Inter in the race for prolific Olympique Lyonnais striker Karim Benzema.

Juventus join Milan and Inter in race for Benzema


Shawn Graham is expected to announce his resignation as leader of the New Brunswick Liberal party at a news conference this morning.


Governor Robert Bentley has called a special election to fill two legislative seats, the governor's office announced tonight.

Gov. Robert Bentley calls special election to fill two legislative seats


No Maltese pilot trainees were involved in an Arizona flight school crash which killed one person, Air Malta said today.

No Maltese trainees involved in Arizona crash


The Rawalpindi Medical College organised its annual funfair on Thursday, which is part of the annual weeklong sports festival that was kicked off at the RMC a few days back.

Rawalpindi Medical college organises funfair


Scientists have for the first time selectively blocked a conditioned fear memory in humans with a behavioural manipulation.

Scientists block conditioned fear memory in humans with behavioural manipulation


A new state law banning the toxic chemical, BPA baby bottles, and food containers takes affect in Connecticut tomorrow.


Former Kentucky Lt. Gov. Steve Henry enters a plea agreement, but will face no jail time.

Henry enters plea agreement, faces no jail time


HBO says Ricky Gervais will be a star voice in a 13-episode animated comedy series early next year.

Gervais to be a star voice in animated comedy


A 27-year-old Corning man was arrested Monday on misdemeanor theft charges for allegedly stealing bronze veteran memorial markers from a local funeral home.

Corning man charged with stealing veteran memorial markers


Cheryl Cole admits she ``makes mistakes'' and ``bad choices'' just like everybody else.


Several students in China were rescued some 80 hours after Monday's massive earthquake.

Students rescued 80 hours after earthquake


State lawmakers killed a plan Wednesday to fund state parks and rest areas with a mandatory surcharge on vehicle registration fees.

Lawmakers kill plan to fund state parks and rest areas


Normal life was affected in Punjab due to the bandh called by NDA and Left parties to protest the steep hike in petrol prices.

Normal life affected in Punjab due to bandh


As per reports and information from our sources,The Planning Commission has asked state-run Coal India Ltd to sign pacts with power companies to ensure sufficient supply of coal even if the miner has to import the dry fuel.CIL should plan for imports if necessary but should sign FSAs, which provide a reasonably high assurance of the fuel, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia told the group of ministers on coal during its meeting this month.FSA is a legally enforceable document containing provisions for incentives and penalty for failing to fulfil a commitment.

Coal India Ltd to sign pacts with power companies to ensure sufficient supply of coal even if the miner has to import the dry..


Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International today announced that it has accelerated its previously announced management succession plan.

Choice Hotels International accelerates management succession plan


The body of a Ponca City man killed Thursday in a tornado in Canada was found Sunday night.


Iraqi officials have good cooperation with Iran in providing security of Iranian pilgrims, Intelligence Minister Heydar Moslehi said on Friday.

Iraq has good cooperation in providing security of Iranian pilgrims:


Hollywood's gorgeous actress Ali Larter is now very happy because of her pregnancy and she is also very much enjoying this moment.

Ali Larter is now very happy for her pregnancy


Academy Award winner Penelope Cruz received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, becoming the first Spanish actress to earn the honor.

Penelope Cruz receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


IN a landmark deal, all local boxers will now be insured from any kind of death, revealed, Swaziland Boxing Association Secretary Kingsley Kunene yesterday.

Local boxers to be insured from any kind of death


An Oklahoma City charity has reorganized its leadership and adopted more stringent standards of governance and reporting.


A Polk County elementary school teacher faces a battery charge after hitting her former boyfriend on Friday.


Stylish Star Allu Arjun is to make his debut in tamil under the renowned Studio Green production house.


A 5-year-old boy in Missouri may soon know who will raise him.


So you know that guy that rules the country, Gordon Brown, well he doesn't like Jedward!


First Vice President Ali Osman Taha directs Ministry of Social Welfare, its partners, and companies to implement recommendations of the 3rd social responsibility conference and transform them into a clear-cut work plan according to a specific timetable as well as benefiting from the experiences of the Sudanese society such as.

