More than 230 Cheshire Police officers will be working at the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.

More than 230 Cheshire Police officers to work on olympics


Per John Clayton of ESPN, Freeney could play as soon as today against the Seahawks.


A 12 year old Arizona student is arrested for having a gun at school...and now his family could be deported.

12-year-old arrested for having gun at school.


Storm grates have been stolen from a southwest Houston neighborhood, and residents want the city to replace them before someone gets hurt.

Storm grates stolen from sw Houston neighborhood


Comedian Bill Engvall will appear at the Klein on Aug. 5.


Animal control officers set a trap at Rochdale Village after a coyote or similar creature was spotted prowling around a parking lot in the sprawling south Queens cooperative housing complex.

Animal control officers set trap at Rochdale Village after coyote is spotted


By a 24-9 vote, the Republican-led Senate approved the ``private option'' proposal that GOP lawmakers and Beebe have negotiated as a compromise over the Medicaid expansion called for under the federal health care law.

Senate approves 'private option' proposal


The shutdown called by National Democratic Alliance to protest hike in diesel price, cap on subsidised LPG cylinders and FDI in retail hit normal life in Jharkhand.


Gold on Thursday slipped from record highs by losing Rs 200 to Rs 30,200 per 10 grams in the national capital due to meagre demand for the precious metal at prevailing high levels.


Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said he will not be intimidated by dissident republican groups who murdered two soldiers and a police officer this month.

McGuinness 'not intimidated' by dissidents


This is not bear country,'' said JC Seewald, whose family owns and operates Landslide Farms northwest of Cut Bank.


Norwegian research company, Nofima, has developed a new packaging method, Superfresh, that enables salmon to stay fresh for up to 20 days.


A traffic stop led Lincoln County sheriff's deputies to a pot bust over the weekend.


India crushed the West Indies by 153 runs in the fourth One-Day International in Indore today to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.


The Ukrainian steel producer Donetskstal has won a tender for the supply of 400,000 mt of coke to Iran in 2010, Donetskstal's deputy general director for marketing and sales strategy and resource supplies Valery Khilko has said, adding that the company is also currently in talks with Iranian companies for steel product deliveries.

Ukraine's Donetskstal wins tender for 400,000 mt coke supply to Iran


Chelsea and Ivory Coast idol Didier Drogba on Wednesday said he had signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, where he will join former team-mate Nicolas Anelka.


Four white South African students humiliated their black cleaners by forcing them to play rugby and drinking games and eat a vile stew they pretended to urinate in, a court has heard.

South African students humiliated black cleaners, court hears


The only bar in Lafleche has burned to the ground, just a few months after a fire destroyed another business in the small southern Saskatchewan community.

Only bar in Lafleche burns to the ground


A 74-YEAR-OLD pensioner has been warned he faces jail after a jury convicted him of sex offences committed decades ago.


The Erie hospital unveiled three new operating rooms Thursday, including a hybrid OR where a patient can undergo an endovascular procedure like having a stent placed in a blocked artery, while also having surgery.

Erie hospital unveils new operating rooms


The web tycoon Martha Lane Fox is joining the House of Lords, where she will be the youngest woman peer.

Martha Lane Fox to join the house of Lords


A senior commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force says a new generation of indigenous Saeqeh fighter jets will join the Iranian Air Force fleet before the end of the year, Press TV reported.

New indigenous Saeqeh fighter jets to join Iran Air Force


Philpott, who was the president of Auburn when AUM was created in 1969, died early Monday morning at the Bethany House hospice center in Auburn.


Buyers returned to Wall Street on Friday after two days of heavy losses, mindful of the economy's growing problems but attracted by lower prices.


A pilot out of Arizona's Luke US Air Force Base was missing Friday after his F-16C crashed about 50 miles northwest of Wickenburg.


Bank of America has agreed to buy investment bank Merrill Lynch for $50 billion in a transaction that creates the world's largest financial services company, the bank announced early Monday.

Bank of America to buy Merrill Lynch for $50 billion


HEARTS will pay players' wages in time to avoid a mass walkout at Tynecastle over breached contracts.

Hearts to pay players' wages to avoid mass walkout


The UN food agency says a US ship carrying food aid has arrived in North Korea.

US ship carrying aid arrives in N. Korea


A worker died after reportedly being electrocuted by a cable from a park lamp at the Finance Ministry in Central Jakarta, where the victim was welding a gate on Thursday.


The Shiv Sena will celebrate its 47th foundation day at a major function here Wednesday.

Shiv Sena to celebrate foundation day Wednesday


The euro extended losses against the dollar on Monday, hitting session lows, weighed down by stock market losses and the surge in Italian and Spanish bond yields.

Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits session lows


Israeli army and police forces killed a wanted Palestinian militant in the West Bank city of Hebron in the early hours Sunday, Israeli media reported.

Israeli forces kill wanted Palestinian militant in Hebron


Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who arrived in Gambia on Sunday to begin the first leg of a combined tour of Africa and South America, left Banjul for Brasilia on the following day after meeting with his Gambian counterpart Al-haji Yahya Jammeh.


The Czech state-run airline CSA says it has increased its fuel surcharge for long-haul flights due to rising oil prices.

Czech airline CSA increases fuel surcharge due to rising oil prices


PTI / New Delhi April 25, 2012 20:55 IST Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today launched the first indigenously developed anti-malaria drug in the country to mark World Malaria Day and stressed upon accessibility and affordability of the medicines while urging states to be more active in eradication of the disease.

Azad launches first indigenously developed anti-malaria drug


Car-building legend Boyd Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show American Hot Rod introduced the nation to the West Coast hot rod guru, has died.

Car-building legend Boyd Coddington dies


In the back drop of deteriorating Pak-US relations, Chinese Vice Premier would be arriving on Monday on a two day official visit to Pakistan.


Betty White, the iconic funny woman we just can't get enough of, will be hosting SNL on May 8th.

Betty White to host Saturday Night Live in May


North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall is out of his cast following surgery on his broken right wrist.

North Carolina's Marshall out of cast following surgery


A woman has been charged with impaired driving and excess over 80 mgs after a collision this morning.


Here's the deal -- the end goal is to get the ultimate guide to albums covers drawn by comic book artists.

The guide to album covers by comic book artists 1/29/11


While the rates of improvement differ, all sectors of commercial real estate in the Midwest will improve in 2012, according to a new study on trends and opportunities in the Midwest Commercial Real Estate market.

Commercial real estate improves across Midwest


The last-place Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Paul Maurice for the second time in less than a decade Monday and replaced him with former all-star Kirk Muller.

Hurricanes fire coach Paul Maurice for second time, replace him with Kirk Muller


Scam artists offering government bonuses of five thousand dollars are targeting the elderly in central Iowa.

Scam artists target elderly in central Iowa


Microsoft has secured a search deal with Sun Microsystems in a move it hopes will help increase its share of search traffic.

Microsoft secures search deal with Sun Microsystems


he is set to star in British reality show I'm A Celebrity...


Nicolas Cage has settled a libel suit in a London court against Kathleen Turner, who falsely claimed in her autobiography that he had twice been arrested for drunk driving and had stolen a dog.

Nicolas Cage settles libel suit against Kathleen Turner


MEGADETH are gearing up to record their as-yet-untitled new album with producer Johnny Karkazis.

Megadeth gearing up to record new album;


Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his ``Out There'' tour in Orlando on Saturday night.

Paul McCartney kicks off ``out There'' tour in us


Jefferies is out with a research report this afternoon, where it reiterates its Hold rating on ExxonMobil; it has an $80.00 price target on the stock.

Jefferies reiterates Hold rating on ExxonMobil


With his latest win at UFC 158, TJ Dillashaw thinks he's closing in on a bantamweight title shot.

TJ Dillashaw close to bantamweight title shot


About 1,000 South American women plan to sue French firm PIP over the potentially faulty breast implants the company supplied to about 300,000 women across the world, their lawyer said Tuesday.

1,000 South americans to sue over French implants


The All India Football Federation has asserted that Englishman Bob Houghton will continue to coach the team until January 31, 2011.


Matt Giteau answered his critics with a flyhalf masterclass as the Qantas Wallabies signed off 2009 with their storming win over Wales at Millennium Stadium.


El Al will have to be recertificated for Israel to regain its Category 1 status under the US Federal Aviation Administration's International Aviation Safety Assessment programme.

El Al to be recertificated for Israel to regain Category 1 status


Online diamond retailer Rokstok added Google Checkout to help its shoppers simplify purchases.


Barack Obama is trying to snag a win in Colorado, a state that twice sided with President Bush, as the race for the presidency whirls into its final days.


Richard Marx is performing live at Mesa Arts Center on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 pm Over the last 20 years he has made his mark on the music industry with over 30 million albums sold and 13 #1 songs.

Richard Marx to perform live at Mesa Arts Center March 11


Freddie Mac said on Monday it sold $3 billion of bills at lower rates but with stronger demand compared with the most recent sales of similar maturities.

Freddie Mac sells $3 bln bills at lower rates


Teachers have won a reprieve from a tough new code of conduct, which they say could curb teachers' rights to speak out.

Teachers win reprieve from code of conduct


Christina Aguilera sings the national anthem before Game 6 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Christina Aguilera to sing national anthem --


A fire that caused $800,000 damage to a South Bethany home and adjacent dwellings began in a vehicle parked under the home, the state Fire Marshal's Office reported Tuesday.

Fire causes $800,000 damage to South Bethany homes


Blackened death metal emperors IMPIETY, who feature within their ranks bassist/vocalist Shyaithan, guitarists Guh Lu and Eskathon and drummer Atum, will release a three-song EP via Singapore's Pulverised Records later this winter.


Ed McMahon, a fixture on US late-night television for 30 years as the full-throated announcer and sidekick for Johnny Carson on NBC's ``The Tonight Show,'' died on Tuesday at 86 after battling a series of illnesses in recent months.


Palm oil prices may fluctuate at current levels as production from Indonesia continues to grow, the nation's trade minister Mari Pangestu said.

