Singapore share prices ended flat on Tuesday in thin trade as investors were sidelined amid the year-end holiday season and a lack of significant economic cues from the US and Europe.


North Korea will be an ''early challenge'' for Barack Obama, with it trying to split its partners in the six-party talks on ending its nuclear drive, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley said Wednesday.

N. Korea to be 'early challenge' for Obama:


A deadly strain of swine flu never seen before has broken out in Mexico, killing at least 16 people and raising fears it is spreading across North America.


A Chinese business tycoon with reported links to disgraced Communist party official Bo Xilai has been detained, state media reported, in the latest twist to a major political scandal.

Chinese tycoon 'detained' amid political scandal


Feb. home prices rose 10.2% vs. a year earlier, the best in nearly 7 years, according to CoreLogic.


As the H1N1 death toll and infections continue to rise in Malaysia, Thailand and lately in India, Brunei is taking every step to prepare for the worst.


``I've never had a drinking problem... Even though I've been in this business for quite some time. I've never physically been drunk in my life. I've never been drunk in my life. I don't use recreational drugs. But, I am goofy ... ``I am intelligent. Having a brain, that's a concept, yes, with Paula Abdul. I have a brain.''


US President Barack Obama will return for a second term, feels American political historian Dr. Allan J. Lichtman.


Jamie McBain and Blake Geoffrion scored second-period goals to help 11th-ranked Wisconsin beat 12th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth 3-1 in men's hockey in Madison tonight.


U-turns are being encouraged at a busy Glenfield intersection to allow motorists access to shops blocked by a traffic island.


A COUNCIL leader has pledged to do all he can to help travellers move from illegal pitches in Crays Hill to legitimate places elsewhere.

'We'll do all we can to help travellers move'


A 22-year-old woman was shot in the foot while she was walking with a friend on Riverbend Road towards Lake Crest Drive in Virginia Beach Wednesday night.


Funny couple Amy Poehler and Will Arnett are splitting up.


The attorney for a Saudi man accused of trying to make a weapon of mass destruction will use an insanity defense in the young man's case.


A junior wide receiver for the Ducks, Josh Huff was cited for DUII, speeding and driving without a license early Saturday morning, March 3 rd , 2012 .

Ducks wide receiver Josh Huff cited for DUII, speeding & driving without a license


Marketing companies would give their eyeteeth to know exactly what motivates people to buy a particular product.

What motivates people to buy particular products?


The national senior cricketers left this morning for Barbados the first leg of the inaugural WICB regional Twenty20 competition.


Joseph Gordon-Levitt announced the death of his brother Dan on Twitter the other day.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt announces death of his brother Dan


Company chief executive officer Sicelo Duze said normal bus services would resume from Monday.


Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Life Technologies Corporation, a leading life sciences company, have signed a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire Life Technologies for $76.00 in cash per fully diluted common share, or approximately $13.6 billion, plus the assumption of net debt at close.

Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Life Technologies Corporation


An Afghan girl who was tortured for months after refusing prostitution lies on a hospital bed in Kabul December 31, 2011.

Afghan girl tortured after refusing prostitution


Bulldogs prop Ryan Tandy could face up to five years behind bars if found guilty of providing false evidence to a law enforcement agency during the course of an investigation.

Bulldogs prop could face five years behind bars


World champion Jordyn Wieber lost her chance at an all-around title after being edged out by her teammates Sunday.

Jordyn Wieber, us gymnast champ, loses chance for all-around title


Business confidence is at its lowest ebb since the summer of 2009 when the UK was still in recession, according to a report out today.

Business confidence at lowest ebb since 2009 when UK was still in recession


Charlie Hoag, a four-sport standout at Kansas who helped the United States win the gold medal in basketball at the Helsinki Olympics, died late Thursday after a long illness.


US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hosts the US-Philippines Ministerial Dialogue with US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Republic of the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Del Rosario at the Department of State in Washington, DC on April 30, 2012.

Secretary Clinton hosts the US-Philippines Ministerial Dialogue


Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has recovered from a bout of H1N1 swine flu and will return to his normal routine on Tuesday, his office said on Monday.

Costa Rican leader Oscar Arias recovers from swine flu


Reforms are needed to make third party motor insurance more prompt and user friendly, according to public consultation by Bank Negara and the Ministry of Finance on a proposed motor cover framework.

Reforms needed for third-party motor insurance


Bangladesh government on Tuesday hiked fuel prices in line with the soaring crude oil prices in the international markets.


GMAC Financial Services says it's holding discussions with federal regulators about becoming a bank holding company.

GMAC considers becoming a bank holding company


Sudbury-based Collège Boréal will spend $3.8 million to open a new Toronto campus in September.

Collège Boréal to spend $3.8 million on new Toronto campus


Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor is auctioning off his 1991 Super Bowl championship ring.

Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor auctioning Super Bowl ring


The Dolphins released C Jake Grove on Thursday morning, only a year after signing him to a 4-year deal.


Internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae megastar, Busy Signal has officially been extradited to the United States as he prepares to face criminal charges in the state of Minnesota.

Busy Signal extradited to the United States


World number three Victoria Azarenka pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday due to a ``right hand strain.''

Azarenka pulls out of Cincinnati with hand strain


Asian stocks dropped on Monday as a spate of weak economic data from China and the US renewed concerns about the health of the global economy although sharp declines look unlikely before an emergency meeting to stem the spreading debt crisis.


Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says the Indian cricket team is ``disappointed'' but not ``embarrassed'' with their disastrous showings in Australia even as they headed towards a second successive series whitewash on foreign shores.

We are disappointed but not embarrassed:


Virgin Active has opened its 100th club at Balfour Park, Johannesburg, late last week, justifying the call made by Nelson Mandela in 2001 to Richard Branson, asking him to save thousands of jobs by taking over the liquidated Health and Racquet Club.


Egypt has allowed a European aid convoy into the Gaza Strip after holding it up for two days.

Egypt allows European aid convoy into Gaza Strip


RELATIVES of a British pensioner, who went missing nine months ago during the height of Bahrain's unrest, have accepted they may never see her again.


Tearaway website Mumsnet has declared independence from the rest of the Internet.

Mumsnet declares independence from Internet


Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism announced the launch of the World Cultural Economic Forum in Louisiana this October.

Lt. Gov. Landrieu announces launch of world cultural Economic Forum


Cumnock-born composer James MacMillan was flying the flag for Scotland as one of the winners at the 2008 British Composer Awards.


Next week's Miranda Cosgrove concert in Columbia Park is postponed -- after the actress and singer was injured in a bus crash in Illinois earlier today.


Monday, May 20, 2013, 12:50 pm A Topeka sperm donor being sued by the state for child support wants a different judge.


Superintendent Clarence Russell, officer in charge of the Grand Bahama Passport Office, yesterday revealed that passport woes of Grand Bahama residents may be coming to an end during his address to the Rotary Club of Freeport.


Jennifer Aniston's biological clock has been ticking so loud lately, she's reportedly decided to get her eggs frozen.


Bruno Senna says that Renault needs to ``put in a massive effort'' in order to score points in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.


Vampire Diaries Paul Wesley spotted wickedly intense in new season 4 promo pic. Recently,this new promo pic,hit the net for the upcoming Vampire Diaries season 4,and it features Stefan Salvatore star Paul Wesley,looking mighty intense and serious as hell as he gives the cameras a very searing stare.


The beleaguered airport restaurant has closed, at least temporarily, due to financial issues, an owner confirmed Friday.


Hannibal will premiere on City on Thursday night with Casino Royale's Mads Mikkelsen in the title role.


The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed restricted free agent forward Andrew Ladd, according to General Manager Rick Dudley.

Thrashers re-sign restricted free agent forward Andrew Ladd


Terms of Endearment actress Debra Winger is making her Broadway stage debut in new play The Anarchist.


Apple became the most valuable US company in history Monday, surpassing the market capitalization of $620.6 billion that Microsoft set during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.

Apple becomes most valuable US company in history


The Windsor Express -- the city's recently named team in the National Basketball League of Canada -- wants the city to buy a $125,000 basketball floor for the WFCU Centre before the team will commit to a one-year term at the venue.

Windsor Express wants $125,000 basketball floor for WFCU Centre


New Delhi, Feb 22 President Pratibha Patil Monday said her government was working ``single-mindedly'' to deliver the promise of inclusive growth for the ``aam aadmi'', who had to be protected against the ``ravages'' of the economic crisis and the failure of the monsoon in mid 2009.

Government working to deliver on inclusive growth:


Didier Drogba admits he has lost respect for Rafael Benitez following the Liverpool manager's attack on what he perceives as the Chelsea striker's theatrical behaviour.


People are facing huge crisis of drinking water in Thauldhar block thanks to the lackadaisical attitude of the officials of the water projects.


Demand for fixed income funds is expected to increase this year due to its stability and consistent return amid volatility in the equity market and global economic uncertainty.

Demand for fixed income funds to increase --


A Continental Airlines jet taking off from the Denver airport went off the runway and caught fire Saturday night, forcing more than 100 passengers to evacuate on emergency slides and injuring at least seven people, officials said.


Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse on Thursday ended a losing streak with a net profit of 2.0 billion francs for the first quarter, saying cost cutting and capital raising measures have worked.


The network issues somewhere between the TriCitiesSports.com server and your computer were resolved sometime early on Sunday.


As many as 172 roads in the new areas of Chennai Corporation will be taken up for integrated redevelopment.

172 roads to be taken for integrated redevelopment


Tennessee reported 17 mass layoffs in August resulting in 1,496 initial claims for unemployment insurance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

Tennessee reports 17 mass layoffs in August


Jenn Sterger, who allegedly received lewd messages and sexually explicit pictures from NFL quarterback Brett Favre, has hired a lawyer.


A 70-year-old Clinton Township man sitting in his home was shot in the abdomen Thursday by a stray shotgun slug fired by a hunter shooting at a deer.


Ricky Sbragia stood down as Sunderland manager Sunday after his side narrowly escaped relegation on the final day of the Premier League season.

