``Saturday Night Live'' is adding two female cast members, an NBC source confirmed to Access Hollywood.

``Saturday Night Live'' adds two female cast members


Durham Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon behind an HH Gregg store off Interstate 40.


A man who is accused of using a screwdriver to rob a convenience store clerk in January has pleaded guilty to third-degree robbery, authorities said.


Metro Detroit home sales fell by 15.4% in September while median sales prices rose 5.4% for the month, according to data released this morning.

Metro Detroit home sales fell 15.4% in September


Federal prosecutors say a 55-year-old Baltimore man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a string of bank robberies.

Man sentenced in string of bank robberies


A new federal program can help local companies to grow as well as locate new companies to the area, officials said.


and everybody has to be counted or they may be taken to court and counted anyway.


New aviation system bill signed in US Updated: 15:19, Wednesday February 15, 2012 US President Barack Obama has signed legislation that modernises the nation's aviation system, speeding up the nation's switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology.


The Joint Committee on Urban Agriculture, hosted by Missouri State University, will hold an informal hearing at 5:30 pm Tuesday in the Hospitality Room of the Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S. Jefferson St.

Joint committee on urban agriculture to hold informal hearing Tuesday


Goldman Sachs has said that legislation proposed by congress to regulate Wall Street will not prevent another financial crisis of the kind seen in 2008.

Legislation will not prevent another financial crisis


The Jammu and Kashmir Gujjars United Front on Saturday alleged that police refuses to file FIR against the rioters who burnt down and pillaged Gujjar property.


The government expressed concern for the salmon industry following an article published in the United States newspaper, The New York Times, accusing the sector of using excessive levels of antibiotics.

Government expresses concern for salmon industry following article published in the New York Times


Andhra Pradesh police are ``very close'' to solving the 2007 twin terror blasts case in which over 40 people lost their lives, sources said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Ap police close to solve 2007 twin blasts case


Tyson Gay ran the second fastest 100 metres of all time on Sunday when the American sprinter clocked 9.69 seconds to win his event.

Gay runs second fastest 100 metres of all time;


Commercial and charter airline operator Strategic Airlines has appointed CumminsRoss to its creative account to overhaul the under-fire brand.


Posh Spice and her rock hard breasts arrived at LAX airport after her brief trip to London with husband David to help launch England's bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.


The Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa province has paid a heavy price in the war against terror and reaffirmed that it will be carried on till the elimination of the last terrorist.

'Khyber-pakhtunkhwa paid heavy price in war against terror'


ALBANY, NY The New York lottery hopes to start selling Powerball lottery tickets to boost revenue for the cash-strapped state.

NY lottery considers selling Powerball tickets


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday dismissed Israeli demands that Syria abandon an alliance with Iran as a requirement for a peace deal.

Syria's president Assad dismisses Israeli demand over Iran


English actress Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, is reported to have fallen under the spell of Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell.

Emma Watson falls under the spell of Johnny Borrell


Auburn Hills-based electric powertrain manufacturer Alte LLC is speeding up its hiring schedule, with plans to create more than 300 jobs by the end of 2011, as it sets its sites on retrofitting fleet vehicles.

Electric powertrain manufacturer Alte LLC speeds up hiring


The primary purpose of regulation is to ensure that the core banking system is safe and sound, an expert has claimed.

Regulation 'must ensure core banking system is safe'


Mr Gore has allegedly been having a two-year affair with environmental activist Laurie David, who divorced comedian Larry David in 2007.

Al Gore 'having affair with green activist Laurie David'


Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram believes new pace sensation Mohammad Aamer is ``much cleverer than I was at 18'' after watching the teenage quick's latest impressive Test display.


Snooki began her new reality series -- motherhood -- early Sunday, giving birth to a healthy baby boy, according to her representative.

Snooki gives birth to a healthy baby boy


Bristol Township police said a burglar crept into a Levittown home on Russett Lane last Friday to steal a grandfather clock.


Google Analytics , the company's service for tracking and analyzing Web traffic, is going mobile.


DivX, a San Diego company that makes video compression software, said Wednesday it will be acquired by Sonic Solutions, the maker of Roxio brand media player, for $323 million in cash and stock.

San Diego's DivX to be acquired by Sonic Solutions


Gwyneth Paltrow says she would not star in kid flicks just to please her kids because she wants to be ``creative''.


India did enough with the bat to secure a draw and maintain their 1-0 series lead over Australia by tea on the final day of the third Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.


Austrian swimmer Markus Rogan will lose a main sponsor following his move to the United States to train.

Austrian swimmer Rogan to lose main sponsor


Ajax have retained the Eredivisie title after beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 with a brace from Siem De Jong.


A 64-year-old woman died of natural causes aboard a Korean Air flight into New York City's JFK Airport, officials said.


STERLING hit the highest level against the euro for nearly 10 months yesterday, breaking through €1.19/£1 as a lack of confidence in a solution to the debt crisis and the risk of downgrades gathered pace.

Sterling hit the highest level against the euro for nearly 10 months yesterday


Dubai Electricity and Water AuthorityDubai Electricity and Water Authority launched a new 132 KV main Substation with a capacity of 150 Megavolt Ampere in the Consulate area, Bur Dubai during the second quarter of this year.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launches a new main Substation at Consulate area


Former world champion Tyson Gay made a triumphant return to competition after almost a year off with victory Saturday in a 100-metre ``B'' race at the Diamond League meet in New York.


After a long and fruitless battle with injury, Leicester lock Richard Blaze has been forced to retire from rugby, aged just 25.


With ceremonies in synagogues, universities and other public places throughout the country, Sweden will be commemorating the Holocaust on Wednesday.


Gov. Steve Beshear will deliver his first budget address Tuesday night to a joint session of the General Assembly.


Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has no plans to make the Asian Cup his international swan song, saying he's keen to continue playing for Australia beyond this month's tournament.


Bond prices rose and stock indexes ended flat on Monday after remarks by the Federal Reserve chairman broadcast over the weekend that left open the possibility of expanding the central bank's bond purchases.


Neilson, who was known as the 'Black Panther', died on Sunday after being taken from Norwich Prison to hospital with breathing difficulties.


On September 23, local time, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with former US President Bill Clinton in New York.

Wen Jiabao meets with former US president Clinton


Greece, Israel and Cyprus plan to share transplant organs because of their small populations and low donation rates.

Greece, Israel, Cyprus to share transplant organs


It's filmmaker Prakash Jha who has locked horns with the Censor Board over allegations that the promos of his new production 'Turning 30' were broadcast without the Board's certification.

Prakash Jha locks horns with the Censor Board


SaskTel has posted a healthy profit in 2011, but it expects profits to be lower in the coming year because it wants to invest in expanding services.


The Syrian Army has destroyed an insurgent command center in the northern city of Aleppo as clashes continue between rebels and government troops in the country's largest city.

Syrian Army destroys insurgent command center in Aleppo


Polk County remains under a flood watch, as does most of the state, according to emergency officials.


So seriously, in fact, that she has declared that she is going ``fully green'' in order to help the environment.


Indian Foreign Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday urged Pakistan to take action against the militant outfits operating from its soil in any form and under any name.

Pak should take action against militant outfits:


About 450 students of the Riphah International University were awarded degrees in various disciplines in a convocation at the Jinnah Convention Centre here on Saturday.


How about Canada, which was recently named the most affordable English speaking country in which to buy...

Canada named most affordable English speaking country


Ai Miyazato of Japan has won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour.


London Former British Premier Tony Blair may be one of the most dynamic world leaders, but he is ``very traditional''.


New Cologne coach Frank Schaefer said on Friday he has to start from scratch but believes he can save the club from Bundesliga relegation in the last four games of the season.


What Car? and Warranty Direct research reveals that Honda is the most reliable used car brand in the UK for the seventh consecutive year


The limb piles throughout Berryville keep growing, such as this one created Monday by Gary Shelton, who was clearing Helen Hale's property along North Springfield Street.


US-based online video platform Joost has added nine independent music labels and aggregators to its content library.

Joost adds nine independent music labels and aggregators


The Maharashtra government today said there is no difficulty in keeping terror suspect Abu Jundal in the state prison.

No difficulty in keeping Abu Jundal in state prison:


Kohl's Department Stores today announced a partnership with Catherine Malandrino, who will be the third designer for the retailer's DesigNation limited-edition collection.

Kohl's Department Stores announces partnership with designer Catherine Malandrino


A troubled state lawmaker is scheduled to be released from jail Friday.


Actress Shin Eun-kyung is suing an oriental medicine clinic for W1 billion in damages for violating her portrait rights and privacy.

Actress sues oriental medicine clinic for W1 billion


Whether you're a night owl or an early bird, sunrise and sunset paddle tours with the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offer prime views for peak season coastal birdwatching.


LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals, plans to go public in 2011 and has selected its financial underwriters, three sources familiar with the process told a news agency.


The US dollar rose against the euro for the first time in three days as reports showed US wholesale prices increased more than forecast in March and New York state manufacturing unexpectedly expanded this month.


Sony began restoring its PlayStation Network service in the United States and Europe on Sunday after shutting down the service almost a month ago due to a massive security breach affecting more than 100 million online accounts.

Sony begins to restore PlayStation network


A Dartmouth man has been committed to stand trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court for manslaughter.

Dartmouth man committed to trial for manslaughter


Medical isotope supplier Nordion Inc. agrees to sell Belgian subsidiary to Best Medical International Inc. for undisclosed amount.

Nordion agrees to sell Belgian subsidiary to Best Medical for undisclosed amount


The commission is being urged to enforce ``red lines'' set by the European court when examining national online gambling reforms in each member state.

Commission urged to enforce 'red lines' on gambling reforms


The Conservatives have signalled a shift in position on university admissions after Michael Gove, the shadow schools secretary, said there should be no cap on numbers.

Conservatives shift position on university admissions


Pelican Rapids, ranked #2 in Class AA, defeated Cloquet 87-56 in the first game of the 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves Shootout.


