The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.

Popular antidepressant interferes with breast cancer treatment


London, Oct 7 Hollywood actress Sharon Stone says that she had two miscarriages in the past and that the experience was ``unbearable''.


But before you can get started, you need to learn how to effectively purchases online insurance leads.

How to effectively purchase online insurance leads


A fire broke out Friday at a newly opened Pasadena restaurant just as the staff prepared for the lunch rush.


Bloomberg reported that OAO Gazprom, Russia's state owned natural gas monopoly plans to double project investment to USD 30 billion this year, a move which would allow it to overtake a target set by Royal Dutch Shell Plc which the Anglo-Dutch company said was the largest in the oil and gas industry.

Gazprom plans to double investment to USD 30


In Jackson v. Segwick Claims Management Servs., Inc., the Sixth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a RICO complaint brought by former Coca-Cola employees.

Sixth Circuit reverses dismissal of RICO complaint


Never ones to restrict ourselves, we have live coverage of Pope Francis being officially installed at a Mass in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, for those that are interested.

Live coverage of Pope Francis being officially installed


AP , 02.18.10, 07:43 AM EST Sony said Thursday it will close its Alabama recording media plant by September as part of an effort to consolidate production amid tough competition.

Sony to close Alabama recording media plant


A former Ontario resident is out on bail after being accused of insurance fraud.

Former Ontario resident accused of insurance fraud


The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park will be closing all back country trails and campsites due to Tropical Storm Felicia's approach, according to officials.

Hawaii Volcanoes National park closes back country trails and campsites


The global forest products industry is slowly recovering from the economic crisis, with the Asia-Pacific region and particularly China taking the lead.

Global forest products industry recovering from crisis --


GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia state weekend, explained why his government dethroned two traditional rulers, saying that they were allegedly involved in kidnapping.

Why i dethroned two traditional rulers --


Saturday, Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez married actor Eric Winter in front of 250 guests at the San Cristobal fort.

Actress Roselyn Sanchez married Eric Winter


Statham police issued 23 citations and five warnings over the past week, bringing the department's total citations for the year to 632 with 104 warnings.

Statham police issue 23 citations over past week


Gov. Scott Walker says he is developing a new way to measure Wisconsin's employment needs.

Walker developing new way to measure employment


Russia has no plans to build a military base in Cuba, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.

Russia has no plans of military base in Cuba - Lavrov


R.Agayev / Turkey advocates for liberation of the Azerbaijani occupied territories by the Armenian Armed Forces.

Turkey advocate for liberation of Azerbaijani occupied territories --


Britain could pay for a new prison in Nigeria to house hundreds of Nigerian criminals convicted on British soil, reports said.

Britain may pay for new prison in Nigeria: reports


The New York Mets today announced they will wear a new pinstripe home uniform next season inspired by the early years of the franchise.


THE rand held steady during midday trade on Tuesday amid some consolidation following the previous day's sell-off on euro area debt woes.


A 59-year-old Prosser man died Saturday after setting himself on fire, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said.

Prosser man dies after setting hiimself on fire


Ministers with 146 years of combined service were honoured in Simcoe this week on the occasion of their retirement.


A Greensboro teenager who broke into a Chapel Hill apartment but ended up being shot and badly beaten pleaded guilty Tuesday to three charges in Orange County Criminal Superior Court.


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A Kern County detentions deputy pleaded not guilty Monday morning to having sex with a convicted murderer in jail.

Detentions deputy pleads not guilty to sex with murderer


St Patrick's Day has been celebrated across Donegal, with parades and community events all over the county.

St Patrick's Day celebrated across Donegal


Public figures express outrage over Maoist chairman's remark that one million Nepali will die in a new revolution.


Imaxio, a biotech company based in Lyon, specializing in protein engineering for immunotherapy, has just signed a worldwide licensing agreement with the American company Wyeth and the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Imaxio signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Wyeth and the Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)


The 16 year study at the Kennedy Krieger Institute has proven that despite many claiming that the DSM cannot be used with children with Down's syndrome because of cognitive impairments, it in fact can accurately identify ASD.

DSM 'can identify autism spectrum disorders'


BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has more than tripled its first half profit and says business conditions and confidence have improved in recent months.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank triples profit


IT services provider Instalec has undergone a second MBO in the space of five years with Instalec director Graeme Taylor leading the latest one.


In a statement, Khandu hoped that China would accept the reality and refrain from laying claim on the hilly tribal state which graduated to electoral democracy in 1975.


Shipping activity remained active at Port Qasim where four ships carrying containers, LPG and Furnace Oil were berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and FOTCO Oil Terminal, respectively, on Thursday.


A proposed group home in New Market's Pleasant View subdivision is drawing fire from some residents, and they intend to fight to keep it out.


A golf tournament on Feb. 25 in Savannah will benefit a Rincon boy who has leukemia.


A trespasser hit and killed by a Norfork Southern train early Friday morning in Cleveland.


Keith Fergus won the rain-shortened Regions Charity Classic on Sunday, shooting a second straight 6-under 66 to beat Gene Jones by three strokes.


Canadian rocker Bryan Adams showed off his baby daughter in public for the first time over the weekend during a stroll around London.


Jonny Flynn is a first round draft pick in the National Basketball Association.


Transfield Services has maintained its full year guidance after reporting a 32 per cent rise in H1 profit.


``The human rights advocate Azimzhan Askarov could be killed in the penal colony in Kyrgyzstan,'' Nurbek Toktakunov, the lawyer acting for the prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment, said at the press conference today.

The human rights advocate Azimzhan Askarov could be killed in the penal colony in Kyrgyzstan --


Rep. Jackie Speier put an end to speculation today that she'll run for California attorney general, saying she has decided to remain in the House of Representatives.

Speier to remain in House of Representatives


``The fiscal deficit target for the current financial year will be reassessed after mid-year review depending on the pace of expenditure and resource position of the government,'' Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.


A corporate jet made an emergency landing at Beverly Airport yesterday afternoon, blowing out its main landing gear tires as it touched down and sending smoke and sparks into the air.

Corporate jet makes emergency landing at Beverly airport


Contrary to conventional belief, alcohol improves rather than damages men's performance in the bedroom if taken within safe guidelines, a new study has revealed.


VETERAN actor Michael Douglas said in a recent interview with Alec Baldwin that he will never forget when he was first told he had late-stage throat cancer in 2010.

Douglas says he'll never forget being told he had cancer


The homeless street preacher convicted of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart faces a possible life prison term when he is sentenced on Wednesday, during a hearing in which Smart was expected to address him directly.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper could face life in prison


The Wayland girls lacrosse team split a pair of games last week, besting Newton South 16-5 on Tuesday, Apr. 6 and then losing to Dover-Sherborn last Thursday by an 11-9 count.


Almarina and Set Alight shone when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning.


Eli Lilly and Company has acquired SGX Pharmaceuticals, a San Diego-based biotechnology company focused on drug discovery and development in the area of oncology.


Jessica Simpson said she will be having a tofu turkey for Thanksgiving this year as her fiance Eric Johnson is a vegan.

Jessica Simpson having a tofu turkey for Thanksgiving


Pakistani-born leg spinner Imran Tahir has been granted South African citizenship and is eligible to play for his adopted country with immediate effect, Cricket South Africa announced on Saturday.


Former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour has stated that he believes Chelsea are now out of the title race following their current slump in form.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Chelsea are out of title race


Microsoft Corp withdrew on Saturday its offer to buy Yahoo unwilling to pay an additional $5.5 billion for the Internet search provider.


AP Sports Writer Jeff Carter had his second career hat trick, scoring three goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Carolina Hurricanes, 8-1 on Thursday night.


Paul di Resta says he remains fully focused on the job at hand, despite speculation about his future prospects in F1.


Local campaigning is getting downright nasty as Election Day draws near according to calls from people in Douglas County who say Obama signs have racial slurs spray painted over them.


Bird flu continued to spread in West Bengal, and the virus was confirmed in three more blocks of Birbhum and Howrah districts though the state government said the situation was ``under control''.

Bird flu continues to spread in West Bengal


Willie Nelson is canceling his shows through Saturday because of an undisclosed illness.

Willie Nelson cancels shows because of undisclosed illness


Tips received by the Bay County Sheriff's Office lead to the arrest of five illegal aliens early this morning, May 29, 2009.


Charges against an American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians are expected to be filed within a week and if the case goes to court the trial will be held in the United States, said a legal specialist with the US military familiar with the investigation.

Charges against soldier are expected this week


Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a Wednesday evening semi crash near Shadeland that sent the driver to a local hospital.


Medical interns are spending less time with patients and more time at a computer since new rules limiting total work hours were instituted in 2011, according to a study published online April 18 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Medical interns spending less time with patients


Iran has never in its history tried to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route at the centre of increasing international tension, Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Thursday.

Iran 'has never tried to close Hormuz Strait':


Brisbane and Ipswich are expected to flood this week, but Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says it will not be as severe as in 2011.


A Howell man accused of robbing a string of banks in Central New Jersey was indicted Thursday for allegedly holding up a Commerce Bank branch in Old Bridge.


Michael Jackson was ''cracking up'' and ''not mentally or physically equipped to cope'' with the pressure of his proposed 50 London shows, according to a psychiatrist.


3M said it has completed an expansion in Asia that will boost its production capacity of chemical mechanical planarization pad conditioners.


Nevada Republican senatorial candidate Sharron Angle said that the unemployed have outlived their usefulness.

Sharron Angle says unemployed have outlived their usefulness


Vice President Dick Cheney will visit Georgia next week, the White House announced Monday, in the highest level diplomatic visit by the United States to the region since Russia's military operations began.


THE Reserve Bank has signalled it will slow the pace of interest rate rises as Australian homeowners and business borrowers adjust to higher key lending rates.

Reserve bank may slow down on rate rises


Canterbury firefighters battled two major fires through the night as hot dry winds stoke up the region.

