COMPTON, Calif. Following extensive research into the iPhone user's lifestyle, as well as the latest color trends for 2009, Belkin has today launched new cases for the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G.

Belkin launches new cases for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G


The Delhi High Court today said that veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari can be compelled to give blood sample for DNA test in the paternity suit filed by a youth claiming to be his biological son.

Tiwari must give blood sample in paternity suit:


UK publisher Puffin has announced that Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis Fowl, is to write its first Doctor Who 50th anniversary ebook.

Eoin Colfer to write first Doctor Who 50th anniversary ebook


A South Korean navy ship with 104 people onboard was sunk near the North Korea border on Friday.

South Korean navy ship with 104 onboard sunk


On Monday, early voting began in Texas along with seven other states, including Washington, DC. No one is expecting any surprise upsets in statewide races in the Lone Star State, but voters in two important battleground states, Colorado and Wisconsin, can also head to the polls for the first time in the 2012 general elections.

Early voting begins in Texas, seven other states


Honda is aiming to double global auto sales to more than 6 million vehicles over the next five years as it gears up for growth after getting hit by disasters last year.


One of the things I really enjoy at the moment is the recognition and adoption of agile programming as a fully fledged powerful way to deliver quality software projects.

A fully fledged powerful way to deliver quality software projects


The Hay Festival in the Welsh border town of Powys is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Hay Festival celebrates 25th anniversary


BRENTFORD footballer Carl Cort joined the Mayor of Richmond to open new sports pitches in Twickenham last week.

Brentford fc's Carl Cort opens sports pitches


A new study has suggested that beavers can help mitigate the effects of drought and therefore should not be pushed away from wetlands for industrial and residential development.

Beavers can help mitigate the effects of drought


Indonesian shares closed flat Tuesday with continued foreign buying in telecommunication and consumer-related stocks lending support, dealers said.


There's been a dire warning today from one of the world's biggest investment companies State Street, saying the Australian dollar could fall as far as 40 US cents.


Power cuts in the state is said to continue, as problems in Raichur Thermal Power Station is likely to be resolved only in the next three to five months, KPC managing director SM Jaamdar said.


Former Information Minister Senator Mohammed Ali Durrani Friday urged the parliament to play its due role in provision of water for the farming community of the Southern Punjab which produces 50 percent of wheat-flour and 95 percent cotton and both the crops may suffer badly due to the water shortage.

Durrani urges parliament to play role in provision of water for Southern Punjab


Miley Cyrus will present the Teen Choice Awards in 2008 which will be the first time she has presented on her own.


- The San Francisco Giants claimed infielder Jose Castillo on waivers from the Florida Marlins on Saturday.

Giants claim infielder Castillo on waivers


Police arrested a mother and son Thursday for allegedly selling drugs across the street from Kahuku High School.

Police arrest mother, son for allegedly selling drugs across Kahuku High


Brussels , Mar 5 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today that it was``time to move ahead''in relations with Russia, as she endorsed a resumption of formal high-level ties between NATO and Moscow.

'Time to move ahead' in relations with Russia:


BankMuscat, the flagship financial institution in the sultanate, successfully raised RO100mn of Tier II capital through a private placement of fixed income subordinated paper with tenors of 61 to 84 months.


MAIT, the apex body representing India's IT hardware, training and R&D services sectors, welcomed the announcement of the third package for economic stimulus by the Union Government to give a boost to domestic consumption and provide relief to the industry through two percent reduction of excise duty and two-and-a-half percent reduction in service tax.

MAIT welcomes the third package for economic stimulus


Mentally ill children are being systematically locked up with violent adults at several institutions across Sweden.

Mentally ill children locked up with violent adults


Upper East Region will soon get an airport to help curtail the frustration people in the area go through in travelling by road to Tamale to board aircraft to transact their businesses.


A security guard has shot a man in the stomach in western Sydney in what appears to have been an accident.


Reval, the global leader in derivative risk management and hedge accounting solutions and services, announced today that Ernst & Young Australia has selected its award-winning Software-as-a-Service platform, Reval®, to meet derivative valuation and hedge accounting needs.

Ernst & Young Australia selects Reval® for derivative valuations and hedge accounting


Infosys, which last year opted out of the race to buy UK-based Axon Group PLC after it was outbid by smaller rival HCL Technologies Ltd., has been looking for acquisitions to lower its dependence on the US and the banking and financial services industry, which have been the worst hit by the global crisis.


Digital agency Hyro has turned around losses to report a $15.4 million net profit for the 12 months ending 31 December 2009.


Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp hopes the football league will not be harsh on AFC Bournemouth.

Redknapp hope for League not to be harsh


Competitive Chinese companies are slowly, but surely, emerging, radically altering the country's market structure.


Chevron announced today that it will end its NASCAR sponsorship after the 2008 season.

Chevron to end NASCAR sponsorship after 2008 season


``Godspell'' will be performed at 2 and 7:30 pm, April 18--20, 24--27 and May 1-4 at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts.

``Godspell'' will be performed in fairfield at Stephen Sondheim Center


Construction began July 10 on the new $20 million Partnership III building in the Central Florida Research Park, near the University of Central Florida.


South Korea said Monday it will recall its ambassador from Japan over rekindled claims to disputed islands between the countries, as the new Seoul government seeks to lift its sagging popularity at home with an appeal to nationalism.Japan announced its intention Monday to recommend in a government teaching manual that students learn about Tokyo's claims to the nearly uninhabitable islets, known as Dokdo in Korean and Takeshima in Japanese, that are under South Korean control.

Skorea says it will recall ambassador from Japan


In a shocking bit of news, BoxingScene.com has been advised that heavyweight contender Evans Quinn shot and killed a family rival in a restaurant in Bluefields, Nicaragua.

Evans Quinn shoots and kills family rival in restaurant


If one believes in President Asif Zardari's pledge that the forthcoming elections would be held on time and that the government would complete its stipulated tenure, then the next polls would be held somewhere in May 2013 and the elected regime would start functioning in June 2013, meaning thereby that most of the national politicians would be reaching the age bracket where energy surely decreases even if the lust for power doesn't die.


Funds for the 20-odd ministries from the next five-year development blueprint -- some RM230 billion -- will come with strings attached.


A Moneywise reader wants to know what impact paying commission has on investments.

What impact does commission have on my investments?


A 30-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to death in Thailand for manufacturing methamphetamine, in what the man called a ``political'' ruling.


A 62-year-old man was charged Wednesday with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 16 after being accused of trying to force a 14-year-old boy to show him his genitals.

Man charged with lewd and lascivious molestation


Gov. Jennifer Granholm hosted a major energy forum that included several White House officials Wednesday afternoon.


Retail sales turnover fell in December as consumers reined in discretionary spending, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


A new study has revealed that humans are overloading ecosystems with nitrogen through the burning of fossil fuels and an increase in nitrogen-producing industrial and agricultural activities.

Humans overloading ecosystems with nitrogen


At least one candidate for the Selma City Council says she'll contest her election.


Battle Creek-based Kellogg is cutting its earnings forecast for the year because of fallout from a cereal recall and soft sales of some cereal brands.


The Beaver Meadows post office, located on state Route 93, faces reduced hours as a result of cuts in the US Postal Service.

Beaver Meadows post office faces reduced hours


BANK lending rose above its pre-recession record for the first time in November, as loans to businesses picked up slightly after a two-month decline and consumer housing loans continued to expand.

Bank lending rises above pre-recession record


the ``Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Music'' lecture series continues this month on April 28 at 7pm with Okay, what did I miss?

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About music


LONDON British football must move on and stop the current handshake row from becoming a ``mafia feud'', Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor said on Monday.


The son of a top Chinese army general and four other suspects will be arrested in a gangrape case after judicial authorities formally approved the action amid nation wide anger.

Son of Chinese army general to be arrested for gangrape


Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com is reporting that the Dodgers have ``some interest'' in shortstop Jimmy Rollins.

The Dodgers have some interest in Jimmy Rollins


Arsenal ( Images ) is all set to sell skipper Cesc Fabregas ( Images ) to Barcelona for 50 million pounds.

Arsenal all set to sell Fabregas to Barcelona


A Hermiston woman was seriously hurt Friday afternoon when she was hit by a truck on Highway 395 in Hermiston.


Orr, MN - An Orr man was arrested Sunday morning for assaulting another man with a knife.


The today's plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has closed.


Stocks turned mixed Tuesday amid thin holiday trading and after a couple lackluster economic reports as the Northeast recovered from a huge snowstorm.


BC-People-Maureen McCormick,0182 McCormick tells all about `Brady,' drug addiction Eds:


Spanish DJ, composer and producer Juan Magán has signed an exclusive recording deal with Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Billboard.biz has learned.

DJ Juan Magán signs with Universal Music Latin Entertainment


The Herald reports that no charges will be filed against Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon for misuse of public funds regarding his extramarital affair, while also noting that Reardon ``engag(ed) in ... campaign-related conduct using public resources,'' including having ``a junior member of his staff, Kevin Hulten, commingling time he spent on the job with efforts to dig up dirt on Reardon's general election opponent, state Rep. Mike Hope, R-Lake Stevens.''


Malaysian police said they are cracking down on students involved with groups and with people suspected of having terrorist sympathies.


Protests against Syrian President Bashar al- Assad swept into the capital, Damascus, on Friday for the first time since a growing wave of pro-democracy unrest began to put pressure on his 11-year rule.


Sen. Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with a brain tumor.


Tokyo stocks opened modestly higher Wednesday as a slightly weaker yen alleviated concern about the outlook for Japanese exporters' earnings, while overnight gains on Wall Street also lent support to the market.

Tokyo stocks open higher on weaker yen, gains on Wall Street


Kazakhstan harvested record 20mn tonnes of grain in clean weight, deputy agriculture minister Marat Orazayev has informed.

Kazakhstan harvests record 20mn tonnes of grain in clean weight.


A 47-year-old Manchester woman reportedly missing from the Fresh Start Group Home has been found, police said.


