Teen charged after chainsaw threats Updated: 20:48, Tuesday December 11, 2012 An Albany teenager faces a string of charges after he allegedly chased people with a chainsaw.


Brazilian shares were cut to ``neutral'' from ``overweight'' at Citigroup Inc., which cited the country's outperformance since November.

Brazilian shares cut to ``neutral'' from ``overweight'' at Citigroup


Classical singing sensation Andrea Bocelli will launch his new foundation with a benefit gala on Friday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles with performances by Bocelli, David Foster, Heather Headley and Anna Maria Martinez.

Andrea Bocelli to launch foundation with a benefit gala


International Paper Co. on Thursday said first-quarter profit rose 89%, helped by a tax credit and lower costs.

International Paper's profit rises 89%, helped by tax credit


Houston police say a serial arson suspect being chased by police has jumped to his death from a highway ramp.

Houston serial arson suspect jumps to death off ramp


Prince George's County Council member Leslie Johnson pleaded guilty to witness and evidence tampering in a corruption case.


On Sunday, November 1, Republican congressional candidate Dede Scozzafava endorsed her Democratic opponent, Bill Owens.


A man was found dead in the median of a north Houston road, KPRC Local 2 reported.


Australia and NZ have bid for a $2.5b telescope that could answer questions about the universe.

Australia and NZ bid for $2.5b telescope


A bill has been introduced to the Indiana General Assembly that would effectively eliminate high school class basketball.

Bill would eliminate high school class basketball


I decided to take a look at Volquez's numbers to find out just how far he has fallen from his dominant 2008 campaign where he went 17-6 with a 3.21 ERA.


MILLIONS of dollars may be drained from the Victorian budget as floods ravage Australia's east.

Millions could be drained from Victoria's budget


The final assembling of Pakistan's first JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft began on Tuesday.

Assembling of first JF-17 fighter aircraft begins


The discount furniture store will open the weekend of Feb. 12.


Japan on Tuesday said it will further ease monetary policy by massaging the economy with cheap loans amid government pressure to respond to a surging yen and falling consumer prices.


Circuit City will expand its product review section on its Web site with more content from magazines such as Consumer Reports in an effort to boost sales over the Internet.

Circuit City expands reviews on Web site


New Delhi, Jan 5 Food inflation turned negative in late December for the first time in many years as prices of vegetables like onion and potato declined, a development that may prompt the Reserve Bank to go for rate cuts at its next monetary policy review later this month.


France crushed Argentina 49-10 in the second Test on Saturday to record their biggest ever win over the Pumas.


Michigan lawmakers have a deal on a long-range energy plan that includes a requirement for more electricity to come from renewable sources.Legislative committees started voting Thursday morning.

Michigan lawmakers have deal on energy plan


A 31-year-old Camp Hill man, who was rescued from a quarry on Paxton Street at 11 pm Saturday, now faces multiple charges including theft and trespassing.

Camp Hill man rescued from quarry charged with theft, trespassing


Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Tuesday that he has offered to help out troubled bond insurers by offering a second level of insurance on up to 800 billion US dollars in municipal bonds.

Buffett offers to help troubled bond insurer


Quadra FNX Mining said on Monday proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that Quadra shareholders vote in favor of Polish miner KGHM's C$3 billion offer for the Canadian miner, according to a Reuters report.

Institutional shareholder Services recommends Quadra shareholders vote in favor of KGHM's C$3 billion offer


All Gwinnett County government offices, with the exception of those operations required for the comfort and safety of the citizens of the County, will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day holiday.

Gwinnett County offices closed for Veterans Day, trash schedule


Hundreds of motorists have been stranded on Iowa roads as a dangerous snow storm makes roads in some spots impassable.

Hundreds of motorists stranded across Iowa from dangerous storm


Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall, dubbed ``the Father of Loud'' for creating kit used by some of rock's biggest names, has died aged 88, BBC reported.

Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall Jim Marshall dies at 88


Several readers have sent in word that there is an online petition to get Shelley Martinez, known in TNA as Salinas and WWE as Ariel, back into TNA.

Online petition to get Shelley Martinez back into TNA


Police in Australia foiled a terrorist plot for commando-style suicide attacks on at least one army base, arresting four men Tuesday with suspected links to a Somali Islamist group, senior officers said.


Police are wrapping up their search after the West Vancouver secondary was evacuated over reports of a bomb threat earlier this morning.

Police wrapping up search at West Vancouver secondary after reports of bomb threat


A mosque caught fire this afternoon after lightning struck it, according to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department.


AN antique which once stood in Danesfield House in Marlow has raised £15,000 for a Saunderton charity.

Antique raises £15,000 for Saunderton charity


Former UCF center Mike Mabry, who is a starter for the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul, will be playing in ArenaBowl XXII Sunday in New Orleans.

Former UCF center Mike Mabry playing in ArenaBowl XXII


Jaipur, Jul 13 A newborn baby girl was today found abandoned near railway tracks in Jagatpura area here, police said.

Newborn girl found abandoned near railway tracks


Several separatist leaders were today detained as they attempted to lead a protest against the death of over 100 youth during the summer agitation of 2010 in the Kashmir Valley.


Jennifer Lopez is currently the hot favourite to join American Idol after Ellen has confirmed that she left the show after just one year on the hit reality singing contest, according to TMZ.


The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, has lamented the high cost of housing development in the country, stating that one of the key obstacles to owning a home in Nigeria is the absence of well-functioning housing finance sector.

Okonjo- iweala laments high cost of housing Development


The famous Manchester United soccer team may be coming to KC.


President Barack Obama said on Monday the United States stood with protesters in Iran whose bid for justice had been met with the ``iron fist of brutality'' by Tehran.


Liberian authorities have released a mercenary on bail who is accused of leading massacres in neighboring Ivory Coast last year.

Liberian authorities release mercenary on bail


Vancouver Canucks enforcer Rick Rypien was suspended indefinitely Wednesday, pending a hearing, for grabbing a fan Tuesday night in a loss in Minnesota.

Canucks forward Rick Rypien was suspended indefinitely for grabbing a fan


An Evansville Fire Department grievance board has ruled against a veteran firefighter who claimed his position was shifted because of criticism he levied against the new chief.

Grievance board rules against firefighter


Bloomberg reported that fertilizer producers fell after the US government said pre-harvest corn inventories fell less than analysts forecast.

Fertilizer producers fell after government said pre-harvest corn inventories fell


The Omaha Royals will become the Omaha Storm Chasers next year when the minor league team moves to a new stadium southwest of the city.

Omaha Royals becoming Omaha Storm Chasers


San Francisco was recently named the 10th best business destination in the United States by MarketWatch, marking the second year in a row that The City has earned a top-10 ranking from the popular business Web site.

San Francisco named 10th best business destination


A bear was shot and killed at Grand Beach on Monday, the third in a matter of days.


Mooresville High School has presented its term two high and regular honor rolls for grading period one.

Mooresville high School presents honor roll


A legislative committee endorsed one plan Tuesday to clarify Montana's unique stream access law, while rejecting another.

Committee endorses plan to clarify stream access


Tucumcari, Logan and House all added another win to their seasons on Friday.

Tucumcari, Logan, House add wins to season


Last week she was telling us not to copy her style, and she's 'no' party girl...this week Taylor Momsen wants to be like Kurt Cobain!

Taylor Momsen: ``I want to be like Kurt Cobain''


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's leaning toward retirement, but will wait until next week to make his final decision.


Cheryl Cole has said she feels betrayed by her ex-husband Ashley, but has to learn from what's happened and get on with her life.


Casey Stoner won a thrilling Italian Grand Prix to bring to an end Valentino Rossi's run of seven straight victories at Mugello.


Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says he expects former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to win confirmation as the next head of the US Department of Agriculture.

Nelson says Vilsack should win confirmation


Southwest Airlines expects to cancel 70 more flights on Monday as it inspects older planes for cracks in the fuselage.


Saudi Arabian shares gained for the first time in six days as the US reported a slowdown in the pace of job losses, fueling hope that economic recovery is in sight.


RETAIL sales decreased in February, Statistics SA said today.


Residents of the water-logged Canterbury development are trying to form a neighborhood association to address flooding problems.


Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish reiterated his support for Luis Suarez on Thursday as the Uruguayan striker's disciplinary hearing over allegations of racist abuse continued.


Ricin found in suspect's studio, FBI says Traces of ricin were found on items recovered from the former martial arts studio of a man charged in connection with mailing the toxin to President Barack Obama, according to an FBI affidavit.


The third station for earthquake forecasting has opened in Azerbaijan, director of Cybernetics Institute of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Telman Aliyev told APA.

Third station for earthquake forecasting opened in Azerbaijan


FIVE Somali pirates, intercepted in the Gulf of Aden as they attacked a Dutch cargo ship, have been extradited to the Netherlands, a Dutch prosecution spokesman says.


WA premier delays cabinet announcement Updated: 13:27, Monday March 11, 2013 Western Australia's re-elected Premier Colin Barnett says he will not think about his new cabinet line-up until after all votes from the state election are counted.


A 40-year-old man was struck and killed by a light rail train Thursday afternoon, authorities said.


RUSSIAN President Dmitry Medvedev today called for drug testing in schools, warning that narcotics abuse was now such a major problem that it was weighing down the economy.

Russia's Medvedev calls for drug testing in schools


Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller is expected to play on Friday after suffering a concussion in the first week of the preseason.

Seahawks te Zach Miller expected to play Friday:


ResCare Inc., which provides services to people with disabilities, on Tuesday confirmed 2008 guidance mostly below Wall Street's estimates.


Airbus broke ground on Monday on its first US assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, hoping it will help carve a greater share in the US market for the European aircraft maker.


GENEVA Roger Federer has pulled out of the Shanghai Masters next month to rest ``nagging injuries'' and ensure a six-week break.

Federer pulls out of Shanghai Masters to rest


HOLLYWOOD star Nicole Kidman arrived in the small East Lothian town of North Berwick today.


