Former Indians, Red Sox and Dodgers star Manny Ramirez has been formally charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and battery by the Broward State Attorney's Office, according to TMZ.com.

Manny Ramirez charged with domestic violence


Apple recently announced that they are expanding the iTunes Store in the Asian region to include Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Apple expands iTunes Store in Asian region


Holdout wide receiver Vincent Jackson, locked in a contract impasse with the San Diego Chargers, told the NFL Network that he's willing to sit out the entire season in his bid for a lucrative, long-term deal.

Vincent Jackson tells NFL Network he could sit out entire season


Irish tenor Ronan Tynan says he's leaving New York for Boston because he hasn't been able to find work in the months since a woman accused him of making an anti-Semitic remark.


As part of its ongoing special retrospective welcoming back HEAT fan favorites, the last installment of 25 Years of HEAT will feature ``Thunder'' Dan Majerle on April 9 when the HEAT take on the Milwaukee Bucks.

``25 Years of HEAT'' featuring Dan Majerle --


Cass County Road Commission officials said this week it is now possible that the Redfield Street bridge in eastern Ontwa Township can be reopened under restricted weight limits sometime this fall if repair of the structure goes as planned.


South Korea has proposed holding talks with the North so its companies can remove their inventory from the joint industrial park at Kaesong.


``The Sensex fell 148.5 points or 0.9% to 16,936.9 while the Nifty fell to 5,091.9, down 47.3 points or 0.9%. The Sensex has supports at 16,820 and 16,740 and resistances at 17,000 and 17,190. The Nifty has supports at 5,040 and 5,000 and resistances at 5,150 and 5,170.``


Malaysian shares ended the morning session little changed on Thursday as easing political concerns prompted investors to extend bargain hunting in select blue chips, erasing earlier losses.

Malaysian shares end morning little changed on easing political concerns


The state's 10-day muzzleloader season opens on Thursday.


The historic May Day is being observed in Bangladesh along with the rest of the world on Saturday with the pledge to establish the rights of workers.


Muscatine County officials made counter-offers Thursday morning to unions representing sheriff's deputies and corrections officers.

Muscatine county makes counter-offer to unions


A Cleveland man, 32, was arrested the night of March 13 after stealing 24 pairs of ``diabetic casual athletic socks'' from Dollar Tree.

Man arrested for stealing a pair of socks:


An elderly man is in serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car at Roselands, in Sydney's south-west.

Elderly man in serious condition after being hit by car --


Sri Lanka Navy to take part in the 64th Independence Day Celebrations Elaborate arrangements are under way for Sri Lanka Navy to take part in the 64th Independence Day celebrations, which is scheduled to be held in the historic city of Anuradhapura tomorrow.


Michael Chang, who captured the French Open title at the age of 17 to end a 34-year Roland Garros drought by US men, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame here on Saturday.

Chang inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame


Xerox Corp., the world's largest maker of high-speed color printers, said it received preliminary court approval to settle an eight-year-old investor lawsuit for $670 million.

Xerox receives approval to settle lawsuit for $670 million


A/H1N1 flu is spreading at an ``unbelievable'' speed, with ``a very severe form of disease'' attacking the lungs of healthy young people, the World Health Organization has warned in an interview published by French daily Le Monde on Saturday.

H1N1 flu spreads at ``unbelievable'' speed:


Financial Engines, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of technology-enabled portfolio management and investment services, has set its IPO terms to 10.9 million common shares being offered at between $9 and $11 per share.


Exeter's Maggie Hassan -- the only Democrat so far to declare a run for governor -- just opened a campaign office in Exeter.

Maggie Hassan opens campaign office in Exeter


Total US money market mutual fund assets fell $870 million to $2.570 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money market fund assets fell to $2.570 trillion


Lutronic has announced it has received FDA clearance for a new phototherapy system, according to a news release.

Lutronic receives FDA clearance for phototherapy system


MONKEES star Davy Jones, the British lead singer of world's first boyband, died yesterday aged 66.


Torrential rains claimed at least 15 lives in various parts of Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital that received the heaviest rainfall in the last 10 years for the month of September, officials said Saturday.

Torrential rains claim 15 lives in Uttar Pradesh


The city BJP is launching a signature campaign against price rise.


Many of the 2009 winter wheat variety test results are now available online and the rest will soon follow, says Bob Klein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln crops specialist.


by KING 5 News Facebook is working to incorporate the hashtag into its site, according to a Wall Street Journal article.


Manchester United takes on Chelsea in the first all-English UEFA Champions League final on Wednesday at 2pm on ESPN.

Manchester United takes on Chelsea in UEFA Champions League


Future sea level rise due to the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets may be even greater than previously thought, according to researchers from Bristol University.

Sea level rise may be even greater than previously thought


Sony has just announced that PlayStation Move has sold over 4.1 million units worldwide.

PlayStation Move sells over 4.1 units worldwide


A 45-year-old man was robbed of Rs 1.7 lakh in Noida.


Freddie Mac, the second-largest provider of money for US home loans, plans to sell $8 billion of debt this week, after raising $1 billion in a reopening of existing securities.


BOLTON, England -Fabrice Muamba has made an emotional return to Bolton, waving tearfully to supporters from the field less than seven weeks after his on-field cardiac arrest.

Fabrice Muamba makes emotional return to Bolton


AN alcoholic strangled a friend with a dog lead during a drinking session then later tried to recruit someone to move the body, a court has heard.

Alcoholic strangled friend with dog lead


A shallow 5.4-magnitude quake struck the island of Timor on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.


A Red Deer man is facing firearms charges after he allegedly shot the family cat by accident early Sunday.

Red Deer man facing charges after shooting family cat


Former Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Guy de Alwis passed away this morning in Colombo, according to Daily Mirror.

Former Lanka keeper Guy de Alwis passes away


House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday that President Barack Obama can't run for re-election on his economic record so his campaign will ``pull out every bogey man that they can.''

Boehner says Obama can't run on economic record


Boyzone member Ronan Keating has apologised for cheating on his wife on the sleeve notes of his new album 'Duet'.

Keating apologises for cheating on sleeve notes of new album


The Russian fashion market will survive the ongoing global financial crisis while foreign houses are likely to go to the wall, the producer of Russian Fashion Week said.

Russian fashion will survive financial crisis


England coach Andy Flower fears that he may lose another member of his staff if bowling coach David Saker decides to go back to Australia.

Flower fears losing bowling coach Saker to Australia


Indian Navy has expanded its area of influence to Gulf of Aden and decided patrolling the area immediately.

Indian Navy expands its area of influence to Gulf of Aden -


A giant asteroid, weighing 55 million tonnes, is heading close to Earth, according to NASA experts.


Crewe have reached agreement with Chelsea to extend the loan of goalkeeper Rhys Taylor until the end of the season.

Crewe alexandra have extended the loan of goalkeeper Rhys Taylor


The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the first time in nearly three years to tame rising prices just as the eurozone debt crisis claimed Portugal as its latest victim.


DINOSAURS may have been warm blooded, scientists said today, in a finding that could debunk one of the most commonly-held images of the extinct giants.


BenJarvus Green-Ellis didn't suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals' practice on Tuesday.


Senator Romeo Dallaire is defending controversial remarks he made about the Omar Khadr case, but says he never intended to equate the Canadian government with terrorists.


The US is withdrawing its negotiating team from Pakistan because after several weeks, the two sides have failed to reach an agreement on re-opening land routes from Pakistan into Afghanistan that have been used to carry supplies for the war.

US withdraws negotiating team from Pakistan


CBS is once again making changes to The Early Show which are going to go into effect this Monday.

CBS once again changes to The Early Show


German steelmaker and industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG said Thursday it has decided to stop all business relations with Iran in support of international sanctions against the country over its alleged nuclear weapons program.

ThyssenKrupp stops business with Iran to support sanctions


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai today to meet family members and relatives of the police officials who were killed in encounter with terrorists, government sources said today.


Dr Imran Farooq, a founding member of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement which later became the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, was killed in London on Thursday evening.


Cummins Nitro brisbane has been named boutique agency of the year at the first International Advertising Awards in China, organised by New York Festivals.

Cummins Nitro named boutique agency of the year;


``I'm telling ya, I keep on having the same nightmare where Tim knocks on the door of my tour bus to go work out with him,'' laughs Brantley, who is currently opening alongside Love and Theft on Tim's Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour, presented by Pennzoil.


Just how many ``brains'' does your personal computer need, anyway?

Just how many ``brains'' does a PC need?


Solyndra, a manufacturer of solar technology in Fremont, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and layoff 1,100 full-time and temporary employees.

Solyndra to file for bankruptcy; layoff 1,100


Actress and producer Beyonce Knowles, pictured in Hollywood in 2008, has given birth to a girl named Ivy Blue Carter, media reports said.


The Skamokawa Grange No. 425 will hold a fundraiser from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday at Skamokawa Vista Park.

Skamokawa Grange to hold fundraiser Saturday


Tim Worner has been named as CEO of the Seven Network in a move that has been anticipated since the departure of commercial boss James Warburton to lead Ten.


EU reaches deal to cap banker bonuses Updated: 05:31, Friday March 1, 2013 The European Union will cap bankers' bonuses, which critics say played a major role in driving the global financial crisis, as part of new tougher rules on the banking sector.


Barcelona - Spain and international representatives on Thursday bid a solemn farewell to former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch at a ceremony held in the headquarters of the Catalan regional government.

Spain bids a solemn farewell to Samaranch


US stocks slipped Friday, led lower by pharmaceutical companies, but the losses were muted in the face of encouraging earnings from technology companies.


A new plan to improve water quality in the rivers and lakes across the Thames Valley has been published.


Chile's state copper giant Codelco will invest over USD 16 billion between 2011-2015 and expects copper prices to remain strong in the long term.

Codelco to invest USD 16 billion between 2011 to 2015


OAKLAND, Calif. The preliminary hearing for an ex-BART police officer accused in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man is set to begin today.

Preliminary hearing for an ex-BART police officer accused in the fatal shooting set for today


A small plane has crashed in a rural agricultural area north of Tulsa.