I believe I don't really need to fight Mayweather because what I have actually done in boxing right now, I think, is good enough for me,'' stated pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao as he spoke to the media during a conference call earlier today about his upcoming March 13th welterweight showdown with Joshua Clottey.

Manny Pacquiao: ``I don't really need to fight Mayweather''


John McCain pledges that if elected president, he'd appoint Democrats to his Cabinet.

McCain pledges to appoint Democrats to Cabinet


The Tolstoy ship had split into two before it sank early on Saturday morning off the Cape of Emine, say the two rescued Ukrainian sailors, Focus News Agency has found out.

Tolstoy ship split into two before sinking


An inmate at the Mendocino County Jail was arrested for having drugs in jail early Sunday morning, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.


Twins manager Ron Gardenhire set his starting rotation for this weekend's three-game series against the Rangers, as right-hander Anthony Swarzak will start Friday and will be followed by right-handers Nick Blackburn and Liam Hendriks.

Gardenhire sets rotation for weekend series


A top Syrian official tells ABC News that President Obama has ``changed everything in the world'' and left the international community ``more optimistic.''

Syria: 'barack Obama has changed everything'


He marked that milestone by riding three winners on Friday's card.


Indian equity markets rose in initial trade Thursday after the Sensex opened at 12,909.57 points with a gain of 333.77.


The Saint Louis Science Center plans to cut five vice president positions as part of a restructuring following scrutiny of its executives' compensation.

Saint Louis Science Center cuts vice president positions


Steve Kean praised the Blackburn fans for getting behind their team at Ewood Park and felt they should have been rewarded with at least a point against Stoke.


A DRIVER died in a horrific, fiery crash in the Adelaide Hills last night.


A Muscatine teen pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree theft, a class D felony.


A local cash advance store was robbed late Monday afternoon, according to Suwannee County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Ron Colvin.


Havana, Aug 6 Over 50,000 Cuban elders graduated from Cuban universities, as part of the assistance programs for people entering the third age.


Employers are more positive on immediate jobs outlook, says CIPD survey, but medium-term view remains more cautious.

Employers more positive on jobs outlook, says CIPD


Hyundai will launch an entire new excavator range at Bauma, with the -9 series covering the 1,6 to 52 tonne operating weight brackets.


A Nipawin contractor has been fined $28,000 for violating Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, leading to the deaths of two people in April of 2008.


Banks across the nation are planning to sell assets in order to raise cash to fulfill federally required capital reserves, reported the East Bay Business Times.


The Indian IT infrastructure market comprising servers, storage and networking equipment will reach $2.05 billion in 2012, a 10.3 percent increase over 2011, according to Gartner.

Indian IT infrastructure market to reach $2.05 billion in 2012


The global economic outlook has improved going into 2010 but activity remains fragile and the crisis is not over, said Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday.


Despite a frigid winter that killed many of them off, destructive mountain pine beetles continue to thrive in Alberta and could spread farther east.

Pine beetles continue to thrive in Alberta


A senior North Korean diplomat warned yesterday that Pyongyang will retaliate with ``strong steps'' if the UN security council takes action against its rocket launch, insisting that his country sent up a peaceful satellite and not a missile.

North Korean diplomat warns of 'strong steps' against UN security council


New US housing starts unexpectedly rebounded in February, surging 22.2 percent, according to data on Tuesday that provided a rare dose of good news for the recession-hit economy and fractured housing market.


A Tennessee woman smothered her newborn twin sons to death after giving birth to them in her parents' home, police said.


India is likely to raise the issue of growing trade deficit with China at the Ninth Session of India-China Joint Economic Group Monday.

India to raise issue on trade deficit with China


All My Sons Moving and Storage makes it easier to prepare for your move by bringing additional moving resources online.

All My Sons Moving makes it easier to prepare for your move


The final witness to take the stand in the Luke Wright trial is a psychiatrist, testifying for the prosecution.

Final witness takes stand in Luke Wright trial


Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney hopes to test his injured ankle Friday in preparation for Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday against New Orleans.


Rep. David Wu, a Democrat in his seventh term in Congress, apologized today for his erratic behavior and said he is on medication and getting treatment for mental health issues.

Rep. David Wu apologizes for erratic behavior


A Henrico mother and her daughter are facing a preliminary hearing next month on felony child endangerment charges in connection with a Broad Street automobile collision.

Henrico mother, daughter face felony child endangerment charges


Russia and Mongolia will hold joint antiterrorism exercises in the Siberian Military District in September, the district press service reported.

Russia, Mongolia to hold joint antiterrorism exercises in September


Hexam has launched an onshore version of its global emerging markets fund under the management of Bryan Collings .

Hexam launches onshore global emerging markets fund


An upset Bhupathi told NDTV: ``I have already told the All India Tennis Association that I will not be available to play the Olympics if I am paired with Leander.

Will not be available for Olympics if paired with Paes:


Oscar nominee and all-around nice guy, Stanley Tucci, will play Dr. Abraham Erskine in the upcoming Marvel Studios pic Captain America:

Stanley Tucci to play Dr. Erskine in 'Captain America'


Delta Air Lines is dropping Memphis as a hub because it is not making money.


Two men have been arrested after shots were fired at a Birmingham restaurant, police said on Saturday.

Two arrested after shots fired in restaurant


Hearts manager, John McGlynn leaves job Updated: 12:59, Friday March 1, 2013 John McGlynn has left his job as Hearts manager by mutual consent, a day after a humbling 2-0 loss to St. Mirren dropped the team to next-to-last place in the Scottish Premier League.


Canada will oppose an upcoming bid for statehood at the United Nations by Palestinians, says Prime Minister Stephen Harper.


Ericsson and ST Microelectronics on Monday announced plans to dissolve their unprofitable four-year-old Swiss venture, ST-Ericsson, a move that may eliminate 1,600 jobs worldwide.

Ericsson and ST Microelectronics to dissolve venture


Under instructions from the All India Congress Committee, Home Minister Gaikhangam has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.

Gaikhangam appointed Deputy Chief Minister


Turkish policemen were banned from using social networks and blogs, specifically, Facebook, during their work hours.

Turkish policemen banned from using social networks


Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand took a one-stroke lead at the Wales Open after shooting a 4-under par 67 in the third round at Celtic Manor on Saturday.


Japan-based TOTO is launching its new bathroom collection named NEOREST/LE series at ISH 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany featuring a refined linearity.


A zoo in the freezing steppes of Kazakhstan is giving its monkeys red wine to ward off winter colds.


Software maker Oracle has stuck an agreement to acquire network virtualisation technology provider Xsigo Systems for an undisclosed sum.

Oracle to acquire network virtualisation technology provider Xsigo Systems


Heroes who risked their lives for our country will be honoured at a special day for veterans.


Mandalay Pictures announced that Darren Aronofsky will direct their new project entitled, Machine Man, which will be a film based on a Max Barry novel.

Darren Aronofsky to direct 'Machine Man'


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Uttam Galva Steel can head upto Rs 120.


Matt Barnes allegedly threw a punch at an opponent during a San Francisco Pro-Am game on Thursday.


Armenia imported 29.9 sq. meters of carpets from Azerbaijan last year amounting to $8,500, the State Revenue Committee at the Government report reads.


A year after going through the freak October nor'easter that knocked power out for much of the state, towns across Connecticut are preparing for Sandy.


The final homes, including two models, are now selling at Terramar, located in the popular Torrey Highlands community off SR56 near Westview High School.


Defenseman Torey Krug will make his NHL debut tonight against Pittsburgh.


Alex Hutchings scored the shootout winner and a goal in regulation as the Barrie Colts edged the Sudbury Wolves 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action Friday night.

Alex Hutchings scores shootout winner as the Colts edge the Wolves


Rahul Dravid said India first needed to believe it could salvage the first Test if it were to have any chance of actually doing so.


Stocks are struggling for direction in a choppy trading session as worries about a slowdown in China, the world's fastest growing major economy continue to weigh down investors' sentiment.


Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading developer of novel acute care pain products, commented on the tender offer extension by Hospira, Inc.

Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. comments on tender offer extension by Hospira


Former Major League Baseball heavy hitter Jose Canseco has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in Las Vegas.

Former Sox slugger Jose Canseco files for bankruptcy protection


As of 12:28 am Friday, Jim Carrey is the grandfather of a new baby boy -- his daughter, singer Jane Carrey, delivered Jackson Riley Santana today in Los Angeles.


Charlie Sheen is expected to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in exchange for prosecutors dropping felony menacing and criminal mischief charges.

Sheen expected to plead guilty to misdemeanor


``The Internet is my religion,'' Jim Gilliam proclaimed during his keynote address at the Personal Democracy Forum, a conference that focuses on the potential impact of technology on politics and government.


Indonesia, which has been losing forests at a rapid pace in recent years, plans to plant 100 million trees across the country this year in an effort to limit deforestation, a forestry official said.

Indonesia to plant 100 million trees: official


in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 5, that he believes his signing is ``imminent.''


Jose Mourinho has assured Real Madrid fans he's not planning to skip out at the end of the season.


A 61-year-old woman was abducted at gunpoint Saturday from Springfield Mall and later killed in a car crash with her kidnappers, police said.


Victoria police admitted Wednesday they may have contributed to the death of a man by not responding to a call quickly enough.

Victoria police admit they may have contributed to death


American actress Jane Fonda has revealed that she finds herself looking 'old' and 'matronly' in Moises Kaufman''s '33 Variations' photos.

Jane Fonda finds herself ``old'' and ``matronly'' in ``33 Variations'' photos


``Hannah Montana'' star Miley Cyrus created her own milkshake at the newly-opened Millions of Milkshakes on Santa Monica Boulevard.


Interested suppliers of gas for the Nabucco pipeline would have to submit non-binding bids in H1/2010, Hungarian supervisor for the project, Mihaly Bayer, disclosed.

Suppliers for gas pipeline Nabucco to submit bids in H1/2010.


The Department of Transportation reports Americans drove 3.7% less in May than one year ago.


Skoda is offering a 'No VAT' deal on selected cars, as well as a range of finance packages across all of its models.


Jane Lynch has celebrated one year of marriage to her wife, Lara Embry, reports the Huffington Post.

