A Crockett County school bus driver was charged today with the aggravated statutory rape of a 15-year-old female student.

Crockett Co. school bus driver charged with statutory rape


A criminal, operating in several states, was shot dead by police in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district after an hour-long gun battle, while 12 of his aides managed to escape, police said Friday.


The Bank of Canada raised its trend-setting interest rate on Tuesday for the second time in less than two months despite growing uncertainty over the domestic and global economic outlook, the FT reports.


A jeepney driver was shot dead by a passenger in Pasig on Thursday morning.


Pyongyang says its close to enriching uranium, putting it one step closer to being able to produce nuclear weapons.


Three MBA students allegedly killed their classmate over a money-related dispute here in Faizabad, police said on Wednesday.


``All preparations for heating season on power facilities will finish in November,'' announced acting Energy and Industry Minister Avtandil Kalmambetov on today's meeting.

All preparations for heating season on power facilities will finish in November --


The Bible, History Channel's recent television miniseries, is headed to the big screen, Deadline reports.


The ECB kept its government bond buying programme in hibernation for an 11th week in a row last week.

ECB keeps bond buy programme in hibernation


AP / Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito and defensive tackle Randy Starks have been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.

Dolphins g Richie Incognito, dt Randy Starks added to AFC Pro Bowl roster


Milan fashion designers are sticking to the traditional and familiar in their menswear collection for next winter.

Milan fashion designers are sticking to the traditional and ...


A bodyguard who was one of the last people to see Anna Nicole Smith alive has taken the witness stand in the drug conspiracy trial of two doctors and Smith's boyfriend-lawyer.

Bodyguard takes stand in drug conspiracy trial


South Africans got a rare glimpse of former President Nelson Mandela as he voted in local municipal elections at his home in Johannesburg on Monday.

South Africans get rare glimpse of Mandela


Courtney Love lost custody of her daughter Frances Bean Cobain again.


A central Missouri judge has barred a newspaper photographer from a courtroom for 30 days after rejecting her written apology for photographing a jury.


His wax wings having melted, he is the man who fell to earth.


A Willmar man was arrested early Sunday after a woman was struck with a spike-heeled shoe.

Willmar man arrested after woman struck with shoe


A series of fronts over the Tasman Sea are expected to move eastwards across the South Island later this weekend.

Series of fronts to move across south Island


Union leaders claim State Government budget cuts announced yesterday will affect frontline services in Western Australia.

Budget cuts will affect frontline services:


Authorities say one person was killed in a small plane crash at the Pueblo airport, prompting the cancellation of a campaign visit by presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

1 killed in small plane crash at Pueblo airport;


Regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp on Tuesday raised its dividend by a penny, to 11 cents, and said it may buy back up to 100 million of its own shares.

Fifth Third raises dividend a penny, to 11 cents


The first US troops have left Afghanistan as part of President Barack Obama's planned draw down.


Authorities evacuated an Edina apartment building after finding firearms and at least two dummy grenades in a vacant unit Monday.

Authorities evacuate Edina apartment building


BDLive reported that Eskom plans to invest ZAR 1 billion over the next 5 years in underground coal gasification research projects as it aims to diversify its energy mix and lower its carbon footprint.

Eskom to invest ZAR 1 billion to diversify its energy mix


I'm curious what you think of the Reds TV announcers -- with Jim Kelch doing TV Saturday, and with Sean Casey to make his Reds TV debut tonight on Fox Sports Ohio.


The CBO now says the federal deficit will narrow to $642B in the fiscal year ending in September, a meaningful improvement from February's projection of $845B.


The Aditya Birla Group is planning to acquire US carbon black manufacturer Columbian Chemicals for US$900MN, according to a report.

Aditya Birla Group plans to acquire Columbian Chemicals for US$900MN: report


By David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jan 4, 2013 GM announced Friday that it was recalling 54,686 new trucks and SUVs for an issue with the vehicles' steering column that could allow the vehicle to roll away.


BirdLife insisted today that it will continue to film illegal hunting, when this is in the public interest.

BirdLife insists it will continue to film illegal hunting


Gov. Nikki Haley said she will let federal deadlines slip by and not accept millions in federal funds to help South Carolina set up its own health insurance exchange.

Haley not accepting federal funds to help sc set up health insurance exchange


Pop star Cher`s life and career are to be made into a musical for the theatre.


THERE is no 'one size fits all' model for countries looking to upgrade their judicial systems, said Singapore's Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong yesterday.


Dan Hutcheson of VLSI Research Inc. said memory overcapacity will improve due to lowered capex, with the result that ``the equipment industry will pay the price.''

Equipment industry will ``pay the price''


A New Orleans police officer has been charged with rape by the Orleans Parish district attorney's office.

New Orleans officer is charged with rape


Russia meat producer Cherkizovo has opened the second line of the poultry breeding facility at its Bryansk cluster.

Cherkizovo opens second line at poultry breeding facility


The Oregon National Guard will hold a reintegration summit from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Anderson Readiness Center, 3225 State St. in Salem.

Oregon National Guard to hold reintegration summit


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the Pakistan army, besides defending the national borders and fighting terrorism, is also playing an active role in nation building, especially in health and education sectors.

Army is also playing an active role in nation building:


A new type of identity fraud has been uncovered by a voice over internet protocol equipment manufacturer, the BBC reports.


'Stars are magnets to attract the audiences to theatres and who would not like to have them by their side?


New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton is calling on former prime minister Paul Martin to resign as a member of Parliament, saying residents of LaSalle-Emard deserve an MP who is going to actually show up in the House of Commons.


The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has limited the use of a Stryker Corp. brain stent used to open narrowed arteries in some patients who have had repeated strokes.


Brandi Glanville, most known for her split from actor Eddie Cibrian is confirmed to join the ``Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' cast.

Brandi Glanville confirmed for 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'


The Public Revenue Office promoted Monday a new service, through which citizens can submit e-annual tax returns.


Kangana Ranaut has been talking about the new love of her life Adhyayan Suman: ``I believe in love,'' she says, ``Adhyayan Suman, the man in my life, has been amazing.


In interviews with The Chronicle Herald in December, the Rehberg brothers apologized to the victims, Shayne Howe, Michelle Lyon and their five children, as well as the black community.


Fellowes, Inc. announced that it has filed a patent infringement suit against ACCO Brands Corp. of Lincolnshire, Ill.

Fellowes files patent infringement suit against ACCO Brands


A Santa Cruz surfer found dead off Pleasure Point last week broke his neck and drowned, according to the Santa Cruz County Coroner's report.


A massive power cut hit Russia's second city Saint Petersburg Friday, turning off lights and stranding public transport in the city centre, officials said.

Massive power cut hits Saint Petersburg: official


A 40-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday morning.

Woman killed in rollover crash on Eisenhower Expressway


Altitude sickness killed an 82-year-old former Nepalese foreign minister who died this week attempting to become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest, a government official said yesterday.


Susan Boyle, the Britain's Got Talent star, has been left ``shocked but unharmed'' after disturbing an intruder in her home.

Susan Boyle 'shocked but unharmed' after disturbing intruder


In preparation for Sunday's season finale against Houston, the Patriots signed center Ryan Wendell from the practice squad and waived defensive lineman Titus Adams to make room for him on the 53-man roster.

Patriots sign Ryan Wendell from practice squad, waive Titus Adams


In a new interview with Rolling Stone, The Cars talk openly about their new record, with frontman Ric Ocasek saying, ``This is not a reunion -- it's more like a conjunction ... I never thought I'd make another Cars record (because of) the past, personalities, and (bassist Benjamin Orr's) passing away (in 2000).''


Bridgewater Systems, the global leader in intelligent broadband controls, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Amdocs Limited through a plan of arrangement for C$8.20 per share in cash, valuing the Company at approximately C$211 million.

Bridgewater Systems to be acquired by Amdocs


``Switzerland is not a tax haven. There have been several speculation about the amount of wealth held by Indians in Swiss banks. Such estimates and statistics lack evidence and are uncorrobo- rated,'' the Swiss embassy said in a statement.


Philippine economic growth accelerated unexpectedly in the third quarter, led by higher government spending and investment, the latest figures from the National Statistical Coordination Board showed Wednesday.

Philippine economic growth accelerates unexpectedly


New Delhi, July 31 Nirupama Rao, who has served as ambassador to China and spokesperson of the foreign ministry, takes charge as India's foreign secretary Saturday.

Nirupama Rao takes charge as foreign secretary Saturday


Wells Fargo Bank, NA, said today it is lowering its prime rate from 5.25 percent to 5.00 percent, effective today, April 30, 2008.

Wells Fargo Bank lowers prime rate to 5.00 percent


So 9NewsNow's Anita Brikman talked to a local doctor at Bethesda Pool to find out how to keep your kids safe during the summer heat.

How to keep kids safe in the summer heat


A Texas jury found polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs guilty Thursday of two counts of sexual assault on a child.

Jury finds Warren Jeffs guilty of sexual assault


Civil servants today shut government offices across Sunsari district to protest the public humiliation of Sunsari District Forest Officer at the hands of the Matrika Yadav-led CPN-Maoist Party yesterday.


Israeli/American actress Natalie Portman has revealed that she had shied away from doing nude scenes in the past, as she was uncomfortable with them.

Natalie Portman shied away from nude scenes


Bristows has retained 100 per cent of its trainees this year, with all eight young lawyers accepting jobs at the IP firm.

Bristows retains 100 per cent of trainees


The first festival of the Russian wine has opened in the Krasnodar region in the south of Russia.

Festival of Russian wine opens in Krasnodar region


District health officials plan to close public H1N1 virus vaccine clinics and redistribute doses to doctors and community health centers in an effort to more effectively provide the vaccine.

Officials to close public H1N1 vaccine clinics


Although an actual date remains unknown, we're pretty sure James Blake will hit shelves in the US as it's been announced that he has signed a deal with Universal Republic.


In much of Texas, mild fall weather allowed for the harvesting of cotton, sorghum and other crops, according to reports by Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel throughout the state.