Baghbanpura and Ghaziabad police have arrested four dacoits of two gangs and recovered stolen property besides illegal weapons from their possession.


The Forest Service will conduct several prescribed burns in the lower elevation areas near and around Kernville this week.


DENVER ― US Forest Service officials say a bark beetle infestation of ``epidemic proportions'' has kept 14 Colorado campgrounds closed this summer.


Pakistani troops killed eight militants in the country's restive tribal region near the Afghan border on Sunday, officials said.

Pakistani troops kill eight militants in tribal region


A Peoria woman was robbed at about 1:55 pm Tuesday while waiting for a bus in the 1200 block of West Loucks Avenue.


MORE than two million tonnes of wheat grain was stored across Australia before the 2008 harvest, a new Australian Bureau of Statistics report says.

Two million tonnes of grain stored in 2008 harvest


Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov Monday is to meet with German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, who arrives on a work visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of the prime minister, the government's press office reports.

Bulgarian pm Boyko Borisov to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel


An OSCE delegation led by Senior Border Issues Adviser Mr. Henry Bolton visits Ashgabat.


A 26-year-old man from Red Deer, Alta., escaped with minor injuries when the small plane he was flying crashed in remote northern Manitoba.

Small plane crashes in northern Manitoba


A CONTROVERSIAL medical records scheme being piloted in Bolton, which sees patients' details placed on a central computer system, has been rolled out to A&E.

Medical records scheme rolled out to A&E


The US Treasury Department said on Tuesday it will resume the sale of its Citigroup shares as it winds down a government bailout of the big bank.

US Treasury to resume sale of Citigroup shares


A child care worker pleaded not guilty Jan. 23 in Marin County Superior Court to misdemeanor charges in connection with the accidental suffocation death of a 4-year-old boy at a San Rafael child care center in October.


With the highest score, Weigel's Chocolate Milk was voted best chocolate milk among all dairies serving the State of Tennessee, which includes many dairies operating outside the State.

Weigel's chocolate milk voted the best chocolate milk


The FBI has launched a national website dedicated to identifying unknown bank robbers from the FBI's 56 field offices.

FBI launches national website dedicated to identifying unknown bank robbers


All those years of climbing the corporate ladder have finally paid off: you're the boss now.


The Chargers announced Friday that Gaither has been placed on injured reserve, ending a year that barely started for the guy they expected to be their left tackle this season.


A demolition and recycling contractor in Hurricane has been ordered to pay $55,535 in overtime back wages to 35 employees.

Contractor ordered to pay overtime wages


Kevin Federline has been rushed to hospital in Australia after suffering a suspected heart attack.

Kevin Federline suffers suspected heart attack...


2/15/2008 12:57:00 PM The dollar added to its early gains against the sterling Friday morning in New York amid expectations the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next meeting.

Dollar adds to early gains versus sterling


About 12 people are missing in a shipwreck off southern Chile, the Carabineros militarized police force said.

12 missing in shipwreck off southern Chile


RACHAEL LEIGH COOK, the 31-year-old Hollywood actress, says that airbrushing photographs is dishonest and a crime, reports Fox News.

Rachael LEIGH Cook calls airbrushing a 'crime'


Why is Alistair Darling playing down his next budget and what does he have up his sleeve?

Why is Alistair Darling playing down his next budget?


Turkmenistan auctioned over 350,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange on Wednesday.

Turkmenistan auctions about over 350,000 tons of oil products


Besiktas have launched a last-ditch bid to sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane on loan.

Besiktas in bid to sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane


Two leopards were spotted in Anandpur Sahib and Kiratpur Sahib areas, sending a wave of fear among residents living in the area.

Leopards spotted in Anandpur Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib


THERE is theatrical proof, here in the centre of Henley, that Shakespeare can actually be fun.


A Queensland man has been charged over an alleged multi-million dollar tax fraud scheme.

Qld man charged over alleged tax fraud scheme


Floodwater receded in Medora and things in the Mott area are beginning to dry up, area officials said Monday.


US Congressional candidate Mike Madigan opened his campaign headquarters on the east side of Buffalo Sunday afternoon.


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato raised $3.2 million between Sept. 14 and Oct. 18, according to campaign finance documents filed with the Department of State today.


Overseas property invetsment specialist, DSR Asset Management Ltd. continues a year of fantastic growth with the addition of several exciting new destinations to its property offerings.

Overseas property specialists continues a year of fantastic growth


Stanford Hospital & Clinics and the School of Medicine are notifying 2,500 patients of a potential data breach following the theft of a password-protected computer.

Stanford Hospital notifies 2,500 patients of potential data breach


A Twin Falls woman has pleaded guilty to abducting her 4-year-old son from his father's house in November.


While the latest round of UN climate change talks is going on in Spain on Nov. 2-6, Yve de Boer, the UN climate chief, said on Tuesday that the Kyoto Protocol needed to continue and industrialized countries should come up with more ambitious targets on emission reduction under the protocol.


A biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife said black bears are spreading across much of Kentucky.


As one of the most elegant and historic annual events in sports, it seems like every year we hear that the Kentucky Derby has all of the makings to be a historic race at Churchill Downs.

2013 Kentucky Derby has makings of historic race at Churchill Downs


Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnell are reportedly not speaking to each other.

Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnell not speaking?


An Iowa City girl is going out of her way to help a local animal shelter.

Iowa City girl helps local animal shelter


Heptathlon silver medallist Lyudmila Blonska has failed a doping test at the Beijing Games, the president of the world governing athletics body IAAF, Lamine Diack, confirmed on Wednesday.

Heptathlon silver medallist Blonska fails doping test


Snow continues to fall in western Nebraska, with the National Weather Service issuing numerous weather warnings and advisories for northern and western areas.

Snow continues falling in western Nebraska


``We will stop handing over cases to the Corruption Court by September to prevent a growing number of unfinished cases at the court,'' KPK director for prosecution Ferry Wibisono told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday.

KPK may stop handing over cases to Court by September


Juan Luis Guerra, the Dominican Republic's biggest music star, leads the 13 th Latin Grammy Award nominations with six, including record and song of the year nods for his hit ``En el Cielo No Hay Hospital''.

Juan Luis Guerra leads Latin Grammy Award nominations with six


After V Narayanasamy, another ministers for overseas Indian affairs Vayalar Ravi today attacked Team Anna, saying the anti-corruption group is ``not that innocent'' and alleged its activists could be acting in a ``conspiracy'' to destabilize Indian politics.

Vayalar Ravi attacks Team Anna, says group not that innocent


An Italian miner, who along with other workers occupied a coal mine on the island of Sardinia, slit his wrist during a press conference Wednesday to protest a lack of investment in the dying coal industry.

Italian miner slits wrist during press conference


Iran says it has set a 2020 target date to build its first experimental nuclear fusion reactor, a feat that has yet to be achieved by any nation.

Iran sets 2020 target for nuclear fusion reactor


Marsh & McLennan, the insurance broker and consultancy company, has sold Kroll, its corporate investigations division, for $1.13bn to Altegrity, a global security group based in the US.

Marsh & McLennan sells Kroll for $1.13bn


The founder and CSO of Pandora Radio, is coming to Vanderbilt to speak in conjunction with the Vanderbilt career center.

Founder of Pandora Radio speaks at Vanderbilt


A newly released letter shows that South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford predicted the ``public humiliation'' that would follow revelations of the shattered marriage he's now trying to repair.

Letter shows Sanford predicting public humiliation


Tiger Woods will be cited for careless driving after a police investigation of a minor car accident in which the world's number one golfer was injured, the Florida Highway Patrol said on Tuesday.


``Well, right now, yeah. something changes at the end of the week, I'll leave,'' USC junior running back CJ Gable said Monday, referring to running backs coach Todd McNair.


Iran's state television says a passenger train has derailed in central Iran, killing 4 and injuring 35 people on board.

Train derails in central Iran, killing 4


Iraq arrested 11 senior security officers on Thursday as public anger mounted after the government admitted that negligence at checkpoints led to 95 people being killed in two massive truck bombings.


Over 5,000 people have been evacuated as wildfire in the south coast of Spain continued on Friday.

Over 5,000 people evacuated as wildfire in Spain continues


With still more than four months of regular season baseball, ESPN's Jayson Stark believes the Mets could trade outfielder Carlos Beltran as soon as next month.

The Mets could trade Carlos Beltran as soon as next month


CHARLOTTE, NC A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud in federal court in Charlotte.

Charlotte man pleads to securities fraud


Asian stocks fell further on Friday, led by technology and automakers companies, after Olympus Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. estimate lower earnings due to rising raw material costs.

Asian stocks fall led by technology, automakers


The RBC Heritage has released the field for the April 12-15 PGA Tour tournament at Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island.


Sri Lankan troops on Monday claimed that they had captured a part of the highly strategic Elephant Pass, a causeway that links northern Jaffna to the mainland.

Lanka troops claim capture of part of strategic Elephant Pass


Neha Dhupia slapped costar Vinay Pathak as many as 15 times and you can't blame the actress for that.


A team of Iraqi doctors is visiting Bristol to learn how Britain's National Health Service works.

Team of Iraqi doctors to visit Bristol Hospitals


A delegation of Chinese government officials and professors visited Pasadena on Thursday as part of their six-city North American tour.

Chinese government officials visit Pasadena


Former President Bill Clinton will campaign for Kentucky Democratic US Senate nominee Jack Conway on the eve of the Nov. 2 election, a signal that national Democrats remain hopeful that Conway can beat Republican nominee Rand Paul.

Bill Clinton to campaign for Jack Conway on eve of election


McCain pledges to visit Fort Wayne if he takes the White House


A Clearlake man has been arrested for child endangerment following an incident late last week in which he allegedly left his children unattended in a potentially dangerous situation.

Clearlake man arrested for child endangerment


COVENTRY and Warwickshire is basking in an Indian summer this week with temperatures set to hit 26C.

Coventry and Warwickshire basking in Indian summer


``Apple already uses Liquidmetal in one of its products, and you'll never guess what it is,'' Leander Kahney reports for Cult of Mac.