Two suspected militants died in a grenade blast at Sekta in Imphal East district of Manipur, the police said today.


A 23-year-old Philadelphia man died in an industrial accident at a packaging plant in Montgomery Township on Friday, police said.


Britax is recalling certain Frontier child restraint systems, Models E9L54E7, E9L54H6, E9L54H7, E9L54M6, and E9L5490, manufactured between April 1 and September 18, 2008.

Britax recalling certain Frontier child restraint systems


Gnarls Barkley released a five-song EP this week, featuring a stripped-down set recorded live at New York's Soho Apple store earlier this year.


With oil trading above $100 US a barrel, markets are sharply undervaluing energy stocks, presenting investors a ``hidden opportunity'' to capitalize on continuing high energy prices, says CIBC World Markets chief economist Jeff Rubin.


This time Apple wants Samsung's Galaxy Nexus banned from sale, claiming the new Android 4.0-powered device infringes on four of its patents.


US-based Melodeo plans to distribute the nuTsie mobile music service in spring on BlackBerry smartphones including the BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry Curve Series.

Melodeo to distribute mobile music service on blackberrys


Not like it's overly important, but it's still worth noting that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is now ranked as the world's 110th richest person.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs now ranked world's 110th richest person


Deputies say a man has died after he was pinned under a truck in a tow yard near 56th Avenue and Quebec Street on Friday night.Adams County Deputies say the man was 56 years old.


Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas, will offer the following workshops.

Art Center for the Islands offers workshops


In a move which smacks of desperation, British Airways has today announced a move which will see the company sell advertising space on boarding cards.

British Airways to sell advertising space


A level three sex offender from Roxbury pleaded guilty Tuesday to strangling a 48-year-old woman in 2009, said Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley.

Level three sex offender pleads guilty to strangling woman in 2009


A mother left her twin children in her car for one hour and a half while she played videopoker in a bar.

Mother leaves twins in her car to play videopoker


Torrent Pharma received final approval for the Abbreviated New Drug Application from the US FDA for the Olanzapine orally disintegrated tablets in multiple strengths of 5mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg.

Torrent Pharma received final approval for the Olanzapine orally disintegrated tablets


Lancôme, leading luxury cosmetics brand, has launched first of its kind bridal make up collection --

Lancôme launches bridal make up collection


``NAN has been steadfast in our attempt to secure the support and resources we require to help our communities from an unwavering Federal Government who has been largely unresponsive to our appeals for help,'' said NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler.

NAN has been steadfast in our attempt to secure the support and resources --


Pakistan Saturday released three Swedish citizens arrested in August as terrorist suspects, the Swedish Foreign Ministry confirmed.


Butler, Francoeur homer as Royals beat Twins 3-0 Not even a bitter cold and steady rain could slow the Kansas City Royals.


Michelle Raimo-Kouyate has been named president of production for Sony Pictures Animation, the studio confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter in a statement Thursday.

Michelle Raimo-Kouyate named president of production for Sony Pictures Animation


But this once-pejorative term has taken on new meaning this year, as a roster of successes and fast-paced growth throughout 2010 suggests private spaceflight is ready to take off in 2011.

Private spaceflight ready to take off in 2011


A high-ranking Iraqi army officer was killed in a car bombing north of the capital Baghdad on Saturday, an army source told the German Press Agency dpa.

Iraqi army officer killed in car bombing


Punjab Assembly on Monday passed a resolution supporting stability and continuation of democracy and democratic institutions in the country.

Punjab Assembly passes resolution supporting continuation of democracy


British government had made English test compulsory for the non-European migrants applying to come to Britain to join or marry their settled partner From Nov 29, 2010.

Britain makes English test compulsory for migrants


There is buzz on the internet that Britney Spears is set to release a new album by Spring of 2011!

Britney Spears to release new album by Spring 2011?


President Barack Obama addresses the Australian Parliament in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Nov.17, 2011.

President Obama addresses the Australian Parliament


Colombia suspended gas exports to Venezuela for technical reasons, state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol said Thursday, amid a diplomatic spat between the two neighbors over military deals.

Colombia suspends gas exports to Venezuela


Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., a fabless provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits or RFICs, and RFMW, Ltd. announced a worldwide distribution agreement for Peregrine's UltraCMOS RFICs.

Peregrine Semiconductor, RFMW announce worldwide distribution agreement


UK stocks rose to their highest level since May 2008 as Vodafone Group Plc climbed and Alcoa Inc. kicked off the US earnings season by posting sales that beat estimates.


The football boss shouted from the witness box at prosecutor John Black QC: 'You think I put my hand on the bible and told lies?


Glamour model Katie Price got boyfriend Alex Reid to dress in drag for her latest book launch.

Jordan gets boyfriend Alex Reid to dress in drag


Senator John McCain's was campaigning hard in Pittsburgh on the economy and gas prices.

Sen. John McCain campaigns in Pittsburgh


In the familiar words of former Democrat and California Governor, President Ronald Reagan, ``there you go again''!


Americans kicked off nationwide protests as a way to mark the International Women's Day from March 7 to 10 with rallies in major cities to call for stopping violence against women.

Americans to mark International women's Day with call to stop violence


The band Cinderella has canceled its summer concert tour, including an announced July 19 show at Cleveland's Tower City Amphotheatre.


German retail sales gained 2.3% in October from the previous month, data released today by the national statistics office showed, signalling a broadening recovery in Europe's biggest economy.

German retail sales gain 2.3% in October


You work hard your whole life, you become a professional basketball player, you win the NBA championship, you attend a White House ceremony honoring that feat--and the headlines say, ``Khloe Kardashian meets President Obama.''


Famous Actress Elizabeth Taylor, one of the last legends of the golden age of Hollywood passed away on Wednesday, aged 79, AFP reads.


Vladimir Vermezovic insists he will play Siphiwe Tshabalala and Valetry Nahayo against Santos on Wednesday evening, even though a yellow card for either will leave them suspended for Saturday's Soweto Derby.

Vladimir Vermezovic insists he will play Siphiwe Tshabalala against Santos.


NSW Premier Kristina Keneally says more resignations are likely to come before the state election in March.


The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Tim Kennedy in a trade with Florida that sends defenseman Sean Sullivan to the Panthers.

Sharks acquire forward Tim Kennedy from Panthers


TOKIO villagers in Ra now access safe and clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing and cleaning purposes thanks to the Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation.


Mumbai Central banks are unlikely to go in for a co-ordinated withdrawal of stimulus measures as it may hamper global economic recovery, a top financial services expert said.

Central banks unlikely to go for co-ordinated withdrawal of stimulus:


Thieves stole designer goods and clothes from an industrial unit in Bicester over the weekend, police said today.


Cornerbacks coach Vance Bedford is leaving the Gators to become defensive coordinator at Louisville.

Cornerbacks coach Bedford leaving Gators


In what could lead to a political backlash for her in the Valley, an official transcript shows that Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party supremo Mehbooba Mufti had praised Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in September last year.


Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, a restricted free agent, on Sunday afternoon signed a four-year, $42.7-million offer sheet with the Golden State Warriors, according to two people with knowledge of the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly about it.

Clippers' DeAndre Jordan signs offer sheet with Golden State


Lower Paxton police are warning residents that the Canadian Lottery Scam has taken a new twist and now instead of soliciting folks by email and mail they are calling people at home.


Rihanna goes topless for her new music video in which she gets painted like a reptile ... snap!

Rihanna goes topless for new music video


Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have recently paved a new way for bilateral relations, Turkmen Ambassador to Azerbaijan Toyli Komekov said.

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan pave way of bilateral relations


Graham Corporation, a global business that engineers, manufactures, and sells critical equipment for the oil refining, petrochemical and power industries, including the supply of components and raw materials to nuclear energy facilities, announced that it has been awarded five orders totaling $7.5 million.

Graham Corporation awarded five orders totaling $7.5 million


The Merrill takeover was completed yesterday, ending more than 94 years of independence for the Wall Street investment bank and brokerage.


Lane County is looking to sell some surplus property in the coming months that could generate thousands of dollars.


Singapore shares opened flat on Tuesday on continued concerns about high oil prices, which could slow a domestic economy already reeling from the impact of the US economic slowdown.

Singapore shares open flat on concerns about high oil prices, economy


SILVERSTONE, England -Jorge Lorenzo has won the British Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the MotoGP world championship standings.


Sony Corp. said some of its PlayStation 3 game consoles were seized by Dutch customs authorities following a patent-infringement complaint lodged by South Korea's LG Electronics Inc.

Sony PlayStation 3 games consoles seized by Dutch customs


President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect non-infected patients.

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency


Residents of Ijegun town in Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria, have decried illegal use of the only primary school in the community allegedly by motor drivers, touts, market men and women and others, calling on appropriate authorities to take action.


New Era Cap workers in Jackson, Alabama voted overwhelmingly today 209-77 to join the Teamsters, citing the need for better wages and working conditions in the plant that makes high quality headwear for major professional and college sports teams.

New Era workers in Jackson vote overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters


A motorcyclist died last night after losing control and crashing in Salt Lake, according to police.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Salt Lake


The Yankees claimed Darnell McDonald off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday to provide outfield help... (He) is expected to join the team Friday when the Yankees travel to Fenway Park to play his old team.


A lit candle is the cause of the Christmas Eve fire on Elmira's Southside.


The Prices and Incomes Board has reiterated that it is illegal to increase rent on residential, commercial or industrial premises.


They are set to start considering a new bill that would expand a program designed to boost schools with the lowest academic performance.

Bill would expand program to boost schools


John Peavey, owner of the Flat Top Ranch, said he lost a number of lambs and ewes to wolves on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 12.


A 21-year-old woman had a man expose himself and pleasure himself right beside her while she was at Barnes and Noble at Market Common Thursday, police said.

Man exposes, pleasures himself near woman at Market Common, police say


A Forest County man has been charged with homicide in the death of his father.


