It has finally happened, Rangers have file the necessary papers at the Court of Session in Edinburgh to go into administration.


Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton said he will have surgery Friday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury he sustained in the season-ending playoff loss in Denver.

Steelers nose tackle Hampton to have surgery Friday


New residential construction spending rose 1.2% in December after advancing 1.9% in November.

New residential construction spending rises in December


A man accused of setting his car on fire in Wellington's Cuba Mall was refused bail when he appeared in Wellington District Court.

Man accused of setting car on fire refused bail


Anders Breivik was sentenced to 21 years in prison for his twin terror attacks in Norway last year.

Anders Breivik sentenced to 21 years in prison


The results of a survey conducted by an email marketing company suggest that some MBAs, entrepreneurs and small businessmen and women support public healthcare.

Some MBAs and entrepreneurs support public healthcare


- The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday they have signed restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon to a contract offer sheet.


Madonna allegedly snubbed Demi Moore by not inviting her to her Oscars after party.


Colton Harris-Moore, who was handed a nearly seven-year jail term for state crimes last month, was sentenced again in Seattle for federal offences.


Earlier this year, we reported that The Bamboozle Festival would not be returning to Asbury Park in New Jersey in 2013.

The Bamboozle Festival will not return in 2013


Mitt Romney was confronted with hecklers Thursday at the Iowa state fair who chanted ``Wall Street greed'' and interrupted...

Mitt Romney confronted by hecklers at Iowa state fair


The Tucson Padres game against the Tacoma Rainiers Wednesday has been suspended because of rain.


South Africa opening duo, Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla rode on early luck to amass another fifty-run stand against England in the 4 th ODI, currently being played at Lord's.


Al Qudra Holding, which in March dropped plans to sell shares in what would have been the UAE's second-largest IPO, replaced its chairman and six board members, it said on Tuesday.

Al Qudra replaces chairman and six board members


Angela D'amore is to face a corruption inquiry over signing eight falsified relief staff payslips.


A Massachusetts man has been indicted on new charges in an alleged terror plot to kill two prominent US politicians and shoot people at American shopping malls.

Mass. man indicted on new charges in terror plot


MUGGERS threatened to rape and kill a terrified woman while punching her boyfriend in the face during a horrifying attack on a Southampton street.


US based PC manufacturing giant Dell has said that they are going to outsource more work to cut costs.


Dengue fever claimed its second victim in a week in Mysore on Wednesday night.


Former PSV Eindhoven coach Sef Vergoossen believes that Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen is too inconsistent to leave the Amsterdam ArenA for a bigger league this summer.

Christian Eriksen is too inconsistent to leave for bigger league --


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded radically cutting the number of airlines operating in Russia.

Medvedev demands radically cutting number of airlines in Russia


New Delhi, Aug 30 A 28-year-old property dealer was shot dead in Outer Delhi allegedly by four men with whom he had a running feud, police said today.

Property dealer shot dead in Outer Delhi


MARC Albrighton has praised Wolves' Villa Park match-winner of last season, Matt Jarvis, for winging his way into the England reckoning.

Marc Albrighton praises Matt Jarvis for winging his way into England reckoning


Manager Buck Showalter said right fielder Nick Markakis could have surgery on his left thumb in Sarasota Monday.


A LONGWICK school was transformed into an art gallery for a weekend which attracted about 1,500 visitors.


Orange will offer the HTC Desire S, with the eagerly awaited smartphone arriving in the network's stores across the UK.


Braben has hired its first director of sport as it launches a dedicated sport PR and commercial partnership division.

Braben hires director of sport for launch of dedicated sport division


Asian stocks rose, sending the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a fifth monthly gain, as earnings from Sony Corp. and Datang International Power Generation Co. and a commodities rally spurred confidence economies are recovering , Bloomberg reports.


A State Department employee was sentenced today to 12 months of probation for illegally accessing more than 60 confidential passport application files, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division announced.

State Department employee sentenced for illegally accessing confidential passport files


Spain, Ireland, Greece and Portugal will probably remain ``stuck in recession'' for the next 18 months and be the laggards in a three-speed European recovery, Standard & Poor's said.

Greece will probably remain ``stuck in recession'' for the next 18 months- s&p


SALAMANCA, NY-An elderly southern tier woman is facing drug charges after authorities say she was selling and distributing her prescription pills.

Elderly southern tier woman facing drug charge


A 42-year-old County of Brant man faces fraud charges after he sold a tractor he did not own in Burford, according to OPP.