TeliaSonera says that it ihas increased its ownership in Uzbekistan based mobile network, UCell from 74 percent to 94 percent by acquiring 20 percent of the shares in the jointly owned TeliaSonera Uzbek Telecom Holding from Takilant.

TeliaSonera increases its ownership in Uzbekistan network


Dozens of Syrian army deserters were shot dead on Monday as they tried to flee their base and defect to join the nine-month revolt against President Bashar Assad, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Dozens of Syrian army deserters shot dead


Thursday night, the Tigers returned the favor.


Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday reiterated the opposition to ``Taiwan independence'' and the recognition of the ``1992 consensus.''

Hu reiterates opposition to ``Taiwan independence''


AP Sports Writer Derek Jeter may not return to the New York Yankees until next month.

Jeter may not return to Yankees until next month


Like most technology jargons, cloud computing is best explained through users.


WR Berkley Corp. has named W. Robert Berkley Jr. president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

WR Berkley names president, chief operating officer


WASHINGTON President Bush is checking in with Gulf Coast governors and federal officials to make sure his administration is doing all it can to be ready for Hurricane Gustav.


Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle's office just announced that he'll undergo surgery on Monday to address several degenerating disks on his upper spinal cord, a condition that last week forced his withdrawal from the Republican race for governor.


A SCHOOLGIRL is preparing for a royal encounter after scooping the top prize in a jubilee competition.


Joe Mauer is making his spring training debut this afternoon, batting third and starting at designated hitter after mostly sitting out the first two weeks of camp following offseason knee surgery.

Joe Mauer makes his spring training debut at designated hitter


The government will implement several measures to address the concerns of the Malaysian Christian community, relating to the appointment of principals of mission schools, teaching of Bible knowledge as an examination subject and tax-exemption status for Christian organisations.

Government to implement several measures to address concerns of Christian community


PEGASUS AND UCD booked their places in the semi-finals of the Irish Hockey League with victories at the weekend, but six teams still have a mathematical chance of filling the other two slots after next Saturday's final round of pool fixtures.


NBC has apparently fallen to fifth place in the Nielsen TV ratings during the February sweeps period, when networks insert dramatic plotlines and massive events to boost ratings during the survey.


In a rare late non-district boys' basketball contest, Tenaha rolled to a 100-29 win over Douglass Tuesday night at Indian Gym.


Celtic manager Neil Lennon feels this could be a momentous season for the Glasgow club.

This could be a momentous season for us --


Two weeks after announcing a survival mode budget, natural gas-weighted Compton Petroleum Corp. has replaced two directors and its top executive who quit in December.

Compton Petroleum replaces directors, top executive


A former army official was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for the ``false positive'' killing of three civilians in northern Colombia in 2007, reported newspaper El Espectador.

Army official sentenced for 'false positive' killings


Though effort was made to frame Pakistan and its premier agency, yet during cross examination on Thursday, David Coleman Headley reiterated his belief that while he plotted the Mumbai attack, he was reporting to handlers associated with the ISI, a Pakistani intelligence agency.


A group of undercover officers raided an east Payson home Saturday evening, arresting several on drug related charges and one man for assault after he allegedly kicked an officer in the groin.


A new study indicates that more kids may being ``sexting'' than you probably think.


US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson says she knocked down two challengers to win the Democratic nomination in District 30 on Tuesday because ``no one works as hard as I do.''

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson says 'no one works as hard as I do``


US Sen. Sam Brownback visited McPherson College on Monday, May 5 as part of his 105-county tour of Kansas.

Us Sen. Sam Brownback visits McPherson College


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning for their secret wedding, after staying together for six long years, without tying the knot.

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie plans a secret wedding


Dickinson Theatres Inc., a 92-year-old movie theater chain based in Overland Park, has filed for bankruptcy reorganization after being battered by the soft economy, intense competition in the industry and a dearth of blockbuster hits this summer.

Dickinson Theatres files for bankruptcy reorganization


Lionsgate's 3:10 to Yuma topped both the national home video sales and rental charts for the week ending Jan. 13.

3:10 to Yuma tops sales and rental charts


Eisai has launched its first-in-class epilepsy drug Fycompa in the UK, prior to a roll-out in EU member states including Germany.


The five cannabis plant found in the back garden of Cyril Cullen from 35 Seán Browne Court in Enniscorthy were worth €1,000, according to Garda Inspector Pat Cody last week.


Rodriguez doubled and scored in a six-run fifth inning to help the Dominicans beat the Florida Marlins 10-1.

Alex Rodriguez doubles as the Dominicans beat Florida Marlins 10-1


Sheriff's officials say the 45-year-old man drowned in Bass Lake while trying to save his 6-year-old son.


Fiscal stimulus is crucial to boost economies during a crisis, but it often comes late as it is surrounded by political issues, World Bank economist William Wallace said late Monday.


New York Giants defensive linemen Osi Umenyiora was fined $20,000 by the NFL for missing a media session at the Super Bowl.

Osi Umenyiora fined $20,000 for missing media session


Iraqi security forces have arrested 16 suspected Al Qaeda members accused of being behind more than 100 killings in the capital, a senior security official said on Sunday.

Iraqi forces arrest 16 suspected Qaeda members


iXLink, a business unit of Telarix, Inc., is pleased to announce that TeliaSonera International Carrier, a leading international telecommunications provider in Europe has joined iXLink, the global business information exchange for the telecom industry.

TeliaSonera International Carrier joins iXLink


Shaquille O'Neal had 13 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and two blocks against the Mavericks on Sunday, but the Suns blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Shaq has 13 points & 13 rebounds for Suns


When I heard that Victoria Beckham has been complaining that she's feeling tired--like, really really tired--because of her new baby, I was going to make a joke about how I'm tired too, because I own a demonic kitten and my personal life is in shambles and life is just so hard.


Christina Applegate has returned to work on comedy show 'Samantha Who?', following successful treatment for breast cancer.


Four Belton ISD campuses were placed on soft lockdown for a short time Friday morning following a robbery involving a gun that was nearby in Temple.

Belton ISD placed on ``soft lockdown'' following robbery


Popular but erratically scheduled sitcom Cougar Town, which stars Courteney Cox, will be moving to TBS for new episodes starting in 2013.


Cap collects some of the Gulf oil gusher, unclear how much; crude washes into Fla.

Cap collects some Gulf oil; crude washes into Fla.


A pro se divorce clinic will be offered by the SC Centers for Equal Justice at 5:30 pm March 23 at Poynor Adult/Community Education Center, Room 301, 301 S. Dargan St., Florence.


Scientists have discovered that certain fish are capable of glowing red.


Four people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on State Road 70 on Tuesday.


Forestry giant AbitibiBowater announced Thursday it is temporarily closing three sawmills in Quebec because of poor market conditions in the United States.


There's been another prisoner mistakenly released in Saskatchewan, and another delay in letting a minister know about it.

Another prisoner mistakenly released but Sask..


Hon Hai Precision Industry, Tu-Cheng, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent developed by Chih-Wei Tso, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, Po-Wen Chan, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, for a ``compensation plate used in a film coating device.''

Hon Hai Precision Industry assigned patent


Sri Lankan government on Thursday hit back at defeated opposition candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka, alleging he had attempted to ``assassinate'' President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family.

Fonseka attempted to assassinate Rajapaksa:


Development starts from the village and not from the top, said Pangnyu Phom, parliamentary for Secy RD & SIRD while inaugurating the new village today at Wokha as New Wokha Village.


It was a very personal piece called ``Can't Get Pregnant?


Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, reported Monday its first-quarter profit slid 40 percent and temporarily withdrew its earnings guidance because of volatility in the commodity markets.The Springdale-based company said it earned $$34 million, or 10 cents a share, in the period ending Dec. 29, down from $$57 million, or 16 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter.The quarter included an $$18 million one-time gain and a $$6 million charge.


A second stimulus package is expected to be announced next week, reported CNBC-TV18, quoting sources.

Second stimulus package expected next week:


Neocleus Ltd. has moved its headquarters from New Jersey to Cambridge, Mass., and hired a new CEO.


Country music legend Willie Nelson has helped the city of Austin, Texas, unveil an 8-foot statue of himself on a day long reserved to celebrate marijuana use.


UK unemployment fell for the second consecutive month in the three months to March to reach 2.63 million, according to official figures.


Deadline reports that HBO has picked up True Detective starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.


The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Shelby Township and other communities in Macomb County beginning Wednesday afternoon.

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Shelby Township


April 6 Youth opposition movement called on all Egyptians to stage a massive demonstration after Friday's al-Jumu'ah prayers.

April 6 youth movement calls for massive demonstration on Friday


Microsoft is planning to open a new gaming studio in Victoria, BC that could employ as many as 60 people, reports The Vancouver Sun. Microsoft's Chris Robertson says that the location was chosen due to its proximity to Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, and due to the fact that Microsoft gaming head Don Mattrick lives in nearby Oak Bay.

Microsoft to open new gaming studio in Victoria, BC


A LEADING trade union official says Welsh Labour should consider a ``divorce'' from the UK Labour Party following statements by shadow ministers at Westminster backing welfare reform and Tory spending cuts.

Welsh Labour ``should divorce'' from UK Party


After having made the Central BJP leadership agree to his demands, BJP leader Gopinath Munde met Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray late on Thursday night and sought his ``blessings''.


Palestinian men march in support of Hamas and also to protest the killing of Omar Kawasmeh by Israeli troops on Friday, during a predawn raid in the West Bank city of Hebron, Gaza City, Palestine.


A resolution honoring former US Sen. Jesse Helms was passed Tuesday by the NC legislature.


Singer and heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio died on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 7:45 AM after battling stomach cancer, according to an online post by his wife Wendy Dio.


TIME AND SPACE TRAVELING Korean technology firm Samsung has pretty much said that it has sold five million of its Galaxy S II handsets, but it also drew short of actually confirming that figure properly.

Samsung might have sold five million Galaxy S II handsets


Italian movie icon Sophia Loren is to be honoured by Oscars bosses in Hollywood on Wednesday.

Sophia Loren to be honored by Oscars bosses


China has strengthened the training of human resources to comprehensively improve the quality of its work force, says a government white paper.

