The Buley and Ross community centers will close next week after a decision by Mayor Sharon McShurley's administration to discontinue the city's financial support of the two facilities.


``How to balance both mining and tourism growth is probably the key challenge facing our region's economy,'' Ms Seymour said.


Against the speculation that he would take charge of Kesoram Industries Limited, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said he had no plan as of now to enter the board of Kesoram.

No plan as of now to enter board of Kesoram:


A Sparta motorcyclist was airlifted to Cox South Hospital with serious injuries after crashing his bike Saturday evening.

Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries


OZ Minerals Ltd., owner of the A$1.2 billion Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in Australia, swung to full-year profit as prices rose to records, prompting a A$588 million capital return to shareholders.


On Friday, 28 November 2008, the European Commission issued a preliminary report of certain facts and initial conclusions from its pharmaceutical sector inquiry, which the Commission launched in January 2008.

European Commission issues preliminary Report on pharmaceutical sector inquiry


One soldier of the Turkish security forces was killed in a landmine blast in southeastern Turkey, the Turkish military said on Tuesday, Xinhua informs.

One soldier killed in landmine blast in southeastern Turkey


Former Tigers Martin Rucker, Jeremy Maclin, and Sean Weatherspoon return to Columbia in preparation for the NFL Training Camp.


Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble Co. said Sunday it is voluntarily recalling two lots of Iams brand prescription renal dry cat food because it could be contaminated with salmonella.


The 43-year-old Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, has not yet been executed, the French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner stated.

Iran woman sentenced to death by stoning not executed:


The European Central Bank said on Wednesday it lent $575 million to two eurozone banks this week in a sign the banks are having difficulty in obtaining dollar funding via the markets.

ECB lends $575 million to eurozone banks


World No.15 Milos Raonic will lead Canada against Spain in Davis Cup play in Vancouver next month.


Amber-Lynn Hyden says big surf will be rolling in Friday.


An Enola man was killed in a pickup truck accident while taking a curve on Highway 107 early Saturday morning, according to an Arkansas State Police report.


Swissport International is revising collaborations with local partners in India and the Philippines for strategic and operating reasons.

Swissport revises collaborations with partners in India and the Philippines


NBA great Charles Barkley says Tiger Woods changed his cell phone number the day after his car accident and is not talking to some of his famous friends.

Tiger changed phone number after accident:


So imagine my surprise when I received the following scrappy email from a Cisco rival listing Cisco's top 5 worst technology moves:

A rival lists Cisco's top 5 worst technology moves


Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu called for more firefighting planes during a hearing at the Knesset.

Netanyahu calls for more firefighting planes


Nicki Minaj wanted to ''kill'' her father - who had problems with drugs and alcohol and was always threatening her mother - when she was growing up.

Nicki Minaj - Nicki Minaj wanted to 'kill' father


Australia and New Zealand gave a blanket guarantee to all bank deposits on Sunday in a move likely to raise pressure on other economies to do the same, amid a crisis of confidence in the global financial system.


It is meant to cut down errors but former Australian umpire Daryl Harper believes technology is ``not the aid it is claimed to be'' for on-field officials in international cricket.

Technology is not the aid it is claimed to be:


Sorry Will Ferrell fans, but MTV reports that Anchorman 2 will not be happening.


Premier Foods plc announced that its share capital was consolidated Friday morning on the basis of one New Ordinary Share for 10 Existing Ordinary shares.

Premier Foods'' share capital consolidated


Pakistan Cricket Board director Sultan Rana will join the Asian Cricket Council as manager events and operations.

Sultan Rana to join Asian cricket Council


Some schools in the Dakotas are closing in advance of a winter storm forecasters say could dump as much as 16 inches of snow.

Some schools in Dakotas closing in advance of storm


A father killed his adult son in an apparent hunting accident near Singer on Saturday night, according to news reports.


Rafael Nadal has denied that the knee tendonitis that ravaged his 2009 season has returned, following his withdrawal from the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday.

Nadal denies knee tendonitis has returned


Suntan oils, creams, and lotions, as well as perfumes and colognes, all increase your chances of being bitten by a mosquito.

Perfume may increase your chances of being bitten


Merck KGaA and ImClone Systems Inc.'s Erbitux cancer drug extended survival in some colorectal cancer patients for more than two years, new data suggests, though the results may be due to chance.

Merck KGaA's Erbitux drug extends survival for some


Vietnam will produce Tamiflu to fight against the H1N1 influenza as the disease has spread out quickly in the country, Minister of Health Nguyen Quoc Trieu said.


Ecuador formally recognized Palestine as an independent state on Friday, following the lead of its neighbors Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay earlier this month, AFP reported.


Kevin Steele, most recently a defensive coach at the University of Alabama, was named Defensive Coordinator at Clemson, according to a release from the school issued Friday.

Kevin Steele named defensive coordinator at Clemson


A two-vehicle accident near the state border sent two people to the hospital Sunday.


The National Hurricane Center in Miami said tropical storm Ernesto was headed west towards the Caribbean.

Tropical storm Ernesto heads towards Caribbean


Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday its US sales fell an unadjusted 34.6 percent in September to its weakest levels of the year due to a weakening US economy and tight credit conditions.

Ford US sales fall 34.6 percent in September


Boss Paul Jewell says former skipper David Norris only left Town because of the ``fantastic'' contract offer he received from tonight's opponents Portsmouth.

Norris only left Town for fantastic offer


Free Press Business Writer In one of metro Detroit's longest-running court cases, Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel Moroun has lost his bid to recover $2.8 million in legal fees stemming from a 34-year-old legal battle with the federal government.

Moroun loses bid to recover $2.8 million in legal fees


A Seminole woman was killed in a two-car crash on State Highway 9 in Seminole County.


The former Principal of Greenfield Elementary School has been charged with possessing child pornography.

Former Principal charged with possessing child pornography


Multichoice Ghana this week, announced that Channel O will sponsor the 2013 Ghana Music Awards Festival, which takes place in Accra on the 18t of May 2013.

Channel O sponsors 2013 Ghana Music Awards


British Airways launches a range of great value winter sun holidays aimed at customers who want to escape the British winter.

British Airways launches great value winter sun holidays


Oklahoma City police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a man and his son.

Oklahoma City police investigating fatal shooting


Air India may cut passenger fares up to 25% on select routes, matching its full service rival Jet Airways and low-cost Spice Jet, which have already cut fares in certain sectors.


Portland Ovations in collaboration with NAACP-Portland will present ``Warriors Don't Cry'' at USM's Hannaford Hall in Portland on Wednesday, January 18th at 7:30.


Utica police are seeking witnesses to a Thursday night crash that left a 21-year-old Shelby Township man in critical condition.


PCB chairman Muhammad Ejaz Butt has said next coach of cricket team can be a Pakistani.

Next coach of cricket team can be Pakistani:


Soap operas, which ruled television space for nearly a decade, are rapidly losing ground to reality shows, with the latter now commanding almost double the ad rates compared to the Kyunkis and Kahanis.

Soap operas losing ground to reality shows


Interest rates and EMIs are set to go up again with the Reserve Bank today hiking its key rates by 25 basis points, the 12th time since March last year, to tame high inflation overlooking sliding growth.


Prostitution charges against a former Twin Cities high school football coach have been dismissed, and in turn Mark Mauer must obey the terms of a 1-year probation and pay $500 in court fees.

Prostitution charges against former football coach dismissed


SONNY Bill Williams has resigned with the Bulldogs, ending months of speculation.

Sonny Bill Williams resigns with Bulldogs


Ranchi, Feb 5 Four security personnel were injured in a gunfight with Maoists in Jharkhand's Khuti district Saturday morning, police said.


Iran has tested advanced anti-ship missiles in the final day of a naval drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for one-fifth of the world's oil supply.


Rajinikanth, who was discharged from the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore yesterday, called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to congratulate on her massive victory in the elections.


In the latest move on the DTH battlefield, Tata Sky has launched a premium range of set top boxes called Tata Sky Plus.


India, like other fast-growing emerging nations, must effectively tackle climate change to maintain its strong economic performance, the head of France's international development agency said Wednesday.


Moody's Investors Service lifted its outlook for the French banking system to stable from negative, citing the industry's structural characteristics, which helped banks absorb losses and withstand market shocks.


Liberian midfielder Kelvin Sebwe hangs up his boots this week, ending a career spanning more than two decades.

Liberian star Kelvin Sebwe hangs up his boots


Like the title states, you will learn how to train your dragon.


Northern Ireland police say 20 officers have been wounded in overnight Belfast riots that followed a token Protestant parade past a militant Catholic area, an annual confrontation that has triggered street fights for four straight years.


THREE men were arrested in Derby in the early hours of this morning after a disturbance in Becket Street.


High street fashion chain New Look has said it hopes to create 1,500 jobs this year after reporting a 17.7% rise in profits.


A man who fired shots from inside an apartment at officers who had come there to serve a felony child molestation warrant was found dead in the apartment about four hours after a standoff began.

Man found dead in apartment after standoff


``Mad Men,'' AMC's stylish drama about the ad agency world in the 60s, and ``Damages,'' FX's legal thriller, made Emmy history today when they became the first shows from a basic cable channel to be nominated in the best-series category.


A FOREIGN child sex offender has moved to Birmingham after being released from his jail sentence abroad.


French fashion designer Pierre Cardin has been hospitalised with an undiagnosed ailment after falling ill at his home in the southern village of Lacoste, it has been reported.

French fashion legend Pierre Cardin hospitalised


Kia - UAE has recently announced it has shown a sales growth of 22% in the UAE in the 2012 YoY and would be able to boost it further with the launch of its new models due in 2013.

Kia Motors shows sales growth of 22% in the UAE during 2012


Kris Humphries is ''moving forward'' after his split from estranged wife Kim Kardashian after just 72 days of marrage.

Kris Humphries 'moving forward' from Kim Kardashian


GAS giant QGC has stopped work on its major pipeline between its Surat Basin gas fields and Gladstone because environmental plans for soil and species management have not been approved.