Independent truckers are being hit especially hard by the rising gas prices, and many are hot under the collar about it.


FC Porto clinched a fourth successive Portuguese league title on Sunday when they defeated Nacional Madere 1-0.

Porto clinch fourth successive league title


Motorists who talk on cell phones drive slower on the freeway, pass sluggish vehicles less often and take longer to complete their trips, according to a University of Utah study that suggests drivers on cell phones congest traffic.


A body of a man was found Thursday in an orchard east of Tulare, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department reported.

Body of man found in orchard near Tulare


Newcrest Mining has maintained its production guidance for 2008/09, after reporting mixed output results for gold and copper for the first quarter of the new financial year.


Wildlife officials say they spent hours searching for a monkey on the lam in the Tampa area and couldn't locate the animal.

Wildlife officials search for monkey on the lam


The No. 2 BYU men's volleyball team swept No. 10 USC, 30-26, 30-24, 30-25, in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match in Provo on Friday.


UK airline Air Southwest has appointed truly London to handle its advertising following a competitive pitch involving three other agencies.


http://www.euronews.net/ Voting in Iowa to choose a Republican presidential candidate turned into a two horse race with the biggest surprise of the evening being the performance of newcomer, social conservative Rick Santorum.


A Canadian General in Afghanistan who ordered a police investigation on himself has been charged.


A 50-year-old businessman was shot dead by his nephew, who was in an inebriated condition, at Elephant Gate near Central Railway Station in Chennai in wee hours on Tuesday.


Murphy Oil Corp. of El Dorado said Friday that it has sold all its holdings in oil producing properties in Ecuador to Repsol YPF Ecuador SA The deal was effective March 1.


A 1-year-old girl accidentally run over and killed by her mother in Oakland has been identified as Elizabeth Ogbe.

Girl run over by her mother in Oakland is identified


The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee, announced today that Abu Dhabi will host an exciting new science festival this November - the first time such a large-scale event of its kind will be held in UAE.

Abu Dhabi to host science Festival in November


A Syracuse man offered a simple one-word apology as he was sentenced today to 18 years in state prison for molesting a young girl.

Syracuse man sentenced to 18 years in prison for molesting girl


The remains of four firefighters were recovered Saturday afternoon from the site of a helicopter crash in California, in addition to one firefighter's remains recovered Friday, said Jennifer Rabuck, a spokeswoman for the US Forest Service.

Remains of four firefighters recovered from helicopter crash


For the first time, they have identified the oncogene myc in a fresh water polyp and they have shown that this oncogene has similar biochemical functions in ancestral metazoan and in humans.

Oncogene has similar biochemical functions in ancestral metazoan and in humans


Comment Westchester County has issued a heat advisory for the next few days.


A 27-year-old man has been charged with stalking Mila Kunis and will be arraigned Friday morning in Los Angeles.


Mets ace Johan Santana will return to New York to have an MRI on his elbow on Monday, an off-day for the team during spring training.

Santana returning to new York for MRI on elbow


As Nigeria is celebrating her 51st independence anniversary, an Osun State-based socio-political group, the Peoples Welfare League, has said that Nigerians were yet to attain independence considering their living standard and the economy of the country.

Nigerians are yet to attain independence --


Peter Yates, the English director of the classic cop flick Bullitt and of the '80s fantasy cult classic Krull, died Sunday at the age of 81 after a long illness.


A slew of fresh faces are making a splash in Bollywood this year.

Fresh faces making a splash in Bollywood


Citytv announced a major restructuring, Tuesday, that includes the cancellation of the network's noon-hour and 5 pm newscasts.


The history of auctioneering in Kansas will be the topic of a panel discussion at 4 pm on April 17 at the historic Rogler Ranch near Matfield Green.

History of auctioneering topic for panel discussion


GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., announced today the much-anticipated launch of American McGee's Grimm.


Teens are getting more and more creative when it comes to sneaking illegal drugs into schools.

Teens get creative with sneaking drugs into schools


Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Tuesday with investors indulging in some bargain hunting after recent sharp declines.


As of May 12 the cost of first class stamps will increase by one penny, making the price 42 cents per stamp.


China has launched a campaign to dispatch 30,000 experts in five years to serve at the grassroots level, a statement from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said Wednesday.

China to dispatch 30,000 experts to serve at grassroots level


The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering after suffering a major stroke.

Tim Curry recovering after suffering a stroke


A QUINTON charity shop has been branded the 'unluckiest in the country' after a string of disasters almost closed it down for good.

Quinton charity shop branded 'the unluckiest in the country'


Memorial School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education.

Memorial School named National Blue Ribbon School


A man who died after diving off Jupiter inlet Thursday afternoon may be the first casualty of lobster mini-season.


The new Star Trek movie beamed up an estimated $72.5 million in North American ticket sales in its first weekend in theatres, leading the box office race and re-energizing the venerable science-fiction franchise.

Star Trek beams up $72.5 million in first weekend


As part of its Enhanced TV initiative, CableLabs has released what it calls the ``alpha'' version of an EBIF test suite that can be used by developers writing interactive TV applications.

CableLabs releases ``alpha'' version of EBIF test suite


The controversy over Rudy Warnock's resignation as Canton's city engineer continues as the city decides whether to accept his resignation or renegotiate his contract.

Controversy over Warnock's resignation continues


The next shoe to drop for the financials, and the larger credit crisis, will be the market's acceptance that mortgage related write-downs are nowhere near complete or close to where they are going, where presently in extreme bubble locales like California, much of the market has been halved, at a minimum.


Luxury handbag maker Mulberry celebrated its 40th anniversary in style today as it more than quadrupled its annual profits.


A new poll conducted has found that a majority of Australians believe in God or a similar universal spirit, miracles, heaven, life after death and angels.

Majority of Australians believe in God, miracles


A Pardeeville man is being charged by authorities with a pair of felonies after allegedly forcing his 7-year-old son to wear a Packers jersey during the team's divisional playoff game last weekend.

Pardeeville man charged for allegedly forcing son to wear a Packers jersey


China Eastern Airlines will merge with Shanghai Airlines in a share swap and issue A shares and H shares worth CNY7 billion to replenish its working capital.

China Eastern to merge with Shanghai Airlines


DEFENCE lawyers for former Khmer Rouge Social Action Minister Ieng Thirith have said that she will not be able to make a statement or testify in the opening stage of the court's second case, according to a document released by the court today.


The Coast Guard has rescued three people and one dog from a sea-battered sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico.

Coast Guard rescues three people and a dog


Under fire from the film industry for his persistent advice to Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan not to act in films depicting smoking and drinking on the silver screen, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss alleged on Saturday that he is being targeted by liquor and tobacco lobby by unleashing false propaganda.

I am being targeted by liquor and tobacco lobby:


Pop superstar Madonna will perform in Denver for the first time when she brings her ``Sticky & Sweet Tour'' to the Pepsi Center on Nov. 11.

Madonna to perform in Denver for first time


Mauritania's El Vadhila majority party has called on Mauritanians and Muslims around the world to boycott Danish products, in protest against the cartoon of Prophet Muhammad, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

Mauritanian party calls for boycott of Danish products


North Korea said it will resume disablement work at its Yongbyon nuclear complex and allow US and IAEA inspections to verify the process.


A mum with a chronic fear of snakes opened a bag to find a 3ft python inside.


A Toronto man is facing several charges including fraud and pretending to practice withcraft after a victim nearly lost thousands of dollars.

Toronto man charged with fraud and pretending to practice withcraft


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

New Delhi named among top four World Cities


BRZ hair a leading hair extension store now introduces a whole new range of Indian virgin Remy hair extensions at whole sale rates.

BRZ hair introduces whole new range of Indian virgin Remy hair


Belden has completed the acquisition of Trapeze Networks, a technology leader in wireless LAN equipment and network management software, for a cash price of approximately $133 million .

Belden completes acquisition of Trapeze Networks


Romania has no need at present for a bank rescue plan, stated on Thursday Governor of Romania's National Bank Mugur Isarescu.

Romania has no need for bank rescue plan


General Motors faces a key bankruptcy hearing Tuesday in which it will present a plan to sell off most of its assets to a new company unburdened by its old debts and supported by billions of dollars in government loans.


The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said it would sell Federal Trust Corporation to CenterState Banks, Inc. and that it expects an after-tax charge of about $70 million in the second quarter related to the divestiture, including losses on certain Federal Trust Bank assets and liabilities which will not be sold to CenterState Banks, Inc. The sale, subject to regulatory approval, would close in the fourth quarter, and is in line with The Hartford's other recent sales of non-core operations.


Sir Michael Caine cried his eyes out while watching 'Bambi'.


Montrose County officials say they want to hear from residents, so they set up a series of Town Hall meetings.

Montrose County officials setting up Town Hall meetings


The first spring shipping boats will appear later than normal on the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin.

Shipping boats will appear later than normal on Mississippi


FundsNetwork has added the BlackRock UK absolute alpha life fund to its investment bond range.

Fundsnetwork adds BlackRock fund to range


Nick Cave and his twin sons escaped unscathed after he crashed his car into a speed camera.

Singer Nick Cave crashes car into speed camera


Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, confined for nearly four months to a 'safe house', finally left India Wednesday for medical treatment abroad.


I'm not interested in guest appearances which have no character development, says Amol Palekar in a candid chat with TOI

I'm not interested in guest appearances:


A Saudi academic delegation, representing King Saud University, arrived on Sunday in Aden to take part in the 40th anniversary of Aden University establishment and the 4th Scientific Conference of Aden University to start on October 11.

Saudi academic delegation arrives in Aden


LONDON - Average UK house prices rose 0.7 percent in March, following a drop of 0.8 percent a month earlier, a major mortgage lender said Tuesday.

UK house prices up in March, lender says


Ubisoft has announced that it will soon be abandoning paper manuals completely for console games and will move to a new digital manual that will be available through main menus.


Tino Best has stunned England as the first number 11 batsman to make a half-century against them for more than 100 years.


Militants have blown up a historic Pakistan house once used by the country's founding father.