Firefighters battle fires through the night


www.mlntherawfeed.com-Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed forward Mark Mancari to a one-year deal.


A helicopter was used Monday to rescue two men who were stranded by rising water from runoff near the Iron Bridge over the Lampasas River on CR 2925 in Lampasas County.

Helicopter used to rescue two men stranded by rising water


DEAN RYAN is the red-hot favourite to succeed Mike Ruddock as director of rugby at relegated Guinness Premiership club Worcester.

Dean Ryan favourite to succeed Mike Ruddock at Worcester


North Korea on Friday launched a long-range rocket, South Korea's defense ministry said.


The Russian stock market continued to rally for the second day in a row on Tuesday due to expectations about the new US economic stimulus package.


A Bainbridge Island police oversight commission is firing its independent chief examiner and giving the position to a city employee.

Bainbridge Island police commission fires examiner


The Australian market ended the trading session Monday, the first day of the trading week, in positive territory lifted by optimism about global economic recovery following fewer than expected job losses in the US for August.

Australian market ends in positive territory


John Abraham is a huge football fan and is all set to watch the FIFA World Cup 2010 live in South Africa.

John Abraham set to watch FIFA World Cup 2010 live


Forward Kei Kamara comments on his return to Sporting KC and Major League Soccer following his loan spell with Norwich City

Kei Kamara returns to Sporting kansas City


The taxman is writing to 600 offshore account holders to unearth more information about the process of depositing funds outside the UK.

Taxman writing to 600 offshore account holders


Area schools are currently celebrating ``Red Ribbon Week,'' as students learn the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and to make good choices in their lives.


Sports journalist Jay Mariotti has been charged with seven misdemeanors by the city prosecutors in Los Angeles.

Jay Mariotti charged with seven misdemeanors


Speaker of the House John Boehner will visit Louisville at the end of the month.


America's top military official said last night that WikiLeaks could already have Afghan blood on its hands, as the FBI joined the investigation into the leaking of thousands of classified documents.

WikiLeaks 'may already have blood on its hands'


General Motors Co. said Thursday its November US sales rose 6.9 percent on strong demand for both cars and trucks.

GM November sales rise 6.9 percent on strong demand for both cars and trucks


Verizon Wireless has filed a lawsuit to stop a Utah-based telemarketing company from calling its customers and employees to advertise an upcoming movie.

Verizon Wireless files lawsuit against a telemarketing company


The Braves rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Cubs in extra innings Tuesday night in the opening game of a ten-game homestand.

Braves rally from 5-0 deficit to beat Cubs


Spain's new airline Iberia Express on 3 July commenced flights from Riga to the capital of Spain Madrid.

Iberia Express commences flights from Riga to Madrid


Troopers say a Bellefontaine pilot was killed in a small plane crash near the village of West Liberty.

Bellefontaine pilot killed in small plane crash


A kangaroo takes an afternoon nap at the Vilas Park Zoo in Madison.


More than 30 medical workers are missing in Bahrain, an American rights group said Friday, in the latest indication that the country's health care system is being drawn into Bahrain's confrontation with pro-democracy campaigners.

Medical workers reported missing in Bahrain


TWO more WaldenTRI athletes look set to be called up for international honours following excellent performances at a qualifying event.

WaldenTRI athletes set for international honours


An uneasy calm prevailed in the Kashmir valley today as toll mounted to six in the ongoing violence in the region where an indefinite curfew imposed on Sunday entered the third day.


The LA County Fair opens this Labor Day Weekend with an array of new interactive exhibits in addition to Fair favorites -- concerts, shopping and the best food in LA County -- all at an affordable price.

2011 LA County Fair opens Labor Day Weekend


The California Highway Patrol said two people were killed Tuesday morning in a crash in rural Turlock.


Greece offered to evacuate 15,000 Chinese nationals by ship from Libya, and is considering requests from other countries to help ferry out their nationals, country's Public Order Ministry said in a statement Tuesday.

Greece offers to evacuate 15,000 Chinese nationals from Libya


NEW YORK Wimbledon is leaving NBC after 43 years and appears headed to ESPN.

Wimbledon leaving NBC, appears headed to ESPN


A Lancaster jewelry store is giving back.


The US will continue exerting pressure on Iran despite the nuclear fuel agreement inked between Tehran and Brazil and Turkey, White House spokesperson Bill Burton said, ITAR-TASS reports.

US to continue pressuring Iran despite nuclear agreement


Iran plans to build more nuclear power reactors in an earthquake-prone coastal area, Iranian media said on Wednesday, a day after a strong tremor struck the region close to its only existing such plant Tuesday's 6.3-magnitude quake hit 89 km south-east of the port of Bushehr, killing 37 people and injuring more than 900 as it flattened small villages.


``We're more than willing to work with the board or whoever, it's just, we're tired of all these games,'' said Valerie Meredith, spokeswoman for the Bass River Citizen's Committee, a group of members from the Cobequid Branch that is trying to get the financial information used to justify shutting down the village's only financial institution.


Comedian Patrice O'Neal, best known for his TV work and stand-up work, has suffered a stroke at the age of just 41.

Comedian Patrice O'Neal suffers a stroke


Mohamed Ibrahim scored for the second game in a row to fire Zamalek 1-0 past ENPPI on Monday.

Youngster Ibrahim fires Zamalek past ENPPI


Ivory Coast will hold a long-delayed presidential election on November 30 under a peace plan to reunite the West African country after a civil war, President Laurent Gbagbo said on Monday.

Ivory Coast to hold presidential election on nov 30


AUSVEG, the national peak industry representative organisation for the vegetable and potato industries, has adopted a new constitution which will see it move away from being a federation of state representative organisations to having direct grower membership.


- Troubled rapper DMX was arrested in Arizona on Tuesday for violating his probation by regularly using illegal drugs during the last nine months, authorities said.

Rapper DMX arrested for violating probation


AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has ordered two AW139 medium twin engine helicopters.

The Malaysian fire and rescue Department orders two AW139s


Bangalore, April 19 Indian IT bellwether Wipro Ltd is studying the impact of the US immigration bill drafted by a group of eight senators, chairman Azim Premji said Friday.

Wipro studying impact of US immigration bill


Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who once called al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden a ``hero,'' pleaded not guilty Tuesday on 11 counts of terrorism.

Radical islamist Abu Hamza al-Masri pleads not guilty


MILAN -David Beckham played for 76 effective minutes to help AC Milan beat Genoa 5-2 and rise to second in the Serie A on Wednesday.


A judge heard testimony Friday about fingerprint evidence and statements made by a suspect in a case involving the rape of a 75-year-old woman.

Judge hears testimony about fingerprint evidence, statements


Libyan ex-rebel fighters protesting against a new government line-up lifted their siege on the national assembly building on Friday after occupying it for more than 24 hours, an AFP journalist reported.

Libya ex-rebels lift siege of assembly building


Boart's new boss to be paid less Updated: 18:14, Monday March 4, 2013 The new chief executive at driller Boart Longyear, Richard O'Brien, will take a pay cut of about one-third.


Microsoft Corp. on Mon. said that it will price cut the Xbox 360 in Europe to an entry level price of €199.99/£159.99.


Prince Harry has visited Belize as part of his seven day royal tour for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.


The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, dies in Los Angeles at the age of 50 after a cardiac arrest.


Congressman Brian Bilbray has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 112th Congress along with three subcommittee assignments.

Bilbray appointed to House Energy & Commerce Committee


A Bell County grand jury Wednesday indicted a 30-year-old Temple man on felony drug charges for allegedly possessing 1 kilogram of cocaine.

Bell County grand jury indicts man on felony drug charges


Junior Seau drove his SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad, CA this morning -- and survived -- this according to law enforcement.We're told the retired NFL superstar sustained injuries in the wreck -- cops are on scene.

Junior Seau drives SUV off a cliff, survives


Exel announced late Thursday evening it has directed its third-party staffing company to discontinue using foreign student workers at the company's Palmyra distribution facility.


Taiwan face India in the Davis Cup this weekend with an eye on earning a place in the elite World Group for the first time.


Canada continues to stall on sodium reduction guidelines for industry, after a document detailing voluntary targets was conspicuously absent from a two-day healthcare summit with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax late last month.

Canada stalls on sodium reduction guidelines


Captain Ursula Roelofse said the body of the woman was found at 7.40am on Friday in a water ditch along the side of the road.


Bio-diesel production is expanding in Kansas City.


Watauga and Forsyth Country Day have new coaches;


The International Anesthesia Research Society has launched a $750,000 grant, the largest single grant offered by the society in its 90-year history, according to a release.

International Anesthesia research society launches $750,000 grant, largest in society's history


England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson underwent surgery on his injured left knee on Friday with his Newcastle club reporting no complications although he is still unlikely to play again before Christmas.


Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has pleaded guilty to lying to the White House and tax crimes, in a deal that could send him to prison for more than two years.


Kevin Pietersen feels the England bowlers made the difference in the Lord's Test.


The media should not be blamed for the heinous hostage-taking incident that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead in Manila last month since they did not violate any law, ABS-CBN Citizen Journalism head Salvacion ``Inday'' Varona-Espina said during a seminar held by the Negros Press Club at 21 Restaurant in Bacolod City Saturday.


Prime Minister David Cameron met with David Beckham to discuCarl Court - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prime Minister David Cameron meets David Beckham


The San Francisco Giants activated 303-game winner Randy Johnson from the 60-day disabled list after Tuesday night's 10-2 victory over Colorado and plan to use him out of the bullpen.

Giants activate Randy Johnson from disabled list


New York-based MultiPlan, a provider of transaction services to healthcare payers, has been acquired by the private equity firms BC Partners and Silver Lake

MultiPlan acquired by private equity firms


June Brazilian iron ore exports to China decreased slightly, reflecting current lower steel demand in the Asian nation, Steel Business Briefing learns from the country's latest customs data.

Brazil's iron ore exports to China decrease slightly


A Marshfield doctor is accused of fondling patients at least 12 times since 2003.