Palm oil prices may fluctuate at current levels, Pangestu says


After stabilising at the end of 2011, Irish construction activity fell again at the start of 2012 as new business returned to contraction territory.


co.uk have just announced that August was their busiest month ever.


The American Medical Association has slammed photoshopping of images of celebrities as it says such alterations can contribute to unrealistic expectations of appropriate body image - especially among impressionable children and adolescents.

American Medical Association slams photoshopping of images of celebrities


Defense Secretary Robert Gates has told a group of Afghan soldiers that the US will be their partner for a long time despite plans to begin pulling troops out in 2011.

Gates tells Afghan soldiers US will be their partner for long time


Adconion Media Group, the independent global audience and content network, today announced it has developed the next generation of behavioral targeting tools for agencies through a comprehensive technology partnership with BlueKai, the online industry's first intent-focused data exchange.

Adconion develops the next generation of behavioral targeting tools for agencies


CES attendance was more than 110,000 people, according to the preliminary estimates from the Consumer Electronics Association.


Israel will immediately release 620 activists from the Gaza aid flotilla who were arrested on Monday, Ynet Prime Minister Netanyahu's spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Israel to release 620 activists from Gaza aid flotilla


Nicholas Hoult is joining ``Fury Road,'' the new ``Mad Max'' movie from series writer-director George Miller.


Bank of Cyprus said it bolstered its core tier 1 capital by almost €600 million through a rights and a convertible securities exchange, though both fell short of the target.

Bank of Cyprus bolstered its core tier 1 capital by almost €600 million


A FRESH credit squeeze threatens to entangle corporate Australia if Europe fails to resolve its debilitating debt crisis, according to new research.

Another credit squeeze threatens corporate Australia


In an effort to combat skewed media reports on the current fighting in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces launched a YouTube channel.

Israeli Defense Forces launch YouTube channel


South Korean prosecutors have questioned the visiting head of Lone Star Funds days after barring him from leaving the country.

S. Korean prosecutors question head of buyout group Lone Star Funds


Favre has informed the Jets he is retiring after 18 seasons in the NFL, ending a record-setting career in which he was one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks.


Noko Matlou will be keen to build on her impressive statistics of 41 goals in 52 international appearances when Banyana Banyana take on Tunisia in their return leg Olympic qualifier in Tunis on Sunday.

Banyana take on Tunisia in Olympic qualifier


Chase Likens, who said he is as country as any country boy can be in his pre-performance interview, issued a 'Storm Warning' on tonight's episode of 'American Idol' It was his first live performance of Season 11 and this adorable and likable West Virginian brought a healthy dose of country music to the 'Idol' stage by performing the Hunter Hayes tune.

Chase Likens issues a 'Storm Warning' during 'American Idol' live performance


Ragnar Klavan scored one goal and set up another Sunday to help Heracles Almelo beat 10-man Feyenoord 3-1 in the opening round of the Dutch league.


A new update has his the free-to-play Battlestar Galactica Online, which has been in open beta for a couple of months now, which lets players pilot a Battlestar or a Cylon Basestar depending on their faction.

Battlestar Galactica Online lets you pilot a Battlestar


Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Andrew J. Zillmer, Woodland Hills, Calif., and Daniel P. Cap, Chatsworth, Calif., for an ``air drying system for concentrated solar power generation systems.''

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne assigned patent


Air Canada today announced the appointment of Bill Bredt as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.


The one adult in a forcible rape case involving four suspects has accepted a plea agreement in Nevada County Superior Court.

Adult in forcible rape case accepts plea agreement


The exploitation of developers by publishers has been getting worse over the last few years, the co-founder of Free Radical has claimed.

Exploitation of developers 'is getting worse'


Premium Brands Income Fund, a Vancouver-based producer and distributor of meats and other specialty food products, says its first quarter net profits fell to $2.1 million from $3.4 million a year earlier but revenues rose more than 10 per cent.

Premium Brands first quarter profits fall to $2.1 million from $3.4 million


City Screen, owner of the Picturehouse group of cinemas, has acquired Newman, the software business behind its box office and cinema management systems, from Arts Alliance Media.


Myanmar has completely shut a major border checkpoint with Thailand amid a dispute over construction of a river dyke, Thai officials said on Tuesday.

Myanmar shuts major border checkpoint with Thailand


'SOMEONE will be killed' - that's the message from Tullywiggan residents who are calling for traffic calming measures following a crash in the early hours of last Thursday.


Ira Rubin, champion bridge player, dies A champion bridge player considered one of the game's great theorists and nicknamed The Beast because of the intensity of his play has died in New Jersey.


American Idol contestant and fan favorite Casey Abrams had to be rushed to hospital after he started experiencing severe stomach pain.

American Idol contestant Casey Abrams rushed to hospital


Facebook is revamping users' profiles to emphasize the pages for bands, books and businesses that millions have become fans of on the world's largest online social network.


The United Way of Monroe County kicks off its 2011-2012 community fundraising campaign Friday afternoon with a banquet in Memorial Stadium.

United Way kicks off fundraising campaign


She left for Jammu immediately after the New Year bash but Sanju wished to enjoy the party some more with this three friends who have gathered at the same place from different parts of the world.


It may seem like an odd compliment to some but when Hrithik Roshan says his co-star Katrina Kaif works ``like a man'', he only has praise in mind.


The Black Nazarene of Quiapo will arrive today in Sapian with many devotees expected to welcome and visit the pilgrim image.


Belgian international, Eden Hazard has expressed his desire to leave Ligue 1 champions LOSC Lille by the end of the current 2011/2012 Ligue 1 campaign.

Eden Hazard expresses his desire to leave LOSC Lille --


By Soumitra Mondal, Gaea News Network Los Angeles Laura Bush Killed a Guy.


A big rig lost control and crashed into some cars in a restaurant parking lot, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Big rig crashes into restaurant parking lot


Actress Robin Wright Penn has slammed the door shut on a full reconciliation with Sean Penn, suggesting she no longer wants to be married to the Oscar winner.

Robin Wright Penn slams door on full reconciliation with Sean Penn:


Iran produced over 920,000 cars in the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, ILNA reported.

Iran produces over 920,000 cars in past calendar year


On Sunday afternoon in Quicken Loans Arena, the exhausted Monsters beat the Checkers, 2-1, 1:20 into overtime on a rebound that bounced off the toe cap of Cameron Gounce's left skate into the right corner of the Charlotte net.


Italian industrial new orders remained unchanged unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Wednesday.

Italian Industrial New Orders remain unchanged unexpectedly


St. Patrick's Day fast approaches, so what better time to test how well you know the festival of St. Patrick.


Far from the din and controversy roiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks in a solemn and joyful end to the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims throng mosques for the end of Ramadan


Sri Lanka has slammed an EU report on the country saying it contains unsubstantiated allegations, deliberate distortions and blatant falsehoods.


Former Manchester United player Brian Greenhoff passed away earlier today.


Patrick Swayze, the ``Dirty Dancing'' star who is battling pancreatic cancer, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, a television network executive said on Friday.

Actor patrick Swayze hospitalized for pneumonia


Crude oil remained under pressure during the Asian session, as the market sentiment was still hurt by the disappointing US non-farm payrolls on Friday in addition to the Chinese data which showed an increase in inflation and a slowing growth in the second largest oil consumer amid deepening debt woes.

Crude oil remains under pressure during the Asian session


I'm starting an events business for mothers and their children and decided to base it from home.

I'm starting an events business from home.


Nicole Richie and Joel Madden tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on Saturday night.


Armed police launched a major manhunt through Flaunden yesterday afternoon, after a man in his 30s threatened to commit suicide.

Armed police launch manhunt through Flaunden


Bill Downe, CEO of BMO Financial Group, and Mike Lazaridis, Chair of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, will make a special announcement at PI on Monday, November 29th at 5:45 pm EST. There will be media opportunities following the announcement.

BMO Financial Group and Perimeter Institute to make special


Hurricane Irene battered the North Carolina coast Saturday, wreaking havoc as it began a potentially catastrophic run up the US East Coast.

Hurricane Irene begins its run up the east coast


Not only is she a married woman and mother of four, she hosts Project Runway, she's an acclaimed model, she just launched her own fragrance -- and now she's Broadway bound?


Political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa slowed the growth of international air travel in February, the association representing international carriers said Tuesday.

Political unrest in the Middle East slows growth in international air travel


``We will never forgive Gangamma for poisoning Ranjan,'' said Gangamma's relatives when they learnt of the incident.

We will never forgive her, say relatives


Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for an illegal check.


Likewise, films too are like magic tricks, and what differentiates a good film from a bad one is the way it`s presented, says Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar.


Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will have an MRI on Monday for an ankle injury that he suffered in Sunday's win over the Washington Redskins, according to MSNBC.com.


If you have answered in the affirmative and so happen to own a smartphone which runs on the Windows Phone 8 platform, then you would be pleased to know that Foursquare for Windows Phone 8 has now been updated, where the latest version would bring along with it speech and Live Tiles among other features.


Armenian authorities are open to discuss with opposition any sound suggestion and even make certain compromises, said the Speaker of Armenian Parliament Hovik Abrahamyan at a press conference.

'Armenian authorities are open to discuss with opposition any sound suggestion'


Patricia Mayr earned the first quarterfinal berth of her WTA Tour career Thursday at the Gastein Ladies Open.


Verizon Wireless has expanded 3G wireless network in Concord of Middlesex County, Massachusetts to improve wireless voice, 3G multimedia and internet access.

Verizon wireless expands wireless network in Concord, Massachusetts


Stocks are headed for a mixed finish in trading today as worries about the euro zone debt crisis have outweighed a better than expected jobs report released earlier today.


Somali pirates on Friday took in a multimillion dollar ransom, then released the ship and some of the crew but kept the entire Indian crew members hostage.

Pirates take ransom, keep Indians hostage


HOUSTON Day laborers are organizing to set a minimum hourly rate for their work, improve working conditions and fight unscrupulous contractors.