Twitter is in ``advanced talks'' to buy TweetDeck, a popular platform for accessing the service, for some $50 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.


China on Thursday urged early talks on the Iran nuclear programme, and said it has received a package of proposals put forth by Iran.

China urges early talks on Iran's nuclear programme


William F. Buckley Jr., the erudite Ivy Leaguer and conservative who founded the National Review and hosted TV's ``Firing Line'' for 33 years, died Wednesday at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 82.


Airbus and SITA joint venture OnAir and TriaGnoSys, of Wessling, Germany, on Thursday unveiled a connectivity system for business jets.

OnAir, TriaGnoSys unveil connectivity system


A Level 3 sex offender with a history of having sexual contact with a juvenile girl has moved to rural Monticello.


Stocks shed their gains in late trading on Thursday to finish near flat.


Police confirm an East Texas man was arrested for exposing himself to females at a local Whataburger.

Etx man arrested for exposing himself to females


Yahoo Inc said it would cut 5% of its global workforce and reported quarterly results that showed progress towards controlling costs, sending shares higher in an after-hours relief rally.


For the past 50 years, thousands of people all over Burlington County have enjoyed flipping through the Burlington County Times, keeping up with local news and following their hometown sports teams.

For 50 years, thousands of people all over Burlington County have enjoyed Burlington County Times


After three years since her diagnosis with a rare anal cancer, icon Farrah Fawcett died this morning at 62.


``Bruno,'' British satirist Sacha Baron Cohen's latest subversive outing, narrowly claimed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office in North America, according to studio estimates issued Sunday.


Wells missed his third straight practice with a sore right knee on Friday and was officially listed as questionable.

Beanie Wells officially listed as questionable


Tiger Woods and his wife of 6-years Elin Nordegren have allegedly begun ``intense marriage counseling'' following reports of the golfer's alleged affairs with Jaimee Grubbs, Rachel Uchitel and Kalika Moquin.

Tiger Woods and wife begin marriage counseling


The Southern Sinfonia is about to present its first concert in its international concert series for this year.

The Southern Sinfonia to present first in international concert series


A West Australian man will face court charged over a deadly hit and run south of Brisbane.


Qantas Airways Ltd expects more fare increases going forward due to higher oil prices, despite the recent hikes in fares, its chief executive says.


The Milwaukee Brewers have offered arbitration to Prince Fielder and right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez while declining to offer arbitration to shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt.

Milwaukee Brewers offer arbitration to Prince Fielder, Francisco Rodriguez


The self-proclaimed Jihad Jane who pleaded not guilty Thursday to conspiring with foreign terrorists to commit murder looked nothing like the pictures of her that were previously released to the public.


US army personnel vacated the Shamsi airbase located in the Washak district of Balochistan on Sunday, according to DawnNews.


Pakistan lodged a protest with the United States on Wednesday over the Angoor Adda drone attack, describing the continued drone raids as a 'core irritant' in counter-terrorism cooperation.

Pakistan lodges protest against us attack


They finished second both overall and in the LMP1 class in the 1000 km race at Silverstone.

Charouz Racing System finished second in Silverstone!


Why is Sonam Kapoor giving Vidya Balan style advice By http://www.bollywoodlife.com The style queen of B-town recently gave the Kahaani lady some unsolicited suggestions on what she should wear at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.


The ``unusual event'' has been lifted at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, according to a spokesperson for PG&E.

Unusual event lifted at Diablo Canyon Power Plant


Apple has refreshed its MacBook Pro lineup with new processors and graphics chips Monday without changing any of the prices.


The US Attorney's Office announced that eight area people had recently been sentenced in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas.


Private equity investors are increasingly seeking more control over the way in which their cash is being invested, and managers are having to evolve and adapt to stay in business, industry experts said Tuesday.

Private equity investors seek more control


Planning Commission today said it is in favour of nutrient based subsidy on fertilisers and there should be a balance between different kinds of crop nutrients to maintain soil health.

Planning Commission favours nutrient based subsidy on fertilisers


Improperly discarded cigarettes resulted in a small fire inside a Kenosha garage this morning.

Improperly discarded cigarettes result in small fire in garage


Libya has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid rising tensions between the two governments, local media reported Sunday.


From the day he was introduced as New York's head coach, Ryan has been changing the culture for a Jets franchise that was sorely in need of an identity.

Rex Ryan changing culture around Jets franchise


The school board will decide Tuesday whether to move forward with a $163 million general- obligation bond measure.


Fun Lovin' Criminals star Huey Morgan has apologised over his Twitter.com rant after missing out on a DJ prize at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.


Air gun attacks on animals in Norfolk are on the rise, new figures released by the RSPCA show.


Police in Vincennes say they saw this pot plant growing in a yard on North 10th Street.


Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, the son of the African-American civil rights activist, is being treated for a ``mood disorder'' after more than a month of absence from his duties, according to a statement released by his office.

Jesse Jackson Jr being treated for 'mood disorder'


TELSTRA staff will personally visit CDMA customers in its latest bid to appease the federal government about the network's planned closure.


Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation, the parent company of Southwest Georgia Bank, announced that its Board of Directors at its meeting yesterday, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per common share, and announced plans to resume paying cash dividends on a quarterly basis.

Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation declares cash dividend;


The Charlotte track and field squads open up a new year with a trip north to Blacksburg, Va., for the Virginia Tech Invitational on Friday and Saturday.


Midway games has announced that their upcoming fighting game, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, has gone gold and will be available in North America on November 16 and throughout Europe on November 21.


Private equity firms have more than tripled their average returns from emerging market buyouts, which now account for at least a fifth of all deals.

Private equity firms triple returns from emerging markets


An Albuquerque woman convicted of smuggling heroin into the Lea County jail will serve 3½ years in prison.

Albuquerque woman convicted of smuggling heroin into Lea County jail


Security has been tightened at all sugar mills in Muzaffarnagar following threat from agitating farmers over sugarcane price.

Security tightened at sugar mills in Muzaffarnagar


The disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been expelled from the Communist party and faces multiple criminal charges, including abusing power and taking massive bribes.

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai expelled from Communist party


Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, has remarked that backdoor diplomacy played a key role in resolving the issue of the judges' appointment amicably.


A FARMER has called for a total ban on Chinese lanterns after one cut a sheep's neck down to its windpipe.


Former title-winning Queensland mentor John Connolly believes the ``stars have aligned'' for the Reds to end their 16-season Super Rugby drought.


The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board committee voted in favor of the truancy center at its meeting Wednesday night.

Committee votes in favor of truancy center


Toyota's Tundra pickup truck is being investigated by regulators for ''severe'' frame corrosion that might cause brake failure, a week after the company said a floor-mat flaw would spur its biggest US recall.

Toyota Tundra is investigated for corrosion


A matinee horse show that was to have taken place Sunday at the Canfield Fairgrounds was postponed because of inclement weather.


A convicted Calgary child killer and rapist who lost his freedom after being caught with a racy movie has been granted day parole again.


Channel 4 has promised to deliver an ``unprecedented'' level of Paralympic Games coverage across multiple platforms.

Channel 4 promises ``unprecedented'' Paralympic Games coverage


Hollywood screen siren Demi Moore says she refuses to star in a movie with her toyboy husband Ashton Kutcher.

Demi Moore refuses to star in a movie with Ashton Kutcher


California's unemployment rate decreased to 12.2 percent in February, and nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 96,500 during the month, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department from two separate surveys.

Unemployment rate decreases to 12.2 percent


The ICC may have asked players to refrain from on-field showdowns but South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher on Monday said sledging was all about being competitive even though he assured that his team would not go overboard in the upcoming Test series against India.

Sledging is all about being competitive:


And with Whyte being a Rangers fan apparently, its a potential match made in heaven.

Whyte and Rangers - a match made in heaven


Police are conducting inquiries into a home invasion at Belfield in Sydney's south-west last night.

Police conduct inquiries into home invasion - Belfield


Cuba has replaced its long-serving health minister, the latest in a flurry of recent leadership changes by the government of President Raul Castro.


The Reverend Jesse Jackson, speaking in Benton Harbor on Wednesday, told an assembly of ministers and city commissioners that they're not alone.


A woman and child have been rushed to hospital after a fire on Reiner Rd., near Bathurst St. and Sheppard Ave., according to EMS.

Woman and child rushed to hospital after fire


A new study has shown that women spend more time playing online games than men.


Enel invests over 700 million euros in the Romanian electrical network in the next five years and it has started an execution programme in order to modernize the electrical network on 20 building sites in Bucharest, a company press release informs.

Enel invests over 700 million euros in next five years


If anything, Taylor is getting a lot of hate and as of late, death threats from ``Directioners'' have been pouring in.

Taylor Swift getting death threats from 'Directioners'


Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N, Khawaja Asif has said that the President House backed out from its pervious statement regarding involvement of international guarantors in the safe exit to Pervez Musharraf due to negative impact of the statement in the country's political situation.


The number of female smokers in Iran has increased by 2.5 percent, said the Professor at Shahid Beheshti University Zahra Hisami, Iranian MEHR news agency reported.

Number of female smokers increases in Iran


Maradona says he wants to return as Argentina``s national team coach, and would even consider getting rid of his much-criticized assistants to get the job back.

Maradona wants to return as Argentina coach


Police investigating the death of a man after he collapsed in Bolton are appealing for further witnesses to come forward.

Police investigating death of man in Bolton appeal for further witnesses


Senior film, TV and stage actor, Syed Kamal died in a local hospital of Karachi on Thursday after protracted illness.


A Georgia man was hospitalized early Wednesday after being bitten by a police dog.

Man hospitalized after bite from police dog


Some industry observers fear Wall Street investment banks may start eliminating their sought-after training programs.

Wall Street investment banks may eliminate training programs


A 48-year-old woman killed her disabled husband after an argument over $87.

Woman kills husband during argument over $87


One man is missing after the boat he was in overturned near Stuckey's Bridge on the Chunky River on Saturday night.