Jane Lynch celebrates one year of marriage


Actress Cecilia Cheung has broken her silence on her marital woes, and in an explosive interview with Oriental Daily News, told her husband Nicholas Tse to stop pretending to be a good man, good husband and good father.

Cecilia Cheung breaks silence over marital woes


Prince Fielder is introduced as the new first baseman for Detroit Tigers at a media conference held at Comerica Park, Thursday January 26, 2012.


The Austin ISD board is considering expanding the multi-million dollar teacher incentive pay program known as Strategic Compensation.

AISD considers expanding teacher incentive pay program


Video An oil tank exploded near Denham Springs Thursday, May 2, at around 10:30 pm This video from the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness shows the fire that resulted from the explosion.


Hate crimes against Muslims in the United States have decreased, but civil rights-related complaints are rising, according to a study to be released Thursday by a Muslim advocacy group.


The Chinese mainland supports individual tourists from selected mainland cities traveling to Taiwan on a trial basis, said a mainland official Wednesday.

Chinese mainland supports individual travel to Taiwan on trial basis


Father John Corapi, a popular author and preacher who has had speaking engagements all over the world, has been placed on administrative leave from priestly ministry over an accusation of misconduct.


and he certainly gets credit for a lot -- it would be the way he adjusts to his talent.


Football FanCast columnist Dean Brown feels that Mike Ashley is the only one who can remove this unhappy shadow over Newcastle United.

He, and only he, can remove this unhappy shadow over Newcastle United


Sony has confirmed it has secured financing from Abu Dhabi to fund their bid for EMI, the fourth largest record label in the world.

Sony secures financing from Abu Dhabi to fund their bid for EMI


Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia of India got his second professional win at the Avantha Masters on Sunday, shooting a 5-under 67 for a one stroke victory over Robert Coles of England.

Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia of India wins Avantha Masters


Kazakhstan will create a single data bank on innovation projects of research institutes, Kazakh Deputy Minister of Education and Science Murat Orunkhanov said at a scientific meeting on Thursday.

Kazakhstan to create single bank of innovation projects


New Delhi is ready to hold talks with Islamabad with an open mind to discuss all outstanding issues.

New Delhi ready to hold talks with Islamabad with open mind


Local waste service charges will increase after the state government increased its solid waste levy by 12 percent.


Gujarat government has approved $2 billion Disneyland style theme park near Surat.

Gujarat approves Disneyland style theme park in Surat


Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina, though not admitting guilt, has agreed to pay $74,000 for campaign spending and travel violations of state ethic laws.

Governor Mark Sanford pays up for campaign spending


Sen. Edward Kennedy will not return to the Senate next week and has asked colleagues to help out on critical legislation, his office said on Friday.


With the signs of global reversionary trends setting in, Indian Inc says that while they are worried about the global meltdown, they are also confident that the Indian industry can sail through.


But one of our opponents is gloating about my/our financial challenges resulting from that loan.

Opponent gloats about my/our financial challenges


a planet that astronomers think is made of diamond, located about 4,000 light-years away.


President Obama will make a statement at 4:15 pm today on the alleged bombing plot involving suspicious packages shipped from Yemen to the United States.


Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham returned to the country Friday, July 2, after a 12-day trip to South Africa, where he attended the FIFA World Cup Games.

Prime Minister returns from trip to South Africa


Former Valencia High School football player pleads to lesser charges in rape case.


Chelsea has signed Brazil playmaker Oscar from Internacional in a deal worth a reported 25 million pounds ($48.


On June 13 and 17 rain and thunderstorms are expected in the most parts of Armenia.

Rain and thunderstorms expected in Armenia


Georgian citizen committed suicide in Baku, Surakhany district prosecutor's office told APA.

Georgian citizen commits suicide in Baku


TEHACHAPI, Calif. Main Street Tehachapi hosted a free workshop for local business owners Wednesday night to help them with everything from customer service to making a marketing plan, all in an effort to make 2010 a successful year for everyone.

Main Street Tehachapi hosts workshop for business owners


Srinagar, July 2 Seven guerrillas and an army officer have been killed near the Line of Control in north Kashmir in an intense gunfight that started two days ago, officials said here Wednesday.

Seven guerrillas, army officer killed in Kashmir


Joseph Fiennes, 42, is in talks with FX to appear in a recurring role on Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, starring Jessica Lange, Dylan McDermott, Denis O'Hare and Connie Britton, and which has been picked up for a second season that will premiere in October.

Joseph Fiennes in talks to appear on 'American Horror Story'


Stem cell research was used to create human kidney by scientists at the Edinburgh University.

Stem cell research used to create human kidney


HEATHER Mills insists she's in a ``really good place'' following her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney.

Heather Mills: 'I'm in a really good place'


THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY last year grew at its fastest annual pace in the post-Marcos era, the government reported on Monday.

ECONOMY grows at fastest pace in post-Marcos era


Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to congratulate Birju Maharaj for winning a National Award this year.


Ike, a powerful category two hurricane with winds raging at 175kph, was headed for a direct hit on Houston, the fourth largest US city and a major oil hub 70km inland from Galveston.


Germany is set to adopt a second economic support package worth 40 billion euros, the news magazine Der Spiegel said on its Internet site on Friday.


The Communist Party of China will intensify its efforts to combat corruption, which is crucial in gaining popular support for the Party and ensuring its very survival, President Hu Jintao said Friday.

CPC to intensify efforts to combat corruption:


Three Marietta, Ga., businesses burned early Monday within a block of one another on Powder Springs Street, reports CBS Atlanta.

Three Marietta businesses burn early Monday


I just heard him speak on health care at Des Moines University, a medical school.


Fyffes, the Irish banana distributor that split in two last year, said first-half profit more than doubled after higher selling prices recouped increased costs to buy and ship fruit.


A Pennsylvania man said he recently found a live turtle his son carved his initials into 47 years ago.

Man finds turtle with son's initials on it


Orange has selected the HTC Diamond cell phone as the first platform for its latest multimedia services, using the phone's rich 3D-graphics engine and powerful mobile internet capabilities to deliver enhanced applications and services, including Orange Photo, Orange Music, Orange TV and Orange Downloads.


British singer Lily Allen married her boyfriend Sam Cooper on Saturday in an English countryside setting, amidst about 100 wedding guests.


-Liam Hemsworth is reportedly growing impatient with fiancee Miley Cyrus as she is proving a distraction while he works on his new film.

Liam Hemsworth 'growing impatient with Miley Cyrus'


The Chairman IPO-Pakistan Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi said on Tuesday that the Intellectual Property Laws are being revised by proposing suitable amendments after consultation of all stakeholders to take action against the elements involved in violation of IP rights.

Intellectual Property Laws being revised:


Gov. Chris Christie, reacting swiftly to a brewing crisis over a failed federal grant application, has fired state Education Commissioner Bret Schundler.

Gov. Chris Christie fires Education Commissioner Bret Schundler


Morgan Properties Trust, the owner of apartment buildings in suburban areas of the US, is seeking $800 million in an initial public offering.

Morgan Properties seeks $800 million in initial public offering


CRG West is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 285,000 square-foot data center and office property in Reston, Virginia.

CRG West announces the acquisition of data center in Reston, Virginia


The wait is finally over for Derek Jeter as he has become the first player to wear No. 2 to accumulate 3,000 hits.While the 28th member of the 3,000 hit club sits on the bench full of smiles, the Vegas sports books might be the ones in tears.Odds were 12-1 that Derek Jeter would hit a home run for his record breaking hit, ...


There are 7 questions that you need to answer positively before deciding whether or not to take a new job offer, transfer or even promotion.


The secret of living to an old age could be linked to getting plenty of sleep, a new study suggests.

Old age 'could be linked to getting plenty of sleep'


Two Soldiers and an ex-Soldier have been arrested after a gun and ammunition were found in the vehicle in which they were travelling.

Two Soldiers and an ex-Soldier are arrested.


A Jacksonville man was killed in a Flagler County motorcycle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jacksonville man killed in Flagler County crash


Schools in the Goodrich area are closed after severe storms that pushed across Michigan's Lower Peninsula knocked out power to district buildings.

Schools in Goodrich area closed after storms


Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced that it is coordinating a proteomics initiative focused on the standardisation of 2D gel electrophoresis methods.

Bio-Rad coordinates proteomics initiative


Lady Gaga has admitted that she plans to give up weed while she records her new album.

Lady Gaga giving up marijuana for new album


Hospice of York recently held its 29th annual meeting at Pelkey's Funeral Home.

Hospice of York holds 29th annual meeting


The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® is thrilled to announce that racing great Kevin Schwantz will lead its Lap of Champions during the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

Kevin Schwantz to lead Lap of Champions during Red Bull Indianapolis GP


England boss Roy Hodgson has rejected talk of a ``crisis'' surrounding the English game and has called for perspective on the matter.

Hodgson rejects talk of 'crisis' in English game


Massey Energy Company today responded to inaccurate reports regarding benefits being provided to miners' families impacted by the Upper Big Branch mine tragedy.

Massey Energy responds to inaccurate reports about benefits to miners' families


Four people were killed in separate car crashes in Wisconsin, partly because of snowy weather and slick road conditions.

Four killed in separate crashes across Wisconsin


Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has defended his budget response against criticism that it offered little policy detail.


A French nursery school hostage drama ended yesterday when five children and their teacher were freed after police overpowered their sword-wielding teenage kidnapper, officials said.


India Tuesday allowed foreign funds to invest in local commodity exchanges without seeking prior government approval, as it seeks to attract foreign investment crucial to deepen the financial markets.

India allows foreign funds to invest in commodity exchanges


President Hugo Chavez is putting the brakes on his drive for revolutionary change in Venezuela, shifting away from radical socialist reforms in favor of a pragmatic focus on everyday problems from soaring crime to trash-strewn streets.

Chavez puts the brakes on drive for revolutionary change in Venezuela


John Innes Centre scientists have found that plants may cluster the genes needed to make defence chemicals.

Plants may cluster the genes needed to make defence chemicals


A tsunami alert has been issued by Japan after a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck in the northeast of the country.


