The euro fell versus the yen as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi faces a budget vote amid pressure to resign, stoking concern the region's third- largest economy will struggle to manage its debt load.

Euro falls against yen as Italy's Berlusconi faces budget vote


SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. With hundreds of weekend skiers on the slopes, a glider crash landed on a ski run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday.

Glider crashes onto ski run at Heavenly Mountain Resort


Matt Grevers, a Communication '07 alumnus who won the silver medal in the swimming 100-meter backstroke in the Beijing Olympics, will lead this year's Homecoming Parade on Oct. 17 and 18, the university announced Monday.

Olympic medalist Grevers to lead Homecoming


Rally Australia, part of the FIA World Rally Championship, will relocate to Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales from 2011, organisers said on Thursday.

Rally Australia relocates to Coffs Harbour


Andy Murray reached the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday after Julien Benneteau injured his ankle and retired near the end of a hard-fought first set with the score at 6-5.

Andy Murray reaches quarterfinals in Monte Carlo


Nurnberg denied Hamburg a place in the top six thanks to a Tomas Pekhart equaliser in a 1-1 draw at the Frankenstadion.


Four US soldiers were killed in a Taliban-style bomb attack in Afghanistan Tuesday, NATO said, bringing the toll of Americans to 21 dead since Friday.

Four US soldiers killed in Afghanistan - NATO


Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says he will not underestimate England ahead of the friendly at Wembley where Fabio Capello is expected to play an experimental side.

Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque will not underestimate England


The Martha's Vineyard fishing season began with unmistakable signs.


SAP AG was downgraded today by analysts at Wedbush Morgan and the stock is now at $48.04, down $0.35 on volume of 1,958,101 shares traded.

SAP AG (SAP) downgraded by Wedbush Morgan


Kenosha County has canceled a swine flu vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday and all future clinics because the county is low in the vaccine.

Kenosha County cancels swine flu vaccination clinics


The US Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton acknowledged that Sri Lanka is now on the verge of defeating terrorism, and that this presented a great opportunity to restore peace, leading to reconstruction and rehabilitation in the country.

Sri Lanka on verge of defeating terrorism --


Two more people have been arrested following a St. Patrick's Day riot in London, Ont., bringing the total charged to 15.

Two more arrested after St. Patrick's Day riot in London


A 54-year-old man was rescued from the Mississippi River Monday evening after his boat was sucked under a barge.

Man rescued after boat sucked under barge


Todd Carney will be considered for selection when Sydney Roosters play Cronulla in round 10 of the NRL premiership, Roosters coach Brian Smith said after his fallen star returned to training on Friday morning.

Todd Carney will be considered for selection against Cronulla:


Fulham's England striker Bobby Zamora is facing at least four months out of action after suffering a serious leg injury in the 2-1 win over Wolves at Craven Cottage.

Bobby Zamora facing months out of action


After watching the New York Giants beat the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's NFC wild card game, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told News 8 he was ready to make some changes.


A WOKING pub landlord found in his bed had died of heart disease, a post-mortem examination has determined.

Pub landlord found in bed died of heart disease


After a lawsuit by The Post Register, a judge has ordered the Blackfoot School District to release all its documents surrounding a separation agreement.


David L. Wolper, whose 1977 miniseries Roots -- a generational saga of an American family -- became a landmark in television history, has died.

David Wolper, producer of 'Roots,' has died


Steve Jobs called long-time rival and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as ``unimaginative'' and not really a product person, according to a biography of the deceased Apple chief executive.

Steve Jobs called Bill Gates 'unimaginative':


Northampton Saints demolished Sale Sharks 38-3 in their Guinness Premiership encounter played at Franklins Gardens on Saturday.


Birdstep Technology ASA invites to a corporate presentation and strategic outlook on Thursday May 20th, 2010.

Birdstep invites to corporate presentation and strategic outlook


ANC Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday took a swipe at ``divisive elements'' within the party, saying they were motivated by greed.

Motlanthe takes swipe at 'divisive elements'


Samsung Electronics Co. says it is withdrawing its bid to acquire US flash-memory card maker SanDisk Corp.

Samsung withdraws bid to acquire SanDisk


Hollyscoop can confirm exclusively that Katherine Heigl and her hubby Josh Kelley are adopting a baby, and the new stork may be visiting as soon as this week!


Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said on Tuesday he had set up four live webcams in his home in a symbolic reference to the 24-hour police surveillance he has been subjected to since his detention a year ago.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei sets up live webcams at home


Over that time, she's donated more than 20 gallons of blood -- that's enough to help about 500 people.


``Suicide has never crossed my mind and never will,'' Caroline Byrne told a depressed teenager as the pair visited The Gap six months before Ms Byrne's body was found there, a jury has heard.


Pakistan is facing a humanitarian funding crisis, a United Nations official said in Geneva on Monday.

Pakistan faces humanitarian funding crisis:


Terry Branstad raised nearly $2.1 million, had 13,189 contributors and $842,370 cash on hand at the end of the latest reporting cycle, his campaign staff said today.

Branstad raised nearly $2.1 million, staff says


Community Health Partnership Inc., which closed its doors on Dec. 31, has filed for receivership in circuit court in Eau Claire.

Community Health Partnership files for receivership


A man was found dead in Central Park with a pipe for smoking drugs near his body.


Baseball betting odds were different from online online sportsbook to the next and some varied quite significantly.


Diverse transAtlantic high bandwidth connectivity provider, Hibernia Atlantic is set to build the lowest latency cable route from New York to London.

Hibernia Atlantic builds lowest latency cable route


Diesel on one of Preston's busiest roads caused two crashes in less than half-an-hour.


Staples plans to close 40 stores in 2013, reported the Boston Business Journal.


Snapper will be off limits to Qld's commercial and recreational fishermen for six weeks next year.

Snapper will be off-limits for six weeks


Mobile phone giant O2 has struck a multi-million pound deal with music website Napster to open up the download market.

O2 strikes multi-million pound deal with music website Napster


A Philippine governor who whacked a broadcaster on the head with a microphone has been suspended for a month.


There are reports Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby is so traumatised by her time in a Bali prison that she has lost all touch with reality.

Schapelle Corby ``loses touch with reality''


Bulls tightened grip on Karachi Stock Exchange on the back of continued support from foreign funds managers Thursday.


Darren Hughes says he will ``fight to clear his name'' after resigning from parliament after a public firestorm over a police complaint laid by an 18-year-old man after a night out drinking.


As part of their massive marketing campaign, Nokia has decided to offer more than 1,000 free Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 smartphones to enterprise customers.

Nokia to offer free Lumia 800 and 710 smartphones to enterprise customers


Middle East budget carrier Air Arabia has won the AVEX award for Best Regional Airline at a major aviation event in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.


Voters in Boylston Monday rejected a proposed leash law in town that proponents said was meant to keep people and animals safe, but selectmen said could cost the town as much as $50,000 per year.


The Reverend Father Peter N. Amponsah, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences and Technology at the Catholic University College at Fiapre, on Saturday reminded journalists and politicians that credible, free, fair and transparent elections legitimise governments.


High Street chain Debenhams is to open its first store in Iran, according to reports.


A LOCAL councillor has vowed to clamp down on anti-social behaviour on a Perivale estate after the introduction of a dispersal zone.


Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said he hopes the Catholic bishops will be generous and constructive in responding to proposals to transfer some primary schools to multi-denominational patronage.

Minister for Education hopes Catholic bishops will be generous in responding to proposals to transfer schools


Iran will invest $38 billion in gas industry by the end of the Fifth Socio-Economic Development Plan and plans to double gas production capacity, Naft news reported quoting Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company Javad Ouji as saying.

Iran invests $38 billion in gas industry


Belarus hammer thrower Ivan Tsikhan will miss the London Olympics, the country's sports ministry said on Friday, after a request from athletics' world governing body, AFP reported.

Belarus hammer thrower Ivan Tsikhan to miss London Olympics


Immediate Media is launching a children's title called Rastamouse, based on the CBeebies TV programme by the same name.

Immediate Media launches children's title


The rainy weather is only heightening concerns about a missing 90-year-old Oakland man.

Weather heightens concerns for missing man


Medicis and LipoSonix, Inc. jointly announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Medicis will acquire LipoSonix, an independent, privately-held company with a staff of approximately 40 scientists, engineers and clinicians located near Seattle, Washington.


The Wardens sevens rugby team are gearing up for the Vancouver 7s in Canada next week.

Wardens 7s team gear up for Vancouver 7s


Toshiba is recalling its Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 laptops in response to reports that these devices overheat and can burn users.


Raven-Symoné proved that she could still spit hot fire during her visit at 'Sway In The Morning' last week.

Raven-Symoné visits 'Sway in the Morning'


A militant commander in northwest Pakistan has warned polio vaccination teams to stay away from the territory he controls near the Afghan border, saying he would not allow immunisations until US drone attacks in the country are stopped.


Calgary firefighters returning from the firestorm at Slave Lake say they're humbled by the determination of fire workers and rescuers.

Calgary firefighters return from Slave Lake


Stock markets around the world rose for a fourth straight day, trimming August's sharp losses as hopes for more help from the US Federal Reserve drove buying in equities, oil and metals.


BISS Research, the exclusive research company offering a unique benchmarking of services and systems in the financial services sector, announced SmartStream has entered their TLM Corporate Actions solution for benchmarking.

SmartStream enters TLM Corporate Actions for benchmarking


Turkish markets ended largely flat on Friday in sluggish summer trade, while the country's biggest corporations announced second quarter earnings.

Turkish markets ended largely flat while the biggest corporations announced earnings


A high speed crash at Highway 7 and Highway 60 at the Pike Lake turnoff Monday afternoon sent three people, including a young child, to hospital.

High speed crash sends three to hospital


A Jacksonville man escaped injury Sunday when his car struck a parked vehicle along Hardin Avenue and overturned.


Prince Charles has met Shrek at a special performance of the green ogre's new musical in London.


The Gage County Sheriff's office is asking for help in solving several burglaries that have occurred in south central Gage County.

Sheriff's office asks for help in solving burglaries


Google MapsA 39-year-old West New York man was stabbed in the stomach Monday at a house on 56th Street near Bergenline Avenue, cops said.


UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today expressed pleasure on inaugurating the prestigious Gurjar centre in Jammu and said that the country is proud of the Gujjar community who have never compromised with their principles and have always discharged their duties in safeguarding the boundaries of the nation from external dangers and in maintaining its internal security.

Our country is proud of the Gujjar community:


In a note to clients, Morgan Keegan writes, ``We maintain our Market Perform rating on ADTRAN; the strength in the growth areas continue to offset the weakness in legacy, which, from an investor perspective, is exactly what we look for.

Morgan Keegan maintains Market Perform on ADTRAN


STAFF at a Carlton equine rescue centre are appealing for the safe return of a stolen horse which may be in need of medical attention.

Carlton equine rescue centre appeals for safe return of stolen horse


Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney endorsed state Rep. Nikki Haley for South Carolina governor on Thursday but said he won't decide whether to make another run for president until after this fall's elections.


Filmmaker Prakash Jha has refused to put up a screening of his upcoming film Aarakshan for the National Commission for Schedule Castes.

Prakash Jha refuses to put a screening of Aarakshan!


Two detainees who escaped from a cell at Blantyre Magistrate Court last month have finally been rearrested.


Airlines will sell fewer seats this spring as a result of the economic malaise causing would-be passengers to stay at home, the International Air Transport Association said.

Airlines to sell fewer seats this spring


Public involvement will be the focus of the latest update of the Long Range Transportation Plan, which will be undertaken by URS for the Metropolitan Planning Organization.


India's largest lender, the State Bank of India might continue offering its teaser home loan scheme beyond September 30.

SBI might continue with teaser home loan scheme


Great Offshore has said it is looking for acquisition of deep water assets as there was a strong demand for them.


China is the best place in the world to observe the longest total solar eclipse in 2,000 years that will fall on July 22 and last for more than two hours, Chinese scientists said here Tuesday.

China the best place to observe longest solar eclipse


Cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will ride through Wales next month as part of the Tour of Britain.

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish ride in Wales on Tour of Britain


Norwegian gas exports to Europe rose early on Tuesday because of higher flows to France, but that was partly offset by a fall in deliveries to Britain.

Norway gas-exports rise on higher flows to France


Franklin County will host a fall baseball classic this weekend at WW Naff Jr. Field and WB Adams Field at Ferrum College.

Franklin County to host fall baseball classic


Comedy Central says `` Daily Show''correspondent Jason Jones is reporting from Iran with a week of dispatches taped during the past month.

`Daily Show' correspondent Jones reports from Iran


UK stocks were little changed as a group of investors were said to be preparing to bid for Mitchells & Butlers Plc, and Resolution Ltd. unveiled a share buyback.


In a study to the genetic variance of human metabolism, researchers have identified thirty one regions of the genome that were associated with levels of circulating metabolites, ie, small molecules that take part in various chemical reactions of human body.

Researcher have identified thirty one regions of genome associated with circulating metabolites


In a genuinely odd interview with The Toronto Sun, ``Green Hornet'' star Seth Rogen says George Lucas has told him the world will indeed end in 2012.

George Lucas tells Seth Rogen the world will end in 2012


Israel has agreed to pardon 45 Fatah terrorists on the IDF's ``wanted'' list, according to reports in the Palestinian Authority-based news agency Ma'an and newspaper Al-Hayyat.


Governor-elect Bob McDonnell announced his choices for Cabinet members handling technology and natural resources this morning, and named a former Virginia Beach delegate as one of his assistants.

McDonnell announces choices for technology, natural resources


A housewife got a shock when she found a body in the ceiling of her house in Taman Ria Jaya here yesterday.


The US Senate will cast its first votes on Tuesday on a sweeping Wall Street reform bill, but a proposal that would force banks out of the risky swap-trading business appeared to be losing steam as it failed to win backing from the Obama administration.

US Senate begins voting on Wall Street reform


PowerFilm Inc. said it has won a $1.4 million cooperative agreement from the US Army for development of a 'self powered flexible display'.

PowerFilm wins $1.4 mln cooperative agreement from US Army


His handlebar moustache and his ramrod stiff gait gave Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw a commanding presence on the battlefield, but to the troops that served under him he was their beloved ``Sam Bahadur'', a soldier's general who put their well- being before his own.


Hanover College will add men's lacrosse as an intercollegiate varsity sport for the 2010-11 school year.

Hanover College to add men's lacrosse as varsity sport


A GUNMAN who threatened a key witness in a case against his brother has been jailed for five years.


Hamels set down the last 11 batters he faced, Ryan Howard homered again and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Tuesday.

Hamels sets down last 11 batters, Howard homers again as Phillies beat Orioles 4-3


Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky has said that he has not written a letter of resignation.

Chernovetsky has not written a letter of resignation


The late Michael Jackson's ``This Is It'' is No. 1 on the US album chart this week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.

Mj's 'It' is No. 1 on the US album chart


Wayne Rooney is set to return for Manchester United in their Barclays Premier League encounter with West Ham at Old Trafford on Saturday.


Gov. Susana Martinez said Wednesday that New Mexico will join the Medicaid expansion program under the federal Affordable Care Act.

New Mexico to join Medicaid expansion program


The British Government has written to senior neurologists to warn them that the new swine flu vaccine may trigger a deadly brain disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome.

New swine flu vaccine may trigger deadly brain disorder


The so-called ``bad banks'' of nationalised lender Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley are to merge under proposals confirmed today.


Brazilian priest and medical doctor, Fr Bernardo Graz, has contradicted Archbishop Rino Fisichella saying that if the Pontifical Academy for Life president had more correct information he would not ``have written what he wrote'' concerning an abortion on a nine year old girl.


Enthusiasts admit that a continued failure to provide proof and a decline in the number of 'flying saucer' sightings suggests that aliens do not exist after all and this could mean the end of 'Ufology' ? the study of UFOs ? within the next decade, The Telegraph reported.


A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital on Friday afternoon with serious injuries after he collided with a car.


Somali pirates armed with rockets seized a Greek ship on Thursday, the latest in a string of attacks that have prompted calls for international action.


Men charged over 'crime spree' Updated: 08:51, Friday December 7, 2012 Three men have been charged in relation to several armed robberies and a kidnapping in Sydney's west.


Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have broken up after dating for over a year and a half.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez break up!


In an attempt to organize 'Thamizhar Thiruvizha', Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi launched a two-day mini Chennai Sangamam in Chennai on January 17 and 18 that was held earlier on the day of Thai Pongal during the DMK regime.

Kanimozhi launches mini Chennai Sangamam


Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver visits the Daily News and CUNY's 2011 Citizenship NOW! where callers can call in to get immigration advise for free.

Assembly Speaker Silver visits Citizenship NOW!


Three properties are marked for demolition by the city.


National news Boy, 15, charged over acid attack A teenager has been charged following an acid attack on a woman on her own doorstep.


Hundreds of people from across the region have gathered on Teesside for the Nagar Kirtan Sikh festival.

Hundreds gather on Teesside for Sikh festival


Bomb attacks and a helicopter crash killed nine NATO soldiers on Monday in southern Afghanistan, where thousands of US-led troops are sharpening an ambitious campaign to flush out Taleban militants.

Bomb attacks, helicopter crash kill nine NATO soldiers in Afghanistan


US markets shot up Monday despite mixed reports on durable goods orders and home sales.


Australia will take no side in the dispute between the Philippines and China on South China Sea islets, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said on Wednesday.

Australia to take no side in the dispute of South China Sea


Our very own Jonathan Goodwin hangs from a burning rope off the London Eye... in a straight jacket.

Jonathan Goodwin hangs from the London Eye


Frontline drug treatment services in Scotland are to be given almost £29m funding next year.

Drug treatment services given £29m funding


The heavens gifted a rare event at the end of 2011 when Pakistan witnessed a total lunar eclipse as the earth moved between the moon and the sun on Saturday.


New research* from Legal & General Investments, one of the UK's largest investment providers, finds four in five parents have never needed to dip into their children's savings.

Four in five parents never needed to dip into children's savings


Hundreds of Shrewsbury residents flocked to Dean Park to celebrate the Fourth of July with the town's annual family fun-filled event on Monday afternoon.

Hundreds of Shrewsbury residents celebrate Fourth of July


THE AMERICAN Public Gardens Association says the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will set the stage for the upcoming G-20 Summit.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical gardens to set stage for upcoming G-20 Summit


A 19-year-old flight attendant has been accused of setting a fire aboard a commercial airplane that was forced to make an emergency landing in Fargo, NDEder Rojas was charged Thursday in federal court in Minneapolis.

Flight attendant accused of setting fire on airplane


Trustnet has launched Fundswire, an automated funds news service for advisers and their clients covering unit trusts, Oeics and investment trusts.

Trustnet launches automated funds news service


Norway's Gaia Epicus have announced they are offering all four of their albums as free downloads for the next two weeks.

Gaia Epicus offering all four albums as free downloads


LTTE terrorists who have positioned their mortars in previously declared ``Safe zone'' fired mortars towards innocent civilians in ``New safe zone'' this morning.

Terrorists fire mortars at civilians in ``New Safe zone''


A semi crashed into a gas station in Akron, Ohio and it's all caught on camera.


``Today in India, the writer lives with dread of the mob outside. Filmmakers are not underground revolutionaries. We are not armed to deal with crazy mobs. Timidity becomes the philosophy and fear is ruling over us,'' said Bhatt, known for directing films like ``Zakhm'' and ``Saaransh''.


Cypriot voters went to the polls Sunday to elect a new president.


Virtual training appears to be going mainstream, replacing the traditional methods of training employees, management and executives of organizations.


Mining shares pushed the London stock market slightly higher by midday Thursday.

Mining shares push London market slightly higher


Regardless, more young Americans than ever are in college -- especially community college, according to a new report.

More young Americans than ever are in college


Rift creator Trion Worlds has raised a further $85 million in funding led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.


Jose Mourinho has backed Manchester United to go on to retain their Champions League and complete a clean sweep of five trophies this season.

