Eight countries including host Pakistan will feature in the second Asia Cup Kabaddi Tournament which will be held at the Punjab Stadium here from October 27 to 31.

Eight countries to feature in Asia Cup Kabaddi


Britain seems to be heading towards a hung parliament even as the counting of the votes in the general elections is underway.


Directv lost 25 channels when they couldn't reach a agreement with Viacom.


The Delhi High Court on August 6 stayed criminal proceedings against Suniel Shetty in a case filed against him for allegedly threatening a man.

Court stays proceedings against Suniel Shetty


Interfax citing Mr Mikhail Slobodin the company executive vice president for gas and electricity supply as saying that, TNK-BP has unified its gas and energy divisions.


THE potential new leader of Oxfordshire County Council has been announced following Keith Mitchell's decision to step down from the role.


``Humanitarian workers are the unsung heroes of our time,'' he writes.

Humanitarian workers are ``unsung heroes''


Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has had his car stolen after he left its engine running while defrosting the windscreen.

Manchester United's Paul Scholes has car stolen


Google CEO slams Facebook products Updated: 14:09, Wednesday January 23, 2013 Google's chief executive Larry Page has said rival Facebook is doing 'a really bad job on their products', as his company announced the development of massive new UK headquarters in London.


A restaurateur died under mysterious circumstances inside his rented room at Swoyambhu on Tuesday morning.

Restaurateur dies in mysterious circumstances


Horse Nettle, a highly toxic invasive weed species not native to the country, has begun to make its presence felt in more and more parts of the State raising serious concern on its impact on agriculture productivity, environment and health.


Qatar will open an embassy in Bulgaria by the end of the year, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Muhammad Al Thani said at a joint press conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, FOCUS News Agency's special correspondent Denka Katsarska reports.

Qatar to open embassy in Bulgaria by end of year


A laser can act as a ``tractor beam'', drawing small objects back toward the laser's source, scientists have said.


Binghamton, NY A Greene man is accused of stalking women at a Binghamton apartment complex.

Man accused of stalking at Binghamton apartment complex


08/11/11 India s Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to score 15,000 test runs, achieving the feat on day three of the first test against West Indies on Tuesday.

Tendulkar becomes first batsman to score 15,000 test runs


Despite rumors to the contrary, former presidential hopeful John Edwards is not engaged to Rielle Hunter, sources close to the couple tell ABC News.

John Edwards not engaged to Rielle Hunter


German discounter Aldi has joined the grocery price war with reductions on over one-quarter of its range being introduced from today.


Marian Seldes, the beloved theater star whose career has spanned six decades, will be honored by the Vineyard Theatre at its annual benefit gala on February 9, 2009, at the Rainbow Room.

Marian Seldes to be honored at Vineyard Theatre gala


A MyLotto player from Hawkes Bay got a massive shock when they went online to check their ticket last night and found they had won more than $2.8 million on Big Wednesday.


The New York Times Co. says it has hired an investment firm to sell its stake in the Boston Red sox.

New York Times Co., to sell stake in the Boston Red Sox


The Indonesian police proposed some ideas to combat corruption, citing single identity card and national consensus as the main tools, an officer said here on Friday.

Indonesian Police propose ideas to combat corruption


Universal Detection Technology, a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats, announced that it has started developing a smart phone compatible radiation detector.

Universal Detection Technology to develop smart phone compatible radiation detector


Wikileaks and its German partner Spiegel published the documents with American remarks on Russian Gazprom company.

Wikileaks published American remarks on Gazprom


Former Friends star Jennifer Aniston is engaged to marry her actor and screenwriter boyfriend Justin Theroux, People magazine reported on Sunday.

Jennifer Aniston engaged to actor Justin Theroux


An Aurora teen has been charged as an adult after allegedly leading police on a foot chase that ended with a standoff in an apartment building yesterday.

Teen charged as adult after leading police on foot chase


The San Antonio Spurs swept the Utah Jazz out of the first round of the NBA playoffs Monday, holding on for an 87-81 win thanks to a balanced attack that saw five players score double figures.

San Antonio Spurs sweep Utah Jazz out of NBA playoffs


Pop star Lady Gaga tops the charitable celebrities poll of the year, beating actress-musician Alicia Keys.

Lady Gaga tops charitable celebrities poll


Lenovo plans to venture into the smart TV segment leveraging its PC system retail channels.


AM General Corp. plans to lay off 250 workers from its Humvee plant in northern Indiana because the US military is buying fewer of the vehicles.


Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 31 people under a security-related clause.

Bahrain revokes citizenship from 31 people


Northwestern will play up to five games at Wrigley Field under the terms of the agreement.

Northwestern to play games at Wrigley Field


Wolves signed Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas from Red Star Belgrade on a four-year contract Monday.

Wolves sign Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas


Popular VoIP software maker Skype is offering American travellers a free hour of WIFI internet access across the holiday season at many airports, from December 21st until December 27th.

Skype offers free internet access at airports


Compton Petroleum Corp. said Wednesday that it has sold four packages of non-core assets for a total of $218 million.

Compton Petroleum sells four packages of assets for $218 million


Gov. Charlie Crist indicated Tuesday that he might take another try at energy development, maybe even offshore oil drilling, in a special legislative session expected next month.

Crist might take another try at energy development


AP , 07.23.10, 07:27 PM EDT BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A woman has pleaded not guilty in the fatal Beverly Hills stabbing of her former boyfriend, who was the son of a movie producer.

Woman pleads not guilty in Beverly Hills stabbing


Blues end home slump with 2-1 win over Columbus David Perron scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the St. Louis Blues ended a five-game home losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.


ExpressJet Holdings has reached tentative agreements with all four of its labor unions representing the pilots and instructors, mechanics, flight attendants and dispatchers.

ExpressJet reaches tentative agreement with four labor unions


China and Australia had concluded in Beijing on Friday their 11th round of talk on the free trade zone, said the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

China, Australia conclude 11th round talk on free trade zone


On June 23, on MBC ``We Got Married,'' Super Junior member Leeteuk and Kang Sora went to sleep on the same bed after a tiring day of tango practice.

``We Got Married'' Leeteuk and Kang Sora in the same bed?!


THE Comhairle have set their budget for the coming year agreeing over £5million of savings.


Houston police need help identifying woman whose skeletal remains were found inside an abandoned home, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

Police need help identifying skeletal remains


ELECTRICITY costs will soar by 27% in the next eight years because of the Government's environmental policies -- adding £280 to the average bill.

Electricity costs to soar by 27% over the next eight years


The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that they have approved revised and improved flu vaccines which will be used next season.

FDA approves revised flu vaccines for next season


Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain won a hilly 12th stage of the Tour de France on Friday, leading a two-man sprint to the finish with overall contender Alberto Contador.


Amol Rajan has been named as the new editor of The Independent, becoming Fleet Street's first non-white newspaper editor.

Amol Rajan named as new editor of the Independent


PopCap Games, which is best known for casual games like Bejeweled but has been launching some very successful Facebook titles, has bought up social game startup ZipZapPlay, which is behind Baking Life, which has more than 2.2 million active monthly users on the social network.

PopCap buys social games startup ZipZapPlay


Three youths today died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Sujanganj area here, police said.


Scarlett to make directorial debut Updated: 12:33, Saturday May 18, 2013 Scarlett Johansson is set to make her directorial debut, adapting Truman Capote's first novel 'Summer Crossing' for the big screen.


The Farm Rescue nonprofit's annual banquet this fall will feature a benefit concert by country music singer Jason Brown.

Farm Rescue banquet to feature benefit concert


A Michigan congressman expressed concern Wednesday about a massive Toyota recall that has led the automaker to stop manufacturing and selling vehicles linked to problems with gas pedals, signaling that Congress could soon review the massive recall.

Michigan congressman concerned about Toyota recall


Sen. Kay Hagan met with Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel and her press office has released a statement about the meeting: ``As part of my review of his nomination, Senator Hagel and I met today to discuss issues important to North Carolina and our entire country. I expressed to Senator Hagel my concern about the serious negative consequences sequestration would have on our state's military personnel, bases and communities. We also had a productive conversation regarding his previous comments on Israel, one of our most important allies. I thank Senator Hagel for his service to our country, and I look forward to his nomination hearing.''


A mother whose baby was allegedly murdered by her then boyfriend was charged over the death after police bugged their home, a court has heard.


Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is considering a bid for High Speed 1, the fast rail link being sold by the Government for £1.5bn to £2bn.

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing considers bid for High Speed 1 rail link


A Bill allowing Manukau City Council to ban street prostitution passed its first reading in Parliament tonight and has been sent to a select committee for public submissions.

Prostitution ban Bill passes first reading


British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has turned down a £334,000 bonus after the airline announced that no-one would receive a payment.


He's so confident in Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver - even boasting the colt will win the Triple Crown - that he's come up with a new strategy.


A workshop for the school teachers deputed for conducting census of population in coastal areas has been held at Chengalpattu here.

Workshop for teachers deputed for conducting census


If all goes well, then by the start of the next academic session in July, UP will be having a comprehensive higher education policy, focussing on qualitative improvement by providing minimum infrastructure facilities and financial support to state universities and government colleges.


Last week, the FDA indicated that pharmaceutical companies may have to have some pending drugs retested, because it appears that Cetero Research, a major drug testing lab, could have falsified results.

Drug testing lab may have falsified results:


Moldova Parliament has failed for the third time to elect president again: the only candidate for the post-Marian Lupu, won 53 from 61 necessary votes, RIA Novosti correspondent informs.

Moldova Parliament fails to elect president again


Singapore The Singapore economy grew by 8.5 per cent in the first quarter, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said Thursday.

Singapore's economy grew 8.5 per cent in first quarter


Irish residential rents across the country fell by less than 1% between April and June, according to the latest report published by the property website Daft.ie.

Irish residential rents fell by less than 1% between April and June;


Naomi Campbell has settled a legal dispute with a maid who had claimed the supermodel called her names and threatened to have her charged with theft over a missing pair of Stella McCartney jeans.

