Financially troubled Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, saying it would emerge from the financial restructuring ``a stronger company.''

Hawker Beechcraft files Chapter 11 bankruptcy


A 30-year conservative era in American politics came to an end in 2008, marked by the election of Barack Obama and a dramatic expansion of federal power.


Khloe Kardashian is reportedly seeing fertility experts in a bid to get pregnant.

Khloe Kardashian seeing fertility expert


El Paso Corp is considering building a new natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to access markets in New York and New Jersey.

El Paso considering pipeline into New York, New Jersey


Arab Bank has opened two new branches in the Algerian towns of Steif and Dali Ibrahim.

Arab Bank opens two new branches in Algeria


Virgin Money has appointed Sir Brian Pitman, a former chief executive of Lloyds TSB, as chairman.


Los Angeles, Aug 31 Actress Demi Moore couldn't care less if husband Ashton Kutcher was looking - she went ahead and had great fun dirty dancing with rapper Snoop Dogg in Las Vegas.

Demi Moore goes dirty dancing with Snoop Dogg


The Manchester Adult Education program will continue to operate out of the freshman wing of Manchester High School after several weeks of discussions, school officials have said.

Adult Education program will continue in mhs freshman wing


Fitch Ratings downgraded Capmark Financial Group's issuer default ratings to C from B-minus on Tuesday, a rating which the agency said ``indicates that default of some kind appears imminent or inevitable.

Fitch downgrades Capmark Financial Group rating to C


US Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Athens for a two-day visit during which he will meet Greece's political leadership.


The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Tuesday paid tributes to the Delhi gangrape victim and 17 school children, who died recently in a road mishap in Jaladhar during the obituary references.

Punjab Assembly pays tribute to Delhi gangrape victim


WASHINGTON First lady Michelle Obama is replacing her chief of staff with a longtime friend and adviser from Chicago.


Rumor has it Bachelorette star Emily Maynard is so desperate to save her rep she is literally PAYING Jef Holm to stay with her!

Bachelorette Emily maynard is PAYING Jef holm to stay with her!


``The market may edge lower in the opening trade tracking mostly lower Asian stocks. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a fall of 11.50 points at the opening bell,`` said the broking house Mangal Keshav.


No. 2 UConn women rout Colgate 101-41 Colgate coach Nicci Hays Fort wasn't too concerned about losing family bragging rights for her president Jeffrey Herbst.


The Duke of Edinburgh has missed a church service attended by the Queen and other members of the royal family as he spends a fifth day in hospital after suffering a recurrence of a bladder infection.

Duke of Edinburgh misses church service on fifth day in hospital


Texans who fall behind on their mortgage payments would get more time to try to save their homes under legislation approved by the Texas Senate.


Lindsay Lohan has rejected a plea deal and will go on trial in LA over allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace.

Lindsay Lohan rejects plea deal and will go on trial


Police believe a 40-year-old woman swallowed a $3,000 diamond ring she was allegedly attempting to steal from Feil Jewelers Friday afternoon.

Police believe woman swallowed diamond ring


Former Oilers tough guy Georges Laraque has offered the city $100,000 if it will move Lucy the elephant to a warm-weather sanctuary.

Laraque offers city $100,000 to move Lucy


An Altoona woman has been charged with burglary and theft after she allegedly broke into a home in Walnut Grove, according to a news release from Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

Altoona woman charged with burglary, theft


The 2012 Ryder Cup has officially got underway following Thursday's opening ceremony at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois.


First State Bank has acquired substantially all the assets and deposits of Farmers and Traders State Bank, in Shabbona, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

First State Bank acquires Farmers and Traders State Bank


Langford has axed its community safety program that saw officers patrol City parks and trails in the evening to combat vandalism and mischief.


Gina's outlook dismissed as 'nonsense' Updated: 17:51, Friday May 17, 2013 Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart's claim that Australia is heading for an economic collapse like those seen in Europe is 'absolute nonsense', Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.


He is the 21st Australian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan and the 10th since June.

Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan


An Italian tug boat that had been held by Libyan military fled to international waters late on Friday and made radio contact with a warship taking part in Nato patrols off Libya, a report said.

Italian boat held by Libyan military flees:


State health officials say flu cases are exploding so fast in Arizona they can't count how many people are actually sick.


Private equity shop Bain Capital and the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. are close to buying a minority stake in Mumbai-based motorcycle maker Hero Honda, Reuters reported, citing an article in the Financial Times.


An Indo-Canadian MP has been sued by Bank of Montreal in a whopping $136m mortgage fraud, believed to be Canada's largest.


Syria has accepted ``in its entirety'' an Arab League peace plan including an immediate halt to eight months of violence, the military pulled off the streets, prisoners released and new international monitoring, the League has said.

Syria accepts 'entirety' of Arab League peace plan


The former pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Brookfield was charged Friday with the theft of $9,300 in church funds, according to a criminal complaint.

Former pastor charged with theft of church funds


The residential real estate market improved in the state for the third quarter in a row, according to a report released Thursday by the University of Washington.


The World Digital Library went live this week, making available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.


Authorities in Florida say the Carnival Dream helped rescue two Bahamian men stranded in the waters off Florida.


A DERELICT garage in Frampton Cotterell will be turned into an MOT centre despite opposition from local residents.

DERELICT garage in Frampton Cotterell to be turned into MOT centre


A 47-year-old Fallon man is charged with murder in the death of his neighbor.


Kushabhau Thakre gas relief hospital and Maa Karma Devi day-care unit dispensaries will be converted into hospitals by providing various facilities.

Gas relief dispensaries to be converted into hospitals


The Canadian dollar opened at 101.33 cents US this morning, up 0.15 of a cent from Monday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 101.33 cents US, up 0.15 of a cent


A Nigerian woman was rescued from a brothel in central Cape Town, Western Cape police said on Friday.


Vancouver, Canada-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold nearly $3.7 billion of equipment at 339 unreserved auctions around the world in 2011 for the world's largest on-site and online auctioneer of heavy equipment and trucks.

Ritchie Bros. sells $3.7 billion of equipment in 2011


Burlington, along with other water providers in the region, will be converting to a new water disinfectant called Chloramines on July 25, according to a news release from the city.

Burlington converting to new water disinfectant


AN ABERDEEN charity firm preparing to go into administration could have been saved, its boss claimed today.


Prosecutor General Talaat Abdullah announced that deposed former president Hosni Mubarak will be detained for additional 15 days pending investigations over new charges related to the illegal use of state funds.


A local teenager was struck by a car on Bank Street and taken to the hospital on Monday, according to the Vermont State Police.


China has dismissed reports of being harsh on Indian Ambassador who was summoned past midnight in Beijing on the Tibet issue and said the envoy has been treated ``very respectfully''.

China dismisses reports being harsh on Indian Ambassador


The Government has launched a pension scheme to support the elderly people.


Speculation that Nokia is in talks with Microsoft over building a line of Windows Phone 7 phones have been renewed as Eldar Murtazin of Mobile-Review reported that the two companies have recently had closed-door meetings.

Nokia in talks with Microsoft over building Windows Phone 7 phones


A Beaumont police officer accused of permanently blinding a woman with pepper spray during a DUI arrest pleaded not guilty Thursday to four felonies.

Officer blinds woman with pepper spray, pleads not guilty


Diego Maradona turned 50 Saturday with little fanfare, calling it the ``saddest birthday'' because of Argentina's loss in the World Cup.


The Israeli army shot and killed an Egyptian smuggler and injured another on Saturday after they crossed into Israel carrying narcotics, security sources said.


Mike Triplette of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that former Saints and Giants defensive tackle Norman Hand died Friday at age 37 from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Colleton County corner Richard Harvey.

Norman Hand died at 37 from cardiovascular disease


HUD recently announced that it is now offering for the first time reverse mortgages for purchasing a home.


AAA and Bud Light will help protect motorists for the holidays with the Tow to Go program.

AAA & Bud Light protect motorists for the holidays


A judge has ordered that two sisters of a 4-year-old boy found dead in a septic tank be removed from their parents' western Pennsylvania home.

Sisters of boy found dead in septic tank removed


European stocks ended higher on Friday, as investors brushed aside grim jobs data in the United States and bought shares of banks and miners.


Chairman of the GPRN/NSCN Gen Khole Konyak has stated that at this point of time Nagas need Reconciliation and Unity more now than at any other point of time.


An Allenspark man accused of poaching black bear with a bow and arrow is expected to plead guilty to wildlife charges next week.


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is recovering from heart surgery in the United States, a senior member of his political party said on Thursday.

Talabani recovering after heart surgery in us


Voters will go to the polls today, to elect the country's ninth head of state.


Gov. Bill Haslam says he will sign into law a traffic camera bill that aims to eliminate their use as speed traps and reduce private vendors' influence over where they are located.

Haslam says he'll sign traffic camera bill


It was revealed today that the five gardaí - who were disciplined and investigated following the release of the recording - will not now face criminal charges.

Five gardaí will not face criminal charges


Former Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Seiji Ozawa says he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.


Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said he had made a ``spectacular'' recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer.


Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan testified before the House Committee on Financial Services Thursday, emphasizing the need for the preservation of affordable housing.

Donovan emphasizes need for preservation of affordable housing


Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles announced Sunday night that he will run in elections to replace Hugo Chavez, launching what many consider a doomed candidacy with a no-holds-barred attack against a government he said had coldly betrayed Venezuelans' trust.

Opposition leader Capriles to run to replace Chavez


If South Africa are to triumph at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament this weekend, they're going to have to get past unbeaten New Zealand first, but Bok skipper Neil Powell says they're not even thinking about the mighty All Blacks.


Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio is all set to make his toon debut with DreamWorks animation film 'The Guardians'.

Leonardo DiCaprio makes his toon debut with 'the Guardians'


British diplomat applauded on Wednesday the secured and stabile situation in Hadramout province.

Uk diplomat applauds secured situation in Hadramout


National Geographic Adventure says Bend is one of the best ski towns in the world.