SA 'better equipped' to deal with the financial crisis than other states.

Sa 'better equipped' for financial crisis


A Chicago man was struck and killed early this morning by a Chicago Transit Authority train in Evanston.

Chicago man struck, killed by train in Evanston


Singer Lily Allen has revealed that she accidentally sent a flirty text message to 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell.


In what investigators are calling a bizarre series of events, a former ``Ugly Betty'' star is being accused of killing his mother with sword.

'Ugly Betty' star accused of killing mother with sword


PERTH-BORN Michael Johns has been voted off American Idol, according to website realitytvmagazine.com.


A trio of community bloggers are coming to the jacksonnewspapers.com website as part of Jackson Newspapers' enhanced web-only content.

Community bloggers are coming to jacksonnewspapers.com website


The Federal Reserve Board has approved an interim final rule amending the Truth in Lending Act to require creditors to increase the amount of notice consumers receive before the rate on a credit card account is increased or a significant change is made to the account's terms.

Federal Reserve Board approves interim final rule


Teenage solo sailor Abby Sunderland has a new baby brother, People reported Wednesday, named after the captain of the French fishing boat that plucked her to safety from the Indian Ocean earlier this month.


Amy Winehouse was reportedly admitted into the hospital late last night after collapsing in the Caribbean.


There is nothing stopping international sprint champion Takeover Target racing next season as a 10-year-old, the drawcard's trainer Joe Janiak says.


Pope Benedict XVI will be known as ``emeritus pope'' in his retirement and will continue to wear a white cassock, the Vatican announced Tuesday.

Pope Benedict to be known as 'emeritus pope' in retirement, will continue to wear all white


Government intends to come out with a comprehensive electoral reforms bill by August-September that would address the issue of curbing criminalisation of politics, Union law minister M Veerappa Moily said today.

Government to come out with comprehensive electoral reforms bill


At the request of Gov. Mary Fallin, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb has declared a State of Emergency for 56 Oklahoma counties due the winter storm, excessive snow and severe weather affecting many areas of the state.

Lt. Gov. Lamb declares state of emergency due to winter storms


A Knightdale man has been charged with sexually assaulting a nursing home resident.

Man charged with assaulting nursing home resident


Russian law enforcement officers detained 140 people at a Muslim prayer room in Moscow on Friday as part of a search for Islamist militants, Russian news agencies quoted Federal Security Service officials assaying.

Russia detains 140 muslims at prayer room


Indianapolis-based hhgregg is officially opening its 14 Chicago area stores today.


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I found one there a while back that had a black-and-white photo of a woman leaning into the trunk of an old car, with the caption, ``What am I going to do with all this junk?


A Florida based Bank of America branch nearly had their locations furniture repossessed this week when they failed to pay a couple $2,500 owed to them after withdrawing a lawsuit that ended in 2010.

Bank of America branch nearly has furniture repossessed


Quite independent of the question of why battered women stay, another question is why some men beat up their wives and girlfriends in the first place.

Why do some men beat up their wives and girlfriends?


Kat Von D is seeking a restraining order against a crazed fan who is allegedly stalking her.

Kat Von D seeks restraining order against crazed fan


India Government on Thursday has launched its 5 year national mission on technical textiles to boost the growth of the nascent nonwovens and specialty textiles sector.

India launches 5-year national mission on technical textiles


The United States said on Friday it would restore full diplomatic ties with Myanmar to reward its government for a prisoner release hailed by President Barack Obama as a big step towards democracy.

US to restore full diplomatic ties with Myanmar


But how do you put that into practice and actually eat only what is good for you?


MONTREAL Former Dallas Stars enforcer Shane Churla is joining the Montreal Canadiens as a scout after eight years in a similar role with his old team.

Ex-stars enforcer Churla joining Montreal as scout


Xerox Corp. unveiled a new logo Monday intended to scuttle its old image as a photocopier manufacturer and highlight its software, color printers and other technologically updated products.


The New York Rangers will likely change their AHL affiliation from the Hartford Wolfpack to the Rochester Americans beginning in the 2011-'12 season, a source close to the situation told Biz of Hockey.

New York Rangers likely to change AHL affiliation


Katie Price has confessed she's confused about what exactly her job is, admitting: ``I just don't know what it is I do''.

Katie Price admits: ``I just don't know what it is I do''


Sam Raimi is always talking about the Evil Dead remake.


Bibb County Coroner Leon jones says a Macon woman died, after being hit by a car Sunday night.

Macon woman dies after being hit by a car


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Islamabad, Sep 20 The devastating floods that have affected over seven million people in Sindh province will magnify food insecurity in the country, said a Pakistani daily.


We don't really understand why but Britney Spears has officially released the Sweet Dreams interlude video that she filmed for her Circus tour.

Britney Spears releases Sweet Dreams video from Circus tour


The White House said President Obama will sign an executive order that will, among other things, require colleges to provide veterans with more information about financial aid options and the likelihood of graduation.

Obama to require colleges provide veterans with more information on financial aid, likelihood of graduation


Minister of Interior Rehman Malik has said Taliban are joint enemies of Pakistan and India and called for a joint strategy by the two countries to combat terrorism.

Taliban are joint enemies both countries:


Pink has donated A$250,000 to the Australian bushfire appeal where more than 200 people have lost their lives.

Pink donates a$250,000 to Australian bushfire appeal


The Garrard County Coroner confirms a man found dead in his burning home Wednesday night died of a heart attack while cooking.


THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Frank Gunn Alice Munro, one of Canada's most celebrated writers, known for stories of small-town life, won the Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement on Tuesday.

Alice Munro wins Man Booker international prize for lifetime achievement


Coach Jay Wright on his team playing on the Saint Joseph's campus for the first time ever in Saturday's 74-58 loss: ``I'm not trying to be corny. I'm just proud to be a part of this.''

Wright: 'I'm just proud to be a part of this'


China is expected to revalue the yuan following the United States' delay of a report labeling Beijing as a currency manipulator.


Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are set to battle it out this weekend to win on their home turf at the British Grand Prix but have insisted that they will keep a lid on their emotions in Sunday's race.

Hamilton and Button to battle it out at British Grand Prix


An Italian engineer and two other people were abducted in Syria, a Foreign Ministry statement said on Monday.

Italian engineer, two others abducted in Syria


The Brewers announced Tuesday the promotions of three front office staff members to senior-level positions in the organization.


A Colorado church where two people were shot to death in December has offered its prayers and sympathy to a Tennessee congregation that went through its own shooting nightmare on Sunday.

Colo. church offers prayers to Tenn. congregation


Hackers have hit Comcast, defacing their website and WHOIS records.


Former England cricketer Sir Alec Bedser has died at the age of 91.


Dr Iyabode Olusanmi, UNICEF Representative in Ghana, on Wednesday disclosed that only 15 per cent of cases of violence against children are prosecuted in the country.

Only 15 per cent of cases of violence against children are prosecuted


The co-pilot who landed a flight while passengers held down the captain doesn't see himself as a hero, his mother-in-law said Thursday.


The network evening newscasts on Tuesday and the morning shows on Wednesday continued to hype the Herman Cain ``firestorm,'' creating 12 more stories in less than 24 hours.

Networks continue to hype Herman Cain 'firestorm'; 12 more stories in 24 hours


Rajasthan Royals, Champions of the inaugural Indian Premier League in 2008 today announced selling an equity stake to London based entrepreneur Raj Kundra and his partner, well known Bollywood celebrity, Shilpa Shetty.

Rajasthan Royals sells equity stake to Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty


A slow melt and cooler temperatures in central Alberta may mean fewer mosquitos bites this year.


Mr. Musto, 81, of Pittston, was indicted this morning on charges stemming from an alleged bribery and kickback scheme.


Two women were killed near Sydney when a pair of light planes collided in mid-air, causing one of the aircraft to crash into the back of a house.


3/5/2008 5:00:15 AM Extending Wednesday's early European losses, the New Zealand dollar fell further against its major counterparts.

New Zealand dollar falls further against majors


Apollo Tyres today said it will make Dubai its operational hub for the Middle East markets with plans to invest around $1.5 million annually starting this year.

Apollo Tyres to make Dubai operational hub for Middle East


The Stark County Sheriff's Department reported on Tuesday that a 25-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday.


Cipher System posted a instructional video on how play the title track of the band's debut with Nuclear Blast Records, ``Communicate The Storms,'' with guitarists Johan Eskilsson and Andreas Allenmark.


Late Perth actor Heath Ledger has won a Golden Globe for his role in the most recent Batman movie.


Police are investigating an incident where a man was shot and tasered during a robbery at Casula overnight.


A school bus carrying students from am elementary school crashed into cars in a St. Albert parking lot Monday.

School bus crashes into St. Albert parking lot


Thailand won 12 gold medals on Saturday to climb to second place in the medal standings behind host Indonesia at the 26th Southeast Asian Games.

Thailand wins 12 golds at Southeast Asian Games


Gavin Gulia, Labour Party spokesman for the economy and the self-employed, stuck to his argument that official figures were contradicting the government about its claims on the country's economic performance.

Official figures contradict government --


Teachers are censoring sex education in Queensland schools amid fears of a parental backlash, experts say.


Electronics giant Sony has warned that it will post a record $2.9 billion operating loss, its first in 14 years.


President Barack Obama said yesterday he had seen ``hopeful signs'' that Congress would pass a payroll tax cut extension for the full year, as he kept pressure on lawmakers to take action he said was needed to keep the US recovery on track.

Obama sees 'hopeful signs' on payroll tax extension


A COATBRIDGE woman ended up in court after causing a disturbance at Monklands Hospital and behaving aggressively towards a nurse.

Woman caused disturbance at Monklands Hospital


The UIL has resumed competition on Thursday, a signal that the mess of postponements caused by swine flu is over.


Walt Disney Co. plans to co-produce ``Iron Man 3'' with Beijing film studio DMG Entertainment.


East Northumberland Secondary School and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board are pleased to report that the ENSS students currently on a school trip to Japan are all fine.


American Idol judge Simon Cowell believes that the troubled pop star Britney Spears knows exactly what she is doing even though everyone thinks she is unstable.