Campbell settles legal dispute with maid


Nascar temporarily suspended the driver AJ Allmendinger for a failed drug test, and Penske Racing officials scrambled to get Sam Hornish Jr. to the track before Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Daytona.

Nascar suspends Allmendinger for failed drug test


The late Yasmin Ahmad won the best director award for her film 'Talentime' at the 22nd Malaysian Film Festival here Saturday.

Yasmin Ahmad wins best director for Talentime


Hundreds of thousands of Cubans flocked to sprawling Revolution Plaza yesterday for an open-air ``peace concert'' headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who say the performers were lending support to the island's communist government simply by showing up.

Thousands of Cubans flock to 'peace concert'


Consol Energy sold two non-producing coal assets in Western Canada last month for US$127 million, bringing its total asset sales in 2012 to more than US$350 million, the company reported (on Jan 3, 2013).

Consol Energy sells coal assets in Canada


A 29-year-old woman was struck and killed early this morning on US 113 near Ellendale.


The Cuban and US baseball federations signed a letter of intention that includes the celebration for the first time in 16 years of training matches between the respective national teams.

Cuban and US baseball federations sign letter of intention


As a follow up to their first meeting in Lagos, two weeks ago, Nigerian governors building a united platform with the new All Progressive Congress, have met again in Abuja and urged Nigerians to see their initiative as a means of deepening Nigerian democracy.


Photo by Julie Ryan EvansIn all my life, I've never called my father ``dad'', ``daddy'', ``pop'', ``papa'' or any other variation of the traditional names for father.


The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will begin to operate a new route from Malaga to East Midlands on 2 June 2008, with two flights a week.

Ryanair to operate new route from Malaga to East Midlands


Telenor Hungary has added three new Dell, HP and Samsung models to its laptop and netbook portfolio.

Telenor Hungary adds laptops, netbooks to portfolio


But he vows ``I'll be better'' when asked if he's resigned to being a question mark in the Habs' future plans.


The Novi varsity girls basketball team won a tough game against South Lyon Tuesday with a score of 44 to 33.

Novi girls basketball wins tough game against South Lyon


'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi took her baby daughter Krishna Thea for a helicopter ride in New York City yesterday.

Padma Lakshmi takes baby daughter on helicopter ride


T. Boone Pickens may be an oilman, but he isn't a climate change denier.

T. Boone Pickens is no climate change denier


South Africa extended an unbeaten run to nine games since Carlos Alberto Parreira returned as coach last November with a 2-1 victory over Colombia on Thursday in a tense 2010 FIFA World Cup™ warm-up.


Action News chopper video shows Ypsilanti fire fighters battling a house fire.

Ypsilanti fire fighters battle house fire


A Texas doctor is writing an unusual prescription for her patients, and it's doing wonders for their health!

Texas doctor writes an unusual prescription


World champions South Africa were booed off the field on Saturday after losing 27-15 to Australia in their Tri-nations test.

World champions South Africa booed off the field


PARIS & SYDNEY---Orange Business Services, a leading global integrator of communications solutions for multinational corporations, today announced it has won a new contract to deliver global networking services for New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, adding to the many public sector organizations and more than 10 foreign ministries that it already supports.

Orange Business Services wins contract with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade


A day after batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar went speechless on seeing himself immortalized in wax, the legend indirectly came out in support of Sourav Ganguly saying that there can be only one captain on the field.


Kirani James only 18 yrs old from the country of Grenada wins gold in 400m at the 2011 world championship in Daegu, South Korea shocking the title record holder LaShawn Merritt of the USA and the world.

Kirani James wins gold in 400m at the 2011 world championship in Daegu, South Korea


An Angola man was arrested Friday night on several weapons and drug charges.

Angola man arrested on several drug charges


Islamic Jihad threatened on Saturday to resume rocket attacks on Israel if it continues military operations in the occupied West Bank, while Gaza's ruling Hamas said it had arrested militants and would lock up any violating a truce with the Jewish state.

Islamic Jihad threatens to resume rocket attacks on Israel


North Wagga residents are returning home and beginning to put their houses and lives back in order after the State Emergency Service lifted the flood evacuation order imposed last weekend.


Police detained three Pakistanis believed to be involved in an international drug syndicate, and seized 35.9kg of high grade heroin worth about RM2.9 million, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Wednesday.

Police detain three Pakistanis and seize 35.9kg heroin worth RM2.9 million


Dai Greene says that he will be using all of his past experiences, both good and bad, to help him in London this summer.

Dai Greene to use past experiences in London


A Ugandan gay activist whose photo was put on the front page of a newspaper that called for his killing has been brutally beaten to death.


Carter will lead the All Blacks for the first time in a Test match against Canada on Sunday after captain Richie McCaw was withdrawn from the match on Saturday after a foot injury flared up.


Barack Obama, the US president, has arrived in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, for the second stop on his 10-day Asia trip.


The stalls at the Dambulla Economic Centre that do not display price lists will be reclaimed to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade after the magistrate's court inquiry, Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando said yesterday.


Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat spokesman Muslim Khan has said Taliban do not accept the ``un-Islamic provisions in the constitution of Pakistan'', a private TV channel reported on Thursday.

``Taliban do not accept un-Islamic provisions in constitution''


Pakistan ambassador to US Husain Haqqani emphasizing that Pakistan and US are not going to war said US goal of peace in Afghanistan is firmly shared by Islamabad.


A 30-year-old Ham Lake man was killed in an auto accident in Oak Grove the early hours of Saturday morning.


Prime Minister Julia Gillard has touched down in Japan as part of a one-week, three-country tour of Asia.


Three finalists for the vice president for research position at Indiana University will visit the Bloomington campus as well as Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis during the next two weeks.

Three finalists for vice president for research position to visit campuses


New details have emerged on how US navy SEALs gave Osama bin Laden a ``blunt'' sea burial to end his myth, after they killed the al-Qaeda chief during a raid in Pakistan's garrison town of Abbottabad.

New details emerge on Osama bin Laden's sea burial


AN historic bridge in Worcester's most popular park has been restored to its former glory.


Greece has pledged to enforce smoking ban enacted last year.


With all the news that a Vincent Jackson trade could be nearing, Bill Williamson in one of his latest blog posts for ESPN noted that Shanahan has been a ``big fan'' of Jackson dating back to the 2005 NFL Draft, when Shanahan's Broncos reportedly considered selecting the eventual Pro Bowl receiver.

Mike Shanahan is a 'big fan' of Vincent Jackson


OPEC has cut its world oil demand growth forecast for 2008 to 1.02 per cent from 1.17 per cent in the face of falling demand in the United States, the world's biggest energy consumer.


Ryan Howard hit his major league-leading 43rd homer, Jamie Moyer pitched 5 2-3 effective innings, and the Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-3, Thursday night to gain ground in the playoff race.

National league Phillies gain some ground


Qatar national team left for Spain yesterday for a two-week conditioning camp in preparations for upcoming competitions.


Telecom equipment provider Huawei, on Wednesday, launched its enterprise business unit in India, for which it plans to hire 400 employees by the end of 2012.

Huawei launches enterprise unit in India


Newsagent chain WH Smith expects results for the year to the end of August will be at the top end of market expectations as the group's Travel business improves margins.


Marshall County schools will be closing at 1 pm because of a prediciton of severe weather including the possibility tornadoes hitting the area this afternoon.

Marshall County schools closing at 1 pm due to severe weather


The Friends of Dinosaur State Park and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will sponsor a dinosaur egg hunt at 2 pm on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 for children ages 2-12.

Dinosaur State park sponsors dinosaur egg hunt


The Mercury Muncher's reviews of local eateries will be in the print edition every Thursday.

The Mercury Muncher reviews local eateries


Criminals are able to buy full personal identities for ``less than a can of cola'', an internet security firm said today.

Criminals can buy an identity for ``less than a can of cola''


The Navy for the first time today launched an unmanned aircraft the size of a fighter jet from a warship in the Atlantic Ocean, as it wades deeper into America's drone program amid growing concerns over the legality of its escalating surveillance and lethal strikes.


Two men are dead after a fishing boat capsized on a reservoir at West Branch State Park in Ravenna.

2 dead after boat capsizes at West Branch State Park in Ravenna


The Pirates today designated reliever TJ Beam for assignment to clear space on the full 40-man roster for newly signed outfielder Eric Hinske.

Pirates designate reliever Beam for assignment


Cuba has been listed among countries with low rate of tuberculosis, with only seven cases per 100 000 inhabitants, just a few steps away form achieving the total elimination of this disease, according to the World Health Organization.

Cuba listed among countries with low rate of tuberculosis


A Warwick bathroom firm has been fined £4,000 after a worker was injured by a falling box of shower screens.

Warwick firm fined after worker injured by falling box


Kangaroos could prevent skin cancer with scientists looking at how the marsupial repairs its sun-damaged DNA.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Tuesday to meet with the country's president and to take part in a business forum, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry said.

French president Sarkozy to pay official visit to Kazakhstan


A regulatory filing by the Washington Post Company this week confirmed what many had figured, that billionaire Sidney Harman paid a ridiculously low price, $1, to acquire Newsweek in a deal that became official last week.


About 200,000 people are expected in downtown Pittsburgh tonight for Light Up Night, which marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

200,000 expected for Pittsburgh's Light Up Night


Birmingham beat Coventry 3-2 to make it in to the fifth round of the FA Cup.


Prosecutors seek death penalty in 'Cathouse' case - KHQ Right Now - News and Weather for Spokane and North Idaho The former girlfriend of a man accused of killing four people, including a prostitute featured on HBO's ``Cathouse'' series, testified Tuesday she overheard him plan the Oklahoma City shootings because he was unhappy with the amount of money he made from a drug dealer among those killed.


Kuwaiti export crude dropped $1.00 on Monday and came to $40.18 per barrel, after having been at $41.18 the previous day, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Tuesday.


A Buffalo man was convicted in court Friday on multiple drug charges.


Miley Cyrus has said she knew that rocker Bret Michaels would survive his brain tumor.