China strengthens training of human resources: white paper


Actress Scarlett Johansson has blogged about claims in the media that she has an eating disorder and went on a crash diet to lose weight for her new film.

Scarlett Johansson blogs about eating disorders


Ticketmaster has agreed to buy TicketsNow, an independent web-based resale marketplace for music, sports and other live entertainment event tickets, the company said Tuesday.


DEFENCE Secretary Liam Fox was branded a coward today for not visiting Leuchars after he decided to close the town's economically vital RAF base.

Defence Secretary Liam Fox 'a coward' for not visiting Leuchars after closing RAF base


Budget flight carrier Scoot has apologised for a glitch on its ``World's Longest Virtual Flight'' contest, which did not allow registered users to participate.

Scoot apologises for glitch on ``World's Longest Virtual flight''


Traffic Light is the anti-Crash, an urban comedy about spontaneous emotional combustion and what can happen when seemingly different personalities collide at the traffic light of life.


Manfred Pranger of Austria won a World Cup slalom race Sunday for his first victory in four years, while Bode Miller lost control and did not finish.


The US Navy is working with Biodiesel Industries and aerospace and defense company Aerojet to develop a high-tech, remote-controlled, automated, portable biodiesel production unit.

US Navy to develop portable Biodiesel production unit


Two young men have been arrested and charged with the murder of 43 year old Radio New Zealand employee Phillip Cottrell a short time ago.

Two men charged with murder of Radio New Zealand employee Phillip Cottrell


Cherrytree Records is pleased to announce that they have signed British singer and songwriter Jessie Ware and will release a digital and physical EP via Interscope, entitled 110%, in December, a month before Ware launches her first US tour in January 2013.

Cherrytree Records signs British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware


Jury selection begins in the federal trial against four pasco farmers accused of forming an elaborate scheme to steal millions of dollars from the US Government.

Jury selection begins in federal trial against four pasco farmers


Widely popular in both West Bengal and Bangladesh, artiste Kabir Suman will stage a solo concert in Dhaka on October 16.

Kabir Suman to stage solo concert in Dhaka


Social networking service Facebook signed a deal with PayPal for developer and advertising systems.


Actor Mickey Rourke has revealed that he is looking for an English wife, as he loves London.


Now Brazil's new Defense Minister, Celso Amorim -- who took office on Monday, August 7 -- has told the Brazilian press that ``he supports the withdrawal of Brazilian troops from Haiti.''

Brazilian Defense Minister Amorim supports withdrawal of troops from Haiti --


Colorado State University is creating a School for the Environment to prepare students for the emerging green economy.

Colorado State to create school for the Environment


A 24-year-old man cutting brush at the former Iron City Brewery site was injured by a chainsaw this morning.


Ukrainian mobile operators Kyivstar and Beeline Ukraine have launched two new joint tariffs.

Kyivstar, Beeline Ukraine launch joint tariffs


Mumbai, Feb 16 Actress Bipasha Basu is all praise for his co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with whom she will be seen in upcoming supernatural thriller 'Aatma'.

Bipasha Basu praises Nawazuddin Siddiqui


easyJet, one of the UK's largest airlines, on December 14 announces the appointment of Peter Duffy as its Marketing Director.

EasyJet plc announces appointment of Marketing Director


An Indian rocket blasted into space Monday carrying a cluster of 10 satellites, state-run television showed, in a mission marking a milestone for the country's 45-year-old space programme, AFP informs.

Indian rocket blasts into space carrying 10 satellites


Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, today announced that it has filed a resale shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the possible offer and sale of up to 6,000,000 shares of common stock by the company's largest stockholder, TA Associates, Inc. The common stock will be offered in amounts and at prices to be set forth in the prospectus contained in the registration statement and in one or more supplements to the prospectus.

Monotype Imaging files resale shelf registration


Gold prices cut initial gains to turn lower Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened in choppy trade following disappointing US home sales data and dented sentiment in the bullion market.


Sarah Harding has made her catwalk debut at the Look Magazine show during London Fashion Week.


Manchester United Football Club boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo can get even better, after the winger was named FifPro World Footballer of the Year.


Ordonez made his retirement official during a news conference at Comerica Park, Sunday, June 3, 2012, ending a stellar career in which the outfielder hit .309 in 15 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox.

Magglio Ordonez makes retirement official


It has emerged Tornados from RAF Leuchars were scrambled to intercept Russian Aircraft off the coast of Scotland last week.

Tornados scrambled to intercept Russian Aircraft


Justin Timberlake battled ``wedgies'' while wearing skimpy swimwear for his new movie.

Justin Timberlake battled `wedgies` in swimwear


CHICAGO Officials say a flight attendant who has a pilot's license helped land a plane at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport when a co-pilot became ill. American Airlines spokeswoman Mary Frances Fagan says the co-pilot of a flight from San Francisco to Chicago on Monday became ill. Fagan says the flight's pilot then checked if any off-duty airline pilots were on board.

Flight attendant helps land plane to Chicago


Mumbai, May 18 Erasing early losses, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today closed 40 points up as funds returned to buying mode encouraged by robust Q4 numbers by corporate Larsen & Toubro.


Actor DEREK LUKE was left stranded on the Italian set of SPIKE LEE's new war movie MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA after his pet dog ate his passport.

LUKE stranded in italy after his dog ate his passport


Robert Irvine of Food Network's ``Dinner: Impossible'' is back.


Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson is engaged to her boyfriend of less than a year, David Otunga, according to People magazine.


Omani police fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters in the industrial city of Sohar who were demanding political reforms.


Second-year pro Jermichael Finley left the game in the third quarter with a left knee injury.


This Las Vegas Bowl betting preview for Oregon State vs. BYU was courtesy of SBG Global This one goes off Tuesday, 8:00 pm Eastern - ESPN A matchup of Top 25 teams is on tap in the college football betting Las Vegas Bowl on Tuesday as BYU faces Oregon State.


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on Saturday as a man ''ready to step in and be president,'' and the newly minted running mate quickly turned his campaign debut into a slashing attack on Republicans seeking four more years in the White House.


What is even more baffling is that he would accuse the current leadership of politicising the issue to gain political mileage for 2012.


Boy saves mum from house fire Updated: 14:02, Tuesday May 21, 2013 A 12-year-old boy has saved his hearing-impaired mum from a fire that destroyed their Melbourne home.


The AR.Drone - from 'augmented reality drone' - is a flying iPhone accessory, seemingly packed with enough on-board sensors and processing to wet the appetite of even the most jaded artificial intellegence researcher.


Microsoft has redesigned its logo for the first time in 25 years!


Illinois is one of 43 states to see it's unemployment rate rise from November to December.


Justine Henin abruptly retired from tennis Wednesday, ending a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1.


A judicial spokesman says a new trial date has been set for the Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at former-US President George W Bush.

New trial date set for Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at Bush


A DRUNK woman attacked a neighbour with a windscreen wiper she had snapped off his car.

DRUNK woman attacked neighbour with windscreen wiper


Marcus Jordan, a son of Michael Jordan, was fined $250 and court costs Thursday after pleading no contest to disturbing the peace during an argument with a woman outside a Nebraska hotel last month.


Police officers and employees of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn stand next to the wreckage of a regional train and a digger following a collision between the two vehicles in Muehlheim near Offenbach, 15km south of Frankfurt, April 13, 2012.

Police officers stand next to wreckage of regional train and digger following collision in Muehlheim


AT&T has dialed up its own online channel for movies and TV shows, launching AT&T Entertainment.


Federal MP Craig Thomson has been arrested at his electorate in NSW.


Grass fires burn across metro thanks to windy weather.


Consumer prices grew by 0.7% y/y in January, below market expectations for 1% y/y increase, and slowing down from 1% y/y increase in December, data of the statistical office shows.

Consumer prices grow 0.7% y/y in January.


It was with a call for the protection of the weakest in society that Francis was officially inaugurated Tuesday as the Catholic Church's 266th pontiff, before a crowd of tens of thousands bathed in sunlight.

Pope Francis is inaugurated before crowds


Cass County authorities say a 22-year-old Akeley man is under arrest in connection with a weekend house fire.

Akeley man arrested in connection to house fire


Former Oregon Symphony conductor James DePriest has died at the age of 77.


Bank of Rajasthan revised interest rates of non-resident Rupee deposits and foreign currency non-resident deposits with effect from Jun. 01, 2008.

Bank of Rajasthan revises interest rates


New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is turning up the heat on rogue debt collectors.


Former Gov. Mitt Romney is leading in New Hampshire according to a Suffolk University/7News poll released on Friday while former US Sen. Rick Santorum continues to move up in the Granite State.

Mitt Romney leads in another New Hampshire poll


The Bulls are on a two-game winning streak, but can USF get to .500 in the Big East?


Channel 4 Action News' anchor Sally Wiggin explains how a new treatment center is offering hope to young drug addicts and their families.

New treatment center offering hope to young drug addicts


A statement from his manager Dick Allix read: ``Following recent tests, Sid has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.


Agra, June 24 Eleven people were arrested in this Taj Mahal city when a sex racket in which clients were booked through Facebook was busted, police said.


Gram and kabli gram prices fell by up to Rs 100 per quintal in the wholesale pulses market today on sluggish demand at prevailing levels against adequate supply.

Gram, kabli gram down on sluggish demand


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said the government had been making sincere efforts to resolve the energy crisis and a number of projects, especially in the hydro sector, were in progress, adding that the power shortage should not be used for political motives.

Power shortage should not be used for political motives:


An Orofino man was sentenced in 2nd District Court on Tuesday on rape and lewd conduct charges.

Orofino man sentenced on rape, lewd conduct charges


A Macon police officer fired shots on a teen driver who tried to run him down early this morning in east Macon.

Macon officer fires shots on teen driver


Amir Khan has admitted that he is out to prove his critics wrong when he faces Oisin Fagan on Saturday.

Khan out to prove critics wrong against Fagan


Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on sustained buying by retailers for the ongoing marriage season.

Gold extends gains for second day on sustained buying


BILL Walker, the MSP who was charged over domestic assault allegations, has agreed to suspend his appeal against expulsion from the SNP.