Jose Mourinho backs Manchester United to complete a clean sweep


``Ghostbusters will be published - That's all I can say at the moment,'' Randel told VG247.

Ghostbusters ``will be published'' - Randel


Serena Williams won her second straight Australian Open championship, ending Justine Henin's hopes of a Grand Slam title in her return from retirement with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory Saturday.

Serena Williams wins second straight Australian Open


Tommy Lee has expressed that he wants Johnny Depp to play him in a movie.


``ARFD claims no need to yield be it Turkey or Azerbaijan. We say Karabakh is a state and not an autonomous region. We claim we will not return the liberated lands unless we are returned our legal lands. Do not forget that Nakhijevan is a historical part of Armenia, while we are obliged to struggle for the rights of the Javakhk Armenians (in Georgia) and the realization of the national language and culture there,'' Armenian News-NEWS.am quotes Rustamyan.

Nakhijevan is historical part of Armenia --


Electrolux, the world's leading electric appliance maker, said on Monday it plans to cut 3000 jobs worldwide and warned it would not meet its 2008 operating profit target due to declining demand.


Akshay Kumar made an exception by attending the premiere of ``Thank You'' which is co-produced by his wife Twinkle Khanna.

Akshay makes an exception by attending Thank You premiere


Independent South-west brewer and pub operator Bath Ales is to increase its brewing capacity by almost 40%.

Bath Ales to increase brewing capacity by almost 40%


In what's believed to be the largest rent suspension by Housing New Zealand, rent has been cancelled for 2500 Christchurch tenants.


IBM has announced that it plans to acquire technology company Transitive Corp, a Los Gatos, California-based software company that focuses on cross-platform virtualisation technologies.

IBM to acquire virtualisation company Transitive Corp


More unwanted blobs of oil have washed up on Texas beaches during the busy summer tourist season.


Jason Aldean held the top spot on the Billboard country chart with his latest LP, My Kinda Party, for the third consecutive week.

Jason Aldean holds the top spot on country charts


A new economic impact study shows America's beer industry, made up of brewers, beer importers, beer distributors, brewer suppliers and retailers, directly and indirectly contributes $5.3 billion annually to Virginia's economy.

New study shows beer industry contributes $5.3 billion annually to


Oakland Raiders Coach Tom Cable won't face criminal charges.


Deerfield-based Walgreens will be offering discounts to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, November 11.

Walgreens offering discounts to veterans & active duty military on veterans Day


Election Commission of Pakistan Secretary Ishtiaq Ahmed has said that the security situation in the country is not a hurdle in holding free, fair and transparent elections per schedule.

Security situation not a hurdle in holding elections per schedule:


Britain is facing a ``very serious recession'' according to new figures published today which showed the worst sales figures in December on record.


These are undoubtedly among the many episodes the 58-year-old Musa, who retires today, will remember after 41 years in the force.


In the past couple of days, as hockey fans in and around Pembroke bask in the associated glory of their Lumber Kings winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Central Junior Hockey League title, the one thing that is on everybody's mind is what Sheldon Keefe is going to do for an encore.


The Lake Washington girls basketball team topped Mercer Island on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with a 61-51 final score.


Some health workers in this region have been left suspended on full pay for more than six months after allegations of wrongdoing.


After all our waiting, Nicole Richie and fiance Joel Madden are reportedly getting married this weekend!

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden getting married this weekend


In a bit of mostly unsurprising news, Habs defenseman PK Subban has been nominated for the Norris Trophy.

PK Subban nominated for the Norris trophy


Textile exporters have urged the political leadership of the country and the parliamentarians to remove inequalities of 18th amendment ensuring equal distribution and fair sharing of natural resources, gas and electricity, among the provinces for economic progress and national cohesiveness, said Rana Arif Tauseef, chairman Pakistan Textile Exporters Association.

Textile exporters for removing inequalities in 18th amendment


Bengals WLB Brandon Johnson has made a big impression early in camp and racked up five tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, in Friday's intersquad scrimmage.


Turkish Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek on Friday said, ``Economic success is determined by political stability.

``Economic success determined by political stability''


The unusual black squirrels that are a familiar sight on one Ohio campus have been immortalized in dark bronze.

Ksu black squirrels immortalized in dark bronze


Oil prices hovered below $100 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid low holiday week trading volume.

Oil hovers below $100 amid low holiday volume


The reality of education budget cuts hit home for Panama-Buena Vista Union School District students and parents when they learned Thursday that the district canceled the 8th grade graduation ceremony for 1,800 students.

District cancels 8th grade graduation ceremony


West Australian quick Burt Cockley said he feels fortunate to have a second chance at state cricket after he hit the winning runs in WA's two-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania on Sunday.


The pool, which is open to the public, will shut for refurbishment as part of the £12.3m investment into the sports centre and surrounding facilities.


One of the major disadvantages of running a janitorial business begins with the manner in which a business owner is perceived by their customers.

Disadvantages of running a janitorial business


The Dow and the S&P 500 turned positive and the Nasdaq cut losses on Thursday as investors bought defensive stocks, countering a drag from the technology sector.

Dow, S&P 500 turn up, Nasdaq cuts losses


FASHION giant Primark has threatened to pull out of Bolton town centre if its plans to expand are blocked by councillors.

Primark threatening to pull out of Bolton


Tabish Khan, the alleged shooter in the Shehla Masood murder case, has refused to record his statement and confession, under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, on Monday before the judge of Special CBI Court here.


Social networking site Hi5 has launched SocioPay, a monetization platform that it expects to increase revenues for participating social games by as much as 300 percent over traditional commerce and lead generation offers.

Hi5 launches SocioPay monetization platform


The book is titled, ``Go the (expletive) to Sleep,'' and is described as a ``children's book for adults,'' by the author, according to The New York Times .


The rice export scam, wherein private firms were favoured to export basmati rice to underdeveloped countries under the garb of government-to-government exports, just got murkier.


The actress' reps confirmed to People that Portman and her boyfriend, Benjamin Millepied, are engaged and expecting their first child.

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied engaged, expecting first child


Jet Airways will now link Mumbai with Bangkok by a daily service effective Wednesday, May 7, 2008.


Former England captain David Beckham has signed a deal with French football team Paris Saint-Germain for five months and revealed that he would donate his salary from the club to a children's charity in Paris.

David Beckham signs for Paris Saint-Germain


JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford answers fans' questions in this week's Metal Hammer podcast.


Statoil along with its partners Petoro, Det norske oljeselskap and Lundin has discovered oil in the Geitungen prospect on Utsira High in the North Sea.


Dutch crane rental company Hovago has added six Grove all terrain cranes to its fleet.


AP 9:51 AM Thursday, September 8, 2011 NBC News' Andrea Mitchell says she has breast cancer but says it hasn't spread and calls her prognosis ``terrific.''

Andrea Mitchell has cancer; prognosis 'terrific'


The Bank of Israel announced on Monday that it is keeping the interest it charges other banks at 1.25 percent during March.

Bank of Israel keeps interest at 1.25 percent in March


Jake Delhomme, cut last week after seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers, will visit the Browns on Thursday, a league source said.


Christine O'Donnell, the Senate candidate who questioned whether separation of church and state was explicitly in the Constitution, said on Tuesday that she prays that her supporters will turn out and snatch victory from what polls say is a likely defeat.

Christine O'Donnell is praying that all her supporters turn out


The recent change in overhead traffic lights throughout the city to blinking yellow left hand turn signals is very welcome improvement!


Kerala Police have nabbed two SIMI activists at Aluva near here in connection with the SIMI training camp held at Wagamon in Kottayam district in December, 2007.


Standard Chartered has agreed a $340m settlement with New York regulators after accusations that it hid $250bn worth of transactions with Iran.

Standard Chartered agrees settlement with New York regulator


DuPont and Star Refrigeration Glasgow, UK, announced that they have reached a settlement with a refrigerant reseller in Italy in the context of a court action concerning patented R-422D.

DuPont reaches a settlement with a refrigerant reseller in Italy


EXTRAS are needed for a film that starts production in the island later this month.


Russia, which is supposed to be facilitating a peace process, is ``instead openly siding with the separatists, calling into question Russia's facilitator role,'' US ambassador to the OSCE Julie Finley said on April 17.

``Russia openly siding with separatists'' --


There are a lot of different ways to recreate in Vermont, but this is something you won't find inside state lines: outdoor enthusiasts ice skating through a forest.


A Philadelphia horse owner has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly abandoning a 9-year-old Arabian-cross mare in a vacant city lot earlier this week.

Philadelphia horse owner charged with cruelty


After two unsuccessful tries this season, Jupiter finally beat Palm Beach Gardens when it mattered most as the Warriors topped the Gators 42-38 in Tuesday night's Class 6A regional semifinal.

Jupiter finally beats Palm Beach Gardens


Kosovo will proclaim its independence to the sound of European anthem 'Ode to Joy' not to a sound of shots, Prime Minister of Kosovo Hashim Taci stated, cited by AFP.Taci made that statement after the meeting with mayors of 30 districts of the province.

Kosovo to proclaim its independence to the sound of European anthem ``Ode to Joy''


In a note today, OSK said Kencana will continue to look for another partner in the area to further itself, given that the company possessed the licence from Petronas to tender for new contracts.

Kencana to continue looking for partner:


Chrysler Group LLC plans to invest $843 million in Kokomo to manufacture more modern transmissions, which will retain a couple thousand jobs, the company announced Tuesday.

Chrysler investing another $843 million in Kokomo


HEAVY band What She Deserves will show their metal in a special concert this weekend.


Police are looking for a burglary suspect who was dressed like a cop.


Lenovo, making news the past two quarters for breathing down HP's neck for worldwide PC supremacy, has made its first ever software acquisition, buying little-known Stoneware, a small cloud computing and classroom management software developer based in Carmel, Indiana.


EMC Corp. of Hopkinton maintained its lead in the external disk storage systems market with a 20.7 percent revenue share in the first quarter, according to a report from IDC.

EMC maintains lead in a storage systems market


North Korea on Wednesday threatened a new nuclear test unless the UN Security Council apologized for tightening sanctions, confirming some analysts' fears that Pyongyang is determined to build an atomic arsenal.