Taha directs implementing recommendations of social responsibility conference


Davina McCall is to host new Channel 4 gameshow 'Five Minutes to a Fortune', which sees teams battle against time to take home a cash prize.

Davina McCall to host Five Minutes to a Fortune


A team of UK researchers has found evidence that wild birds can spread infectious bronchitis between poultry flocks.

Wild birds can spread infectious bronchitis to poultry flocks


New York Senator Chuck Schumer is slated to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon, a source in the senator's office confirmed.

Schumer to meet with bibi Netanyahu this afternoon


With less than six weeks remaining in its 2011 campaign, United Way of the Capital Region says it is short of its fundraising goal.

United Way says it's short of fundraising goal


A historian at the Australian War Memorial says the Korean War is no longer the forgotten war.


On the same day he proclaimed the Nuggets would be the best team in the Western Conference, Ty Lawson left his agent.

Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson leaves his agent


Britney Spears and Kevin Federline might make their kids work at McDonalds in a bid to make them ``normal''.

Britney Spears & Kevin Federline kids to work at McDonalds?!


Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether or not we'll have six more weeks of winter each Feb. 2, but how accurate is he?


Food stamp use in South Dakota increased by nearly 3,000 people from September 2007 to the same month this year.


A fire destroyed a Hesperia hobby shop Sunday night and also damaged a nearby vacant office space, San Bernardino County Fire officials said.


Illinois' state universities and community colleges have agreed to gradually start picking up their own retirement costs under a preliminary deal that emerged at a public hearing Thursday, a step forward on a concept that's been debated by lawmakers for more than a year.

State universities and community colleges agree to gradually pick up retirement costs


European scientists claim to have discovered that prehistoric cave paintings actually took up to 20,000 years to complete.

Cave paintings 'took up to 20,000 years to complete'


Legoland Florida informed followers on Twitter that it hit capacity Wednesday and won't be admitting any more guests for Dec. 28.


``It was really unfortunate to miss out on century. It would have been my maiden Test hundred but that's how it goes. You have to move on.''

It was really unfortunate to miss out on century:


Dell has announced a new 40GB Ethernet-enabled blade server switch for its PowerEdge M1000e blade system, in an expansion of its Virtual Network Architecture portfolio.


A Southern California police officer looking for an armed ATM robber may have shot and killed the wrong man, investigators said Monday.

Southern Calif. police officer looking for ATM robber may have shot wrong man


Fifa has warned South Africans not to get involved in illegal betting syndicates, mostly from Asia, that are expected to descend on the country en masse in the run-up to the World Cup, says a Cape Argus report.

Fifa warns against illegal betting syndicates


China has rejected the latest US report on religious freedom as arrogant and ignorant, saying it is based on rumors and groundless allegations.

China rejects US report on religious freedom


Jeep set both US and global sales records for the Wrangler last year, and the brand's chief executive said today the Toledo workforce deserves a big portion of the credit.


Moscow, March 26 Russia is to send humanitarian aid to crisis-hit areas of Kosovo in response to a request by the Serbian government.

Russia to send humanitarian aid to Kosovo


The teenage belly dancer involved in Silvio Berlusconi sex scandal has caused a stir in Austria as the guest of a local millionaire.

Belly dancer involved in Berlusconi sex scandal causes stir in Austria


After weeks of speculation regarding the burial site, Michael Jackson has finally been laid to rest.


Justice has been done, said Prince Khalid Bin Saud, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcoming a special tribunal decision in Dhaka to sentence five Bangladeshi nationals to death for killing a Saudi diplomat in the Bangladeshi capital.


Kanye West paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse on Saturday at the Big Chill festival in Herefordshire.

Kanye West pays tribute to Amy Winehouse


At 75-1, the Nationals have the longest odds in the Majors to reach the World Series, according to Bodog.

Nats have longest odds to reach World Series


But now at 43, Daisy Fuentes says, ``I do believe that if I knew then what I know now, I could have been dangerous.''

Daisy Fuentes: 'I could have been dangerous'


New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness during the NFL playoffs, his fourth fine of the season.


Thailand is mulling setting up a sovereign wealth fund to utilize some of its foreign currency reserves valued at more than US$100 billion, media reports said Monday.