Miley: 'I knew Bret Michaels would survive'


Gasoline prices can affect fleet fuel economy in two ways: by shifting purchases of new autos toward more fuel-efficient vehicles and by speeding up the scrappage of older, less fuel efficient vehicles.


Despite cheating on her with tattoo model Michelle McGee, Jesse James loves wife Sandra Bullock ``more than anything,'' according to his lawyer Joe Yanny.

Jesse James loves Sandra Bullock ``more than anything''


The Canadian pop star, Justin Bieber has slammed the victory during a charity basketball match against Ludacris.

Justin Bieber slams victory in charity basketball match over Ludacris


Orangeburg, NY The Dominican College women's basketball team rallied from a three point deficit at the intermission to defeat Bloomfield College, 70-61 this evening in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action on Coach Baxter Court at the Hennessy Center.

Women's basketball rallies to defeat Bloomfield College


Hundreds of Syrian refugees fled across the border into Turkey on Thursday to escape an assault on border regions in an escalating military campaign to punish popular dissent against President Bashar Assad, witnesses said.

Hundreds of syrians flee across the border to Turkey


A troupe from India`s two northeastern states - Tripura and Manipur - will perform in Germany to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between that country and India, an official said here Wednesday.

Troupe from Tripura, Manipur to perform in Germany


Bulgaria demanded compensation from Gazprom on Friday for the €100 million it said its companies lost when the Russian natural gas supplier cut off shipments to EU countries for nearly two weeks.

Bulgaria demands compensation from Gazprom


Firefighters rescued a kitten from a Brooklyn house fire this afternoon, according to the New York Post.

Firefighters rescue kitten from Brooklyn house fire


A 44-year-old man today appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with a burglary.


The former Eastern Michigan University employee accused of stabbing his wife to death in their Pittsfield Township home will return to court for a preliminary exam next month.

Former EMU employee accused of stabbing wife to death returns to court next month


A Chinese government vessel on Saturday asked a coast guard survey ship operating in Japan's exclusive economic zone to stop its activities, coast guard officials said.


A water main break in Norwegian Township was repaired by early Thursday morning, but some water problems persisted throughout the day.

Water main break in Norwegian Township repaired


Sri Lanka will expand a food stamp scheme to former war zones in the east adding an estimated 100,000 families to 1.5 million already on the scheme, deputy economic development minister Lakshman Abeywardene said.

Sri Lanka to expand food stamps to former war zones


Smear tactics like this are not the Labour way.


Serbian President Boris Tadic says he will resign, a move that will pull forward presidential elections by about eight months.


Research has shown that symmetrical human faces are more beautiful to the opposite sex, women partnered to men with symmetrical bodies have the most orgasms, and those with symmetrical breasts are more fertile than those less evenly endowed.

Symmetrical human faces are more beautiful


A teenager stabbed a friend 14 times after he pushed his mother during a row at a house warming party in North Lanarkshire.

Teenager stabbed friend 14 times at party


Shreveport police are investigating an early morning shooting that has one man clinging to life at LSU Hospital.

Police investigate early morning shooting


Republican Rand Paul said Wednesday that he may challenge US Sen. Jim Bunning in the 2010 GOP primary.


The Supreme Court on Friday said judges cannot be put under public scrutiny as it would hamper their functioning and independence.

Supreme Court says judges cannot be put under public scrutiny


But when it comes time to walk the walk, he's a big old softie.


Space shuttle Atlantis landed safely Wednesday, scrambling to leave orbit before the military tries to blast a failing spy satellite from the heavens.


Mauritanian police arrested three Islamists last week, including an alleged al-Qaeda member sought by Saudi authorities for nearly three years, AFP reported on Saturday.

Mauritanian police arrest islamist sought by Saudi authorities


The Serbian government adopted on Thursday a savings programme which aims to reduce the budget deficit to the level envisaged in the Law on Budget for 2012 through RSD 15.7 billion worth of savings, Serbian State Secretary for Finance Dusan Nikezic stated.


Two elderly men are missing after a boat capsized off the far south coast of NSW, sparking a major air and sea search.


A UGA student who was stabbed by a former friend is recovering from were apparently life-threatening injuries.

UGA student stabbed by former friend is recovering


``Funds of the international donor organizations issued for HIV/AIDS control projects in Kyrgyzstan are spent ineffectively,''

Funds issued for HIV/AIDS control projects in Kyrgyzstan are spent ineffectively


A physicist from the University of Oxford has stunned his colleagues in the scientific community after making a major breakthrough in the bedroom department.

Physicist makes breakthrough in the bedroom department


In the biggest flim flam ever foisted on the American people, the Commerce Department reported that the CPI rose only 0.1% in May.


MAVERICKS returned to winning ways with a 48-34 victory over Welsh side Celtic Dragons in Hatfield on Saturday.

Mavericks return to winning ways against Celtic Dragons


The University of Chicago Medical Center is getting a $42 million gift that's designed to help improve doctor-patient communications.

University of Chicago medical Center gets $42 million gift


Ray Emery cleared waivers at 12 pm Eastern Tuesday and will be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, according to several reports.


Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli on Thursday dropped a bombshell by alleging that the 1996 World Cup semifinal between India and Sri Lanka, which the former lost badly, was fixed.


WWE Insider's official twitter feed last night reported that Randy Orton was injured at the Friday Night SmackDown tapings last night in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Randy Orton injured at WWE SmackDown tapings


A plant and seed exchange is planned for 9 am to 4 pm Saturday, April 25, in Triangle Park on Highway 97 at the north end of town.


Pune Warriors captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday questioned the match officials` decision to report Marlon Samuels for suspect bowling action, saying that the West Indian has not bowled any differently than in the earlier three games he played in IPL 5.

Ganguly questions ipl`s decision to report Samuels


People use the NHS more than 2,000 times on average during their life, figures suggest..


Solutia Inc. said Monday it completed the $50 million sale of its nylon business to an affiliate of SK Capital Partners II, a New York-based private equity firm focused on the chemical, material and health-care sectors.

Solutia completes sale of nylon business


Tropical storm Tomas, formerly a Category 2 hurricane, was heading west in the Caribbean Sea toward Haiti Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm Tomas headed towards Haiti


Total volume of provided mortgage loans increased by 0.7% m/m to EUR 5.1bn at the end of July, data of the National Bank of Slovakia showed.

Mortgage loans increase by 0.7% m/m as of end-July.


American Tuffy Rhodes hit his 444th homer in Japan to move into a tie for 12th place on the career list with Yomiuri Giants great Shigeo Nagashima.

American Tuffy Rhodes hits 444th homer in Japan


Farmers appear confident in the beef trade, have appeared at the ringside earlier than usual and are buying with exuberance, according to mart managers.


An American journalist jailed in Iran has been freed today and can leave the country immediately, her lawyers said after an appeals court suspended her eight-year prison sentence.

US journalist jailed in Iran has been freed, lawyer says


Singapore will allow its currency to strengthen in a bid to ease inflationary pressures sparked by robust economic growth and rising energy and food costs, the central bank said Thursday.

Singapore to allow currency to strengthen


Canara Bank opened a branch in Shanghai on Wednesday making it the fourth Indian bank having branch operations in China.


The trial in Pakistan of the five accused of involvement in last year's terror attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai has been adjourned until next week, the defence lawyer said yesterday.


Batelco, Bahrain's leading telecommunications provider is in the process of enhancing both upload and download speeds for mobile broadband as part of the Company's ongoing strategy to enhance its networks and keep them on par with the highest international standards.

Batelco enhances both upload and download speeds for mobile Broadband


The global airline industry will take at least three years to recover from a travel slump caused by the worst recession in six decades, said Giovanni Bisignani, chief executive of the International Air Transport Association.

Airline industry will take 'three years to recover'


The Samoa Tourism Authority or STA will soon announce a new Miss Samoa to continue the current reign after the first runner up of last year's beauty pageant winner resigned.

Samoa Tourism Authority to announce a new Miss Samoa


The emergence of Dubai as a hub for the global aviation industry will pose a serious threat to Indian airports and airlines, which are struggling with underdeveloped infrastructure and lack of incentives to attract international airlines to use the nation's airports.

Dubai poses a serious threat to Indian airports and airlines


The voice of Elmo, Kevin Clash, resigned today amid new allegations of sexual misconduct with underages boys, ``Sesame Street'' producers announced.


As per reports and information from our sources,Kernel Group, one of the largest operators on the Ukrainian market of sunflower oil and grain exporters, in the first half of this year could complete a deal to buy a Russian vegetable oil producer, the group's director on communications with investors, Patrick Conrad, has said in an interview with the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita.The Russian market is interesting for us due to its size and its lack of large international operators.

Kernel group, operators on the Ukrainian market of sunflower oil could complete a deal to buy a Russian vegetable oil producer..


Gov. Charlie Crist has called for a special session of the Legislature to permanently ban offshore oil drilling in Florida waters.

Crist calls for ban on offshore drilling


HAVING pushed Hildenborough all the way on Tuesday before losing out by the odd goal in five, Chipstead hit rock bottom on Saturday with their poorest display of the season, slumping to a 5-3 defeat at home to mid-table Belvedere.


Modric was in Madrid on Monday for a medical and to sign the deal, which comes at a reported cost of 35 million euros to Madrid.


Cisco Systems Inc. laid off 600 to 700 workers at its company headquarters and an undisclosed number of employees at other locations this week, bringing the world's largest maker of computer networking gear closer to its goal of reducing its work force by about 2,000 positions.

Cisco lays off 600 to 700 workers at headquarters


Qtel has doubled broadband speeds for its customers, free of charge.


Troy Westwood has won a coveted spot on Wipeout Canada.


Skopje, Mar 22 Macedonia is holding Sunday its presidential and municipal elections, whose development is determinant in the effort of this former Yugoslav Republic to enter the European Union.


A former school bus driver pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.

Former school bus driver pleads guilty to luring a minor


A woman has been maliciously wounded in a domestic dispute in the south-west of Sydney.