Houston day laborers organizing to improve conditions


Tasty Baking Company today announced that its Board of Directors on October 29, 2009, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on all outstanding shares of common stock.

Tasty Baking Company declares regular quarterly cash dividend


Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has no problem with the club's NESV owners expressing their concerns over results.

Liverpool boss Hodgson has no problem with NESV expressing concerns


Mead Johnson Nutrition Company will release preliminary third quarter results today at its Investor Day event.

Mead Johnson Nutrition releases preliminary third quarter results;


In a bid to restore normalcy in its curtailed international schedule, Air India has resumed operations to Tokyo via Shanghai and plans to launch flights to Hong Kong, which were stopped due to the pilots' strike that entered the 50th day on Tuesday.


Three AFC West teams are considering him as this month's NFL Draft approaches.


SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. Seagate today introduced its Constellation™ family ofnew enterprise storage solutions for Tier 2 nearline storage applications.


Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Justin Theroux are getting so serious that they are even sending out joint Christmas cards!

Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux sending out joint Christmas cards


Sources say Delta and Northwest could announce a combination as early as Tuesday that would create the world's biggest airline.

Delta, Northwest may announce combination


Peel have submitted the largest planning application in the UK named Liverpool Waters, a redevelopment of part of Liverpool Docks comprising over 14 million square feet of mixed use floor space on 150 acres, an investment of £5.5 Billion.

Peel submit planning application for Liverpool Waters


HSBC disappointed the markets on Monday with profits that fell short of expectations, as the bank reported a further hiccup in its troubled US consumer business.


Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson tried to punch a photographer when he was coming out of a meeting at the International Creative Management Talent Agency in LA on Tuesday, September 26.

Robert Pattinson tried to punch photographer


THE AILING Motor Industry was 'penalised' and 'ignored' by Government in yesterday's Budget, according to a long-standing car salesman.


Rail chiefs have called for tougher measures in dealing with cable theft after a rise in incidents.

Rail chiefs call for tougher measures on cable theft


McLean County department heads have cut their budgets by nearly $662,000 this fiscal year to address poor economic times and likely will be asked to cut another 2 percent from next year's budget.

Mclean Co. department heads cut their budgets by $662,000


Beijing, April 15 Zookeepers at a zoo in China are eating monkey and giraffe meat believing that these have extra nutritional value, a media report said.


The newly formed Balodabazar district in Chhattisgarh is all set to become the cement hub of the country.

Balodabazar district in Chhattisgarh set to become cement hub


Two Manitobans who rescued kids from a burning house in Thompson will each receive a Medal of Bravery from the Governor General.


Wholesale prices dropped 0.5 percent last month, following declines of 0.1 percent in April and 0.3 percent in May, the Labor Department reported Thursday.


BEST-SELLING horror author James Herbert, ``one of the giants of popular fiction'', has died aged 69, his publisher has announced.

Horror author James Herbert dies aged 69


Two local men have had their rock lobster pot registrations suspended following an appearance in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court recently.

Rock lobster pot registrations suspended


Dubai debt insurance costs rose on Friday as doubts surfaced about the emirate's ability to fund its share of a $9.5 billion plan to repay creditors of its struggling Dubai World conglomerate.


The municipality of York Region has filed an injunction against striking transit workers, asking the court to prevent ``illegal blockades and unreasonable delays.''

York Region files injunction against striking transit workers


The Montana Highway Patrol says a 62-year-old Lewistown man died in a weekend crash near Denton.


Washington, Apr 20 Toyota is all set to pay a record fine of $16.4 million because of their slow reaction and response time over the gas pedal issue in their vehicles.

Toyota to pay a record fine of $16.4 million


Adelaide coach Neil Craig was predictably heard preaching against complacency as his side revved up to resume their AFL season by facing lowly Melbourne at AAMI Stadium.


Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, the world's biggest natural rubber exporters, are to cut down on rubber exports from early next year to address dwindling prices of the commodity.

Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia to cut down rubber exports next year


After seeing interest from potential buyers, children's clothing retailer Gymboree has hired Goldman Sachs to auction itself off, and more private-equity firms have already stepped in to say they want to play, according to a New York Post article.

Gymboree hires Goldman Sachs to auction itself off


A police chase ended in a car crash on State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Picton this afternoon.


Up to 40 New Zealand players will be rested before the Rugby World Cup next year.

40 players to be rested before World Cup


The 39th annual American Music Awards nominees were announced today...and it looks to be quite the exciting show!

American music Awards nominees announced;


Xunlei, one of China's largest download service providers, lost a piracy suit on Sunday and paid 150,000 yuan compensation to a Shanghai company.

Download provider Xunlei loses piracy suit


The Segway scooter claimed another victim at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday when it clean bowled former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy shortly before the third day of the first Test against India.


A former elementary school teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault in the third degree, a felony, and will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.


A quarter of US millionaires pay lower taxes than some middle-class households, congressional researchers said, in a report that is bound to fuel the political battle over the taxation of the wealthiest Americans.

Quarter of US millionaires pay lower taxes


Ballistic Publishing announces EXPOSÉ 6, the latest book in its groundbreaking series celebrating the World's finest digital art. EXPOSÉ, the flagship title of Ballistic Publishing, has become an institution in the digital art world.

Ballistic Publishing announces - EXPOSÉ 6


The widow of the murdered headteacher Philip Lawrence wished his killer a ``happier, calmer and more productive future'' after a jury cleared him of robbery.

Widow of Philip Lawrence wishes his killer 'a happier future'


The NBA locked out its players early Friday when its collective bargaining agreement expired, becoming the second major pro sport shut down by labor strife.

NBA locks out players as collective bargaining agreement expires


By 2017 the global textile materials market is forecast to reach 101 million tons, while the spun yarn market is set to reach 51 million tons across the same time frame.

Textile materials market forecast to reach 101 million tons


Actor Kiefer Sutherland is due for release from jail on Monday from his drink-driving jail term.

Kiefer Sutherland released from jail on Monday


A man was attacked and killed by a shark this morning on a beach just north of Santa Barbara California.


Microsoft made the announcement today that it's pulling the plug on its Encarta site as part of its MSN services.


Demorrio Williams returned to practice Tuesday, according to the Kansas City Star.


Peter Hook has confessed to impersonating Ian Curtis in an attempt to fool Joy Division fans.

Peter Hook: ``I impersonated Ian Curtis''


Vista Gold Corp. today announced that it has revised the scope of the Feasibility Study on its Mt.

Vista gold Corp. revises the scope of the Mt.


For the first time Beijing will register unemployed graduates individually and help them find jobs through attending training classes, Beijing Times reports on January 15, 2009.

Beijing to register unemployed graduates


Comedian Margaret Cho raised eyebrows this week when she declared ``I don't necessarily want to have a retard baby.''

Margaret Cho: 'I don't want a retard' baby


With the success of photo radar decreasing the number of speeders in some areas of Leduc, city officials are looking at implementing a traffic unit in Leduc.

City looking at implementing a traffic unit


Nokia on Monday declared war in the US smartphone market with a Microsoft-powered handset tailored to take on Apple iPhones and Google-backed Android devices.

Nokia declares war in US smartphone market


Police are appealing for information following an alleged sexual assault in a Sydney office building earlier this week.

Police appeal for information following alleged sexual assault --


Junai Kaden will be dropping his much anticipated album next month.


AP-Box Office `Jumper' hurtles ahead with $27 million LOS ANGELES On its opening weekend, the thriller ``Jumper'' landed atop the box office.


Rebecca Romijn is leaving the cast of ``Ugly Betty''...sorta.


Awami National Party President Asfandyar Wali on Wednesday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan not to let anyone use their lands for carrying out attacks against each other, saying that cross-border movement of terrorists breaches the sovereignty of Pakistan.

'Cross-border movement breaches sovereignty'


The Delhi District court today launched an e-magazine for the judicial officers of Delhi where they can express their views and share ideas with the outside world.

Delhi District court launches e-magazine


Sen. John McCain said Tuesday that he would not reject the possibility of exiling Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi should he be removed from power.

McCain 'would not reject' exile for Gadhafi


A Springboro man was injured in a one-vehicle crash Saturday night in Crawford County.


Alyssa Milano gave birth to her first child, a baby boy, that she and her CAA agent husband David Bugliari have named Milo Thomas Bugliari.


She talks about growing up with the entertainment industry in LA, on how she feels about shopping, and what it's like being compared to Mila Kunis.

Sarah Hyland loves being compared to Mila Kunis


Nicolas Cage sold his Newport Beach, Calif., house last week for $35 million -- a new record for Orange County, local brokers say.


Shade trees planted on the west and south sides of a home can save local homeowners $25 a year on summertime energy bills, according to a recent study.

Shade trees save $25 in summertime energy


Sirius XM Radio today announced that it plans to release third quarter 2010 financial and operating results on Thursday, November 4th, 2010.

Sirius XM Radio (siri) to announce third quarter 2010 results


Manchester City have confirmed that skipper Carlos Tevez has stunned the club by handing in a written transfer request.

Manchester City confirm Carlos Tevez has handed in transfer request


Global hacking network Anonymous said it will shut down Syrian government websites around the world in response to a countrywide Internet blackout believe aimed at silencing the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad.

Anonymous will shut down Syrian government websites


Target Corp. launched cash tender offers for up to $1.2 billion in several series of notes, as the retail giant seeks to refinance its debt.

Target launches tender offers for up to $1.2 billion in notes


The Nationals acquired catcher Kurt Suzuki from the Oakland Athletics on Friday for minor-league catcher David Freitas.

Nationals acquire Kurt Suzuki from Athletics


MEGA Brands Inc. announced today that it has received court approval in Canada for its recapitalization transaction initiated on January 14, 2010.

MEGA Brands receives court approval in Canada for its recapitalization transaction


PTI Jan 27, 2013, 08.40PM IST England captain Alastair Cook on Sunday admitted that it was an ``important toss to win'' and they possibly couldn't have lost the match once his bowlers dismissed India's top four batsmen for only 49 runs during the fifth and final ODI.


