Tagai College Year 10 art students from last year have been praised for their community spirit in creating and producing a banner for the Thursday Island Local Ambulance Committee.


Business Writer 3 minutes ago Gas prices jumped nearly 3 cents overnight to a new national record of nearly $3.65 a gallon Thursday, while oil prices paused from their own climb to record highs and succumbed to mild profit-taking.

Gas prices jump nearly 3 cents to record, while oil pauses


A group of local fishermen caught a nearly 500 pound thresher shark off Montauk.

Local fishermen catch nearly 500 pound shark


Hindi movie Joker, scheduled for release Aug 31, could face legal hurdles over a raunchy item number that allegedly insults patriotic sentiments, an activist said on Thursday.

Will Joker face legal hurdles over a raunchy item number?


Hubspan, the leading provider of cloud-based business integration solutions, today announced it has been awarded a patent for innovative cloud security technology and process.

Hubspan awarded patent for innovative cloud security technology


SPX is hosting a free one hour Webinar next week to help technicians improve their diagnostics skills.


Robbers shot dead an elderly German man in the Kenyan coastal resort of Malindi in what appears to have been a bungled burglary, police said on Monday.


ROD STEWART is heading for No 1 this weekend with new album Time and will be celebrating with a tour in September.

Rod STEWART heading for No 1 with new album Time


The Wall Street Journal called Texas the place where new jobs are being created in a Review & Outlook piece Tuesday, describing Texas as a ``mecca for high tech, venture capital, aeronautics, health care and even industrial manufacturing like the building of cars and trucks.''

Wall Street Journal calls Texas mecca for high tech


Clay County sheriff's officials say a Moorhead man drowned in a creek after he apparently slipped and fell.


Jennifer Aniston has got her producer hat on once again as she teams up with Screen Gems to pick up the script for Holler, about the continuing racial segregation in America's Deep South.


Shortly after an inmate at the Westmoreland County Prison attempted suicide Friday by jumping off the top of a cell block, a second inmate tried to kill himself by cutting one of his wrists.


A $70 million manufacturing business that would employ more than 300 workers is looking to locate in the Platte Valley Industrial Park just east of Highway 281 in southern Grand Island.

$70 million business looking at Grand Island


Perak is ready to implement the green technology initiative with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by three companies, including from China, to build a mini-hydro project.

Perak ready to implement green technology initiative


SACRAMENTO, Calif. California officials are at a loss to explain why $50 million worth of IOUs issued during last year's fiscal crisis have still not been cashed.


TEENAGE girls don't know how to wear bras correctly or how to work out their size, a new Australian booklet claims.


Russian sprinter Denis Galimzyanov has admitted to doping after he tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO.


Israel has banned imports of Apple Inc.'s iPad, citing concerns the powerful gadget's wireless signals could disrupt other devices.


Radio Mirchi recently launched up its afternoon time band with new shows in Delhi and Mumbai.

Radio Mirchi launches new shows in Delhi-Mumbai


Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corp, says he could endorse Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president in several of his newspapers, including the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal, according to an interview published in Silicon Alley Insider, a business blog.


TWO men were have been arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from al Qaida, police said tonight.

Two arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against Canadian passenger train


15 Apr, 01:14 - Jenna Jameson has said that she was ``blessed'' with an easy labour when she gave birth to twin boys last month.

Jenna Jameson 'blessed with easy labour'


The Red Cross has started moving aid into the southern Philippines in a major relief effort after government forces expelled Muslim insurgents who had stormed the area.

Red Cross starts moving aid to southern Philippines


AmaZulu midfielder Bafo Biyela has expressed his disappointment with the news that the club has placed him on the transfer list.


Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed major bills on Thursday putting into law health care reform and funding for the Central Corridor light rail project, Minneapolis Veterans home, while slotting $2 million for the Central Avenue pedestrian and bike bridge in Bloomington.

Pawlenty signs major bills for health care reform and funding for Central Corridor light rail


Back-row stalwart Peter Buxton will leave Gloucester at the end of the season and move to Bristol.


A 3 year old child died here Thursday, falling into open manhole in Gill Wala.


Funnyman Ricky Gervais stripped off to take a bubble bath with reluctant US Tv host Conan O Brien on Wednesday.

Ricky Gervais - Ricky Gervais takes bubble bath with Tv host


Fujitsu, often a forgotten giant in the US, has announced a new, four-pronged Cloud Computing strategy that it calls ``human-centric'' and was developed ``by looking at changes in society and how technology can help people cope with those changes,'' according to Fujitsu corporate senior executive vice president Kazuo Ishida.

Fujitsu announces Cloud Computing strategy


Egypt has 2 million tons of wheat and corn in its strategic storage, enough to make subsidized bread for four months, Ali Moselihi, the minister for social solidarity said.The North African country has enough subsidized sugar to last for four and a half months, the minister said in a statement late yesterday.

Egypt has 2 million tons of wheat, corn in strategic storage


Louisville, Colorado-based GlobeImmune, the developer of biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating cancer and infectious diseases, filed for an IPO Tuesday, saying it is looking to raise up to $69M on the NASDAQ Global Market.


Computer hackers will face at least two years in jail under new rules proposed by the EU, it has emerged.

Hackers to face two years in jail under new rules proposed by EU


Mubarak regime blamed for uprising deaths The highest-level inquiry into the deaths of nearly 900 protesters in Egypt's uprising has concluded that police were behind nearly all the killings and used snipers on rooftops over Cairo's Tahrir Square to shoot into huge crowds.


Bradley Cooper is in talks to star in a remake of the 1994 thriller The Crow, based on a cult-favorite comic book.

Bradley Cooper in talks to star in remake of the Crow


2012-09-12T15:39:10Z 2012-09-12T17:14:18Z Calif. father accused of taking 2 kids speaks outThe Associated Press The Associated Press 12 hours ago


COLUMBUS An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to a charge of plotting terrorist bombings against Americans overseas.

Ohio man pleads guilty to plotting terrorist bombings


Genzyme Corp. Tuesday said it has filed applications for the approval of Mozobil, in the treatment of patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma, in the US and the European Union.

Genzyme files applications for approval of Mozobil in the US, European Union


Northampton have confirmed that the England prop Paul Doran-Jones will join them from Gloucester in the summer.

Paul Doran-Jones to join northampton from Gloucester in summer


US federal health regulators on Friday declared that styrene is ``reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen'', a classification that sector officials have warned could have broad negative impact across multiple US industries.

US declares styrene to be an 'anticipated human carcinogen'


Cox Communications is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting culturally relevant programming available On DEMAND and participating in various celebrations and events across the country.

Cox Communications celebrates Black History Month


This time, Selena Gomez, Simon Cowell, Jessica Biel, Anderson Cooper and Dr. Phil, among others, were invited to read react to mean tweets.

Watch Selena Gomez + Simon Cowell read mean tweets about themselves


A WOULD-BE thief threatened a man with a screwdriver in an attempted robbery in a Wantage park.

Thief threatens man with screwdriver in Wantage park


EM bond funds rose 1.22% in the week ended March 26, Lipper data shows.


Pilgrim's Pride Corp. plans to cut about 335 jobs by the end of the month, as the nation's largest chicken producer looks to reduce costs amid a slumping operating environment.

Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride to cut 335 jobs


Claude Makelele claims that he is expecting more from Paris St Germain this season after the club finished 13th in the league and won the Coupe de France.

Makelele expecting more from psg this season


The Redskins took a look at Tim Tebow in a private workout on Saturday.


Mortgage application volume fell 14 percent during the week ending July 25, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday, even as interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages retreated from sharp increases a week earlier.


New York Fashion Week kicked off in style this weekend with a glittering round-up of showbiz parties, catwalk shows and a hell of a lot of rain.

New York Fashion Week kicks off in style


Welsh veteran Ryan Giggs will soon discuss his future with Premier League reigning champs Man United.


NOM, the National Organization For Marriage, in a fundraising email blast to supporters claimed yesterday that ``We also do not use the marriage issue to elect Republicans,'' an incredible falsehood that anyone paying attention over the past few years would bust out loud hearing.

NOM: 'we do not use the marriage issue to elect Republicans'


Tuesday's flash floods in the city could have been avoided if the Kuala Lumpur Flood Mitigation Project had been completed as planned in December.


Retail sales rose 1% like-for-like in August and 2.8% in total, the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor showed.


Many students have wondered why fraternity row was put on social probation, suggesting problems with noise complaints, alcohol poisoning, underage drinking and violence.


Diplomatic immunity does not apply to family members of consular officers, US State Department has said, a day after the daughter of an Indian diplomat filed a law suit against New York City alleging that she was falsely arrested and suspended for sending obscene emails to teachers at her Queens High School.

Diplomatic immunity does not apply to family members:


HILO >> The Big Island has the highest percentage in the state of children who lived in poverty last year.

Hawaii Island has highest percentage of children in poverty


Paris Hilton's boyfriend Doug Reinhardt reportedly can't get a part in The Hills.

Doug Reinhardt 'can't get a part in the Hills'


Mohammad Aamer, one among the tainted trio, reported to a British police station on Friday.


Illinois Tool Works Inc. said it is exploring a sale or spin-off of its industrial packaging business.

Itw explores sale of industrial packaging business


North Korea boasted of its nuclear prowess on Tuesday, a week after launching a deadly artillery attack on South Korea, as China came under fresh pressure to rein in its unpredictable ally.


An emergency worker leaves an area devastated by a fire caused by a gas pipeline explosion in a neighborhood in San Bruno, California September 10, 2010.


Biharsharif Five members of a family were seriously injured when their close relative attacked them with a sharp edged weapon at Saidpur village in Bihar's Nalanda district early on Thursday, police sources said.

Five members of a family injured in attack


Hamas gunmen opened fire on Israeli troops who crossed into Gaza on Friday escalating tensions after the most violent weeks since Israel's invasion of the coast enclave 14 months ago.


Irish students are bracing for a fees bonanza in the next Budget, as the national students' union prepares a major protest march to show students' disgust at the possibility of further fee hikes.