Nesat, the strongest typhoon to hit China this year, landed in South China's Hainan province Thursday afternoon.


Two Italian men identified as Roma fans were arrested and charged on Friday with attempted homicide for an attack on Tottenham supporters at a bar before the English club's Europa League match against Lazio.

Two men charged in attack on Tottenham supporters


Police officers may be charged over excessive taser use Perth man was tasered 12 times in watch house Policemen used ``undue and excessive'' force on man Police Taser armed man, then shot him dead WESTERN Australia's corruption watchdog has recommended charges be considered for two police officers who tasered man 12 times, stating ``excessive force'' was used.

Police officers may be charged over excessive Taser use


Newsday > News > Nation US Rep. Lamborn apologizes over 'tar baby' comment Published:


Former state policy lender China Development Bank will review its strategic ties with Barclays two years after it took up a 3% stake in the British bank for US$3 billion Reuters reported.

China Development bank to review ties with Barclays


To help Austin businesses safeguard their assets, BBB is offering a free workplace fraud prevention workshop Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 8:30 to 11:30 am at BBB offices in Austin.

BBB offers free workplace fraud prevention workshop


Kevin Federline is rumored to be making $175,000 for just showing up at his own 30th birthday party at the nightclub Pure in Las Vegas.

K-Fed to make $175,000 for showing up to his own birthday party


A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed at his Monterey home early Wednesday, police said.


Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally admitted Thursday he fathered a child during an affair before his second White House bid, dropping long-standing denials just ahead of a book by a former campaign aide who initially took the fall.

John Edwards admits he fathered child in affair;


From the producing team, that won an Academy Award for Born Into Brothels, comes WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?, a film that examines some of the most pressing balancing-act issues of our time: parenting and work, partnering and independence, economics and art. WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?, produced and directed by Pamela Boll, screens on Saturday, May 2 from 1- 4 pm at SPACE Gallery.


The Michigan State Police bomb squad disposed of a 40 mm practice round from a grenade launcher at a residence in the 2000 block of Henry Road in Port Huron Township Monday evening.

Bomb squad disposes of practice grenade launcher


President Obama hosted Afghan President Hamid Karzai today at the White House for talks on the partnership between our two nations and the role of US troops in that country.


Liza Tarbuck is being lined up to replace Ken Bruce on Radio 2, a report has claimed.

Liza Tarbuck 'to replace Bruce on Radio 2'


``Chuck'' fans have a plan to rally support for the NBC series, and this time it doesn't involve sandwiches.

Chuck fans plan rally support for series


Omidyar Network on Tuesday announced that it has invested in iMerit Technology Services, a globally networked IT enabled services company.


A new casino boat could be sailing from the South Carolina coast within a month and could create 200 jobs.

New casino boat to sail from South Carolina coast


Venture Production plc, the Aberdeen based independent oil and gas production company, provides the following pre-close period operational and trading update.

Venture production provides operational and trading update


A Queensland transport company has been charged over a fish kill in the state's far north.

Transport company charged over fish kill


The tension and stakes rose Thursday in the NFL labor talks with only hours left before the twice-extended collective bargaining agreement expires, increasing the possibility of the league losing games to a work stoppage for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.


US PRESIDENT Barack Obama said on Sunday that North Korea must be punished for its rocket launch and called for a strong international response at an emergency UN Security Council meeting.


At the past weekend, the city of Almaty staged an amateur football tournament organised by the association of domestic clubs in order to develop and promote mass sports.

Almaty stages amateur football tournament


Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is scared of her obsessive behaviour because it makes her feel like a psycho, who will end up in a mental asylum.


Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin defended her use of the term ``blood libel,'' saying she had been ``falsely accused of being an accessory to murder.''

Sarah Palin defends use of 'blood libel'


Michael Page International , a world-leading professional recruitment consultancy, continues to impress clients and candidates with a unique approach to recruitment not found in other employment or staffing firms.

Michael Page International continues to impress clients


Norah Jones ditches her old band, and most of her trademark piano playing, for her latest release ``The Fall''.


The current Formula 1 world champions Red Bull Racing Team recently revealed their new car for the 2011 Formula 1 season, which was the first car that was launched at the pre-season test session, in Valencia.

Red Bull Racing team reveals new car for 2011 Formula 1 season


Four poachers, active in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, were arrested by a joint team of the police and forest personnel in Morigaon district on Friday, police said.


You're probably wondering, what is a Norwich campus?


Elizabeth Hurley is engaged to former Cricket player, Shane Warne.


HARLOW singer Charlotte is still clinging onto her Eurovision dream after being saved by music maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber.


One in four dentists plans to quit the NHS, according to a small survey released today.


Singer-songwriter Bobby Charles died at age 71 in his Louisiana home Thursday.

Singer-songwriter Bobby Charles dies at 71


The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive.

Market breadth turns negative from positive


Australia have wrapped up the third cricket test against the West Indies to claim the series two nil after taking the tourists final wicket early on day four in Perth.

Australia wrap up third test against Windies


Court documents show that entertainment mogul Sumner Redstone has filed for divorce from his wife of five years.The 85-year-old executive chairman of CBS and Viacom petitioned for divorce Friday.


A man accused of strangling a woman pregnant with his child and putting her in a bear hug so tight that she nearly blacked out has lost his bid for release on bail.

Man accused of strangling woman pregnant with his child


Since the Tila Tequila attack, she plans to sue the concert organizers.


Former Spice Girls singer Mel B is to become a judge on the Australian 'X Factor'.


Former world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix after colliding with McLaren teammate Jenson Button after just eight laps of Sunday's rain-hit race.

Hamilton crashes out of Canadian Grand Prix


The first of six quiet delivery trials funded by the Department for Transport has gone live, with results due at the beginning of July.


Dubai Central Laboratory Department has increased the number of approved tests from 93 to 185, which included testing engineering materials, food, environment and consumer goods as well the calibration services.

Dubai Central laboratory increases number of approved tests from 93 to 185


KazMunaiGas is calculating profits from oil dispatches via Romanian marine terminal, Tengrinews.kz reports citing press-service of the national company of Kazakhstan.

KazMunaiGas calculates profits from oil dispatches via Romanian marine terminal


A Bismarck woman accused of leaving her 6-year-old son home alone while she drove to a city more than an hour away has pleaded guilty to contributing to the deprivation of a minor.

Bismarck woman accused of leaving son home alone pleads guilty


Sir Tom Jones is to be honoured for his outstanding contribution to music at a respected charity event.


NEWPORT was named the most expensive summer getaway in the United States in a survey by Cheaphotels.com.

Newport named most expensive summer getaway


A man was kidnapped, robbed and abandoned at Avenue 176 and Diagonal 184 Sunday afternoon, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.


Transmeta Corp. said Thursday it has hired Piper Jaffray & Co. to work with its board to explore strategic options that will enhance shareholder value.

Transmeta hires Piper Jaffray to explore strategic options


Chelsea and England centre-back John Terry could be out for months with a long-term nerve problem in his right leg, according to the Mail.

Chelsea centre-back John Terry may be out for months with nerve problem


President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against US influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday at age 58 after a nearly two-year bout with cancer.


Stanford will add women's sand volleyball as its 36th varsity sport.


The ringgit, after being on a downtrend over five consecutive trading days, closed slightly higher today on renewed demand in line with its regional peers, dealers said.

Ringgit closes slightly higher on renewed demand


As the latest new dawn for Scottish football appears closer to the horizon, one thing has become much clearer: while we're told it's all about the greater good of the game, in fact it's all about money.


``He intends to ask Gates to stay,'' the Democrat said, adding that he believed it was likely he would.


National Bank of Kuwait, the largest Kuwaiti bank and the highest-rated in the Middle East, reported net profits of $264m for the first quarter of 2010 compared with $220m for the same period in 2009, an increase of 20%.

Nbk reports a net profit of $264m for the first quarter of 2010


Pakistan said on Friday that terrorists are threatening its sovereignty after a twin suicide bombing capped an avalanche of attacks killing almost 170 people in 11 days.


Nepal is becoming a major tourism destination for Asian travelers, local media reported on Tuesday.

Nepal becomes major Tourism destination for Asian travelers


A prosecutor on Monday asked that Bernard Madoff be jailed pending trial, saying the disgraced financier violated an agreement with the court by mailing watches, jewelry, cufflinks and mittens worth more than US$1 million to relatives and friends.

Prosecutor asks Madoff be jailed pending trial after violating agreement


Hollywood sweetheart Gwyneth Paltrow is suffering from a bone disorder and is advised to spend more time in the sun in order to raise her levels of Vitamin D. Lately, in the medical report it was found that the actress is going through 'Osteopenia'.

Gwyneth Paltrow suffering from bone disorder


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned Israel against a military air strike against on Iran, suggesting it might lead to nuclear war and global disaster.

Russian president Medvedev warns Israel air strike against Iran could lead to nuclear war


A Department of Homeland Security staffer on Tuesday tweeted, ``Happy May Day! #solidarity'' to mark what's typically a day of labor union strike, according to a report in the Daily Caller.


Amazon has now officially begun selling the iPad, one of its fiercest rivals in the portable media market, in a move that represents just how powerful each side has in its core business.


A major Sheffield road will be closed for traffic for up to two weeks due to flood repair works.


An Australian rice company, Sunrice has joined hands with UNICEF in a plan to immunize about 60,000 Pacific Island infants against the killer diseases, measles and hepatitis.


The Court of Appeal yesterday refused to issue notice in the Habeas Corpus application by General Sarath Fonseka.


Kevin Costner is reportedly to lead the tributes to Whitney Houston at the funeral service.

Kevin Costner to lead tributes at Whitney Houston's funeral


A Bossier City man was arrested over the weekend as an Army deserter, police there say.

Bossier City man arrested as Army deserter


Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of such acclaimed films as Network, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men, has died aged 86.


Songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher has announced he is quitting Oasis, saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam, the rock band's singer.


Nick Watney birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to win the Buick Invitational by one stroke, capturing the second USPGA Tour title of his career.

