SAINTS have suffered another massive injury blow following news Paul Wellens has broken a bone in his hand.


Evergreen Solar Inc. has signed two new long-term sales contracts totaling more than 160 MW.

Evergreen Solar signs two new sales contracts


Indian Premier League champions Rajasthan Royals has tied-up with SMS Gupshup to launch a mobile community for its fans.

Rajasthan Royals launch mobile community for fans


Registration and practice sessions are now open for anyone wishing to take part in the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show SailX Championship 2012.

Registration and practice sessions now open


Two firefighters taken to hospital Updated: 20:01, Wednesday March 13, 2013 Two firefighters have been treated for smoke inhalation after battling a blaze that flared again near Hobart's northeastern suburbs.


With women getting ready for patrol duty, gender barriers are falling on the international border between India and Pakistan.


Britain has banned a radical Israeli political activist from entering the country, saying his views could foment violence, a British official said on Tuesday.


The poker world was in shock yesterday as news was leaked that Phil Ivey had divorced his wife of seven years, Luciaetta.


Deputies said the man drove through the garage door, struck the brick house with the left side of the vehicle, hit one wall, struck a pool table and then crashed through an interior wall and shattered the studs for the interior wall.


Gas pipe line has been blown up by unidentified miscreant in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti on Friday resu;lting disconnection of gas supply to various cities.


``The size zero did become a brand... it became like the Sensex, people were discussing it,'' Kareena said via video conferencing from Mumbai Sunday night at the Quick Heal NDTV Tech Life Awards 2010 here.


STEVEN Finn has found an extra gear to rank among the world's fastest bowlers, but he will not be sidetracked by the need for speed against India today.


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Carlos Tevez last night risked the wrath of Alex Ferguson by saying the Manchester United manager's claim that he had turned down a contract was not correct.


New no-swipe technology makes charging faster and easier than ever before, but that convenience makes credit cards as easy to steal as they are to use.

Technology may make credit cards easier to steal


A teary and shamed Tory MP apologized yesterday for anti-gay slurs he made 16 years ago, but Opposition MPs and human rights advocates say the politician should be punted from the Conservative caucus.

Tory MP apologizes for anti-gay slurs made 16 years ago


On Monday, Gov. Steve Beshear and Senate President David Williams both weighed in on Republican US Senate candidate Rand Paul during separate interviews with reporters.


Branding and marketing are ``secret weapons'' that will help charities to attract more donations and raise awareness as marketers fight a hard battle for investment within many charity organisations, according to a new report.

'Branding is a secret weapon for charities'


A boat captain from the Dominican Republic has been charged with smuggling illegal immigrants after his vessel ran aground last month near Miami, killing six people.

Boat captain charged with smuggling illegal immigrants


Hall of Fame heavyweight and Olympic gold medalist Joe Frazier dies at 67 after battle with liver cancer.


The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, on Monday in Luanda regretted the death of two young women, which happened when the two were trying to enter the Coqueiros Stadium where the Pope was about to have a meeting with youths.

Head of State regrets death of two young women


JJ Barea is now expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings.


July 16, Justin Bieber denies holocaust rumor has hit the web and it seems that the 16 years old Canadian singer has again become the victim of cyber bullying.


John Fraley scored 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help Austin Peay defeat Tennessee-Martin 74-69 on Thursday night.

Austin Peay defeats Tennessee-Martin 74-69


US provider of electronic payment and risk management services CyberSource will open a development centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

CyberSource to open development centre in Northern Ireland


Summerfair Cincinnati unveils its 2010 poster at 1 pm today at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Rookwood Pavilion.


Russia and NATO have approved a military cooperation plan for 2012, General Nikolai Makarov said, RIA Novosti reports.

Russia and NATO approve military cooperation plan for 2012


German symphonic metal band Coronatus has posted a new music video for the new song ``Fernes Land''.


Palestine became a full member of UNESCO on Monday, in a highly divisive breakthrough that could cost the agency a fifth of its budget and that the US and other opponents say could harm renewed Mideast peace efforts.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez flew to Cuba on Monday for a third cancer operation after designating the vice-president as his political heir.

Hugo Chavez flies to Cuba for another cancer operation


Pine Bluff police say a man wanted for a July homicide is in custody after surrendering to officers.

Pine Bluff police say man wanted for July homicide has surrendered


A pastor was shot in Spartanburg Sunday during an attempted armed robbery, according to investigators.


SUSSEX'S wicketkeeper-batsman Andrew Hodd has joined Yorkshire on loan for the remainder of the 2012 season.


Police now believe that an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old boy in Havelock North on Saturday did not take place.

Police: attempted kidnapping of boy did not take place


A 3-year-old girl and a Bay City firefighter were injured in a house fire on the city's southeast side.

Child, firefighter injured in house fire


Indulekha, the girl who had made headlines and unsuccessfully moved a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the management of St George College, Aruvithura here, has been ordered to pay Rs 1,000 as compensation in another case filed by her, by the Munsiff Court here.

Indulekha ordered to pay Rs 1,000 as compensation


Al Qaedas new leader Saif al Adel has vowed to launch attacks on London to avenge Osama bin Ladens killing by US Special Forces in his Abbottabad compound in Pakistan.

New al-qaeda leader Adel vows attack on London


Two companies have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for safety breaches, after a worker died in a fall.

Companies prosecuted for safety breaches


Zachary Levi is set to make his Broadway debut in new musical comedy First Date.


'High School Musical' star Ashley Tisdale has ruled out having more plastic surgery in the future.

Ashley Tisdale rules out having more plastic surgery


Federal prosecutors from Pittsburgh have called a news conference to announce that former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper has been indicted on federal income tax and conspiracy charges.

Ex-pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper indicted


A 24-year-old Carlisle man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Harrisburg Wednesday on federal firearms charges, according to a release from the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Carlisle man indicted on federal firearms charges


A Clarksburg man has been charged with assault to murder after allegedly shooting at a man he believed was stealing a television from his son's house.

Clarksburg man charged with assault to murder


Realm Energy International, a Canadian domiciled energy company focused on driving the exploration and development of major shale plays, has received three concessions in Poland.

Realm Energy receives three concessions in Poland


Oil prices fell below $70 a barrel on Wednesday, after a US government report showed a surprise increase in gasoline supplies in the world's top consumer heading into summer driving season.


The UK economy will return to growth in the second half of 2012, according to the CBI business group.


Center For Sight is getting national attention as a small business and ``winning workplace.''


The 10-year-old son of missing actress Noriko Sakai was found safe Thursday in Tokyo, but the whereabouts of the 38-year-old woman remain unknown, police said.

Son of missing actress Sakai found safe in Tokyo


The economy sank at a 5.7 percent pace in the first quarter as the brute force of the recession carried over into this year.


Adam Lambert has admitted that he was starstruck when he met Madonna, according to reports.

Lambert 'starstruck' after meeting Madonna


Brock Jensen passed for two touchdowns and ran for another Saturday to help North Dakota State defeat South Dakota State 28-3 in the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.

North Dakota State defeats South Dakota State 28-3


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has restructured its sales organization to bring closer alignment to the sales and supply chain teams within the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment restructures sales organization


Cash America International, Inc. reported today that it has increased its existing line of credit with a ten bank syndicate from $250 million to $300 million.


``Arrested Development'' season 4 may be appearing on everyone's TV this Sunday, but it might not be a good idea to watch it all at once.


Up to 100 HMV stores in the UK will be axed with around 1,500 jobs set to go.


I'm A Celebrity 2013 could see Paul Gascoigne in the jungle, if the footie star gets his way.


Former Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill pleaded not guilty to charges of public corruption, fraud and conspiracy Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court.

Former Mass. Treasurer Cahill pleads not guilty


Heritage parliamentary group in the parliament of the Fifth Convocation held the first session on Tuesday.

Heritage parliamentary group holds first session


Brick and mortar -- concrete and asphalt -- aren't always the answer -- or at least, not the whole answer.

Brick and mortar aren't always the answer


ADAM, Inc., a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions, announced today that it has created the position of Chief Technology Officer as an important next step in its strategy to further develop its national broker channel and to capture an increasing share of the growing direct-to-employer market.

ADAM, Inc. creates position of Chief technology Officer


Americans get the most medical radiation in the world, even more than folks in other rich countries.

Americans get most medical radiation in the world


Wells Fargo, which is one of the largest banks in the Birmingham metro area, is rolling out mobile deposit that will allow customers to use their smart phones to deposit checks.


Three men are currently in police custody assisting with investigations into the island's latest homicides.

Three in police custody assisting investigation


Malaysia will withdraw its peacekeepers from the southern Philippine region of Mindanao in September, the government said yesterday, dealing a blow to multinational efforts to secure peace in the troubled region.


But drivers may not realize they can lower their premiums through unusual discounts that have nothing to do with their driving record or how much coverage they want.

You can lower your premiums with discounts


A USAF CV-22 Osprey special operations tiltrotor aircraft crashed in southern Afghanistan April 8, killing three service members, one civilian employee and injuring numerous other service members.


A JURY has heard a panicky 999 call in which a man confessed to killing his girlfriend and taking her body to a Doncaster police station.


The Nehru jacket, popularized by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is making a new fashion statement across the globe.


The equity market is rapidly becoming oversold enough to suggest that any further weakness should be made up in a sharp bounce, especially over the intermediate-term.


British Prime Minister David Cameron has turned to US supercop Bill Bratton as his crime advisor after the worst riots in the UK for decades.

David Cameron turning to US supercop Bill Bratton


Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal fans not to target Ryan Shawcross and insists the Stoke defender will not need 'extra protection' this weekend.

Wenger urges Arsenal fans not to target Shawcross


ATLANTA Police say a box of glow sticks caused a bit of a scare at a downtown Atlanta hotel.

Box of glow sticks causes scare at Atlanta hotel


A highly decorated Waterbury police officer surrendered Wednesday to face weapons charges in New Haven.

