Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has released results of its 2011 Annual Industry Survey of Corporate Members which found that the green roof industry grew by 28.5 percent over the course of 2010, up significantly from 16 percent growth recorded in 2009.

Green roof industry grew by 28.5 percent in 2010


A Swiss court ruled that the nation's top financial regulator acted in an ``unlawful'' manner when it forced UBS AG to release client data to US authorities, reigniting a debate over bank-secrecy practices.


Legal research has not made much headway in India, where law schools were yet to make a mark in terms of advancement of knowledge and there were no good research centres in the field, an expert said today.

``Legal research has not made much headway in India''


Police probe Prague gas blast Updated: 15:18, Wednesday May 1, 2013 A police investigation is to be launched into a blast that injured 43 people in Prague.


China posed no threat to India despite border dispute but the country was equipping itself well and having a strong deterrence posture so that no adversary took it for granted, Minister of State for Defense MM Pallam Raju said today.


Jacksonville gas prices rose 3 cents over the past week even though the price of crude oil closed 13 cents a barrel less than a week ago.


A man has been charged with the murder of a man in Blackpool on Sunday.


The idea that the conventional wisdom is always wrong was one of them.


Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at Hamble Lane, Bursledon shortly after 7pm yesterday.

Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Bursledon


He told US TV talk show host George Lopez: ``I've always been a wild man.

David arquette: 'I've always been a wild man'


LLANELLI has suffered a fresh health ``bombshell'' as another service is to be removed from the town and shifted to Carmarthen.

Llanelli suffers fresh health 'bombshell'


Six crew members were injured Sunday on an American Airlines flight from Brazil to Miami, an airport spokeswoman said.

Six crew members injured on flight from Brazil to Miami


SOME 6 million plastic bags were saved last year through NTUC FairPrice's Bring-Your-Own-Bag initiative.


A Santa Rosa street has been closed for most of the day after a driver fell asleep at the wheel Saturday morning and crashed into a building, damaging the property and nearby power poles, Santa Rosa police said.

Santa Rosa street closed after driver, asleep at wheel, crashes building


In the following guide you will learn how to install the Android 2.1 OS on your HTC HD2.

How to install Android 2.1 on the HTC HD2


US markets turned lower Wednesday after the Commerce Department said housing starts in May fell 10 percent compared to April.


Calypso Technology, a treasury and capital markets software provider, has opened an office in Madrid, Spain, to service the Spanish and Portuguese markets, following the successful recent onboarding of several leading Spanish banks as new clients last year.


The euro fell below $1.30 for the first time since 12 January.


An Ormond Beach couple say they found a mouse inside a can of Diet Pepsi they opened, and consumed, last week.

Ormond Beach couple say they found mouse in Diet Pepsi can


A Bonita Springs man was convicted today of running down and killing a Canadian tourist while drunk driving on Fort Myers Beach last February.

Bonita Springs man convicted of killing Canadian tourist


Chicago, IL - Wyoming Governor and Democratic superdelegate Dave Freudenthal today endorsed Barack Obama, citing his history of putting partisanship aside to bring people together across party lines and focus on common-sense solutions.

Wyoming Governor and superdelegate Dave Freudenthal endorses Barack Obama


GreenPepper Consulting, a Kochi based HR services provider has launched an innovative job search tool using Facebook.

GreenPepper launches innovative job search tool


Serial killer Herbert Mullin, pictured here during a 2006 parole hearing, was denied parole again this week.

Serial killer Herbert Mullin denied parole


A devoted elderly couple unable to bear living apart committed suicide by drinking cyanide from tea cups at their dining room table, an inquest heard.

Elderly couple committed suicide by drinking cyanide from tea cups


Colombia's General Prosecutor Guillermo Mendoza said Thursday that Colombia would denounce Venezuela at the International Court of Justice because it allowed Colombia's rebel chiefs to hide in the country and commit criminal activities.

Colombia to denounce Venezuela at International Court of Justice


In time for the upcoming IT Show in Singapore this week, Asus has launched three new laptop lines for the entertainment crowd.


Escada has sold off its Apriori, Cavita and Laurèl womenswear brands which operate under its Primera subsidiary, to German investment firm Mutares.

Escada sells off Apriori, Cavita and Laurèl


Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan will not resign after a leadership meeting of the Communist Party of India-Marxist called to discuss differences between him and party strongman Pinarayi Vijayan, Vijayan said on Tuesday.


Sudan accused its neighbor Chad of a third air strike on its territory on Saturday and signaled it might be open to a political solution to the growing conflict.


Baywatch star and Playboy magazine cover model Pamela Anderson is all set to enter Bigg Boss house next week.

Pamela Anderson set to enter Bigg Boss house


MIMAROPA, April 8 Malacanang is confident that it can sustain the assistance program for vulnerable sectors of society in view of the spiraling cost of petroleum products due to unrests in some countries in the Middle East.

Malacanang to sustain assistance to vulnerable sectors


Kara Kennedy, the oldest of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's three children, was being remembered at funeral services as a thoughtful friend and devoted mother who also had a mischievous side.

Kara Kennedy remembered at funeral service


A US Black Hawk helicopter crashed in southwestern Afghanistan on Thursday with four people believed to be on board, likely American soldiers.


ZNetLive, a web hosting provider, today announced its web hosting services at Amsterdam, Netherlands data center.

ZNetLive announces hosting services at Amsterdam


Mary Travers of the hugely popular US 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from leukemia.


MAI, which will audit Dutch pay TV this month, represents over 40 channels.


A week after Hurricane Ike hit Texas, many local gas stations are still struggling to keep fuel in their tanks.

Local gas stations struggle to keep fuel in their tanks


A museum documenting political oppression during the Soviet era has formally opened in the central Kazakh town of Dolinka.

Museum of political oppression opens in Kazakhstan


If you are, you might be interested to know that Sony may launch a new SmartWatch, a watch with features similar to the XPERIA Z, as the Japanese tech giant teased a watch on its Sony XPERIA Twitter account.


Stock futures rose modestly Thursday, pointing to a higher opening, after software maker SAP AG reported upbeat preliminary quarterly results.


Hank Cochran, one of Nashville's most prominent hit-making songwriters, died July 15 at his Hendersonville, TN, home.


We're so sad about the news that Nathan Kress will be leaving Nickelodeon for good since his show ``iCarly'' has shot its final episode.


The one stock you must buy is ... the next EchoStar Communications, Infosys Technologies, and Charles Schwab all rolled into one.


Toshiba is to seek £3.3bn from shareholders and lenders, according to The Times, after demand for its products slumped, resulting in heavy losses.

Toshiba to seek £3.3bn from shareholders and lenders


THE Mayor of Chard has called for more swimming facilities in the town following the refurbishment of the pool at CRESTA Leisure Centre this week.

Mayor of Chard calls for more swimming facilities


India batsman Virat Kohli has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision after being given out during the tri-nation ODI match against New Zealand in Dambulla.

Virat Kohli fined 15 per cent of match fee


Aegis Group Plc, an marketing communications group, has acquired Communicate2 in India, which is one of India's leading search marketing and contextual advertising firm, and has a team of over 150 people.


Sources claim that Veena has been finalised for the fourth season of 'Swayamvar' on Imagine TV, where contestants perform tasks and woo the hopeful bride or groom in return for their hand in marriage.

Veena finalised for fourth season of 'Swayamvar'?


Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec. 12/ Trend News, K. Zarbaliyeva/ Azerbaijan's former health minister charged with corruption related crimes has been hospitalized, Agaveyis Shahverdi, lawyer of former minister Ali Insanov, said to Trend News.

Azerbaijan's former health minister charged with corruption related crimes hospitalized


this is how retail giants are hoping to win back customers who have shunned department stores in favour of saving their money or shopping online.

Retail giants hope to win back customers


Kellen Winslow and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed Monday to a six-year, $36.1-million contract extension that will make the one-time Pro Bowl selection the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.


RUPERT Murdoch has labelled the US education system a ``crime against our children''.

Rupert Murdoch labels US education system a crime


Madagascar's ousted leader says he is still president, and with the help of others in Africa, hopes to return to his island nation within weeks.


Judicial Watch has filed a complaint against Sen. Chris Dodd, claiming he has filed inaccurate financial disclosure forms about his Irish ``cottage.''

Judicial Watch files complaint over Dodd's Irish 'cottage'


India plans to undertake 70 space missions in five years, a nearly three-fold jump from the previous half-decade, to address requirements and develop new technologies for future needs, according to the NDTV Friday.


United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Massachusetts man was sentenced to serve 45 years in prison for his participation in an international criminal network, known as Dreamboard, which was dedicated to the sexual abuse of children and the creation and dissemination of graphic images and videos of child sexual abuse throughout the world.

Massachusetts man sentenced to 45 years for participation in Dreamboard


Finmeccanica won new orders valued up to EUR 200 million through its companies AgustaWestland, Oto Melara, DRS Technologies and SELEX Sistemi Integrati.

Finmeccanica: new orders valued up to EUR 200 million


A private company could run the government's controversial massive billion pound database, the BBC reports.

Private company to run government database


Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi said that the ongoing military operation in Malakand, Swat and Dir has been launched for country's integrity, security and safety of the people of that area.

Military operation launched for country's integrity:


Carlos Tevez has returned to Manchester City from Argentina on Tuesday after months of speculations surrounding his Champions League fiasco that caused rift between him and club manager Roberto Mancini.


Hindustan Motors has announced that it will demerger and transfer its Chennai plant to its fully owned subsidiary Hindustan Motor Finance Corporation Limited.

'' Hindustan Motors to demerger Chennai plant


Nokia Oyj, the worldâ€™s biggest maker of mobile phones, plans to cut 1,700 jobs in sales, marketing and some management functions to adapt to falling consumer demand.

Cell phone company Nokia will cut 1,700 jobs


Marion Bartoli of France reached the semifinals of the Eastbourne championships after beating seventh-seeded Lucie Safarova 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday.

Marion Bartoli reaches semifinals at Eastbourne


Mr Farmer has lost preselection for the south-western Sydney seat of Macarthur to a former local mayor.