Sbragia stands down as Sunderland manager


New York state police are warning that there is a phony Amber Alert e-mail message circulating in the Long Island area.

New York police warn of Amber Alert hoax


Mark Duplass, Katie Duplass and Lawrence J. Duplass bought a four-bedroom, four-bath home at 3636 Amesbury Road in Griffith Park/Los Feliz from Roger Neill and Lisa Sergi for $1.745 million on Dec. 10.

Hump Day star mark Duplass buys in Griffith Park


Sterling fell on Tuesday after UK public finance data showed a Britain's public sector net cash requirement rising to a record high.

Sterling falls after UK public finance data


The Red Hat Society, the largest women's social organization in the world, received an unexpected celebrity endorsement when actor/comedian Damon Wayans announced the launch of his novel, Red Hats, published by Atria.

Red Hat Society receives unexpected celebrity endorsement from Damon Wayans


Young people under 25 are to be recognised for their contributions to the lives of others at an awards ceremony on Saturday.


Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that the empowerment of tribals is essential for equitable growth of the country.

Manmohan Singh says empowerment of tribals is essential for equitable growth


An autopsy indicates former boxing champion Arturo Gatti may have committed suicide, been accidentally killed, or murdered, according to a Brazilian newspaper that said it obtained a copy of the coroner's initial findings.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Barack Obama has promised Afghanistan more aid.


Egypt hailed its shock victory over world champions Italy in the Confederations Cup as one of its best ever, but for Marcello Lippi's men it was a disaster.


Serena Williams was handed a $10,500 fine on Sunday for the obscene outburst against a lineswomen that got her defaulted on a point penalty from her US Open semi-final on Saturday against Kim Clijsters.

Serena Williams fined for obscene outburst


VH1 Save The Music Foundation will honor Julie Andrews along with John Legend and John Mayer at a gala on November 8th.

VH1 Save the Music Foundation to honor Julie Andrews


The temporary closure of Noble Hospital's stroke ward in the Isle of Man due to staff illness did not harm patients, says the health minister.

Temporary closure of stroke ward 'did not harm patients'


Takeaways and restaurants are selling lamb curries and kebabs without any lamb in them, undercover trading standards officers have discovered.

Takeaways and restaurants selling lamb kebabs without any lamb in them


Spirit Airlines Inc., the US carrier that charges for carry-on bags in overhead bins, filed for a $300 million initial public offering and said it plans to use some of the proceeds to repay debt.

Spirit Airlines files for $300 million initial public offering


A Washington state science teacher who helped transform his small school into a place where nearly every student graduates with some college credit was named as national teacher of the year.

Washington teacher is national teacher of the year


Annual global mobile video on demand and TV revenues will double over the next four years to €3.4bn, according to new research.

Mobile video and TV revenues to double in four years


Gabon , an ex-colony of France and whose official language is French, wants to introduce English as the second official language, the spokesman for the presidency Alain Claude Bilie By Nze said on Monday.

Gabon to introduce English as second official language


SUV hits teen pedestrians crossing NJ road; 2 hurt Authorities say an SUV has struck teenage pedestrians crossing a road on the New Jersey coast, injuring two boys, one of them critically.


In this series of postings, I'm going to explain how I modularise Excel spreadsheets.


Around 25% of women suffer from urine incontinence at one time during their lifetime but don't ask for treatment because of social stigma, socioeconomic factor and more so, not aware of the fact that this problem needs treatment.


Wall Street extended its gains to a second day after new unemployment numbers added to a sense that the US economy might be finding its footing.


Maltese workers are getting more stressed, according to the latest research by workspace provider Regus.


European Union finance ministers tackle tax fraud and money-laundering as they wrap up two days of talks on Saturday.


Ed Reed, whose brother is believed to be missing in Louisiana, traveled with the Ravens to Kansas City on their charter flight, according to a team spokesperson.

Reed traveled with Ravens to Kansas City


Post mortem on the bodies of police firing victims in Karwadi was on Monday held up with the Gujjar leadership making a fresh demand that corpses of their community members in a Jaipur hospital be first sent to Dausa district.

Post mortem of police firing victims held up


TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation, has donated $5,000 to Safe Harbors of the Hudson.


The Kyivenerho energy distribution company has started cutting hot water supplies to about 5,000 residential houses in Kyiv due to the debts of the Kyiv city state administration for compensation of the difference in gas tariffs, the press service of the company told this to the Ukrainian News agency.

Kyivenerho cuts hot water supplies to 5,000 residential houses in Kyiv


Easton officials held a news conference Monday to tout a drop in violent crime in 2010, attributing it to an increase in police officers, the city's surveillance cameras and a hotline that residents can call with their concerns.

Easton officials tout drop in violent crime


Jayaprada theatre complex on General Patters Road, owned by actor and Samajwadi Party MP Jayaprada, was attached by Chennai Corporation on Friday for non-payment of property tax to the tune of Rs. 20 lakh.


Irish actor Liam Neeson has split from his girlfriend after a two-year romance, according to a UK report.

Liam Neeson splits from girlfriend - report


Goaltender Martin Biron agreed to terms on a new contract with the New York Rangers, General Manager Glen Sather said.

Goaltender Martin Biron agrees to terms with New York Rangers


The torrential rains that fell in the country in the last three days brought joy to some com-munities as they were able to catch fish from the flooded rivers.


A man in his 20s was shot dead last night near the Lionel Groulx métro station.


Ethnic Ibans in the country yesterday showcased its unique culture and traditions, as part of efforts to preserve them during the annual Gawai festival.

Ethnic Ibans showcase culture, traditions


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A Grand Rapids Press sports columnist has returned to his job after pleading guilty to growing marijuana.

Grand Rapids sports columnist returns to job


Two Edgewater men who allegedly had more than $1.5 million of cocaine in their possession when they were arrested in 2011 were indicted on related drug charges Wednesday by a state grand jury, law enforcement authorities said.

Two Edgewater men indicted on drug charges


Legendary female metal icon LITA FORD has confirmed the release date for her new album Living Like A Runaway.

LITA FORD confirms release date for new album Living Like a Runaway


A 27-year-old robber was shot dead by his victim at a metal shop in Chamdor on Thursday, Kagiso police said.


The Enterprise Police Department is investigating two shooting incidents that occurred in the 200 block of Apache Drive that are believed to be related.

Enterprise police investigate two shooting incidents


Vienna will have a third rubbish incinerator this autumn when the new Pfaffenau facility opens in Vienna-Simmering.

Vienna to have third rubbish incinerator


Choreographer Terence Lewis, who attained fame as one of the judges in reality show Dance India Dance, says he wants to become an actor.

Choreographer Terence Lewis wants to become an actor


A MAN who was driving while disqualified was put off the road and given a suspended sentence when he appeared before Judge Murrough Connellan at Wicklow District Court.


Man of Iron, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Johnny Murtagh, won the 1 3/4-mile, 500,000-dollar Breeders' Cup Marathon in a photo finish at Santa Anita Park on Friday.


Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell has extended force majeure on Nigerian light crude oil exports from its Bonny terminal after the discovery of further pipeline leaks, a spokesman said Saturday.

Shell extends force majeure at Nigerian terminal


EpiHelp will host the first eHealth summit in Murnau, Germany to discuss the latest Healthcare IT challenges, trends and opportunities.

Epihelp to host the first eHealth summit


International technology provider of next generation payment solutions for financial institutions and corporates Clear2Pay has appointed Jean de Crane as its chief of operations.


St. Louis Post Dispatch owner files for bankruptcy The St. Louis Post Dispatch, the largest of the Lee dailies, said on its website that the filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy will allow the Davenport, Iowa-based company to refinance some $1 billion in debt.


The crime rate at 13 crime hotspots in the city has dropped by 13 per cent, following crime-prevention operations from Aug 5 to Nov 15, this year.


New Delhi was on Tuesday named among the top four global cities at the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize here with Chief Minister Sheila Dixit appreciated for her ''charismatic and determined leadership'' for improving the living environment of the India's capital.

New Delhi named among top four World Cities


Red Bull driver Mark Webber says he is confident of receiving equal treatment from the team next season despite team--mate Sebastian Vettel having won the 2010 Formula One drivers' title.

Webber confident of receiving equal treatment from team


Rich Rodriguez has faced the inevitable when he was fired by Michigan today.


Tibetan orphans from Sershul County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province prepare meals to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, June 16.

Tibetan orphans celebrate Dragon Boat Festival


Unemployment in the euro zone rose to a new high in October, according to official data released Friday.

Unemployment in euro zone rises to a new high


Brent crude oil futures rose $1 to $108.26 a barrel on Tuesday, following a sell-off in the previous session, and as investors took a fresh look at a monthly oil report from the International Energy Agency.

Brent crude rises $1 to $108.26 a barrel


A Fort Campbell soldier from California died this weekend after his unit was attacked in Afghanistan with an improvised explosive device.

Another Fort Campbell soldier dies in Afghanistan


A Taneytown man is being held at the Carroll Detention Center on $20,000 bail for failing to appear in court on Thursday.


THE Australian sharemarket rose 1 per cent by early afternoon on the back of positive local and US jobs data and stronger commodity prices overnight.

Australian sharemarket rises on US jobs data, commodity prices


Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 30th European destination with daily scheduled flights to the Croatian capital Zagreb.

Qatar Airways celebrates launch of 30th European destination


email Mount Pleasant native Nick Ciuffo has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday morning to begin his professional career and officially end the chances of him playing at South Carolina.


US crude oil futures fell below $100 a barrel to their lowest in more than six months on Sunday as traders bet Hurricane Ike did less damage to the nation's energy infrastructure than initially feared.

US crude oil futures fall below $100 a barrel


Ian Brady will face a public hearing on whether or not he should be returned to prison.


Indiana governor Mitch Daniels is still seriously thinking about running for president.


Two Azerbaijani citizens were killed and one injured in a road accident on Moscow-St Petersburg federal highway, Russia.

Two azerbaijanis killed in road accident in Russia


Sprint Nextel Corp. today reported first quarter 2008 financial results.