John Ensign, a Republican presidential hopeful before revelations of his affair with the wife of a top aide, announced his retirement from the Senate.

John Ensign announces retirement from the Senate


Several dozen dead fish, mostly mullet, turned up in a pond next to Sunset Lake.


World No 1 Novak Djokovic pronounced himself fit for the US Open on Monday and eager to take the next step after a spirited run to last year's final served as a springboard to his sensational 2011 season.


Power has been restored this afternoon to all but 233 PG&E customers in an outage that affected thousands earlier today when a car struck a power pole in San Francisco, a utility spokeswoman said.

Power restored to all but 233 customers in outage


Germany's K+S AG is considering further price hikes for potash fertilizer, the company said Thursday.

K+S considering further price hikes for potash fertilizer


BALTIMORE -New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a leg injury.


Dizzee Rascal will headline on Saturday night, with Chase and Status performing on Friday and Friendly Fires closing the event on Sunday night.

Dizzee Rascal is headlining the Saturday


After being named the most stylish woman, 'The Help' star Emma Stone has now topped the annual best dressed women list of Vogue magazine.

Emma Stone tops annual best dressed woman list of Vogue magazine


Team GB Olympian Ellen Gandy has announced that she is to switch her country of allegiance to Australia.

Ellen Gandy switches allegiance to Australia


US Foodservice ceremonially broke ground Friday for the expansion of its Port Orange distribution facility to 409,000 square feet.

US Foodservice breaks ground for expansion


US stock futures climbed Tuesday as results from aluminium producer Alcoa Inc. helped boost sentiment toward second-quarter earnings.

US stock futures climb after Alcoa helps sentiment


Mars is shifting creative duties on key brands to ensure that each has a single agency in major markets, sources said.


Barack Obama Elementary School opens its doors in Upper Marlboro, Md., for the first time Monday.

Barack Obama Elementary opens in maryland


Officials of state-run oil firms have threatened to go on strike from Wednesday to demand higher pay, and fuel supplies and refinery operations could be disrupted if there is prolonged action, top officials said.

Oil firms threaten to go on strike from Wednesday


Jared Harris is engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Allegra Riggio.


Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, leader of the court's liberal bloc, announced Friday he would retire this summer, and President Barack Obama said he would ``move quickly'' to name a nominee to replace him.

Supreme court Justice John Paul Stevens to retire


Embarq has been acquired by louisiana-based phone company CenturyTel, according to published reports.


Bombay Bellywood featuring the Bellydance Superstars will perform at Newberry Opera House on Friday, Oct. 15, at 8 pm

Bellydance Superstars will perform at Newberry Opera House Oct. 15


Regional bank holding company TCF Financial Corp. announced Monday that it named one of its former executives, Peter Bell, to its board of directors.

TCF Financial names former executive Peter Bell to board


US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been hospitalized for surgery for pancreatic cancer.

Justice Ginsburg hospitalized after surgery for pancreatic cancer


Thorntons has hired Keith Hurdman as its new master chocolatier.


Despite record-breaking Amtrak ridership and strong support for intercity passenger rail by 15 states, the House Republican transportation budget plan will effectively eliminate all state-supported Amtrak service across the country for the fiscal year beginning October 1.

House Republican budget plan will eliminate all state-supported Amtrak service


Carrie, 27, and Mike, 30, said 'I do' on Saturday in front of a 250 strong guest list.


A Taiwanese boat named Zechuhtsai has been hijacked by Somali pirates.

Taiwanese boat hijacked by Somali pirates


The first Industrial City of Al Ain was opened by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region.


A night of drinking turned ugly when police say one man attacked another with a roofing hammer, then nearly bit off part of the victim's finger.


Pop star George Michael was jailed for eight weeks today after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis.


Bradley Cooper ``fell in love'' with a monkey on the set of 'The Hangover Part II'.


When SIP trunks fail, knowing your network will help you devise a disaster recovery SIP trunking strategy to gain alternative and diverse routing, and high availability, and to retain the cost savings of SIP trunking.


Iran has moved ballistic missiles into launch positions, with Israel's Dimona nuclear plant among the possible targets, defence sources said last week.

Iran moves ballistic missiles into launch positions, with Dimona as possible target


A black bear was spotted in a Myrtle Beach neighborhood Thursday morning and is still on the loose.

Black bear spotted in Myrtle Beach neighborhood


View company's profile The major foreign currencies consolidated in the Far East after the European and commodity currencies spiked up briefly on profit taking on Friday following four losing days.


Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko warned of a possible ``social catastrophe'' in Ukraine struck hard by the global economic crisis, in a televised address to the nation late Friday.

Yushchenko warns against 'social catastrophe'


Israelis and Palestinians are moving toward a peace deal as more Israelis than ever back a two-state solution and Arab leaders back Mahmud Abbas, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday.

Israelis, Palestinians moving toward peace deal:


HANOI, Vietnam Vietnam will likely raise retail electricity prices by up to 10 percent this year to attract more investment in the energy sector, which is struggling to meet booming demand, state media reported Wednesday.

Vietnam mulls raising electricity prices


Tickets to the Buckcherry, Sevendust and Janus concert at the Swiftel Center in Brookings on June 23 go on sale at noon Friday.

Tickets to Buckcherry, Sevendust concert in Brookings go on sale Friday


Disney Channel and Disney XD has announced an open casting call in Austin, Texas, to give promising, new actors and actresses an opportunity of a lifetime to audition for casting representatives.

Disney Channel and Disney XD announce open casting call in Austin, Texas


``Malcolm in the Middle'' star Frankie Muniz suffered a mini-stroke last week -- and sources tell TMZ, doctors are still stumped about the cause.


Heavy fighting broke out Thursday in the Somali capital Mogadishu, after government forces backed by African Union troops launched an assault against a stronghold of the hardline al-Shabab insurgents, officials and witnesses said.


Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former director of the IMF who has been freed after the dismissal of a criminal case against him in the US, is expected back in France ``within days'', Socialist Party leader Martine Aubry said Tuesday.

Strauss-Kahn expected back in France 'within days'


Alberto Contador, winner of the 2010 Tour de France, has been stripped of his title and banned for two years after being found guilty of doping.


New Zealand troops began their withdrawal from Afghanistan today, with the lowering of the flag for the last time at their base in Bamiyan to mark the end of a 10-year involvement in the war.

New Zealand troops begin withdrawal from Afghanistan


CASEY Stoner has won his second straight Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix with a comfortable victory over world champion Valentino Rossi.

Casey Stoner wins second Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix


The Nitish government, in a dramatic development on Monday, abandoned unaided education policy of the previous governments and announced financial grants for unaided schools and colleges making it possible for hundreds of thousands of unpaid teachers to start drawing grants between Rs. 2,000 to 5,000 for each successful student.

Nitish abandons unaided education policy


Mel Gibson has filed a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his seven-month-old daughter, Oksana Grigorieva.

Gibson files restraining order against ex-girlfriend


Iran gasoline consumption at last week reduced to 57.3 million liters per day while the country's gas -oil and furnace fuel oil consumption increased.


NBA draft pick Ricky Rubio says he is talking with his Barcelona club about his future.

Rubio talking with Barcelona about future


FBR Capital Markets has an Outperform rating on LSI Corporation, but is cutting its price tatget to $6 on Q4 guidance.

FBR has Outperform rating on LSI Corporation (LSI)


Annual food inflation eased to its lowest level in 18 months in the year to Nov. 20, pressed down by lower prices of potatoes, pulses and vegetables, in line with policymaker forecasts.


Undergoing regular eye tests is vital if people are to help stave off damaging eye conditions, a specialist has warned.


Federal Trust Corporation today announced that it has filed a new registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to its capital raising efforts.

Federal Trust Corporation files new registration statement


The Times is to cut 100 editorial posts out of a total workforce of 700, editor James Harding told staff in a briefing early on Thursday afternoon.


But CIOs are rarely asked what they want or need to create value for their organizations and advance their own careers, writes Shami Khorana, president of outsourcing company HCL America.


Nepal Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, who is on a five-day-visit to India, met her Indian counterpart S.

Nepal Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala meets her Indian counterpart


That memory, plus many others, will be recaptured by the friends and alumni of the Shelley S. Boone Middle School in Haines City when the school celebrates its 50th anniversary May 20.

School to celebrate its 50th anniversary


After years of study, a researcher says current fish advisories about Mercury may be misleading.

Fish advisories about Mercury could be misleading


ROP has warned of strict penalties for those caught jumping red signals even as official statistics show that 667 offenders were reported in 2011.

ROP warns of strict penalties for jumping red signal


CNG stations across the country observed a partial strike on Wednesday as people faced difficulty in finding the 'precious commodity', a private TV channel reported.According to the All Pakistan CNG Association, 1,800 CNG stations in Punjab and more than 430 in the NWFP observed the strike.

CNG stations across country observe strike


An El Paso woman attended President Obama's State of the Union Address last Tuesday after receiving an invitation from Congressman Silvestre Reyes.

El Paso woman attends State of the Union Address


The International Air Transport Association said global air traffic has continued to strengthen in March with both passenger and cargo numbers improving.

Global air traffic continues to strengthen in March:


A robbery attempt turned violent early Thursday morning when a robber fired his weapon inside a south Omaha grocery store.


US pop star Lady Gaga says she and her musician- bartender beau Luc Carl have broken up.


``Game of Thrones'' will officially return for a third season on HBO.

``Game of Thrones'' to return for third season


Salt Lake City firefighters say a serial arsonist allegedly struck again Thursday morning in Memory Grove.


The 49ers claimed outside linebacker Thaddeus Gibson on Monday off waivers, according to a league source.


Fred and Janet LaValle of Vineland recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Hope United Methodist Church in Voorhees.


Dr. Beach has ranked Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore beaches as the best in its top five ranking of Great Lakes beaches which was released today.

Dr. Beach ranks Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as the best


Over 70% of Lusail land has already been sold while early access has been granted to developers in its various sections like Energy City, Fox Hills and Marina District to facilitate early development of infrastructure and buildings, according to the Lusail Real Estate Development Company.