Pharrell Williams has sued marketing partner Diageo North America for $5 million in a New York City federal court, claiming that the spirits giant has failed to distribute the rapper's ``Qream with a Q'' alcoholic beverage to the terms of their contract.

Pharrell Williams sues Diageo for $5 million


The Thunder has just signed former Georgetown small forward Hollis Thompson to a 3 year deal, according to various reports.

Thunder signs Georgetown forward Hollis Thompson to 3 year deal


The local film industry is thriving, as Malta attracted some 65 productions over the past four years, among them 26 films and series, which left over €105 million in the local economy, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said yesterday.


Honduras looks set to get an unwelcome visitor now that crisis talks to bridge the divide between its current government and its ousted leader have broken down.


HHH won the WWE Championship for a 13th time at No Way Out on Sunday.


A 35-year-old man was arrested here for allegedly murdering his lover, a manager with an export company, six months ago in Jharkhand after she threatened to approach police if he did not marry her.


Water levels at Canyon Lake hit historic lows this month, measuring at about 897 mean feet above sea level on Saturday, which is about 12 feet below the normal level of 909 msl, US Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Specialist James Chambers said.


Nigeria and Niger Republic will soon begin a joint border patrol along some unspecified portion of the 930 miles border covering the two countries.

Nigeria, Niger to begin joint border patrol


A CHARITY bike ride that was to be held this summer to raise money for seriously-ill children has been cancelled.


Ex-dance teacher admits abusing boy in upstate NY A former dance instructor has admitted a molesting a boy at his upstate New York studio.


Honeywell has unveiled three new H.264, True day / night cameras; the HCD5MIHX box camera, the HD3MDIHX fixed mini dome for indoor use and the HD4MDIHX, a vandal resistant fixed mini dome.

Honeywell unveils three new H.264, high definition True day / night cameras


Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain here yesterday said pre-qualification tender for metro rail will be invited very soon as the present government is committed to take up the project as soon as possible.

Tender for metro rail to be invited soon


Swedish carmaker, Volvo is extending its green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and increasing fuel efficiency in seven models.


Weather and pilot training may have been a factor in a plane crash that killed an Eau Claire native.

Weather, pilot training may be factors of plane crash


WOLFSBURG, Germany -Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic is joining Wolfsburg from Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund.

Ivan Perisic joins Wolfsburg from Dortmund


A man walking in the road was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver late Sunday night.


Islamabad, April 4 Pakistan Friday called for immediate resumption of dialogue with India which has been suspended due to last year's terror attacks in Mumbai.

Pakistan calls for resumption of dialogue with India


Saudi security forces arrested dozens of people this week during protests by families seeking freedom for relatives detained on security charges, activists and witnesses said.

Saudi security forces arrest dozens after protests


Chinese state media say 13 people have been killed in a gold mine fire in the central province of Henan.

Chinese media say 13 killed in gold mine fire


A Christian girl arrested in Pakistan for defaming Islam was granted bail yesterday, a judge said, days after police detained a Muslim cleric on suspicion of planting evidence to frame her in a case that caused an international outcry.


Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko will not appear in court on Monday as scheduled, the prison service said, saving the Euro 2012 co-host added scandal on the eve of the semi-finals.

Tymoshenko not to appear in court Monday


Malala Yousafzai is a very brave young woman.


``For daily purpose, trend deciding level is 4,950 for Nifty. If Nifty shows strength above 4,950 levels, then rally to 5,000/5,050/5,100/5,150 may be seen. If Nifty does not show strength above 4,950 levels then selling pressure till 4,900/4,850/4,800 may also be seen,`` said Puneet Kinra, senior research analyst, Bonanza Portfolio.

Trend deciding level for Nifty is 4,950:


An independent food bank based in Barton is helping other areas set up similar schemes.

Food Bank's helping others to set up scheme


The RTÉ documentary 'At Home with the Clearys' has won a prestigious Prix Italia award.


Michigan reserve forward Jon Horford, who hasn't played since Dec. 10 because of a stress fracture in his right foot, returned to practice last week and might play in the Wolverines' game Tuesday night at Purdue.

Michigan's Jon Horford could return vs. Purdue


The Brazilian real closed weaker Friday in a mix of a technical correction and preference for dollars instead of other benchmark currencies during the day.

Brazil's real closes weaker in technical correction


Industrial glove manufacturer Southern Glove Inc. has announced the launch of their new website, www.SouthernGlove.com.

Industrial Glove manufacturer Southern Glove launches new website


Disney's The Princess and the Frog has topped the weekend box office after raking in 25 million dollars.

The Princess and the Frog tops weekend box office


The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed Australian punter Sav Rocca to a one-year contract on Thursday.


Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, husband of President Cristina Fernandez, left hospital on Wednesday after emergency arterial surgery and was expected to soon resume his government duties.

Argentina's Kirchner leaves hospital after surgery


``The European Union sees Azerbaijan as a reliable partner and is interested in expanding and deepening the relations,'' said EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle while delivering a lecture on Azerbaijan-EU relations at Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, APA reports.

'The European Union sees Azerbaijan as a reliable partner'


The Malaysian Under-23 men's football team finally arrived in Vientiane at noon Tuesday for the Laos SEA Games after their flight was delayed Monday.

Malaysian football team arrives in Vientiane


Junior welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas returns to Fight Night Club on Thursday night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Jesse Vargas returns to Fight night Club


Sony India expects its digital camera sales revenue to grow 50 percent from 600 crore to 900 crore by March 2011, a top company official said here Thursday.

Sony India expects digital camera sales to grow 50 percent


Accor is to further expand its Mercure hotel network, with 11 new properties opening in the Asia-Pacific region in 2009.


US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, as NATO pushed for new ways for alliance members to maintain capabilities at lower cost.


A California couple found a huge sinkhole that swallowed their backyard pond.


Cuban singer-song writer Celina Gonzalez, best known as the Cuban Queen of traditional Guajira music continues to conquer the world with the albums ``Santa Barbara'', and ``Greatest Hits'', recorded by EGREM Record Company.

Cuban singer-song writer Celina Gonzalez continues to conquer the world


IDF forces arrested an Arab terror suspect in Shechem on Thursday night.


CX Inc. today announced the acquisition of FileDen, an innovator in online file storage and universal file extension linking/sharing solutions, from myCloud Holdings, a Vancouver based value-added investor.


Markers of kidney dysfunction such as proteinuria or albuminuria have been reported to be associated with coronary heart disease, but the consistency and strength of any such relationship has not been clearly defined.

Markers of kidney dysfunction are associated with coronary heart disease


London, Feb 18 American rapper Jay Z got himself involved in a race row when bouncers at his party after the Brits music awards here 'banned' white people from drinking with the star.

American rapper Jay Z involved in race row


Ctrip.com International, Ltd. , a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China, today announced that it will hold its 2010 annual general meeting of shareholders at 6F, 99 Fu Quan Road, Shanghai 200335, People's Republic of China on September 20, 2010 at 10:00 am.

Ctrip to hold 2010 annual general meeting on September 20, 2010


Three young Mongrel Mob associates charged with unlawful assembly in Blenheim have been remanded on bail at a house where Mongrel Mob members live.

Mongrel Mob associates are remanded on bail


A Baltimore woman died after a one-vehicle fatal crash Thursday evening on Perry Township Road 381, according to the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office.


He said: 'Almost 29 years of doing this and I never thought that I'd be on the other side of it.

'I never thought I'd be on the other side of this':


Progress Energy will be installing new transmission lines from the substation at Skyland to the substation at Enka according to Mike Hughes who is with Progress Energy.

Progress Energy installing new transmission line


The 29-year-old struggled to make friends when she was a teenager because her music career didn''t allow her to stick around with people, reported Femalefirst.


As we are just two hours away from the big game, 2010 Super Bowl picks were available from the pros.


Wheat futures gained in Chicago on concern that dry weather in Russia, the world's second-largest exporter, and other producing countries in Europe and Central Asia may curb harvests, paring global supply.

Wheat gains on concern dry weather in Russia may curb supply


Big Island police are investigating two shooting incidents in Volcano late Tuesday.

Big Island police investigate two shootings


Arctic sea ice shrank to its third- lowest summer minimum on record, remaining ``well outside the range of natural variability,'' the US National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado, said.

Arctic sea ice shrinks to third-lowest summer minimum on record


Supermodel Miranda Kerr has been voted as the sexiest woman on the earth.

Miranda Kerr voted earth`s sexiest woman


Pediatric medical homes significantly improve the level and coordination of care, according to results of a three-year survey of 10 practices in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Pediatric medical homes improve level of care


China Sunergy Co., Ltd. a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.

China Sunergy announces Financial results for the first quarter of 2010


A cyclist and a driver were both charged after a collision on Sunday that sent the bike rider to hospital with a non-life-threatening head injury.


The monolithic capacitors are aimed at power supply primary circuit applications to achieve 56nF capacitance.

Capacitors aimed at power supply primary circuits


It would be simple to say that a prepaid cell phone is a cell phone that is paid for in advance, and without signing up for a contract to do it.


Lyle died Saturday from complications from a sudden stomach ailment, said Ron McKinney, a Salvation Army official in Denver.


Fire restrictions at the Grand Canyon are expanding to include charcoal fires and the North Rim.

Fire restrictions expand at Grand canyon


Horror film ``Chernobyl Diaries'' with its ghostly tale of terror near the infamous, abandoned nuclear plant hits theatres on Friday after drawing protests from some who view it as sensationalizing a disaster that had tragic human consequences.

Horror film 'Chernobyl Diaries' draws some protests


Hugh Hefner has revealed that he has sex on a weekly basis.


A Wayne County teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student is due in court Thursday.

Teacher accused of sexual relationship with student due in court


``According to reports, Iranian hackers also hacked Arab-language websites over the name of the Persian Gulf, which some refer to as the ''Arabian`` Gulf.

Should we refer to the Persian Gulf as ``the Arabian Gulf''?