Bend is one of the best ski town in the world --


The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated left wing RJ Umberger off injured reserve and recalled left wing Dane Byers from the Springfield Falcons, Columbus ' American Hockey League affiliate, club Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Scott Howson announced today.

Columbus Blue Jackets activate left wing RJ Umberger off injured reserve; recall left wing Dane Byers from Springfield Falcons


FLOODING has hit parts of rain-soaked Sedgemoor, leaving greens, paths and roads underwater and people stranded in their homes.


Two Zimbabwean women were arrested after a house robbery in Bramley, Johannesburg, police said on Tuesday.

Two Zimbabwean women arrested after house robbery


A dime made in 1873 sold for $1.6 million at auction.


Home prices were slightly increased by spring home buyers in April according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index.

Home prices slightly increased by spring home buyers


Employers are increasingly becoming benefit facilitators rather than benefit providers, Swiss Re's Group Watch survey finds.

Employers becoming ``benefits facilitators''


Ashton Kutcher won't talk to fans Updated: 17:49, Saturday March 16, 2013 Ashton Kutcher has reportedly refused to talk to fans while he films his show 'Two And A Half Men'.


Kyle Busch wins the Pure Michigan 400, his 23rd victory in 245 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.


Bafana Bafana arrive to a heroes' welcome South African Senior Men's national team, Bafana Bafana arrived to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International when they landed from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where they lost the World Cup qualifying match 2-1.


The Grand Forks County extended the countywide outdoor burn ban for another month.


Pulitzer Prize winning author Gene Roberts will speak Friday at 7 pm at the Wayne County Museum at 116 N. William St., in conjunction with the Wayne County Reads project.


Nigeria's largest international carrier Arik Air will operate from Abu Dhabi, it was announced Monday.


``There is a great risk that the Kyrgyz government will not achieve its objectives in joining the Customs Union,'' stated Ravshan Zheenbekov, Zhogorku Kenesh member of Ata Meken faction, at the meeting of Youth Parliament today.

There is a great risk that the Kyrgyz government will not achieve its objectives in joining the Customs Union --


Science Hill had five baseball players sign college baseball scholarships on Wednesday in the Science Hill Cafeteria with friends, family and coaches looking on.

Science Hill has five players sign baseball scholarships


Adam Goldstein, known by many around the world as DJ AM, was found dead in his New York City apartment late Friday afternoon.

DJ AM found dead in new York City apartment


The European Central Bank has opened the door to a rate cut in the coming months as president Jean-Claude Trichet prepares for high-level financial talks in Paris on Saturday, analysts said.

European central Bank opens door to rate cut


Former and current Los Angeles Times reporters are suing new Tribune Co. owner Sam Zell for recklessness in the takeover and management of the company.

LA Times reporters suing Zell for recklessness


Market regulator SEBI has disposed of proceedings against two public sector companies - GAIL and NALCO - for failing to adhere to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement by not appointing the requisite number of independent directors on their boards.

SEBI disposes of proceedings against GAIL, NALCO


Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba on Tuesday congratulated Archbishop Desmond Tutu for being honoured with the FIFA Presidential Award.


MoDevTablet opens for public registration today with several industry leading sponsors and speakers including Dr. Tom Love, the co-creator of Objective-C, now the 3rd most common computing language in the world.

Modevtablet opens for public registration;


Tuesday night, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley won the Democratic primary in a special election to replace the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.


Charlie Villanueva is being sued for allegedly assaulting a man at a nightclub in Milwaukee in February.


Tom Cruise crashed a teenage fan's dirt bike after re-enacting stunt scenes from one of his action movies.

Tom Cruise crashes teenage fan's dirt bike


The Teachers College of San Joaquin has received a $55,000 grant from the Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation to provide fellowships to incoming graduate students.


The Times Leader is moving jobs from downtown Wilkes-Barre to another state, the newspaper's executive editor confirmed Thursday.

Times Leader moving jobs to another state


A 35-year-old man was in intensive care in critical condition Friday in Montgomery after a Thursday night shooting near Troy.

Man in intensive care after Thursday night shooting in Troy


Syria and Iran defended their strong ties Thursday and dismissed US efforts to break up the 30-year-alliance, saying America should not dictate relationships in the Middle East.


A DRIVER was seriously injured when his car crashed into a tree in Herefordshire while others suffered injury in another crash in Worcestershire.


Carson City Supervisor Pete Livermore, whose term expires at the end of this year, filed Friday for the state Assembly District 40 seat being vacated by Bonnie Parnell.

Supervisor Livermore files for Assembly District 40 seat


French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday said he has called his ``friend'' and India-born billionaire Lakshmi N Mittal to explain job losses from a proposed shutdown of one of ArcelorMittal's plants in that country.

Sarkozy calls friend ln Mittal to explain job loss


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdagan has said that stable Pakistan is imperative for the durable peace in the region.

Stable Pakistan is imperative for durable peace in the region:


Pre-paid cards are likely to catch on with other providers following the lead of O2 and offering them to teenagers, according to a personal finance writer.


The Santa Fe water tower will be demolished in the near future, according to City Engineer Ken Coulter.


As visions of sugar plums danced in their heads, the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier celebrated the holiday season with great fanfare.

Boys & Girls club celebrates the holidays


While I may have a Buddha like belly, I am not Buddha.


The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced that several state sites in southern Illinois that had been closed due to flooding are open or will reopen to visitors in time for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Several State sites reopen for Memorial Day holiday weekend


Actress Ameesha Patel, who is looking to resurrect her acting career will be seen in a new avatar, performing item numbers at the Apsara Awards ceremony.

Ameesha Patel to perform item numbers at Awards ceremony


Indian rupee may proceed further with its weakening streak in today`s session, against USD, tracking poor performance by Asian currencies in early Asian deals and overnight rebound in USD vs EUR, said the brokerage house Anagram.

Indian rupee may proceed further with its weakening streak:


A prison dairy farm near Milton in South Otago has won two milk supply awards.


THE first hospitality and tourism academy for secondary school pupils in Scotland has been launched.


The largest lender, State Bank of India may cut the interest rates further in the new fiscal.

SBI may cut interest rates further in the new fiscal


The JSE staged a rebound in the morning session on Thursday following Wednesday's sell-off, with investors hunting for bargains and tracking generally firmer global equities.


Bulls center Joakim Noah said LeBron James is the enemy right now, and he'll worry about recruiting free agents later.

Bulls' Noah says LeBron is the enemy right now


Company cars are involved in 30 to 40 per cent more collisions than ordinary cars, a conference on road safety at work has been told today.

Company cars in more collisions, conference told


John Allen Muhammad, 48, was executed for the DC sniper attacks in 2002 that left the Washington area gripped in fear.


-The British artist Liam Gillick will be delivering the first lecture in the ``Quality Criteria'' series at the Kunsthalle Zürich to accompany his exhibition ``Three perspectives and a short scenerio''.

The British artist Liam Gillick to lecture at Kunsthalle Zürich


Wyoming is looking to extend its four-game win streak when it hosts Utah Valley on Wednesday night.

Wyoming hosts Utah Valley on Wednesday night


Sri Lanka is to build marinas for private boat parking in order to promote boating culture and support emerging boat building industry, a minister said on Friday.

Sri Lanka to build marinas to promote boat building industry


Joy Behar warned of the imminent ``Republican attack machine'' and of course it's ``lethal.''

Joy Behar warns of 'Republican attack machine'


The San Francisco Giants are World Series champions after dismissing the Texas Rangers in Game 5 Monday night at The Ballpark in Arlington, so that means the offseason has officially begun for Major League Baseball.


Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis Presley, blasted the media on Friday for what she called ``degrading stories'' and ``manipulated pictures'' that forced her to go public with her pregnancy.

Pregnant Lisa Marie Presley blasts media


Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated six railway projects in Darjeeling.

Mamata inaugurates railway projects in Darjeeling


Wine merchant Bibendum has put its award-winning environmental policies down as a key factor to winning new business.

Bibendum's environmental policies 'key' to winning new business


The 20-year-old Owen Sound native was named to the Canadian national wheelchair rugby team Monday and will compete at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China.

Owen Sound native named to wheelchair rugby team


Fernando Chui Sai On was sworn in as the Macao Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in Macao Sunday morning.

Fernando Chui sworn in as Macao's chief executive


German banks are ``prepared for all possible scenarios'' with regard to Greece even if their exposure remains ``limited'', the country's financial watchdog BaFin said on Tuesday.

Germany : banks are prepared for any scenario on Greece


Romanian media reported that Voestalpine has begun to build a new service centre in Romania to serve southern central European markets.

Voestalpine to build new service centre in


The Swedish Academy announced today that Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer, 80, won the Nobel Prize for literature.

Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer wins Nobel prize for literature


A man was hospitalized after falling in the path of a TRAX train near the University of Utah.

Man hospitalized after falling in path of TRAX train


Irish-American famed biker TJ Lavin is in a medically induced coma after a bad BMX accident on Thursday night.

TJ Lavin is in a medically induced coma after BMX accident


There is a slight possibility that Gerard Butler will return to reprise his King Leonidas role in ``300'' sequel.

Gerard Butler could return to '300' sequel


Disability scheme enables offices Locations for regional offices have been secured in each of the launch sites for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.


Elizabeth Taylor was ``beautiful beyond the dreams of pornography'', according to Richard Burton's diaries, which will be published later this year.

Elizabeth Taylor was 'beautiful beyond pornography'


DHL Express has announced a general price increase ranging from 4.5% to 6.5% throughout the Americas, effective Jan. 1.

DHL Express announces general price increase


Global private sector activity accelerated to a six-month high in September, as a pick up in the services sector offset a continued slowdown by manufacturers, a report showed on Wednesday.

Global private sector activity accelerated in September:


BT have issued a statement after hundreds of residents in Lincolnshire have been left without phone or internet access for a week.

BT issues statement after hundreds are left without phone or internet


Bellevue enterprise software startup Apptio is announcing today that it's hooked up with Wipro, the Indian tech giant.