Waterbury officer surrenders to face weapons charges


Canadian students subject to an H1N1 flu quarantine in China have been released two days early, after the country faced pressure from both the Canadian government and the World Health Organization over why they took the seemingly extreme measures.

Canadian students quarantined in China released two days early


St Patrick beat Melita with second half goals to force a decider with Pieta Hotspurs who lost their three-point advantage after suffering a defeat against mid-table Mosta.

St Patrick beat Melita to force decider with Hotspurs


AMERICAN actor Sean Penn joined thousands of Egyptian activists who packed downtown Cairo demanding military rulers speed up the transfer of power to civilians and end emergency laws used by former leader Hosni Mubarak against his opponents.

Actor Sean Penn joins thousands of Egyptian activists in downtown Cairo


Mellody Hobson, president of Chicago-based Ariel Investments LLC, will deliver the commencement address for St. Mary's College, a Catholic women's school in Notre Dame, Ind.

Mellody Hobson will deliver commencement address at St. Mary's College


Russia has full confidence in the dollar and there are no immediate plans to switch to a new reserve currency, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said.


Rehman Malik, former Pakistani interior minister and currently adviser to the prime minister, on Friday submitted nomination papers for re-election to the Senate, Geo News reported.

Rehman Malik submits nomination papers for Senate


Leeds striker Ross McCormack is hoping to return to first-team action in early December following successful ankle surgery.

Leeds striker Ross McCormack hopes to return to action in early December


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in China within the Suzhou Science and Technology Town - part of the company's strategy to aggressively expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Thermo Fisher Scientific plans for new manufacturing facility in China


An Obama campaign source tells NBC News that after the two speeches, Clinton called Obama to congratulate him.


President Asif Ali Zardari said Friday that Pakistan was severely affected by the Afghan war, adding that the three decade long war in Afghanistan could not establish peace.

President Zardari says Pakistan severely affected by Afghan war


Turin has been warned that the Po River is expected to be in full flood between Sunday and Monday and it is thought it may break its banks also in the centre of the city.

Po River expected to flood between Sunday and Monday


FT. LAUDERDALE ― A diver bitten by a shark on Sunday has died from his injuries.

Diver bitten by shark has died from his injuries


Students and teachers at Fisk Street Primary School showed their true colours on Friday to celebrate Footy Colours Day.


Israeli military courts Monday extended within less than two weeks the remand of 73 Palestinian prisoners who are detained in interrogation rooms, according to Palestinian Prisoner's Club.

Israeli courts extend remand of 73 prisoners


KANSAS CITY, MO-Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for trafficking in thousands of counterfeit DVDs and CDs.

Kansas City man sentenced for trafficking in counterfeit DVDs, CDs.


Jury selection began Tuesday for the murder trial against a Clear Lake Riviera man with some potential jurors claiming hardships and the others receiving their jury questionnaires.


ABC Family has ordered four more pilots and given a full-season pickup to ``Melissa and Joey.''


US President Barack Obama gives a fresh boost to the Western media war against Iran by repeating speculative statements about Iran's nuclear energy program.

Obama gives fresh boost to Western media war against Iran


More than 300 babies born in the 24 hours of New Year's Day will be obese or overweight by the time they are ready to start school, according to a new estimate.

300 babies born on new Year's Day ' will be obese or overweight by the time start school'


Deputies in Volusia County said one person was robbed, then shot overnight in Daytona Beach.


A US jury on Tuesday ordered German business software giant SAP to pay US rival Oracle 1.3 billion dollars in damages in a copyright infringement case.

Jury orders SAP to pay Oracle 1.3 billion dollars


IT is no surprise that gold stocks have been the outstanding performers among Australian mid and smaller companies in recent months.

Gold stocks have been the outstanding performers in recent months.


ABB, power and automation technology group will acquire industrial motors manufacturer Baldor Electric Company in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion, including $1.1 billion of net debt.


Wayne Fleming died Monday in Calgary, Alberta, after a battle with brain cancer.


Nalco Holding Co., the Naperville-based provider of water-treatment products and services, issued a statement Friday stating it had completed a workforce reduction eliminating more 400 jobs since Oct. 1.


The Brumbies have made four changes for their home Super Rugby clash with Western Force on Sunday.


young San Jose man was beaten to death by his roommate inside a care facility Tuesday night, police said.

San Jose man beaten to death by roommate


Two weeks of concerts in November will feature Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians as soloists.

Two weeks of concerts to feature Atlanta Symphony musicians


A Dundalk toddler was bitten in the face by a pit bull Sunday, sending the 20-month-old girl to the hospital for several stitches, Baltimore County police said.

Dundalk toddler bitten in face by pit bull


Max Scherzer allowed just three hits and struck out eight in seven innings, pitching the Tigers to victory at Cleveland last night, 5-3.


Alongside reports of a 1700 percent fee hike over the past two years, the Entertainment Software Association says it's revisiting its membership dues structure alongside the ongoing reorganization process of the E3 event.

ESA revisiting membership dues structure


``East West reported a return to profitability with net earnings for full year 2009 of $76.6 million. The return to profitability for 2009 follows a single loss year for 2008 -- the only loss year for East West in nearly 30 years''

East West Bancorp reports profitability for full year 2009


Kippers School of Gymnastics is now offering cheerleading as part of its yearly program with qualified cheerleading and gymnastics coaches.


Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi has completed the refurbishment of the lobby and the lounge, bringing in key elements of the Viceroy brand story and providing an enhanced sense of arrival to our guests.

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi completes refurbishment


Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron reportedly enjoyed a racy night out at a strip club in New York.


Now health officials are lobbying state legislators to pass the dialysis bill of rights to help.

Health officials lobby for ``dialysis bill of rights''


The city is looking into having automated stop announcements on Edmonton Transit buses, much like is done in LRT cars.

City looking into automated stop announcements on ETS busses


North Korea said Thursday it supports dialogue aimed at defusing regional tensions and denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, but will ``never beg'' for it, as New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson landed in the communist state.

N. Korea says it supports dialogue but will never ``beg'' for it


Messaging services provider RoutoMessaging has launched its own commercial SMS operator network providing enterprises, wholesalers and governments with a service delivery platform.

RoutoMessaging launches commercial SMS operator network


TD Canada Trust today announced that it has lowered its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 4.50 per cent, effective October 9, 2008.

TD Canada Trust lowers prime lending rate


Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is dropping out of the presidential race, sources told CBS News on Sunday.

Tim Pawlenty dropping out of presidential race


In place of the previously announced ``Blood From a Stone'' by Tommy Nohilly, Profiles now will stage the Midwest prremiere of ``Sweet and Sad'' by Richard Nelson, a drama about a family reflecting on the impact of September 11, 2001.


Why is the press giving a free pass to Governor Palin?


Actor Robin Williams has revealed that he hate ferrets because they are the most annoying creatures.


Genoa president Enrico Preziosi admits they beat Chelsea for NK Maribor defensive prospect Luka Kranjc.

Genoa president Preziosi admits beating Chelsea for Luka Kranjc


WORK has started on one of Wales' most eco-friendly health centres in a £1.6m project that is creating jobs.

Work starts on one of Wales' most eco-friendly health centres


Three Virginia communities are getting sustainable living grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to address long-term growth in their regions.

Va communities get sustainable living grants


Pakistani troops advanced towards Taliban strongholds in the restive North West Frontier Province today as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said there was no threat to the country's borders from foreign troops based in Afghanistan.

Pak troops advance towards Taliban strongholds


WestMoonint will raise its synthetic rubber CSM series price, because of the imbalance between hypalon rubber demand and supply and shortage of hypalon rubber replacement.

WestMoonint raises synthetic rubber (CSM) price


Nets beat Cavs to set franchise mark for road wins Deron Williams scored 24 points and Brooklyn ended an eight-game road trip by crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-95 on Wednesday night, giving the Nets a record for road wins in a season.


Recreational-vehicle maker Thor Industries Inc. will move its corporate headquarters to Elkhart, where it says 70 percent of its operations are located.

Thor Industries moving headquarters to Elkhart


Kelsey Grammer plans to marry next month even though his divorce from his third wife is not yet finalized.

Kelsey Grammer planning to marry next month


A video on YouTube shows how quickly a Christmas tree can burn if it's not cared for properly.


CHICAGO - White Sox rookie Gordon Beckham has left a game against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning because of a stiff back.

White Sox rookie Beckham leaves with stiff back


A new study published in the BMJ says happiness is contagious and good for your health.


Former Premier of NSW Bob Carr will speak in Cheltenham on Monday night.

Bob Carr speaks in Cheltenham on Monday night


Actress Mackenzie Phillips has been released on $10,000 bail following her arrest for possession of a controlled substance on Wednesday.

Mackenzie Phillips released on $10,000 bail


No. 3 Tarleton claimed its fifth West Region title on Tuesday at Tascosa Country Club in Amarillo while senior Carla Cooper won the individual title.


MASINDI farmers earned sh90m after selling 100 tonnes of maize grain to the World Food Programme under the Warehouse Receipt System.


Salt River Project has renewed its energy efficiency rebate program for businesses that curb their power use, offering a total of $8 million.

Salt River Project renews energy efficiency rebates


The Ravens forced four turnovers and beat the Houston Texans 20-13 Sunday in the AFC divisional round at Baltimore, where they are 9-0 this season.


``I have sent a message out and most fighters will think twice about fighting me. But, I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon and say I want to fight Mayweather or Manny. I am not ready for that,'' The Times quoted Khan, as saying.

Most fighters will think twice about fighting me:


On Thursday, billionaire Paul Allen, who owns the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL, wrote basketball commissioner David Stern a love note when he released a statement essentially saying he would support an NBA team in Seattle provided the economics of a new building for the team made sense.

Paul Allen writes David Stern a love note


What it really means is local people taking control of their own streets to combat anti-social behaviour which is rising to an all time high and it highlights the fact that the law enforcement agencies seem to be incapable of putting a stop to it.