BYU students will be celebrating the Olympics in a variety of different ways this year, but everyone will have the spirit of the Olympics in common.


Blackstone Group swung to a fourth quarter profit as the private equity giant recorded strong revenue, driven by growth in both performance fees and management and advisory fees.

Blackstone swings to fourth quarter profit on strong revenue


DTDigital has launched a digital campaign for Myer to showcase its new Spring / Summer collection.


A 24-year-old Mukilteo man was shot Monday morning during a confrontation outside his home, police said.

Mukilteo man shot during confrontation outside home


On Wednesday 28th November, Israeli occupation forces arrested at dawn, 10 Palestinians from the West Bank different Governorates, on claims they are ``wanted''.

Israeli occupation arrests 10 Palestinians in the West Bank


Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay have signed on to write Staycation, a Warner Bros. film that Todd Phillips will produce through his WB-based Green Hat Films banner, according to Variety.

Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay to write Staycation


Celtic boss Neil Lennon cannot believe Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra escaped a ban for grabbing ref Calum Murray.

Celtic boss Lennon cannot believe Rangers defender Bougherra escaping ban


Police in New Milford said 14 students were being transported to a hospital after a bus fire.

Students transported to hospital after bus fire


Microsoft Corp. bid US$1.2 billion for the Norwegian search engine company Fast Search & Transfer ASA on Tuesday as it seeks to help companies trawl for information on the Internet.

Microsoft bids US$1.2 billion for Norwegian search engine Fast search & Transfer


NIGEL Farage has admitted he was once ``unwittingly'' taken to a lapdancing club by a French presidential candidate after he was elected as an MEP.

Nigel Farage 'unwittingly' taken to a lapdancing club


In an attempt to get closer to end users, South Korean steel producer POSCO has decided to sell its stainless steel products in stock directly to end users and designated steel service centers, in addition to the existing method of e-sales by auction.

POSCO to sell stainless steel products in stock directly to end-users


Kenny Chesney will be performing nine stadium concerts with the Zac Brown Band in 2011 as part of his ``Chesney's Goin' Coastal'' tour.

Kenny Chesney to perform nine concerts in 2011!


The State Board of Elections discovered some 45,000 inconsistent voter records, including mismatched information like personal data.

State Board of Elections discovers inconsistent voter records


US Sen. Arlen Specter will hold a town hall meeting in Kittanning at 3 pm Thursday at the Belmont Complex, 415 Butler Road.


Foreign ownership of Japanese shares rose for the second straight year, according to data that also showed that the proportion of stocks held by Japanese financial institutions fell below 30% of the total for the first time.

Foreign ownership of Japanese shares rising


It was all aboard for Northstar Commuter Rail in Coon Rapids this afternoon.

It's all aboard for Northstar Commuter Rail


The findings of two new studies shows that by living a healthy lifestyle you can reduce your risk of heart failure by up to 50 percent.

Healthy lifestyle you can reduce your risk of heart failure


Iraqi authorities have detained five US contractors in connection with the death of another American contractor in Baghdad, officials said Sunday, in what could be the first case of Americans facing local justice under a joint security pact that took effect this year.


Richard Widmark, who made a sensational film debut as the giggling killer in ``Kiss of Death'' and became a Hollywood leading man in ``Broken Lance,'' ''Two Rode Together`` and 40 other films, has died after a long illness.


A young man has admitted hitting a dairy owner with a claw hammer during a robbery in September.

Man admits hitting dairy owner with hammer


HOLLYWOOD star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III.

Will Smith slaps male reporter over kiss


A Pizza Hut delivery driver with a valid handgun permit has been fired after he shot an armed robber who put a gun to his head and demanded he turn over his cash.

Pizza Hut delivery driver fired for shooting armed robber


Hilary Swank has paid tribute to best pal Mariska Hargitay in a new magazine expose on the Law and Order SVU star, revealing the actress has always been there for her highs and lows.

Hilary Swank pays tribute to best pal Mariska Hargitay


A vote for Mr. Walker is a vote to turn Wisconsin into a right-to-work state.


Santander has reassured its UK customers that their deposits will be shielded from the turmoil which is engulfing parts of the Spanish financial sector, home of the bank's retail operations.


Permanent Pakistani Representative to United Nations Masood Khan, Saturday, said that Pakistan had made considerable progress to counter terrorist financing and border control.

Pak makes progress to counter terrorist financing :


Car giant Nissan is to axe 1,200 jobs in the wake of the economic slowdown which has hit the motor industry hard.


Former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher died at the age of 85 Friday night, KABC-TV Los Angeles reported on its 11 pm newscast.

Warren Christopher, former Secretary of State, dies


UBI plans to expand its presence with the setting up of 14 new branches in rural and semi rural areas of Chandigarh, HP and Haryana this year, besides targeting to attain total business of Rs 3,900 crores from Chandigarh circle in 2008-09..


Oil prices hit $60 a barrel today for the first time in six months, boosted partly by a weak dollar and gains on equity markets.

Oil hits $60 for first time in six months


DARREN SHAN has posted his Monthly Updates for the month of March on his website.

Darren Shan updates for the month of March


Tea Party activists are planning to rally at the Connecticut State Capitol to tell members of the General Assembly that they're already being taxed enough.

Tea Party activists to rally at Connecticut state Capitol


A teacher killed his partner, dumped her body in a suitcase and then picked up his lover, a court has heard.

Teacher 'dumped partner's body in suitcase'


Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel will speak March 7 at the Walton Arts Center as part of the student-funded University of Arkansas Distinguished Lecture Series.


Due to unusual lack of waterfalls, Jiangxi was hit by a severe drought that began plaguing in the spring and continued into the summer, which was rare in recent years in the province.


Papa Bello Enterprises has expanded its franchise business into South Carolina with the sale of an area rep agreement to businessman Nazir Moosa.


The Matadors will look to snap its nine-match losing streak and get back to their winning ways of the beginning of the season tonight.


McMinnville will play its football season opener against Barlow on Sept. 3as scheduled, the McMinnville School District office said Wednesday.

McMinnville will play season opener against Barlow


Police are looking for bank robbery suspects after two separate banks were robbed in one afternoon Tuesday.

Police looking for bank robbery suspects


The Rensselaer County Sheriff says a woman stole nearly $75,000 from the county health department.

Woman stole $75,000 from health department


The trial of a South Carolina man charged in a two-day standoff with police at a western Maryland motel has been delayed.

Trial of man charged in standoff delayed


What will happen to me if I get sick and need health insurance?


The Government's massive cuts programme will ``stay on track'' for the next four years irrespective of short-term shocks to the economy, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has indicated.


Fourteen environmental protesters arrested at Eskom on Tuesday have been released on bail, Gauteng police said.

Environmental protesters released on bail


Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia moved into a tie for the lead with Swedish PGA Tour rookie David Lingmerth early on Sunday morning after they returned to the Players Championship to finish their suspended third rounds.

Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia tied for lead with rookie Lingmerth


Risda will strengthen its entrepreneurs clubs nationwide in line with the government's intention to enhance Bumiputera participation in the economy.


Business Correspondent A MARKETING campaign has been launched to push the message that Cumbria is open for business following the floods.


Bank of America Corp., the nation's largest bank, plans to cut 3,500 jobs by the end of September.


PEOPLExpress Airlines announced Wednesday that it has acquired an XTRA Airways.


Timely first aid given by a trained person can save a life.


A new program to help beginning runners will kick off soon in Surf City, according to a news release from the town's parks and recreation department.

New program for beginning runners kicks off soon


Virginia has submitted to the federal government its draft plan to restore the Chesapeake Bay, estimating that agriculture alone could face costs totaling $800 million to comply.

Va submits plan to restore the Chesapeake bay


A police officer who was nearly killed in a horrific crash has been cautioned for possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography.

Police officer cautioned for possessing indecent images


Lauren Conrad back in early May celebrated Kevin Todd's birthday out at LA's Tru Hollywood nightclub, Kevin Todd is a good friend of LC's and has been a shadow castmember on The Hills.

Lauren Conrad celebrates Kevin Todd's birthday


Massac County led virtually the entire ballgame to knock Vienna from the ranks of the unbeaten, 46-39, in a nonconference girls basketball game Tuesday night.


On Friday a man tried for murder was reunited with his family after he was acquitted on all charges.

Man tried for murder reunited with family


The Indian rupee depreciated further by 49 paise in morning deals to a nearly two-week low of 48.51/52 against dollar due to weakness in equity markets and heavy dollar buying by banks.


If you start your retirement savings account early in life, then you have more time to contribute and make your account grow.


Tribal officials say Facebook is deleting accounts because they believe some Native Amercian's last names are fake.


The preliminary exam for a woman facing welfare fraud charges in Allegan County District Court has been delayed.

Preliminary exam for woman facing fraud charges delayed


President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili opened a new ice skating rink in Batumi on Tuesday.

Saakashvili opens new ice rink in Batumi


An inmate of the Cowley County jail broke a sprinkler head inside the Cowley County jail sometime Tuesday evening.


Blues great Laurie Daley has been appointed NSW coach for the next two seasons.


The State government is committed to promoting renewable energy, especially solar energy, in a big way in the State, said R.Viswanathan, Minister for Electricity, here on Saturday.

'State committed to promote renewable energy'


Police used cat biscuits to trap a gang of drug dealers who were sentenced yesterday for conspiring to supply ecstasy, a court heard.

Police used cat biscuits to trap drug dealers


The Ohio auditor is investigating school attendance reporting practices.

Ohio auditor continues investigating schools


Scotiabank, one of Canada's biggest banks, is expanding its prime brokerage operations as it seeks to use the strength of its balance sheet to attract hedge fund business.


For some users, when connecting to PC networks the ``Shared'' section of the Finder sidebar does not appear as expected, even though the PCs have available shares.

The ``Shared'' section in the Finder sidebar does not appear


Pakistan services trade deficit narrowed by 140.21 percent as its exports surged by over 78 percent with imports showing negative growth of 5.95 percent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.