Japanese firm Rakuten will acquire Buy.com for approximately $250 million through its US subsidiary, Rakuten USA.

Rakuten acquires Buy.com for $250 million


Whenever I run into veteran parents, I eventually ask what was the last grown-up movie they saw in a theater.


Christie has launched its new YK50 dual-arm projector yoke.


Wayne Rooney admits he was 'wrong' to demand answers from Manchester United about the club's future ambitions and insists he would never have signed for local rivals City.


Most of the city overhead bridges, which provide convenience to the pedestrians to cross the jam-packed roads and railway tracks, turned into business spots due to the sheer negligence of the authorities concerned causing bothersome to the citizens.

Overhead bridges turn into business spots


Pantelion Films has just announced that it will distribute the Will Ferrell Spanish language film, Casa de mi Padre, in the United States beginning on March 16, 2012.

Pantelion Films to distribute CASA DE MI PADRE


MANU Samoa coach Fuimaono Titimaea believes that anything is possible on the rugby field when they take on Fiji today.


Former Manchester United and England full-back Gary Neville has claimed he was ready to retire and is enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle now he has called it a day.


Chandigarh, Sep 14 Centre''s lifting agency Food Corporation of India has tied up with a few banks for direct payment to farmers for the grains to be procured in the kharif marketing season 2010-11.

FCI ties up with banks for direct payment to farmers


Stephen Fry says he feels sorry for straight men because women only want sex in order to have a relationship.

Stephen Fry feels 'sorry for straight men'


``Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance.


Fire crews were called to yet another conifer hedge blaze in south Norfolk late last night.


SkyWest Inc. shuffled its senior management Wednesday, naming Chief Financial Officer Bradford R. Rich as president, a newly created position.


Gianfranco Zola remains unclear about his West Ham future as speculation continues he will be replaced.

Gianfranco Zola remains unclear on West Ham future


With Tiger Woods waiting to tee off, John Merrick made his move up the leaderboard in the second round of the Masters.


Zimbabwe has officially launched public hearings on the making of a first post independence constitution for the southern African nation.

Zimbabwe launches public hearings on independence constitution


The new Ford Focus hits the Motor Show in Paris on September 30.


New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning plans to play this weekend against the Ravens and says he feels fine after the 12 stitches in the left side of his forehead were removed.

Eli Manning plans to play against the Ravens


``Rahul would address the backward communities' rally at Rambai Nagar on December 17,'' Akbarpur Rania MLA Rajaram Pal said.

Rahul to address backward communities rally


Atlantis, The Palm, a leading entertainment destination in Dubai, has opened a new boutique in cooperation with Copia luxury lifestyle management company, offering fashion collections from top designers.


Messe Frankfurt reported record sales in 2007 generating approximately $653 million in sales, up from $626 million in 2006.

Messe Frankfurt reports record sales in 2007


British singer Lily Allen, who vowed to give up alcohol, has started drinking again, and insists she cant get on the stage without a drink.

Lily Allen cant get on stage without a drink


budget estimates to the state House of Assembly today, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeola Ipaye, has said states have the power to enact their own Freedom of Information Llw, noting that states were not bound to domesticate the federal FoI law.

States not bound to domesticate FoI law --


Surprise, Ariz. - Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said there is a chance that right-hander Shaun Marcum could miss his first start of the regular season, depending on how he responds after returning to action after suffering shoulder inflammation.


AT&T said in filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it will cut 1.5 percent of its workforce, ``primarily among management employees.''


The Hispanic unemployment rate jumped from 10.3% in April to 11% in May as the economy added only 69,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported.


No Time to Explain is a brilliant new indie game coming to multiple platforms this summer, created by the two man team at tinyBuildGAMES, No Time to Explain is a platformer about timetravel, alternate timelines and fun.


Insiderslab.com issues new research reports that highlight large insider trades found in Estee Lauder , Life Technologies, CSX, Nucor.

Large insider trades found in Estee Lauder, Life Technologies, CSX, Nucor;


The Ford Motor Company has agreed to settle a multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit in Mississippi.

Ford Motor Company settles multi-million dollar lawsuit in Mississippi


Actress Kirsten Dunst has been granted a restraining order against an alleged stalker.


Former middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for a banned substance following his loss to Argentina's Sergio Martinez last Saturday.

Chavez tests positive for banned substance


A Centerline Line High School teacher is accused of having sex with his 17-year-old student.


Naomie Harris has said that her 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle is the reason she has a movie career.

Naomie Harris: 'Danny Boyle is the reason for my career'


Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas felt refereeing mistakes cost his team dear in the 1-0 defeat at Bordeaux that has seriously dented Les Gones' hopes of claiming an eighth successive Ligue 1 title.


A community is in shock this morning after a man was shot in a park.

Community in shock after shooting in park


Five elderly care home residents who died within two weeks of each other suffered ``severe neglect'', an official inquiry has concluded.


Severe storms pushed through the Jacksonville area late Friday afternoon and produced lightning that set three homes on fire.


Grammy award-winning pop singer Lionel Richie said Saturday that he and the Commodores will reunite soon for a tour.


Britain's Ministry of Defense says a British soldier was killed in a roadside blast in southern Afghanistan.


A standoff at Campbell University ended just before 5 pm Wednesday with a student safely taken into custody.


However, Panesar keeps his place alongside Northampton-born Graeme Swann.


Ben Stiller has defended his latest movie Tropic Thunder after learning disability groups plan to picket the Los Angeles premiere of the picture.


European shares fell in early trade on Friday, tracking a late slide overnight in the United States, with banks among the biggest losers.


Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano backtracked on a comment about a new ballpark over the weekend, claiming that he doesn't have a problem with Wrigley Field.

Zambrano: 'I don't have a problem with Wrigley'


A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Cassie Jo Stoddart against Torey Adamcik, Brian Draper, their parents, and School District 25.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Cassie Jo Stoddart


Tampa Bay hired former Giants assistant Bill Sheridan as defensive coordinator on Friday, two days after introducing former Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as offensive coordinator.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers hire Bill Sheridan as defensive coordinator


Finance Minister Janos Veres rejected employers' proposals for bigger cuts in payroll tax because of a lack of resources at a meeting of the National Interest Coordination Council on Tuesday.

Veres rejects proposal for bigger cuts in payroll tax


Tour de France runner-up Christopher Froome won the Tour of Oman Saturday, holding off Alberto Contador and Cadel Evans to claim his first stage-race victory.


November 10, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced the 2011 Best XI in his annual State of the League teleconference call.


VMware has sold SlideRocket, fewer than two years after its acquisition, to ClearSlide, a San Francisco firm that provides a company's sales force with a sales engagement platform.


The Weinstein Company announced today that it has acquired from Pathé International all US distribution rights to The Iron Lady, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and starring Academy Award winner Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher.

The Weinstein Company acquires the Iron Lady


Foreign coaches plying their trade with different I-League clubs in India are likely to come under Asian Football Confederation scanner for not possessing AFC A licence, according to AIFF sources.

Foreign coaches could come under scanner


Blizzard Entertainment Inc. and Legendary Pictures says Sam Raimi has signed on to direct ''Warcraft,'' a live-action film based on the popular online role-playing game which allows players to become such characters as orcs, trolls, humans and dwarves.

Sam Raimi to direct 'World of Warcraft' film


LONDON Gael Monfils of France has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of a knee injury.

Monfils withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury


A pedestrian was struck on Jefferson Road, near the intersection with Kramer Road, in South Charleston just before 7 pm Saturday.


A Volusia County man convicted of beating six people to death with a baseball bat over an Xbox game lost his appeal to overturn his death sentence.

Man convicted in beating over Xbox game loses appeal


A Hobbs couple faces murder charges in the January murder of 26-year-old Jennifer Cox.


The US Congress approved a massive housing market rescue bill on Saturday, offering emergency financing to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , creating a new regulator for the mortgage titans and setting up a $300-billion fund to help troubled homeowners.


YOUNGSTERS are set to raise the roof at a musical with a difference in Gloucester next week.


US punk singer-songwriter and all-round maverick Willy DeVille has died at the age of 55 in a New York hospital.


Oak Cliff-born-and-raised blues-guitar great Jimmie Vaughan, who's scheduled to play the Granada Theater on March 22, is recovering from a heart attack suffered last week in California.

Oak Cliff-born blues great Jimmie Vaughan recovering from heart attack


Rangers have released striker Andrius Velicka after an unsuccessful spell at the club.


US stock futures advanced before a report that may show factory orders increased, while Cypriot government officials seek easier bailout terms from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.


A Winter Springs murder suspect pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, even though police found the victim's body in his apartment and he had scratches on his face, according to police reports.

Winter Springs murder suspect pleads not guilty


An Austin woman pleaded not guilty to allegedly receiving nearly $20,000 in benefits by withholding employment information from the state of Minnesota.

Woman pleads not guilty to withholding employment information


If you're renting an apartment and you wonder why the landlord charges a high security deposit, it could be because they've been burned by inconsiderate tenants who trashed rental units, moved out in the middle of the night or perhaps left an awful mess in what is considered an important investment by the owner.

Why landlords charge high security deposits


In a controversial statement, evangelist Pat Robertson suggests the Denver Broncos deserve a Peyton Manning injury over the Tim Tebow trade, or some other misfortune.

Pat Robertson suggests Denver Broncos deserve Peyton Manning injury over Tim Tebow trade;


Sean Penn pleaded no contest to vandalism on Wednesday, effectively ending a case in which the Oscarwinning actor was videotaped kicking a celebrity photographer.


A 67-year-old Town of Mamakating man pleaded guilty in Sullivan County Court on Thursday to sex crimes against two young girls.

Mamakating man pleads guilty to sex crimes with two girls


A single-engine plane from Canada made an emergency landing on an New York state highway, but no one was injured.

Plane from Canada makes emergency landing on highway


A night at a Leonard Cohen concert resulted in a CityRail Tribunal after a Bondi couple was confronted by a rail official who repeatedly remarked that ``they're all Jews living in the Eastern Suburbs. They can afford to get a taxi.''


