Canadian officials have seized nearly 10,000 pounds of live Asian carp in two shipments at the Ambassador Bridge this month, they said today.

Canadian officials seize 10,000 pounds of live Asian carp


A Palm Springs woman died Sunday when her SUV crashed into a tree in Menifee, according to the coroner.


It is expected about 3000 Jordanians to visit Bulgaria in the coming summer season, Council of honor of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Hasan Barmaui said in an interview to FOCUS News Agency.

About 3000 Jordanians to visit Bulgaria in the summer


A £2.7 million lottery winner denied accusing his South Staffordshire wife of fraud and theft out of bitterness at being ``kicked out'' of their luxury home.

Lottery winner denies accusing wife through bitterness


The flow of illegal immigration into the United States has declined in the past few years, a study released Thursday found.

Illegal immigration declining, study finds


Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili explained that society needs the amnesty, and asked people to show understanding if there is a temporary rise in crime.

Ivanishvili explains the need for amnesty


The Ministry of Health says it is considering a High Court decision to dismiss an appeal against an earlier ruling that it had discriminated against families who provide care for disabled relatives.

Ministry considering High Court decision


Former Malawi President Bakili Muluzi was arrested on Sunday after returning home from Britain, his lawyer said.


Simon Cowell is reportedly planning a UK X Factor tribute night for the late Amy Winehouse.

Simon Cowell `plans X Factor tribute to Amy Winehouse`


Former Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams sat silently Monday morning as jury selection began for his federal extortion trial in US District Court in Macon.

Jury selection begins for Williams trial


The Trans Adriatic Pipeline group is working on ``high level'' accord between ``Italy, Greece and Albania'', TAP's communications director Michael Hoffmann announced in Brussels Thursday.

TAP group is working on ``high level'' accord between Italy, Greece and Albania


The woman known in the US as ``the first lady of comedy'', Phyllis Diller has died at the age of 95.


A ``supermum'' sheep has given birth to six healthy lambs.


Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle has died of cancer at the age of 63.


A Florida police officer will be executed Tuesday for a series of murders committed in the 1980s, unless his lawyers can successfully postpone the execution.


Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon is backing her former bandmate Sabrina Washington to win I'm A Celebrity 2009.

Alesha Dixon backs Sabrina Washington to win I'm A Celebrity 2009


Former US Rep. Joe Schwarz, a Republican, has endorsed Democratic incumbent Rep. Mark Schauer over Republican Tim Walberg in the 7th District of Michigan.


Senate Democrats are preparing a catchall government funding bill that denies President Barack Obama money for implementing signature first-term accomplishments like new regulations on Wall Street and his expansion of government health care subsidies but gives Democrats modest additional funding for domestic priorities like health research.

Senate Democrats prepare government funding bill


The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels have been officially recognised at a ceremony in Papua New Guinea, 60 years after they helped Australian diggers during World War II.

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels officially recognised


The MMD has adopted three women to contest in the forthcoming parliamentary by-elections as part of empowering women to take up decision making positions.


From the Bus Consortium website, the school buses have been canceled due to poor visibility BUT the schools are still open.

School buses are canceled BUT schools still open


The number of Canadians tossed into bankruptcy by the economic downturn rose sharply in May, yet a strong rebound in construction and higher levels of business spending suggest that the ``darkest hour'' of the recession has passed, economists say.


A new report shows more Australians are being admitted to hospital and wait longer for elective surgery.


Stronger earnings from JPMorgan Chase and other big banks launched a stock market rally Friday.

JPMorgan Chase launches a stock market rally


HOULTON, Wis. ― A Maplewood, Minn. man was arrested after leaving a 6-month-old baby inside a vehicle outside a Wisconsin strip club for up to three hours, according to Wisconsin authorities.

Minn. man arrested for leaving baby by strip club


But, if a first ever profile taken out by the Time magazine of her is anything to go by, there is no doubt that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, despite her low caste, is emerging as a national powerbroker, and may even be a potential Prime Minister of India.

Mayawati emerging as a national powerbroker:


Bankrate, Inc. announced today that it has moved up its third quarter 2008 earnings conference call from Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 4:30 PM Eastern time in observance of Election Day.

Bankrate moves up third quarter 2008 earnings conference call to October 30, 2008 at 4:30 pm Eastern time


A brushfire that threatened homes in southwest Miami-Dade County has been extinguished.

Brushfire threatening homes extinguished


For just $99 and about 10 minutes of your time a heart scan could save your life.


Britain and Europe slashed interest rates yesterday, just ahead of an IMF forecast that advanced economies would contract for a full year in 2009, the first time since the Second World War.


Former Zimbabwe international star Peter Ndlovu has pleaded not guilty of culpable homicide at the start of his trial after a car accident last year killed his brother and a family friend, his lawyer said Wednesday.


Variety reports that Renee Zellweger is set to direct and star in the upcoming comedy 4 1/2 MINUTES opposite Johnny Knoxville.

Renee Zellweger set to direct, star in 4 1/2 MINUTES


The Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Douglas B. White, MD and law professor Thaddeus M. Pope, arguing that intractable futile care disputes belong in court.


Helicopters and police cars swarmed Radlett in the early hours of yesterday evening, following reports of a burglary.

Helicopters and police cars swarm Radlett after reports of burglary


PC becoming passé - HP profit slump Updated: 05:29, Wednesday February 29, 2012 Net profits at the world's largest computer maker, Hewlett-Packard, have nearly halved as people switch from PCs to tablets and other mobile devices.


Beyonce, Adele, Chris Brown and Mary J. Blige lead the nominees for the NAACP music nominations.

Beyonce, Adele lead NAACP music nominations


China will further support Afghanistan in light of its needs in accordance with China's own capacity, said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi at an International conference on Afghanistan held in Bonn, Germany, on Monday.


Egypt has allowed 84 pro-Palestinian foreign activists to march to Gaza, which is under an Israeli-led blockade, an Egyptian official in the North Sinai governorate said.

Egypt allows foreign activists to march into Gaza


A Clitherall woman was seriously injured Sunday evening when her vehicle entered a ditch and became airborne near Vining.


A leading Bradley University basketball player has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.

Bradley basketball player arrested on domestic battery charge


Google has announced that it has acquired Quickoffice, a company that makes mobile office apps, just one day after announcing its acquisition of Meebo.


Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb was rushed to hospital after suffering an allergic reaction to his medication.

Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb rushed to hospital after allergic reaction


Members of PML-Q Forward Bloc on Wednesday made it clear that they will vote against PML-Q in upcoming presidential elections urging will meet Prime Minister whenever they want.

We will vote against PML-Q in presidential elections:


Samaco, exclusive dealer of Volkswagen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced their first roadshow which will run until November in Jeddah, Riyadh and Khubar bringing the entire Volkswagen model range to the people in the Kingdom.

Samaco announces first roadshow to run until November


A bi-partisan United States Congressional delegation led by House Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers and Ranking Member Norman Dicks, visited the Philippines from January 13-15, 2012 to meet with President Aquino, Foreign Secretary Del Rosario and other government representatives.

United States Congressional delegation to meet President Aquino


St. Mary's high school and elementary school were founded back in 1898, 112 years later they are still going strong.


Mel Gibson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery at a court hearing in Los Angeles Friday, in relation to a domestic dispute last year with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.


Kim Kardashian is threatening to leave Instagram as Rihanna is named Oprah's most surprising guest.


Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Thursday said it has crossed the 80 lakh units sales mark in the domestic market since starting its operations 11 years ago in the country.

Hmsi crosses 80 lakh units sales mark in 11 years


FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Player Gala 2008, which will take place on 12 January 2009 at the Zurich Opera House, has been launched via the FIFA Media Channel.


Scotty Nguyen has won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a final table of eight after a marathon session.

Nguyen wins $2 million at World Series of Poker


Gold plunged $77 per ounce Wednesday, the biggest one-day drop since September, as traders dialed back their expectations that the dollar would be weakened by another round of economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve.


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today arrived in Switzerland for a five-day state visit to enhance bilateral relations.


Everyone thinks they're skinnier than they are, a big Cystic Fibrosis breakthrough, dialysis isn't very sexy and money, not race, explains gap in life expectancy.


Severe weather is expected for the Emerald Coast Wednesday morning as a slow-moving cold front pushes in from the west.

Severe weather expected for Emerald Coast


The Sona Masoori variety of Paddy has had lesser production this year when compared to the last year, according to the Future Market Prediction study.

Sona Masoori had lesser production this year


Howland held off Hudson, 54-53, in the Division I District semifinals Thursday night at Ellet High School.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela was released from a Johannesburg hospital Friday after tests.


North Korea is getting a state-of-the art mobile phone network courtesy of an Egyptian telecoms giant, raising questions about who will be making calls and sending text messages in a country where the vast majority of people are believed banned from using cell phones.

N. Korea getting state-of-the art mobile phone network


Researchers in Finland have discovered that no difference exists between the commercial petrol grades 95E10 and 98E5 with respect to consumption of fuel during normal driving conditions.

Researchers have discovered that no difference exists between the commercial petrol grades 95E10 and 98E5


East Side Digital recording group Halloween, Alaska released their first new music in more than three years ``CHAMPAGNE DOWNTOWN'' - this week on April 7th.

Halloween, Alaska releases ``CHAMPAGNE DOWNTOWN'' this week


Eight empty grain cars derailed on an eastbound train early Wednesday morning outside Helena, prompting Montana Rail Link to hold rail traffic.


Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker says that recent US economic data is consistent with moderate growth and that inflation could ``drift upwards'' in the coming quarters.

Fed's Lacker says economic data consistent with growth


Five houses in Tiverton have been evacuated Tuesday morning because of a gas leak.

Houses in Tiverton evacuated because of gas leak


A Watertown man admitted Monday in federal court that he robbed a KeyBank branch on Washington Street in June.

Watertown man admits robbing KeyBank branch


Biotechnology business Phagenesis today announced it has secured a £6m funding boost to accelerate its development plans.


Plans to convert a virtually unused state prison in Illinois into a federal supermax facility are on track, the Justice Department told Illinois lawmakers on Monday, even though its potential as a site for Guantanamo Bay detainees may be foundering.