The extreme heat wave that has gripped Central Texas and other areas continues today, and a heat advisory remains in effect until Sunday night, the National Weather Service says.

Extreme heat continues today, heat advisory remains in effect


E News! reported on May 17, 2013 that the R&B songstress Beyonce is pregnant with her second child.

Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child


RBC, 21.08.2008, Moscow 18:19:11.Among European countries, Latvia and Ukraine outpaced Russia in terms of inflation in January-July, seeing an inflation rate of 9.6 percent and 14.9 percent respectively, Russia's Federal State Statistics Service reported today.

Latvia and Ukraine outpace Russia in terms of inflation


Blunt complained about the group, ACORN, on Fox News today.


Craven County celebrates its 300th anniversary on Saturday at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, with daylong programming that includes community exhibits, lectures, family history displays, children's activities and live entertainment.

Craven County to celebrate 300th Anniversary


Pakistan faces a huge hunger crisis, Save the Children warns, as the United Nations launches a $2 billion appeal for international aid.


NEW YORK - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is extending a tender offer for Dynegy Inc. a day after the energy producer said it didn't receive any new buyout bids.

Carl Icahn extends tender offer for Dynegy


A new planet may be habitable according to scientists.


Crude oil prices settled under $88 per barrel Tuesday, easing back as Israel held off on launching a ground attack on the Gaza Strip.


Socialite Paris Hilton spread a little festive cheer on Friday by visiting a children's hospital in Los Angeles.


Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington has signed a plea bargain on bankruptcy fraud charges that may keep him out of prison.


The European Union has extended sanctions against Myanmar by one more year, as it doesn't see any improvement in the political situation in the military-ruled South-East Asian nation.

EU extends sanctions against Myanmar for another year


San Francisco Giants thrashed the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 in the third and final game of their three-match regular series encounter on Thursday, September 27 at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants thrash Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 --


A middle aged man and a 75-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage over a security breach at Shannon Airport.

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of criminal damage at Shannon Airport


Jury selection is expected to begin Tuesday in a local murder trial.


MERSTHAM were made to work hard for their first win in four league games by Old Suttonians at Quality Street on Saturday, after Peter Freeman scored his first century for the club.


Parliament has passed a resolution for several Bills now before the House to be carried over to the new legislative year.

Parliament passes resolution for several bills


Finance minister also told reporters that he would not prejudge whether a further rate hike from the Reserve Bank of India is needed.

Will not prejudge whether rate hike needed:


Tunisian rescuers have retrieved the bodies of 27 migrants after their boats sank in the Mediterranean.

Tunisian rescuers retrieve bodies of 27 migrants


An Oklahoma City man who tried to elude police and was shot after nearly striking an officer with his van was charged Thursday with assault.

Oklahoma City man who eluded police charged with assault


Two Palm Beach police officers have been suspended without pay after, investigators say, they wrote too many tickets.

Officers suspended after writing too many tickets


06/22/09 4:12pm -- - The Minnesota Twins announced Monday they will designate reliever Luis Ayala for assignment and select the contract of right-hander Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester prior to Tuesday's game at Milwaukee.

Twins to designate reliever Ayala, select Keppel


United Airlines has again raised the fee for a second checked bag on Trans-Atlantic flights.

United Airlines raises fee for second checked bag


Tom Cruise is set to be a presenter at the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony Sunday, joining a roster of A-listers appearing on the show.

Cruise set as presenter at Screen actors Guild Awards


Mali on Monday inaugurated a new gold mine at Gounkoto, in the prefecture of Kenieba in the southeast of the country.


The Council of Europe will appoint a new co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan, as Andreas Herkel's tenure comes to the end, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Vice President Samad Seyidov said on the ruling New Azerbaijan Party's Web site.

Council of Europe to appoint new co-rapporteur on Azerbaijan


More businesses are blocking social networking sites for security reasons than three years ago, an IDC security conference in London has heard.

More businesses block social networking sites


Metso Minerals will supply a complete metal recycling plant to European Metal Recycling for its recycling facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the USA.

Metso to supply a metal recycling plant in the USA


Egyptian police forces seized two weapon caches on Tuesday in the Sinai city of el-Arish, Egyptian security sources said.

Egyptian police seize weapon caches in Sinai


The South Carolina Stingrays are pleased to announce that the ECHL has named Travis Morin an alternate captain for the ECHL All-Star game next week.

South Carolina Stingrays announce Travis Morin as alternate captain for ECHL All-Star game


US stocks were little changed in early trading after tepid readings on the US labor market and retail sales tempered investor optimism over strong Italian and Spanish debt auctions.

US stocks little changed in early trading;


UFC newcomer Vagner Rocha will replace the injured Mac Danzig against Donald Cerrone at UFC 131.

Vagner Rocha replaces injured Danzig against Cerrone


The senior management of 18 listed shipping companies will participate in sector panel discussions to be held at Capital Link's 2nd Posidonia Analyst & Investor Forum scheduled for June 7, 2010 at the Astir Palace Hotel, in Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece.

18 listed shipping companies to participate at sector panels at


Peter Andre has accepted ``substantial'' libel damages over false allegations made by a magazine about his personal life.


Jessica Simpson is pregnant again, just seven months after giving birth to baby Maxwell...and being the subject of some of the weirdest/worst weight concern trolling we've ever seen surrounding a celebrity pregnancy.


From that point on, it seemed Mannum had found its feet and never looked back.


Medco Health Solutions, Inc., , which developed and manages the world's largest and most advanced pharmacies, today announced it has acquired a majority interest in Europa Apotheek Venlo, a privately held company providing clinical health care and mail-order pharmacy services in Germany.

Medco acquires majority interest in Europa Apotheek;


Golf-ace Tiger Woods'' former mistress Rachel Uchitel is apparently set to go back to school and study for a master's degree.

Tiger Woods'' ex-mistress Rachel Uchitel going back to school


A Waterford man from a ``dysfunctional family'' has been jailed for three years by Mr Justice Paul Carney at the Central Criminal Court for sexually assaulting his sleeping brother.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting his brother


Late Australian actor Heath Ledger has won a posthumous Golden Globe award for his performance as psychopathic villain The Joker in Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight.


Veteran character actor Jeffrey Wright was arrested in NYC early Saturday morning for DWI ...


Kinross Gold Corp. said Wednesday it has raised $360 million US through a new equity offering, joining other Canadian gold producers in netting fresh capital from the market.


The Opposition has called for the Productivity Commission to conduct a further inquiry into the government's emissions trading scheme, ahead of parliamentary debate.


Cisco stock seems to be ``quite inexpensive'' and relative to its peers, it remains ``very attractive,'' said Simon Leopold, analyst at Morgan Keegan.


Actor Jason Beghe is in trouble with the law after allegedly attacking a gardener on his Malibu, California property.

Actor Jason Beghe in trouble for attacking gardener


Indian banks need to lend more if a raft of measures taken to counter a cash shortage and shore up the economy against the global financial crisis are to be successful, Jalan said on Monday.

Indian banks need to lend more - Bimal Jalan


The NPIA has saved the police service more than £1 million by negotiating a reduced cost for the renewal of the agency's communications framework with Cable Worldwide, with the scope for further significant savings to be made.

NPIA 'has saved the police service more than £1 million'


A man hit and killed by a Union Pacific train near Second Avenue and Chestnut Road in Olivehurst was identified today as 32-year-old Adan Chavez Prieto of the Kern County city of Wasco.


An automotive repair shop in Missouri discovered that an SUV door it bought from a Texas salvage yard was filled with cocaine with a street value of $150,000.

SUV door from Texas salvage yard was filled with cocaine


A rural Worthington man was hospitalized following a Friday evening wreck on County Road 700N, west of County Road 800W.

Rural Worthington man hospitalized after Friday wreck


Coach Herve Renard believes Zambia's shock defeat of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final was ``written in the sky''.


Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic and his supporters will meet in Ljubljana on Saturday to establish a party for the 4 December general election.

Ljubljana mayor Jankovic to establish party


A competitive bass fisherman from Garland pleaded guilty Tuesday to stuffing a lead weight into a bass during a tournament last fall, officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said today.

Competitive fisherman pleads guilty to stuffing bass


Dr. Mehmet Oz joined us on FOX 5 News to talk about the changing definition of autism as well as his special Health and Happiness Summit at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses changing definition of autism


With recommendation from the Eau Claire County Snowmobile Association, all Eau Claire County snowmobile trails closed at 8 Sunday morning.

Eau Claire County's snowmobile trails closed


A Sioux City man has been killed in a hit & run and police are looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck him.


Hungary could organize a multi-billion euro foreign debt sale in 2011, Government Debt Management Agency deputy chief László András Borbély told Bloomberg on Tuesday.

Hungary could organize multi-billion euro foreign debt sale in 2011


CLAUSE 32a of our Constitution is clear: ``Everyone has the right of access to any information held by the State.''


'Ghostbusters' star Bill Murray has signed up to play former US president Franklin D. Roosevelt in a new movie about a visit to the country by the British monarchy.

Bill Murray to play Franklin D. Roosevelt


A woman who just flew back home from Las Vegas says an airport security officer confiscated her frosted cupcake because he thought the icing on it could be a security risk.

Woman says airport security confiscated cupcake


Hawaii was named the best selling destination in North America by readers of Recommend magazine.


Bahrain Air will hold a promotional campaign at a hypermarket starting from the 3rd to 17th December 2008, which coincides with the joy of the Kingdom celebrating the Eid al-Adha and the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Air to hold promotional campaign at hypermarket


More international students are now leaving Australia than arriving, sending down total enrolments across the sector for the first time.

More international students leave Australia:


A fire truck has been involved in a crash in Boston, Massachusetts.


HP has unveiled a redesigned portfolio of consumer notebook PCs, which it claims delivers distinctive design elements, new materials, enhanced performance and better experiences to consumers.

HP unveils redesigned portfolio of consumer notebook PCs


A new photography studio plans to hold a grand opening in downtown Burlington on Jan. 26 and the public is invited to attend.

New photography studio to hold grand opening in Burlington


DOWNEY, Calif. A distraught elderly woman who reportedly lost her home climbed up a tree in Downey.