Irish students brace for fees bonanza - student union prepares protest march


RHB Research Institute is maintaining its Outperform on Axiata at RM3.85 with a fair value of RM4.05 as it continues to like Axiata for its strong earnings growth and exposure to the recovery in emerging markets where mobile penetration rates remain low.

Rhb Research maintains Outperform on Axiata at RM3.85, fair value RM4.05


After breaking above the trading range between 89.63 and 91.08, USDJPY bounced sharply to as high as 92.95 level, suggesting that the rise from 88.14 could possibly be resumption of uptrend.


Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee died peacefully on Monday with his family around him, his agent said.


Fischer has died of a serious but unspecified illness, Iceland national radio reported on Friday.

Chess legend bobby Fischer dies in Iceland


The online life insurance broker, CoverAustralia is providing Australia wide services so everyone in Australia now has the opportunity to learn more about life insurance from their friendly and professional staff.


Super League founder John Ribot appears to be a stumbling block to the formation of the game's first independent commission.

John Ribot appears to be stumbling block to formation of independent commission


Sony has finally confirmed that the movie subscription service LoveFilm is coming to PS3.

Sony confirms LoveFilm is coming to PlayStation 3


Birmingham Press Club is to hold another of its popular Meet the Media networking events this month which will include a special auction to help young acting talent.

Birmingham Press Club to hold Meet the media networking event


Minister for Privatization, Waqar Ahmed Khan Tuesday said Pakistan was focusing on economic development and stability to have good governance with utmost transparency.He said the consistency of economic relations with donor countries was the key towards economic development of Pakistan which would ensure education, infrastructure, technical, management and socio-economic expertise in order to engage common man by providing job opportunities.

Pakistan focusing on economic stability :


Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey, has launched a new Facebook app with famed Turkish actress Songul Oden, offering five couples the chance to win return flights and a two-night stay in the city of Istanbul.


Two cyclists are recovering tonight after they were hit by a van and the driver sped off leaving them behind.

Two cyclists recovering after being hit by a van


Zambia, Africa's top copper producer, faces an uncertain long-term mining outlook despite a resurgence in copper prices and governm...


The US trade deficit narrowed less than forecast in February, indicating soaring commodity prices hurt the world's largest economy at the start of the year.

US trade deficit narrows less than forecast


Toyota of Tampa Bay, a part of the Morgan Auto Group and the area's leading Toyota dealership, announced a new vehicle giveaway contest:

Toyota of Tampa Bay announces new vehicle giveaway:


That sign is emblematic of what's wrong with education in America: our schools be broke!


Secretary of State Rice pressed Iraqi leaders today to agree quickly to a US-Iraq security deal that outlines the withdrawal of American troops.


Ittakestwobaby, a gelding used to running near the pace, may have to rely on a big rally to regain his dominant form during a 35-day Fonner Park meet that opens on Feb. 13.

Ittakestwobaby may have to rally to regain dominant form


The Vienna Boys Choir will be performing at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on Sunday, providing a rare opportunity to see the historic group in person.

Vienna Boys Choir to perform at Municipal Auditorium Sunday


Two Springdale men are in jail on felony drug and weapons charges after an undercover investigation, police state in a news release.

2 jailed on felony drug, weapons charges


The New York Yankees have asked Reggie Jackson to stay away from the team after his recent comments in a Sports Illustrated article that included doubts about the legitimacy of Alex Rodriguez's home run total.

Yankees ask Reggie Jackson to stay away from team after comments


An interim legislative committee meets Monday to discuss, once again, possible legislation regarding medical marijuana.


Amazon expanded its European network to Spain on Wednesday, with a new site amazon.es opened to online shoppers.


A school district supervisor was shot dead in Maguindanao on Sunday, May 12 in a likely elections-related incident on the eve of the mid-term vote, police said.

School supervisor shot dead in Maguindanao


Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that an oral agent for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis that demonstrates improved efficacy and lasting remission when compared with Amgen/Wyeth/Takeda's Enbrel would earn a higher patient share in the United States than in Europe, according to surveyed US and European dermatologists.

An oral agent for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis would earn a higher patient share in the United States than in Europe


AP Sports Writer Vijay Singh has withdrawn from the Phoenix Open, a day after saying he used deer-antler spray.


CARLTON tagger Andrew Carrazzo faces an uphill battle to be fit for Sunday's elimination final against the Sydney Swans, but his misfortune could open the door for Brock McLean.


A Travis County grand jury warned House members to stop ``ghost voting'' each other on bills during the legislative sessions -- saying in a report issued Thursday that while it's not illegal, it violates the chamber's own rules.

Grand jury warns texas House members against 'ghost voting' on bills


Newcastle are running out of fit props for of their Aviva Premiership clash against Saracens on Friday.


European shares rose in early trade on Friday, snapping a seven-session losing run, following a late rally in the United States on Thursday.


Pakistan has told the Obama administration that it is sending additional six army brigades to join a major government offensive against the Taliban, reported on Saturday.

Pakistan sending six army brigades to join offensive


A US drone attack targeting a vehicle travelling in Pakistan's lawless northwest tribal belt near the Afghan border killed three militants on Sunday, local security officials said.


The Somali pirates who hijacked Quest, an American yacht, are being shadowed by a warship as they move closer to the northern tip of the Somali coast.


Petty tycoon Duncan Bannatyne has banned the Mirror from his fitness clubs after we exposed how they ripped off customers buying snack bars.


The White House says President Barack Obama realizes his talk show quip about the Special Olympics was a ``thoughtless joke'' and the group's athletes deserve better.

White House says Obama's quip ''thoughtless joke''


Gannett Co. Inc., the nation's largest newspaper publisher, today told employees that it is freezing the company pension plan, effective Aug. 1, and replacing it with an enhanced 401 program.


A 48-year-old Rienzi man was killed when his car crashed into a stray horse on Highway 45 in Prentiss County.


A 163-member Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union was elected at an ongoing congress in Hanoi on March 13.

Women's union Executive Committee elected


LOS ANGELES - Former Disney head Mousketeer and voice actress Ginny Tyler has died in Washington at 86.


By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff In a reversal, a Boston media consortium has invited Green-Rainbow Party candidate Jill Stein to participate in its gubernatorial debate next week.

Media consortium invites Stein to participate in debate


An Australian woman who allegedly set fire to her husband's genitals because she believed he was having an affair appeared in court on a murder charge Monday.


National carrier Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it would cut up to 200 full-time jobs in response to reduced demand.


City Attorney Dennis Herrera kicked off his re-election campaign for a third term yesterday during a fundraiser benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco, a non-profit organization on which he currently serves as board member.


UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plan to build six new five-star hotels in the Middle East.

Millennium & Copthorne to build six hotels in the Middle East


Japanese convenience store operator Ministop Co. will open convenience store chain in Vietnam, hoping to tap into potential demand in the local market.

Japan's Ministop to open convenience store chain in Vietnam


Asheem Chakravarty, singer percussionist of Indian Ocean, one of the pioneering rock bands of the country, died on Friday after a cardiac arrest.


Dubai Police is seeking assistance from the public to identify a body found in Al Barsha.

Dubai Police seek assistance from public to identify body


Yes, I still call them 'albums'...even if they're actually CDs recorded by a group whose members weren't yet alive when the first commercial CDs were pressed.


Lt. Gov. Bill Halter spoke briefly at a Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday at Conway High School-West, which was sponsored by the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Wampus Cat Battalion.


South Carolina saw a major increase in exports last year, the state Department of Commerce reported.


Maymont, the popular Richmond park, announced today that effective July 7 it will charge an admission fee for its Nature Center exhibits.

Maymont to charge admission for Nature Center exhibits


Avanti Mining Inc. announced today that the British Columbia Supreme Court has granted judgment in favour of Avanti in a proceeding brought by Avanti with respect to the use of a statutory right of way to use the roads within the town of Kitsault for mine related activities.

British Columbia Supreme Court grants judgment in favour of Avanti


Kingdom Christian Academy, a nonprofit academy and community outreach center, will hold its high school graduation at 7 pm Saturday.

Kingdom Christian to hold graduation at 7 pm Saturday


A former high school basketball coach pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife.

Former coach pleads guilty to killing ex-wife


A 17-year-old dolphin named Hindri gave birth to her first calf while performing at the Suoi Tien Tourist Area in Ho Chi Minh City on January 23.


A Canadian soldier was killed and two others were injured in Afghanistan on Wednesday when a military convoy struck an improvised mine near the southern city of Kandahar, the Canadian government said.


Five-time winner Geet Sethi crashed out of the World professional billiards championship at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds on Friday.

Geet Sethi crashes out of World championship


There seems to be a strange group of young white collars that goes around smashing crispy foods, such as instant noodles and biscuits, in Chongqing supermarkets.

There's a group that smashes crispy food


TRIBUTES have been paid to a young woman from Huntingdon who died suddenly on Thursday from a previously unknown heart condition.

Tributes paid to Huntingdon woman who died of heart condition


Fuels and petrochemicals group Sasol will sell a 10 percent stake in the company to black investors in South Africa's biggest black economic empowerment transaction to date, worth 25.9 billion rand.


Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee reached an early morning deal Wednesday on an alternative budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services -- a move that likely will send the budget to the House and Senate for votes next week.


Regional chambers of commerce met in Webb City on Tuesday following April's summit to discuss problems in the region.

Chambers of commerce meet to discuss problems in the region


Gordon and Kathy Rowley, Winfield, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 27.


A pilot is treated and released after his small plane crashes just south of Royal in Clay County Iowa.It happened around 8:30 this morning.Emergency crews rushed to the scene after a witness reported seeing the plane disappear behind standing corn.When they arrived, they found the pilot, Michael Raymond McDonald of Pocatello, Idaho, being tended to by a witness.His plane, a 1963 Piper Pawnee used for spraying crops, was totaled in the crash.Iowa authorities and the FAA are investigating.

Pilot treated and released after plane crash


New Delhi, Nov 20 Tamil Nadu crushed Punjab by an innings and 45 runs on the fourth and the last day of the Ranji Trophy Super League match at Amritsar Friday.