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denied offering major concessions to Israel and said on Monday that reporting of purportedly leaked documents had presented Israeli positions as those of his own negotiators.

Abbas denies offering major concessions to Israel


San Francisco, Jan. 25 President Ma Ying-jeou arrived in San Francisco Monday evening for an overnight stop en route to Honduras for an official visit.

President Ma arrives in San Francisco en route to Honduras


Actress Sofia Vergara has begun the process of freezing her eggs to boost her chances of conceiving later in life.

Sofia Vergara - Sofia Vergara freezing her eggs


After months of rumours, Borderlands 2 has been officially announced for release in 2012.


Agrarian sector became the only industry in Ukraine, which showed the growth of production rates at the level of 1.7% during January-March of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, declared Julia Timoshenko, the Prime-Minister of Ukraine, on April 9.

Agrarian sector -- the only industry in Ukraine showing the growth of production rates


More primary school places are to be created in Cheltenham to cope with the rising population.

More primary school places to be created in Cheltenham


West Ham have sacked Avram Grant after the sorry Hammers binned a two-goal half-time lead at Wigan yesterday that eventually saw them relegated from the top flight for the first time in six years.


Marshall & Ilsley Corp. said Friday it will extend its foreclosure moratorium an additional three months, through December 31.

Marshall & Ilsley extends foreclosure moratorium


St. Catharines General hospital has been sold to a Niagara Falls developer, who has plans to build multi-unit residences on the property.

St. Catharines General hospital sold to Niagara Falls developer


A Redding man found in his burning home Monday with a gunshot wound to the head is in critical condition this afternoon at Mercy Medical Center in Redding.

Redding man found in burning home in critical condition


The three biggest US pharmacy plan managers in the US, Medco Health Systems, CVS Caremark Corp, as well as Express Scripts Inc. have merged their electronic drug prescription networks under a single network, SureScripts-RxHub

Pharmacies merge for electronic drug prescription network


West Indies were staring down the barrel as they reached 62 for two in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the first test against South Africa at the Queen's Park Oval at Port of Spain in Trinidad on Sunday.


Jobless claims rose by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 429,000 in the week ended June 18, the Labor Department said.


An Atascadero man was convicted of killing his infant daughter.

Man convicted of killing infant daughter


News correspondent Ryan Seacrest has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking him.

Seacrest granted temporary restraining order


Fire crews were called to battle a house fire Thursday evening in Osteen, an official said.

Fire crews battling house fire in Osteen


West Ham are considering a fresh bid to lease the Olympic Stadium, although they will not leave Upton Park if unsuccessful.


Two teenagers are charged with sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman on the South Side.

2 charged in assault of mentally challenged woman


Today, on Australia's version of 60 Minutes, Nicole Kidman answered fertility struggle questions.

Nicole Kidman answers fertility struggle questions


Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he cannot be sure how long Carlos Tevez might stay with the club.

Roberto Mancini not sure how long Carlos Tevez will stay


A forum on impeachment is planned for 6 pm Thursday in the Chico City Council chambers.

Forum on impeachment planned for Thursday


The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is really not so far out of reach.


The Democratic showdown may be coming to an end after the two remaining primaries in South Dakota and Montana come to a close on Tuesday.

Democratic showdown may be coming to close


Former Indian President R Venkataraman passed away on Tuesday following multi-organ failure, he was 98.

Former President R Venkataraman passed away


The differences among lawyers groups are increasing as executive bodies of Lahore High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi Bench and Rawalpindi District Bar Association have decided to quit in protest against the Punjab Bar Council's decision to suspend the licenses of both associations' presidents and RDBA secretary.

Differences among lawyer groups increasing


Bibby Offshore Holdings Limited, the holding company of Aberdeen-based subsea construction and IRM firm, Bibby Offshore, has made two board appointments.

Bibby Offshore Holdings makes board appointments


A fight between two men in Council Bluffs leads to a death investigation.


Defender Joe O'Cearuill has left Barnet and joined Eircom Premier League side St Patrick's Athletic.


The remaining Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr may perform together at the Olympic Games in London next year.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to perform at the Olympic Games


MECHTRONIK is offering coolant system maintenance to heavy equipment fleet operators.

MECHTRONIK offers coolant system maintenance


Two duck hunters capsize in the Blakeley River in Spanish Fort...rescued by conservation officer and family pet.

Duck hunters rescued by conservation officer and family pet


Police in North Las Vegas say they're investigating a woman's death more than two weeks after she was hospitalized following a reported domestic disturbance.


Former Sen. Rick Santorum has officially formed a presidential exploratory committee, allowing him to participate in Thursday's presidential debate in South Carolina.

Santorum forms presidential exploratory committee


The traffic of all types of vehicles has been restored on the Danube Bridge, announced the press center of the Interior Ministry.

Traffic of all types of vehicles restored on Danube Bridge


Housing association Riverside is backing a campaign to stamp out hate crime in Liverpool in memory of a man with learning disabilities who was killed in a street attack.

Housing association backs campaign to stamp out hate crime


The Minnesota Supreme Court has determined that cameras will be allowed in civil courtrooms during a two-year pilot project.


Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation today announced that it has received the air quality permit for its Lathrop Compressor Station to begin construction.

Cabot Oil & gas Corporation receives air quality permit


Rudd worried about indigenous education Updated: 18:24, Friday February 8, 2013 Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has called for a national summit on indigenous education on the fifth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation.


Hawaiian Airlines has expanded and improved its HawaiianMiles frequent flyer programme to make earning award travel on Hawaiian quicker and easier.

Hawaiian expands frequent flyer programme


A Plainsboro man was in the Middlesex County jail today, charged with luring two young girls to his apartment March 28.

Plainsboro man is charged with luring two young girls


Qatar scored a 1-0 upset at China in a World Cup qualifier Saturday on Sebastian Soria's first-half penalty.

Qatar upsets China in World Cup qualifier


Pakistan hockey team will leave for Malaysia to take part in 8th Asia Cup Hockey Tournament on Monday from Karachi.

Pakistan hockey team leaves for Malaysia


Recent economic indicators have brought more bad news than good, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said Monday, indicating disappointment with the pace of growth.

Recent economic indicators more bad than good, Mark Carney says


Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here tonight India had every right to protect its territorial integrity and would take 'appropriate action' as it feels necessary to deal with terror strikes.

India has right to take appropriate action to deal with terror strikes :


``Stock markets in India are expected to witness a narrow positive opening today morning. The critical level for any upside in the NSE Nifty is seen at 5,488. If Nifty trades above this, it may try to target the first resistance 5,506. Any move above this level will face stiff resistance around 5,534 mark. Meanwhile, if the Index continuously trades below the critical level, it can fall towards its major support at 5,447. If Nifty breaks below this, it can find lower support at 5,422,``said the brokerage house JRG Securities.

Critical level for any upside seen at 5,488:


Preliminary play concluded at the Four Nations Cup Saturday with the world's top two teams in Canada and the United States advancing to the championship game Sunday.

Preliminary play concludes in Four Nations Cup


HP today announced it has completed its acquisition of 3Com Corporation at a price of US$7.90 per share in cash or an enterprise value of approximately US$2.7 billion.

HP completes acquisition of 3Com Corporation


Barack Obama, who rewrote the book on presidential fundraising, amassed more than $745 million during his marathon campaign, more than twice the amount obtained by his rival, Republican John McCain.

Obama amassed more than $745 million during campaign


Asian stock markets extended their rally on Tuesday, with Tokyo's index up more than 3%, as investors poured into banking shares amid easing fears about the world's hard-hit financial system.


Ten people were killed in north Yemen on Saturday when Shiite Houthi rebels shelled positions held by Sunni Salafi fighters following the collapse of a week-old ceasefire, a Salafi spokesman said.


Jason Derulo has been forced to cancel his forthcoming world tour after fracturing his neck.

Jason Derulo cancels world tour after fracturing his neck


Torchwood actor and Doctor Who-botherer John Barrowman revealed to Now magazine that he once managed to soil himself on stage in front of a less-than-delighted audience.


Brett Favre says he will need ankle surgery in order to play for the Minnesota Vikings in 2010.


NEW YORK ' Actress Heather Locklear is engaged to fellow ``Melrose Place'' actor Jack Wagner.

Heather Locklear engaged to tv co-star Jack Wagner


The Federal Statistical Office says German retail sales dropped unexpectedly in the early Christmas shopping season in November.

German retail sales drop unexpectedly in November


West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS on Saturday imposed an arms embargo against Guinea, accusing the ruling military junta for ``mass human rights violations'' during anti-government protests last month.


A local ambulance worker has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme.

Ambulance worker sentenced for role in fraud scheme


Treasurer says ATO stops tax disclosure Updated: 10:20, Friday February 8, 2013 The Federal Government will make sure people know how much money is really coming from the controversial super profits mining tax - if the tax commissioner agrees, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.


Due to high popularity of price match, LooseDiamondExchange.com is offering price guarantee on all certified loose diamonds.

LooseDiamondExchange.com offers price guarantee on diamonds


Maple Leaf Foods plans to lease a 282,000 sq.-ft. distribution center that will serve as the company's prepared meats hub for central and eastern Canada.

Maple Leaf Foods to lease distribution center


A Cody man has been charged with first-degree murder in his wife's death.

Cody man charged with murder in wife's death


ConnecTV is here, and we are proud to be a part of this ground-breaking, ``second-screen'', interactive, companion-viewing experience.


Macy's says it will close 11 underperforming stores in 9 states - affecting 960 employees - after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years.


An AIADMK councillor was found murdered near Neermattam, about 80 km from here, on Sunday, police said.


Things certainly look rosy for Apple this morning.


The Portuguese writer and Nobel laureate Jose Saramago died today at age 87 on the Spanish island of Lanzarote, where he lived, said a statement from the Foundation Saramago.The author of ``The Stone Raft'', Jose de Sousa Saramago was a writer, journalist and playwright Portuguese.


India Sunday condemned the ``senseless acts of violence'' in Norway when a 32-year-old man showered bullets on a youth camp and triggered a bomb attack in Oslo, resulting in the deaths of 92 people.