Local people are taking back control of streets


With their 25th anniversary now behind them, the Surfrider Foundation took a bold step towards the future this week when it unveiled a new logo.


Supply chain and logistics software developer, Datex announced it plans to launch an exclusive offer for MCAA members at the upcoming ``Last Mile Delivery Forum'' in Hollywood, Florida September 30th to October 2nd.

Datex to launch exclusive offer for MCAA members


NIGEL DE JONG has told Mario Balotelli that a strong mentality will help him overcome his problems.


An attorney-at-law and former attorney general of Dominica has defended Britain's most senior law officer, Dominican, Baroness Patricia Scotland did not deliberately employ an illegal worker contrary to the laws of Britain.

Attorney-at-law defends Baroness Scotland


World football supremo Joseph Blatter made a big mistake when South Africa was elected host of the 2010 World Cup, Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness was quoted as saying on Wednesday.


Firefighters said a man in his 20s drowned in a Fort Collins retaining pond Sunday.


The revered Hindu epic Ramayana has caught the attention of international filmmakers too, it seems.

Ramayana catches the attention of international filmmakers


65% of bank account customers say they'd be willing to pay for useful services like Facebook notifications and loyalty card services, according to new research from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Bank account customers 'willing to pay for useful services'


Baillieu could toughen dog laws Updated: 04:08, Monday January 28, 2013 Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says laws against dangerous dogs could be toughened.


Striker Kevin McHugh has left Linfield to rejoin former club Finn Harps after more than a year at Windsor Park.


An Arizona legislator has followed through on filing an ethics complaint against another lawmaker.

Legislator files ethics complaint against another


Newcastle United star Joey Barton was today jailed for six months at Liverpool Crown Court after admitting charges of assault and affray in relation to a confrontation outside a McDonald's restaurant in the city over Christmas.


The 10 victims of last week's plane crash outside Moab were remembered during a candlelight ceremony.


Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had kept its 'BB-' long-term corporate credit rating on automaker Tata Motors on CreditWatch with negative implications.

S&p keeps Tata Motors on CreditWatch with negative implications


Former ``Party of Five'' star Jeremy London has been charged with domestic battery in connection with an incident involving his estranged wife, Melissa Cunningham, in Palm Springs, California, last month, according to TMZ.


Three people have pleaded guilty to voter fraud in Benton County.

Three people plead guilty to voter fraud


Nvidia is expecting a lot of Optimus design wins and Nvidia reps claim that manufacturers are quite keen on embracing the new technology.


A new truck terminus will soon come up on a 7.26-acre land at Belur Industrial Area off Dharwad.


Elizabeth Warren raised over $8.6 million for her Senate bid during the second quarter of 2012, and has $13.5 million cash on hand, her campaign announced Monday.

Elizabeth Warren raises $8.6 million in second quarter


Felons are asking President Bush for pardons and commutations at historic levels as he nears his final months in office, a time when many other presidents have granted a flurry of clemency requests.

Felons ask Bush for pardons, commutations


Taipei, Sept. 21 Russian tennis stars Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva said Wednesday they were looking forward to their exhibition match in Taipei the following day, and hoped it would help promote the sport and motivate more young people to play.

Russian tennis stars looking forward to exhibition match in Taipei


Italian sprinter Mirco Lorenzetto won the fourth stage of the Tour of Poland on Wednesday after a 177.9 km circuit that ended with six crossings of the divided city of Cieszyn's river border with the Czech Republic.

Lorenzetto wins fourth stage in Tour of Poland


Two more British soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan, the British Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

Two more British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is seeking to ban ``100 percent'' mortgages as part of his efforts to save the country's banking system, sources say.

Brown seeks to ban '100 percent' mortgages


Oil prices ended narrowly mixed Thursday as traders fretted over rising supplies in the United States.

Oil prices mixedas traders fret onus rising supplies


George Soros announced that he has given $1 million to Media Matters ``to hold Fox News accountable for the false and misleading information they so often broadcast.''


``Prosperous Armenia seems unwilling to tolerate domination of the Republicans any longer,'' he said, adding that the Armenian National Congress stands better chance to gain seats in parliament than Heritage party.

ANC stands better chance to gain seats in parliament than Heritage party


New US housing starts and permits rose in August to their highest level since November, lifted by a rebound in multifamily homes, a government report has shown.

US housing starts, permits rise in August


San Francisco is expected to lose a state Senate seat and see its clout in Sacramento diminish when legislative districts are redrawn based on the 2010 census count.


The Bank of England moved closer to raising interest rates, as minutes showed that three policymakers voted earlier this month to hike borrowing costs due to concerns over high inflation.

Bank of England moves towards raising rates


Former Czech president Vaclav Havel was released from a Prague hospital on Thursday, nearly three weeks after he was admitted with a throat inflammation, dpa reported.

Former Czech president Vaclav Havel released from hospital


The Bandits blasted Portland 14 to 4 Saturday night at HSBC Arena.


Michael Caine has revealed that he will miss playing the role of Alfred in the Batman franchise.


The Providence College softball team released its 2009 fall schedule on Monday, August 24.


Lifeline Direct Insurance Services, a nationally branded life insurance agency specializing in term life insurance, now provides 3 tips to finding the best life insurance rates for dip users.

Lifeline Direct insurance provides 3 tips to finding the best life insurance rates for dip users


Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized Monday night in North Carolina following a drug overdose, according to Charlotte, NC television station WCNC.

Fantasia hospitalized after drug overdose


Swazi unions on Wednesday called off mass protests against King Mswati III, as police cracked down on leaders and activists for a second day.


Cee Lo Green will be one of the secret guest artists performing with Madonna at the Halftime Show of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Cee Lo Green will perform with Madonna at Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show


Local bank consolidation may help the industry withstand new competition emerging from the issue of new banking licence to foreign banks.

Bank consolidation will help industry withstand competition


An agreement between mentors and young entrepreneurs, part of a business mentorship project for young entrepreneurs, organised by the Smart Kolektiv and the Business Leaders Forum, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, will be signed from 11.00 to 12.00 on 5 April.

Agreement on Business mentorship project to be signed


The Patriots have re-signed offensive lineman Dan Connolly, the team announced on Tuesday.

Patriots re-sign offensive lineman Dan Connolly


Nigeria CDMA operator Starcomms has invested USD 9 million on network expansion, infrastructure upgrades and marketing in the last ten months in the country.


The Energy Technologies Institute is investing up to £25m in an offshore wind floating system demonstration project.

Energy Technologies Institute invests in offshore wind


Young Tollywood hero Ram Charan, who has apparently not watched Power Star Pawan Kalyan's latest runaway hit Gabbar Singh due to his busy shooting for Yevadu, tweeted that he is extremely happy for the success of Gabbar Singh.


Now, a new research project by Tel Aviv University researchers and their colleagues shows that where there's ``smoke'' there may be significant consequences for local weather patterns, rainfall and thunderstorms.


South Africa has fallen in love with Bafana Bafana again and that could spell trouble for World Cup rivals Mexico, Uruguay and France next month.

South Africa falls in love with Bafana again


Key Asian markets ended mixed, today, on euro zone concerns, and as US economic data signaled that the recovery in the world's largest economy is slowing.


Teen sensation Justin Bieber was told off by cabin crew for 'acting like a child' during a flight.


ST. PAUL St. Paul police are investigating two shootings a few moments and blocks apart near a Cinco de Mayo celebration.


He told Congress yesterday that the government had officially reached its $14.3 trillion borrowing limit.


Pop star Britney Spears, whose acting project 'Crossroads' was panned a decade ago, is planning a movie comeback.


Luzerne County commissioners unanimously accepted Basil G. Russin's resignation as chief public defender at Wednesday's meeting.

Commissioners unanimously accept Russin's resignation


LONDON, Sept. 23, 2010-The European Medicines Agency today recommended the suspension of the marketing authorisations for the rosiglitazone-containing anti-diabetes medicines Avandia, Avandamet and Avaglim.

European medicines Agency recommends suspension of Avandia, Avandamet and Avaglim


Nordic shares closed sharply lower across the region, hit by lower European and US markets, with leading losers including mobile phone group Nokia, paper producer Holmen and airline SAS.

Nordic shares close sharply lower, led by Nokia, Holmen, SAS


Pitcher Josh Johnson is open to signing a contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays beyond the 2012 season, reports thestar.com.

Josh Johnson open to contract extension --


NAIROBI, Kenya Relatives say an 89-year-old Kenyan man believed to be the world's oldest pupil has died.

Kenyan believed to be world's oldest pupil dies


Justin Timberlake said over the summer that he would gladly attend the Marine Corps Ball with Cpl. Kelsey de Santis if his schedule allowed it, and the 30-year-old actor/singer held true to his word.

Justin Timberlake attends Marine Corps Ball


Standard Chartered, a British bank focused on emerging markets, reported record income and profit during the first quarter in a trading update published Tuesday that did not provide exact figures.

Standard Chartered bank reports record profit


20 inshore fishermen within the Tanjung Tokong area held a peaceful protest against the proposed 6.5km undersea tunnel project connecting Persiaran Gurney and Bagan Ajam.

Fishermen protest against undersea tunnel project


Two Triad manufacturers are being honored for their excellence through the 2012 NC Manufacturer of the Year awards.


President Barack Obama observed Veterans Day on Friday by urging Americans to hire the thousands of servicemen and women coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan.


Wrigley's is to launch a mutant flavour gum to tie in with the movie release of X-Men First Class.


Iran announced Wednesday that it successfully tested another ``Sajil'' missile, a surface-to-surface missile with a range that makes it capable of reaching parts of Europe, CNN reported.


A teenager has been jailed after a gang attacked firefighters with fireworks on Bonfire Night.

Teenager jailed for attacking firefighters with fireworks


Google ordered to give user info to FBI Google must comply with the FBI's demand for data on certain customers as part of a national security investigation, according to a ruling by a federal judge who earlier this year determined such government requests are unconstitutional.


Asian stock markets rose slightly Friday after expanding US manufacturing suggested the world's biggest economy is poised for solid growth this year.