Militants blow up historic Pakistan house


In a startling announcement today, terrorist Osama bin Laden announced he will run for US president in 2008.


The Egyptian military rounded up journalists after they came under attack from supporters of Hosni Mubarak.


Current Bradford Bulls boss Steve McNamara has been named as the new England rugby league head coach to succeed Tony Smith.

Steve McNamara named new England rugby league coach


The United States on Friday said the new US administration believes in having a long, real and broad commitment to Pakistan with a view to support its stability and nascent democracy.

US administration believes in having a long, real and broad commitment to Pakistan:


A twenty year old girl committed suicide by consuming poisonous substance at her home in village Chari-e-Sharief.


Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif said that the philanthropists should come forward to assist the flood affectees in the province along with the government.

Philanthropists should come forward to assist flood affectees:


CIBC today announced it is lowering its prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 3.00 per cent, effective Jan. 21, 2009.


Digital audio content provider Audible Inc. will be acquired by Internet behemoth Amazon.com in a deal valued at about $300 million, the companies reported Thursday.


ESSEX made a promising start to the new county season before becoming increasingly frustrated by the Northants batting line-up, writes Alex Sexton.

Essex make promising start to new season


``A basis of the new parliamentary coalition of Kyrgyzstan is SDPK and Respublika factions,'' the deputy Mirlan Bakirov stated to 24.kg news agency.

A basis of the new parliamentary coalition of Kyrgyzstan is SDPK and Respublika factions --


Ruby Walsh will return to action at Cheltenham on Friday after recovering from a ruptured spleen.

Ruby Walsh to return to action at Cheltenham


http://mmajunkie.com As a reminder, fans are invited to Wednesday's UFC 140 press conference in Toronto.

Fans invited to Wednesday's UFC 140 press conference in Toronto


death penalty opponents rallied Saturday at the Texas Capitol to call for a moratorium on capital punishment and to highlight the controversial case of Cameron Todd Willingham.

Death Penalty opponents rally at Texas Capitol


Former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor of Chicago on Tuesday, surpassing 50 percent in a six-candidate field and thereby avoiding an April 5 runoff.


07:01 PM Private steel major Tata Steel was yet to feel the pinch of the global economic slowdown, its managing director HM Nerurkar said today.

Tata Steel yet to feel pinch of global slowdown:


Despite winning rave reviews from the judges for her rendition of ``Superstar'' from Jesus Christ Superstar, Carly Smithson was voted off Wednesday's American Idol.


In his address, former Mayor DV Subba Rao called for total overhaul of the system of governance for tackling corruption.

DV calls for total overhaul of the system


A Swanzey man is expected to plead guilty this week in the stabbing death of a Marlborough teenager last year, and could serve 25 to 50 years in the NH State Prison in Concord, according to court documents.

Swanzey man expected to plead guilty this week in stabbing death


Wave power developer Ocean Power Technologies has netted $2.75 million from the US Navy to fund the second stage in the company's existing wave energy project.

Ocean power Technologies nets $2.75 million from US Navy


The Democratic Alliance leader has told hundreds of people at the KwaZulu-Natal Freedom Day celebrations in Molweni, outside Durban that South Africa faced a new threat 14 years after the first democratic election.


A source has told CSN's Derrick Gunn that Brown and Eagles president Joe Banner have met and agreed to let ``cooler heads prevail.''

Brown and Banner agree to let ``cooler heads prevail.''


Chennai, Dec 11 Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh felt that England were far too defensive and wasted a good opening stand on the first day of the first cricket Test here Thursday.


Film star Nicolas Cage has won a UN award night for his humanitarian work and has been appointed a goodwill ambassador for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

Nicolas Cage wins UN award for humanitarian work


Password Manager XP is a convenient software application for storing passwords, access codes, social security and credit card numbers and other valuable information that needs protection.


ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased more than 300,000 square feet of new distribution space at two major parks in the United Kingdom .

ProLogis leases more than 300,000 square feet in the United Kingdom


A 63-year-old woman cyclist was punched in the face and thrown off a bridge in the Auckland suburb of Remuera this morning.

Cyclist punched in face, thrown off bridge


Jared Leto, actor and lead singer with Thirty Seconds to Mars, will narrate TT3D:


He is one of the biggest names in Manchester United's history - and Eric Cantona has confirmed that, 14 years after his retirement, he will be returning to Old Trafford.


No cases of infant euthanasia were reported in the Netherlands in the first year after laws on mercy killings were expanded to cover newborns, Dutch officials said Friday.

No infant euthanasia reported in Netherlands


Nevada has finally cleared the way for America's first legal male prostitutes.

Nevada County clears way for first male prostitutes


Composite sketches were released Wednesday of a serial rape suspect believed to be responsible for committing at least four sexual assaults in southwest Houston since September -- three at the same apartment complex, KPRC Local 2 reported.

Composite sketches released of serial rape suspect


Martin Mwinga, an economist, said this week that the overall government expenditure, excluding interest cost to service government debt, will increase by 30% to N$35.8 billion in 2011/12 from N$27.1 billion in 2010/11.

Government expenditure to increase by 30%


Premier Monti said the emergency budget is ``fair and reasonable, and will not hit only the usual suspects''.


Victoria and David Beckham are expected to name their baby girl Luna - the Spanish word for Moon.

Victoria and David Beckham to name their baby girl Luna?


A Geneva man was arraigned on attempted murder charges in Ontario County Court this afternoon.

Geneva man arraigned on attempted murder charges


It is believed that Manchester United forward Michael Owen has suffered yet another injury set back, following a groin injury suffered while training in Carrington.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen suffers another injury set-back


Russian supporters continue joining forces, launching new attacks on Georgia and the soldiers never even hold a gun.

Russians have launched a new attack on Georgia:


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said education was the key to fight against ignorance, extremism and terrorism, therefore the government had taken a number of steps to promote educational facilities, both for boys and girls.

Education key to fighting extremism and terrorism:


Ellis, the critically acclaimed jazz guitarist who played with such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald and was once a member of the celebrated Oscar Peterson Trio, died Sunday March 28, 2010 of complications associated with Alzheimer's disease at his Los Angeles home.


The Taliban said on Friday it would probably extend a ceasefire in Swat as the Maulana Fazlullah met Maulana Sufi Mohammad.


Best Buy announced plans Friday to open 13 new stores across the US, including its first store in Wyoming and second in Alaska.


Andrew Garfield has admitted that he just wants to be an actor and he has not interest in being a movie star.

Andrew Garfield just wants to be an actor


Toshiba announces dynadock USB 3.0 hub, allows users to organize clutter and free up ports on their computer.


Ohio 219 in Mercer County will be closed in both directions between Moorman Road and the Mercer/Auglaize County line beginning Monday, March 15, for about two months for a bridge replacement, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.


Sachin Tendulkar has been ruled out of the ODI series against England due to an injury.

Tendulkar ruled out of the ODI series due to injury


The New Zealand women's football team has been beaten 2-1 by Japan in their opening match at the Fifa World Cup in Germany.

New Zealand women's football team beaten


Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Nobel Committee announced Thursday.

Vargas Llosa wins Nobel Literature Prize


Speculation is rife that actress Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson may reunite as lesbian couple, with the two having an on-again, off-again relationship.

Will Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson reunite as couple?


Sana'a, Yemen - Somali pirates hijacked a Malaysian tugboat off Yemen on Tuesday, a Yemeni maritime source said.

Somali pirates hijack Malaysian tugboat off Yemen


TMCnet Contributing Editor Solera Holdings, a company focused on providing software and services to the automobile insurance claims process industry, has announced the launch of the Executive Pre-Deployment program.

Solera Holdings launches Executive Pre-Deployment program


An Oklahoma legislative committee has approved a proposal to prohibit health care providers from asking patients if they own guns.

Proposal to prohibit health care providers from asking patients if they own guns


SUNDERLAND full-back George McCartney has had the red card he received in Sunday's defeat at Manchester City rescinded today by the FA.


Under fire for not acting swiftly, the Association of South East Asian Nations says it will lead an international ``coalition of mercy'' to provide assistance to cyclone-hit Burma.

ASEAN to lead 'coalition of mercy' into Burma


Today Ubisoft announced that it will publish My Weight Loss Coach for the Nintendo DS. Developed in Ubisoft's Montreal studio under the guidance of both a fitness coach and a nutritionist, My Weight Loss Coach is a program designed to focus on taking positive steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


World of Tanks, the tank battling MMO from Wargaming.net, has released a new trailer to hype its upcoming Update 7.0.


San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 during their game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

San Francisco Giants defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Wrigley Field


A Cape Coral man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash early this morning.

Cape Coral man killed, woman injured in crash


The World Touring Car Championship has finalised its 2013 calendar, confirming the return of the Marrakech street race, and dropping its Spanish round.

World Touring Car Championship finalises 2013 calendar


Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is all set to launch India's first 24 hour food lifestyle channel in association with Malaysia-based company Astro.

Sanjeev Kapoor to launch 24-hour food lifestyle channel


DCC is moving its stock listing to London and cancelling its membership of the Irish Stock Exchange following a review.

DCC to move stock listing to London following review


Naked yoga was introduced in the Developed world about the nineteen sixties when it will be built-into health and wellness plans of intensifying facilities such all around the Us like the Esalen Institute located in California.


New Delhi, Aug 11 A prostitution racket being run from a hotel in central Delhi was busted and the manager and two callgirls were arrested, police said Tuesday.

Prostitution racket being run from hotel busted


President Barack Obama will deliver an address on Friday on ``the way forward'' in Iraq, officials said, in which he is widely expected to announce steps to begin pulling US combat troops out of Iraq.


Though there was a slim chance of him returning to Utah, Will Clyburn has officially left the program and will transfer to Iowa State.


http://www.topnews.in/files/Germany_flag_4.gif `` alt=''Germany Flag`` title=''Germany Flag`` width=''222`` height=''148`` align=''left`` />Berlin - German investor confidence rebounded from record lows with a key indicator released Tuesday posting a surprise increase in November amid government and central bank moves to shore up the economic outlook.