Sprint Nextel reports first quarter 2008 results


The Golf Channel's website is reporting that Tiger Woods will play the 2010 Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village in Dublin.

Tiger Woods to play in Memorial Tournament


The industries in Malaysia and Singapore are expected to be less affected by the current haze menace, said Moody's Analytics economist, Alaistair Chan.

Industries expected to be less affected by haze


``I am innocent of the very serious accusations made against me,'' Bryant wrote, a day after he was charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed cyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard.


Autolite planned Rs 1 billion expansion and modernization programme of the existing plant facilities, reports Business Standard.


The Devils Lake outlet has been running at below capacity the past two weeks because of a problem with one of its eight pumps.

Devils Lake outlet running at below capacity


Kixeye has filed a cross-complaint against Zynga in what has become a back and forth battle between the two companies.

Kixeye files cross-complaint against Zynga


``The market may open lower on weak Asian stocks. Asian stocks dropped for the first time in four days and the euro weakened before a meeting of Europe`s leaders to discuss their sovereign-debt crisis. Chinese shares slid in the first day of trading after the Lunar New Year holiday. US stocks on Friday finished mostly lower, but a late surge in financial shares helped the S&P 500 preserve a fourth week of gains after the White House said it would expand a foreclosure-prevention program and hope grew for a Greek debt-deal,`` said SMC Global Research.

Market may open lower on weak Asian stocks:


All loan agreements reached between Ghana and China have been ratified by cabinet and Parliament.

Loan agreements reached between Ghana and China ratified


Patrick Ricard, the French head of the global spirits company Pernod Ricard, whose father founded the Ricard firm, has died at the age of 67.

Patrick Ricard of global drinks firm Pernod Ricard dies


Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described ``bleeding-heart conservative,'' died Saturday.


A 35-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man is accused of running over his wife Wednesday night in a parking lot of a bar on East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue in Akron.

Cuyahoga Falls man accused of running over wife


``The Social Network'' won the best picture award at the Golden Globes on Sunday, in a good night for the Facebook movie at the Hollywood awards show.

'Social Network' wins best picture Golden Globe


Maybe I am just showing my culinary ignorance here, but something about probing food seems wrong, and I am afraid the Charcoal Companion CC4073 Steak Station Thermometer has just found its way into the I can't believe someone makes series...


Engineering giant WorleyParsons has cut its profit guidance because of delays to major resources projects.


Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended Andy Carroll following recent criticism of the striker's lifestyle from England coach Fabio Capello.


Valdosta High's tennis team advanced to the Class AAAAA state quarterfinals with a 5-0 victory over Luella on Tuesday.

Valdosta High tennis advances to the quarterfinals


Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has been reprimanded by the Southeastern Conference after publicly criticizing officials who worked his team's loss to Florida last weekend.

Arkansas' Petrino reprimanded for publicly criticizing officials


River Plate midfielder Diego Buonanotte is set to leave intensive care in the next 24 hours as his condition has ``evolved favourably'' after he was involved in a fatal car crash over the weekend.

River Plate midfielder Diego Buonanotte set to leave intensive care


WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Sir Paul Callaghan, a top New Zealand scientist who gained international recognition for his work in molecular physics, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Top New Zealand scientist Paul Callaghan dies


Apple today introduced iOS 4.3, the latest version of their mobile operating system.


After extensive planning, strategizing, and consulting, Capsule, the leading provider of medical device connectivity, has announced that they are expanding their marketing program to include social media.


As midterm election rhetoric heats up, some Democrats are seeking to distance themselves from Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Speaker of the House.

Some Democrats distance themselves from Pelosi


Taipei, Sept. 17 Taiwan share prices closed up 0.72 percent Friday, rebounding from losses in the previous session as investors took hints from the gains posted by other regional markets, dealers said.


The LTTE carried out 168 suicide attacks between 1984 and 2000, the highest by any outlawed organisation during the same period, a senior Sri Lankan minister has said.


John oxx has announced that sea the stars will be retired and will not contest the breeders cup the right decision if you ask me he was just starting to come in his winter coat and 6 G1's in 6 months is extradonary also the breeders cup doesn't hold the same prestige as it used to thanks for the memories sea the stars a flat season i will never ever forget!!!


The US Congress voted to triple aid to Pakistan in a five-year commitment aimed at bringing development to the frontline nation and reducing the allure of Islamic extremism.


Repsol Honda introduced its official 2010 MotoGP team, ahead of the final pre-season test in Doha, Qatar.

Repsol Honda introduces 2010 MotoGP team


Ronan Keating has said being in Boyzone has made him vain, leaving the singer more conscious about his appearance.

Ronan Keating says being in Boyzone has made him vain


The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, today announced they have re-assigned defenceman Evan Oberg to the Moose.


Adrien Brody says he was reluctantly forced to sue the makers of a thriller film because they failed to pay his full salary.

Brody reluctantly forced to sue maker of thriller film


District 3 wish Union J ``good luck'' on 'X Factor'.


Sports channel 'Sony Six' has bagged the broadcast rights for the UEFA EURO 2016 across the Indian subcontinent and will telecast live all the 51 matches of the tournament.

Sony Six bags broadcast rights for UEFA EURO 2016


The ``CSI'' creator reportedly got divorced so he could remarry quickly:


Mozambican airline, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique has taken delivery of a second Embraer 190 aircraft acquired from the Barzilian company as part of the programme to renew the Mozambican flagship carrier.

Mozambican airline LAM takes delivery of second Embraer 190 aircraft


The police have obtained a seven-day remand order on a Johor MIC leader's son in connection with the investigation into the murder of Tenggaroh assemblyman, Datuk S. Krishnasamy, in January.

Police obtain remand order on Johor MIC leader's son


Old Town - Police say failure to stop at a stop sign caused an accident in Old Town Friday afternoon.

Police say failure to stop at stop sign caused accident in Old Town


A suicide bomber struck a procession marking a key Shiite Muslim holy day in Pakistan's biggest city, killing 30 people in an attack blamed on extremists trying to hamper the country's fight against militancy by sparking a sectarian war.


GE Energy said Wednesday it had delivered 11 gas turbine power generators to customers in Japan as the country, which is in the midst of its peak summer power demand season, faces a shortfall in power generation capacity in the wake of the March 11 earthquake.

Ge Energy delivers 11 gas turbine power generators to customers in Japan


Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Lebanon for his first state visit to that country.


The San Antonio Scorpions, who will join the D2 NASL as an expansion team in 2012, have named Tim Hankinson as the head coach.

San Antonio Scorpions name Tim Hankinson head coach


Toronto, May 29 Canada has bestowed honorary citizenship upon the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of around 20 million Muslims worldwide.

Canada bestows honorary citizenship upon the Aga Khan


Cabin crew at Aer Lingus who continue to refuse to operate new rostering arrangements could lose their jobs.


The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding hunters that Canada goose season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1 with some new regulations.


Ramsey released a list of tea party supporters this morning that reflects his efforts to court the tea party vote.

Ron Ramsey releases list of Tea Party supporters


Ratings for the first weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament increased 4% Y/Y to grab a 12 share and earn the highest ratings in 19 years.


The Rangers and police personnel held a joint flag march on The Mall on Saturday to maintain law and order across the city on the eve of the long march and Basant.

Rangers, police hold flag march on the Mall


Sun Chemical has signed a partnership contract with Fogra, the graphic technology research association based in Munich, Germany, to contribute to the association's activities in the certification of offset print shops according to Process Standard Offset.

Sun Chemical signs partnership contract with Fogra


Rebels and Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of Super Rugby for up to a month due to a hand injury.

Kurtley Beale ruled out of Super Rugby for a month


Two little pals are tickled pink after finding two rare grasshoppers while on a ramble.


The Wanted have revealed that they want to get Justin Bieber drunk when he visits the UK.

The Wanted: 'we want to get Justin Bieber drunk'


Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-based maker of laminates and industrial materials, agreed a HK$4.8 billion loan facility from banks.

Kingboard Chemical agrees to HK$4.8 billion loan facility


Hulk Hogan claims a sex tape allegedly featuring him and a mystery brunette was ``secretly filmed''.

Hulk Hogan claims sex tape ``secretly filmed''


The Rolling Stones hit the studio last week in Paris, marking more activity surrounding the group's 50th anniversary.


The most awaited action film of the year, The Expendables, starring the biggest names of action films in Hollywood premiered in the city yesterday at Cinemax.


Indian actress Shilpa Shetty - one of the most recognised faces in Britain - and many leading British Asian personalities have led over 100 prominent people in a campaign to save the BBC Asian Network, whose closure was announced earlier this wee k.

Shilpa Shetty leads campaign to save BBC Asian Network


PTI Ahmedabad , October 21, 2011 An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Gujarat on Thursday night but there was no immediate report of any casualty or damage.


Potheads in California sue the federal government for the return of 99 marijuana plants.

Potheads sue for return of 99 marijuana plants


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that al Qaeda leaders are present in Pakistan.


Pioneer Corp. said Friday it swung back into the black in the April to June quarter on the back of growth in sales of its car audio products and Blu-ray disc drive-linked products.

Pioneer swings back into black for April-June quarter


Thousands of BBC freelancers and stars face an ``employment test'' as part of a campaign by the broadcaster to tighten up its tax arrangements.

BBC freelancers and stars face 'employment test'


Michael Crabtree is expected to start and play during 50 percent of the snaps, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.


A man was rescued Wednesday after he fell 40 feet into a hole in northwest Harris County.

Man rescued from 40-foot hole in northwest Harris County


The son of former US Rep. Ernest Istook has been arrested by bounty hunters trying to serve an arrest warrant.

Son of former US Rep. Ernest Istook arrested by bounty hunters


Ray J was hospitalized on Monday in Las Vegas after attending the Billboard Music Awards.

Ray J hospitalized in Las Vegas after Billboard Awards


Statistics show the Lone Star State leads the nation in road fatalities involving animals between 2005-2009.

Texas leads nation in road fatalities involving animals


Treasury prices fell Friday as a thinly--traded market digested stronger economic numbers from earlier in the week.