FORMER tennis star Mark Philippoussis has been served with a bankruptcy notice, The Sydney Morning Herald reported today.

Tennis star Mark Philippoussis served with bankruptcy notice


While some of these design decisions are slightly odd, it looks like the system has already become a hit, as it is being reported that the DSi has sold 170,000 units in its first two days of availability in Japan.

Nintendo DSi sells 170,000 units in Japan


Mumford & Sons kick off in Germany Updated: 09:28, Wednesday March 13, 2013 Mumford Sons have kicked off the German leg on their European tour.


A grass fire four miles east of Silver City was quickly contained at 20 acres before it could cause any damage, according to the state Forestry Division.


Comedian Patton Oswalt will host the 39th annual Annie Awards on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at UCLA's Royce Hall, according to THR.


Christian Post Contributor Reality television star Kristin Cavallari and her fiancé, NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, are expecting a child, People magazine reported.

Kristin Cavallari and fiancé Jay Cutler expecting a child


A suicide bomb attack on a road construction company in eastern Afghanistan killed 13 people and wounded 50 more, a spokesman for the provincial governor said Monday.

Suicide bomb in eastern Afghanistan kills 13


PHH Corp., which operates a mortgage lending unit and a business that collects loan payments for other lenders, said Thursday it will offer $150 million in senior notes due 2012.


NATO helicopter crashed Wednesday in western Afghanistan, injuring two troops serving with the US-led military coalition, NATO said.


A Health Department spokesperson says bad weather has delayed the scheduled funding announcement.


The chairman of Fiat group, Cristiano Ratazzi, said during an interview at the IDEA Colloquy that the institutions in the country are facing a strong crisis and assured that the next president will have to ``clean up the mess.''

'Next president will have to clean up the mess'


Legendary US radio and television presenter and producer Dick Clark died Wednesday at age 82, according to media reports.

Legendary US presenter Dick Clark dies at 82: reports


DES MOINES, Iowa Authorities say an elderly Saylor Township woman found dead nearly two months ago had been beaten to death.

Woman found two months ago was beaten to death


The North Iowa Fair Board says, ``It's a fact, the pride is back? at the fairgrounds.


A woman accused of domestic violence was released on her own recognizance after a court appearance Wednesday, according to a spokesman for the Ottawa County Detention Facility.

Woman accused of domestic violence released


Hollywood actor Mel Gibson, who has been out of the scene since his 2006 scandal, is keen to make a comeback.


Skagit County Elections officials say ballots for August 17th's primary election will be mailed out tomorrow and voters should be getting them Thursday or Friday.


The Cure have announced that they will release a new single each month leading up to the release of their 13th studio album in September.

The Cure to release new single each month


Guus Hiddink has been depicted as 'doing a Keegan' after the interim Chelsea boss repeated Keggy's infamous ``I would love it'' line as he promised to chase down Manchester United.


Global consumer confidence dipped at the end of last year, a survey showed on Monday, and more than 60 percent of respondents said the next 12 months would not be a good time to spend.


Palestinian students angry at century-old British policies attacked a senior British diplomat at Birzeit University near Ramallah.

Palestinian students attack British diplomat


The World Trade Organisation has affirmed that China unfairly limited exports of nine raw materials to protect domestic manufacturers.

China unfairly limits export of raw materials:


The UK economy emerged from recession in the three months from July to September, giving retailers a glimpse of hope that consumer sentiment is climbing.


SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon capsule into orbit and brought it back to Earth Wednesday, opening a new era in the commercial exploitation -- and exploration -- of space.

SpaceX brings Dragon capsule back to Earth


Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson was warned publicly Monday by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for using asthma medication without proper clearance.

Monarchs' Brunson is warned for using asthma medication


The mother of Abigail Simpson spoke of her ``immense pain'' yesterday after a Caithness man was found guilty of causing the teenager's death by dangerous driving.

Mother speaks of 'immense pain' as man found guilty of causing death


A month ago, arm caches were discovered in a farm in Kimwenza in the commune of Mont Ngafula, west of the commune of Lingwala, in central Kinshasa.


Coimbatore, Mar 11 Coimbatore based Isha Foundation, a non-profit, spiritual organization, celebrated the sacred night of Mahashivarathri on Sunday at the Isha Yoga Center at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains.

Isha Foundation celebrates Mahashivarathri


Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will play in the Monte Carlo Masters after making a swift recovery from the twisted ankle he sustained on Davis Cup duty.


SUPERVALU has collaborated with WWF towards reducing the global greenhouse gas emissions by a margin of 10% by 2012-end, keeping 2007 as the baseline year.

SUPERVALU collaborates with WWF for reducing greenhouse gas emissions


Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that he never gets tired of winning and acknowledged that although he is ten years in the Barcelona first team, he constantly seeks to improve as a player.

I never get tired of winning - Barcelona midfielder Xavi


US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta will meet Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday after arriving in Kabul to reaffirm America's commitment to Afghanistan.


TomTom has opened a concept store in Pikom ICT Mall in Kuala Lumpur, reports Bernama.

TomTom opens concept store in Kuala Lumpur


Local communities in Austria have caught Euro 2008 fever with most towns making a big effort to let everyone know the tournament is coming to Austria putting up decorations and even holding a mayoral football tournament.


Here's the new trailer for ``Rock of Ages,'' the big-budget, star-studded musical that aims to make you annoyed by the sounds of the 1980s all over again...

Hey, here's the new trailer for 'rock of Ages'


The PNCR has congratulated President Raul Castro on his election to high office in the Republic of Cuba even as it recalls the fertile relations Guyana shared with that country under former President Fidel Castro.


Salem Community College will be hosting an employment seminar series to help Salem County residents sharpen their job-seeking and career development skills, beginning on Thursday.

Salem Community College to host employment seminar series


Indian and Chinese military officials met at the border post at Chushul today to mark India's 59th Republic Day.

India, China military officials meet at border post


The New Jersey Devils have filed for arbitration with restricted free-agent Zach Parise.

Devils file for arbitration with Zach Parise


Infineon Technologies AG, based in Munich, Germany, has said that, in order to conduct research into an end-to-end SiP design environment, it is leading the CoSiP project with its partners.


Omnova Solutions said Tuesday it made a profit for its fourth quarter and ended the year with a small loss -- but did better than in 2007.

Omnova Solutions ends year with a small loss


A Naples-based towing operator has been charged with fraud after officials say he towed vehicles without current and proper authority.


STANLEY, Idaho Songwriter and singer Carole King has put her 128-acre central Idaho ranch back on the market with a reduced asking price of $16 million.

Singer Carole King puts Idaho ranch back on market


Senator Greg Evers today filed legislation that would repeal the septic tank inspection program signed into law by Governor Charlie Crist earlier this year.

Senator Greg Evers files repeal of septic tank inspection program


Aditya Birla Money is of the view that GAIL is well placed and is all set for next leg of upmove targeting higher levels.


Country singer Chely Wright is set to announce she is a lesbian in the next People Magazine which could be a blow to her fans, as most of the fans for her music genre are conservative people.


Milestone AV Technologies held a grand opening of its new 85,000 square-foot headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., on Friday, May 11.

Milestone AV holds grand opening of new headquarters


Rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led New York to a stunning 17-14 upset of San Diego in the divisional playoffs Sunday, each providing a touchdown in the fourth quarter that marked another Chargers postseason pratfall.

Rookies Sanchez, Greene lead New York Jets to upset over San Diego Chargers


He also won the players player of the year and the City magazine player of the year.


Enterprises are looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their data centers, which should benefit data center construction firms that offer advanced powering and cooling systems to increase data center productivity and energy efficiency, observed TechNavio in a blog post.

Enterprises look to reduce carbon footprint of data centers


The Mercury News cut 50 jobs Friday through a combination of layoffs and buyouts, and named new business and editorial page editors to replace managers who accepted buyouts.


Research conducted by Varonis, the leading provider of comprehensive data governance software, found that half of companies have lost a device with important company data on it, causing security implications for over a fifth of organizations.

Half of companies have lost a device with important data


The Vancouver Canucks have acquired centre Derek Roy from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a second round pick and defenceman Kevin Connauton.

Vancouver Canucks acquire Derek Roy from Dallas Stars


Tamkeen hosted one of the most comprehensive workshops for its training and consultancy partners, spelling out Tamkeen's priorities and way forward, the role of Tamkeen in empowering Bahrainis to become stakeholders in the leadership's Vision 2030 development matrix and its priorities in the months ahead.

Tamkeen hosts comprehensive workshop for partners


A seven-member executive of Techiman branch of Ghana National Association of Garages, under the chairmanship of Mr. Adamu Acheampong, has been sworn into office.

Techiman branch of National association of Garages sworn into


Comedy Central says ``Daily Show'' correspondent Jason Jones is reporting from Iran for a week of dispatches titled, ``Access of Evil.``

'Daily Show' correspondent Jones reports from Iran


Transporters went on an indefinite strike from midnight on Monday after their talks with the government failed for the third time on Sunday.


The French government will raise the retirement age from 60 to 62 by 2018, Labour Minister Eric Woerth announced Wednesday as he unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the pensions system.

France to raise retirement age from 60 to 62


Airlines are a buy as passenger volumes picked up in May, the industry body said on Thursday, but it warned the sector was still fragile and faced risks from unrest in the Middle East as well as from the euro crisis.


A friend told me that I should wrap and fasten my cauliflower leaves around the head of the cauliflower to help it grow.


Dacoits robbed a house here Thursday and looted cash and golden jewellery.


Boston, Oct 14 Financial services conglomerate Citigroup was yesterday sued for gender discrimination by six of its current and former female employees who alleged the company paid women less than their male counterparts.

Citigroup sued for gender discrimination


Twenty Navy football players are involved with the Dare To Play Football camp at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this weekend.

Navy football players involved with Dare to Play football camp this weekend


AT&T plans to eliminate 12,000 jobs, 4% of their workforce.


Before he accepted Barack Obama's offer to join his presidential ticket, Joe Biden got a promise from Obama: that he would be there for ``every critical decision,'' Biden said in an interview Sunday.