A 25-year-old Fort Worth man whose face was destroyed in a 2008 electrical accident has been placed on a face transplant waiting list in Boston.

Fort Worth man placed on face transplant waiting list in Boston


The city of Rosemount has been awarded the Excellence in Financial Reporting Certificate of Achievement by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

Rosemount awarded Excellence in financial reporting Certificate


World No 3 bullion producer AngloGold Ashanti yesterday said an illegal strike had spread through its South African operations and the majority of its 35 000 workers in the country were now on strike.

AngloGold Ashanti says illegal strike has spread


Stocks are gaining in early trading today following the release of GDP data for the third quarter of 2011 and initial jobless claims data for the week ended December 17.


A vehicle overturned in North York this evening after striking a parked car on North George Street.


The announcement that FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair will be stepping down on July 8th, while expected, has sparked a larger discussion on the need to fill key positions across the government's regulatory agencies.

FDIC's chair Sheila Bair to step down in July


The dollar edged up from record lows against the euro and a basket of currencies this morning after euro zone officials expressed concerns about the sharp rise of the euro.


An Orlando Police officer has been arrested following an investigation into a complaint relating to possible criminal misconduct.


THE internet economy could shrink in 2009 because of the worldwide downturn, the OECD warned Monday in a report that forecast contraction of the semiconductor industry and cutbacks by corporate customers.


The flood control project for the Truckee River in Sparks is hitting some choppy waters.

Flood control project hits choppy waters


New Delhi, Jun 13 India needs to expand the contraceptive choices available to people and rework its family planning programmes to meet special needs of diverse target groups, civil society stakeholders have recommended before a summit in London.

India needs to rework family planning programmes:


A US street has been named after singer Justin Bieber.


European stocks were little changed as Standard & Poor's kept its negative outlook on the UK's AAA credit rating, increasing concern that mounting government debt will derail the recovery and offsetting an increase in the region's economic confidence.


Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates offered condolences to the Polish military on the loss of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, who along with the country's armed service chiefs, died in a plane crash today.

Gates offers condolences to Polish military


Losses have doubled at tyre giant Goodyear to £243 million for the last year as it axed around 5,700 jobs worldwide in a bid to cut costs as sales drop.


FOUR thieves smashed their way into a Ranby pub and caused a woman inside to scream for help in fear of her life.


- Sacramento State led by 22 points at halftime and withstood a furious rally to defeat Oregon State 65-63 on Saturday.

Sacramento State defeats Oregon State 65-63


Chad Causey has won the Democratic nomination for the seat in Congress last held by his boss, Rep. Marion Berry.


AMAZON is set to open its first physical shop in Seattle, selling its own electronic goods and books, according to a report.

Amazon 'to open first physical shop' in Seattle


South Korea posted its first trade deficit for two years in January as exports declined on falling overseas demand, officials figures showed Wednesday.

South Korea posts first trade deficit in two years


Dow Chemical, Middle East said it has appointed Majed Al-Majed as public affairs manager for Kuwait and Egypt.

Dow Chemical appoints public affairs manager


Fetal heart rate monitoring lowers infant mortality rate, says a study presented on Friday at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting at San Francisco.


European stock markets rebounded modestly on Friday, following sharp losses suffered the previous day, failing to record bigger gains despite positive German economic data.

European stocks rebound modestly after sharp losses


Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON â€'' The Supreme Court ruled Monday that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge.

Court rules for white firefighters over promotions


A former Perry County deputy was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on two theft charges while in office, according to Prosecutor Joseph Flautt.

Former Perry County deputy indicted on two theft charges


Rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman are hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by a man who alleges the duo used his voice on their album tracks without his permission.

Lil Wayne and Birdman hit with copyright infringement lawsuit


Iran will overtake Qatar by inaugurating several phases in South Pars gas field in less than four years, said Managing Director of Pars Oil and Gas Company Ali Vakili.


Pakistani troops have retaken the largest town in the Swat Valley from the Taliban as the army presses its offensive against militants in the country's northwest, the army spokesman said today.

Pakistani troops retake largest town in Swat Valley


Cardiff sacked manager Dave Jones on Monday in the aftermath of the Welsh club's latest failure in...


Barclays could cut as many as 2,000 jobs from its investment banking arm as part of a broad restructuring of the company.


Improved eurozone confidence data gave a lift to European shares and the euro on Thursday, after another 5% dive in Japan's Nikkei share index highlighted global jitters about the future of US stimulus measures.

Confidence data lift European shares, euro


Dr. Kurt Newman was named president and CEO of Children's National Medical Center in Washington.

Newman named CEO of Children's National Medical center


The New York Jets have crossed former Oakland Raiders bust JaMarcus Russell off their list of potential free agents in the wake of his arrest for possession of a controlled substance, according to the New York Daily News.

Jets cross JaMarcus Russell off their list


Monday, September 10, 2012 Actor Tom Cruise was reportedly devastated after then-girlfriend Penelope Cruz dumped him because of the Church of Scientology.

Tom Cruise was devastated after Penelope Cruz dumped him


Gov. Chris Christie has fired Department of Education Commissioner Bret Schundler, according to sources.

Christie fires Education Commissioner Bret Schundler


Bangladeshi mobile operator Robi has launched its mobile remittance service which targets Bangladeshis overseas who send money home.


Uncertainties and jitters will keep most investors on the sidelines in the foreseeable future.


New figures show that a total of 3,695 days were lost to industrial disputes last year.

Days lost to industrial disputes up last year


Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits he is lucky not to have been sacked after his side's dismal run.


New York, Jan 3 Troubled pop star Britney Spears compounded her problems when she failed to appear in court at the appointed time, prompting her lawyers to quit her case.

Spears fails to appear in court, lawyers quit


Taylor Swift recently told Rachael Ray on her show who she would like to take to prom!


Porter Airlines and Steam Whistle Brewing are toasting a new relationship that will see Steam Whistle's Premium Pilsner served as part of Porter's complimentary onboard menu.

Porter Airlines toasts Steam Whistle Brewing


Lebanese governing coalition leader Saad al-Hariri proposed a deal to end a conflict with Hezbollah on Thursday, appearing to row back on government decisions which the group had viewed as a declaration of war.

Lebanon's Hariri proposes deal to end conflict


Palestinians will take a long march for statehood to the UN gates next week to bid for state acceptance.


A Midvale city councilman accused of breaking into a neighbor's garage and stealing a welding machine, a cement mixer and other items was charged Thursday with felony burglary and theft, authorities said.

Midvale councilman charged with burglary and theft


Uday Benegal, the man behind the rock band, Indus Creed, is in plans to make a movie on music.

Uday Benegal plans to make a movie on music


THE Blues are targeting a fast start against Munster at the Arms Park tonight in order to reassure disgruntled home fans that they are not the rag-tag bunch they looked in their crushing defeat to Leinster last weekend.

Cardiff Blues targeting fast start against Munster


FIFA approved plans to change the voting system used for choosing World Cup hosts on Wednesday following the re-election of Sepp Blatter as president.

Fifa approves change to voting system for World Cup hosts


Automatic Data Processing Inc., a $9 billion provider of payroll and other business outsourcing services, said it plans to hire ``hundreds'' of employees to staff a new location in Moon.


Two more men, an ex-police officer and a finance manager, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in court in the ongoing online vice ring case.

2 more men plead guilty in online vice ring case


Chris spent mere hours Thursday as the first Atlantic Ocean hurricane of the season and now has weakened to a tropical storm, far offshore from Canada.

Chris, first Atlantic hurricane of season, weakens to tropical storm


With the legislative session over, attention is turning to the US Senate race and the Republican primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Bill Nelson next year.

With session over, attention turns to Senate race


By Xolani Mbanjwa & Sapa-AFP The ANC vowed on Monday to halve unemployment by creating five-million jobs as it outlined its revamped economic priorities in the build-up to next year's elections.


Nissan's Leaf electric car has been named the 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.

Electric Nissan Leaf named World Car of the Year


A British soldier has died in southern Iraq after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, the Ministry of Defence said.


Lady Gaga refused to take money from her parents at the start of her career because she was determined to succeed without ``handouts.''

Lady Gaga refused to take money from parents


Craig Kelly has announced that he may wear a kilt in a future episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

Craig Kelly 'to wear a kilt on Strictly'


Carlos Boozer practiced Monday with the Chicago Bulls for the first time since breaking his pinkie finger almost two months ago, but his status is uncertain for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic.


City officials in Texarkana will attend ``customer service'' seminars in an effort to reduce complaints about a lack of courtesy at City Hall.

City officials in Texarkana to attend customer service seminars in effort to reduce complaints


China reiterated its continuing support for the comprehensive ban on nuclear weapons and complete nuclear disarmament on Tuesday.

China reiterates support for Ban on nuclear weapons, complete nuclear disarmament


Original Iwo Jima monument coming to NYC auction A long-forgotten piece of America's military history is going up for sale.


Jon tells People magazine that he and Kate are getting along now, and that he's sorry for the way he behaved.


Gingrich, who served as speaker of the US House of Representatives from January 1995 to January 1999, will speak at 3 pm today at the recently re-opened Capitol Theatre in downtown Wheeling.


Cyprus said on Monday it was working on a new austerity package to stave off further credit ratings downgrades as its already high borrowing costs spiked at a sale of domestic bonds.

Cyprus is working on a new austerity package to stave off further credit ratings downgrades


German utilities EnBW and EWE plan to cooperate in wind energy and natural gas storage activities after EnBW took a 26 percent stake in its peer, the two companies said at a joint press conference.

EnBW, EWE to cooperate in wind energy, gas storage


The Halloween violence continues to take its toll.


A new study says that women are harder and more expensive to reach on Facebook, but men seem likely to click on anything.

Women are more expensive to reach on Facebook


In the coming week, the Dollar is expected to fall against the Euro with investors betting that most of the bad news on European fiscal misery is already priced in with the single currency's 7 % turn down in May.