``I will stay in Foolad for the reason that I like the team. I can put the team in order next season the way I wish,'' Jalali said.


Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Second Vice President, in charge of National Defense and State Security, promised a change in labor relations and improved training for Equatoguineans.

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue promises a change in labor relations


TV Guide has revamped its digital app for iOS to tap into the over-the-top phenomenon, bringing together listings for linear broadcast TV, video on-demand and streaming offerings in one 'Watchlist' area.


Sarah Jessica Parker claims that she dresses for her age and is a ``realist'' about how she looks.

Sarah Jessica Parker dresses for her age


The NHS faces unprecedented financial pressures, and there are growing worries that patient care will suffer.

NHS faces 'unprecedented financial pressures'


Yet another Foxconn employee jumped to his death today just after CEO Terry Gou brought the media an a tour of the facilities.

Another Foxconn employee jumps to his death


CLICK HERE to view the gallery ``Celebs That Should Have A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

Celebs That Should Have A Star On the Hollywood Walk Of Fame


Posterscope, a global out-of-home company, is launching its India operations early this week.

Posterscope to launch India operations this week


A record number of candidates have filed to run for state and federal seats in the 2012 elections, Secretary of State Linda McCulloch said.


Pageantry and politics are drawing thousands to St Paul this week, but the thrill's not confined to the Xcel Energy Center.

Pageantry and politics drawing thousands to St. Paul


World oil traded steady in Asia today with traders increasingly convinced of OPEC's commitment to production cuts in the face of weak demand for crude, analysts said.


Washington, Jan 23 The US today asked Bangladesh to hold free, fair and transparent trials after a war crimes court sentenced a fugitive Islamic cleric to death amid allegations that the process was ``politically motivated''.

Us asks Bangladesh to hold free, fair and transparent trials


Pakistan's current account deficit further widened to $6.138 billion during July-December 2007 compared to $4.679 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year, the State Bank of Pakistan data showed.

Current account deficit widens to $6.138 billion


University Medical Center reports that an Abernathy accident victim was upgraded to serious conditions Saturday evening, following an early morning wreck in Lubbock.

Abernathy accident victim upgraded to serious condition


Wolfsburg are to loan right-back Ibrahim Sissoko to Panathinaikos for next season after he found first-team opportunities hard to come by.


InBev today announced the successful completion of the primary syndication phase of the committed financing for the combination of InBev and Anheuser-Busch.

InBev announces successful completion of primary syndication phase of committed financing


Leeds Rhinos made Super League history with their third consecutive Grand Final victory after an 18-10 win over St Helens.


Google will buy discount website Groupon for $US2.5 billion, if the rumours around the acquisition prove to be true.


Police seized 15,000 cannabis plants from Vietnamese plantations in Budapest in recent weeks, head of the vice squad said on Thursday.

Police seize 15,000 cannabis plants from Vietnamese in Budapest


The city of Oglesby broke ground on a new electrical substation on Mallick Road, just south of Advantage Logistics on Thursday morning.


Two people were treated for minor injuries following a plane crash Saturday afternoon at the Paxton airport.

Two people treated for minor injuries following plane crash


The cabinet is likely to get its final shape today with Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala agreeing to finalise the distribution of ministries today.


Canada should do more to court Indian students to study in the country on Canadian visas, says expert.

Canada to court Indian students for Canadian visa


Anthem Blue Cross has agreed to a Feb. 8 request by California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to delay its individual health insurance rate increase until May 1 to allow an independent actuary to review their rates, the California Department of Insurance has reported.

Anthem Blue Cross agrees to delay rate increase


South African police will have a shoot to kill policy at next summer's World Cup in a bid to cut gun crime.The war on weapons is called Operation Wanya Tsotsi, which translates as: 'You will soil your pants, criminal.

South African police will have shoot to kill policy at World Cup


Global container shipping, terminals and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines says it is well positioned to survive the global downturn despite last week announcing a Q3 net loss of US$139m, compared with a net profit of $35m for the same period of 2008.


India Saturday refuted claims of a Taliban attack on its citizens in Afghanistan, saying such a media report is ``baseless''.

India refutes claims of Taliban attack on its citizens in Afghanistan


Flu clinic doors slammed shut in Saint John and surrounding areas on Tuesday as dwindling supplies of vaccine finally ran out.


``I am not perfect. I am the most imperfect man. Any man who says that he is perfect, trust me, it's a lie. I have tried. I have lied... I am trying to be a better human being,'' John told reporters at I Me Aur Main press meet.


When he signed into law the bill that reduces the disparity in penalties for crack and powder cocaine offenses, President Barack Obama narrowed the ``racial'' gap in drug sentencing Tuesday by some 82 percent.

President Obama narrows racial gap in drug sentencing


``Today, the Commission supported the proposal to introduce the Financial Transaction Tax,'' said Barroso in a speech to the European Parliament.

EU Commission supported the proposal to introduce the financial Transaction tax


Katie Holmes has reportedly enrolled her six-year-old daughter, Suri, into the same New York Catholic school Lady Gaga once attended.

Katie Holmes enrolls Suri into same Catholic school as Lady Gaga


London-based mortgage intermediary John Charcol has closed its Manchester office and made all of the six-person staff at the branch redundant, Crain's has discovered.


Australian rock legend, former Divinyls singer Chrissie Amphlett, has died at the age of 53 after a long battle with breast cancer, local media reported Monday.

Australian rock singer Chrissie Amphlett dies at 53


Police are appealing for information after an indecent assault on the state's Central Coast last week.

Police appeal for information after indecent assault --


Director Homi Adajania says Imran Khan was his first choice for romantic comedy ``Cocktail'', which has Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and model Diana Penty.

Imran Khan was the first choice for 'Cocktail'


NORWOOD said it always planned to rest young star James Aish for a fortnight after the under-18 national championships.


British talk show host Michael Parkinson accepted libel damages on Wednesday over a Daily Mail article published in May last year that suggested he had lied about his family background.

Uk broadcaster Michael Parkinson accepts libel damages


< !(CDATA(In a Tweet by Ted Mendenhall II of ESPN Radio 1700 San Diego, he reports that the Padres have designated infielder Jorge Cantu for assignment. The Padres now have an open spot on the 40-man roster. The Padres signed Cantu to a one-year, $850,000 contract on January 24 2011. He was a free agent last winter after spending the 2010 season ...

San Diego Padres designate Jorge Cantu for assignment


NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams announced that its Nightly News app is now available on Windows Phone.

NBC Nightly News announces app for Windows Phone


Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said Thursday that it will offer to buy the rest of Wesco Financial Corp. that it doesn't already own.

Berkshire to offer to buy rest of Wesco Financial


Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said today the police have ``certain information'' which they believe can help them find millionaire beauty products founder Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three other people reported missing since Aug 30.


Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke claims threats made against his family could force him to defy his German club and play for Nigeria at the Olympics in China.

Threats may force Ogbuke against club Olympic games


A burglar who was spotted kicking in the front door of a house he was targeting has been jailed.

Burglar spotted kicking in front door is jailed


Southern Co. marked its 100th anniversary Thursday on Wall Street, as the energy giant's Chief Financial Officer Art P. Beattie rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.


Court date for Patz suspect put off has been postponed.


Avid Technology announced it launched Avid DS version 10: a solution designed to offer professional editing, compositing, keying, image retouching, paint and graphics capabilities in one application.


South Sudanese soldiers have killed, raped and tortured civilians in the troubled eastern state of...

S. Sudan soldiers kill, rape, torture civilians:


Tata Chemicals today said it will set up a Rs 50 crore fertiliser plant at Babrala in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing customised farm nutrient, keeping in mind the soil fertility of the local area.

Tata Chemicals to set up fertiliser plant in up


Finnish wages and salaries sum of the whole economy increased at a faster pace in May, a report by the Statistics Finland showed on Friday.

Finnish wages and salaries increase in May


Kimberly and Oshkosh teachers are seeing the consequences of their absences to protest the governor's budget repair bill that would strip theirs and other public unions of most of their collective bargaining rights.

Kimberly, Oshkosh teachers see consequences of absences to protest


The music manager Frank Dileo, who was best known for managing Michael Jackson's career during the 1980s has died in Ohio at the age of 63.


Private equity funds have proved popular with investors, with Direct Capital and ABN Amro Craigs raising $82.5 million for their Pohutukawa II fund, including $22.5 million of oversubscriptions.


Enbridge Inc. says it has restored services to more of a regional pipeline system that takes oilsands production from northern Alberta to an important hub further south in the province.

Enbridge restores services to some regional pipelines


Betty White has been invited to a Marine Corps Ball by Sergeant Ray Lewis, who recently posted a message on YouTube in which the Marine asked White to be his date in the same manner as both Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake.

Betty White invited to Marine Corps Ball


The Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz decided on Wednesday that it would support legislation for new provinces.


A Cumberland County substitute teacher is out on bond, having been charged with statutory rape and sexual battery.

Cumberland substitute teacher charged with statutory rape


A NEW performing arts centre in Perth is to be named after Australian actor Heath Ledger, who died suddenly aged 28 earlier this year.


Germany on Thursday agreed to write off $ 20 million loan and promised to provide 110 million Euros for development projects in Pakistan.


London, Jan 16 Troubled singer Amy Winehouse, who was spotted begging for drinks after the hotel she was staying in refused to serve her any more alcohol, says she is ``not out of control''.


Yesterday, I wrote here about a case filed by the SEC in which a company's CFO allegedly responded to news from a co-worker that the company has engaged in improper accounting by recording false revenues by covering his ears and saying, ``No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I don't want to hear it.''

'No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no I don't want to hear it'--


Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp insists he will welcome back Benjani Mwaruwari, if the striker's move to Manchester City does not go through.


Regional telecommunications company Bell Aliant will spend $350-million to expand its advanced broadband network in 2011 and 2012, in the expectation that that will increase revenue as well as grow its TV subscribers.