German investor confidence rebounds from record lows


SOCAR preserves the intention to sell gas to Syria if this country is interested in buying gas on the basis of the settlement of the socio-political situation, SOCAR's senior representative said.

SOCAR preserves intention to sell gas to Syria


American actor Leslie Nielsen died Sunday in Florida at the age of 84.


Seven men have been charged following a protest at Newtown in Sydney's inner west today.


During a teleconference Monday, Simon Cowell suggested his former American Idol colleague Paula Abdul could be in the running for The X-Factor judging panel.

Simon Cowell suggests Paula Abdul could be in the running for 'X-Factor' judging panel


New Delhi, April 18 Amod Kanth, a former Delhi police official who was Friday given a clean chit by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Uphaar fire tragedy of 1997, said the allegations against him were ``personal'' and had no basis.


The four Chinese Muslims released from Guantánamo Bay to come to Bermuda say they had never even heard of al Qaeda until they arrived at the US prison camp where they have been confined for the past seven years.


Agfa announced that StylePrint, one of Australia's leading screen printing companies has purchased its second :


Obama supporters and a couple opponents line the blocks leading up to Trinity and Cesar Chavez streets, where the president's motorcade traveled.


Indian troops have shot dead a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader as he was taking part in a demonstration in the revolt-hit region.

Indian troops shoot dead Kashmiri leader


US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that $26.5 million is available in ``sweat equity'' grants to produce homes for low-income individuals and families through HUD's Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program.

Donovan announces $26.5 million available in ``sweat equity'' grants


Amongst the hot men in tinsel town, Shahid Kapoor has got the best butts.


TRANMERE Rovers take on Notts County at Prenton Park tomorrow afternoon as their battle for vital points continues.

Tranmere Rovers take on Notts County tomorrow


Life company and platform provider Skandia is set to cut 86 jobs from its head office as it looks to cut costs across the business.


A former Miami Valley CEO could go back to prison after prosecutors claim his light sentence was a crime in itself.


One in five divorcees think they would never recover from their split, according to a poll .

Divorcees think they would never recover


Online sales grew by a lacklustre 9% last month, British Retail Consortium figures showed today, as ``the wettest April since records began'' failed to inspire shoppers.

Online sales grow by 9% in 'wettest April since records began'


The Southeastern Louisiana baseball team will host nationally-ranked Mississippi State on Tuesday and Wednesday to highlight this week in Southeastern Athletics.

Baseball hosts No. 23 Mississippi State on Tuesday and Wednesday


British aid worker Linda Norgrove may have been killed by a grenade thrown by US troops trying to rescue her from Taliban kidnappers in Afghanistan, David Cameron said today.

Aid worker Linda Norgrove may have been killed by US troops


AN attempted armed robbery in Caterham-on-the-Hill failed when a cash delivery guard locked himself inside a building housing a cash machine.

Robbery fails as cash guard locks himself in


Human rights activists held a demonstration here Friday to protest the harassment of eunuchs by Bangalore police last month.

Rights activists protest harassment of eunuchs by police


Feni Soccer Club registered their first win in the Citycell Bangladesh League beating Sylhet Beanibazar SC by a solitary goal at Sylhet Stadium Tuesday, reports UNB.


Teck Resources Limited announced today new coal production guidance for 2010.


Montgomery County police say a 23-year-old woman has been stabbed during a robbery in Silver Spring.


Minister of state for food & civil supplies Paras Jain has said that godowns should be built near procurement centres for storage of food grains.

Godowns should be built near procurement centres:


A man was in custody Wednesday night after authorities said he tried to set his shoes on fire on a United Airlines flight from Washington DC to Denver.

Man tries to set shoes on fire on United flight


When you really need money, it can be tempting to dip into your retirement for a 401 loan; however, if you did so, you would be doing yourself a great disservice.


Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Thursday with investors treading cautiously amid worries on the possible impact of the financial crisis in some parts of Europe on the global economy.


A Moncton woman has been charged after a fatal crash near Quispamsis, NB, last summer.

Woman charged in fatal crash last summer


William Shakespeare has been turned into a hipster by new show 'Secret Lives Of', which imagines what historical figures would be like in 2013.

William Shakespeare turned hipster for new show


Effective March 21, MU closed all study abroad programs in Japan for spring 2011 and is requiring all students in the area to return home as soon as possible.

MU closes study abroad programs in Japan


Former NBA star Dennis Rodman pleaded no contest to misdemeanour spousal battery Tuesday and was ordered to undergo counselling and to perform highway or other physical labour.


Mrs. Jacqueline and Mr. Roger P. Levesque Sr. of Assonet, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.


MutualBank, a provider of online internet banking services, has converted from a federal savings bank to an Indiana commercial bank.

Mutualbank converts to Indiana commercial bank


Wescorp Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of yet2.com, a global marketplace leader for technology that creates mutually beneficial partnerships between companies leveraging new technology and paths to market.


The Minnesota Department of Health said Friday morning that a probable case of swine flu has been found in Isanti County.

Probable case of swine flu found in Isanti County


Air Berlin has announced that it will launch a new service to Cyprus from November 3, 2008.

Air Berlin to launch new service to Cyprus


The residents of capital are facing acute water shortage as demand for water tankers has reached 800 to 900 on daily basis.


On February 27, 2011, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, Premier Wen Jiabao sent messages of gratitude to the Greek and Maltese governments for their support and help in evacuating Chinese nationals from Libya.

Premier Wen Jiabao sends messages of gratitude to Greek and Maltese governments for their help in evacuating Chinese nationals from Libya


Infinera, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Peter W. Evans, Mountain House, Calif., and Scott Corzine, Sunnyvale, Calif., for a ``photonic integrated circuit employing optical devices on different crystal directions.''

Infinera assigned patent for photonic integrated circuit employing optical devices on different crystal directions


A US court granted a stay of execution on Friday to a convicted murderer due to die by lethal injection next week in a case the Pope and Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu have described as troubling.

US court stays execution of convicted murderer


Federal Minister for Trade Craig Emerson joins Lateline to discuss the trade environment with China and the controversy surrounding backbench MP Craig Thomson.


5/1/2008 6:21:24 AM National Express Group Plc said on Thursday that it has made a good start to the year 2008 and is trading in line with management forecast.

National Express says trading in line with management forecast;


Fire of undetermined origin early Wednesday destroyed a mobile home at 815 Grassy Creek Road, sheriff's Deputy John Stills said in a report.


Michael Vick, the disgraced former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, could be signed to a new NFL team within the week, according to former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy.

Vick could sign with NFL team within the week


The Reds are talking trades at the baseball winter meetings but want value for young players.


Microsoft has wowed attendees at this year's E3 by unveiling ``Project Natal'' for the Xbox 360.


Entertainer and pageant legend Erica Andrews passed away on March 11 in Chicago after a battle with a lung infection.


ST. PAUL Governor Pawlenty plans this afternoon to announce measures that would help homeowners who are facing foreclosure.

Pawlenty to announce measures to help homeowners


In awful news this morning, Anastacia announced via her Facebook page that she's been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.

Anastacia diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time


Police fear a bootleg booze seller is targeting teenagers after a sharp rise in the numbers admitted to hospital with alcohol poisoning.

Police fear bootleg booze seller is targeting teenagers


Romania unveiled a Holocaust memorial in Bucharest today, saying the nation was now facing up to its role in the killing of Jews and Roma during World War Two after decades of official denial.


Canadian troops will not be leaving Afghanistan, as promised by the prime minister during the last election campaign, in 2011.


Henryville students are returning to school Tuesday in a newly repaired school complex after finishing out the year in different communities.


AUSMELT, the owner of the mothballed zinc smelter in Whyalla, has received a second takeover offer of up to $36 million.


She is engaged to the Dubai-based hotelier Peter Haag.


Bradford & Bingley, a bailed out bank by the UK government in 2008, reported a loss of £196 million in 2009.


Frys.com Open raised $670,500 for a variety of local and national charities last week at the Grayhawk Golf Club.

Frys.com Open raises $670,500 for charities


India's core industries that include electricity, coal, steel, cement, crude oil and natural gas, registered a sluggish 3.8 percent growth in May this year as compared to 5.8 percent recorded during the same month last year, government data showed Friday.

Core industries register 3.8 percent growth in May


Penguin has launched First to Read, a new online book discovery initiative that closely mimics what NetGalley does for book reviewers and publishing professionals but for consumers.


A Pearland couple was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations, US Attorney John M. Bales announced Friday.

Pearland couple sentenced for drug trafficking


Fidelity Investments, the world's biggest mutual fund company, said on Thursday it boosted its stake in business software maker VMware Inc to 15.96 million shares.

Fidelity Investments boosts stake in VMware


A 12-year-old boy killed in a west Charlotte parking lot after a birthday party earlier this month died from a gunshot wound to the head, the medical examiner's office said Thursday.


Cardiff manager Malky Mackay was happy his team claimed a point at Millwall as they extended their unbeaten spell to nine games in the npower Championship with a 0-0 draw at the New Den. Mackay saw Peter Whittingham and Joe Ralls go closest for Cardiff but despite missing out on all three points, the Bluebirds boss was far from disappointed.

Peter Whittingham went closest for Cardiff


US sharemarkets ended higher on Tuesday after two days of losses as DIY retail chain Home Depot reported better than expected earnings.


Wayne Rooney is to have a hernia operation after playing in England's friendly against the United States tonight.


Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram will miss six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his shoulder sustained on the first play of Friday's preseason game against Minnesota, adding to the injuries on offense for the defending four-time NFC West champions.

Seahawks wide reciever Bobby Engram to miss six weeks


This season, Pringles Park will play host to three college baseball games.

Pringles Park to host three college games


1254 EST (Dow Jones) - Most CME hogs remain lower on general cash hog price weakness.


India is now integrating more with the rest of Asia and will play a major role in the Asia's growth, top officials of the International Monetary Fund said.

India integrating more with rest of Asia:


``I am very happy to be part of the Incredible India campaign,'' Khan said.

I'm very happy to be part of 'Incredible India':


Irish property website Daft has released an Android app, featuring Google Street View and Google Navigation integration.


Indian shares fell for a sixth session on Wednesday, sliding 2.9 percent to their lowest close in nearly 12 weeks.


Amir Khan has split with top British promoter Frank Warren and has made a deal with Golden Boy Promotions in his bid to become a mega-star in the United States.


Texas Sen. John Cornyn, accusing the White House of compiling an ``enemies list,'' has asked President Barack Obama to stop an effort to collect ``fishy'' information Americans see about a health care overhaul.

Cornyn accuses White House of compiling 'enemies list'


``Obviously I didn't work with all the coaches, but Blake Shelton is the funnest person, and who you see on TV is who he is,'' Sheryl told reporters recently.

Sheryl Crow: ``Blake Shelton is the funnest person''


Sohu.com Inc., China's leading online media, communication, search, online game and wireless value-added services company, will report its third quarter 2010 unaudited financial results on Monday, October 25, 2010, before US market hours.

Sohu.Com to report third quarter 2010 financial results on October 25, 2010


A 27-year-old Birmingham man was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.


China says it will reopen Tibet soon to foreign tourists after a security clampdown this month.


Prince Harry laughed off questions about when he will marry from an old soldier Thursday as he honored British veterans at a London hospital.


Defence Secretary John Hutton has compared the Taliban and Al Qaeda to the Nazis, saying that British troops in Afghanistan are defending their country's way of life.

Hutton compares Taliban and Al Qaeda to the Nazis


Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom aren't legally married -- despite getting wed in a lavish ceremony Sunday.


Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has acquired Lovefilm, the web-based DVD rental service, for close to £200m, completing a long-rumoured deal that sees another leading UK dotcom company sold to an American suitor.


Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in four sets to win a record seventh French Open title.


Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is contemplating season-ending surgery after being examined yesterday by orthopedist James Andrews.

Red Sox closer Hanrahan contemplating surgery


The European Union said it will not participate in the US-backed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority due to start on Thursday in Washington.


Math Kangaroo contest, held for the first time in Artsakh, hosted 215 students from 13 NKR schools.

Math Kangaroo contest held for the first time in Artsakh


Sri Lanka won the toss and sent Australia in to bat in their one-day tri-series match at the WACA Ground on Friday.


A soldier was found dead inside a camp in Uri sector of Baramulla, a police spokesman said.


London, Dec 16 England captain Kevin Pietersen has admitted that he played the first Test against India in Chennai with a fractured rib.

Pietersen played in Chennai with a fractured rib


Since then, the XYLO has received an overwhelming response with bookings commencing in all main towns.

Mahindra XYLO receives overwhelming response


United States President Barack Obama has said America must do more to protect its children in the wake of Friday's shootings at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, BBC reported.

Us must do more to protect its children:


Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown was named NBA coach of the year on Monday after guiding the team into the playoffs with 66 wins this season.


Information Builders, the independent leader in operational business intelligence systems, today announced it has been named a winner of Midsize Enterprise Summit West's Innovation Awards.

Information Builders named a winner of Midsize Enterprise Summit West's Innovation awards


BORTHWICKS has lost a Supreme Court appeal against a fine for a workplace accident in which a female employee had her arm caught in moving equipment.


A new lawsuit kicking off in the states of California and Washington accuses EA of ``anti-competitive conduct'', concerned the Madden NFL sports series.

Lawsuit accuses EA of anti-competitive conduct


Gov. Tim Kaine met with budget negotiators, who were mixed on whether they thought a deal on the state's two-year, $78 billion spending plan could be reached by Saturday's scheduled adjournment.


Everything Is Terrible!, to promote the March 2nd, 2012 release of their third inner-eye opening DVD, DoggieWoggiez!


Dallas swingman Jerry Stackhouse left the Mavericks' game tonight against Charlotte with a strained right hamstring.

Mavericks' Stackhouse leaves with strained hamstring


Xerox builds up services, Adobe and McAfee partner for data solution, and HP targets SMEs.


Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed an antitrust lawsuit against two salt distributors that he is accusing of using anti-competitive practices to drive up the price Ohio government entities pay for rock salt, Columbus Business First reported.

DeWine files antitrust lawsuit against salt distributors


At least four subsidiaries of financially troubled SemGroup LP of Tulsa filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy rules in Delaware federal court today.


Genesis Energy has appointed Andrew Donaldson to the new role of Chief Financial Officer.

Genesis Energy appoints Chief financial Officer


Pitkin County is under contract to buy the expansive 742-acre Droste property -- a key recreation parcel and wildlife corridor that spans the ridgeline between Aspen and Snowmass Village -- for $18 million.

Pitkin County to buy Droste property for $18 million


World Horse Welfare the international charity dedicated to caring for horses has appointed EHS Brann to handle a £1m multi-channel marketing campaign.


Premier Dalton McGuinty has already made it clear he won't kill or phase out the tax, which critics say is overburdening municipalities and taxpayers.

McGuinty has made it clear he won't kill, phase out tax


Leitrim snatched a dramatic injury time win with a Conor Kelly point against 14 man Fermanagh at the end of a second half dog fight showdown in Sunday's National Football League Division 4 clash in Carrick-on-Shannon to keep their promotion hopes very much alive.

Leitrim snatch win to keep promotion hopes alive


Viacom has announced today that they are planning to sell off Harmonix, the developers of titles such as Rock Band, The Beatles Rock Band, and most recently Dance Central.


``This institution (the Turkish Armed Forces, or TSK) will not carry stains. The TSK needs to head toward the future untarnished. No one has the right to tarnish this institution. We have to always cooperate with the chief of General Staff and our generals,'' Erdogan told the televised press conference.

'Turkish Armed Forces needs to head toward future untarnished'


Bogus callers posing as members of the government and crime experts are targeting elderly people for their security details.


Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeling county music singer whose productive career spanned decades, died Wednesday, his son-in-law told CNN.


Crude oil prices held under $79 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday morning, after a weak dollar propped up prices Monday.


China will launch a spacecraft that will perform the country's first docking with a space lab module.


Vernon Kay and Reggie Yates have left Radio 1, to be replaced by Matt Edmondson and Jameela Jamil respectively.

Vernon kaye and Reggie Yates leave Radio 1


Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher is set to make his stage debut on Broadway, it has emerged.

Ashton Kutcher to make debut on Broadway


Former Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa said he will retire from public life when he turns 79 in October of this year.


A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.

Judge orders captain of Costa Concordia to stand trial


US fitness guru Richard Simmons, wearing a sparkly turquoise vest and stripy shorts, appears in a hilariously camp new safety video Air New Zealand.

Richard Simmons appears in hilariously camp safety video for Air New Zealand


IBM today unveiled new System x servers that offer increased memory and can help improve efficiency to allow customers to better exploit virtualization and support more sophisticated workloads.


Five Iranian pilgrims were wounded in Iraq on Wednesday after their tour bus slid sideways and struck a mine.


Puneet, starring Dilip Pai and Nishita Shetty, and directed by debutant Neel Kamal, which was in the cans for the last two years, finally had its audio release last Thursday morning at Sri Radhakrishna Temple in Sanjay Nagar.


LAST night he was named, Fremantle insists he will play, but Aaron Sandilands yesterday looked anything but fit for the semi-finall against Geelong at the MCG.

Fremantle insists star Aaron Sandilands to play


Gen Stanley McChrystal, who was fired last week as the top US general in Afghanistan over comments made in a magazine interview, is to retire.


With more and more people showing interests in Led lights, Zhongtian Lighting starts hitting LED lighting market worldwide.

Zhongtian Lighting starts hitting LED Lighting market worldwide


Jammu, Oct 28 In yet another violation of ceasefire, Pakistani troops allegedly fired mortar shells and small arms ammunition on Indian posts along Line of Control in Poonch last night, sources today said.

Pak troops fire mortar shells last night


MDMK leader Vaiko today said that politicians were exploiting the illiteracy and ignorance among rural people in this constituency, during the campaign for the january 9 by-election to the constituency.

'Politicians exploiting illiteracy, ignorance of rural people'


A study conducted in San Diego suggests the time spent by a toddler staring at a computer screen saver versus the time spent playing a game of peek-a-boo could be an early sign of autism.


Actual or simulated acupuncture therapy appears to be more effective than usual care for chronic low back pain, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported in the May 11 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Actual or simulated acupuncture therapy may be effective for chronic low back pain


In a somewhat perplexing move, Ralph Nader appears to have endorsed former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson for President yesterday in Oregon.

Nader endorses Rocky Anderson for president?


Denver-based MediaNews Group announced today that it has launched an online subscription paywall at 23 of its newspapers in five states but not in Colorado.

MediaNews launches online paywall at 23 newspapers


While the allure of the gym -- climate-controlled, convenient and predictable -- is obvious, especially in winter, emerging science suggests there are benefits to exercising outdoors that can't be replicated on a treadmill, a recumbent bicycle or a track.


A woman was fatally stabbed this afternoon during a domestic dispute with her mother in Oakland.

Woman fatally stabbed during dispute with mother


Former Lakers star Byron Scott was fired as coach of the New Orleans Hornets today and was replaced by General Manager Jeff Bower.

Byron Scott fired as coach of the Hornets


HUNTER mining communities are getting richer, have high rates of home ownership and low rates of unemployment, a new report has found.

Hunter mining communities getting richer


An Easton man accused of shooting another man earlier this week after a barroom fight has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to the prosecutor.

Easton man charged with attempted murder


PREGNANT women may soon know if they are at risk of a premature birth, with new technology being developed in Australia.

Pregnant women to know if at risk of premature birth


Doctors have replaced Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords breathing tube and say she no longer needs a ventilator.


The pension reforms that are to be introduced in 2012 are likely to boost their coverage across the UK, although many newly created accounts will be small.


The controversial CityLink social services mall planned for Cincinnati's West End has hired a new executive director.


``He used to come to my chamber and even call up at my residence. He used to offer me favours at various joints. He also tried to influence my investigation team,'' RM Singh, who headed the probe, told reporters.

Rathore tried to influence investigation:


The Republic of Congo on Sunday held a funeral for 223 victims of the March 4 explosions in the Central African country's capital Brazzaville.

Congo holds funeral for 223 victims of explosions


The Dana fire and rescue building suffered some damage when it collapsed on Friday.

Dana fire and rescue building suffered damage


The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is reminding beachgoers that heavy rains raise the risk of unhealthy water in the bay and other waterways.

Heavy rains raise risk of unhealthy water


Four college scholarships for the year 2013-14 were awarded on May 19 by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd scholarship fund.


Three cyclists were struck by a vehicle in a hit and run north of Toronto Thursday evening.


Real Betis was relegated from the Spanish league on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Valladolid.

Betis relegated from Spanish league after draw


A public memorial service is planned for Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider on Saturday in the centre of Klagenfurt, reports dpa.

Memorial service planned for Austrian rightist Haider on Saturday


Minneapolis based Quietdrive has signed with the Militia Group.


TransCanada Corp restarted its Keystone oil pipeline on Wednesday following a week of unscheduled maintenance and has resumed shipping Canadian crude to refineries in southern Illinois, a spokesman for Canada's largest pipeline company said.


Alacer to sell WA gold mine stake Updated: 10:30, Monday February 11, 2013 Alacer Gold has agreed to sell its 49 per cent stake in the Frog's Leg gold mine in Western Australia following a strategic review.


Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan at his Palo Alto, Calif., home on Saturday.


Pandora, the world from the film Avatar, has been voted as the fictional place that tourists would most like to visit on holiday, if it were possible.

Pandora voted the fictional place tourists would most like to visit


The physician Américo Boavida was on Tuesday considered as a great reference of moral and civic values that the society intends to protect for the coming generations, Angop has learnt.

Physician Américo Boavida considered reference of moral, civic values


Pakistan on Friday warned the US that it could ``lose an ally'' if it persisted in allegations that its intelligence services was behind an attack on the US embassy in Kabul last week.


A local couple has reportedly been taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean.

Local couple taken hostage by Somali pirates:


Cellcom Israel Ltd. announced today its entry to the financial services market including through an innovative ``mobile wallet''.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. announces entry to financial services market


Foreign Minister Dipu Moni will fly to India tonight to attend a regional economic cooperation meeting in Bangalore, but she is expected to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on her way back home to discuss the Teesta issue.


The United States said yesterday it donated four patrol boats to the Philippine maritime police who will use them to fight trafficking in drugs and people as well as eliminate terrorist safe havens.


Asda is set to source wholesale energy for its stores and depots, in a move which will save the supermarket chain £2m a year in energy costs.

Asda to source wholesale energy for stores


The House Agriculture Committee passed the farm bill on a 36-10 vote, but not without spirited debate on several issues.

House Agriculture committee passes farm bill


Newsday > Travel FAA probes laser strikes over LaGuardia Originally published:


Manny Pacquaio is having Miami rapper Rick Ross walk him to the ring for his May 7 bout with ``Sugar'' Shane Mosley.


Reading school officials say knives found on a student at Northeast Middle School in Reading today prompted them to put the school in lockdown.


A 49 year old man is still missing in the Lomaiviti waters and the search had to be called off last night due to the weather conditions.


Dual international Craig Gower has signed a deal to return to the NRL with Newcastle for the remainder of the season.

Craig Gower signs with Newcastle Knights


PAFFREL Acting Director General Rohana Hettiarachchi told a press conference that one cannot conclude that the election in the North would be totally free of violence although the pre -election period have been peaceful.

Will election in North be free of violence? :


Siemens is spending EUR66m to build a new combustion test centre for gas turbines near Berlin, Germany.

Siemens to build new combustion test centre for gas turbines


Simon Katich has called for patience to be shown in his fledgling opening partnership with Matthew Hayden before this month's three-Test series against South Africa.


Gervinho bagged a brace and Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure were yellow carded as Ivory Coast flexed their muscles with a 4-2 win over Egypt four days before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

Gervinho bags brace as Ivory Coast flex muscles


The security forces have taken control of Gulistan and Zargai areas, located in North of Hangu and Doaba respectively, ISPR spokesman said here Thursday.

Security forces take control in Gulistan, Zargai:


Pakistan is a sovereign state and cannot compromise its sovereignty at any cost, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday.


Seven data processing employees for the Lee County Clerk of Court office lost their jobs today, and another eight will lose their jobs next week in the middle of this recession.

Seven employees at Lee County Clerk of Court office lose jobs today


A 27-year-old Chico man learned Friday he could face the death penalty for the sniper slaying of a youth pastor.

Man could face death penalty for sniper slaying


Gold prices declined in the national capital during the last week of the year 2009 on emergence of selling at existing higher levels influenced by a weakening trend in overseas markets.


``I think the American economy is much stronger than what people think.


Official figures have revealed that inflation rose to an 11-year record high in June due to soaring food and fuel prices.


However, a new study, which will be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds that these are actually separate; your brain can pay attention to something without you being aware that it's there.

Your brain can pay attention to something without you being aware that it's there


Gold prices edged lower on Friday, paring small gains it made yesterday as softer euro and euro zone's spiraling fiscal crisis curtailed investors' risk appetite.


University of Zululand students allegedly went on the rampage last night, burning a lecture hall and destroying a number of buildings, police said on Wednesday.

University of Zululand students go on rampage


Jim Mackonochie is set to return to the video games industry through his partners at The Fighter Collection.


4PL have announced a new Dota2 cup, Play4DotA2 #1.


MUSCAT BankMuscat on Monday launched 'mBanking', a mobile banking application in tune with its concept of 'anytime, anywhere' service.


Pakistan plans to hold landmark national elections in May, the country's information minister said Tuesday.

Pakistan plans to hold national elections in May


St. Peter's Hospital is hosting a public forum so Helena community members can learn more about the Hospital and ask questions about its service.


Rhys Ifans stars in Anonymous, a film presenting the theory William Shakespeare was not the author of all those plays.


Malaysia recorded the 10th consecutive year of trade surplus in 2007, Malaysian International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz announced here on Tuesday.

Malaysia records 10th consecutive year of trade surplus


Global market research firm ORC International has partnered with NYSE Euronext to conduct its seventh annual CEO survey.

ORC International partners with NYSE Euronext to conduct annual CEO survey


Codemasters today has announced that DiRT 2 is in development for the DS, Games for Windows LIVE, PSP, Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 consoles.


Neither me nor my colleagues have cheated anybody or caused any loss to the exchequer.

'Neither me nor my colleagues have cheated anybody'


The latest in a long line of headlines is a confirmation from Sony that the Vita will support multiple PSN accounts on one device.

Ps Vita will support multiple PSN accounts


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are cooling off according to a new report.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West cooling off?


Mohamed Harkat said Friday he was badly shaken by a judge's ruling that declared him a security threat to Canada, a ruling his lawyers are vowing to appeal.

Mohamed Harkat badly shaken after judge's ruling


Avraham Ravitz, an influential ultra-Orthodox Jewish lawmaker who served in Israel's parliament for 20 years, died Monday in Jerusalem.


A man faces several charges after an alleged early morning assault on two Toronto police officers.

Man charged with assaulting two Toronto police officers


A Racine man has been forbidden from ``all the libraries on the face of the earth'' after his alleged lewd and lascivious behavior in the Racine library.

Man forbidden from ``all libraries on the face of the earth''


As their short-term outlook on jobs and income eased somewhat amid a mix of optimistic and bad economic news, US consumers' confidence rose slightly to 59.5 in July, according to a survey released today by a private research group.


Yes, school supplies have come a long way, and even the most basic items have new, fashionable looks.


Sterling briefly pared losses versus the dollar on Monday after HSBC results showed that the bank had suffered lower writedowns from the credit crunch than many in the market had expected.

Sterling pares losses vs dollar after HSBC results


Chrysler LLC said Friday it will cut 25 per cent of its salaried workforce starting next month, and the automaker warned that it will make more restructuring announcements in the near future.

Chrysler to cut 25 per cent of salaried workforce


Former Prime Minister Paul Martin introduces Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion at the Canadian Club of Toronto and the Empire Club of Canada

Former pm Paul Martin introduces Stéphane Dion


St George Illawarra Head Coach Wayne Bennett believes the team is in a good position leading into the next several games following victory over the Parramatta Eels at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Sunday.


Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has decided to suspend its factory MotoGP racing activities from the 2009 season on.

Kawasaki suspends MotoGP racing activities


Live Sport Reports Kenny seeking improvements in Minsk Three-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny is targeting improved showings at the Track Cycling World Championships beginning in Minsk this week in the first global event since the London 2012 Olympics.


FRISCO, Texas Pharmacy service company and specialty pharmacy service provider Assured Pharmacy has launched a new website, the company said Monday.


``I've been sparring with Sugar Shane Mosley and the knowledge he's been giving me is priceless,'' Guerrero said.

Robert Guerrero: ``I've been sparring with Sugar Shane Mosley''


A top Iranian cleric on Sunday condemned China for ``horribly'' suppressing Muslim Uighurs in deadly unrest between the Uighurs and Han Chinese that has killed more than 180 people.

Top Iranian cleric condemns China over unrest


An 11-year-old child who went missing while hiking in the woods with his mother was found Thursday afternoon after a search by state and local police, as well as canine units and Fire Department personnel.

Child who went missing while hiking with mother found


Carnie Wilson revealed on Twitter that she was diagnosed with the nerve disorder Bell's Palsy.

Carnie Wilson diagnosed with nerve disorder Bell's Palsy


Bigge Crane and Rigging has added two new models to its large crane rental fleet, the Grove RT9130 rough terrain crane and Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane.

Bigge adds two new models to crane rental fleet


ALBUQUERQUE, NM The state Monday began a partial takeover of the troubled border town of Sunland Park after the state auditor released a report accusing officials of using the town's multi-million budget as personal slush funds.

State begins partial takeover of Sunland Park


The cultural heritage bill completely and adequately covers the major international conventions in the area of culture and cultural heritage, which Bulgaria has ratified.