Babies that are born to younger mothers are at far greater risk and around one million babies born to adolescent girls die every year, according to Save the Children.

Babies born to younger mothers at greater risk


She was a lady and she had one tough life before it reached its all too premature end.


Austin Eguavoen insists that he is relaxed ahead of Tuesday's must-win match up against Senegal despite the pressure of needing to win.

Austin Eguavoen insists that he is relaxed ahead of Senegal


Boston Scientific Corporation, a developer of medical devices, has received CE Mark approval for use of its PRECISION PLUS spinal cord stimulator system in patients with the system and are in need for magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, head-only scans.

Boston Scientific receives CE Mark approval for spinal cord stimulator system


A veteran skydiver was killed in southern Wisconsin when his parachute failed to open.

Skydiver killed after parachute fails to open


For the second time in one week, an attempted kidnapping was reported in Pueblo, according to police.

Another attempted kidnapping reported in Pueblo


A standoff with police on Saturday ended peacefully after a burglary suspect who barricaded himself in a stranger's home exited through a roof vent in the 900 block of SW 37th, police said.


A Berkshire dominatrix has been cleared of blackmailing her Botox doctor after secretly filming him engaged in a sex act.

Dominatrix cleared of blackmailing Doctor


Online employment company Monster Worldwide reported Friday that it has acquired Affinity Labs, a development-stage firm that targets vertical vocational communities.

Monster.com acquires Affinity Labs for vocational communities


The Wisconsin Cheeseman® announced today that it is recalling cheese log/cheese ball products in conjunction with the voluntary recall initiated by Parkers Farm, Inc. on January 15, 2010.

Wisconsin Cheeseman® recalls cheese logs/cheese balls


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has rule out selling his £30 million striker Dimitar Berbatov this summer, despite the Bulgarian having yet another disappointing season at Old Trafford.

Ferguson rules out selling Dimitar Berbatov this summer


Orange is collaborating with the Safe Internet Committee of Armenia to support Safer Internet Day in Europe.

Orange supports Safer Internet Day in Europe


State-run First Financial Holding Co plans to open its second capital leasing company in China next month to boost earnings from its operations there to at least 1 percent of the group's total pretax income next year, executives said yesterday.

First Financial to open a second company in China


Noah Dahlman scored 17 points and hit two late free throws to help Wofford hold off The Citadel 66-63 on Saturday night.


Leggett & Platt reported second quarter EPS of $.45, compared to $.37 last year.

Leggett & Platt reports second quarter EPS of $.45


A Kansas man has been sentenced in Nebraska to more than two years in federal prison for failing to register as a convicted sex offender.

Kansas man sentenced in Nebraska for failing to register as convicted sex offender


Thousands of flag-waving fans gathered to watch British music royalty celebrate Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a Buckingham Palace concert featuring acts from throughout her 60-year-reign.

British music royalty celebrate queen Elizabeth II


For the first time ever, all sex offenders registered in St. Louis County are compliant with registry requirements, police said.

All sex offenders registered in St. Louis County


AirTran Airways said Aug. 22 it will furlough 169 pilots as it moves to cut costs and reduce flight schedules to make up for high fuel prices.


The Rs. 150 billion Vedanta University project in Orissa by the Anil Agarwal foundation has got environmental and coastal regulation zone clearances from the central government, a project spokesman said Saturday.

Vedanta University project gets environmental clearance


Tata Group's global luxury car Jaguar XJ was on Thursday named the international luxury car of the year by the renowned Road and Travel magazine.


THE aerial search for a canoeist missing off the west coast of Shetland was called off yesterday afternoon, but police say shoreline searches will continue.


Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Webb played catch Sunday, but it's unclear when he'll throw again.


Tech Mahindra Ltd on Monday said it has extended the proposed merger of Mahindra Satyam with itself by six months.

Tech Mahindra extends merger with Mahindra Satyam by six months


Greece has 60 billion euros in unpaid taxes because of tax avoidance and lack of compliance, a report by the European Commission's task force on Greece said on Thursday.

Greece has 60 billion euros in unpaid taxes:


Thousands of grey squirrels are being killed in the north of England to help protect their red relatives.


Tomato prices in the local market will remain ``relatively high'' until mid-December, according to sector representatives and agriculture experts.

'Tomato prices to remain high until mid-December'


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said India will soon become the fastest growing economy, having expanded admirably in the past few years despite the difficult global situation.

India will soon become fastest growing economy:


Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will join the Star Alliance, which includes UAL Corp's United, Germany's Lufthansa, Air Canada and Continental, it said on Tuesday.

Greece's Aegean Airlines to join Star Alliance


Veteran forward Jeff Kyrzakos of Mississauga has signed with the Arizona Sundogs for the 2012-13 Central Hockey League season.


A Fayetteville man who was in the Robeson County jail on a drunken driving offense was charged Thursday in a fatal drive-by shooting in Lumberton, authorities said.

Fayetteville man charged in fatal drive-by shooting in Lumberton


The former chief accountant of SDN Communications pleaded guilty to mail fraud on Monday.


Rafa Benitez was named Inter Milan coach on Thursday, charged with the tough task of matching last season's stunning treble success under Jose Mourinho.


Israel on Tuesday threatened Britain that it will not play an active role in the peace process in the Middle East if it does not take measures to prevent the prosecution of Israeli officials by British courts.


Canadian singing star Justin Bieber has added a new Birmingham date to his 2013 'Believe' UK arena tour.

Justin Bieber adds new Birmingham date to 2013 'Believe' UK tour


The Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Nick Collison to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Okc Thunder signs Nick Collison to contract extension


Kennedy Space Center could lose thousands more jobs than once expected after the space shuttles retire in 2010, according to NASA's preliminary jobs forecast, which will be released today.

Kennedy space center may lose more jobs than expected


Chad Johnson was officially charged Wednesday with domestic battery in the case involving his wife, the Associated Press reports.

Chad Johnson officially charged with domestic battery


Former Williamson County district attorney John Bradley has taken the stand in the the court of inquiry into District Judge Ken Anderson.

John Bradley, former wilco da, takes stand in court of inquiry


Sen. John McCain visited rebels in Syria on Monday, his communications director confirmed to CNN, making the Arizona Republican the highest ranking elected official from the United States to visit the war-torn country.


A proposal by Kinder Morgan Canada could mean more oil tanker traffic in Washington waters.

Proposal may mean more oil tanker traffic in wash.


Sulley Muntari reckons Kevin-Prince Boateng is a 'bit crazy' but is in no doubt AC Milan have made a good signing.

Sulley Muntari - Kevin-Prince Boateng is a 'bit crazy'


Dubai Police has denied recruiting students to inform about their colleagues, according to Al Bayan newspaper.

Dubai Police denies 'recruiting' students


A Pinellas County Sheriff's employee was arrested early this morning after he allegedly left the scene of crash involving injuries.


France's double Olympic champion Pierre Jonqueres d'Oriola died at his home in the Pyrenees on Tuesday at the age of 91, his daughter Laurence announced.

Double Olympic equestrian champion d'Oriola dies


Jenny McCarthy was so bored during the Super Bowl blackout on Sunday she went and got a tattoo.


Italian aerospace and defence company Finmeccanica will maintain dividend levels this year and sees only a slight impact on margins from sterling's weakness, its chairman said in a newspaper interview.

Finmeccanica to maintain dividend levels


Aust placed for economic shift east Updated: 16:41, Saturday January 14, 2012 Australia is well placed for global economic shift to Asia, with China unlikely to experience its own ``Arab Spring'' to disrupt its growth, Kevin Rudd says.


Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen brings an impassioned, stately voice to the role of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, for ``Wonder Woman,'' the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies.

Virginia Madsen DISCUSSES voicing Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, in ``Wonder Woman''


A Rochester police officer is accused of tipping off drug dealers about narcotics investigations and taking money to help pick up and deliver drugs.

Rochester officer accused of tipping off dealers


Minister of trade and industries Rob Davies and the new commissioner of the companies and intellectual property commission, Astrid Ludin discuss how the new companies act came about, why it had to be implemented as well as the benefits and challenges of the new act in the following audio clips.


Three 'mini festivals' will replace the Canberra Readers' and Writers' Festival this year, according to ACT Writers Centre director Anne-Maree Britton.

Three 'mini festivals' to replace Canberra Readers' and Writers' Festival


A tire blowout is to blame for a fatal accident near the Utah Colorado border on Sunday.


Country music star Brad Paisley will play a concert on the MSU campus in Bozeman this fall.


Up to 70 Taliban fighters were killed after trying to attack a foreign troop base in eastern Afghanistan, according to officials.


A former Sydney mayor has been found unfit to stand trial on a charge of recruiting two men, including an undercover reporter, to kidnap and sexually assault a male escort.

Former Sydney mayor unfit to stand trial


Champion jockey Danny Nikolic has told Melbourne Magistrates Court he will fight five assault charges.


Christina Applegate has confessed that she misses her old breasts after going through a reconstruction surgery due to breast cancer.

Cancer survivor Christina Applegate misses her old breasts


The Patriots just released their inactives and it's got a little bit of good news for the team and a little bit of bad news.


The local cotton market maintained steady trend on Monday, while spot rate remained unchanged, said a dealer.


A St. Louis city police officer has resigned his position in the wake of statutory rape charges being filed against him.

St. Louis officer resigns amid statutory rape charges


And now, the Darshan-starrer Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna has clocked 75 days at the box office.

Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna clocks 75 days


Malaysia won its first ASEAN Suzuki Cup today by beating Indonesia with an aggregate score of 4-2.


Abbotsford has shed its dubious title as the homicide capital of Canada, posting zero homicides in 2011.


A Travis County justice of the peace has recalled 13,500 misdemeanor arrest warrants because of what he calls inequities in how they were executed.

Travis County justice of the peace recalls 13,500 misdemeanor arrest warrants


Freddie Mac said Thursday it plans to sell $6 billion of reference bills next week.

Freddie Mac to sell $6 billion bills next week


Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in New York, USA on Monday 19 September to attend the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

President Rajapaksa arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly


A MAN DIED last night after falling into the river Liffey in Dublin city centre.