Andhra Pradaesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy said that the Congress is the only party capable of forming separate Telangana state.

'Only Congress capable of forming Telangana'


Thomas Cook has warned its shareholders that their failure to back two planned disposals could lead to the company going into administration.


Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has privately attacked the coalition's public sector pension reforms, warning they will threaten the government's commitment to maintain 'gold standard pensions'.

Lansley attacks coalition's public sector pension reforms


MindFuse announces that they have secured $1 million in convertible note funding from Keiretsu Forum angel investors for the development of massively multiplayer online games and virtual worlds.

MindFuse secures $1 million in convertible note funding


Orange Armenia launched 'Simple,' a new prepaid tariff for both new customers as well as existing end-users of 'Let's Talk' prepaid voice services.

Orange Armenia launches new prepaid tariff


California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today declared a state of emergency in Humboldt County as a result of the numerous wildfires that have led to unprecedented smoke conditions and unhealthy air quality.

California Gov. Schwarzenegger declares state of Emergency in Humboldt County due to wildfires and unhealthy air quality


Princess Lalla Meryem chaired, here Friday, a dinner offered by King Mohammed VI in honor of several Moroccan and Dutch personalities.

Princess Lalla Meryem chairs dinner in honor of Moroccan and Dutch personalities


Four persons including three children were today charred to death in a village at Ambedkar Nagar district, about 200 kilometres from here, Home department sources said here.


His manager says Allman underwent a successful liver transplant surgery Wednesday morning at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. Allman began treatment for Hepatitis C in 2007 but chronic damage to his liver led to the transplant.


Turkey has warned that civil war threatens Syria, while France's top diplomat called for stepped up sanctions against Damascus.


a new app shows exactly how alcohol affects your looks - and it's not pretty.

The app which shows how alcohol affects your looks


Paula Abdul is set to bounce from 'Idol' to 'Ugly' - she's in talks to join the cast of sitcom Ugly Betty.


Bob Bradley was fired as US national head coach on July 28, 2011, US Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced.


``Dark Knight'' hits screens at midnight tonight and many theaters are going to extraordinary lengths to make sure you get a seat.It's easily one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.

``The Dark Knight'' hits screens tonight


The Hamas resistance group praised the recent Tunisian uprising, calling it a ``milestone in contemporary Arab history'', and asserting that injustice can only be countered with sacrifice.


A former Blowing Rock police chief with 24 years of service to Blowing Rock died Friday.


Early voting in Texas begins on Tuesday, two weeks ahead of highly-contested primaries in the state.


Morocco has decided to send emergency humanitarian aid to Burkina Faso and Niger following the huge floods that have recently hit the two countries, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.

Morocco sends emergency humanitarian aid to Burkina Faso and Niger


Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face a parliamentary ``sleaze'' investigation over her second home allowance, it was disclosed today.

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to face 'sleaze' investigation


Singer-actress-businesswoman Jessica Simpson is considering breast reduction surgery before her wedding to NFL star Eric Johnson.

Jessica Simpson considering breast reduction before wedding


The people of the Haripurdhar area in Renuka constituency today organized a Dhanyawad rally for expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal for opening a degree college at Haripurdhar.

People of the Renuka constituency organized Dhanyawad rally


The Nicaraguan government says Russia and Nicaragua have broken up a drug trafficking ring that supplied cocaine to Europe and was headed by a member of Mexico's brutal Zetas cartel.

Nicaragua, Russia break up drug trafficking ring


Kim Kardashian has just released an official statement regarding the breaking news of her divorce to Kris Humphries.

Kim Kardashian releases official statement regarding divorce


Two Red Cross Volunteers are heading to Boston to assist with the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing.


Rick Santorum blames ``vile people'' for his Google problem, claiming they are making fun of his name.


Women fear getting fat, something that doesn't worry men, a study has found.


Giuliana Rancic is enjoying a ''babymoon'' with husband Bill ahead of the arrival of their baby son.


A third man died in hospital in Barberton after a bakkie crash outside the town earlier on Friday, Mpumalanga paramedics said.


CenturyLink and the union representing 13,000 workers in 13 states, including Minnesota, have failed to reach a contract agreement, but have signed onto a day-to-day extension of the expired pact.

Centurylink, union fail to reach agreement


Clinton Portis said Thursday that he expects to be in the backfield Sunday against the Eagles, but coaches apparently still have not talked with him about his role in the offense.