Treasury prices fall in thinly-traded market


Apple recently updated its MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life.


An unidentified man was airlifted to the hospital following a late night motorcycle crash on Old Turnpike Road.

Man airlifted following motorcycle crash


Australian actor Harold Hopkins has died in a Sydney hospice from the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.


Sporting Kansas City drew 0-0 against New England on Saturday afternoon in the Revolution's home opener at Gillette Stadium.


At her album release party for ``Kiss & Tell'' Selena Gomez talked about who she is currently crushing on.

Who Selena Gomez is currently crushing on


Station Casinos Inc. affiliates including Fiesta Station Inc. as expected filed prepackaged bankruptcy reorganization petitions as part of the parent company's reorganization plan.

Station Casinos files bankruptcy reorganization petitions


A housewife has been beaten to death on Thursday by husband in Muladi upazila of Barisal district after her denying involving in sex trade.


Rio Ferdinand has reportedly agreed to a new five-year contract with Manchester United that could tie him to the Premier League club for the rest of his career.

Ferdinand reportedly agrees to new contract with Manchester United


THE HILLS star HEIDI MONTAG has filed for divorce from her estranged husband SPENCER PRATT.


The country's latest murder victim was identified yesterday as Bridgette Patrice Saunders, a Fox Hill resident.

Country's latest murder victim identified


Men who earn less than their female partner are more likely to cheat on her, a study found.

Men who earn less than their partner likely to cheat


Barcelona's attacking full-back Dani Alves has been ruled out of action for two weeks, according to Marca.

Dani Alves could be ruled out for up to two weeks


Porsche, a 51% voting stake owner in Volkswagen, has confirmed that it received a E700m loan from Volkswagen that matures at the end of September 2009.

Porsche confirms E700m loan from Volkswagen


Federal immigration authorities have raided the Pilgrim's Pride poultry plant in rural north Florida.

Us raids Pilgrim's Pride poultry plant in north Fla.


President-elect Barack Obama has said that India has the sovereign right to go after the terrorists, who perpetrated the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

India has the right to go after terrorists:


Avenir has dropped T-Mobile in what it says is a bid to concentrate on business to business with other operators.


ELITE League bosses have scrapped an idea to have two referees on duty at every match.

Elite League scrap idea to have two referees


What does 9/11 mean to the people who live in Afghanistan and the Americans troops fighting there?

What does 9/11 mean to people in Afghanistan?


Electronic Arts Inc, the video game publisher, is buying PopCap Games in a deal worth up to $1.3 billion as it tries to ramp up its social and casual games portfolio and better compete with Zynga Inc.

Electronic Arts buying PopCap games for up to $1.3 billion


Two men walking home from a convenience store early Sunday morning were robbed at gunpoint in Wilmington.


Police say a man is facing vehicular manslaughter charges in a boat crash near the Statue of Liberty that killed another man dead and injured two others.Authorities say 39-year-old Richard Aquilone of Jersey City, NJ, was out on the water Friday evening with his wife, 2-year-old daughter and two sons, ages 2 and 3, when their 30-foot boat hit a smaller craft.

Man charged in boat crash near Statue of Liberty


An Indiana woman put on death row at age 16 for killing an elderly Bible school teacher is being released.

Indiana woman put on death row at 16 to be released


Illusionist Derren Brown is planning to beat the casino in his next big tv stunt.

Illusionist Derren Brown plans to beat the casino


Thousands of Moroccans marched in the kingdom's capital of Rabat on Sunday to protest against a deadly Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last Monday, state-run MAP news agency reported.

Thousands of Moroccans protest against Israeli raid


Syrian rebels pushed towards two military airports in the northern province of Aleppo on Saturday, a day after capturing a similar strategic military base.


Atlantis Technology Group's Board of Directors issues statement to shareholders concerning the spin off and merger of Global Online Television Corporation.

Atlantis Technology Group's Board of Directors issues a statement to


Daily Racing Form Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux was arrested by Saratoga police Wednesday and charged with reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor, after nearly hitting a security official with his car following the races.


Sources are indicating that people are now buying older machines not for the hardware but just to get their hands on the connected Windows XP license.

People buying older machines just to get Windows XP licenses!


NBC announced on Thursday, May 30 that it will be renewing ``Hannibal'' for a second season which will contain thirteen episodes.


A man was stabbed in the chest in downtown Portland early Sunday morning, police said.

Man stabbed in chest in downtown Portland


A Knoxville city street ramp is being closed immediately because the concrete holding it up is cracking.


A baby koala shot with a pellet gun has died on the operating table as veterinarians tried to save his life.


New Carrollton man found in a Wheaton road early this morning was stabbed to death, according to the Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore.

New Carrollton man found in Wheaton was stabbed to death


A fired-up John McCain told supporters to ``be strong and fight'' in an election eve rally Monday, his last before voters in swing state Nevada weigh in.

McCain tells supporters to 'be strong and fight'


Levin, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, made his remarks to reporters Tuesday after meeting privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sen. Carl Levin after meeting with Netanyahu:


The supreme head of Muslim Conference and former AJK prime minister Sardar Qayyum on Sunday said that Maharaja of Kashmir didn't sign 'instrument of accession' in favour of India.

Maharaja didn't sign instrument of accession:


Liverpool have sacked Kenny Dalglish after his failure to finish in the top four of the Premier League.


Scientists have warned that mobile phones should carry a health warning much like the warning that cigarette packets are forced to carry.

Should mobile phones carry a health warning?


AkzoNobel, the world's largest paints firm, has agreed to buy Hong Kong-listed specialty plastics coatings group Schramm Holding for 142 million euros, to tap into fast-growing emerging markets.


Lucknow, Sep 9 A man was arrested for allegedly running a hawala racket and over Rs 5 lakh recovered from him, police said today.


In support of Women's Health Month and to contribute to the fight against this disease, Sam's Club is offering free women's health and vision screenings Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 am to 3 pm at all Sam's Club locations with a pharmacy, open to members and non-members alike.

Sam's Club offers free women's health screenings


Biographer Chris Anderson said that Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger has had sex with over 4,000 women, one of which was Angelina Jolie, during his career -- but that's just a low estimate.

Mick Jagger had sex with over 4,000 women...


Russian tennis player Dmitry Tursunov battled past Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 on Tuesday to book his place in the second round of 2011 Shanghai Open here in China.

Dmitry Tursunov battles past Thomaz Bellucci into second round --


West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed Yossi Benayoun is returning from his loan to Chelsea .

West Ham boss Allardyce confirms Benayoun returning to Chelsea


Demand for US farmland is dramatically higher than a year ago, and everyone is watching closely for indicators of any market correction.


Traffic pollution has been linked to autism in a new study, indicating that living near busy roads could lead to the condition in children.


Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday threatened to stop playing for Bengal if some Cricket Association of Bengal members continue to create problems for his family members.

Ganguly threatens to stop playing for Bengal


ABC News has reported that Taco Bell's, ``Yo Quiero Taco Bell'' chihuahua has died at the age of 15 from a stroke.

``Yo Quiero Taco Bell!'' the Taco Bell chihuahua dies


An Apple Valley High School sophomore turned a year of perfect attendance into a new car Saturday afternoon.

Avhs sophomore turns attendance into new car


There is no constitutional provision for President-elect Asif Ali Zardari to vacate the party office, Secretary General, Pakistan People's Party Jehangir Badr said on Monday.

No constitutional provision for Asif Zardari to vacate party office:


Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding Coventry residents that Sat., March 24, is the deadline to register to vote in the April 24 presidential primary.

Mollis reminds Coventry residents that March 24 is deadline for registering to vote


The Toronto Argonauts signed kicker/punter Noel Prefontaine to a contract extension through 2013 on Friday.

Argonauts sign Prefontaine to contract extension


Age is just a number for actress Gul Panag who was in the city to promote her upcoming film Turning 30.


The officer was responding to a collision at the intersection when he was hit by another vehicle.


Sherman police are investigating a possible ad scam targeting local people.


A well-known Kazakh poet, a representative of Kazakhstan to UNESCO Olzhas Suleimenov proposed to reconsider school textbooks on modern history in all countries on their content of hatred towards other peoples.

Kazakh representative to UNESCO proposes to reconsider school textbooks


The government will continue to put pressure on Hamas until ongoing rocket barrages on southern Israel are halted, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Friday.


Qantas has nearly tripled its first half profit as it begins to realise the benefits of recent tough decisions, its Chief Executive said today.


The Labobar ship that carries 2,348 Indonesian migrant workers in trouble arrived in Jakarta from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.The ship docked at the Tanjung Priok port at 5.00 amMost of the workers had an overstay problem in Saudi Arabia.

Labobar ship carrying migrant workers in trouble arrives in Jakarta


Audio equipment maker Bose today launched two speaker systems priced up to Rs 1.8 lakh in the Indian market.

Bose launches speaker systems priced up to Rs 1.8 lakh


Two people were arrested Wednesday night on the 6500-block of Glacier Highway in connection with a reported robbery at a nearby business.


Jenson Button has secured the F1 world title by finishing fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Button secures Formula one world championship


Former Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was arrested on a domestic harassment charge Friday night outside a Hillsboro Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.

Former Duck Cliff Harris arrested for domestic harassment


ConAgra has pulled its $94 per share offer to acquire Ralcorp Holdings .


A Wisconsin soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to a Department of Defense news release.


Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions provider, inaugurates today its state-of-the-art packaging material factory in Lahore, Pakistan.


French champion Lille has signed Poland striker Ireneusz Jelen on a one-year deal.

Lille signs Poland striker Ireneusz Jelen


A Chinese air force fighter jet has crashed during an exhibition at an air show in China's northwestern Shaanxi province.


A ``MEAN'' burglar who ransacked an elderly Kidderminster widow's house and stole items of sentimental value has been jailed for two and a half years at Worcester Crown Court.


A new $180 million dam in the pipeline for the Hawke's Bay could mean an end to devastating droughts in the region.


MORE than 300 trolleys were stolen from a Bromsgrove supermarket in the run up to Christmas.