Man dies after falling into river Liffey


The Dyersville police chief is resigning on the heels of a department assessment that recommends better leadership.


4/1/2011 2:43:03 PM - The United Nations today released the latest edition of its annual Yearbook, which for the first time is also being made available in digital format for users of e-book readers such as the Kindle, iPad and Nook.

UN releases latest edition of its annual Yearbook


Lee and his pregnant girlfriend Ceren Alkac were spotted applying for a marriage license in Norwalk, California on Monday.


Emergency managers are asking the public not to do any open burns or operate large machinery because of a risk of fire.


British Gas announced plans today to roll out smart meters to a million UK homes in one of the largest deployments in Europe.

British Gas to roll out smart meters to a million UK homes


Venture capital firm Index Ventures has launched new EUR150m life sciences fund which includes investments from GlaxoSmithKline and the venture capital affiliate of the Janssen pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson alongside Index's existing limited partners.

Index Ventures launches EUR150m life sciences fund


There was no second chance for Kevin Pietersen to shine when his second and final first-class match in South Africa ended early on Saturday.


Jennifer Jones & Partners, a marketing advisory firm that provides branding, positioning and strategic counsel for venture capital and private equity firms, has been named ``the best communications firm'' in venture capital and private equity in North America in 2012 for the second year in a row by DealMakers Monthly Magazine.

Jennifer Jones & Partners named ``best communications firm'' in the venture capital and private equity


Two British teenagers arrested and deported from Kenya have been released by the Metropolitan Police without charge after being detained under the Terrorism Act.


Edison Community College in Piqua is holding their annual Career Expo Tuesday March 22, 2011 from 11-3 pm It is being held in the North Hall of the Piqua Main Campus.

Edison Community College to hold a Career Expo


Deliberations will continue Thursday in the sexual assault case against a McLean man accused of molesting a minor girl.

Deliberations continue in sexual assault case


North Korea said Wednesday it would suspend its nuclear weapons tests and allow the return of UN inspectors in a deal that includes US food aid, marking a potential breakthrough after years of tension.

North Korea says it will suspend nuclear tests


Hayden Panettiere has finally accepted her looks and insists being confident is one of the most ''attractive'' aspects of a person's appearance.


Social networking site LinkedIn is extending its service from desktop PCs to mobile phones and iPods.


Hiscox Ltd, the international specialist insurer, announces that it is expanding its US business to take full advantage of market opportunities.


Ahmedabad, Nov 25 Noted economist and UK's House of Lords' peer Lord Meghnad Desai said here today that Gujarat is doing perfectly well on the economic front and is a dynamic growth story.


Tennessee is spending more than $1 million to build roads to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing just off Interstate 24 at the Buchanan exit in south Rutherford County.

Tennessee spends more than $1 million to build roads to Barrett Firearms


Nakheel, one of the world's largest privately-held property developers, has completed the handover of all buildings at International City.

Nakheel completes handover of all buildings at International City


Residents of Rangoon's South Dagon township ward 26 were tricked into attending a campaign meeting on the upcoming national referendum, having been told it was a meeting about identity cards.

Residents tricked into attending referendum meeting


Cops probe anti-Semitic graffiti on Rye school vehicles & school windows Staff members at Rye High School discovered anti-Semitic graffiti carved on school-owned trucks, the Rye City School District said Wednesday in a statement.


President-elect Barack Obama met Monday afternoon with Mexican President Felipe Calderon in the first face-to-face talks of the incoming US leader with a foreign head of state.

Obama meets with Mexican leader Calderon


In December, the European Union took important steps towards EU-wide patent protection, agreeing to several key elements of a common patent system.

European Union takes steps towards common patent system


Rupee hits all time low driven by strong market forces in favour of the US Dollar, says Moses Harding, Head - ALCO and Economic & Market Research, IndusInd Bank.


Dairy farmers expressed their grave concerns for the future of dairy farming in the county during a recent on-farm meeting with Carmarthenshire East & Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards and Assembly Member Rhodri Glyn Thomas at a meeting held at Dolau Gleision, near Llandeilo courtesy of Robin and Helen Thomas and family.


Family won't forgive killer Updated: 17:19, Monday April 22, 2013 A deranged man's killing of an Adelaide grandfather with a rifle he was offering for sale stole the innocence of the children in his family, a South Australian court has been told.


Thiago Motta scored twice Saturday as Inter Milan beat Bologna 3-0 to stay top of the Serie A by one point.

Motta scores twice as Inter Milan beats Bologna


NHS Surrey is the latest Primary Care Trusts to stop providing IVF for new patients.


BANKS will not pass on the full interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank by year's end in a reversal that would save home buyers $60 a month, economists say.

Banks will not pass on full interest rate rises by Reserve Bank of Australia, economists say


On Saturday, 23 April, SABC3 will broadcast the William and Kate:


A SOUTH African newspaper says Oscar Pistorius has been fined for unpaid taxes after having to declare his assets in court during his bail hearing.


The faculty at IIT Delhi has decided to go on mass leave for on Tuesday to protest the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission.

Faculty at IIT Delhi to go on mass leave from Tuesday


An official says the Indian and US national security advisers have met to discuss counterterrorism, defense cooperation and regional security.

India, US national security advisers discuss counterterrorism, defense cooperation


A former NBA player pleaded guilty Friday in the US District Court in Benton for failure to pay legal child support obligations.

Former NBA player pleads guilty to failure to pay legal child support


Stuttgart is set to sign Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak from Zenit St. Petersburg, pending a medical checkup.


A suicide bomber and a suspected armed persons were arrested here in Shabqadar, Charsadda during the passing out parade of FC attended by Governor NWFP Owais Ahmed Ghani.

Suicide bomber, suspected armed person arrested in Charsadda


Siobhan Dervan of the Italian-based Fenix pro team took a fourth consecutive Irish road race title when she dominated the women's race held in Glounthaune, outside Cork city.


IRVINE, Calif. ― Irvine police have shot and wounded a man they say pointed an assault rifle at a SWAT team after a standoff at his apartment.

Irvine police shoot man with rifle after standoff


Santa Claus surprised kids in an unusual place on Monday, at a BP gas station on Old Hickory Boulevard.


The Royal Alexandra Hospital has completed construction of the new $8-million cardiac centre christened the CK Hui Heart Centre in Edmonton, Canada.

Royal Alexandra Hospital completes construction of new cardiac centre


Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra will visit Cambodia this week in his new role as the government's economic adviser.


A survey by the American Association Of Retired Persons has revealed that sex is associated with good health and a longer life, The Sun reports.


ABC is No. 2 to Fox in May, Airing 5 of the Top 12 TV Series in Adults 18-49


Orissa legislators Monday demanded a ten-fold hike in allowances keeping in view of the ``soaring cost'' of living and implementation of Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations for the state employees.

Orissa legislators demand ten-fold hike in allowances


Singer Amy Winehouse died of accidental alcohol poisoning after drinking more than five times Britain's drunk-driving limit, a British coroner said Wednesday.


``Bedrooms'' won Best Feature film at the Naples International Film Festival's closing ceremonies Sunday evening at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts.

'Bedrooms' wins Best Feature at Naples International film festival


Canada unveiled its national pavilion design created by Cirque du Soleil as it inked the participation deal with the organizers last week.


Rangers manager Ron Washington was honored in downtown Dallas with the Pat Summerall Humble Beginnings Award benefiting the Austin Street Shelter.


The Juniors won 6-5 in overtime against the Foreurs de Val-d'Or at Centre Air-Creebec.


Any talk of demolishing the old train depot off D-19 in the village of Pinckney is on hold until April 30, according to Putnam Township Supervisor Ron Rau.

Talks of demolishing train depot in Pinckney on hold


Former US president Bill Clinton has reportedly left a hospital in New York where he underwent a successful heart operation on Thursday after complaining of chest pains.

Bill Clinton 'leaves New York hospital' after heart operation


IIM Trichy, celebrated its first foundation day on January 4 this year.

IIM Trichy celebrates its first foundation day


Oklahoma fired Coach Jeff Capel on Monday after he followed a trip to the NCAA tournament's regional finals with the program's first consecutive losing seasons since 1967.

Oklahoma fires basketball Coach Jeff Capel


Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt says it has sent central defender Vadim Demidov on loan to Celta Vigo until the end of the season.

Eintracht sends defender Demidov to Celta Vigo


Imphal, Mar 9 Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila, on a fast unto death for more than nine years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 from Manipur, was released late last night but her fast continued.


The Indian fishermen were released on personal surety bail of Rs. 100,000 each.


With world leaders meeting in Rome to discuss ways to tackle global hunger, a new report by the US Department of Agriculture finds more Americans than ever before are experiencing food insecurity.

More Americans than ever experiencing food insecurity


Internet company AOL Inc. is buying news hub Huffington Post in a $315 million deal.


EgyptAir has cancelled all the flights during curfew hours, between 3 pm to 8 am, on Tuesday.

EgyptAir cancels flights during curfew hours


Breast implants may delay cancer diagnosis in women, said a study Wednesday that urged a thorough probe into the potential health risks of this type of cosmetic surgery.

Breast implants may delay cancer diagnosis: study


Six cars from a Union Pacific freight train derailed in Corsicana on Tuesday shortly after noon.

Six cars of Union Pacific freight train derail in Corsicana


Game designer Ron Gilbert, best known for his work on the Monkey Island series and Maniac Mansion, announced he's leaving Double Fine Productions now that work on his adventure game The Cave is complete.


Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents will meet this week concerning the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said OSCE Minsk Group US co-chair Robert Bradtke during his visit to Nagorno Karabakh, APA reports quoting news.am.

Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents to meet this week


Three pit bulls got loose from a North Center Street residence Wednesday and killed a neighbor's small dog.


Small family cars are most at risk of car clocking according to research by motor valuations service HPI.

Family cars most at risk of car 'clocking'


A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to raping an 11-year-old girl in a village park.


All five family members slain in their central Illinois home were killed by ``blunt force trauma,'' a sheriff said Thursday, though he declined to say whether authorities have found any weapons or are looking for more than one suspect.