Windows Phone 7 copy/paste functionality could coming soon if reports from ChevronWP7 developer, Chris Walshie are anything to go by.

Windows Phone 7 copy/paste functionality coming soon?


The government should make a breakthrough in money politics prevention during general elections, Paramadina University Rector Anies Baswedan said here on Thursday.

Government should make breakthrough in money politics prevention


A woman who admits she faked having cancer for a charity scam will spend the weekend in jail after a brief hearing this afternoon, police say.

Woman who faked cancer to spend the weekend in jail, police say


``BMC saved our lives,'' said Carrie Brangiforte, as the two families plan yet another fundraiser for the hospital.


Several local organizations teamed up Friday night for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Jonesboro Bowling Center.

Local organizations team up for Make-a-Wish


ST. LOUIS Lance Berkman expects to be back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup soon after the All-Star break.

Berkman expects to be back soon after break


People confirms that Brooke Burke has injured her foot and was taken to the hospital.

Brooke Burke injures foot, taken to hospital


A federal judge has postponed the trial of several alleged members of a violent New Orleans drug ring, including a man once described by police as one of the city's most dangerous criminals.

Judge postpones trial for alleged members of violent New Orleans drug ring


MBIA Inc. announced today that Charles R. Rinehart was elected to MBIA's board of directors.

Charles R. Rinehart elected to MBIA's board of directors


Aretha Franklin is recovering well after undergoing ``highly successful'' surgery this week.

Aretha Franklin recovering from successful surgery


Porter Airlines is exercising options on two more Q400 twin-engine turboprop airliners made by Bombardier Aerospace.

Porter Airlines exercises options on two more Bombardier Q400 turboprops


Kanye West has reportedly collaborated with Nicki Minaj on his upcoming Good Ass Job album.

Kanye West collaborates with Nicki Minaj


A 28-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Monday with strangling his estranged wife during a tirade in which he also broke through a door and destroyed numerous items in her apartment, according to a criminal complaint.

Man charged with strangling estranged wife


Oil prices fell below $78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the US and Europe won't avert a global economic slowdown that would erode crude demand.


Newly-wed HULK HOGAN has checked into a Florida hospital to undergo back surgery, according to a report.


Personal current accounts are not working well for consumers, the Office of Fair Trading has said.


Nic Wise had 15 points, seven assists and five steals and Jamelle Horne scored eight of his 13 in the final 5 1/2 minutes to help Arizona pull away from Rice 66-49 on Thursday night.


With gas at four bucks a gallon, some car companies are offering cheap or free gas if you buy a new car.

Car companies offering cheap gas for new cars


The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office says a taxi driver was shot in the leg during a robbery in Salisbury.


Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin claims under-pressure manager Tony Adams retains the support of the players.


The US Coast Guard medically evacuated an injured fisherman off the coast of Georgetown Thursday.


A pedestrian and a driver were taken to a hospital for treatment after a vehicle-pedestrian accident in Oakmont on Thursday morning.

Pedestrian, driver taken to hospital after accident in Oakmont


The Scarlets have signed versatile back Gareth Owen, who left the Ospreys following an injury-afflicted 2011-12 season.

Scarlets sign versatile back Gareth Owen from Ospreys


NY futures rallied this week, with December gaining 220 points to close at 76.91 cents, while March advanced 110 points to close at 75.11 cents.


The USDA, with some help from our friends at Farm Foundation, is holding a series of forums across the across the country to discuss natural resource conservation policy issues.

USDA to hold series of forums on conservation policies


Chelsea will need to win every game to stand any chance of beating Manchester United in the Premier League title race, according to Blues manager Guus Hiddink.


A widespread search is continuing in Co Antrim today for a Ballycastle woman who has been missing since Sunday night.


Fire crews are investigating fatal fire at south Nashville high rise that houses the elderly.

Fire investigate fatal fire at south Nashville high rise


A German court has dismissed two investor lawsuits seeking damages from sportscar maker Porsche SE for alleged market manipulation during its failed bid to take over Volkswagen AG.

German court dismisses investor lawsuits against carmaker Porsche


Cincinnati Bell Wireless just went 4G today without much warning.


Minister for Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Friday that new departments would be set up in Customs to check smuggling and solve issues related to transit trade.

New departments to be set up in Customs:


Thieves have stolen steel nuts from metal railings, highlighting the importance of having properly secured railings.


``The UPA Government and the Congress has committed a fraud on the democracy,'' said Prasad.

UPA, cong committed a fraud on democracy:


A citizen tip led to the arrest of three people on various charges last week.


Muslims in Singapore celebrated Hari Raya Haji on Wednesday, and in line with Singapore's multi--racial fabric, other communities also joined in the celebrations, to know more about the sacrificial meaning of the day.

Muslims in Singapore celebrate Hari Raya Haji


07:15 GMT, March 25, 2011 The US Navy will christen the newest amphibious transport dock ship, Arlington, Saturday, March 26, 2011, during a 10 am CDT ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss. The ship is named for the city of Arlington, Va., honoring the 184 victims in the air and on the ground who lost their lives when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the military and civilian employees, emergency, fire and rescue personnel of Arlington County and surrounding communities who provided critical assistance after the attack.

US Navy to christen amphibious transport dock ship Arlington


President George W. Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to end a federal ban on offshore oil drilling and open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration, asserting that those steps and others would lower gasoline prices and ``strengthen our national security.''

Bush urges Congress to end ban on offshore drilling


Taxation officials will be keeping a close watch on high earners to ensure they pay the proper amount of tax in an effort to rein in the ever-widening income gap, the country's top taxation authority said on Wednesday.


Noel Gallagher and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin are apparently set to team up for a performance at the Brit Awards.

Noel Gallagher and Chris Martin set to team up at Brit Awards?


Belgian high-tech recycler and specialty materials maker Umicore is to build a new plant to make components for rechargeable batteries, doubling its capacity of the product as it expands into the growing market.

Umicore builds new rechargeable battery plant


A man has been charged in a sexual assault that happened on a 59-year-old woman in 2007.


Rascal Flatts will visit the O'Connell Center at the University of Florida Saturday with musical guests Little Big Town and Eli Young.

Rascal Flatts to visit O'Connell Center Saturday


Chrysler is expected to repay $7.5 billion in government loans on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the planning.

Chrysler expected to repay government loans Tuesday


Sterling rose against the US dollar on Friday afternoon after poor US employment figures saw the US currency weaken across the board.

Sterling rises against dollar due to poor US employment figures


Thousands of American Turks and Azerbaijani Diaspora members are expected to gather at the Times Square in New York to demand ``End to Armenian Lies'' and to commemorate their momentum, on 30th of April, APA's Washington DC correspondent reports.

Thousands of American Turks and Azerbaijani Diaspora members to gather in New York to demand ``end to Armenian lies''


Ahead of Scottish Conference in Dundee this weekend, Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched a new Facebook page for news, views, infographics and pictures about the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Scottish Liberal Democrats launch new Facebook page


Kellogg Co. plans to raise its quarterly dividend by 2.3% beginning in the third quarter as the cereal maker looks to boost shareholder return.

Kellogg plans to raise quarterly dividend 2.3%


Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan has now signed Deepa Mehta's much talked movie Midnight's Children, which has seasoned actors like Shabana Azmi, Seema Biswas, Nandita Das, and Irrfan Khan.

Soha Ali Khan signed for Midnight's Children


Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard Saturday night Tripoli with rebels saying they were advancing into the capital as Libyan leader Moammer Gaddafi's regime crumbled.

Explosions, gunfire heard in Tripoli as rebels advance


Rajasthan Royals has won their fourth consecutive match in the Indian Premier League after defeating Chennai Super Kings by 17 runs at the Sardar Patel staium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals defeats Chennai Super Kings


Pop superstar Beyonce has pulled out of a concert in Malaysia amid protests from the country's Islamic leaders.

Beyonce pulls out of concert in Malaysia amid protests


The University of Houston is expanding its nanoscience and nanotechnology offerings this fall with the launch of a unique program intended to give undergraduates in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Houston University expands its nanoscience and nanotechnology offerings


Davide Astori has confirmed that he has rejected a lucrative move to Spartak Moscow in order to stay at Cagliari.


Nifty has resistance at 5040, said the leading brokerage house Sharekhan while opining on the trends of equity markets for the day.


Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston have been pitted against each other time and time again because of their common bond...

Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston 'pitted' against each other...


Google have announced that they've begun adding over 600 MGM movies onto Google Play and Youtube.

Google add 600 MGM movies to Google Play and Youtube


Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday to widen a portion of US 68 in Bourbon County, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Work scheduled to begin Wednesday to widen US 68 in Bourbon County


Campton Private Equity Advisors, a private equity fund-of-funds advisor, has appointed James H. Grossman as a senior advisor to the firm.

Campton private equity Advisors appoints senior advisor


``Black and Yellow'' rapper Wiz Khalifa and model Amber Rose are engaged, Rose announced on Twitter.


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Tuesday at 2,023.52, down 13.11 points.

Tsxv closed at 2,023.52, down 13.11 points


Ryan Mathews was carried off the field Sunday after injuring his ankle late in the first quarter.

Ryan Mathews carried off after injuring ankle


25/02/08 NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran, nutrient research and technology, announced that it is has completed the purchase of Irgovel, the largest rice bran oil processing facility in South America, for a purchase price of approximately $14 million.

NutraCea completes purchase of largest rice bran oil processing facility in South America


In a surprise move, Don Cheadle is replacing Terrence Howard in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, the sequel to last summer's blockbuster smash.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-Israel lobby on Monday that ``Jerusalem is not a settlement,'' but is Israel's capital, as he showed no sign of narrowing the gap with Washington, AFP reported.


Taylor Swift has revealed that she is keen on changing her musical style over the next couple of years, however she would still stick to writing her own songs.

Taylor Swift keen on changing her musical style


He might be one of the music industry's biggest legends, but Sir Paul McCartney says he still gets butterflies in his stomach -- especially when he plays in small venues.