Cultural heritage bill completely covers international conventions:


The Taliban blew up a girls' school yesterday in north-west Pakistan, where troops are battling the militants, police said.


Chilli futures hit the upper circuit for all contracts on NCDEX on Saturday following an outbreak of fire at the chilli market yard in Guntur.


``I'm afraid to say that Greece doesn't really matter that much any more,'' Roland Lescure, the executive vice-president and CIO of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, says.


STEVE has told housemates that given the option, he would rather see former housemate Keeley than his wife and if he wasn't married, there ``might be something there''.


Nearly two months after she died Nina Keown's ex-husband is now charged in her murder.

Nina Keown's ex-husband charged with murder


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will carry the London Olympic torch here on Thursday, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games.


THE Eiffel Tower, the world's most visited landmark, set a new record in 2007 with 6,893,000 entries -- 78,000 more than the previous year, its operators said.

Eiffel tower 'world's most visited' landmark


Clinton told reporters Friday at the State Department that, quote, ``what happened in Benghazi was a terrorist attack.''

Clinton: 'what happened in Benghazi was a terrorist attack'


Longmont police say they've received 25 complaints that credit card numbers used in local restaurants were stolen and used to make purchases out of state.

Longmont police say 25 credit card numbers have been stolen


Ten ASEAN foreign ministers and representatives from the Philippines and Vietnam are meeting for a retreat in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara on Sunday.

ASEAN's foreign ministers meet in Lombok


The Iranian Academy of Arts paid tribute to veteran musician Alireza Mashayekhi for his lifetime achievements during a ceremony held on Tuesday.

Iranian Academy of Arts pays tribute to musician Alireza Mashayekhi


Fort Myers police are investigating a morning single-vehicle rollover crash on the 2600 block of Ortiz Avenue.

Fort Myers police investigating rollover


The Vladivostok-Avia airlines is ready to open regular flights from Yekaterinburg to China already this autumn, the press service of the Yekaterinburg Koltsovo airport told Itar-Tass on Tuesday.

Vladivostok-Avia ready to open regular flights between Yekaterinburg, China


The woman is expected to be charged with a hate crime, said Clarksburg Police Chief Marshall Goff.


The body of a revered Shiite leader has arrived in Baghdad amid tight security to begin the second half of a two day funeral procession that will wind its way through Iraq's Shiite heartland.

Body of Shiite leader arrives in Baghdad


It's been reported that an announcement is expected in Parliament tomorrow revealing that the former Navy flagship, HMS Ark Royal will be sold as scrap metal for £3million.

Former Royal Navy flagship to be sold as scrap metal


Singer-actress Jessica Simpson says her new jewellery collection reflects her personality and is very proud of the line.

Jewellery collection reflects Simpson's personality


A former Rayburn woman waived her right to a preliminary hearing on drug charges Wednesday.

Rayburn woman waived right to a preliminary hearing


A new magazine is coming to Cleveland, one that will give exposure to local business owners while creating a social network to raise money for charity.


SKODA has continued its expansion in April and is extending its growth course.


POLICE are investing an alleged road rage incident which left one man with a broken finger, another with a broken nose and a woman with a bruised arm.

Road rage left one man with broken finger and another with broken nose


Nate Freiman hits an RBI single in his first MLB at bat for the Oakland A's

Nate Freiman singles in first MLB at bat


For the first time in history, Australia now has its first female Prime Minister after a surprise leadership ballot in which former Prime Minister, Paul Rudd, was ousted from the position.

Australia has first female Prime Minister


A Toronto police officer is facing sexual assault and assault charges after a three-month probe by the Special Investigations Unit.


An injured bobcat was rescued in Hermantown on Thursday night, and thanks to some teamwork, is expected to make a full recovery.


Elective surgery lists to explode Updated: 08:58, Wednesday December 5, 2012 Funding cuts will likely cause elective surgery waiting lists to explode and no patient will be spared, surgeons warn.


Hassan Nemazee, CEO of Nemazee Capital and former Finance Chairman to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, was arrested and charged with bank fraud on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Hassan Nemazee arrested and charged with bank fraud


THIS bobcat made a paw choice of refuge when it climbed a prickly cactus to escape a hungry mountain lion.

Bobcat climbs cactus to escape hungry lion


Heath Ledger won a posthumous best supporting actor Oscar at Sunday night's award show.


With USF Polytechnic decision, we'll find out if Gov. Scott is a man of his word By John Romano, Times Columnist Once again, Gov. Rick Scott has a chance to be the people's champion.

With USF polytechnic decision, we'll find out if Gov. Scott is a man of his word


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has sent a message to his supporters from his hospital bed, saying ``love always triumphs over hate.''


A UN nuclear inspector from South Korea was killed and a colleague was injured in a car crash Tuesday near a reactor site in central Iran, state media and the nuclear watchdog agency said.

UN nuclear inspector killed in car crash in Iran


Travelers across the nation waited for flights to resume in and out of East Coast airports that were closed by Tropical Storm Irene this weekend.


British actor Daniel Radcliffe will make his Broadway debut in September in a reprise of his London role in ``Equus,'' a performance where he shed not only the mantle of Harry Potter but also his clothes.

Daniel Radcliffe to make his Broadway debut


The hospitality industry is seeking the tolerance of its customers as it continues to work through the trading restrictions resulting from the combined influences of the Sale of Liquor Act and the Holidays Act.


Chief of Turkish General Staff, Gen. İlker Başbuğ, said Monday the most ideal matter in democracies was for administrations to change by elections.

``Most ideal matter in democracies is for administrations to change by elections''


There are many tools you can use to guard yourself against attackers.

Tools to guard yourself against attackers


Lou Saban, who was the Yankees president from 1981-'82, passed away this morning at the age of 87.


The ever-popular publisher Atlus is holding a large sale for its many downloadable titles on PSN, naturally including many RPGs.


Next to paperwhites, the easiest bulb to grow indoors for winter is the amaryllis, the largest bulb of all.

Easiest bulb to grow indoors is the amaryllis


``For daily purpose, trend deciding level is 5,000. If Nifty shows strength above 5,000 levels, then rally to 5,060/5,100/5,150 may be seen. If Nifty does not show strength above 5,000 levels then selling pressure till 4,960/4,900/4,850 may also be seen,`` said Puneet Kinra, senior research analyst, Bonanza Portfolio. ``Yesterday, Nifty opened on a positive gap up note at 4,995 levels and after making initial low at 4,991.40 levels, Nifty made high at 5,023.80 levels. Nifty closed in green at 5,018.40 levels with 62.60 points gains.`` ``Nifty is showing momentum strength at the moment. On upside, Nifty has some resistance in 5,060-5,100 zone and profit booking may be seen from this zone. On downside, Nifty has support in 4,950-4,900 zone. Friday being last trading day of the week and volatility may be seen.`` Disclaimer: IRIS has taken due care and caution in compilation of data for its web site. Information has been obtained by IRIS from sources which it considers reliable. However, IRIS does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. IRIS especially states that it has no financial liability whatsoever to any user on account of the use of information provided on its website.

Trend deciding level for Nifty is 5,000:


Lonsdale will launch a new practice management program as a further investment in its adviser networks.

Lonsdale launches practice management program


Students at two Somerset County elementary schools went back to school in uniforms as part of a one-year pilot program.

Students at two Somerset schools go back in uniform


MTN has launched fixed line services, dubbed 'MTN HyConnect', over a fibre-optic network in the city of Ibadan, reports local newspaper Sunday Tribune.


Low cost carrier IndiGo expanded its flight schedule by launching seven new flights on its network from Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram.


Authorities say a Caltrain express train has hit and killed a person in Palo Alto.

Caltrain hits, kills person in Palo Alto


Foreign investors are implementing two woodworking projects in Belarus: one in the free economic zone Mogilev by the VMG Industry who is IKEA's partner, the other one in Smorgon District by the Kronospan Corporation, BelTA learnt from the public relations department of the Economic Ministry.

Foreign investors implement two woodworking projects in Belarus


Washington Pakistan has started the construction of its fourth nuclear reactor at Khushab in Punjab province, signalling its ambitious effort to modernise and expand the nuclear arsenal.

Pak starts construction of fourth nuclear reactor


Lakewood, Colo.-based ZeaChem said today it has started work on its first planned biorefinery in Boardman, Ore., with an initial capacity of no more than 1.5 million gallons per year.

ZeaChem starts work on first biorefinery


``In Kyrgyzstan, the share of agriculture in GDP declines steadily,'' Adviser to the Minister Mirbek Borubashev stated at today's presentation of the draft doctrine of agriculture intensive development ``Agro EX-15''.

In Kyrgyzstan, the share of agriculture in GDP declines steadily --


that no charges are expected against former Congressman Mark Foley after a lengthy investigation into his lurid computer messages to underage pages.

No charges expected for Congressman Mark Foley


For many Americans, a home is still where the heart is during the holiday season.

Home is where the heart is during holiday season


Unfortunately, after the announcement on my blog this morning , I received word that theCOREconference has been postponed until Spring 2011.


The US dollar bounced back against the Danish krone after falling to a 1-week low of 5.5683 during Monday's early session.

US dollar bounces back against Danish krone


The grey seals in the Baltic Sea compete for fish with the fishing industry.

Grey seals compete with fishing industry


Marketing budgets are now rising across the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, according to Warc's latest Global Marketing Index.


Congress leader Rahul Gandhi played 'Good Samaritan' here on Tuesday when he helped an accident victim to be ferried to a nearby hospital.


The New Zealand Breakers have dropped to sixth in the Australian National Basketball League competition, after losing 78 to 83 to Wollongong last night.

Breakers drop to sixth in Australian National Basketball League competition


A woman has died in Guyhirn after a crash involving a tractor, police have confirmed.

Woman died after crash involving a tractor


Concur Technologies Inc. said it's signed a deal with Southwest Airlines that will give Concur's travel clients access to the Dallas-based airline's fares and schedules.