India condemns 'senseless' violence in Norway


Kevin Rudd won an Australian Labor Party leadership ballot 57-45 last night, and was sworn in this morning as Australian Prime Minister by Governor-General Quentin Bryce.

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australian Prime Minister


Julian Clary has won 'Celebrity Big Brother', beating Coleen Nolan into second place during tonight's live final.


Santa Monica-based Docstoc, the online document sharing and marketplace firm headed by Jason Nazar, has just inked a syndication deal with Businessweek.

Docstoc inks syndication deal with Businessweek


San Diego State bounces back after an embarrassing loss to Wyoming, Jamaal Franklin changes the mindset of his teammates, Xavier Thames returns and JJ O'Brien is the ultimate team player...


Bulgarian economy is preparing for a soft landing, which is a signal for stability in the period of severe crises most economies in Eastern and Western Europe suffer, The Trud Daily reads today.

Bulgaria is preparing for a soft landing


Sony has launched Xperia Z or C660X Yuga at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, laying to rest all the speculations and rumours.

Sony launches Xperia Z at Consumer Electronic Show


The whole town is pretty devastated,`` Bertha Greene, who works at the post office, said after a fire Monday evening destroyed the RiverView Market, one of the oldest landmarks in Field.


THE traditional garage sale will go high tech this Saturday through a website that coordinates local activities across Australia.


The Government proposes to set up seven science hubs across the country to boost research and development.

Government to set up seven Science hubs to boost research:


China unveiled a government restructuring plan on Sunday, cutting cabinet-level entities by two and dissolving its powerful Railways Ministry, as the country's new leaders look to boost efficiency and combat corruption.

China unveils government restructuring plans


``Morgan Stanley has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, increase in net income, solid stock price performance and growth in earnings per share. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.,'' TheStreet's analyst commented.

Morgan Stanley upgraded to buy at TheStreet (ms)


Recall efforts will likely end Monday with the failure of a campaign against Democratic Senator Julie Lassa to gather enough signatures.


Jennifer Lopez will return to ``American Idol'' next season to resume her role as a judge, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe says.

Jennifer Lopez to return to 'American Idol,' Nigel Lythgoe says


The annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee kicks off its 21st year with a seven-day ride beginning Sunday and featuring a loop through some of Tennessee's most beautiful landscapes.

Bicycle ride Across Tennessee kicks off Sunday


Anju George finished fifth with a jump of 6.55 metres in the Doha Super Grand Prix on Friday.


Malaysia is considering freezing the intake of foreign workers if it grants an amnesty and the right to work to the estimated two million illegal immigrants, a senior official said Thursday.

Malaysia mulls freezing intake of foreign workers


Heavy rain this week has caused flooding in southeast South Dakota and forced some evacuations in Brookings and Flandreau.

Heavy rain causes some flooding in southeast sd


Global Crossing Ltd., a $2.5 billion provider of computer networking services, has overhauled its channel partner program with a new, tiered structure that extends additional support tools, resources and training to the vendor's reseller network.

Global Crossing overhauls channel partner program


Chief minister Nitish Kumar owns assets worth Rs 40.37 lakh, including bank balance and deposits of Rs 89,520.


A cruise ship heading back to port in South Florida picked up nine Cubans adrift in a raft at sea.

Cruise ship picks up Cubans adrift in raft at sea


Richmond police say a New Jersey couple who went missing last month during a trip to Virginia has been found dead in New York.

New Jersey couple missing since trip to Virginia found dead in New York


Denis Leary is set to host the fifth annual ``Fashion Rocks,'' a celebration of fashion and music produced by the Conde Nast Media Group.


John McCain accused Barack Obama of over-confidence here Saturday and vowed to fight for ever last vote despite trailing behind his Democratic rival in the polls.


It now appears that Australia has taken a step closer to becoming one of the most expensive countries to ski in.

Australia to become one of the most expensive countries to ski in


CHICAGO ― The Chicago Cubs activated left-handed pitcher John Grabow from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Mitch Atkins to Triple-A Iowa.


Continental Airlines Inc. said today it is charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag, matching a similar fee imposed by most other major US carriers.

Continental to charge $15 for first checked bag


( ``aws'': ``news/politics'', ``aws_id'': ``news_politics'', ``js_modules'': ((``name'': ``video'')), ``seotitletag'': ``Sen. Paul to hold Brennan nomination


Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has won his appeal against a four-game suspension regarding a violation of the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy, according to Sherman's Twitter account.


Portsmouth applied to go into administration earlier this week.


Private equity firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy TCW Group, a US money management firm, from French bank Societe Generale in a deal that will raise TCW employees' stake in the firm to about 40 percent.

Carlyle Group buying TCW from Societe Generale


The Texas Rangers announced Friday that team president Nolan Ryan is adding the title of CEO, replacing Chuck Greenberg, who is leaving the organization.


Halle Berry and French actor Olivier Martinez are engaged.


In a landmark decision for pubs and clubs, Supreme Court judge Ian Harrison said bouncers had a duty to ``anticipate and prevent violence''.


Kiwi mums feel isolated, guilty -- survey results are saying as the new P&G Changing Face of Motherhood Report is released.


London, March 7 Troubled singer Amy Winehouse may soon embrace Scientology as her ex-husband Blake Feilder-Civil is planning to do so after finishing his stint in rehab.


Hannover coach Dieter Hecking resigned on Wednesday only two games into the Bundesliga.


Bears quarterback Kyle Orton missed practice again Thursday, but he looked good walking barefoot as he carried his lunch to the training room.


The state of California, in the course of disbursing funds for an important program, has sent checks to Orange County and the city of Camarillo for exactly one penny.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,145.72 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, down 107.42 points or 1.05 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,145.72, down 107.42 points


Chinese President Hu Jintao has said the international currency system dominated by the US dollar is a ``product of the past''.


IFP youth apologised ``unreservedly'' on Friday for calling on party president Mangosuthu Buthelezi to step down.


But in Ma'an, Jordan, Petra is known as the lost city of the Nabatean, the ancient peoples of North Arabia.


Although Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux was impressive in defeating Rico Ramos last week, he will have a tougher time if he fights Filipino boxing champion Nonito Donaire.

Rigondeaux will have a tough time against Donaire:


A man is facing charges after an attack involving a samurai sword in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston.

Man charged after attack involving samurai sword


Though hinted at as far back as 2005, Rockstar only recently formally announced its latest video game, Red Dead Redemption.


A laptop computer worth hundreds of pounds was stolen during a burglary at a Highbridge school in the early hours of today.

Computer stolen during burglary at Highbridge school


Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti, who was raised in Montreal, was found dead in northeastern Brazil on Saturday.


) announced today that Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire the Performics search marketing business from Google.

Publicis Groupe to acquire Performics search marketing business


Vaidisova, who was in India a few days ago for some professional commitments, says, ``Indian men are very nice and classy.


Highly suitable for the entryway, living room, staircase and bedroom, wooden floors exude warmth and style that spells splendour.


``The ANCA joins with Armenian Americans throughout California in enthusiastically endorsing Barbara Boxer for re-election to the US Senate,'' said ANCA Board member Aida Dimejian.


However, that is certainly no excuse for poor or incorrect advice...yet it seems, some brokers really do let expatriates down on international health insurance.

Brokers let expatriates down on international health insurance


US Midwest regional bank Huntington Bancshares Inc posted its fourth straight quarterly loss, as it had to set aside more money to meet losses from bad loans.

Huntington posts fourth straight quarterly loss


Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair defended the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul before a conference of community bankers Tuesday, chiding industry officials and lawmakers who have complained that regulators are moving too quickly in implementing the new law.


Malian military forces need a complete overhaul to maintain national security and territorial integrity, a French military general said.

Malian forces need overhaul, france says


The Centre on Friday sought more time from the Delhi High Court to respond to former Lt Gen Tejinder Singh's plea for directions to the Army HQs for withdrawal of its March 5 Press release, which had alleged he offered a bribe to the Army chief to clear a defence acquisition deal.


Swiss stocks advanced, with the benchmark Swiss Market Index headed for a third day of gains, after a private report showed employers in the US added more jobs in July than economists had estimated.


Tony Martin will ride the Vuelta a España as preparation for the world championships, where he will look to defend his time trial title.


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has said the DMK had highest regards for the members of Nehru family and efforts by some ``vested interests'' to create a rift between his party and Congress will fail.

DMK has highest regards for Nehru family:


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David Rea, the guitarist for such Canadian music legends as Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, and Joni Mitchell, has died at age 65.


A man was found dead on a Greyhound bus shortly after it arrived at the depot in Kamloops, BC, from Calgary on Wednesday afternoon.

Man found dead on Greyhound bus in Kamloops


A Utah man has been cited for disorderly conduct after paying for a disputed medical bill with 2,500 pennies.

Man cited after paying bill with 2,500 pennies


A Mexican fugitive accused of killing a Phoenix-area man more than a year ago is handed over to Phoenix police on Saturday.

Mexican fugitive handed over to Phoenix police


The One Utama shopping centre is hoping to maintain a double digit growth in revenue this year, despite the gloomy economic outlook.

One Utama hopes to maintain double-digit growth


In a one-time move, Siemens is extending its amnesty offer in the area of public-sector corruption by one month.


A baby is in critical condition Monday evening after being left in a car all day at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

Baby in critical condition after being left in car


A total of 65 Luzerne County employees will lose their jobs Friday because of budget cuts, interim county Manager Tom Pribula said Tuesday.

65 Luzerne county employees to lose jobs Friday


And who better to answer those questions than the Internal Revenue Service, which now offers small businesses a guide to tax audits.

IRS offers small business guide to tax audits


SONOMA, Calif. Tom Lehman has withdrawn from the Charles Schwab Cup Championship because of a family emergency, leaving 29 players in the season finale on the Champions Tour.

Tom Lehman withdraws from Charles Schwab Cup Championship


R&B singer D'Angelo has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, stemming from his arrest last year for prostitution.