Bill Walker suspends appeal against expulsion from SNP


A former town vice mayor who had been implicated in the infamous Maguindanao massacre in November last year surrendered to Philippine government security forces in Sultan Kudarat province Sunday morning, the military said.

Former town vice mayor implicated in Maguindanao massacre surrenders


Rumors start to emerge that a BlackBerry watch is in the works after Crackberry.com posts some pictures of the Bluetooth accessory.


Mobile phone operator Airtel Kenya has reportedly sacked 50 of its employees, including senior staff, and offloaded some of its major retail outlets to dealers, according to IT news Africa.


Authorities say two men are accused of stealing $65,000 in frozen chicken wings from a cold storage business where they worked in Doraville, just north of Atlanta.

Men accused of stealing $65,000 in chicken wings


Principal uses jamming device to stop smartphone cheaters Only police, military, security can legally jam signals Shy students should tweet their teachers in class, study finds Gerhard Klampfer reportedly bought and mounted a jamming device strong enough to prevent graduating classes from doing internet research on their smartphones during final exams last year.


Ben Whishaw wants more ``classic lines'' if he gets to star as gadget expert Q in another James Bond movie.

Ben Whishaw wants more classic lines for Q


After only being on the network for just under a year, Keith Olbermann has been fired by Current TV, according to The Huffington Post.


Most Valuable Player LeBron James had a benign growth removed from his right jaw in a five-hour operation on Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers said.


A former Harvard dental student convicted of raping another student will get a new trial.

Harvard student convicted of rape gets new trial


CURTIS WOODHOUSE won again last night as he continued his new career in the ring.


Former funnyman Jon Lovitz called President Obama a ``fucking asshole'' during a recorded talk for a podcast by noted ``Clerks'' director Kevin Smith.

Jon Lovitz calls President Obama a ``fucking asshole''


A campaign manager accused of stealing a candidate's identity won't stand trial.


American Mardy Fish was upset by Australian teenager Bernard Tomic 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.

Mardy Fish upset by Bernard Tomic at Shanghai Masters


Chicago firefighters and paramedics will get $94 million in back pay dating back to June 30, 2007 -- bankrolled by debt likened to ``borrowing to pay for last year's groceries'' -- thanks to a contract ratified Monday.

Chicago firefighters to get $94 million in back pay


Panaji, Oct 24 A Bangalore-bound Kingfisher flight, carrying 100 passengers on board, made an emergency landing in Goa today after its windshield developed a crack.

Kingfisher flight makes emergency landing in Goa


``Girls Gone Wild'' founder Joe Francis was arrested by US marshals on Monday when he arrived five hours late to a court hearing over a request by his law firm to withdraw as his legal counsel in a tax case.

``Girls Gone Wild'' founder Joe Francis arrested


RealWebMarketing.net, a web design and website marketing company located in Los Angeles, has launched a website marketing campaign for The Addressers, a direct mail, fulfillment, and database development and management company in North Hollywood, CA.

RealWebMarketing.net launches website marketing campaign for Addressers


Months after former Army Chief, General VK Singh, raised questions over the Army's preparedness, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the defence forces are ready to meet any challenge and their modernisation will continue.

Defence forces ready to meet any challenge:


Santa Monica-based BeachMint said Thursday that it is expanding its service to Canada.


Prosecutors revealed on Tuesday that Polish plane crash victim Anna Walentynowicz was buried in the wrong grave after her remains were swapped with another victim's.

Poland plane crash victim was buried in wrong grave


Morgan Stanley said it is selling its remaining stake in MSCI, the investment analysis and market index company spun-off from the investment bank in 2007, triggering a 10 per cent fall in MSCI shares.

Morgan Stanley to sell remaining stake in MSCI


At least 4 people were injured and 4 arrested in a clash between two tribes in Sanghar on Monday.

4 people injured in a clash between two tribes in Sanghar


Governor M. Jodi Rell today said that as part of the state's preparations for the approach of Hurricane Earl, she has asked President Obama to issue a ``pre-landfall'' declaration of emergency -- an action that federal officials recommended during a conference call with the leaders of states under National Weather Service storm warnings.

Rell asks Obama for 'pre-landfall' emergency declaration


The UW-Eau Claire softball team split at UW-Platteville, dropping game one 2-1 before bouncing back to win game two 13-4.


China is set to surpass India as the world's top gold consumer this year, the World Gold Council predicted.

China to surpass India as top gold consumer


The Left parties are meeting here on Tuesday to decide on their future course of action.


CNBC-TV18's Manisha Gupta reports that sugar prices have seen a good surge in the spot markets today.

Sugar prices surge in spot markets today


The Senators acquired Ottawa native Jason Bailey on Friday from the Anaheim Ducks for left winger Shawn Weller.

Senators acquire Ottawa-native Bailey from Ducks


A cat in Reno has been named the longest little kitty in the world -- but only by a whisker.

Cat in Reno is longest little kitty in the world


Zolani Marali won the vacant IBO junior lightweight belt when he outpointed Gamaliel Diaz of Mexico over 12 rounds in a one-sided encounter at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, on Thursday night.


Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, plans to widen its network in India envisaging abundant strategic importance to its business, a top official said today.

Etihad Airways plans to widen network in India


In a largely Hindi and English-based education system in India, mother tongues are being wiped out and its is for the parents to step in to revive their language identity, experts said here Friday.


Former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu, hospitalised after an attack of pneumonia, was still critical but doctors attending him on Wednesday evening said his condition has slightly improved.

Jyoti Basu critical, but condition slightly improves


ABG shipyard has target of Rs 400, says Kunal Bothra, Sr Technical Analyst, LKP.


TOP seed Dinara Safina won in a canter to reach the French Open quarter-finals but titleholder Ana Ivanovic lost 6-2 6-3 to Victoria Azarenka.


Stage and screen stars James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff are expecting their first child, according to published reports.

James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff expecting first child


TNA Impact wrestlers Lisa Marie Varon aka ``Tara,'' and Christopher Daniels, drop by the show to talk about doing TNA live in Chicago, getting your wrestling name, and they also show off some of their wrestling moves on You and Me wrestler/producer Jordan Falduto aka the ``Spicy Meatball.''

TNA Impact wrestlers Lisa Marie Varon and Christopher Daniels


One person was taken out of a car after the car accident in Montana and was taken to hospital, police officer on duty in the police department in Bulgarian town of Montana told FOCUS News Agency.

One person taken out of a car after the car accident in Montana


A Woods Cross oil refinery is shutting down voluntarily after federal regulators found problems that may have led to an explosion last week.


Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari stresses that the Syrian government is not convinced that privatization is a solution for economy question.

Syria' government is not convinced of privatization


Mike Jones prepares for his second album 'Voice of the Streets' while no release date is set yet he has already started releasing some heat from the album.

Mike Jones prepares second album 'Voice of the Streets'


A Leicester infant school head has been appointed an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.


Chiara Lubich touched the lives of many people, from cardinals, to bishops of other Christian confessions, from people who do not believe in Christ, to people of no faith at all.

Lubich touched lives of cardinals, bishops


Star Wars is Everywhere...because ``Star Wars Sure Seems To Be In A Lot Of Places'' just didn't roll off the tongue as nicely.


A Jasper man was shot to death Thursday night in an apparent dispute over a debt, according to reports from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.


A 27-year-old man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump has been arrested in Reno, Neveda.

Man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump arrested


One of the country's most renowned resorts, Sheraton Fiji Resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary tomorrow.

Sheraton Fiji celebrates 25th anniversary


Oil prices fell towards $71 a barrel on Friday, trimming an overnight gain of 3 percent, as the battered US dollar firmed after US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke pointed to the chances for tighter monetary policy.


A Shaftsbury man was charged in Bennington District Court Tuesday with altering the dosage on a prescription for Suboxone, a drug used to treat opiate addiction.

Shaftsbury man charged with altering prescription


Former trade union leader Ken Gill has died at the age of 81, the Trades Union Congress said yesterday.


Allison Iraheta pays homage to her nation, singing the national anthem at the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 21.

Allison Iraheta sang the national anthem at la Marathon


Wallace was recovering from triple heart bypass surgery that was performed last week, CBS News said Tuesday, Jan. 29.


Thousands of baby cribs were recalled Thursday with a warning that babies could suffocate or strangle in them.


CHAPEL HILL, NC - Freshman Dexter Strickland scored a season-high 18 points, including a key 3-pointer late, to help No. 9 North Carolina beat Rutgers 81-67 on Monday night.

No. 9 North Carolina beats Rutgers 81-67


America's Next Top Model winner CariDee English recently attempted suicide by taking an overdose of prescription pills just hours after joining other celebrities for the grand opening of a new Casino.

Antm winner CariDee English attempted suicide


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama rolled out a new jobs plan Thursday designed to quickly inject $447 billion into the economy through a mix of tax cuts, construction projects and unemployment relief - an ambitious gambit meant to jolt the slumbering economy and answer skeptics who say he's been too complacent about the hardships borne by millions of unemployed.

Obama rolls out jobs plan to inject $447 billion into economy


Deepika Padukone has been diagnosed with malaria after becoming ill during a shoot in London.


French auto parts maker Faurecia has sued Chrysler LLC, claiming the automaker owes the supplier $110 million for engineering and research costs.

French auto parts maker Faurecia suing Chrysler


A gunman has killed eight people including elderly patients in wheelchairs at a nursing home in North Carolina.


The people of Kahuku in Hawaii are getting a taste of Fiji with mouth watery Fijian and Indian dishes including Kava as well.

People of Kahuku in Hawaii get taste of Fiji


Australian stocks eased on the worries that the euro zone volatility will persist for several years as Greece and Italy struggle to control spending and lower borrowing.


New York-based hedge fund firm DE Shaw plans to launch a new fund whose investments will include European loans.


Artimplant has released the interim report for the period January through March of 2010.


After just one collegiate season, Aaron Horton - the breakout star of Louisville's run to the national championship game - has signed with the Columbus Crew of the MLS.