Sensational freshman Elias Harris scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds as No. 15 Gonzaga beat Loyola Marymount 85-69 on Saturday night for its eighth consecutive victory.

Harris scores 22 as No. 15 Gonzaga beats Loyola Marymount


For as many years as I have been playing the game, I still have trouble remembering what to do with trouble shots.


The controversial Westboro Baptist Church is planning three protests in Michigan next week.

Westboro Baptist Church to protest in Michigan next week


Today, in Houston, Texas billionaire and Caribbean cricket aficionado R. Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion as part of a massive investment scam.


A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for St. Croix County and Pierce County until 2:30 pm Monday, Aug. 1.

Thunderstorm warning issued for St. Croix County


A senior opposition MP will enter into a civil partnership with his gay partner later this year, he told The Daily Telegraph on Monday.

Opposition MP to enter civil partnership


The health care reform bill that was just signed into law will immediately help my family.


Marcos Ambrose celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY, Monday.

Marcos Ambrose wins NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International


A man wanted on a domestic abuse battery with injuries warrant was arrested Monday in Eunice.

Man wanted on domestic abuse battery warrant arrested


Roanoke defeated Lynchburg, 76-57 in ODAC action on Saturday afternoon.

Roanoke defeats Lynchburg, 76-57 in ODAC action


The gunman accused of robbing a Northeast Washington video game store apologized to the workers before fleeing with hundreds of dollars in cash, later telling police that he needed the money to help his brother, according to charging documents.

Gunman apologizes before fleeing with cash


Five All Blacks will start for the Highlanders in tomorrow's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Dunedin.

Five All Blacks to start for Highlanders


THE Pakistan High Commission in Brunei yesterday marked the 70th National Day of its country with a flag-hoisting ceremony attended by members of the Pakistani community in the Sultanate.

Pakistan High Commission marks its National Day


CBC News reported March 23 that wildcat strikes by Air Canada pilots had caused delays throughout New Brunswick.


``South-west monsoon has reached Kerala and we expect it to cover coastal Karnataka within a day,'' Ajit Tyagi, Director General, India Meteorological Department told in Kerala.


19 May, 10:15 - Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to assault, theft and vandalism following an incident at LA International airport last year.


Singer/Songwriter Jewel had a ``bone to pick'' with a Fargo-Moorhead attraction during her recent performance at the Fargo Theatre in Fargo, ND opening up her most recent tour.

Jewel has a bone to pick with Fargo-Moorhead


``So compared to last year, the credit growth has certainly slowed down,'' he concludes.


Postie Plus Group is to close its Westport distribution centre with the potential loss of 40 jobs.

Postie Plus to close Westport distribution centre


Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner lodged in a Pakistani jail for the past 22 years, on Monday filed his fifth mercy petition.

Sarabjit Singh files fifth mercy petition


A daylight attack in which a woman was held at knifepoint in Wellington may have been sexually motivated, police say.

Daylight attack sexually motivated: police


New Jersey Nets power forward Troy Murphy may miss the season opener because of a lower back injury.


Four more college draft prospects are visiting the Steelers today, none considered a first-round pick.


``Sherlock'' star Benedict Cumberbatch will swap great detective for mad scientist next year when he stars in a theater adaptation of ``Frankenstein'' to be directed by Danny Boyle of ``Slumdog Millionaire.''


I WAS sad to hear of the closure of post natal groups in the north east of the county.

Sad to hear of closure of post natal groups


The Indian rupee fell yesterday, ending a two-day rally as heavy dollar buying by oil importers and a shaky stock market raised concerns of a possible dollar shortage in the market.

Indian rupee falls on heavy dollar buying


More Americans have been vaccinated against seasonal flu this fall than ever before by this time of year, federal health officials said Friday.

More vaccinated against seasonal flu than ever before


BAUXITEâ€''The Leopards easily defeated the Bauxite Miners, 68-44, on Friday in Bauxite.

Leopards easily defeat Bauxite Miners, 68-44


In documents filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission Friday, Jane Friedman disclosed that she had raised $3 million to start her new company, dubbed OpenRoad Integrated Media LLC. Funding came from Kohlberg Ventures.


All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada charged with lying to Congress about steroids.


The Law Minister M Veerappa Moily said a world class civil services are the need of the hour to improve governance.

World class civil services need of hour:


Canadian fighter jets scrambled to repel Russian bombers that made several attempts to probe Canadian airspace on Wednesday.


The US Army has said that some 325 American soldiers committed suicide in 2012, showing US military suicides exceeded combat deaths in Afghanistan last year.

325 US soldiers committed suicide in 2012:


A 14 year old is charged with the attempted rape of a 12 year old girl last year.


Skybus Airlines filed for bankruptcy Saturday, a day after deciding to shut down its operations, leaving travelers at New Castle Airport in the lurch.


A manhunt is under way after the body of a 25-year-old woman was found at a house in Cheshire.


Forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 16:00 adt Wednesday 20 March 2013.

Forecast for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada


The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have hired two new defensive coaches for the upcoming season, the club announced Wednesday.

Blue Bombers hire two new defensive coaches


Ethiopian troops supporting Somalia's Western-backed government quit their main bases in Mogadishu on Tuesday, witnesses said, heralding an uncertain new chapter for the anarchic country.

Ethiopian troops quit main bases in Mogadishu


A candidate for district judge was found in contempt of court recently, a relatively rare punishment that was handed down in a contentious child-custody case.

Candidate for judge is found in contempt


New Delhi, May 3 Politicians have failed in their role as sports administrator and there should be a limit to their tenure in various sports bodies, according to CPI National Secretary D Raja.

Politicians failed as sports administrator:


The Department of Tourism and Leisure has confirmed that Bryan Adams will play an acoustic show at the Villa Marina on Wednesday 20th January, 2010.


Goa Science Centre, Miramar, will organize an exhibition on nanotechnology from October 16 to November 14.

Goa Science Centre will organize an exhibition on nanotechnology


It seems that many bingo sites offering new players free money are placing withdrawal restrictions on winnings from the free money that players simply are not happy with.

Bingo sites offering new players free money


Two Afghans have been arrested and may face death penalty for allegedly converting to Christianity.

Two Afghans arrested for converting to Christianity


Lack of awareness about eye is the root cause of vision impairment in Qatar.

Lack of awareness causing vision impairment:


An Oceanside couple is charged with 26 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to a UT San Diego report.

Oceanside couple charged with 26 counts of sexual assault of a child


Miami quarterback Jacory Harris just threw his third interception of the first half to give Ohio State another scoring opportunity late in the first half.


India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the away Test series against Sri Lanka with a shoulder injury.

Zaheer Khan ruled out of series against Sri Lanka


Tennis great Boris Becker will be inducted into the Rogers Cup hall of fame on July 21, Tennis Canada announced Thursday.

Boris Becker to be inducted into Rogers Cup hall of fame


The presidential race took a dramatic twist today with the Congress declaring Mr Pranab Mukherjee as their preferred choice but two key allies, Trinamul Congress and Samajwadi Party, came out with a surprise response by suggesting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's name.

Presidential race takes a dramatic twist


IT hosting vendor Rackspace is launching a cloud storage offering, providing storage over the Internet similar to Amazon's S3 service.


The Olympic torch has cruised smoothly under heavy guard through Buenos Aires today with nothing more serious than a couple of tossed water balloons threatening the flame.

Torch cruises smoothly through Buenos Aires


Plans call for launching a statewide strategy to support defense industry companies in Michigan and attract new defense business to the state.

Plans call for statewide strategy to support defense industry companies in Michigan


France cut its trade deficit in November to €4.3 billion, down from €4.7 billion in October.


Damon Albarn is considering retiring Gorillaz when the band's current world tour comes to an end, because the British rocker can't ``keep going at this size and pace''.


Sheriff's officials Friday released an updated sketch of a man suspected of exposing himself in Cardiff-by-the-Sea on four occasions since November.

Sheriff releases sketch of man suspected of exposing himself


Talks to end fishing discards are now underway in Brussels and likely to go right through the night.


GOME Group will open 70 new stores in September, of which 49 stores belong to its subsidiary, GOME Electrical Appliances Holding, reports 163.com, citing a company filing.


A food importer was raided by police Wednesday morning for mislabeling Chinese bamboo shoots as domestic products, investigators said.

Food importer raided for mislabeling Chinese bamboo shoots as domestic products


The company said Monday that it will start selling wine, beer and ``premium'' foods, like small plates and hot flatbread sandwiches, at four to six stores in Atlanta and another four to six in southern California by the end of the year.


The MD of Ranchland declared a state of local emergency on Thursday at about 5 pm following heavy rains and flood conditions.

Ranchland declares state of local emergency


MultiCare has received a $2 million challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation toward the expansion of the emergency departments at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital.

MultiCare receives $2 million challenge grant from Kresge Foundation


Government offices and numerous businesses will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.

Government offices, businesses closing for Labor Day


Airborne fireworks landing on a shake-style roof caused a house fire in Kent on Monday.


Peter Fonda married Margaret ``Parky'' DeVogelaere over the weekend in Hawaii, his representative said on Monday.


News Service China Unicom says it is in talks with Research In Motion about offering BlackBerry devices, making it the third Chinese mobile carrier interested in the popular handsets.

China Unicom in talks to offer BlackBerry


A 16-year-old boy was crushed to death by a speeding vehicle here on Sunday.


UAE women riders excelled once again winning their second bronze medal on the last day of the Arab Cycling Championship at the Zayed Velodrome in Sharjah on Wednesday.


Soul singer Aretha Franklin was scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday for an undisclosed reason, a Detroit City Council member who organized a prayer vigil for the ``Queen of Soul'' said on Thursday.

Aretha Franklin to undergo surgery for undisclosed reason


Centre evacuated after carpark fire Updated: 13:49, Friday December 28, 2012 About 150 people have been evacuated from a shopping centre on the NSW Central Coast after a car caught fire in an underground carpark.


Finmeccanica, through its Finmeccanica Cyber Solutions team, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, announce today that they have signed a Teaming Agreement in order to respond to the proposal for the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability --

Finmeccanica and Northrop Grumman announce a..


a hopeful sign for people who can't smell anything from birth or lose it due to disease.


A New Jersey-based Coast Guard cutter will dock in Wilmington during the 62nd North Carolina Azalea Festival.

Coast Guard Cutter to dock in Wilmington


Canadian Web host Bolt announced on Monday that it has launched scalable reseller hosting plans.

Canadian Web host Bolt launches reseller hosting plans


You can watch the Rockets vs Heat live stream through Justin TV.

Houston Rockets vs Miami Heat live stream


With nearly all votes counted, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has taken a solid victory in the Republican New Hampshire primary, with Ron Paul second and Jon Huntsman third.

Romney takes victory in New Hampshire primary


India will not tolerate attacks on diplomats on its soil, Israel's envoy here said Monday, adding that Israeli diplomats ''feel very secure'' in India.


A woman was talking on her cell phone when she was fatally struck and killed at Blue Jays Way and Front Street in the downtown core on Wednesday evening, police say.

Woman on cell phone before being struck and killed


It is not only cricket that Australia is taking on India but also at the current Auto Expo being held in the capital.


The Greens will push for universal dental care when parliament resumes after the next election.


Manx Gold medal cyclist Peter Kennaugh says he was 'blown away' by the reception he received at Ronaldsway.


Titans GM Ruston Webster confirmed Tuesday that the Titans have agreed to terms with Fitzpatrick, the former Buffalo Bills quarterback.

Titans agree to terms with qb Ryan Fitzpatrick


CBS Boston reports that the NHL has told Bruins players that they can no longer wear Red Sox hats during TV interviews.

NHL tells Bruins they can no longer wear Red Sox hats during interviews


Timpanogos Cave will remain closed for at least two more days following last week's fatal fall of a maintenance worker.

Timpanogos Cave to remain closed for two more days


Lana Del Rey is a ``great gal'' and doesn't deserve so many ``haters'', says a source close to the star.


Major flu pandemics could be linked to a climate variation, according to a new study.

Flu pandemics linked to climate variation


Durham police have identified a body found in a lake as that of a 58-year-old woman whose car was found abandoned nearby earlier this month.


Two nuclear submarines carrying nuclear missiles, the British HMS Vanguard--in the image--and the French Le Triomphan, collided in the Atlantic this February.

Two nuclear submarines collide in the Atlantic


The Official for National Statistics said today that the financial crisis is likely to add up to £1.5 trillion to the national debt.

Financial crisis will add £1.5 trillion to national debt


A woman lost half her middle finger and her pet dog during a pit bull attack that saw several people hitting the animal with snow shovels and hockey sticks in an attempt to end the assault.


TV presenter Justin Lee Collins is due in court today after being charged with harassing an ex-girlfriend.

Justin Lee Collins due in court charged with harassing ex-girlfriend


Those planning a global gap year tour may be pleased to know that direct flights between India and Australia have been increased.

Flights between India and Australia to increase


The 22-year old man who fell from a Downtown parking ramp Friday night has died of his injuries, the Dane County Medical Examiner's office said Saturday.

Man who fell from parking ramp dies of injuries


a0571 WHITE HOUSE John McCain is having lunch at the White House with President Bush.


The National Parliament has been told the Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement Administration will ensure resource owners must get the maximum benefits from their resources.

Resource owners must get maximum benefits


David Beniuk is a Roar Pro Pakistani paceman Rana Naveed destroyed the Sydney Sixers to keep the Hobart Hurricanes undefeated in the Big Bash League at Bellerive on Wednesday night.


Northwest Airlines Corp. said Tuesday that it will cut more flights in the fourth quarter than previously announced as it battles with the high cost of fuel.


Saudi Arabia announced that it will hold long-delayed municipal elections on April 23, but dashed the hopes of some liberals in the kingdom by saying women wouldn't be allowed to vote.

Saudi Arabia to hold municipal elections


Google has finally bought Wavii, a deal that both Google and Apple were competing for.


Spaniard Fernando Alonso insisted that he will be taking nothing for granted despite leading the world championship by 11 points ahead of Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.


Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who completed a year of blogging on April 17, doesn't want to tag his online friends who enrich his life as ``faceless''.

Amitabh Bachchan completes a year of blogging


Cuba on Saturday freed a political prisoner who is confined to a wheelchair and began transferring six others to jails closer to their homes, part of a deal with the Roman Catholic Church and the most important sign yet that the government may be softening its hardline stance on organized dissent.


President Obama announces $8 billion in federal loan guarantees to build the first US nuclear power plant in 30 years.

President Obama announces loan guarantees for nuclear power plant


Scientists at Michigan State University in the US have revealed that certain chemicals to be found in cherries could help in combatting diabetes, it has emerged.

Chemicals in cherries could help combat diabetes


Air New Zealand goes all black once again, revealing the world's largest commercially operated plane sporting the national rugby team's colour.


Mar 29, 2012 - Illinois has hired John Groce to be its new head basketball coach, according to an official at the university.

Illinois hires John Groce as new basketball coach


Nissan said it returned to profit in the third quarter from a year earlier and lifted its outlook for the second time this financial year, buoyed by brisk sales globally.

Nissan returns to profit in third quarter


``Today we can see some recovery from the lower levels. Nifty support levels are 5,850 and 5,810 and resistance levels are 5,925 and 5,950,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty support levels are at 5,850 and 5,810:


Iran has attacked President Bush's planned trip to the Middle East and says it has no plans to normalize relations with the United States.

Iran says no plans to normalize relations with us


The extraordinary Islamic summit due in Makkah on Tuesday would address a host of ``hot issues'' concerning the Muslim nation, said a ranking official of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Islamic summit to address ``hot issues'' -- official


A BURNHAM woman with cancer is finally set to get a bone marrow transplant following a public appeal.

BURNHAM woman to get transplant following appeal


RCMP say a 40-year-old woman has been charged for stealing from the Salvation Army in Portage La Prairie.

Woman charged for stealing from Salvation Army


Laurens County has thrown out its 2009 tax revaluation because the state believes its values are too low, according to the chairman of the county commission.


Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry faces an FA charge for using abusive language towards a match official after Sunday's derby defeat by Manchester United.

Gareth Barry faces FA charge for using abusive language towards a match official


Country music star Carrie Underwood is engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher, her publicist said Monday.

Carrie Underwood engaged to nhl player Mike Fisher


Much of the outside world and some Americans claim that the United States is racist and imperialistic.

America is neither racist nor imperialistic


It has been reported that Western donors have given Zambia $174.1 million towards programmes aimed at stabilising its economy and to fight HIV/AIDS and poverty.

Western donors have given Zambia us$174.1 million towards programmes aimed at stabilising its economy


A tennis instructor at Westboro Tennis and Swim Club is facing several child pornography charges today after an investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives and Northborough police, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Joshua Lundberg, 28, of 19 Cold Harbor Dr., Northborough, was arrested last night and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of dissemination of child pornography.

Tennis instructor faces child pornography charges


Parents with children at public schools will have to dig deep next year as school fees in the province's top schools jump by between 7 percent and 10 percent.


Tiny ants are scaring away jumbos about a billion times their size from stripping the tree cover, scientists have discovered.

Ants scare jumbos from stripping tree cover


The House of Representatives Committee on Millennium Development Goals says Nigeria may not be able to achieve the MDG targets as earlier believed.


Antoine Kombouare will coach Paris Saint-Germain next season, taking over for the departing Paul Le Guen.


Three girls were swept away in a canal in Rajepur village, under Sarai Khwaja police station, in Jaunpur district on Monday afternoon.


The St. Louis Cardinals optioned left-handed pitcher Barrett Browning to Memphis following yesterday's game and announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Dickson from Memphis.


EJ Manuel will make his first start for Florida State when the Seminoles take on Wake Forest this Saturday.


A Blair, Wis. man has been airlifted to an Eau Claire hospital Thursday night after a motorcycle crash.

Blair man airlifted to Hospital after motorcycle crash


Yesterday Georgetown Law graduate and women's rights activist Sandra Fluke hit the campaign trail with President Barack Obama.


A witness reports that a man was fatally shot by Folsom police during an altercation Sunday morning.


BIRMINGHAM, England -Aston Villa has fired manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the Premier League club.


Reports are coming out of SXSW that CNN is in talks to acquire Mashable.


OSU aims to create rice with higher levels of vitamin B1 to make it more nutritious and at the same time, resistant to two crop-damaging diseases.

OSU to create rice with higher levels of vitamin B1


After weeks of speculation, Sir Paul McCartney wed girlfriend Nancy Shevell on Sunday, five months after getting engaged.


The Canadian economy is bouncing back from the recession stronger than previously believed, despite ongoing worries about the impact of a strong dollar, the Bank of Canada said Thursday as it left interest rates untouched at the lowest level practicable.


FREIBURG, Germany -Freiburg says it has signed Mali striker Garra Dembele from Bulgarian side Levski Sofia.

Freiburg signs Mali striker Garra Dembele


Today's Burning Question from Adotas is: ''What can be learned from The Atlantic's Scientology Sponsored Story debacle?


Former US Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized Monday due to chest pains, according to news reports.

Former vp Dick Cheney hospitalized for chest pain


Route 50 is closed in both directions this morning due to a major accident on the Severn River bridge.

Route 50 closed due to major accident on Severn River bridge


A bear seen wandering around Watkinsville prompted city officials to warn residents and order daily trash collections in Harris Shoals Park.


The US state of California has challenged Washington, DC with its own immigration reform bill to allow one million illegal immigrants to live and work in the state.

California challenges Washington, DC with own immigration bill


Police are appealing for information from the public to assist in their investigation of several rural thefts and acts of trespassing within the past month.


Earth Day was marked early with the 20th annual Earth Day tree plant at Watson Street Park, on Wellington Road, just south of the Thames River on Sunday when 15oo trees were planted.


Online gambling site Full Tilt Poker has had its licence revoked after the owners mislead authorities over the amount of cash to hand.


Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have both been found guilty of tax evasion by an Italian court and sentenced to jail.

Dolce and Gabbana found guilty of tax evasion


Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse are supposedly set to release a duet as a single.

Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse to release duet --


Popular, Inc., the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, said today it reached an agreement to sell six branches in New Jersey and approximately $250 million in deposits to Investors Bancorp.

Popular, Inc. sells six branches in New Jersey;


Antarctica plane crash deaths confirmed Updated: 19:13, Sunday January 27, 2013 The deaths of three Canadians killed when the light plane crashed in Antarctica have been confirmed.


Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Pakistani education activist shot in the head by the Taliban, was discharged from a British hospital Friday after undergoing skull reconstruction and receiving a cochlear implant to restore her hearing.

Teenage activist Malala Yousafzai discharged from British hospital


SCOTLAND'S David Florence has won silver in the Men's C1 canoeing, Britain's fourth medal of the Beijing Games.


A Joplin teenager who was lying down on a highway was killed this morning when he was struck by a van, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Joplin teenager killed when struck by van


Birst, a leading provider of on-demand solutions for business intelligence and analytics, today announced that The NPD Group, the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries, has selected Birst to improve its sales operations insight and efficiency.

The NPD Group selects Birst to improve sales operations insight and efficiency


Walgreens had April sales of $5,381,000,000, an increase of 11.1 percent from $4,845,355,000 for the same month in 2008.

Walgreens April sales increase 11.1 percent


Hackers broke into the Senate.gov Web site over the weekend and were able to access files placed on the server, the Senate Sergeant at Arms confirmed today, but the breach did not compromise the security of the network.


Cologne says it is sending defender Tomoaki Makino back to Japan for one year on loan to the Urawa Red Diamonds to gain more experience.

Cologne sends defender Tomoaki Makino back to Japan on loan to Urawa Red Diamonds


ConocoPhillips plans to drill up to two exploration wells in remote Arctic waters next year, undeterred by setbacks suffered by Royal Dutch Shell.

Conocophillips (COP) plans to drill up to two exploration wells in remote Arctic waters next


Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 Defence Minister AK Antony Saturday said 42 terrorist camps functioning on the border have to be disbanded by Pakistan for the India-Pakistan talks to be successful.

'42 terrorist camps on border should be disbanded'


Four Canadian soldiers were killed and at least eight others injured Friday in two separate bombings outside of Kandahar city.


This lady was all dressed up in her colourful African attire at the Emancipation observances at the National Park yesterday.


A nuclear submarine was damaged in a collision with another US Navy vessel off the coast of Iran early Friday, leaving 15 US sailors injured and 25,000 gallons of fuel spilling into the Strait of Hormuz.


Some companies, which shut down in December for the long festive season, have resumed operations.


Spies hacked into US military computers, copying data that could threaten the effectiveness of US fighter jets, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.


ITIS Holdings Plc, the Altrincham-based provider of traffic information services that will leave the stock market at the end of the day, said that from cancellation, Manchester broker WH Ireland will provide a matched trading facility for the company's shares for a minimum of 12 months.

WH Ireland to provide matched trading facility for itis shares


Airline spokeswoman Kelly Cripe said the pilot died of natural causes Thursday on Flight 61 from Brussels, Belgium, to Newark, New Jersey.

Pilot dies during flight from Brussels to Newark


But Michael J. Fox, the actor turned political activist, still looks boyish.


Five French nationals have been abducted in Niger, France's foreign ministry has said.


The United States will stop deporting young law-abiding illegal immigrants who satisfy broad criteria, in a move that will be seen as a concession to the Hispanic community ahead of November's election.

Us to stop deporting young illegal immigrants


Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh here, days after Malaysian carrier Air Asia announced it had sought government's nod to launch a new airline under a joint venture with Tata Group and an Indian investor.


Oil prices set a record today when they rose above $100 a barrel for the first time.


US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Saturday night he expects to be ``vindicated'' in a House ethics probe looking at his involvement in trying to secure President Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat from then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Jackson expects to be 'vindicated' in ethics probe


A UK food crisis is ``not unthinkable'' in coming decades unless the government takes action to change consumption patterns and food-production methods, London-based research institute Chatham House said.

UK food crisis is 'not unthinkable,' Chatham House says


A Nashua woman is charged with stabbing another woman Wednesday night following what police describe as an ``ongoing dispute.''

Woman charged with stabbing another woman


Pakistan on Tuesday ordered a security operation in response to the weekend bombing targeting minority Shiites that killed 89 people in the southwestern city of Quetta.

Pakistan orders security operation in response to bombing targeting Shiites that killed 89


Military officials say 26 al-Qaida militants and 10 soldiers, including a colonel, have been killed in fierce fighting in southern Yemen.

26 al-Qaida militants, 10 soldiers killed in fierce fighting in southern Yemen


A PLAGUE affecting garden birds that leaves them covered with tumours has spread into Wales, researchers have warned.

PLAGUE affecting garden birds spreads to Wales


Pakistan People Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari was sworn in as 12th president of Pakistan on Tuesday embarking on a five-year term in the top office of the country.

Asif Ali Zardari sworn in as 12th President of Pakistan


My husband doesn't like changing his clothes and I find it very off putting and not pleasing to my eye.

My husband doesn't like to change his clothes!


IMPHAL July 9: ``Ngairi Ngasisu Panthung'', a compilation of short Manipuri poems authored by Rimeeta Aribam was released this afternoon during a formal release function at the Manipur Press club, Imphal.


Fedor Emelianenko added to his heavyweight mystique Saturday night, stopping former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski with one punch in the first round at the Affliction:


President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao when she goes on a three-day visit to China this week for the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympiad.

Pgma to hold bilateral meeting with China's President Hu Jintao


A police helicopter made an emergency landing Wednesday on a soccer field near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum after a warning light came on indicating a possible problem.

Police helicopter makes emergency landing


A New Hampshire man died after a skiing accident at Alta Saturday.


Road traffic accidents cost Africa US$ 10 billion annually and remain the second leading cause of death for the 5-44 age-groups around Africa, a report revealed on Thursday.

Road traffic accidents cost Africa US$10 billion


Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner is to undergo medical tests in the United States to find the cause of a mystery illness that has left him fatigued.


Bears pick off Brett Favre three times and roll by the Vikings 27-13


Newcastle Jets have bolstered their defensive stocks by signing Josh Mitchell on a two-year deal with the A-League club.


Motorists face Christmas travel chaos as 10 million take to the roads, as Brits head home for Christmas.


Cisco recently announced it has completed its acquisition of privately-held ExtendMedia, a leading provider of software-based Content Management Systems that manage the entire lifecycle of video content through monetization for pay media and ad-supported business models.

Cisco completes acquisition of ExtendMedia


Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Sandusky, Ohio, which is reported to enable customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; access the internet; and download games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

Verizon Wireless activates new cell site in Sandusky, Ohio


Texas will not compete for a federal education grant that could have reaped the state as much as $700 million, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday.

Texas will not compete for federal education grant


Romance novelist Steel admits that as a child she wanted to grow up to become a Catholic nun.


Julian Saunders has returned to Radio Maldwyn, four years after leaving the mid-Wales station to join Lincs FM Group.


New York state police say a 50-passenger commuter plane crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo shortly after 10 tonight.

Commuter plane crashes into home near Buffalo


The Reserve Bank of India cut GDP growth for fiscal 2013 to 6.5 per cent on Monday and stated that it will continue to be weak in the September quarter.

Reserve bank cuts GDP growth to 6.5 per cent


Steve Jobs resigned this afternoon as CEO of Apple.


A former city accountant, who was fired for stealing petty cash three years ago, is once again accused of stealing from her employer.

Former city accountant accused of stealing from employer


TEHRAN -The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said Wednesday NATO should pay compensation to Libyans.

NATO should pay compensation to Libyans:


- On July 14, the Church celebrates the feast day of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be beatified.

Church celebrates feast of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha


``Eight Azerbaijani litigations were considered within the framework of program on strategic litigation in the South Caucasus, Kamala Laghate, Project Manager of Netherlands Helsinki committee told APA.

Eight litigations considered within the framework of program on strategic litigation in the South Caucasus


PREMIER League football star Nicklas Bendtner was cleared today of vandalising parked cars near the home of his team's arch rivals.


Delmarva beaches are seeing higher parking revenues in the late spring, hinting that visitors are ready for some relaxation time.


Longtime Studio City resident and known as a man of the world, Oscar winner George Clooney plans to meet with President Obama on Thursday.

George Clooney meets with President Obama Thursday


More than 100,000 employers, with whom about 1.4 million local workers are employed, will receive $890 million from the third payment of Jobs Credit on September 30, 2009.

More than 100,000 employers to receive $890 million


A 51-year-old housewife has been charged with the murder of a management consultant.

Housewife charged with murdering consultant


The brain can shut our old habits when required, says a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


The Cedar Rapids school district has narrowed its flood recovery options from five to two.

Cedar Rapids school district narrows flood recovery options


Lazard swung to a profit in the first quarter, as an improving deal market and lower costs helped offset a sharp drop in restructuring revenue.


``Friday Night Lights'' and ``Horror Story'' star Connie Britton has just adopted a 9-month-old baby boy from Ethopia.


Ukraine is quite able to make rather great contribution to the world food supply, but the huge potential of the country in grain production is still unrealized, stated experts of the agrarian market.

Ukraine to make a contribution to the world food supply


Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has apologised for his 'cattle class' travel remark and said that his words had been misunderstood.

Tharoor apologises for his 'cattle class' remark


The US military says 14 Americans have been killed in a series of helicopter crashes in Afghanistan.

14 Americans killed in helicopter crashes in Afghanistan


Pakistan has decided to unblock popular video sharing website YouTube, following the blasphemy allegations.