Six sites in Sharpeville are to be declared heritage sites on Monday, as the country marks national Human Rights Day.

Sites in Sharpeville to be declared heritage sites


The Irish actor, Jim Norton, has won a Tony Award at this year's ceremony in New York.


The European Tour and co-sanctioning partner, the Asian Tour, and Parallel Media Group, the promoters, confirm that UBS, Switzerland's biggest bank, will be completing their five year commitment to the Hong Kong Open by title-sponsoring the 51st edition of this outstanding event at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, on November 12-15, 2009, and that preliminary discussions have started with potential new title sponsors.

UBS to complete commitment to the Hong Kong Open


Quality Road won the Grade 3, $100,000 Hal's Hope Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths Sunday on opening day at Gulfstream Park.


Online travel booking company Wotif.com Holdings Ltd says it expects a lift in first half profit, given Australia's economic recovery, a strong local currency and attractive deals on hotel rooms.


Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski told POLITICO unequivocally that she plans to caucus with the Republican Party if she wins her write-in campaign Tuesday.


Berlin, July 5 Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre has extended his contract with the Bundesliga football club until 2015.

Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre extends contract


Semcon has been appointed a class A supplier for technical consultancy services by Vattenfall for the 2011-2013 period, with the option of extending for a further year.

Semcon appointed class a supplier by Vattenfall


Kirsten Dunst played the perfect maid of honor this week by hosting a bachelorette party for her best friend in Mexico.

Kirsten Dunst hosts bachelorette party for best friend


DALLAS Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapsed at practice on Friday and was briefly taken to a hospital.

Mavericks coach Carlisle collapses at practice


Coach Josh Pastner was loose and jovial, enjoying his press conference Thursday.

Pastner enjoys himself at press conference


Navy divers will begin searching Lake Wanaka for missing helicopter pilot Morgan Saxton this morning after they flew in by air force Hercules last night.


MillerCoors LLC says it will reformulate its Sparks energy drink to remove caffeine and three other ingredients from the product.

Millercoors to reformulate Sparks energy drink


The petrol pump dealers are adamant on the proposed strike as they are not satisfied with the verbal assurance from the Centre on their demands.

Petrol dealers adamant on proposed strike


The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index rose less-than-expected in August, industry data showed on Tuesday.

S&P/Case-Shiller home price index rises less-than-expected


Microsoft Corp., the worldâ??s biggest software maker, plans to sell $1.15 billion of convertible senior notes due in 2013 and will use the proceeds to repay short-term debt.

Microsoft to sell $1.15 billion of convertible notes


UKTV has licensed the Good Food brand from its shareholder BBC Worldwide.


Police are investigating an accident this morning involving two pedestrians who were crossing the Walter Francis Highway near the area of the One-Mart Supermarket.

Police investigate accident involving two pedestrians


Chris Lighty died after shooting himself in his South Riverdale home.

Chris Lighty dies after shooting himself


Henry urges better debate on tax reform Updated: 21:13, Monday August 20, 2012 Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry has warned that if governments don't lead the change in taxation reform, change will be forced on them.


Japanese core CPI comes in as expected at -0.2% Y/Y in December vs -0.1% in November, with the figure falling despite a 2.9% climb in fuel, light and water charges.


Bethesda confirmed in an announcement today that upcoming stealth action game Dishonored, developed by Arkane Studios, has gone gold and is ready to be printed onto discs to be sold in stores.


Behind a strong relief outing from senior Rob Corsi and home runs by juniors Brian O'Grady and Nick Favatella, Rutgers baseball rebounded to defeat Seton Hall, 7-5, Saturday at Bainton Field.

Baseball rebounds to defeat Seton Hall, 7-5


Liverpool FC have been given permission to talk to Wigan manager Roberto Martinez about the vacant manager's job at Anfield.

Liverpool FC given permission to talk to Roberto Martinez:


Two officers were injured after a police car was rammed when it responded to a call of anti social behaviour in Newry.

Officers injured after police car rammed


Elisabetta Canalis had TV viewers squirming Friday when she revealed she dislocated her shoulder while rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars, and then snapped it back into place.


In defiance of the crisis private companies raise the salaries.


A far-reaching majority of lawmakers elected former East German pro-democracy activist Joachim Gauck as Germany's new president Sunday.

Lawmakers elect former East German pro-democracy activist Gauck as new president


French broadcast authority CSA has extended four digital terrestrial radio trials.

CSA extends digital terrestrial radio trials


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will march to the Parliament along with his supporters on Monday.


The chief financial officer of The Huffington Post, Eric Ashman, is leaving to become the first chief financial officer of Thrillist, a network of men's lifestyle websites.

Chief financial officer of the Huffington Post to leave


Today, Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz announced that she has filed papers to form an exploratory committee for statewide office.


Canadian stocks extended Monday's rally in early trading Tuesday, as world markets gained on optimism for more decisive action in the euro-zone debt crisis.


Your ballot for next month's election is in the mail and could be in your mailbox tomorrow.


A promising breast cancer drug giving hope to sufferers and scientists alike is not living up to its expectations.

Breast cancer drug not living up to expectations


Toyota Motor Corp President Toyoda apologized on Friday for a massive global recall that has tarnished the reputation of the world's largest car maker.

Toyota President apologizes for global recall


Cameron Douglas has been sentenced to five years in prison for drug dealing.

Cameron Douglas sentenced to five years in prison


The German former chief executive of Airbus, Gustav Humbert, was charged on Wednesday with insider trading at the plane manufacturer's parent company EADS, a legal source said.

Former Airbus boss Humbert charged with insider trading


Haiti has received £3.6 million from the World Bank to help rebuild 15 primary schools damaged last year by hurricanes and tropical storms.

Haiti receives £3.6 million to rebuild schools


US stocks fell for a third day after the Federal Reserve said manufacturing in the Philadelphia region dropped to a six-year low and Merrill Lynch & Co. posted a loss that was double analysts' estimates.


Three persons were kidnapped here on Thursday near Garhi Khairo, the area police said.


Sereno asked the support of SC employees in her task of reforming the judiciary.


South Africa will invest 170 billion rand in transport for an estimated 450,000 visitors during the 2010 World Cup, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe said on Sunday.

South Africa invest 170 billion rand for transport


Pentagon says a top al-Qaida figure is now in custody after capture by CIA.


The Army is not mobilising troops on the border with Pakistan in the wake of Mumbai terror strikes, a senior Army official said on Sunday, scotching speculation in this regard.

``Army not mobilising troops on border''


During routine fish health tests on 14 May, Mainstream Canada's Dixon Bay farm tested positive for the IHN virus.

Mainstream Canada tests positive for IHN


Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Inia Naiyaga says the old notes remain legal tender and can be used in any financial transaction.


Comcast has announced that it has withdrawn its complaint against DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket package after DirecTV changed its ads.

Comcast withdraws complaint against DirecTV


Blackburn have appointed former Arsenal and Denmark international midfielder John Jensen as the new assistant manager to boss Steve Kean.

Blackburn appoint John Jensen as assistant manager


The unemployment rate will increase with 2%-3% until the end of the year, said deputy chairperson of the Bulgarian Industrial Association Kamen Kolev in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Unemployment rate to increase with 2%-3% until the end of the year:


Andy Murray squandered a match point in the second set and American Sam Querrey rallied Sunday for a 5-7 7-6 6-3 victory over the British top seed in the final of the Los Angeles Open.


New first person shooter contender Homefront sold 375k units in its first day on sale in the US, publisher THQ has confirmed.


Puget Sound Energy, a subsidiary of Puget Energy, has acquired a 125MW power plant in northwest Washington from Sumas Cogeneration, a subsidiary of National Energy Systems.

Puget Sound Energy acquires 125MW power plant in Washington


Grasim Industries can test Rs 3000, says Sudarshan Sukhani, s2analytics.com.


Lucille Clifton, 73, a National Book Award-winning poet and Pulitzer finalist, died yesterday at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, her sister said.


Reinsurer Swiss Re has sold US asset managers Conning & Company to New York private equity firm Acquiline Capital Partners, a spokesman for the Swiss group said on Wednesday.

Swiss Re sells US financial services subsidiary Conning


WIKILEAKS founder Julian Assange is free to leave Sweden, after prosecutors there said there was no arrest warrant against him for an alleged case of rape.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange free to leave Sweden


British pop singer Gary Glitter will be freed from a Vietnam prison on August 19 after serving a three-year term for child molestation, an official said on Friday.


Russia started construction of a crude oil pipeline to China, following an agreement between the two countries to exchange loans for oil early this month, a Chinese newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Russia starts construction of oil pipeline to China


Julian Assange was released on bail on Thursday, just hours after a British court approved Sweden's request to extradite the embattled WikiLeaks founder, who is expected to appeal.


British Sea Power are set to play a free gig this month at Natural History Museum in London.

British Sea Power to play Natural History museum


Russia unveiled a draft energy pact Tuesday, saying energy consumers and producers should share responsibility for the security of gas transit, an apparent rebuff to Europe's efforts to sideline Russia in sweeping reforms of neighboring Ukraine's energy sector.


HONKARAKENNE OYJ Stock Exchange Release 27 June 2011, AT 3:30 PM NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDED UNDER THE ACT ON CO-OPERATION WITHIN UNDERTAKINGS Honkarakenne has concluded negotiations under the act on co-operation within undertakings concerning the personnel in Finland.

Negotiations concluded under the act on co-operation within undertakings


A Gilbertsville man died in New York state after inadvertently touching a charged electrical wire last week.

Gilbertsville man dies in ny after touching electrical wire


A Fort Myers man is accused of killing his father in a Pinellas County hotel on Friday night.

Fort Myers man accused of killing father in Pinellas County


Former South African President Nelson Mandela has had an operation to remove gallstones.

Mandela has operation to remove gallstones


India successfully launched five satellites into orbit on Monday, three months after the country's space ambitions suffered a setback when a rocket crashed at lift-off.