Aaron Horton signs with the Columbus Crew


WASHINGTON The State Department says the Mideast mediators from the US, European Union, United Nations and Russia will meet this weekend in Brussels in their latest bid to try to bring Israel and the Palestinians back to peace talks.

Mideast mediators to meet this weekend in Brussels


Lord Teverson was speaking at a Liberal Democrat conference fringe event titled 'Why the Liberal Democrats are right about nuclear -- and renewables are the answer,' hosted by Friends of the Earth.

Liberal Democrat fringe - why the Liberal Democrats are right about nuclear -- and renewables are the answer


Pete Doherty is trying his darnedest to win back supermodel Kate Moss.

Pete Doherty tries to win back Kate Moss...


Turkish Government will not make that move, despite the International Criminal Court order to arrest Sudanese President on charges of genocide in Darfur region in 2003.

Despite International Criminal Court ordered the arrest...


Fire officials spent Wednesday investigating what sparked a fire that caused $750,000 in damages to a rural Newell, Iowa, turkey barn.

Fire causes $750,000 in damages to Newell, Iowa, barn


Malcom Floyd and Eddie Royal are both expected to play tonight according to Albert Breer.

Malcom Floyd and Eddie Royal expected to play tonight


Cobras all-rounder Rory Kleinveldt says he's waited six years to step up on to the bigger stage.


Bank of America will provide principal reductions for about 200,000 homeowners under newly disclosed terms of last month's $26 billion foreclosure settlement with state and federal authorities, the New York Times reports.

Bank of America to provide reductions for 200,000 homeowners


Rex Ryan, right, was hired Monday as the Jets head coach.


Seattle Mariners' has taken a bold step to trade Trayvon Robinson after row of speculations as they will be brining a potential pitcher in the roster.

Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Trayvon Robinson --


Israel is getting away with 'robbing' the Palestinians of $105 million bu withholding tax funds; we all know that the robber will not be punished.

Israel is getting away with robbing Palestinian taxes


A popular South Korean actor and singer who performed concerts in Hawaii was found dead yesterday in an apparent suicide, police and a news report said.


Police are searching for a man who stole a donation can at a gas station in Concord on Saturday.

Police search for man who stole donation can


Liberal candidate Michael Feneley is quietly confident he will surpass Peter Garrett with the remaining primary votes yet to be counted for the Kingsford Smith electorate.


COMPANY bailouts are unnecessary and unwise, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said today in an opinion piece in the Business Day newspaper.


President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived today in Armenia for an official visit.

President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in Armenia


Republican state Auditor David Vaudt said Monday that he won't run for governor and instead will seek another term as auditor.


At around 1 pm on Friday, the truck, towed by a 1996 Peterbilt operated by James Mula of Mattapoisett, struck the Main Street overpass in Fairhaven while towing a 1995 International truck, Murphy said.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Friday that the government of Pakistan Peoples Party, guided by the vision of its leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, has always believed in women's emancipation and the issue has always been one of the salient points of the party's manifesto.

Government believes in women emancipation:


It's the first weekend in June and this should be a good time to sit by the fire, wrapped in a blanket, sipping hot chocolate, because the weather outside is likely to be... well, if not frightful, at least unpleasant.

First weekend in June could be good time to sit by the fire


CentraCare is offering a limited number of free skin cancer screenings Monday as part of Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

Centracare offers free skin cancer screenings


Rome firefighters battle a blaze in an attic Tuesday morning at a Sycamore Street address in West Rome.


Director Raj Kanwar passed away today in Singapore after a prolonged kidney ailment.

Director Raj Kanwar passes away in Singapore


A Wayne County employee was suspended from her job after making a few Facebook posts about her frustrations with her work.

Wayne County employee suspended over Facebook posts


Two US service members were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, a day after a brazen Taliban attack on the capital showed militants are stepping up their fight against the US and its allies.

Two US service members killed in Afghanistan


In a vote of 3 to 1, with District 4 Supervisor David Pugh opposing and District 5 Supervisor Frank Campbell abstaining, the board approved a new deputy treasurer position with a projected salary range of $25,000 plus benefits.

Board approves deputy treasurer position


A DOG was shot dead by police after it bit its owner and another person.


TEHRAN -Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned terrorists who were involved in Iraq's recent bombings will receive a tough response from Iran.

Terrorists to receive a tough response from Iran:


But music fans know that Lofgren - who joined the E Street Band in 1984 - is certainly a multi-dimensional artist who created some of the most respected and tuneful rock of the 1970s and beyond.


A Bristol man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in New Haven to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and could face up to five years in prison.

Bristol man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud


FIFA World Cup to be held in South Africa will be the country's 'defining moment', a top official has said.

Football World Cup to be South Africa's 'defining moment'


President Barack Obama will speak on energy security at McDonough Arena on Wednesday afternoon.

President Obama to speak at McDonough Arena on Wednesday


Gold fell 1 per cent in Europe on Thursday as the US dollar lifted from lows versus the euro, undermining key support for prices, and equity markets strengthened.


State-owned Indian operator MTNL has launched 3G mobile service in Mumbai, reports the Financial Express.

MTNL launches 3G mobile service in Mumbai


Tobacco farmers, participating in the 3rd Asia Tobacco Forum in Manila, launched ``Save our farms'', a grassroots campaign to fight radical new guidelines that would devastate the livelihoods of millions of tobacco farmers in Asia.

Tobacco farmers launch 'Save our farms' campaign


Yemeni warplanes have killed at least 80 anti-regime tribesmen in the northeastern region of Arhab in the space of 48 hours, security officials say, APA reports quoting Press TV.


North Korea threatened Monday to shoot South Korean propaganda loudspeakers if Seoul resumes ``psychological warfare'' against Pyongyang.

N. Korea threatens to shoot propaganda loudspeakers


Air New Zealand has announced that it may need to cut a series of both domestic and international flights in order to cut some of its losses.


Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was both kissed and scolded on Tuesday when he began the first visit to Egypt by an Iranian president since Tehran's 1979 Islamic revolution.


The Hockey News issued an apology and retraction Wednesday to Minnesota Wild owners Craig Leipold and Phil Falcone for a story the website ran on June 9 titled: ``Source: Craig Leipold to acquire additional 40 percent of Minnesota Wild if minority owner Philip Falcone forced out.''

The Hockey News issues apology to Minnesota Wild owners


Syrian forces backed by tanks and helicopters stormed a strategic town on Tuesday after fighting with army defectors, in a major operation to subdue pro-democracy protests in the centre of the country, residents said.

Syria forces storm town, fight defectors-residents


The private sector Axis Bank proposes to add 210 branches nationally this fiscal of which 52 would be in the southern states, a top bank official said on Saturday.

Axis bank to add 210 branches this fiscal


A TEAM of Weston solicitors went downhill at Uphill to raise more than £1,000 for charity.


Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the defending champions India, predicts that spinners hold the key to results in the Twenty20 World Cup which begins this week in England.


An Illinois man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his role in a major international online child pornography ring.

Illinois man sentenced to 19 years in prison for role in online child pornography ring


After making millions dance to his tune, singer Justin Bieber now wants to try his luck in acting.


Kolkata, Sep 2 State-run energy explorer Oil India Ltd will start drilling oil blocks in Libya from October for exploring an estimated two trillion cubic metres of reserves, a top company official said Wednesday.

Oil India to start drilling in Libya from October


The council unanimously accepted Chillicothe Police Chief Steve Maurer's resignation.

Council accepts police chief Steve Maurer's resignation


Marilyn Manson, known for his bizarre style, says he feels insulted to be compared to Lady Gaga or Jesse James' mistress Michelle McGee.

Marilyn Manson feels insulted to be compared to Lady Gaga


I was ashamed House Minority Leader John Boehner was from Ohio.


A 45-year-old Mount Pleasant man died Wednesday after a wreck on Greenhill Road/FM 2152, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department.

Mount Pleasant man dies after Wednesday wreck


In support of their upcoming LP, Valtari, Sigur Rós has announced its first North American tour dates in four years.

Sigur Rós announces North American tour dates


Edinburgh Art Festival has received money from the Scottish Government Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund to establish a commissioning fund for new work by Scottish visual artists.

Edinburgh Art Festival receives money to establish a commissioning Fund


Solid Energy has today confirmed that it is seeking consents from the Gore District Council and Environment Southland to build a small demonstration briquetting plant, to prove the technology, market product, and build staff capability in running the plant.


Officers from six local police departments had to break up a fight involving as many as 75 people, mostly teenagers, on Saturday afternoon during the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day parade.

Officers break up fight during Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's day parade


Czech businessman Radovan Krejcir -- arrested on Sunday in connection with an armed robbery -- will apply for bail on Thursday.


The Hatirjheel-Begunbari road will be opened for public this month for east-west traffic connection.

Hatirjheel-Begunbari road opens to public this month


Unconditional grants, a pool of money used by the province to help fund municipalities, will remain frozen for the third year in a row.


Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

Allen Iverson free to sign with any NBA team


Indian media say two trains have collided in eastern India and dozens of passengers were feared dead.

Two trains collide in eastern India, dozens feared dead


Seven ballet dancers defect on tour Updated: 15:50, Thursday April 4, 2013 Seven members of the National Ballet of Cuba defected during a performing tour of Mexico, an official confirms.


Benchmark is out with a research report this afternoon, where it reiterates its Buy rating on Amazon.com; it has a $256.00 price target on the stock.

Benchmark reiterates Buy rating on Amazon.com


Three Star Club lifted the 9th Aaha Gold Cup trophy after defeating Manang Maryshandi Club in the Finals held at Pokhara, yesterday evening.


Berkeley Resources Limited has terminated its head of agreements signed in March 2006 with French nuclear power group Areva for off-take or marketing of uranium production from Berkeley's projects with immediate effect, leaving it free to negotiate similar agreements with other parties.

Berkeley Resources terminates head of agreement with Areva


Sure Spencer Pratt is a cake boy, but thanks to the miracle of faux reality television there are a few straight guys out there who are dumb enough to be jealous of him for his relationship with faux-breasted beauty Heidi Montag.


The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting.