More than 300 trolleys stolen from Bromsgrove supermarket


The Saints marched into the FAI Cup semi-final following this cool dismissal of holders Sporting Fingal.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has issued a hands off warning to any clubs looking to sign his stars in the summer.

Arsene Wenger issues hands off warning to clubs after his stars


McDaniel College has been included again in the ``Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges'' guide released Tuesday.

McDaniel College included again in 'Colleges That Change Lives' guide


The NFL confirmed earlier reports Thursday, announcing the Jets would be featured on HBO's ``Hard Knocks'' in August.


Actress Evan Rachel Wood was originally cast in movie musical Les Miserables but dropped out due to ``personal reasons''.

Evan Rachel Wood originally cast in Les Mis


The University of Iowa women's gymnastics team will begin its 2011 campaign when the Hawkeyes travel to East Lansing, MI, to take on Michigan State, Michigan and Western Michigan Jan. 7.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange would be extradited to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault, the British Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden


Relatively easy question papers had most students strolling out of the exam centres with smiles on their faces.


Penquis is getting ready to distribute Christmas gifts, but is looking for names of needy children who may need gifts.


The social networking site Facebook is taking on Google and Yahoo by launching its own messaging system.


British journalist Piers Morgan will replace talk-show host Larry King on CNN's prime-time lineup in January, the network said on Wednesday.

U.K.'s Piers Morgan to replace Larry King


Aircraft engine giant Rolls-Royce opened its largest Asian facility in Singapore today as it looks to capitalise on the region's booming aviation sector.

Rolls-Royce opens largest Asian facility


A transient who pleaded no contest to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the violent death of a homeless man was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in state prison.

Transient sentenced to 11 years in prison


A week after indicating it was ready to resume nuclear negotiations, North Korea yesterday launched five short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, the Washington Post reported.


US-bound Anthony Mundine is eyeing a title fight against undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather.

Anthony Mundine eyes fight with undefeated Floyd Mayweather


A former Glendale man faces up to 75 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to defrauding private lenders out of more than $5 million, officials announced Monday.

Glendale man pleads guilty to defrauding lenders out of $5 million


New Delhi, March 27 Cyber attacks and cyber terrorism are the new looming threats on the horizon and the country needs to focus on specific areas to guarantee cyber security, a senior government official said Thursday.

'Cyber attacks and cyber terrorism are the new threats'


LONDON Presidential contender Barack Obama has met with British officials on the last leg of a European and Middle Eastern tour.


Bangladesh won the toss and sent Zimbabwe in to bat in the third and final limited-overs international at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium today.


The Israeli cabinet approved a 91 billion dollar draft budget in a marathon session that concluded at 2 am on Monday public radio reported.

Israel cabinet approves 91 billion dollar budget


Harry Redknapp lost his cool at his football bungs trial as he shouted at a detective for ``staring''.


Studies have shown that premarital counseling can help couples build a stronger, successful marriage.

Premarital counseling could build stronger marriages


Croatian power utility HEP is preparing to start building a network of stations for charging electrical cars, the company announced as part of the Tesla Roadster European tour, organized by RWE.

HEP preparing to build network of stations for electrical cars


Patients are being denied hospital treatment because of a clampdown on GP referrals, a study revealed yesterday.


A science teacher has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged classroom assault on a 14-year-old boy who was left with serious head injuries after apparently being struck with a weight.

Teacher arrested on suspicion of attempted murder


The pioneer club side, who had a big reputation in the 1970s, are bent on regaining their supremacy in Malaysian football.

Pioneer club side out to regain supremacy in Malaysian football


Tehran, Dec 2 Iran will step up security for its nuclear scientists after a prominent physicist was assassinated and another wounded in bomb attacks, its atomic chief said in a report today.

Iran steps up security for nuclear scientists


Allied Fiber, the company constructing an integrated dark fiber, neutral colocation and wireless tower nationwide network, announces recently its launch of the Dark Fiber Community.

Allied Fiber launches the Dark Fiber Community


JBT Corporation , a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2009 results.

JBT Corporation reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results


A horse and bull were found dead in Town of Plattsburgh property; two dogs and another horse were rescued.


The Sun Journal reports that an autopsy is set for Monday on the remains found in an unplugged freezer in Lewiston.

Autopsy set for remains found in freezer


A man accused of stealing movies from Target also stole them from other places, and his crimes led investigators to a pawn shop dealing in stolen property, police said Thursday.


European stocks posted the biggest weekly gain in five months as investors speculated the region's central bank will cut rates and as companies from BASF SE to Standard Life Plc reported better-than-expected results.

European stocks post biggest weekly gain in five months


Six Irish beaches have lost their blue flag status while five others have regained theirs, according to the 2010 list of Blue Flag-approved beaches published by An Taisce.


A San Fernando Valley-based health clinic that caters to pornography performers was under fire today for allegedly releasing patients' personal information.

Valley health clinic under fire for releasing patients' personal information


In a previous article posted on August 29, 2013 related to Netflix it was proposed that Netflix should get more content or perish.


Verizon Wireless has activated a cell site in the Green Bay area expanding network coverage, according to the company.


NATO says it has confirmed that a senior al-Qaida commander who led attacks along the Pakistan border has been killed in an air strike over the weekend in eastern Afghanistan.

Senior al-Qaida commander killed in air strike in eastern Afghanistan


The United Nations warned that the global economic crisis could create up to 100 million ``new hungry'' as it wipes out jobs in poorer countries.

Crisis could create 100 million ``new hungry'':


The Kenosha police union membership voted to change status with its statewide organization to save money for use possibly on local political campaigns and to buy its own office building.

Police union votes to change status with statewide organization


ACT Brumbies player Shawn Mackay died in a Durban, South Africa hospital from a heart attack a week after suffering critical injuries when he was hit by a car, a spokesman for the Super 14 rugby team said on Monday.

Rugby player Mackay dies in Durban hospital


The parents of Rachel Whitear are considering legal action in the wake of a damning report into the investigation of her death in Exmouth.


Contrary to reports, Prince Harry is not the son of James Hewitt, a former British Royal Army officer who shared a five-year affair with Princess Diana.


Russia moved to bolster the country's increasingly stressed banking sector Wednesday, as the global economic turmoil deepened fears that the country could face a crisis similar to the one 10 years ago.


Authorities say a Chalmette woman has been booked with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.

Chalmette woman booked with cruelty to juvenile


NICKY Henderson hit back at Donald McCain's remarks that Overturn will make life difficult for his runner Simonsig in the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham.


A new report suggest that ancient crocodiles may have swam to North America, where they eventually settled.

Ancient crocodiles swam to North America


The American College of Cardiology today elected John Gordon Harold, MD, MACC as president for the year ahead at its 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

American College of Cardiology elects Dr. John Gordon Harold President


Didier Defago of Switzerland won a World Cup downhill race Saturday for his second victory in a week;

Didier Defago wins World Cup downhill race


Nick Jonas is ``concentrating on his music'' after being linked to Delta Goodrem.


The upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition, a senior United Nations official stressed today, as he wrapped up a three-day visit to the country.

Upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity - UN


The Football Association of Finland has announced that Scottish manager Stuart Baxter will step aside as coach of the Finnish men's football team.


A woman suffered major injuries Friday when her car rolled backward and ran over her, police said.


Taiwan should tax the rich more, said Chang, pointing out that the average tax rate for rich people in Taiwan is 7 or 8% which is much lower than for the average person.


Camden Crawl has announced some changes for 2013, with the Dublin leg taking place earlier in May when compared to last year, while the London edition will now be held in October instead of the May bank holiday weekend as has been traditional.


In an exclusive Ghana Music.com interview, Chemphe said he was ``feeling great'' for singing for Mandela and the whole of Africa, hoping this song will go places.


Despite getting knocked out of yesterday's win over the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills running back CJ Spiller has not yet been ruled out for Week 4 against New England.

Buffalo Bills' CJ Spiller not ruled out for Week 4


The No. 3-ranked Saints softball team used a no-hitter from Jessica Coan and seven home runs to sweep Mars Hill on Wednesday afternoon, 6-0 and 10-2 at Ponder Field.

Lady Saints softball sweeps past Mars Hill


The head of the World Health Organisation warned on Monday that swine flu could return with a vengeance despite Mexico's President Felipe Calderon insisting his country has contained the epidemic.

Swine flu could return 'with a vengeance':


Fresno State says Boone died in his sleep on Sunday at his home in Selma.


Marvist establishes itself as a premier web marketing company in offshore Internet marketing business.


A sex offender is wanted by Vancouver police for breaching his parole.


Foreign institutional investors are holding back from buying Indian corporate bonds despite the best rally in five years as the government notification on the reduction of withholding tax has added to confusion than clearing it.

Foreign investors hold back from buying Indian corporate bonds despite best rally


The body of a missing pig hunter has been found in the central North Island.


Simon Cowell has made his decision ... he wants Khloe Kardashian to host ``X Factor'' and it's now in the hands of FOX -- network sources tell TMZ.

Simon Cowell wants Kardashian for X Factor


New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid, who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his coverage of Iraq and was detained in Libya for almost a week last year, died Thursday in eastern Syria while on a reporting assignment.

New York Times correspondent Shadid dies in Syria


MINNEAPOLIS Authorities say two men and a teenager died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas generator they were running inside a home in north Minneapolis.


An investigator says a student from Pennsylvania found dead in an Ohio college dorm room may have died up to six days earlier.


After long thought, I am coming around to the notion that oil may be in a bubble.


British singer Amy Winehouse has shown off her caring side by donating $30,000 of designer frocks to a charity shop in London.

Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse donates designer frocks to charity


President Barack Obama will hold a news conference on Wednesday, his first since being re-elected to a second term.

Obama to hold news conference on Wednesday


Our level of competitiveness is improving but Ireland still has a long way to go to reach a top five ranking.

Competitiveness improving but still 'a long way to go'


The Acting General Manager of Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Mr Ditiro Lentswe, has commended health workers across for a continued commitment to deliver excellent service to the public.