Joseph Brooks, the Academy Award-winning songwriter of ``You Light Up My Life'' who was awaiting trial for rape, was found dead Sunday of an apparent suicide in his Manhattan apartment, police said.

Songwriter Brooks found dead in apparent suicide


STUART Bingham says his rivalry with Mark Allen will not be buried as the draw for next month's UK Championship set up a possible meeting between the pair, writes James Colasanti.


Visteon Corp., the top auto parts supplier and former subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles with a drop in sales to ailing automakers.


A former high school football player in Maine is going to prison for eight years for trafficking cocaine from an Auburn apartment.

Former high school football player going to prison


Mecklenburg County Democrats plan to choose their new leader at a meeting Wednesday night.

Mecklenburg County Democrats to choose new leader


Man shoots himself in the heart with a nail gun and lives.


The Detroit Public Schools and its largest teacher's union reached a tentative labor agreement late Thursday evening.

Detroit Public Schools, Teachers union reach labor agreement


Mexico may report that workers' transfers of funds home from the US declined for the sixth time in seven months as the world's biggest economy slows, boosting expectations that Mexican consumer spending will drop.

Mexican worker transfers from US may decline:


A new round of World Cup ticket sales kicked off Tuesday, with 400,000 tickets up for grabs on a first come, first served basis, organisers said.

New round of World Cup ticket sales kicks off


Republican Rep. John Kline will deliver the weekly national Republican radio address on Saturday, a talk that will focus on health care reform proposals that have touched off a firestorm of debate this summer.

Kline to deliver national Republican radio address


Iran plans to run embryonic and non-embryonic stem cells bank in a bid to meet needs of local researchers and develop its stem cell technology.

Iran to run embryonic, non-embryonic stem cells bank


A red Salvation Army kettle containing an estimated $450 of charitable donations was stolen from the front of a Milwaukee Walmart, Salvation Army officials said.

Salvation Army kettle stolen from Milwaukee Walmart


Foreclosure filings and repossessions fell 33 percent in the US last year to 2.7 million, their lowest level since 2007.

Foreclosures fell last year to lowest level since 2007


Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks underwent successful surgery this morning at RUSH University Medical Center to arthroscopically repair a capsular tear and minor debridements of the rotator cuff and biceps in his left shoulder.


iYogi, the first consumer service brand from India, has raised $30 million in a new round of funding lead by Sequoia Capital.


The Pakistan government today said it remains convinced that the composite dialogue is the only way forward to resolve all outstanding issues with India, including Kashmir, and to achieve peace and security in the region.

Composite dialogue only way to resolve issues with India:


Four construction workers were killed and two injured in China yesterday when a temporary shed collapsed at a residential building site.

Four construction workers killed in China


At least 160 Dallas Independent School District central staff positions were eliminated on Monday, 63 of which had been filled by employees.

At least 160 Dallas ISD central staff positions eliminated on Monday


Himachal institute of life science Paonta sahib under the aegis of Dr Puran Chand Medical Charitable Trust is committed to provide best medical education in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal institute of life science committed to provide best medical education


A 35-year-old Collingwood man faces several charges in connection to a crash two weeks ago that sent five people to hospital, including two women who had to be airlifted to hospitals in Toronto.

Man faces several charges in connection to crash


A firefighter accused of setting a pair of small trash fires in an arson-plagued community outside Philadelphia has been held for trial on arson charges.

Firefighter accused in arsons held for trial


Lotus Cars has secured enough investment from its new Malaysian owner, the automotive giant DRB-Hicom, to restore full car production at its Hethel assembly plant in the next few days, and continue build-up to the launch of the first of its new-wave models, the Esprit supercar due in showrooms before the end of 2013.


A 31-YEAR-OLD man who tried to open a cash register at Tesco was this week jailed for six months at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.


Cuba will expand public internet services next June 4 in some 118 cyber centers operating throughout the country, according to a resolution issued by the island's Communications Ministry.


To help you keep your eyes in peak condition Specsavers have produced a guide to healthy eyes.


Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi Sunday said people vote on the basis of performance and not on surveys.

People vote on basis of performance, not surveys:


A man swinging a machete robbed a Papa Murphy's Pizza shop in Colorado Springs on Monday, police said.

Man swinging machete robs Papa Murphy's Pizza


A gene which affects the male sex hormone testosterone may hold the key to why transsexual men ``feel'' female.

Gene could hold key to why transsexual men 'feel' female


C-DOT and Colorado State Patrol both confirm that a bridge has collapsed west of Trinidad.


Kim Kardashian has been forced to cut her wedding guest list, according to a source.

Kim Kardashian 'forced to cut wedding guest list'


PMI data published yesterday generally showed that the EMEA region is following the global and European trend toward stabilisation, and even moderate improvements in the manufacturing sector.

The EMEA region is following the global and European trend toward stabilisation


Rowan University will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 pm in Esby Gym.


Christensen reports that Pavano ``is taking the weekend to think about the Twins' final offer, with a decision expected Monday or Tuesday.''

Carl Pavano's ``decision expected Monday or Tuesday''


Sandra Bullock's cheating ex Jesse James and celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D have split, according to US reports.


Rutgers player paralyzed and shall stay in the local hospital for a long period as he is badly injured.


The Marion County sheriff Thursday said that a body found May 2 in a rural stone outbuilding just north of the intersection of 160th and Xavier roads is believed to be that of a missing Marion man.


Canada plans to buy up to C$25 billion in insured residential mortgages to help cushion banks from the global financial crisis and address a ``scarcity'' of private-sector lending, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Friday.

Canada to buy up to C$25 billion in insured mortgages


PAtent Trolls are frequently pictured as a problem for operating companies, but in fact they only show value of patents and fill in the gaps that operating companies and other patent holders have failed to fill.


A Pakistani court today declared that US drone strikes in the country's lawless tribal belt were illegal and directed the Foreign Ministry to move a resolution against the attacks in the United Nations.

Pak court declares US drone strikes as illegal


when he takes on South African Ali Funeka at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida this Saturday night as the main event performer on HBO's 'Boxing After Dark', he is facing a live dog, a guy who may be unknown and anonymous to most casual fans, but a fighter who is dangerous.


The New England Patriots have announced they have signed quarterback Matt Gutierrez to the active roster.

Patriots sign qb Matt Gutierrez to active roster


``I am leaving with a sense of satisfaction. The initiatives that I had taken during the last five years have got going including one for the cause of women and another on farmers'', she said in an interaction with journalists.

I'm leaving with a sense of satisfaction:


A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a crash in Daventry town centre on Thursday.


Over the 2010-2015 forecast period, the global baby food market will largely be driven by the Asia-Pacific region, especially in the milk formula and dried baby food categories, according to a new report on companiesandmarkets.com.

Global baby food market will be driven by the Asia-Pacific region: companiesandmarkets.com


A letter sent out by American Electric Power may be causing confusion for city residents who are also receiving a letter explaining how to sign up for the city's electrical aggregation program.


Lloyds Banking Group is to axe about 30 jobs in Birmingham as part of plans to cut 500 staff across the country.

Lloyds Banking Group to axe 30 jobs in Birmingham


Director of Joker, Shirish Kunder is presently very upset with the fact that his film will hit theatres after other 3D films like Ra One and Don 2.


Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are allegedly honeymooning in the basement of their LA home as we speak, according to eFluxMedia.com.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz honeymooning in basement


Police report a North Little Rock student has been hit by a car while walking to her bus stop.

North Little Rock student hit by car while walking to bus stop


It is obviously unbelievable to think that leg means stomach but back in Bihar a doctor performed a surgery for gall bladder ailment while the patient Sushila Deve was scheduled to undergo a surgery on her right leg.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said the memo issue should be resolved in the Parliament not in the Supreme Court.Talking to Pakistan Television, Dr Firdous said that the Parliamentary Committee probing the memo issue could play an effective role because it had representation of all political parties.She said an independent judiciary, a sovereign Parliament and a democratic government in the country were a unique combination.

Memo issue should be resolved in Parliament:


Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates setting a new world record in the men's 100 metre race in New York.


A downtown fire that broke out early Thursday morning was labeled suspicious, according to ABC News Charleston affiliate WCIV-TV.


ISSUES relating to the free movement of skilled labour under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy and illegal migration are being confused and this needs to end.


MAJOR plans to use Scotland's forests to boost economic growth and increase renewable energy capacity have been unveiled by the Scottish environment minister.

Plans to use forests to boost economic growth


Dreams can come true was the message that 2010 World Cup Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan delivered to hundreds of students at the CIDA City Campus in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon.


An Exeter man has pleaded guilty to causing an explosion that leveled his Penn Street home last August.

Exeter man pleads guilty to causing explosion


A Palatka man died Saturday night after a one vehicle crash on State Road 19.


An Ohio State University employee opened fire Tuesday at a campus maintenance building, killing a co-worker and wounding another, the university said.

Ohio State employee kills co-worker, wounds another


The Home Secretary has ordered that the national network of police traffic cameras be regulated.


Allied Integrated Marketing announced today it is launching a new African-American marketing division, Allied Moxy.

Allied Integrated marketing launches African-American division


The Oregon State softball team suffered a nine inning heartbreaker to Nevada, 5-4, despite leading 2-0 at one point, in the team's final game on Friday in the Kajikawa Classic.

Softball suffers nine inning heartbreaker to Nevada


Among the top 25 BCS schools, Penn State is No. 1 in terms of academics, according to the Higher Ed Watch blog.


How awesome is it that HUGH JACKMAN rides the subway?!


Tori Spelling, 36, will join Kathie Lee Gifford as guest co-host on the Today show this week, NBC announced.

Tori Spelling to join Kathie Lee Gifford as co-host


Number of Syrian people who escaped from the violence in their country and took shelter in Turkey dropped to 9,909 as of Monday, an official statement said.

Number of Syrians taking shelter in Turkey drops to 9,909


Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife, Susan, enjoyed their first date night since their baby son's birth by attending ``The Avengers'' premiere in Los Angeles together on Wednesday night.