Kansas State coach Bill Snyder lost his second longtime assistant in four days on Thursday when Arkansas coach Bret Bielema named Michael Smith his new wide receivers coach.

K-State's Snyder loses another longtime assistant


Shanghai Airlines, a solely owned unit of China Eastern Airlines Corporation, November 1 announces that it quits the Star Alliance on the day and will join the SkyTeam together with its parent.

Shanghai Airlines quits Star Alliance to join SkyTeam


Two more girls schools and a gas pipeline were blown up, two picnic points and a house were set on fire and a policeman was killed and another was injured in an attack on a checkpost in Swat early on Wednesday morning.


Middletown police are investigating an early morning shooting that wounded a man at Fairmount Avenue Thursday, June 11.


GREG Norman will play in the next three Australian Opens, starting in Sydney in December.

Greg Norman to play next three Australian Opens


The Geithner plan has now been leaked in detail.


LOS ANGELES Top-rated TV talent show ``American Idol'' narrowed its list of contestants to 12 on Thursday, sending home sassy 18-year-old David Noriega and retaining former male stripper David Hernandez.

``American Idol'' narrows contestants to 12


Two young Swedish women, who were living together in New Delhi for the past one year, married in traditional Hindu style at a temple in Agra, a priest said.


CytoGenix, Inc. today announced the resignation of Mr. Randy Moseley, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board from all positions within CytoGenix and the appointment of Steven M. Plumb as the new Chief Financial Officer of CytoGenix.

CytoGenix, Inc. announces the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer


Oil prices rose to US$73 a barrel in Asia on Monday on expectations that OPEC will cut production quotas at an extraordinary meeting later this week.

Oil rises to US$73 on expectation of OPEC cut


A North End convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Monday night, police said.

North End convenience store robbed at gunpoint


Nicki Minaj has unveiled the bottle for her new fragrance - and it looks exactly like her with a long pink wig and cleavage.


Brett Favre joins the New York Jets hours after his drawn-out breakup with the Green Bay Packers finally ends in a trade.


Jenson Button said he was happy to break his Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying curse after putting his McLaren third on the grid for Sunday's race.


Brisbane has adopted a Paris-style bicycle hire scheme in an Australian-first scheme to cut traffic and pollution.


Mumbai, April 5 Indian equity markets continued its southward trend this week on concerns over inflation and the losses that corporate India could incur if it is forced to adopt some new rules on showing foreign exchange reserves.


Two tech titans will square off in a US court in a closely watched trial over control of the smartphone and computer tablet markets.


All-rounder Dean Elgar will replace injured batsman JP Duminy in South Africa's Test squad in Australia, Cricket South Africa said on Sunday.


The following is a letter of apology written by Kyle Busch on Saturday after NASCAR banned him from the Sprint Cup and Nationwide races at Texas for deliberately wrecking championship contender Ron Hornaday Jr. during the Camping World Truck Series race on Friday night: ``To all, I've had a lot of time today to sit and reflect, and try to put my thoughts into words as best I can.


The Congress is not keen in raising the Madhani issue during the coming polls, said Union Minister Vayalar Ravi.

``Cong not keen in raising Madhani issue''


Malaysian mobile services provider U Mobile plans to open several new stores in Penang and one in Johor Bahru this year.


A Riverside school superintendent resigned after questions were raised about an alleged act of sexual misconduct in his past.


US financial firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc has more than doubled its exposure to short-term Italian government debt over the first quarter of this year, said the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, as Goldman continues to reduce its stake in other troubled European nations.

Goldman Sachs doubles exposure to Italian debt


A Leesburg, Virginia man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife.

Leesburg man charged with murdering his wife


Red Sox bullpen coach and catching instructor Gary Tuck resigned from his position Tuesday for personal reasons.


Game Of Thrones actor Sean Bean has been stabbed following a row over glamour model April Summers, according to reports.

Sean Bean 'stabbed' after row over glamour model April Summers


A Fitchburg man was arraigned Monday in Fitchburg District Court on charges of assault and battery and intimidating a witness.


An 11-year-old boy who was pulled from Lake Manawa this afternoon has died.


The United Nations is calling for a new vision to help stave off dramatic biodiversity loss across the world.

UN calls for new vision to stave off dramatic biodiversity loss


A nearly 80-year-old, cramped veterans services center in Manchester is being relocated to a larger, newer space in Hooksett after significant safety concerns.

Veterans services center to relocate to Hooksett


Galapagos received transparency notifications on 9 May 2011 from Aviva and from Delta Lloyd and its subsidiary Delta Lloyd Asset Management NV.

Galapagos receives transparency notifications


Brighton manager Gus Poyet is hoping his side can get their season back on track when they travel to Championship leaders Leicester on Tuesday.

Brighton manager Gus Poyet hopes side can get season back on track at Leicester


Unlikely celebrity Levi Johnston is running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and the campaign and election are to be captured on a reality show.

Levi Johnston running for mayor in Alaska


Henry County students begin their first day of school on Monday, and the county is expected to have a large overflow of Clayton County families.

Henry county students begin first day of school


Kentucky offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Randy Sanders broke his arm Saturday in the Louisville game.


A man threw two smoke bombs Monday into the Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, and later turned himself in to the police, investigators said.

Man throws smoke bombs into Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka


State-run gas company GAIL, in a tie up with EDF, has placed a non-binding bid for Repsol's LNG assets in Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and Peru, the company's chairman said.

GAIL places non-binding bid for Repsol LNG asset


Moroka Swallows defender Ashraf Hendricks was named man of the match following his teams 0-0 draw against Kaizer Chiefs in tonights Soweto derby.


Jazz forward Marvin Williams will undergo surgery next week on his right heel and Achilles tendon.


At the close of Elements 2011, Intel's developer conference aimed at the AppUp app store community, AppUp GM Peter Biddle announced that Intel has acquired Israeli navigation and location services provider Telmap.

Intel acquires navigation and location services provider Telmap


Shares in most newspaper companies fell with the broader market Monday as investors feared a government bailout plan won't work quickly to unfreeze the credit markets.

Shares in newspaper companies fall with market


Colombian police on Saturday freed two Spanish tourists who were kidnapped by criminals last month.


A day after massive protests near India Gate over the gang-rape of a paramedic student, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told NDTV that the protesters' bid to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan ``wasn't right.''

Protesters' bid to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan wasn't right:


Police in Chesapeake are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, and detectives have released a surveillance image of the suspect.

Police in Chesapeake investigate bank robbery


Congress theme song for UP polls has been composed with the aim of enthusing support among the workers, It figures Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi as well.

Congress theme song for UP polls figures Rahul Gandhi


Mice can sense oxygen through their skin, says a new study that showed the skin plays a major role in sensing oxygen levels in the environment and in stimulating kidney production of the hormone erythropoietin when oxygen levels decline.


Gangtok, Dec 6 There is no proposal to open up the Sino-India frontier at Nathu La for tourism purposes but the Centre has relaxed the guidelines under the Restricted Area Permit for domestic tourists, Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said today.

No proposal to open up Nathu La for tourism:


Great Council of Chiefs Task team chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo reminded the Namosi Bose Vanua that only three members of the province are allowed in the Great Council of Chiefs.


Police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that led to the arrest of a Salem man, the questioning of another and the search for a third man early Sunday morning.


Due to a public uproar over the allegedly passive review of documents leading to residents being evicted from foreclosed homes, Bank of America has announced that it will temporarily halt all foreclosure proceedings and sales nationwide, reports the Washington Post.

Bank of America to temporarily halt foreclosure sales nationwide


Homelement.com, an East Brunswick, NJ, online home furnishings retailer, has launched TheAccentFurniture.com, its first online specialty store.


Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has put an end to rumours he may retire at the end of the season by insisting Sunday he will race in 2012 for Mercedes.


Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has arrived in Birmingham ahead of the live tour tonight.

Susan Boyle arrives in Birmingham ahead of live tour


Vandals have damaged heritage listed trees worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges.


I was in the State Agency for National Security /SANS/ for a friendly talk with colleagues, Aleksander Petrov, former Head of the Interior Minister's Cabinet, told Focus News Agency.

I was in SANS for friendly talk with colleagues:


Nike's Phil Knight lets go of 5 million Nike Inc. shares,according to the Post Chronicle.


Nicole Scherzinger wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again.


French Prime Minister Francois Fillon arrived in Hanoi on November 12 to begin his three-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung.

French Prime Minister Fillon arrives in Vietnam


Children as young as three have been found abandoned at UK ports and airports.


Mass layoff events in Kansas fell in October according to a new report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Chief executive officer of the Environmental Management Authority Joth Singh said there was extensive consultation among agencies and divisions throughout the remedial works at Grande Riviere.

There was extensive consultation among agencies


'TAARE ZAMEEN Par' one of the best and critically acclaimed Hindi movie, based on the life of a dyslexic child, misses the International Indian Film Academy nomination.

Taare Zameen Par missing from the IIFA nominations


NEW signing Josh McEachran will go straight into the Boro squad for tonight's home game with Burnley.

Josh McEachran goes straight into the Boro squad


The man whose suicidal threats drew the Manchester police SWAT unit, as well as uniformed officers, to a house at 196 Laurel St. Tuesday afternoon was arraigned Wednesday in Manchester District Court on a felony charge of cruelty to animals and misdemeanors of disorderly conduct, resisting detention and violation of bail conditions.

Man whose threats drew SWAT unit arraigned


A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state firearm, specifically the pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle.


COLUMBIA, SC Retired US Sen. Jim DeMint, president-elect of one of the nation's prominent conservative think tanks, has formed a conservative think tank in South Carolina.

Former Sen. Jim DeMint forms think tank in South Carolina


A Connecticut man is facing 24 counts of first degree sexual assault after he allegedly assaulted a 90-year old woman for two years.