Elderly woman loses home, climbs up tree


Nomination of candidates to the post of the President of Kyrgyzstan ends today at 12 pm, the press service of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic on elections and referendums informs.

Nomination of candidates to the post of the president of Kyrgyzstan ends today at 12 pm


UCLA basketball junior forward Reeves Nelson has been suspended yet again, in a situation coach Ben Howland has described as ``very difficult.''

UCLA basketball player Reeves Nelson is suspended...again


Kings Langley parish councillors are to get their hands dirty this weekend by planting bulbs on the corner of Watford Road and Home Park.

Kings Langley parish councillors to get their hands dirty


Pubs are closing at a record rate with the loss of 24,000 jobs in the past year as the industry is hammered by the recession, according to new figures in the Daily Telegraph.


Costco Wholesale Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved an increase from $.24 to $.275 per share, or from $.96 to $1.10 per share on an annualized basis.

Costco Wholesale Corporation announces quarterly cash dividend


Chris Hemsworth has admitted that his pride was hurt when little Kristen Stewart accidentally punched him while shooting action scenes for 'Snow White And The Huntsman'.

Chris Hemsworth 'pride hurt' from Kristen Stewart's punch


``Baby sold on Facebook'' is one of the more horrible things I've ever heard.


CANTON A mother told police that a man pointed a gun at her children Sunday evening.


Economic gloom to overshadow EU meeting Updated: 17:32, Monday March 4, 2013 Eurozone finance ministers meet this week against the backdrop of a weak economy and increased political uncertainty after inconclusive polls in Italy, the group's third largest economy.


Under the agreement, the AMF lends Yemen $200 million to support economic reform program for 2011 -- 2012.

Arab Monetary Fund to support reform program


Australia's four biggest banks warned they may need extra support from the government and the central bank to prevent the country being sucked into a recession caused by the credit crisis, the Australian said.

Australia's four big banks may need support, Australian says


In trading on Friday, shares of the iShares Russell 3000 Value Index Fund ETF entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $83.408 per share.

IShares Russell 3000 Value Index Fund enters oversold territory


Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Russia and Belgium next week to attend two summits and to drum up international support for Pakistan's efforts to rehabilitate over 2.5 million people displaced by the military campaign against the Taliban.

Zardari to visit Russia, Belgium next week


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Monday on lack of interest, ahead of the year-end, a dealer said.


Yoshimura, the leading name in motorcycle performance exhausts worldwide, has added a touch of magic to its range of slip-on cans for the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa and GSX1300 B-King.


Dr Selim Suner lead author, director of emergency preparedness and disaster medicine at Rhode Island Hospital said that CO might cause long lasting heart damage.

Carbon monoxide might cause long lasting heart damage:


Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed for at least five months and will not be part of the well-known Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour this year, Entilini the company contracted to manage and maintain the road has said.


Cleanup efforts continue at Donner Lake, where local, state and federal officials are monitoring water quality in the wake of a tanker truck crash that send several thousand gallons of diesel fuel into nearby Summit Creek.


In a new research, scientists from the University of Exeter, UK, have provided the first evidence that coral reefs can recover from the devastating effects of global warming.

Coral reefs can recover from devastating effects of global warming


The US Justice Department says a Sedgwick County jail inmate has claimed that an anti-abortion activist hired him to firebomb the house of a Wichita doctor training to do abortions.

Inmate claims activist hired him to firebomb house


Brooks Bros., a New York-based company known primarily for catering to the dapper elite, opened the doors to a new store in Toronto Wednesday, a few months after opening its first Canadian store in Vancouver.


Over the next year, St. Mary's Springs High School will celebrate 100 years with reunions, ``Super Homecoming,'' a speakers' series, music and an art exhibit.


Just as Balfour Beatty warned all of its 12,000 UK construction services staff of possible redundancies today, the OECD forecast that the UK had moved back into recession.

Balfour Beatty warns its 12,000 staff of possible redundancies


All Parties Hurriyet Conference leader Ms Yasmeen Raja has said that India has converted occupied Kashmir into a police state where its troops and police personnel were committing gross human rights violations, reports KMS.

India converts Kashmir into a police state:


Dick Evey, a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.


A Bokeelia man is accused of stealing electricity from his next door neighbor.

Bokeelia man accused of stealing electricity


Nelson Mandela, the icon of the anti-apartheid movement and South Africa's first black president, is marking his 90th birthday, as tributes pour in from around the world.


KU freshman guard Ben McLemore was arrested on Tuesday in Lawrence for failing to appear in court for a Dec. 6 court date.

Ku's McLemore arrested for failing to appear in court


A PRE-SCHOOL which came under fire from Ofsted inspectors is looking forward to a brighter future after unveiling its new £400,000 home.

Pre-school looks forward to brighter future


Once again, in a discussion with a friend, I found that a church had not defended marriage.


Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, said that Scouts and Guides are disciplined uniformed volunteers, who work for betterment of the society irrespective of their cast creed or kind and act as role models for others to follow.

Scouts & Guides disciplined uniformed volunteers:


I have been a reporter for 15 years, but I felt more like a triathlete as I covered the Jakarta floods on Thursday.

'I felt more like a triathlete than a reporter'


4 NY teams advance in teen robotics competition Four New York high school teams have advanced to the final stage of a world-wide robotics competition.


India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said that he ``can't pinpoint one particular reason'' for his team's failure in the ongoing ODI tri-series where they have lost their fourth match.

Can't pinpoint one particular reason for failure:


Matthew McConaughey has moved his family to Texas, and is happy to finally live in a place where he can be himself.


Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro reviewed the wheat, gas and power supply situation, and received a briefing from the Federal Government Commission on Damages on a countrywide post-December 27 damage assessment, at a meeting he chaired here at Governor's House on Thursday.

Soomro reviews wheat, gas and power supply situation


A new maternity assessment unit, where where women can get advice and treatment if they are suffering from complications during their pregnancy, was officially opened at Epsom Hospital recently.

New maternity unit officially opened at Epsom Hospital


Mr Groves confirmed he sold his remaining 3,000 shares ahead of a meeting today with company directors in Brisbane.


Another firefighter has died on a wildland fire in Spain when the fire truck he was driving crashed into a ravine while he was responding to a fire in Teruel province.


The Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed the €3 travel tax is to remain in place pending a further review in the Spring.

Travel tax to remain in place pending review


The Eagles will be performing live at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston , Massachusetts on Monday, June 28 at 8:00 pm.

The Eagles to perform live at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston


Zimbabwe elections chief has resigned ahead of crucial polls this year citing ill health, local media reported on Wednesday.


Kentucky ran the nation's longest home winning streak to 52 by crushing Georgia 79-49.


A NEW cycle route taking in the countryside and ancient churches of the south Broads was launched this weekend.


Google Inc., owner of the world's most popular search engine, reported profit that missed analysts' estimates as the company ramped up spending to take on social-networking sites such as Facebook Inc. Excluding some items, profit was $6.45 a share in the second quarter, the company said today on in a statement.

Google reports profit that misses analysts' estimates


Housing market activity has rebounded from a trough hit in July, but sales are expected to enter the new year at a more subdued pace that is closer to normal than the revved up levels reported earlier this year.

Housing market rebounds from trough in July


Soulja Boy was arrested early this morning for drug possession after the police found a ``''substantial amount``'' of marijuana, guns, and cash inside his car during a routine traffic stop in Georgia.


Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari has said the Congress is not competent enough to bring change to Uttar Pradesh .

Congress not competent to bring change in Uttar Pradesh:


New Jersey would become the first northern state and the fifth state overall to apologize for slavery under a bill to be considered this week.


Sandhills Lions Club, along with members of the Pinecrest High School Leo Club, recently held a food drive at Lowes Foods in Pinehurst.


The Northeastern boys golf team improved to 6-0 overall as the Jets defeated Catholic Central 175-196 in a battle for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference Thursday.


Everton have begun contract talks with Steven Pienaar in a bid to tie down the South African midfielder before the World Cup.

Everton begin contract talks with Steven Pienaar


Greenpeace activists clashed with fishermen and the Maltese army on Sunday in a protest against bluefin tuna fishing in the Mediterranean, the environmental lobby group said in a statement.

Greenpeace activists clash with fishermen, Maltese army


HOLLYWOOD legend Al Pacino is dating a stunning 31-year-old Argentinian actress who is 40 years younger than him.

Al Pacino dates actress 40 years younger


A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion last week in the east end of St. John's, NL

Fifth suspect arrested in connection with violent home invasion in NL


Despite the series being decided already, South Africa and England have all to play for in the third and final Test in Port Elizabeth.


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/2035163186001/1/Missy-Franklin-spreads-cheer-at-childrens-hospital http://bc_gvpc.edgesuite.net/img/963482463001/201212/3912/963482463001_2035142846001_961896998-29692-1355492815879.jpg?pubId=963482463001 Missy Franklin spreads cheer at children's hospital Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin visited a children's hospital in Denver to spread holiday cheer to patients who are too sick to leave.


People who knew her described her as a ?very private person? who preferred not to talk about family matters, while her Facebook profile portrayed her as someone who loved to go to scenic places and climb mountains.


Williams, the 1997 Brainerd Citizen of the Year, was remembered Monday as a generous man who even in poor health was willing to serve the community.

Even in poor health he was willing to serve


Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks is to introduce one of its first prominent disabled characters to the show.

'Hollyoaks' to introduce disabled character


Cops: 2 men killed, 1 hurt in central NY car crash State police say two men are dead after a car crash and fire in central New York.


Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode.


The tax to GDP ratio may be the biggest casualty of rising prices and run the risk of slipping to single-digit next fiscal after ruling in double digits for the last three years, forcing the government to work out measures to enhance

Tax to GDP ratio may be biggest casualty of rising prices


A Terra Bella man has been convicted of first-degree murder and related charges that, prosecutors said, will likely keep him in prison for the rest of his life.


Professor Sitsofe Anku, President of Ghana Mathematics Society, said students mostly failed in mathematics because of fear.

'Students fail in mathematics because of fear'


Two reserve police officers who failed to meet requirements set by the department were terminated Thursday in a unanimous vote of the Gary Police Civil Service Commission.


Jared Harris has revealed that he loved doing his fight scenes in 'Sherlock Holmes:


Delta Air Lines says it plans to announce whether the airline will cancel more flights, while engineers inspect two types of planes in its fleet.

Delta planning on canceling more flights


Austin-based HelioVolt Corp. has raised $8.5 million through the sale of debt securities, in what the company described as an ``internal financing'' to support its operations.


Emma Watson was worried her role in 'Beast' would ``go away'' because she was cast so long ago and nothing had happened with the film.

Emma Watson worried Beast would 'go away'


A new study commissioned by Sensus concludes that smart water networks can save utilities around the world up to $12.5 billion a year.

Smart water networks can save utilities billions


``Lily Allen and Sam Cooper are very happy to confirm that Lily is expecting their first child,'' her rep tells People.


Middle East and Asia will boost defence spending in the next two decades amid growing regional tensions, a top Boeing Co executive said on Friday.


Chennai, Sep 18 Telugu director Sekhar Kammula says he has nothing against working with big heroes, and admits he loves working with newcomers as his story demands them.

I work with newcomers because my story demands it:


University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Monday morning surgery at Shands Florida Surgical Center.


American-born Lashker-e-Taiba terrorist David Headley , accused of plotting Mumbai terror attack in 2008, had ``hatred'' towards India and warned that he would stop helping the probe if his admission of guilt was linked to cooperation with New Delhi.

David Headley had ``hatred'' towards India:


Ian Turpie loses brave fight with cancer Updated: 22:55, Sunday March 11, 2012 Ian 'Turps' Turpie was a singer, actor, radio, stage and television performer for 50 years.


- Residents in Haverhill, Mass. are waiting for power to be restored after an October Nor'easter hit the city hard.

Haverhill, Mass. waiting for power to be restored


Parcelforce Worldwide has launched a new suite of cost effective international services following an 11 per cent rise in export deliveries in the past year.

Parcelforce Worldwide launches cost effective services


Grain trading was muted in Chicago Monday on news that fair weather would allow further planting of soybeans and corn.


Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed that she would be doing nothing with her life and most likely living with a drug dealer if she wasn't famous.

Tulisa: 'i'd be living with a drug dealer if i wasn't famous'


Roosters fullback Anthony Minichiello will miss 4-6 weeks after scans have shown a bulging disc in his neck.


THE US trade deficit widened sharply in August, reflecting a surge in imports of consumer products as businesses restocked their shelves in hopes of a pickup in consumer demand.


Security officials in Jerusalem Thursday warned of Hezbollah terrorist attacks against Israeli targets overseas, saying that ``a planned attack is already in motion,'' Channel 2 reported.

Security officials warn of Hezbollah attack 'in motion'


The Summit boys volleyball team improved their undefeated record to 11-0 on Friday afternoon in an exciting win over the Watchung Hills Warriors.


Portsmouth have said they had no choice but to sell Peter Crouch to Tottenham in order to meet their debt repayment obligations.

Portsmouth had no choice but to sell Peter Crouch to Tottenham


EMC Corp. said Tuesday that its net income jumped 58 percent in the latest quarter, the first time since the spring of 2008 that profit has risen at the information-management company.

EMC Corp.'s net income jumps 58 percent in the latest quarter


Intel Corp is seeking permission from its shareholders to revalue worthless employee stock options, a controversial move that the world's biggest chipmaker says is needed to retain critical staff.

Intel seeks to revalue worthless stock options


Google said it plans later this year to launch the Chrome Web Store, the online equivalent of Apple's App Store.


He leaves after Morecambe finished 20th in League Two this season, four points above the relegation zone.


A C-130 Hercules aircraft takes off from Windsor Airport on Feb. 10, 2012 with about 70 members of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment who are heading north for training.


Apple Inc. this week said pre-order sales for the iPhone 4S have topped 1 million units in the first 24 hours of pre-order sales.

Pre-order sales for the iPhone 4S have topped 1 million units in the first 24 hours


Security officials say Hosni Mubarak is in a coma but off of life support and his heart and other vital organs are functioning.

Mubarak is in a coma, off of life support


Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency Wednesday as models predicted Tropical Storm Gustav would turn into a hurricane headed toward New Orleans and the Louisiana coast by early next week.


Cuba called Wednesday on Latin America and the Caribbean to close ranks against US efforts to sow divisions over America's only communist-ruled country.

Cuba calls on Latin America to close ranks against US


UK house prices saw a monthly rise in January, new figures from Halifax have shown, although the value of homes was still broadly lower.


Carlisle police are looking for a man who is accused of throwing a child's scooter at a moving car, injuring a child in the car.

Man accused of throwing child's scooter at moving car


Country star and Lee County native Luke Bryan helped rescue a horse stranded in a Tennessee River Sunday, various media reports say.

Luke Bryan helps rescue horse in Tennessee River


Dozens of furious residents have occupied Levenshulme library overnight in protest at the council's closures plans.

Dozens occupy Levenshulme library in protest against council closure plans


Today, GetEQUAL -- a direct action lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization -- and HERO -- an Arizona-based grassroots group of community organizers -- interrupted a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

Groups interrupt Senate Armed Services Committee hearing


The FSA has banned and fined a self employed trader £700,000 for market abuse through manipulation of shares and derivatives.

FSA bans and fines trader £700,000 for market abuse


Military pensioners in the Southsouth have threatened to blow up oil pipelines, if the Federal Government refuses to pay the 53 percent pension arrears owed them four years ago.

Military pensioners threaten to blow up oil pipelines


US and North Carolina flags across the state are being lowered to half-staff to honor fallen law enforcement officers .

Flags to be lowered to honor fallen officers


Bloomberg is reporting that he's a leading candidate to replace Larry Summers as director of the National Economic Council.


Max Drummey has joked he paid Peaches Geldof to marry him as a publicity stunt.


Actor Dennis Hopper has died of prostate cancer at age 74, according to multiple online sources.


The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly close to a deal with Stanford QB Andrew Luck.

Indianapolis Colts close to deal with QB Andrew Luck


The City Council unanimously approved the electrical contract with Ameren Energy Marketing Co. that will reduce electrical costs by 27 percent, which amounts to about $122,000 in savings.


Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is in line to return to action well ahead of schedule.

Sunderland keeper Gordon to return well ahead of schedule


New Delhi, Jun 24 Congress President Sonia Gandhi today met DMK leader TR Baalu as part of exercise to consult UPA constituents over the stand-off with Left on the Indo-US nuclear deal.


Construction spending in the US continues to seesaw, keeping the market recovery on a bit of a roller coaster.

'' Construction spending continues to seesaw


A farm worker lost his leg after a Tuesday morning accident in a cotton field near Arizona City.


A company has been fined after a worker was exposed to a hazardous chemical over a prolonged period of time.

Company fined after worker exposed to hazardous chemical


BL reported that Krishnapatnam Port in Nellore district, promoted by the CVR group is likely to get investments to the tune of INR 800 crore from the global private equity firm 3i shortly.

Krishnapatnam port likely to get INR 800 crore from 3i


With California's budget crunch, Governor Jerry Brown has canceled plans to build a new death row housing facility at San Quentin.

Gov. Jerry Brown cancels plans for new housing at San Quentin


Two Tigers fans get engaged during the game and receive a unique engagement gift in the form of a foul ball


A Royal Australian Air Force plane on an aid mission to Papua New Guinea has been grounded after striking a bird during takeoff.

Royal Australian Air Force plane on an aid mission to PNG has been grounded


A new crown green bowling ground has been built near Leyland and locals can try it out for free this weekend.

New crown green bowling ground built near Leyland


The heavy fog that has engulfed Istanbul and Ankara for the past two days will last until noon tomorrow, said meteorology experts.


Former Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff said Tuesday he won't run for Congress in the 6th District, ending weeks of speculation on whether he would campaign for a seat that's more favorable to Democrats because of new congressional lines.

Former Speaker Romanoff won't run in 6th district


United States University, a student-centered institution for working adults, announced it has opened a new campus in Cypress.

United States University announces new campus in Cypress


Officials at Middle Tennessee State University have agreed to stop discriminating against a campus pro-life group now that a legal group has stepped into the fray.

Middle Tennessee State University stops discriminating against pro-life group


Star West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr could be set for more time on the sidelines after being ruled out of Sunday's AFL clash with St Kilda at Subiaco Oval.


Government security forces foiled a bomb attack in Maguindanao province in volatile Mindanao which was blamed on a breakaway Moro rebel group, the military reported on Friday.

Security forces foil bomb attack in Mindanao


Thousands of people have turned out for a free Derby breakfast of eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits and cheese grits at the Capitol.


There was a thin attendance in offices and educational institutions of Federal Capital observed on first working day after Eid-ul-Azha holidays on Thursday.

Thin attendance in offices, educational institutions observed


Indians may feel that rain cost them a win but Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene insisted that his side would have triumphed even if the Duckworth/Lewis system had not reduced their target at the Manuka Oval in Canberra today.


Classical star Katherine Jenkins was left heartbroken after a $40,000 brooch loaned to her was stolen on Saturday - just hours before she was due to wear it onstage.

Katherine Jenkins - Katherine Jenkins' brooch stolen


Eastman Kodak Company announced today that Jeffrey W. Hayzlett will resign as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 28, to pursue personal projects.

Kodak CMO Jeffrey W. Hayzlett resigns to pursue personal projects


Ian Poulter shot a final-round 72 on Sunday to win the Singapore Open by a shot over Liang Wenchong.


The Libya citizen Abdelbaset al-Megrahi who has been unjustly convicted in the Lockerbie case has been freed Thursday Morning.


SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has claimed its new store will boost the local economy and not force traders out of business.

Tesco claims new store will boost the local economy


Indonesian plane lands at wrong airport Updated: 05:49, Monday October 15, 2012 Two foreign pilots have landed a commercial aircraft with 96 passengers at the wrong airport in Indonesia.


The UN Security Council condemned what it described as ``an apparent terrorist attack'' in the Minsk subway system on Monday evening, according to AFP.

UN Security Council condemns ``apparent terrorist attack'' in Minsk


Half of Germans want to ditch the euro and return to the Deutschemark, a major survey showed just a day after Angela Merkel drove through a vote in favour of a Greek bailout.


NEC Corporation announced today that it has established an LTE demonstration center at its Tamagawa offices for customers planning to install LTE systems.

NEC establishes LTE demonstration center


The second Bordeaux and Aquiitaine Wine Fare is to be held in Wuhan on Nov 12.


Three time GRAMMY award winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin will be performing with the Knoxville Youth Jazz Orchestra at Rush Music in Knoxville on Wed, May 19th.


US Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite today endorsed Marco Rubio for US Senate, snubbing Gov. Charlie Crist, her fellow Tampa Bay Republican and former colleague in the state senate.

Ginny Brown-Waite endorses Marco Rubio over Charlie Crist


The Christmas to Remember committee has announced the winners for the 2011 Christmas to Remember Parade, the 2011 Annual Tour of Trees at the Crossings and the Cookie Contest sponsored by Evergreen Rebekah Lodge No. 86.


What she really wants, she told Interview mag, is to play Bridget Jones.


Arkansas State fell 35-9 to Troy on Saturday, losing out on the Sun Belt Conference Championship and a New Orleans Bowl berth.


Gold prices steadied on Wednesday as the dollar gave up gains against a basket of currencies, though it remained under pressure as physical demand for the precious metal stayed weak.


President Benigno Aquino declared November 16 a national and non-working holiday in celebration of the Eid'l Adha, or the Islam feast of sacrifice.


WIKILEAKS founder Julian Assange is ``hunted'' by women and receives piles of scented envelopes in the mail, says the Australian's British landlord.


A group of decorated Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans will stop in Evansville as part of a national tour aimed at rallying support for the troops and their missions overseas.

War veterans will stop in Evansville as part of a national tour


A debt collector is not usually allowed to contact you at work.

Can a debt collector contact me at work?


Cervical cancer vaccines from Merck and GlaxoSmithKline could be cost-effective if subsidies or new prices are created so developing countries can afford them, researchers said Thursday at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, Reuters reports.

Cervical cancer vaccines could be cost-effective for developing countries, researchers say


Wall Street plunged again Wednesday as investors grow increasingly fearful about more turmoil in the financial system even after the government's bailout of insurer American International Group Inc. The market's losses are nearly on pace with those seen in Monday's nosedive and investors are seeking the safety of hard assets and government debt.


The state will have legal proceedings with the dishonest constructors, but people should receive apartments.

State to have legal proceedings with dishonest constructors


The BWSSB has relaxed existing rules to regularise water connections and has directed officers to collect documents and to issue RR number as a proof.


Crane Co. will host a conference call on October 27, 2009 at 10:00 am to discuss their third quarter 2009 earnings release.

Crane to host conference call to discuss third quarter 2009


George Weyerhaeuser Jr., a former senior executive of the timber products company co-founded by his great-great grandfather, has died of a heart attack at the age of 59, the News Tribune of Tacoma reported Tuesday.

George Weyerhaeuser Jr. dies of heart attack at 59


The injury-depleted Bills claimed Incognito off waivers on today a day after the player was released by the Rams, according to a person familiar with the move, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement.

Buffalo Bills claim lineman Incognito on waivers


Three people were injured Thursday night in accidents on icy I-70 bridges in the area.

Three injured in accidents on icy bridges


An Upstate student said Tuesday that for the last two years he has been forced to share his textbooks with his classmates.

Student says he must share his textbooks


Diamond Book Distributors vice president of sales and marketing Kuo-Yu Liang has claimed that graphic novels are entering a ``golden age''.


Investigators aren't sure what happened early Thursday at a home inside the gated Lakengren community where a home invasion was reported, Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson said.


Oil prices shot up more than $5 a barrel Thursday, rising to the highest level in over two weeks as escalating tensions with Russia stoked fears of supply disruptions to the West.


Matson Navigation Co. said today it will cut its fuel surcharge for the first time since last fall, which will translate into a reduction in shipping costs from $100 to $150 per container.

Matson to cut fuel surcharge for first time since last fall


A four-minute Northside ISD video explains Texas school finance in plain and simple terms.


Nigerian security forces have surrounded the kidnappers of seven French tourists in the northeast of the country and are working to free the hostages, a security official in Borno state said.

Nigerian forces surround kidnappers of French tourists


I cannot locate Mullah Mohammad Omar, Karzai explained, referring to the Taliban s one-eyed leader.


Hill-Stead Museum announces that it has received a gift of $20,000 from the Farmington Bank Foundation, the charitable arm of Farmington Bank, to underwrite educational programs and signature events.

Hill-Stead museum announces gift from Farmington Bank


A Monroe County jail officer has been accused of selling contraband to an inmate.

Jail officer accused of selling contraband to inmate


The newspaper said that Mullings' bid to contest the 100 and 200 metres at the World Championship in Daegu, South Korea, later this month could be derailed by reports which claim he tested positive for a masking agent at the Jamaican national championships held in June this year.

Mullings tests positive for masking agent --


Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi faced the biggest challenge of his rule amid reports that dozens of people have been killed as an offer by Bahrain's king of national dialogue to end the crisis there was rebuffed by the opposition.

Gaddafi faces biggest challenge of his rule


THE age limit for buying alcohol from off-sales and supermarkets in Scotland is to be raised to 21.

Age limit for buying alcohol to be raised to 21


As the pieces continue to not add up, a Daily Beast report suggests today that maybe she was simply ``a mistaken target.''

Publicist Ronni Chasen may have been 'a mistaken target'


Indian rupee extended losses against the US dollar in noon trade on Wednesday as worries Europe's debt problems may snowball into a banking crisis hit global markets and pushed investors towards perceived safety of the dollar.


Bayliss, who took over as the Lankan coach from fellow Aussie Tom Moody said mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis is beginning to be read by batsmen the world over.


The Philadelphia Enquirer reported Monday that the Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Christmas Eve, are looking at Larry Brown as a possible head coach for next season.


NY 6th grader accidentally sets girl's hair ablaze A Brooklyn girl is recovering after a sixth-grader accidentally set her hair on fire while playing with a lighter.

Ny 6th grader accidentally sets girl's hair ablaze


Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are among the first in the country to use a new micro-laser, which uses light energy in place of a cutting tool to remove complicated brain and spine tumors.

Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital among first in the country to use new micro-laser


England is set to become the most crowded European country in the next 50 years, official forecasts suggest.

England to be most crowded European country in 50 years


A fuel truck has exploded in the Libyan capital, causing panic among residents at a time when the regime of authoritarian leader Moammar Gadhafi is battling rebel forces across much of the country.

Truck explodes in Libyan capital, causes panic


The Ucross Foundation will be hosting an artist reception and talk with local artists Joel Ostlind and Arin Waddell this Friday night.

Ucross Foundation to host artist reception Friday night


Bayern Munich keeper Joerg Butt said Tuesday that he would decide in summer whether he would continue playing next season.

Bayern keeper Butt to decide in summer whether to continue


Vietnam's standing Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has been re-elected for a second term after winning 94 percent of votes Tuesday during the 13th assembly first session.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung re-elected for second term


Hathaway hosted Saturday Night Live at the weekend and managed to skewer Katie Holmes with a spot-on impression of the actress's annoying half-smile.


One of the world's largest ferry operators Stena Line opens a new £200 facility in Cairnryan, Scotland, and closes the 150 year old Port of Stranraer.

Stena Line opens new £200 facility in Cairnryan, Scotland


Deutsche Bank reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Microsoft Corp in a report issued on Tuesday.

Deutsche Bank reaffirms buy rating on Microsoft Corp (MSFT)


Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Sesame Workshop today unveiled a public service announcement promoting healthy eating habits to children and families.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Sesame Workshop unveil PSA to promote healthy eating


Linux server monitoring techniques ensures the health of your business entity and server.


Patrick Swayze has died after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return from Cuba on Monday, more than two months after surgery for cancer that threatens to end his 14-year rule of the South American Opec member.

Venezuela's Chavez makes surprise return from Cuba


The death of a 19-year-old Master's College student after a sand pit collapsed on him at Oxnard Beach Park was ruled accidental Thursday, said Cmdr.

Death in sand pit collapse at Oxnard beach Park ruled accidental


Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle will not rule out selling defender Gary Cahill before the transfer deadline falls.

Bolton boss Coyle cannot rule out selling Cahill


A 21-year-old Niagara Falls man goofing around with his friends tragically fell to his death at the Niagara Gorge Tuesday.


British consumer confidence declined in December due to continued strong pessimism regarding the economy's prospects this year, a survey by Nationwide Building Society revealed Thursday.

UK consumer confidence declines in December


The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute.

Supreme Court stays verdict on ayodhya title dispute


GameAccount, a leading software developer and supplier to the regulated online gaming industry has launched their suite of ``Skill'' games for Stan James, operator of the Stan James UK licensed betting shops and major UK & International online sportsbook, StanJames.com.

GameAccount launches games for Stan James


A McHenry County man accused of ``pimping'' out his pregnant wife was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder for gunning down an unarmed client who came to their home seeking sex.

Man accused of ``pimping'' wife is convicted of murdering client


A BUILDER says he won't be put off by Heritage experts who dismissed his plan to get volunteers to repair Colchester Castle's crumbling walls.


Huawei today released a White Paper on cyber security authored by the company's Global Security Officer, John Suffolk.

Huawei releases whitepaper on cyber security


Students will be wearing hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin on Thursday to bring awareness to campus of his death.

Students wear hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin


Oxygen Healthcare Limited, a drug discovery services company, has signed an agreement with Phytopharm Plc, a pharmaceutical development and functional food company.

Oxygen Healthcare signs agreement with Phytopharm


Katy Perry is planning a three-month 'healing' holiday.


Very few pubs are actually selling for alternative use, according to Robin Mence, managing director of property agent Sidney Phillips.


A tiny baby who has had to fight for life ever since being born prematurely has been put on a diet of up to 3,000 calories a day as she battles to catch up to a normal weight.

Tiny baby put on diet of 3,000 calories a day