Lil Wayne has revealed that he keeps two pet sharks at his home in Miami.


Three Clermont police officers saved a man's life Sunday when they responded to report of a Jet Ski accident, and found the victim unresponsive and with no pulse, Capt. Charles Broadway said.


World-record holding swimmer Stephanie Rice said that it was time for her to head back from the party floors to the pool, and get boring again.

Stephanie Rice says it is time to get boring again


Honda is all set to launch their much awaited compact sedan, the Amaze in India today.


It's not your imagination, our local fall colors are more spectacular this year and the weather is sited as the main reason.


Former Price is Right host Bob Barker made an appearance on Citytv's morning show Breakfast Television on Friday to make a plea to the Toronto Zoo to close their elephant exhibit.

Bob Barker makes plea to close Toronto Zoo elephant exhibit


And for all the obvious imperfections of our governmental system, the political bottom line in this country is that what the Jamaican people want, the Jamaican people get.


The shekel weakened against the dollar in morning inter-bank trading today, after strengthening yesterday.


Bank of America Corp. is sending notices to a limited number of customers that it will start charging an annual fee for some of its rewards credit cards starting next year.

Bofa to charge annual fees on rewards credit cards


Local psychedelic black metal outfit Nachtmystium are set to play a hometown show at Reggie's tonight in celebration of the release of their new LP, Silencing Machine.


Schalke 04 have reached a new five-year sponsorship deal with Russian energy giants Gazprom, the Bundesliga club said Wednesday.

Schalke reach new sponsorship deal with Gazprom


His assistant Linda Bridges says Buckley died this morning at his home in Stamford, Conn. She says he had been ill with emphysema and was found dead by his cook.

Conservative commentator william F. Buckley Jr. dies


Shawn Marion skipped Friday's practice with a groin injury and said he would ``probably not'' play against the Magic on Saturday.


Bhutan has proposed two water routes for transporting transit cargoes and bilateral trade, officials said Monday.

Bhutan proposes two water routes for transit cargoes


A 91-year-old man who was a Navajo Code Talker in World War II received his college degree.

Navajo code Talker receives college degree


MPs from opposition factions in the Ukrainian parliament will insist on the adoption of a new law on languages, Batkivschyna faction deputy Volodymyr Yavorivsky has said.

Opposition to insist on adoption of new law on languages


Flathead County commissioners approved a new zoning designation Wednesday, smoothing the path for the county's takeover of the Whitefish ``doughnut'' area and adding a new planning tool to the county's repertoire.

Commissioners approve new zoning designation


Gonda, Sept 14 A young woman and her daughter were allegedly burnt to death for dowry by her in-laws here, police said.

Woman, daughter burnt to death for dowry


More than $15 billion is spent annually on tobacco in Turkey, an amount that exceeds the export figures of many sectors, according to data compiled by the Anti-Smoking Foundation and the Turkish Exporters Assembly, the Anatolia news agency has reported.

More than $15 billion spent annually on tobacco in Turkey


The Walkmen have revealed that they have finished recording their seventh studio album.

The Walkmen finish seventh studio album.


The ICC has asked Cricket Australia for a detailed report into the breach of security that allowed a spectator to rush onto the field during Australia's fifth ODI against Pakistan in Perth on Sunday and tackle to the ground Pakistan opener Khalid Latif.

ICC asks Cricket Australia for report on security breach


PLANS to build a residential school for troubled youngsters on the outskirts of Banff have been rejected.

Plans for residential school for troubled youngsters rejected


I AM a regular bus user, I would like to know why we in Plympton now have these inadequate double decker buses, number's 21 and 21A.


About 50,000 felons have been released from Illinois prisons and county probation systems without submitting DNA samples.

50,000 felons released from custodywithout submitting DNA samples


The GTspirit team members have arrived in Geneva for the annual Geneva Motor Show.


A man accused in a fatal shooting earlier this month has been released on bail.

Man accused in fatal shooting released on bail


A Sacramento judge is ordering Caltrans to study how creating a carpool lane could impact global warming.

Judge orders Caltrans to study carpool lane


Vessels work at the site of the Deepwater Horizon accident as viewed from inside a Coast Guard flight over the site August 10, off the shore of Louisiana.

Vessels work at site of Deepwater Horizon accident


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday in Montevideo that he is ``not planning'' to grant asylum to Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi, dpa reported.

Chavez ``not planning'' to grant asylum to Gaddafi


A day after watching teammate Jason Pominville carted off the ice on a stretcher, Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller urged the NHL on Tuesday to ``change the culture'' and send a message that blind-side hits are not acceptable.

Sabres' Miller urges NHL to 'change the culture'


Four people, including three children, hid in a bedroom closet Thursday night while two burglars stole items from the home, police from the north precinct said.

Children hide in bedroom closet while two burglars steal items from home


Carlson Wagonlit has acquired its Irish partner agency of 13 years, Executive Travel Group.

Carlson Wagonlit acquires Ireland's Executive Travel


The Syrian economy has crumbled into a disjointed patchwork as civil war rages in the country, forcing some people to subsist through looting while others collect ransoms and civil servants continue to pay taxes and receive state salaries.

Syria economy crumbles into disjointed patchwork


A foot race between friends turned into tragedy Thursday night, when a Fresno teen failed to outrun a train.


Dr. Edward and Judy Swartz of Sun Country celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 30 during a surprise party at Hotel Hershey.


A commodities trading insider thinks silver markets are being illegally manipulated by politically connected powerful traders, with the collusion of the Federal Reserve; the New York Times takes the story somewhat seriously.


Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL and Chairman, HCL Infosystems, India?s premier Hardware, Services and ICT System Integration, was today awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian recognition in the country, by The Hon?ble President of India, Smt.


As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the names we have heard the most are Knicks guard Nate Robinson, Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Rockets forward Tracy McGrady.


Seoul shares fell on Monday as disappointing US economic data weighed on sentiment, but shares in Samsung Digital Imaging rose on market talk Samsung Electronics may absorb its camera-making affiliate.


24-Hour News 8 found what you do when a fire breaks out could mean the difference between life and death.


Colombia's aviation authority Aerocivil expects to award the Eje Cafetero airport package during the first half of 2011, an official from the country's national planning department told BNamericas.

Aerocivil expects to award Eje Cafetero airport package in first half of 2011


Greek shares were higher in the early afternoon with blue chips led up by Intralot and Mytilineos on positive newsflow for the two companies.

Greek shares higher in early afternoon, led up by Intralot and Mytilineos


David Beckham will definitely return to AC Milan on loan in January, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Monday.


The Qatar Swimming Association and Qatar Olympic Committee announced that Doha has won the right to host the FINA Diving World Series 2009 at the Hamad Aquatic Centre on March 21 and 22.

Doha wins right to host FINA Diving world Series


Kristin Cavallari welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday morning, along with her fiance, NFL star Jay Cutler, the happy couple became first time parents.


A 21-year-old Azle-area man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office.


Churches like this one in Moorhead are taking turns hosting overnight guests from over-flowing homeless shelters in Fargo Moorhead.

Churches to host overnight guests from over-flowing shelters


30-09-08, 8:51, - Italian Pirelli & C plans to invest a further EUR 250 mln in Romania as part of the company's expansion to the Southeastern Europe's markets, Marco Tronchetti Provera, President of Pirelli & C SpA announced after a meeting with the Romanian Prime Minister, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, held yesterday in Bucharest.

Pirelli to invest a further EUR 250 mln in Romania


Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today met expelled party veteran Jaswant Singh and is understood to have demanded that he step down from the post of chairperson of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee.


Newcastle United moved level on points with fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur as the battle for Champions League qualification intensified in the English Premier League on Monday.


A TRAIN robber arrested at Cheshunt has been jailed for three years and three months.


Germany has reopened investigations into Nazi death camp guards after the conviction of John Demjanjuk.

Germany reopens investigations into Nazi death camp guards


X Factor theme tune O Fortuna has been named named the UK's most widely-heard classical track since records began.

X Factor theme tune O Fortuna 'most widely heard classical track'


SANA'A, July 15 - Yemen has tightened security measures of monitoring and inspection on its coastlines, Ministry of Interior reported on Thursday.

Yemen tightens security measures on coastlines


Former US president Bill Clinton has offered himself as a lottery prize to help pay off campaign debts of his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Bill Clinton offers himself as lottery prize


Arab countries imported a little more than 35 million tonnes of steel products in 2009, including semis, pipes and tubes.

Arab countries import 35 million tonnes steel products in 2009


Duke Energy says it has brought a 99-megawatt wind farm on line in Converse County.


Stocks have proven the naysayers wrong so far in 2012.


Katie Holmes visited hubby Tom Cruise in Vancover, dashing media reports that their marriage is on the rocks.

Katie Holmes visits Tom Cruise in Vancouver


An autopsy has confirmed that Saskatoon's fourth homicide victim of the year died from a stab wound.


Magna Entertainment Corp. filed this news release as its eighteenth bi-weekly default status report under National Policy 12-203 of the Canadian Securities Administrators, pursuant to which MEC announced that it would not be filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal ye.....

Magna Entertainment Corp. files eighteenth default status report


Burger King, home of the Whopper, opened its first outlet inside a Woqod station, marking the beginning of a long-term commitment by Premier Food Services, a subsidiary of Al Jassim Group and Burger King franchisee in the state of Qatar, and Woqod, the country's leading petroleum and related services marketing company to enhance the diversity of offerings at Woqod services stations.

Burger King opens first outlet within Woqod station


WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. ― ``Star Trek'' star George Takei is ready to ``live long and prosper'' with his gay partner of 21 years.

Takei to 'live long and prosper' with gay partner


Rory Markas, a play-by-play sportscaster who spent eight seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, has died.


Lt. Gov. Brad Owen will lead a five-day trade mission to Taiwan to discuss alternative energy.

Lt. Gov. Owen to lead trade mission to Taiwan


The Prosecutor General's Office warns Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of the Batkivschyna Party, about possibility of a tougher measure of preventive punishment against her in case of deviation from investigative actions.

