Tom Davis, a writer who with Al Franken helped develop some of the most popular skits in the early years of Saturday Night Live, died Thursday at age 59.

Comic tom Davis of 'Franken & Davis' dies at 59


Ari Vatanen, ousted by France´s Union pour un Mouvement Populaire, is to stand as a Finnish Conservative party candidate in June´s European Parliament election, the party said Friday.

Vatanen to stand as Finnish Conservative candidate


The new Roanoke regional burn building was dedicated Friday morning at the training facility near Salem.

Roanoke regional burn building dedicated


Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal have found that vitamin C can help protect DNA damage of skin cells and lead to better skin regeneration.

Vitamin C can help protect DNA damage of skin cells


Ahmadinejad has no future, his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres said in an interview published on Sunday.


CLEVELAND Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind.

Kobe Bryant takes a pass on slam dunk contest


An arson fire investigator looks at a burnt car in the hills above San Gabriel mountains in the Angeles National Forest, California, along Highway 39 on Azusa Canyon September 2, 2012.

An arson fire investigator looks at a burnt car in the Angeles National Forest, California


Willie Geist, co-host of MSNBC's political show ``Morning Joe,'' is joining the ``Today'' show as co-host of its third hour.


Mostafa Kashkooli said that ``I want to give you an important message in this conference. Iran is going to keep its breakthrough in gas production field. According to our plans, Iran will become the second largest gas producer in world in soon future. Our works and efforts have proved US before. We can achieve to each point we dream.''

Iran to become the second largest gas producer in world


``The size of my role in 'Billa 2' was a surprise to me, since I shot more scenes for the movie,'' she said and added: ``Many said that they expected more from me in this film.''

Size of my role in 'Billa 2' surprised me:


A Hamas spokesman on Thursday ruled out renewing the truce in and around the Gaza Strip and insisted the Palestinan Islamist movement had a duty to respond to any attack by Israel.

Hamas rejects renewing truce in Gaza Strip


Adrian Sutil says he has ``no relationship'' with Lewis Hamilton despite the Mercedes driver trying to contact him in recent weeks.

Adrian Sutil says he has 'no relationship' with Lewis Hamilton


Numerous books are free on Kindle; however, some of them are so bad, the authors should be paying you to read them.


The Foreign Ministers of Poland, Sweden and Bulgaria, Radosław Sikorski, Carl Bildt and Nikolay Mladenov, will visit Armenia on December 13-14, Armenian Foreign Ministry's press service reported.

Foreign Ministers of Poland, Sweden and Bulgaria to visit Armenia


Andy Murray is No. 2 in the world and said he'd be up for taking on Serena Williams.

Andy Murray says he'd take on Serena Williams


A 4-month old baby boy is fighting to survive.


A woman was found dead inside a burned home near Burnsville early Wednesday morning, Yancey County deputies said.


Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the largest fleet of rental cars in the world under the Alamo Rent A Car, National Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car brands, announced it will end its relationship with Orbitz.com and its sister site CheapTickets.com after months of difficult discussions.

Enterprise Holdings ends relationship with Orbitz


Taylor King became the latest cautionary tale in the sport of basketball Monday when it was announced he was leaving the Villanova program but remaining at the school to complete his degree.


Micrel, Incorporated today issued the following open letter to shareholders regarding the Board of Directors' recommendation that shareholders vote against the proposals made by Obrem Capital Management at the May 20, 2008 Special Meeting of Micrel shareholders:

Micrel issues open letter to shareholders


A Wheaton man is charged with possession of child pornography after a Wheaton Police Department investigation, according to a press release from the police department.

Wheaton man charged with child pornography


Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday it cut debt ratings for 15 international banks and securities firms as market volatility lowered long-term growth and profitability outlook for these banks.

Moody's cuts debt ratings for 15 international banks


``The overall occupancy of most malls in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley is still high, suggesting the market at this point is still remarkably resilient, compared with markets in other countries in the region,'' says real estate agency Regroup Associates managing director Allan Soo.

Overall occupancy of malls in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley is still high


The Iowa Supreme Court appointed First Judicial District Judge Kellyann Lekar, of Waterloo, as chief judge of the district Friday.

Iowa Supreme Court appoints First Judicial District chief judge


ROSS O'Donoghue revealed how the Dumbarton management twice drove him on to get his first goal for the club at Stenhousemuir.

Dumbarton fc's Ross O'Donoghue gets first goal for club


Why tort reform is inconsistent with conservative values requires one to look at the purpose behind tort law, which is to prevent self help.


New Delhi, March 14 With films like 'Corporate', 'Omkara' and 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal', it has taken the unconventional looking Bipasha Basu about seven years to carve a niche for herself in Bollywood and she says she doesn't want to go and struggle again in Hollywood.


American car giant Chrysler will file for bankruptcy protection today as it continues to strive for a rescue deal with Fiat, according to White House officials.


Consumer confidence plunged in February as Americans worried about less-favorable business conditions and job prospects, a business-backed research group said Tuesday.


A 16-year-old schoolboy was robbed of his mobile phone by a gang of youths outside the Galaxy Centre earlier this month.


Israel will set up three centers of excellence for fruit production across the western Indian state of Maharashtra as part of an Indo-Israel initiative to constitute 27 such centers, according to an Israeli diplomat in India.

Israel to set up three fruit production centers in India


10 Things to Know for Friday Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1.


In a move that maintains continuity for quarterback Peyton Manning, the Broncos have promoted quarterbacks coach Adam Gase to offensive coordinator.

Broncos promote qb coach Adam Gase to offensive coordinator


Keith Prestridge singled in one run and scored on a single by Ben Theriot to help Texas State beat Baylor 5-3 Tuesday night, snapping an 8-game losing streak against the Bears.


No more starvation with the following 6 eat less calories weight loss tips.


Taiwan stocks rose 0.19 percent on Monday, joining regional bourses in cautious gains, with HTC higher after the smartphone maker said that some of its smartphones have passed inspection by US customs.


Testimony will continue this week in a lawsuit brought by Pinky Wilson against four firms who were involved in producing machinery for the Paris city councilman's railroad tie making operation in Sherman.


Mumbai: 'Student Of The Year' actor Sidharth Malhotra has started shooting for Karan Johar`s next production 'Hasee Toh Phasee', in which he stars opposite Parineeti Chopra.

Sidharth Malhotra starts shooting for `Hasee Toh Phasee`


The New York Times Company is exploring a sale of the Boston Globe, its last remaining business outside the core New York Times media brand.

New York Times Company exploring sale of the Boston Globe


A HEAVY branch that fell from a tree caused a three-hour power outage from Wednesday night to yesterday morning.


A freeze warning has been issued for Denver the northeast Colorado for Monday night.

Freeze warning issued for Denver, ne Colorado


A Lamborghini Aventador has been recently crashed in the Czech Republic and it seems that the damages made are very expensive but the insurance will probably cover it.

Lamborghini Aventador crashed in the Czech Republic


A DOLPHIN AND a seal have been found dead on a Waterford beach, days after two seals died after being shot on the same beach.

Dolphin and Seal found dead on Waterford beach


Bowyer lands Gander Mountain sponsorship If Clint Bowyer wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas and gets to fire the six-shooters that are a Victory Lane tradition there, he plans to lock those trophy guns in a safe when he gets home.


``I am not an avid reader but I loved reading the book The Road Less Traveled.


If rumours are to be believed, then Scarlett Johansson is heading back to Broadway to romance Jon Hamm and John Krasinski in a new production of `The Philadelphia Story'.

Scarlett Johansson heading back to Broadway?


A Lone Oak man has been charged with arson in connection with the Monday night fire which destroyed his residence.


Italian banking giant Unicredit will open 900 branches in the next five years in central and eastern Europe, where it sees ``good signals of recovery,'' the bank's chief executive said on December 02.

Unicredit to open 900 branches in Eastern Europe: chief executive


A water line break that had shut down traffic through one of Yuma's busiest intersections much of Monday has been repaired and the road is again open.


Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday in Havana that his Cuban counterpart Fidel Castro is ``as lucid as ever, like in his best moments''.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Fidel Castro is as lucid as ever


Reality star Kim Kardashian has said she can't lose her cellulite, no matter what she does.


The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it has identified fake Close-Up toothpaste being sold in some parts of Kano State.


Air New Zealand said today it carried 6 percent more passengers in May compared with a year earlier.


Democratic Senator Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery.

Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington national Cemetery


The former principal at a Henderson County charter school was arrested Thursday, just two days after a teacher at the same school was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a 12-year-old girl.

Former principal at Henderson County charter School arrested


Esri has released ArcGIS for INSPIRE, a product developed to meet the data, services, and metadata requirements of the European Union-mandated Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe.


Florence Welch has revealed that she wants a ``brood of children'' in the next decade.


Australia Post has rejected criticism from licensees that head office has underpaid and undercut its licensed stores, which account for two-thirds of its 4,400-strong network.

Australia Post rejects criticism from licensees


'90210' star Jessica Lowndes has reportedly split from former Olympic athlete Jeremy Bloom after dating for almost a year.

Jessica Lowndes splits from Jeremy Bloom?


A RETIRED coal miner hit pay dirt when he won a £1 million lottery jackpot on the day of the royal wedding.


The son of a man convicted of swindling a half-million dollars from investors was ordered to apologize for cursing at his father's victims outside a courtroom.

Son ordered to apologize for cursing at father's victims


A South Florida developer wants to build a $45 million, 360-unit apartment complex in the Horizon West community -- its first project in the Orlando area.

Ram Residential to build $45 million apartment complex


Just after 10:45 this morning, a 34-year-old man hiking in McInnis Canyon fell off a trail and onto a ledge, dozens of feet below.


A Toms River man pleaded guilty in US District Court today to nine area bank robberies, including hitting two banks twice, said US Attorney Paul J. Fishman.