India launches five satellites into orbit


Two senior BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Yashwant Sinha today faulted the party's poll strategy and those behind it, with the former saying that the era of hardline Hindutva was over, an apparent reference to Varun Gandhi and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Two BJP leaders fault party's poll strategy


With over 40 million monthly unique visitors who conduct more than 2 billion people and business searches each year, WhitePages today announced that LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke and startup guru Geoff Entress have joined its board.

LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke and startup guru Geoff Entress join WhitePages board


Tim Howard told the Daily Star: ``The spirit at the club is incredible. There are no egos and the guys all fight for each other. ``When we saw we had Manchester United at home as our first game of the season we thought, 'Oh my God'.... But I think we dominated our opener against them and deserved the win. ``David Moyes has a real good recipe for success. He doesn't just bring in every good player available. He brings in guys who can play two positions who will also buy into The Everton Way. And then he guides them along. He's an incredible motivator. And he gets better at it every year.`` ``We now want to finish in the top six and get into Europe. The Champions League might be a stretch because we can't spend the same kind of money as the five or six clubs in England who can. ``But on the pitch I think we have what it takes to do well in the Premier League. And getting back to Wembley would be great, too. ``At the moment we are focused and determined, we're scoring goals and winning games but we're also putting in good performances. We have had a good start to the season -- it's been brilliant. ``We played some good football in pre-season but the way we've been on song in most of the games so far this season has been super- impressive and that part of it has been awesome.''


Delcam expects pre-tax profits to be ahead of current market forecasts after record revenues in the second half.

Delcam pre-tax profits to be ahead of forecasts


President Musharraf has said he wants best working relationship with the incumbent government adding he will continue to play his constitutional role.

I will continue to play my constitutional role:


David Byrne and St. Vincent have formally announced their highly anticipated and long-awaited album together, Love This Giant.

David Byrne, St. Vincent announce 'Love This Giant'


YouTube said users are uploading 35 hours of video per minute, up from 24 hours per minute from March.

YouTube users upload 35 hours of video a minute


Brooklyn space cadets MGMT are due to open for Sir Paul McCartney at some upcoming concerts.


Germany ruled the roost at the Viessmann Luge World Cup on home ice at Winterberg as they collected both the men's and women's individual Nations Cup crowns.


A man has admitted the murder of a Hell's Angel who was shot dead on a motorway as he rode home from Europe's biggest biker festival.


Even as violence has declined, lingering fear bred by rampant crime and a small but die-hard insurgency has left many Iraqi women afraid to run in the elections, to be held by Jan. 31.


A Rapid City woman is accused of using a car as a weapon to threaten two women in a north Rapid City neighborhood Tuesday night.

Rapid City woman accused of using car as a weapon


Kyrgyzstan is ready to open both a Russian and US antiterrorism training center, President Roza Otunbayeva said on Tuesday.

Kyrgyzstan ready to open Russian, US antiterrorism training centers


Airmen from the Louisiana National Guard assist St. Bernard Parish officials and state agencies in high-water search and rescue efforts in this handout photo taken in Braithwaite, Louisiana August 29, 2012.

Airmen from the Louisiana National Guard assist search and rescue efforts in this handout photo taken in Braithwaite


Despite the absence of pace sensation Pat Cummins and all-rounder Shane Watson from the Australian squad, Indian batsmen will have their task cut out in the Test series starting on Monday, feels former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram.

Indian batsmen will have their task cut out:


Graphene and DNA can combine to create a stable and accurate biosensor, reports a study published in the nanotechnology journal Small.

Graphene and DNA combine to create a stable biosensor


BBC1 needs to take more ``creative risks'' in peak time, a review carried out by the Corporation's governing body has found.

BBC1 should take more ``creative risks'', review finds


State officials said Friday that they will hold a second round of appliance rebates this summer after would-be participants crashed a computer server then drained the program of all its funding in two hours.

State to hold a second round of appliance rebates this summer


Cell phone market gorilla Nokia is buying Trolltech ASA, the force behind the Qtopia GreenSuite application platform and user interface for Linux on mobile devices, for $154 million.


The NZD/USD is continuing its bear trend, trading below the pivot, having gapped lower on Friday after a positive NFP's report.


Global banking giant HSBC will hire up to 15,000 people in emerging markets over the next three years, a spokeswoman says, a day after it announced plans to slash 30,000 jobs worldwide.


Pakistan's joint secretary, ministry of commerce Rabbina Ather said that Pakistan has already defined a timeline to grant MFN status to India and by end of next year India will b given a complete MFN status.

'Pak has defined timeline to grant MFN status to India'


A woman has been charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly selling prescription drugs she obtained with TennCare benefits.


Sharply higher rare earth prices reflect market conditions, not manipulation, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Thursday.


In his upcoming autobiography, Brown blows the lid on his wildly dysfunctional marriage to the troubled, Grammy-winning diva, suggesting that she drove him into a nightmare of drug addiction.


A tiny family toy shop is going to war with supermarket giant Tesco over a battered wall in a classic David and Goliath confrontation.

Toy shop goes to war with Tesco over battered wall


``I still feel that till November F&O expiry, market will give many opportunities to make money for smart and fast traders. Tuesdays view is volatile but the overall view looks like it is time to make money ``, added Agarwal.


Walgreens, a drugstore chain in the USA, has opened its first electric vehicle charging station at its International Drive and Sand Lake Road facility in Orlando.

Walgreens opens electric vehicle charging facility in Orlando


Centralia police are investigating the death of a 21-week-old fetus after the 25-year-old mother was taken to Providence Centralia Hospital early Tuesday morning saying it had spontaneously aborted during the night.

Centralia police investigate death of a fetus


Petroleum product prices, which were increased on Monday, will continue to rise as long as the government considers it an easy option for revenue generation instead of pursuing politically-difficult tasks of taxing all incomes equally and plugging revenue leakages.


BADMINTON star Donna Kellogg condemned security in India as ``non-existent'' after the national side withdrew from the world championships because of a terrorist threat.

Donna Kellogg condemns security in India after withdrawing from world championships


A violent armed robbery in Nicetown is caught on surveillance tape.


Penn State revenue decline traced to renewal fees The department Thursday released a statement offering explanations on the financial report released earlier this week.


SendGrid, the leader in email delivery, today announced that it has sent 20 billion emails on behalf of its customers.


A Londonderry man, who was due to appear in court in the city on Thursday, has been found dead in his Maghaberry jail cell.


Celebrity biographer Charles Higham, who wrote about the lives of Lucille Ball, Errol Flynn, Katharine Hepburn, Howard Hughes and others, has died in Los Angeles at age 81.

Celebrity biographer Charles Higham dies


The whistleblowing website WikiLeaks said on Monday it was suspending publishing classified US diplomatic files to focus instead on fundraising ``to ensure our future survival''.


A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a truck near Palmerston, north of Dunedin.


Additional Director General of Police, C. Sylendra Babu, who distributed free college books to students of several colleges in Computer Science, Engineering, Arts, Science and Commerce said, ``Students should have zeal and enthusiasm in their life, work hard, achieve their goal. He quoted several inspiring examples who by their hard work raised and contributed to the society. Distributing free books to nearly 250 college students, he also said that it is important for students to gain knowledge and skill, have a positive attitude to achieve success in life and become employable in this competitive world. Teachers and parents play a pivotal role in moulding children as good citizens.


Charlie Sheen joined the Twitter ranks Tuesday, opening a new window into the restless psyche of the former sitcom star.


The second major snowstorm in less than a week battered the East Coast from Washington to New York on Wednesday, forcing the closure of government agencies and the United Nations.

Second major snowstorm batters the east Coast from Washington to New York


Demand for elite residential houses in Tbilisi has increased, real estate specialists say.

Demand for elite residential houses increasing


Today, Senator Reed met with local business owners and employees during a small businesses tour along Hope Street in Providence to help promote ``Small Business Saturday.''

Reed tours Hope Street to promote ``Small Business Saturday''


Vampire Weekend's ``Contra'' is No. 1 on the US album chart this week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.


SafeWallet for iPhone has been updated to version 1.3, adding clipboard support, field actions, full note preview, and more, SBSH Mobile Software has announced.

SafeWallet for iPhone 1.3 adds clipboard support, field actions, full note preview


A West Virginia man who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrolman has been charged with battery on a police officer.


Lostprophets have unveiled their new track 'Better Off Dead' -- you can listen to it below.

Lostprophets unveil new track 'Better Off Dead' - listen


The International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance has extended the term of its current international director Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe by another five years.

World Evangelical Alliance extends term of current International director


A CURRY king who claims he invented the Birmingham balti could be hauled in front of the courts to stand trial for an alleged £2.9 million mortgage fraud.

CURRY king who invented Balti could stand trial for alleged mortgage fraud


Kylie Minogue claims she ``set the benchmark'' for Lady Gaga with her groundbreaking large scale shows.

Kylie Minogue set ``benchmark'' for Gaga


The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced that the Harper Government is helping 1 600 Canadians with disabilities get jobs.

Harper Government helps 1 600 Canadians with disabilities get jobs


Severe cold claimed at least 10 lives in Malda over the past couple of days.


A tornado touched down yesterday in Joplin, Missouri, causing widespread damage.

Tornado touches down in Joplin, Missouri


Tiger Woods announced today that he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports.


Video management solutions provider Sonic Solutions has agreed to acquire rival digital media company DivX in a stock deal worth about $323 million, it was announced today.


Snow White And The Huntsman is bursting with epic battle scenes and all manner of special effects, but although it doesn't give a hoot, there's enough going on to keep teen audiences off the streets for the full two hours.

Snow White and the Huntsman is bursting with epic special effects


Officials hope that calmer winds Tuesday will help firefighters battling a wildfire that has destroyed nearly 500 homes in Central Texas and forced thousands of residents to evacuate to shelters to avoid the blaze.

Wildfire destroys nearly 500 homes in Texas


Police are braced for more G20 violence in London after 87 people were arrested at during protests marking the summit.


ALL ACCESS sends get well wishes to RCA NASHVILLE artist JAKE OWEN who broke his collarbone snowboarding on FRIDAY.