AN alpaca breeder from Hanley Castle swept the board at this year's Three Counties Show.


A Hemet man pleaded guilty Tuesday to impersonating an officer while making an arrest, in an unusual case in which he deported his pregnant cousin to the Philippines.

Man pleads guilty to deporting pregnant cousin


Alexandre Aja is in negotiations to direct a movie adaptation of the Image Comics title Undying Love for Warner Bros. The action horror story set in modern day Hong Kong is a mixture of vampire mythology and Chinese folklore.

Alexandre Aja to direct vampire comic adaptation Undying Love


Cult film director David Lynch has said that ``there's a lot of fear involved'' in his forthcoming solo album.

David Lynch: 'there's a lot of fear involved with my album'


5,728 views After calling every major computer maker with two basic questions, Laptop Magazine determined that Apple has the best overall tech support, while Dell, HP, and Acer have the worst.

Apple has the best tech support, Dell, HP, Acer have the worst


Ontario is moving ahead with the first pension changes in 20 years, aimed at creating a system that will be better able to withstand economic turmoil.


Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from Chad Ochocinco following a domestic incident on Saturday during which the football player allegedly head-butted his new wife.

Evelyn Lozada files for divorce from Chad Ochocinco


Conservative Party leader David Cameron addressed the high-tech, high-power TED conference in California via satellite from London.

Conservative leader David Cameron addresses TED conference


The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting another group of draft prospects, and this workout will feature two homegrown players.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting another group of draft prospects, and ...


Penn State Berks students Chris Brendel and Amy Rutter were recently awarded highly competitive internships in the Research Training Program at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Students awarded internships at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History


A Burlington man was charged on Tuesday with illegally killing a black bear, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Burlington man charged with killing black bear


SPX Corp. has won a $40 million contract to establish a dairy-processing plant in Shanghai, China, for Bright Dairy & Food Co. Ltd. and yogurt-processing systems in Bright Dairy's 155,000-square-meter facility, now under construction in Shanghai.


The Martin Senour Company announced its 2010 third quarter training schedule offering hands-on experience to automotive, collision management and painting professionals.

Martin Senour announces third quarter training schedule


OAKLAND, Calif. Police in Oakland say an 11-year-old boy has been shot in the face while playing with a gun he found.

Oakland boy shot in face while playing with gun


A beaming President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a historic $938 billion health care overhaul that guarantees coverage for 32 million uninsured Americans and will touch nearly every citizen's life, presiding over the biggest shift in US domestic policy since the 1960s.

Obama signs historic $938 billion health overhaul


Congratulations to Jeremy Clarkson for proof that he knows nothing much about cars, history or anything else.


British Police arrested Julian Assange for alleged rape in Sweden.


Mark Shuttleworth, the South African, space faring, billionaire CEO of Canonical has announced he's stepping down as CEO to focus on product design and innovation.

Shuttleworth steps down as CEO to design


The Government today said State Bank of India has not extended any lifeline to the cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines this fiscal.

SBI has not extended lifeline to Kingfisher Airlines:


Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Delhi to attend the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.


Gov. Sam Brownback has ordered flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state Thursday to honor three soldiers killed last year in Afghanistan.

Brownback orders flags lowered for soldiers


United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have added iPod connectivity to their in-flight entertainment systems.

United Airlines, Singapore Airlines add iPod connectivity


A Senator Park property manager thought the decomposed body found in a chest freezer on the fifth floor of a notorious block of flats was a slaughtered sheep when he first saw it.

Manager thought body in freezer was sheep


Lady Gaga arrives at Makati Shangri-la in Makati City Saturday night for her Manila leg of 'Born This Way.


The Statue of Liberty will re-open on the Fourth of July, nearly eight months after the fierce winds and flooding caused damage to the island on which it stands.

Statue of Liberty to re-open on independence day


Roger Federer was crowned world champion for the fourth year in a row in Paris on Tuesday night.


An ethnic Indian along with his two wives has been arrested for allegedly killing his seven-year-old disabled daughter and secretly burying the child.

Indian arrested for killing disabled daughter


This how-to focuses on creating a desirable remix pack.


An Akron woman was displaced by a house fire that started on the kitchen stove and crawled up a wall into the attic Thursday night, firefighters say.


CNN reports that following an unscheduled meeting on Tuesday, the Federal Reserve slashed two key interest rates by three-quarters of a percent to 3.5 percent, citing continued concerns about a weakening economy and turmoil in the financial markets.


Director General Inter-Services-Public Relations Major General Athar Abbass has said that Inter-Services-Intelligence is a professional organization, which has no contacts with any terrorist group, adding that ISI has no links with the Mumbai terrorist attacks.

ISI has no contacts with terrorist groups:


The first image of the new Honda Civic has been released, showing the clean, dynamic exterior design.

The first image of the new Honda Civic released


Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the upcoming general elections would be held on time.


Roberto Mancini reveals that Manchester City were ``very close'' to signing striker Robin van Persie from Arsenal in the summer.

Manchester City were ``very close'' to signing Robin van Persie from Arsenal


Today, CNNMoney.com reported, ``total student loan debt has topped $1 trillion.''


Illegal levels of the chemical dioxin have been found in milk produced at two dairy farms in Northern Ireland.


Level 3 and Global Crossing announce they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Level 3 will acquire Global Crossing in a tax-free, stock-for-stock transaction.


Los Angeles-based Splash News, the provider of celebrity photos and images, has been acquired by Corbis, the visual rights firm owned by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.


Nominations for community council elections in Dumfries and Galloway have opened with polling day set for October 4.

Nominations for community council elections open


British filmmaker Ronald Neame, seen here in 2000, has died at age 99.


NAIROBI, Jul 12 Olympic 800 metres women's champion Pamela Jelimo will miss the Kenyan national championships this week which will automatically preclude her from the world championships starting in Daegu, South Korea, next month.

Jelimo to miss Kenyan national championships


Hong Kong Friday reported its first confirmed case of swine flu and went on emergency alert, Chief Executive Donald Tsang said.

Hong Kong reports first confirmed case of swine flu


A Shenandoah man has died from injuries suffered in a wreck on Aug. 20, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

Shenandoah man dies from injuries suffered in wreck


A TEENAGE robber threatened to throw a woman in the River Lee unless she handed over cash.

Robber threatens to throw woman in river


A motorist is demanding answers over claims her car was damaged by a 'hit and run' bus.


HarperStudio, the partnership publishing imprint of HarperCollins is shutting down and its founding publisher, Bob Miller is leaving to join Workman Publishing.


Our early bird pricing for the 2011 Insider Plus membership is coming to end.


Authorities are investigating the deaths of a father and son whose bodies were found a week apart.

Authorities investigate deaths of father and son


After weeks of relentless pressure, Duffy has agreed to pose nude for a magazine for an undisclosed fee.


Treasury debt prices erased their losses on Wednesday as US stock futures dropped after Federal Express gave a weak outlook, restoring a safe-haven bid for US government debt.

Treasuries-treasuries erase losses as US stock futures drop


North Carolina chancellor Holden Thorp says he believes he made the ``right decision'' firing football coach Butch Davis and says the school is mulling changes to its honor court.

Thorp says he made 'right decision' in firing Davis


A report that Lil Wayne punched Drake in a weekend fight is false, according to Drake.


British royal Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has visited the 5 Rifles regiment, of which she is commander-in-chief.


A woman was run over by her own car in the Raley's parking lot Friday.


Manchester United today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 16,666,667 Class A Ordinary Shares at a price of $14.00 per share.

Manchester United announces pricing of initial public offering of Class A Ordinary Shares


Eleven days after acquiring CB Aqib Talib at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he has finally been cleared to join the New England Patriots.

Aqib Talib joins the New England Patriots


David McCracken has left Brentford after the defender`s contract was terminated by mutual consent.


This March 29, 2013 file photo shows Taylor Swift performing at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ Billboard announced Wednesday, April 3, that Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and R&B singer Miguel will perform at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19 in Las Vegas.

Swift, Bieber, Mars to perform at Billboard Awards


Rob Brydon has slammed plans for a 'Gavin and Stacey' West End musical as ''pants''.

Rob Brydon slams Gavin and Stacey musical as 'pants'


Garrett Atkins returned to the Rockies lineup on Tuesday after missing the last three games with a stiff neck and sore back.


legally and personally -- but John Lydon has stepped up to pay tribute to Malcolm McLaren, the group's manager, following news of McLaren's death on Thursday in New York after a long battle with cancer.

Johnny Rotten pays tribute to Malcolm McLaren


EUR/GBP is ticking higher, presently up at .8245 from early .8220.


The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have been honoured with Canadian aboriginal gifts during a dinner held in their honour.

Prince charles and Duchess of Cornwall honoured with Canadian aboriginal gifts


A North Hill Square apartment building has been damaged by a fire.


Yesterday we reported that Facebook had been banned in Pakistan following a court case, this court case was the result of a new Facebook group called ``Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!'', where social networkers were encourages to draw the Prophet Muhammed.


An Oak Ridge church that burned down five years ago is now facing a new challenge, thieves.


One woman is in the hospital this morning after being run over by a car.


Honda are pulling out of Formula One and will close their team down if no buyer is found by the end of the year, a senior source at a rival team told Reuters on Thursday.


FIFA banned six match officials from all football-related activity as they were found guilty of corruption.


Baltimore police have released the names of two officers who were shot Saturday morning during what the police commissioner called an ``ambush'' by a domestic violence suspect.


On the morning of September 23, State President Nguyen Minh Triet left Hanoi for New York to attend the UN Security Council's Summit and the general debate of the 64th UN General Assembly from September 23-26.

State President Triet leaves Hanoi for New York


Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige revealed today that the Captain America movie will be a period film, set during World War II. I've never read any Captain America, but some of my friends who are really into the series have insisted that a WWII period setting would be the only way to do the story justice.

Captain America to be set during World War II.


The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monroe County until 7 am Monday Dec. 13.

National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Monroe County


Twayne Blenman had the shock of his life on Tuesday when a large flamboyant tree came crashing down on his house at Mansion Road, Bank Hall, St Michael.


Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang who established the Internet giant in 1995 resigned from the board of directors and all other positions with the company on Tuesday.


Indian economy will soon revert back to the path of higher growth trajectory said Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday.

Indian economy will soon revert back to the path of higher growth trajectory:


Dassault Systemes, which offers 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, declared on 26 March that ASUSTeK Computer Inc, a manufacturer of consumer electronics, has selected Abaqus finite element analysis software from Dassault Systemes' SIMULIA brand to accelerate its product design, performance and reliability with realistic simulation solutions.

Dassault Systemes selected by ASUSTeK Computer for realistic simulation solutions


Former hockey star Theo Fleury wants everyone to know he has not suffered a relapse despite the severe emotional strain from the public sentencing of the man who sexually abused him as a teen.


Cricket Communications has selected Vesta, a provider of electronic payment solutions, to manage non-cash customer transactions.

Cricket Communications selects Vesta to manage non-cash transactions


Four British soldiers were killed in the restive southern Afghan province of Helmand, officials said Wednesday, including reportedly the first female British military fatality.

Four British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan


The campaign manager for 3rd District congressional candidate John Rysavy faces Johnson County criminal charges for an alleged sexual assault in July 2008.


Twitter is back after denial of service attack for now after being down for several hours.


Assemblyman Vito Lopez, the Brooklyn Democrat in the cross hairs of legislative ethics officials, has pneumonia, his office said in a statement.


NII Holdings, Inc., will host its 2010 first quarter financial results conference call with its senior management.


NEW ORLEANS ― The NFL announced that it would release the full 2010 schedule this coming Tuesday at 6 pm CST.


Retail store chain Aldi is planning to open 500 new stores across Australia, writes Nick Gibson.


Toyota on Monday cut its 2008 global sales forecast by 350,000 vehicles, or 3.5 per cent, to reflect plunging sales in the US of its pick-up trucks and SUVs.


President Michel Sleiman discussed on Monday the latest developments with Prime Minister Najib Mikati, the National News Agency reported.

Sleiman discusses latest developments with Mikati


Samsung Electronics is closing old semiconductor production lines amid the economic downturn in an effort to cut costs.


The e-commerce market in the country, which is growing at an estimated 40-45 per cent on a compounded aggregate growth rate basis vis-a-vis a global growth rate of 8-10 per cent, is likely to touch Rs 50,000 crore this year, says a recent study.

E-commerce market to touch Rs 50,000 cr this year


Now her soon-to-be ex-husband Tareq Salahi was spotted with notorious Manhattan madam Kristin Davis at her birthday party on September 23 in New York.

Tareq Salahi spotted with Manhattan madam Kristin Davis


Nearly $12,000 was raised Saturday for the city's police dogs at a 5K race through Nay Aug Park.


Justin Duchscherer has been scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the Angels due to ongoing left hip inflammation.

Duchscherer scratched from Saturday start


Guitarist Noel Gallagher announced on Friday evening that he is leaving the popular British rock band Oasis after 18 years.


The human papillomavirus vaccine has been show to prevent most anal cancers in gay men, according to a new study from the University of California-San Francisco.

Human papillomavirus vaccine prevents anal cancer:


A DRUG addict who walked into a police station and asked to be locked up because he was a danger to the community, was jailed for six months yesterday.


Tulsa police are trying to determine the source of a bloody sheet and a pool of blood that were found in a street.

Police trying to determine source of bloody sheet, pool


Ricki Lake doesn't want to be skinny anymore because she doesn't 'feel great' when she loses too much weight.


MatrixStream wants to bring IPTV to vehicle seat-backs with its MX-Drive technology, which it claims works over very low-bandwidth connections.


The GOP Convention officially got underway yesterday ..


Lindsay Lohan is working at the morgue as part of her punishment for drunk driving.


A MOTOR menace who drove through residential areas at speeds of up to 90mph while being pursued by police has been sent back to prison.


Nationals reliever Tyler Walker will miss the rest of the season, as he prepares for surgery to repair a damaged labrum.

Nationals pitcher Tyler Walker will miss the rest of the season


Sportswriter Furman Bisher has died of a massive heart attack at the age of 93.


Recently, the beauty confessed that she had lied to media many times in an effort to hide her love life from public eyes.


Elizabeth Hurley is taking her mind off her marriage problems by attending her son's carol service.

Elizabeth Hurley takes mind off marriage problems


West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds has been charged with rape but was released on bail after appearing before a magistrate court on Tuesday.

West Indies cricketer Hinds charged with rape


Smash and grab robbers targeted a Wembley jewellers in the early hours of this morning.

Smash and grab robbers target Wembley jewellers


MINI Countryman, the brand's fourth family member, was officially unveiled in Oman this week.


Chuck Akre, who last year left FBR Funds and started his own Akre Focus Fund, talks about his investment strategy and his view on TJX Cos Inc., Ross Stores Inc. and Dollar Tree Inc. Akre speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's ``In the Loop.''

Chuck Akre talks about his investment strategy;


Big Love star Ginnifer Goodwin has told how she joined Weight Watchers at the age of nine.

Ginnifer Goodwin joined weight Watchers aged nine


A new tool to observe cell behavior has revealed surprising clues about how cancer cells respond to therapy, and may offer a way to further refine personalized cancer treatments.

New tool reveals surprising clues about how cancer cells respond to therapy


AP Medical Writer Health officials say synthetic marijuana has been linked to kidney damage in some teens and young adults.

Synthetic marijuana linked to kidney damage


Dutch Queen Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, announced she was abdicating in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander, who will become king on April 30.


Defense contractor KBR Inc. said it has banned the use of personal cell phones by its employees in Iraq for security reasons.

Defense contractor KBR bans personal cell phones


Vietnam will join a regional technical assistance project on urban development along the Mekong Sub-region corridor, according to the Government Office.

Vietnam to join regional technical projects


Hurricane Alex has made landfall in northeastern Mexico as a Category Two storm, lashing residents of the Mexican Gulf coast and south Texas with heavy rains and winds.


Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano was charged on Wednesday with improper conduct following his reaction to being sent off against Manchester United on Sunday, the Football Association announced.

Liverpool Football player Mascherano charged with improper conduct


GP2 race winner Davide Valsecchi has been signed by iSport to stay with the team for the remainder of the GP2 Asia series plus the full main championship.


Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt has lost his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a 10-year ban for spot-fixing.


Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies following the alleged assault on Rihanna last month, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office announced on Thursday.


A SCHIZOPHRENIC man who was left without his benefit payments stole alcohol from a shop, Stroud Magistrates' Court heard today.


In a bid to enhance educational ties and to attract Indian students, Japan will soon be organising a special education fair in Delhi and Bangalore.

Japan to organise education fair in Delhi, Bangalore


Thousands of workers have gone on strike at a Foxconn plant in China that makes the Apple iPhone 5, says a labour rights group.

Thousands strike at Foxconn plant in China


An American survivor of the 2002 Bali bombing testified on Thursday at the trial of terrorist suspect Umar Patek, saying he was approached by a group of smiling men cursing America just before the bombing 10 years ago.

American testifies at the trial of Umar Patek


Cricket needs an urgent ``wake up call'' as match-fixing allegations threaten the long-term future of the game, former South Africa captain Clive Rice said on Thursday.


Never ones for hiding their devotion to each other, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their vows Friday night.


A 31-year-old California man caught with a quarter-pound of methamphetamine in a potato chip bag faces up to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty Monday to drug trafficking.

Man faces up to 15 years for drug trafficking


In a desperate attempt to save a season in a nosedive, the Rangers Monday fired coach Tom Renney and replaced him with John Tortorella, a move designed to be a kick in the backside to a comatose roster.

Rangers fire head coach Tom Renney and replace him with John Tortorella


A construction company will relocate and expand its business in Binghamton by the beginning of May.

Construction company to relocate to Binghamton


Residents in the central division are been advised to store as much water as they can.


'The anonymous letter, received at the Delhi Secretariat Tuesday evening, threatens terror attacks on temples in the city during Janmashtami by Kashmiri militants,' an official source told IANS.

Letter threatens terror attack on temples on Janmashtami


AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES, a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, today shared a recent announcement from Mevion Medical Systems, Inc., formerly Still River Systems, Inc., regarding progress in the development of Mevion's compact proton therapy system.


Georgia prison guards beat three inmates in the wake of a strike at several state prisons last month, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said on Thursday.


Democrats in the House of Representatives unveiled their economic stimulus plan on Thursday, proposing $275 billion in tax cuts and credits to jump-start the economy and $550 billion in spending for clean energy, road construction, social welfare programs and emergency assistance to states.


A Gage County jail guard has been accused of sexually assaulting an inmate.

Jail guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate


BHP, the world's biggest miner, is preparing a hostile bid for peer Rio Tinto whose board has turned down a friendly approach worth billions of US dollars, British newspapers have said.

BHP Billiton 'preparing hostile bid for Rio Tinto'


Lady Gaga thinks the city of New York, where she was born and raised, is her ''husband''.


Arkansas' governor and legislators plan to split $170 million on various projects across the state, and also shore up the state's Medicaid plan with $107 million in one-time money from the state's surplus.

Legislators, governor to split $170 million


Jazz singer and author George Melly has died at his London home at the age of 80.


Jake Noble's 37-yard field goal with :14 lifted Springfield over McDonald 9-7 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.

Noble's field goal lifts Springfield over McDonald


New Virginia quarterback Phillip Sims, an Alabama transfer, has been granted a waiver by the NCAA, and will be eligible this season.


Jay-Z has admitted that he was angry with his father for years because he walked out when the rapper was 11.


Two commuters and a taxi driver died when a taxi burst into flames near Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal, the provincial transport department said on Friday.


New Delhi According to the TAM data for the period Week 44-52, Animal Planet has recorded a 25% higher channel share than History TV18 when measured across India.