Thailand mulls setting up sovereign wealth fund


EdServ plans to open 200 training institutes to offer tuition, coaching, test preparation and career training.


After 15 months in Iraq a local soldier returned home and plenty of family and friends were there to welcome her home.


Shashi Tharoor who quit as minister of state for external affairs in the wake of IPL controversy today insisted he has not done anything wrong and that he used his office only for the benefit of his constituency and state.


A woman was shot dead allegedly by three persons who had entered her Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar residence in Ludhiana on Thursday afternoon with an intent to rob.


A bus fell into a forty feet precipice at Pussellawa this morning and one passenger was killed, Police said.


An asparagus grower has been jailed for three years for human trafficking and exploiting workers on her farm in the Brabant village of Someren.

Asparagus grower jailed for human trafficking


Advanced Business Solutions has launched a business finance scheme to help with flexible IT purchasing.

Advanced Business Solutions launches finance scheme


Today, as was expected, Albert Gonzalez pleaded guilty to 19 charges related to computer hacking and credit card fraud.


A dialogue in Central African Republic that brought together the government and leaders of multiple bush rebellions has opened a window for peace in one of Africa's most tangled -- and forgotten -- conflicts.

Central African Republic dialogue opens window for peace


Both lanes of the Matanzas Pass Bridge are shut down because of a shrimp boat accident.

Both lanes Matanzas Pass bridge shut down


A man has died after falling from an aerial ropes course at an adventure park near Auckland.


New Delhi, June 6 Four days after it was routed in the municipal polls in West Bengal, the Communist Party of India-Marxist said Sunday that it will take steps to regain people's support in the state.

Will take steps to regain people's support:


However, the new iOS 4.2, released today by Apple, is an update that will unite all of the company's portable media devices, and it brings some excellent new features with it.


An 87-room Fairfield Inn has opened in Plant City off County Line Road and Interstate 4.


Czech rider Roman Kreuziger won the 19th stage of the Tour of Italy here on Friday as Joaquim Rodriguez narrowly held on to the overall lead.


New Delhi, Feb 10 Bollywood starlet Katrina Kaif feels that life has been cruel and unfair to her as despite delivering one hit after the other, she still couldn't get nominated in the best actress category in award functions.


Rush Limbaugh donated a half-million dollars to the House Ear Institute, which he has credited with helping to restore his hearing.


Players' reaction following Friday's second round of the BMW International Open at Golfclub Muenchen Eichenried in Germany.

Reaction following Friday's second round of the BMW International Open


A tractor trailer carrying seven new BMW cars catches fire, shutting down part of Interstate 65 in Jackson County.

Tractor-trailer fire shuts down part of Interstate 65


New York Gov. David Paterson on Thursday night called on The New York Times to ``clear the air'' after he spent the week battling rumors about what the paper might print about him in an upcoming profile.

David Paterson to New York Times: 'clear the air'


I'M A Celebrity 2010 is set to be the most gruesome yet according to show bosses.


Microsoft chops hosted software price, London Transport gets lost property system, file-sharers are big spenders too, and hacker charged in cloning scheme.


20 -Iran is ready to resume talks with the US on Iraq security, but the exact time for negotiations has not been set yet, said an Iranian official.

Iran ready to resume talks with US on Iraq:


A spray which improves the efficiency of nutrient uptake from slurry and manure could be available in the next couple of years.

Spray improves nutrient uptake from slurry


British rock star Pete Doherty has been jailed for 14 weeks for breaching terms of his probation, his record label says.


Crews are responding to two injury crashes this morning, York County Control said.


Tim Russert, who became a household name in American political discourse as host of NBC's ``Meet the Press'' Sunday talk show, died on the job of a heart attack on Friday, the television network said.

Tv newsman tim Russert dies of heart attack


Nadim Houry, Human Rights Watch's deputy director for the Middle East, tells DW that the massacre in Houla could be a turning point in the Syria conflict and says the international community must act now.


Greece on Wednesday was hit by a new wave of strikes and protests staged by public mass transport employees and doctors in state hospitals, Xinhua informed.