Watney birdies 18th hole to win Buick Invitational


Relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus become truly strategic, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at his meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an expanded format with participation of delegations on 12 November in Minsk, state news agency Azertac reported.

Relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus become truly strategic - Alexander Lukashenko


The Charlotte Stone Crabs announced their 2011 coaching staff with only one change from their Florida State League South division winning year.

Charlotte Stone Crabs announce 2011 coaching staff


The New Iberia woman died early Friday morning after a blaze destroyed much of a residence at 525 Silver St.


The Pakistani Prime Minister of Yousuf Raza Gilani today said Pakistan wants to establish good relations with India.

Pak wants to establish good relations with India


A Qatar airways flight from Doha safely made an emergency landing in the Nigerian economic capital Lagos on Saturday after encountering a problem with its tires, the civil aviation body said.

Qatar airways flight safely makes emergency landing in Lagos


``Brooke and Charlie are expecting twins, and they are so excited,'' Moire Fiore said.


A man is arrested after police say he used a stolen credit card to order pizza on Friday.

Man arrested after using stolen credit card to order pizza


Elvis Presley estate representatives are suing record label bosses for $9 million in unpaid royalties.

Elvis Presley representatives suing record label


No AFL priority draft picks this year Updated: 18:18, Monday October 1, 2012 The AFL have confirmed that no club will receive a priority pick in this November's national draft.


A Qatari diplomat trying to sneak a smoke in the jetliner's bathroom sparked a bomb scare on their flight Wednesday night.

Qatari diplomat sparks scare on us flight


Wilson Ramos, a 24 year old catcher for the Washington Nationals, has been kidnapped in Venezuela.


An Orlando police officer has been arrested, and details about the incident will be released Monday afternoon.


An upfront payment of Rs440 crore to a British customer on promised savings for a yet to be signed contract has made Tech Mahindra Ltd, India's sixth largest software exporter, post a fourth quarter loss of Rs221 crore on revenues of Rs1,021.8 crore.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, visiting the grave sites of Afghan war veterans buried there.

Karzai visits Arlington National cemetery


Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been charged by the SEC for insider trading according to the Wall Street Journal.

Mark Cuban is charged with insider trading


An Oconee County man died Saturday night when he was crushed beneath a tractor.

Oconee County man crushed beneath tractor


Diamond Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine.

Diamond Pet Foods recalls bags of Cat food


Australian High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese on Wednesday said Australia is taking stern action against the miscreants involved in attacks on Indian citizens.

Australia taking stern action against miscreants involved in attacks on indians :


Police released a surveillance photo of a man suspected of fondling a woman on a CTA train.

Police release photo of man who fondled woman on CTA train


DLA Phillips Fox - 22 April 2008 Superannuation guarantee and award changes discussed This latest superannuation law update from DLA Phillips Fox explains recent legislative changes in a number of areas.

DLA Phillips Fox > superannuation guarantee and award changes discussed


The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance Monday and is tentatively scheduled to reopen Sept. 26.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway closed for maintenance


Jermaine Beal scored 25 points and No. 21 Vanderbilt won its 10th straight game with an 85-76 victory over No. 14 Tennessee on Wednesday night.

No. 21 Vanderbilt wins 10th straight with 85-76 victory over No. 14 Tennessee


In Madhya Pradesh, now farmers will get farm loans at zero per cent interest rate.


FRESNO, Calif. A Fresno man has admitted he committed two murders and won't fight the charges in court.

Fresno man admits to committing two murders


``Jackass'' star Ryan Dunn, who made viewers cringe and snicker through vulgar stunts in their multimillion-dollar TV and movie franchise, was killed early Monday in a fiery car crash.

``Jackass'' star Ryan Dunn killed early Monday in a fiery car crash


The Wire creator David Simon has a few things to say about that now infamous Mitt Romney quote where the GOP nominee claims he hasn't paid less than 13 percent in taxes for the past ten years - namely, how unimpressed he is.

``The Wire'' creator David Simon has a few things to say about Mitt Romney


Serbia will ask UEFA for a replay of their Euro 2012 qualifier against Italy which was abandoned after crowd trouble in Genoa on Tuesday.


Sheffield United has won its claim for compensation from West Ham over the eligibility of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez.


Gordon Brown said today he took responsibility ``for everything that's happened'' in his time in office - but again refused to apologise for the economic crisis.

Brown refuses to apologise for economic crisis


Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are reportedly expecting their first child together.

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova expecting first child


A man who killed a prostitute after having sex with her in a Wyoming, Mich., industrial park faces mandatory life in prison without parole after being convicted of first-degree murder.


09/10/08 Novozymes was awarded a USD 12.3 million contract from the US Department of Energy to improve the enzymes necessary to produce cellulosic ethanol.

Novozymes awarded USD 12.3 million contract from the US Department of Energy


EUROPEAN stock markes closed sharply lower overnight as investors opted to cash out rather than risk further losses in the fallout from the US subprime home loan crisis.


11/27/10 06:32 pm Rayshawn Goens and Denzel Bowles each had a double-double and James Madison defeated Eastern Michigan 74-68 on Saturday night.

James Madison defeats Eastern Michigan 74-68


Garnett returned to practice Tuesday and is targeting Friday's game to return to action.

Garnett returns to practice, targets Friday return


Rachel Alexandra will run next in the Woodward Stakes on Sept. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.

Rachel Alexandra to run next in Woodward Stakes


The two-storey residential building in Lagos, which rivals Cairo as Africa's largest city with some 15mn people, collapsed on Friday night, according to officials from the National Emergency Management Agency.


PORTLAND A TriMet bus driver sustained minor injuries after a car crashed into the front of her bus.

TriMet bus driver sustains minor injuries in crash


An Los Angeles-bound Amtrak train leaving Chicago's Union Station has partially derailed, halting several lines of commuter rail service for rush hour train passengers.


A man has been arrested for allegedly posting lese majesty messages on his Facebook page.

Man arrested for posting lese majesty messages on Facebook


Rapper Beanie Sigel has been arrested and charged with drug possession after police found marijuana in the car he was travelling in.

Rapper Beanie Sigel arrested for drug possession


New research from Rice University suggests central voting centers on Election Day could significantly increase turnout.


Equis International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomson Reuters, announced the release of MetaStock version 11 today.

Equis International announces the release of MetaStock version 11


EventNow reports Amber Tamblyn ties the knot this past weekend.


The historic Mahabaleshwara temple in Gokarna was burgled on Friday night and Rs 1 lakh cash was stolen from the temple hundi.

Mahabaleshwara temple in Gokarna burgled


``We would be cutting harder to get a surplus,'' Mr Hockey said during a fiscal debate with Finance Minister Penny Wong in Sydney on Thursday.


Firefighters resorted to using lake water to battle a lumberyard fire in Rye on Monday evening, August 1.

Firefighters use lake water to battle lumberyard fire


Eidos Montreal is going to double its size by expanding to 680 employees.


Roland-Jones will be available until the end of the 2014 Former Leeds-Bradford MCCU, Toby Roland-Jones has signed an extension to his contract with Middlesex CCC.


Justin Bieber, who is the one typically causing others to cry in his presence, broke down a bit during a concert this week in Cincinnati.


Presidential nominee Barack Obama says he will tap his huge political network of donors and volunteers to help the victims of the storm once it makes landfall.

Obama taps into network of donors and volunteers


The American Express Company, a big credit card lender, said Thursday that it would cut 10 percent of its work force, or about 7,000 jobs, as the company braced for an economic slowdown.


Actress Jessica Alba has confessed she never wanted to walk down the aisle.

Jessica Alba never wanted to walk down the aisle


Sometimes enough is enough and enough is too much.


Barcelona have sent midfielder Marc Crosas out on loan to French first division side Lyon until the end of the season, the Spanish club said Friday.


NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday said younger leaders should be given more responsibilities in the party and suggested he would like to slowly step back and don the role of a ``guide''.

Younger leaders should be given more responsibilities:


Ultra-luxury car-maker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Tuesday said it will be expanding its network in India to tap the opportu nities here, its second-fastest growing market in Asia.


Authorities say more than 400 children have been taken from a polygamist compound and placed in state custody as they continue to investigate whether one of them had been an underage bride.

More than 400 children taken from polygamist compound


The service sector is picking up the pace, with faster growth in February, according to a survey, adding to an improved picture for manufacturing reported last week.


A 20-year-old British woman has been banned from every pub and club in England and Wales.

Woman banned from all pubs in England and Wales


A school bus full of children caught fire around 2pm today in Dijanes near Zagreb.


The understudy dog in the Naples Players production of ``Annie'' now has a separate stunt dog.

The understudy dog in ``Annie'' now has a stunt dog


Dane County sheriff's officials say the 66-year-old Chaska man was sailing in the race on Lake Kegonsa Thursday when he was thrown from his sailboat about 7:15 pm A Minnesota man has died after he was thrown from his sailboat during a regatta on a Wisconsin lake.

Minnesota man dies after being thrown from sailboat on Wisconsin lake


A Michigan man wanted for a murder in that state waived his rights Wednesday morning to an extradition hearing.

Michigan man waives right to extradition


Best-selling novelist Sir Terry Pratchett has won the bizarre award of having a pig named after one of his books.


Consumers Energy, an electric and natural gas utility, has selected OSIsoft, LLC, a provider of data infrastructure solutions, as the provider of operational data management system which includes the OSIsoft Meter Data Unification and Synchronization, or MDUS, for integration with SAP for Utilities solutions.

Consumers Energy selects OSIsoft for operational data management System


E-commerce and mobile commerce services provider Mpayy has completed its series B financing round led by US Bancorp with participation from private investors.

Mpayy completes series B financing led by US Bancorp


Heavy snow has brought a fifth day of chaos to the UK, with severe weather warnings issued to much of the country.


A US economist received the Nobel Prize in Economics for his analysis of international trade and economic geography, the Nobel Foundation said Monday.


A new disaster alarm system, the first one of its kind in the world, has been unveiled in Taiwan.