Community Foundation elects trustees & officers


CHINA'S Li Na crashed out of the Olympic tournament in the first round as the world number 11 was beaten 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 by Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova at Wimbledon today.


US car manufacturer General Motors today hoped to get 20% revenue from overseas markets by 2011 once it starts exporting to these countries, a top company official said.

Gm hoping to get 20% revenue from overseas markets


Earl's Sandwiches has opened a second location in Ballston.


A Hagerstown man has been charged in a Feb. 9 burglary at a Roessner Avenue home in which a Ruger .357 revolver and cash were stolen, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Department press release.


First lady Michelle Obama tells Barbara Walters in a 20/20 special that it is ``practical'' for her to put her self highest on her priority list.

Michelle Obama: ``practical'' to put myself highest on my priority list


Marines with Combat Assault Battalion conducted convoy operations training at Landing Zone Cardinal here July 11-16.


For the third consecutive year Nalanda was adjudged the best district of the state in the implementation of educational programmes of Bihar Education Project in 2012.


The government has defended its UK broadband implementation plans, following comments by former BT CTO Peter Cochrane that the initiative was ``visionless''.


IAMGOLD Corporation provides additional segmented information on its fourth quarter 2007 results.

IAMGOLD provides segmented information for the quarter


Russia on Friday morning successfully test launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, the 14th test launch and the seventh success, the country's Defense Ministry said.

Russia successfully test launches Bulava missile:


India and the Philippines decided to enhance mutual cooperation in tourism sector following the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on Tourism Cooperation held here today.

India, Philippines to enhance cooperation in tourism sector


Croatian systems integrator Combis became a gold partner of firewall manufacturer Palo Alto Networks.

Combis becomes gold partner of Palo Alto Networks


Norman Powell, the top shooting guard prospect in the west for 2011, recently verbally committed to UCLA, and he told us why, what the UCLA coaches are telling him, and what he needs to work on with his game...


The US has said that Iran is not serious in having dialogue with the international community on nuclear issue, a day after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was willing to have a face-to-face meeting with US President Barack Obama on this issue.


Powerstar Puneet Rajkumar is said to be teaming up with director Suri once again after the big success of the movie Jackie, which is set to complete 50 days.

Puneet Rajkumar teaming up with Suri again?


A SOCCER hooligan must pay £120,000 for his pitch invasion at a European Championship qualifier between Denmark and Sweden.


Ahmedabad Making yoga a part of the daily lifestyle significantly reduces job burnout and stress, a study conducted on industry executives has found.


Turkey and Spain discussed Wednesday possible chapters to be opened in the accession negotiations under the Spanish EU Presidency.

Turkey, Spain discuss possible chapters to be opened


The first major winter storm of the season is moving across northern Utah.

First winter storm moves across northern Utah


Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said in the USA an unstable political and economic situation in the region resulted in corruption, which is also a threat to national security.

Unstable political situation results in corruption


The president will be interviewed by White House Correspondent Jennifer Loven across all AP platforms -- print, TV, radio, online, online video and mobile.


Fifa World Cup may bring more than a flood of tourists to South Africa; cyber crime and viruses are also likely to increase dramatically, experts at the international computer security firm Kaspersky Lab have said.


Uganda exported 375,843 60-kilogram bags of coffee in July, up from 266,245 bags in the same month last year, a source at the state-run Uganda Coffee Development Authority said on Friday.

Uganda exported 375,843 bags of coffee in July


Coach Carter gives a motivational lecture to Tuesday night at the Student Union Theater, organized by SUBOG.


ALAN Pardew says Andy Carroll will NEVER be sold as long as he's Newcastle United manager.


Apple has begun selling unlocked iPhone 3G models in Hong Kong, allowing people to use it with any mobile phone carrier.

Apple sells unlocked iPhone 3G in Hong Kong


A CAPPAGH man admitted to driving while nearly four times the limit after claiming to have received threats against his children.

CAPPAGH man drove while nearly four times the limit


Pop star Michael Jackson has been rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital by fire department paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived at the singer's home, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday.


Veteran singer Asha Bhosle turned 80 yesterday and several renowned celebs were spotted at her birthday party held at St. Andrews Auditorium, Mumbai.

Asha Bhosle turns 80; celebs spotted at her birthday party


A MAN stabbed himself to death the day after he had been arrested by police, an inquest was told.

MAN stabbed himself day after arrest, inquest told


EILIDH CHILD smashed her 400 metres personal best at the Scottish Championships and admitted she'd love a crack at helping Team GB to relay gold at the Olympics.

Eilidh Child admits she'd love a crack at the relay


Jet Airways, country's leading private airline, would continue with the retrenchment drive till the revival of good days for the aviation sector, the worst hit segment due to ongoing global slowdown.

Jet Airways to continue with retrenchment drive


Chevron has found a buyer for its oil refinery in Pembrokeshire that employs about 1,400 people.


A female suicide bomber killed two foreign troops and wounded 18 locals in eastern Afghanistan, in a rare case of insurgents using a woman to attack Nato-led forces.

Female suicide bomber kills two and wounds 18 in Afghanistan


Oil rose to $50 on Thursday as the market focussed on a large draw in US distillates inventories and stronger equity markets, shrugging off crude stocks at a 16-year high and a grim US economic outlook.


NASSCO, the San Diego subsidiary of General Dynamics has indicated it will lay off 1,150 workers, roughly quarter of its workforce, within two months.


Arsenal has strengthened its ties with American businessman Stan Kroenke and set up a partnership with his soccer club Colorado Rapids.


New Britain Police today released a surveilance video showing the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl.

Police release video showing attempted abduction


Through a series of tweets ,No Doubt have confirmed that they have entered the studio and have started recording songs for their first album in 10 years.


In a surprise move, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail early on Wednesday, official sources said.

Sanjay Dutt secretly shifted to Pune jail


AP Apr 14, 2013, 05.56PM IST Dr Hilary Koprowski, the Polish-born researcher who developed the first successful oral vaccination for polio, died this week at his Philadelphia home.

Polio vaccine developer Hilary Koprowski dies


It is reported that Zambia, Africa's leading mining country and fourth world copper producer seeks to amend the 2008 mining fiscal regime credited with higher taxation for mines to bring it in line with international best practices.

Zambia seeks to amend the 2008 mining fiscal regime


Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday he wants a professional mediator to help break his budget stalemate with Republican lawmakers, an idea they quickly cast aside even as a government shutdown looms less than a month away.

Dayton wants mediator to help break budget stalemate


Fire caused $150,000 damage to an inner-city home and killed one cat late this afternoon.


Absa has welcomed the reduction of transfer duty rates as announced in the Budget speech by the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan.

Absa welcomes reduction in transfer duty rates


A new study has found no link at all between fertility drugs and ovarian cancer in women.

Study finds no link between fertility drugs, ovarian cancer


The grocery store will be closing one location and opening another just about a half-mile away.

Grocery store closing one location, opening another


The Washington County board approved a preliminary 2010 budget and tax levy increase Tuesday, but some commissioners expressed hopes the levy will not have to go up at all.

Washington county board approves preliminary budget, tax levy


A 17-year-old Racine teen is facing felony burglary and misdemeanor bail-jumping charges after he and four younger boys allegedly broke into a vacant home in the 1600 block of Phillips Avenue late Saturday afternoon.

Teen faces felony for breaking into vacant home


British publishing and events group Informa, which is in talks over a possible takeover by a private equity consortium, said on Tuesday it had received an approach from a third party.


The Packers held a surprisingly slim 14-12 lead at halftime of today's game against the Jaguars at Lambeau Field, thanks to a blocked punt that was recovered for a touchdown.


An Ellwood City woman was arraigned in federal court in Pittsburgh this afternoon after being charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from a church-affiliated credit union.

Ellwood City woman arraigned, charged with embezzling $100,000 from church Credit Union


Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it has apprised banks of seizure of a few fake notes of Rs 1,000 face value in the two series--2 AQ and 8 AC.

RBI apprises banks about seizure of fake notes


A senior Turkish general called for calm on Wednesday after police arrested two retired generals on suspicion of plotting against the popular government.


President Barack Obama on Friday told the conflict-weary US public that looming withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq and Muammar Qadhafi's ouster in Libya meant ``the tide of war is receding.''


Illegal downloaders could soon be banned for life from using the internet in the UK.


Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old ex-employee of the National Security Agency who leaked details of the US secret surveillance operation PRISM to The Guardian, is missing in Hong Kong after checking out of the Mira hotel Monday at noon.

Ex-cia whistleblower edward Snowden missing in Hong Kong


Samuel L. Jackson is slated to make his Broadway debut this coming fall as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Samuel L. Jackson to make his Broadway debut


ELK GROVE, Calif. A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch.

Teacher sends students home with sex DVD


Dell, Ireland's biggest merchandise exporter, is to cut at least 400 temporary workers at its Limerick plant.

Dell to cut at least 400 temporary workers at its Limerick plant;


Singapore communications firm M1 has launched 1box, a channel for home infotainment.

M1 launches channel for home infotainment


One of her much talked about Tweets is a photo of her self missing a tooth!


Sbisa's late goal rallies Ducks past Wild, 2-1 Luca Sbisa scored the winning goal with 3:04 left in the third period, Jonas Hiller made 30 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.


Mobile operator Telecel is to release about 100 000 new lines on the market this week, an official said on Monday.


TEMPE, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed defensive end Vonnie Holliday to a one-year contract.

Cardinals re-sign defensive end Vonnie Holliday


A NATO strike in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar killed at least 12 civilians, an official told AFP, leading President Hamid Karzai to order a probe into the incident.


On December 11, 2012, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with inductee Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers, announced its 2013 class of inductees:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2013 inductees!


The rupee on Tuesday ended steady at 39.41/42 against the US currency due to lack of any direction from the New Year holiday in most of the global markets.


Thomas Sorensen has confirmed he could be fit to face Bolton at the weekend despite being forced off against Chelsea.


A Wheat Ridge man returned home Saturday night to find his roommate had been stabbed to death, police said.