Pakistan unblocks popular video sharing websites YouTube


The one and only ``Concert Queen'' and certified box office star Sarah Geronimo celebrated her ``Valentine's Day'' with her fans at the New Glorietta Activity Center last Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

Sarah Geronimo celebrates 'Valentine's Day'


Saudi authorities arrested 100 Shia protesters during demonstrations in the east of the country last week, a Saudi human rights group said today.


Contractor CC Myers has filed for personal bankruptcy, records show.


Leigh Silverman will helm concert-tuner Ethan Lipton's ``No Place to Go'' in a three-week run at downtown venue Joe's Pub. Show is one of the first projects to be commissioned specifically by Joe's Pub, the nightclub-performance space that is one arm of Off Broadway's Public Theater.


MILWAUKEE - Forward Jamil Wilson is transferring to Marquette from Oregon and will have three years of eligibility left beginning in 2011-12.

Wilson transferring to Marquette from Oregon


The prices for consumer goods fell for a second straight month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today -- meaning the second straight month of slight deflation.

Prices for consumer goods fall for second straight month


DUBAI // Flydubai cancelled its flight to Beirut this morning without warning for ``operational reasons'', forcing many passengers on to a later flight; that, too, was delayed with a similar explanation.


The US unemployment has hit a record high of 9.8 percent in November raising fear about the strength of the country's economic recovery, the Labor Department says.


Rasmussen College is hosting a free career and networking fair from 10 am to 3 pm Thursday at the Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St.

Rasmussen College to host career fair on Thursday


Springfield voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on issues such as city mayor, council members and a one cent sales tax to support the police and fire pension fund.


The Abu Dhabi Education Council organized a ``Cluster Manager Professional Development Conference'' targeting ADEC cluster managers across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region.

ADEC organizes a cluster Manager professional development conference


Heidi Klum has explained why she and husband Seal decorate their bedroom with naked photos of themselves.

Heidi Klum decorates bedroom with naked photos


Another group is taking aim at US Sen. Lisa Murkowski, with radio ads saying she's acting like a ``spoiled child'' for running as a write-in candidate.

Another group takes aim at alaska Sen. Murkowski


With its upcoming 'OPhone' platform, which is based on Google's Android mobile system, China Mobile could well effectively hijack Android and turn it into a closed system which locks out Google web apps and stops Google getting any advertising revenue from it.


Black Caviar's three-year-old brother Moshe lived up to expectations by trouncing his rivals when he made his debut at Bendigo on Thursday.


The cancelled Avril Lavigne concert will go ahead afterall says the Canadian star, after she won the approval of the government.

Avril Lavigne malaysia concert will go ahead


In a radio interview, Brady said that ``Little things tend to spook this market tremendously,'' but said that the market price eventually catches up to the fundamentals, which is why the focus has to be on the company and not on the broader swings of the market.

'Little things tend to spook this market tremendously'


The February/March 2010 issue of Uptown Magazine features acclaimed British actor Idris Elba on his trilogy of movies to be released later this year and his upcoming EP.


As cited by AFP, Japanese unemployment rose to 4.4 percent in February, up from 4.1 percent the previous month, as firms cut jobs and close factories to cope with the deepening recession, the government said Tuesday.

Japanese unemployment rises to 4.4 percent in February


The Tulsa Shock signed former Indiana Fever and 2010 first round pick Jene Morris.


A sinkhole has opened up in US 64 in Wayne County, causing officials to close a stretch of the road.

Sinkhole opens up under US 64 in Wayne County


The 21-year-old man was wounded overnight Tuesday in Otay Mesa in a possible gang-related shooting, San Diego police said.


Diamondwave, one of the leading internet jewelry providers, just launched their new website that promises to revolutionize one's purchase experience of a diamond ring online.


Central Bank of India has cut interest rates on home loans by between 25 and 50 basis points for a period of one month from February 20 to March 31.

Central bank of India cuts interest rates on home loans


The former batsman said Pietersen, who made unbeaten 202 in England's 474 for 8 declared, should have been given out caught at leg slip when he was on 49 as Rauf had a clear view of the catch but it was referred to the third umpire.

Pietersen should have been given out at 49:


Steeplechaser Angel Mullera has won his legal case to be reinstated to the Spanish Olympic team after he faced doping allegations.


Cricket has emerged stronger and more diverse than ever before as it coped with ``substantial challenges'' over the century by gone, observes the International Cricket Council.

Criket has emerged strong after 'substantial challenges':


Federal regulators gave Anchor Commercial Bank a 90-day deadline to raise capital or merge the bank, with the consequences for not succeeding including the closure of the bank.

Regulators give Anchor Commercial bank deadline to raise capital, merge


India will sign a nuclear technology deal with Belgium today during the visit of the country's king and queen to the Tamil Nadu capital, said sources in the department of atomic energy.


A semitruck hit a cyclist who was riding along RR 620 and El Salido.


Olympic gold medal winner Nathan Adrian made his first public Northwest appearance Tuesday since the London summer games.

Olympian Nathan Adrian makes first Northwest appearance since London


The US and South Korea are planning more joint military exercises as early as this month, South Korea's military said Wednesday, as the two sides wrapped up four days of war maneuvers aimed at North Korea after a deadly attack.

US, S. Korea plan more military exercises


A 56-year-old grandmother was among 20 offenders convicted for their part in a drugs ring in Salford.

Grandmother among 20 convicted over drugs ring


Security forces conducted search and clearance operation in Mandech and destroyed two terrorist hideouts along with large number of ammunition and IEDs during the ongoing Rah-e-Nijat operation in South Waziristan in the last 24 hours.

Security forces destroy two terrorist hideouts


Jewellery stocks on the Bombay Stock Exchange took a beating on Wednesday along with the larger market, with 2,111 stocks declining versus only 414 advances, on the back of the Satyam Computers' financial fraud came to light over the last few days.

Jewellery stocks take a beating on Wednesday


Two runners from Highland Park completed the 2012 Illinois Marathon on Saturday, April 28 in Champaign-Urbana.

Two runners from Highland Park complete 2012 Illinois Marathon


After seven years of talks, numerous studies, the addition of three sports, the expansion of facilities to accommodate them and four years of difficult transition while competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference, the NCAA gave Florida Gulf Coast University its final official nod of approval on Thursday, making FGCU a full-fledged member of Division I. FGCU began as an NAIA program a decade ago before spending four years in Divison II and four years transitioning into Division I. FGCU will officially become a full member of Division I when classes begin Aug. 22.

FGCU officially becomes member of NCAA Division I


The Zimbabwe government has finally agreed to help root out a wanted Rwandan genocide suspect, said to be in hiding in Harare.

Zim finally agrees to help root out Rwandan genocide suspect


Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain has struggled in his first spring training start, allowing five runs, three hits and three walks in New York's 12-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Yankees Joba Chamberlain struggles in first start


Britain risks grinding to a halt if it suffers another severe winter, a report by local councils said today.

Britain could 'grind to a halt' with another severe winter


CHINA will allow the yuan to trade in a wider daily range against the US dollar beginning on Monday, taking another major but widely-anticipated step to further liberalise its exchange-rate regime and make its currency more market-oriented.

China to allow yuan to trade in wider range against $US


Armenia and Russia are discussing cooperation in the field of satellite communication in various areas: defense, communication and television, said Manuk Vardanyan, Armenian Minister of Transport and Communication.

Armenia, Russia discuss cooperation in satellite communication


CitiBank has confirmed that they were hacked in early May and the information came out yesterday as the results of a Financial Times investigation.


AOL announced that it has acquired the mixed martial arts site MMAFighting.com, http://www.MMAFighting.com.


A national ticket broker said Friday that it still had 1,800 tickets available online for Sunday's Packers-Vikings game and that ticket costs have come down slightly.

Brokers still have tickets to Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings game


More than seven months after Anders Breivik confessed to the bombing and shooting rampage in Norway that killed 77 people, prosecutors have formally indicted him on terror charges.


The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Bardem, who was nominated for an Oscar yesterday for his work in Biutiful, and his ladylove Penelope Cruz welcomed a bouncing baby boy to the world on Saturday.

Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz welcome a baby


Tayside has a higher abortion rate than anywhere else in Scotland, according to the latest official health statistics.


The Government is lauding the role the superannuation savings scheme KiwiSaver plays in helping first home buyers and wants more people to use it.


Boise State senior cornerback Kyle Wilson was named a second-team All-American on Thursday by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Kyle Wilson named second-team All-American;


Serbia will invest about 9 billion euros in power plants in the next five to seven years, Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Skundric said on Tuesday.

Serbia to invest 9 billion euros in power plants


A 29-year-old McBain man died early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash in Richland Township.


Fox News contributor and former Bush deputy chief of staff Karl Rove said this morning on ``This Week'' that he can imagine the next Republican nominee for the White House supporting gay marriage.

Rove: 'i could' imagine next GOP nominee supporting gay marriage


FBR has undergone a reshuffle and postings, notification of which has been issued.


India is sending a special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan for the second time in two months, foreign ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin said on Friday, amid continuing violence along their contested border.

India to send special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan


Best Buy, Canada's fastest growing retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, computers and entertainment products, will celebrate the grand opening of its Ancaster store beginning Friday, October 17 with a weekend of festivities and celebrity appearances.

Best Buy Canada celebrates the grand opening of its Ancaster store


A 27-year-old man employed at creches in Amsterdam has confessed to sexually abusing 83 children, the Dutch prosecuting service says, a month after his arrest.


A Hindu trader and a teenager boy were kidnapped from provincial capital in broad daylight here on Friday.


Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona has admitted his plan to run for the French presidency was a publicity stunt designed to get better housing for the poor.


When Grace Slick was asked recently what she thinks of Lady Gaga she sounded anything but impressed.


AN Illinois man scared away two door-to-door magazine salesmen by allegedly firing a warning shot when they arrived on his doorstep.

Man scares off salesmen with warning shot


Students and teachers at Walker Upper Elementary are grieving the loss of a slain classmate on Wednesday.

Students and teachers grieve the loss of a classmate


Britney Spears will quit music and become a ``full-time mom'' if pop stardom ever makes her unhappy.