Concur signs deal with Southwest Airlines


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Bolivia on Tuesday as part of a Latin America tour to boost economic and political ties with the region, Bolivian officials said.


Axis Communications recently announced that the company is opening new sales offices China and Brazil.

Axis Communications opens new sales offices in China and Brazil


Seoul shares retreated on Thursday after overnight losses on Wall Street, with Hynix falling after posting worse-than-expected fourth-quarter results, while banks declined led by Korea Exchange Bank.


A-Basin has added 300 parking spaces connected to the resort via a pedestrian tunnel under Highway 6.

Arapahoe Basin adds parking, pedestrian tunnel


Actress Heather Locklear has been formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs following an arrest near Santa Barbara in September.

Heather Locklear charged with driving under the influence of drugs


A rocket exploded on the edge of the fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, where an Arab League summit attended by nine heads of state was taking place, a senior security source said.

A rocket exploded during Arab League summit


China launched a new telecommunication satellite, ChinaSat 2A, into orbit on 26 May, using a Long March-3B carrier rocket launched from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center, reports China Daily.

China launches telecommunication satellite


The Octagon House will be unveiled with the newly rebuilt veranda this Saturday.


Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has admitted he made a mistake by getting bogged down in an argument about the different types of rape.


An Ogdensburg woman faces charges from two separate incidents in Lisbon and Oswegatchie, according to state police.

Ogdensburg woman faces charges in two separate incidents


Guns N' Roses threatened to walk off stage during their concert in London on Friday after fans took aim at the rockers with flying missiles.


The Treo Pro is now shipping from the Palm Store.


A Penn Hills police officer called to a domestic disturbance was shot and killed tonight, authorities said.


Police detain an activist from women's rights group Femen, as she protests against the plans of Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko to attend the Euro 2012 final soccer match, in front of the Olympic stadium in Kiev July 1, 2012.

Police detain an activist from women's rights group Femen as she protests in front of the Olympic stadium in Kiev


A federal appeals court sided with environmentalists and ruled a California developer cannot build a new road into Yosemite National Park.

Developer cannot build new Road into Yosemite


He explained to Good Housekeeping magazine: ``One of the great things about Parkinson's, in a superficial way, is it relieved me of vanity.

Michael J. Fox: 'Parkinson's relieved me of vanity'


In the monthly US Treasury report this week, it was announced that China had sold $34.2 billion of Treasuries in December, making Japan once again the largest holder of US Treasuries.


Baba Ramdev, who was caught in a dramatic fashion while trying to flee in a woman's attire from Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, today justified his act.

Ramdev justifies fleeing in woman's attire


Visium Asset Management LP, a $4.5 billion hedge fund firm, said on Thursday that it is forming a new investment platform focused on healthcare royalties.

Visium Asset Management forms new investment platform


EVENING Star Witches team manager Pete Simmons today confirmed that Steve Johnston will be the rider who will drop down to replace Piotr Swiderski in the Ipswich reserve berth.


Part a tree fell on a car on West Grand Blvd. in Southwest Detroit during one of the severe thunderstorms that hit the metro area on Saturday, July 02, 2011 / ROMAIN BLANQUART/Detroit Free Press About 95,000 customers remained without power this morning after strong storms rolled through the metro Detroit area Saturday evening.

About 95,000 customers remain without power after strong storms


In his most extensive remarks on gun control since the tragedy in Tucson, President Obama tonight renewed his push to reduce gun violence , saying ``AK-47s belong in the hands of soldiers, not in the hands of criminals.''

Obama renews push to reduce gun violence


A man accused of killing his mother has pleaded not guilty in Fayette County.

Man accused of killing mother pleads not guilty


The Chicago White Sox won their 2012 home opener by beating the defending AL Central Champion Detroit Tigers by a final score of 5-2.

Chicago White Sox win their home opener against Detroit Tigers


Reliance Communications may slip to Rs 84, says Rakesh Gandhi, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP.

Reliance Communications may slip to Rs 84:


A former Barren county deputy jailer is sentenced in court for felony drug-related charges.

Former Barren Co. deputy jailer sentenced


A rare pair of 300-year-old brass candlesticks are to go under the hammer in Derbyshire on September 3.


A 17-year-old Start High School student said a Toledo Public Schools substitute teacher put him in a sleeper hold until he became unconscious during an alleged incident Nov. 2.


Tulare County workers represented by the Service Employees International Union have voted overwhelmingly to authorize informational pickets in early August.

Tulare county workers vote to picket in early August


Congressman Tom Perriello is condemning an apparent threat to his challenger for Virginia's 5th District seat in November's election.


Cyclones forming on either side of Australia are not expected to affect the mainland, officials say.

Cyclones not expected to affect mainland


Clay Matthews practiced for the Packers on Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Greg Bedard.


Big Agnes® Inc, maker of innovative sleeping bags, pads and tents, has expanded its warehouse by 60% to meet increased shipping demands.

Big Agnes expands warehouse to meet shipping demands


The Knights of Columbus of Mother Seton Council is collecting ``personal'' items for our troops on active duty in the field.

Knights collecting personal items for our troops


www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5854720 - Fiserv, Inc., a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced it agreed to acquire i_Tech Corporation, a provider of outsourced account and payment processing services, from First Interstate BancSystem Inc., a multi-state, $6 billion banking organization headquartered in Billings, Montana.

Fiserv to acquire i_Tech Corporation from First Interstate BancSystem


Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky is set to develop and direct Machine Man.

Darren Aronofsky to direct 'Machine Man'


It's very possible that Alcatraz, once the country's most treacherous prison, will turn into a hotel by 2010, so says the National Park Service.

Could there be an Alcatraz hotel by 2010?


1/10/2008 7:02:53 AM Thursday morning, the Bank of England voted to maintain its key interest rate at 5.5%.

Bank of England maintains key interest rate


Authorities have recovered the body of a Campbell man who fell off a pontoon boat at Lake Havasu.

Authorities recover body of Campbell man from Lake Havasu


Chainsaw, one of the best bands on Polish melodic thrash metal scene, returns with a brand new album entitled ``Evilution.''


A man is caught attempting to steal from a local day care early Thursday morning.

Man caught attempting to steal from local day care


RAPID CITY, SD The National Weather Service Office says Rapid City has set a new record for the wettest month ever.

Rapid City sets record for wettest month


Steel giant Corus plans to cut 400 jobs at its distribution division because of the economic downturn.


A decomposed female body has washed ashore on Grand Island, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.


Zend Framework 1.7 includes a general release of the new DB2/400 adapter introduced earlier this year, which should improve the interoperability of PHP applications and DB2/400 data.

Zend Framework 1.7 includes DB2/400 adapter


Greece has cleared a major hurdle in its race to avoid bankruptcy by persuading the vast majority of its private creditors to sign up to the biggest national debt writedown in history, paving the way for a second massive bailout.

Greece clears hurdle in race to avoid bankruptcy


Artificial kidney transplants will be possible in 5 years as rat kidneys made in lab. This is a great development as scientists grow artificial kidneys, and successfully tested on rats

Artificial kidney transplants in 5 years as rat kidneys made in lab.


Republican candidate Mitt Romney dropped out of the US presidential race on Thursday, making Sen. John McCain the all-but-certain nominee of his party to face the Democrats' choice in November's election.

Republican candidate Mitt Romney drops out of US presidential race


Chaz Bono did his best to shut up critics with his ``stellar'' opening ``cha cha'' on the season premiere of Dancing With the Stars.

Chaz Bono shuts up critics with dwts premiere


Sanwaria Agro Oils has completed its on going capacity expansion of core solvent extraction and refining business through inorganic route and started commercial production also in the acquired facilities situated at Harda and Betul.

Sanwaria Agro completes on going capacity expansion


Tim Walberg's campaign Web site says he and Republican US Rep. Joe Wilson will discuss health care reform at the Oct. 2 event in Jackson.

Joe Wilson to discuss health care reform in Jackson


The Calgary Flames recalled right-winger Brian McGrattan from the Abbotsford Heat on Friday and reassigned Akim Aliu to the American Hockey League affiliate.


Major Chinese steel producer Hebei Iron and Steel Group has announced that it has started mining operations at its Dajiazhuang iron mine, located in the county of Luannan in Tangshan municipality in the northern Chinese province of Hebei.

Hebei Steel starts mining at Dajiazhuang iron mine


A flood warning has been issued for urban areas and small streams in and around Schoharie County.

Flood warning issued for Schoharie county


Nicotine patches and gum have been given to schoolchildren to help them give up smoking.

Nicotine patches given to schoolchildren


Facebook, 1 year after going public, aims to be ad colossus It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.


PUBLIC RECORDS should be public, but all too often that's not the case here in Massachusetts.


Local football club Qormi is organising a children's Campus with the collaboration of Italian Serie A side AC Fiorentina.

Qormi FC organises children's Campus with AC Fiorentina


Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will offer clients direct market access and algorithmic trading for Brazilian stocks as competition builds for market share in Latin America's biggest bourse.

Goldman Sachs to offer algorithmic trading for Brazilian stocks


Israeli stocks were upgraded to ``overweight'' from ``equal-weight'' at Morgan Stanley as the economy's ``swift'' exit from recession improves the outlook for earnings.


/quotes/nls/jpm JPM +2.28% today announced that it has elected James A. Bell to its Board of Directors.

JPMorgan Chase elects James a Bell to Board of Directors


Rapper Charles Hamilton was arrested last week in Ohio for assaulting a police officer.

Charles Hamilton arrested for assaulting police officer


Minutes ago, PokerStars unveiled its latest reload bonus.


Canadian Vasek Pospisil advanced to the second round of the Malaysian Open on Monday after eighth-seeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria pulled out with a left leg injury while trailing 6-4, 2-0.

Pospisil advances to second round at Malaysian Open


Tennis star Mark Philippoussis has revealed his dire financial situation that may cost him his family home.

Tennis player Mark Philippoussis reveals dire financial situation


A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was investigating any possible links to the brutal killing of a British soldier by suspected Islamic extremists.


A Pizza Hut employee was sexually assaulted just before 2 am this morning in East Topeka.