Robert Downey, Jr. enjoys first date since son's birth


tw telecom on Monday announced it expanded its fiber network, targeting new business service opportunities in the Kansas City area with a particular focus on opportunities located north of the Missouri River and the Central Business District.

Tw telecom expands fiber network into Kansas City area


CanvasM, a Noida-based mobile value added services company which is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and Motorola, said it is going to launch an application store in the next quarter.

CanvasM to launch an application store in the next quarter


Former England international Sol Campbell has warned Three Lions fans to stay away from Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine or risk coming home in a coffin.

Campbell warns England fans to stay away


British information group Pearson plans to double its English language teaching capacity in China over the next few years, opening 50 new schools in cities including Nanjing, Suzhou and Dongguan.

Pearson to double English language teaching in China


Pegasus will launch flights to Hannover on June 23 and the tickets for this flight is put to sales.

Pegasus Airlines to launch flights to Hannover


The traffic cops on Tuesday allegedly misbehaved with a lawyer when he driving down the Residency Road in the City centre.


A Benton County jury last week found a St. Cloud man not guilty of first-degree assault in a case that sent another man to the hospital with stab wounds.

Jury finds St. Cloud man not guilty of assault


The Obama administration, trying to build ties with an economic rival, said Wednesday that China would buy $25 billion in US goods and had given final approval to a long-negotiated $19 billion deal for 200 Boeing planes.


Finally the popular VLC app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have finally removed from the app store after Apple received an official copyright infringement complain from VLC developers.

VLC app for iPhone and iPad finally removed


Dutch ISP ProServe is building its own data centre in Ablasserdam, with capacity expected at 19`` racks, with high density.

ProServe builds data centre in Ablasserdam


More than 500 South Dakota firefighters and other emergency workers are expected to attend the annual state fire school in Brookings next week.

More than 500 firefighters expected at state fire school


The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Chris Schwinden on waivers from the New York Mets.

Jays claim right-hander Schwinden off waivers


A Rocky Mount church is preparing to mark its centennial with a 30-month-long series of special services and a ``time reflection, introspection and prophetic projection.''


Darren Turner admitted he was frustrated with race day at Silverstone after the penultimate rounds of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship yielded just a single points finish.


In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee crisis.

Obama pledges help to Jordan on the Syrian refugee crisis


BT has acquired Ribbit, a Silicon Valley-based 'Telco 2.0' platform company, for $105m in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.


Myanmar opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial amid tight security at a notorious prison Monday, facing another five years in detention on charges of harbouring a US man who swam to her home.

Myanmar democracy icon Suu Kyi goes on trial


CASPER, Wyo. ― Gov. Dave Freudenthal has endorsed fellow Democrat Mike Massie for state superintendent of public instruction.

Freudenthal endorses Massie for superintendent


'The sari will always be there,' McCartney, the daughter of former Beatle Paul McCartney, said during a conference call at the International Herald Tribune Sustainable Luxury Summit here Thursday.


Exposure to road traffic noise boosts the risk of stroke for those 65 or older, according to research.


The Rabobank team, which will run under a new name next year, will most likely get a WorldTour licence despite the loss of its sponsor, the UCI has said.

Rabobank likely to get UCI WorldTour licence for...


Penn State has hired a former White House counsel to advise university president Rodney Erickson.

Penn State hires former White House counsel


The battle for control of Meah Shearim's Batei Warsaw continues, now moving to a new venue, the state's secular courts.

Battle for control of Batei Warsaw continues


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


Gold could hit record highs above $1,600 per ounce later this year, driven by low interest rates and stubborn concerns over the eurozone debt crisis, metals consultancy GFMS forecast on Thursday.

Gold could hit record highs above $1,600:


India on Saturday welcomed the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi by the military regime in Myanmar, terming it as a step towards the process of reconciliation in that country.


A little after 4:00 pm, the storm rolled in to Great Falls, and brought with it mixed rain and snow, gusty winds, and eventually big, wet flakes for a few hours.


Baywatch star Michael Newman has been secretly battling Parkinson's Disease for the past five years.

Michael Newman battling Parkinson's Disease


Comedy Central has extended contracts with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, the network announced Wednesday.

Comedy Central extends contracts with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert


From time to time, to my surprise, I still hear people asking why policies matter.


National Grid is reminding customers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to prepare for the first Nor'easter of the season as it barrels toward the northeast coast today.

National Grid reminds customers to prepare for Nor'easter


A pilot believed to be undergoing solo flight training has been killed in a helicopter crash on the Gold Coast.


Professional Women's Network will meet on Thursday, Jan. 22 at noon at Yolande's Catering Room for their regular meeting.

Professional Women's Network to meet Jan. 22


Al Argan Towell Investment Company, a premier real estate developer in Oman has appointed BankMuscat as its exclusive financial advisor.

Al Argan Towell appoints BankMuscat as exclusive financial advisor


BRITISH Railways' last express steam locomotive, Oliver Cromwell, made its debut on the Daily Post North Wales Coast Express.

Last Express steam locomotive makes its debut


A day after US Rep. Anthony Weiner's Twitter scandal burst open in all its garish glory, St. Louis got a Twitter scandal to call its own.

St. Louis gets a Twitter scandal to call its own


Nelson Mandela has spent a second night in hospital where he is receiving treatment for a lung infection.

Nelson Mandela spends second night in hospital


Van Halen returned to one of the most iconic concert and events venues in the world last night, rocking up to New York's Madison Square Garden only eight weeks after they'd played the tiny Cafe Wha? in the metropolis Greenwich Village area.

Van Halen return to rock Madison Square Garden


A Texas man found hanged in his back yard died accidentally trying to remove a tire swing, the medical examiner's office says.


Pillar Data Systems started official operations in The Netherlands after it brokered a partnership with Dutch systems integrator Qi ict.

Pillar Data Systems starts official operations in the Netherlands


A new speakers' corner has opened in Christchurch, and the first session has dealt with the aftermath of the earthquakes, and recovery of the city.

New speakers' corner opens in Christchurch


John Terry has suffered a knee injury and scored a goal in his English Premier League comeback for Chelsea in a one all draw with Liverpool.

John Terry suffers knee injury, scores goal


A woman in Reamstown, Lancaster County, was shot by a hunter Wednesday as she was leaving work in Reamstown, Lancaster County.

Woman shot by hunter in Lancaster County


China plans to release a war simulation video game for its public, called the Glorious Mission that reportedly targets US troops.

China to release war simulation video game


A New Gloucester man is recovering in a New York City hospital after having a double lung transplant.

New Gloucester man recovering from double lung transplant


A pair of power outages has caused major BART delays on two lines this morning, BART spokesman Jim Allison said.


Freight management company Hub Group Inc. cut its full-year outlook late Wednesday, citing weaker business, particularly from retail and durable goods customers.

Hub Group cuts outlook on weaker business


Top comedian and musician Bill Bailey is paying a return visit to Shetland in May with his new live show ``Qualmpeddler''.

Entertainer Bill Bailey to return in May


Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that foreigners, who took the law into their own hands, will be tried in local courts.

Foreigners will be tried in local courts:


The Amarnath yatra was suspended from Jammu due to heavy rains en route the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.


Shakira met President Obama at the White House this week to discuss America's educational policy.


US stocks opened slightly lower Thursday after jobs and productivity data and a regional Fed president's remarks.


A BIRMINGHAM probation worker was jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl over a two-year period.

A Birmingham probation worker jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/1582178590001/1/Jennifer-Lawrence-Almost-Kills-Josh-Hutcherson http://cdn.newslook.com/02/02640afe1b99d1ad3f2bd7f5565a5496/images/frame_0000.jpg Jennifer Lawrence Almost Kills Josh Hutcherson During a break from filming, 'The Hunger Games' actress accidentally kicked her costar in the temple while shadowboxing.


The top area skaters will come to Cannington next month as the Cannington Figure Skating Club is set to host its second annual Gala Ice Show.


After a big loss on Sunday to the Columbus Catfish on the road, the Rome Braves came back Monday to win 11-6 and get a two-game home series against Fish off to a good start.


Sebastian Sylvester retained his IBF middleweight belt when American challenger Billy Lyell retired in the tenth round in Neubrandenburg, Germany, on Saturday night.

Sebastian Sylvester retains his IBF middleweight belt


That's why one of my Europe travel tips is to fly Lufthansa.


President Obama will hold his first formal press conference as president in prime-time tonight, beginning at 8:00 PM Eastern.

President Obama holds first press conference tonight


The vice mayor of a north Cincinnati suburb will fill an Ohio House seat.


The largest crocodile in captivity died over the weekend at an ecopark in the Philippines.


A silver antique spice tower has sold at auction for a record price of $280,000.

Antique spice tower sells for record price


Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are closer to discovering a genetic cause of Type 1 diabetes.

Researchers closer to discovering genetic cause of Type 1 diabetes


FIVE schools in and around Malvern have joined forces as they become academies.


New regulations to give shareholders greater rights over listed companies were signed in to law today.

New regulations for shareholders signed into law


President Obama has decided to send an additional 17,000 US troops to Afghanistan to help stabilize the situation there in preparation for new elections scheduled for Aug. 20.

Obama to send 17,000 troops to Afghanistan


Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday and will temporarily halt most of its vehicle production while it completes a deal with Italian carmaker Fiat designed to revive its tattered fortunes.


Gary Burns has won a retraction of sorts from NSW Liberal Senator Bill Heffernan over reports that the senator linked gay men and paedophilia.


The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said China should remove a new map in its passports, which mark disputed waters as Chinese territory.


The Chamundi Hills land row has taken a political turn with Congress protesting against the district minister SA Ramdas and trying to barge into his office seeking his resignation.


Tri Kappa Beta Associates will meet at 12 pm Monday at the home of Kay O'Neal.


Ensworth's defense came up with three big stops in the second half of a 35--14 win over visiting Montgomery Bell Academy in a Division II-AA quarterfinal Friday night.