Anne Hathaway wearing a chic shoulder length layered wavy hairstyle while at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Anne Hathaway's shoulder length layered wavy hairstyle


Toyota slashed its earnings forecast for the full year Thursday to less than a third of what it was the previous year, the latest sign that the global slowdown and strong yen are taking a toll on Japan's mighty automakers.


Roger Federer pulled out of the Qatar Open due to back pain on Friday only 10 days before the start of the Australian Open.


British Airways cabin crew will today vote on a new offer aimed at averting fresh strikes in their long-running row with the airline over cost-cutting.

British Airways cabin crew to vote on new offer


A BIG US interest rate cut and better than expected results from two leading investment banks have buoyed markets and eased fears of a global credit crisis that could trigger a deep recession.

US interest rate cut eases fears of global credit crisis


Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush was formally charged on Wednesday in a corruption probe that led to his ouster more than three months ago as the leader of the British Caribbean territory.

Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush charged in corruption probe


The Phoenix Suns have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent guard Aaron Brooks, according to a team press release.

Suns extend qualifying offer to Aaron Brooks


India voiced concern over the conflict as Tamil MPs in parliament clashed over charges of ``genocidal attacks'' on Sri Lanka's Tamil minority.


After announcing that it has set its sights on transforming into a digital company, Kodak has filed patent infringement suits against Apple and HTC in an effort to protect some of its patents relating to digital imaging technology.

Kodak files patent infringement suits against Apple, HTC


Facebook decided to take action against fake ``likes'' to products and pages and will start taking a second look at suspicious such ``likes''.

Facebook takes action against fake Likes


A man died after being hacked and shot by two unidentified men in front of his house in Kampung Tun Sambanthan, Ayer Tawar, about 70 kilometres from here, last night.

Man dies after being hacked, shot by two unidentified men


The former mayor of Valley Park has been charged with six misdemeanors, including driving while intoxicated.

Former mayor of Valley Park charged with six misdemeanors


In his new book of personal essays, ``My Heart Is an Idiot,'' he recounts his own true tales of love, loss and stupidity.


A Halifax investment adviser will be disciplined for taking trading instructions on four client accounts from an unauthorized person.

Halifax investment adviser to be disciplined


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Orange County Business Bank announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

Orange County Business Bank announces financial results


Conn. grants $500K for lost business in Newtown - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina It has been the site of repeated community complaints and, most recently, the location of a weekend shooting.


Three things to watch is a quick preview of the NCAA tournament's second weekend.


The first teaser of the BYD Qin concept that will debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week.

BYD Qin concept will debut at the Beijing Auto Show


David Reutimann, who won Saturday night's Spring Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, has signed a new contract with Michael Waltrip Racing.


The Yankees have claimed right-hander Cody Eppley off waivers from the Texas Rangers, general manager Brian Cashman said on Thursday.


A travel advisory has been issued for the Elliott Highway, where wind chills of minus 45 are expected to continue through Saturday.

Travel advisory issued for Elliott Highway


Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate fully admitted on Wednesday that he fouled Sam Shields of the Green Bay Packers during a controversial game winning endzone reception.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate admits to fouling Sam Shields during controversial win


Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria hit solo homers and Tampa Bay's bullpen limited Detroit to one hit over the last 4 1-3 innings, helping the AL East-leading Rays beat the Tigers 5-2 on Friday night.


LLEYTON Hewitt made a winning start to his US hardcourt season with a win over American wildcard Donald Young at the Washington Classic.

Hewitt makes winning start to US hardcourt season


Hundreds of Hendrix College alumni will be returning for the college's annual Alumni Weekend festivities and will help celebrate the opening of Hendrix's new $26 million Student Life and Technology Center.


South Korean singer and actor Park Yong-ha has been found hanged with an electrical cord at his home, police said.

S. Korean actor Park Yong-ha found hanged


Pfizer Inc. has ended a Phase III clinical trial of tremelimumab in patients with advanced melanoma after a review of interim data showed that the drug was not better than standard chemotherapy.


LSU beat Villanova 11-1 Saturday, moving the Tigers to 2-0 on the season with one game in the series remaining.


No. 1 seed Jelena Jankovic reached her third straight semifinal Friday with a straight-sets victory over Anastasija Sevastova at the Monterrey Open.

Jankovic reaches third straight semifinal


Google Inc. has upgraded its Nexus One phone so it works on the same high-speed wireless network as Apple Inc.'s iPhone, putting the increasingly antagonistic rivals on an even more direct collision course in the mobile market.


An Afghan investigation has found that 37 civilians were killed in US airstrikes that hit a wedding party, along with 26 Taliban, the Kandahar provincial government said yesterday.


A woman charged in a fatal home invasion in the Langdon-area, just east of Calgary more than two years ago, changed her plea Wednesday to guilty of assault causing bodily harm.

Woman charged in fatal home invasion in Calgary


With some changes to improve and expand on their service, Crimestoppers saw an increase in calls and crimes solved in 2010 over 2009.

Crimestoppers sees increase in calls, crimes solved in 2010


Rescue crews pulled a body out of the Susquehanna River late this afternoon near the Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge in Swatara Township.

Crews pull body from Susquehanna river in Swatara Township


Sainsbury's is celebrating the opening of its 1,000th store by doubling its staff discount from 10% to 20%.

Sainsbury's celebrates 1,000th store by doubling staff discount


COLUMBIA, MO With peak flu season rapidly approaching, time is running out to get flu vaccinations.

Time running out to get flu vaccinations


Explosions have been heard near the city of Ajdabiya in eastern Libya, where rebels are fighting for control against forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.


A Wilmington man has been tied to 2 bank robberies at the same bank.


The Bloomberg administration Thursday bashed city Controller John Liu as a political opportunist for rejecting a Bronx homeless shelter contract.

Bloomberg administration bashes John Liu for rejecting Bronx homeless shelter contract


Newt Gingrich proposed to let children work as schoolhouse janitors.


AM Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating, issuer credit ratings and debt ratings of CIGNA Corporation and its subsidiaries.

AM Best affirms ratings of CIGNA Corporation and its subsidiaries;


ArthroCare Corp., a leader in developing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical products, announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to settle the private securities class action suits pending against the Company and two of its former officers.

ArthroCare reaches agreement in principle to settle private securities class action suits


A rare gazelle has died at the Topeka Zoo after a sudden illness.


US Bancorp today reported net income of $766 million for the second quarter of 2010, or $.45 per diluted common share.

Us Bancorp reports net income for the second quarter of 2010


Eagle Materials, Inc.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 17.712.

Eagle Materials, Inc. enters oversold territory


Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have broken up, People reports.


Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an Angola man in Owensburg on Sunday.

Indiana State Police investigating death of Angola man


A Thorold man is facing a child pornography charge involving a 15-year-old victim.

Thorold man facing child pornography charge


Broken Records, Liquid Records, Tribal Vision and Fluorotrash Proudly Present The March Mad Hatter's Ball.

Broken Records presents the March Mad Hatter's Ball


Kellogg is to launch breakfast biscuits in France as the US cereal giant tries to win over local shoppers who do not consume milk in the morning.

Kellogg launches breakfast biscuits in France


The traffic crash death of a 22-year-old Marseilles man almost a year ago was ruled accidental by a coroner's jury Thursday, but felony charges are pending against the driver in the alcohol-related crash.


Police and shocked neighbors were at a loss to explain why a mother might have stabbed her two young daughters and herself this afternoon in their well-kept Roseville townhome.

Mother stabs two daughters, herself at Roseville townhome


'The Bodyguard' - the 1992 movie starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston - is set to be remade.


As part of Elms College's Center for Law and Justice Lecture Series, Attorney Jan Schlichtmann will speak at Elms College at 6 pm, November 15 in the Alumnae Library Theatre.

Attorney Jan Schlichtmann to speak at Elms College


Now that Canada is in the fiscal red, taxes appear to be coming back into fashion.

Taxes appear to be coming back into fashion


Austrian skier Marlies Schild flew down the Courchevel course to win her second World Cup slalom of the season Tuesday, while overall leader Lindsey Vonn and rival Maria Riesch crashed out in their first runs.

Austrian skier Schild wins World Cup slalom


Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest early on Sunday in Moscow, when singer Alexander Rybak beat 24 other contestants with his song Fairytale.

Norway wins 54th Eurovision song Contest


Police from across the country are descending on Belleville this week.


A new report by Citigroup has suggested that Saudi Arabia could risk becoming a net oil importer by 2030 as a result of rapidly growing energy consumption.

Saudi could become net oil importer by 2030


A severe thunderstorm warning for London, Parkhill and Eastern Middlesex has been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch.

Severe thunderstorm warning downgraded to watch


The Australian dollar opened slightly lower on Monday after weaker global sentiment drove it down from last week's highs.


Toshiba Corp. will spend 350 billion yen to build a semiconductor plant in Mie, western Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported, without saying where it obtained the information.

Toshiba to build semiconductor plant in Japan, NHK reports


Estonian inflation continues to rise: in April CPI increased by 2.9% y/y -- up significantly from 1.7% y/y in March.


The final shooting in Switzerland for the long awaited film Jab Tak Hai Jaan has been postponed, as a result of its director Mr Yash Chopra suffering from dengue fever.

Final shooting for Jab Tak Hai Jaan has been postponed


Jennifer Lopez has admitted that she felt uncomfortable judging on American Idol during her time on the show.

Jennifer Lopez felt uncomfortable judging on American Idol


Bond star Daniel Craig has said his upcoming film 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is ``horribly graphic'' and laden with adult content.

'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is horribly graphic:


The London Metal Exchange said Tuesday it had completed a major upgrade to its electronic trading platform LMEselect.

LME completes upgrade of electronic trading platform LMEselect


Public Security Minister Avi Dichter will run for the Kadima party leadership if ``this becomes a realistic situation,'' Dichter told Israel Radio, Saturday.


Twitter will announce at the at:tech digital marketing conference and exhibition in London next week that it will redesign its website.