A New Zealander who had no money to pay for his purchases in a service station had the idea to offer to pay with marijuana.

A New Zealander offers to pay with marijuana


French Quarter icon bar Pat O'Brien's celebrated 75 years of being in business on Wednesday.

Pat O'Brien's celebrates 75 years in business


A new study from anti-malware firm Dasient has revealed that many Android apps are leaking private information to unauthorised servers outside the business.

Study reveals Android apps leak private information


Chicago's Sun-Times Media Group Inc. said it would close 12 weekly newspapers to cut expenses as advertising revenues have fallen.


Lady Gaga believes she has 'two souls' - one of which belongs to her dead aunt.


Jamaat-i-Islami Head Sirajul Haq has said that JI will oppose the dissolution of KPK government.

We will oppose dissolution of KPK government:


The EU encourages Azerbaijan to maintain an open dialogue with members of civil society organizations expressing views and opinions in a peaceful manner, the EU Local office's statement reads.

EU encourages Azerbaijan to maintain open dialogue with members of civil society


He says he was relieved to be arrested in a Hamamatsu department store on March 17, because it meant he would be safe.


Pasco senior athlete Trey Dudley-Giles has signed with UMass, Minutemen spokesman John Sinnett confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Pasco's Trey Dudley-Giles signs with UMass


Paul Allen, the billionaire investor who co-founded Microsoft Corp., was diagnosed earlier this month with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.

Investor Paul Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma


Everyone knows that a mother's love is certain.


Governor Edward G. Rendell will join members of the medical research community at 1:30 pm on Monday, June 2, at the Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg, to promote the Jonas Salk Legacy Fund.

Governor Rendell to join medical research community;


Today, two Indonesian men were charged with people smuggling offences after the alleged attempt to bring 58 people to Australia.

Two Indonesian men charged with people smuggling --


The 16th annual Yelm High School Dollars for Scholars auction raised about $140,000, said Terry Mensonides, YHS career and scholarship coordinator.

Dollars for Scholars auction raises $140,000


Dell will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on November 15, 2011, at 4 pm CT to discuss third quarter fiscal 2012 financial results.

Dell to hold conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal 2012 results


A 50-year-old Enid man is facing a felony child endangerment charge after being stopped this week, suspected of driving under the influence with two children in the car.

Enid man is facing felony child endangerment charge


PartyGaming PLC shares jumped almost 11 percent on Friday amid speculation that the online gaming company has reached a settlement with US authorities over its previous activities there.

PartyGaming shares jump amid speculation of settlement with US authorities


Long-term cigarette smoking is linked to an increased risk for colorectal cancer, even after controlling for screening and multiple other risk factors, according to the results of a prospective cohort study reported in the December issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Cigarette smoking may increase colorectal cancer risk


Japanese government bond yields generally fell as a stronger yen rekindled concerns about the nation's export-driven economy, prompting investors to move into safe-haven assets.


A new mobile service is helping Indian farmers weather tough agricultural times, working to lower the suicide rates of those who struggle to make ends meet.


A groom accidentally killed three relatives at his wedding in Turkey when he fired into the air with an assault rifle in celebration, the Anatolia news agency says.

Groom accidentally kills three at wedding


Obama has agreed to put new solar panels on the White House roof for the first time since then-President Ronald Reagan had an array removed in 1986.

Obama agrees to put solar panels on White House


Sara Lee Corp. is selling its bakery unit to baking company Grupo Bimbo for $959 million as it looks to concentrate more on its coffee and meat businesses.


Aamir Khan celebrates his 47th birthday with fans & media at his residence.


A former Olanta police officer has been sentenced in an insurance fraud case, according to a press release from the SC Insurance News Service.

Former Olanta police officer sentenced in fraud case


Federal prosecutors have charged the tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State football memorabilia with drug trafficking and money laundering.

Federal prosecutors charged the tattoo parlor owner with drug trafficking and money laundering


Unemployment rates continued to drop in North Alabama, according to December data released today by the state Department of Industrial Relations.


Idlewild and its SoakZone are making a splash this summer with a new wave pool.