ConocoPhillips said it added about 738 million barrels of oil equivalent to its proved reserves in 2011, allowing the oil giant to more than replace oil reserves lost from production.

Conocophillips added about 738 million barrels to reserves in 2011


Pep Guardiola was a ``smart man'' to snub Chelsea and take over Bayern Munich, but could have a seriously difficult job on his hands.

Guardiola was ``a smart man'' to snub Chelsea


Pope emeritus Benedict XVI returned to his new home at the Vatican for the first time since his historic resignation.

Benedict returns to new home at Vatican for first time


An Oakdale man pleaded guilty Monday to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl multiple times.

Oakdale man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct


Ntini celebrates his tenth wicket at Lord's in 2003 Makhaya Ntini, one of only ten oversees players to have taken ten wickets in a Test match at Lord's, has retired from international cricket.

Ntini retires from international cricket


20/01/12 An Italian was kidnapped in Multan, the foreign ministry in Rome said, without giving further details on the person's identity.


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and his arch-rival Morgan Tsvangirai are to meet soon as part of power-sharing talks aimed at resolving the country's crisis, an opposition spokesman said yesterday.

Mugabe, zimbabwe opposition leader to meet soon


French computer game developer Ubisoft has said it wants to see digital rights management ``go away''.


iovation, the Device Reputation AuthorityTM for the Internet and leading force in the battle between online businesses and the spammers and scammers who work vigorously to try and take advantage of them, today announced it has helped online communities worldwide stop more than half a million fraudulent and abusive activities in 2008.

Iovation helps online communities stop over half a million fraudulent and abusive activities in 2008


Barack Obama visited Saturday with US troops and Afghan officials in the war-weary nation of Afghanistan, which is the focal point of his proposed strategy for dealing with threats to the US if elected president.


Mumbai, Oct 29 BJP in Maharashtra today said they had not made any kind of offer to senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who was sidelined for the post of deputy chief minister.

We did not make any offer to Ajit Pawar:


He made headlines for a custodial kidnapping; now he's headed to California to face a more serious charge.


A substitute teacher at Leavitt High School in Turner is under arrest, charged with gross sexual assault and furnishing liquor to a minor.

Substitute teacher charged with sexual assault


DVD and video games rental chain Blockbuster has gone into administration, putting more than 4,000 jobs at risk.


THE national trade account swung back into deficit in April, mainly due to a sharp drop in exports, official data showed yesterday, but the shortfall was slightly smaller than expected.


Nissan says it is investing £250m in Sunderland to make a small luxury car, creating ``hundreds of jobs'' in the UK.


The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to President Barack Obama on his birthday.

President Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to President Barack ObamaObama


In response to recent rumors about Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp. possibly going bankrupt, union workers who supply parts for the auto companies rallied in San Francisco Saturday urging the government to supply bridge loans.

Union workers rally for government loans


Lee Croft has joined Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone on loan until the end of the season after finding his chances limited at Pride Park making five starts and a further five appearances from the bench.


The JSE edged up into the black before close on Wednesday amid a lacklustre day which offered little direction however a firm opening on Wall Street kept global sentiment positive.


Best Buy says it has authorized its store staffers to match online prices of competitors in some cases as it heads into the holiday season.


Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn apologised to Sunderland fans after the team's shocking performance in losing the Tyne-Wear derby 5-1 to Newcastle.

Sunderland chairman Quinn apologises to fans


A Singaporean billionaire by the name of Peter Lim has just recently invested in McLaren Automotive, the company that brought the world the McLaren F1 and the current MP4-12C.

Singaporean billionaire invests in McLaren Automotive


``I was a bit of a prat back then, to be honest,'' he told 1UP.

Peter Molyneux: ``I was a bit of a prat''


England skipper Kevin Pietersen, whose team are expected to decide whether or not to return to India by Monday, has admitted he hasn't slept since the Mumbai terror attacks.


A 20-year young girl burnt alive at village Mureed when the stove exploded in the house.


Inertia Beverage Group, a provider of direct sales technology and services to the wine industry, has announced a strategic alliance with Compli, a wine industry compliance services firm.

Inertia Beverage announce strategic alliance with Compli


Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped by a man in 1991, was failed by parole officials by not properly supervising the convicted rapist, by missing numerous clues that lead to the kidnap of the 11 year old.

Jaycee Dugard was failed by parole officials


Russia has become head of the naval group BLACKSEAFOR and took command of six vessels of the rapid response for a year.


Jessica Simpson baby number two already has a name, the singer and fashion designer revealed, and its every bit as creative as one might imagine from a celebrity.


Alstom, a major engineering company and builder of power plants, allied itself on Friday with French prosecutors in a bribery investigation by formally asserting that it was a victim of corruption.

Alstom asserts it was victim of corruption


``The competency will be assessed in admission to the master's degree program in Azerbaijan in the coming 3-4 years,'' chairperson of the State Student Admission Commission Maleyka Abbaszadeh said at the roundtable on the 20th anniversary of the commission, APA reports.

Competency to be assessed in admission to master's degree program in Azerbaijan


The African Union raised $351 million to fight famine and drought in East Africa at a summit Thursday.

AU raises $351 million to fight famine, drought in East Africa


Police believe Sydney's latest shooting - the 14th in the city this month - was probably a case of mistaken identity.

Latest shooting may be mistaken identity


Details are still sketchy, but Oklahoma City police say a suspect died in their custody yesterday evening near Southeast 44th and High.


New Delhi, Sep 15 India's food inflation dipped marginally to 9.47 percent for the week ended Sep 3 year-on-year but still hovered high enough to trouble policymakers, according to official data released Thursday.

Food inflation dips marginally to 9.47 percent


ISAAC Hayes, the deep-voiced soul music star who won an Oscar for writing the theme song to the movie Shaft, died from a stroke related to high blood pressure, Memphis authorities say.


Zac has just proposed to Vanessa, and both are preparing for a big white wedding set to take place next summer, sources close to the two stars are telling the media.


A Romanian man has put his 25-year-old wife up for sale on a website specialising in used cars.


St. Louis Metropolitan Police say an officer fired at a vehicle that struck him Saturday night.

Officer fired at vehicle that struck him


A draft Bill has been prepared with a view to regularise unauthorised colonies in Haryana, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said on Sunday.

Draft bill prepared to regularise unauthorised colonies in Haryana


Brian Cashman announced Tuesday that Pettitte would start for the Yankees Sunday against the Mariners, officially kicking off the 39-year-old's third -- and final? -- stint in pinstripes.

Andy Pettitte to start Sunday vs. seattle Mariners


BASF, an international chemical firm, sees strong demand for its plastic products, especially from the automotive industry, says Hermann Althoff, group vice-president for Asia-Pacific.

BASF sees strong demand for plastic products


Greek President Karolos Papoulias said on Tuesday during talks with Serbian Parliament Speaker Nebojsa Stefanovic that Greece will always stand by Serbia and offer it assistance in understanding and implementing European standards.


President Barack Obama signed a bill Friday evening that would exempt some senior-level presidential appointees from Senate confirmation.

Obama signs bill exempting presidential appointees from Senate confirmation


Gov. Mark Dayton Friday voluntarily filed a campaign finance report, sticking to his pledge to file reports as often as he think the law should require, rather than when the law does require.


Nine cars of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad unit train derailed in Minto, ND, this morning, with seven of the cars spilling partial loads of grain, local officials said.


Simon Lambert stole the show with a six-ride paid maximum as Lynn demolished league champs Rye House in this Premier Trophy clash on Wednesday.


Singer Chris Brown, sought by Los Angeles police after an alleged domestic violence incident, turned himself in Sunday, police said.

R&b singer Brown turns himself in to police


Investigators say one person is dead following an early-morning condominium fire in Pittsburgh.

1 dead following condominium fire in Pittsburgh


LONDON -European stock markets fell modestly Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated US jobs data.

European stocks down as investors take a breather


Massachusetts gas prices have dropped by a penny per gallon, the 11th consecutive week of lower prices.


Construction output in the Euro Zone region dropped in May over the seasonally adjusted basis by 1.1%, compared with the revised previous of 1.2% from 0.7%.

Construction output in the Euro Zone drops in May


Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have expressed the resolve to work collectively for peace and stability in the region and enhance mutual cooperation in different sectors particularly economy and trade.

Pak, Iran & Afghanistan expresses resolve to work collectively for peace & stability in the region


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been a very attractive levels for well over three years but it is the case that the improving economy could push 30 year fixed mortgage rates through 5% toward 6%.


Active drilling rigs in the US rose by one this week to 1,931, helped by a record 1,432 rigs seeking oil, Baker Hughes Inc. said.


The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup finals with a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the Eastern Conference finals.


Tour de France champion Alberto Contador is back on the bike at the Tour of the Algarve a day after escaping a doping ban.

Contador back on bike at Tour of the Algarve after escaping doping ban


CROWDS turned out to annual Mablethorpe district show at Tennyson High School fields on Sunday.


Private air carrier, Jet Airways is all set to hike fuel surcharge for both long and short haul flights in view of recent hike in air turbine fuel prices.


With an estimated 1.25 million children across southern Somalia in urgent need of life-saving care and 640,000 children acutely malnourished, UNICEF calls for all actors to make saving children's lives the top priority and to urgently support all efforts to reach children in need.


BC-US-Iraq, 1st Ld,130 Pentagon chief cites caution on US troop pullout Eds:


The wreckage of an oil tanker, MT Cendrawasih, which caught fire in the waters south of Yogyakarta on Wednesday at 2.45 pm local time, will be towed to Cilacap.

Wreckage of oil tanker to be towed to Cilacap


In its latest trading update, Balfour Beatty said it was on course to meet expectations.


As the John Kalafatis case nears completion at the High Court, with judgement slated for June 1, more security agents charged with extra judicial killings are appearing in courts of law.