Five family members killed by 'blunt force trauma':


OPEC sees no need at present to hold an emergency meeting to discuss raising its oil output, an OPEC delegate said on Wednesday following informal consultations among members.


US business inventories rose more-than-expected in May, official data showed on Thursday.

US business inventories rise more-than-expected


Vanessa and Stella Hudgens hide their pretty faces from the cameras as they finish up a workout on Monday morning in Studio City, Calif. The sisters got in a workout at their fave yoga studio before picking up refreshing smoothies nearby.


In 2007, GDP per inhabitant in Luxembourg, expressed in purchasing power standards, was more than two-and-a-half times the EU27 average, while Ireland and the Netherlands recorded levels about 50% and 30% respectively above average.

GDP per inhabitant in purchasing power standards


Two farm workers foiled a farm attack in Schweizer-Reneke by opening fire on the intruders while they were breaking open the kitchen door, the Beeld newspaper reported on Monday.


Charges against a local Haddonfield pastor have been dropped, according to Camden County Prosecutor spokesperson Jason Laughlin.


Josh Howard sinks a bomb from 3/4 court to beat the halftime buzzer.


A GERMAN tourist who was shot at Boliqueime railway station on Monday is in a stable condition at Faro Hospital.

German tourist is shot at railway station


Victoria Crime Stoppers needs your help tracking down those responsible for a murder in our hometown.


Apple on June 8 unveiled Mac OS X Snow Leopard, an even more powerful and refined version of the world's most advanced operating system and the foundation for future Mac innovation.


Panda Express, a quick-service Chinese restaurant, is coming to a corner on Highway 31 next summer.


On Jan. 8, 2012, Lang Lang, a world famous pianist, will give a touring performance in Fuzhou, Fujian province.

Lang Lang will give touring performance in Fuzhou


Richmond-based pet store chain Petcetera, once named one of Canada's hottest startups, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced Tuesday.


'Guddagaon formally known as Gurgaon has been declared as World Heritage City'.

Guddagaon declared a world Heritage city


14:08 GMT, December 7, 2011 December 7, team of arms control inspectors of the Russian Federation will pay a visit to Lithuania with an aim to conduct verification at the Motorised Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf.

Arms control inspectors of the Russian Federation will pay a visit to Lithuania


Apple Inc said on Tuesday it will open its first Hong Kong retail store this quarter and is targeting another Shanghai store opening by the end of the year.

Apple to open first Hong Kong store this quarter


A BIRMINGHAM couple have sold their family home to care for their terminally ill daughter.

Couple sell family home to care for daughter


In Thursday's procedure, Manning, 24, was formally charged with 22 counts including aiding the enemy, wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the Internet and theft of public property.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said general elections will be held on time and dreams of those wanted early elections would be shattered.The government will complete its constitutional tenure and continue to serve the people with full devotion, she said while addressing a big public meeting at Rangpur Puli on Sunday night.She said at this critical juncture Pakistan could not afford adventurism and there was a great need of unity and solidarity to cope with challenges.


The PML-Q, which desires complete authority to decide the electoral fate of some districts of North Punjab and a few constituencies, decided to contest the general polls without PPP as it got no positive response despite assurances from its high command that the electable candidates of its former coalition partner would not be stolen.


The head coach the Black Stars, Goran Stevanovic would bring changes in his squad that picked three points in their Group D opener against Botswana, when Ghana plays Mali on Saturday.

Stevanovic to bring changes in his squad


Judges who took fresh oath are endorsing the unconstitutional act of November 3.

Judges taking oath have endorse the act of nov 3


Zee TV, Zeel's Hindi general entertainment channel, has become a 24/7 service offering in Canada for the first time with the launch of Zee TV Canada, the American subsidiary of the Indian media and entertainment major said.

Zee TV becomes a 24/7 offering in Canada


Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc., a temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carrier, has announced cost savings initiatives that involve a reduction in non-driver staff levels.

Frozen Food Express announces cost savings initiatives


Both are coming off crushing defeats, but Jets coach Rex Ryan says that the Jets are in fact better than the Giants.

Rex Ryan says Jets are ``better'' than Giants


G20 finance ministers vowed on Saturday to take ``whatever action is necessary'' to curb the global slowdown, after talks preparing for a crunch summit next month.


A fire in Finley that was intentionally lit burned through 1,000-1,500 acres of dry grass and wheat fields yesterday evening and into the early morning hours, according to the Benton County Fire District #1.


Rock superstars U2 are a bigger draw than the Pope - they've broken the attendance record at New Jersey's Giants Stadium set by late pontif JOHN PAUL II back in 1995.


The Atkins High School teacher who pleaded guilty Thursday to having sex with a student in her classroom said she disgraced a profession that she considers to be honorable.

Teacher pleads guilty to having sex with student in classroom


Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has joined England's League One side Milton Keynes Dons as player-coach on a one-year deal, the club said Thursday.

Former Germany midfielder Hamann joins MK Dons


5:14 pm Two more women have come forward to say former Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter Bill Conlin sexually abused them as children.

Two more women say sportswriter Conlin sexually abused them


Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.


The Member of Parliament for Mfantseman East, Mr George Kuntu Blankson has given the assurance that the Government of President John Evans Atta Mills would not renege on promises made to Ghanaians.

Government will not renege on promises to Ghanaians --


Sports Writer America's Cup officials have dropped plans for a warmup regatta on the Hudson River in New York in the spring so teams and organizers can focus on sailing's marquee race this summer on San Francisco Bay.

America's Cup officials drop plans for warmup regatta in New York


He also quips that his wife made him take part in ``The Apprentice'', but he doesn't mind as he's raising money for a charity close to his heart, ``One Good Turn Ranch''.

Bill goldberg quips that his wife made him take part in ``The Apprentice''


The Palace of Auburn Hills will undergo renovations to its main concourse and some suites.

The Palace of Auburn Hills to undergo renovations


Canara Bank is one of the leading public sector bank is to hire 700 investment officers on t5he contractual basis.

Canara bank hiring 700 investment officers


Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader is opening a campaign office in Utah .

Ralph Nader opening campaign office in Utah


FORMER Champion Hurdle winner Katchit has been ruled out for the rest of the jumps season after suffering a minor leg injury.

Katchit ruled out for the rest of the season


The two Denison students died in separate accidents overseas within a week's time.

Two Denison university students die overseas


Maken, in his first press conference after taking over his powerful party post, also said the Congress party was set to play ``a major role in Bihar''.

Ajay Maken says Congress party set to play major role in Bihar


In a telephone interview with Press TV's US Desk on Monday, Street said that Obama ``has served Wall Street, he has served the military industrial complex, he has served the elite in ways that have angered and demoralized and demobilized his own base of 2008, which include a lot of Latino and immigrant voters.''

'Obama serving Wall Street, military complex'


Eleven Taliban suicide bombers attacked government buildings in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking running gunbattles that killed at least 20 people and wounded three US troops, officials said.

Eleven Taliban bombers attack government buildings in Afghanistan


http://www.stockwatch.in/files/Bajaj auto3.jpg`` width=''200`` height=''180`` alt=''Bajaj manages to double its sales`` />After getting pushed down by its competitors in the motorbike segment and closing down of its legendary geared scooters; there is finally some good news for Bajaj Auto Ltd. The company sold 266,018 units in January 2010 as compared to 132,348 units which were sold during the same period last year.


Pakistan Muslim League-N President Nawaz Sharif has accused Prime Minister Gilani and President Zardari of lying to the nation.

Sharif accuses Gilani and Zardari of lying to the nation


Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N, Khawaja Asif has said that the President House backed out from its pervious statement regarding the involvement of international guarantors in the safe exit of former president Pervez Musharraf.


The euro pared losses on Tuesday after a smooth Greek treasury bill auction offset the negative effects of an earlier Portugal ratings downgrade.

Euro pares losses after smooth Greek auction


A 38-year-old man from the West Midlands has been found guilty of murdering his flatmate in Walsall.

Man found guilty of murdering flatmate in Walsall


Marubeni plans to build a large petrochemical complex with Russia's Gazprom in the Russian city of Nakhodka, Primorsky Krai, according to local media reports.

Marubeni mulls building a petrochemical complex with Gazprom in Russia


Mars Inc., plans to limit the products in its chocolate range to 250 calories.

Mars to limit its chocolates to 250 calories


European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has opened a logistics centre in Dubai to serve the rapidly growing Middle East carriers, including Dubai-owned Emirates airline.


Stallworth was expected to surrender in court this morning to face charges of DUI manslaughter in the March 14 accident that killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes.

Stallworth expected to surrender in court this morning on charges of DUI manslaughter


A US and a Russian satellite have collided in the first known major space accident of its kind.


Encana Corp. says it wants to develop a new, massive 4,200-well gas field west of Casper.

Encana to develop new gas field west of Casper


Stocks closed higher Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said the nation's economy is stabilizing even as some problems remain.


Seminal Scottish indie label Chemikal Underground is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an all-star birthday bash at Celtic Connections in January.

Chemikal Underground celebrates 15th anniversary at Celtic Connections


A gas explosion killed three people in an Algiers apartment block on Tuesday, state radio said, and rescue workers searched for more who could be trapped under the rubble.


Delonte West can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but he still doesn't have a target date for his return from a gruesomely fractured right ring finger.

Delonte West still doesn't have target date for return


Birdy has announced that she will release a cover of The xx's 'Shelter' as her new single.


A sailor charged with murder who committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton asphyxiated himself by stuffing toilet paper in his mouth, a Navy spokesman said Saturday.

Sailor charged with murder commits suicide


Former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith filed for divorce from his wife of 24 years.

Former mayor Goldsmith files for divorce


LAKE COUNTY A $1 million contract change was approved for the county's largest road improvement project during a Tuesday Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting.


Jude Law and Sienna Miller are reportedly planning to move in together after recently reuniting.

Jude Law and Sienna Miller `to move in together`


With the Red Sox home opener upon us, the Red Sox come home with a 4-2 record and in much better shape then at this point last season.


Google said Tuesday it finalized its US$12.5 billion deal to buy Motorola Mobility, a key manufacturer of smartphones and other devices.