June 13, TV host Star Jones is set to write a novel that will talk about the backstage secrets of the TV show world.


SkinStore.com, the nation's leading e-commerce specialty retailer providing scientifically sound solutions for healing and maintaining healthy skin, has launched a Summer 2012 Sun Care education effort.

SkinStore.com launches sun care education effort


Insurers face a year of sluggish growth in 2010, held back by a tepid economic recovery and overshadowed by threats of rising catastrophe claims and higher capital requirements, reinsurer Swiss Re said.

Insurers face sluggish growth in 2010 - Swiss Re


patricia.a.lund@healthpartners.com HealthPartners is introducing a new health plan for individuals that offers a set of basic benefits designed for a broad audience from young people to early retirees.

HealthPartners introduces new health plan for individuals


A 72 year old South Bend man was killed in a farming accident Thursday.

South Bend man killed in farming accident


Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan and the New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock will face International Rugby Board disciplinary hearings this week after being cited following incidents during Saturday's test match at Croke Park.

Quinlan and Woodcock face disciplinary hearings


The Saskatoon landfill has added a second scale, enabling it to handle increased traffic volumes.


Australian broadband giant Internode has recently been named as the largest technology company in South Australia in the annual Business Top 100 list, which was released recently.

Internode named as largest technology company in South Australia


Amber Riley of ``Glee'' fainted on the red carpet before a show screening Tuesday in Hollywood but assured fans the next morning that she's fine.

Amber Riley of ``Glee'' faints on red carpet


Gold futures slipped back below $1,600 an ounce Thursday as an upward revision to fourth-quarter US growth and an orderly reopening of banks in Cyprus after an extended closure helped to calm investors' nerves.

Gold futures slip back below $1,600 an ounce


Hartlepool United defender Sam Collins is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's win over Oldham.


The London Stock Exchange has announced it has agreed a deal to take over rival trading platform Turquoise.

London Stock Exchange takes over Turquoise


IBM has acquired Green Hat, a provider of automated softwaretestingand environment virtualization.


European stocks fell sharply Monday, extending losses late in the session as US stocks retreated from early gains amid concerns that the sovereign debt crisis might thwart the global economic recovery.


Chinese shares opened slightly higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.30 percent to open at 3,085.74.


Wilcohess and Vendgogh will expand their gas island vending initiative after less than 120 days of testing in order to test additional stores, according to a report by Vending Market Watch.

Wilcohess and Vendgogh expand gas island vending


On Monday, Gold steadied as a rally to record highs ran out of steam, but the uptrend was expected to resume as concerns over Europe's debt crisis continue to boost the metal's safe haven appeal.

Gold steadies as rally runs out of steam


Censeo Corporation, the leading provider of innovative and user-friendly employee assessment technologies, is pleased to announce the official release of TalentSIM -- a new and innovative leadership assessment.

Censeo announces the official release of TalentSIM:


Fuzhou plans to set up a group of healthcare service centers in townships and villages in Fuzhou, said sources with the Fuzhou Healthcare Bureau.

Fuzhou sets up healthcare service centers


Dozens of dairy cattle in ``deplorable conditions'' have been seized from a farm in Stearns County, authorities said.

Dozens of cattle in 'deplorable conditions' seized in Stearns County


But now electricity pylons, which have barely changed since the 1920s, could be getting a makeover through a competition to rethink their design.


Katie Holmes signed a confidentiality agreement as part of her divorce settlement with Tom Cruise.


ABC cleared over Abbott interview Updated: 17:17, Thursday December 20, 2012 The ABC has been cleared of accusations of bias over one of television presenter Leigh Sales' interviews with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Colombians march to demand hostages' freedom Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By FRANK BAJAK, Associated Press Writer Frank Bajak, Associated Press Writer -- 22 mins ago AP --

Colombians march to demand hostages`` freedom


Actress Keira Knightley is said to be dating rocker James Righton, who is with the British indie rock band Klaxons.


A number of Wandsworth secondary schools showed great improvement in the last year, latest school league tables have showed.

Secondary schools show improvements in latest league tables


Regional rock band Dayfall has a new sound and a new look.


A South Portland landmark is set to reopen Friday, nearly 10 months after it was destroyed by fire.

South Portland landmark set to reopen Friday


Prologis Inc., a leading industrial real estate investment trust, has recently leased over 1 million square feet of its development portfolio in France to Geodis, a premier European logistics firm.


The US Postal Service is considering consolidation of its Madison and Milwaukee processing and distribution operations to increase efficiency.

Postal Service considers consolidation of Madison, Milwaukee operations


The Dolphins will sign former Carolina quarterback Matt Moore today, according to The Oregonian.


THREE fires have broken out in western Sydney properties, including one at an industrial estate, firefighters say.


Memory cards containing 26 hours of interviews with veterans were returned to Young after someone stole them from his van in Regina.


Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies Ruben Safrastyan said that army and Islamist organizations are the most dominant and best organized forces in Middle East.

Army and Islamist organizations are dominant forces in Middle East


BJP leader LK Advani alleged that people in Jammu and Kashmir are being stopped from taking part in the Amarnath Yatra.

'People being stopped from Amarnath Yatra'


Detroit catcher Alex Avila left the Tigers' game after a collision with teammate Prince Fielder.


Days after announcing his split from Maria Shriver, his wife of 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared at a recent event he attended that he's still in love with his wife and that they ``both love each other very much''.

Awww, Schwarzenegger's still in love with his wife


Qantas is set to resume flights between Australia and Europe - but it is expected to take up to three weeks to clear the passenger backlog caused by Europe's air space closure.

Qantas to resume flights between Australia and Europe


Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he'll press President Barack Obama to issue a disaster declaration along the Missouri River during the president's trip to eastern Iowa.

Branstad to press Obama on disaster declaration


``We are no longer in the age of 'easy oil','' said Ken Marnoch in an email interview.

'We are no longer in the age of easy oil'


With nothing left in IANA's free pool to distribute, the fatidic day for IANA depletion is predicted to be February 23rd 2011.

The fatidic day for IANA depletion predicted


The EBRD will make EUR 7mn equity investment in local furniture maker Forma Ideale to support the company's further growth and the expansion of its export business, the lender has announced.

EBRD to make EUR 7mn equity investment in furniture maker Forma Ideale.


A firefighter from Charleston was arrested after police say he ran them off the road, led them on a chase and was driving drunk.

Firefighter arrested after leading police on chase


The Miami Heat won their 21st straight game in the NBA thanks to a convincing 107-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday night.


``Mitt Romney you're a racist!'' ``F*** you, Mitt Romney.''


NYPD search for Queens groping suspect NYPD on Monday released new video of a young man suspected of groping young girls in South Ozone Park.


The News & Observer daily newspaper officially launched its new website today that is totally replacing the look and feel of its older version.

Raleigh News & Observer newspaper launches new website


A low and associated front near western Bay of Plenty is forecast to move southeast to lie east of Hawkes Bay during Wednesday.

A low is forecast to lie east of Hawkes Bay during Wednesday.


Cal., Ill. and NY may take first steps leading to online poker March 13, 2012 3:07 AM by Phil Hevener California and Illinois -- perhaps even New York -- may be the source of the first efforts to launch programs that could quickly lead to Internet poker.


A woman injured in an apartment fire in the 400 block of Sargent Ave., on Wednesday has been upgraded to stable condition, police said today.

Woman injured in fire upgraded to stable condition


A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to plotting to kill then-presidential candidate Barack Obama and dozens of other black people in 2008.


CC Sabathia, likely to command the largest contract among this year's free-agent pitchers, was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers.


A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued man who fell about 30 feet down a cliff along the Oregon coast last night, Coast Guard officials said.

Coast Guard rescues man who fell from cliff


A man was injured Wednesday afternoon when his truck smashed into a Main Street building in downtown Black River Falls.


Actor Tom Cruise is said to be buying a ``spectacular'' $25 million estate on Lanai where he toured million-dollar mansions overlooking the water.

Tom Cruise buying $25 million estate on Lanai?


Northern Utah got hammered this morning with a strong winter storm that made the commute for those who had to work on this Martin Luther King Day a very slow commute.


The election results stand, with Thomas A. Downey defeating incumbent Michael J. Malloy for a seat on the Easton housing authority by just two votes.


The Fed will buy $105 bil in US Treasuries from Nov. 12-Dec. 9, kicking off its $600 bil program announced last week.


Crude oil futures lost ground in electronic trading on Wednesday, June 15, as the dollar strengthened, ahead of the release of a closely watched inventory report.

Crude oil futures lose ground as dollar strengthens


A 23-year-old man was charged this morning in the fatal shootings of two teens and the wounding of five others Tuesday night at a Church's Chicken in the city's Englewood neighborhood.

Man charged in fatal shootings at Church's Chicken


A federal air marshal has pled not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor assault in Grand Rapids after a fight outside a bar in June.

Federal air marshal pleads not guilty to assault


China has extended its lead at the top of the overall medal leaderboard with four more gold medals on Day 2 of the Beijing Games.


The Association of Independent Music, which represents a large number of the UK's independent record labels, has launched a campaign to stop the break-up and sale of EMI.

Association of independent music launches campaign to stop sale of EMI


The Samajwadi Party has said that no party was ``untouchable'' because of the likely fractured verdict in the Lok Sabha elections but asserted there was ``very little chance'' of it supporting the NDA.


Two Canadian communities are raising the alarm over rat sightings in their places.

Canadian communities raise alarm over rat sightings


A fourth credible shark sighting was reported in Pismo Beach this morning, prompting officials to keep warning signs through the weekend that caution people to enter the water at their own risk.

Fourth credible shark sighting reported in Pismo


Pistons coach John Kuester said that Stuckey is continuing to undergo tests in Detroit.


On the Heat: ``I'm a little frustrated. Without taking credit away from the Heat -- and they made tough shots and big plays when they needed to -- we could be up 3-2 in this series.

Danny Ainge: 'we could be up 3-2 in this series'


The CVB, San Diego in a Box, was launched in May by Lex Lyon, former executive director of the Contact DMC Group in San Diego.