Prosecutors warn Tymoshenko about tougher measure of preventive punishment in case of deviation from investigative actions


A tornado warning posted this evening for Northeastern Marion County and parts of Hamilton and Madison counties has expired.


Bishop Robert Finn, who heads the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, testified before a Jackson County grand jury as part of an investigation into the diocese's response to child abuse charges against a diocesan priest.


Former Australian captain Ian Chappell believes Ricky Ponting is a better captain than Steve Waugh.

'Ponting is a better captain than Steve Waugh'


Days after catching the game-winning touchdown in Pittsburgh, wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh continued to express disappointment over his role in the offense.

Houshmandzadeh continues to express disappointment over role


Giants quarterback Eli Manning insists that he'll play on Sunday against the 49ers despite an apparent chest injury.


Grammy-winning singer Marc Anthony has been named the executive music producer of the TNT medical drama ``Hawthorne,'' starring Jada Pinkett Smith.

Marc Anthony named executive music producer of 'Hawthorne'


A 73-year-old man died while sandbagging to save his farm from the rising Red River, and in a show of community support, volunteers picked up where he left off.

Man died while sandbagging along Red River


Juventus finally sacked manager Claudio Ranieri after a victory-less run left question marks hanging over the club's Champions League prospects.


Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, has announced that it will donate well over 1,500 like-new appliances to charities throughout the regions where its communities are located, including Colorado.


England manager Fabio Capello raised eyebrows at the Dubai International Sports conference here yesterday, criticising Germany for fielding players of Turkish origin, but stating Danny Welbeck's England role was okay despite his dual citizenship with Ghana.

Capello criticises Germany for fielding players


Realm maintenance has been extended until 2:00 pm PST 1:00 pm PST today.


A three-day AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition continues at the OnCenter.

AIDS Quilt exhibition continues at OnCenter


MEP Simon Busuttil has called for more help for people and refugees who are still stuck on the Tunisian border with Libya.

Simon Busuttil calls for more help for refugees stuck on Tunisian border


``Going Home'' by Leonard Cohen I love to speak with Leonard He's a sportsman and a shepherd He's a lazy bastard Living in a suit But he does say what I tell him Even though it isn't welcome He will never have the freedom To refuse He will speak these words of wisdom Like a sage, a man of vision Though he knows he's really nothing But the brief elaboration of a tube Going home Without my sorrow Going home Sometime tomorrow To where it's better Than before Going home Without my burden Going home Behind the curtain Going home Without the costume That I wore He wants to write a love song An anthem of forgiving A manual for living with defeat A cry above the suffering A sacrifice recovering But that isn't what I want him to complete I want to make him certain That he doesn't have a burden That he doesn't need a vision That he only has permission To do my instant bidding That is to SAY what I have told him To repeat Going home Without my sorrow Going home Sometime tomorrow Going home To where it's better Than before Going home Without my burden Going home Behind the curtain Going home Without the costume That I wore I love to speak with Leonard He's a sportsman and a shepherd He's a lazy bastard Living in a suit


Galliani admits Becks wants to stay and he is ready to pay big money for it to happen...


It appears that the mumps is continuing to spread in chareidi yeshivas in Eretz Yisrael, with signs of infection beginning to appear in Chevron Yeshiva.

Mumps continues to spread in yeshivas in Eretz Yisrael


AP , 02.11.11, 03:23 PM EST CH Energy Group said Friday its 2010 net income fell 11 percent, due in part to an impairment tied to renewable energy investments and a gain it recorded in 2009.

CH Energy 2010 net income falls 11 percent


HOBART unit prices have soared over the past five years, with growth in the sector outstripping that of houses.


Jaipur BPO major Genpact said it will open a centre, employing around 600 persons initially, in Jaipur by the first quarter of next year.


President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev paid visit to Vladikavkaz.


The old adage that ladies get no love in tech is a thing of the past, at least here in Austin, TX.


State Representative Ted Hammon will hold coffee hours 9-11 am June 27 at Davison City Hall, 200 E. Flint St.


The snow made it tough to fight a fire in Sheboygan County Christmas Eve.


Minnesota rallied from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Washington in five sets by scores of 18-25, 20-25, 25-17, 25-21, 15-11 to advance to the NCAA regionals on Saturday.


Srinagar, May 6: 100 Post Offices located across the country will also register pilgrims for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2012.


State-owned bank Northern Rock is to cut up to 680 jobs this year as it streamlines to cut costs before a return to the private sector.


Jason Segel cut his ''gratuitous'' fully nude scene from 'The Five-Year Engagement', as he thought baring his manhood for a second film was unnecessary.

Jason Segel - Jason Segel cut 'gratuitous nude scene


Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a Christmas party for her staff this year because of the tough economic climate.

Queen Elizabeth II cancels Christmas party for staff


External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will rush today to Sri Lanka where the military claims to have captured the last LTTE bastion of Mullaittivu two days back.


African tea prices may this week extend their gains from last week's record as a drought in Kenya, the world's biggest exporter of black tea, limits production of the leaves.


Noel Gallagher revealed he hasn't started work yet on his debut solo album as brother Liam goaded him and said it wouldn't 'make or break his f***ing day' to listen to it.

Noel Gallagher 'hasn't started working on solo album'


A military judge ordered the US government to stop censoring pre-trial 9/11 hearings from outside the courtroom.

Judges orders US government to stop censoring 9/11 hearings


Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited, MRPL is augumenting its refining capacity from 9.6mmtpa to 15 mmtpa with cutting edge technologies incorporated in the process to get the maximum value from the hydrocarbon molecule.

MRPL auguments refining capacity from 9.6mmtpa to 15 mmtpa


Dentists in New Hampshire have been working tirelessly to try and improve access to dental care.

New Hampshire dentists working to improve access to dental care


Google has taken its Chrome browser out of beta even though it still contains bugs.


Dani Sordo ended the first full day of Rally France in fifth place, just 16 seconds off a podium position with the longest day of the event to come.


Tate Reeves supporters set up watch party at the King Edward Hotel.


Javier Mascherano has revealed the difficulties he and his family are encountering living in Liverpool, hinting he could leave Anfield this summer.

Javier Mascherano reveals difficulties of living in Liverpool


The Pentagon's top military officer says 16,000 troops have received their orders for Afghanistan since President Barack Obama announced his new war strategy.

16,000 troops receive orders to Afghanistan


During his visit he took time to visit WPTV and joke around on the anchor's desk with Jim Sackett and Kelley Dunn.


The proposed biopharmaceutical facility is part of £500m of investment that GSK expects will create up to 1,000 UK jobs.

GlaxoSmithKline to create up to 1,000 jobs


President Barack Obama raised $45 million for his re-election campaign, the Democratic Party and other campaign funds in February, bringing his total to about $300 million for this election cycle.


Norwegian twins Tom and Kim Skogsrud have left Rangers following the club's demotion to the Scottish Third Division.


Dubai, Sept 7 Pushing aside China to the second place, India has topped the list of Dubai's main trading partners during the first half of 2008.

India tops list of Dubai's trading partners


Helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders by 35% with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury, states an article in CMAJ.

Helmets reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders by 35%


``I would love to play a negative role, something that is like an anti-hero. Something without guitars, rose and without a heroine. I have been asking this for quite a long time, and I hope the directors are hearing me out and come out with scripts like that,'' the 30-year-old told IANS.


British Doctor Who star Matt Smith is heading to Hollywood to pursue a movie career.


The city of Byram is calling for a 13.67 percent tax hike to pay for three government buildings and a road paving project.

Byram calling for 13.67 percent tax hike


Cypriot operator PrimeTel launched a new telephony package that combines fixed and mobile telephony.


Back in March, 2009 I did a piece trying to determine how much prices had really declined.


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,435.74, down 4.56 points from Tuesday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,435.74, down 4.56 points


The Columbia woman on trial after 40 dead animals were found in her home in January was acquitted of all remaining 22 animal cruelty charges in Howard County Circuit Court on Thursday, leaving 18 animal neglect charges for jury deliberation.

Columbia woman acquitted of animal cruelty charges


Vonn targets Olympics despite injury Updated: 05:36, Thursday February 7, 2013 Lindsey Vonn is determined to return for next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi after her season-ending crash.


Pop star Lady Gaga took a nasty fall from a piano at a concert in Texas, but continued singing even while lying on the ground.

Lady Gaga falls from piano during concert


Airline crooner Kanye West says he thinks Coldplay will be seen as better than The Beatles.

Kanye West: 'Coldplay are better than the Beatles' --


The West Coast Main Line may have to close during weekends this summer because of over-running engineering work, the BBC reported today.

West Coast Main line may close this summer


China on Sunday established a rare earth industry association in a bid to clean up an industry that has come under fire internationally for violating trade rules, Reuters reported, quoting state media, China Economic Review reported.

China establishes rare earth association


The sale of Ritz Camera to its former CEO and a team of investors was approved in US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on Thursday.


Mountain bikers from the Arkansas River Valley won freshmen and sophomore races Sunday during the Colorado High School Cycling League race in Fraser, earning points for the Salida Buena Vista Cycling team.

Mountain bikers win freshman, sophomore races


The Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster gets involved in the Google investigation.

Koster gets involved in Google investigation


Facebook is a social networking tool that has taken the world by storm, registering hundreds of millions of users in just the seven years of its existence.


Two dead candidates in Florida and Alabama won elections.


A 70-year old woman pilgrim, identified as Rugmini Amma of Kazhuthodathu house at Chelakkara in Thrissur district, died of cardiac arrest at the Cardiology Centre at Neelimala-Top on the Pampa-Sannidhanam traditional trekking path on Thursday afternoon.


The 2012 Legislature adjourned sine die Friday after delivery by Gov. Sam Brownback of a new budget for the state and with a federal court working to remap the state's political boundaries.


IAIN Dowie has ordered his Hull flops to restore some pride with a win at Wigan today and show fans they are not a waste of the cash-strapped club's money.

Iain Dowie orders Hull flops to restore pride


Georgia is not considering joining the Customs Union in either the near future or in the long term, Georgian Economy Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said at a press conference during an ``Eastern Partnership'' informal dialogue today.