Seychelles will try suspected Somali pirates after European guarantees they would be sent home to serve their sentences, a minister announced Saturday.


President Ma Ying-jeou says the ``middle line'' of the Taiwan Strait will not be opened up for the purposes of cross-strait flights.

``Middle line'' in the Taiwan Strait should not open:


Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins left Saturday's game at Buffalo with a neck injury, and the team announced he wouldn't return.

Broncos s Dawkins leaves with neck injury


Dell Inc, the world's number three personal computer maker, will use its ``strong cash flows'' to make acquisitions to boost growth, Chief Executive Michael Dell said on Monday.

Dell to use cash flows to make acquisitions:


Tampa Bay Rays outfielder BJ Upton, recovering from left shoulder surgery, indicated Wednesday that he could miss the start of the season.


The tuberculosis enzyme responsible for lung deterioration has been found and could lead to more precise treatments in fighting the disease.

Tuberculosis enzyme responsible for lung deterioration found


Kathy Hilton has named dresses in her new collection after her daughters Paris and Nicky.


Chinese troops have begun draining a ``quake lake'' at Tangjiashan, formed behind a landslide after the 12 May earthquake in Sichuan province.


A Schoharie County woman is now charged with animal cruelty after more than 160 cats were seized from her property.

Woman charged with animal cruelty after over 160 cats seized


Islamabad, Sep 8 Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said Saturday that the ``aspirations of the Kashmiri people must be accommodated'' and they must be a part of the dialogue process.

Aspirations of kashmiris must be accommodated:


Romanian carmaker Dacia, owned by France's Renault, said on Monday it will stop production for about two weeks as of Nov. 20 due to a 'brutal fall of auto markets'.

Romanian carmaker Dacia stops production


Hull City have confirmed they are on the verge of signing Sunderland defender Paul McShane.

Hull on verge of signing Sunderland's McShane


``The market may open on a positive note on firm Asian stocks. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a gain of 26.50 points at the opening bell,`` said the broking house Mangal Keshav.


Vilas Muttemwar, who on Tuesday missed the bus to the Union Cabinet, was made Congress general secretary while Arun Yadav was named party secretary after he was dropped from the Ministry.

Vilas Muttemwar made Congress general secretary


The government announced that visas for tourists coming to Yemen with a travel agency will now be free, and individual tourists will pay visa fees of either YR 5000 or YR 20000 depending on the frequency of their travels to Yemen, Nabil al-Faqih Minister of Tourist said.


New rumours reported by the Wall Street Journal suggest that Amazon are going to be launching their own smartphone.


Firefighters say conditions have improved in the Adelaide Hills fire which has threatened the township of Cherryville.

Conditions improve in Adelaide Hills fire


London, Nov 7 Hollywood director Todd Phillips says he feels less pressure making 'The Hangover 2' as he knows the audience is eagerly waiting for the film.

I feel less pressure making 'the Hangover 2':


A disabled veteran has been accused of killing his 71-year-old father after a fight at a home in western North Carolina.

Disabled veteran accused of killing father at home in western North Carolina


As the cougar dating trend continues to gain popularity, UK cougar dating site CougarDate.co.uk is providing a happy hunting ground for cougars and younger men alike.

CougarDate.co.uk provides happy hunting ground for cougars & younger men


A college lecturer was shot at and critically injured by unidentified outlaws.


Pop superstar Madonna and her husband, Guy Ritchie, celebrated the New Year in a remote Indian village, according to reports.


His statement that, ``the meaning of the Second Amendment at the time seems explicit: The right to bear arms belongs to the militia for the purpose of defending the State'' is just simply wrong.


The famous Kailash Mansarovar yatra began with the first batch of 47 pilgrims starting the 28-day-long religious voyage to the abode of Lord Shiva in Tibet.


US financial exchanges Sunday confirmed a joint plan to open markets for a normal day of trading Monday, after the worst of Tropical Storm Irene swept past New York City.

US exchanges plan to open for normal trading Monday


Trovillion, Inveiss & Demakis has added two partners to the firm, Eldon Floyd and Kristine Aaron-Jacobi.

Trovillion, Inveiss & Demakis adds two partners


World donors have pledged $20bn in long-term aid to rebuild Afghanistan and called on Hamid Karzai, the US president, to do more to fight corruption.


Timbercon has received their AS9100B certification after their final audit by TUV Rheinland of North America.

Timbercon receives AS9100B certification


The Fox Chapel Garden Club produced its first cookbook, ``Things We Grow in Our Kitchens,'' in 1934, three years after the club was formed.

The Fox Chapel Garden club produces another cookbook


Seismologists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre have found that the earthquake counts go up steadily when the moon comes closer to the Earth and also when it is full moon day.

Earthquake counts go up as moon comes closer to Earth:


Barry Larkin, the longtime Cincinnati Reds shortstop who excelled at virtually every aspect of the game, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.


Busta Rhymes pleaded guilty yesterday to assaulting his former driver and a fan in a deal that will bring three years' probation and 10 days of community service.

Rap star busta Rhymes pleads guilty to assault


Thiruvanthapuram, Mar 13 Indian Union Muslim League leader PK Kunhalikutty today said the ruling LDF in Kerala has ``nothing'' to present before voters and the opposition UDF will sweep the April 13 Assembly polls in the state.

LDF has nothing to present before voters:


The older brother of Trayvon Martin has spoken out about the circumstances surrounding the teens death stating that his sibling, 'tried to get away from the situation'.

'He tried to get away from the situation':


Information and advice about health services will be available when the next NHS community roadshow visits Watford.


George Michael was warned Tuesday that he may face jail time after driving his car into a London photo shop while under the influence of drugs.


Al Alberts, a popular singer and television personality, passed away today at the age of 87.


Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Life today said it will hire 6,000 insurance agents this year as part of plans to expand its reach in rural markets.


Top seeds Kentucky and Syracuse picked up impressive wins at the NCAA March Madness men's basketball tournament on Saturday.


Julianne Hough reckons that 'age is irrelevant' but admits that her boyfriend Ryan Seacrest is the ``oldest man'' that she's dated.

Julianne Hough: 'Ryan Seacrest is the oldest man I've dated'


Today Flipkart has announced that they have acquired WeRead.


Japanese electronics giant Panasonic Corp has launched a recall of more than 360,000 refrigerators in China due to a faulty valve that could be a fire hazard under extreme conditions.

International business Panasonic recalls over 360,000 refrigerators in China


US stock index futures are down this morning but well off the lows hit last night while Asian market were open.


The Tulsa Zoo has euthanized a brown bear that was found to have untreatable liver cancer.


Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has rejected claims that his squad will struggle in the absence of striker Michu.

Laudrup rejects claims swansea will struggle without Michu


Janet Jackson was rushed to the hospital Monday night just before her scheduled show in Montreal, Canada.


The BSE benchmark Sensex gained over 79 points in early trade today on emergence of buying by funds and retailers at existing lower levels amid a firming Asian trend.

BSE Sensex gains 79 points in early trade


The Quinnipiac University baseball team improved to 2-0 with a 4-2 win against George Washington at Barcroft Park in Arlington, Va.

Baseball improves to 2-0 with 4-2 win against George Washington


Residents in the mining town of Linden, Guyana are gearing for further protest next week even as the government claimed the security forces had been successful in clearing the roads.

Residents in Linden are gearing for further protest


CareCentrix, a Connecticut-based manager of home health care services, is opening a new facility in Overland Park, creating 150 jobs.


Jaipur, Sep 4 A 30-year-old taxi driver was arrested Tuesday for allegedly molesting a French tourist in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, police said.

Driver arrested for molesting French tourist


British children are just as likely to have visited Paris as London, according to a new poll.

British children as likely to have visited Paris as London


Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it will extend its US car recall to Europe due to problems with gas pedals, but is unsure how many vehicles will be affected a fresh blow to the world's largest automaker as it struggles to salvage its safety reputation.


The shortage of fertiliser for top dressing has hit Trans Nzoia as the prices go up.


More people are being tested for the Hendra virus after the rapidly spreading infection claimed a fifth horse in NSW, taking the national toll to 15.


The Pakistan government informed a court that it could not defend Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed in a US lawsuit in connection with the 2008 mumbai attacks.The reasoning behind the statement issued by the Pakistani government is that JUD is not an institute of the government.

Not to defend Hafiz Saeed in US lawsuit:


In an apparent tit-for-tat move, Russia has toughened visa regime with Germany whose nationals will not have to do additional paperwork to obtain a Russian visa.

Russia toughens visa regime with Germany


A rural San Benito man is behind bars after being accused of sexually abusing a little girl with a knife.

San Benito man accused of sexually abusing girl with knife


A top aide to Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, back to work after a 5-day suspension, admits she signed off on a no-bid county contract with her own private public relations firm.

Stroger aide admits signing off on contract with her own firm


Liverpool have assured Rafa Benitez ( Images ) that his job is secure despite the club joining the Champions League also-rans.

Liverpool assure Benitez his job is secure


THE Oloolu masquerade and some of his followers arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State in the course of the week were, on Friday, arraigned in court on a three-count charge of arms possession, assault and malicious damage.


Kelowna is set to become the first city in British Columbia to fly a ``pro-life'' flag over city hall.

Kelowna to fly 'pro-life' flag over city hall


Search resumes for missing student Updated: 08:26, Sunday October 21, 2012 Police have resumed a search for a 23-year-old South Korean student who went missing while swimming at a beach at Woolgoolga, on the state's far north coast, on Saturday night.


A man was killed in a road mishap this afternoon around 1.20 at Usopokpi near Lilong College Gate under Lilong Police Station.


A 12-year-old boy was arrested for stealing almost $500 from a school, police said.


Yangon, April 26 Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide:


THE Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has said only healthy workforce can be productive and be in a good position to contribute meaningfully to the restoration agenda of his administration.