Kevin Federline was rushed to a hospital in West Sydney, Australia on Monday after complaining of chest pains and an accelerated pulse.

Kevin Federline rushed to hospital with chest pains


``I have come to Pakistan with an open mind and a constructive spirit in order to work towards building trust and confidence in our relationship and thereby leading to an eventual normalization of relations for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples,'' Rao said in her arrival statement.

I've come to Pakistan with an open mind:


Inmet Mining Corporation announced today that it has closed its previously announced private placement of $500 million of subscription receipts to Ellington Investments Pte.

Inmet announces closing of private placement of $500 million of


The dollar rose against major currencies on Friday as oil prices fell and US stocks rebounded sharply.

Dollar rises as oil prices fall, US stocks rebound


School buses were cancelled in the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, Prescott & Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengary area Thursday morning due to heavy snow.


Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire has signed up to play the lead role in The Hobbit.

Spider-Man Tobey Maguire to play the Hobbit


HAVANA, Cuba, July 5 The Cuban Council of State called general elections for October.

Cuban Council of State calls general elections


ELEPHANTS are in danger of being hunted to extinction across Africa, with poaching reaching ``unprecedented levels'' to supply demand from Asia for the animal's ivory tusks, experts have warned.


Global banks are in a phased retreat from the European equity brokerage business, and retrenchment on the part of brokers could result in some tough choices ahead for European institutional investors.

Banks in phased retreat from European equity brokerage business


President Obama announced late Sunday that Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed in a firefight during an operation he ordered Sunday inside Pakistan, ending a 10-year manhunt for the world's most wanted terrorist.

Obama announces killing of Osama Bin Laden


Columbiana County humane agents are investigating four separate cases of animal abuse.

Columbiana county humane agents investigate abuse


TAMPA, Fla. Mitt Romney says he favors what he calls ``self deportation'' over policies that require the federal government to round up illegal immigrants and return them to their home countries.

Romney says he favors 'self deportation'


A patient who underwent a liver transplant in 1991 has donated a £50,000 scanning machine to the hospital which saved his life.


Google has announced the new LG Nexus 4 smartphone with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update on it.

Google announces new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update


A LEEDS man has been charged with killing a teenager who died six days after he was attacked while on a night out in Castleford.


Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah said here on Friday that Pakistan wanted to resolve water issue with India bilaterally and in accordance with the Indus water treaty.

Pakistan wants to resolve water issue with India:


President Barack Obama accepted his party's presidential nomination on Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, asking for patience in rebuilding the economy and casting Republican challenger Mitt Romney as uncaring of middle-class Americans.

Obama accepts party's presidential nomination


The Grand Rapids Art Museum will offer free admission from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' celebration of International Museum Day.

Grand Rapids Art Museum offering free admission Tuesday


The Sierra Club is hosting an offshore wind roadshow tonight in Hampton.

Sierra club hosts offshore wind roadshow


RENOVATION of MV Liemba by the government of Germany is scheduled to start soon, the Deputy Minister for Transport, Dr Charles Tizeba, told the National Assembly.


Durables-to-oil and gas conglomerate Videocon Group said on Thursday it is planning to split its various businesses, a move that could help them raise capital or induct strategic partners into some businesses.


UK van drivers are turning to designer underwear to improve the look of their builders' bums, according to a survey by Swinton Vans.

Uk van drivers turn to designer underwear


Stone Energy Corporation today announced its Board of Directors has approved a 2011 capital expenditure budget of $425 million which is flat with the revised 2010 capital expenditure budget.

Stone Energy Corporation announces 2011 capital budget


The Reading and Leeds festivals boss has insisted Gun's N' Roses will be playing the festivals after speculation on Twitter suggested the band might pull out of their headlining slots.

Reading and Leeds boss insists guns N' Roses will play


Pay-television content provider M-Net will launch a host of new channels in South Africa on Monday, 1 October.

M-Net to launch a host of new channels in South Africa this October


Wells Fargo & Co. said Thursday that it expects record first-quarter earnings of $3 billion, easily surpassing analysts' estimates and providing an encouraging sign for corporate profits.


A city marshal under the employ of the Colorado Springs Police Department was arrested today in connection with ``an off-duty incident,'' police said.


Global food import bill is expected to reach a new record of $1.29 trillion in 2011 -- 21 percent more than in 2010.

Global food import bill to reach $1.29 trillion in 2011


A 58-year-old Mayville woman was injured during a rollover crash Monday morning in Dodge County.

Mayville woman injured in rollover crash


Birmingham is marking the 49th anniversary of a church bombing that killed four black children in one of the worst acts of violence during the civil rights movement.

Birmingham marks anniversary of church bombing


A 19-year-old Vancouver man is wanted nationwide in connection to the kidnapping and unlawful confinement of a teen Tuesday evening.

Vancouver man wanted in connection to kidnapping


After months of insisting it needed more documentation, BART agreed Wednesday to pay death benefits to the widow and son of a safety inspector who was hit by a train in October as he walked along the tracks in Concord.


Israeli forces arrested at dawn Thursday 13 Palestinians in the West Bank.


Contractors should make sure they have enough savings to fall back on in case they are out of work for any periods of time during the economic downturn.

Contractors should have savings to fall back on


A roadside bomb attack killed three NATO troops in eastern Afghanistan, one of the deadliest flashpoints in the 10-year war against Taliban insurgents, the military said Wednesday.

Bomb kills three NATO troops in Afghanistan


Many travellers are turning to prepaid currency cards for their foreign currency but are they the best option for travel money?

Currency cards -- are they the best option for travel money?


Bank of America will cut about 30,000 jobs as part of a broad restructuring plan aimed at slashing costs at the embattled US banking giant.


A pregnant woman was robbed at gunpoint at a sweepstakes parlor in northwest Charlotte Thursday afternoon.

Pregnant woman robbed at sweepstakes parlor


Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. NASCAR needs to let him become the face of the sport.

NASCAR needs to let Brad Keselowski become face of sport


Madison schools have restructured its administrators for next year to save the district money, officials said.

Madison schools restructures its administrators


Kannada film Only Vishnuvardhana, which released recently amidst controversies, is all set to be remade in Tamil soon.

Only Vishnuvardhana to be remade in Tamil?


He will write this book, according to Pal, to finance his battle for custody of young Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, his child with Palin.


Rubens Barrichello fears fellow old head Michael Schumacher has ``more to lose than gain'' if his decision to return to racing was motivated by anything other than his love of the sport.


Melbourne man missing after explosion Updated: 08:50, Thursday April 5, 2012 A man is missing after an explosion and fire at a home in Melbourne's east this morning.


French actress Marion Cotillard has shown off her baby son in public for the first time.


The city of Des Plaines' latest Building & Code Enforcement Monthly Statistical Report revealed that 248 building permits were issued in the month of April at a declared valuation of $3,396,379.


Illinois remains undefeated after topping Western Michigan 23-20


Oracle has filed new charges against SAP alleging that its TomorrowNow subsidiary stole Oracle software with the knowledge of SAP executives, according to court papers filed yesterday.


Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA / Dräger achieved a strong first quarter 2010 processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.


A longtime Oklahoma County judge is retiring after presiding over 100 jury trials involving homicide cases.


The Republican-led House has voted to repeal a financially troubled part of the 2010 health care law that was designed to provide affordable long-term care insurance.

House votes to repeal part of 2010 health care law


The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed slightly higher Tuesday despite the sustained fall on the cash market, dealers said.


Most Christian radio stations in Guatemala have been forced off the air by the government and one station owner explains why.


Hospice of Dubuque will again be offering two six-week bereavement support groups.

Hospice offers bereavement support groups


It is reported that the alternative energy market has revived in Ukraine since the end of 2010.

Alternative energy market revives in Ukraine


A group of Tanzanian journalists visited WLBZ 2 on Monday.


A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Monday at a police station north of Baghdad, killing at least 12 police officers, police and health officials said.

Suicide attacker detonates car bomb at police station north of Baghdad, killing 12 officers


Singapore and Vietnam agreed to expand the scope of economic cooperation during the 8th Vietnam-Singapore Connectivity Ministerial Meeting which was concluded today.

Singapore and Vietnam to expand economic cooperation


Richmond beat Essendon by eight points in Saturday's pre-season Cup match at Wangaratta, meaning everything else from the game was secondary for the Tigers.


A nine man, four woman jury heard opening testimony Tuesday morning in Brown County's 35th District Court in the attempted capital murder trial against 52-year-old Paul Eugene Umsted, Jr. Umstead is accused in the beating assault of 48-year-old James Clark on February 27, 2009 in Brownwood.

Jury hears opening testimony in attempted murder trial


A driver shot at an Ontario police officer as he fled a traffic stop on foot Tuesday morning, police said.

Driver shoots at Ontario officer, police say


Voice phishing through Internet messengers is becoming more rampant, the National Police Agency reported, alerting people not to remit money, even to close acquaintances.


Siemens Energy, Orlando, Fla., has been assigned a patent developed by Stephen E. Holland, Oviedo, Fla., and Gerard McQuiggan, Orlando, Fla., for a gas turbine engine.


There is far more water on the moon than just about anyone thought and it is likely widespread deep under its surface, according to a report released on Monday.

There's more water on the moon than anyone thought


President Barack Obama has said the United States would stand with Greece through ``difficult times,'' in a phone call with former Greek prime minister George Papandreou, the White House said.

Us will stand with Greece in 'difficult times':


President Barack Obama kicked off his first Twitter town hall with -- what else? a tweet.

Obama kicks off Twitter town with a tweet


On September 6, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with former US President Jimmy Carter in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

Wen Jiabao meets with former US President Carter


Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will endorse Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, Weekly Standard Publisher Bill Kristol told FOX News exclusively on Thursday.


A power outage hit a large swath of Venezuela on Thursday, darkening street lights, shutting down the Caracas subway and prompting the government to announce overnight rationing measures.

Power outage hits large swath of Venezuela


Mandatory bicycle helmet laws should be maintained and enforced as part of overall road safety strategies, according to a study outlined in a letter to the editor in the Medical Journal of Australia.