Cardinal Avery Dulles, a scion of diplomats and Presbyterians who converted to Roman Catholicism, rose to pre-eminence in Catholic theology and became the only American theologian ever appointed to the College of Cardinals, died Friday died Friday morning at Fordham University in the New York.


Paradox has announced that Europa Universalis IV is in development.


Libya announced on Friday an immediate ceasefire in the month-long battle against rebels fighting to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, saying it was complying with demands from the UN Security Council.


Harb, Levy, & Weiland a San Francisco-based accounting, tax and advisory firm is merging with global accounting and advisory firm EisnerAmper effective March 1.

Harb, Levy & Weiland to merge with EisnerAmper


The Camp Hill Borough Council voted Wednesday night to advertise a $9.39 million budget for 2009 that would maintain the real estate tax rate but raise sewer rates $40 to $250 a year.


In a report, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said that Indian GDP rose to a seasonally adjusted 4.8%, from 4.5% in the preceding month.


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is traveling to China next week for meetings with Chinese officials and to attend an international financial conference.


Scarlett Johansson wants to reconcile with her former husband Ryan Reynolds, after she dumped him abruptly.


Pankaj Kapoor-starrer 'Happi', a comedy-drama set in Mumbai, might be screened at the Venice Film Festival in September if officials give the final nod, says National award-winning director Bhavna Talwar.

'Happi' might be screened at Venice film Festival:


Current UK procedures to screen new immigrants for tuberculosis fail to detect more than 70 per cent of cases of latent infection, according to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

UK procedures to screen new immigrants for tuberculosis (TB) fail to detect more than 70 per cent of cases of latent infection


Washington, Nov 16: 'Braveheart' star Mel Gibson has admitted he slapped Oksana Grigorieva, claiming her hysterical behavior was endangering their baby.

Mel Gibson admits slapping Oksana Grigorieva


Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur both scored 16 points and No. 5 Kansas beat Texas A&M 72-55 on Saturday to clinch at least a share of its fourth straight Big 12 regular-season title.


Alcoa Inc. in collaboration with Codexis Inc. and CO2 Solution Inc. announced a new pilot program for carbon capture technology.


Harare Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has approved the unlawful and inhuman demolition of 8 schools and 4 clinics in the eastern villages of Chisumbanje where villagers are up in arms against expropriation of their farming lands by the Billy Rautenbach owned Green Fuel project.

Tsvangirai approves demolition of schools and clinics


Little Mix have revealed that they were banned from meeting Rihanna while on The X Factor.

Little Mix 'were banned from meeting Rihanna on X Factor'


The Wright State baseball team nearly rallied back from a 6-0 deficit, but fell just short as UIC held on for a 10-8 Horizon League victory Friday night at Nischwitz Stadium.


Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer and there``s no makeshift memorial or candlelight vigil at the Apple Store in downtown Chicago.


Carnival Cruise Lines, citing recent ``security incidents,'' has decided to suspend stops in Mazatlan on its Mexican Riviera cruises, which regularly depart from San Diego.

Carnival cruises suspends stops in Mazatlan


Singer Josh Groban joins Marisa Tomei in the cast of the forthcoming, currently untitled Steve Carell comedy about marital crisis.

Josh Groban joins cast of Steve Carell comedy


The Ladies and Gents swim teams broke into the top 20 in the Collegeswimming.com rankings this week after a pair of impressive wins over Delta State University last Saturday.


February marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the province and a handful of activities are planned throughout the month.

February marks 30th anniversary of Black History Month


Study results released today by the HIV Prevention Trials Network show disturbing rates of new HIV infections occurring among black gay and bisexual men in the US, particularly young black MSM.

Study shows disturbing rates of new HIV infections among US black MSM


Mass Effect could be coming to Wii U, judging by a teaser from an official Mass Effect Facebook page.


Cross country running in Northern Ireland is to receive a boost with the announcement of a new League which will be set up by Athletics N. Ireland.


For the 10th consecutive year, Cal State San Bernardino will operate on a revised summer schedule.

Cal State San Bernardino on revised summer schedule


ABCL, operating under the brand TV9, is planning to acquire a 26 % stake in Malayalam news channel India Vision, says a report.

ABCL to acquire 26% stake in India Vision: report


The Athens County Coroner says an Ohio University student was reportedly drinking before she died.


MORE than 60,000 Eastern European immigrants have registered to work in Scotland over the last four years, a new report said today.

More than 60,000 Eastern europeans register to work in Scotland in four years


A bronze statue of Mary MacKillop, the late nun and teacher who could become Australia's first saint, has been unveiled in Adelaide.

Bronze statue of Mary MacKillop unveiled in Adelaide


Microsoft is acquiring Internet phone company Skype for $8.5 billion, the companies confirmed within the hour.

Microsoft to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion


Life was back to normal for a day in the Kashmir Valley Friday as authorities lifted curfew and separatists called off protests and shutdowns.


Belfast Zoo has celebrated its tallest birth of 2012 with the arrival of a baby giraffe.


Volkswagen Group of America celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 63,000 square-foot lab that will house auto emissions testing and powertrain development for the Volkswagen Group brands:

Volkswagen Group of America celebrates groundbreaking of new lab for emissions testing and powertrain development


Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. announced today that it will report its fiscal 2010 third quarter results prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Jackson Hewitt to report fiscal 2010 third quarter results on March 11, 2010


Movie review and entertainment site, Spill.com, will release its review later today of Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures action film Iron Man also opening today in theaters nationwide .

Spill.com releases review of action film Iron Man


Kalabharati, the cultural wing of Karnataka Sangha, celebrates International Women's Day every year by organising a special programme and this year it will feature Radhika Umdekar Budhkar a musician who plays a rare instrument called the vichitra veena and a special interpretative programme on lavanis.


Local boxer Fernando Guerrero and manager Hal Chernoff officially announced their upcoming Showtime fight at a press conference on Sunday.


GPs are to be paid to battle each other for patients as part of a Government drive to intensify competition and widen patients' choice of practice.


Former England footballer Gary Lineker believes that striker Wayne Rooney should play up front alone in this summer's World Cup.

Rooney should play up front alone in World Cup:


Wanita Umno leader Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said a new idealism and vision were needed in women's leadership to meet the country's current political demands.

New idealism and vision needed in women leadership


Spoton, a logistics company wholly owned by private equity firm India Equity Partners, plans to start domestic air cargo services.


Last week, he met that deadline, declaring an end to Operation Iraqi Freedom, which commenced in 2003 under former president George W. Bush.


Ex-Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet has claimed he is the real victim of the sport's recent 'crashgate' scandal.


Torres Strait Islanders are faring better than Aboriginal people in most social indicators, but there is still some way to go to close the gap with non-indigenous Australians.

Torres Strait Islanders fare better than Aboriginal people


Libya's information minister said Moammar Gadhafi was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell.

Moammar Gadhafi killed by revolutionary forces


Birmingham police are investigating a midday shooting that killed one person and possibly wounded another in the city's first homicide of 2009.

Birmingham police investigate midday shooting


ST. LOUIS - Troy Glaus gets his second straight start at third base for the St. Louis Cardinals as he gears up a bit following nearly a full season of rehab.


A man shot by Baltimore County police during a confrontation in Dundalk is expected to survive.


Director of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Aleksandar Vulin stated on Tuesday that there is no need for setting up the assembly of KiM in Leposavic the constitution of which has been scheduled for Thursday.

No need for setting up assembly of KiM --


UT students headed back to class after a fellow student opened fire on campus.


WICHITA, Kan. A federal judge has tossed out an age discrimination lawsuit against The Boeing Co. and Spirit AeroSystems filed in the wake of Boeing's 2005 sale of commercial airplane operations in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Judge tosses age lawsuit against Boeing, Spirit


State-run Oriental Bank of Commerce plans to open a full service branch in Dubai to increase its trade finance portfolio.

Oriental Bank of Commerce plans to open branch in Dubai


The director of Wrath Of The Titans, Jonathan Liebesman, has revealed that Christopher Nolan is currently converting Inception into 3D.

Christopher Nolan 'converting Inception to 3D'


Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has suggested that Malaysians invite foreign tourists to their open houses so that these foreign guests can also join in the festivity with the other races in the country in a harmonious atmosphere.

'Malaysians should invite foreign tourists to their open houses'


Several major US airlines this week doubled the fuel surcharge for their flights.

Major US airlines doubling fuel surcharges


Ace Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri, who recently signed a deal to move to Sporting Clube de Lisbon for the next season, arrived in Portugal early on Thursday morning.

Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri arrives in Portugal


Lancelot Investment Management and its owner have been accused by the US Securities and Exchange Commission of aiding a multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme.

Lancelot Investment accused of aiding Ponzi scheme


North Korea agreed to lift border restrictions with the South in the latest indication that it is seeking conciliation with its neighbour and the US after almost 18 months of rising tensions.

North Korea agrees to lift border restrictions with South


FlyontheWall.com corrected an earlier report that RadioShack had put itself up for sale.

Flyonthewall corrects report on RadioShack (rsh)


The inspirational Gayle -- who led his team to a shock 128-run first-Test victory at the end of December 2007, impressing throughout with his leadership and brutal stroke-making -- will return home on Tuesday after suffering what has since proved to be a tour-ending thumb injury in his team's second-Test loss in Cape Town earlier this month.


Selena Gomez recently posted the video for her track, Love You Like A Love Song, from her upcoming album When the Sun Goes Down, and the video is an absolute delight.

Selena Gomez's 'Love you Like a Love Song' video an absolute delight


During the chat, she spilled a little bit about her upcoming The Dark Knight character Rachel Dawes.

Maggie Gyllenhaal spills on the Dark Knight's Rachel Dawes


Justin Rose and Ernie Els will play the upcoming exciting tournament of the Tavistock Cup, starting from Monday, March 19, 2012.

Justin Rose, Ernie Els will play in the Tavistock Cup


Many area schools were already reporting Friday closings to media outlets Thursday, and some local schools have alerted parents and students to Friday closings using the Southeast Missourian's text message system.