More security agents charged with extra judicial killings


Shilpa Shetty will get engaged to her businessman boyfriend at a ceremony on Saturday, her publicist has confirmed.


West Nile virus has increased its presence, with new reports of human cases and positive tests on collected samples of mosquitos.


The Supreme Court handed a victory to the $11 trillion mutual fund industry by endorsing a 1982 legal standard to decide the fairness of fund fees, a ruling that gives companies considerable freedom to set investment adviser charges.

Supreme court hands victory to mutual fund industry


Sources close to Peter Forsberg say that he is still having some discomfort with his injured right foot.


Two traffic accidents took their toll in Cary in the past week, one with a fatality.


Glamour model Katie Price has been banned from driving after receiving three points on her licence.


Alexa Ray Joel, the 23-year-old singer and daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, was hospitalized Saturday in New York City.


Delonte's wife is now charging him with domestic violence after he tried to to take her wedding ring off last night.

Wife charges Delonte West with domestic violence


After months of speculation, actress Ashley Judd has confirmed that she will not be running for a seat on the US Senate.


Doctors accepting expensive gifts and sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies may now lose their licence to practice.

Doctors accepting gifts may lose licence


BANKING giants HSBC and Barclays are reporting stronger underlying profits so far this year as the gulf widens with their beleaguered taxpayer-supported counterparts.

Banking giants HSBC and Barclays are reporting stronger underlying profits


RCRD LBL is to expand its reach with the news that the company will now include Hip Hop, rock and dance to its mailing lists.


Mr Brown has arrived in Iraq for surprise talks with top Iraqi officials, a week ahead of a scheduled statement regarding the future involvement of British troops in the Middle Eastern country.

Gordon Brown arrives in Iraq for surprise talks


Essex officials are sticking by their proposed local option sales tax, even after IBM warned that the tax would impact the Essex Junction plant's ability ``to be competitive and maintain employment levels.''


A small seaplane sank in Sausalito tonight about 100 yards off shore.


Jaime Alguersuari will start from the pitlane for the Italian Grand Prix after his team made some changes to his car following qualifying.


An historic Armenian cathedral located on Akdamar Island in eastern Turkey will be opened for worship for the first time in 95 years on Sunday.


FORMER Foreign Secretary David Miliband enjoys a nap on the Tube in the middle of the day... with his flies undone.

David Miliband caught napping with his flies undone


Armenians have begun voting in presidential elections already marred by the non-fatal shooting of an opposition candidate and the lack of any high-profile alternative to incumbent Serzh Sarkisian.


Gemma Arterton has revealed growing up on a council estate in Kent left her able to defend herself in a fight.

Gemma Arterton - Gemma Arterton can defend herself in a fight


Micronet has established a new software Professional services practice for its extensive MDT range of products, used globally by of Mobile Resource Management solutions and service providers.

Micronet establishes new software Professional services practice


Midsummer Place Shopping Centre has experienced its best trading year in its 11 year history and has, for the first time, achieved over 17 million visitors throughout 2011.

Midsummer Place Shopping centre experiences best year


Albion boss Tony Mowbray has hit out at the 'comical hysteria' that he believes surrounds Premier League clubs.


US has said it has begun pulling out American troops out of Pakistan, after Islamabad officially asked to reduce troops from its soil amid tensions over American raid that killed al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

US begins pulling out troops out of Pakistan


MOSS LANDING, Calif. A man stranded in his small fishing boat near Moss Landing was rescued Monday evening.


Apple tackles Aussie map app Updated: 10:05, Tuesday February 26, 2013 Apple is advertising for a Sydney-based software engineer to help fix its problematic Maps app. A series of incidents last year, including six people being rescued after following incorrect directions, prompted Victoria Police to advise against using the software.


3/27/2008 7:44:57 AM The consumer confidence of Finland rose to 12.9 in March, according to a survey by Statistics Finland.

Consumer confidence of Finland rises in March


US president Barack Obama is expected to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace when he visits Britain next month.

President Obama expected to meet the Queen next month


The new 'prudential returns/statements' have been introduced for all banks incorporated in Pakistan.


In New York last week for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao gave a rare exclusive interview to NEWSWEEK's Fareed Zakaria.

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao interviewed


The US budget deficit hit a record $1.4 trillion in the just-ended fiscal year, the government said on Friday, as the deep recession and a series of bank rescues cut a gaping hole in public finances.

US budget deficit hits record $1.4 trillion


The ANC is rushing to finalise its policy proposals before a five-day national executive committee lekgotla starting on Thursday.

ANC rushing its policy proposals through


Citroen have officially unveiled the new DS4, the second model in the group's distinctively-styled DS line, to be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.


Sana Khan, the heroine of Silambattam is now ready to do even an item number.


Usher has revealed that he was planning to record a duet with the late singer Amy Winehouse before her unexpected death in July last year.

Usher planned to record with Amy Winehouse before her death


Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called yesterday for a million Iraqis to march against US ``occupiers'', threatening a massive show of strength a week after his Mehdi Army militia battled US and government troops.


A defamation lawsuit filed against San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi and his wife by their neighbors was dismissed Friday, according to court records.

Defamation lawsuit against Ross Mirkarimi, wife is dismissed


The results of the study, published by Cell Press in the December issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics, suggest that uncommon genetic deletions are associated with short stature.

Uncommon genetic deletions associated with short stature


Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has said he will shake hands with Leeds counterpart Neil Warnock before Wednesday's Capital One Cup quarter-final at Elland Road.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez will shake hands with Leeds' Neil Warnock


The largest outdoor gun show in Pennsylvania has been postponed following a week of protests against Reed Exibitions, the organization that runs the show, because of their decision to ban the display of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the Patriot-News reports.

Largest outdoor gun show in Pennsylvania postponed


iPod, iPad and 2 Wallets Stolen From Unlocked Cars Three residents reported that four cars were burgled on the 100 block of Michael Lane in New Lenox.

IPod, iPad and 2 wallets Stolen from unlocked cars:


Mike Myers and wife Kelly Tisdale are expecting their first child, his rep confirmed.

Mike Myers and Kelly Tisdale expecting first child


Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank welcomed five new foundation board of trustees members, the hospital recently announced.

Riverview Medical Center welcomes New trustees


Turkey threatened on Wednesday to recall its envoy to Israel unless it received a formal apology over his treatment, in a row that has furthered soured once good ties between the Jewish state and the Muslim regional power.


A First Look,'' co-authors Frank Lichtenberg and Gautier Duflos find that the benefits of new pharmaceuticals significantly exceed their costs.

Benefits of new pharmaceuticals significantly exceed their costs


TWO people escaped injury when shots were fired into their western Sydney home.


In a stark contrast from what Federal Reserve chairmen Ben Bernanke said earlier this month, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Thomas Hoenig said gold is money.


Songwriter and singer Carole King has put her 50-hectare central Idaho ranch back on the market with a reduced asking price of $16 million.

Singer Carole King puts Idaho ranch back on market


``I met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and we discussed a number of issues of importance to both India and the US, including economic opportunities and our shared commitment to fighting radical extremists,'' Senator Cornyn said in a statement here.

Senator Cornyn meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh


A new study suggests offices are rife with bacteria, with the highest concentrations found on chair arm rests and phone handsets.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II


The Czech central bank left key interest rates flat as expected on Thursday, as the record strength of the crown...

Czech central bank leaves rates flat, as expected


Jack White will release the complete works of three early blues icons in a tie-in deal with Scottish label Document Records.

Jack White releasing complete work of early blues icons


The traffic police have strengthened traffic safety due to snowfall in Azerbaijan, department chief of the State Traffic Police Office Kamran Aliyev.

Traffic police strengthen traffic safety in Azerbaijan


Sirsa, June 27 A farm labourer hailing from Rajasthan was beaten to death by six persons early today in village Bakarianwali in this district.


A freak accident over the weekend claimed the life of a Loudon County man.

Freak accident claims life of Loudon man


At least 112 countries around the world have formally recognised Palestine as a state, stretching from Africa to Asia, Europe to Latin America.

112 countries recognise Palestine as a state


A MOTORCYCLIST from Dursley is in a stable condition in Frenchay Hospital after a crash.

Motorcyclist from Dursley is stable after crash


Katy Perry recently said she's celibate.


Bank of America shares slipped 17 cents, or 2 percent, to $7.75 in early trading Wednesday despite the bank's $2.1 billion second-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations.

Bank of America shares slipping Wednesday


European captain Jose Maria Olazabal has warned his players to be careful over their use of Twitter during the Ryder Cup in Chicago.

Jose Maria Olazabal warns his players to be careful on Twitter during Ryder Cup


Kelly Brook has brought an end to her experience on the burlesque stage and she has admitted that she found the whole Crazy Horse experience sexy.

Kelly Brook found Crazy Horse experience sexy


Bain Capital is moving to the John Hancock Tower, securing a 208,000-square-foot, 15-year lease with the Class A property's owners, Normandy Real Estate Partners and Five Mile Capital Partners.


Norwich drivers are flocking to the city's car club due to rocketing costs of motoring, according to new figures.


An expert has welcomed new home energy ratings as a positive development in promoting cheap energy efficiency.

Ratings 'could promote cheap energy efficiency'


Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Insurance company, announced this week it began selling its personal lines insurance products in Massachusetts this month.

Safeco begins selling personal lines insurance products in Massachusetts


Service of Delhi Metro came to a halt on Tuesday afternoon after a power failure.

Delhi Metro comes to a halt after power failure


Director Spike Lee will make his Sundance Festival debut with the musical Passing Strange.


Los Angeles prosecutors are investigating possible voter fraud in Bell today, and some residents have claimed city officials pressured them to fill out absentee ballots in a way that may have violated state law.

Prosecutors investigating possible voter fraud in Bell


A PARANOID schizophrenic died from an anti-psychotic drug overdose just days after his community carer thought he was ``absolutely fine''.


UK researchers say genetic mutations could trigger melanoma rather than being a result of the cancer.

Genetic mutations could trigger melanoma


Chris Herren, a former player in the National Basketball Association for the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, spoke at Youngstown State University on January 27.


Oscar nominee Melanie Griffith has joined the cast of Scott Caan's world premiere play No Way Around But Through, to be presented by Falcon Theatre and The Mineral Theater Company at the Falcon Theatre, June 1-July 8, with an opening on June 3.

Melanie Griffith joins cast of world premiere play No Way Around But Through


He will undergo open heart surgery at a Sydney Hospital on Tuesday.

Jon Stevens to undergo open heart surgery


US drama Mad Men is to return in early 2012, despite negotiations between cable network AMC and creator Matt Weiner remaining unresolved.


Security software company Certicom Corp agreed to be bought by BlackBerry maker Research In Motion for around C$131 million, spurning a lower bid from VeriSign Inc.


The final phase of a remedial investigation at the former Velsicol Chemical Co. plant site in St. Louis is finally complete.

Velsicol remedial investigation completed


US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher has said that the US is working to help Pakistan deal with extremism and al Qaeda militants ``in its own way.''

Us helping Pakistan to deal with militants in its own way:


But unfortunately that was all ruined when her fiancé Jamie Hince got into a nasty scuffle with a pap.

Jamie Hince gets into a scuffle with a pap...


The Queen has told Kate Winslet that motherhood ``is the best job'' as the monarch and the Oscar-winning actress found they had plenty in common.

Queen tells Kate Winslet motherhood 'is the best job'


German doctors made history this past week as they successfully completed the world's first transplant of two full arms on a farmer.

Doctors make history, complete transplant of two full arms


Cotton trading gained some momentum on Saturday after a slight fall in prices of the commodity in the international market, dealers said.


The US Coast Guard says that a distress call from a young girl who identified herself only as ``Kelsey'' was probably a hoax.

Coast Guard: distress call from girl may be hoax


India and Canada were set to sign a far-reaching nuclear deal, on the lines New Delhi has with the US, here later on Sunday, completing a full circle in their wobbly relations since 1974.


MARION -First half real estate taxes and manufactured home taxes are due Friday to avoid penalty, according to Marion County Treasurer Jan Draper.


The worst of the financial crisis appears to be over but the major economies are likely to grow sluggishly for the rest of this year, International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Friday.

Worst of financial crisis appears to be over:


Sean Wellman will return to Essendon after being announced as an assistant to new coach James Hird.


NME reports that Deadmau5 has been added to the lineup for the iTunes Festival in London this year.

Deadmau5 added to iTunes Festival in London


Nathan Healey, picture with Alicia Molik at the 2007 Hopman Cup, has undergone emergency heart surgery in the US.

Nathan Healey undergoes emergency heart surgery in the US


The Sharks have escaped official sanctions despite fielding 16 players for less than a minute during their Super 14 win over the Reds on March 29.


Wigan have accepted an offer from Birmingham for Charles N'Zogbia after the Blues matched the Latics' valuation.

Wigan accept offer from Birmingham for N'Zogbia


Temporary religious worship places will be set up in the Olympic Village during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a senior religious figure has said.


Schools in Visakhapatnam are flouting fire safety norms with impunity.


California-based Juniper Networks has announced plans to invest $400 million in Indian R&D over a five year period.

Juniper Networks to invest $400 million in India R&D


A troubled water company at the heart of a long-running investigation into the awarding of contracts could be scrapped, Northern Ireland's regional development minister has warned.


THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is too soon to decide whether Canada should join the Pacific Alliance trade bloc in its mission to deepen economic integration.

Too soon to decide whether to join Pacific Alliance:


BMC Software, the recognized leader in Business Service Management, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Numara Software, a leading global provider of integrated IT management solutions for the mid-market.

BMC Software enters into definitive agreement to acquire Numara Software


Barack Obama gave a stimulus bump to NBC and Jay Leno with his ``Tonight Show'' appearance on Thursday, drawing the show's highest ratings in four years.


A woman has given birth to sextuplets at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast.


Former Australian Test captain Steve Waugh has warned that Ponting cannot go on forever despite his stellar form and selectors must start planning for his eventual departure.

Waugh warns cricketer Ponting cannot go on forever


A fire in a laundry room caused about $75,000 in damage at a Virginia apartment building on Sunday morning.

Fire causes $75,000 damage at Virginia apartment building


His employer is Hall Contracting and director Cameron Hall said Tynnan's winning streak was a tribute to the hard work and commitment he had displayed completing his Civil Construction Certificate III while working on the Brightwater development.


Green Zone star Matt Damon has ruled out appearing in a fourth Bourne flick and said he's ``just saying no.'' The 39-year-old actor took on the role of agent Jason Bourne in the first three movies but said he isn't interested in coming back for a fourth and believes the film needs to take a different direction according to an interview with Parade.com.


Washington has passed a marriage equality bill after a 55-43 vote in the state House.

Washington state passes marriage equality


John Van Dine, CEO of Sage Electrochromics, which has been sold to French glass giant Saint-Gobain.

Sage Electrochromics sold to French glass giant Saint-Gobain


Pune-based Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group, one of the leading poultry companies in India, has forayed into the Bangladesh market.

Venkateshwara Hatcheries forays into Bangladesh


Maharashtra Cricket Association team of India arrives here tomorrow, a day behind the schedule, to play three Twenty20 matches against BCB XI, three one-day and two four-day matches against the second string Bangladesh A team.

Maharashtra Cricket Association arrives tomorrow


CONWAY A former Horry County detention officer was indicted by an Horry County grand jury on a domestic violence charge, according to indictments released Tuesday.

Former Horry County detention officer indicted on domestic violence charge


India is poised to become a 30 trillion economy by the year 2030 from the current$1.4 trillion, industrialist Mukesh Ambani said.

India to become $30 trillion economy by 2030:


Kronos Incorporated today announced that it is continuing to see strong demand for its award-winning mobile applications, which have now been licensed to more than 250,000 employees across a wide variety of industries.

Kronos seeing strong demand for Mobile applications


Yothu Yindi singer Mandawuy Yunupingu has been released from hospital after a week of convalescence.

Mandawuy Yunupingu released from hospital


Australian and international scientists will meet in Sydney on Monday to discuss non-lethal whale research.


29 people are still missing in Joplin, Missouri, a week after a tornado hit the city.


Grade I winner Heatseeker 's first reported foal is a filly born Jan. 16 at Frank and Mattie Justice's Dell Ridge Farm near Lexington.


A carport collapsed in Palm Desert late Thursday, leaving no injuries but reportedly displacing some residents.


APOEL have been mathematically crowned champions of Cyprus for the 22nd time in their history after their closest title rivals Anorthosis Famagusta were thumped 4-0 by Omonia on Sunday.


After suggesting that Jaya Bachchan should quit Samajwadi party and join him, expelled SP leader Amar Singh today rallied behind Amitabh Bachchan asking how can the superstar tell the country who is guilty for the Gujarat riots.


A Larimore, ND, man pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually abusing a boy during a six-year span.

Larimore man pleads guilty to sexually abusing boy


Water bills will soar from from 2010 unless costs are brought under control, according to the Consumer Council.


The Michigan House is considering a package of bills designed to restrict and regulate abortion practices that backers consider common-sense reforms and critics say are contradictory and already covered by state laws.

The Michigan House is considering a package of bills designed to restrict and ...


Parade entry forms and vendor applications for arts, crafts and informational booths are being accepted for Red Suspenders Day celebration May 15.


A search is under way today for a light aircraft feared missing in bad weather in the Scottish Highlands.

Light aircraft goes missing in Scottish Highlands


A 20-year-old man heading home from Orange County fell asleep at the wheel, crashed into a utility pole in Clairemont, and sheared the pole causing minor injuries, police said.

Man falls asleep, crashes into Clairemont pole


It's title: ``So What Do the Converts Want?''


The body of a 27-year-old Peoria man was found in the front yard of a Valley home on Monday, police said.


``Russia has extended a ban on vegetables from all EU countries, including Hungary, because of the E.coli epidemic that broke out in Germany last week.

Russia bans vegetables from all EU countries including Hungary


Kolkata, Nov 20 Noted Bengali singer Kabir Suman, a Trinamool Congress MP, Friday said all issues with the party following his criticism had been resolved and described himself as a 'party slave'.


Brooke Mueller, the estranged wife of Charlie Sheen, has apparently decided to let a restraining order against Sheen expire.

Charlie Sheen restraining order will expire


Gen. Lisa Madigan on Thursday announced a $92 million multistate settlement with JPMorgan Chase over a scheme to rig bids and engage in anti-competitive practices.

Madigan announces $92 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase


BARRY Hall has revealed the reasons behind his latest brain snap and the humiliation the troubled forward suffered after being stood down by the Swans.

Barry Hall reveals the reasons behind his brain snap


Fantasy sports game developer and operator RotoHog has secured $2M in Series C venture capital funding from one of its longtime backers, San Diego-based Mission Ventures.

Fantasy company RotoHog secures $2M in venture capital funding


GM and Chrysler have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW on some key modifications to the 2007 contract, but talks continue over the issue of allowing the automakers to use stock rather than cash to pay half their obligations to the Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Associations set up in the contract to oversee autoworker health care.

GM, Chrysler reach tentative agreement with UAW


Canada shed 54,500 jobs in March, nearly all of them in the full-time category.


Bob Saget visited the 'Full House' home that made him famous during the 90s sitcom that the Olsen twins starred in.


A man was hit by a train in North Little Rock Wednesday morning.


The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will determine on Wednesday whether the bond swap proposed by Greece to private investors will trigger a ``credit event'', thus prompting the payment of CDS' on the Greek debt, ISDA said in an announcement on Monday.

ISDA to determine Wednesday on whether bond swap proposed by Greece to private investors triggers 'credit event'


Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher will speak with the Rams later this week about their head-coaching vacancy, league sources told the Post-Dispatch.


IBM said Friday it has agreed to buy Unica, a marketing services company, for $480 million, or $21 a share.

IBM to buy marketing software maker Unica for $480 million


A new book about Three Rivers Community College is generating excitement among staff, faculty, students and alumni.


The West Bengal government will set up two deep sea ports in South 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Thursday.

West Bengal to set up two deep sea ports


The Colorado Rapids on Monday traded for midfielder Atiba Harris from the Vancouver, the club said, sending to the Whitecaps an international roster spot.

Rapids trade for midfielder Atiba Harris from Vancouver


Former Netherlands international Edgar Davids has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent after less than three months with the club.


SAN'A, Yemen - A Japanese Embassy official says a Japanese engineer has been kidnapped in Yemen by armed tribesmen who have made some demands of their government.

Japanese engineer kidnapped by Yemen tribesmen


The 'coaching mafia' is controlling the education system in many places in the State, alleged MLA UT Khader.

Coaching mafia controlling Education system:


Demolition is expected to begin early next week in Savoy to make way for a new development.


Haridwar, Feb 11 Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party chief Bhim Singh today said India and Pakistan are ``natural neighbours'' and they should resolve their differences.


Fluidigm Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock.


Amid excited screams and blasting whistles, the University of North Dakota football team returned to the field today at Memorial Stadium.


A north-east MSP has hit out at the protest group responsible for delays to contruction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.


HomeShop18, India's first 24 hour home shopping network, presents exciting Independence Day offers.

HomeShop18 presents exciting Independence Day offers


A jihadist incited for strikes against Western embassies in Muslim countries, claiming that they are the de facto governments and have the ``biggest role'' in ruining Muslims' lives.

Jihadist incites for strikes against Western embassies


For Rent Media Solutions™, a leading resource for apartment searches nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has reached an educational milestone.

For Rent Media Solutions reaches educational milestone


The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Tim Byrdak on a one-year contract worth $1.6 million, plus bonuses, General Manager Ed Wade announced this evening.

Astros agree to terms with pitcher Tim Byrdak


A powerful car bomb ripped through a suburb of the Syrian capital, Damascus yesterday, killing 17 people and injuring 17 more, reports AFP.


A stripper was arrested on child neglect charges after she left her two children with a baby sitter for days to spend more time with her boyfriend, Port St. Lucie police said.

Stripper arrested on child neglect charges


A 39 year-old man was killed early this morning in a car roll-over north of Geraldton.


Telugu is all set to become a world language, thanks to a move by the information and technology department to 'technicalise' the language so that it could be uploaded online easily like English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian.


Real estate developer Deyaar has formally cancelled its Enclave project in Dubai after making a full refund to all investors.


BP temporarily capped the Gulf oil spill Thursday at 3:25 pm EDT when the third and final valve in the 75-ton cap was shut.


Fifth Third Bancorp said Thursday it lost $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of last year, mainly due to rising defaults on loans, charges on goodwill and credit costs.

Fifth Third loses $2.2 billion in fourth quarter


This video tells what exactly is black money and how does it affects the Indians.


Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn returned home to France on Sunday for the first time since a New York hotel maid accused him of attempted rape.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn returns home to France


Cook County Commissioner William Beavers says he intends to testify at his federal tax evasion trial.

William Beavers intends to testify at tax evasion trial


The Porsche 918 Spyder is to get a 4.6 litre V8 and lose one of its electric motors when it launches after a Frankfurt 2013 debut.


Samsung today announced the HZ25W, a 24x ultrazoom, with a maximum aperture range of f/2.8-5.0.


NFL betting lines have the Saints listed as 7-point home favorites.


BHP Billiton on Sunday withdrew its hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, saying it cannot convince Canada's federal government to approve the deal.

BHP Billiton withdraws bid for Potash Corp.


Melissa Etheridge on Friday filed for dissolution of her California domestic partnership with actress Tammy Lynn Michaels, celebrity website TMZ reported.

Melissa Etheridge files for dissolution from Tammy Lynn Michaels


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


A Lorain woman was taken to the hospital after her car struck two telephone poles along 21st Street causing at least two houses to lose power.

Lorain woman taken to hospital after car strikes telephone poles


A Fort Bragg soldier has been arrested and charged Thursday with taking indecent liberties with a boy.

Soldier charged with taking indecent liberties with boy


Obour One of Ghana's music icons, Bice Osei-Kuffuor, aka Obour has indicated that music is a potential revenue earner, which when properly developed, could create more employment opportunities for the country.


Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan has ranked second in the top 20 most popular brand ambassadors worldwide, according to a recent survey.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ranked second most popular brand ambassador worldwide


woman has been shot to death in Muskegon, and authorities were investigating Sunday morning.


Researchers have found that deaths due to medical emergencies during an airline flight are extremely rare.

Deaths from medical emergencies in-flight are rare


Lindsay Lohan makes a triumphant return to Twitter...


The La Joyita jewelry store on Sanborn Rd was robbed at gun point Thursday.


The upcoming parliamentary and state assembly elections in Malaysia will be held simultaneously, a senior electoral official said Tuesday, despite different opinion of several state governments held by the opposition.

Parliamentary, state elections in Malaysia to be held simultaneously


Canada lost 4-1 to El Salvador on Thursday in the opening leg of a two-game playoff to get into the CONCACF Futsal Champion-ship.


Two days after Agriculture minister of Maharashtra, Balasaheb Thorat, was captured on camera teasing a tiger at a zoo, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has spoken out saying that Thorat has indeed broken the law and a report has been sought from the National Zoo authority.


Budget watchdog Kevin Page may take the Harper government to court now that federal officials have turned down Page's latest request for more information on how spending cuts will impact Canadians.

Parliamentary budget Officer Kevin Page may take government to court


Lead author Dr. Soo Young Kim of Hallym University Medical College and colleagues in Seoul says it is important to note that NSAIDs can relieve symptoms of the common cold -- not prevent or treat the illness.

NSAIDs relieve some symptoms of the cold


Amid a debate on the issue of presidential candidate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Mamata Banerjee meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh


There are widespread reports today that the INLA, one of the most notorious terrorist groups of The Troubles, has decommissioned its weapons.


Militants firing rockets and automatic rifles attacked the Afghan president at a ceremony in Kabul on Sunday, missing their target but killing three and wounding eight others.


State prison officials say a former Sonoma County chiropractor serving time on a rape charge has been killed in prison.

Officials say former chiropractor killed in prison


Chelsea was upset 1-0 at Birmingham, giving the Premier League leader its third loss in four matches.


NBA owners and players have reached a tentative deal to end the lockout and open a shortened season on Christmas Day.

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal


Firearms and other items were stolen from a truck parked at a rural Easton residence, according to a report from the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office.


The suspected arsonists were heard shouting 'this place is gonna burn' as they were kicked out of a Harrisburg bar for starting a fight.


Murphy Oil Corp. announced Wednesday that net income in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $158.5 million, down from net income in the fourth quarter 2007 of $206.1 million.

Murphy Oil Corp. announces net income for fourth quarter


Darool-ul-Deoband, an influential Islamic institute has announced a new fatwa regarding family planning citing that 'Muslims can use temporary contraceptives for better nurturing their children'.


Chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar believes fast bowler Ishant Sharma is ``the find of the season'' for Indian cricket.


Over two dozen businessmen and CEOs told Business Standard that the latest crisis will crimp global capital flows further, leaving little hope for the Indian stock markets to recover in the near future.

Crisis to crimp global capital flows further


Ireland has the 4th highest rate of asthma in the world with almost 500,000 people affected by the condition here.


A man has been charged after a police officer was allegedly struck by a car in Sydney痴 west yesterday.

Man charged after police officer struck by car --


One in five joint ventures ended in a formal dispute between the partners last year, according to a report on construction disputes by EC Harris.

One in five joint ventures end in dispute


Japan economy shrinks, fueling push for weak yen its third straight quarter of contraction, giving the government ammunition to defend its ``weak yen'' strategy as necessary to getting growth back on track.


NELSON Mandela was on Saturday spending his third day in hospital after making ``steady progress'' for a recurring lung infection, the latest health scare for the nonagenarian anti-apartheid icon.


City Council will vote again on the withdrawal of $2.2 million from its trust fund on Sept. 24 after discussing the merits of the withdrawal during a special workshop meeting Wednesday night.

City council to vote again on withdrawal


BERLIN German consumer confidence is stabilizing but people remain wary that budget cuts will have a negative impact on their personal finances, a closely watched survey showed Wednesday, even as the government insisted that the economic crisis is over.


A survey has revealed that schools are not yet using new technologies to their full potential.


A Russian nuclear submarine caught fire while undergoing repairs at a shipyard in northern Russia on Thursday afternoon, officials said on Friday morning.

Russian nuclear submarine catches fire while undergoing repairs


NEW YORK After a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony last week, Lil Wayne, one of music's biggest sellers and rap's hottest stars, is probably going to jail today.


A 31-year-old Binghamton man is facing felony sex charges after he was accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl in the Town of Chenango, state police said.


Officials in Gov. Eliot Spitzer's administration said the state budget proposal on today will reveal a $4.4 billion deficit, slightly larger than predicted because of tumultuous months on Wall Street and Main Street.

State budget today to reveal $4.4 billion deficit


Lionsgate, a leading diversified global entertainment company, announced today the reorganization of its international feature film operations under recently appointed Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairman Patrick Wachsberger, completing a key element of the integration of Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment following Lionsgate's January 2012 acquisition of Summit.

Lionsgate announces reorganization of international feature film operations


An interested reader asks, ``One question I would like to ask is whether you see the US ever fully recovering from this recession?''

Will we ever fully recover from the recession?


``The President has condoled loss of life in Kolkata hospital fire and wished speedy recovery of the injured,'' a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson told PTI over phone here.