Only healthy workforce can contribute to my restoration agenda --


South Sudan said it would speed up the introduction of its new currency, highlighting differences with its former civil war foe in tackling the economic fallout of the southern independence last month.

South Sudan speeds up introduction of new currency


At dawn Wednesday, Jews around the world celebrated the Blessing of the Sun, an event that happens once every 28 years.


MADRID, Spain -Real Madrid fired Bernd Schuster on Tuesday, two days after the German coach said it would be ''impossible'' for the two-time defending Spanish champion to win against Barcelona on Saturday.


Sen. Hillary Clinton on Saturday will officially suspend her campaign for the presidency and ``express her support for Senator Obama and party unity,'' her campaign said Wednesday.


``I was expecting it to be a lot more stiff,'' said Kennedy, who is expected to make his next start without issue.


We will arrange a free introductory course in English language on how to start a company in Norway on Tuesday 5 May.

Free introductory course on how to start a company


Life in Kashmir valley was paralysed for the sixth consecutive day today due to the separatist- sponsored strike to protest the deaths of two women, whose family members are on hunger strike to demand action against the guilty.

Life in Kashmir Valley paralysed for sixth day


Lenovo on March 22 introduced David Roman as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

Lenovo introduces new chief Marketing officer


St Neots continued their unbeaten run with a crushing 76-10 victory over bottom placed Stamford College Old Boys on Saturday.


San Jose, Calif.-based SunPower announced today that it would build a third solar cell fabrication plant in Malaysia, expected to have a nameplate capacity of more than 1 gigawatt of annual production.

SunPower to build third solar cell plant


Japan approves joining int'l child abduction pact Japan's parliament on Wednesday approved joining an international child custody treaty amid foreign pressure for Tokyo to address concerns that Japanese mothers can take children away from foreign fathers without recourse.


State-run Air India has suspended booking of tickets as a result of a strike by its pilots which has already seen a quarter of its flights being cancelled, the chairman of the carrier said.


The Only Way Is Essex has become a guilty pleasure in the FemaleFirst office, and we're so excited for the Christmas Special, that we had to take five minutes off work just to digest this latest snippet of Essex gossâ€¦.


A San Diego County man has pleaded not guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the death of his girlfriend's infant son.

San Diego County man pleads not guilty in death of girlfriend's infant son


The Nordic foreign ministers are to meet in Stockholm on Thursday 17 April, the first time they have gathered during the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.


Revenue cycle management and software services provider PracticeMax announced Monday it has acquired American Billing Services of Portland, Ore., expanding its operations and geographical footprint in the northwestern United States.

PracticeMax acquires American Billing services


Family wins case to sue for brain damage Updated: 22:00, Monday December 17, 2012 A Perth family has won a year-long legal battle for the right to sue the West Australian government and medical staff at the city's largest maternity hospital over a birth that left their girl with severe brain damage.


Russian cross-country skier Nikolay Pankratov has been banned for two years for anti-doping rule violations by the ruling body FIS, the Russian ski federation said on Tuesday.

Russian cross-country skier Pankratov banned for two years


World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made his movie debut in Bulgaria this week with a brief appearance in Sylvester Stallone's mega-star production ``Expendables 2'', Nu Boyana film studios said.


Geri Halliwell, the British pop singer also known as Ginger Spice, is engaged to an Italian yacht tycoon.


A 911 tape released by Cocoa police sheds light on the kidnapping of 3-year-old Luke Finch.


In an attempt to free up salary-cap space as they try to retain Ahmad Bradshaw, the Giants have asked his backfield mate Brandon Jacobs to restructure his contract, according to someone informed of the talks between the two sides.

Giants ask running back Brandon Jacobs to restructure his contract


Housing associations should be legally required to report on the social value they generate and be the subject of a 'right to challenge' from tenants, a think tank has suggested.

Housing associations should report 'social value'


The Town Board on Monday night approved a new water rules and regulation plan that would discontinue ``garden service'' for water use.

Town board approves new water rules plan


While I have my thoughts on her publicity stunt, she did pose a valid question about dating a man with a history of domestic violence.

Would you date a man with a history of domestic violence?


Total 4G mobile consumer service revenue - including mobile Internet services - will grow rapidly to exceed $70 billion worldwide in 2014.

4G mobile consumer service revenue will exceed $70 billion in 2014


The thought that love has no pride is an old one.


Few female troops could seek combat duty the country's front-line warriors -- how many women will want to?


NASA has shut down a large public database and is limiting access to agency facilities by foreign nationals as part of a broader investigation into efforts by China and other countries to get information about sensitive technology.


Karen Rodriguez was voted off American Idol on Thursday's results show.

Karen Rodriguez voted off 'American Idol'


President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address to the nation Saturday to urge Congress to put politics aside and pass a series of measures to jolt the economy.


The H7N9 bird flu virus may be capable of spreading from human to human and can be transmitted not only through direct contact but also through airborne exposure, researchers at the University of Hong Kong have found.

H7N9 bird flu may be capable of spreading from human to human


SANA'A, Nov.15 - A regional workshop on risks management in the tourist sector is to be held in Sana'a during November 17-19, organized by Ministry of Tourist in cooperation with World Tourism Organization, Arab Tourism Ministers Council and Arab Tourism Organization.

Workshop on risks management in tourist sector to be held in Sana'a


US aerospace giant Boeing's newest and biggest jumbo jet, the 747-8 Intercontinental, made its maiden flight on Sunday, watched closely by aviation fans and European rival Airbus.


A US military jet crashed in Libya after an equipment malfunction but its two crewmembers ejected and are safe, the US military said Tuesday, March 22.


The brother of a former EastEnders actress whose headless torso was found dumped in a London canal has been charged with her murder, police said.

Brother of EastEnders actress charged with her murder


Equity diversified NAVs decline sharply with advance:decline ratio of 2:253 as the markets crashed on Tuesday, as bulls paid dearly for taking RBI governor Duvvuri Subba Rao's conservative style for granted.


Authorities say a Central California homeowner killed a robbery suspect with a samurai sword during a home invasion.

Central California homeowner kills robbery suspect with sword


Otelco Inc., a wireline telecommunication services provider in the Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and West Virginia communities it serves, today announced that it will release its 2009 second quarter financial and operational results after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

Otelco to release 2009 second quarter results


Tasmanian Labor Premier David Bartlett will lead a precarious minority government with the support of the Greens following the wash-up of the state's marathon election drama.

Bartlett to lead precarious minority government


Police are reminding people to lock their doors after a teenage girl was attacked while watching television in her home in western Sydney.


SUPREME Court Justice Betty King has called for urgent action to bring an end to a scourge of appalling violence within Australia's indigenous community.

Supreme court Justice Betty King calls for end to appalling violence in the indigenous community


Mobile entertainment innovator gridMOB today announced its Derulo iOKi App is now available on the App Store.

GridMOB announces Derulo iOKi App now available on App Store


Michel Platini has accused FIFA president Sepp Blatter of attacking European football while defending UEFA's decision to stage Euro 2020 across the continent and its right to question FIFA's reform process.

Platini accuses Blatter of attacking European football


Foreign minister SM Krishna on Sunday asked his Pakistan counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar to ensure early release and repatriation of Sarabjit Singh, who is serving death sentence in Pakistan, on humanitarian grounds.

SM Krishna asks Hina Rabbani Khar to ensure early release of Sarabjit Singh


The Department of Education has announced it is investigating 13 schools nationwide for illegal collection of fees as schools prepare for the opening of classes next week.

DepEd investigates 13 schools for illegal fees


State Bank of India, the nation's largest, posted second-quarter profit that missed analysts' estimates as it increased provisions for bad loans.

State Bank of India profit misses analysts' estimates


The mayor of Wairoa is expressing his condolences to the family of a 12-year-old boy who died in a freak fall from a cliff.


Ryan Howard has finally had surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon.


JAMES Graham will ``grow another leg'' from playing in the NRL according to former Newcastle and Manly front rower Josh Perry.

Graham will 'grow another leg' in the NRL


Mumbai, April 16 Actor Randeep Hooda won the silver medal at the Delhi Horse Show and says horse riding is fast catching up with acting as his predominant passion.

Horse riding is fast catching up with acting:


Sonny Bill Williams took the next big step in his ambition to play at next year's World Cup on home soil when he was named in Graham Henry's All Blacks squad for their northern hemisphere tour.


A soldier from Cornwall who was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan has been mentioned in despatches for bravery.


A St. Catharines man is facing child pornography charges after police raided a city home this week.

St. Catharines man facing child pornography charges


Lance Briggs is attending the Bears' voluntary offseason program after skipping last year's and forfeiting a $250,000 workout bonus.

Lance Briggs attending offseason program


NRL coach unfazed by Warriors injuries Updated: 16:11, Thursday February 16, 2012 Coach Brian McClennan says it will be business as usual for his remaining props when the Warriors complete their NRL trial program against Queensland Cup side Sunshine Coast on Saturday night.


There is no debating, though, that Clemson was wronged by the NCAA last week.


A new report suggests that music sales defied the recession last year, although overall revenue still dropped.


South Koreans voted on Wednesday for a new Parliament in elections that will determine whether President Lee Myung-bak can easily push through his business-oriented agenda for revitalising the economy.


Environment Canada is warning that a major snow storm is expected to hit Niagara on Friday.


A 13-year-old child was hit by a car in southeast Atlanta Thursday night.


Yep, the NoHo Arts District dot com Team's proud to showcase ``What's Rad/Hot/Smokin'/Rockin' and just plain awesome in North Hollywood.''


Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Tuesday observed that expatriate Pakistanis should have the right of franchise as they send huge foreign exchange in the form of remittances to the country.

Expatriates should have right of franchise:


Middle Tennessee is under a tornado watch until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Middle Tennessee under tornado watch until midnight


China on Tuesday warned US President Barack Obama against meeting the Dalai Lama, saying it would ``seriously undermine'' Sino-US ties the latest salvo in an escalating row between the two powers.