A MAN was charged in relation to a €400,000 drugs haul at a house close to the Carlow/Kilkenny border at the last sitting of Kilkenny District Court.


Sharp shares fall after S&P cuts rating to ``junk'' TOKYO - Shares of Sharp Corp shed 4.6 percent to 189 yen on Monday after credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut its debt rating to 'junk' after the market close on Friday and kept the TV maker on negative watch for a possible further downgrade.


In the Eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, STAR News-Nielsen predicts, Samajwadi Party will lead with 87 seats, BSP manages to win 40 seats, BJP will secure 25 seats, Congress will bag 23 seats.


An FDLR commander Colonel Serafim accused of gang raping some 500 women, men and babies is on the run after the seizure on Tuesday of another Mai Mai militia commander with whom they committed the alleged rapes.

FDLR commander accused of gang rape on run


A new report conducted by the Institute for Public Policy Research has found that apprenticeship schemes are not helping enough young people into employment.

Apprenticeship schemes 'not helping enough people'


The number of pensioners in Britain is set to rise by over a third in the next 30 years despite government plans to increase the age of retirement, according to new projected figures.

Number of pensioners in UK set to rise by over a third


Udinese have denied that there is any sort of agreement with Barcelona over the transfer of Alexis Sanchez.

There is no agreement with Barcelona over Alexis Sanchez --


But on weekly basis Sterling fell against the dollar as The Bank of England surprise move in the rate cut.


Greedy ex-Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has been snubbed by Egypt as American Bob Bradley has been appointed to take charge of the Pharaohs.

Greedy ex-Ghana coach Rajevac snubbed by Egypt


WASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama will host an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House on Tuesday morning.


China will intensify its efforts to explore for shale gas to help restructure the country's energy supplies and fuel its economic growth, China's Ministry of Land and Resources said.

China to intensify efforts to explore for shale gas


Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando was voted MLS Player of the Month for March by the North American Soccer Reporters.

Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando voted MLS Player of the Month


A COMMUNITY centre is a ``lifeline'' for a town and must stay, residents and councillors have said.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the President enjoys complete immunity, not only in Pakistan but also in the world as enunciated by the Constitution.

President enjoys immunity in Pakistan and world:


Zambia is beginning to see a rebound in its crucial copper mining industry, which was hammered last year by plunging commodities prices, mining minister Maxwell Mwale told AFP Thursday.

Zambia sees rebound in copper mining industry


European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek on Friday condemned executions anywhere in the world and in all circumstances as Saturday marks the World Day against the Death Penalty.

European Parliament President Buzek condemns executions ``anywhere and in all circumstances''


The Baha'i community of Sheboygan will observe the 193rd anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, prophet-founder of the Baha'i faith, Friday, Nov. 12.

Baha'is to observe 193rd anniversary of birth of Baha'u'llah


Actor Neil Patrick Harris will return to host the 67th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9th in what will be his fourth stint on the show that honours the best of Broadway, organizers said on Thursday.

Actor Neil Patrick Harris returns to host 67th Tony Awards


AN animal rescue centre near Droitwich Spa is facing a new year cat rehoming crisis.

Animal rescue centre facing cat rehoming crisis


When she's not playing the beautiful Anne Perkins on ``Parks And Recreation,'' Rashida Jones is tweeting about food --among other things of course, like extremely awkward photos of her in her teens.


Youm7) Google has launched several websites for following the first post-January 25 Revolution Egyptian parliamentary elections, providing voters with the required information.

Google launches websites for egypt's parliamentary elections


Syracuse Police are investigating what they're calling a suspicious incident at Thornden Park Monday morning.

Police investigating suspicious incident at Thornden Park


Jennifer Aniston thinks ``Wide Awake'' singer Katy Perry should dump boyfriend John Mayer--and she's probably right.

Jennifer Aniston thinks Katy Perry should dump John Mayer


Gov. Jack Dalrymple said two western North Dakota counties have been added to a flood disaster declaration issued by President Barack Obama earlier this spring.


Box.net, the online file storage and sharing service, has just launched integration with Salesforce.com.

Box.net launches integration with Salesforce


The Dallas Morning News reports that James Singleton is likely to return to the Mavericks next season, though so far ``nothing is official.''

James Singleton likely to return to Mavericks


Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak returned to a Cairo court in a hospital bed today for the next session of his trial on charges of corruption and complicity in killing protesters during the country's uprising.


Amaranth Advisors, the hedge fund that imploded three years ago after losing more than $6.6 billion betting on natural gas, has sued the hedge fund manager Paul Touradji and his firm for at least $350 million for claims including breach of contract, fraud and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Amaranth sues hedge fund Touradji for $350 million


A family is mourning the loss of a child after a family get-together turned into a tragic accident when a toddler drowned in a pool.


ALAN Swann's light-hearted Posh quiz based on the events of 2011.


Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said he did not apologise to the PM when they met on Thursday.


A police officer has been injured during a search for a missing person in the state's North overnight.


``I am lucky to have been chosen as your mother because you were exceptional,'' she wrote in a heartfelt obituary, which was published in a Montreal newspaper yesterday.

'I am lucky to have been chosen as your mother'


What are repositioning cruises and why do they appear to be cheaper than other sailings?

What are repositioning Cruises and why are they cheaper?


Crisis calls across Tulsa County to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline will now be answered locally, since local nonprofit Family & Childrens Services is a member of the team.


The world was stunned today at the announcement that Sarah Palin won the Nobel Prize for Literature, even though her first book ``Going Rogue'' has yet to hit news stands.

Sarah Palin wins Nobel Prize for Literature:


Chris Harris was released by the Chicago Bears on Thursday after the veteran safety asked for a trade earlier this month, ending his second run with the team.


The Rainforest Foundation UK has unveiled a new online game aimed at highlighting the threat to the planet's remaining rainforests.


United Airlines parent UAL Corp posted a smaller quarterly loss on on Wednesday as it cut costs to cope with declining travel demand, but it said revenue trends continued to improve.

United Airlines parent posts smaller loss


Fire crews are racing to protect homes and critical power lines on Friday, as firefighters go up against high temperatures and gusty winds fueling the Crown Fire in the Palmdale area.

Fire crews race to protect homes, power lines


Vladimir Putin still has the support of a majority of Russians, his spokesman said yesterday after a mass protest challenged the premier's authority two months before he stands in presidential polls.

Putin has support of majority of Russians


Lorillard Inc. will buy back up to $400 million of its outstanding common stock following a decision by the company's board of directors.

Lorillard will buy back up to $400 million in stock


Ashley Greene is said to be 'heartbroken' after her dog died in an apartment blaze on Friday.

Ashley Greene is heartbroken after dog dies in blaze


Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Zhao Weiping here Saturday described the China-Samoa ties as true friendly partnership, saying the development of China-Samoa relations has always maintained good momentum.

Chinese ambassador describes China-Samoa ties as friendly partnership


Power outages have become rampant again with the rise of mercury affecting businesses and public life.


Active volcano White Island has had its aviation alert level raised after an increase in activity.

White Island's aviation alert level raised


An unidentified woman was hit and killed by a car while crossing a street in North Richland Hills around 7:30 Tuesday night.

Woman killed crossing street in North Richland Hills


Abheek Baruah, chief economist at HDFC Bank said international developments will impinge on our domestic situation and impact the capital availability for India Inc. He feels next fiscal year could be worse than the current one in terms of growth rate.

Next year could be worse than current for growth:


Oscar Pistorius has had his bail conditions eased, meaning that he can now leave South Africa to compete in athletics tournaments.


By Maria Halkias/Reporter Neiman Marcus Inc. reported a 35 percent increase in fiscal third-quarter profit on a sales increase of 7.5 percent.

Neiman Marcus reports 35 percent increase in profit


Quarterback Tim Tebow has been traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets.


MetLife has pulled out of the fixed term annuity market, blaming low returns and volatile markets, less than two years after taking on the product from Living Time.

MetLife pulls out of fixed-term annuity market


Minnesota Wild right wing Marian Gaborik is to have hip surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 10 weeks, the team said on Friday.

Wild's Marian Gaborik to have hip surgery


A demonstrator is detained by riot police officers during a protest against a new law proposed by the government, which toughens penalties on any type of protest and public disorder without prior permission of local authorities in Valparaiso city, about 121 km northwest of Santiago, July 25, 2012.

A demonstrator is detained by riot police officers during a protest against a new law proposed by the government in Valparaiso


Golfer Tiger Woods apologized on Wednesday in a statement where he had extra-marital relationships for ``transgressions''.

Golf star Tiger Woods apologize for ``transgressions''


Today, Tim Hill, publisher at Dove Medical Press, announced that the publishing operation of Dove Medical Press has retained carboNZero certification.

Dove Medical Press retains carboNZero certification


Warne, Test cricket's second highest wicket-taker, also said he'd rather see Sehwag bat than bowl to him.

Would rather see Sehwag bat than bowl to him:


So when the San Angelo artist was asked to create a life-size sculpture of former first lady Laura Bush for a new library near Austin, he gave the job serious thought.

San Angelo artist creates sculpture of former first lady Laura Bush


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that Pakistan had always supported efforts for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan and it would continue to pursue this policy.

Pakistan always supported efforts for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan:


The New England Patriots announced that they have released veteran WR Brandon Lloyd.

Patriots release veteran WR Brandon Lloyd


Actor Orlando Bloom and model Miranda Kerr have married, her employer said Friday.

Actor Orlando Bloom and model Miranda Kerr marry


A Cumberland veteran is in custody after threatening to shoot police officers if they tried to arrest him.

Cumberland veteran 'threatened to shoot police'


He's calling for a broad, national unity coalition with his former rivals.


India on Friday successfully tested an indigenous interceptor missile that destroyed an incoming ``enemy'' ballistic missile at an altitude of 80 km, an official said.

India successfully tests interceptor missile


Romanian DJ Edward Maya will be playing in Mumbai on February 3 as a part of the college fest Vividh 2013 -- the annual event at the Pravin Gandhi College of Law.


Foreclosure rates involving house mortgages in the Shoals continued to increase in January, based on data compiled by First American Core Logic.