Some area schools report Friday closings


England have been fined for a slow over-rate in their 115-run Ashes Test victory over Australia at Lord's.


R&B star Faith Evans has filed for divorce from her manager husband Todd Russaw after 12 years of marriage.


Brian Massa, the Southwest City police officer charged today with manslaughter in the shooting of an Arkansas man, remains free on a recognizance bond.

Officer charged today with manslaughter free on recognizance bond


FPL Group Inc., has proposed changing its name to NextEra Energy, Inc., which the company says better reflects it as one of the largest and cleanest energy providers in the country.

FPL Group Inc. proposing to change name to NextEra energy Inc.


'Mad Men' star Christina Hendricks says she's at her happiness when she's with nature and loves milking cows.

Christina Hendricks - Christina Hendricks enjoys milking cows


The Japanese consumer prices index fell for the third consecutive month, where the nation's exports weakened as a result for the ongoing yen's appreciation that contributed in interrupting the nation's economic rebound from March's earthquake.

The Japanese consumer prices fell for the third month


Lundin Petroleum has decided it will not, at this time, provide updated contingent resources for the Johan Sverdrup discovery located in licence PL501 40%) and licence PL265.

Lundin Petroleum provides update on Johan Sverdrup discovery


A 9-year-boy was critically injured when he was hit by a car in Cache County Wednesday, police said.


Hundreds of Muslims gathered at the LA Convention Center this morning for prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.

Muslims gather at LA Convention Center for prayer marking end of Ramadan


Former Parti Keadilan Rakyat Youth leader, Ezam Mohd Nor declined to confirm a report that he will rejoin Umno.

Ezam mum over report he will rejoin Umno


Harrison Ford has been named 'Best Hollywood President' in a new Internet survey.

Harrison Ford named 'Best Hollywood President'


Middleweight Matt Lindland has signed a three-fight deal with Strikeforce.


Governor Pat Quinn delivers his first budget address, pitching tax relief to rescue the State from an $11.5 billion deficit.

Gov. Quinn delivers first budget address


So it's good to see that Gallon got a make-good contract to come to the Milwaukee Bucks training camp, the team announced today.

Tiny Gallon gets contract to come to Bucks camp


St. Louis tops the list of the happiest cities for young job seekers with an average cost of living salary of $50,900.

St. Louis tops list for happiest young job seekers


Tel Aviv kicked off Earth Hour, a global environmental initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


THOUSANDS of homes and shops planned for Daventry could be put on hold because of the current credit crunch.


Ellen DeGeneres has given her support to a teenage lesbian caught up in a scandal at her school in Mississippi.

Ellen DeGeneres supports teenage lesbian


Total lending to individuals rose £1.3 billion in May, similar to the previous six-month average of £1.2 billion, report the Bank of England.


The US and China together would ``defy history'' of clashes between a predominant and rising power, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today, stressing that she is in favour of a healthy rule-based competition between the two countries.

US and China will together defy history:


Chris Finch made headlines in the sporting world this week after calling for greater access to UK basketball facilities.

Finch calls for greater access to UK basketball facilities


The city unit of Shiv Sena today demanded resignation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over his insensitive remarks over drought, which has ravaged over a dozen districts in the state.

Shiv Sena demands Ajit Pawar's resignation


Boston outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (stats) rejoined the Red Sox (team stats) in Toronto Friday after being away for over a month while he worked out in Phoenix.

Of Jacoby Ellsbury rejoins Red Sox in Toronto


Lily Allen is set to splash out £300,000 on a holiday home.

Lily Allen splashing out on holiday home


The Food Bank for Monterey County is launching its spring awareness and fundraising campaign to help bolster public support and meet the growing community need.

Food Bank for Monterey County launches fundraising campaign


Former skipper Saeed Anwar has said that he is ready to coach Pakistani batsman particularly the opening pair.


Unofficial early election results from Wildwood and Sea Isle City indicate former Mayor Ernie Troiano and his team of Peter Byron and Anthony Leonetti will assume seats on City Council.


Houston Rockets power forward Marcus Morris dunks against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut during a Feb. 12 game in Oakland, Calif. The Phoenix Suns reportedly will acquire Morris in a trade with the Rockets for a second-round draft pick.

Suns reportedly acquire Marcus Morris in trade


ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. ' A Florida high school science teacher faces dismissal amid allegations that she used a ``cone of shame'' dog collar to discipline students.

Fla. teacher faces dismissal over 'cone of shame'


Rocky Mount swore in a new police chief Tuesday morning following the retirement of the previous chief.


British consumers are being hit by ``hidden'' car and home insurance charges, according to a new research.

Consumers being hit by ``hidden'' insurance charges


Puducherry court will hear the Sankararaman murder case, on Thursday, Dec 18.

Court to hear Sankararaman murder case on Dec 18


He even compared Carsten Ball to Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser after the 21-year-old yesterday helped keep his country alive in its World Group play-off tie against a strong Chile outfit.


ST Marine has successfully delivered its first seismic vessel, to Swire Pacific Offshore Operations Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited.


New York Mets top prospect, Zack Wheeler, continued to impress as he dominated the New Britain Rock Cats in a career high eight innings pitched, while only throwing 97 pitches, 63 of which were strikes.


The government lost P125 billion in potential tax revenues from January to July this year as a result of an economic slowdown and the implementation of several tax relief measures, a ranking finance official said.

Government loses P125 billion in potential tax revenues in January-July


CAPE TOWN, South Africa -Uruguay arrived in Cape Town for its opening World Cup match after a delay caused by an airplane problems Thursday.

Uruguay arrives in Cape Town after delay


The Clayton County school board voted Monday night to unseat one of its members as thousands of residents gathered to call for the entire board to resign.

Clayton County school board unseats one of its members


Last week, he announced the minimum per-unit pricing of alcohol and said that the action will bring a decline in the number of alcoholics.

Cameron announces minimum pricing of alcohol


The Asian steel market may hold up better in the future than in other parts of the world although demand could be further dampened by a weak economic outlook, says OSK Research Sdn Bhd.

Asian steel market to hold up better than other parts of the world, says OSK


Entertainment Weekly has reported that Glee has been picked up for a third season, even though the first season hasn't even aired its final episode yet and the second season hasn't even begun to air!


``The taxi was travelling on the M4 north bound when it apparently lost control, rolled several times and hit a sign post.


Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 10-6 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday, May 25 in the opening game of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 10-6 --


Zoe Gillings was squeezed out of the finals yesterday by 0.5 of a second competing in the final Snowboard Cross World Cup of 2009 in Telluride, USA placing her 18th overall.


Joe Paterno, College Football's all-time winningest head coach, will retire at the end of the season, he announced today, amid disgrace after a sexual abuse scandal has rocked State College and Penn State University.

Paterno to retire at the end of the season


European stocks rose Monday as recently-hammered banks such as Barclays bounced back, buoyed by news of a fresh UK rescue plan for the ailing sector, while higher metal prices helped lift mining shares.


Three area golfers failed in their bid Monday to qualify for the US Open set for June 17-20 at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif. All three played in the sectional in Woodstock, Ill., where only two spots were available.

Three area golfers fail to qualify for US Open


Justin Bieber is the latest celeb to fall prey to the lure of the world's worst trousers, following in the awfully leather clad footsteps of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

Justin Bieber falls prey to the world's worst trousers, following Kim Kardashian and Kanye West


A man has died in a crash between four lorries on the M1, which has closed part of the motorway in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.

Man dies in crash between four lorries on M1


Steel pipe and tubing manufacturer, Precision Castparts has acquired a 49% stake Yangzhou Chengde Steel Tube., a Jiangsu Province, China based boiler pipe manufacturer.

Precision Castparts acquires 49% stake in Yangzhou Chengde Steel


A baby choked to death in the street while her Chinese mother struggled to explain to neighbours what was wrong, police said yesterday.


Police shot a man to death Sunday evening while responding to a disturbance call on the west side.


Six of those arrested following an undercover drug investigation in Crawford County appeared in circuit court on Monday.


US housing starts fell for a sixth time in a row during December and brought construction to a new low.

US housing starts fell for a sixth time in a row during December;


A couple tangoed down the aisle as they tied the knot at at picturesque Cumbrian church.


A French marine was killed in Afghanistan overnight, bringing France's toll to 52 since the conflict began in 2001, President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said Saturday.


``Because of our inability and the inability, frankly, of our allies to put enough troops in Afghanistan, the Taliban now have the momentum,'' Gates said in an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour that also included Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.


This is the first time for Hankook Tire to supply tires to Toyota, the world's top auto company who is well-known for its strict approach to quality control and extraordinarily high demands on the tires.

Hankook Tire supplies tires for Toyota iQ


European stock markets have posted significant losses due to political uncertainty in Italy.


Britney Spears is not dating her bodyguard, despite media claims that the two are romantically linked.


JJ Abrams, who has made a name for himself writing, directing and producing such hits as ``Lost'' and ``Star Trek,'' has been tapped to direct ``Star Wars:


Over 500 Ghanaian pilgrims who travelled to this year's Hajj on a Nigeria cargo airline are stranded in Saudi Arabia.

Over 500 Ghanaian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia


England, fresh from a visit from the barber, expect a more open game against Sweden in their Uefa Euro 2012™ Group D test on Friday after there were few hairy moments in the defensive draw against France.

England expect more open game with Sweden


Frontier Communications, a communications provider and local exchange telephone company, announced that it has opened an office in Washington, DC at 2400 N Street, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037.

Frontier Communications opens office in Washington, DC


Sudan and South Sudan have signed a border security agreement, marking a step towards improving ties after tensions built up for weeks over violence in border areas and the sharing of oil revenues.

Sudan and South Sudan sign border agreement


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A Prattville teen faces 13 counts of burglary and theft charges in connection with a string of burglaries in late March on Grier, Weoka, Georgia and Williams roads, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin.


China Radio International on Sunday launched three new radio service branches in Georgia, Jordan and Albania.