Google finalizes deal to buy Motorola Mobility


WALES wing wonder George North insists he is not taking a World Cup spot for granted despite a breakthrough season at regional and international level.

Wales' George North not taking World Cup spot for granted


Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has signed a season long loan Juventus, with the Italian side confirming that they also have the option to buy the Italy international for a fee of £13.1 million next summer.


SCOTT McDonald set Celtic on track for victory in their 3-0 win over Scottish Premier League rivals Aberdeen on Saturday.


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the entire situation in Pakistan is ``a concern'' and warned that extremists there posed a direct threat to the country as well as to the security of US, Afghanistan and a number of other nations in and outside the region.


New Delhi, Aug 15 Maoist threat on the eve of Independence Day disrupted train services on the busy Howrah-Delhi route late last night with several trains including Rajdhanis arriving here late by several hours today.


Peter Andre has hired two former SAS men to protect him from two female stalkers, it's been reported.

Peter Andre 'hires SAS men to protect him from female stalkers'


The Laborers' International Union of North America announced today that it is endorsing Dan Hynes in the 2010 Primary Election for Illinois Governor.

Laborers' union endorses Hynes for governor


The Montreal Canadiens made it official on Friday that they have used a compliance buyout on defenceman Tomas Kaberle.

Habs make it official, use compliance buyout on defenceman Kaberle


Denver Bronco legend and local business owner John Elway endorses Mitt Romney for president.


ED MilIband called for new values from the top to the bottom of Britain with a stinging attack on the fast buck culture that plunged the country into recession.

Ed Miliband calls for new values for Britain with stinging attack on the 'fast buck culture'


Desperate Housewives hunk Jesse Metcalfe has shown off his new Brad Pitt-style goatee beard on Australian television.

Jesse Metcalfe shows off new goatee beard


An Aloha man was jailed after he was caught driving 112 mph on Highway 22 near Mills City Sunday morning.


Google released its new doodle today on the Australian site celebrating the 115th anniversary of X-ray.

Google's doodle celebrating 115th anniversary of the x-ray


Disney plans to build Disney/ABC Studios, a high-tech, 12-soundstage production facility on 56 acres at the Ranch in Santa Clarita Valley.

Disney plans production facility in Santa Clarita Valley


Kate Middleton recently had a private, evening visit to Westminster Abbey, notes Daily Mail.

Kate Middleton visits Westminster Abbey:


Canada yesterday voted in a referendum to ``go rogue'' after the entire nation decided it was fed up with being everyone's second favourite country.

Canada fed up with being everyone's second favourite country


Patna, Oct 21 The first phase of Bihar assembly elections began Thursday amid tight security in 47 constituencies across the Kosi-Seemanchal and Mithilanchal belts.

Bihar elections begin amid tight security


The polls are open until 7 this evening.


Mayor Dave Bieter will meet with North Boise neighborhood associations at 7 pm Thursday at Boise High School, 1010 W. Washington St.

Mayor Bieter to meet with North Boise neighborhood associations Thursday


ConAgra says its fourth-quarter net income more than doubled thanks to higher food prices and an insurance settlement.


Bluesy Olympia post-punk group The Gossip will play Terminal 5 on June 22; tickets go on sale today at noon here.


The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man who dropped through a grocery store ceiling and stole prescription pills.

Man drops through store ceiling, steals prescription pills


Elizabeth Edwards, the high-profile wife of former Democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards, died of cancer at 61 in her home in North Carolina yesterday, a family friend said.


Authorities say a Fort Carson soldier is recovering after he was wounded in an accidental shooting at a home shooting range in eastern Colorado.

Authorities say Fort Carson soldier wounded in accidental shooting at home shooting range


The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to winter if medical reports show summer temperatures in Qatar would be dangerously high, a senior Fifa official has admitted.

2022 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to winter if...


Torrential rains in Panama have left about 800 homeless over the last 24 hours, director of the National System of Civil Protection `Sinaproc` Luis Francisco Sucre said Tuesday.


Apple tops US sales lists, AMD benefits from Intel settlement, and Lenovo bets on Indian small towns.


The phase-wise drive against encroachments in Saddar Town is continued in full swing and its positive results have started emerging.

Drive against encroachment in Saddar Town continues


Today, Mind of Mencia returns in its fourth season on Comedy Central.

``Mind of Mencia'' returns to Comedy Central


Kangana says that she has no respect for 'commercial Bollywood films', and that her focus in life has been to star in 'different', 'offbeat' and 'explosive' films.

Kangana Ranaut has no respect for commercial Bollywood


Opposition Albanian parties in Macedonia will unite after the elections, writes Macedonian Dnevnik daily.

Opposition Albanian parties in Macedonia to unite after elections


India's leading IT firm HCL Technologies today said it is looking at a string of small acquisitions over the next year to close gaps in service offerings in certain areas like healthcare and lifesciences.


German trade unions have called for a boycott of Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones.


A young man is believed dead following a two-vehicle accident on the Donkin highway, late Monday afternoon.

Man believed dead after accident on Donkin highway


Sales of existing homes increased unexpectedly in February after six months of decline, but private economists said it was too soon to say the prolonged slide in housing is coming to an end.

Sales of existing homes increase unexpectedly


More than a million elderly people are being ignored by the Government and local authorities, and for many, services have got worse since Labour came to power, a new report claims today.

A million elderly people 'ignored by authorities'


Trak.in was hacked this evening and hacker was able to post 2 spammy post.


The US subprime mortgage crisis will likely produce deeper problems than expected because not all market players have ``come out clean'' about their losses, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.

Subprime crisis to produce deeper problems:


Vacation.com reports it will introduce social media boot camps designed to enhance its members' participation in various social networking activities.

Vacation.com introduces social media boots camps


A report from the department's inspector general says the agency must deal with the prospect that Blackwater -- its main private security contractor in Iraq -- could lose its license to work in Iraq.

Blackwater might lose license to work in Iraq


There are a number of reasons why women choose natural, organic http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com mineral cosmetics.


Two Lewis County employees are charged with misconduct, theft and illegal disposal of hazardous waste after a complaint sparked a probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Two Lewis county employees charged with misconduct, theft


With four Republicans joining a Democratic majority, the Senate passed a wide-reaching financial reform bill on Thursday night.


The Reserve Bank today said the global banking system is fraught with many uncertainties due to the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Eurozone and asked for concerted action from both the developed and the emerging economies for its revival.

Global banking system is fraught with uncertainties:


Firstsource Solutions, a business process outsourcing provider, has announced a five-year outsourcing partnership with Barclaycard, the UK-based credit card and consumer lending business of Barclays.

Firstsource announces outsourcing partnership with Barclaycard


Libya is to try two Swiss businessmen on charges of tax evasion and violating residency laws, after they were arrested amid a diplomatic row.


Richmond will rest star recruit Ben Cousins for another week in an effort to ensure his eventual AFL return is not hit by another injury.


WA man's death investigated as homicide Updated: 11:15, Monday March 18, 2013 The death of a 28-year-old man in Mandurah, south of Perth, is being investigated by police as a possible homicide.


Journalists and activists hold signs with pictures of murdered journalists during a protest against murder of Regina Martinez, journalist and correspondent for the Mexican magazine Proceso, outside the Government of Veracruz building in Mexico City April 29, 2012.

Journalists and activists hold signs with pictures of murdered journalists during a protest against murder of Regina Martinez in Mexico


Codecademy, the easiest way to learn how to code, is now using Recruiterbox, the recruiting software for their hiring activities.


Cesare Siepi, a former singer at Metropolitan Opera had passed away at age 87.


Okay, there isn't just one thing I learned from the tour, but I definitely know that we need to stop future fracking projects in BC

We need to stop future fracking projects in BC


Internet giant Google has been threatened with criminal proceedings if it does not destroy personal data collected from wifi networks.

Google threatened with criminal proceedings


Manufacturer of glass and plastic products for the pharma & life science industry Gerresheimer is selling its consumer healthcare business to the Krallmann Group.

Gerresheimer sells consumer healthcare business


Russia has unveiled a list of strategic enterprises entitled to preferential government support in the economic crisis but said the list was not complete and did not guarantee the receipt of the financial help.

Russia unveils list of strategic enterprises


Under the new law, allowing foreigners to buy property in Turkey, citizens of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the Arab Gulf countries will be able to purchase property in Turkey without any preconditions, the Sabah newspaper reported on Friday.

Azerbaijanis can purchase property in Turkey without preconditions


Nestle, the world's biggest food group, said on Thursday it had no plans for a big acquisition with cash from its Alcon stake sale, despite long-term speculation linking it with L'Oreal.

Nestle says no plans for big acquisitions


Authorities in Oklahoma say a man driving a pickup truck crashed into a gate guarding a Tulsa police parking lot.

Man driving pickup truck crashes into gate at Tulsa police parking lot


ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of its Body Systems business to an affiliate of Inteva Products, LLC. The estimated purchase price at closing was $27.27 million, consisting of $12.27 million in cash at closing and a promissory note for $15 million, and is subject to adjustment for actual balances in working capital and other items.

ArvinMeritor announces sale of Body Systems business


After banning tobacco, creating awareness against smoking, making rural postings of doctors compulsory, asking medical students not to go abroad, coming down heavily on junk food and joining campaign against pub culture, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has now declared that Yoga would be made compulsory in all schools across the country.

Yoga would be made compulsory in all schools :


John Silber, a former Boston University president and 1-time Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts, has died.

Former Boston U. president john Silber dies


Christmas tree permits, which allow you to cut your own holiday tree on National Forest and BLM lands, are now on sale at San Juan Public Lands offices and selected retail outlets in southwestern Colorado.


Trinity Mirror Plc. said it is trading 'comfortably within the covenants for its debt facilities', and continues to perform in line with expectations.

Trinity Mirror says trading comfortably within covenants for its debt facilities


World oil prices on Friday rose above $US76 on hopes of sustained solid energy demand after the IMF bumped up its global growth projections.