Plan to convert prison to supermax on track


New York Mets ace Johan Santana completed his last big test before pitching in a game, throwing two simulated innings Thursday.

Johan Santana throws two simulated innings


For those people, and anyone else who doesn't want to lose track of bills, Mint.com has just launched a new bill reminder feature that keeps track of your bills and reminds you when the next one is due.

Mint.com launches new bill reminder feature


Time Warner Cable today announced that it has added seven new channels to its TWCableTV™ app for the iPad™.

Time Warner Cable adds seven new channels to TWCableTV™ app


truTV has ordered a second season of the hit series IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, the network's hilarious hidden-camera series featuring four lifelong friends who take dares to an outrageous level.

TruTV orders second season of Impractical Jokers


Tonight's Project Runway finale has the least shocking twist ever: the designers have to make another look.

Tonight's Project Runway finale has least shocking twist ever


The International Federation of Journalists today condemned the attack and attempted abduction of journalist and media advocate, Geoffrey Ssebagala, by unidentified men in the Ugandan capital, Kampala on Monday and called on authorities to ensure his safety.

International Federation of journalists (IFJ) condemns attempted abduction of journalist advocate


Love is not the main reason couples stay together in marriage, the Infotrak survey reveals.

Love not the main reason couples stay together


InterContinental Hotels Group PLC said room rates, which fell during the recession, have started to rise in most markets as the return of business travelers boosts its revenue and profit.

InterContinental hotels says room rates are rising


Air Pacific will maintain its normal operating schedule between Australia and Nadi amid reports that the situation in all Fiji

Air Pacific maintains normal operating schedule between Australia and Nadi


The Procter & Gamble Co. said it is recalling several lots of its canned Iams cat food, distributed in North America, because they may have insufficient levels of thiamine, according to a report in the Business Courier.


Backpage.com, a leading online classifieds website, announces new and enhanced service offerings that make posting advertisements easier and more effective for users.

Backpage.com announces enhanced services


Unilens Vision has launched an aspheric daily disposable contact lens, the C-Vue 1 Day ASV, the company announced in a press release.

Unilens launches aspheric disposable contact lens


Zynga posted a loss Wednesday of $22.8 million for the quarter, cementing concerns about the company, which has seen player engagement and enthusiasm for its games decline in recent months.


Claye qualified for Thursday's triple jump finals on his third attempt Tuesday with an effort of just over 55 feet.


Premiership footballer Joey Barton has been jailed for six months after admitting assault and affray in what a judge described as a ``violent and cowardly act''.


Cable & Wireless was upgraded to overweight from neutral at JP Morgan on Friday.


Pharmaxis appoints new chief executive Updated: 14:08, Tuesday March 12, 2013 Biotechnology firm Pharmaxis has appointed Gary Phillips as chief executive to replace Dr Alan Robertson who is stepping down.


TNB said in a statement on Thursday, that the international credit rating agency also upgraded TNB's Asean scale ratings to 'axA+' from 'axA'.


After yesterday's 7-5 victory over the Rockies, Terry Collins said he does not plan to use Ike Davis in a platoon at first base.

Terry Collins will not use Ike Davis in a platoon


The Indian rupee opened at a record low of 50.50 per dollar on Thursday as a sharp fall in Asian share prices raised worries of foreigners cutting local equity holdings and repatriating the funds.


BOSTON ― Syndicated columnist and former ``Crossfire'' host Robert Novak has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is suspending his journalistic work.

Journalist Robert Novak diagnosed with brain tumor


China has suspended flights from Mexico to Shanghai, state media reported Saturday, after a Mexican man who arrived in Hong Kong from Shanghai tested positive Friday for the swine flu virus.

China suspends flights from Mexico: state media


Ssangyong Motor Co Monday said it may mull over making India its manufacturing base and may also invest over $1.2 billion over the next three to five years, the news reports said.

Ssangyong Motor may mull making India manufacturing base


John Elway announced on Thursday that the Denver Broncos will place the franchise tag on left tackle, Ryan Clady before Tuesday.

Denver Broncos to place franchise tag on left tackle


A van hit three parked vehicles on Inkster Garden Drive about 7:30 this morning.


So overwhelming was the response that apparently, Google+ ran out of disk space, resulting in a torrent of alert notifications to users.


A driver and his passenger died in a fiery head-on crash in southwest early Monday.


In Wednesday's conference call, Apple COO Tim Cook said that in the first three months of 2011, iPhone sales in ``Greater China'' skyrocketed by almost 250 percent from that of the same time last year, bringing Apple's China revenues in the first fiscal half to a little under $5 billion.


Lee County closed today on a 467-acre parcel of conservation land at the mouth of the Six Mile Cypress Slough.


JAKARTA, Indonesia More than 2 million factory workers went on a one-day strike across Indonesia on Wednesday to demand better benefits and protest the hiring of contract workers, union officials said.

More than 2 million workers strike in Indonesia


``I'm 35 and have had a long career and this might be my last tour to New Zealand and Australia.

This might be my last tour to New Zealand and Australia:


ArcelorMittal continues to adjust its steel production to demand, chief executive Lakshmi Mittal said last week.

ArcelorMittal continues to 'adjust production to demand'


The first meet of the season took place at McGann-Mercy on Monday, March 26, where both the boys and girls teams came up short in an overall team loss of 60-90.


Miley Cyrus claims she doesn't want to be seen as an idol - as she doesn't feel people should try and ``replicate'' her.

Miley Cyrus ``I don't want to be an idol''


But Tennessee lawmakers are trying to stretch the deadline by changing the statute of limitation.

Tennessee lawmakers trying to change statute of limitations


Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Ryan Grant came out of the team's Week 2 game ``OK.''


While most of Savannah's eyes will be trained on the professional golf taking place at the Club at Savannah Harbor this week, the $50,000 Savannah Challenger will return to the Franklin Creek Tennis Center at The Landings on Skidaway Island for the fifth time.

Savannah Challenger returns to the Landings


The success story of the Saravana Bhavan chain of restaurants was scripted to appeal to the taste buds and built on a foundation of quality.

A success story scripted to appeal to the taste buds


A 30-year-old Austintown woman was charged with aggravated robbery early Sunday after she told police she drove a man to several places Saturday afternoon, including a garage on Wilson Avenue where an armed robbery took place.


Independent MP Hone Harawira says his proposed political party ``still has wings'' following a meeting with his electorate committee today.


The Red Sox have acquired 29 year old lefty 1B-man Adam LaRoche from the Pittsburgh Pirates.


St. Louis Cardinals starter John Smoltz will miss his next scheduled start due to tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.


Goldman Sachs is to raise $5bn through renowned investor Warren Buffet in order to shore up its position amidst the ongoing financial crisis.

Goldman Sachs to raise $5bn through Warren Buffett


We have a poll that you can vote in to determine who you think has embarrassed the Cowboys the most.

Who has embarrassed the dallas Cowboys the most?


The Brittany Murphy 911 call has been released, but should the public listen to the final, desperate moments of Brittany Murphy's life?

Brittany Murphy 911 call released, should the public listen?


She may be bigger and blonder, but Khloe Kardashian is indeed the biological daughter of Robert Kardashian, the late lawyer said in court paperwork before his death.

Khloe Kardashian is my biological child:


State Representative Martin Scott, a Republican from Rossville, announced last week that he will not seek re-election in 2012.


In a new interview, Ozzy Osbourne addresses pop sensation Lady Gaga, saying that he loves her, but that she's overexposed and should take a break.

Ozzy Osbourne says Lady Gaga should take a break


A Crawford County man accidentally shot himself in the right thigh with his pistol early Wednesday morning.

Crawford County man accidentally shoots himself


A West Virginia high-school student has discovered a new pulsar, using data from the giant Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope.

West Virginia student discovers new pulsar


President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says, government is determined to discourage monopoly and to open the market for rice, cement and other vital commodities as a way of encouraging competition on the Liberian market.

Government determines to discourage monopoly...


US crude oil fell more than $2 to around $84 per barrel on Tuesday, retreating from 19-month highs ahead of an expected rise in US crude and fuel stocks and as the dollar strengthened.


Lindsay Lohan has been booked for third degree misdemeanour assault.

Lindsay Lohan booked for misdemeanour assault


Bond yields rose sharply on Tuesday as investors expected a cut in the proportion of deposits banks must invest in bonds.


Iran acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that its oil exports have fallen sharply, down 20-30 percent from normal volumes of 2.2 million barrels daily.

Iran acknowledges oil exports down 20-30 percent


Aer Lingus has today announced it is to slash capacity by up to a quarter, blaming heavy losses and falling demand.


Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez wants to play winter ball again in hopes of strengthening his arm to avoid a repeat of the rocky start he had this season.

Rockies' Jimenez wants to play winter ball again


Staff Writer, mbaldwin@opubco.com Comments 3 Tickets are still available to every Oklahoma City Thunder home game this season.

Tickets are still available to Oklahoma City Thunder home games


LoveFilm says it would consider a streaming only service for certain markets.


Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry during hearing of petitions regarding appointment of the adhoc judges in the Supreme Court of Pakistan has remarked that the courts are responsible for protecting the martial law.

Courts are responsible for protecting the martial law:


As it is, she proudly flexed her muscles today and encouraged children at River Terrace Elementary School in Washington to eat ``less sweets and chips,'' to ``try news foods,'' to ``eat fruits and vegetables'' and to ``just move'' every day.


Walgreens had January sales of $5.80 billion, a decrease of 2.3 percent from $5.93 billion for the same month in fiscal 2011.

Walgreens January sales decrease 2.3 percent


Sting isn't a religious man, but he says President Barack Obama might be a divine answer to the world's problems.

Sting says Obama might be divine answer to world's problems


The Boston Celtics say they are ``shutting down'' injured star Kevin Garnett because of concerns over his sore right knee.


An Oughterard woman was convicted of careless driving yesterday for knocking down a lollipop lady on the outskirts of the city last year.

Oughterard woman convicted of knocking down lollipop lady


A 35-year-old woman was found murdered at her house on Tuesday in Arthala area of Ghaziabad district.