Idlewild makes splash with new wave pool


``Today, the Indian domestic markets may open in the red on flat global cues and negative domestic sentiments due to the logjam on FDI in retail. On Friday, BSE Sensex closed at 16,846.83 up by 363.38 points or by 2.2% and the NSE Nifty ended at 5,050.15 up by 113.3 points or by 2.29%,`` said Hem Securities.


One fisherman is in critical condition after the boat in which he and another fisherman were sport fishing capsized in the Big White Salmon River in Underwood, Wash.

Fisherman in critical condition after boat capsizes


The rehabilitated water channel of the Armenian-French friendship was put into operation in Tavush region, Armenia, on May 22.

Water channel of Armenian-French friendship put into operation in Tavush region


Al Gharafa clinched the Qatar League title for the third time in as many years on Friday with a 4-1 defeat at home of closest contenders Al Sadd.


Kyle Kingsbury tells Sherdog that Fabio Maldonado gave him an epic beating at the TUF 13 Finale, despite Kingsbury earning the decision win: ``I was certainly in survival mode once he hit me in the eye,'' Kingsbury said.

Kyle Kingsbury tells Sherdog that Fabio Maldonado gave him an epic beating at the TUF 13 Finale,...


BBC Worldwide, the commercial subsidiary for the UK-government-owned British Broadcasting Corporation, will begin publishing British-made indie games internationally in the near future.

BBC Worldwide to begin publishing indie games internationally


For Tushar Mathur, finance is everything.


Annie Lennox will receive the prestigious 02 Silver Clef Award this year.

Annie Lennox to receive 02 Silver Clef Award


The New Orleans Hornets will reportedly introduce Monty Williams as their next head coach on Tuesday.

Hornets to introduce Monty Williams as next head coach


The Flathead County animal shelter will find new homes for 37 Siberian husky dogs rescued from an abusive owner.

Animal shelter to find homes for huskies


Greek shares were gently rebounding in the early afternoon, although barely putting a dent in the ASE's recent losses, with the blue chip index led up by Intralot.

Greek shares gently rebound in early afternoon, led up by Intralot


The Turkish army clashed with Kurdish rebels in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq in their deadliest battle in eight months, and the government vowed Saturday to fight the rebels at full force.

Turkish army clashes with Kurdish rebels


JOCKEY Darryll Holland, in custody in Northern Cyprus following an incident involving counterfeit notes, is likely to appear in court on Thursday, according to Peter Merchant, his father-in-law and manager.

Holland 'likely to appear in court on Thursday'


NORTH Cave beat rivals South Cave by 85 runs in the Triad Howden Evening League Eastern Division.


A 75-year-old man from Nanchang, Jiangxi province, has left his wife and his home for another woman 24 times in the past seven years.

Man has left wife for another woman 24 times


The Kangaroo gas station on Ashley River Road in Charleston was robbed Monday night according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.


Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain won a hilly 12th stage of the Tour de France Friday, leading a two-man sprint finish with Alberto Contador - who gained 10 precious seconds in the title quest.


The Queen's Baton today arrived in India from Pakistan through Wagah-Attari joint check post in Amritsar this morning.


Purdue baseball is scheduled to host three indoor camps at the Mollenkopf Athletic Center open to area and regional youth during the upcoming winter break on campus.

Purdue baseball to host three indoor camps during winter break


Ipsen today announced that, following shareholder approval of Vernalis plc, Ipsen has completed its purchase of Apokyn ® and Vernalis' US Commercial Operations.


A flight attendant pants fight has struck Asiana Airlines just days after pants were made legal in Paris.

Flight attendant pants fight strikes Asiana Airlines


Less than six weeks after being released from jail on a drunken driving charge, Motley Crue singer Vince Neil is facing two new misdemeanor charges in a Las Vegas casino showroom confrontation with an ex-girlfriend.

Vince Neil facing misdemeanor charges in Las Vegas


The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that an EF-1 tornado touched down Monday night in Van Wert County, Ohio.

National Weather Service confirms tornado in Van Wert County


Over 300 thousands observers across the country, as well as over 600 international experts will be monitoring the presidential elections in Russia on March 4th.

Over 300 thousands observers to monitor elections in Russia