Georgia is not considering joining Customs Union


A combined Afghan and international security force captured a Taliban leader and seized multiple weapons in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials reported.


POLICE stations will have to be closed, the man likely to be Justice Minister in a few weeks has told MLAs, warning them to prepare for ``tough decisions''.


One trend we already discovered Americans love is emailing each other photos of fat people.


Georgia held off a furious LSU rally for a 10-8 victory today at Foley Field in Athens, Ga.


WASHINGTON & DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--- America's Promise Alliance and DeVry Inc. today announced a major, multi-year partnership to help increase high school and college graduation rates across the country.

America's Promise Alliance and DeVry announce major multi-year partnership to increase high school and college graduation rates


A former western Kentucky preacher convicted of raping a young girl has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of taking the girl across state lines to engage in sex.


Sen. John McCain arrived in Libya Friday, planning to meet with leaders of the rebel military in the opposition-held city of Benghazi.


EDALE and Buxton mountain rescue teams helped a woman who was suffering from exhaustion and hypothermia on Kinder Scout on Sunday.


But a 4-year-old girl told police Mom wasn't nearly so kind.


Jenkins to announce run for Westchester County executive The chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Ken Jenkins, intends this week to announce his candidacy for county executive in November 2013, he said in an email to his supporters Sunday.


The Freeh report about Penn State missed many vital questions.


The Ministry of Corporate Affairs today said it has initiated action against 107 companies in the past three financial years with regard to investor complaints against them.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs initiated action against 107 companies on investor complaints


On Tuesday, comScore announced that 178 million US internet users watched online videos during the month of April.

178 million US internet users watched online videos in April


The Dubai Diabetes Center, a specialised multi-disciplinary diabetic care and management center, has achieved significant success in managing the blood sugar levels of its patients, thereby preventing several debilitating complications of the condition.

Dubai diabetes Center achieves significant success in managing sugar levels of its patients.


Domestic beer consumption in the first seven months surged 8.7 percent against the same period last year to about 1.7 billion liters, according to the General Statistics Office.


One person was killed in an early morning shooting today in northwest Sioux Falls, Police Spokesman Sam Clemens has confirmed.


Taiwan stocks were flat after a slight decline at the open on Friday as caution remained over risky assets due the eurozone's troubles, while Ta Chong Bank tumbled after the collapse of a bid for it.


Whincup will start from pole after winning today's top ten shootout, while Courtney qualified down in 5th.


Guadalajara went top of the Mexican Torneo Apertura after a 3-1 win at Club America on Sunday.


The violence continues in Bangkok, Thailand, where on Sunday, more than 30 civilians were killed in clashes between the Thai government and red shirt protesters.


An Islamic teacher whose group was at the centre of an anti-terror raid on a Cardiff community hall has come under fire for calling on Welsh muslims to ``physically'' support the fight for sharia law abroad.

Islamic teacher under fire for calling on Welsh muslims to support fight for sharia law abroad


Charlie Sheen plans to leave the US sitcom ``Two and a Half Men'' after the current seventh season wraps, a source told People.com.


Actor Vince Vaughn is rebooting classic 1970s show ``The Brady Bunch'' for a new series.


STUTTGART, Germany -Defender Cristian Molinaro has joined Stuttgart on loan from Juventus until the end of the season.

Molinaro joins Stuttgart on loan from Juventus


- A 21-year-old St. Charles man who works as a repairman has been charged after police say he tied up a woman and sexually assaulted her in her own home.

St. Charles man charged with tying up woman, sexually assaulting her


Tom Hollander has said he always wanted to act, and would never be lured into a career in politics.


Stan Winston, the special-effects wizard, whose work was seen in such films as The Terminator, Jurassic Park, Aliens, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, and, most recently, Iron Man, died Sunday of multiple myeloma at age 62 at his home in Malibu, CA, his company, Stan Winston Studio, said Monday.

Terminator - special-effects wizard Winston dies at 62


Asian stocks ended mostly lower Wednesday in lackluster trading.


Jonny Evans saluted the character United showed in registering a first domestic win at Stamford Bridge since 2002.


Actor Michael Graziadei has signed a new contract with CBS daytime soap The Young and the Restless which will see him remain on the series for a further year.

Michael Graziadei signs new contract with the Young and the Restless


Leicester Tigers centre Ollie Smith is ``weighing up'' his options before deciding whether to sign a new deal with the Guinness Premiership champions.


Delhi Government on Thursday doubled the cash reward for Olympic silver medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar to Rs two crore from earlier announced Rs one crore.

Delhi Government doubles cash reward to Sushil Kumar


Chelsea defender John Terry has insisted he is ``100 per cent'' behind under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas and refuted talk of growing problems behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge.

'I am 100 per cent behind Andre Villas-Boas' --


The Philadelphia Phillies announced Friday that they have exercised the 2011 club option for shortstop Jimmy Rollins.

Phillies exercise 2011 option on Rollins


After the massive potholes and crumbling concrete on I-264 captured headlines around the state, the Commonwealth Transportation Board met Wednesday in Lynchburg and decided VDOT will take over management of Hampton Roads interstates.

VDOT to take over management of Hampton Roads' interstates


The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company , the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, today reported record first quarter sales of $318 million, up 3 percent from the same period a year ago.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company reports record first quarter sales


The majority couldn't delimited the political from the administrative corruption for 4 years, MP from Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Veselin Metodiev said at the Parliament during the debates about the seventh no-confidence vote against the government, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.

Majority couldn't delimit political from administrative corruption


Sony Xperia ZR is a toned down version of Xperia Z. Here we take a look at its specs and features

Sony Xperia ZR is toned down version of Xperia Z.:


Al Pacino plays a rock star in a new film 'Imagine' alongside Julianne Moore and Jeremy Renner, and directed by Dan Fogelman.

Al Pacino plays a rock star in new film ``Imagine''


Tennessee is now the second most medicated state in the country, moving one spot from most medicated state three years ago.


Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is thrilled by the High Court verdict which has paved the way for the club's takeover.


West Brom defender Jonas Olsson is taking the positives from the Baggies' tough start to the season.


But then I saw the Tweet That Explains Everything.


Model-comedian Jenny McCarthy says her autistic son misses her ex-boyfriend actor Jim Carrey a lot.


Shares of IT company Mahindra Satyam surged by 15 per cent in early trade on the bourses on Wednesday after the company clocked a Rs 225.2 crore profit for the June quarter.


Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas insists he may not sign a striker this summer, despite being linked with a bid for Anderlecht starlet Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea fc boss Andre Villas-Boas may not sign striker


SANA'A, Sep. 18 - President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi met here on Tuesday with the Jordanian military team assigned to help the defense ministry to reconstruct the Yemeni armed forces.

President Hadi meets Jordanian military team


In a move seen as a sign of the country's changing demographics, Israeli politicians vying for the leadership of the ruling Kadima party are courting Arab voters to win the post of Israel's prime minister, reported the Telegraph on Friday, August 8.


Bristol has been crowned ``provincial city of the year'' after scooping an urban environment award.


The dollar continued its downward trend against the rupee in the interbank market, dealers said on Friday.

Dollar continues downward trend versus rupee


There's a Scotty Hopson dunk video making its way across the sports world this morning, after the Tennessee high-flyer delivered an old-school posterizing dunk against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night.


Arcade Fire, the celebrated Canadian rock band that last week unveiled the first songs from its much anticipated album ``The Suburbs,'' has announced a brief US tour to coincide with the release.


ThyssenKrupp AG is facing higher investment costs for its new steel plants in Alabama, United States, and Brazil due to higher construction costs.

Thyssenkrupp faces higher investment costs at new plants in the us, Brazil


The space shuttle Enterprise will fly over high-profile locations in New York on Friday, as part of NASA's process of wrapping up the shuttle program.

Space shuttle Enterprise flies over New York


Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Bristol that left a man with face and head injuries.

Police appeal for witnesses after assault (Bristol)


English rugby star Ben Cohen says he doesn't see himself as a gay icon.

Ben Cohen doesn't see himself as a gay icon


Mall Cop in which he played the title role, funnyman Kevin James has created a web series called Dusty Peacock.


Topeka Police are asking for help in solving a cold case murder that occurred in southwest Topeka back in 1993.

Topeka Police ask for help in solving cold case murder


Austrian Felix Baumgartner has broken the record for the highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,100ft above New Mexico.

Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner breaks records


Former President Bill Clinton got back to work on Friday on Haiti relief a day after a successful heart procedure at a New York hospital to open a blocked artery to his heart that caused him chest discomfort.

Clinton back at work on Haiti after heart procedure


Mitt Romney has supported the extension of the Bush era tax cuts to give the winner of the elections this fall, to chalk out their policies without having to face the fiscal cliff in January.

Romney supports extension of Bush era cuts


We need a new stock market exchange that is a transparent, retail-trader friendly alternative to the manipulated HFT-dominated pseudo-market we now put up with.


Gov't downsizes amid GOP demands for more cuts Republicans and other fiscal conservatives keep insisting on more federal austerity and a smaller government.


Kerala is doing well compared to other states and the uncertainties in the European countries do not imply a negative trend in the state, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.


More than 100 animals destined for religious sacrifice have been rescued from a backyard in a northern suburb of New York City.

More than 100 animals destined for religious sacrifice rescued


On 16 November Caribbean Airlines officially opened its doors in Kingston, Jamaica at a brand new City Ticket Office at 7 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5.

Caribbean Airlines opens new city ticket office in Kingston


Authorities said a patient at Cleveland Regional Medical Center stole an ambulance and led police on a chase Monday night.

Patient steals ambulances, leads police on chase


This year, Romanian retailer of footwear and leather goods Leonardo closed 30 unprofitable stores and laid off 600 employees as a result of the restructuring, according to Ensight Management Consulting, the consultancy company that assisted the company in this process.

Leonardo closed 30 stores and laid off 600 employees


@adn.com Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is hosting a home foreclosure prevention workshop in Reno.