Ensworth's defense comes through in second half


Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall has provided the state attorney's office with a statement about the stabbing that sent him to the hospital more than two months ago.

Dolphins' Brandon Marshall provides state attorney's office with statement about stabbing


PayPal, an eBay company, has suspended personal payments to and from India and transfers to local banks in the country.

PayPal suspends personal payments to India


Internet services resumed as of Sunday in Ethiopia and the other countries affected by a mediterranean cable damage which occured for the second time a week ago, the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation said.


Governor Sonny Perdue has launched a new conservation campaign aimed at creating a culture of conservation among Georgia residents, businesses, organizations, local governments and schools.

Governor Perdue launches conservation campaign:


Delta Air Lines says it will refund the ticket taxes charged for travel during the Federal Aviation Administration shutdown.

Delta to refund taxes for travel during shutdown


Authorities in Florida said a man used a handcuff key purchased from a flea market to temporarily escape the custody of a sheriff's deputy.


FOX has renewed their popular animated sitcoms ``Family Guy'' and''The Cleveland Show.

Fox renews 'Family Guy' and 'the Cleveland Show'


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Multimillion dollar fee hikes recently enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature might not withstand a state constitutional challenge, some attorneys have told The Oklahoman.

Fee hikes might not withstand constitutional challenge.


Internet singing sensation Susan Boyle has pulled out of a singing engagement with the Britain's Got Talent live tour.


But now Hannah Waterman has posed in a new photoshoot to show off her curvy new bikini body after putting on weight.

Hannah Waterman shows off her curvy new bikini body


Under new proposals by the Financial Services Authority, mortgage holders who are in arrears will be better protected...

Mortgage holders 'to be better protected'


Thousands of Greek public high school teachers and supporters protest as the government threatens arrests if they strike.


The Japanese market ended the trading session on Wednesday in positive territory with modest gains on optimism about global economic recovery.

Japanese market ends in positive territory


US private employers cut a surprisingly low 8,000 jobs in September, a report by a private employment service said Wednesday, although the data did not include the financial chaos of the past two weeks.

Private employers cut 8,000 jobs in September


India's largest lender, the government-run State Bank of India Monday hiked its deposit rates by up to 150 basis points, in a move that should encourage deployment of domestic savings in the commercial banking system.

State Bank of India hikes deposit rates up to 150 basis points


The Washington Redskins suspended Haynesworth, the NFL's highest-paid defensive player, without pay for the next four games for conduct detrimental to the team, the club announced Tuesday.


Carlos, whose real name is Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, is serving two life sentences in France for a triple murder in 1975 and for the bombings in France in 1982 and 1983.

Real name Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, he is serving two life sentences in France


Peru has become the world's second largest copper producer with a total production of 1.273 million metric tons in 2009, Peru's National Association of Mining, Oil and Energy said on Tuesday.

Peru becomes world's second largest copper producer


First Minister Alex Salmond was accused of ``staggering'' hypocrisy over the tax payments for his official residence.


New 'affordable' homes have been built in Cambridgeshire in a partnership between Huntingdonshire District Council and the Metropolitan Housing Trust.

New 'affordable' homes built in Cambridgeshire


The Wayne County Grand Jury met on Tuesday, March 20 and returned 10 indictments.


BRITISH clothing brand Aquascutum may be sold to its Hong Kong-based distributor, after takeover talks were confirmed this week.


England manager Roy Hodgson hopes Ashley Cole will be treated with respect when the much-maligned Chelsea defender wins his 100th international cap in Wednesday's glamour friendly against Brazil.

Hodgson hopes Cole will be treated with respect


Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his team faltered in the last 10 balls while chasing 166 against Rajasthan Royals, suffering their second consecutive loss in the Indian Premier League here Saturday.


Taiwan authorities issued a sea and land warning Saturday as a powerful typhoon barreled toward the island.

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for typhoon


Shackleford, front right, ridden by Jesus Castanon, moves to the finish line to win the 136th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore.


A handicapped woman has lodged complaint against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for using her photograph with him to promote his recently released movie 'Veer'.

Handicapped woman lodges complaint against Salman Khan


Viet Nam's biggest hi-tech bio-agriculture complex will be built in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong early next year, according to the deputy director of the provincial Department of Science and Technology, Dr Le Xuan Tham.


Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend has been backed up by a major study.

Patients 'more likely to die' if admitted at weekends


With ``Iron Man'' smashing its way to $201 million in worldwide box office sales, Marvel Entertainment Inc. raised its profit forecast Monday for the year and promised to release ``Iron Man 2'' in 2010.

Marvel Entertainment raises forecast, promises 'Iron Man 2'


President Obama claimed victory early Wednesday morning by telling supporters ``the task of our union moves forward,'' and that the nation is not as divided as the recent campaign would suggest.

Obama: 'the task of our union moves forward'


Certified Financial Planner Bruce Hagan says there are seven tips for surviving a recession.


He is remembered for the evergreen romantic films he made in the 60s which had entertained the viewers to a great extent.

Shakti Samanta will be remembered for evergreen romantic films


Highway 11 south of Janesville is temporarily closed due to an accident involving a 40-foot motor home and another vehicle, according to the Rock County Communications Center.

Highway 11 south of Janesville temporarily closed


Robin Jackman, the former England bowler and cricket commentator, has been diagnosed with cancer and faces seven weeks of radiotherapy.


in Prague, President Obama presented an ambitious three-part strategy to address the international nuclear threat: 1) proposing measures to reduce and eventually eliminate existing nuclear arsenals; 2) strengthening the Non-proliferation Treaty and halting proliferation of nuclear weapons to additional states; and 3) preventing terrorists from acquiring nuclear weapons or materials.

President Obama on addressing the nuclear threat


The number of Americans on food stamps is expected to exceed 30 million for the first time this month.

Number of Americans on food stamps to exceed 30 million this month


MOSCOW - Russia's most prominent gay rights activist says Moscow City Hall has banned a gay rights rally on the basis it might provoke civil unrest.


Richard Olson, US ambassador to Pakistan, has said United States only supports democracy in Pakistan and not a specific political party or person.


Stocks have been little changed so far today.


``Grandma's Tattoos,'' the groundbreaking documentary chronicling the lives of tattooed Genocide survivors by Swedish-Armenian filmmaker Suzanne Khardalian will be screened in Istanbul on Thursday and Friday, reported Hurriyet Daily News.

'Grandma's Tattoos' to be screened in Istanbul


A bogus therapist due to be sentenced today for fraud and sexual assault collapsed inside the court.


Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday announced that the draft Income-Tax code, aimed at simplifying and likely replacement of the existing law, was ready and would be released along with a discussion paper.

It code will be released with discussion paper


The Federal Housing Finance Agency disclosed on Tuesday that refinance mortgage service providers refinanced 53% more Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans under HARP in Q110 than in the previous quarter.

Refinance mortgage service providers refinance 53% more loans under HARP


Langes+ - AML changes: reportable details for threshold transactions Austrac has released details of proposed changes to Chapter 19 of the AML/CTF Rules which set out the reportable details for threshold transactions which must be supplied by reporting entities in a threshold transaction report.

Langes+ > AML changes reportable details for threshold transactions


Eva Longoria and NBA-star hubby Tony Parker still feel like newlyweds, usmagazine.com reports.

Longoria, Parker still feel like newlyweds


Azerbaijan's Eurovision-2012 winner Nigar Jamal and Russia's Eurovision-2008 winner Dima Bilan start to produce joint clip.

Nigar Jamal, Dima Bilan produce joint clip


After a large amount of research and approval from city and county officials, Richland Economic Development has released its comprehensive economic development strategy plan for Richland County.

Richland Economic Development releases comprehensive strategy


Justice Sabihuddin Ahmed, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan passed away here on Sunday afternoon.


South Sudan will resume oil production especially the Upper Nile in September, Sudan's lead negotiator at the African Union Pegan Amum has said.

South Sudan to resume oil production in Upper Nile


A raccoon found on Walnut Avenue in Northfield earlier this month tested positive for rabies, Atlantic County officials said Friday.

Raccoon found in Northfield tests positive for rabies


A man died after trying to swim ashore in the darkness at Mill Point in St. Mary's County, Md., Natural Resources Police said.


Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who made his Broadway debut with 'Equus', has revealed that he wrote a series of raunchy letters to his co-star Lorenzo Pisoni on the play's opening night.


North Augusta won a shootout over Lexington 49-42 Friday night to start its region schedule with a win.

North Augusta wins in shootout against Lexington


A dog missing for over two months was found stuck in a rabbit hole close to the owner's home.

Dog missing for two months found stuck in rabbit hole


The wildfire that led to the Six Rivers National Forest closing the Big Rock River Access Site located off the Big Rock Road in Willow Creek because of public safety concerns is 25 percent contained, officials said Thursday.


Pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts jumped to a new high Thursday in strong volume, Investor's Business Daily reported.

Express Scripts (ESRX) jumps to new high


The former village clerk for Winnebago has been sentenced to five months in a federal prison and five months of home confinement for embezzlement from an entity receiving federal funds.


Horizon Lines, Inc., the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping company, today announced that it will expand its Board of Directors to 11 members from eight, effective November 25, 2011.

Horizon Lines expands Board of directors to 11 members from eight


Former Cardinal standout Aaron Clapham earned two caps with the New Zealand All Whites at the ASB International Series.

Former Cardinal standout Aaron Clapham earns two caps


Two gunmen on motorcycles killed a government prosecutor in the turbulent south of Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Gunmen kill government prosecutor in Afghanistan


Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Dr Abdul Jabbar on Saturday said that PEMRA is media facilitator and not going to ban any channel.Talking to Pakistan Television, he said that PEMRA only convoying public complaints to channels and too much public complaints received against entertainment material.Replying to a question, he said that PEMRA received 2000 complaints in which 800 were against satellite channels.He said that news should be free from sensationalism and we want to address public complaints.


A Tinley Park child was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday, prompting the lockdown of two schools, authorities said.


Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page says he's relieved that drug possession charges against him have been dismissed.


Yulia Tymoshenko, former prime minister and the leader of the Batkivschyna All-Ukrainian Association party, claims the pre-trial investigation into cases against her has been accomplished, she has told the press.

Tymoshenko claims pre-trial investigation into cases against her accomplished


A body discovered in rural Napa County was identified Monday as that of a missing Suisun City nursing student, who vanished from a local bookstore more than a week ago.

Body identified as missing Suisun nursing student


Two men have been arrested over a drive-by shooting at a property in Victoria's northwest last year.


India is ready to export missiles to countries whose names are cleared by the government, top DRDO scientist S Prahlada said here disclosing that trade inquiries had been received from at least five nations.


The Lady Vols have earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament a year after their worst postseason finish.


Yes, Lee McQueen has won The Apprentice - or, as the Daily Mail put it: 'The liar is hired!'.


Two bodies were fished out of Ambuklao Dam in this upland northern town on Wednesday, including one who fell into swift-flowing river while collecting scrap metal, police and local officials said.


Finance Minister Ivan Mikloš from the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union filed a criminal complaint against Chief Justice Štefan Harabin on August 18 for obstructing the ministry's attempts to conduct an audit at the Supreme Court, the Finance Ministry told the TASR newswire.

Mikloš files criminal complaint against Chief Justice Harabin for obstructing audit


The final Star Trek poster has been unveiled via MySpace Movies/Trailer Park.


The American Red Cross recognized National Grid, a local energy company with significant operations in New York, for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the annual Disaster Giving Program.

Red Cross recognizes National Grid for support


Oil prices rose to near $US77 a barrel on Wednesday in Asia after a report showed US crude supplies dropped last week, suggesting demand may be improving.


Apple has announced that they have now sold more than 10 billion songs from their iTunes digital media store.

Apple iTunes has now sold 10 billion songs!


Metro Boston police departments performed a counter-terrorism exercise on Sunday at the Auburn Mall.

Police departments perform counter-terrorism exercise


Germany won the parallel racing national team event Friday at alpine skiing's World Cup finals.

Germany wins team event at alpine skiing's world Cup finals


PETER Andre is planning to commute to Australia for TV work because Jordan won't let him take the kids.

Peter Andre plans to commute to Australia to work


British Oil explorer Cairn Energy has sold off a 30% stake in one of its Greenland exploration licences to Norwegian group Statoil.

Cairn Energy sells 30% of stake in Greenland licence to norway's Statoil


Elizabeth Taylor was reportedly rushed to the hospital after mixing alcohol and prescription drugs.


Sepp Blatter was re-elected FIFA president yesterday after a major bribery scandal left him as the only candidate to deal with a sport reeling from a wave of corruption allegations.


A 40-year-old Macclesfield man has been banned from keeping dogs for 10 years after allowing his Dalmatian to become chronically obese.


An inquest has heard that designer Alexander McQueen committed suicide by hanging himself in a wardrobe.


Chad Ochocinco is baring it all -- almost -- in a new anti-fur ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Ochocinco baring it all - almost - in new anti-fur ad


Former state lawmaker Steve Nunn, center, pleaded guilty to murder with aggravating circumstances in the 2009 death of Amanda Ross in Fayette Circuit Court Tuesday.


Wright Medical Group, Inc., a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that it will be participating in the 2011 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Westin Hotel in San Diego, CA.

Wright Medical Group, Inc. to participate in the 2011 Canaccord


A man died after falling into the River Liffey close to Wellington Quay in Dublin last night.


Labour MP Ashok Kumar, who was found dead in his home, died from natural causes, police have said.

Labour MP Ashok Kumar died of natural causes


Virgin Mobile USA, the wireless telecom services provider, has signed a deal to acquire Helio, a wireless services joint venture between EarthLink and SK Telecom, for about $39 million in Virgin Mobile stock.

Virgin Mobile USA to acquire Helio for $39 million in stock


The Cubs won their arbitration case with shortstop Ryan Theriot, and will pay him $2.6 million this season.


In National news tonight, The iPad went on sale Saturday and hundreds lined up to buy one.CBS's Molly Wood has a look at the latest Apple frenzy from California.


Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is said to be dating a London club owner.

Geri Halliwell dating London club owner!!!


Nerlens Noel, the nation's No. 1 recruit, has officially committed to Kentucky, showing off a UK shaved into the back of his trademark flat-top haircut.


A newly discovered asteroid is set to pass by earth today, but experts say it poses no danger to the planet.

Newly discovered asteroid to pass by Earth today


Sharks of South Africa flanker Keegan Daniel has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of foul play, southern hemisphere rugby alliance Sanzar said Wednesday.


Lisa Marie Presley is expecting twins with her husband Michael Lockwood this fall, her spokeswoman announced on Wednesday.


Needham & Company maintains a 'Buy' on LDK Solar, but slashes price target from $15 to $8.

Needham & Company maintains a 'Buy' on LDK Solar (LDK);


Justin Bieber's European tour took another unfortunate turn Saturday when the pop star was banned from a club in Vienna, Austria.The Canadian pop singer is reportedly no longer welcomed in Vienna's trendiest club, ``The Passage'' after his bodyguards got a little aggressive with the ``belieber'' fans.

Pop star Justin Bieber banned from Vienna club


A local CPI-M leader was gunned down by Maoists at Tantipara village in Birbhum district on Tuesday morning.


The Committee on Climate Change said yesterday new road tolls needed to be introduced.


Gold futures extended losses for the second day on sustained profit-taking today, after a new record high struck last month.


Hamels has been suspended five games by the MLB and fined an undisclosed amount.


A Henderson County teacher, accused of soliciting a minor on-line for sex, faces even more charges.


A Zimbabwean mother killed her baby son and sold one of his ears for $20 to a Mozambican witch doctor, police have confirmed.

Zimbabwean mother kills son to sell ear to witch doctor


The spokesman of Chinese foreign ministry here Thursday again stressed that China and Pakistan are working in the spirit of equality and mutual benefit.

China, Pakistan working in spirit of mutual benefit:


Iconic rock megastar and new American Idol judge Steven Tyler launched an all new website here.


Russia successfully launched a US communications satellite into space on Sunday, the Federal Space Agency said.

Russia launches US communications satellite


Gulfsands Petroleum plc announces its annual results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2011.

Gulfsands Petroleum announce annual results


Crystal and china manufacturer Waterford Wedgwood today called in administrators to its UK arm and parts of its Irish business.

Waterford Wedgwood calls in administrators


Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will perform tonight on ``The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,`` 10:35 on NBC. She will play music from her new studio album, ''Some Lessons Learned,`` due out Sept. 13.

Kristin Chenoweth performs tonight on 'tonight Show'


The Braves finally got their first win of the season Wednesday night at Turner Field.


Deutsche Bank reiterated their hold rating on shares of ThyssenKrupp AG in a research note released on Tuesday morning, StockRatingsNetwork.com reports.

Deutsche Bank reiterates hold rating for ThyssenKrupp AG (tka)


When TMZ caught up with the free agent and his wife Kendra Wilkinson, she said that she wants him to get a job with ``any team.''

Kendra Wilkinson wants Hank Baskett to get a job with 'any team'


Former WBC and IBF light-welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik of Ukraine will fight current champion Devon Alexander of the United States on Aug. 7 in St. Louis.

Andreas Kotelnik to fight Devon Alexander


The new US embassy in London is likely to be a ``fortress'', Richard Rogers, one of the jury members that will select the new building, has acknowledged.

New US embassy likely to be 'a fortress'


Maryland State Police say a suspect is in custody in the death of a 61-year-old Westminster man who was found dead on his back porch this morning.


Lafarge , the French building materials giant, announced the terms of a 1.5 billion euro rights issue, part of a plan announced in February to raise 4.5 billion euros.

Lafarge announces 1.5 billion euro rights issue


Tendril, the provider of the cloud platform for the Energy Internet, today announced that NorthWestern Energy /quotes/zigman/360130/quotes/nls/nwe NWE -1.71% , one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in the Upper Midwest and Northwest, has selected Tendril for its Smart Grid Demonstration Grant Project.


Steven Gilborn, a ubiquitous stage, film and television actor best known for his role as Ellen DeGeneres's sweet, befuddled father on the TV sitcom ``Ellen'' in the 1990s, died on Jan. 2 at his home in North Chatham, NY He was 72.

Steven Gilborn, stage and television actor, dies at 72


Over 600 women delegates from 21 APEC economies have met to discuss issues on women and sustainable development, work-life harmony and social enterprise.

600 women delegates discuss issues on women, sustainable development


Sterling Bancshares Inc. cut its quarterly dividend by 63% to preserve capital as loan losses rise.

Sterling Bancshares cuts dividend by 63%


Salamander Energy plc, the Asia focussed independent oil and gas exploration and production company, provides an operational update on its activities in the Khorat Basin, onshore north east Thailand and Lao PDR.

Salamander Energy provides operational update


Oscar winning actor Sean Penn entered a no contest plea for a vandalism charge connected to an incident in which he kicked a photographer.

Sean Penn enters no contest plea for vandalism charge


Ronaldo could make his debut for Corinthians in early March in a match against archrival Palmeiras, local media reported on Wednesday.


This is what's in the news for Wednesday, April 13th.


Free mobile operator Blyk has appointed Dean Merrion as its director of member sales and marketing.

Blyk appoints director of sales and marketing


Effective immediately, Penn State has suspended its licensing contract with Adidas.

Penn State suspends contract with Adidas


Some 135 Colombian municipalities have been affected by wildfires caused in part by the ``La Niña'' phenomena, which has caused a wave of heat and draught in large parts of the country, reported newspaper El Espectador.

135 Colombian municipalities affected by wildfires


China and Russia say they are united in opposing foreign intervention in Syria.

China, Russia United against intervention in Syria


Chris Rock is to star in new movie Will You Be My Black Friend?


The UFL announced the schedule for its inaugural season Thursday.