JAKE OWEN breaks collarbone snowboarding


The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health in the US, has revealed that the early data from these trials suggest that 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines are well tolerated, and induce a strong immune response in most healthy adults, when administered in a single unadjuvanted 15-microgram dose.

2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines well tolerated


The Israeli daily, Haaretz, cites a Lebanese newspaper report that Turkey may supervise shipments to Gaza.


Erudite art critic John Russell, whose tastes gained attention for many renowned postwar British artists, has died at 89 in New York, his wife says.


The euro fell against the dollar on Monday on uncertainty over an international bailout for bankruptcy-threatened Greece, analysts said.


Mint Records is celebrating 20 years, so naturally there will be a party featuring all sorts of great music from bands, both new and old!


NY's JOOR, an online fashion wholesale marketplace, raised $2.25 million in funding.


Nav N Go, founded in 2004, has now changed its company name to NNG to reflect the focus on its new business activities and refreshed appearance.


State Sen. John McGee of Caldwell was arrested early Sunday morning.


Actress Uma Thurman will star as Anita Bryant in ``Anita,'' a film about the first lady of anti-gay activism.


A homicide suspect was arrested after a Friday night chase south of Chehalis, deputies said.


Parents of 'Super Ty' carry on without their son ``Super Ty'' Campbell, the 5-year-old Pawling boy whose battle against a rare brain cancer was tenderly chronicled in his mother's widely read blog, was cremated Thursday morning in Hartsdale.


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of ethnic cleansing Thursday for building settlements in east Jerusalem .

Abbas accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'


Gold futures rose for a fifth straight session, the longest rally since July, as a decline in the dollar boosts the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative investment.

Gold futures rise for longest rally since July;


Gleedo™, the first ever livesharing application, expanded its open alpha program with the release of Gleedo for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 64-bit operating systems.


Jessica Biel has revealed that she was a ``bit of a nerd'' while growing up and never felt like she fitted in with her peers.

Jessica Biel was ``bit of a nerd'' while growing up


President John Dramani Mahama on Monday arrived in Tamale to begin his ``Thank you tour'' of the Northern Region.

President Mahama arrives in Tamale on ``Thank you tour''


Catoosa authorities say the assistant police chief has been suspended as part of a drug probe.


A SCHOOL bus carrying 28 children on their way home has crashed in Rouse Hill.


Tense moments, as a 2-seat Remose plane, makes an emergency landing in Winnebago County.


Alex Ferguson has said UEFA was right to ban Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva for two matches after he deceived the referee to win a penalty in a Champions League match.


Honda Canada Inc. reported combined August sales of 12,218 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, an 18% decrease from last year.


Swindon council is using Facebook to encourage young voters get involved in the voting process.

Swindon council using Facebook to encourage young voters


Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered how our body rids itself of damage when it is time to reproduce and create new life.

Our body rids itself of damage when it's time to reproduce and create new life


Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi denied in a statement on his Web site on Saturday that his campaign against the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has foreign links.

Iran opposition leader Mousavi denies foreign links


The city received light shower on Thursday that turned the weather pleasant after days of scorching heat.


After more than three years of often acrimonious negotiations, the Onondaga Community College board approved a faculty contract today.

Onondaga Community College approves faculty contract


A fan threw a hot dog at Tiger Woods on the seventh green on Sunday.


Heavy rain washed out day two of the five-million-dollar HSBC Champions here on Friday, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day

Rain washes out day two of HSBC Champions


NEW YORK -US stocks are slipping at the close, breaking a four-day rally that pushed indexes near pre-recession highs.


Executive Vice President & CFO of NCI Inc. Brian J Clark buys 1,400 shares of NCIT on 09/15/2011 at an average price of $15.16 a share.

NCI Inc. (NCIT) CFO Brian J Clark buys 1,400 shares


An information fair about school-age summer services and activities for children and teens will be from 6:30 to 8 pm Thursday in meeting room A of the Iowa City Public Library.

Information fair to be in Iowa City Public Library


This study is unique among those focusing on calcium intake in the US population because both dietary and supplemental sources were evaluated across adult age groups and compared to accompanying patterns in energy intake.

Study focuses on calcium intake among US population


A Comanche man who was a caretaker at the Duncan Community Residence was charged Tuesday in Stephens County District Court with 12 felony counts of sexual abuse by caretaker.


Firms are to be paid to get young people into work in a new scheme aimed at diffusing what Nick Clegg described as the ``ticking time bomb'' of youth unemployment.

Firms to be paid to get young people into work


Gov. Bobby Jindal and the New Orleans Hornets announced today an agreement in principle they say will keep the team in New Orleans through 2024, subject to the conclusion of the NBA's sale of the team to a new owner and legislative approval.

Gov. Bobby Jindal, New Orleans Hornets announce agreement


A Maryport man who has devoted more than 50 years to youth work went to Buckingham Palace this week to receive his MBE from Princess Anne.

Maryport man receives MBE from Princess Anne


Minister of civil aviation Priyankara Jayaratna says five more aircraft will be purchased for the Sri Lankan Airlines by the middle of next year.

Five more aircraft are to be purchased by the Sri Lankan Airlines.


NY expanded its anti-obesity campaign with a proposal to ban the use of food stamps to buy sugary drinks, drawing beverage industry complaints that it is another gov't attempt to tell people how to behave.


A source close to the management told BEATWAVES in a chat yesterday, ``we are ready for court to seek redress,'' adding that it had already given its lawyers the green light to process the case for court.


German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has won orders from Beijing Energy and Ningxia Electric Power for 38 S77/1500 series wind turbines in China.

Nordex wins orders for 38 wind turbines in China


Reese Witherspoon is impressed with how Robert Pattinson handles his fame.

Reese Witherspoon impressed with Pattinson


Drug stocks followed the broader market lower as investors fretted over whether Standard & Poors will lower US government's debt rating.


The US Postal Service failed to reach new agreements with two of its largest labor unions Saturday, agreeing to continue negotiations with one while reaching an impasse with the other.

Postal Service fails to reach agreements with unions


Pakistan has resumed some cooperation with US-led forces in Afghanistan following NATO strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers by working with the coalition to prevent another cross-border incident from escalating, a spokesman says.


Zsa Zsa Gabor was hospitalized Sunday to undergo surgery to have part of her right leg amputated because gangrene was setting in, a representative said.

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor to have part of leg amputated


Felix Hernandez pitched a perfect game today, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 1-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Felix Hernandez pitches perfect game for Seattle Mariners


Sandywoods Farm, an art and sustainable agriculture community, has won a fruit tree orchard in a national competition.

Sandywoods wins fruit tree orchard in competition


Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker said Wednesday that the city will accept a $3.5 million federal stimulus grant and use it to hire 16 more police officers.


Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi here on Wednesday said 'innovative and radical' proposals are being incorporated in the new Hajj policy, which would be announced in May after getting formal approval from the Federal Cabinet.

``Innovative, radical proposals being incorporated in new Hajj policy''


After a year and half of development, Google began offering online personal health records to the public Monday.


Ten Sderot families sue Egypt for 260 million NIS (new Israeli shekel) for failing to stop rejectionist Palestinian terrorists from firing rockets at Israeli cities including Sderot, where most of the rockets hit.


A FORMER manager of Arbroath Infirmary retired on Tuesday after 25 years service with the National Health Service.

FORMER manager of Arbroath Infirmary retires


Germany will roll over €240m in Egyptian debt into development aid in a deal approved by both sides, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Friday.

Germany rolls over Egyptian debt into aid


French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on a four-day visit to India, will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.

French President Sarkozy to meet Manmohan Singh today


North Korea says it may be willing to return to six-party international talks on its nuclear weapons programme, state media has reported.


Red Bull were so dominant in Monaco at the weekend that McLaren's Lewis Hamilton felt they were almost ``taking the Mickey'' out of their Formula One rivals.


Country's biggest fuel retailer Indian Oil Corporation today said it is losing Rs 107 crore a day on selling auto and cooking fuel below cost even as it awaits the government to announce clear compensation package.

IOC losing Rs 107 cr a day on selling fuel below cost


Women in the Indonesian city of Lhokseumawe have been banned from straddling motorbikes because of fears that it distracts men drivers.

Women in Indonesian city banned from straddling motorbikes


Mikaela Shiffrin of the US overtook Tina Maze on her second run to win the women's World Cup skiing slalom title in today's final race of the season.

Shiffrin overtakes Maze to win women's World Cup slalom title


Oakmont High School is holding its annual baseball skills clinic for all boys and girls, 6-13 years old from 9 am to noon, Saturday, Feb. 7, on the Oakmont High School varsity baseball field.

Oakmont High School to hold baseball clinic


Ten pro baseball prospects were signed Saturday at the United League Baseball rain-shortened national tryouts held here.


Facebook is now being blamed for up to 1 in 5 divorces, according to an analysis performed on an online database of divorce documents.


Thirty trainers of mobile phone repairers from all over the Eastern Region graduated from a training programme organized for them under the Local Enterprise and Skills Development Programme in Koforidua, on Wednesday.

Thirty trainers of mobile phone repairers graduate


Public access channels on Wisconsin's cable TV systems are losing a major source of their funding this month.

Public access channels will lose a major source of their funding


In line with the agreement, the CSTO -member countries acquire Russian weapons at Russia's domestic prices, CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha told Izvestia daily of Russia.

CSTO countries acquire Russian weapons at domestic price --


A Washington DC man has received a Sig Sauer assault rifle instead of the TV he ordered from Amazon.com


On Monday, former Gov. Jeb Bush announced that he was backing Rep. Janet Adkins, R-Fernandina Beach, in her bid for a third term in the Florida House of Representatives.

Jeb Bush backs Janet Adkins' bid for a third term


February 05, 2012 - Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, an avid cricket follower, on Sunday wished Yuvraj Singh a speedy and complete recovery after the star cricketer was diagnosed with cancer.

Omar Abdullah wishes Yuvraj Singh speedy recovery


HSBC on Monday completed a record £12.5bn rights issue after an overwhelming number of investors subscribed to the new shares.


Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declared victory Tuesday night in the Likud Party primaries shortly after polls closed.

Netanyahu declares victory in Likud Party primaries


USDA announces recall of 36 million pounds of Cargill ground turkey linked to Calif.

Usda recalls 36 million pounds of ground turkey


Kroger stores in a handful of states including Illinois are recalling its ice cream.

Kroger stores recalling some of its ice cream


European stocks rose as governments from Ireland to Spain sold bonds amid renewed concern that some nations will struggle to contain their budget deficits.

European stocks rise as Ireland sells bonds;


Contractors Wholesale this week opened its doors to the public, inviting do-it-yourselfers to its downtown warehouse on Andrews Avenue.


US President Barack Obama faces the media Friday, conducting his first news conference since spring.

Obama to conduct first news conference since spring


Police are investigating an attempted abduction near an Indianapolis school bus stop.


Americas Petrogas Inc. announces that it has granted stock options to purchase up to 1,645,000 common shares of the Company to directors and officers of the Company.

Americas Petrogas announces grant of options to directors and officers


Oil prices fell to around $72 a barrel on Thursday after rising more than five percent this week as swollen US distillate stocks such as diesel offset positive sentiment in other markets.


Eccentric singer Lady GaGa goes topless for the new issue of the British magazine Q slated to hit the stands in March.


Britain advised its citizens on Saturday against all non-essential travel to Georgia and suggested those already there should consider whether they need to stay.

Uk advises against non-essential travel to Georgia


Fred Jackson is expected to start over Dominic Rhodes while Marshawn Lynch serves his suspension at the beginning of the season, according to the Buffalo News.


German regulator BaFin launched a probe into 23 banks' pay policies, in order to determine whether they had implemented the strict bonus rules that the country imposed in 2010.

German regulator BaFin to probe banks' pay policies


Effektive, the agency recently established by former Curious creative Greig Anderson, has branded two new architecture businesses.

Effektive brands two new architecture businesses


ANU takes stargazing course online Updated: 05:13, Friday February 22, 2013 Science fans around the world will get to study astrophysics with Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt for free under a new Australian National University collaboration.


TI and Enfora expand joint initiatives for intelligent asset management and smart grid solutions TI low power technology and Enfora's wireless solution expertise help developers get to market easily and efficiently DALLAS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ --

TI and Enfora expand joint initiatives for intelligent asset management and smart...


An Iranian official said on Sunday that Iranian and Turkish women have a lot in common.

Iranian, Turkish women have a lot in common


The ``American Idol'' results show last night packed so much entertainment into one hour, the headline of this article doesn't even do the program justice.


South Africa could have slid into a recession in the last quarter of 2008 as the economy contracted for the first time in a decade, with output sliding 1,8% in the fourth quarter of last year.


US President Barack Obama arrived in Cambodia on Monday to attend a regional summit gathering the leaders of 18 countries, according to an AFP reporter travelling with him.

Obama arrives in Cambodia for regional summit


French pharmaceutical group Sanofi said on Tuesday that it intends to shed 900 jobs in France by the end of 2015.


The US premiere of the Tom Cruise action movie Jack Reacher has been postponed after the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut of 27 people.

US premiere of Jack Reacher is postponed after shooting


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and David Letterman have shared some laughs about the many fat jokes the comedian has made about the lawmaker's ample girth.

New Jersey governor Chris Christie, David Letterman laugh about fat jokes


``Mayor Bloomberg, I ask you, before you leave, repair the damage you have done,'' pleaded NAACP President Benjamin Jealous.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday said all major ``stakeholders'' - the President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice and Army Chief were in a ``secure position'' till 2013 and all institutions need to work within the ambit of constitution.

All stakeholders in ``secure position'' till 2013; must work within constitution;


United World Colleges is offering three scholarships to Croatian students for two-years of high-school education in Italy, Canada and the USA.

United World Colleges is offering scholarships to Croatian students


Militants said yesterday that the Nigerian military botched a rescue mission aimed at liberating two British hostages held captive in Nigeria's restive southern oil region.

Nigerian military botches rescue mission


A Thunder Bay man charged with manslaughter has been released on bail with several restrictions.

Thunder Bay man charged with manslaughter released on bail


American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is reportedly set to propose to Julianne Hough!

Ryan Seacrest to propose to Julianne Hough


The Idaho Steelheads announced that they have agreed to terms with goaltender Rejean Beauchemin, rookie forward Ben Nelson and rookie defenseman Kelly Sullivan.


A Hudson dentist was convicted of Medicaid fraud Tuesday in a plea bargain that reduced six of the original felony counts to misdemeanors.

Hudson dentist convicted in Medicaid fraud


Taliban have threatened media of dreadful consequences if any statement or report is published in the press against them.

Taliban threaten media of dreadful consequences


The CBI is likely to file its first chargesheet in the Adarsh housing scam on Tuesday against some of the members of the upscale society, 18 months after a case was registered in this connection.

CBI likely to file chargesheet in Adarsh scam


Metrolinx is going to study the electrification of its entire GO Transit rail system as a future alternative to diesel trains currently in service.

Metrolinx to study electrification of GO Transit's rail system


Taipei - China on Wednesday deported a Taiwanese bomb hoaxer to face trial in Taiwan for causing a Taipei-Shanghai flight to divert to Hangzhou over the weekend.


Luxury department store Selfridges is launching a bespoke service, which will allow customers to buy unique and customised pieces, from next month.


Islamist militants stormed a naval base in the Pakistani city of Karachi late Sunday, destroying two US-supplied surveillance aircraft, firing rockets and battling commandos sent to subdue them in one of the most brazen attacks in years, officials said.


Rafael Benitez has launched a passionate defence of Brazilian youngster Lucas ahead of tomorrows final Champions League group game in Eindhoven.


The department's duty officer Nandalal Peiris said theprevailing stormy weather condition would continue with sunny noons, cloudy evenings and stormy nights.


English glam rock singer Gary Glitter, who has been convicted of sexual offences, has decided to drop his legal battle in order to avoid signing the sex offenders register.

Gary Glitter drops legal battle to avoid signing sex offenders register


``I am hoping for a direct qualification into the main draw of the 2012 London Olympics. It looks a reality now as I have moved into the top-40 of the world rankings,'' said Sharath, who enjoys a career-best ranking of 39.


Three Springfield men were arrested Sunday following a fight in the 1600 block of South Second Street, a police report indicated.

Three Springfield men arrested after fight


Instead, according to CNN, the minister said Mubarak could face the death penalty if he's found guilty of having ordered the killing of anti-government protesters.


The Buffalo Bills have officially announced Thursday that they have signed QB Brian Brohm from the Green Bay Packers practice squad.


Global wins Tuesday night with a solid one/two punch for the second week in a row with over 2 million fans tuning into week two of the hit series NCIS:


Arsene Wenger hopes his patience will finally pay off this season as Arsenal go in search of their first Premier League title since 2004.


The official site have confirmed that Curtis Davies has now undergone surgery for his injured shoulder.


President Barack Obama will hold a news conference Tuesday at the White House, FOX News Channel reported Monday.


Deepti Naval, the face of parallel films of and 80s, feels that realistic cinema is more keen on entertaining the masses rather than dealing with sensitive issues diligently.


The European Environment Agency and Microsoft have announced the launch of the pioneering Eye on Earth online environmental observatory with the first of its resources, Water Watch.

European environment Agency & Microsoft launch online environmental observatory


Scott Brown announced Monday that he is joining Nixon Peabody LLP as a counsel in their Boston office.


Iran has blocked access to Google search and Gmail in a move officials say is aimed at improving cyber security.

Iran blocks access to Google search and Gmail


X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole will be supporting US band Black Eyed Peas in her first solo tour.

Cheryl Cole will support Black Eyed Peas


Jack Osbourne, the son of famous rocker and reality star Ozzy Osbourne, announced his fiancée, Lisa Stelly is pregnant with their first child.

Jack Osbourne announced fiancée is pregnant


Independiente and Boca Juniors drew 0-0 at the Libertadores de América stadium in a disappointing match of the Apertura Tournament.


The death toll from the recent flashfloods and landslides in the Visayas and Mindanao regions rose to 51, with recent fatalities in the Negros Oriental province, officials said today.

Death toll from flashfloods in Visayas, Mindanao rises to 51


As the general elections approaching fast, the Congress party has opened internet kiosks launching e-campaign in Gujarat to woo young voters.

Congress opens internet kiosks, launches e-campaign in Gujarat


Reflect Systems, a leading, national full-service provider of in-store digital media solutions including digital signage, today announced a strategic partnership with TXT4CRM, a technology platform and service provider of comprehensive mobile marketing engagement solutions.

Reflect announces partnership with TXT4CRM


Conflict uprooted 3.5m Arabs in 2011 Updated: 02:32, Friday April 20, 2012 Conflicts including the uprisings in the Arab world last year forced 3.5 million people to flee within their country, according to international monitors.


As was being specualted, Shaun Donovan has been selected by Barack Obama for the post of secretary of housing and urban development in the upcoming Obama cabinet.

Shaun Donovan selected as secretary of housing and urban Development!


No longer haunted by the prospect of a season-long battle to avoid the NRL wooden spoon, Cronulla gave their long-suffering fans something to cheer about on Saturday night with a convincing 26-6 win over Newcastle at Toyota Stadium.

Cronulla give fans something to cheer about


An American teen escaped from his captors in a Philippine jungle.

Teen escapes from captors in philippines


The government have hinted that they may scrap their planned fuel duty rise, as petrol prices continue to rise to record highs following uncertainty in Libya.


An Israeli lawmaker has revived a bill that would exempt newlywed soldiers from military service for one year.


A Queensland, Australia, hotel owner has pulled the plug on his poker machines, saying he could no longer stand to watch patrons losing all their money and leaving in tears, Australia's Courier Mail reported.

Australian hotel owner pulls the plug on poker machines


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, supported by gains in selected blue chips, dealers said.


Polls in Westborough will be open from 7 am to 8 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 8, for the special Senate election primary.