Bicycle helmet laws should be maintained and enforced


Sasken Communication Technologies is buying back shares from the shareholders through the open market route.

Sasken Communication Technologies to buy back share


Julia Goerges of Germany has won her first WTA Tour title in her first final, beating Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky 6-1, 6-4 in the Gastein Ladies.


Congressman Rob Woodall, a member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th District, recently visited Service Foods' corporate headquarters to gain firsthand knowledge of the company's innovative approach to healthy living through all-natural food, exercise and education.

Congressman Rob Woodall visits Service Foods'' headquarters


Platinum Stars are set to announce changes in their technical set up, as well as clarity of the future of players like Mbulelo Mabizela, on Friday.


A 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Bangladesh yesterday, sending people running out of their homes in panic, but causing no casualties, officials said.

6.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh


Over his twitter account, Marvel comics chief, Joe Quesada, replied to fans criticism of the Ultimate Spider-man cartoon and the bad reviews that were forwarded to him by me.

Joe Quesada replies to fan's criticism of Ultimate Spider-man cartoon


Energy stocks caught a lift from the broad market on Wednesday, with oil drilling stocks leading gains on a big rise from Baker Hughes, despite a greater-than-expected increase in petroleum supplies.

Energy stocks catch lift from broad market


PLYMOUTH Titans suffered a heavy defeat in their opening Co-operative Rugby League Conference match.

Titans suffer heavy defeat in opening match


Motown Gold captures the spirit of such iconic artists as Diana Ross.

Motown Gold captures spirit of iconic artists


A woman and her 3 year old child were robbed at gunpoint by to 2 men in front of a Modesto school.

Woman and her child robbed at gunpoint in front of school


An 18-year-old senior at Jackson Liberty High School, she is a genuinely kind and outgoing person, as her peers can attest.


(JURIST) The US Supreme Court (official website; JURIST news archive) on Wednesday added 10 cases to its 2009 docket.

Supreme Court adds 10 cases to 2009 docket


By majority vote the judges of the Constitutional Court voted against the ``Pamplona'' style of bull run in Costa Rica, saying the activity is against the dignity, health and environment.

No to ``Pamplona'' style bull run in Costa Rica


Debate on a fair trade bill that could affect the American paper industry, including Sappi Fine Paper in Skowhegan, began in earnest Wednesday on the floor of the US House of Representatives.


Dana Corp. could exit bankruptcy as early as today.


Tom Tom Club, the Talking Heads offshoot featuring Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, will release its first new material in 12 years this September.

Tom Tom Club to release its first new material in 12 years


Last week, the US Supreme Court held, in Berghuis v. Thompkins, that a suspect in custody who receives and understands the Miranda warnings and subsequently responds to questions after almost three hours of police interrogation has waived his right to remain silent.

The Supreme Court holds that responding to police interrogation waives the right to remain silent


The Court of First Instance ruled out Macau Cable TV's compensation claims from public antenna companies that air copyright-protected channels.

Court of First Instance rules out Macau Cable TV's compensation claim


It sounds like a cliche, but it's true - at 45, Juliette Binoche is becoming rejuvenated by her hometown of Paris.

Juliette Binoche rejuvenated by Paris, 'Paris'


A medical clown visiting the Chicago area from Israel brightened up the morning for kids at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago on Thursday.

Medical clown visits kids at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago


Vietnam ranked second in footwear export to Colombia with export revenues reaching more than US$28 million, making up 16 percent of the Southern American country's total footwear import value in the first five months of this year.

Vietnam ranks second in footwear export to Colombia


The City of Tampa is receiving a $10 million TIGER grant from the federal government to complete the Riverwalk, Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced on Tuesday.

Tampa receives $10 million TIGER grant from federal government to complete Riverwalk


The US consumer confidence data was slightly weaker than expected with a decline to 63.4 for March from a revised 72.0 previously while the Case-Shiller house-price index registered a 3.1% decline in the year to February.


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hold his ninth annual Q & A session with the people of Russia on Thursday, December 16.

Premier Putin hold his ninth Q & a session with Russians


Reality TV star Kat Von D says motorcycle entrepreneur Jesse James cheated on her with 19 different women during their year-long relationship.

Jesse James cheated on me with 19 women:


The NDA, if it comes to power at the Centre, will not hesitate to conduct a nuclear test if need arises, senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said.

NDA will conduct nuclear test if need arises:


Wegmans will publicly unveil its new logo to shoppers Sunday when they see the design on the grocery store chain's weekly advertisements.


A MUM and daughter reunited through an article in the ECHO after four years apart spoke of their joy at spending the festive season together again.

Mum and daughter reunited through the liverpool ECHO


Attorneys say a North Georgia judge pulled out his gun in open court while a witness was testifying, a move the prosecutor says was ``totally inappropriate.''


New Zealand have beaten Argentina 33-10 in their World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park Auckland.


THE sea has eased off enough over the last few days to allow boats to get out for the first time for over a week.

Sea eases off enough to allow our boats to get out


John Allen Muhammad, the sniper who kept the Washington region paralyzed by fear for three weeks as he and a young accomplice gunned down people at random, was executed Tuesday night by lethal injection.


A 12-year-old boy from Manchester is credited with saving two family members and a family friend from a dog attack.

Boy credited with saving family members from dog attack


``We will go by doctors' advice,'' Gupta said.


A former school on the outskirts of Belfast has been badly damaged in an overnight fire.


THE APPLE Tree pub and restaurant in West Green has had its alcohol licence suspended for six weeks following a number of incidents of underage drinking and disorder.


The woman found dead in a Blue Springs motel room Thursday has been identified.

Woman found dead at Blue Springs motel identified


Dell, the multinational technology corporation, has plans to move hardware production from Limerick, Ireland, to Łódź in central Poland, as well as its production partners for European, Middle East and African customers this year.

Dell to move production from Ireland to Poland


The parties represented in the Azerbaijani parliament approved the appeal to the US embassy in Azerbaijan as a sign of protest against the US Congress's decision to assist separatist regime of the Nagorno-Karabakh.

Parties represented in Azerbaijani parliament approve appeal to US embassy


A Beebe Avenue resident allegedly threatened to shoot officers with his rifle multiple times after he was asked to turn his music down Friday night.


World oil prices weakened on Tuesday, trading under 40 dollars a barrel in New York in subdued pre-Christmas trade, as traders eyed weak energy demand arising from a global economic downturn.


Alyaksandr Lukashenka suggested increasing the efficiency of the special operations units of the police and state security agencies, while speaking at a conference held Tuesday at the home station of Group A, an elite counter-terrorist unit belonging to the Committee for State Security, BelaPAN reports.

Lukashenka suggests increasing efficiency of special operations units


Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced last month that it would acquire AE Petsche Company, a leading provider of interconnect products, including specialty wire, cable and harness management solutions, to the aerospace and defense markets.


EI du Pont de Nemours, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent developed by Jerrel C. Anderson, Vienna, W.Va., for a ``polysiloxane coatings doped with aminosilanes.''

Ei du Pont de Nemours assigned patent for polysiloxane coatings doped with aminosilanes


A NATO soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan on Saturday by a man wearing an Afghan Army uniform, the military alliance said.

NATO soldier killed by man wearing Afghan Army uniform


A Wayne County High School teacher has resigned amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.


The struggling Cubs called up top prospect Starlin Castro on Friday, turning the 20-year-old into the youngest shortstop in franchise history.


Effective Thursday, winter parking rules go into effect on Kingston streets.


The New York Jets may want to bring back wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who signed a one-year deal in San Francisco last year, only to be released before the season ended.


A defamation case against former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi for making inflammatory remarks against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Janata Dal-United leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh ``Lalan'' will be heard today.

Defamation case against Rabri Devi to be heard today


The Australian share market is trading higher in the wake of gains on United States markets overnight, but was left largely unmoved by Australia's latest jobs figures.


dash cam video released in fatal crash on courtney campbell causeway


Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has given Murmansk Oblast Governor Yury Yevdokimov ``one last warning'' and told him to concentrate on solving domestic problems instead of ``fooling around abroad''.

Medvedev gives Yevdokimov one last warning


It's not a pretty picture, and one school board member said the drawn-out teacher and support staff negotiations took their toll on an already overburdened central administration staff and played a role in human resources official Ron Ward's surprise resignation last week.


Manila, April 13 India will grow 8.2 percent in 2010 and 8.7 percent in 2011 but rising inflation will bog the country's policy makers, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.


A WOMAN from Cromhall is preparing to set out on the trek of a lifetime through the Arctic Circle.

WOMAN from Cromhall prepares for trek through Arctic Circle


Texel has officially opened a trade insurance brokerage in Singapore, primarily focusing on political and credit risk in the commodity finance market.

Texel opens trade insurance brokerage in Singapore


DOVER, Del. -Kyle Busch has won the Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway a day after he ran out of fuel at the end of the Trucks Series race.


A ``Field of Dreams'' parody that spoofs the NFL lockout and stars Taylor Lautner, Ray Liotta and several star football players made its debut Wednesday on ESPN.

'Field of Dreams' parody spoofs NFL lockout


Former baseball player Jeff Kent, a five-time All-Star, will appear on the next season of ``Survivor,'' according to a report.


Chinese rebar producers have cut prices by adding vanadium or boron to the rebar in a bid to benefit from the 13% export tax rebate introduced in April.

Chinese rebar producers cut prices by adding boron


Suzy Kolber interviews Patriots 5th round draft pick Marcus Cannon and the NFL Live crew discuss the Patriots draft.


BHP Billiton scrapped its $66bn bid for Rio Tinto this morning, saying that it no longer considers the move to be in the best interests of its shareholders, reported the Times.


Goodie Mob member/extravagant rapper Cee Lo Green has announced he's taking of residency in Las Vegas with his own strip show titled ``Loberace,'' a tribute to musical icon Liberace.

Cee Lo taking up residency on Las Vegas strip


Telecoms giant BT has not thus far been affected by the world-wide financial crisis and does not expect to tap the corporate bond markets in the next 12 months.