Harry Reid to host foreclosure prevention workshop


EVERYONE is to be fitted with a zip as part of Gordon Brown's plan to nationalise Britain's kidneys.


Pakistan successfully test fired a nuclear-capable intermediate range ballistic missile on Wednesday, the military said, less than a week after India test launched a long-range missile.

Pakistan tests intermediate range ballistic missile


Goldman Sachs is resuming coverage on shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with a Neutral rating and a $40 price target.

Goldman Sachs resumes coverage on Onyx Pharmaceuticals


Enterprise Inns, which runs about 7,800 pubs is also counting the cost of the smoking ban.

Enterprise Inns counts the cost of smoking ban


A wing walker and her pilot died when the plane they were in crashed during an airshow in Ohio.

Wing walker and pilot dies in plane crash


Wall Street was poised to open modestly lower Thursday after Merrill Lynch reported a first-quarter loss of $2.14 billion, a shortfall that was worse than many investors anticipated and that raised concerns about other companies' results.

Wall Street to open down after Merrill Lynch loss


Will Smith fell so in love with his canine co-star on his new movie I am Legend, he tried to buy her.


US Rep. Mike Castle is expected to announce a run for the US Senate today at a noon press conference.

Castle expected to announce run for Senate


``After being in the industry for almost a decade now I still feel that I'm underutilised as an actor.


A WOMAN from Kewstoke, near Weston-super-Mare, died last year after being beaten to death by her husband, a court has heard.

WOMAN from Kewstoke near Weston-super-Mare beaten to death by her husband


President Barack Obama, speaking in Louisiana, on Friday said he has ordered BP PLC to pay all economic injury claims related to the Gulf oil disaster and reiterated that the outcome of a maneuver to plug the mile-deep well remains uncertain.

Obama orders BP to pay all economic injury claims


Fujitsu America and Alliance Data have entered a 10-year, $440 million deal that will enable the newly formed company to grow its outsourcing and managed services capabilities in North America.

Fujitsu America grows managed services capabilities


The Citizen Soldier motorcycle was unveiled by the Mississippi Army National Guard at the Capitol Rotunda.


Nick Clegg will call for a £25,000 cap on donations to political parties as he bids to reinforce his authority as Liberal Democrat leader with a defiant first party conference speech as leader.


Al Hanoo Properties is participating in the 2009 Qatar Economic Forum, taking place from 1-2 June in Qatar, under the patronage of the country's Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.


Soft drinks and Cigarettes will cost more in Punjab effective April 1, with the state government hiking the Value Added Tax in the Rs 460.21 crore deficit budget presented in the state assembly here today.

Soft drinks, cigarettes to cost more in Punjab


TVW added to its coverage of public affairs in Washington yesterday when it launched an iPhone application.


London, Sep 11 Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she always wanted to live in the spotlight like her idol Britney Spears.

Lindsay Lohan wanted to live like Britney Spears


The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose for a third day on speculation the nations' interest-rate advantage over the US will widen.


A dump truck crashed into a canal near Lion Country Safari Monday morning.


Bluegrass impresario Carlton Haney, a promoter and booking agent who helped popularize the music by spearheading the bluegrass festival phenomenon, died Wednesday afternoon in Greensboro, NC A member of the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame, Haney was 82 years old.

Bluegrass impresario Carlton Haney dies at 82


The First National Bank of Elk River has successfully launched a second year of Compliance training from Edcomm Banker's Academy.

The First National Bank of Elk River launches second year of Compliance Training


The Strikeforce Houston live MMA video showed stars KJ Noons win with former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley lose in tonight's mixed martial arts fight.

Strikeforce Houston video shows KJ Noons and Bobby Lashley fights


ZocDoc, a New York-based provider of physician finder and appointment booking services, has raised $3 million in Series A funding.


The restoration of Nato supply routes without a single term of the Parliament's resolution being accepted by the United States is a sheer insult to Pakistan, Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said here on Wednesday.

Restoration of Nato supplies insult to Pakistan:


Frigid temperatures are causing homeless shelters around East Tennessee to fill up fast.

Frigid temperature cause homeless shelters to fill up fast


Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome.

Researchers have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome


President Hamid Karzai is expressing condolences to relatives of Afghan civilians allegedly killed in an airstrike.

Karzai expresses condolences to Afghan civilians


REDWOOD CITY, Calif. A notorious con man was sentenced to 16 months in prison in San Mateo County Superior Court Friday morning for charges of grand theft and attempting to dissuade a witness, prosecutors said.

Con man sentenced to 16 months in prison


Austria's Benjamin Karl and Siegfried Grabner are back in training and set to return to competitive snowboard action after recovering from nasty injuries.

Snowboard - austrian snowboard duo Karl and Grabner set for return


Prince William turns 30 tomorrow with a woman he loves and the air of a man confident of his future.


AT&T Inc. said Tuesday that it will add nearly 3,000 jobs this year and invest between $17 billion and $18 billion to drive growth by enhancing wireless and broadband networks to provide more coverage.

AT&T to add 3,000 jobs, invest up to $18 billion


What NBC's Bob Costas failed to mention is that he was quoting a writer who likened the NRA to the KKK.

Sportscaster Bob Costas quotes writer who likens NRA to the KKK


US and South Korean air forces held joint air defense drills on Monday, as relations between the North and South remain chilly.

Us and South Korea hold joint air defense drills


While many people will hit the lakes this weekend, state officials will be on hand to educate boaters about the spread of invasive species.

Officials to educate boaters about invasive species


There is now a new, revolutionary way to lose weight available on the British market.


The public and private sector must work together to complement the government's efforts in facing the global economic crisis, said the chief secretary to the government, Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan.

Public and private sector must work together


The competitors each caught a calf the year before at the National Western and received their calves in May to raise.


Gross mortgage lending declined to an estimated £12.4billion in January, an 8% fall from £13.5billion in December and a 52% drop from January 2008, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Gross Mortgage lending declines in January


Ford Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks because the gas tanks can fall off and cause fires.

Ford recalling 1.1 million pickups because gas tanks could fall off


Longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell, beloved by generations of fans who grew up listening to his rich voice, Southern cadence and quirky phrases on the radio, has died Tuesday after a months-long battle with cancer.


Muse will begin work on a new album shortly after their headlining sets at Reading & Leeds Festival later this month.


The Arab League suspended Syria until President Bashar al-Assad implements an Arab deal to end violence against protesters, and called for sanctions and transition talks with the opposition.

Arab League suspends Syria, calls for sanctions


THREE MPs from the NRM, elected during the recent by-elections, were sworn in on Tuesday.


Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir has admitted that his country's image has taken a beating after the Osama episode but at the same he said Pakistan-US relations are strong.


Billboard.com reports that Busta Rhymes is signing with Cash Money Records.

Busta Rhymes signs with Cash Money Records


Contract phones and pay as you go phones are the most selling ones no doubt.


Ford vehicles are continuing to prove popular after the manufacturer increased its market share during October, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.


A Place in the Sun Live, Europe's largest overseas property show, opens its doors on Friday at London's Earls Court.

A Place in the Sun Live opens its doors on Friday!


His Majesty the King briefly left Siriraj hospital yesterday afternoon for an unannounced visit to Chitralada Palace, his official Bangkok residence.


AUSTRALIA stepped up preparations for the opening match of their West Indies cricket tour with a lengthy net and field session at Sabina Park today.


Gov. Tim Kaine called a special legislative session Wednesday to address a recent US Supreme Court ruling that prosecutors say is jeopardizing some criminal cases.


Provincial Minister for Finance, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was the voice of poor people and she wanted to eradication of terrorism in the country and to restore the democracy.

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was the voice of poor people:


A former Manchester man has been indicted in two bank robberies in the Queen city.

Former Manchester man indicted in bank robberies


US President Barack Obama will visit Australia in March.


Milan stock market has posted significant losses and the worst result in Europe with Madrid.

Milan stock market posts significant losses


The Chicago Tribune has announced it will resume limited use of Journatic five months after the newspaper suspended use of the local news provider for plagiarism and fabricated material.

Chicago Tribune to resume limited use of Journatic


Tennessee Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher called quarterback Vince Young ``lucky'' after suffering a mild knee sprain and ankle sprain in Monday night's game against Jacksonville.


Heritage Village Retirement Community now offers respite care services at its facility in Gerry.

Heritage Village offers respite care services


Landoll Corporation upgraded the optional wireless remote control that is available on all Landoll traveling axle and traveling tail trailers.

Landoll upgrades wireless remote control


At the press conference, Yi said that a TV documentary featuring the introduction of Marxism into China and its development in the countryside was being prepared to mark the 90th CPC founding anniversary next year.

TV documentary to mark 90th CPC founding anniversary


Jan. 24, 2008 10:01 AM Tracey Edmonds reportedly split from Eddie Murphy because of his ``controlling 'Jekyll and Hyde'-like character.''

Edmonds split from Murphy because he was /controlling/


Turkish fixed-line operator Turk Telekom has opened a court case against mobile phone operator Turkcell over a fee dispute, Turk Telekom said in a statement on Thursday.

Turk Telekom opens case against Turkcell over fees


Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly says he's ready to work with Republicans to get things done in the US House of Representatives.

Donnelly says he's ready to work with GOP


There is a sudden spotlight on the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse selling practices after reports surfaced implying that the BLM is selling wild horses to a kill buyer.


AN ANIMAL rights activist has been cleared of trying to blackmail companies who supplied a controversial science group.

Animal rights activist cleared over blackmail


Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo will make his first start for the club since December in the Italian Cup semi-final, first leg against Palermo at the San Siro tonight, coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

Pirlo to make first start since December


Most wool prices softened at auction this week after a strong run in recent weeks, despite the New Zealand dollar easing a little.


ARAMARK, a leading provider of food and nutrition services to more than 3,000 K-12 schools nationwide, is proud to join First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama in her Let's Move campaign announced today, to reduce childhood obesity and make the nation's schools models for healthier living.