Man returns home to find roommate stabbed to death


Dan Gilbert sent a letter to fans in the wake of LeBron James' departure from Cleveland, something he now says he regrets.

Dan Gilbert regrets sending letter to fans


In men's basketball, Bryan Davis scored 16 points to lead No. 18 Texas A&M past Iowa State 69-51.

Bryan Davis leads Texas A&M past Iowa State 69-51


A Northwest Side man threw his cat from a second floor balcony Wednesday, police said.

Man throws cat from second floor balcony: police


``My priority is to give a transparent administration,'' Chavan said to a volley of questions as he prepared to take the place of Ashok Chavan, who was forced to resign as Chief Minister following the Adarsh scam.

Priority on giving transparent administration:


Syria is an important country in the region and is in a position to play a pivotal role in achieving regional peace, security and stability, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the UN General Assembly.

Syria is an important country in the region:


South Korea will expand flexible work options in the public sector this year in a bid to enhance competitiveness by making working environments friendlier for employees, Yonhap News Agency quoted the finance ministry as saying Monday.

South Korea to expand flexible work in public sector


Police said an Atlanta man died after he fell from a fifth floor balcony at a hotel along the North Carolina coast.

Atlanta man dies after fall from balcony


The UN has asked India and Pakistan to de-escalate tension through dialogue and respect the ceasefire along the Line of Control, in the wake of the killing of two Indian soldiers during an attack by Pakistani troops.

India, pak should de-escalate tension through dialogue:


Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz has apologised for spitting on Wolves defender Richard Stearman during the teams' weekend clash.

Antolin Alcaraz apologises for spitting on Richard Stearman


By Angela Monaghan The low came as currency experts predicted the pound would fall further and reach parity with the euro within the first three months of 2010.


Darien boys track members Alex Reynoso, John Conley, Jake McCauley and David Watson set a school record Saturday in the 4x1600 meter relay at the New York Relays.

Darien boys track sets school record in 4x1600 relay


Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas won re-election to a fourth term Tuesday, winning a race many felt might not be settled until January.


Bay Area elderly drivers fight stereotypes with the help of a refresher course geared at safe driving.


Zhao Yinggang, head of China's Winter Sports Administration confirmed on Friday that the 26-year-old Wang and her national teammate Liu Xianwei, who was also involved in the conflict with team manager Wang Chunlu, were both suspended from training by the Chinese short-track speed-skating team and will face further punishment.

Olympic champ Wang Meng suspended from training


A limited number of thunder playoff tickets go on sale Friday.

Thunder playoff tickets go on sale Friday


A study by Nielsen has shown that one half of Netflix subscribers stream the content through their gaming consoles.

One half of Netflix subscribers stream through consoles


AK Steel said Tuesday that a furnace at its Butler, Pa., facility was damage last Friday when molten steel breached the furnace shell.

Ak Steel furnace in pennsylvania damaged(2)


Singer Lily Allen is reportedly set to launch, with designer Nadia Jones, her debut range of clothes for her own lable 'Lucy In Disguise'.

Lily Allen to launch debut range of clothes


A Pennsylvania man on trial for allegedly having threatened on the Internet to carry out ``the most heinous school shooting ever imagined'' says his wife's adultery prompted his online rants.

Pennsylvania man who allegedly threatened 'most heinous school shooting ever imagined' says adultery prompted rants


A man in his 50s walked away unscathed after his plane crashed into mud flats near the eastern end of the Dumbarton Bridge this afternoon, authorities said.

Man walks away unscathed after plane crash


Channel 4 is to launch a two minute religion and ethics slot, opening its airwaves to commentators with a ``plethora of beliefs and opinions''.

Channel 4 launches two minute ethics slot


Under the terms of the revised merger agreement, Skyworks will acquire all of the outstanding shares of AnalogicTech for $5.80 per share in cash through a tender offer that Skyworks intends to commence within seven business days.

Skyworks to acquire AnalogicTech for $5.80 per share in cash


CANBERRA, Australia -Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago.


Tollway operator Transurban Group started a retail bookbuild after the share market closed on Wednesday as part of its $542.3 million entitlement offer announced in May.


UAE stock markets are projected to remain bullish this week with some differences between Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.


AN engineer has told a flood inquiry that dam operators achieved ``the best possible'' result when Brisbane and Ipswich were submerged in January last year.


Gov. Rick Scott and former DC public schools chief Michelle Rhee visited a South Florida charter school Thursday to announce a partnership and tout their student-focused education agendas.

Gov. Scott, Michelle Rhee announce partnership


Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn is ``happy and relieved'' that his wife's condition has improved since she was admitted to a hospital.

Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn 'happy and relieved' his wife's condition has improved


Two powerful bombs, allegedly planted by insurgents to attack security personnel, have been recovered from two places in Manipur's Imphal West and Ukhrul districts, official sources said on Friday.

Bombs planted to attack security personnel recovered


President Bush has signed into law a far-reaching $700 billion bill to bail out the nation's tottering financial industry, shortly after it won final approval from Congress.


During an interview with BBC Radio One host Fearne Cotton, Justin Bieber revealed that his mom recently canceled his phone plan after they got in an argument.

Justin Bieber's mom cancels his phone plan after an argument


A Branson businessman has pleaded guilty in federal court to a tax evasion conspiracy involving nearly $2 million.

Branson businessman pleads guilty to tax evasion


Healthcare management and technology firm ClaimSecure has been acquired by Katz Group, which owns the retail pharmacy chain Rexall.


Channel 2 Action News has learned that a DeKalb County assistant solicitor general is facing a DUI charge.

Assistant solicitor general faces DUI charge


Indian operator Bharti Airtel will re-brand Airtel for which the company will spend INR 3 billion globally, reports the Economic Times citing sources close to the development.

Bharti Airtel to re-brand Airtel - report


Michelle Kehoe of Coralville also received 25 years for an attack on her other son at the hearing Tuesday in Buchanan County District Court.

Also received 25 years for attack on her other son


First Georgia Community Bank was closed by regulators Friday, marking the 23rd bank failure of the year amid the ongoing financial crisis.

First Georgia Community Bank closed, 23rd failure of year


Two Hoffman men are facing drug charges after Moore County sheriff deputies stopped them in Aberdeen.


A soldier died on Friday during a training exercise.


JAMIE CARRAGHER says he is desperate to see Liverpool qualify for the Europa League next season, as the Reds moved a step closer with victory over Newcastle.

Jamie Carragher desperate for Liverpool fc to qualify for Europa League next season


Another Winterbourne View care home scandal could happen again unless action is taken by the government, campaigners have warned.

Winterbourne View care home scandal 'could happen again'


Former US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday that he wishes he could ``do some things over'' from his years with the Bush administration, citing a memo he wrote that human-rights groups contended led to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq.

Gonzales says he would 'do some things over'


Cavendish of the Columbia team won the Tour de France eighth stage, a 172.5km ride from Figeac to Toulouse.


A Shaun Lyons-inspired Saints outfit pulled off the biggest upset of the weekend and possibly the season when they beat front-runners Merchants 3-2 in a pulsating tie at Jan Smuts.

Saints pull off biggest upset of the weekend


The just released draft constitution has provided for the contentious clause of 50+1 and a presidential running mate.

Draft constitution provides for 50+1, presidential running mate


The richest Americans are getting richer, according to the latest release of the Forbes ranking of the 400 richest Americans.


Hip-hop singer Lil' Romeo has denied he is dating pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears insisting the actress is determined to marry the father of her baby.

Lil' Romeo denies dating Jamie Lynn Spears


Former President Corazon Aquino is showing improvement and is trying hard to eat, according to relatives.

Cory showing improvement, trying hard to eat


The Residence Inn Phoenix Airport announces the newest way to travel within Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix.


Poole Pirates captain Chris Holder won the Speedway Grand Prix title in Poland on Saturday.

Poole Pirates' Chris Holder wins Speedway Grand Prix


A Norwich man pleaded guilty Thursday in New London Superior Court to charges that he shot at his girlfriend's house and then attempted to get her to recant her testimony.

Norwich man pleads guilty to shooting at girlfriend's house


World Bank president Robert Zoellick says Germany has no choice but to lead Europe out of its debt crisis and is right that structural reform is needed.

Germany has 'no choice' in Europe crisis


More single women are buying homes, with the number rising significantly over the last four years, according to a mortgage company on Monday.


President Reagan once said that the nine most frightening words in the English language were, ``I'm from the government and I'm here to help.''

'I'm from the government and I'm here to help'


South-Auckland based miniature pony Tosca stole the limelight at the final Kidz Kartz races of 2008 at Alexandra Park yesterday.

Tosca steals the limelight at Alexandra Park


Absolute Poker, a site that we have a promo code with, will be running their $50,000 guarantee on Tuesday October 26th in a tournament that starts at 8:30pm ET. The buy-in fee is $300 + $20 but don't let it scare you away if you don't normally roll that high because there are cheaper satellites available including some for just $11.

Absolute Poker's $50,000 guaranteed on October 26th


Soon after announcing a timeline to withdraw all US troops from Iraq by 2011, US President Barack Obama on Friday said ``it is time now to refocus on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Time to refocus on Afghanistan, Pakistan:


The 28-member Pakistan medical team left Thursday for Longnan in Gansu province, some 500 kilometers from Lanzhou city to set up their medical camp.

Pakistan medical team leaves for Longnan city to set up medical camp


A gambling clinic has been opened in Salzburg to treat the city's growing number of gambling addicts.


A meeting chaired by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Information and Culture, Mossarat Qadeem on Wednesday discussed the draft cultural policy of KP and approved it in principle with suggesting few amendments in the draft.

Draft of cultural policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved


After attending the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah attended a reception in conjunction with the 65th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.


Rap singer Dizzee Rascal has been given a police caution after a road rage incident allegedly involving a baseball bat.

Dizzee Rascal given police caution after road rage incident


Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, the big winner of the Florida primary, on Tuesday turned his guns on President Barack Obama, telling the Democrat to ``get out of the way.''