A 25-year-old Sumner County teacher been arrested and charged with statutory rape.

Sumner County teacher charged with statutory rape


North Korea said Tuesday it intends to try two detained American journalists for allegedly entering the country illegally and ``their suspected hostile acts.''


Budd Schulberg, who won an Oscar for Best Screenplay for the 1954 film On the Waterfront, which later became a short-lived Broadway play in 1995, has died at age 95, according to published reports.


England lost their badminton Thomas Cup world team championship quarter-final 3-0 to hosts Indonesia in Jakarta.


Netanya Jones scored 18 points and Neka Jones added 15 to help No. 12 seed Oakdale upset fifth-seeded Evangel 41-38 in the second round of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs Monday night.


``This is my last season and I just want to play -- it doesn't matter where,'' Battle said.


APA-Monrovia The French government has trained 143 Liberian National Police officers who will be integrated into the Police Support Unit, APA learns here.

France trains 143 Liberian Police officers


S. Korea urges China not to repatriate refugees ``There should be no forced repatriation,'' Kim Sung-Hwan told a parliamentary audit session, according to Yonhap news agency, adding the group includes two former refugees who had already settled in South Korea.


European shares have fallen to their lowest level in three weeks after data showed an unexpected fall in the sales of new homes in the United States .


Home prices rose in April for the first time in seven months, though they are still near record lows, according to a report out Tuesday.

Home prices rise for first time in seven months


Germany has urged Pakistan to rethink its decision of not attending Bonn Conference in Germany next week as it would prove productive in Islamabad's presence.

Germany urges Pakistan to rethink decision on Bonn Conference


The former chief of staff for a New Jersey congressman will serve jail time after pleading guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, in reality an undercover police officer.

Former chief of staff to New Jersey congressman pleads guilty to soliciting sex from minor


Author Carlo Fruttero, who worked in team with Franco Lucentini for decades, has died aged 85.


You have heard it from Tea Party Patriots and Libertarians for a while now: a reprise of the old rhetorical bumper sticker query, ``Who is John Galt?''


The scene around an abandoned suitcase that tied up traffic and caused transit delays in San Francisco has been cleared.


``This is not the 1950s,'' says a woman named Alex in the latest ad, ``Important.''


)During November 2008, inflationary pressure in Indonesia began to ease in keeping with the onset of domestic economic slowdown triggered by the impact of the weakening global economy and falling international commodity prices.


Car bombings rocked central and northern Iraq on Monday, killing at least 57 people.


Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man, and where he belongs.


Mahindra Satyam on Thursday said it has signed a five-year multi-million dollar deal with UK-based GlaxoSmithKline to provide SAP and other critical systems support.

Mahindra Satyam signs multi-million dollar deal with GSK


BRAINERD, Minn. A 33-year-old Brainerd man has died in a snowmobile crash in Maple Grove Township.


Writer and director Brian Forbes died on Wednesday at the age of 86.


Comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon will return to ``Saturday Night Live'' to host the show December 17 with musical guest Michael Buble.

Jimmy Fallon to return to ``SNL'' as host


Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder characterised by snoring, pauses in breathing and interrupted sleep, causes mental decline and dementia, reports a study in The Journal of The American Medical Association.


A Dorset woman on probation for petit larceny pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Bennington Superior Court Criminal Division to a felony count of embezzlement.


HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 6 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla strongly rejected on Thursday the inclusion of Cuba on a US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Cuba rejects inclusion on US list of state sponsors of terrorism


Acme Packet®, the leader in session border control solutions, today announced that it will showcase solutions for unifying communications for mobile broadband at the 2010 Mobile World Congress, which will be held February 15-18 in Barcelona, Spain.

Acme Packet unifies communications for Mobile broadband at 2010 Mobile World Congress


The 62nd Montana Legislature is underway with Republicans in control of both houses.


Permalink Super Mario Bros creator Shigeru Miyamoto thinks the PS Vita needs more games.


The Kansas Legislature is being asked to extend telephone taxes that pay to increase 911 apabilities for another year.

Kansas Legislature asked to extend telephone taxes


FIFA will, on Thursday, begin their final executive committee before the World Cup vote with another headache to deal with following England 2018's formal complaint against the head of Russia's bid.

FIFA World Cup committee to deal with England complaint


Fitch Group, a subsidiary of Fimalac SA, and the parent company of Fitch Ratings and Algorithmics, has created a new division, Fitch Solutions, that will consolidate all non-rating products and services, product development, credit training, and the firm's product sales force into a single entity.

Fitch Group creates new division, Fitch Solutions


European stocks advanced, rebounding from a 2 1/2 month low, led by a rally in Eurasian Natural Resources Corp. as investors speculated that the mining company may receive a takeover approach.

European stocks rebound from 2 1/2 month low;


Despite the fact that he's been caught on tape threatening Oksana Grigorieva and admitting to hitting her, Mel Gibson has retained visitation rights to his 8-month-old daughter Lucia.


R&B singer Lloyd has tweeted his new album title which he is looking to launch as soon as possible.


Weird wine labels and exorbitant prices promoted by a liquor company have led Taiwan police to crack down on a prostitution ring, the online newspaper NOWnews.com reported Sunday.

Weird wine labels leads police to crack down prostitution ring


In a tragic incident two students have drown to death in a pond at Ramachandrapur near berhampur on Saturday afternoon.

Two students drown to death near berhampur


Veterans and their families had a chance to be recognized for their hard work and sacrifice for our country on Wednesday.

Veterans are recognized for their hard work


He has been a superstar for about four decades and his endorsement adds weight to any cause and occasion, but Amitabh Bachchan says he is too ordinary and ignorant to give his opinion on every issue.


ITV has commissioned four more series of the semi-reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.

ITV commissions four more series of Towie


Dolly Parton withdraws from Nashville water park Dolly Parton said Friday she would no longer be involved in a planned water and snow park in Nashville.


Nicki Minaj will perform at this year's Grammys, to air February 12th.


World number six Tomas Berdych was given a tough workout by Nikolay Davydenko in Barcelona.


The contract details of 11 Terrapins football assistants were released yesterday, detailing three-year deals for most members of Randy Edsall's coaching staff.

Contract details for football assistants released


G4S have suffered another bad day on the stock market with shares plummeting.

G4S suffers another bad day on the stock market


POLICE are hunting three suspects after an Asian man was pushed from a train at Alexandra Palace Station in what they say was an ``unprovoked attack''.

Cctv hunt after man is pushed from train


Today, Deiphago offers an exclusive stream of new album, ``Satan Alpha Omega,'' at Zero Tolerance magazine's website.


Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou faced a crucial confidence vote in parliament on Friday, just hours after calling off a controversial referendum on the EU debt deal, DPA reported.

Greece's Papandreou faces crucial confidence vote


Despite money from at Lowe's Home Improvement Center, the city of Neosho has seen a drop in sales tax revenues.


Some of the Chilean miners rescued after two months trapped underground have arrived in England to watch Manchester United play Arsenal in the Premier League.

Chilean miners arrive in England to watch Manchester United play Arsenal in the Premier League


The Tennessee Vols had to step outside the SEC to do it, but they snapped an eight game losing skid with a 5-4 win over MTSU.

The Tennessee Vols had to step outside the SEC to do it, but they snapped an ...


US pop starlet Lady gaga has been dubbed as pornographic in South Korea.

Lady Gaga dubbed pornographic in South Korea


Demonstrators hold a huge Syrian opposition flag during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Kubani, near Aleppo, August 10, 2012.

Demonstrators hold Syrian opposition flag during protest against Syria's President Assad in Kubani


A fatal shooting at a Juneau home Friday night, which left a 42-year-old man dead and a 42-year-old woman injured, is under investigation by local police.

Fatal shooting in Juneau leaves man dead, woman injured


John Isner upset No. 7 seed Benjamin Becker 7-6, 7-6, in the first round of the LA Tennis Open at UCLA on Tuesday.

John Isner upsets No. 7 seed Benjamin Becker at LA Tennis Open


The Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday that they will let defensive end Marcus Spears and safety Gerald Sensabaugh test the free agent market before offering them new deals.

Cowboys to let Marcus Spears, Gerald Sensabaugh test market


In a surprise raid, 65 tonnes of mangoes were seized from as many as 15 godowns here on Monday following complaints that the merchants allegedly ripened the fruits using carbide stones.


AUSTRALIA will officially bid to host the soccer World Cup in 2018, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced.


More than 30,000 stray cats have been sterilized in Beijing in a government-backed NGO project since July 2006, an official said Saturday.

More than 30,000 stray cats sterilized in Beijing


Russia and the Netherlands have signed 15 agreements on cooperation in various areas summing up the visit to Amsterdam of President Vladimir Putin.

Russia and the Netherlands sign 15 agreements on cooperation


British actress Emilia Fox has admitted she worries people may think she is ''loose'' because she is happy to do naked sex scenes.

Emilia Fox - Emilia Fox happy to do naked sex scenes


Pegadaian records 20% increase in pawn transactions State pawn shop operator Perum Pegadaian recorded a 20 percent increase in transactions in August, ahead of the Idul Fitri holidays, compared with the previous month.


Iran has cut off access to the internet, leaving millions of people without access to e-mail and social networks.


European shares fell sharply on Friday after worse-than-expected jobs data from the United States dealt a fresh blow to recovery expectations for the world's largest economy.


Nottingham is set to play host to The British Art Show 7 which will be coming to Nottingham Contemporary this October as part of a tour around the UK to exhibit some of Britain's most exciting new talent.


The 16-time Grand Slam holder Roger Federer, who has return back to top form, after winning the 2011 Basel Open championship last week end on Swiss Indoor hard courts in Basel.


The Sudanese authorities on Tuesday handed over to the Chinese side the body of a Chinese worker who was killed following a rebel attack on a camp of a Chinese company operating in South Kordofan State.

Sudanese authorities hand over body of Chinese worker


The Columbus Crew took over first place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference table with a 2-1 win over FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday.

Columbus takes over first place with win at FCD


An intoxicated horse rider was arrested this week and charged with giving sheriff's deputies a false name because the rider knew he was wanted on a warrant from Stearns County and because he wanted to be able to attend his brother's upcoming wedding.