President condoles loss of life in Kolkata hospital fire


Actress Milla Jovovich, who plays Alice in the Resident Evil franchise, has revealed some interesting details about the new movie, Resident Evil:

Milla Jovovich reveals some interesting details about Resident Evil:


CHANTS and singing engulfed Kisenyi Social centre when over 800 street children, including karimojongs, celebrated Christmas.


Pop star Lady Gaga is reportedly unhappy with her looks and is planning to go under the knife in a desperate bid to get rid of her depression.


Beverage conglomerate Pepsi and the National Football League in the US have announced that Pepsi will sponsor the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show set for 3 February 2013 in New Orleans.

Pepsi to sponsor Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show


Goldman Sachs downgraded LSI Corporation from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $7.00.

Goldman Sachs downgrades LSI Corporation (LSI) to Neutral


Portsmouth chief Peter Storrie has revealed how the football community kept the club afloat before Sulaiman Al Fahim completed his takeover.

Storrie reveals how football community kept portsmouth afloat


A 22-year-old man has been stabbed with a screwdriver during a car jacking in Northbridge.


It was time to declare Pakistan a terrorist state and ''expel it from the comity of nations'', renowned author Salman Rushdie has said following the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in a US special operation inside Pakistan early Monday.

Time to declare Pakistan a terrorist state:


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remained in critical condition in intensive care Monday, two days after going into cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match at Tottenham.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains critical after cardiac arrest during FA Cup match


Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday congratulated senior player Kumar Sangakkara on being named the International Cricketer of the Year 2012 by the Wisden Almanack.

Sri Lanka Cricket congratulates Sangakkara


ISLAMABAD // Salman Butt, the former Pakistan captain, has filed an appeal against his 30-month prison sentence for spot-fixing.

Pakistan spot-fixing captain Salman Butt to appeal prison sentence


A STAGGERING 36,000 shoppers 'disappeared' from Burton town centre during a controversial road experiment in Union Street, a shops boss says.


European stocks opened sharply lower and the dollar tumbled Monday amid further concerns about the credit crisis following the decision by the Federal Reserve to cut its discount rate overnight and the move by JP Morgan to acquire its troubled peer Bear Stearns.


Electronic broker BGC Partners said it hired 52 new brokers from a unit of Tullett Prebon Plc, and said the rival broker filed a claim against BGC seeking $US500 million.

BGC hires brokers from rival Tullett Prebon


A Lebanese Hizbullah operative on trial in Egypt for allegedly plotting attacks in the country on Wednesday accused his interrogators of ``brutal torture'' that has left him deaf in one ear.

Hizbullah operative in Egypt accuses interrogators of torture


A woman who said she wanted a male stripper for her 100th birthday party was granted her wish by her family.

Woman who wanted male stripper for her 100th birthday party granted wish


Lihir Gold Ltd achieved record production of 612,000 ounces in the first half of 2009, and remains on track to meet earlier full year production guidance.


A professional driver ``used his car as a weapon'', driving at a man in a supermarket car park.


A 3-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries in Saket, south Delhi late on Tuesday night.


Bahraini police fired tear gas on hunger strikers protesting against their detention over last year's pro-democracy protests, an activist said, adding that one of them was admitted to hospital Tuesday.

Bahrain police fire tear gas on hunger strikers: activist


Cadel Evans sealed a historic first Tour de France victory for his native Australia after the 21st and final stage of the epic race yesterday.

Evans seals historic Tour de France for Australia


In a first fora first lady, Michelle Obama is sponsoring a future Coast Guard cutter.

Michelle Obama sponsors future Coast Guard cutter


Violence continued into the second night of the long weekend in Winnipeg.

Violence continues over the long weekend


L'Aubainerie is opening nine new mega-stores this year and creating 300 new jobs in a bid to rebrand its image and capture a bigger piece of the Quebec clothing market.


Swiss stocks retreated for a second day, led by a selloff in financial shares amid growing concerns that some European economies will struggle to repay their debts.


Sens. Mark Warner, left, and Jim Webb have taken different approaches to issues conventional wisdom would consider career killers.


Bolton player Fabrice Muamba was still fighting for his life in intensive care on Sunday night, remaining in critical condition a day after collapsing during a match because of a cardiac arrest.

Bolton midfielder Muamba remains in critical condition


Brussels, Aug 3 Somali pirates Monday released a German ship held off the Somali coast for four months, the European Union confirmed.


Teachers Tamara Hargraves and Lauren Pengilly and their families have made Canowindra their new home.


African billionaire gives half of wealth Updated: 08:34, Thursday January 31, 2013 Mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe has announced he will give half his family's fortune to charity, becoming the first African to match a pledge made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.


It was the only series from the 2012-2013 season whose fate was unknown even after the upfronts, but NBC has now renewed Hannibal for a second season of 13 episodes.


And it is clear that Pamela Anderson can still make a splash after being mobbed by autograph hunters in Los Angeles today.


Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Friday that Pakistan had completed the initial probe of the Mumbai attacks.

Pakistan completes initial probe of Mumbai attacks


To promote the 75th anniversary of its Macaroni & Cheese brand, Kraft is taking its social networking retro, by handing over its social media accounts to a pair of octogenarians.

Kraft hands over social media accounts to pair of octogenarians


Russian Denis Menchov's hopes of winning the Tour de France suffered a blow when he lost ground in the 16th stage, a 157-kilometre mountain ride won by Frenchman Cyril Dessel on Tuesday.


A North Dakota dentist who authorities say was the victim of a murder-for-hire plot by his Oklahoma father-in-law was laid to rest Wednesday, but his daughter was not present at his funeral.


A 25-year-old militant riding a motorcycle was killed Tuesday afternoon by an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, Palestinian security sources said.


Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has launched a Twitter tirade on Neil Warnock by saying the team's former manager ``needs to look in the mirror'' if he wants to blame anyone for his sacking.


US President Barack Obama will hold a prime-time press conference on July 22 at 9:00 pm, the White House said Friday in a post to the micro-blogging website Twitter.

Obama to hold press conference on July 22:


The United States has called on Iran to ``release all political prisoners'', expressing concern for a Kurdish activist and a human rights defender.

US calls on Iran to release 'all political prisoners'


A Chinese journalist and two Pakistani journalists were detained in Pakistan's Abbottabad city where al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was shot dead.

Chinese journalist detained in pak`s Abbottabad


A pedestrian was killed this evening, June 19, on Ohio 63 in Monroe, emergency dispatchers confirmed.


President George Bush will be making a stop in the Mountain State this week.

President Bush to make stop in Mountain State


Top forest fire officials will meet in Albany this week to discuss ways to prevent wild fires in the Northeast.


Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie separated briefly in 2003 after a series of counseling sessions, according to a British author.

Madonna & Guy Ritchie separated briefly in 2003


SANTIAGO, Chile -A strong earthquake shook northern Chile on Friday, worrying a nation still rattled by last month's megaquake.


Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company, a China-based producer and distributor of veterinary medicines, vaccines, micro-organisms and feed additives, today announced that it has gained exclusive rights to sell and market its aquaculture vaccine through 2024.

Skystar bio-pharmaceutical gains exclusive rights to sell and market aquaculture vaccine through 2024


Miley Cyrus has revealed that she's quitting her famous Hannah Montana role.


After giving the facilities to perosonalize the Google homepage, Google is empowering the users to edit search results.

Google empowers users to edit search results


My Family actor Kris Marshall has been charged after allegedly failing to supply a breath test.

My Family actor Kris Marshall charged over breath test


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden plan to visit Kokomo, Ind., next Tuesday.

Obama, Biden to visit Kokomo, Ind., on Tuesday


Reality stars Heidi Montag and husband Spencer Pratt can't agree on their baby plans.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt can't agree on baby plans


'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe has reportedly received a death threat.


On October 16, 2008, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

Wen Jiabao meets with Pakistani President Zardari


A receipt helps investigators track down a burglary suspect, two-and-a-half years later.

Receipt helps investigators track down burglary suspect


Walmart is Giving it 4Ward with free school supplies.


Three Indonesians who were suspected of having been involved in 11 robbery cases in the Malaysian state of Terengganu were shot to death by Malaysian police at a raid in the wee hours on Friday, media reports said here on Saturday.

Three Indonesians shot to death in malaysia


THREE people on the North Coast are being tested for swine flu, North Coast Area Health confirmed late yesterday.


Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka has hailed the side's team spirit ahead of the new La Liga season.

Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka hails team spirit


A fourth case of swine flu was confirmed in Scotland yesterday as the government defended its decision not to tell hundreds of rock fans that a carrier of the potentially deadly virus was in a concert audience.

Fourth case of swine flu confirmed in Scotland


Media mogul Rupert Murdoch appears to have hinted at support for Scottish independence on the social network service Twitter.

Rupert Murdoch hints at support for Scottish independence


A surgical treatment for Parkinson's Disease may be riskier than taking medications, but it's showing great promise.

Surgical treatment for Parkinson's Disease shows promise


St Andrew edged Kingston 1-0 on Chevone Marsh's 54th-minute goal to take a 1-0 lead going into tomorrow's JFF Under-15 Challenge Cup second-leg semi-final, following yesterday's first-leg at the Bell/Chung Oval.


The ``Ambulance Chasers 2011'' races and run will be held June 18 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, benefitting Habitat for Humanity, Speedway Children's Charities, and the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.


The former general manager of a prominent publishing firm has had her assets frozen amid allegations around more than half a million dollars missing from the company.

Former general manager has assets frozen


Sprint Nextel has announced that they would launch their latest Google Android powered smartphone HTC Hero next month.

Sprint Nextel to launch HTC Hero next month


Eton Institute, Dubai's leading institute of languages today announced massive discounts on all its courses in celebration of its anniversary tomorrow.

Eton Institute announces massive discounts in celebration of its anniversary


Bank deposits rates remain at historically low levels, as the Federal Reserve has kept its target range for the short-term federal funds rate in a range of zero to 0.25% since late 2008.

Bank deposit rates remain at historically low levels


A SCHOOLGIRL who went missing with a 49-year-old man she met on the internet has been found safe and well in France.