ALASTAIR Cook dedicated his 10th Test ton to Graham Gooch as England dominated the South Africans yesterday.

Alastair Cook dedicates 10th Test ton to Graham Gooch


Earlier this month, the World Bank granted Morocco a loan of US$ 100 million for the same purpose.


Cutler, an attorney who worked for US Sen. Ed Muskie and President Jimmy Carter, beat the June 1 deadline to turn in his signatures.


Texas Instruments Inc., the largest maker of analog chips, forecast second-quarter sales and profit that may top some analysts' estimates, helped by increased orders from makers of automotive and industrial-machine parts.

Texas Instruments forecasts top analysts'' estimates


The Japanese yen recouped from recent losses against major opponents during New York mid-day trading on Thursday.

Yen recoups from recent losses against majors


Argentine playmaker Marcelo Gallardo is close to signing with DC United, according to Agence France Press and South American media outlets.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh took a public bus through Cambridge yesterday as they travelled to the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology.


The body of a Massachusetts hiker has been recovered from a Mount Washington crevasse.

Body recovered from Mount Washington crevasse


A Billings man who was found dead on Seventh Street West near Grand Avenue a week ago died of a heart attack, the county coroner said Friday.

Man found dead near Grand Avenue died of heart attack


IT'S a clock so accurate you need only reset it once every 14 billion years - or about the age of the universe.

The clock you reset every 14 billion years


Actor John Travolta has introduced troubled actress Lindsay Lohan to scientology, a religious system based on seeking of self-knowledge and spiritual fulfilment, in a bid to get her life back on track.

Travolta introduces Lohan to scientology


Oil prices fell to near $101 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders anticipated a further rise in weekly US crude inventories in a sign of weakening demand.


Coventry boss Chris Coleman admitted he was left frustrated after his side missed late chances in the 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough.


The Thai economy is expected to grow at an accelerating rate this year if the prolonged political conflicts ease, according to a top banker.

Thai economy to grow at accelerating rate this year:


Finally Rajya Sabha passed the historic Women's reservation bill on Tuesday evening.

Rajya Sabha passes the historic Women's reservation bill


BlackBerry messenger was still functioning today in Saudi Arabia after a deadline expired for telecoms firms to find a solution allowing authorities to monitor the service, users said.

BlackBerry messenger still functioning in Saudi Arabia


Chilean scientist successfully reproduces sturgeon in captivity, opening the door to a possible, new export industry.

Chile successfully reproduces sturgeon in captivity


A top Iranian official on Sunday hailed Jordan for its ``logical and reasonable'' stance towards the crisis in Syria as the Kingdom calls for a political and peaceful solution to the crisis.

Iranian official hails Jordan's stance towards Syrian crisis


Etsy is changing its fee structure for multiple quantity listings, saying it was highly-requested by sellers.

Etsy changes fee structure for multiple quantity listings


In this undated photo released by Phil and JaNelle Lovely, a pumpkin appears to grow in their pear tree at their Greenfield home, 50 miles southwest of Des Moines, Iowa.


A memorial service Thursday honors a South Haven teen killed in a crash.

Memorial service for teen killed in crash


Papua New Guinea was plunged into a constitutional crisis Tuesday, with its veteran premier and a...

Papua New Guinea plunged into constitutional crisis


New Zealand building consents rose 1.9% in February as an increased intentions to build retirement village units made up for a fall in new housing permits.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Saturday that world leaders had agreed to start building new financial institutions at their crisis summit here.

Brown says leaders agree to build new financial institutions


Ella Ellis scored 20 points and Julian Simmons added 14 to help Army beat Binghamton 70-50 on Saturday night.


OAKLAND ― Oakland police are investigating a fatal vehicle accident that injured at least three people around 6:30 am Saturday, an officer said.

Oakland police investigating fatal accident


Retailer Liz Claiborne Inc. said today that it will eliminate about 725 jobs, or eight per cent of its US work force, as it looks to cut costs amid tightened consumer discretionary spending.

Liz Claiborne to eliminate about 725 jobs in us


New Delhi, Aug 22 A woman allegedly thrown out of her matrimonial home after her husband's death was given by a Delhi court the custody of her minor daughter, living with her grand mother, uncle and aunt.

Woman given custody of her minor daughter


Google Inc. announced Wednesday that it will expand its Google Fiber service to Provo, Utah, and made clear that won't slow implementation in Austin.

Google Fiber to expand service to Provo, Utah


EgyptAir said on Sunday it would resume flights to Libya next week, seven months after the airline suspended operations to its Arab neighbour following the outbreak of an uprising in February that toppled Muammar Gaddafi.

EgyptAir to resume flights to Libya next week


THE Australian stock market open slightly higher this morning before dipping following a weaker Wall Street overnight.


Black Hills Energy, part of Black Hills, has said that its Nebraska natural gas utility, a subsidiary of Black Hills, has filed a request for a natural gas revenue increase with the Nebraska Public Service Commission to recover the cost of capital investments the company made in its Nebraska natural gas distribution systems since July 1, 2006, and increased operating expenses incurred during the same period.

Black Hills Energy files request for natural gas revenue increase in Nebraska


Fort Hays State University sets an enrollment record, passing another milestone this week with an official 20th-day headcount of 11,308 students.


China's notorious firewall was down temporarily this week, allowing the Chinese to access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other sites usually blocked by the country's strict Internet controls.

China's firewall down, allowing access to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube


YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - A second rock slide in as many days is being reported in Yosemite National Park.

Rock slide reported in Yosemite National park


The American Academy of Environmental Medicine has released its latest position paper on electromagnetic field and radiofrequency health effects calling for immediate caution regarding smart meter installations.

American Academy of Environmental Medicine calls for immediate caution regarding smart meter installation...


A Janesville man is charged with beating his girlfriend to death and hiding her body under the stairs at their home.

Janesville man charged in death of girlfriend


Lazio moved back to the top of Serie A thanks to a 2-0 win over Napoli on Sunday.


A spokeswoman for Capriati said, Monday, June 28, 2010, the former top-ranked tennis player is recovering from an accidental overdose of prescribed medication.

Jennifer Capriati, former tennis star, recovering from overdose


An insurance company has agreed to pay almost $75,000 in fines to settle a religious discrimination claim.

Insurance company settles religious discrimination claim


Amy Winehouse has reportedly started another holiday romance just a week after her former fling flew home.

Amy Winehouse starts another holiday romance?


BHP Billiton is set to expand iron ore pellets operations in Brazil with Samarco, the company the mining giant jointly owns with Brazilian company Vale.


An audit shows the California prison system is careless with taxpayer money, saying sloppy bookkeeping puts millions of dollars at risk of fraud and abuse.

California prisons careless with taxpayer money


Kolkata, Dec 24 A Gorkha Janamukti Morcha delegation Saturday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and demanded that Darjeeling district be declared a backward region.

Darjeeling should be declared backward region:


Crescendo Biologics has raised GBP4.5m in a seed-funding led by Sofinnova Partners, to advance the development of its fragment antibody technology platforms.

Crescendo raises GBP4.5m for development of antibody technology platforms


A memorial garden on the Sojourner-Douglass College campus in Edgewater will honor Coretta Scott King, the widow of Martin Luther King Jr.

Memorial garden to honor Coretta Scott King


Serica Energy has agreed to sell a package of assets in Indonesia and Vietnam to KrisEnergy, a Singapore-based exploration and production company.

Serica Energy to sell assets in Indonesia and Vietnam to KrisEnergy


In just his third start since returning from major knee surgery, he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in typically dramatic fashion.

Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational


Jerry Lee Lewis has married his cousin's ex-wife, CNN reports.

Jerry Lee Lewis marries cousin's ex-wife


The Indian Government has allowed former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh to visit Pakistan on September 26 to promote his book Jinnah:

India allows Jaswant Singh to visit Pakistan


Residents opposed to a new Family Fare store have hired a lawyer.


A 50-year-old Lake City man drowned in Lake Pepin on Saturday after he tried to rescue his dog, but was knocked out by an electrical shock.

Lake City man drowns trying to rescue dog


Rough sea conditions has disrupted fishing activity all along the coastline over the last few days.

Rough sea conditions disrupt fishing activity


A sane Romanian man has lived in a mental hospital for 80 years after being admitted as a child when he was abandoned by his mother.

Sane man lives in mental hospital for 80 years


``THE Roommate'' topped the weekend box office, as the Sony/Screen Gems film earned $15.6 million.


The American economy is not moving fast enough although it has made significant progress in the past couple of years, US President Barack Obama has said amid dismal job addition numbers released on Friday.


UDF district chairman Sooranadu Rajasekhran has said that Kollam district was totally neglected in the state Budget presented by Finance Minister Thomas Isaac for the year 2009-10.

Kollam district totally neglected in budget:


``Education is clearly the biggest thing that will drive how the economy improves over the long term,'' Zuckerberg said.

Education will drive how economy improves in long term, Zuckerberg


S&P Capital IQ, a business line of The McGraw-Hill Companies, announced it has acquired QuantHouse, an independent global provider of market data and end-to-end systematic trading solutions.


Fernando Rodney threw long toss Friday and said afterward that it was a ``good day.''


Brit girls aged as young as 12 are becoming pregnant and having abortions, according to figures released by the Department of Health in the UK.

Brit girls aged as young as 12 have abortions


You are, your totally right and you would have to be a missionary, to uh, to kind of even attempt to deal with it.


Incumbent Senator Scott Brown may not make it to tonight's debate in Boston versus challenger Elizabeth Warren due to a scheduling conflict in Washington.

Scott Brown may not make tonight's debate


After defeating West Bengal 1-0 in today's match Manipur entered semi final as winner of group A in the 17th Senior Women's National Football Championship being held at Neyvelli, Tamil nadu.


A father and son walking next to railroad tracks were killed by a freight train in Fullerton and an investigation of the deaths was under way, a police sergeant said Thursday.


After ongoing delays, the trial of Tariq Hashimi, Iraq's Sunni vice president, began today in Baghdad.

Trial of vice president Hashimi begins in Baghdad


Pascal Dupuis scored 9:56 into overtime for Pittsburgh, which erased a three-goal deficit and eliminated the Ottawa Senators from the playoffs with a 4-3 victory in Game 6 on Saturday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins eliminate Ottawa Senators


Former 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson says she wants to move back to Canada because she feels living in Los Angeles is like playing a character.

Pamela Anderson wants to move back to Canada


Rug Pad Corner is pleased o announce that Superior felt rug pad was recently rated best rug pad for use on concrete and cement floors.

Superior felt rug pad rated best rug pad for concrete, cement floors


A DRUNKEN reveller who told three police officers he would fight them all has been hit with a fine.


Zi Corp. said Friday it was reviewing a new hostile takeover offer by Nuance Communications Inc. at half the price it offered to pay in the summer.

Zi Corp. reviewing new hostile offer by Nuance Communications


SINGAPORE A Qantas jetliner made an emergency landing Thursday in Singapore with 459 people aboard, after one of its four engines shut down over western Indonesia and following witness reports of a blast that sent debris hurtling to the ground.

Qantas to make emergency landing in Singapore


South Korea's POSCO, the world's fourth-largest steel maker, said it would raise steel prices by up to 20.7 per cent, a move widely expected in markets to help it pass on soaring prices of raw materials.


A FORMER drug addict has denied assaulting a Waverley woman after he allegedly forced his way into her home, the Supreme Court in Launceston has heard.

FORMER drug addict denies assaulting woman


New London mayor, Boris Johnson has decided to put the tube on the wagon!


Yanzhou Coal Mining and Aditya Birla, an Indian mining firm, may together bid for Australia company Whitehaven Coal, reports 163.com, citing Reuters.

Yanzhou Coal may bid for Whitehaven Coal


Scribe-helmer Sheldon Lettich will develop ``Hercules:


The Japanese yen rose on Thursday against major currencies as Japan's retail sales made an unexpected rebound.

Japanese yen rises as retail sales rebound


On the same lines Tanja Masson-Zwaan says, ``The trouble is that, legally, nobody can own the moon or anything else in space, for that matter.''

Nobody can own the moon or anything else in space


TWO teenagers from Edgware has been arrested after a man was beaten up outside a Watford nightclub.

Teenagers arrested after man beaten up outside nightclub


By Emma Stoney, Press Association Sport, Wellington New Zealand loose forward Rodney So'oialo will play for the Barbarians against England and Ireland, suggesting he is set to miss New Zealand selection for at least their opening three Tests of the season.


The Canyons School District is considering a new grading system that would change elementary school report cards.

Canyons school District considers new grading system


American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue.

American Airlines to cut 921 flight attendants' jobs


US consumer spending rose slightly more than expected in February for the eighth straight month of gains as households tapped their savings, government data showed on Monday, while inflation accelerated at its fastest pace since June 2009.

US consumer spending rises more than expected


The Liberhan report had lost its value since it had been delayed for a long time and ``also failed to come out with the punishment'' to the perpetrators, Karat told reporters here.

Liberhan Commission report had lost its value:


The 2011 Kentucky Derby contenders field is set, and Uncle Mo is an early favorite.


State Sen. Ophelia Ford's attorney said she will miss several weeks of the legislative session with an unspecified illness.

Ophelia Ford will miss several weeks of session


In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has maintained that India is destined to fail in its efforts to suppress Kashmiris' indigenous movement, which is aimed at securing inalienable right to self-determination.


Graham Dilley, a former England fast bowler who took 138 wickets in 41 test appearances, has died following a short illness, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Wednesday.


Ben Nieves, Lynn Asher and Sam Andrew are members of Big Brother And The Holding Company, which will perform Saturday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Big Brother and the Holding Company to perform at Arcada Theatre


Six militants, including a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander were killed in three separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Six militants killed in separate encounters in Kashmir


China became the world's biggest manufacturer in 2010, overtaking the US which had held the crown since 1895.

China became the world's biggest manufacturer in 2010;


Manchester City assistant boss David Platt has defended manager Roberto Mancini following the Italian's outburst on Tuesday.

Manchester City assistant boss David Platt defends Roberto Mancini


Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs prepared a draft law ``On Police'', which will be submitted for consideration of Parliament, as reported by the Radio Deutsche Welle.

Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs prepares a draft law ``on police''


Graco is recalling 1.5 million strollers following reports that childrenâ€™s fingertips were amputated by hinges on the products.


JK Rowling announced Pottermore today which builds on the reader experience.


Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday met top police officials in Mumbai and offered to court arrest and join any inquiry relating to offences registered against him on the issue of North Indians in Maharashtra.


My Gazette colleague and man about the Montreal media Steve Faguy reports on his blog, fagstein, that Debra Arbec is leaving CTV Montreal for CBC Montreal.

Debra Arbec leaving CTV Montreal for CBC Montreal:


A 300 year old Chinese brush pot which was donated to a charity shop in Bristol has sold for £360,000.

Pot donated to charity shop sells for £360,000


During the White Sox's 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday, play-by-play announcer Hawk Harrelson took it upon himself to rip sabermetrics.


THE WILL of the late poet and author John O'Donohue has been declared void by the High Court due to uncertainty of its terms and meaning.

Will of late poet John O'Donohue declared void


Prince William will visit New Zealand and Australia later this month to meet with residents affected by the summer's natural disasters.


Figures from the Office of National Statistics show youth unemployment is at its highest level since records began.

Youth unemployment at highest since records began


WIVOKIL, a newly introduced product by AHL Chemicals and Steel Company Limited, has passed its satisfactory tests and is already doing well on the local market, the company has said.


Beryno Wong is not satisfied even though he has achieved his target of breaking into the world top 70 at number 66 on the latest ranking list released by the Badminton World Federation.


About seventy-five 6th street business and property owners, residents and Austin Police held a community forum.

6th street business owners hold community forum


The body of Ibragim Todashev, a man of Chechen origin who has lived in the US and who has been killed by FBI agents during a gun battle, was flown home to Russia, VoR reported.

Body of Ibragim Todashev flown to Russia


Storms passing over north Georgia have brought little relief to Lake Lanier, a reservoir northeast of Atlanta that's part of a tri-state water dispute.

Storms bring little relief to lake Lanier, ga.


A former Homewood secretary accused by state police of taking $44,000 from the borough was sentenced this week to two years probation.


The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a woman drove into the front of a Greenwood convenience store Friday morning.

Woman drives into Greenwood convenience store


A spokesman says Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama has arrived in Afghanistan.


So remember a while ago when rumours were rife that one certain Lady Gaga was launching a perfume, only to be quashed a few days later by Coty who said no such thing was happening?


Gold prices tumbled in trading on Thursday amid renewed worries over global economic slowdown and disappointment over lack of action from the Federal Reserve to stimulate the economy.


A Salt Lake City woman has been charged with kidnapping for allegedly taking a 6-year-old boy to the State Capitol where she interrogated him with a video camera and accused him of abusing her child.


Arsenal recovered from two goals down Wednesday to beat Bolton 4-2 and go top of the Premier League.

Arsenal beats Bolton 4-2 to top Premier League;


The eurozone debt crisis has reached systemic dimensions, European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said Tuesday, calling for rapid and decisive action from governments.

Eurozone crisis has reached 'systemic dimension':


Gunmen riding in a car with tinted windows near the Afghan border on Monday shot and killed a senior Pakistani Taleban commander who helped train and deploy the group's suicide bombers, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Gunmen kill senior Pakistani Taleban commander


SINGAPORE Oil prices hovered below $86 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders eye inflation and consumer demand numbers for signs higher commodity prices are undermining global economic growth.

Oil hovers below $86 as traders eye inflation


North Korea and Russia are set to hold their first joint defence drill as early as this year in an attempt to balance the United States, South Korea and Japan's influence on the Korean peninsula, the Asahi newspaper reported on Tuesday.

North Korea, Russia to hold joint defence drill --


Just after 1 am Monday, health care reform cleared its toughest remaining hurdle in the senate.


Olivia Wilde felt like she was suspended in ``arrested development'' when she married at the age of 19.


President Barack Obama mixed Star Wars and Star Trek metaphors as he explained why he could not force the Republicans and Democrats to a deal to replace the forced spending cuts that kicked in Friday.

Barack Obama mixes Star Wars and Star Trek metaphors


Ben Roethlisberger rested his sore right shoulder on Wednesday, although his latest tests showed no additional damage, The Pittsburgh Steelers might not know until late in the week if he can play Sunday against Indianapolis.


A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death following an early-morning argument in Waipahu.

Man stabbed to death during argument in Waipahu


The city of Edwardsville has bumped up its tax levy estimate from $8.3 million to $8.5 million.


North Korea threatened Wednesday to bolster its nuclear arsenal in response to annual US-South Korean military drills that Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for invasion.

Nkorea threatens to bolster its nuclear arsenal


But in principle I think that rehab for malefactors is a top, if not Top, idea.


Supply of contaminated water to the residents of Sharif Abad, Satellite town has caused epidemics in the area.

Supply of contaminated water causing epidemics


His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, received more congratulatory cables on the occasion of the successful hosting of the Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix for Formula One Championship 2012 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Hrh cp receives more congratulatory cables


A federal judge Friday barred Gov. David A. Paterson from furloughing 100,000 unionized state employees to help close the budget deficit.

Judge bars Paterson from furloughing state employees


A global liquidity infusion risks leading to asset bubbles, China, Japan, South Korea along with a host of Southeast Asian nations said on Friday.

Global liquidity may lead to asset bubbles:


The summer reality shows I love to watch are usually about amazing talent or backstabbing drama.

Summer reality show you should be watching:


Prince William is celebrating his 30th birthday today with his wife Kate Middleton and close friends in Anglesey, amid rumours they may be expecting a baby.

Prince William celebrates 30th birthday with Kate Middleton


New Orleans Saints tailback Mark Ingram, receiver Lance Moore and tight end John Gilmore were ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

New Orleans Saints' Mark Ingram and Lance Moore ruled out for Sunday vs. Carolina Panthers