Toms River man pleads guilty in Bank robberies


Adapx, which makes software that works in conjunction with digital pen technologies, has raised an additional $2 million that it will use to expand its Capturx online service.


PTI / New Delhi January 03, 2013, 18:45 Against the backdrop of the Delhi gangrape incident that shook the nation, Congress today fully endorsed BSP chief Mayawati's view that rape accused should not be fielded as candidates in elections.

Rape accused should not be fielded in elections:


Leeds Carnegie have announced that centre James Tincknell has left intensive care as he recovers from the road traffic accident he was involved in in February.


A judge has denied a preliminary injunction to stop the construction of a Brooklyn mosque that had been defaced with graffiti.

Judge denies preliminary injunction against construction of Brooklyn mosque


SUNDERLAND want Man City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan to ease the Black Cats' injury crisis.

Sunderland want goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan


Local bowler Pat Wood of Lafayette will be honored by the Lafayette USBC/WBA for her induction to the Lafayette Bowling Hall of Fame at 10:30 am today at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 506 E. Gloria Switch Road.

Local bowler to be honored for induction


3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of IMTEC Corp., a manufacturer of dental implants and cone beam computed tomography scanning equipment for dental and medical radiology headquartered in Ardmore, Okla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


The major averages have pulled back off their highs for the young session and into negative territory.

Major averages pull back into negative territory ()


A Hollywood star is rumored to be coming to Manila for the opening of a fashion store.

Which Hollywood star is coming to Manila?


Kosovo's President Fatmir Sejdiu met today in Prishtina with the head of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo Ramush Haradinaj, with the meeting being focused on the current situation in the country, on elections, and the necessity of several actions that would impact the avoidance of several weaknesses that have emerged in the recent local elections.

President Sejdiu met aak leader Ramush Haradinaj


Zynga Inc., a leading provider of social game services, today announced substantial cost reductions, including a workforce reduction and closure of various office locations that will result in an estimated $70 million to $80 million in pre-tax annualized cash expense savings.

Zynga announces substantial cost reductions


Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has reshuffled judges and de-centralised the Court of Appeal to three towns in a bid to ease backlog of cases.


Village of Hope recently received $60,000 from the United Way to support its Medical Clinic and Steps to Success transitional living program for women and children.

Village of Hope received $60,000 from the United Way


Sydney has suffered its heaviest rainfall in five years, bringing the city's transport system to a halt and causing hundreds of rescues and evacuations.

Sydney suffers heaviest rainfall in five years


Willingboro's Carl Lewis, a lifelong Eagles fan, will represent the Eagles at the NFL draft in New York tomorrow.

Carl Lewis to represent Eagles at NFL draft tomorrow


India will add 65,000 MW of power during the 12th five year plan as various power projects will be commissioned by then, union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said Sunday.

India to add 65,000 MW power in 12th plan


Rafael Nadal has entered the Brazil Open next month, which could mark his first tennis action since Wimbledon.


A woman in her 40s has died after being hit by a truck in Dublin just after midday today.


Print, paper and packaging insolvencies fell by 24.6% to 52 companies in 2010, according to the latest statistics from insolvency specialist Experian.

Print, paper and packaging insolvencies fall by 24.6% during 2010


Crispy rice treat brownies layer two favorite treats, then top them with M&M's.


Mild tremors were felt in some parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday creating panic among people.

Mild tremors felt in parts of Andhra Pradesh


NILE RANGER has revealed he heads to Villa Park looking for an early birthday present in the shape of his first Premier League goal.

Nile Ranger looking for early birthday present


The children collected more than £250 in coins as part of Oxfam's Bottle for Change campaign, which aims to reduce the spread of waterborne infection.

Children collect more than £250 in coins


Russia has said it opposes the potential deployment of NATO missiles in Turkey.


A former managing director of a listed company was fined RM85,000 for, among others, failure to submit his company's financial statement and annual report on time to Bursa Malaysia.


Cyclist Floyd Landis agreed Friday to repay donors nearly a half-million dollars that he raised to challenge doping allegations in an agreement with federal prosecutors that may spare him criminal charges of lying to supporters about his drug use.


The big issue facing the world economy is inflation, which is especially true for the emerging markets, former US President financial market advisor Philippa Malmgren has said, reports agency sources.

Big issue facing world economy is inflation


Alyssa Collier says she has 'been left with nothing' following the dramatic showdown between her armed husband and police on Sunday.


In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Subodh Kumar of Subodh Kumar & Associates said, investors are recalibrating a riskier world and lower growth expectations.

Investors are recalibrating a riskier world:


Israeli forces have razed four temporary structures in two West Bank settler outposts, in an operation just 36 hours before a visit by US President Barack Obama.

Israel razes structures in West Bank settler outposts


Midwest Airlines said it plans to cut 109 employees and 2.5 percent of flights after losing money from high fuel prices.

Midwest Airlines to cut employees, flights


In an effort to reduce dependence on foreign oil, NAS Oceana on Friday opened the region's first flex fuel gas pump.


With a nod to Jeff Fisher, the Titans have hired Auburn assistant Tracy Rocker to coach defensive line, replacing Jim Washburn.

Titans hire Auburn's Rocker to coach defensive line


This rite is a memento mori, a warning that death is inevitable and will reduce each individual, along with his accomplishments in the secular world, to ashes, and begins the liturgical season of Lent in which each Catholic is called to enrich their spiritual life in preparation for the celebration of Easter.


The Hall of Fame began what it hopes will become a new tradition on Sunday, with five Hall of Famers and more than 20 other former major leaguers staging an old-timer's game at Doubleday Field.

Hall of Fame Classic begins a new tradition


Right to Life supports the march to Parliament 12 February, organised by Pro Life New Zealand to oppose Family Planning being granted a licence to kill unborn children.

Right to life supports march on Parliament


A union parishad member was chopped to death by unknown assailants in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat Monday night.


A precautionary boil water notice has been issued on Fort Myers Beach.

Boil water notice issued on Fort Myers Beach


Former Florida State and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player Harry Davis received a conditional pardon from Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet for a 1987 cocaine conviction.


As part of a court settlement with four counties, Kelly-Moore Paints will pay $568,138 in civil penalties for overcharging customers over the past four years.

Kelly-Moore Paints to pay for overcharges


With season finales for Dancing With the Stars and American Idol taking place this week, Nicole Scherzinger and Crystal Bowersox both rose to the top during reality TV's ratings race and biggest week of the year.

Nicole Scherzinger and Crystal Bowersox rise to the top during TV's ratings race


The dollar shed strength against rupee in the interbank market, dealers said on Monday.


The Government has announced 55 new free schools that will open this September.

Government announces 55 new free schools


West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the second of todays t20 World Cup Super Eights matches at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Sammy wins the toss and elects to bat first


Scientists have developed what they say is the world's most powerful optical microscope that can allow them to watch live viruses in action.

Scientists develop world's most powerful microscope


Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has called on winger Adam Johnson to start showing more consistency if he wants to be considered for an England call-up.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill calls on Adam Johnson to show consistency


The pan-Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, at the weekend inaugurated its Kano chapter, with a pledge to foster unity among the ethnic nationalities within and outside Nigeria.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo inaugurates Kano chapter


Intel has acquired software company RapidMind in an effort to push development of programmes that can exploit the power of Intel's multicore processors, the company said on Friday.

Intel acquires software company RapidMind


He declared that his troubled marriage was threatening his very sanity and sobriety.


Cebu Pacific stated that, apart from being the number one domestic carrier in the Philippines, it now leads local airlines in serving ASEAN, offering 92 direct weekly services on the most number of ASEAN routes and destinations from the Philippines.

Cebu Pacific leads local airlines in offering the most number of ASEAN routes and destinations from the Philippines


European services and manufacturing growth slowed more than estimated in June, as the region grappled with a worsening debt crisis.

European services, manufacturing growth slows more than estimate


Afghans went to the polls Thursday in an election that is under tight security due to the threat of violence from the Taliban.


American actor Ashton Kutcher has offended some viewers of a snack commercial by playing a gay stereotype.

Ashton Kutcher offends by playing gay stereotype


The government has cleared a proposal to sell 10% stake in state-run Oil India, which is likely to help mop up around 3,000 crore, a senior oil ministry official said.

Government clears proposal to sell 10% stake in Oil India


'Kalavani', directed by debutant Sargunam and produced by Mani Ratnam's former production manager Nazir, had its audio launched here today at Satyam Cinemas, Chennai.


To keep pace with changing times, cops in a police station in Kerala are taking spoken English lessons to enhance their language skills and communicate better with people.


Zach Greinke improved to 7-1 by holding the Orioles to one run over seven innings on Friday night.


Bills head coach Chan Gailey has confirmed that CJ Spiller will start for his team on Sunday, according to WGRZ Buffalo.


India may soon make tax evasion a criminal offense, local media reported Friday.

India may make tax evasion criminal offense


A Fort Alexander man and woman are facing drug related charges after being arrested by police earlier this week.

Fort Alexander man and woman face drug charges


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari left here for a four-day private visit to Dubai and Britain, where he is expected to discuss a new strategy to halt cross-border strikes in Afghanistan by the local Taliban.

Zardari leaves for visit to Dubai, Britain


Chinese ambassador to Australia Zhang Junsai on Tuesday called for broader and further cooperation between China and Australia in such areas as energy and resources, education and tourism, and in environmental protection, particularly in the time of the global financial crisis and economic downturn.

Chinese ambassador calls for further cooperation between China and Australia


Prudential may be planning to branch out to Brazil as the British insurance firm, with a strong Asia and US presence, taps into South America under its expansion plan.

Prudential planning to branch out to Brazil


A Fairmont man is facing felony drug charges after a car accident on Wednesday.

Fairmont man facing drug charges after car accident


A soldier who was found dead at Schofield Barracks Monday has been identified as 22-year-old Spec. Kenneth Jacobs.

Soldier found dead at Schofield Barracks identified


California Governor Jerry Brown today issued a statement on the death of former Concord Mayor, Assemblyman and Senator Daniel E. Boatwright.

Governor Brown issues statement on the death of Senator Daniel E. Boatwright


Greece will stay in the eurozone as it is envisaged by the Treaty of Lisbon, European Commission spokesman Amadeu Altafaj stated in Brussels on Thursday.


A Union County prison officer was arrested early Thursday morning by the Gainesville Police Department on a DUI charge, according to an arrest report.

Union County prison officer arrested on DUI


Bahrain has expelled 450 Pakistanis who were sent to Arab country to join its army but the deportees said they were detained and tortured.


US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is heading to Haiti to inspect the damage from this week's devastating earthquake firsthand.


Beijing , Feb 6 China has detected no bird flu outbreaks among poultry in the provinces where eight people have been infected this year, the UN&aposs Food and Agriculture Organisation said today.

China detects no bird flu outbreaks among poultry:


A small train has collided with a sewage tanker truck in rural England, injuring 21 people, two of them critically, British transportation officials said.


In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs writes, ``We are downgrading DLTR to Neutral, as our thesis has unfolded and we now see a modest 6% upside to our upwardly revised 12-month $73 price target.


AROUND 140,000 families are receiving more in benefits than the average take-home salary, it was revealed last night.

140,000 families receive more in benefits than the average salary


The flood situation remained grim in Assam today with the deluge inundating 167 villages in the largest river island Majuli besides washing away a baby rhino in Kaziranga National park.


The Prime Minister says her Government plans to increase the compensation to bereaved families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Government plans to increase compensation for officers killed in duty


The written bomb threat found in a bathroom stall at Wiggin Street Elementary School on Monday remains under investigation, according to Knox County Sheriff David Barber.


AT&T Wireless plans to upgrade the wireless network in Indian River and western St. Lucie counties later this year to a faster, third-generation network known as 3G.

AT&T to upgrade wireless network in Indian River, western St. Lucie


US media and entertainment giant Time Warner has reported a 14% drop in quarterly net profit on weak ad sales and disappointing results at troubled internet unit AOL.

Time Warner profit down on weak ad sales, AOL


Ricin letter suspect Paul Kevin Curtis was released on bond on Tuesday, the day after he appeared in court.

Ricin letter suspect Paul Kevin Curtis released


A 26-year-old Indian MBA student was critically stabbed in the London borough of Newham last night and 11 persons have been arrested, Scotland Yard said today.


David Hasselhoff is the first celebrity kicked off of ``Dancing With the Stars'';

David Hasselhoff kicked off 'Dancing with the Stars';


Minnesota coach Tubby Smith agreed to terms Monday on a contract extension with the university through the 2016-17 season by adding three more years to his original deal.

Minnesota, Smith agree on contract extension


Butler firefighters responded to 17 calls for service Oct. 18-29.


How, we might well ask, are our children being trained today?


Russia and China have lifted restrictions on trade in the rubles and the yuan in a bid to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation, following the results of a meeting between Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao on Tuesday.

Russia, China lift restrictions on trade in rubles and yuans


Consumer spending stalled in December as Americans used a jump in incomes to restore depleted savings, indicating the biggest part of the economy will not be a driver of the expansion.


The Nederland preschool where a teacher was accused of sexual assault reopened Wednesday, under close state scrutiny.

Nederland preschool reopens under state scrutiny


PEDESTRIANS could be given priority over motorists at a dangerous junction in Bolton town centre.

Pedestrians to be given priority over motorists at junction


THREE men have been charged with conspiracy to rob following the theft of high value firearms from an address at Barnt Green.


A 22-year-old guard employed by a local fishing company drowned in Lake Kariba last week while guarding fishing rigs.


Roadrunner Records is to close its UK and Canada offices, and is making huge cuts across its worldwide operation.

Roadrunner Records to close UK and Canada offices


A pedestrian killed this morning on the Interstate 10 on ramp at Canal Road might have fallen out of a vehicle, Mississippi Highway Patrol Corporal Johnny Poulos said.

Pedestrian may have fallen out of vehicle


Former Australia test batsman Brad Hodge on Tuesday announced he will retire from first class cricket at the end of this year.


Lily Allen made a shock return to live music on Monday when she appeared on stage with Pink in a secret show at Sony Studios in Los Angles.

Lily Allen - Lily Allen returns to the stage with Pink


Police said a priest was robbed at a Boynton Beach church Saturday night.


A charter airline that flies routes for Air New Zealand has been grounded at its own request just days before the results of an official safety investigation are due.


The city of Minonk will take ownership of a private sewer line, making it easier for a property owner to get sewer at his commercial building at 203 Oak St., but some fear the decision is a bad precedent.

Minonk to take ownership of private sewer line


Tokio Marine said it will buy US insurer Delphi Financial Group DFG.N for $2.7 billion and is eyeing other acquisition targets, as Japan's No.2 property-casualty insurer looks to expand outside its mature home market and diversify geographic risks.

Tokio Marine to buy Delphi Financial for $2.7 billion


Iran's ambassador in Pakistan Masha Allah Shakri said that Irani players have no objection on playing in Pakistan and his country is ready to play its role in restoring sports relations between Pakistan and India.

``Iran has no objection on playing in Pakistan''


ENERGY drinks which contain dangerously high levels of caffeine and are marketed at children will be banned from sale by the State Government.

Energy drinks with high levels of caffeine to be banned


Lead singer Axl Rose of the rock band Guns N' Roses, which tours Canada in January and February.


David Beckham looks set to win his 100th England cap after manager Fabio Capello confirmed he would feature in the friendly against France.


The Philippines is ready to retreat its overseas workers in the Palestinian territory as clashes with Israeli and Palestinian troops intensified in the Gaza Strip, local media reported Tuesday.

Philippines ready to retreat overseas workers in Palestinian territory


Apple is reportedly set to acquire mobile advertising company Quattro Wireless in a move that again sets Apple on a competitive collision course with Google.

Apple reportedly acquiring mobile ad firm Quattro Wireless


India's fast moving consumer goods and personal care major Marico Ltd has said it has acquired health care brand Ingwe from South Africa's Guideline Trading.


Solidarity has always been the main essence to achieve unity among the people and it is high time that all natives in Borneo unite under one banner -- the Dayak.

All natives in Borneo should unite under one banner --


With Bryan Davis leading the way, Texas A&M beat Brigham Young 79-66 in the first round of the West Regional on Thursday.

Bryan Davis leads Texas A&M over BYU, 79-66


Mathematicians from North America, Europe, Australia, and South America have resolved the first one trillion cases of an ancient mathematics problem.

Mathematicians have resolved the first one trillion cases of an ancient mathematics problem


Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani may have to be patient for a little longer before getting his first start for Liverpool since his £20m summer move from Roma.


Roberto Soldado rescued a point for Valencia in the Mestalla as they fought out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Chelsea in Group E of the Champions League.

Soldado rescues a point for Valencia against Chelsea


The Ethiopian Government announced today that PM Meles Zenawi passed away yesterday.


The Dodgers have activated shortstop Hanley Ramirez from the disabled list, making room for him on the roster by placing pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the bereavement list.

Dodgers activate Hanley Ramirez, place Clayton Kershaw on bereavement list


Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Thursday he may call an early presidential election to leave enough time for the new government to handle a planned security transition from US forces to Afghans.


American Idol eliminated Karen Rodriguez and determined its tenth-season Top 11 finalists during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.

'American Idol' eliminates Karen Rodriguez and determines Top 11 finalists


Sen. Jack Murphy has been named as one of the most influential state senators, according to James Magazine, a political and news magazine for Georgia governmental and civic leaders.

Sen. Murphy named one of the most influential senators


Austrian Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel has begun a tour of the USA to promote the film ``The Search for Memory'' about his life and work.

Neuro-biologist Eric Kandel tours the USA


Muslims in Sierra Leone on January 7 observed Ashura, an event marking the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.


One person was killed and a second person injured when a single-engine plane crashed in DeLand Saturday afternoon.


In his book, he explored the consequences of modern atheism and writes that, ``Without God, everything is permitted.''


Indian stocks, bond and currency markets are closed on Thursday and Friday for local holidays.

Indian markets closed Thursday, Friday for holidays


West Virginians can expect the gay marriage issue to resurface at the Legislature during the next regular session, if not sooner, after the US Supreme Court weighed in on the topic.

Gay marriage issue to resurface in West Virginia Legislature


Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech to the Senate of Mexico.

President Xi delivers speech to Mexican Senate


Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital Tuesday at 59, more than six weeks after he was hospitalized for a stroke, the country's vice president said.

Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa dies at 59


AN AINTREE father and daughter took part in the Great North Run to raise funds for Macmillan in memory of a lifelong friend.

Aintree father and daughter take part in Great North Run


Federal prosecutors say a disbarred Kansas lawyer should go to prison for stealing funds from veterans whose pension benefits she administered.

Prosecutors say lawyer should go to prison


Venture capital firm Greylock Partners announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its main fund, Greylock XIII, to $1 billion, from $575 million.


``What's in a name?'' some Palo Pinto County residents might ask, especially for one short little county road, which is making ripples.


Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez underwent a surgery o repair his right ankle and knee, which were injured during his title fight against WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Martinez defeated Julio Cesar Chavez to become the WBC middleweight champion.

Sergio Martinez undergoes surgery to repair right knee and ankle --


President Pranab Mukherjee has cancelled his two-day trip to Maharashtra in view of the ill health of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, official sources said Thursday.

President Mukherjee cancels trip to Maharashtra


The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland, US has broken ground on the renovation of the Empire Theatre building for transformation into the Everyman's new home.

Everyman theatre breaks ground on renovation of Empire theatre


Highly radioactive water is leaking directly into the sea from a damaged pit near a crippled reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Japanese safety officials said Saturday.

Highly radioactive water leaking into sea from pit


Kaizer Chiefs head coach Vladimir Vermezovic faces a selection headache ahead of the MTN8 Wafa Wafa final against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates set for the FNB Stadium on Saturday night.


Transtelecom plans to secure a $500 million credit facility within the coming two years, says the company's director general Sergey Lipatov, RBC reports.

TransTeleCom secures $500 million credit facility within two years


``We want our leader to come back to his country.


Internet service provider Primus is offering a special deal that could appeal to those looking for value for money on their internet access.


A 16-year-old student who went swimming with his friends at Aralur Bande quarry drowned on Saturday evening.

Student goes swimming with friends, drowns


In a stunning move, the Braves released 305-game winner Tom Glavine yesterday, just when it seemed he was ready to return to the big leagues.


In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has expressed the confidence that Pakistan would use its influence to build pressure on India to implement the UN resolutions on Kashmir, which guarantee right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan should build pressure on UN resolutions


Around 200 Kingfisher Airlines engineers on Saturday skipped work due to non-payments of December salaries.

200 Kingfisher Airlines engineers skip work


Officers indicated that every motorized snowmobile that they came in contact with had a minimum of three infractions.

'Every snowmobile had a minimum of three infractions'


The Showtime series The Big C was renewed for a fourth and final season Monday.

'The Big C' renewed for fourth and final season


Boeing has lost the long-awaited and lucrative Air Force refueling tanker contract to a competing bid based on an Airbus airplane, a defense analyst said Friday.


The new motor vehicle office in north Colorado Springs will be open from 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays starting May 1.

New motor vehicle office to open Saturdays


UK franchise Toni&Guy launched their largest ever flagship salon in Karachi on Saturday.


The US has suspended all troop flights to Afghanistan from Kyrgyzstan, where tensions remain after a violent uprising against the president foreign media reported.

US suspends troop flights to Afghanistan from Kyrgyzstan


Kenya Air Force personnel attend to to a man wounded during an attack on churches in Kenya's northern town of Garissa, at Wilson airport in Nairobi July 1, 2012.

Kenya Air Force personnel attend to to a man wounded during an attack on churches in Nairobi


New Delhi, Mar 13 For speedy disposal of cases, the Delhi High Court has held that joint registrars are empowered to record evidence and examine witnesses in an election petition.

Joint registrars can record evidence in election petitions:


The Fox Network announced today that it will withdraw its bid to carry the BCS games after 2009.

Fox withdraws bid to carry BCS games after 2009


While admitting he is a drug addict and a thief, an Anderson man told a judge Friday that he did not try to abduct a 14-year-old girl.

Anderson man denies trying to abduct girl


The India Fund announced today the final results of the Fund's semi-annual repurchase offer for shares of its common stock.

The India Fund announces final results of semi-annual repurchase offer


A DeMotte man was arrested after he accidentally ran over his girlfriend while he was leaving a residence last Thursday, according to police.

DeMotte man arrested after he accidentally runs over girlfriend


HONG KONG - Veteran Hong Kong actor-singer Andy Lau has apologized for lying about his marriage, saying he behaved inappropriately for a public figure.

Andy Lau apologizes for lying about marriage


Lord Young has bowed to the inevitable and resigned as David Cameron's enterprise adviser.


Stocks have lost ground again in early trading on US markets.


At today's emergency Montclair Council meeting, Mayor Jackson announced that all of Montclair schools will open tomorrow, Wednesday, November 7 for full days the remainder of the week.

Mayor Jackson announces all Montclair schools to open tomorrow


Air France has added new mobile flight alerts and personalised accounts for customers on airfrance.co.uk.

Air France adds flight alerts and personalised accounts


Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson are celebrating Mother's Day with Ben's mom in Los Angeles.

Ben Flajnik, Courtney Robertson celebrate Mother's Day


The Nehru Cup is likely to get postponed as Ambedkar Stadium will host ceremony of the Independence Day on August 15 while Nehru Cup is scheduled to begin just three days after the ceremony.


Melissa Rycroft has reportedly said that she hopes Bachelor couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney stay happy together.


A Yreka man who sheriff's deputies said was firing his gun was arrested Thursday after barricading himself inside his Kings Court home.

Yreka man arrested after barricading himself inside his home


Fire caused heavy damage to a mobile home Tuesday morning in southwest Cedar Rapids, but firefighters prevented a total loss.

Fire causes heavy damage to mobile home in southwest Cedar Rapids


The Sister of Ex-Formula 1 driver, now BBC F1 pundit David Coulthard has been found dead in her home in Crossmichael, South West Scotland.


British bank Barclays is expected on Tuesday to name American Bob Diamond, one of the world's highest paid bankers, as its new chief executive who will take charge next year, reports said.

Barclays to name Bob Diamond new chief executive


TO FURTHER cut costs at its movie studio, The Walt Disney Co. said on Friday that it will shut a San Francisco-area facility used to capture the performance of Jim Carrey for his digitally animated character, Scrooge, in A Christmas Carol.


Firefighters discovered about 40 cannabis plants after they were called to a flat in West Street, Harwich.


Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers says things are going 'perfectly' after watching his side beat Celtic 2-0 at home in a friendly.


The shelters in the Tricity tend to be unsafe for children there as sexual abuse has often been reported there.


HAMILTON Accies reached their first Challenge Cup final in six years as Mark McLaughlin's bullet header saw off Livingston's challenge on Sunday.


European shares fell early on Monday, as investors worried about high oil prices affecting company earnings and global growth, and as the Group of 20 countries said Europe must commit more money to fight the debt crisis before seeking their help.


Chicago area union leaders are urging their members to boycott anti-union tourist destinations, among them Disney World, the Wisconsin Dells and the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

Union leaders urge boycott of anti-union destinations


Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, rumored to be on McCain's VP shortlist and a guy who has been right on the McCain talking points for months now, went way off those talking points today.

Pawlenty goes way off the talking points


The Municipality and University of Dubai have signed a cooperation agreement that seeks to bolster cooperation between the two organizations in the fields of training, academic research and educational seminars, Khaleej Times reported.

Dubai University signs agreement with Municipality


Lewis Hamilton was stripped of a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix victory on Sunday in a decision that slashed the McLaren driver's Formula One lead over Ferrari's Felipe Massa to just two points.


Due to his love for wildlife conservation, actor John Abraham has agreed to produce a film on tigers along with environmentalist and filmmaker Mike Pandey, the duo announced at an awards function in New Delhi.


Philippine bank lending growth continued in April, reflecting the prevailing pace of domestic activity, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Thursday.

Philippine bank lending growth continues in April


The average UK mobile phone owner now has 1.8 handsets, with this figure expected to reach 2 mobiles per person soon, according to new Mintel research cited by the Telegraph.

Average UK mobile phone owner has 1.8 handsets - research


Pakistan successfully test fired on Wednesday an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead, the military said.


Dutch financial services group ING was selling its entire 3.07 per cent stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, to raise up to $173 million, in a block deal, CNBC TV18 reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

ING selling stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank


Not everyone in America is hurting during this economic downturn.


Popstar Justin Timberlake has been named the most charitable star of 2009 for his contribution to help sick children by raising almost USD 10 million.

Justin Timberlake named the most charitable star


Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's largest lender by assets, expects to open its first branch in Malaysia before the end of 2012, after the Malaysian central bank agreed to provide the Indonesian lender with incentives, an executive said.

Mandiri to open first branch in Malaysia


England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff hopes to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery ``in the next few weeks''.

Flintoff hopes to return ``in the next few weeks''


Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters--appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear.

Burberry brings London weather for us launch


Barbara Walters admitted that she had an affair with married US Senator Edward Brooke, according to a transcript of The Oprah Winfrey Show on Thursday.

Barbara Walters admits to affair with US senator Edward Brooke


*The Independent is reporting that supermodel Naomi Campbell will face criminal charges over the British Airways incident in which she spat on a police officer over her missing luggage.

Naomi Campbell to face criminal charges?:


An American man caught with child porn images and erotic kid literature at the Ottawa airport was acquitted Monday of importing and possessing child pornography.

Man caught with child porn at airport acquitted


A West Allis family found a pipe bomb at a beach in Rock County on Saturday afternoon.


Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker signed a pair of nondiscrimination ordinances, the first of their kind in Utah, to the sound of cameras clicking and applause Tuesday afternoon in the downtown library.

Becker signs nondiscrimination ordinances


Ecamm Network has released PhoneView 2.0 for iPhone, a Mac-only companion application for the iPhone.


D. Claire Azzopardi Lane, AD spokesperson for Disability Issues and Sports, said ``AD believes that persons with ME and FM deserve basic rights, and not charity. For this reason, we will keep putting pressure on the authorities until the rights of people living with ME are recognised and met.''

AD believes persons with ME and FM deserve basic rights


US Geological Survey says a 6.1 aftershock rattles Haiti early Wednesday morning shaking building and sending people screaming into the streets.


SENATOR IVOR Callely resigned from Fianna Fáil last night after a party disciplinary committee found him guilty of ``conduct unbecoming'' following an investigation into his mobile phone expenses claims.


German reinsurance giant Munich Re reassured investors yesterday with an advance release of its 2007 earnings, which exceeded their target and suggested the group had escaped serious damage from the US subprime crisis.


The City of Joplin is looking to add more streetlights to decrease crime in certain neighborhoods.


Then last night, Tony tweeted the above -- ``So we are going into final stretch of name change. Do we keep or do we start brand new identity. Pls let me know.''

Tony: ``do we keep or do we start brand new identity?''


The Scottish FA judicial tribunal gave serious consideration to terminating Rangers' membership during the hearing against the club after it breached SFA rules.

The Scottish FA considered terminating Rangers' membership


Khushhalibank, Pakistan's leading microfinance bank, has launched online services in its 100th branch at Pattoki, offering multiple liability and asset products and services.

Khushhalibank launches online services at Pattoki


A Salem police officer shot and killed a pit bull that charged at him Wednesday night, said Salem police.


A man has died after he fell from a yacht off the coast of South Wales.


A car somehow caught fire inside an auto repair shop in southwest Houston overnight.

Car catches fire inside repair shop overnight


Perseus forecasts earnings improvement Updated: 17:59, Friday February 15, 2013 Australian-based miner Perseus is looking forward to improved earnings and production results after its first half profit more than doubled to $32.5 million.


French actor Gerard Depardieu will be granted official residence registration in Mordovia, Russia, BBC reported.

Depardieu to be granted official residence registration in Mordovia


The Phillies are now 21-9 and tied with Cleveland for the best record in baseball.

Phillies tied for best record in baseball


Rani Mukerji and Prakash Raj won the V Shantaram awards for best actress and best actor for `Dil Bole Haddipa` and `Kanchivaram` respectively.

Rani Mukerji, Prakash Raj win V Shantaram awards


Fastenal Company announced today that it has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a purported class action lawsuit relating to the classification of its Assistant General Managers as exempt for purposes of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania state statutes.

Fastenal Company - announces preliminary agreement to settle purported class action lawsuit


Rail passengers were able to travel between Feltham and Twickenham today after engineers built a temporary detour around a collapsed bridge.

Rail passengers able to travel between Feltham and Twickenham today


Nighttime roadwork on Interstate 5 near Sunset Drive is expected to cause delays Monday, Aug. 31, through Thursday, Sept. 3.

Nighttime roadwork on Interstate 5 to cause delays


Mr Murray will join the Lion board next April.


Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Friday that it has opened its new River City riverboat casino complex in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Pinnacle Entertainment opens River City riverboat casino in St. Louis metropolitan area


India's outgoing coach Gary Kirsten said Tuesday that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest sporting model he has ever met.


Palm Beach County teachers will receive one-time $500 bonuses under a tentative agreement reached Friday with the school district.

Palm Beach county teachers to receive $500 bonuses


Scuba divers have retrieved a war veteran's prized medals lost at the bottom of the Thames in London.


A government official says Pakistani fighter jets have pounded insurgent hideouts in the country's northwest, killing 23 suspected militants.

Pakistani fighter jets kill 23 militants


China's Sinopec has said it is in talks with British oil giant BP to develop shale gas reserves, as Beijing tries to secure access to natural resources to fuel its fast-growing economy.

China's Sinopec says in talks with BP to develop shale gas


Marks & Spencer is going back to its roots by creating up to 80 jobs at a new Simply Food store in Manchester.

Marks and Spencer creates 80 jobs at Simply food store


Beauty queen Pooja Chopra, who was crowned Femina Miss India World 2009, says she is ``not in a hurry for Bollywood''.


Two American hikers were released in Iran Wednesday morning, cleared of their convictions of illegally entering Iran as spies.


The indigenously developed ballistic missile defence system will be test fired in August this year, a top defence official said on Thursday.

Missile defence system to be test fired in August:


A top official of the National Food Authority has said that more subsidized government rice has been made available in the market to ensure adequate supply of the staple.


The US Census Bureau is looking to hire 47,000 people for temporary jobs in Wisconsin next year.


Kelly Osbourne is set to re-write her autobiography Fierce that was published last September.

Kelly Osbourne re-writing her autobiography!


A man who was riding his motorcycle along with his wife and child died on the spot when he crashed into an oncoming car at Beruwala earlier today, police said.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday repeated testimony to Congress, defending the US central bank's monetary easing and warning Congress not let looming spending cuts take place.


There's an I in Iran, an R, there's even an A. However, there is no Q in Iran for the simple reason that Iran is not Iraq.


Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu will leave ``Bigg Boss 6`` house Friday to campaign for next month's assembly elections in Gujarat, his wife Navjot Kaur announced here Thursday. She told media persons that she had received a call from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who wanted Sidhu to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Gujarat. She said she approached the channel following the call and was told to announce that Sidhu will leave the show. ``Navjot Sidhu will leave the 'Bigg Boss' house tomorrow to campaign for the Gujarat assembly elections,'' Kaur said. Sidhu is the BJP Lok Sabha member from Amritsar in Punjab. His wife is a BJP legislator from the Amritsar-east constituency. She is also the chief parliamentary secretary for health. Kaur said television was a source of income for Sidhu, but he's ready to leave the show to fulfill his political obligations. About Sidhu's performance in the high-drama show, Kaur said Sidhu behaved like a ``fatherly figure'' to other participants. By Web Editor

Navjot Singh Sidhu to leave 'Bigg Boss' house


Whirlpool Corp. announced Friday that it will close its refrigerator factory in Evansville, Ind., by next year and cut 1,100 jobs as it continues a push to trim excess capacity.


Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he expects to be back at Minnesota next season.

Tubby Smith says he'll be back next season


MERCED, Calif. A ranger at Yosemite National Park has found an unidentified body in the Merced River beneath Vernal Fall.

Ranger finds body in Merced river near Vernal Fall


Two new challengers signed up for the Elgin ISD school board election last week.

Challengers sign up for Elgin ISD election


Teachers' unions have won their fight with the Department of Education over illegal salary deductions -- without having to take legal action.

Teachers win fight over illegal salary deductions


Westlake man died late Monday after struggling with Middleburg Heights police officers who used a Taser to subdue him.

Westlake man dies after struggling with Middleburg Heights police


Billionaire Warren Buffett said on Nov. 14 that he has bought $10.7 billion of IBM stock since March, the equivalent of a 5.5% share of the information technology giant.

Buffett bought $10.7 billion IBM stock since March


Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted captain Garry Monk could miss the start of the Premier League season.


Now that Johnny Manziel has won the Heisman Trophy despite only being a redshirt freshman, what about the subsequent years?


Junior high students in Webb City are getting a taste of the performing arts as elective classes.

Junior high students get a taste of the performing arts


Search engine giant Google has now claimed that Bing stole their search results.


A man faces felony charges for animal cruelty in Walton County for starving a horse now commonly known as ``Champ.''

Man charged with animal cruelty for starving horse


``I am going to Congress and I am going to tell the truth,'' Clemens, whose 4,672 strikeouts are second among pitchers in Major League Baseball history, said during a televised, 50-minute news conference in Houston.


West Virginia forward Devin Ebanks was back on the bench for the Mountaineers' game against The Citadel, but he did not play.

Devin Ebanks back on bench, does not play


United Rentals Inc., an equipment rental company, on Wednesday said its tender offer for about 27.2 million shares is oversubscribed.

United Rentals tender offer is oversubscribed


An Egyptian woman was killed when a building collapsed partially in the northern coastal city of Alexandria yesterday, the official MENA news agency reported.

Egyptian woman killed in building collapse


Novato fire Chief Marc Revere has been honored with the fire chief of the year award from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Novato fire chief honored with fire chief of the year award


New Delhi, Nov 7 After Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit personally intervened in the matter, three people have been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly beating two Naga students in the Kotla Mubarakpur area.

Three arrested for beating two Naga students


Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, firmly rejected reports that the European Commission plans to directly manage regional funds in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.

Bulgaria firmly rejected reports that the EC plans to directly manage regional funds in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.


Barry Bonds pleads not guilty to perjury charges in steroids probe


Hundreds of shoppers and residents lined the streets in brilliant sunshine, to watch the annual Procession of Witness take place in Chesterfield on Bank Holiday Monday.

Annual Procession of Witness takes place in Chesterfield


As part of its ambitious plans to put a man on the moon, China today launched its second unmanned lunar probe to test soft-landing technologies for another mission slated for 2013, the same year when India plans to launch Chandrayaan-II. After a text book launch of the probe 'Chang'e II' around 4.30 pm IST on the country's 61st National Day, the rocket successfully placed the lunar orbiter in its intended orbit in 20 minutes, prompting the scientists at the launch centre to break into loud cheers.


Officials say strong overnight winds may be to blame for causing damage to a Lexington business.

Strong winds may have caused damage to business


Verizon Wireless announced today that it will starting charging a $30 upgrade fee for those who want to trade in their old phone for a newer model.

Verizon Wireless announces $30 upgrade fee


All Oswego County government offices, including solid waste transfer stations, will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day.


Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has undergone another operation after being re-admitted to hospital, just days after her release following hip surgery.


The man was seriously injured when his truck overturned in the collision, which happened near the Castlepollard exit of the N4 on Wednesday morning.


Olympic gold medalist and gymnastics sensation Gabby Douglas will write two books on faith for Zondervan, the Christian publishing company, it was announced this week.


``I still keep waiting for this to be a dream,'' Sarah DeVries, 18, told The Baker City Herald.

'I still keep waiting for this to be a dream'


The US's Chicago PMI fell less-than-expected last month, data showed on Friday.


Supermodel Naomi Campbell is all set to have a double celebration on the French Riviera when she turns 40 on Saturday and completes one year of romance with Russian tycoon Vladimir Doronin.


Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham told the Daily Telegraph he is considering proposing a 30% cap on sugar in cereals.

Burnham proposes cap on sugar in cereals


A suicide bomber in an Iraqi army uniform has struck a US military delegation as it visited the mayor of Baqouba today.

Suicide bomber strikes US military delegation


Astoria Brewing Co. is doubling its brewing capacity and reopening the Chartroom in the Andrew & Steve's Building.


The Thornhill outdoor pool in Vaughan is now open for the summer, offering public swimming, lessons and drop-in activities.


A house fire that spread from the garage to both floors of a home late Monday evening has displaced a Rio Rancho family.


International Finance Bank's income shrank to near-break-even levels in the fourth quarter, but it improved the quality of its loan portfolio.

International Finance bank's income shrinks


The husband of a Culpeper woman shot and killed during a traffic stop in February was found dead in his home Tuesday morning.

Husband of Culpeper woman shot in February found dead in home


A pair of great white egrets are nesting for the first time in the UK on Shapwick Heath nature reserve in Somerset.

Great white egrets nesting for the first time in UK on Shapwick Heath


The inflation rate hit 1.1 percent in Georgia in November 2010 compared to the previous month, the Georgian Statistics Committee told Trend.


Iran's Under-Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Javad Vaeedi said on Sunday that Iran will continue with its peaceful nuclear activities.

Iran to continue with its peaceful nuclear activities


A 1971 India-Pakistan war hero and Maha Vir Chakra awardee, Hony Capt Mohinder Singh, 73, died in Patiala on Monday after a prolonged illness.

1971 war hero, Hony Capt Mohinder Singh, dies in Patiala


North Korea will restart all nuclear facilities at its main Yongbyon complex, in the latest move which is likely to escalate tensions further with South Korea and the United States.

North Korea to restart nuclear facilities


A workshop on understanding the effects of mulch on tree health is scheduled for September 10, 2010 from 9:00 am to noon at Hopkins Green in Lexington.

Workshop on understanding the effects of mulch on tree health


``Sex and sexuality are a part of nature, and I go along with nature,'' People Magazine quoted Lohan as Saying on the January/February issue of Playboy.


Surveillance and satellite imaging company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd posted a second-quarter loss as it took a share-based compensation charge.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates posts loss


Air Canada will cut up to 2,000 jobs and is slashing capacity like other major carriers beset by record fuel prices.


Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of the emergence of Malcom Floyd and the need to sign a linebacker because of an injury to Tim Dobbins on Sunday.


TV host Pat O'Brien has reportedly checked into rehab for the second time this year in a bid to kick his alcohol addictions.


South African President Jacob Zuma plans to sign performance contracts with his Cabinet ministers in an effort to make his government more productive and accountable to the people of the country.

Zuma may sign performance contracts with ministers


With the help of Johan Botha's quickfire 67 of 47 balls, Shane Warne led Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers while 7 bowls still remained to be bowled.


Trabzonspor extended their lead at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig to five points after posting a workmanlike 2-0 win at home to Bucaspor this evening.


An Israeli envoy is set to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to submit a letter regarding the possibility of substantive talks.


Sporting Kansas City won the US Open Cup on Wednesday night, outlasting Seattle in a penalty shootout to derail the Sounders' bid to become the first team to win four straight titles.


Angelina Jolie has apparently chosen to take a new role.


Jeffrey Deitch, the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and former art dealer, will appear on CBS' ``60 Minutes'' this Sunday as part of a segment that looks into the boom in the contemporary art market.

Jeffrey Deitch to appear on '60 Minutes' on Sunday


World Cup quarter-finalists Paraguay will play Australia and New Zealand in October in two friendlies.

Paraguay to play Australia, New Zealand in October


Bud Norris, starting pitcher of the Houston Astros, was the right choice for the Opening Night start against the Texas Rangers.

Bud Norris is the right choice for Opening Night start


A Ballyhaunis woman was convicted and fined a total of €1,150 for illegal dumping in Ballyhaunis District Court this week.

Ballyhaunis woman fined for illegal dumping


Finance Minister KM Mani has announced that six web cameras will be installed at six check posts across the state.

Web cameras to be installed at check posts


in Sports Four Jamaican athletes have admitted to taking a banned substance and are now awaiting sanctions from the Jamaica Appeals Tribunal.

Athletes admit to taking banned substance


Strongly censuring the perpetrators of the bomb blasts today that took the lives of many innocents in Assam, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today said the terrorists should be hunted down and brought to justice.


President Barack Obama made his first visit to Oklahoma as president, spending his time here stressing energy independence and talking about the Keystone XL pipeline.

President Obama stresses energy independence


Sources say he is learning martial arts in Vietnam for his next film Badrinath which also stars Tamannah and Nana Patekar.


Belgium debates euthanasia for minors Updated: 03:39, Thursday February 21, 2013 Belgian legislators have opened a debate on whether to amend a decade-old law on euthanasia to cover minors, being told by experts that it was already taking place in practice without any set guidelines.


Qantas pilots submit pay offer Updated: 19:37, Monday January 16, 2012 Qantas pilots have filed submissions to the workplace umpire outlining a series of demands over pay and conditions.


Shaw Communications Inc. Shaw Direct announced today the launch of its new online Video On Demand library, accessible anywhere in Canada.

Shaw Direct launches online Video on demand library


Belene NPP project should be restructured and if it has clear financial frame investors will come, and from now on we will have nо reason to stop it, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov told journalists, FOCUS News Agency reporter informs.

Belene NPP project should be restructured:


17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is considered as one of the greatest tennis player in open era, he is going to skip from the seven ATP Tour events in 2013 season.

Roger Federer skips from seven ATP events in 2013


Invesco Ltd. will announce its fourth quarter 2007 results on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:30 am / 12:30 pm.

Invesco Ltd. to announce fourth quarter 2007 results on February 5, 2008


American Realist artist Andrew Wyeth, painter of the Helga pictures, has died at the age of 91.

Andrew Wyeth, painter of the Helga pictures, dies at 91


A Sawmill man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a fatal shooting on the Navajo Nation reservation in northern Arizona.

Man sentenced in fatal shooting on reservation


Oil soared to a record above $144 a barrel on Thursday in Asia, fueled by concerns over a larger-than-expected drop in US stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran.


Two people are in custody after the body of a young male who appears to have been the victim of a homicide was found Saturday in rural Stutsman County, according to a statement from the Stutsman County State Attorney's Office.

Two in custody after body found in rural Stutsman County


Rapper Kanye West was reportedly arrested in Newcastle, England on Friday after getting into a fight with a paparazzo.

Kanye West arrested for getting into fight with paparazzo


Baby Spice Emma Bunton has ruled out the possibility of second Spice Girls reunion tour.

Baby Spice rules out second Spice Girls reunion tour


Liam Hemsworth fight caught on camera is now trending online.


India and Myanmar discussed ways to increase connectivity and opening more border points between them, even as New Delhi urged the junta to expedite political reforms and make these more broad based to include imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

India, Myanmar discuss ways to increase connectivity


Iran has tested anti-air and anti-ship missiles and unveiled a new drone, its powerful Revolutionary Guards said on Monday, in a show of military readiness for a war with Israel their chief says is inevitable.


German new car sales picked up speed in December compared with sales in November, the automobile federation VDA said Tuesday, but slumped by 23 percent in 2010 as a whole.

German new car sales pick up in December


Nextep Systems, the Troy provider of automated ordering kiosks and software, has announced record sales growth for its business in the first quarter.


Jury selection will begin today in the murder trial of a Palm Springs man accused of choking to death a high-powered Orange County attorney in his Palm Desert vacation trailer.

Jury selection will begin in murder trial of a Palm Springs man


Lead futures weakened by 0.24 per cent to Rs 105 per kg today on sluggish demand from battery makers in the spot market amid absence of strong cues from global markets.


Magnalight.com adds a full range of emergency ballast equipped explosion proof lights and emergency ballast equipped hazardous location lights.

Magnalight.com adds emergency ballasts to explosion proof and hazardous location lights


He will officially join the Bluebirds from 1st July when he becomes a free agent having refused to sign a new contract with Posh.


Malta said today that ``any illegal shooting of protected bird species is absolutely unacceptable. FKNK, together with the assistance of the police and backed-up with the full weight of the wrath of its thousands of genuine members, will continue striving so that these criminals are eradicated from the Maltese countryside once and for all.''

Illegal shooting of protected birds is unacceptable --


Firefighters battled a brush fire in Walnut Hill Friday afternoon, and there is a fire weather warning in effect for Saturday to discourage outdoor burning.


Retail sales growth slowed sharply in July, reversing some of June's World Cup-related strength as consumers worried about upcoming government spending cuts, a survey showed on Tuesday.


The largest Russia-US spy swap since the Cold War appeared to be in motion Thursday, with a Russian convicted of spying for the United States reportedly plucked from a Moscow prison and flown to Vienna.

Russia-US spy swap appears to be in motion


A Brazilian player has been banned for 10 matches for spitting an at opponent while his coach was suspended for five games for insulting the referee and refusing to leave the pitch after being sent off in the same game.

Brazilian player banned for 10 matches after spitting at opponent


Britain has said that it would not follow France in banning Muslim women from wearing 'burqa' in public as such a move would run contrary to the conventions of a ``tolerant and respectful society''.

Britain not to ban women from wearing burqa


A former St. Francis Xavier University basketball star has pleaded guilty to seven counts of indecent exposure, in connection with incidents that occurred in Halifax.

Former basketball star pleads guilty to indecent exposure


Food allergies may increase the risk for asthma attacks, according to the results of a study reported in the November issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Food allergies may increase risk for asthma attacks


Lenny Kravitz is now working on a new album after last year's Black and White America, an album called Negrophilia.


Logitech International, one of the leaders in PC video communication, on November 10 announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held LifeSize Communications of Austin, Texas for $405 million in cash.

Logitech to acquire LifeSize Communications


Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline beat expectations with a rise in revenues in the third quarter.


Mark Wahlberg says he's considering a jailhouse meeting with James ``Whitey'' Bulger, but victim's relatives are criticizing the actor's interest in the reputed former mob boss.

Mark Wahlberg considering jailhouse meeting with James ``Whitey'' Bulger


Uttar Pradesh received moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours as monsoon remained active over the state.


Washington, Dec 13 Richard Holbrooke, the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, remained in critical condition after undergoing an additional surgery today to repair a torn aorta.

US Envoy Holbrooke remains in critical condition


A MOLE Creek farmer has locked his gate to mining companies who wish to conduct exploration or operations on his 486 ha property.


American Airlines reported its April traffic increased 2.7 percent versus the same period last year.


Arginetix Inc., a Baltimore-based developer of small molecule inhibitors of arginase, has raised $2.3 million in first-round funding.


Israel received an uncomfortable reminder of international anger over the Gaza war today when lawyers representing 16 Palestinians asked a London court to issue an arrest warrant for its defence minister, Ehud Barak, who is visiting Britain.

Lawyers representing 16 Palestinians asked a London court to issue an arrest warrant


Shanghai-based outsourcing specialist Virtuos has acquired Russian concept art studio GRAFIT, gaining access to the studio's network of artists in Russia, Europe and Asia.

Virtuos acquires Russian concept art studio


Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has stressed that a fresh austerity package under discussion is necessary to regain credibility and overcome the threatening debt crisis.

Austerity necessary to regain credibility:


Italian oil and gas group Eni SpA and Italian bank UniCredit SpA will meet Libyan rebels to discuss a possible resumption of oil exports to Italy, two sources close to the operation told Reuters.

Eni, UniCredit to meet Libyan rebels: sources


A Newark woman was killed yesterday afternoon in a two-car crash in Licking County.


The euro edged higher in volatile trade Thursday as the market focused on problems in currencies in emerging economies.


Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's biggest bank, posted a fourth straight quarterly profit, buoyed by a tax gain, a year after reporting a record loss.

Deutsche Bank posts fourth straight quarterly profit


``Rules of game in Kyrgyzstan have already been announced, and we should learn to play by them, if we want to live in a civilized state,'' Temir Sariev, leader of one of parties, running in the parliamentary elections on October 10, stated at the press conference in 24.kg news agency.

Rules of game in Kyrgyzstan are announced, we should learn to play by them --


Mecca Bingo recently run a great online bingo promotion at their site where a brand new smart car was up for grabs, lucky online bingo player ``Nicola300'' is now on the move thanks to Mecca Bingo in a fantastic Pink Mecca Smart Car.

Bingo player gets moving with Mecca Bingo


Illegal poker charges have been dropped against a Pueblo man after an informant in the case declined to testify.

Poker charges dropped against Pueblo man


After six seasons, Piers Morgan, the last of the original judges' pannel has announced that he will be stepping down as a judge from America's Got Talent.

Piers Morgan stepping down from America's Got Talent


Scott Weiland, legendary lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, performed live at Wasted Space at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Wednesday night.

Scott Weiland, lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, performs at Wasted Space


B2b PR and communications agency IAS has recruited two new senior account managers, boasting some 17 years of experience between them.

IAS recruits two senior account managers


Greece braced for the possibility of fresh austerity measures after Sunday newspapers reported its public deficit for 2010 was far greater than previously estimated.


GOP presidential rivals made contrasting appeals to conservatives Friday, with Mitt Romney saying he proved his mettle as Massachusetts governor and Rick Santorum saying Romney is so moderate that electing him would be a ``hollow victory.''


A husband and wife from Northamptonshire are due to go on trial accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a circus elephant called Anne.

Husband and wife on trial for causing unnecessary suffering to circus elephant Anne


The full cast has been announced for the new UK tour of Ghost the Musical, adapted from the 1990 film ``Ghost'' with a score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.

Full cast announced for New tour of Ghost the Musical


Amarinth has unveiled a document management system for contractors and operators, particularly those subject to penalty payments and retentions related to product documentation.

Amarinth unveils document management system


CIT Group Inc. on Monday cleared another hurdle in its restructuring effort as it attempts to avoid bankruptcy protection, saying it has received enough offers to complete a debt repurchase program.

Cit Group clears hurdle in restructuring effort


Checker Motors Corporation filed for bankruptcy this week.


The City of Kitchener has declared a Snow Event.


Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment are teaming up to adapt the Japanese manga Pluto into a live-action/CGI hybrid.

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment to adapt Japanese manga Pluto


We're SO sad to report that disco-soul diva Donna Summer has passed away this morning, at the age of 63.


MLB Network announced Tuesday that it will televise 10 minor league Triple-A baseball games this season.

Mlb Network to televise 10 Triple-A games


Veteran filmmaker John Woo will lead the jury of the Golden Goblet Award, the main competitive segment of the 13th Shanghai International Film Festival, which will open on June 12 and last nine days.


Canada's housing market is on the rebound after a decline in 2009 with resales expected to set a new annual record this year and home building is off to a strong start, according to two reports Monday.


With a minor named as accused in the Delhi gang rape incident, HRD minister MM Pallam Raju feels that sex education should be made an integral part of the school curriculum.

Sex education should be made part of school curriculum:


A former girls volleyball coach was arrested Wednesday after allegations that he had inappropriate contact with two underage students at Union Mine High School in El Dorado.

Former volleyball coach arrested on allegations


The Red River has dropped just below major flood stage in Fargo but many communities in North Dakota still are threatened with high water.

Red River drops below major flood stage in Fargo


A fatal crash on the M61 near Bolton has closed the motorway northbound, the Highways Agency has said.


Jennifer Lopez is set to guest star on the hit Fox show Glee, which won Best Comedy or Musical at Sunday's Golden Globes.


Andre Agassi appears Thursday at the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas for the announcement that he will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Andre Agassi to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame


Russia banned grain exports for the rest of the year today after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 percent of its wheat crop.

Russia bans grain exports amid severe drought


Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Thursday said that no institution on its own can ensure good governance in the country adding that the judiciary is a role model for other institutions.


Per Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is testifying on Friday at the appeal hearing convened by former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue -- and Vilma and Smith are present to watch and listen.

Williams testifying with Vilma, Smith present


More than 200 workers of the Hong Fu Shoe Company in the Hoang Long Industrial Park were hospitalized with food poisoning.

200 workers hospitalized with food poisoning


Oil closed above the $129 a barrel mark for the first time on Tuesday, again extending its record levels.


Teaching is experiencing its biggest recruitment boom for years with one in ten workers considering a career in teaching, according to statistics from the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

One in ten workers 'considering career in teaching'


Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation has selected QuantiSense for its BI and data warehousing solution.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation selects QuantiSense


Aaron Eckhart is in talks to join Johnny Depp in his new film, ``Rum Diary,'' based on the Hunter S. Thompson novel.

Aaron Eckhart joins Johnny Depp in ``Rum Diary''


Invacare Corporation today announced the appointment of former United States Senator Charles S. Robb as a new independent director to serve on Invacare's Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2010.

Invacare Corporation announces appointment of former US Senator Charles S. Robb as new independent director


Outer space smells like fried steak, hot metal and welding a motorbike, according to scientists.


Former Cuyahoga County Recorder Patrick O'Malley's sentencing has been postponed a month to allow for more time to complete a presentence report.

Former Cuyahoga Recorder Patrick O'Malley's sentencing postponed


That's the thinking of Gregory Stavrou, executive director of Rochester Civic Theatre, who announced that RCT will revamp its previously announced 2012-2013 season schedule to add ``The Producers'' to the lineup.


ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson last night ruled out Jonny Wilkinson for a month with yet another of the shoulder injuries that have plagued him.

Martin Johnson rules out Jonny Wilkinson with injury


Kalakalappu actress Anjali has replaced Taapsee Pannu in Madha Gaja Raja.


A large number of DC firefighters called out sick on New Year's Eve, leaving the city short-staffed on a busy night.

Large number of DC firefighters call out sick


BHP Billiton has raised its bid for Rio Tinto to 3.4 BHP shares for each Rio Tinto share, valuing the world's third biggest miner at $147.4 billion dollars.


A Russellville doctor identified as a ``prime suspect'' in a car bombing that injured the chairman of the state Medical Board pleaded innocent Tuesday to federal weapons and obstruction of justice charges in a separate case.

Russellville doctor pleads innocent in weapons case


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ ``Silence'', a documentary on destruction of the Armenian cultural heritage in Georgia was screened in Yerevan yesterday.

Documentary on destruction of Armenian cultural heritage in Georgia screened in Yerevan


A novel study led by Johns Hopkins scientists has revealed that sugar plays a vital role in cell division a finding that would lead to new treatments for a number of diseases, including cancer.


June consumer credit rose $14.33 billion, or at a 6.7-per-cent annual rate, to $2.586 trillion, the Federal Reserve said.


Foster Grandparents from Delta, Menominee and Schoolcraft counties celebrated 35 years of service in their communities at their Annual Recognition Dinner held recently at the Terrace Bay Inn in Gladstone.


After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater....


Bottom side West Ham United claimed their first point of the season on Saturday when they drew 1-1 at Stoke City in the English Premier League.

West Ham claim first point of season with draw at Stoke


Treasury prices turned higher on Tuesday afternoon, pushing yields down, as stocks extended losses and oil prices pressed higher on new reports of clashes in the Middle East.

Treasurys turn up as stocks extend losses


German fixed network operator Versatel has provided network connectivity services to Berlin-based Flatliners, provider of medical consultancy services to the film industry.

Versatel provides connectivity services for Flatliners


Not only are Drew Barrymore and Justin Long back on, they're reportedly moving in together!

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long moving in together


Longs Drug Stores announced that it will open a new Longs Drugs store in Carpinteria, California.

Longs Drug Stores opens new store in Carpinteria


A Waseca man has pleaded guilty to attempted bribery after offering a woman money if she told authorities she didn't know who assaulted her.

Waseca man pleads guilty to attempted bribery


A Sanford police officer died Tuesday during a training exercise, police said Wednesday.

Sanford police officer dies during training


A security source said on Wednesday that the Egyptian border police succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition from Libya through the Salloum border crossing.

Egyptian police 'thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Libya'


The EUR/USD is consolidating at the lows which might indicate a correction in prices.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said it is corporate responsibility of all to safeguard the national assets.

It is corporate responsibility of all of us to safeguard national assets:


A new local history book will go on sale Friday night during a signing party at The Bookman, 715 Washington Ave.

New local history book goes on sale Friday during signing party


Gov. Martin O'Malley, one of the first governors to endorse Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, said he'll be proud to support Sen. Barack Obama once he officially wins the Democratic nomination.

O'Malley says he'd be proud to support Obama


01 de febrero de 2012, 18:39Warsaw, Feb 1 Poland''s 1996 Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska died at 88 years old in her house in the southern city of Krakow, announced her representative Michal Rusinek.

Nobel prize winning poet Wislawa Szymborska dies


Scientists have found that invasive boa constrictors are spreading across the island of Puerto Rico.

Invasive boa constrictors are spreading across Puerto Rico


Alexander turns to triathlon coaching Updated: 17:47, Monday February 25, 2013 Craig Alexander jokes he might yet have found the way he can make the Olympics.


A Macon man faces charges of child molestation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he allegedly provided alcohol to teenagers.


The researchers at the Western University have found a way of treating both post-traumatic stress disorder and drug addiction by selectively blocking the patient's recall of memories.

Researchers find ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder


A 56-YEAR-OLD woman from Bromborough was taken to hospital following a fire at her home.


Chelsea midfielder Ramires is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a medial knee ligament injury after being forced off in his side's 1-0 win over QPR, Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed.

Ramires facing lengthy spell on sidelines with medial knee ligament injury


NASHVILLE, Tenn. Comedian Tracy Morgan plans to return to Nashville next week to apologize to audience members who were offended by an anti-gay rant during a stand-up show on June 3.

Tracy Morgan returning to Nashville to apologize


Ad campaign to target prosecutor accountability A new advocacy group is launching a national advertising campaign calling for prosecutor accountability and the importance of conviction integrity.


Donald Trump has emerged in second place in the GOP presidential field, according to a new poll.

Donald Trump emerges second place in GOP presidential field:


BLUESCOPE Steel has slashed its dividend by 77 per cent and warned of a likely loss in the second half amid tough trading conditions in the domestic and international steel markets.


A prominent Auckland lawyer has lost an appeal against being found to have acted unprofessionally by swearing at court staff and creating ``an embarrassing scene'' by slamming a door.


Big Island police are investigating the theft of two ATVs from a home in Laupāhoehoe.

Police investigating theft of two ATVs from Laupāhoehoe


Senior DMK leader and former Minister Veerapandi Arumugam today surrendered before police for three-day custodial interrogation in connection with two cases of alleged land grabbing lodged against him.

Veerapandi Arumugam surrenders before police


Fabio Capello said he plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a ``misunderstanding'' for his exit from England job.


People often ask me, ``What's so bad about GEs?''


Britain today said India was making ``good progress'' on reducing poverty, and listed the areas where British aid was making a difference in the three states of Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

India making good progress on reducing poverty:


Everton striker Louis Saha crashed into a fence while driving his Ferrari on a country road in Cheshire.

Everton striker Louis Saha crashes Ferrari


Regulators on Friday shut down a small bank in Illinois and one in Washington, lifting to 63 the number of US bank failures this year.


The Archbishop of Caterbury, Rowan Williams, has given his support to a muti-billion pound so called ``Robin Hood'' tax -- also known as a Tobin tax -- on financial transactions.

Archbishop of Caterbury calls for 'Robin Hood' tax


Adelaide is set to host a new three-day music and arts festival that will bring awareness to environmental issues.


COMMUTERS are being urged to get on their bikes for a greener London in a cycling to work campaign.


The 2013 hurricane season is expected to be more active than average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hurricane season expected to be 'active'


GENERAL Motors is heading to bankruptcy court tomorrow to seek approval to sell its assets to a ``New GM'' in a plan to reinvigorate the car maker under US government ownership.

General Motors to seek approval to sell itself


New York's hometown value airline JetBlue Airways today celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring a unique 10-themed livery to signify the carrier's entry into its second decade.

JetBlue Airways celebrates 10th anniversary


The Sandusky County dog warden was arrested Wednesday night and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct by police.

Sandusky County dog warden arrested Wednesday


Air India workers have called off a two-day strike that left tens of thousands of passengers stranded after an Indian court asked them to return to work.


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US stocks retreated as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernankeâ??s pledge to safeguard the economic recovery failed to ease concern that growth will continue to slow and Intel Corp. cut its revenue forecast.


In a twist of events, a Thai ship owner has claimed that the Indian navy had sunk his vessel in the Gulf of Aden last week instead of a pirate ship as claimed by Indian authorities.

Thai ship owner claims Indian navy sank his vessel


Former RJD leader and minister in the Lalu-Rabri governments Ramai Ram on Monday joined JD in the presence of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.


Labour leader Iain Gray brushed off an anti-cuts protest yesterday after being ``ambushed'' on a campaign visit to a train station.

Gray brushes off anti-cuts protest after 'ambush' at train station


NBA phenom Jeremy Lin isn't holding any grudges against ESPN or the editor who was let go after writing what many considered a racist remark about him.


``Regional separation in Kyrgyzstan is the result of proportional election system implementation,'' said former CEC chief Akylbek Sariev on today's panel discussion Rule-of-Law Principle during transitional period in Kyrgyzstan.

Regional separation in Kyrgyzstan is the result of proportional election system implementation --


Sidbi Venture capital, the venture capital arm of Small Industries Dvelopment Bank of India, is planning its third fund this year, which will focus on early and growth stage companies across various verticals, a top official said.

Sidbi venture plans third fund this year


A city chef who has cooked for the rich and famous has clocked up 40 years loyal service at a family business.

Chef clocks up 40 years with family business


Natural gas in storage in the US fell last week and is only 2.3 percent above the five-year average for this time of year, a government report said Thursday.


Chocolate boy Imran Khan received a love bite from one of his crazy female fan when he was in a night club in Dubai.

Imran Khan receives love bite from a crazy female fan


A detective corporal of police is scheduled to appear in court today for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act.


A full Bench headed by the chief justice said a deputy commissioner can delegate his authority to any official for taking possession of land in terms of section 16 of Land Acquisition Act, and the DC need not be present at the place in question.

Deputy commissioner can delegate authority


Mitt Romney is in Israel to seek endorsement and to be acknowledged as a more reliable ally than Obama.

Romney in Israel seeking for endorsement


He is now free to go unfettered about his life, which we can only assume will consist of him traveling from small town to small town across the South, sweet-talking widows out of their retirement money and bedding their daughters.


Former Republican presidential contender Herman Cain will speak at UNC on Thursday as an invited guest of the UNC College Republicans.


A police lieutenant resigned Friday after he was placed under investigation and suspended without pay due to an arrest earlier this month.


India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the good start by openers laid the foundation for the win at Napier.


State wildlife officials plan to examine a mountain lion that was shot near Robinson in Kidder County.


Plan B is considering giving away his next album, which will be a hip-hop record, for free.

Plan B considering giving away his next album for free


China on Tuesday warned US President Barack Obama against meeting the Dalai Lama, saying it would ``seriously undermine'' Sino-US ties -- the latest salvo in an escalating row between the two powers.

China warns Obama against meeting Dalai Lama


MYSTERY surrounds the cause of a biplane crash in Bidford in which the pilot was seriously injured.

Mystery surrounds cause of biplane crash


ING Groep NV says it is selling its British businesses linked to online banking arm ING Direct UK to Barclays at a 320-million loss.

ING sells British businesses to Barclays


Character actor Sam Menning, who starred most recently in ``My Name Is Earl,'' died March 29 in Los Angeles of emphysema.


Afghan ground forces will be barred from calling in NATO air strikes after an attack killed a number of children this week, Karzai said.

Afghan forces barred from calling NATO air strikes


FIFA has launched 2,500 legal actions around the globe to protect its World Cup brand, a senior official of soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

FIFA launches 2,500 actions to protect World Cup brand


Sony has announced via the PlayStation US blog that Gran Turismo 5 has been delayed for release in the United States.


Smashburger, a restaurant chain in the US, has signed an agreement with ISK Systems, to operate 20 restaurants in Long Island, New York.

Smashburger signs agreement to operate 20 restaurants in Long Island


A top UN envoy has warned that time was running out in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban insurgency and asked the international community to change its ``mindset'' for a success in the war-torn country.

Time running out in Afghanistan to defeat insurgency:


Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has said that carefree spending cost the Republicans the polls, but the party has been loyal to core issues that will win back voters.

Carefree spending cost Republicans the polls:


A Lexington woman is robbed in her own home, and the family says the two responsible even held a gun to a baby's head before they made off with her money.


Court records show Fishburne was granted a temporary restraining order on Thursday Jan. 3, 2012 against a man who claims to own the actor's house and went there on New Year's day to try to evict him and his family.

Laurence Fishburne granted restraining order


SANA'A, April 10 - The newly appointed governors were sworn in on Tuesday before President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the Republican Palace.

Newly appointed governors sworn in before President Hadi


Azerbaijan and Armenia need to settle the issue of returning five regions and half of Kelbajar, deputy Asim Mollazade says.

Azerbaijan, Armenia need to settle issue of returning five regions


``I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ballem as a new member of the National Energy Board,'' said Minister Oliver.

Minister Oliver announces appointment of new member to the National energy Board


Dell announced Monday, July 3, 2012, that it is buying Quest Software for about $2.36 billion, ending recent speculation about who the unnamed bidder was in a battle for the company with investment firm Insight Venture Partners.

Dell buying Quest software for $2.36 billion


An Amarillo man has been indicted on federal money laundering and multiple weapons charges linked to illegal gambling operations and $7,500 in bribes paid to an unidentified law enforcement officer.

Amarillo man indicted on money laundering, weapons charges


The broking firm says, the Nifty has support at 5980-5950 and resistance at 6020-6040.


Spanish tenor Placido Domingo is to undergo ``preventive surgery'' and will be unable to perform for the next six weeks, his spokesman has said.


Private sector insurer DLF Pramerica Life Insurance today launched four new insurance products, including two traditional plans.

DLF Pramerica Life launches four new products


Catania President, Antonio Pulvirenti, has confirmed that striker, Maxi Lopez, is free to talk to other clubs after AC Milan have backed-off a move.


And while the 15th-ranked Badgers threw away a potential shot at the national championship with back-to-back road losses in late October, Wilson still got his wish.


A Tuesday afternoon crash on Huronatario Street sent two people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.