Intoxicated horse rider arrested for giving false name


Californians are working the first 104 days of 2010 to pay all their federal, state and local taxes.


Owners of foreign ships have threatened to boycott Saudi ports and use other Gulf ports if the current crisis in unloading cargo at Dammam's King Abdul Aziz Port continues unabated.

Foreign ships threaten to boycott Saudi ports


Denver Broncos safety David Bruton has decided to start working as a substitute teacher in his native Miamisburg, Ohio during the NFL lockout.

David Bruton working as substitute teacher during NFL lockout


Halfback Johnathan Thurston's superb man-of-the-match performance in Queensland's 28-18 Origin win confirmed he is ready to step into Darren Lockyer's role once the champion five-eighth calls an end to his Origin career.


Unit 1 at PPL's Susquehanna nuclear plant near Berwick, Luzerne County, Pa., returned to service early Sunday.

Unit 1 at Susquehanna nuclear plant returns to service


As part of the back-to-school feature, Google is adding 150 university campuses across the world to its Street View tool available on the Google browser and Android smartphones.

Google is adding 150 university campuses to its Street View tool


Private sector banking major HDFC Bank on Wednesday raised lending and fixed deposit rates and in the process completed the latest round of rate hikes by the three leading banks in the country.


For the first time, O2 are in talks with Phones 4u to sell fixed line broadband, after its 'Broadband takeaway' package landed in 500 more Carphone stores this week.

O2 in talks with Phones 4u to sell fixed line broadband


Musician and actor Joe Jonas and girlfriend Demi Lovato were spotted dining at the Cheesecake Factory at The Grove in West Hollywood.

Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato spotted at the Cheesecake Factory


The number of shops in Britain has fallen for the first time in at least three years, according to new figures.

Number of shops in Britain falls for first time in three years


The Astros have sent infielder Mark Saccomanno to Triple A Round Rock, removing him from Houston's 40-man roster.

Astros send infielder Saccomanno to Round Rock


After missing three games with back tightness, first baseman Logan Morrison returned to the lineup late Monday in Arizona.


Surat Three infants, two of them stillborn males, were found abandoned in Surat in the last twenty four hours.


The Oakland Raiders signed former Pro Bowl receiver Javon Walker and free agent offensive tackle Kwame Harris, adding two offensive players the team hopes will help quarterback JaMarcus Russell.


In a dream run, the Congress was poised to win 204 Lok Sabha seats, having been declared victors in 14 constituencies and leading in 190 others Saturday, according to official figures.

Congress poised to win 204 Lok Sabha seats


A Canadian magician rose from the ground after being buried alive for 42 hours for a Halloween stunt.

Magician rises after being buried 42 hours


Palin on Wednesday announced that she was endorsing fellow Republican Sean Duffy in his race against Democratic incumbent US Rep. Dave Obey.

Palin endorses Duffy in race against Obey


While some say the minivan is on the rise again, a panel of women who attended the Detroit auto show isn't convinced minivans will ever be hip.


THE parents of missing murder victim Suzanne Pilley have been offered new hope on the third anniversary of her disappearance, the Sunday Express can reveal.

Parents of Suzanne Pilley offered hope on third anniversary of her disappearance


rancisco Rodriguez met with the New York Mets on the eve of the winter meetings, and pitchers Darren Oliver and David Weather took themselves off the free-agent market by accepting arbitration offers from their former clubs before Sunday night's deadline.


Paul di Resta says he feels ready to lead Force India next season if the outfit elects to place a less experienced driver alongside him.

Di Resta feels ready to lead Force India


In this clip, I asked them for an update on the situation where Russian president Vladimir Putin recently banned American families from adopting children from Russia.

An update on Vladimir Putin banning American families from adopting children from Russia


Tianjin, July 5 Taiwan and the Chinese city of Tianjin enjoy close ties thanks to various cooperation projects in the logistics industry and financial sector, a Chinese government official said Thursday in China.


Gold rose to a record high for a second straight day Wednesday, breaching $1,440 an ounce as political unrest in Libya and surging oil prices prompted investors to pile in.

Gold rises to another record above $1,440


Police have released the names of three officers involved in a fatal shooting April 23 at a Norman apartment complex.

Police release names of officers involved in fatal shooting


While everyone else is busy pretending they hated the season premiere of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and denouncing the future of America, I'm just going to go ahead and say it:


Cablevision swung to profit in the 4th quarter from a loss a year ago.


Funeral services have now been set for a Pixley soldier, who was killed in Iraq last week.

Funeral services set for Pixley soldier killed in Iraq


Pakistan's future economic growth entirely depends on the forthcoming general elections, said Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad.

Economic growth depends on general elections:


We've been sent the first images from the drama Between Us starring Melissa George, Taye Diggs, David Harbour, and Julia Stiles.

First images from between Us starring Melissa George, Taye Diggs, and Julia Stiles


Fpweb.net, a managed hosting provider, has announced that they have achieved the Safe Harbor certification for data protection.

Fpweb.net achieves Safe Harbor certification


Gotye is presently on course to reclaim the Official Number 1 single from DJ Fresh, whose track Hot Right Now FT Rita Ora, last week became the UK's first ever drum & bass Number 1.

Gotye on course to reclaim Official Number 1 single from DJ Fresh


Ryan Reynolds has said that he loved filming naked scenes with Sandra Bullock in The Proposal, because she has a great body.

Ryan Reynolds loves naked scene with Sandra Bullock


Heavy rainfalls lashed various parts of Balochistan including Sibi, Naseerabad, Jafferabad and Dera Murad Jamali with the rainwater entering the houses and damaging communication system.


On March 26 Justin Bieber released his new single ``Boyfriend'' on iTunes.

Justin Bieber releases new single 'Boyfriend'


Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal joined Globalstar to mark the company's milestone in exceeding 100 Louisiana jobs with the company's headquarters relocation from Silicon Valley to Covington.

Gov. Jindal joins Globalstar to mark milestone in exceeding 100 jobs


THE future of Chalfont St Peter is set to be decided by the government after Chiltern District Council's Draft Core Strategy was referred to an impartial inspector.

Future of Chalfont St Peter to be decided by government


While attending the house to perform a breataliser sample on the driver, police were met with severe resistance.


Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that he was not an enemy of Orissa regretting that the media did not see the positive side of his ministry.


Sanzar will move to close the ``Stormers loophole'' in Vodacom Super Rugby's regulations that allowed Schalk Britz to fly in from the United Kingdom and play in the Super Rugby semi for the Stormers earlier this year.


Midas, the beloved therapy dog, died Feb. 29 at age 7 after five years of serving the Livingston County community.


Former TV host and model Ruby Rose has turned her life around as she follows her ambition to make it on the big screen.


Oil breached 71 dollars in Asian trade Wednesday as political unrest in key crude producers Iran and Nigeria compounded the impact of a weaker US dollar, analysts said.


Actor James Spader has joined the cast of ``The Office'' to play the CEO of Sabre -- parent company of Dunder Mifflin, NBC announced Wednesday.

James Spader to join cast of 'the Office'


yeah, i was on right at 1 pm est and their website was all screwed up for about 30 minutes before i got the download to work, but everything seems ok now.


Rwandan police arrested dozens of opposition protesters on Thursday, as President Paul Kagame presented his papers for re-election to the National Election Commission.

Rwandan police arrest dozens of opposition protesters


Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was arrested in Mobile, AL today for possession of a controlled substance.


The RCMP's new police boat got a work out on July 31 when a Matlock man faked a boat emergency.


Washington Post media reporter and host of CNN's ``Reliable Sources'' Howard Kurtz is joining The Daily Beast.


Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines has filed for bankruptcy.


Toyota is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles around the world for various defects that may cause fuel leakage -- the latest in quality control woes for the Japanese automaker.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles


A 20-year-old Washington Court House woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular assault for a late night crash that claimed the life of a teenager in February.


Nintendo is implementing a unified eShop account system for Wii U and 3DS, Nintendo customer service representative David Marshall confirms.

Nintendo to implement unified account system for Wii U. and 3DS


LIVERPOOL, England -Rafa Benitez left Liverpool Thursday after six years in charge, with the club saying it needed a fresh start.


International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Clovis area during the 2011-12 school year.

Exchange students are coming to the Clovis area


Under pressure from German privacy watchdogs, Facebook has agreed to beef up privacy protections in its Friend Finder feature, the data protection supervisor in Hamburg said on Monday.


Central Bank of India has shed around Rs 5,000 crore of high cost deposits in the first half of the current fiscal to protect its net interest margin, a top official of the public lender has said.

Central bank of India sheds Rs 5,000 crore of high cost deposits


A diamond businessman was booked by police for allegedly threatening his son in law for life.

Diamond businessman booked for threatening son-in-law


Bahrain is to step up investments in education as it aims to become a beacon of world-standard learning.

Bahrain to step up investments in education


The Broadway revival of ``Ragtime,'' the musical about social upheavals in early-20th-century America, will close on Sunday after 28 previews and 57 regular performances.

The revival of 'Ragtime' to close on Sunday


The iPad 2 is now shipping within 24 hours for the first time since its March 11 launch.


Treasury secretary pushes Senate to act on economic package WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is urging the Senate to get behind the economic stimulus plan or risk an irate public.

Treasury secretary pushes Senate to act on economic package...


Kazakhstan has launched the discussions on the OSCE summit agenda and its terms, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev told a joint press conference with Armenia's FM in Yerevan today.

Kazakhstan has launched discussions on OSCE summit agenda


Arkansas has been declared an agricultural disaster area after bouts of severe weather devastated farmers across the state.


Somali pirates have freed a Greek ship kidnapped at the end of March, Greek Naftemporiki daily writes on its Internet site.

Somali pirates free Greek ship kidnapped at the end of March


The Seattle Mariners are getting a majority stake in the regional sports network that airs the Major League Baseball team's games, as part of a deal extending the network's TV rights with the team through 2030.

Seattle Mariners to get stake in sports network


360networks, a provider of telecommunications services, has completed a new route between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

360networks completes new route between Seattle and Vancouver


Turkish long steel producers received a total of $207m import incentive licences in February in accordance with the country's inward processing regime.

Turkish long steel producers receive $207m import incentive


Taylor Swift is starting her Speak Now concert tour in early 2011, but it wont be until her North American tour dates that she will begin touring with the group Needtobreathe.


Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins his second race at Daytona this season, taking the first of 2 Daytona 500 qualifying races Thursday.

Earnhardt wins first of 2 qualifying races;


The LG Optimus G Pro, LG's premier ``phablet'' finally hit AT&T on Friday, sharing the home of its rival, the Galaxy Note 2.


AVONDALE, Ariz. Carl Edwards has shaken up his pit crew following its costly performance two weeks ago.


Rao had no knowledge of the plan to demolish Babri Masjid, Rao's former media adviser said.

Rao had no knowledge of plan to demolish Babri Masjid:


Former Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman Patricia Dunn, who helped usher out one CEO and recruit another, before resigning in a scandal over a botched corporate investigation, has died after battling cancer for several years.

Former Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman Patricia Dunn dies after battle with cancer


Ascentric, the whole of market Wrap provider, has appointed Mike Stacey as head of dealing.


A 29-year-old Chinhoyi man fatally stabbed his uncle with a knife and injured another relative in a bid to defend his father, who was being assaulted by some family members accusing him of practising witchcraft.


Federal officials are seeking to seize the corporate name and trademarks of Agriprocessors Inc. in a modified criminal indictment filed in federal court Thursday.

Officials may seize agriproccessors trademarks


Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and the champion of global health issues such as AIDS, said he hopes that the US President-elect Barack Obama will be able to deliver on Washington's healthcare commitments.

Bill Gates hopes Obama will deliver on healthcare commitments


New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg, the second-oldest senator in the United States, has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Senator Lautenberg diagnosed with stomach cancer


Albert Proud has been suspended by the club after being charged with assaulting a police officer on Saturday night.

Albert Proud suspended after being charged with assaulting a police officer


Bangladeshis will go to the polls today in the first election since the military-backed caretaker government declared a state of emergency and cancelled the general election 18 months ago.


Bangladesh is moving slowly up in ICT advancement, ranking 113th in the ``networked readiness index'' this year among 142 countries.


The remains of late Super Eagles defender, Olubayo Adefemi, who died in a car crash in Greece has been finally laid to rest.

Late footballer Olubayo Adefemi finally laid to rest


A CAR crashed into a front garden before all the occupants ran off after an accident in Colne Road.


A man's body was found early this morning in Denver near the intersection of South Federal Boulevard and West Center Avenue.


Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson have been waxed and the One Direction's waxworks are set to embark on a world tour.

Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson waxed


North Korea on Saturday freed four South Korean fishermen held since July after their boat strayed into waters governed by the secretive state.

North Korea frees four South Korean fishermen held since July


A Stratford man has been sentenced to five months in prison for almost strangling his former girlfriend to death in the parking lot of a raceway in Waterford.

Man sentenced to five months in prison for almost strangling former girlfriend to death


Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, 65, released his medical records Monday, detailing the treatment of two brain aneurysms in 1988 along with other, mostly minor medical problems, CNN reported.


Maria Kirilenko will defend her Barcelona Open title against Roberta Vinci, advancing to the final with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro on Saturday.

Kirilenko to defend Barcelona Open title against Roberta Vinci


Amazon plans to allow its Kindle users to lend e-books to other Kindle users, depending on the publisher's discretion.

Amazon to allow lending e-books on Kindle


South Africans can look forward to a wet summer this year, as there is apparently almost no chance of an El Niño phenomenon developing.

South africa can look forward to a wet summer


The wife of an NBA referee is seeking a protective order from court from her husband over charges he verbally and physically abused her and their children.

Wife of NBA referee seeks protective order


REIMS, France Alessandro Petacchi of Italy won the fourth stage of the Tour de France in a mass sprint Wednesday, with Lance Armstrong and other contenders for the overall title finishing safely in the pack.

Alessandro Petacchi wins fourth stage of Tour de France


The town of Selma agreed to hire a private firm to apply for a historical designation for a residential area in town.

Selma agrees to hire firm to apply for designation


CNN will end John King's weeknight political show, John King, USA on June 29, with Wolf Blitzer's Situation Room expanding an extra hour.


The rabbi said he was ``visiting Humboldt County bringing Jews together to learn Torah, eating good food and helping us get closer to our creator.''


Seoul city, in collaboration with the organizing committee for a Seoul film festival, is to present free outdoor movies for five months starting this week, city officials said Wednesday.


Police said a 25-year-old Houston man survived after being shot in the head by two intruders inside his home.

Man survives after being shot in head by intruders


Janet Jackson announced today that she'll tour next year - ``my largest ever world tour,'' she said.

Janet Jackson announces 'my largest ever world tour'


A new set of credit card rules that take effect Sunday have to do with how much and how often a credit card company can charge customers fees.

New credit card rules take effect Sunday:


SSP's UK broking division achieved a 20% growth in users on its fully outsourced managed service solution, 21 for Broking, and an 8.5% increase in revenues to £49.2m for the year ending 31 March 2009.

SSP's broking division achieves 20% growth


Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was charged with tax evasion on Thursday, a spokesman for English prosecuting authorities said.


President Goodluck Jonathan said on Thursday in Abuja that fuel subsidy removal will only bring temporary pains which will fizzle out in no time for Nigerians to reap the gains.

Fuel subsidy removal will only bring temporary pains -


English model Katie Price aka Jordan and her husband, the winner of celebrity Big Brother, Alex Reid spent their wedding night at the world's biggest strip club.

Katie Price, Reid spent wedding night in the world's biggest strip club


Arauco has resumed production at the Valdivia pulp mill on Sunday, 21 March.

Arauco resumes production at Valdivia pulp mill


A senior judge yesterday railed at the UK border system asking ``do we let anyone in?'' after a dangerous Lithuanian sex offender was able to enter the country and then rape a woman.


As both a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the most prominent developing country in the world, China is well placed to help build a stable, prosperous and peaceful world, a US expert on international politics has said.

``China well-placed to help build stable, prosperous world''


A Stratford teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student has been cleared of wrongdoing.


India won the toss and elected to bat against England in the one-off Twenty20 International at Eden Gardens today.


Yesterday, the Israeli Knesset debated the ``Infiltration Prevention Law'' which Israeli human rights groups are calling ``one of the most dangerous bills ever presented in the Knesset.''

One of the most dangerous bills ever presented


PHOENIX Ã¢â‚¬â€ San Diego Padres right-hander Chris Young has resumed throwing and will have a bullpen session on Saturday, opening up the possibility that he will be able to pitch again this season.


Chicago '' With the results of his latest MRI exam inconclusive, Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said Saturday he will see a specialist in Los Angeles on Dec. 29 as he continues to search for answers regarding his injured left knee.


##Q##Gangs of Wasseypur##Q## actress Huma finally gets a chance to ditch her salwar kurtas in her new film!

Huma Qureshi finally gets a chance to ditch her salwar kurtas


PBS UK has set the premiere dates for four of their upcoming documentaries:

PBS UK sets premiere dates for four documentaries


Parliament has launched a digital photography competition, challenging people across the UK to capture their 'stories of democracy'.

Parliament launches photography competition


journalists wounded in Afghanistan The US military has lifted a ban on contracts with an Afghan airline suspected of drug smuggling after the decision to blacklist the carrier sparked anger throughout the Afghan government.


After playing the role of a man from amongst the masses in films like JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM and BUNTY AUR BABLI, Abhishek Bachchan has now returned as a tourist guide.


Wells Fargo said it is acquiring Charlotte, NC-based Wachovia in an all-stock transaction worth about $15 billion, as Wachovia ends talks with rival suitor Citigroup.


Venezuela will invest $20 billion this year in non-oil sector development projects out of a total of $100 billion over the next four years, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Sunday in his weekly television address.

Venezuela to invest $20 billion in development this year


Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia and a once-powerful warlord, was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed in Sierra Leone during its civil war.


But after our bad result last time out at Blackpool, Harry is adamant that we must get a result at Molineux this afternoon.


Kelly Rowland has revealed that she wants a British boyfriend as she likes the way guys in the UK wear their trousers.


Mohali is being projected as an extension of Chandigarh and buying a 1 kanal plot can cost up to Rs 5.5 crore in the city limits.

Mohali being projected as extension of Chandigarh


Motorists suffered traffic chaos when this lorry shed its load of papers across the road.


The Pittsburgh Penguins just announced that they've claimed former Carolina Hurricanes forward, Zach Boychuk, off waivers.

Pittsburgh Penguins claim Zach Boychuk off waivers


Wichita fire crews are battling a house fire in the 500 Blk.


A 19-year-old Streamwood man has received a traffic ticket for his role in a fatal crash at a Geneva intersection.


The Badgers released their official depth chart Monday and your starting quarterback is...


Race car driver and ``Dancing With The Stars'' winner Helio Castroneves pleaded not guilty Friday to federal tax evasion charges and declared outside the courtroom that he would treat the case like a race against the Internal Revenue Service.

Castroneves pleads not guilty to federal tax evasion charges


Chelsea star Ramires has warned title-chasing Manchester City that they have won nothing yet.

Ramires warns Manchester City they have won nothing yet:


A local area lake will be getting some much needed spring cleaning.


Peter Andre seems intent on creating a new image for himself, as he has revealed he wants to play The Fonz in a Happy Days revival.

Peter Andre wants to play the Fonz in Happy Days revival


Rescuers pulled four children alive Saturday from the rubble of a three-story Haitian school that collapsed on classrooms filled with students and teachers, killing at least 84 people.


Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Saturday that Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached the final stage in negotiation process.

Azerbaijan, Armenia reach final stage in negotiation process


Miley Cyrus, the first daughter of Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus is facing yet another challenge after being critiqued on her latest music video.


A 30-year-old Ormond Beach man died after a Taser incident in Volusia County this week.

Man dies after Taser incident in Volusia County


The Rach Mieu Bridge spanning the Tien River officially opened to traffic yesterday after seven years of construction to the delight of residents in southern Ben Tre and Tien Giang provinces.