China radio International launches new radio service branches


The Histadrut is threatening severe rail disruptions beginning next week.

Histadrut threatens severe rail disruption


An 11-year-old girl died of electrocution Wednesday afternoon in Seria when she touched a metal electric post.


HealthSparq, a leading provider of healthcare transparency solutions for health insurers, announced it has signed an agreement with MDLIVE to offer telehealth services through its transparency platform to health plans and employers across the nation.

HealthSparq signs agreement with MDLIVE to offer telehealth services to health plans, employers


Wichita police are investigating a suspicious death this morning in the 2900 block of East Harry.

Wichita police investigating suspicious death


A PAIR of teenage bogus callers stole a three-figure sum of cash and bank cards from an 82-year-old woman at her home in Musselburgh last week.


Delhi Metro fares are likely to increase as a committee constituted by the central government is expected to make its recommendation on this in the next five months, an official said Thursday.


India has raised fuel prices by 10%, the second such increase this year, because of the rising cost of oil.


Sri Lanka plans to launch its first ever satellite marking the beginning of a new chapter in satellite technology.

Sri Lanka plans to launch its first satellite


Our Help Desk is here to answer some of your burning security questions.

The Help Desk answers your security questions


A handyman service for elderly and vulnerable residents has been launched in Sutton with the backing of the borough's MPs.

Handyman service for vulnerable residents launched


A well-structured training programme is the key to successful channel partner recruitment in the IT software industry.

Training is key to successful channel partner recruitment


Indian police detained 62 protesters calling for a cleanup of the 1984 Bhopal industrial disaster as they demonstrated near the prime minister's official residence, an organizer said.Some of the protesters had walked nearly 500 miles from the site of a toxic gas leak at a pesticide plant in the central city of Bhopal that killed at least 10,000 people and affected about 550,000 others, said Madhumita Dutta, a spokeswoman for the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal.


``There is no going back on clinical commissioning and GP Commissioning Consortia should not be forgotten amid political discussions which are not going to bring significant changes to this aspect of the bill,'' says Dr Michael Dixon, chairman of the NHS Alliance.


Kim Kardashian guest stars alongside Vanessa Manillo in an upcoming episode of ``CSI:


A WIRRAL man who battled back from a killer brain bug is taking on a swimming challenge to help save future generations from meningitis.

Heswall man who battled back from killer brain bug taking on swimming challenge


Clear Channel Communications Inc. corporate bonds fell by the most in 18 months, according to Trace, the bond-price reporting system of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Clear Channel Communications' bonds fall


Director Oliver Stone plans to show Hitler some love with his planned 10-part documentary called Oliver Stone's Secret History of America.


Zimbabwe has given foreign-owned banks one year to hand over 51% stakes to locals, according to a government notice, as President Robert Mugabe ramps up a drive to force all foreign-owned businesses to surrender majority control to blacks.

Zimbabwe gives banks a year to hand over stakes


The Bush administration, after years of delay, will submit a formal license application on Tuesday to build a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.

Bush administration submits formal license application for Yucca Mountain


A death row inmate on Sunday asked a federal appeals court to halt his execution as he declined to choose a method for the lethal injection.

Inmate asks federal court to halt execution


India's left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was cautioned by Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar for his wild celebrations after dismissing Australian opener David Warner's wicket on the third day of the fourth cricket Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday.

Ravindra Jadeja cautioned over 'wild celebrations'


Even longtime Clinton ally James Carville is acknowledging that Hillary is in trouble, saying that if she loses the March 4 primary in either Texas or Ohio, her campaign is doomed.

Carville acknowledges Hillary in trouble


A mysterious cave on mars was discovered by a group of 7th graders as part of their research project.

Mysterious cave on mars discovered by 7th graders


Denny Hamlin won his second straight Sprint Cup race, holding off Jeff Gordon in a green-white-checkered finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night.

Hamlin wins second straight Sprint Cup race


Most likely, you are not at all thinking about what I am thinking.


An 81-year-old Palm Desert man died when he lost control and was thrown from his motorcycle on a curve on State Highway 22 near Salton City, the coroner's office reported Sunday.

Palm Desert man dies after being thrown from motorcycle


The Nationals released right-hander John Patterson, who was 0-2 with a 7.00 ERA this spring, on Thursday.

Nationals release right-hander Patterson


WESTON, Wis A duplex fire early Thursday morning on Jelinek Avenue in Weston was caused by an overloaded electrical outlet.

Duplex fire caused by overloaded electrical outlet


Today Urban Outfitters opened it's first store in Princeton, New Jersey!

Urban Outfitters opens Princeton New Jersey


Seven Tyler ISD middle school students earned awards in the Tyler/Smith County Fire Prevention Poster Contest.


That the recession is steadily easing, but new threats could delay any recovery.


ONE of the most influential and successful British singer-songwriters of the past decade, David Gray, is to play Thetford Forest this summer, it was announced this week.


Montana Fishburne faked a suicide attempt and it was all caught on video ...


Filtronic has agreed to sell its defence electronics business to Teledyne, a subsidiary of US-based Teledyne Technologies, for £13m.

Filtronic sells defence business for £13m


Pratapgarh, Jun 21 A BDC member was shot dead and his associate seriously injured by some unidentified persons here in Lacchipur Bazar area, police said today.


MERSEYSIDE postal workers could be going on strike as early as next Thursday if a last-ditch effort to return to negotiations is rejected.

Merseyside postal workers could go on strike as early as next Thursday


A Carson City man pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting at a deputy last January on College Parkway.


Funnyman Larry David is auctioning 20 minutes of his time to raise money for Michael J. Fox's charity.

Larry David to auction off 20 minutes of his time


Ben Kingsley, who won the Oscar for his amazing performance as Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi, visited Taj Mahal on Wednesday along with his wife Daniela Lavender.


Public media advocate plan set to fail Updated: 18:27, Wednesday March 20, 2013 The federal government's plan for a public interest media advocate to oversee press standards appears set to fail.


A plane crash in the high Arctic of Canada killed 12 and injured three on Saturday, raising questions about emergency response in remote Arctic regions.


Williams has been forced to cancel the shakedown of its new F1 car due to poor weather conditions in Spain.


DCB Financial Corp, the parent holding company of The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company, has appointed Ronald Seiffert as president and CEO of DCB Financial Corp and The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company.

DCB Financial appoints president and CEO


Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak has reportedly been sued over her new music single.

'Real Housewives' Zolciak sued over single?


The model, who is married to Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon, has admitted, 'I don't deserve this face.


At the present time money market savings account yields are not very high but it is still a safe investment compared to the stock market.


The Venezuelan government restricted operations of Colombian cargo and passenger airlines amid a diplomatic crisis between the two countries, said on Thursday a report issued by the Civil Aeronautics of Colombia.

Venezuelan government restricts operations of Colombian airlines


``Many countries fall far short in treatment for those suffering with mental illness - even though it is relatively inexpensive and easy to deliver,'' he said in a message to mark World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October.

Many countries fall short in treatment for those suffering with mental illness


A man was shot to death early this morning on a West Side sidewalk, just around the corner from his home, authorities said.


Almost simultaneously with the Redskins news came word that the New York Jets had extended quarterback Mark Sanchez.

New York Jets extend quarterback Mark Sanchez


Medical Center Hospital is stepping up their security by creating their own police force.

Medical Center Hospital to create their own police force


Britney Spears is to have a crazy new album, thanks to UK dubstep producer Rusko.


financial crisis was an ``avoidable'' disaster caused by widespread failures in government regulation, corporate mismanagement and heedless risk-taking by Wall Street, according to the conclusions of a Congressional inquiry.


You know E3 is getting closer when the ESA releases it's floor plans for the Entertainment Expo for the LA Convention Center.


It has been reported that Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Australia's second biggest oil and gas producer, has forecast profit of up to $1.8 billion for the full year and delivered a rise in output for the quarter.

Woodside Petroleum forecasts profit of up to us$1.8 billion


The head of the Syrian Observatory on Human Rights says 3 Syrian deserters have been killed by security forces.

3 Syrian deserters killed by security forces:


Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan told the Egyptian people on Tuesday that democracy is their right.

Erdogan tells egyptians ``democracy is your right''


TECHNOLOGY group Onyx has forged a joint venture with office provider MWB which will turn the Teesside firm into the biggest capacity disaster recovery business in the UK.

Onyx forges joint venture with office provider MWB


COLOMBO A Sri Lankan minister has threatened to take some 5,000 fishermen to India to protest against poaching by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters.

Lankan minister threatens protest in India


Camp Massad, the only Hebrew-immersion summer camp in Western Canada, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Camp Massad celebrates its 60th anniversary


Three weeks after the shooting deaths of her two teenagers, Julie Schenecker pleaded not guilty in a Tampa courtroom Wednesday to the charges of first-degree murder.


The Punjab Assembly on Friday welcomed the release of Surjeet Singh, who returned home yesterday after spending 31 years in a Pakistan jail, and urged the Centre to take steps to secure the release of another resident of the state Sarabjit Singh languishing in Lahore jail for the last 20 years.

Punjab Assembly welcomes release of Surjeet


A Sudanese court has reinstated two previously banned election candidates, raising the number of candidates in the presidential race to 12, AlRaed daily reported Tuesday.

Sudanese court reinstates two election candidates


The following southeast Houston schools will be closed Tuesday because of flooding from severe storms.


The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday recalled outfielder Josh Anderson from Class AAA Richmond of the International League.


A major showdown looms tomorrow at Uhuru Park with two planned prayer rallies expected to be held on the grounds.


TD Williamson SA, a leading supplier of pipeline services and equipment, has successfully completed a series of operations to increase liquid natural gas supply to Nigeria for the Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd, a joint venture between Agip and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Td Williamson completed a series of operations to increase liquid natural gas (lng) supply to Nigeria


A motorcyclist is wanted by Monterey County sheriff's deputies after he failed to pull over after being ordered by deputies and bolted on a motorcycle that was reported stolen in October, the Sheriff's office reported.