Polls open tomorrow for special Senate primary


Authorities say at least 11 people were injured south of Moorhead when anhydrous ammonia leaked from a tank being pulled by a farmer.

At least 11 injured in anhydrous ammonia leak


In order to mitigate the financial impact on Macau's economy, the government will increase public investment and start the implementation of public interventions, such as public infrastructure work initiated last year by the Infrastructure Development Office and the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau, said Jaime Carion, director of DSSOPT in response to an interpellation by lawmaker Chan Meng Kam.


A Deer River man found in an alley near his residence last Thursday died from exposure.


Paisley will play MTS Centre with special guests Chris Young and Lee Bruce on Wednesday, October 23 as part of his ``The Beat This Summer Tour.''

Brad Paisley to play MTS Centre in October


North Korea agreed on Wednesday to suspend nuclear tests, long-range missile launches and its activities at a key nuclear facility in an announcement that represents a surprise breakthrough for nuclear diplomacy.


Comedian Katt Williams was arrested Sunday night for burglary and remains in an Atlanta jail while his mug shot has been appearing all over the internet all day.


A Visalia man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in state prison for an armed robbery on August 14 at a Visalia gas station, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office reported.


The Peoria Rivermen will open the 2009-10 American Hockey League season with five consecutive home games and play West Division rivals Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee 10 times each.


She then took to the studio with Mike Posner a few weeks ago to make some choonage together, where apparently she was apologising about her cover of his song!

Mike Posner: 'Cher lloyd's apologised to me'


Mets general manager Omar Minaya gave the vote of confidence during the fourth inning of New York's game against the Washington Nationals on Monday night, Minaya said that he recently spoke with Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, and Wilpon was supportive.

Mets gives votes of confidence to manuel, Minaya


Asthma education in a small-group, interactive format may improve outcomes and overall care of children with asthma, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported in the August 17 Early Release issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Asthma education may improve outcomes of children with asthma


The chances of a back-to-back cut in interest rates receded after data revealed factory prices rose at their fastest rate for at least nine years.


South Africa defeated debutants Argentina 27-6 at Newlands Saturday in a Rugby Championship first round match.

South Africa defeat debutants Argentina in Rugby Championship


Australian job vacancies fell to a seven-year low in three months to February, tempering optimism about recent strength in the job market and keeping open the prospect of another interest-rate cut by the central bank to support the economy.


And with most films currently in development, ``Ghostbusters 3'' will be in 3D.


Dee Caruso, a writer for TV shows including ``Get Smart,'' ``The Monkees'' and ``The Smother Brothers Show,'' died of pneumonia on Sunday, May 27, in Brentwood, Calif. He was 83.


Two local bee keepers helped teach a bee clinic, focusing on the proper way to handle bee harvesting without using chemicals.


A discrimination suit filed by a former captain of the Winsted Fire Department against the town could take months to resolve, according to a state official familiar with the suit.

Discrimination suit could take months to resolve


Angola on Friday vowed to strengthen security at the African Nations Cup, after a deadly shooting attack earlier in the day on Togo's football squad en route to the continent's premier tournament.

Angola vows to strengthen security at African Nations Cup


Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has admitted he is carrying on regardless despite mounting speculation over his future.


One thing that I have realised about local football is that those at the helm of our game have not been told that football belongs to the nation.


``I am done with representational politics,'' Chen, who contested the North East Manchester seat for the National Democratic Movement in 1997, told The Gleaner yesterday.

'I am done with representational politics'


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down and handed power to the military.


Lowell Unleashed, a local dog organization, sent out a news bulletin announcing that a beagle is looking for a new home in the Lowell area.


American teenager Jack Sock has hired former Top 10 player Joakim Nystrom of Sweden to be his new coach.

Atp - american teen Jack Sock hires new coach


``Distance runners take care of their own. I knew if I was on that track, anybody would do the same for me.''

'Distance runners take care of their own'


Ontario could soon have an alert system in place to locate wandering seniors, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday.

Ontario could soon have an alert system to locate wandering seniors


Martin Johnson has confirmed that Simon Shaw and Delon Armitage are both unlikely to be fit for England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on 13 March.


Renault, the French auto maker, which currently has models, Clio, Kangoo and Symbol, producing about 60,000 units per year, announced it will invest about US$ 131.5 million in Argentina, at Santa Isabel, in the province of Cordoba.


Alkaline Trio have rescheduled their recently cancelled UK tour.


Tehran , Jul 30 In a fresh act of defiance, Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi will visit today the graves of slain protesters who opposed the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran opposition leaders to visit graves of slain protesters


Alberta consumers led Canada in new auto sales last month after trailing behind Saskatchewan and Manitoba all year, racking up a 13 per cent increase year-over-year for car purchases for June.

Alberta leading Canada in new auto sales


The man who said he was allegedly assaulted by Kern High School trustee and Yes on Prop 8 leader Ken Mettler during a Prop 8 rally plans on pressing charges.

Man allegedly assaulted at a Prop 8 rally plans on pressing charges


SUNY Sullivan will offer a six-session course for prospective entrepreneurs, titled ``Preparing for the Entrepreneurial Venture,'' from 6-8 pm Wednesday evenings from April 13-May 25.

SUNY Sullivan offers course for entrepreneurs


Voters in Turkmenistan are going to the polls to elect a new parliament.

Voters in Turkmenistan elect new parliament


Far from being spectators at some empty show trial orchestrated by lackeys of the great Satan, a British jury once again finds its own way to fairness and justice, and has both convicted and acquitted on the evidence alone.

``Jury finds its own way to fairness and justice''


Sources now indicate UK is making plans for a possible announcement, that could come as soon as Tuesday.

UK makes plans for a possible announcement--


Hansen Medical, a developer of next generation medical robotics, has announced preliminary revenue results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Hansen Medical announces revenue results


South Korea has won the exclusive right to exploit a deep-sea mine in the Indian Ocean, which has a capacity to produce more than $300 million worth of minerals a year.

South Korea wins right to mine under Indian Ocean


The FMB recently surveyed its members and found that almost 44% thought homeowners were unlikely to take advantage of the Green Deal when it launches in autumn 2012.

Homeowners unlikely to take advantage of Green Deal


Friends and relatives of defendants, accused of participating in clashes in December that killed at least 14 people, wait to enter the court in the Caspian port city of Aktau March 28, 2012.

Friends and relatives of defendants wait to enter the court in Aktau


Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio after he lost his battle with stomach cancer.

Ozzy Osbourne pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio


The Eurozone is set to grow 0.7% in 2009 - 1% above the recent IMF forecast and the ECB should lower its benchmark interest rate to 3% in coming months, according to a report published on Thursday.

Eurozone set to grow 0.7% in 2009 - 1% above IMF forecast;


Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza on Monday said Pakistan and Turkey were strongly tied in religious, spiritual, cultural and linguistic links as both were cast in the same mould.

Pakistan, Turkey tied in religious, cultural links:


The federal government is frustrated with the Penang state government for not cooperating with federal agencies, especially in in approving planned projects.

Federal government frustrated with Penang state government


New Zealand won the toss and sent England into bat on the opening day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.

New Zealand win toss and send England into bat


On an expected note, Samsung has updated its Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone and the Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet, enhancing processor speeds and adding the ability to link to LTE networks operating on three different frequency bands used in Europe.

Samsung updated its Galaxy S II smartphone


The professional jobs market is holding firm in spite of the eurozone crisis, with plenty of opportunities at all levels, a new global survey by Antal has revealed.


Final results for the October 10 Kyrgyz parliamentary elections were released October 12 and showed little change from preliminary results released a day earlier, while the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe said the election was fair.


Home Information Packs have not had a negative impact on the housing market, new research has revealed.

Home Information Packs 'have no negative impact on housing market'


Vietnam had 170 million phone subscribers by December 2010, according to a new report from the General Statistics Office.

Vietnam has 170 million phone subscribers


HgCapital has sold Dutch fiduciary services firm ATC to corporate services business Intertrust for €303m, reaping a 2.2x money multiple.

HgCapital sells ATC to Intertrust for €303m


Pippa Middleton could be quizzed by police after she was pictured in a car with a group of friends, one of whom pointed a 'gun' at paparazzi.

Pippa Middleton to be quizzed by police?


Spanish winger David Silva joined Manchester City on a four-year deal from Valencia, announced the Premier League club on Wednesday.


The state government has withdrawn its appeal against the high court's order, which declared as unconstitutional the special rule formulated to facilitate teachers without PhD as professors in engineering colleges, in violation of AICTE norms.

Government withdraws appeal against high court order


After eight weeks, 61 witnesses and 186 exhibits, the Crown concluded its case Thursday against Michael Rafferty.

Crown concludes case against Michael Rafferty


Global miner Rio Tinto Ltd has lifted its 2009 iron ore production forecasts by up to 7.5 per cent, and said early signs of a recovery in key markets are emerging.

Rio Tinto lifts iron ore production forecasts


Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull 1-2 in Spanish Grand Prix practice on Friday as the Austrian team carried its early season form into Europe, where McLaren also looked quick.

Sebastian Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 at Spanish Grand Prix practice


Colorado Springs police said a woman accidentally shot her husband while he was trying to teach her how to hold a gun.

Colo. Springs woman accidentally shoots husband


THE dollar has opened lower as investors moved away from risk assets on concerns about European debt and the US economy.

Dollar down, investors move away from risk


A European Commission report has warned that the international project to erect a new shelter over the devastated Chernobyl reactor in the Ukraine is facing funding shortfalls, according to Nuclear Engineering International magazine.

International project to erect new shelter over Chernobyl facing funding shortfalls


A Pit Bull attacked and killed another dog Friday afternoon on Devon Street.


Fellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner on Tuesday, telegraphing an eagerness for him to resign after he admitted sending a lewd photo of himself to a woman via Twitter and lying about it.


AN OSCAR Wilde classic will be brought to life at Theatre-in-the-Hut in Weston in a couple of weeks.


Connecticut state police say a toddler has died after an apparent accidental shooting in his Jewett City home.

Connecticut toddler dies after accidental shooting in home