China warns Obama against meeting Dalai Lama


Trading remained range-bound with declining lint prices on arrival of fresh crop on a week-on-week basis, traders at Karachi Cotton Association said Saturday.

Trading remains range-bound on declining prices


A NOTTS MP today said his ``point was made'' when he was rebuked in the Commons for not wearing a tie as he rose to speak of Parliament becoming an ``irrelevant old boys club''.


A pioneering social enterprise providing community health and adult social care in Bath and North East Somerset has marked its 100th day of trading.

Social enterprise marks its 100th day of trading


The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Departure of President and CEO Eric Claus The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. today announced Eric Claus, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving the Company effective immediately.


President Obama Monday signed into law his small business bill, what he calls one of his ``concrete moves'' to help put more Americans back to work.


An Albuquerque police officer shot and killed a man after a traffic stop Wednesday night.


BC-Florida Girl Slain,0135 sex offender gets life in slaying of Fla. teen Eds:

Sex offender gets life in slaying of Fla. teen


Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has fractured the little finger on his left hand but may still field on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test, Cricket Australia said on Sunday.

Ponting fractures finger, may still field


A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday said President Goodluck Jonathan won the April presidential election.


The car/passenger ferry 'Dimitroula' remains docked on Tuesday for over 7 hours at the islet of Lipsi, in the southeastern Aegean, due to serious engine trouble.

Ferry remains docked due to engine trouble


Amazon has sold more e-books than paperback books for short periods in the past, but today it reports that e-books outsold paperbacks during an extended period this holiday season.

Amazon selling more e-books than paperback books


Digicel Group has acquired Haitian mobile phone operator Voila from parent company Trilogy International Partners.


Vincent Jackson was not traded by the 4PM deadline today, which means that he will not be eligible to play until week 7.


CARACAS, Venezuela - A power outage has hit a large swath of Venezuela, darkening street lights and forcing a shutdown of the Caracas subway.

Power outage hits large swath of Venezuela


LOS ANGELES ― A physician whose father is the leader of the Bermudan government has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing patients.

Physician pleads not guilty to sexually abusing


South Africa said Zimbabwean power-sharing talks would resume on Friday despite comment from President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party that there was no need for further negotiations.

South Africa says Zimbabwe talks to resume


Cedar Rapids could see a flood of cats after last summer's record flooding.


Police say a 25-year-old eastern Idaho woman was arrested at a Boise nightclub after she hit another woman in the face with a glass, sending her to the hospital.


Interim Mayor Ed Lee holds the lead in the San Francisco mayoral race but didn't reach the threshold to win outright.


ELCA NEWS SERVICE >May 15, 2009 >ELCA Pastor Heads to Iraq in Friendship >09-116-SH CHICAGO --


Leah Messer is not only newly engaged, but she's also expecting many more good things with her fiance, Jeremy Calvert: he proposed on Christmas Day AND the Teen Mom 2 star is pregnant with her third child!

Teen Mom 2 Leah Messer engaged and pregnant with third child


A Midwest Airlines flight that left Milwaukee on Monday made an emergency landing at Kansas City International Airport after smoke was detected in the cockpit of the plane.

Flight from Milwaukee makes emergency landing


The ANC had neglected nation building and the next set of leaders needed to focus on the future, the party's treasurer-general said at the Western Cape provincial general council on Saturday.


AAA Michigan says gas prices have fallen 22 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.47.


Prime Minister Julia Gillard today said the National Broadband Network will offer unprecedented opportunities for West Australian businesses to diversify and tap into new markets.

National broadband Network to offer unprecedented opportunities for West Australian businesses


Medical resource company Baxter International received a decisive order from the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to recall and destroy their Colleague line of infusion pumps.

Baxter International Inc. recalling infusion pumps


The Jersey folklore is, perhaps inevitably, missing the German perspective and is therefore less welcoming than it should be.


A Dutch national identified by his initial ME was arrested by Indonesian customs and excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, here, for trying to smuggle in 22,610 ecstasy pills from Germany.

Dutch national arrested for trying to smuggle in ecstasy


If you think a kiss is just a kiss, think again, for the simple pleasure comes with a health warning -- it can cause herpes.


Aviat Networks, an advanced IP migration solutions provider, has relocated its corporate headquarters to Santa Clara, California.

Aviat Networks relocates corporate headquarters to California


A plane bound for Omaha had to make an emergency landing in a field near Wichita, Kansas.

Plane bound for Omaha makes emergency landing


The Nelson office of the National Library of New Zealand school library advisory service in Rutherford St is to close later this year, and online resources will be boosted in a nationwide move to restructure library services.


LabCorp has struck a deal to develop and commercialize a new Alzheimer's disease diagnostic.

LabCorp strikes deal for Alzheimer's disease diagnostic


A woman was jailed for 10 years and fined €23,000 today after she admitted drug trafficking, money laundering and loitering for purposes of prostitution.

Woman jailed 10 years, fined €23,000 for drug trafficking, money laundering


CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - Elton John has dedicated an AIDS benefit dinner to the late American actress Elizabeth Taylor, an early pioneer in the fight against the disease.

Elton John dedicates AIDS benefit to liz Taylor


Freddie Mac today issued its 2012 funding calendars, which provide optional announcement dates for Reference Notes ® securities and announcement and auction dates for Reference Bills ® securities.

Freddie Mac issues 2012 funding calendars


A bobcat was captured at the former home of an exotic cat breeder Thursday and another large cat is still on the loose, according to Doña Ana Sheriff's Department investigators.

Bobcat captured at former home of breeder


more pics ''Jeremy London was kidnapped in his own car, held at gunpoint, forced to do drugs and hand out booze before he escaped from his captors, according to police.

Jeremy London kidnapped, forced to do drugs


Slovenian retail chain Mercator has decided not to buy Pivovarna Lasko brewery group, giving up on a move seen as an attempt to prevent Croatia's food giant Agrokor from taking over Mercator, the company said in a filing to the Ljubljana Stock Exchange last week.

Slovenia's Mercator decides not to buy Pivovarna Lasko


Syfy has renewed docudrama series Paranormal Witness for a second season with a 12-episode order scheduled to premiere in August.


Chelsea, the UK's fifth largest building society, has launched a brand new 10 year fixed rate mortgage.

Chelsea launches 10 year fixed rate mortgage


The foundation laying ceremony for the new chancery of the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai was held on January 21, 2009 in Nungambakkam, an exclusive locality in Chennai.

Foundation laid for the new chancery of Lanka Deputy High Commission


Saudi Arabia has agreed to give US$4 billion to Pakistan and provide oil facility on one-year deferred payment basis.

Saudi Arabia to give $4 billion to Pakistan


Another pump problem has stopped work with the new Mobile Arm Retrieval System, or MARS, to empty an underground Hanford tank of radioactive waste.

Pump problem slows emptying of Hanford tank


Indians rally in ninth to beat Tigers 7-6 For a few moments Sunday, the Indians could briefly stop thinking about the epic slide that has engulfed their season.


Misonix, Inc., a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative, therapeutic, ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications, announced today that it will present at the ROTH Capital 23rd Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dana Point, CA.

Misonix to present at the ROTH Capital Growth Stock conference on March 15, 2011


Actor James Franco, center front, joined by actor Seth Rogen directly behind him, gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 7, 2013 in Hollywood, California.SofiaAmbrosia with photos by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

James Franco gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


Former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi has announced his plans to stand in the country's upcoming presidential election, presenting a legitimate challenge to the current presidency of Omar al-Bashir.

Former Sudanese pm Sadiq al-Mahdi announces plans to stand


Mortgage lenders in the UK are still demanding high deposits from property purchasers, it has been said.

Mortgage lenders 'still demanding high deposits'


Nico Rosberg continued his dominating Formula One practice form Friday, the Williams driver setting the fastest lap time across two sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix.


Under the terms of the agreement, CBS will acquire San Francisco-based CNET for $1.8 billion, or $11.50 per share.


Durham retained their LV County Championship Division One title this afternoon with an innings and 52-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Riverside.


Malaysia will abolish an unpopular, colonial-era security law allowing detention without trial and relax other measures curbing the media and the right to free assembly, Prime Minister Najib Razak announced Thursday.

Malaysia to abolish unpopular security law


Dubai Press Club has announced the launch of a new training program for young UAE national journalists working in local media organization with a view to help develop their professional skills and competence.

Dubai Press Club launches new training program for UAE national journalists


Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Oakey Flat Rd and Facer Rd at Burpengary this morning.


Stricker raising profile in semi-retirement Steve Stricker is in semi-retirement from the PGA Tour, though it sure doesn't feel that way to him.


Kevin Hickey, who lived out a major league storybook dream of pitching for his hometown Chicago White Sox and later served as their batting practice pitcher, died Wednesday morning, team sources said.


The Humane Society of El Paso hosted its first puppy palooza today.


Iran, China, S. Korea unbeaten in Asians basketball The Memphis Grizzlies centre also anchored a defence that stifled Lebanon's shooters all game, while Haddadi's teammates Samad Bahrami and Hamed Afagh helped with the scoring load, netting 16 points apiece for the defending champions.


Suryachakra Power Corporation is setting up 350 MW super critical coal based thermal power plant with boiler from Burmeister & Wain Energy A/S, Denmark, a 150 year old company, steam turbine generator from Skoda Power as, Czech Republic and the balance of plant from Punj Lloyd.

Suryachakra Power to set up 350 MW Power plant


Rick Santorum endorsed his one-time bitter rival Mitt Romney in a late-night e-mail to his supporters.

Rick Santorum endorses former rival Mitt Romney


Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football for health reasons.


``As of today with a lot of prayer and soul searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign,'' Cain said.

Herman Cain suspends presidential campaign


Jimena weakened to a tropical depression Friday after hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a hurricane earlier this week and causing flooding that killed at least one man.


An ice cream truck driver has been warned about making lewd comments, but police don't think he was trying to lure a young girl.