More than 50 paintball and air guns have been stolen from a Collinsville business over the past month.

50 paintball, air guns stolen from Collinsville business


Hamilton County sheriff nominee Jim Hammond said he wants to get the sheriff's department nationally accredited to help standardize personnel practices and obtain federal grants.

Hammond wants sheriff's department accredited


I recently discovered that my husband is on several online dating sites.


Mobile phone network across the country will remain open as usual on the upazila election day today, Chief Election Commissioner ATM Shamsul Huda said yesterday.


A leading City think tank today predicted that the UK will drop out of the world's top 10 economies by 2015.

UK 'to drop out of top 10 economies' by 2015


Panasonic is investing $30 million in Tesla Motors, the US maker of electric sports cars, eyeing expansion in the global market for green vehicles, the companies said Thursday.


Prince William and Prince Harry visited sick grandfather, Prince Phillip, in the hospital today, as the elder royal continues to seek treatment for a bladder infection.

Prince William and Prince Harry visit Prince Phillip in hospital


Next Inning Technology Research, a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for PMC-Sierra , QLogic , Intel , and Apple .

Next Inning technology updates outlooks for PMC-Sierra, QLogic, Intel, and Apple


Jersey City firefighters put out a kitchen fire at a four-story building on Ogden Avenue this afternoon.

Jersey City firefighters put out kitchen fire on Ogden Avenue


``I think that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are definitely hooking up,'' says blogger Perez Hilton when commenting on the pair's alleged romance.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart 'definitely hooking up'


Prices of coarse rice rose slightly in wholesale markets of the capital yesterday while prices of edible oil continued to drop after a sharp rise a couple of weeks ago.


The BBC says it plans to close five foreign language services as part of efforts to cut costs by 16 per cent, a move unions warn will lead to hundreds more job losses at the state-sponsored broadcaster.

BBC to close five Foreign language Service


Fusion Telecommunications International Inc. announced a strategic agreement with Unisys Corp. on the marketing of a fully integrated suite of secure network and cloud services, with an emphasis on leading-edge Unisys security solutions.

Fusion Telecommunications announces strategic agreement with Unisys


China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, which is Asia's largest oil refiner and is also known as Sinopec, plans to build a large-scale refining and chemical base in Singapore, the China Business News reported on Monday, citing an unnamed official from the Singapore Economic Development Board as saying.

Sinopec to build refining and chemical base in Singapore


The Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott has been cited for an act contrary to good sportsmanship during his side's 19-13 victory over the Blue Bulls in Durban on Friday night.


JPMorgan has upgraded Indian equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral', citing a number of factors including historic valuations, expectations for monetary stimulus, lower oil prices, and a weak rupee.

Jpmorgan upgrades Indian equities to 'overweight'


Lockheed Martin today observed Earth Day with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of its solar energy testbed.

Lockheed Martin celebrates completion of solar energy testbed


Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been suspended for two games by the National Hockey League.


Two former Ingleside firefighters who were convicted of setting several brush fires last year were sentenced to eight years in prison and to pay $15,000 in fines by a San Patricio County Court Friday.

Ingleside firefighters sentenced to eight years in prison, fined


PRAGUE, Czech Republic Former President Vaclav Havel has finished shooting his first and probably last film.


Bubba Watson could be this year's Boo Weekley for the US Ryder Cup team, a guy who keeps his teammates laughing, scratching their heads or maybe just wishing he'd shut his mouth every now and then.

Watson could be this year's Weekley for US Ryder Cup team


St CATHERINE players and coaches were rewarded for their hard work at the St Catherine Football Association's Business House presentation ceremony at Arian's Restaurant in Spanish Town, recently.


The Warriors have reportedly met with former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, left, according to a report.

Warriors reportedly met with Brandon Roy


A new planet discovered orbiting a bloated red star is the first world we know of that was born in another galaxy.


Audi Hamilton Island Race Week saved the best for last with the sun lighting up the turquoise waters and the breezy trade winds bringing the fleet home from the Lindeman Island Race in super quick time to close the curtain on the 27th edition that attracted a strong fleet of 200 boats.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week saves the best for last


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have moved up lately as the 30 year fixed conventional rate is around 4.4%.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Snooki is trending with the news that she is being sued for $7 million.


Channel Seven sports host Matthew White will replace Anna Coren as host of Today Tonight.


Carl-Henric Svanberg President BP has apologized to the American people for his company devastating the Gulf oil spill.


A $300 reward is being offered for information after an emaciated Siberian Husky puppy was found at Mount Home Cemetery in Lansing.

Reward offered after emaciated puppy found


The great train robber Ronnie Biggs was taken to hospital from prison today with a suspected broken hip and chest infection after a fall in his cell.

Ronnie Biggs taken to hospital with suspected broken hip


Hamas called for a day of wrath and thousands of Palestinians responded, taking to the streets in mass protests.


Greece ushered in a new government Wednesday that will put it back at Europe's bargaining table, ending a seven-week leadership vacuum that had destabilized this already fragile nation and cast a shadow over the future of the eurozone.


ExxonMobil has struck oil in the Gulf of Mexico, enough to power the US for 28 days.

ExxonMobil strikes oil in Gulf of Mexico


The UN Environment Programme said annual carbon emissions would have to fall by about 8.5 percent compared with 2010 to bring Earth on track for reaching a commonly-accepted goal for warming.


Lori Berenson arrived in New York today with her two-year-old son Salvador, following clearance yesterday by Peru's Immigration Office, Digemin, to leave the country temporarily for the holidays.

Lori Berenson arrives in New York for the holidays


East St. Louis, IL - Suspicious fires kept East St. Louis firefighters busy much of the night.

Suspicious fires keep East St. Louis firefighters busy


Tracy McGrady worked out for the Clippers Wednesday in Los Angeles, one day after taking a physical for the team.


An Indian educationist and founder of the only school to receive the coveted UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, has been honoured by a Russian university for his work in the field of pedagogy.

Indian educationist honoured by Russian university


General Motors Co. said on Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell will leave a little more than a year after joining the US automaker from software giant Microsoft Corp.

GM Chief financial Officer Chris Liddell to leave


An employee bus slammed into two shop houses in Bangkok early Friday morning after the bus driver collapsed behind the wheel.

Bus slams into shop houses after driver collapses behind wheel


South Indian film actress and politician Shruthi has filed for divorce from S Mahendar, her husband of 11 years.

Actress-politician Shruthi files for divorce


Genital removing doctor jailed longer Updated: 12:12, Thursday February 21, 2013 A former NSW doctor jailed for removing a woman's genitals has had his sentence increased by at least another year-and-a-half following a successful crown appeal.


With just two weeks remaining before his trial, George Zimmerman returns to court Tuesday for what may be his last pretrial hearing, a session that could turn into a marathon with his attorneys asking for a trial delay and asking that an especially damaging state audio expert be banned from testifying.

George Zimmerman returns to court for pretrial hearing


Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has been added to the England international squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and possibly Montenegro.

Newcastle United's Steven Taylor added to England squad


It may not look it or feel it just yet, but you know it's only a matter of time before the springtime buzz lets in -- especially when the city of Albany starts talking about the Tulip Festival.

City of Albany starts talking Tulip Fest


Photo accessories manufacturer Tamron launched Friday a photo contest awarding the winning photographer a collection of Tamron lenses.


The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed a Rhode Island state court judge for a seat on a federal appeals court.


AM Best Co. has affirmed the negative outlook on the financial strength ratings and issuer credit ratings of Assurant, Inc. and its operating insurance subsidiaries.

AM Best affirms negative outlook on ratings of Assurant, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries


We're sure there are legions of fans excited to hear that the 2013 Lexus GS450h will bow at September's Frankfurt Auto Show -- maybe not.

2013 Lexus GS450h will bow at Frankfurt Auto Show


ACTRESS Lynda Bellingham has revealed she's taking the panto plunge for the first time in her 40-year career.


The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming to Hershey in September as the country's small and medium-sized farms face a shifting economic landscape, but board member Dave Matthews sees some hopeful signs in the uncertainty.

Farm Aid benefit concert coming to Hershey


But can an employer bypass this statute by requiring an employee to waive the right to receive overtime compensation? ``No,'' according to Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse; an employer cannot require an employee to waive his or her right to receive overtime compensation.

Can an employee waive his or her right to receive overtime compensation?


Raju's lawyer S. Bharat Kumar said Raju, whose whereabouts were not known since his shocking admission Wednesday of the massive financial fraud, would appear before SEBI Saturday.


``In India Tuesday, January 13, a christian missionary remained detained more than a week after he was detained in the state of Madhya Pradesh for allegedly forcing people to convert to Christianity'', his organization said.


Cuba still has the lowest mobile phone penetration in Latin America, one of the lowest levels of Internet penetration, and is among the five lowest in terms of fixed-line teledensity.


The Indian rupee edged lower on Wednesday morning, tracking weaker regional peers, but the domestic sharemarket would be closely watched for direction during the day, dealers said.


Foursquare is planning a new way to make money from its 20-milllion strong, location-sharing network.


The first day in pads for the Oregon Ducks brought several highlights and few injuries, leaving the Oregon coaches optimistic about the potential success of spring practices to come, and causing Head Coach Mike Bellotti to declare, ``defense won the day.''


ENERGY subsidies in Africa cannot be scrapped because they are vital for a broad range of social needs, Eskom chairman Zola Tsotsi said on Thursday.

Energy subsidies 'cannot be scrapped' --


Pete pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and did not enter a plea to a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol but admitted the other offences.


A pilgrim was found dead in a guest house on Monday in Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said here.


Travellers at Dale Farm in Essex have vowed to resist eviction by locking themselves to property on the site.


A 55-year-old state inmate died December 23rd at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.

Inmate dies at South Dakota state Penitentiary


Analysts at Investec initiated coverage on shares of Ferrexpo in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, ARN reports.

Investec initiates coverage on Ferrexpo (fxpo)


Asian markets slipped into negative territory Thursday after key economic data pointing to higher-than-expected inflation in China and a wider drop in core machinery orders in Japan dampened investor confidence.