A POET from Grantham was a special guest at a poetry festival in Lancashire on Friday.


Chris Brown sent champagne to Rihanna when they partied in the same nightclub at the weekend.


A 33-year-old Breathitt County man died after he lost control of his ATV and hit an embankment off of Mcintosh Road.


Essence of Australia, a bridal gown wholesaler based in Perth, Australia, is expanding its US headquarters in Lenexa.

Essence of Australia expands US headquarters in Lenexa


Upmarket retailer Brown Thomas is not looking to acquire Dublin department store Arnotts, according to reports in The Irish Times.


The British ambassador to Yemen on Monday escaped a bombing believed triggered by a suicide attacker in Sanaa, a security official said.

Uk ambassador to Yemen escapes bombing: official


MASTERCHEF judge Matt Preston has denied the reality TV show is rigged following comments by an eliminated contestant.

Masterchef judge Matt Preston denies show is rigged


Wall Street turned positive in the final minutes of trading and ended higher on Friday, despite the influence of disappointing trade data from China.

Wall Street ends higher despite disappointing trade data from China


Displays2Go, a division of George Patton Associates, Inc., has just launched a new line of rotating display cases for retail purchase.

Displays2Go launches rotating display case


Former International Monetary Fund chief economist Raghuram Rajan has been appointed the chief economic advisor in the Ministry of Finance.

Mr Raghuram Rajan appointed chief economic advisor


Tom Kostopoulos and Rod Brind'Amour scored about a minute apart in the first period, Manny Legace made 25 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Ottawa 4-1 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.

Carolina Hurricanes beat Senators 4-1 for seventh straight victory


Pre-tax losses have widened to £3m at Abbeycrest after what the Leeds-based jewellery designer described as a difficult year.


A bill filed by a Rhode Island lawmaker would require landscapers to register with the state and carry at least $100,000 in public liability and property damage insurance.


PIGEON fanciers from the New Lynn PFC were recently honoured at the club's presentation ceremony.


Woori Bank has opened a special exhibition showing the history and relics of Korea's banks to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the bank's establishment.


A Black River Falls man is killed in an ATV accident in the Township of Franklin.

Black River Falls man killed in ATV accident


Spencer Pratt aka Speidi was interviewed by Pop Wrap of the NY Post, and happened to mention that he hasn't been gettin' any from his wifey-poo because he is a fraid of her becoming pregnant.


A.Gasimova/ Cyprus intends to develop closer relations with the Caucasus countries, in particular with Azerbaijan which is taken as an important country in the region, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Demetris Christofias said to Trend News Agency.

Cyprus to develop closer relations with Azerbaijan:


A top Croatian football official made starkly homophobic remarks Monday, in the second similar incident within just 10 days.

Another Croatian football official makes homophobic remarks


An international NGO has launched an online campaign against the nuclear liability bill alleging that the proposed legislation lets US corporations off the hook for any nuclear accidents they may cause on Indian soil.

NGO launches campaign against nuclear liability bill


The World Championship Of Online Poker starts next week on PokerStars with prize money worth a whopping $40m up for grabs.

World Championship of Online Poker starts next week


Nigeria striker John Utaka is set to leave English Championship club Portsmouth, manager Steve Cotterill admitted on Monday.


Israeli forces Sunday stormed a Palestinian house in the old city of the Southern West Bank city of Hebron and attacked its residents, according to security sources.

Israeli forces storm Palestinian house, attack its residents


Guests and staff were evacuated from a bed and breakfast after a fire broke out.


X Factor 2010 reject Treyc Cohen says she performed better than Katie Waissel during the results show.


AN insurance adjudicator is to be appointed to administer complaints from clients as currently these are attended to by the office of the Registrar of Insurance and Retirement Funds.


Patchi, the family-owned Lebanese chocolate chain, is planning stock listings in Dubai and London to help fund its global expansion, which could include a new line of cafés in addition to its chocolate shops.

Lebanese chocolate chain plans stock listings


29 Year old Russian model Natalia Vodianova now living in London is set to star in Belle du Seigneur the production will also star Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Natalia Vodianova to star in Belle du Seigneur


Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch have a long-standing feud, and that was apparent again when the driver of the No. 29 Chevy called Busch a ``douchebag'' on an Atlanta radio show Wednesday.

Kevin Harvick calls Kyle Busch a 'douchebag' on radio show


Chrysler filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of last month.

Chrysler files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


Piers Morgan has reportedly said that he wants to find a ``genuine world star'' on this season's America's Got Talent.


The stealth britney spears crotch shoot which I take ridges.


PARIS Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga withdrew from the French Open on Saturday because of an injured right knee and is expected to have surgery next week.


A former Eagle Scout who became a Boy Scout leader faces child pornography charges on Long Island, NY, officials said.

Former Eagle Scout faces child pornography charges on Long Island


AP , 05.28.09, 03:24 AM EDT Swiss engineering firm Georg Fischer said Thursday it is cutting 2,300 jobs worldwide - or 16 percent of its work force - as part of a drive to cut costs and return to profitability.

Engineering firm Georg Fischer to cut 2,300 jobs


Goa is emerging as a drug and sex destination, the state's apex commerce and industry lobbying group has said.

'Goa emerging as drug & sex destination'


LONDON, April 23, 2008-Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine publishes the inaugural articles in its Clinical Research section today.

Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine publishes Clinical research


At 6.15am on 24 January, Burslem postal workers marched proudly behind their banner back into work more united than when they walked out on strike six weeks before.

Burslem postal workers march back to work


BALTIMORE -The Baltimore Orioles have optioned struggling reliever Jim Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk, a move that coincides with the recall of Brad Bergesen from the same minor league club.

Orioles demote struggling reliever Jim Johnson


Wildlife officials say the early onset of warm weather in the mountains could mean sleeping bears will awake early this season.

Warm weather in the mountains means sleeping bears could awake early this season


Hamas and other Palestinian groups have made 18 attempts in the past four months to kidnap Israeli soldiers to use as bargaining chips for the release of Palestinian security prisoners, an Israeli general said Saturday.

18 attempts in four months to kidnap Israeli soldiers


It looks like the Oakland Athletics might be close to signing slugger Manny Ramirez as they recently watch him work-out before the start of Spring Training.

Oakland Athletics close to signing Manny Ramirez --


A 32-year-old Bonavista man is facing one charge of assault with a weapon and two charges of assault following his arrest Saturday following a series of domestic incidents.

Bonavista man charged with assault with a weapon


Cobb County police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on I-20 at Six Flags Drive in Austell over the weekend.


The most coveted FREE item at the State Fair -- 'Take KARE of Your Money' bags - are back this year!

'Take KARE of Your Money' bags are back!


Carlton have called on Joseph and Ellard to face Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.


A police officer was seriously injured whilst making an arrest at Lake Munmorah last night.


Iran has halted its limited oil sales to France and Britain in retaliation for a phased EU ban on Iranian oil that is yet to take full effect, the oil ministry said today.


French Montana has responded to the fatal drive-by shooting which took place after his recent concert in Philadelphia.

French Montana responds to fatal shooting


Marion police are investigating an armed robbery Monday night at General Sales Drive-Thru, 450 Jefferson St.


Anna Kendrick has told how she stirred up competition between her heartthrob co-stars George Clooney and Robert Pattinson.


The United Nations, NATO and Iran have warned the Syrian regime against ever using chemical weapons in its fight against the rebels.

UN, NATO & Iran warn Syrian regime against ever using chemical weapons


Authorities say Frankfurt airport, Europe's third busiest, has been shut down by heavy snowfall.

Frankfurt airport shut down amid heavy snowfall


Former Sen. Jesse Helms, who served 30 years in Congress, died today, the Jesse Helms research center says.


But Westlife star Shane Filan has insisted that his property empire will survive the crash -- despite narrowly avoiding the embarrassment of having his family's development firm struck off.


Bosnian Serb ex-army chief Ratko Mladic, accused at war crimes tribunal in The Hague over siege of Sarajevo and Srebrenica massacre, claims genocide charges against him are ``obnoxious'' and ``monstrous''.

Ratko Mladic at war crimes tribunal: charges are 'obnoxious'


Police detonated a suspicious object in the road on the southwest side Tuesday night.

Police detonate suspicious object on southwest side


The old ``CEO Subpoena'' scam is back and, from the looks of it, people are still falling for it.


The Afghan Taliban have expanded their influence across Afghanistan and are now running a 'full-fledged insurgency' with their own 'governors' in all but one of the country's provinces, a senior North Atlantic Treaty Organisation intelligence official said on Sunday.

Taliban have expanded their influence across Afghanistan:


Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is also the Chairman of the state Congress's Campaign Committee on Saturday said that the cases being registered against him by the Parkash Singh Badal led SAD-BJP government in the state would not browbeat him into submission.


A local soldier injured by a roadside bombing in Iraq was honored with a Purple Heart on Saturday.


The 'curse of the cover' struck the world championships again Tuesday as Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva became the fourth global star to perish after featuring on the front page of the Daily Programme.


Two Edmonton hospitals will be the first in the province to provide so-called ``angel cradles,'' where unwanted newborns can be safely and anonymously dropped off.

Edmonton hospitals provide 'angel cradles' for unwanted newborns


Rustavi population has not been provided with drinkable water since morning.

Rustavi population not provided with water


``My films are rich with dampness symbols: fog, sea, snow and especially rain. In a sunny country I make cloudy films,'' he said during a master class organized on the sidelines of Golden Apricot International Film Festival.

Theo Angelopoulos: in a sunny country I make cloudy films


Fannie Mae, the US mortgage financier taken over by the government in September, is planning to pay executive retention bonuses of as much as $611,000 this year in spite of multi-billion dollar losses at the company.


The German Federal government and the trade unions have agreed on a wage deal in the public service sector, thereby averting planned strikes.

German government and unions agree on wage deal in public service sector


ONCE again the rain took centre stage on Saturday in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire Cricket League.


The Carlyle Group agreed to acquire Houston, Texas-based aircraft maintenance company Landmark Aviation on Friday.

The Carlyle Group acquires Landmark Aviation


HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Kevin Atkins threw for 204 yards and a touchdowns to help Alabama A&M beat Alcorn State 20-13 on Saturday night.


Private schools in Kathmandu valley have remained shut on Monday to pay homage to the deceased principal and students of Sacred Hearts Academy who died in a bus mishap Saturday.


Garnett is not playing in todays game against the Magic due to a abdominal strain.


A Gulf Air plane, carrying 222 passengers, Wednesday made an emergency landing at Mumbai after it developed a technical snag soon after taking off, a senior Indian Aviation official said.

Gulf Air plane makes emergency landing at Mumbai Airport


Police carried a Columbus man accused of public intoxication into the jail after he struggled with officers at the hospital and refused to walk.

Police carry man into jail after struggle at hospital


To add to what was a one-man bench, the Tigers called up outfielder Matt Young from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and placed outfielder Andy Dirks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 31, with tendinitis in his right Achilles.


DOMINIC Cooper tried to seduce Dame Helen Mirren when they worked on a play together.

Dominic Cooper tried to seduce Helen Mirren


Indian equities markets closed in the green Monday, with a key index gaining 3.04 percent over its previous close.


Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas has secured a US$750m senior revolving credit agreement with a group of five banks ``for working capital,'' Steel Business Briefing learns from the firm.

Brazil's Usiminas secures US$750m credit agreement


The village of Franklin Park continued to shed manufacturing jobs for at least the fifth year in a row.

Franklin Park continues to shed manufacturing jobs


A BARNSLEY nurse has been struck off the professional register after physically and verbally abusing vulnerable patients in her care.


158/10 Equine infectious anaemia has been detected in a horse in Northumberland following importation from the Netherlands, Defra confirmed today.

Equine infectious anaemia detected in a horse


Variety reports CinemaNX will produced Heartless from writer-director Philip Ridley.


Wildlife Reserves Singapore, the parent company of attractions Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo, has just launched a public awareness campaign, entitled 'Extinction is forever', dedicated to conserving wildlife and restoring their habitat.

Wildlife Reserves Singapore launches campaign


Thierry Henry has insisted he will stay for at least another year with Barcelona despite a mixed first season in Spanish football.


Children are turning their backs on physical activity, according to a new report that found a ``staggering'' number who cannot swim or ride bike and have never run 400 metres.

Children 'turn backs' on physical activity


THE former Labour government did ``all it could'' to help Libya secure the release of the Lockerbie bomber, Britain's top civil servant said today.

Labour 'did all it could' to secure release of Lockerbie bomber - top civil servant


Sesame Workshop says Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash has resigned from ``Sesame Street'' in the wake of allegations that he had sex with an under-aged youth.


Tenneco Inc. swung to a first-quarter profit, as a rebound in the auto industry helped the parts maker post surging sales and improved margins and top analyst expectations.


A Green Bay father and son are recovering today after a violent dispute Wednesday in which the son slashed his throat in an apparent suicide attempt.

Father, son recovering after violent dispute


Hannah Reynolds had 16 points and top-ranked Mazama won its first state championship with a 53-43 victory over La Grande in the OSAA Class 4A girls tournament finale on Friday night.

Mazama wins first state championship with 53-43 victory over La Grande


Fox News' Bill O'Reilly pressed Rick Perry tonight on his ``Lazy'' ad, questioning the candidate about whether the spot - which takes out of context a line President Obama made about selling America overseas as a good place to do business - is ``fair.''

Bill O'Reilly presses Perry on 'lazy' ad


A not guilty plea was entered Monday for the Calexico man who was arrested last week in connection with the fatal shooting of his friend.

Not guilty plea entered for Calexico man in connection with fatal shooting


Latvian companies exported goods to 189 countries of the world last year.


Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf, who is under mounting pressure to resign, called yesterday for political stability and reconciliation to tackle economic and security problems.


As you may have heard, the fiscal cliff was avoided, and many tax provisions were extended that are favorable to individuals and businesses.


THE embattled Brumbies will try a new centre partnership among four starting team changes for their home Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs on Saturday.


Low-cost airline Ryanair Plc said Monday it will cut most of its routes out of north England's Manchester Airport with the loss of up to 600 jobs.

Low cost airline Ryanair cuts routes with loss of up to 600 jobs


Sprint recently announced an Android 2.2 over the air update for Samsung Epic 4G owners.

Sprint announces Android 2.2 update for Samsung Epic 4G


The online giant Google prepares to lay off some 10,000 employees, the WebGuild organization says, relying on anonymous sources in the market.


Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc said on Tuesday that it has emerged from bankruptcy and will start paying back creditors on April 17.


Braves left-hander Tom Glavine threw three simulated innings Monday, another step in the 300-game winner's plans for a rehab assignment this week.


Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff will be visiting Sturgeon Falls and Verner as part of his Canada-wide tour.

Ignatieff to visit Sturgeon Falls, Verner


The research vessel, SA Agulhas has left Cape Town on a 10-day pre-COP17 voyage to Durban.

SA Agulhas leaves Cape Town on pre-COP17 voyage


A US meatpacker has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products because of E. coli bacteria concerns.

US meatpacker recalls 188,000 pounds of beef


Pakistani legspinner Danish Kaneria has pleaded not guilty to the corruption charges levelled by the England and Wales Cricket Board in a letter from his lawyer and sought more time to respond to the accusations.

Kaneria pleads not guilty to corruption charges


An Atherton High School student is now charged with assault after allegedly hitting a teacher at the school.

Student charged with assault after allegedly hitting teacher at school


Kenya Airways said Tuesday it is boosting its domestic and short haul regional services with an additional aircraft, a Boeing 737-300.


World Staff Writer A Tulsa County grand jury investigating allegations of wasteful spending by Skiatook Public Schools issued two sealed indictments late Friday and issued a report saying it had ``no confidence in the ability'' of the interim superintendent to lead the district.


Albuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate are independently linked to acute kidney injury, according to the results of the population-based Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study published online July 29 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Albuminuria, estimated glomerular filtration rate linked to acute kidney injury


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Thailand intends to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan to further promote bilateral trade and economic relations, Foreign Minister of Thailand Surapong Tovichakchaikul said in Islamabad on Thursday, local media reported.

Thailand intends to sign free trade agreement with Pakistan:


The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Tuesday after opposition parties disrupted the proceedings of the Upper House of the Parliament over their demand to know the stand of the government on a resolution against Sri Lanka in UN Human Rights Commission.


Alberto Contador has won the final time trial in the Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong moved up a spot to third place overall.

Tour leader Contador wins time trial, Armstrong in third


- Oregon's attorney general says a former Lebanon municipal court judge has pleaded guilty in Linn County to two counts of official misconduct, one count of third-degree sexual abuse and one count of sexual harassment.

Former or judge pleads guilty to misconduct


Indian vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra may pull out of a joint venture with France's Renault and Japan's Nissan to build a one-billion-dollar car plant in India, media reports said yesterday.


Sexy Scarlett Johansson is set to test her singing skills on the pop charts when she releases her debut album in May.


Haken has posted a bass instructional video clip online for part of the the title track off the band's new album ``Vision''.


Playboy owner Hugh Hefner has rejected a pre-nuptial agreement with his new bride-to-be Crystal Harris.


iWireNews ™ Australia lags far behind its main global competitors in setting a carbon price, a new study shows.


THE army and the Police have deployed in Namatala wetland at the border between Mbale and Budaka districts.


A golden voice of Indian music fell silent Saturday when legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika died of multiple organ failure at a Mumbai hospital, plunging millions of fans across the country, especially those in eastern India, into gloom.


It's fun times three - and then some - this weekend of May 14 to 16 as three area towns kick off the summer celebration season.

This weekend kicks off the celebration season


Robert Pattinson, the British actor who shot to fame in the Twilight films, was greeted by hordes of screaming fans as he launched his new film, Remember Me, in London's Leicester Square.

Twilight star robert Pattinson launches new film


Actor Patrick Duffy, best known for his role in the hit tv series Dallas, is starring alongside a crab in a new online web series called, funnily enough, Patrick Duffy and the Crab.

Patrick Duffy starring with crab in online web series


ICT lessons should be dropped from the UK schools curriculum entirely, as the subject is failing both pupils and employers, according to IT trade body Intellect.

ICT lessons should be dropped from UK curriculum


The Chilean navy rescued all 122 people from a leaking cruise ship off Antarctica today.

122 rescued from leaking cruise ship off Antarctica


The 341-room Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre opened its doors today marking the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the sixth property in the region for the luxury hotel company.

Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre opens


The night of Motown Legends featuring the Four Tops and the Temptations originally slated for February 2 has been rescheduled for May 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

A night of Motown Legends featuring the Four Tops and the Temptations


Former Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering Sunday from a heart transplant he received at a Virginia hospital.

Cheney recovering after heart transplant


Malaysia and Southeast Asian countries should leverage on proprietary technologies to meet the surging energy demand and to stay internationally competitive, while utilising scarce energy resources effectively, said Deputy Finance Minister, Senator Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.

Malaysia should leverage on proprietary technology to stay competitive


Angelina Jolie was in France Tuesday to promote her new film, ``Salt.''


Strikers extended their winning streak by pocketing the weekend competition organised by the Karachi Bridge Association here at the Aslam Memorial Bridge Hall, housed in the National Stadium, the other day.


Acando has signed a three year framework agreement with The Norwegian church within the areas of information and enterprise architecture.

Acando has signed framework agreement with the Norwegian church


Venezuela will ration electricity in three western states after a transformer went out at the Planta Centro power generator in Falcon state, El Universal newspaper reported Tuesday.

Venezuela to ration electricity in three states - report


A train derailed and caught fire Sunday night near Redwood in Warren County.


Chinese officials in Beijing have introduced tough property restrictions in the capital amid growing concerns over a property bubble.

Beijing introduces tough property restrictions


Railways have introduced a new superfast train, Sarai Rohilla Superfast Experss, from New Delhi to Udaipur.

Railways introduces superfast train from Delhi to Udaipur


Brendon McCullum will return to the Kolkata Knight Riders after being purchased for $900,000 in the IPL auction.

McCullum to return to the Kolkata Knight Riders


Mumbai, Apr 2 A senior criminal lawyer here today received a threatening letter from a person claiming to be an aide of gangster Ravi Pujari asking him to withdraw from a case.

Mumbai criminal lawyer receives threatening letter


Botha returns a positive test Updated: 22:04, Sunday February 10, 2013 Sonny Bill Williams' beaten opponent, Francois Botha, has returned a positive drugs test following Friday night's controversial fight.


HealthPass, an health insurance exchange for small employers, has appointed Mark Kessler as its new director of strategic initiatives.

HealthPass appoints New director of strategic initiatives


Republican Michelle Bachman won the Iowa straw polls, a significant boost to her campaign bandwagon as she eyes the US presidency.


Pakistan Ambassador to China Salman Bashir here Monday hosted a dinner reception to mark the Pakistan Day celebrations.

Ambassador hosts dinner reception to mark Pakistan Day celebrations


Wii Remote Controller makes gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities.

Wii Remote controller makes gaming as accessible to people


A Williston man has been charged with murder in the death of Jack Sjol, whose body was found Tuesday.


CenturyTel, Inc. announces that it is scheduled to participate in the following analyst conferences:

CenturyTel to participate in analyst conferences


The Carlyle Group, one of the world's biggest private equity firms, said Wednesday that it had formed a partnership with one of the largest Chinese conglomerates to invest in China and around the world.

Carlyle Group forms partnership with Chinese conglomerate


Japanese Internet conglomerate Softbank Corp. said Wednesday that it bought a 14% stake in privately held Chinese Internet company Oak Pacific Interactive for about $96 million as it aims to increase its presence in the world's fastest-growing market.

Softbank buys 14% stake in China's Oak Pacific Interactive


Mail and logistics company Deutsche Post AG says it will cut 9,500 jobs and close all of its DHL express service centers in the US amid heavy losses in the market there.


FLAMENCO dancer Concha Jareno strikes a pose below the Lady in a Fur Wrap by El Greco at the opening of the Discovery of Spain Exhibition in the National Gallery of Scotland.


24 hours later both Anna and Kejriwal held separate meets in New Delhi and the split was wide open.


A Scotts Bluff County grand jury has found no wrongdoing in the deaths of two men who died while in custody.

Grand jury finds no wrongdoing in deaths


Hollywood star Sandra Bullock says that she is surviving on just three hours of sleep a night after taking the custody of her adopted son, Louis earlier this year.

Bullock survives on three hours of sleep


A patient was found dead in a locked hospital lavatory where he had lain undiscovered for three days, according to reports.

Patient 'found dead in hospital lavatory after three days'


The Special Olympics torch passed through Harnett County Wednesday afternoon on its way to Raleigh.


Parents have been urged not to panic about swine flu following the death of an infected six-year-old girl.


The rand remained on the back foot in midday trade on Monday after being knocked by disappointing economic data on Friday but was off the morning's worst levels as the dollar slipped on concerns over the impact Hurricane Gustav is likely to have on oil prices.


Nokia Siemens Networks has announced the launch of three new 4G devices that allow broadband access up to 102 Mbps downlink and 51 Mbps uplink to support data-intensive services on TD-LTE networks.

Nokia Siemens Networks launch three new 4G devices


ELITE SPECIAL FORCES of the Army marked its 11th birthday anniversary during the weekend giving priority to religious observances.


Manchester United, an English soccer/football club that plays in the Premiere League, has been purchased in a hostile takeover.

Manchester United purchased in hostile takeover


Some Fishers police officers are shaving their heads, all in support of a fellow officer stricken with cancer.

Fishers police officers shave heads to support fellow officer


A tiny microbe can take electricity and directly convert carbon dioxide and water to methane, producing a portable energy source with a potentially neutral carbon footprint, according to a team of Penn State engineers.

Microbe taking electricity and directly convert carbon dioxide and water to methane


The Hawaii County Police Department has confirmed it was a police officer who had a census worker arrested for trespassing.

Officer had census worker arrested for trespassing


Barristers are threatening to take unprecedented strike action over Government cuts, reforms and delays to their payments.

Barristers threaten strike action over cuts and delays


A wealthy arms dealer has gone on trial in New York City on charges he tried to sell millions of dollars in weaponry to Colombian rebels so they could attack Americans.Monzer al-Kassar was arrested last year in Madrid.

Wealthy arms dealer goes on trial in New York City


Police put a man in custody Wednesday morning after officials said he drove his car into a laundromat.


Chairman of the Special Committee of the Parliament on Kashmir Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday said that foreign forces should respect Afghan culture and customs if they wanted a peaceful solution to the issue.

Foreign forces should respect Afghan culture:


Albertsons in Mount Dora will close its doors in October.


Four men -- one who is a convicted felon forbidden from carrying guns -- were arrested Saturday after their fight outside a Rock Hill grocery store escalated into a brawl with police when they tried to resist arrest, police say.

4 arrested after fight outside Rock Hill store


Lord of the Rings fans will be thrilled to learn that Bret McKenzie is returning for The Hobbit.


Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi called for improvement of national productions and named it ``the best way to get rid of current economic problems''.

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi calls for improvement of national production


Father of ex-UCLA star charged in mortgage scam A federal magistrate on Friday ordered the father of former UCLA basketball star Shabazz Muhammad held under house arrest pending trial on charges he ran a mortgage scam.


A sudden violent storm that blew through Kane County Saturday afternoon caused a power outage in portions of St. Charles, police said.

Storm causes power outage in St. Charles


The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has condemned violence committed against Azerbaijani citizens in France and hopes that the country's law enforcement agencies will promptly investigate the crime and bring the culprits to justice, Trend cites a statement of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry as saying on Wednesday.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemns violence against Azerbaijani citizens in France


Warriors coach Ivan Cleary has hit out at the NRL referees' crackdown to give kickers more protection, saying the new interpretation of the rules is becoming a farce.


The Grey, a Liam Neeson drama about plane crash survivors fending off hungry wolves, took in $20 million on its opening weekend to lead the pack at the North American box office, industry data showed Sunday.

The Grey leads North American box office


Former DU captain Rhett Rakhshani of the New York Islanders is scheduled to make his NHL debut tonight at Nashville.

Former DU captain Rhett Rakhshani to make NHL debut


Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is holding a small business forum Friday in Elmont to help constituents learn about tax breaks passed in the last session of Congress.


Prince William has indirectly defended his controversial helicopter 'joyrides' that have been condemned as a misuse of his RAF training.

Prince William defends his controversial helicopter ``joyrides''


Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is backing Blackpool to win promotion back to the Premier League.

Liverpool midfielder Shelvey backing Blackpool promotion


Corning withdrew its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and next year on Tuesday.


CI Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of Conney Safety Products, a premier distributor of MRO safety products headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, to an affiliate of WESCO International, Inc. .

CI Capital Partners completes sale of Conney safety products


Atlanta fans of Marilyn Monroe, MAC announces that they will launch a new makeup collection inspired by the ultimate fashion icon, Marilyn Monroe.

MAC to launch new collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe!


Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel has hinted his big eyebrows caused some problems for him on the set of his new movie The Last Airbender! ``I've got really big eyebrows, so I've got to watch out.

Dev Patel's eyebrows cause problems on set!


Authorities say a 25-year-old Gulfport woman arrested on an aggravated stalking charge is accused of causing a Biloxi woman to fear for her safety multiple times over the past year.

Gulfport woman arrested on aggravated stalking charge


The search continued Tuesday for a man who robbed a Schuylerville bank on Monday, police said.

Search continues for man who robbed Schuylerville bank


Oil rose on Thursday, as the dollar weakened amid signs US demand for crude remains robust despite rising fuel costs.


Facebook is about to make a major communications announcement; is it about to reinvent e-mail?


Rail Europe has launched a promotion which offers travellers a line-up of more than 10 special deals.


Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is expected to report to prison Thursday.

Blagojevich reports to prison on Thursday


In response to criticism of its role in Air Pacific by Fiji's interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Qantas says it is not responsible for the perceived sluggish performance of Air Pacific, the Fiji Times reports.

Qantas says it's not responsible for 'sluggish' Air Pacific


Tribune Co has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, according to a court filing.


North Korea has fired six ballistic missiles in an act of defiance on the day America celebrates Independence Day..

North Korea fires six missiles in act of defiance to us


A jockey and groomer at a Tampa racing facility has died after a horse fell on top of him.

Jockey dies after horse falls on top of him


In a bid to further complement government effort in providing disaster victims with initial emergency help, Ricardo Verkerk, a Dutch national has provided assistance of food items and assorted clothing to two most vulnerable victims of the heavy downpour combined with the gale that left compounds ravaged in Ebo Town on the 21st July 2010.

Dutch national provides assistance to victims


Bruce Wasserstein, a prominent Wall Street dealmaker and CEO of Lazard Ltd., was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat.

Wall Street icon bruce Wasserstein hospitalized


The BSE benchmark Sensex fell by almost 59 points in early trade as participants made fresh selling triggered by prevailing uncertainty on the domestic political front and a weakening trend in global markets.


Casey Anthony refused to see her brother this morning for a scheduled jail visit.

Casey Anthony refuses brothers jail visit


ALAN'S School of Music in Tullamore celebrated its first anniversary last week with a large party for all its students.

Alan's school of music celebrates first anniversary


A state game warden investigating a complaint of night hunting near St. Francisville was found dead of a shotgun blast Friday morning, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.


Inner Mongolia exported 800.3 mt of rare earth in Q1, up 2.4 times from the same period last year.

Inner Mongolia exports 800.3 mt of rare earth in Q1


Chicago came to a screeching halt this week as the storm of many names blasted the city, and former Gazette reporter Jennifer Torrens gave a first-hand account of the city's massive winter storm.


Vodafone Qatar has launched the Google Nexus S smartphone from Samsung, running Android 2.3.


Widespread rain in Himachal Pradesh Friday brought cheer to tourists who have thronged the hill stations to escape the heat wave in the northern plains.

Rain in Himachal brings cheer to tourists


The Charlottesville region has lost an estimated 1,000 jobs, according to a new new Virginia Employment Commission report.