Connacht Rugby and Wasps stalwart Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement after an illustrious 14-year career.

Connacht Rugby and Wasps stalwart Johnny O'Connor announces his retirement


A Galena man has died from injuries he suffered in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, May 12.

Galena man dies from injuries suffered in crash


Stone-throwing extremists disrupted a gay pride march in Croatia on Saturday, a day after the Balkan country was given the green light to join the European Union.

Extremists disrupt gay pride march in Croatia


A SIXTH form pupil has won a work placement with the architects behind the £25 million development of the Brotherhood Shopping Park in Peterborough.


CSM Business Building Prepares for Renovation Oct. 27 One of La Plata Campus' Original Structures Gets Extreme Makeover

CSM Business Building Prepares for Extreme Makeover


San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, right, spoke Wednesday about the Dec. 31, 2011, domestic violence incident with wife Eliana Lopez, left, that lead to his suspension from office.

Ross Mirkarimi speaks about domestic violence incident


The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Casey Janssen from the 15-day disabled list.


British Airways pilots lashed out earlier today at the United Kingdom's flag carrier, observing that the hundreds of cancelled flights at Heathrow's Terminal 5, the over 20,000 pieces of lost luggage and the overall travel chaos that has lasted for more than 10 days is turning the airline into an international ``laughing stock.''

British Airways pilots lash out at carrier


Heavy rain on the afternoon of June 18 caused traffic jams in many streets in Hanoi.


SingTel has launched the IsatPhone Pro satellite phone for use in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq.


A tornado was reported in Mississippi and at least a mall was damagedThere aren't any reported injuries from the Thursday morning storm.


The quacks are playing with lives of innocent people in federal rural areas while the residents have demanded of the concerned authorities to take action against the quacks.

Quacks playing with lives of innocent people


``I love technology. I consider myself geek's fantasy. Any new gadget in the market, I need to have one,'' Priyanka, the brand ambassador for Digital Direct Broadcast technology, told reporters at a press conference here Monday.


Oil prices fell to below $96 a barrel Friday in Asia amid concern global crude demand will grow less this year than previously expected.


A woman convicted of being involved in the forgery of a bankruptcy judge's signature has now been charged with failing to report to prison.

Woman charged with failing to report to prison


Twitter :https://twitter.com/tv5newsnow Private hospitals lobby for hike in Aarogyasri tariff - TV5


The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a product recall for pourable gel fuel due to its serious risk of flash fire and burns in an already burning fire pot. Nine manufacturers and distributors have voluntarily recalled these products and Apollo Safety is warning its customers to heed this warning and return the products to the manufacturer.

The United States Consumer product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a product recall for


Judge Sonia Sotomayor has hit the jackpot twice in recent months, it turns out.


Lompoc's school board rejected a charter school petition Tuesday night after staff questioned the proposed school's operational plan and budget.


Only 22 of the 1,517 housing projects approved under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission were completed by the due date of March 2011, the Comptroller and Auditor General has stated, while noting that the ministries of Central government were ``not equipped'' to monitor a project of this magnitude.

Only 22 of 1,517 housing projects completed under


A 21-year-old man was arrested this morning after he allegedly stole beer from a Chevron gas station and assaulted the gas station attendant.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing beer


Brian May, guitarist of rock band Queen, leads a protest against the cull of badgers, in central London yesterday.

Rock guitarist Brian May leads London ...


The body of an unidentified man was found in the Klang River, near Kampung Tengah, Puchong, here at 3pm today.

Body of unidentified man found in Klang River


Two County of Brant women face drug charges after an OPP search of a Willow Street residence on June 15.


Swiss & Global Asset Management / Swiss & Global launches Julius Baer Chindonesia Fund Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters.

Swiss & Global launches Julius Baer Chindonesia fund


McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants has introduced the new Hawaiian Prime Catch menu available through March 2011.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants introduces new menu


Former AIG chief executive Robert Willumstad will forego stock awards he was granted as part of his agreement to step into the insurer's top post last June, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

Former AIG CEO Willumstad foregoes some stock awards


Former world number one Jelena Jankovic put Serbia into the Fed Cup final with a straight-sets win over Russia's two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova on Sunday.

Jelena Jankovic puts Serbia into Fed Cup final


Barcelona join the race to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to Spanish news reports.


Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday ruled out apprehensions of further slip in growth of Indian economy amid deepening Eurozone crisis.

Chidambaram rules out further slip in growth of Indian economy


In a rematch of the Stanley Cup Western Conference finals the Los Angeles Kings repeated their role as spoiler and knocked off the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-2.

Los Angeles Kings knock off the Phoenix Coyotes


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez plans to visit China for talks with President Hu Jintao.


Former NFL star wide receiver Terrell Owens was hospitalized on Thursday night for a possible prescription pill overdose, according to a report.

Terrell Owens hospitalized for pill overdose:


An elderly man in Pueblo is tied up in his own home, and robbed at gunpoint.

Elderly man tied up and robbed at gunpoint


Trent Reznor has said he is ``truly stunned'' to win an Oscar for his soundtrack to The Social Network.

Trent Reznor 'stunned' to win Oscar for the Social Network Score


An estimated 90% of passport holders will be using ePassports in the next five years, according to research from IMS.

90% of passport holders 'to be using ePassports'


The Marans-owned Sun TV alleged on Monday that the case filed against it by a leading Tamil daily, Dinamalar, was done with malicious intention, and charged the police with bias for filing case based on the complaint.


'Diplomatic' move on Assange urged Updated: 08:02, Thursday March 14, 2013 Ecuador wants the future of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to be settled this year and says diplomatic channels remain open.


Long Island Spirits Inc. has announced the release of LiV vodka, an ultra premium 100% potato vodka.

Long Island Spirits announces the release of LiV vodka


Four women were kidnapped on Sunday night and robbers struck at two places, police said on Monday.


Yesterday the 2011 Australian Derby nominations were released with 72 horses making up the early entries for the $1.5 million race set to run at Randwick on April 9 as part of the elite Group 1 action of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

2011 Australian Derby nominations released


A MAN caught drink driving in his own driveway has been banned from the roads for nine months.

MAN caught drink-driving in his driveway banned from road


Germany vowed Tuesday to do everything in its power to find and safely return a German family missing in Yemen, where three women who disappeared with them have been found dead.Yemeni authorities said nine foreigners disappeared Friday while on an outing in the remote northern province of Saada.

Germany to do all it can to find family in Yemen


Maritime safety inspectors are calling for jetski and boat users to take greater care after two serious maritime crashes at the weekend.

Maritime safety inspectors call for greater care


WASHINGTON BMW AG is recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.


Most of the libraries in Beaufort County are cutting back their hours after the system lost 25 percent of its staff.

Most libraries in Beaufort County cutting back hours


A flood warning in southwestern Alberta has been downgraded to a flood watch.


An industry expert has recently stated that broadband users in the UK who want to opt for a bundle deal need to ensure that they shop around as not all bundle deals from the various providers are the same.

Broadband users need to shop around for bundle deals


Blogger DJ Walker-Morgan says open source developers should thank Apple for raising the competitive bar.

Open source developers should thank Apple?


US authorities escalated their economic firefighting programme yesterday by pumping $800bn into the mortgage and consumer credit markets, amid further confirmation of a rapidly deteriorating outlook.

US pumps another $800bn into mortgage and credit markets


Dwayne Johnson, better known as the Rock, is set to star in ``Hercules'', directed by Brett Ratner.


The Vampire Diaries will be introducing a gay character at some point as producer Kevin Williamson has announced he is keen to add such a character to the show but wants to do it in a unique and interesting way.

Vampire Diaries to introduce gay character


AP Photo Close Aiming to capitalize on his endorsement from the state's largest newspaper, New Hampshire Senate candidate Ovide Lamontagne plans to go on the air with his first television ad this week.


A 59-year old San Marcos man has been indicted on 47 counts of felony sex offenses against children and is jailed at the Hays County Law Enforcement Center with bond set at $940,000.

Man indicted on 47 counts of felony sex offenses


Mahindra United's woes continued when they were held goalless by Mohammedan Sporting, one of the bottom-placed teams, in an I-League encounter at the Cooperage on Saturday.


Property tax rebate checks are in the mail for New Jersey senior citizens and disabled residents enrolled in the Senior Freeze program.


Govt slams Abetz over refugee comments Updated: 00:04, Friday March 1, 2013 Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has accused the opposition of comparing asylum seekers with pedophiles.


A former police officer was charged with assisting a criminal after authorities said he gave a handgun to a man who minutes later fatally shot a security guard during a fight after a tavern's New Year's Eve party.


The New England Patriots have re-signed longtime starting offensive lineman Stephen Neal.

Patriots re-sign longtime offensive lineman Neal


Japanese automaker Honda Motor doubled its operating profit in the year to March thanks to demand in emerging markets and the cheap yen, a report said on Friday.


Louisiana Tech head football coach Sonny Dykes has agreed to a contract extension announced Wednesday by the University.

Sonny Dykes agrees to contract extension


One of the leading experts on mobile phones in emerging markets has suggested that Google's Android operating system has already won the war of the operating systems.

Android 'has won the war of the operating systems'


Fund manager Schroders is preparing to launch its first currency fund in June and is pulling together a new team to exploit an expected spike in volatility.

Schroders prepares for first currency fund


Former New Hampshire Congressman Perkins Bass has died at age 99 at his home in Peterborough.

Former nh Congressman Perkins Bass dies at 99


Oncor completed its restoration efforts overnight to more than 90,000 homes and businesses that were affected by storm-related outages earlier this week.


A Norton Correctional Facility inmate walked away from a work crew Tuesday on the west side of Norton.


Ranchers see increase in grass thefts amid drought Petty crime and burglaries aren't unusual in New Mexico's isolated Guadalupe County, but lately Sheriff Michael Lucero has seen thieves steal something a bit unexpected: grass.


``I assign the government to develop the special program directed at technological modernization of the Armed forces and create the appropriate modern manufactures in Kazakhstan,'' N. Nazarbayev said.

Nazarbayev assigned to develop program directed at modernization of Armed forces of Kazakhstan


Overall, Book applications in the Apple App Store have increased nearly 280 percent over the last twelve weeks.


A jury in Cleveland has acquitted a federal drug agent in the framing of 17 people in a sting.

Jury in Cleveland acquits federal drug agent


Nelson Mandela is making ``steady progress'' after being admitted to hospital on Wednesday night with a recurring lung infection, South African president Jacob Zuma says.

Nelson Mandela making 'steady progress' in hospital


Battle Creek police killed a black bear that state officials believe wandered out of the wild and well beyond its usual comfort zone.


THE man who allegedly shot his sister in the stomach with an unlicensed firearm has been granted E50 000 bail by the High Court.

Man who shot sister granted E50 000 bail


The Palisades nuclear power plant returned to service early Friday morning, synchronizing to the Michigan electric grid, after an outage occurred Feb. 15.


Stocks are mixed in early trading today as investors remain cautious after banking giant JP Morgan Chase disclosed a trading loss of at least $2 billion due to a failed hedging strategy.


Pirates have fired small arms weapons at a US Navy supply ship off the coast of Eastern Somalia, the first attack of this kind since last year's surge in pirate attacks, the US Navy said on Thursday.


A Boise man pled not guilty to tax fraud in federal court this week.

Boise man pleads not guilty on tax fraud


North Las Vegas Police investigators are seeking a second person of interest for a homicide that took place Wednesday night on Red Sox Ave.

North Las Vegas Police seek second person of interest in homicide


In the wake of two extended power outages in town this year, Brookfield officials are urging residents to sign up for both Emergency and Community Alert systems.

Officials urge residents to sign up for Alert systems


Hitachi Ltd and VMware announced a strategic partnership today that will enable Hitachi to offer cloud-computing services to Asian financial institutions.

Hitachi and VMware announce strategic partnership


Clark County voters aren't rushing to return their mail ballots for the Nov. 4 general election.


The German government agreed on Wednesday to extend anti-terror laws for another four year with some changes, which were introduced after the September 11 attack on the United States in 2001, Xinhua informed.

German government extends anti-terror laws


PROJECT RUNWAY Season 9 Episode 9 ``Image is Everything'' airs Thursday September 22 at 9 pm et/pt on Lifetime.

Project RUNWAY Season 9 Episode 9 ``image is Everything''


A general co-operation accord on economic, scientific and technical fields was signed on Wednesday here between Angola and Guinea Conakry, in the framework of the existing bilateral relations.


Four Moroccans have been arrested in Nerja accused of being part of a gang which stole motorbikes and mopeds in Spain to resell them later in Morocco.


In its first five days on the market Apple has sold 450,000 iPads in the US, shifting a massive 300,000 on the first day.

Apple sells 450,000 iPads; 300,000 on first day


A NJ Transit train and a car collided in River Edge early Saturday morning.


A NURSE who took part in a frenzied Boxing Day attack which left three sisters in hospital faces being struck off by health bosses.


The Human League have cancelled their Australian tour after music festival organisers reportedly failed to book visas for the band.


President Hu Jintao visited AIDS patients and praised volunteers yesterday amid a government effort to fight widespread discrimination in China that has been a major obstacle in tackling the disease.

President Hu Jintao visits AIDS patients


Foreign Minister Dipu Moni yesterday said Bangladesh is now focusing more on safety aspects of the proposed Rooppur nuclear power plant to be set up by Russia.


In an industry first, Disney introduced today Disney AppMATes Mobile Application Toys, a new toy line that comes to life digitally when used with an Apple iPad by allowing kids to use the tablet's screen as a virtual play mat. Developed in collaboration between Disney Consumer Products and Disney Mobile and featuring patent-pending technology, the Appmates toy line features miniature Disney*Pixar Cars 2 vehicles with sensors on the base of each toy that are recognized as a unique footprint by an app with no cable or Bluetooth connection required.

Disney introduces Appmates Mobile Application toys --


Several questions have propped up to know why actress Nayanatara have rejected a 1 crore offer to endorse a popular brand.

Why did Nayanatara rejects 1 crore offer?


A federal transportation report says pilot error was to blame for a hard landing at TF Green Airport last year.


Alexandria police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon bank robbery in Old Town, the second bank robbery in Alexandria in as many days.

Police investigating Old Town bank robbery


He said Washington has seen the worst kind of partisanship and the worst kind of gridlock in recent months, and that it's undermined public confidence and made things worse instead of better.

Obama sees ``worst kind of partisanship'' in dc


Repsol YPF SA, Spain's largest oil company, filed to sell voting shares in its Brazilian unit to fund exploration and production at offshore fields.

Repsol to sell shares in Brazilian unit to fund offshore fields


Alcoa, one of East Tennessee's biggest employers, has reached a settlement with the family of a cancer victim.

Alcoa reaches settlement with family of cancer victim


A DeKalb man charged with entering an apartment and robbing residents in November has pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery.


HP unveiled HP webOS 2.0, which the company claimed is an effort to change the way people communicate with others on their mobile devices.


Germany has imposed a ban on all flights from Yemen, including cargo aircraft and passenger planes, after a parcel bomb was found to be mailed from that country, a Transport Ministry spokesman said Monday.


Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie was charged Wednesday with tax evasion in another setback for the Premier League club.

Portsmouth ceo Storrie charged with tax evasion


9 Jul 2010, 0351 hrs IST, PTI Social networking service Facebook is growing rapidly around the world and even catching up with Orkut in India and Brazil where the Google creation has dominated the social networking scene for a long time, a media report here said.

Facebook catching up with Orkut in India:


The value added tax is compulsory, but it can be postponed for one or two years before structural problems in the economy are resolved, experts say.


A Dalit, who went missing on June 14, was found murdered at Panchenda village of the district, police said on Tuesday.


A West Valley City police officer is recovering in stable condition after being shot in the knee by an armed robbery suspect.

West Valley officer recovering after being shot


Steel giant Corus has taken legal action to try to prevent a consortium from pulling out of a contract to buy the majority of the steel from its Teeside Cast Products plant.


AM Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B from B+ and issuer credit rating to ``bb+'' from ``bbb-'' of Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.

AM Best downgrades ratings of Polish Roman Catholic Union of America;


One of the world's largest economic watchdogs says Canada is indeed showing symptoms of so-called Dutch Disease.

Canada showing symptoms of Dutch Disease:


Kara Kennedy, the daughter of the late Senator Edward Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy, died Friday at age 51 after her daily workout at a Washington health club.

Kara Kennedy, daughter of ted Kennedy, dies at 51


St Vincent and the Grenadines has appealed for regional and international aid to rebuild the country, following the passage of Tomas, which has resulted in several million dollars in damage.

St Vincent and the Grenadines appeals for aid


Himachal Chief Minister PK Dhumal said distortions have crept into media which is facing a crisis of credibility and cautioned it against the challenges posed by consumerism and commercialisation.


AT&T has confirmed an iPad security breach which computer experts say has exposed over 100,000 early iPad adopters to potential malicious hacking and spam, with those vulnerable including dozens of CEOs, military officials, top politicians and media personalities.


Dhaka, Jan 6 Beginning next month, India will dredge Ichhamati river in Bangladesh and the south Asian neighbours will for the first time cooperate to protect the banks of the rivers they share.


LOS ANGELES -Phil Jackson wants a better sustained effort from the Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jackson wants better sustained effort from Lakers


Boise State on Friday accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference in 2011 as the two-time Fiesta Bowl winner seeks out a league that's a better launching pad into lucrative postseason bowl games.

Boise State university accepts invitation to join Mountain West Conference


Drapers celebrated its 125th birthday in style this week with an exclusive party at The Langham in London.


Lady GaGa has stated that her new album will ``change the world''.

Lady GaGa's new album will change the world.


The Astros have re-signed left-hander Wandy Rodriguez to a three-year, $34 million contract.


Motorola has announced the launch of its XOOM 2 tablet device in Australia.


Year 12 students from Queen Elizabeth II High School eco-committee have been growing their own clothes!


Miami details damages caused by investigation Calling the investigation into its athletic department ``corrupted from the start,'' Miami has told the NCAA's Committee on Infractions that it would agree to any properly corroborated allegations against the Hurricanes if the case is brought to a swift end and without any further penalties.


Retail Pro International, a provider of point of sale, store operations, and back-office software applications, has selected RBS WorldPay, a single-source provider of electronic payment processing services, as its preferred electronic payments processor.

Retail Pro selects RBS WorldPay as payments processor


This is the third article in our series exploring how you can build a systematic portfolio of shares by using the tools on Stockopedia.

How to build a systematic portfolio with Stockopedia --


'Emmerdale' will mark its 40th anniversary with a live episode and bosses are already planning dramatic plots that will reach a climax in next year's show.

Emmerdale to mark anniversary with live episode


The UK is the cocaine capital of Europe, the United Nations has said.


The top locksmith association announces the launch of the 1 day conversion locksmith courses in Newcastle upon Tyne for the people who want to pursue locksmith profession.

The top locksmith association launches the 1 day locksmith courses


AOL has poached another high-profile Google executive in a restructuring that has seen the replacement of nearly every senior executive as it seeks to forge a viable content business out of the ashes of the disastrous AOL Time Warner merger .


President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to establish a free trade zone in the South East to boost economic activities in the area.

President Jonathan promises free trade zone for South East


A man here has ``confessed'' to murdering 21 people in parts of Maharashtra and Bangalore over the years.

Man 'confesses' to murdering 21 people in maha, Bangalore


Delhi's Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami says people should use private vehicles only if it is absolutely necessary.

'Use private vehicles only if necessary'


Business Writer Energy provider Dominion Virginia Power said Tuesday that it plans to build a new gas-fired power plant in Brunswick County as part of its blueprint to meet growing energy demands and comply with changes to environmental regulations.

Dominion to build power plant in Brunswick County


A new consumer analysis has found that women are better than men at figuring out unusual products when they're among competing items.

Women better at figuring out unusual products


Inflation rose to 3.83% for the week ended 12 January, against 3.79% in the previous week mainly due to rise in prices of manufactured items and some food articles.


Global consumer confidence rose in the December quarter as improving sentiment in the US and China, the world's largest economies, outweighed deterioration in Europe, according to a survey by Nielsen Holdings NV.


The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, celebrated National Aboriginal Day alongside students and staff from Prairie River Junior High School and community members in High Prairie, Alberta, which is represented by Brian Jean, Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Athabasca.

Minister Valcourt celebrates National Aboriginal Day in High Prairie, Alberta


Invista, the integrated fibres and polymers businesses, opened its new airbag fibre manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China.

Invista opens new airbag fibre plant in Shanghai


In just a couple months a local choir will perform at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.


CHATSWORTH, Calif. Capstone Turbine Corporation, the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, announced today that it has received an order valued at $2.03 million from Samsung C&T Corporation, its distributor in South Korea.

Capstone receives $2.03 million order from Samsung C&T Corporation


Brazilian cheap flights carrier Azul Airlines launched its maiden flight on Monday between Campinas and Salvador de Bahia.


TechCrunch, citing what it described as ``one of our more reliable sources,'' said the San Jose, California-based Cisco is seeking to acquire Skype before the Internet telephony company makes an initial public offering or IPO.


Former Congressman Gary Condit has testified at the Chandra Levy murder trial in Washington, DC.

Gary Condit testifies at Chandra Levy trial


TITLE-CHASING Clipstone extended their lead at the top of the Black Dragon North Division after a goalless draw with neighbours Thoresby Colliery.

Clipstone extend lead at top of Black Dragon North after draw with Thoresby Colliery


COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon has agreed to contract extension to remain with the Aggies.


A high-ranking Russian parliamentary official says Moscow is opposed to imposing unilateral sanctions against Iran over its nuclear energy program.

Moscow opposes unilateral sanctions against Iran:


UTEP will take on Sam Houston State, marking the first Miner home game since the Nov. 24 loss to UNLV.

UTEP Miners to take on Sam Houston State


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Suicide bomber strikes restaurant in northern Iraq Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By SAMEER N. YACOUB, Associated Press Writer Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press Writer -- 38 mins ago Pl --


He urged Gulf residents to evacuate the hurricane region and warned of ``significant flooding.''


Bisnode has divested the ABC companies offering product information in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to a privately owned company based in Luxembourg.


The temporary chief constable of Cumbria has been suspended following a number of claims of serious misconduct.


Former Wales international Gareth Thomas has opted to call time on his playing career with immediate effect.

Gareth Thomas calls time on playing career


A 31-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing a Seattle police officer 14 years ago.

Man pleads guilty to killing Seattle police officer


A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed Saturday night at the intersection of Sharon Amity Road and Central Avenue in east Charlotte.


This whale was sighted about five miles south of Hook Head.


Four British soldiers have been killed in a single day while on patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.

Four British soldiers killed on single day


A Fairfax salon is offering free haircuts through Tuesday.


A family member told KLKN that Clark died of what is believed to be a heart attack.


Kevin Pietersen has apologised for the foul-mouthed Twitter outburst that followed his omission from England's one-day squad for the forthcoming series against Pakistan, and has set his sights on rediscovering his form during a two-and-a-half week loan spell with Surrey that gets underway with a floodlit CB40 fixture at The Oval on Wednesday night.

Pietersen apologises for Twitter outburst


Arkansas football players are set to assist in cleanup efforts after the massive tornado that plowed through Joplin, Mo.

Arkansas football players to assist in cleanup


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday accused the US of creating tension between Iran and Arabs, which he said will fail.

Ahmadinejad accuses US of creating tension between Iran, Arabs


Grisham visited the Raleigh elementary school, where his daughter Shea Grisham teaches, to speak to students about his newest children's book, Theodore Boone:

Author John Grisham visits Raleigh elementary school


Woolies cuts out milk middle man Updated: 21:14, Wednesday March 27, 2013 Supermarket giant Woolworths has raised concerns in the dairy industry with a plan to deal directly with a group of farmers to secure milk supplies.


President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on Hamas to resume reconciliation talks with his secular Fatah party which broke down in November.

Abbas calls on Hamas to resume reconciliation talks


Ryanair has today announced a new Cork to East Midlands route from 1 Sept, operating three times weekly, which will grow Ryanair's Cork route network to 19, delivering 650,000 passengers pa and sustaining 650 on-site jobs, the company says.

Ryanair announces new Cork to East Midlands routes


The Philadelphia Phillies activated slugger Ryan Howard from the disabled list and the former NL MVP will make his season debut tonight.

Phillies activate Ryan Howard from disabled list


Apple sold three million iPads in the three days since the new versions launched, it's announced.

Apple sells three million iPads in three days


Keven Mealamu, the New Zealand hooker, has denied he intentionally struck England captain Lewis Moody with his head during the All Blacks' 26-16 victory at Twickenham on Saturday.

All Blacks's keven Mealamu denies intentionally striking England captain Lewis Moody


Butts R Us, a new cigarette/tobacco store, will open Monday at 2526 10th St., Unit A.


LOS ANGELES - The Golden Globes, the ceremony known for getting Hollywood's awards season off to a rollicking start, will be reduced to a news conference Sunday by the writers strike and will likely draw picket lines and lack star power.

Golden Globes reduced to news conference


Copper closed Thursday at US$3.479/lb cash on the London Metal Exchange, up 1.9% from September 10, Chile's state copper commission Cochilco said in i...


Residential permits issued in the region fell 43 percent in February compared with last year, a local trade association said Friday.

Residential permits fell 43 percent in February


Paolo Guerrero struck late to give Hamburg SV a 1-0 win at Cologne, the only goal in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Guerrero strikes late to give Hamburg win


Millions of American television viewers, many in tears, have tuned in to watch the first episode of Oprah Winfrey's Ultimate Australian Adventure.


Top overall pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will start the season with the Edmonton Oilers and is set to make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Sunday.

Top pick Nugent-Hopkins starting season with Oilers


Mr. Gingrich, who last week announced his candidacy for president, will call for repeal of the nation's health care law and stress his opposition to a federal mandate that everyone obtain insurance coverage, as he makes his first presidential campaign foray into Iowa.

Newt Gingrich to call for repeal of health care law


Ricky Walden has a 6-2 advantage at the end of the first session of his World Championship semi-final against Barry Hawkins on Friday night.


Iran is already in an open war with Israel, according to Israeli President Shimon Peres.


Taiwan share prices closed flat yesterday, ending seven consecutive sessions of gains as sentiment was hit by a record-high jobless rate, dealers said.


Residents of Vikizibuko chiefdom under the Somntongo Inkhundla in the Shiselweni region spend the whole day in the veld in a bid to draw water.


Etihad Airways has announced that it carried a record number of passengers and cargo in 2011 despite difficult economic conditions and high oil prices.

Etihad carries record number of passengers in 2011


Fletcher EQR says it has nothing to gain from cutting what it pays painters and plasterers, but the Council of Trade Unions claims the company is profiteering.


World oil prices edged upwards on Tuesday, holding above $101 a barrel on concerns over the outlook for demand in the United States, key energy consumer, dealers said.


Pakistan bought 50,000 tons of white sugar at $494.40 a ton in a tender that closed on May 23, industry officials said on Tuesday, its second deal inside a week with plans to buy more in coming days.


After a sudden surge in Jack Layton's popularity last week, there's some speculation that the NDP's ``orange crush'' may be crashing, as the leader's economic policies are coming under close scrutiny.


Maruti Suzuki India reported sales fell for the third straight month in August after demand slowed and the company reduced production.

Maruti Suzuki sales fall for third month


A Co Kildare man was cleared of IRA membership by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.


Business travel is holding up in Europe with most travellers expecting to make the same number of trip in the next 12 months as now.


We're sorry to break the bad news to all those single ladies out there -- but it's being rumoured that Leonardo DiCaprio is off the market again.

Leonardo DiCaprio is off the market again!


Championship leader Fredrik Ekblom is relaxed ahead of the title fight in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship races at Knutstorp this weekend.

Fredrik Ekblom relaxed ahead of title fight


CHIME on March 15 sent a comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on the interim final rule that establishes an initial set of data standards, implementation specifications and certification criteria for electronic health records.


A Shropshire council has seen its licence slashed by 75% and its chief executive rapped by the West Midland Deputy Traffic Commissioner Tim Hayden.


New Delhi, Jan 15 Vowing to keep the 'nation above all', Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said here Thursday that the force's 'patience is being tested' post the Mumbai attacks.


Internet search giant Google has launched a programme to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses through an online presence.

Google launches programme to help women entrepreneurs


While Nathan Butler undoubtedly shot his brother Andrew Frye on June 30, he didn't know the gun was loaded, the 11-year-old boy's attorney John Boren said Tuesday.


A 36-year-old fugitive from justice man was arrested in rural, Western Walton County on several ``outstanding'' fugitive warrants from Okaloosa County:

Fugitive from justice arrested in Walton County


Treasurys rose on Monday, rebounding from earlier losses as some investors scooped up the cheapened securities.

Treasurys rise, rebounding from earlier losses


The respected financial news website, Bloomberg.com has reported that Tiffany & Co could become a takeover target after its partnership with Swatch Group was recently terminated.


At least 20 Taliban militants were killed Friday in a joint military offensive by the Afghan police and NATO troops in southern Afghanistan, an official said.

20 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan


David Simon, creator of ``The Wire'' and ``Treme,'' has been awarded with the prestigious MacArthur Foundation ``genius grant.''


Actress Penelope Cruz, nominated for an Oscar for her role in Woody Allen's ``Vicky Cristina Barcelona,'' has said she wants to leave Los Angeles and divide her time between New York and Madrid.


The man arrested after a chase in south Lexington was also wanted in Anderson County.

Man arrested after chase also wanted in Anderson County