Animal Planet records 25% higher channel share than History tv 18 across India


The temporary fireworks ban imposed earlier this summer by the Pima County Board of Supervisors has been lifted.


Indian actress and model, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and her actor husband, Abhishek Bachchan, are expecting their first child.

Actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, expecting first child


Principal Financial Group, Inc. announced today that it will host its 2013 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013.

Principal Financial Group to host investor Day on Sept. 13, 2013


Clayton election officials decided a town council seat this morning by drawing names of the two candidates from an envelope.

Clayton election decided by drawing names


Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is raising funds Monday in the Seattle area and giving Spokane Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers a leadership role in his campaign.


Anthem Blue Cross wants to raise health insurance rates for hundreds of thousands of Californians again.


Manchester City unveiled the next stage in their transformation, revealing plans for a vast new training ground and academy designed to help them emulate the success of Barcelona.

Manchester City reveal plans for new training ground and academy


Controversial actor Charlie Sheen has recently joined Twitter, with Boylesports going 18/1 that he overtakes Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber to become Twitter's most followed celebrity by the end of the month.


Crispin Havener Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon comptroller accused of stealing more than $50 million from the city, will plead guilty to the crime Wednesday morning.


More than 160 people were killed when an Air India plane crashed on Saturday as it came in to land in the southern Indian city of Mangalore on a flight from Dubai, police said.


COUNCIL house tenants who fraudulently sub-let their homes could face prison sentences of up to two years under new Government plans.

Tenants who sub-let homes to face prison


The research firm says that Canada ranked fifth, tied with Sweden, in broadband penetration.

Canada ranked fifth in broadband penetration


Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced he has signed legislation to expand the state's FastTrack program to specifically support economic development in rural communities and for exceptional projects.

Tennessee governor Bill Haslam signs legislation to expand FastTrack program


Widespread use of mobile phones on passenger aircraft moved a step closer today following a ruling by communications regulator Ofcom.

Widespread use of mobile phones on aircraft moves closer


Melbourne Victory defender Rodrigo Vargas is confident he can overcome an illness he contracted whilst overseas to be available for his club's season opener early next month.

Melbourne Victory's Vargas confident he can overcome illness


Tropical Storm Opheliaadvisory from the National Hurricane Center says Ophelia is fluctuating in intensity.

Tropical Storm Ophelia is fluctuating in intensity


Car-rental company Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc said it has potential credit exposure to Chrysler (CBS.UL) but none to General Motors.

Dollar Thrifty says has credit exposure to Chrysler


SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has begun buying its customers' unwanted gold to take advantage of the growing trend for selling old jewellery for fast cash.


Lauryn Hill performed at the LA Rising Festival just a week after giving birth to her sixth child, allegedly named Marley..

Lauryn Hill performs a week after giving birth


Ratings agency Fitch has stripped Britain of its top triple-A rating although it gave it a ``stable'' outlook.


Sen. Kay Hagan is urging black farmers in North Carolina to file claims in a landmark $1.25 billion settlement with the federal government before time runs out.

Sen. Hagan urges black farmers to file claim in settlement


Adult education classes began at Poquoson High School on Wednesday and are still open.


Inauguration group donates funds for Latino arts Organizers of a gala concert and series of events celebrating Latino culture during President Barack Obama's second inauguration are donating the proceeds to help raise the national profile of Latino arts and culture.


Verizon has announced that it has added more affiliates to its rural LTE network initiative to offer its LTE network in typically underserved rural areas by signing up rural carriers to help build out infrastructure.

Verizon adds more affiliates to rural LTE network


Russia cut electricity supplies to Belarus yesterday over unpaid debts, upping pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko who is grappling with one of the worst economic crises of his 17-year rule.


FBR Capital Markets downgraded rating of oil and gas services companies Halliburton Co. and RPC Inc. as capacity adds prompt oversupply concerns.

FBR Capital Markets downgrades ratings on Halliburton and RPC


A brand that epitomizes the hospitality favourite of lifestyle andbusiness travelers, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre forayedinto a new chapter as it converted to JW Marriott Hotel Pune.

Pune Marriott hotel and Convention Centre converts to JW Marriott Pune


A part-time Blackman Township employee resigned Monday in a flap over uncashed checks made out to the township.


Brain surgery for patients in South and mid Wales will be centralised in Cardiff, it was announced.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Google has bought the restaurant review service Zagat as it tries to help people connect with local businesses.

Google buys restaurant review service Zagat


Many school libraries are a wasted resource and do not fulfil their potential to improve literacy levels and support pupil learning, according to a report published today.

School libraries are wasted resource - report


A FARMER denied the murder of his cousin when he appeared yesterday before a judge at Worcester Crown Court.


No long US airline delays at close of summer US airlines closed the summer travel season without any lengthy tarmac delays in August, the government said Thursday, a sharp reversal from a month earlier.


Post Office workers strike in central London in a row over jobs, pay and closures amid warnings of further action.


Clariant, which makes pigments for products from textiles to cars, said it did not see any need for refinancing before 2011 as its cash flow is strong despite weak markets.

Clariant sees no need for refinancing before 2011


Gov. David Paterson is suspending hundreds of current and new construction projects because of the state's budget woes, including a highway to Fort Drum and a major interchange on Long Island.

Paterson suspends hundreds of construction projects


FIJI has a lot to learn from India in terms of maintaining and sustaining a viable sugar industry.


Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Nazar Muhammad Gondal Sunday said that Pakistani leadership is fully capable of facing challenges confronting the country.Talking to a private news channel, he said that the PPP-led coalition government took all the political parties along on issues of national importance like National Finance Commission award, the 18 th amendment bill and keeping the national interests supreme.

Pak leadership capable of facing challenges:


The Royal couple visited Matthews Yard, the co-working space set up by Saif Bonar, where the Prince pulled a pint of Cronx Standard and then had a swig much to the delight of founders Simon Dale and Mark Russell.


Marks & Spencer is to return to France, a decade after it pulled out of the country.


To celebrate the release of his hotly anticipated 'FAME' LP today, R&B/Pop star Chris Brown paid a visit to ABC's 'Good Morning America' early this AM.

Chris Brown visits 'Good Morning America'


German business confidence has brightened unexpectedly this month, offering hope that a slowdown in the eurozone's ``core'' economies would prove modest -- despite the threat posed by Greece's escalating debt crisis.


Daryl Hannah has been arrested outside the White House along with a number of environmental protestors who were campaigning against a planned pipeline running from Canada along the US Gulf Coast.

Daryl Hannah is arrested outside the White House


The Senate cleared the fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill Saturday, sending the measure to President Bush for his signature.

Senate clears defense authorization bill


Salman Rushdie is a ``poor'' and ``sub-standard writer'' who would have remained largely unknown but for his controversial book Satanic Verses, according to Markandey Katju, till recently a judge of the Supreme Court.


The euro and the UK pound weakened against the dollar, as demand for stocks and other riskier assets wilted after the New York Federal Reserve said it would expand the list of counterparties it expects to use to drain cash from the financial system when the time is right.


The New Zealand share market posted quiet gains today, as strong offshore leads overnight failed to jolt range-bound stocks from the grasp of investor apathy.


A Sheffield company that crushes rubble for clients in the construction industry could face a substantial personal injury compensation claim from the family of a dead worker.

Sheffield company could face personal injury compensation claim


Edinburgh has been voted as the best UK city for tourists by magazine poll.

Edinburgh voted best UK city for tourists


England fast bowler James Anderson has thrown an injury scare into his team's hopes of winning the second test against New Zealand when he injured his left ankle playing football after the third day's play on Saturday.


Charlie Sheen was booed off stage at the Detroit debut of his live show, ``My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option,'' according to reports.


Diesel prices have continued their upward trend according to the December survey of pump prices from the AA.


A Toronto coffee shop operator faces drug charges after being caught selling marijuana and crack cocaine at the business in the city's downtown.


Ethanol company Ethanex Energy has filed for bankruptcy after being unable to gain interim financing.


Jason Molina, a prolific and respected cornerstone of US alt-rock for nearly two decades, has died aged 39, from organ failure owing to alcohol consumption.

Singer-songwriter Jason Molina dies aged 39


If you have been paying attention and you are a musical lover, you will have found that musical theater is alive and well in Rockbridge.

Musical Theater is alive and well in Rockbridge


He signed autographs at Waterloo Records in Austin on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012.

Chris jericho signs autographs in Austin


Milwaukee - Harley-Davidson has initiated a recall of over 300,000 motorcycles due to a faulty switch problem which can cause failure of the brake lights to work correctly.

Harley-Davidson recalls over 300,000 motorcycles


A US pledge to step up military aid to Syrian rebels because of alleged use of chemical arms by the regime drew criticism from Damascus ally Russia and from UN chief Ban Ki-moon yesterday.

US pledges military aid to Syrian rebels


BBC NI Culture Club presenter Ande Gray is going back to High School...


President Museveni has warned the ADF remnants that they would pay very dearly if they dared attack Uganda.


The center of Tropical Storm Don is about to make landfall on the Texas coast, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Tropical Storm Don is making landfall in Texas


Disquiet grew on Friday over how ousted despot Moammar Gaddafi met his end after being taken alive, as Libya's new leaders faced huge pressure to proclaim liberation and launch the transition to democracy.

Disquiet grows over how Gaddafi met his end


Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht will suffer no permanent damage to his health from brain and lung injuries following his downhill training crash last month, doctors said Friday.Albrecht woke up from an induced coma Thursday, three weeks after badly crashing on the final jump of the Streif course in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

Albrecht suffers no permanent damage after crash


``Hatchet Dawn will be supporting Marilyn Manson for 4 dates on his 2009 Australian tour.


Openwork has launched a protection panel featuring leading providers including AEGON Scottish Equitable, AXA and Legal & General.


``Kyrgyzstan requires tourism development master plan,'' announced ecotourism international expert Christian Baumgartner on today's press conference.

Kyrgyzstan requires tourism development master plan --


Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that Rockies manager Jim Tracy has been discharged from the hospital and is on his way home.

Jim Tracy is discharged from the hospital