Earlier this week NPR Music won an Emmy in the category New Approaches To News & Documentary Programming:


LMFAO is splitting for some time, as Redfoo and SkyBlu are starting individual projects.


Moscow will host an event November 10 dedicated to the forum of the heads of Caspian countries, to be held in Baku November 18, Alexei Vlasov, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of History at the Moscow State University, said.

Moscow to host event on forum of heads of Caspian countries


RBC Royal Bank announced today that it is decreasing its residential mortgage rates effective November 9, 2010.

Rbc Royal Bank decreases residential mortgage rates


A school bus with 40-45 kids on board had to be evacuated after a wreck with a pickup truck on Oak Ridge Highway.


Bank of America Corporation announced today that it has agreed to sell approximately 13.1 billion common shares of China Construction Bank Corporation in a private transaction with a group of investors.

Bank of America agrees to sell 13.1 billion shares of China Construction Bank


Minority patients with heart failure are less likely to use hospice care than whites, new research finds.

Minorities less likely to use hospice care:


Congressman Steve Kagen visits the Northwoods to share his thoughts on the hot topic on healthcare.


Voters in Worthington, Grandview Heights and Marysville all approved income taxes today, but London wasn't so lucky, according to unofficial election results.

Worthington, Grandview, Marysville approve income taxes


Bajaj Electricals announced today that it has won two orders worth for Rs. 215 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India and MP Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company for projects related to power.

Bajaj Electricals wins two orders worth Rs. 215 crore


Justin Bieber fans have apparently been attacking Ricky Gervais, because the comedian recently tweeted about needing protection from them.

Justin Bieber fans attack Ricky Gervais?


British singer Jessie J claimed top spot in the UK singles chart on Sunday with ``Domino'', knocking American rapper Flo Rida's ``Good Feeling'' into second place, the Official Charts Company said.

Jessie J claims top spot in UK singles chart


Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, announced the extension of its highly popular domestic One Fare pass for international travel for its Premiere guests, at no extra cost.

Jet Airways announces extension of One Fare pass for international travel for its Premiere guests


After critically acclaimed appearances at festivals such as Creamfields, Benicassim, Rockness and LED dance music innovators Leftfield have announced a UK autumn tour.


CJ Reed scored 18 points and Bethune-Cookman held off Jacksonville in a 66-64 victory on Monday night.


A new can production line worth EUR 35 million was officially launched in the Belgrade production plant of Ball Packaging Europe on Friday.

New can production line launched on Friday


This container dropped from its bed just before the Massey Tunnel southbound entrance, causing hours long delays for drivers in Richmond and Delta Monday evening.

Container dropped in Massey Tunnel causes hours of delays


The Greek government ordered striking seamen back to work after they extended their week-long strike by 48 hours, accusing them of depriving the country's islands of food and medical supplies.

Greek government orders striking seamen back to work


SilkRoad technology has integrated the job search Web engine Indeed.com into its OpenHire software, which will allow its users access to a broader applicant pool, according to an announcement.

SilkRoad technology integrates with Indeed.com


Constellation Energy today announced that it will supply 2,000 renewable wind energy certificates to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to match the estimated 2,000 megawatt hours of electricity used by the Hall of Fame over the course of the baseball season, including the recent July induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY This agreement between Constellation Energy and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was facilitated by Usource, LLC, an energy services company.

Constellation energy supplying renewable energy certificates to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum


Girls Aloud pop group has topped the new reality TV show rich list with earnings of 25 million pounds.

Girls Aloud tops reality TV show rich list


A large articulated city bus caught fire on Deerfoot Trail Friday morning, causing quite the scene for passing motorists in the south.


Sony Ericsson unveiled in Barcelona its hotly-awaited PlayStation phone, the Xperia Play, which is the company's riposte to a raft of sophisticated game-playing smartphones offered by rivals.


Dealer.com, the global leader of online marketing solutions for auto dealers, has chosen Earth Week to reveal plans for the growth of its digital marketing operation which would include the hiring of hundreds of new employees.


Best Job in the World winner Ben Southall is set to appear on the Oprah Winfrey talk show.

Best Job in the World winner to appear on Oprah Winfrey show


Frank Lampard sounded extremely confident on Chelsea winning all three trophies, this season.

Lampard sounds confident on Chelsea winning all three


FremantleMedia has bought a majority stake in @radical.media, an innovator in the growing field of branded entertainment -- the business of incorporating brands and products into the plots of entertainment content like movies, TV shows and video games.

Fremantle buys majority stake in @radical.media


The crisis will pass just as it came and it will become clear especially in sectors which are export oriented.


Four former Pakistan hockey captains Waseem Ahmed,Sohail Abbas,Rehan Butt and Salman Akbar have yet to join the national training camp for the build up of the team of Champions Challenge-1 being held from December 6 to 13 in Salta, Argentina.


The Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the River Lagan will be extensively dredged - cleaning up both the iconic river and creating jobs at the same time.


Former Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez was sentenced to three years in prison by the Hartford Superior Court.

Former Hartford mayor Eddie Perez sentenced to three years in prison


A fire chief in Lawrence County died after suffering an apparent heart attack at a crash scene.

Fire chief dies of apparent heart attack


Actress Rosario Dawson made her West End stage debut on Tuesday in a one-off theatre performance to raise funds for victims of domestic violence.


India is facing a huge power shortage that is affecting at least 2 million tpy of ferro-alloy capacity and worsening a shortage in long steel products and alloy steel.


A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., has indicted two men on robbery charges relating to separate incidents.

Federal grand jury in kck indicts two men on robbery charges


A Howard firefighter resigned Tuesday after he was charged a day earlier with causing $2,500 in damage to a home.

Firefighter resigns after being charged of causing $2,500 damage to home


An African-American woman is accusing TSA of racial profiling after her poofy hair was searched, The Hill newspaper reported.

African American woman accuses TSA of racial profiling after hair search


American Airlines flight attendants staged a mock strike at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and other major airports around the nation Wednesday.


The service sector expanded in April, with business activity accelerating at the strongest pace in four years.


Former Ill. Governor Rod Blagojevich has been found guilty on one count of lying to Federal agents.

Former illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich found guilty on one count


Rumours that Pilati was leaving YSL first emerged last autumn, prompting the fashion house to send our a statement denying that Pilati was looking to move.

Stefano Pilati to leave Yves Saint Laurent


Dottie Sandusky took the stand on Tuesday in her husband Jerry Sandusky's defense.


A Romanian flag waves as people shout anti-presidential slogans and hold signs reading ``Down Basescu, Yes for Romania referendum'' during a rally promoting the impeachment of suspended President Traian Basescu in Craiova, 248 km west of Bucharest July 20, 2012.

People shout slogans and hold signs during rally promoting impeachment of suspended President Basescu in Craiova


Jo Shapcott has won the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, its judges saluting the ``calm but sparkling Englishness'' of her award-winning verse.

Jo Shapcott wins Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry


Brazil playmaker Kaka was awarded the Golden Ball by FIFA as the best player of the Confederations Cup.


Today's the day that Nokia closes its online stores in the UK and US, which means that you will no longer be able to buy directly from Nokia online in these countries.


AP Feed Indy 500 champ Dan Wheldon and his race-winning team, Bryan Herta Autosport, will test the new IndyCar prototype chassis later this year.


Naden says he killed for no good reason Updated: 07:23, Friday May 3, 2013 When police finally captured Malcolm Naden and asked what happened to his cousin Lateesha Nolan, he said: 'I killed her ... she was as good as anyone'.


After trailing a popular former governor for weeks, US Rep. Tammy Baldwin has now edged into the lead for the US Senate seat from Wisconsin.


A Hastings bank teller has been charged in federal court with stealing money from customers' accounts.

Hastings bank teller charged with stealing from customers' accounts


RAM and HDD prices fell again in September, after consecutive drops in July and August.

RAM and HDD prices fall again in September


A former Roanoke police officer who is suspected in an armed robbery has been arrested in Mississippi.

Former Roanoke officer arrested in Mississippi


Sanofi-Aventis said Friday it has completed its $20.1 billion buyout of specialty drugmaker Genzyme Corp.

Sanofi-Aventis completes buyout of Genzyme


She says she is looking forward to doing offbeat and age appropriate roles but is clear that she doesn't want to play a bechari maa.


Former Indiana guard Eric Gordon of the Los Angeles Clippers was named to the All-Rookie second team in voting by the 30 NBA coaches.


White Sox left fielder Carlos Quentin had the soft cast removed from his broken right wrist Wednesday, an encouraging sign the MVP candidate could return for the postseason.

Chisox's Quentin has soft cast removed from wrist


The Western Force have withdrawn their offer for young star James O'Connor, with the Melbourne Rebels now looking likely to secure the utility playmaker.

Western Force withdraw offer to James O'Connor


Kelly Osbourne is clean and sober, three weeks after ending her latest stint in rehab.


AN EMISSIONS trading scheme will create a clean energy jobs boom, with 26,200 new jobs already planned nationwide, of which almost 5000 are in NSW, according to modelling by the environment lobby.

Emissions trading scheme 'to create jobs boom'


A Bahraini mother and her daughter were killed in a horrific car crash yesterday morning.


Targa Resources Corp., formerly known as Targa Resources Investments Inc., the owner of the general partner of Targa Resources Partners LP, announced today that it will commence an initial public offering of 13,750,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Targa Resources Corp. commences initial public offering


India has sought academic collaboration with various US institutions to leverage the full potential of the education sector to meet the increasing needs of both the countries, particularly in the fields of information and technology.

India seeks academic collaborations with US


Silverstone has completed the 27-million pound overhaul of its pits and paddock it promised to help secure its 17-year agreement to host Formula One's British Grand Prix.

Silverstone completes overhaul of pits and paddock


Katy Perry is being comforted by a hunky dancer following her split from Russell Brand.


A second teenager has been charged with the murder of a man who died two days before Christmas in County Durham.


Google has announced some details about their Google Chrome web browser at this years Google I/O developer conference, Google Chrome now has more than 750 million active users each month.


SHAUN The Sheep is set to star in his own big screen movie in 2015, it has been announced today.

Shaun the Sheep set to star in his own big screen movie