Mitt Romney to Barack Obama: 'get out of the way'


*** Local Caption *** Q'orianka Kilcher more pics ''Q'Orianka Kilcher Actress Q'Orianka Kilcher, best known for her role as Pocahontas in the 2005 film The New World, was arrested at the White House Wednesday along with her mother.

Q'orianka Kilcher arrested at White House:


A woman drowned while swimming with friends in Lincoln County, dispatchers said.

Woman drowns while swimming in Lincoln Co.


Inter defender Cristian Chivu won't criticise Wesley Sneijder for refusing to take a pay cut at the club.


Pound sterling fell to a two-week low against the dollar Wednesday after a weak UK services sector survey increased the expectation of a large Bank of England interest rate cut later in the week.


Windsor slams Abbott over carbon Updated: 20:54, Thursday August 16, 2012 Independent MP Tony Windsor says the opposition's claim Julia Gillard 'lied' to voters about the carbon tax is wrong, because no one won the 2010 election and whoever took minority government knew they had to commit to carbon pricing.


Motorists are being warned of possible delays while work is carried out reconstructing a footway in Southrepps.

Motorists warned of delays while work carried out


Economic growth and higher disposable income are driving the coffee retail market.

Higher disposable income drives coffee retail market


The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is now accepting proposals for its annual open grant cycle.

Community Foundation accepting proposals in annual open grant cycle


After months of insisting that bankruptcy was not a viable option, GM and Chrysler are now considering a pre-arranged bankruptcy.


Carr meets Syrian National Council head Updated: 20:54, Sunday June 17, 2012 Foreign Minister Bob Carr has met with the Syrian National Council president weeks after expelling Syrian diplomats as further sanctions are considered by the international community.


Latest Newspoll gives PM a lift Updated: 09:50, Tuesday March 12, 2013 Maybe Julia Gillard's week spent in Sydney's western suburbs wasn't quite the disaster it was painted, because the latest poll shows she is back in the lead as preferred Prime Minister and Labor's primary vote has lifted.


Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of September 30, 2011.

Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc. announces performance data and portfolio composition


The hijackers of a Sudanese plane on Wednesday have begun releasing all the passengers of the plane at Libya's Al- Qafra airport, Libyan civil aviation officials said.

Hijackers of Sudanese plane release all passengers


Peruvian watermelon export values rose 47.5% year-on-year to US$1.4 million between January and August 2011, website Alertaeconomica.com reported.


One soldier was killed Thursday in a clash with Muslim separatist rebels in the southern Philippines, a regional military spokesman said, reported dpa.

One soldier killed in clash with Muslim rebels in Philippines


Spanish longs producer Celsa is not up for sale, the company tells Steel Business Briefing.


Zac Efron has finally got permission from girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens to join the strip club.

Zac Efron gets permission from Vanessa Hudgens


Israel prepares for next war with Hezbollah On a dusty field in Israel's southern desert, the military is gearing up for the next battle against a familiar foe:


5 mins ago Total US money market mutual fund assets rose $5.32 billion to $2.652 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.

Money market fund assets rise to $2.652 trillion


The Kansas City Chiefs are putting second-year tight end Tony Moeaki on the physically unable to perform list.

Chiefs putting tight end Tony Moeaki on physically unable to perform list


Kevin Smith is so fat that he broke a toilet recently, and the controversial director calls the incident a ``wake-up call''.


Vueling carried a total of 692,780 passengers during the month of August.


The city of Fort Lupton is hosting a job fair from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday at the Fort Lupton High School, 530 Reynolds St.


A southern California family has been fined for holding regular Bible studies at their home because it violates a city zoning code, The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

California family fined for holding Bible studies at home


China has taken a leading role in utilizing many green technologies and is expected to be a major market for carbon capture and storage technologies, said industry leaders.

China to take lead in utilizing green technology


Stock futures pointed to a lower open Friday after China's central bank tightened bank lending again, sparking fears that it will further slow global economic recovery.


A former Las Cruces police officer has accepted a plea deal that stemmed from accusations he tampered with records.

Former Las Cruces officer accepts plea deal


THE National Roads Authority wrote off more than €3.3m in unpaid M50 tolls last year.

NRA writes off more than €3.3m in unpaid M50 tolls


Dwayne Smith scored 18 points to lead George Washington to a 73-67 victory over Towson on Wednesday night, snapping the Colonials' four-game losing streak.

Smith scores 18 points to lead George Washington to 73-67 victory over Towson


Corvallis and Crescent Valley high school students are seeking donations to organize ``Impact Day,'' an all-day anti-bullying workshop meant to help students break down social barriers.

Students seek donations for anti-bullying workshop


Chandigarh, March 6 A labourer died when the roof of an under-construction house in Sector 56 collapsed on Thursday afternoon.


Chisora called Shannon Briggs an ``Embarrassment to boxing'' because he was beaten by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko last weekend.

Chisora calls Briggs an ``embarrassment to boxing''


However, when all of the broadband services around the world are considered it shows that the average global broadband connection speed is just 1.5 Mbps.

Average global connection speed is 1.5 Mbps


Britain's high streets could be ghost towns when the recession ends, if, as some expect, the consumer slowdown triggers a sharp rise in stores closing.

High streets may be ghost towns after recession


under Arizona Republic Sports The Arizona State baseball team travels to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats Tuesday.

Arizona State baseball travels to take on Arizona Wildcats


SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A new witness has come forward in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, and prosecutors said today they are seeking more evidence against the only remaining suspect.

New witness comes forward in disappearance of Natalee Holloway


The demolition of the downtown Bellaire building has been extended because of issues of asbestos.

Demolition of downtown Bellaire building extended


MDMA was used in combination with psychotherapy to treat 20 US patients with PTSD who had not responded to other forms of treatment.

Ecstasy used to treat post traumatic stress


Lions quarterback Casey Printers could be done for the season after MRI scans of his injured right knee showed a torn meniscus and a partially torn ACL, according to media reports.


AngloGold Ashanti reduced its hedgebook by 39% in the first six months of 2008 -- earlier than expected thanks to the completion of its recent rights offer to raise $1.7 billion.

AngloGold Ashanti reduces its hedgebook by 39%


The Governors Highway Safety Association reported that motorcycle deaths dropped 2 percent in the first nine months of last year, but began to climb again toward the end of that period and safety advocates are concerned about the increase late in the period.


Iftikhar Ahmed has said his wife is ``under stress'' and has questioned her mental state.

Iftikhar Ahmed says his wife is 'under stress'


In a new setback for the beleaguered Canadian smartphone maker Research in Motion, the Indonesian government is threatening to shut down its BlackBerry data services in the country, a newspaper reported Saturday.

Indonesia threatens to shut down BlackBerry data services


DSS benefits loans are a great way for the people who live their life on the benefits of DSS to arrange quick financial assistance at the time of emergency.


A diet high in pistachios can increase the level of disease-fighting antioxidants in your blood, according to a study conducted by an international researcher team and published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Pistachios increase levels of antioxidants in the blood


When Evangelicals Were Pro-Choice,'' is the most recent attempt to relativize evangelical convictions about abortion.


AT least six people were killed when a shallow, 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia today, destroying homes and shaking buildings in the capital Bogota, where panicked residents fled into the streets.


The Swedish duo Studio have called it quits, according to a note posted by member Dan Lissvik on his website, as the Line of Best Fit points out.


Yesterday in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, Sam Fox and George Hamilton had quite the heart to heart.


All westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Trenton have reopened after a tanker truck caught fire early Friday morning.

Westbound lanes reopen after tanker truck catches fire


India's second largest car maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd Tuesday sold its two millionth car in the domestic market.

Hyundai India sells two millionth car in domestic market


Secretary General , Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the PPP was suffering from duplicity, on one hand, it was targeting and insulting the Supreme Court, while on the other hand, it was filing an appeal before the same.


The Killers would love to team up with Muse for a track, and singer Brandon Flowers thinks they would make a ''spectacular'' song together.


Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said France would be willing to take Farc rebels as part of a deal to free hostages held by the guerrillas.


A woman on a motorized scooter was hit by a bus on SE Holgate Street this morning.


A Saratoga Springs man was arrested and accused of going on a crime spree and stealing a truck.

Saratoga Springs man arrested, accused of crime spree


In the current year Azerbaijan is expected to produce 2.5 mln tonnes of grains, an increase of 500 thsd tonnes compared to the last year, informed Ismat Abbasov, Minister of Agriculture, on June 17.

Azerbaijan to produce 2.5 mln tonnes of grains


Inflation in Macau has slowed down in November for the first time in six months, official data shows.


AdaCore and its research partners today announced the successful completion of Project Hi-Lite, a three-year, EUR3.9 million effort aimed at popularizing formal methods in the development of high integrity software by combining formal verification and testing.

AdaCore announces successful completion of project Hi-Lite


A Lakewood man's foot was severed when he was hit by a train Friday night in Commerce City, police said.


The Environment Agency is to build a new national headquarters in Bristol, which will be operational from 2010.

The Environment agency to build new national headquarters


120% Lino has opened its first US store here, catering to Miami's permanent and pied-à-tere residents as well as the city's heavily Hispanic tourist base.


``It's good to be home, good to be here,'' Kennedy told reporters outside the family's Hyannisport compound upon returning from Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina.

``It's good to be home, good to be here''


Fred Hassan has joined Warburg Pincus as a senior advisor, focused on the healthcare sector.


) EPA is announcing next steps on two hazardous waste rules to respond to concerns raised by stakeholders: the Definition of Solid Waste rule and the Emission Comparable Fuels rule.

EPA announces next steps on two hazardous waste rules


IMLA believes the FSA's MMR could force lenders out of the market because of capital requirements.


Most homeowners should be able to negotiate their own mortgage modification without paying any fees.

Homeowners can negotiate their own mortgage modification.


Afghan political personality Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has said that Afghans have lost faith in Pakistan due to its impulsive actions.


Obama supports gay marriage in an interview with ABC News, ending a period in which he said his views were 'evolving.


Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the Indian Revenue Service is attracting the country's most bright youngsters and maintained that Indian Foreign Service and Indian Administrative Service are no longer the only most sought-after careers.

Indian Revenue Service attracting bright youngsters: