OSHA will soon step up enforcement and fines for severe violators as part of its new Severe Violator Enforcement Program, according to a recent announced by the agency.

OSHA steps up enforcement, fines for severe violators


National champion Alabama opened spring practice looking to fill key holes on defense.

Tide opens spring practice with holes on defense


ColoAdvisor launches datacenter migration and consulting services for their clients.

ColoAdvisor launches datacenter consulting services


Data center design and developer Switch announced on Friday it has unveiled its new SuperNap 8 data center in Las Vegas, building on technology advances achieved in SuperNap 7 with newly added features.

Switch unveils SuperNap 8 data center in Las Vegas


Oregon has its first three confirmed cases of swine flu and its first victim who required intensive care, public health officials said.

Oregon has first confirmed cases of swine flu


The Heat's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are about to embark on a ``homecoming tour'' of charity games with several other NBA stars.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade embark on ``homecoming tour''


A Documentary Film about a Band Called KARP'' is the story of three friends overcoming odds through rock n' roll music.

A Documentary film about a band called KARP


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Saturday that the emergency law, in force since 1963 in Syria, would be abolished within a week.

Assad: the emergency law in Syria will be abolished within a week


Country music star Chely Wright is set to announce she's gay in the newest edition of People Magazine.

Chely Wright to announce she's gay in new People Magazine


Ford Motor Co. said its US sales rose 15 percent in 2010 thanks to strong demand for its pickups and sedans.

Ford said sales rise 15 percent in 2010;


US firm IneoQuest has filed a complaint against rival Ixia in the US District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the latter ``knowingly misappropriated'' video monitoring technology from IneoQuest to form the basis for its current video test and measurement solutions.


A motorcyclist involved in a chain reaction crash in Chili has died from his injuries.

Motorcyclist in chain reaction crash dies


A 25-year-old Clemson man has pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges, according to Pickens County court records.

Clemson man pleads guilty on drug charges


Revolutionary super-suits that have rocked swimming and sent world records tumbling are to be banned from 2010 after an overwhelming vote at the general congress of the sport's governing body, FINA.


The Johnstown man charged in the July shooting death of a Daisytown man will not face the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder, Blair County's chief prosecutor said.


Browns coach Eric Mangini has denied claims that he leaked negative reports about former Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree prior to the NFL Draft.

Mangini denies he leaked negative reports about Crabtree


Finally Google has launched its travel channel through the medium of YouTube.

Google launches its travel channel via YouTube


Wilco fans got a belated Christmas gift when singer Jeff Tweedy, in town to spend the holidays with relatives, delivered an intimate acoustic concert for a sold-out crowd at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday night, Dec. 27.

Jeff Tweedy delivers intimate acoustic concert


A College Park police officer was slightly injured while investigating a report of a stolen car in the 2900 block of Camp Creek Parkway.


A 39-year-old Hudson woman charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a five-year-old girl appeared before a judge Saturday morning.


Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has blamed the West for the global financial crisis, saying other countries were being dragged in to help resolve Western problems.

Ahmadinejad blames West for global financial crisis


CHARLIE shaved Rodrigo's legs last night after playing a practical joke on the camp Brazilian.


Corinthians striker Ronaldo reveals he must will follow doctors' orders to fully recover from his injury...


Eleven Northeast states, including Vermont, are petitioning the federal government for better passenger rail service.

Northeast states petition for better rail service


Heavy snow stranded travellers in Murchison last night, with more falls expected in the town, in Buller and on the Nelson Ranges today.

Heavy snowfall strands travellers in Murchison


A teacher at Trigg County High School resigned recently after an investigation into a reported inappropriate relationship with a student, Trigg County School Superintendent Travis Hamby said last week.

Tchs teacher resigns after 'inappropriate relationship with student'


UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt announced Monday, March 28, 2011, that he will leave school to enter the NBA draft.

UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt to enter NBA draft


Everton left-back Leighton Baines has admitted that the pace and power of striker Victor Anichebe frightens opposition defences.

Leighton Baines: 'Victor Anichebe frightens defences'


NASA launches the IRIS spacecraft on a Pegasus rocket into space to study the sun's energy.

Nasa launches IRIS spacecraft to study sun's energy


The Giants have re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Guillermo Mota, CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman has learned.


Two British missionaries have pleaded guilty to charges of sedition against the government of Gambia.


Charice Pempengco, a Filipino singer who played an exchange student in Glee, says she's a lesbian and has apologized to her family in an emotional TV interview.

Glee star Charice Pempengco says she's a lesbian


A Croydon man has been arrested after a dramatic police pursuit by cars and the force helicopter.

Croydon man arrested after police pursuit


Bobby Gerhart, a six-time ARCA winner at Daytona International Speedway, will visit Allentown on May 22, when he will sign autographs and take part in a NASCAR promotional event at Sands Chevy.


Poker Stars will launch its new regional championships in the coming weeks, allowing players to compete for local bragging right and more than $7 million in cash prizes.

Pokerstars launches regional championships


Nasa slashed the asking price for its soon-to-be-redundant space shuttles from 42 million dollars to 28.8 million.


Eight years ago, leaders of the University of Texas set out to measure something few in higher education had thought to question -- how much their students learn before graduation.


A top Chinese negotiator is set to visit Taiwan next month, an official said Friday, his first visit since he was mobbed and shoved to the ground by a pro-independence crowd on the island.


Ex-premier League striker DJ Campbell has been arrested in connection with a stabbing outside a nightclub.

Football star DJ Campbell arrested in connection with stabbing


Apollo Group reported fiscal Q2 EPS of 77 cents, ex-items, beating estimates of 65 cents.


Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree is recalling children's Halloween lanterns due to fire and burn hazards, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.


German solar panel maker Solarworld AG reported a net loss of 477 million euros as revenues almost halved on price declines of around 40 percent in the market.

Germany's Solarworld reports net loss of 477 million euro


Guidant, LLC, a division of Boston Scientific Corporation, plead guilty to two misdemeanors regarding two of its defibrillator models Monday.

Guidant pleads guilty to two misdemeanors


Turmeric prices ruled almost stable with prices increasing by Rs 100 per quintal on the first day of the week.


Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon met with Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Patricia Espinosa on Friday afternoon.

Phil Gordon meets with Mexico's president Felipe Calderón


The Oakland Zoo named a wallaroo joey after Warriors center Andrew Bogut since wallaroos are native to Australia, Bogut's home.

Oakland Zoo names wallaroo joey after Andrew Bogut


I really don't know how I could have missed the fact that within one year of having a heart attack, 42 percent of women will die and 24 percent of men.

After heart attack 42 percent of women will die; 24 percent of men


C&M Recruitment Consultancy has launched a dedicated events division to be headed up by former Tui UK events manager Sarah Anson.

C&M Recruitment launches events division


George Michael has apologised to his fans for ``screwing up'' and ``being boring'' following a car crash on Monday that saw the singer arrested.

George Michael apologises for being boring


Mysterious fires that apparently ignite spontaneously have over the past two weeks destroyed the home and belongings of a family in Hopewell near Thornville, Pietermaritzburg, News24 reported on Monday.


Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that Virat Kohli should replace MS Dhoni as the captain of the Test team.

Sunil Gavaskar: 'Virat Kohli should replace MS Dhoni'


Padma Lakshmi, a former model turned host of Bravo TV's ``Top Chef'' gave birth to a baby girl today, named Krishna.


A Pittsburg man pleaded guilty Thursday to mail fraud charges after collecting more than $200,000 in insurance claims.

Pittsburg man pleads guilty to mail fraud


Maradona to have kidney stones removed Updated: 11:14, Monday January 16, 2012 Diego Maradona has been admitted to a hospital in Dubai to have kidney stones removed.


A woman was rescued from the sea in Clacton after police received a call of a suicidal nature.


CertExams.com, a leading network simulators provider, releases a major update to CCNA Network Simulator product.

CertExams.com releases a major update to network simulator (netsim)


R.Ergun / Hakan Shukur, forward of the Turkish Galatasaray football club, refused to play in the Azerbaijani football clubs.

Forward of Turkish Galatasaray club refused to play in Azerbaijan's football clubs


2/11/10 7:00 PM EST After struggling in the polls and at fundraising, former Connecticut House Speaker James Amann ended his bid for governor Thursday.


In the interview, Adele revealed to Matt Lauer that she's not big on the fame and quite frankly doesn't want to be a celebrity.

Adele: ``I don't want to be a celebrity''


Texas Ranger says raid vindicated American Superconductor Corp. said Thursday that it has cut its workforce by about 30 percent, or 150 jobs, and its yearly expenses by about $30 million, citing expectations that it will post a ``significant loss'' for the fiscal quarter that just ended.

American Superconductor cuts jobs and expenses


ACK Media, which owns the Amar Chitra Katha brand, has acquired India Book House to emerge as one of the largest integrated publishing and distribution firms in India.


It was announced that Jiangsu Aide Solar Energy, a subsidiary of PanJit International, will form a joint venture with a European PV system supplier for the production of PV modules in China.

Aide solar to form joint venture with European supplier for production of PV modules in China


Istanbul police blocked roads leading to Taksim Square, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Tuesday.


Congressional candidate state Sen. Eric Stewart is set for three debates with Congressman Scott DesJarlais before the Nov. 6 election, but they won't happen unless the incumbent agrees to adjust his own schedule.


Germany has raised its growth forecast for 2011 to 2.3%, with the previously sluggish domestic demand expected to pick up.


Composer and violinist, Ismail Darbar, a native of Surat district, formally joined the Gujarat BJP on Tuesday.


MALIBU, Calif. Sabrina Brierton Johnson, age 11, will appeal the jury's verdict which was announced on July 17, 2008 in her Children's Motrin product liability case against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a division of McNeil-PPC which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Sabrina Brierton Johnson will appeal jury verdict in her Children's Motrin product liability case against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals


A driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in the early hours of Sunday morning after crashing into a pole.

Driver arrested after crashing into pole


Rickey Jefferson, an LSU football signee and younger brother of former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, has been charged with resisting an officer by violence after allegedly being involved in a fight with a Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputy Feb. 2 during a parade on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, court records show.

Rickey Jefferson charged with resisting an officer


Sylvester's contract had expired at the Steelers but they have kept him on for another season owing to a lack of players on their defensive roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers keep Stevenson Sylvester for season


An hour after the game, SportingBet voided his winnings and told the player that his wagers were entered late.


Isipathana trounced Kingswood 46-0 in the first semi-final of the schools president's trophy Knock Out tournament at the Royal Sports Complex on Friday.

Awesome Isipathana trounce Kingswood 46-0


Coach Freddie Roach forgives the camp of Antonio Margarito, as the Mexican boxer apologizes for the controversial Parkinson joke video, as published at ABS CBN on Friday.

Coach Freddie Roach forgives as Antonio Margarito apologizes for Parkinson joke (video)


Milwaukee-based Standard Electric Supply Co. has opened a new plant in Sheboygan at 3417 Weeden Creek Road.

Standard Electric opens new plant in Sheboygan


A California man has pleaded guilty to charges of passing counterfeit $100 bills in Aspen last summer.

Man pleads guilty to passing $100 bills in Aspen


Union HRD minister Kapil Sibal today said the entire education system of the country was being revamped to make India a knowledge power by 2020.

Education revamp to make India a knowledge power by 2020:


ITT Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Mercy Corps as part of its corporate philanthropy program, ITT Watermark.

ITT announces strategic partnership with Mercy Corps


Brain implants have given rats a ``sixth sense'' that enables them to ``touch'' invisible infrared light, the latest demonstration of the power of neurotechnology.


Hollywood legend PAUL NEWMAN was given a posthumous honour on Tuesday night as the US House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honouring the life, achievements and contributions of the late actor.


Gov. Bobby Jindal said he would support giving Louisiana's public colleges and universities more control over tuition, provided they agree to higher performance standards and greater oversight from the state Legislature.

Jindal supports giving universities more control over tuition


Tom Gabel, the singer of Florida punk band Against Me!, has announced that she is transgender, and plans to begin living as a woman under the name Laura Jane Grace.

Against me!'s tom Gabel is transgender and plans to live as a woman


American Greetings Completes $100 Million Share Repurchase Program and Announces Authorization for another $100 Million Repurchase Program CLEVELAND, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

American Greetings Completes $100 million share repurchase program and Announces...


Vechta, Germany - Thousands of people, including 450 prisoners, were evacuated after an unexploded World War II bomb was found in the northern German town of Vechta on Sunday.

Thousands evacuated after World War II bomb is found


iWireNews ™ Nigeria needs at least $10 billion in annual investments to make sure electricity supplies in the country are secure, a presidential adviser said.

Nigeria needs $10 billion for electricity


A Vermont man, acquitted of murder in 2004, is again confessing to the murder of 24-year-old Declan Lyons.


Istirad FZC has officially launched its services in the UAE, early June 2010; the PR department has announced that Istirad a trading company has been formed under the laws and regulations of Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone.


A new study by University of Toronto physicists has shown that climate change will lead to less ultraviolet radiation over northern high latitudes.

Climate change will lead to less ultraviolet radiation over northern high latitudes


The metallurgy production grew 1.8 times while production of fabricated metal products grew 12.1%, the sources in the State Statistics Committee said.


The Red River has dropped below flood stage at Fargo after a record 77 days above it.

Red river drops below flood stage at Fargo


ROBERTO MANCINI is booked in for talks over a lucrative new contract in the summer which will secure his Manchester City future.

Roberto MANCINI is booked in for talks over a lucrative new contract


LOS ANGELES - CBS sued ABC on Thursday to stop an upcoming reality show that CBS claims is being developed in violation of its copyrights and with secrets obtained from the long-running reality show ``Big Brother.''


Jules Dassin, the controversial veteran film director who fled the US during the anti-communist witch-hunts of the 1950s, has died aged 96.

Jules Dassin, film director, dies aged 96


International long-term savings, protection and investment group, Old Mutual plc, says it is on track to meet, and in some cases exceed, its 2012 targets.

Old Mutual on track to meet 2012 targets


An industry welcomed merger, AT2 and Digi_Cast have joined forces to strengthen their product offering to the South African film and fashion industry.


Popular online video service Hulu will start charging subscription fees sometime next year, says News Corp. Deputy Chairman Chase Carey.


A Lethbridge man, who faces a charge of manslaughter, has been released from custody.

Man charged with manslaughter released from custody


The partially convertible rupee closed at 45.80/81 per dollar, after trading in a narrow range, to close marginally above Wednesday's 45.82/83 close.


ACT takes petitions to online world Updated: 17:03, Wednesday February 6, 2013 ACT residents can now petition their politicians online.


Forecast calls for a wet weekend for Long Island Get ready for a wet weekend.


New Look, the privately-owned fashion retailer, has reshuffled its top management team including the appointment of Phil Wrigley as executive chairman and Carl McPhail as chief executive officer.


Men are twice as likely to take risks at work as women, new research claims.


Britney Spears has apparently declared that she wants to be cryogenically frozen.

Britney Spears wants to be cryogenically frozen


We consider unnecessary cord clutter a pretty serious enemy around these parts, which is why Belkin's concealed surge protector caught our eye.


London, May 13 Pakistan plans to open a second front against the Taliban in the Waziristan tribal area as early as next month, a newspaper reported Wednesday.

Pakistan to open second front against Taliban: report


The Bhavani devotees thronged Indrakeeladri on Sunday which marked the beginning of the deeksha.


After trending higher in recent weeks, treasuries are giving back some ground during trading on Tuesday amid a substantial rally on Wall Street.

Treasuries giving back ground amid rally on Wall Street


A 28-year-old Sri Lankan man has died after suffering severe head injuries when an oil drum exploded.


A city man charged with sexual assault in February was arrested again Monday for being at the home of his 12-year-old victim.

Man charged with sexual assault arrested again


A man who shot himself outside a Sears department store in Colorado Springs on Monday died of his wound, authorities said.


Telkom workers marched to the company's headquarters in Pretoria on Tuesday to hand over a list of their demands.


A man was found shot dead in Hacienda Heights, and no suspect is in custody, officials said.


A job fair is taking place for more than 1,000 former Solyndra employees in Newark.

Job fair taking place for former Solyndra employees


A report commissioned by former Gov. Joe Manchin will be released Thursday, a little more than a year after the explosion of the Upper Big Branch coal mine that killed 29 men.


This is a contrary view, but Rick Santorum wins the GOP nomination.


Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed the omnibus budget bill and five other bills Thursday, including measures for property, income and sales taxes; credit card use for city payments; and a one-time payment to retired state employees.

Sebelius signs omnibus budget bill, five others


Products made in China continue to flood the markets and continue to be hazardous to your health.

Products made in China continue to be hazardous to your health


Research firm Analysys Mason says that the 3G iPhone will significantly impact the mobile TV market.

3G iPhone to significantly impact mobile TV market


No. 1 Indiana got upset by Minnesota on Tuesday night.


Apple Inc. 's iPhone 5 has received a mandatory regulatory certification in China, which mean that it can now sell in the Asian nation.

Apple iPhone 5 receives mandatory regulatory certification in China


Greenacre won't chase Phoenix top job Updated: 15:10, Tuesday February 26, 2013 Chris Greenacre says Ricki Herbert's vacant A-League seat at the Wellington Phoenix has come too early in his fledgling career.


Justin Bieber is planning to ``stay pure'' until he finds the right girl, says his mother Pattie Mallette.


The Raiders hired former Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Greg Olson as their new offensive coordinator on Saturday to revive a unit that had its worst production on the ground since 2005.

Raiders hire Olson as offensive coordinator


Specialist insurer Brightside has welcomed a new major shareholder on board, with Gibraltar-based insurance group Markerstudy taking a 9.3% stake.

Brightside group welcomes new major shareholder


Gulf Bridge International, GBI, the Middle East's first privately owned submarine cable operator, has been awarded ISO 9001 2008, accreditation by the SGS group, a global leader in independent Quality Management Systems Certification.

Gulf Bridge International awarded ISO 9001 2008 accreditation


A bomb struck a popular pet market in central Baghdad on Friday, killing at least five civilians and wounding two dozen, police said.


``Hamas and the factions announce a ceasefire in Gaza starting immediately and give Israel a week to withdraw,'' said Ayman Taha, a Hamas official in Cairo for talks with Egypt on a truce deal, in published remarks.

Hamas announces ``ceasefire'' with Israel


Taipei - A Taiwan man arrested Thursday was accused of stealing a laptop computer from a church by asking to be baptized there.

Taiwan man accused of stealing from church by asking to be baptized


He told L'Equipe: ``Do I already have Arsenal on my mind? A little, but our end of the season is so important that I can't plan for life after Bordeaux.

Marouane Chamakh: 'I have Arsenal on my mind'


A Bloomington quarry worker was killed when a 3 ton piece of limestone fell on him.


MTV is all set launch an intervention-style reality show, tentatively titled Gone Too Far.

Mtv to launch reality show 'Gone Too Far'


Doom developer id Software has left the Entertainment Software Association, joining the recent departures of Activision, Vivendi, and LucasArts.

Id leaves the Entertainment Software Association


Calgary is ranked 49th overall in the world when it comes to the most expensive office markets, according to CB Richard Ellis Ltd.

Calgary ranks 49th among world's most expensive office markets


Megan Fox is reportedly looking for a multi-million dollars house in the Hollywood Hills.

Fox looking for house in Hollywood Hills


Organizers say protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces.

Protesters rally against seed giant Monsanto


ULURU, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has received a marketing approval for Altrazeal in New Zealand.

Uluru receives marketing approval for Altrazeal in New Zealand


Maruti Suzuki India today rolled out its 10 millionth car from its Gurgaon plant, thus joining a select club of global car makers to achieve the feat. The company, which started operations in 1983 as a joint venture between the Indian Government and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, rolled out a metallic breeze blue coloured WagonR VXi as its 1 crore car.

Maruti Suzuki rolls out 10 millionth car


LANSING - In her weekly radio address, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that even though the words are different every year and the initiatives outlined are new, her central focus continues to be on diversifying Michigan's economy in the face of the harsh realities of globalization.

Michigan Governor Granholm says focus continues to be on diversifying Michigan's economy


New Jersey officials say a wide-ranging effort to improve Atlantic City is starting to pay off, from new private investment in non-casino attractions to a $20 million advertising campaign that's beginning to change negative perceptions about the seaside gambling resort.

New Jersey officials say efforts to improve Atlantic City starting to pay off


US stocks opened broadly lower Wednesday as investors weighed Greece's unresolved debt-reduction talks but Apple's exceptional quarterly results buoyed technology stocks.


Wisconsin Energy Corp. will sell a utility in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in $$61.5 million deal, the company said Thursday.


Wells, Ogunquit and Acton voters made the right call Tuesday when they soundly rejected the state-mandated consolidation plan that would have forced the communities, miles apart, to share school administrative functions.


Zumobi says Microsoft has agreed to distribute its new ``zooming user interface and mobile widget platform'' with Windows Mobile.

Microsoft to distribute ``zooming user interface'' with Windows mobile


Harry Potter has officially passed Star Wars to become the highest grossing movie franchise in domestic box office history.

``Harry Potter'' passes ``Star Wars'' as highest grossing franchise


STAR Plus is launching a new fiction property 'Diya Aur Baati Hum', a refreshing story about a man of modest education helping his far well-qualified wife achieve her career goals, braving ridicule from the society.

Star Plus launches new fiction property Diya Aur Baati Hum


Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games, Alvarez won for the first time since August and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Mariners 7-2.

Henderson Alvarez wins for first time since August, Blue Jays beat Mariners 7-2


New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley was officially ruled out for Monday's game against the New Orleans Saints after he didn't make the trip with the team on Sunday.

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley ruled out for Monday's game at New Orleans Saints


The black Kiswa of the Ka'aba was replaced Thursday morning with a new one in line with tradition followed on the day of Arafat each year.


While Kim Kardashian is busy with her divorce lawyers, Kris Humphries is also gearing up for the divorce as he recently hired an attorney of his own to handle matters.

Kris Humphries gears up for divorce by hiring attorney


A lacklustre JSE drifted into red territory by midday on Friday amid scant economic data, both locally and internationally.


Seth Rogen and Zac Efron will star in an R-rated frat house comedy from Universal Pictures.

Seth Rogen and Zac Efron to star in frat comedy


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum says it's designating the Austin City Limits music television show as a historic rock and roll site.

Rock and roll hall of fame designates Austin City Limits show as historic site


Astronauts are taking the first spacewalk of their shuttle mission.

Astronauts take first spacewalk of mission


Liverpool retailer TJ Hughes is creating 120 temporary jobs across its six stores nationwide in the run up to Christmas.

TJ Hughes to create 120 jobs in run up to Christmas


SANA'A, March 01 - Yemen prepares to conduct soon a detailed study on the Yemeni labors and how to be utilized in the gulf labor markets, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Amat al-Razaq Humad has said.

Yemeni to conduct detailed study on labors


The Canadian dollar opened at 87.21 cents US this morning, up 0.39 of a cent from Monday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 87.21 cents US, up 0.39 of a cent


QPR winger Lee Cook says all the players are behind Gareth Ainsworth and rubbishes talk of Iain Dowie being sacked in front of the players.


More than 23,000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

More than 23,000 people killed in Syria:


Israel on Monday released 224 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture towards Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, said Israeli and Palestinian officials.

Israel releases 224 Palestinian prisoners


Terrorists chosen for the November 26 terror strikes were shown clippings highlighting atrocities against Muslims in India and were given lectures on the working of various Indian security agencies, arrested terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Iman has said.

We're shown clippings of atrocities on Muslims in India:


The Mount Pisgah Ski Center T-bar lift project is back on track after the village Board of Trustees voted Monday night to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of Mount Pisgah.


The premium earnings and book value multiples that Wells Fargo has enjoyed for the past decade are being drained from Wells Fargo.

Premium multiples being drained from Wells Fargo


Most Asian stocks fell as US Federal Reserve comments that growth slowed in some areas of the economy overshadowed signs of increased corporate earnings.


Turnham told the Montgomery Advertiser he sent his letter resigning as chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party to state committee members Wednesday.


The Assam police and other security forces are on maximum alert throughout the state following the Pune blast which killed nine persons and left 57 injured.

Assam police on maximum alert following Pune blast


After three defeats to start the competition and just one win, Shannon proved that they remain very much in contention in Division 1 A of the AIB League with a decisive 21-15 victory over Blackrock College at Stradbrook on Saturday.


The Detroit Pistons will open next season at home against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 31.

Detroit Pistons to open at home against Houston


Dell acquisition helps healthcare push, e-medical records raise privacy questions, and health portals grow but profits low.


Lithuanians began voting on Sunday in the second round of a parliamentary election which could end seven years of Social Democrat rule and usher in a center-right coalition, Reuters reported.

Lithuanians vote in the second round of a parliamentary election


Sources told that in wake of intense ongoing financial crunch, HBFC has sacked the 400 employees under volunteer scheme.

HBFC sacks 400 employees under volunteer scheme


Stocks jumped Tuesday on strong second-quarter earnings from Coca-Cola, IBM and other companies.


The Arts Coming Together in Carroll County will be performing ``Hairspray'' at Liberty High School.

The Arts Coming Together in Carroll County performs 'Hairspray'


The UK is to end financial aid to India by 2015, international development secretary Justine Greening has said.

UK to end financial aid to India by 2015


NEW YORK Health insurer WellPoint Inc. says it will cut about 1,500 jobs to reduce costs, a move that will cost the company $24 million in the fourth quarter.


Craig David will receive an honorary degree from Southampton Solent University, for his contribution to music.

Craig David to receive honorary degree for contribution to music


Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together, but Breezy can't stay away from ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.


Singer-actress Miley Cyrus is recovering after injuring a bone in her back while attempting to do a front flip.

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus injures back bone


Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced special liquidity measures for banks in the wake of an expected liquidity crunch in the system on account of payment by telecom companies and advance tax outgo.

RBI announces special liquidity measures for banks


MSU students waiting on financial aid checks or money from home don't have to go hungry, thanks to the University's Housing Food Bank.


Famous actress Jennifer Grey will participate in the upcoming season of popular reality TV show ``Dancing with the Stars''.

Jennifer Grey will participate in ``Dancing with the Stars''


New York City beaches officially open for summer on Saturday, meaning lifeguards will be on watch between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm until Labor Day weekend.


The Walt Disney Company has made the announcement that the Main Street Electrical Parade will be returning to the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World this summer!

The Main Street Electrical parade is returning to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World


Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced it will open a second ReStore in Des Peres.

Habitat for Humanity to open second ReStore in Des Peres


German cable network operator Tele Columbus has unveiled a new interactive customer portal at the side-lines of the IFA conference in Berlin.

Tele Columbus unveils interactive customer portal


He was handed a sentence of a R4,000 fine or six months' imprisonment, suspended for three years.


Wells Fargo & Company today announced a quarterly common stock dividend of 34 cents per share.

Wells Fargo & Company announces dividend


A day after taking a severe blow to the head that resulted in a concussion, Oklahoma City guard James Harden was listed as day to day by the team and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.


Pharmacy group McSweeney is to emerge from examinership at the end of the month.

Pharmacy group to emerge from examinership


A Chinese satellite failed to enter its designated orbit due to a rocket malfunction, a media report said Friday.


Harvard University has been stripped of 4 quiz tournament titles after organizers found a student improperly accessed a competition website.

Harvard stripped of 4 quiz tournament titles


Lucknow, June 27 A convict, serving 10 years' imprisonment for abducting a minor girl, escaped from Lucknow district jail where he was brought for trial, police said here today.


ROBERT Pattinson says Kristen Stewart became a ``real woman'' while filming the third Twilight movie, Eclipse.

Robert Pattinson: 'Kristen Stewart has become a real woman'


UBS and Credit Suisse must hold significantly more capital than stipulated by the new Basel banking reforms to defuse the too big to fail problem in Switzerland, reports quoted a government commission as saying on Monday.

Ubs, Credit Suisse must hold more capital than stipulated by Basel III


A hospital official says former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after being hospitalized in the South Korean capital with stomach pains.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger hospitalized


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is hoping for a World Cup boost from his Premier League injury headache.


India's consumer price inflation, based on the consumer price index, eased to 10.02 per cent in June, from 10.36 per cent in the previous month, but continued to remain in double digits.

Consumer price inflation eases to 10.02 per cent in June


HOUSTON ― A confident Kareem Jackson sees no reason why he won't be ready to start for the Texans this season.


Barnes & Noble started selling used CDs and DVDs through its website, looking to better compete against Amazon.com and other online retailers while also trying to capitalize on consumers' recent willingness to buy less-expensive, used products, Dow Jones Newswires reported Tuesday.

Barnes & Noble starts selling used CDs, DVDs


Laboratories awarded certification according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standards, renowned throughout the world as indication of technical quality and competence for testing and calibration laboratories.

Laboratories awarded certification according to ISO/IEC 17025 standards


India has strongly condemned the assassination bid on Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

India strongly condemns assassination bid on Karzai


Five Presbyterian College students from the Greenville area recently received the Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence award for their scores on the national licensure tests.

Five Presbyterian College students from Greenville area receive award


Real-estate mogul Donald Trump, who has openly flirted with making his own bid for the White House, will moderate a Republican presidential debate in Iowa on Dec. 27, according to a new report.

Trump to moderate Republican debate in Iowa


Greek police say a small bomb has exploded outside an Olympiakos fan club office in central Athens, causing minor damage and no injuries.

Small bomb explodes outside Olympiakos fan club office


THE Union Hall community, Joanne O'Riordan and Cork Penny Dinners were honoured on Saturday evening last at the 2012 People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab and broadcast 'live' on RTÉ One television from the Citywest Hotel, Dublin.


The Costa Mesa Police Department announced this week the launch of its own Facebook page, which is meant to provide the latest information on crime trends and prevention.

Costa Mesa Police department launches Facebook page


A Honolulu man with a sharp eye has discovered a new butterfly species just outside Waikiki.

Honolulu man discovers new butterfly species


Democratic state Rep. Joe Parisi is considering a run for Dane County executive.

Democratic state Rep. Parisi considers run


Rutgers women lose to UConn, Stringer still at 899 C. Vivian Stringer will be happy when she finally reaches 900 victories.


TV actress Usha Nadkarni, popular for playing a sweet-and-sour mother-in-law in `` Pavitra Rishta'', will now play a 'sutradhar' for a weekend special of `` Kairi - Rishta Khatta Meetha''.


After three-plus weeks on the road, which included 10 games and two tournaments, the No. 4 USC women's water polo team will finally return home.


A new study suggests mammograms could raise the risk of breast cancer in young women whose genes put them at higher risk for the disease.

Mammograms could raise risk of breast cancer in young women


The Ohio House passed and sent to the Senate a $1.3 billion capital improvements budget that includes more than $16.3 million for Dayton-area projects with the potential of creating 1,400 new jobs.

Ohio House passes capital improvements budget


Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that no secret agreement with the United States was signed during his rule that allowed drone attacks on Pakistani soil.

No secret agreement with us signed for drone attacks:


Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn, the club have announced.


Ian Somerhalder has revealed that his character Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries struggles with love.

Ian Somerhalder: 'Damon struggles with love'


World number one Caroline Wozniacki faces a battle to be fit for the Australian Open after her left wrist was heavily strapped during her defeat to Agnieszka Radwanska at the Sydney International on Wednesday.

Caroline Wozniacki facing battle to be fit


Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani has said that the unresolved Kashmir dispute is taking toll on economy as well as education in Indian occupied Kashmir.

Kashmir dispute takes toll on economy, education:


The struggling Internet company AOL will lay off up to 1,200 workers because it didn't get enough volunteers to accept buyouts.


A former Perry County deputy was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on two theft charges while in office, Prosecutor Joseph Flautt said.


email Seven south Georgia prison guards were arrested Monday.


The 57th annual Golden Globe nominations for best actor in a miniseries or TV movie have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.


A broken OJ Simpson was sentenced for a Las Vegas hotel armed robbery by a judge who rejected his apology and said, 'It was much more than stupidity.


A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest with an airgun in Motueka on Saturday in what police said could have had serious consequences.


An 8-year-old disabled girl was found locked in a cage inside a mobile home, Las Cruces police said.


Close friends of music moghul Simon Cowell have confirmed he is engaged to girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy and is planning the ``biggest showbiz wedding for years''.

Simon Cowell planning biggest showbiz wedding


Deutsche Telekom AG announced EADS has commissioned T-Systems to operate around 150,000 PC workstations.

EADS commissions T-Systems to operate around 150,000 PC workstations


Due to a health risk, Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox produced by Salmolux Inc. WA is recalling lot # 01418.


Standard & Poor's, the international rating agency, reaffirmed the counterparty credit ratings of Arab Banking Corporation at BBB+/Stable/A-2 on 19 June 2008.

S&P reaffirms ratings for Arab Banking Corporation


The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on LB Tamba Hali on Wednesday but hope to come to a long-term contract with him.

Chiefs place franchise tag on LB Tamba Hali


Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari says that terrorists have no religion and cannot be categorised as Hindus or Muslims.


Amy Winehouse is reportedly planning to use her name and launch a new perfume.

Amy Winehouse plans to launch new perfume


FIVE people were shot dead in the Philippines yesterday as political tensions flared a day before national elections.


A Southbury woman was arrested on a warrant Thursday on a charge of embezzling about $40,000 from a Woodbury area business, state police said.

Southbury woman charged with embezzling about $40,000 from Woodbury area business


Lacson, who has revived a proposal for a singular ID system for the Philippines, said having just one ID number will simplify transactions with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Social Security System, and other agencies.


THERMOGENESIS CORP. TO ANNOUNCE SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2012 RESULTS ON FEBRUARY 9, 2012 RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. February 6, 2012, ThermoGenesis Corp., a leading supplier of innovative products that process and store adult stem cells, announced today it will report financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2011, on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

ThermoGenesis Corp. to ANNOUNCE second quarter fiscal 2012 results on February 9, 2012


A 20-year-old Mount Holly man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle accident on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road, the New Jersey State Police said.

Mount Holly man killed in motorcycle accident


JAMES BULGER'S killer Jon Venables felt he was breaking ``the last taboo'' when he accessed internet child porn.

Jon Venables felt he was breaking 'the last taboo' by accessing child porn


UK stocks swung between gains and losses as manufacturing and housing reports added to evidence the worst of the recession may be over, overshadowing a sell-off in banks.

UK stocks swing between gains and losses;


New Delhi, Jan 9 A woman home guard was allegedly molested in a DTC bus in east Delhi today, police said.


The first ship, of Azerbaijani production will be commissioned in 2013, President of SOCAR Rovnag Abdullayev said at the ceremony of commissioning of the Caspian Provider supply vessel.

First ship of Azerbaijani production to be commissioned in 2013


Menomonee Falls native Mark Wilson, who begins defense of his Honda Classic title on Thursday, is the host of ``Inside the PGA Tour'' on the Golf Channel this week.


Tiger can emerge from the inferno to reignite his career Thirty five is a resonant age for anyone.

Tiger Woods can emerge from the inferno to reignite his career


David Stern Calls Hurricane Sandy, Katrina on Accident


A month after his repeat bypass heart surgery, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is now fit to resume his work, doctors attending on him said.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fit to resume work:


Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation announced today that production has begun on the live-action/computer animated hybrid 3D family comedy The Smurfs 2, the sequel to the 2011 worldwide hit that took in over $560 million at the worldwide box office.


Popular family drama Bade Acche Lagte Hain has completed two successful years on the small screen.

Bade Acche Lagte Hain completes two years


Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly involved in ambitious plans to build cricket simulator theme parks in major Indian cities.

Tendulkar planning to build cricket simulator theme parks in india


Turkish Airlines has now started flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Kuala Lumpur


Head coach Ken Whisenhunt has confirmed that Arizona Cardinals receiver Steve Breaston, who has missed three games while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, will be in the lineup when the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, 31 October.

Steve Breaston will be in the lineup for the Arizona Cardinals


Mississippi State rallied past Indiana, 5-4, Monday night in the College World Series.

Mississippi State rallies past Indiana, 5-4


THE Irish are now the most pessimistic people in Europe, thanks to the economic gloom.

Irish are most pessimistic in all of Europe


Budapest public transport company workers went on strike on Jan. 12 after unions failed to broker a new collective agreement in wage talks.

Budapest public transport workers go on strike


``I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth''


European stocks tread water Updated: 08:10, Friday December 21, 2012 Europe's main stock markets have treaded water, with investors nervous that US leaders have still not agreed on a deal to avert the fiscal cliff, dealers say.


The steel industry may see further rise in its operational cost, along with the already high financing cost in the near future, as they are forced to use low-grade iron ore as raw material due to halting of operations in high-grade mines.

Steel industry may see rise in operational cost:


Playwright, scriptwriter and actor Akashaditya Lama known for his popular Hindi play Mohenjodaro is all set to turn a director.

Akashaditya Lama is all set to turn a director


He said he was informed that Mr Diamond ``no longer enjoyed the support of his regulators''.

Bob Diamond 'no longer enjoyed the support' of regulators


LEADVILLE, Colo. ― Federal officials say they'll test warning sirens in Leadville this week as they prepare to fix a partially collapsed drainage tunnel where more than a billion gallons of water is trapped.

Officials to test warning sirens in Leadville


Sunstone is walking away from the W Hotel and could leave other underwater assets as well.


Christina Ricci will make her Broadway debut in Donald Margulies' ``Time Stands Still'' when the Tony-nominated play resumes performances in September.

Christina Ricci to make her Broadway debut


Funeral services were held Tuesday for the woman who survived a machete attack only to be struck down by cancer.

Funeral services held for woman who survived machete attack


A Bellingham insurance agent had her license revoked for accepting an insurance payment from a client without purchasing coverage.

Bellingham insurance agent has license revoked


With shrinking size of car porches and increased number of cars for each household and commercial activities in the residential sectors, more and more cars are seen parked in the narrow streets creating troubles for the residents.

Cars parked in narrow streets create trouble for residents


Ranchi, Aug 10 Two labourers died while unloading marble slabs from a truck here Tuesday, police said.

Two labourers die while unloading marble slabs


United Teletech Financial is posing a challenge to community members for the second summer in a row: save a million dollars and help out local charities.

United Teletech Financial challenges community


The LA Dodgers filed for bankruptcy Monday morning after months of instability in the organization.


VocaLink, a prominent payments provider in the UK, announced that it will launch a new company to bring a new mobile payment system to market.

VocaLink launches new mobile payment system


Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly annoyed after Real Madrid bosses gave him bodyguards to follow him to the toilet.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'annoyed' after bodyguards follow him to the toilet


Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPhone 4S, a faster version of its best-selling smartphone that includes a virtual ``personal assistant'' you can talk to.


So much so that she is ready to dump her priorities for choosing scripts to share screen space with Shah Rukh.


The Colombian Government rejected US Representative Jim McGovern as foreign observer in the commission that is authorized to pick up six FARC hostages.


This NOAA satellite image taken Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at 12:45 am EST shows clouds develop over the Great Lakes and eastern US as a low pressure system moves eastward over the nation.

Clouds develop over Great Lakes and eastern US


We want to know how much snow you got in your town.


Hawk: (laughs) I saw that money Movieball, Moneyball...


A good Samaritan in Nelson believes the fear of the unknown may be preventing people from helping others.

'Fear of unknown' preventing people helping others


A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: ``Kate is being driven mad by the doves.


Syrian rebels have retreated from a neighborhood in the city of Homs that they had held for months.


Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador tested positive for a banned steroid during this year's race, according to a statement released by his spokesman Wednesday.


Lindsay Lohan allegedly threw a drink over supermodel Jessica Stam in her latest club meltdown.

Lindsay Lohan `throws drink over supermodel Jessica Stam`


And all his fans are hoping that he would soon enter into politics.


Brisbane keeps AL finals hope alive Updated: 08:20, Monday February 18, 2013 A maiden A-League goal by Steven Lustica and striker Besart Berisha's 33rd for the club helped take the heat off Brisbane's newly signed coach Mike Mulvey on Sunday.


Scots watch more TV than anyone else in the UK, according to Ofcom's annual Communications Market Report.

Scots watch more TV than anyone else in britain


Rihanna wanted to go heavy metal on her new 'Rated R' album - before her label put a stop to it.


A Walmart store manager in Anchorage who was shot over the weekend has undergone surgery and is in critical condition.

Walmart manager who was shot in critical condition


A former top NASA official has been sentenced to three years probation, six months of electronic monitoring and a $2,500 fine for breaking ethics laws.

Former NASA official sentenced to probation


Several news sources are now reporting that the White House will not be releasing photos of Osama bin Laden in response to theories that he was not killed.

White House will not release photos of bin Laden


At its Sept. 21, 2010 meeting, the Ann Arbor park advisory commission elected officers for the coming year.


Estate agents around the country stand to lose millions of rands in commission from sellers who decide not to pay because the agents they use are not registered, warn industry leaders.


A Belleville man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly attacking another man outside a bar on Madison's south side.

Belleville man arrested after attack outside bar


``Jeopardy'' host Alex Trebek was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Saturday after suffering a heart attack.

``Jeopardy'' host Alex Trebek suffers heart attack


The Cabinet has deferred the issue of sugar decontrol, reports CNBC-TV18.


A mother giraffe at the Vancouver Zoo has died, just days after the demise of her three-year-old offspring.


Black Eyed Peas singer Stacy Ann Ferguson, aka Fergie, has vowed to clean up her filthy language during the bands stage shows.

Fergie vows to clean up her filthy language during shows


The Society for the Sabah Heart Fund has been urged to set a children heart centre in Sabah.

Society urged to set up children heart centre


The US stocks fell sharply during the last trading session, transferring the Dow industrials to its worst day in two months, as investors became unnerved by a surprise rate climbed in China, disappointing earnings, and fresh concerns about the impact bad mortgages could have on banks.


Euro trading action intensified against the dollar Wednesday morning as the ADP private sector employment report showed only a modest improvement in April.


Australian playwright Andrew Bovell's 2008 epic When the Rain Stops Falling begins in Alice Springs with an extinct fish falling from the sky at the feet of Gabriel York, who is about to be reunited with a son he abandoned decades before.


Repros Therapeutics Inc. announced today that it has filed a Form S-3 shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for up to 6,282,052 shares of common stock.

Repros Therapeutics Inc. files shelf registration


THE stock market ended nearly one per cent higher today, led my mining, energy and financial stocks.


The Los Angeles City Council renewed a $500,000 reward today for the so-called ``Grim Sleeper,'' a serial killer linked to 11 murders, mostly in South Los Angeles, over the last quarter century.

La City Council renews $500,000 reward for 'Grim Sleeper' serial killer


Thredbo disaster survivor Stuart Diver, who also lost his wife in the tragic 1997 incident, has today come out in support of marriage equality, saying in a statement that marriage ``should be available to all in our community regardless of gender or sexuality''.

Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver says marriage 'should be available to all'


Oxford quintet Foals today announce a full UK tour which sees them close at London's O2 Brixton Academy.


An apple a day really might help to keep the doctor away, according to new research highlighting the fruit's ``incredible'' health benefits.


Veteran striker Victor has been told by Valladolid that they will not be renewing his contract this summer.

Valladolid will not renew Victor's contract


Twentieth Television has renewed Judge Alex and Divorce Court through the 2013-14 season, Paul Franklin, EVP and general sales manager, Twentieth Television announced Thursday.

Twentieth Television renews 'Judge Alex,' 'Divorce Court'


A Perry County man is accused of molesting two sisters, including one for about three years, more than a decade ago.

Perry County man accused of molesting two sisters


First-place Arsenal was held to a 2-2 tie Saturday by lowly Birmingham City in a Premier League game in which Eduardo da Silva of the Gunners broke his leg.

Arsenal held to tie by Birmingham in Premier League;


Colleen LaRose, who went by the name ``JihadJane'' on internet, denies the charges of involvement in the plot to kill the Swedish artist Lars Vilks, news agency TT reports.


Cyclone Oli has hit French Polynesia, forcing hundreds of people living on the coast to be evacuated, hitting transport and driving tourists into temporary shelters.


Motocross rider Jeff Kargola has died after crashing while riding his dirt bike in San Felipe, Mexico.

Motocross rider Jeff Kargola dies in crash


Irish stars will play especially in Dublin for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, organized by Polish Community in Ireland.


ABC Learning Centres Ltd, Australia's biggest listed owner of child care centres, says it has received expressions of interest for parts of its business - after the market lashed its value by 70 per cent.

ABC Learning receives interest for parts of business


Ellie Greenwich, who wrote such classic pop songs as Chapel of Love, River Deep, Mountain High and Be My Baby with Phil Spector, has died aged 68, her niece says.


The Reserve Bank today rationalised the categories and value limit of pre-paid payment cards to three broad categories from five earlier.

Rbi rationalises categories and value of pre-paid payment cards


The Humane Society of Elmore County is in need of dry cat and kitten food donations, said the organization's director, Rea Cord.

Humane Society of Elmore County needs cat food


Lleyton Hewitt has conceded his Davis Cup career could be over if the International Tennis Federation bans Australia from next season's competition because of its boycott against India.

Lleyton Hewitt concedes his Davis Cup career may be over


Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man in North Philadelphia Saturday evening.

Police investigating fatal shooting in North Philadelphia


Mia Wasikowska says that she does have feature film directing dreams but she wants to see how her debut short turns out first.


MANY schools across West Sussex will be fully or partially closed on Thursday as teachers hold a one-day strike over pay.

Schools across West Sussex to be closed on Thursday


Russia is ``considering many options'' for diversifying its foreign-currency reserves, though policy makers are limited in the currencies they can choose from, Bank Rossii's First Deputy Chairman Alexei Ulyukayev told reporters today in Moscow.

Russia is 'considering many options' for reserves


Two men were injured in a serious head-on collision in Renton early Tuesday morning, said Renton Fire Department battalion chief Stan Engler.

2 injured in head-on collision in Renton


ILLEGAL moneylenders are using the 1Malaysia concept to gain people's trust to take up loans, according to Metro Ahad.

Illegal moneylenders using 1Malaysia concept


Actor Ben Affleck says he hated growing his hair for new movie ``Argo'', where he plays a CIA specialist.

Ben Affleck hated growing hair for 'Argo'


BODYBUILDER Raoul Moat, a former bouncer on Newcastle's Bigg Market, revelled in his hardman image.

Raoul Moat revelled in his hardman image


A Lancaster woman was arrested for felonious assault Saturday after she reportedly hit another woman with her van.

Woman arrested for hitting another with a van


Armitage will face a disciplinary hearing in Auckland on Monday after being cited for a breach of Law 10.4 dangerous high tackle on Scotland full-back Chris Paterson during England's 16-12 win at Eden Park on Saturday.


West Brom boss Roy Hodgson believes the abuse he and Blackburn boss Steve Kean have received ``makes you stronger'' as he prepares for the vital Barclays Premier League clash.


from the how-do-you-feel-about-get-out-of-developer's-block dept. posted by timothy on 2009-06-25 23:08:00


A source near to professional golfer Tiger Woods recently disclosed that Elin Nordegren may file for divorce from her husband.


FARGO, ND A former federal prosecutor has pleaded guilty to stealing two knives and assaulting a store officer.

Former prosecutor pleads guilty to stealing knives


Steel sector is expected to grow 6-9% in 2010 on higher demand from the real estate, construction and automobile sectors, the finance ministry said in a report on Thursday.


While many other film studio projects battle for financial footing, S3 Entertainment Group is opening up its film studio in Madison Heights.

S3 Entertainment opens film studio in Madison Heights


China said Friday its just concluded docking mission with the Shenzhou 8 capsule is a major step toward its independent space station.

China says docking mission step to space station


AC Milan won a record sixth Italian Super Cup on Saturday, rallying past city rival Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bird's Nest stadium.


One famous person I would invite to dinner would be Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Napoleon I, a great military and political leader.

What famous person would you invite to dinner?;


An electrical inspection program that monitors homes using abnormally high amounts of electricity and targets marijuana grow-ops has been put on hold again.

Electrical inspections put on hold again


Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan left hospital on Friday, nearly a week after he was admitted complaining of stomach pains.


Apple Inc. is poised to sell as many as 4 million units of its new iPhone 4S this weekend as customers around the world clamor for one of the last products developed under Steve Jobs.

Apple is poised to sell as many as 4 million units of its new iPhone 4S this weekend


RCMP have found four missing people in two separate incidents on Thurday and Friday.


The Australian market has received flat to negative leads from overnight trading offshore.


Indonesian Finance Ministry is to issue 2 trillion worth of rupiah bond for domestic use in an auction on June 9, in an effort to raise fund to plug budget deficit, the ministry said in a statement here on Thursday.

Indonesia to issue 2 trillion worth of rupiah bond


From a November high of €8.25bn, seasonally adjusted Irish merchandise exports fell by 9% to €7.50bn in December.

Irish merchandise exports fell by 9% in December;


During a time when many local performing arts centers have been forced to shut their doors, the Stoneham Theatre finds itself thriving, recently celebrating its 10th anniversary a few months ago.

Stoneham Theatre celebrates 10th anniversary


Asafa Powell was pushed the entire way before winning the 100 meters Friday at the London Grand Prix in 9.94 seconds.

Asafa Powell pushed before winning 100 at London Grand Prix


Lewis Hamilton won an expectedly chaotic Belgian Grand Prix after staying out of trouble whilst behind him three of his title rivals failed to score a point.


Polish operator Telekomunikacja Polska launches the new Search and call service, enabling TP customers who call the company's directory enquiries to be connected directly to the telephone number they are looking for.

Telekomunikacja Polska launches Search and call service


Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called NATO a ``relic of the Cold War era,'' but said Russia should nonetheless continue supporting the alliance's mission in Afghanistan.

Putin calls NATO 'relic of the Cold War'


While lawmakers debate over proposals to make healthcare more affordable, RushCard is doing its part to lessen the burden for its cardholders by introducing a free prescription drug discount program.

RushCard introduces free prescription drug discount program


The Unites States and the EU will increase engagement through the OSCE Minsk Group to help Armenia and Azerbaijan find a peaceful settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said at the US House Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia, the Department of State reported.

US , EU will increase engagement through OSCE Minsk Group


A woman was punched in the back of the head when she refused to hand over her mobile phone to her attacker.

Woman punched after refusing to hand over phone


Ida County, Iowa, faces a more insidious prospect that robs its citizens of a decision point.

Ida County faces 'a more insidious prospect'


REWA bounced back after its opening round loss against Ba to thump an inexperienced Nadroga side 3-1 at Vodafone Prince Charles Park in Nadi yesterday.


A classic guerrilla war has begun in Kazakhstan with dismantling of railway tracks, ambushes and acts of insubordination, use of hunting weapons.


India, after crushing world champions and number one ranked team Australia 2-0, moved up to second place in the ICC Test ratings released on Monday.


XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. says its first-quarter loss widened on higher marketing costs and acquisition expenses.

Xm Satellite Radio loss widens on higher marketing costs


Bjork announced on her Facebook that she had to cancel two shows in Argentina at the Buenos Aires' Centro de Exposiciones after finding a nodule in her throat.

Bjork cancels two shows after finding nodule in her throat


First displayed in a teaser poster a couple of weeks ago, Samsung has officially unveiled its ultra-thin Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet at the CTIA show in Orlando, Florida.

Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Tab 8.9


Space shuttle Discovery has returned home to Florida following a cross-country journey and a trip to orbit, media reported Tuesday.

Space shuttle Discovery returns home to Florida


Vijender Singh will not be considered for selection for two upcoming international events for missing the trials.


iParty Corp., a leading party goods retailer, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which ended on March 31, 2012.

IParty Corp. reports financial results for first quarter 2012


Ontario health officials are confirming there was no infectious disease outbreak aboard a train that was quarantined in northern Ontario after one woman died and several other passengers fell ill. Officials say four of the five passengers who were ill before they boarded the train in Jasper, Alta.

Health officials confirm no outbreak aboard train


Sen. John McCain endorsed US talks with the Taliban this morning on ``This Week,'' setting himself at odds with Mitt Romney, who he is backing for the GOP presidential nomination.

Sen. John McCain endorses talks with Taliban


Older Americans are now 47 times richer than the youngest generation, marking the largest wealth gap ever recorded between the two age groups.

Older Americans are 47 times richer than young


The Orlando Magic plan to borrow about $10 million from the NBA to largely offset operating losses incurred by the franchise, helping to bridge its move into a new arena in 2010.

Orlando Magic to borrow $10 million from NBA to offset operating losses


In the interview, Stone talks about her extravagant Gangster Squad wardrobe, adding, ``Those undergarments were pretty demanding. It's time-consuming to put on a bustier and a little corset every day. But you're immediately more poised than you would be in modern-day clothes. And it makes it easy to get into character.``

Emma Stone talks Gangster Squad wardrobe undergarments


United Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service to Anchorage, connecting the largest city in Alaska with the airline's hubs in Chicago, Denver and San Francisco.

United launching nonstop service to Anchorage


Darrius Heyward-Bey of the Oakland Raiders appeared in court Thursday.


Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki called on American companies to invest in Iraq in order to help its reconstruction.

Premier Maliki calls on US companies to invest in Iraq


KESC announced that it had successfully test fired, the second gas turbine of its flagship 560MW BQPS-II power project.

KESC successfully test fires second gas turbine


A charity is giving Hornets fans the chance to pull on the yellow of Watford and play at Vicarage Road.

Charity gives fans chance to play at Vicarage Road


Right-hander Joe Blanton was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a medial impingement in his right elbow, retroactive to April 24, Senior Vice President and General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced.


A Clarksville woman was charged with the statutory rape of two teenage boys, whom she allegedly gave cigarettes and alcohol.

Clarksville woman charged with statutory rape


The 2012 International CES opens its show floor doors at 10 am PST on Tuesday, January 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2012 International CES opens show floor doors


The owner of a funeral home charged with theft turned himself in to authorities Wednesday night.

Owner of funeral home charged with theft turns himself in


Bunker prices in the Americas continued their mixed trends on Wednesday, opposite to the lowering trends seen in Europe and Asia.


The New York Times reports that Disney Infinity has been pushed back to August from a June release.


The US President Barack Obama is reaching Shanghai on his first official tour today.


Salem residents today approved a $13.8 million proposed budget at a townwide referendum, according to First Selectman Bob Ross.


Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson went back to college last week to congratulate new graduates of the University of Miami.

Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson goes back to college


Olympic gymnast Paul Hamm announced his retirement on Tuesday, just four months to the day before the 2012 London Olympics, because his body couldn't handle training anymore, according to The Associated Press.

Gymnast Paul Hamm announced retirement four months before London Olympics


A coroner ruled Thursday that R and B singer Sean Levert died of natural causes.

Coroner rules Sean Levert died of natural causes


Individuals involved or interested in sustainable processes from Pune can now apply for the natural building apprenticeship this year which will be held at Sundarpur, Bihar from October 23 to December 23.

Individuals can apply for natural building apprenticeship


A cameraman is shot, killed covering a police drug raid in one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous shantytowns.


Leicestershire staged a strong fightback on the third day of their Championship match against Surrey at Grace Road.

Leicestershire stage strong fightback against Surrey


UK-based Northern Foods has agreed to sell its Dalepack frozen meat business to Irish Food Processors for £6.4m.

Northern Foods to sell frozen meat business


On July 19, Tuesday, the University of Bradford will award the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters to Prof. Leonidas Donskis, Lithuanian politician, active public figure and an academic, informed BC Vice-Rector for Public Communication Prof. Auksė Balčytienė.

University of Bradford will award an Honorary degree to Prof. Donskis


charter6 writes ``Gen. Kevin Chilton, the head of STRATCOM, just declared that the Law of Armed Conflict will apply to cyberwar, and that the US won't rule out conventional responses to cyber-attacks.

Law of Armed Conflict to apply to cyberwar


``Azerbaijan 2020: a look in the future'' is what the concept for state development discussed by a wide range of public in Baku at the end of last week was named.


Niederwangen b. Bern, 04.08.2008 - The Adval Tech Group expects to report lower profits in its semi-annual financial statements for 2008.

Adval Tech expects to report lower profits


Jordanian security forces have clashed with Syrian refugees protesting living conditions in Zaatari refugee desert camp in northern Jordan.


Israel has sent a shipment of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in an effort to help the estimated 300,000 people left homeless by the ongoing war against the Tamil rebels.

Israel sends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka


ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe told unions to ``go back to basics', giving the SA Democratic Teachers' Union a thorough dressing down at its congress on Thursday.

Mantashe tells union to go back to basics


Encinitas Little League, in its 55 th season since having started on a single diamond near Moonlight Beach in 1957, has seen two of its' all-star teams win the 14 league District 31 championship.

Encinitas Little League wins District 31 championship


Ex-LAPD officer believed dead in S. Calif. Ex-LAPD officer believed dead in S. Calif. The zombie romantic-comedy ``Warm Bodies'' topped the box office with a debut of $20.4 million.

'Warm Bodies' tops box office with $20.4 million


Comic actor Eric Sykes from Oldham has died at the age of 89 after a short illness.


Katy Perry is dating a 22 year-old model named Baptiste Giabiconi, Celebuzz reports.


With pressure mounting on his party to revisit its strategy of backing Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor over his role in the IPL Kochi controversy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said ``there are always ups and downs in politics''.


US Attorney Karen L. Loeffler, District of Alaska, announced that a Klawock man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Anchorage for the possession of child pornography.

Klawock man indicted by federal grand jury for the possession of child pornography


NEW YORK ― Peter Steele, the frontman and bassist for the heavy metal group Type O Negative, has died.

Peter Steele, frontman of Type O Negative, dies


China boosted its holdings of US Treasury debt for the second straight month as total foreign holdings of US government debt increased.

China boosts holding of US Treasury debt


Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi broke his fast this afternoon after nine days at the request of the Gandhian leader, but said that his campaign against big dams would continue.


The Miami Heat are falling apart, and with their style of play right now they need some action from the front office.


Evidence is mounting that God of War 4 is on the way and is going to include multiplayer.


Police in Venezuela say they have seized nearly 2,500 rolls of toilet paper in an overnight raid of a clandestine warehouse storing scarce goods.

Venezuela police seize 2,500 rolls of toilet paper in overnight raid


A MAN was punched unconscious in an unprovoked attack as he walked home with his wife.


Now Microsoft is taking another stab at Google but this time it's about Google Apps.

Yikes, Microsoft taking another stab at Google


An Elmira man found with a gun following a shooting at New Year's party will remain in jail as his case moves to county court.

Elmira man found with gun remains in jail


China has vowed to take the Olympic torch to Tibet despite deadly riots there and said it was in a ``life-or-death struggle'' over the Himalayan region with ``the Dalai Lama clique''.

China vows to take Olympic torch to Tibet


MillerCoors LLC says it has signed a 15-year lease for office space in its new Chicago headquarters.

Millercoors signs lease for Chicago headquarters


he Exchange Club of Galesburg celebrated its 85th anniversary recently with several special guests and a birthday cake shared by all.

Exchange Club celebrates 85th anniversary


Sterling surged against the euro by close to 2%, hitting a high of €1.1594/£1, after yields on Italian bonds rose as the country struggles to implement tough spending cuts.

Sterling surges against euro hitting €1.1594/£1


AT&T released a statement Friday saying they had reached an agreement with FSN Midwest to carry the remaining 18 St. Louis Cardinals game that were initially subject to black outs.

AT&T U-verse reaches agreement with FSN Midwest to carry Cardinals games


``I would love to do Raju's film. But I want him to make the announcement. The script is very good. Raju is a very good director and a very good human being. We have spoken about a film, but it's better if he announces it,'' said Aamir.


The Supreme Court on Friday said a woman in an illicit relationship cannot be punished for adultery despite being an abettor in the crime though the husband is liable for punishment.


Lady Gaga has confessed she is felling ``proud'' after winning the Outstanding Music Artist Award for her album 'Born This Way' at the GLAAD Media Awards 2012 on Saturday night.

Lady Gaga ``proud'' after winning Outstanding Music Artist at GLAAD Media Awards 2012


Harry & David snacks are headed to the troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan thanks to the generosity of Harry & David customers throughout the US

Harry & David snacks headed for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan


Two-time defending Olympic champion Julien Absalon of France crashed in the mountain bike race of the London Games on Sunday.

Absalon crashes out of mountain bike race


Oracle plans to buy e-commerce vendor Art Technology Group for about US$1 billion.


Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker was accused of shoplifting and then publicly frisked inside a Manhattan deli yesterday morning.

Actor Forest Whitaker accused of shoplifting


Canadian MP unimpressed by Branson joke Updated: 13:07, Wednesday May 30, 2012 Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, the British daredevil sailor, balloonist and investor, has invited a Canadian elected leader to go kite-surfing with him - in the buff.


University of Alaska Anchorage junior Marko Cheseto set a Charles Bowles Track Stadium record in the 10,000 meters with a winning time of 29 minutes and 41.86 seconds on the first day of the Willamette Invitational in Salem Oregon.


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has acknowledged a recession in Australia is inevitable.


A tuna fisherman has been severely bitten on the leg by a shark off the Gold Coast.

Fisherman bitten by shark off Gold Coast


igus® announced the results of its worldwide cable carrier competition at this year's Hanover show.

Igus announces results of worldwide carrier competition


St. Clair County Sheriff Deputy Steve Campau said the body of a man found in a wooded area in Ft. Gratiot on Monday has been identified as Richard Frederick Bird III.

Body of man found in wooded area of Ft. Gratiot identified


The unclaimed cremains of 12 New Jersey veterans have been buried with full military honors.

Unclaimed cremains of 12 N.J. veterans are buried


A 39-year-old Billings man has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence by washing a bloody knife used to stab a man to death.

Man pleads guilty to washing bloody knife used in stabbing death


The Mega Millions winning numbers were just two off from Hurley's lottery numbers on ``Lost,'' and that fact is not ``lost'' on series creator Damon Lindleof.


After being assigned Bernard Pollard's old number of 31 at the beginning of this weekend's mini-camps Matt Elam has changed his number to 26.


The Perrysburg school district plans to shift start times for the next school year, with elementary classes starting 15 minutes later and classes in the secondary grades starting 20 minutes later.

Perrysburg to shift start times next school year


Premier backs Gonski report reforms Updated: 10:41, Tuesday February 26, 2013 South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has urged all states to get behind the federal government's national plan for school funding.


``Effective immediately, The Boston Herald and The Borowitz Report are merging news operations,'' said Carol Foyler, a spokesperson for the tabloid.

Boston Herald, Borowitz Report to merge news operations


Richard Hatch, who won season 1 of Survivor, was released from a federal prison Monday.

Survivor winner richard Hatch released from prison


A BABY trapped in a car in Addenbrooke's car park had to be freed by firefighters last night.

Baby trapped in car at Addenbrooke's freed by firefighters


Singer turned actress Christina Aguilera looked larger than life at the press conference of her film Burlesque, in Japan.

Christina Aguilera looks larger than life


Renaissance Capital hires three analysts in Hong Kong with expertise in resources as it starts to build an Asia research team.

Renaissance Capital hires analysts in Hong Kong


TSP participants want a Roth IRA option, a mutual fund window and inherited accounts for spouses, according to a recent survey conducted by the Thrift Savings Plan Board.


A Springfield man has been charged with felony pharmacy robbery after a clerk recognized him when he returned to get his prescription filled.


A Bend man who was shot by his wife early Wednesday morning was still in critical condition at St. Charles Bend late Wednesday afternoon.

Man shot by wife still in critical condition


A 42-year-old woman who set herself on fire at a busy Miami mall last week has died according to Miami-Dade police.

Woman who set herself ablaze at a Miami-Dade mall has died


An 18-year-old Pasco man is in serious condition after being stabbed in the neck, possibly with a screwdriver.

Pasco man in serious condition after being stabbed in the neck


Franchise friendly business software solutions provider Micronet Systems has opened a new office in Melbourne in response to an expanding client base in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.


US investment-grade corporate bond sales soared to a weekly record on Friday as financial firms scrambled for capital to bolster their balance sheets.

Corporate bond sales soar to weekly record


Wolfram Mass, German Ambassador to Serbia said that the position of Germany is that the declaration of the independence of Kosovo has not violated international law.

Independence of Kosovo did not violate international law


Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday cancelled his visit to Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh, where Congress president Sonia Gandhi is to lay the foundation stone for a mega tunnel, in view of tension in north Kashmir's Sopore town, an official said.


Dead sheep have been found dumped in a river in Dumfries and Galloway, police confirmed.


Researchers discovered that a modern disease infected Nubian mummies long ago!

Modern disease infected Nubian mummies long ago


The Rome Film Festival looks set for change after the Silvio Berlusconi-backed candidate on Monday became the Italian capital's first right-wing mayor since World War II.


French gay marriage plans stir parenthood debate so long as you're having sex to create one.


President Barack Obama plans to address the nation this coming week about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

President Obama to address nation this week on oil spill


A Uniontown porn protester has changed his plea to guilty for inappropriately touching a 16-year-old girl and is scheduled to be sentenced in Jackson Superior Court 1 at 10 am next Thursday, Oct. 22.


Portsmouth manager Tony Adams says he is up to the challenge of living up to former boss Harry Redknapp.


JSW Steel on Saturday announced the merger of JSW Ispat with itself to create the second largest domestic steel producer with a 14.3 million tonnes per annum production capacity.


Belarus has placed a further $400 million in its five-year Eurobonds, Deputy Prime Minister Uladzimir Amaryn said on Tuesday, as quoted by BelaPAN.

Belarus places further $400-million in Eurobonds


The Youth Intervention Network, an Antioch-based volunteer group formed more than a year ago to help at-risk youth before they get into trouble, has gained $250,000 in funding and is set to begin offering services in the next month or so.


The US trade gap widened to $32 billion in July from a revised $27.5 billion while imports soared 4.7% compared to 2.2% in June.


Amgen has launched ITPvillage.com, a dedicated website bringing together patients, healthcare professionals and those who care for people affected by ITP, at the 15th Congress of European Hematology Congress in Barcelona, Spain.


Movie goers may have noticed that the movie theater in Mizner Park closed Dec. 31, but maybe not for good.


Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half staff.

Governor Beshear directs flags to half-staff


The growing regulatory environment is pushing more hedge funds to the cloud according to the Abacus Group.

Regulatory environment pushes more hedge funds to the cloud


Brooklyn-based copy writer Zach Golden got semi-famous when he iconically dubbed recipe site ``What The F#*k Should I Make For Dinner''.

'What the F*@k Should I Make for dinner?':


Just announced at Macworld, Twentieth Century Fox today released the studio's first Special Edition DVD with Digital Copy for iTunes®, the Family Guy ?


Toyota Australia has moved ahead with a recall on four models following an announcement from its headquarters in Japan that it is recalling 1.53 million vehicles globally.

Toyota Australia moves ahead with recall


CNA, a commercial insurance writer, has appointed James Stegemiller as the commercial underwriting officer for CNA's San Francisco territory.

CNA appoints commercial underwriting officer for San Francisco territory


Toyota recalls millions of unsafe vehicles.


The old adage ``practice makes perfect'' may not hold true, according to a study which found that natural talent and other factors are more likely to play a role in mastering an activity.


I'm so excited to reveal to you guys that we've chosen the final name for our first novel...


Police say a woman who was found dead in her Bothell home was killed by homicidal violence.


Henry Blackaby, 78, author of the popular Bible study 'Experiencing God,' was found safe and unharmed Friday night after his disappearance for 29 hours.


Lee County plans to investigate whether online travel companies such as Expedia and Travelocity are improperly applying the bed tax to room rates.

Lee County to investigate online travel companies


A Russian scientist says the Arctic may be getting colder, not warmer, which would hamper the international race to discover new mineral fields.


A brief tense between Cambodia and Thai troops near Preah Vihear Temple was finally eased and returned to normal, military sources at the border said Wednesday.

Tense between Cambodia and Thai troops eased


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday met Myanmar President Thein Sein at the 100-room presidential palace here.

Manmohan Singh meets Myanmar President Thein Sein


DirecTV will officially launch its high-speed Internet HD DVR Video On Demand service during the second quarter this year.


Greece will probably have to restructure its debt again and this may involve bailout partners such as European governments, said Moritz Kraemer, head of sovereign ratings at Standard & Poor's.


Elvis Presley, the late king of rock n roll, is to be virtually resurrected, following in the footsteps of a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur, production company Digital Domain Media Group said on Wednesday.

Elvis Presley to be virtually resurrected


A Sacramento federal court judge has ruled in favor of a Redding parolee who sued the state after he was sent back to prison because he refused to take part in an inpatient treatment program with a strong religious overtone.


The United Arab Emirates has said that it will continue to take further concrete steps towards developing its peaceful nuclear energy program in order to meet its growing needs of electricity within the framework of the safeguards and supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

UAE will continue to take further concrete steps towards developing its peaceful nuclear energy program


Exploration Place will present ``Storm Fury on the Plains,'' a severe weather safety class, from 10 am to noon Saturday in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio.

Exploration Place to present severe Weather safety class


Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today alleged India faces threat from China which has developed roads on its side of the border and deployed its army there.


Gold futures edged higher in mid day London electronic session as the US dollar weakened against its major counterparts, weighed down by expectations the Federal Reserve will keep its low-rate stance at the end of its monetary-policy meeting.


Austrian novelist Johannes Mario Simmel has died at the age of 84, his lawyer announced Friday.

Austrian author Johannes Mario Simmel dies at 84


Stocks opened moderately higher today, a day after stocks staged an extraordinary reversal and after weekly figures on workers seeking unemployment figures suggested the job market is holding up.


The Cowboys are saying that they turned down a ``significant offer'' prior to Tuesday's trade deadline.


The Turkish property market is benefiting from a resurgence of low budget buyers in the last couple of months, Turkey based real estate agent New Home in Turkey has announced.

Turkish property benefiting from resurgence of low-budget buyers


Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he opposes a Senate plan to gradually shift some teacher pension costs to counties in coming years.

O'Malley opposed to plan to shift teacher pensions


He is expected to press his case for stronger ``red lines'' to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu to press case for stronger 'red lines'


Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Chairman of Motherson Sumi Group said that last year turnover of Visiocorp was Euro 680 million.

Last year turnover of Visiocorp was Euro 680 million --


Former Phoenix Suns basketball player Cedric Ceballos was arrested in Blythe on a Los Angeles County warrant for driving on a suspended license after a Chevron employee told police someone presented an invalid credit card for gasoline, authorities said Monday.

Former nba player Cedric Ceballos arrested in Blythe


A Vietnamese wife committed suicide in South Korean on Feb. 6, because she could not adapt herself to a new life there, local www.idaegu.co.kr e-newspaper reported Tuesday.

Vietnamese wife commits suicide in South Korea


Dwayne Johnson, known to fans as ``The Rock,'' is returning to WrestleMania as host of the annual spectacular.


As cases of kidney failure continue to rise in Saudi Arabia, dialysis centers are unable to cope with the growing number of patients.

Dialysis centers unable to cope with growing number of patients


TEESSIDE brand agency Better has made two new appointments as it continues to grow its profile and client base across the UK.

Teesside brand agency Better makes two new appointments


Sales of junk food around schools will be banned beginning early next year, the Korea Food and Drug Administration said Sunday.

Junk food around schools to be banned next year


Japanese iron and steel exports plunged by 20.7% in April from the previous month and were also down for a 14th straight month year-on-year.

Japan's iron, steel exports plunged in April


Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs escalated his fight with Adobe Systems Inc. over the software known as Flash, a battle that could shape the evolution of video and gaming on mobile devices.


UK PC sales fell by 6.5 per cent during the second quarter, after weak sales in both the corporate and consumer sectors.


GOLD Coast boaties thinking about heading out on the water this morning are being warned of strong winds.


Rio Ferdinand has stated that he will be supporting England this summer, despite the fact that he was surprisingly overlooked on two occasions for the Euro 2012 squad.

Rio Ferdinand supporting England this summer


CHICAGO ― United Airlines and US Airways could be on the verge of merging the two companies.

United Airlines and US Airways could be merging


Expert says 10,000 'extremist' websites on the web 26 Mar 2013 There are more than 10,000 extremist websites on the Internet compared to fewer than 100 countering them, an analyst Tuesday told a conference which stressed the need to rebut militant propaganda.


Arson investigators are looking into the possibility that two apartment fires in three days may be connected.


A new study from University of California, San Francisco has shown that two common cancer drugs may offer treatment option for type 1 diabetes.

Common cancer drugs may offer treatment for type 1 diabetes


Actress Jaime Pressly pleaded not guilty Friday to a pair of DUI counts stemming from her arrest last month in Santa Monica.

Actress Jaime Pressly pleads not guilty to DUI


The Republican Party elected its first African-American chairman on Friday.

Republicans elect first African-American chairman


Russell Brand wants a knighthood and says his fans will revolt soon if not presented with one.


New research shows that happily married adults have lower blood pressure than singles with supportive social networks, suggesting marriage may literally be a matter of the heart.

Happily married adults have lower blood pressure than singles


Hollywood dancer and actress Cyd Charisse has died in Los Angeles at the age of 87.


A 34-year-old Ashwaubenon man was arrested Thursday after hiding from police in a Green Bay attic during a one-hour standoff.

Man arrested after hiding from police in attic during standoff


Super Bowl viewers will see graphic anti-abortion ads featuring aborted fetuses, but Janet Jackson's nipple is a huge concern.

Super Bowl viewers will see aborted fetuses


Union Minister of Power Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress party's general secretary Digvijaya Singh have stepped up efforts to remove their differences.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Digvijaya Singh step up efforts to remove their differences


Authorities say a central Florida Walmart was evacuated after a man pulled a gun during a fight.


Minority students across America face harsher discipline, have less access to rigorous high school curricula, and are more often taught by lower-paid and less experienced teachers, according to the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.


In a commentary piece for Essence, Jill Scott opens up about her feelings on interracial marriage, saying that black women feel ``betrayed'' when they see black men dating white women.

Jill Scott opens up about interracial marriage, says black women feel 'betrayed'


Andy Williams revealed in concert Saturday night that he's been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Andy Williams diagnosed with bladder cancer


However the Iranian president says that Osama is in Washington DC.


Daniel Radcliffe believes that his Harry Potter character is a better role model than he is.

Daniel Radcliffe: 'Harry Potter is a better role model'


If you're looking for something great to watch today, then Google has put up a video of Garry Kasparov talking at Google this week.

Chess genius Garry Kasparov talks at Google


United States President Barack Obama will visit Indonesia next year but no fixed date has been made, President Spokesman Patti Djalal said at the Presidential Office here on Wednesday.


BILLY Slater will this morning attempt to prove his fitness for Origin III with a running drill in Melbourne.

Billy Slater attempts to prove his fitness for Origin III


American Eurocopter announced today that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has purchased 12 AS350 B2 helicopters.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's department purchases 12 AS350 B2 helicopters


The Chargers announced their free-agent signings on Friday night, including RB Mike Tolbert and DE Jacques Cesaire.


The Federal Reserve held US interest rates steady on Tuesday, expressing concerns on both economic growth and inflation and offering few clues as to when it might push borrowing costs higher.


The 20th annual Hot Docs festival will open Thursday with the world premiere of The Manor, a documentary about a Jewish family running a Guelph strip club.

Hot Docs festival opens Thursday with 'the Manor'


Farmers protesting fall in onion prices today blocked the busy Mumbai-Agra national highway between Pimpalgaon Baswant and Chandvad in Nashik for over two hours.


AIC Limited is pleased to announce the completion of the redemption of the AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. As part of the redemption, shareholders received either cash in exchange for their shares in the Company, or mutual fund units of the AIC Diversified Canada Fund, an open-end mutual fund.

AIC Limited announces the completion of the redemption of the AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp.


President-Elect Barack Obama has removed a detailed list agenda items from his new website, and replaced it with a vague statement of principles.

Barack Obama removes agenda from website


English singer and reality TV star Kerry Katona, who is flying to Los Angeles next month, aspires to star in a Hollywood movie.

Kerry Katona aspires to star in Hollywood movies


The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled goaltender Ondrej Pavelec from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.

Thrashers recall goaltender Ondrej Pavelec


The South Shore Rotary Club staged its 15th annual musical extravaganza last night to raise money for local charities in the Music Hall at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Livingston.

South Shore Rotary stages 15th annual musical extravaganza


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday accused DMK president M. Karunanidhi of adopting double standards on the Cauvery dispute, Kudankulam nuclear project and power shortage.

Jayalalithaa accuses Karunanidhi of double standards


The Vans Warped Tour, which returns to Las Cruces for the 10th straight year Friday, was one of a handful of touring rock festivals, when it started in 1995.

Vans Warped tour returns to Las Cruces for 10th year


He says the third hole needs to be drilled before any attempt can be made to find four missing miners.


President Barack Obama signed the nearly $1 trillion health care overhaul bill today at a White House ceremony.


West Virginia police confirmed Tuesday that Buckwild star Shain Gandee, along with his uncle and friend, died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee died of carbon monoxide poisoning


Six people died on Friday after a cruise ship ran aground off the Italian coast, forcing the coast guard to evacuate over 4,000 people, according to Italian news reports.

Six die after cruise ship runs aground off Italian coast


A 66-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her home, KPRC Local 2 reported.


Former Italy striker Alberto Gilardino has transferred from AC Milan to Fiorentina, the Tuscan club said Wednesday.

Gilardino transfers from AC Milan to Fiorentina


Mrs Obama busts a move for fitness Updated: 17:40, Sunday February 24, 2013 Michelle Obama has laughed off the possibility of her own tilt at the White House during an interview on a late night US talk show.


EAW has introduced the KF740 3-way full-range line array loudspeaker, a high-output, lightweight and compact speaker module billed as ``EAW's next-generation line array''.

EAW introduces KF740 line array loudspeaker


The announcement that Hostess plans to sell its Twinkies and other snack cake brands is expected to be good news for Emporia.


A 26-year-old Uxbridge man was stabbed yesterday morning near the Stanley Woolen Mill, police said.


Katherine Jenkins has called in police after receiving sickening death threats, following her denials on Friday that she had an affair with David Beckham.

Katherine Jenkins calls in police over sickening death threats


Glenn Howard clinched top spot at the Dominion Tankard Ontario men's curling championship with another lopsided win.


Indiana Pacers centre Roy Hibbert injured his right knee this week while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic.

Pacers centre Roy Hibbert injures right knee while training with Jamaican team


St. Joseph School recently held its annual spelling bee for grades 3-6.


The tight race for the Democratic nomination between Senators Clinton and Obama, has brought lots of attention to the Valley.

Democratic nomination brings lots of attention to the Valley


``The best schools in the world will never make up for poor parenting'', MEA Director General Joe Farrugia told this newspaper; and the rate of unskilled people could be a result of a decline in family values.

'The best schools will never make up for poor parenting' --


Saint cleared before tribunal hearing Updated: 17:38, Tuesday May 1, 2012 St Kilda have remarkably beaten Leigh Montagna's striking charge without needing to go before the AFL Tribunal.