ARAMARK joins First Lady Michelle Obama in campaign against childhood obesity


Finance Advisor, Shaukat Tareen said that the economic stability was the real challenge, not the IMF stand-by program.

Economic stability is the real challenge:


Sports Writer More NFL players have tested positive this season for amphetamines, which include the ADHD drug Adderall.

More NFL players testing positive for amphetamines


LeAnn Rimes will sing at an event honoring Barbra Streisand as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday in Los Angeles.

Leann Rimes will sing for Barbra Streisand


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of Overstock.com since the stock closed below $11.50.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for Overstock.com (ostk)


Mumbai, Apr 5 Market regulator Sebi today notified guidelines for having a separate debt segment on bourses wherein banks will also be allowed to trade on exchanges.

Sebi notifies guidelines for separate debt segment


Gov. Martin O'Malley defended the state's response to a vicious snowstorm that caused a nightmarish evening commute Wednesday, as authorities raised the storm-related death toll to three and utility crews continued working to restore power to thousands of homes.

O'Malley defends state's response to snowstorm


``Apple has been awarded a trademark for the phrase, 'There's an app for that™,''' Dave Caolo reports for TUAW.

Apple awarded trademark for 'there's an app for that™'


Deer Isle - A Deer Isle woman charged with Manslaughter in connection to the September death of her boyfriend is free on bail.

Deer Isle woman charged with Manslaughter for death of boyfriend


China has introduced the country's first national plan on groundwater pollution control, urging a combination of legal, economic, technological and administrative measures for groundwater protection, according to ministries.

China introduces first national plan on groundwater pollution control: ministries


``Biharis are hardworking, straight forward and committed to their work.

Biharis are hardworking and straight-forward:


A CONSUMER protection tribunal is to be established to hear and determine whether persons who offer goods and services for sale are doing so in accordance with the law.

Consumer protection tribunal to be established


Disney has acquired Finnish startup Rocket Pack as the Mouse House refocuses its interactive group to produce games for social networks and mobile phones.


Google Inc will be launching a new mobile payment system on Thursday according to a report by Reuters.

Google to launch new mobile payment system


An Amish man who last year pleaded guilty to sex crimes in Missouri has pleaded no contest to charges in Wisconsin.

Amish man pleads no contest in Wisconsin


Oil tumbled below 82 dollars in Asian trade on Monday, extending last week's losses as financial markets reeled from the impact of fraud charges against Wall Street icon Goldman Sachs, analysts said.

Oil tumbles below 82 dollars in Asian trade


The first session will be crucial but we haven't discussed a total yet:


Nickell Robey called Lane Kiffin and his staff today and told them Robey wanted to be a Trojan.


Oil prices in London jumped more than 2% to above $105 a barrel, almost a three-year high.


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN175.38m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe was caught smoking pot at a party recently.


Bally Technologies Inc., a gaming equipment and casino management company, is launching a tender offer for up to $400 million worth of its common stock.

Bally Technologies launches tender offer


Barclays is launching two new savings accounts including a best buy cash ISA paying 3.55% gross/3.61% AER interest to help customers make the most of their tax-free savings allowance.

Barclays launches two new savings accounts


The Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States have expanded their youth and young adult outreach by hiring Marilyn Santos as the director overseeing this outreach, effective March 15.

Pontifical Mission Societies expands youth, young adult outreach


A weaker rand boosted resources and platinum mining stocks on the JSE on Friday, helping the all share end higher.


NEIL Craig says he has been ``true to my word'' by quitting as Adelaide coach when he believed he was no longer the right man for the job.


Staff shortages are mounting in NHS mental health and learning disability services, the Care Quality Commission warned today.

Staff shortages mount among NHS mental health services


Osama bin Laden is worth more to the United States alive than dead because his death could unleash ``very,very nasty'' attacks by militants, his son Omar Ossama bin Laden claims.

Osama bin Laden is 'worth more alive than dead':


Sportingbet, the online gambling company which sponsors the Premiership's Wolverhampton Wanderers, has agreed to pay $33m to avoid charges in the US, where it operated illegally for almost a decade.

Sportingbet pays $33m to avoid charges in the US


Salem police dog Dillon was attacked and injured Wednesday by a pit bull while arresting a suspect responsible for a ``one man crime spree,'' officials said.


A news report on Viasat 1, a local Television station has revealed that the Arts Centre, located in Accra, may be facing collapse due to low patronage.


The tea party sent two of its favorite sons to the Senate with decisive victories for Rand Paul and Marco Rubio, stoking hopes that their strong conservative and anti-government views will help lead a shake-up on Capitol Hill.


Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay.


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: up eight cents, or one per cent, at $7.67 Pallet company Brambles says it has completed the acquisition of container supplier Pallecon for 135 million euros.


Fisher Cats pitcher Kyle Drabek was called up to the Blue Jays on Sunday.


Pakistans Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, on Friday said the Army is determined to root out the menace of terrorism from the region.

Pak Army determined to root out terrorism:


A Washington man was accused Wednesday of choking and smothering a woman earlier this week after a night out drinking.

Man accused of choking, smothering woman


French car maker Renault has begun recalling more than 60,000 cars exported to China over problems with their fuel gauge sensors, China's consumer quality watchdog said, according to state media.

Renault : to recall more than 60,000 cars in China


Newly released economic indicators show that China's economy continued to slow in April, raising expectations that the government will resort to greater policy easing to help stimulate the GDP.


Satish Kaushik will be making a movie on vampires based on a book.

Satish Kaushik to make a movie on vampires


FMC Corporation has broken ground on its new world-class microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand.

FMC Corporation breaks ground on cellulose manufacturing facility


The criminal murderous NATO terrorist strikes continue against Libya and its citizens, where the no-fly zone is being enforced by murdering Colonel Gaddafi's grandchildren, by attacking schools, hospitals and other civilian structures.


A Ukrainian-born American citizen shot his brother dead in Kyiv on May 23, a source at Kyiv police department told Ukrainian News.

American citizen shoots his brother dead in Kyiv


Logica, Houston Tammy Woytek, 713-954-7003 tammy.woytek@logica.com Logica, a leading IT and business services company, announced today the launch of its STORMS 3.7 development program.

Logica launches STORMS 3.7 development program


Japan unveiled Tuesday its first action plan aimed at promoting the wider use of solar power generation, with a strong focus being placed on the public sector.

Japan unveils action plan to promote wider use of solar power


NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure was released from an Alabama hospital Monday, according to his team's Twitter feed.

Nationwide driver Eric McClure released from hospital


Rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas agreed on Thursday to work together to set up a unity government after Egyptian-sponsored reconciliation talks aimed at ending long-running factional feuding.

Palestinians to work towards unity government


Woolworths.co.uk has launched a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest ever 'pass the parcel'.

Woolworths.co.uk launches largest ever 'pass the parcel'


A 6-month-old baby died Saturday night in Gainesville after rolling over in bed and becoming trapped between the bed and the wall, according to the Gainesville Police Department.


Ben Sherwood has been named president of ABC News, Anne Sweeney announced Friday.

Ben Sherwood named president of ABC News


Real Madrid will play fierce rival Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 21 years after Spain's biggest teams both recorded comfortable two-legged wins Wednesday.

Madrid to play Barcelona in Copa del Rey final


Despite facing financial difficulties Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon has moved up one notch in global ranking, from N0.6 to No. 5.

Suzlon moves up one notch in global rankings


Two brothers, 23 year old Charles West and 24 year old Nigel West were charged with robbery today when they appeared in Magistrate's Court.


An impressive passing out parade earned the 10th batch of marine engineering graduates at the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, the appreciation of all those present on Saturday.


14 Sep, 09:28 - Strictly Come Dancing champion Alesha Dixon has revealed she is looking forward to her pop comeback.


Tournament officials announced today that 2010 French Open singles finalist Samantha Stosur has entered the 2010 Mercury Insurance Open Presented by Tri-City Medical Center, scheduled for July 31 to Aug. 8 at the La Costa Resort and Spa.

Samantha Stosur enters Mercury Insurance Open at La Costa Resort and Spa


In an e-mail to customers of the Xbox / Windows LIVE service, Microsoft has announced that they will be adding social networking to the Xbox 360.

Microsoft adding social networking to Xbox 360


A London-style congestion tax is back ``on the table'' for Sydney as the Premier refuses to rule out the recommendation by the state's pricing regulator.


The IMF says it is opening a 'precautionary' $US6.2b line of credit for Morocco to protect the economy.


``For me, a live performance is a high that is incomparable to anything else musically. For me, it's a three hour-long orgasm,'' Sonu said in a press statement.

For me, live performance is incomparable to anything:


Britain is set to keep its premium triple A credit rating because the major political parties have shown a determination to rein in public spending, according to reports.


Stoner wins Spanish MotoGP Updated: 17:42, Monday April 30, 2012 Casey Stoner denied Jorge Lorenzo a third straight win at the Spanish MotoGP, holding off his rival to take out the race in Jerez on Sunday.


Janklow was known as a brash and savvy politician whose career took him to the heights of power, only to fall from the public's grace in a fatal car crash.

Janklow known as brash, savvy politician


The Swedish pop star who has racked up chart-topping hits around the globe will give a special acoustic performance for Club NME-goers.

Swedish pop star will give a special acoustic performance


Archstone, a Colorado company that owns more than 400 apartment properties in the United States and Europe, has completed its financial restructuring, the company said Friday.


The Los Angeles Sparks selected Tennessee All-American forward Candace Parker with the No. 1 over-all pick in Wednesday's WNBA draft.

Sparks select Tennessee superstar Candace Parker with No. 1 pick in WNBA draft


The normally confident Frenchman even admitted that his side were as good as out ahead of the second leg in North London in three weeks.


India had taken a 'conscious decision' to hold talks with Pakistan even though it was 'not fully satisfied' with the steps Islamabad had taken to dismantle the terror infrastructure on its soil, Defence Minister AK Antony said Thursday.

Conscious decision to hold talks with Pakistan:


A semi tanker rollover resulted in a fuel spill on Highway #102 between Sucker River and the Stanley Mission turnoff at approximately 1:30 am on Wed. Dec. 3, according to a RCMP news release dated Dec. 3, 2008.


The secret life of Dr Brooke Magnanti, an obscure research scientist, is revealed today as she unmasks herself as the writer behind the pseudonym Belle de Jour.

Belle de Jour revealed as research scientist Dr Brooke Magnanti


Goldman Sachs cut growth forecasts for China on Monday as the government focuses on fixing structural issues.

Goldman Sachs cuts growth forecast for China


Montel Williams, once the king of daytime talk television, just opened a medical marijuana dispensary in midtown Sacramento.

Montel Williams opens marijuana dispensary in Sacramento


The Hunger Games director has apologised to fans of the hit Suzanne Collins books for cutting footage from the movie.

The Hunger Games director apologises to fans for cuts


Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has been found dead while on holiday in Majorca, he was only 33.


Valero Energy Corp. restarted a fluid catalytic cracker at its Houston refinery, Bill Day, a company spokesman, said in an e-mail.

Valero restarts catalytic cracker at Houston refinery


Paul Pierce could be back in days, or he may be sidelined for weeks.


Kingsbridge Armory set to become ice skating facility, Bloomberg says Two celebrity athletes are part of a project to turn an empty New York City armory into a massive ice sports center.


Birmingham ranked No. 53 out of 65 metro areas in the nation for attracting young adults getting started in their careers, according to the latest On Numbers study of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Birmingham ranks No. 53 for attracting young adults


Charges were filed Thursday in Sheboygan County Court after a weekend shooting incident in Sheboygan.

Charges filed in weekend shooting incident


A day after reports surfaced of his arrest in Houston, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson broke his silence through social media, telling followers there was more to the story than had been reported.

A day after reports surfaced of his arrest in Houston, Vikings star Adrian Peterson broke his silence through social media.


Yesterday we told you how to talk to someone with cancer.


AUSTRALIAN film Blessed has taken out the best screenplay prize at the San Sebastian film festival in Spain, where the award for best film went to Chinese director Lu Chuan's City of Life and Death.

Aussie film Blessed takes screenplay prize


Landscape architect Joanna Yeates, who was found dead on a grass verge on Christmas morning, was strangled, police have revealed.


The San Jose Earthquakes signed Cam Weaver to a multi-year contract, the Major League Soccer club announced on Thursday.


COUNCIL tax is likely to rise for the first time in three years next year, the leader of Thurrock Council has said.


08:08 GMT, March 15, 2011 CANOGA PARK, Calif. In another display of its commitment to national security, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today successfully helped boost a satellite for the US government from Cape Canaveral Air Force station, Fla. The satellite was onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket, powered by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne's RS-68 booster engine and an RL10B-2 upper-stage engine.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne successfully boosts ...


Brother André Bessette, CSC, declared Venerable by the Catholic Church in 1978, and Blessed in 1982, will formally be canonized on October 17, 2010, according to an announcement by Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, February 19.


Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade on Monday as investors await further measures by policymakers to boost the ailing eurozone and US economy, analysts said.


Mick McCarthy took the blame after Wolves were outplayed by Stoke to remain rooted in the Premier League drop zone.


A Cheyenne man shot during by police during a traffic stop remained in critical condition Friday at a Colorado hospital.

Cheyenne man shot by police remains critical


Car users, especially those in affluent class, should be ready to shell out more for petrol and diesel if the crude oil prices increase further, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said.


Marion Blakey, the aviation and defense industries' chief lobbyist, gave her annual industry forecast Wednesday in Washington and said pretty much what you'd expect: 2011 was a good year, but 2012 and beyond do not look pretty.


On Saturday, URI is hosting an afternoon of science, featuring tours of research facilities, presentations on oceanographic research, and demonstrations of scientific equipment.


Superstar Vikings running back Adrian Peterson gave his team quite the scare Monday when he had to be hospitalized briefly after suffering an allergic reaction to some seafood he ate during a team lunch.

Adrian Peterson hospitalized after suffering allergic reaction to seafood


Palestinian contestant Mohammed Assaf the won the title of 'Arab Idol', and was also named Goodwill Ambassador by the UNRWA.


Barack Obama returned to Iowa, the site of his first, highly-publicized primary win, to speak to supporters about the importance of party unity in the days ahead.


Sandi Jackson has resigned from the City Council, according to a statement released this afternoon from Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Sandi Jackson resigns from Chicago City Council


A Manchester woman pleaded not guilty to resisting arrest after being issued a speeding ticket.

Manchester woman pleads not guilty to resisting arrest


he Transport Minister said that phase two of the Western Rail Corridor will still go ahead.

Transport Minister says Western Rail Corridor will go ahead


Oscar Pistorius was granted bail today in a South African court today, meaning he can be released from jail for the six to eight months before his trial, according to ABC News.


A website called Fudzilla is reporting they have information that Microsoft is looking to open retail stores.


Canadian researchers have developed a safer technique for hip resurfacing, an alternative procedure to a full hip replacement that has, until now, had a slightly higher complication rate.

Canadian researchers develop safer hip resurfacing


The Detroit Red Wings announced today that Game 6 of a Western Conference quarterfinal playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks will begin at 8 pm Friday at Joe Louis Arena.

Detroit Red Wings Game 6 to begin at 8 pm Friday


EUROZONE central banks might roll over their Greek debt holdings to cut by €5.6bn the amount governments will have to provide Athens by 2016, according to a document that emerged from this week's euro zone finance minister's meeting.

Eurozone central banks may roll over Greek debt holdings


Telemedicus announced today that they have joined BioHouston, an organization that provides a platform to stimulate commercialization of emerging advances from the research sector.


Nearly 90% of landlords expect to see rents rise in London over the next 12 months, according to a poll of 500 private landlords/property investors.

Nearly 90% of landlords expect rents to rise in London


A bushfire that has destroyed two homes in Western Australia's South West is threatening the town of Greenbushes.


Trend S.Ilhamgizi / The Leader of Azerbaijan Liberal Party, Lale Shovkat, considers that the international organizations should put pressure on the Government of Azerbaijan to ensure democratic elections and create favorable election situation in the country.

International organizations should put pressure on Government of Azerbaijan to ensure democratic elections in country:


New Delhi, Work on the elevated Delhi monorail project will start in March and it will be commissioned in 2017, Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami said here Wednesday.

Delhi monorail project to start by March


- The piracy drama off the coast of Somalia appears no closer to resolution tonight.

Piracy drama appears no closer to resolution


The Heat held off the Hawks, then found out it clinched the No. 2 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference after the Celtics lost.

Miami Heat holds off Hawks, clinches no 2 seed


In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 24 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it.

Members of Twisted Sister now willing to take it


Reggie Wyatt, runner-up in the state 300-meter intermediate hurdles last year while competing for Riverside North, recently lost his appeal to the Southern Section to gain varsity eligibility this season after transferring to Riverside La Sierra.

Hurdler reggie Wyatt loses appeal after transfer


Six people were injured in a building gas explosion in the Tula Region.


Dean spoke to a good crowd at Union College Monday and New York politics were the hot topic of conversation.


A New Jersey woman was charged with directing a $45 million real estate Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 20 people in New York and New Jersey.

New Jersey woman charged in $45 million Ponzi scheme


Nal Sarovar, about 50 km from city, is all set to get a facelift.


Vodafone Group confirmed a new partnership agreement with Middle East mobile operator Zain.

Vodafone confirms partnership agreement with Zain


China has recently recruited seven new astronauts, including two women for the first time, the General Armament Department of Chinese People's Liberation Army has said.


Fathegarh Sahib SSP, Hardyal Singh Mann, has said that Olympian Vijender Singh will be questioned in connection with the Mohali drug haul.


On March 1, Mariah Carey made her first concert appearance since giving birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe last April.


All three major stock indexes turned positive at mid-morning on Friday, erasing losses after a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stopped short of signaling more action to boost growth.


Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Talha Mehmood has said that the country is facing leadership vacuum at present.


Sir David Jason is returning to comedy to appear in a new BBC One sitcom about a former soldier who is mistakenly put in charge of royal security.


The US military says three coalition soldiers were killed in in southern Iraq after their base was hit by a rocket or mortar attack.


Danish annual producer price inflation eased in November, a report by the Statistics Denmark showed on Wednesday.

Danish producer price inflation eases in November


Virgin Blue cancelled 16 domestic flights in Australia this morning as it upgrades its systems to mend a computer glitch.


Woolworths has started a closing down sale after administrators failed to find a buyer for the chain.


Moldova says it will pull its troops from Iraq by the end of the year.


Shane Dooley has had 10 stitches in a wound following an incident involving Dublin's Peter Kelly in Sunday's National Hurling League clash in Tullamore, writes Colm Keys.


A Truro motorcyclist, who ``narrowly missed a mother and child'' before knocking down a Falmouth lollipop man was travelling too fast on a bald tyre, a court heard last week.


Conde Nast will cease publication of Portfolio effective with its May issue and Portfolio.com will close in the second quarter of the year, it was announced today by Charles H. Townsend, President and CEO of Conde Nast.

Conde Nast will cease publication of Portfolio and Portfolio.com


Australia's construction industry continued to decline in November but at a slower pace, according to a private sector survey.


The three- year-old gelding Aristocratic, who won well in his last start may score an encore, in the Casino Royale Multi-Million, the chief event of the races to be held here on Sunday.


South African-based and JSE-listed Metorex Limited ``' a mid-tier mining group well-known as a base metal operator in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo ``' says its Ruashi copper mine in the DRC has resumed full production after a technical fault was fixed.

Ruashi copper mine resumes full production


Toyota Motor Corporation, or TMC, and Daihatsu Motor Company have announced that Daihatsu is to supply minivehicles to TMC on an original equipment manufacturer's basis for sale in Japan.

Daihatsu to supply minivehicles to Toyota Motor


Strayer Education Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire the Jack Welch Management Institute, an online leadership education program that offers an executive MBA degree and executive certificates.

Strayer Education Inc. acquires Jack Welch Management Institute