Motorcyclist wanted after failing to pull over


``Mumbai is for all Indians and we do not support Shiv Sena's anti-North Indian stand,'' senior VHP leader Pravin Togadia told reporters in Guwahati.


``We are not the enemies of Christians and Jews. All we want is that Palestinians living in Palestine back in 1948 are given due right to live in their homeland'', said Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Hazem Abu Shanab here on Wednesday.


Roots School System Executive Director & Patron-in-Chief of Children Community Initiative Walid Mushtaq has said that in today's fast paced technological era an educationist has to work hard to provide quality education.

Educationist has to work hard to provide quality education:


Ten men Sabah escaped with a point after snatching a 2-2 draw with Kedah in their Super League encounter at the Darulaman Stadium on Saturday night.


Nepal has banned the export of rice and other grains to prevent the possibility of food shortages and curtail price increases, a government official said Thursday.

Nepal bans export of rice and other grains to prevent shortage


School President Dr. Greg Jordan announces that King College will officially become King University.


TDG has increased its profit and turnover for the first half of 2008, despite the company being surrounded by takeover speculation for much of the period.


Why do some species of birds lay only one egg in their nest, while others lay 10 or more?


Satellite operator SES has launched is SES-2 satellite into space on board an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle.


A body that could possibly be a missing fisherman was recovered Saturday in the Delta-Mendota Canal.

Body recovered from the Delta-Mendota canal


The American Cancer Society is seeking breast cancer survivors for the annual Voices and Faces of Breast Cancer Survivorship Campaign.

American cancer Society is seeking survivors


St. Louis Cardinals righthander Chris Carpenter will miss his next start after an MRI Tuesday confirmed a muscle strain in the back of his pitching shoulder.


A Salinas police officer and former Alisal High School soccer coach was arrested Monday, accused of assaulting a woman with the intent to rape her.

Salinas police officer accused of assaulting woman with intent to rape


The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced that it will freeze all of its membership rates for 2010, as part of its drive to support its members through the recession.

RIBA to freeze membership rates for 2010


Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch signed his $6.2 million franchise tag tender on Monday and reported to offseason workouts with the team.

Raiders s Tyvon Branch signs $6.2 million franchise tag tender


Scarlett Johansson fears that musician Tom Waits will attack her with a hammer for ruining his songs in her cover album tribute.

Scarlett Johansson fears Tom Waits attack


In a significant disclosure, the Union government today told the Supreme Court that the Radia tapes broadcast by media organisations were tampered with and the government agencies were not responsible for its leakage.


A second man has died of pneumonic plague in northwest China.


Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora is heading for Sevilla after the two clubs agreed a fee for the midfielder.


A 25-year-old Japanese tourist was gangraped by five unidentified men at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, police said today.


Maoists killed a villager in Malkangiri district of Orissa on Wednesday.


A judge says in a tentative ruling that Joe Jackson can move forward with his wrongful death suit against cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray over the death of his late pop star son, Michael Jackson.

Joe Jackson moves forward with wrongful death suit against Conrad Murray


Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and Attorney General Bill McCollum urged a North Florida state attorney Tuesday to rehire a prosecutor who was fired last week for refusing to stop teaching on her ``originalist'' view of the US Constitution at Tea Party rallies and other conservative events.

Kottkamp, McCollum urge state attorney to rehire prosecutor


Sudarshan Sukhani, s2analytics.com is of the view that exit Adani Power and enter in Tata Power.


Fourteen Iranian journalists have been placed under arrest by government officials for reportedly ``consorting with hostile foreign news media''.

Iranian journalists arrested for 'consorting with hostile media'


On Feb. 2, the White Station Middle School team consisting of Anisha Dash, Ohm Patel, Andrew Wu and Jennifer Xiao won first place at the Mathcounts regional competition, held at Christian Brothers University.

White Station Middle School wins Mathcounts regional competition


Lockmasters, a provider of tools and equipment for the security professional, has selected Syspro, a provider of pragmatic ERP software, to replace its legacy software.

Lockmasters selects Syspro's ERP software


A 62-year-old man died this weekend after police said he was dragged by a golf cart while trying to save a toddler who had fallen into the cart, an incident authorities are calling a tragic accident.

Man dies after being dragged by golf cart


Greece's finance minister says a new ?130 billion bailout deal ``binds Greece to euro'' and will shield the country from default.


The Spanish savings bank, La Caixa is to open in Shanghai, said President and Ceo Juan Maria Nin over the weekend.


Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of singer Billy Joel and model Christie Brinkley, was released from a New York hospital Monday.


Basilea Pharmaceutica AG / Basilea announces distribution agreement with Actelion for Toctino® in Canada processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.

Basilea : announces distribution agreement with Actelion for Toctino® in Canada


If anything, the Juan Williams/NPR debacle proves that the old rules don't apply anymore.


An elderly man was dragged from a burning Canterbury house but his rescuer was beaten back by flames as they went back to help a woman still in the house.


Cuba will celebrate the end of summer with a nationwide Book Festival and entertainment activities, on Saturday, August 27.

Cuba celebrates end of summer with nationwide Book Festival


In case you had a little too much faith in humanity today, here's Octomom, born Nadya Suleman, posing as Angelina Jolie.


After President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize last week, no one should be shocked by last night's announcement that Ms. Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana has been nominated for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Miley Cyrus nominated for Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award


Peruvian Mario Vargas Llosa has won the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature, as the academy honoured one of the Spanish-speaking world's most acclaimed authors and an outspoken political activist who once ran for president in his tumultuous homeland.


PARIS -France coach Raymond Domenech called up Lyon defender Aly Cissokho on Thursday to face Ireland in the World Cup playoffs.

Domenech calls up Cissokho to face Ireland


German automaker Daimler said Thursday that its net profit fell by 16 percent in the third quarter due to write downs on its investments in French and Russian groups Renault and Kamaz.

Daimler net profit falls in third quarter


PARIS -Montpellier won the French title for the first time after winning 2-1 at Auxerre on Sunday in a chaotic match which saw the players twice leave the field after crowd disturbances.

Montpellier wins French title for first time


Indie rockers The Decemberists have announced the first leg of a North American tour to support band's next studio album, The Hazards of Love, which is in the offing for next month.

The Decemberists announce North American tour to support next album ``the Hazards of Love''


Home builder confidence in the current market for newly built, single-family homes rose in May to the highest level in five years, the National Association of Home Builders said in a recent report.


Bulgarian Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvatanov has ordered police attaches of Bulgaria in EU member states to study foreign attempt in fighting and preventing kidnappings.

Police attaches in EU member states to study attempt in fighting kidnappings


CNN has earned a Peabody award for its extensive coverage of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

CNN earns a Peabody for coverage of BP oil spill


When asked about domestic violence, one man replied, ``What else should I do besides beat her? Worship her or what?''.

``What else should I do besides beat her?''


Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is to start shooting in Mexican jail later this month.

Mel Gibson to start shooting in Mexican jail


Environmentalists are hoping President Jacob Zuma can break a political impasse around a tough new international climate change treaty which will be negotiated at Copenhagen in December, notes a Cape Argus report quoting Tasneem Essop, the former Western Cape Environment Minister, who has just returned from another round of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change talks in Bonn, Germany.


Greg Lewis, who played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, has been acquired by the New England Patriots by a trade.

Greg Lewis acquired by New England Patriots


News Corporation announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 90 percent of Wireless Generation, a privately-held Brooklyn-based education technology company for approximately $360 million in cash.

News Corporation to acquire education technology company Wireless Generation


David Muir is to replace Chris Cuomo as ``20/20'' co-anchor, alongside Elizabeth Vargas, ABC News President Ben Sherwood said in New York Tuesday.

David Muir replacing Chris Cuomo as '20/20' co-anchor


Bruno Mars has been officially charged with possession of a controlled substance following his arrest last month.


Kim Kardashian had dinner with a very important man yesterday, and tweeted throughout to let her fans know how things were going.

Kim Kardashian has dinner with a very important man


Mayumi Heene is the mother of 'Balloon Boy' Falcon Heene.


Flood warnings have been issued for several rivers in northwestern NSW and on the state's north coast as a low pressure weather system continues to bring heavy rain.


One of Brazil's most highly rated young defenders Rafael Tolói has been offered to Grêmio, in what could potentially be the final piece in the Gaúcho jig-saw.


AN ISLEWORTH man was stabbed in the testicles after getting into a fight in a Chelsea bar.


There are two main reasons for which no gay parades will be held in Moscow, Yury Luzhkov, the Moscow mayor, said in a television program on the TV Center channel on Tuesday.

No gay parades will be held in Moscow - mayor Luzhkov


A DUI checkpoint conducted by the Centre County Alcohol Task Force Friday and Saturday yielded nine DUI arrests.


Unisono, a leading branding and creative consultancy, has appointed Ian Butlin as a senior consultant based in its head office in Bahrain.


Six Americans were among the 18 foreigners killed so far, and on Saturday in Washington President Bush offered words of support for the people of India.

President Bush offers words of support to India


Fashion mogul Peter Nygard plans to file a criminal complaint against the CBC, alleging the state broadcaster defamed him in a documentary that aired last spring.

Peter Nygard plans to file a criminal complaint against the CBC.


The cost of regulation on the world's largest 100 financial institutions could hit as much as £50bn by 2010.


Former three-division champion Alexis Arguello has been found dead at his home.


India's key opening batsman Sachin Tendulkar has undergone an MRI scan on his left knee but he should be fit for their next World Cup game, the team's manager said on Monday.


A woman in her 30s was stabbed and seriously injured in Dublin city centre this morning.


Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been charged with breaching his touchline ban, the Scottish Football Association has confirmed.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon charged with breaching touchline ban


Betty White has announced that she would like to host the Oscars.

Betty White would like to host the Oscars!


Joel Tomkins will set aside his Challenge Cup heartbreak to join younger brother Sam in Steve Mcnamara's first England squad.

Joel Tomkins to join brother Sam in England squad