Ice cream truck driver warned about making lewd comments


New Delhi, June 9:A 44-year-old train driver was Tuesday robbed of Rs.210,000 by two motorbike-borne assailants when he alighted from a bus in south Delhi, according to police.

Train driver robbed of Rs.210,000 in Delhi


Green Day was forced to cancel their upcoming ``secret'' show after the city of Burbank denied them the necessary permits due to concerns over crowd control.

Green Day forced to cancel 'secret' show


Some brazen bandits made a crucial mistake when they 'wiped out' a Marietta company's office suite, police said.


Legendary sports announcer Pat Summerall has died at age 82, the Dallas Morning News reports.


Spain and Portugal will set up a joint renewable energy research center, the leaders of both nations said Thursday.

Spain, Portugal to set up renewable energy research center


Swansea City will reportedly move for Kuban Krasnodar striker Lacina Traore at the end of the season.


Pink says that she believes that parents should spank their kids, because if it weren't for her father's tough love, she would have died young.

Pink believes parents should spank their kids


South Africans will be disappointed that the streak of interest rate cuts over the past few months has come to an end, with the South African Reserve Bank announcing that the repo rate will remain unchanged.


A 40-year-old man allegedly crashed a dirt-track racecar into a guardrail on Old Jacksonville Road while driving drunk on Saturday.


A 23-year-old Browning man faces up to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter Thursday in federal court in Great Falls.

Browning man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter


The glamour-girl turned body-builder took to Twitter to say, ``I am Spartacus ;-) hahaha,'' following photos of her new look hitting the net.


Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is vowing to veto any attempts to weaken a pension overhaul passed this week by the City Council.

Taveras vows to veto attempts to weaken pension overhaul


Kourtney, who recently celebrated her birthday in Mexico with boyfriend Scott Disick and son Mason, experienced a panic attack while waiting to go through customs at the airport.

Kourtney Kardashian experiencing panic attacks


Pakistani establishment is suffering from bunker mentality and despite the fact that it is facing a serious threat to its very existence from the terrorists, it still believes that India remains its primary threat, an American expert on South Asia said on Wednesday.

'Pak establishment suffering from bunker mentality'


Palestine Lives 2008 is being organised by a co-ordinating committee of Palestine Solidarity branches from around the north of England and has the support of branches from cities like Halifax, York, Sheffield and Bradford, with the city of Manchester playing host to Palestine Lives 2008.


A Pakistani cleric has called off a mass protest in Islamabad after talks with the government on the upcoming elections.


A man's body was found in a Dumpster in southeast Houston, KPRC Local 2 reported.


A new wind turbine can turn wind into water even in the most isolated areas.


After Baba Ramdev, it's TV actress Narayani Shastri who is said to have snubbed Bigg Boss.


A woman drove into a Golden Corral in Seminole County on Wednesday, hitting two elderly diners in the restaurant, the Seminole County Fire Department said.

Woman drives into Golden Corral, hits diners


Stockland has reported a 10 per cent rise in full year underlying profit on the back of increased residential housing sales and record settlements.


Widnes Vikings marked their first game following the announcement they would join Super League in 2012 by launching an innovative members scheme.


Devin Aromashodu figured he had about 60 congratulatory messages after his career game for the Chicago Bears against Minnesota on Monday night.


Swedish power metal act Fullforce, featuring Ex-HammerFall/Ex-Lost Horizon guitarist Stefan Elmgren, posted a new music video for the power ballad ``Strongest Thing of All.''

Fullforce posts new music video for ``Strongest Thing of All''


Office Depot, a US-based provider of office supplies and services, has opened a new store in Austin, Texas located at 500 East Ben White Blvd. The Austin Office Depot store employs 18 associates.

Office Depot opens new store in Austin, Texas


Pakistan opposition parties took commanding leads in unofficial returns early Tuesday in Parliamentary elections, heading toward a victory that could challenge President Pervez Musharraf's rule eight years after seizing power in a military coup.Monday's balloting was aimed at bolstering democracy and ending a year-long political crisis, but fear and apathy kept millions of voters at home.The government confirmed 24 election-related deaths over the past 36 hours.

Pakistan opposition heads toward victory


A leading business group says the spending cuts announced by Treasurer Wayne Swan may not be enough to return the budget to surplus.


SL Corporation®, a leading provider of real-time monitoring, analytics and visualization software, today announced that the new release of SL-GMS Developer and Custom Editor for .Net supports Windows Presentation Foundation.

SL announces support for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)


Sammy Korir of Kenya, the world's third fastest marathoner, won the Seoul International Marathon here Sunday as his compatriots swept the annual race, organisers said.


15 motor vehicles had exported vegetables through Kulata border checkpoint within 24 hours, as all they have been checked by inspectors from the National Revenue Agency, press centre of the tax inspectorate informed.

15 motor vehicles export vegetables through Kulata checkpoint within 24 hours


TOKYO Toyota recalled nearly 1.7 million cars worldwide Wednesday for possible fuel leaks, the latest in a ballooning number of quality problems that could further tarnish the company's reputation in the United States.

Toyota recalls 1.7 million cars for fuel leaks


FORMER All Blacks coach John Mitchell has quit as coach of Sale Sharks in the English competition to return to South Africa.

John Mitchell quits as coach of Sale Sharks


A US doctor has successfully removed a terminal brain tumour from a little boy's brain stem by using a ``magic eraser''.

US doctor removes terminal brain tumour using 'magic eraser'


Farmiga, who starred opposite George Clooney in ``Up in the Air'', and ``Green Lantern's'' Mark Strong, are going to star opposite each other in ``Closer to the Moon'', reports Deadline.

Vera Farmiga, Mark Strong to star in 'Closer to the Moon'


One of Perth's most loved bands, Jebediah, is back, and playing a live gig at Oktoberfest this weekend.


The state will take over a Hendersonville animal shelter today as it completes the search for rescue groups to take the remaining pets at All Creatures Great and Small.

State will take over animal shelter today


India ranks 17 globally in terms of unique IP addresses, revealed a survey conducted by Akamai Technologies.

India ranks 17 globally in unique IP addresses


Kenyan oil firm KenolKobil is importing 80,000 metric tonnes of crude oil at a cost of $55 million to cover shortfalls in regional bitumen and fuel oil supplies, it said on Wednesday.

Kenya's KenolKobil to import 80,000 tonnes of crude


Devourment has revealed the cover artwork for the outfit's new album, ``Conceived in Sewage,'' due early next year via Relapse Records.

Devourment reveals artwork for new album ``Conceived in Sewage''


Leicester have suspended scrum-half Ben Youngs for a week shortly after the England international was cited for allegedly striking an opponent.


A Bristol man is facing battery charges after accusations of attacking two women with a knife and a broken bottle on Monday.

Bristol man facing battery charges after attacking two women


Police in Accra are investigating the death of two US navy officers whose bodies were found in a hotel in the Ghanaian capital on New Year`s day.

Police investigate death of two US navy officers


Central Missouri will replace Texas Tech in the DII Sweet 16 April 28-29 in Cottage Grove, Wisc., where they'll face the defending national champion and second-ranked UW-Whitewater Warhawks.


Goldman Sachs Group said second-quarter profit dropped 82 percent, missing analysts' estimates on a slide in trading revenue five days after settling US regulators' fraud allegations.


As the ribbon is cut, state and local leaders dedicate a new gazebo at Ridenour Park in Nitro in honor of Halley Smith.

State and local leaders dedicate new gazebo in Nitro


Firefighters responded to the scene of a structure fire at Gladiolos Way in Lake Forest on Saturday evening.


Seismologists have said that a small earthquake of magnitude 2.8 was recorded in the Irish Sea last night.


An index measuring Canadian small business confidence edged up to 63.6 in October from 62.7 the prior month, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said Wednesday.

Canada small business confidence edges up in October


A Florida man whose wallet was found in a Cincinnati school wall almost 50 years after he lost it on prom night was reliving fond memories Friday.

Florida man's wallet found in school wall almost 50 years after prom night


``I think Fidel is ready to take on his political role in Cuba and his historical role before the world,'' Lula said, adding that the 81-year-old ``has incredible lucidity and impeccable health.''


Venus Williams has withdrawn from next week's Qatar Open due to an ongoing lower back injury.

Venus Williams withdraws from Qatar Open


AP Auto Racing Writer Brian Vickers says Kyle Busch is ``out of strikes'' when it comes to how they race each other.

Vickers says Kyle Busch is 'out of strikes'


Calm has returned to the northern Mali city of Gao, a day after heavy fighting between rebels and government troops.

Calm returns to Gao after a day of heavy fighting


The ICC cricket World Cup 2011, beginning from February 19 in the sub-continent, will hit the work productivity severely in India.

Cricket World Cup 2011 to hit work productivity:


New Zealand businesses were more optimistic in June amid a drop in borrowing costs and signs of a global recovery that may bolster exports.


72-hours after Andhra Pradesh engineer P Krishna Rao was kidnapped, authorities on Tuesday said that they are close to nabbing the abductors.


Switching problems caused Metra delays at Union Station, Monday night, January 9, 2011.

Switching problems causing Metra delays at Union Station


US stocks advanced in early trade on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected Chinese trade data and Microsoft's $8.5 billion deal to buy the Skype buoyed sentiment.


Four Hindu businessmen of Mirpur Mathello and their driver were kidnapped on their way to Rurhki Darbar Thursday night.


Federal wildlife officials are working the Coast Guard Friday to assist a whale that is reported to be tangled about a mile south of Koko Head.

Whale reported tangled a mile off Koko Head


The Big Issue will soon be introducing a new comic strip to its pages, The Biggish Five, penned by well-known South African cartoonist Jeremy Nell.

The Big Issue introduces new comic strip


The Red Cross is looking for nearly 400 volunteers to help with disaster relief in the Northeast after Sandy.

Red Cross looks for volunteers to help with disaster relief


Pune, Dec 12 German Auto major Volkswagen today rolled out its first made-in-India car 'Polo' at its plant at Chakan in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.

Volkswagen rolls out its first made-in-India car 'Polo'


The national soccer team the Brave Warriors will play Botswana in Maun on March 16, as part of the two countries' 2012 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers preparations.


Chisamba Lungu has joined Zambia camp and the foreign-based players begin to swell at the teams Ndola base.


East Timor President and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos-Horta was wounded in an attack on his home Monday by renegade soldiers, an army spokesman said.

East Timor president José Ramos-Horta wounded in attack on his home


A 45-year-old Norfolk man was killed as he walked away from an accident east of Madison.

Norfolk man killed walking from accident


Business confidence is continuing to improve, says the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Business confidence continues to improve


Ever since the news emerged that vice president candidate Paul Ryan once had a black girlfriend, pundits have been puzzling over what, if anything, it means to black voters.


Last night at HOVA's last minute scheduled show at The Box in NYC, he announced that he has signed NOLA rap sensation Jay Electronica to his Roc Nation label.


Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co said on Wednesday it will buy US bio-venture Boston Biomedical Inc. for $200 million.

Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma to buy US bio-venture


WAYNE Swan has responded to turbulence on the global financial markets saying Australians can be confident about the economy.


London - The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at the historically low level of 0.5 per cent Thursday, the bank said.

Bank of England leaves rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent


A Forrest woman died over the weekend after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle accident Friday morning south of Pontiac.


On his previous statement, he announced that he would leave the ECW forever if newer Zack Ryder manages to defeat him in a match of Tuesday night and now after the Zack Ryder has defeated him in last night's match he is going to leave ECW.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to India from May 20 to hold wide-ranging discussions with Indian leaders, the Afghan ambassador said on Thursday.


A speedboat owned by Aga Muhlach exploded while the Filipino actor was on a holiday with his family in the resort island of Caramoan Saturday, reports reaching the Philippine capital said.


Six transvestites were arrested at various locations in the city centre by enforcement personnel on Tuesday morning.


A Chinese TV journalist who investigated a food safety scandal has been murdered.


Starbucks Corporation will soon face more competition in China, said China Daily today.

Starbucks faces more competition in China


Canadian indie rock band Hooded Fang, ripped apart Rough Trade East last night as they performed songs from their UK debut album Tosta Mista.


Johnson Controls, a provider of automotive seating systems, interior components and electronics, has signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Michel Thierry, a supplier of fabrics and lamination to the automotive industry.

Johnson Controls signs share purchase for acquisition


Patches can be a real sweetheart, she just needs some time to get to know you.


The Senate passed a military spending bill that includes a pay raise for military personnel, despite Republican objections to billions of dollars in special projects lawmakers had added.


Public Affairs Research Council president Jim Brandt says the legislature is running out of time.


The Almoorings Fishing Co-operative Society Ltd, Chaguaramas, has complained to Minister of Food Production, Land and Marine Resources, Vasant Bharath, that some north coast fisherfolk were excluded from talks for compensation while a seismic survey was being done by energy company, Centrica Energy.

Some fisherfolk excluded from talks on compensation


Events caterers have been hit by a glut of Christmas party cancellations as corporate clients attempt to avoid the public relations nightmare of being seen to celebrate after making redundancies.

Events caterers hit by Christmas party cancellations


Wesleyan Christian School is closing its doors after the end of the current school year due to low enrollment.


Motorola will split into two companies in the first quarter of 2011, separating its mobile phone and home devices business from the rest of the company.

Motorola to split in two in first quarter of 2011


John Travolta and Kelly Preston say in a statement on their websites that they ``are expecting a new addition to our family.''

John Travolta, Kelly Preston say they ``are expecting'' a new addition to family


Heavy metal pollutants are linked to genetic mutations, stunted growth and declining fertility among small crustaceans in the Parramatta River, the main tributary of Sydney Harbour, new research shows.

Heavy metal pollutants linked to mutations among crustaceans in Parramatta River


Los Angeles, Oct 12 Even though Kim Kardashian said that she had regretted posing for the Playboy however she again posed nude for the cover of W magazine.

Kim Kardashian poses nude for W magazine


Uzbekistan has launched a program to expand its poultry industry, the Uzbekistan Daily news website UzDaily.com reported on Saturday.

Uzbekistan launches program to expand poultry industry


England wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose will make his test cricket debut tomorrow in the opening match against New Zealand in Hamilton.


Lviv, June 18 The Germans lacked a killer instinct but feel ``great joy'' for their victory over Denmark and passage into the Euro 2012 quarterfinals, coach Joachim Low said Sunday.


Senior Baseball Blogger Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel is headed back to Milwaukee to have some tests on his knee by the team physician, the Brewers announced Wednesday.

Mat Gamel headed back to Milwaukee for tests on his knee


Australia has issued a draft of a new mining tax law which would potentially raise global prices for the country's coal and iron ore exports.


Longtime Seattle Times editor and reporter Bill Kossen likes history, especially if it's the history of Garfield High School sports, specifically a game played 50 years ago that he claims changed the world.


KANA Software, Inc., a world leader in multi-channel customer service, today announced that it will report second quarter fiscal year 2009 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

KANA Software to announce second quarter fiscal year 2009 financial results


Fabio Capello will miss his son's wedding this weekend after England's friendly against Spain was rearranged.


The Commercial Court has been told that developer Paddy McKillen is relying on hopes and expectations rather than on actual contractual obligations in his case against the National Asset Management Agency.

McKillen relying on 'hopes and expectations'


Bruker Corporation announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, May 5, 2008, before the market opens.

Bruker Corporation to release first quarter 2008 financial results on May 5, 2008


Ahmadinejad said Thursday that new sanctions slapped on his country would not alter Tehran's nuclear drive, remaining defiant in the face of growing Western pressure.

Ahmadinejad says sanctions will not alter nuclear drive


Over 100 protesters continued protesting in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo demanding the ambassador's expulsion.

Over 100 protesters continue protest at Israeli embassy


Update: 12:18PM WORKS minister Timoci Natuva says it will take two years to upgrade roads on Vanua Levu to an acceptable and safe standard.


XSP, a provider of corporate actions software services, has announced that a French bank has selected its XSP version 5 platform to automate corporate actions processing.

French bank selects XSP version 5 platform


Lindon Barrett, a prominent former UC Irvine professor was found dead in his Long Beach apartment on July 13.


State-run gas supplier GAIL Ltd has threatened action against 1,200 employees who formally supported a three-day strike by officers of public sector oil companies.

GAIL india threatens action against 1,200 employees


Women are being scared out of normal birth because of reports highlighting the risks surrounding pregnancy, a midwives' leader said yesterday.


After his walk down the red carpet and presenting at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Perez Hilton is reporting that he has been assaulted by Will.I.Am of Black Eyed Peas according to his Twitter feed.


WWE released referee James ``Little Guido'' Maritato and developmental talent Wes Brisco from their contracts this past week.

WWE releases James ``Guido'' Maritato and Wes Brisco


The highly-anticipated United Nations climate change conference has begun in Copenhagen, Denmark, with countries issuing urgent calls for action to curb global warming.

UN climate change conference begins in Copenhagen


An Arcadia assistant police chief who this month admitted to battering his wife has been demoted and ordered to attend anger management classes.

Arcadia assistant police chief demoted, ordered to anger management


Former ``American Idol'' contestant Lakisha Jones has tied the knot.


Sprint Nextel on Friday completed the purchase of iPCS for $831 million, including $405 million of assumed debt.

Sprint Nextel completes purchase of iPCS


BBC Radio Scotland has made slight changes to its daytime schedule, effective from Monday 1 November.


Haiti closed its airports Wednesday as post-election violence rocked the Caribbean nation with clashes leaving at least four dead.

Haiti closes its airports amid post-election violence:


Jazz singer and actress Lena Horne has died at age 92.


The Sports Network UC Davis reportedly will name former University of California running backs coach Ron Gould as its new head football coach.

UC Davis reportedly to name Gould as football coach


Orange has launched a new online film club on the two social networking websites.


A wave of identity theft has struck Sonoma with numerous local citizens falling victim to fraudulent bank charges.


The Prudential, the UK's biggest insurer, is considering moving its headquarters out of the UK to escape tougher new capital rules for insurers.

Prudential may move headquarters out of the UK


Drug coated stents are safer for coronary bypass patients as they carry lower risks of complications than bare-metal stents, says a new study.

Drug-coated stents safer for bypass patients


Gerdau of Brazil, the biggest producer of long steel in the Americas, said it would review its investment plans for 2008-2010 as a result of the slowdown in the global economy.


A 16-year-old class 9 student of a government school was shot at by three assailants at his house in Bhalswa Dairy area in northwest Delhi on Monday night.


After two years of speculation about a possible forthcoming album with original singer David Lee Roth, Van Halen has signed a new record deal with Interscope Records.

Van Halen signs new deal with Interscope Records


Gala Net's newest MMORPG title, Luna Online, will begin Closed beta Testing on Friday April 17th.

Gala Net's Luna Online to begin Closed beta Testing


Lamar Advertising, a Baton Rouge billboard operator, said its earnings fell during the fourth quarter.


The JSE opened relatively flat on Tuesday as strong gains in yesterday's trade were largely pegged back and as markets awaited the London opening.


North Dakota continues to get high marks for air quality, despite dust problems in the western part of the state.

North Dakota gets high marks for air quality, despite dust


WESTPAC yesterday outshone its big bank rivals by reporting a 12 per cent rise in net annual profit in a result that completed the Australian banking industry's worst reporting season since the 1992 recession.


Juelz Santana was arrested earlier this week in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct.

Juelz Santana arrested for making terrorist threats


New York, Feb 18 Finally, Tiger Woods will speak to the media Friday for the first time since the November car crash outside his Florida home led to revelations of serial infidelities by the world's highest-earning athlete.


AUSTRALIA'S current account deficit widened to $7.83 billion in the third quarter from $5.41bn in the second quarter, data showed today.