UFL announces schedule for inaugural season


In Wednesday's loss to Boston, Amare Stoudemire topped 30 points for the third straight game.

Stoudemire tops 30 for third straight game


Chelsea are reportedly set to tell captain John Terry he must hand in a transfer request if he wants to leave Stamford Bridge for Manchester City.

Chelsea to tell John Terry to hand in transfer request


BLYTH made it three wins out of three when, having demolished Chester le Street last week 53-0, they went even better, thrashing South Tyneside College 70-5.


Heathrow Express has said it will run an amended schedule this Friday and Saturday despite RMT taking out industrial action on the train operator.

Heathrow Express to run throughout RMT action


A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered Clive Cussler to pay $13.9 million in legal fees to the production company that turned his novel ``Sahara'' into a box-office flop.

Judge orders Clive Cussler to pay $13.9 million in legal fees


Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante broke his right middle finger diving for a grounder in a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, and it's uncertain how long he will be sidelined.


Rue McClanahan suffered a minor stroke as a result of heart bypass surgery she had back in November.


Arvind Mahankali has conquered his nemesis, the German language, to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Arvind Mahankali wins Scripps National spelling bee


THREE illegal workers have been arrested at a Chinese restaurant in Bromsgrove as part of an operation carried out by immigration officials.

Three illegal workers arrested at Chinese restaurant in Bromsgrove


An elephant killed five persons and injured five others in Gumla district on Wednesday, district forest department sources said in Gumla.


Honda officially unveiled the RA108 at their Brackley headquarters today, admitting they can't afford another season like last year.


North Korea is believed to be in the process of redenominating its currency, the won.

North Korea 'in process of redenominating currency'


US authorities have requested to the Twitter social network, personal data of people related to WikiLeaks, the site that published confidential files of the US government.

US authorities requested to Twitter data of people related to WikiLeaks


Seoul, Aug 30 South Korea will provide free swine flu vaccines to around 9.1 million people across the country, WAM news agency reported Sunday citing officials.

South Korea to provide free swine flu vaccines


Finquest Securities is of the opinion that Nifty is likely to trade in the range of 4500-4350.

Nifty likely to trade between 4500-4350:


UK stocks climbed, led by energy companies after Premier Oil Plc posted a record profit and Citigroup Inc. recommended buying shares of Tullow Oil Plc.

UK stocks climb, led by Energy companies;


The Australian dollar has bounced back after growing speculation of interest rate cuts and fears of slowing economic growth had pushed it below the 104 US cent mark.


Chantelle Houghton has said that she thinks Katie Price is ``spiteful'' for telling her estranged husband Alex Reid that she never loved him.

Chantelle Houghton: 'Katie Price was spiteful to Alex Reid'


Nick Clegg yesterday sought to convince voters he had a realistic chance of getting into Downing Street, telling the nation: ``I want to be Prime Minister.''


General Motors Co. plans to bring back mild hybrids next year, Larry Nitz, GM's executive director of hybrid and electric power-train engineering, said here last week on the sidelines of the CAR Management Briefing Seminars.


Air Canada has confirmed it will lay off more than 630 flight attendants this fall in Vancouver, Halifax, and Winnipeg.

Air Canada to lay off 630 flight attendants


A young pit bull that was rescued earlier this summer after suffering third-degree sunburns is now up for adoption.

Pit bull suffering from sunburn now up for adoption


A policeman has been injured during a foot pursuit at Woy Woy, on the state's Central Coast.


Amazon Web Services LLC, an Amazon.com company , today announced Amazon Glacier - a secure, reliable and extremely low cost storage solution designed for data archiving and backup.

Amazon Web services announces Amazon Glacier


Doe Run Peru has halted work at its sprawling La Oroya smelter after banks cut credit lines for the company, making it tough to buy concentrates, its union said Friday.

Doe Run Peru has halted work at La Oroya smelter


Gov. Andrew Cuomo is looking to cap school superintendent salaries at $175,000.If approved, the cap would enable the state to save $15 million.

Cuomo looks to cap School superintendent salaries


LAHORE High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed has said the best people will be inducted at all tiers of provincial judiciary and there will be no compromise.

Best people to be inducted into judiciary:


Legal counsel for murder accused Najwa Petersen has implied that one of the hitman in the case misled the court and the police.


The 100-Index of Karachi Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained unchanged to close at 9,183.14 on sluggish activity, dealers said.


Dassault Systèmes, leader in 3D and produce lifecycle management solutions, acquired the French company Exaled for about €135 million.


Gardeners seeking color for the winter landscape should look beyond traditional pansies and violas and embrace the wide range of ornamental vegetables that can be grown in Mississippi.

Gardeners should embrace ornamental vegetables


Camera retailer Jessops is to launch into personalised greetings cards as part of plans to extend its range of associated and new categories.


Stryker announced its intention to implement focused workforce reductions of about 5% and other restructuring activities that are anticipated to reduce annual pre-tax operating costs.

Stryker announced its intention to implement workforce reductions of about 5% (syk)


Former New York Jets and Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini is joining ESPN as an NFL studio analyst, the network announced Thursday.


The Dallas Stars announced yesterday that they had signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three year, $6.9 million contract, keeping him in the organization through the 2010-2011 season.

Dallas Stars sign Trevor Daley to a three year contract


German industrial orders rose 0.9% month-on-month in September, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology said Friday.

German industrial orders rise in September


In a rare move, Punjab government has decided to give half of its share of water from the Indus River system to Sindh to offset the impact of an expected shortage during crop-sowing season.

Punjab to give half of its share of water to Sindh


The Raiders agreed to terms with former Ravens offensive tackle Jared Gaither, according to a league source.


A former substitute teacher at Quaboag Regional Middle School faces more charges for allegedly getting involved with one of his students.


US troops will leave Iraq this month with ``honor and their heads held high'', US President Barack Obama said on Monday as he told Iraqi leaders that they had an enduring partner in the United States.

US troops to leave Iraq with ``heads held high'':


The biggest name to hit the WNBA in years didn't disappoint in her first game -- she became the first WNBA player ever to dunk twice in one game.

In her first game, Brittney Griner becomes first...


Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose to $16.77 billion in the week ending February 10, compared with $16.69 billion the previous week, SBP said on Thursday.

Foreign exchange reserves rise to $16.77 billion


Fireworks of the funny kind will descend on New Orleans during July 4th weekend when comedian and actor Kevin Hart takes the main stage to perform a set of his comedic pyrotechnics at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

Comedian Kevin Hart will perform at ESSENCE Music Festival


Individual artists and arts organizations across BC will receive $5.1 million in BC Arts Council grants, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger and Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development today.

Artists and arts organizations in BC will receive $5.1 million


Ahlul Bayt News Agency, Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday said Malaysia will issue its first Islamic dollar bonds, or sukuk, in eight years, with analysts suggesting it is aiming to raise up to a billion dollars.

Malaysia to issue first Islamic bonds in eight years


The ANC hijacked the return of athletes from the IAAF World Championships in Berlin and turned it into a political rally, Cope said on Wednesday.


``I got Mr. Obama sitting here and I was gonna ask him a couple questions,'' Eastwood drawled, turning his head toward the bare stool.

'I got Mr. Obama sitting here and I was gonna ask him a couple questions'


The new $29-million Highway 1 and Lewvan Drive interchange in southwest Regina is now open to traffic.

Highway 1 and Lewvan interchange opens to traffic


UCLA alum Meb Keflezighi, who won the marathon silver medal at the Athens Olympics but didn't make the Beijing team in the marathon or the 10,000, earned his 17th US title Sunday by holding on to win the USA Half Marathon championship on Sunday in Houston.


Arsene Wenger has said that he expects Emmanuel Adebayor to turn up for pre-season training on Monday morning.

Wenger expects Adebayor at pre-season training


Dominica's capital city, Roseau, is set for a transformation with the signing of the construction contract for the first phase of the Roseau Road Reinstatement Project.

Capital city of Roseau set for transformation


Finance Minister and MDC secretary general, Tendai Biti, has said new farmers resettled under Zimbabwe's controversial land ``reform'' programme have been productive, and accused the media of peddling myths about low production on farms seized from white farmers.


The new Syrian parliament has begun work under a new constitution approved by a majority of voters in a February referendum.


About 600,000 secondhand smokers were killed each year, according to the data presented by the World Health Organization on Friday.

600,000 secondhand smokers killed every year


Paramore officially got back on the road Thursday night in Orlando, Florida, following several low-key shows in recent weeks at Austin's South by Southwest festival and their hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.


A man airlifted Tuesday afternoon from Reed's Gap was not bitten by a snake, a Blue Ridge Parkway ranger said.


A 29-year-old robbery suspect from Santa Rosa was arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through Petaluma on Friday.

Robbery suspect arrested after police chase


TOM Hingley, the former 'glory days' singer of Madchester's Inspiral Carpets, is bringing his UK tour to Liverpool and Manchester.

Tom Hingley to bring UK tour to Liverpool and Manchester


CLSA has downgraded Sintex Industries to under perform from outperform and has cut target price to 68 rupees from 135 rupees.

CLSA downgrades Sintex Industries, cuts target


The attacks on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan have shown that athletes could be a target anywhere in the world, therefore, Pakistan cannot be deprived of cricket, the International Cricket Council chief executive said Sunday.


A care worker raped an elderly dementia patient in the home where he worked, court officials have said.


A magnitude 3.0 earthquake caused a rock fall at BHP Billiton's Perseverance underground nickel mine in Western Australia's Goldfields on Sunday night.

Earthquake causes rock fall at Perseverance underground nickel mine


South Korean flat screen maker LG.Philips LCD Co Ltd said on Tuesday it was planning to change its name to LG Display Co Ltd, pending approval at its annual shareholder meeting on Feb. 29.

LG.Philips LCD plans to change name to LG Display


Thousand Oaks police arrested two men in connection with the attempted carjacking of a couple there on Sunday.

Police arrest two after attempted carjacking in to