Clinton Portis expects to be in the backfield Sunday


Margaret Smith said it felt like her son had ``died all over again'' when she was handed the plaque, paid for by a group of his generous friends following his tragic death six years ago this week.

'It felt like he had died all over again':


A Florida sinkhole that very likely claimed the life of a Tampa-area man and allowed for the rest of his family to very narrowly escape may spread, experts warn as the unstable, sudden underground disruption may spread.

Florida sinkhole may spread, experts warn


Wabash National Corporation announced today that prices of its trailer products will increase an average of 5 percent effective for new orders booked on or after Oct. 1, 2008, with an additional increase ranging from 3 to 5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Wabash National announces price increases


Lieutenant General Joseph Henry Smith, Minister of Defence, on Thursday said a new garrison had been established at Bawku to control violence in the area.

Garrison established at Bawku to control violence


The entertainment world is reeling today with the news that writer-producer Aron Abrams, best known for ``King of the Hill,'' was found dead at a Hawaii hotel room on Christmas Day.

Writer-producer Aron Abrams found dead in Hawaii hotel


Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has set his sights on the next three matches after scoring in yesterday's win over Norwich City.

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck sets sights on next three matches


Mercedes-Benz confirmed Tuesday that it will unveil a redesigned GL-Class at the 2012 New York Auto Show and is dropping the R-Class in the US for model year 2013.

Mercedes-Benz redesigns GL, drops R-Class ''


Photographs from lunch in Paris confirm that the singer Kylie Minogue and her ex boyfriend the French actor Olivier Martinez have made up.

Kylie Minogue and oliver Martinez make up


On 13 November President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the new administrative building of the Yasamal district court in Baku.

President attends opening of new building of Yasamal district court


The Lahore Stock Exchange remained bullish on Monday, as LSE 25-share index added 73.06 points to close at 2,329.06 points as against its opening at 2,256 points.


Law and Housing Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein has said housing projects would be approved as per land ownership to bring dynamism into the real estate business.

Housing project to be approved as per land ownership:


The closely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows that home prices began to level off in February.

Case-Shiller Index shows home prices leveling off


Sony Corp. stuck to a forecast for big full year losses, citing falling gadget prices and a shaky global recovery, even as it posted less-dismal-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter.


A GOVERNMENT scheme to help village pubs will be wiped out by huge tax rises which will force more landlords to call time, the Tories claimed last night.

Help for pubs 'will be wiped out by tax rises'


HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the selection of John Howard, MD, as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, effective immediately.

Director - Secretary Sebelius announces new director of CDC's National Institute for occupational safety and health


Australian market set to open flat Updated: 08:46, Tuesday January 29, 2013 The Australian market looks set to open flat following mixed performances on US and European markets.


Arena Animation -- the pioneer and a global leader in providing hi-end animation training, recently concluded Drishti 2009, an annual animation exhibition and festival of arts.


Signet Jewelers Ltd., the largest specialty retail jeweler in the US and UK, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Stores, Inc. from Crystal Financial LLC. and its other stockholders for approximately $57 million in cash.

Signet Jewelers Ltd. to acquire Ultra Stores, Inc.


Labour is making its play to get Maori seats on the Auckland super city council.


The 47th Munich Security Conference comes to a close on Sunday, with an array of global and regional issues, including Afghanistan, set to be high on the agenda.

2011 Munich Security Conference comes to close


Sky Link plans to invest about $160 mln into its CDMA network development in 2008, said Gulnara Khasyanova, the company's Director General, RBC reports.

Sky Link plans to invest about $160 mln into CDMA network development in 2008


Tesla said today it will supply batteries and other components for the electric version of the Smart.

Tesla Motors to supply batteries, components for electric Smart car


A former St. Louis City sheriff's deputy admits he bought drugs while in uniform, and chauffeured a dealer in exchange for drugs.

Former sheriff's deputy admits to buying drugs in uniform


Wake Forest has hired Tony Bresky as its men's tennis coach, athletics director Ron Wellman announced Friday.


A new performance center, Salon, is set to open on Saturday with a concert by The Bad Plus band.


Harrington was voted PGA Tour player of the year by his peers Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008, becoming the first European player to win the award since it began in 1990.

Harrington voted PGA Tour player of the year


The Housing Industry Association on Monday said new home sales rose 2.8 per cent in June, seasonally adjusted.


On the day that President Obama performed the traditional pre-Thanksgiving White House turkey pardon, some observers see an irony worth noting.


Emergency services and employees of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn attend the scene following a crash between a regional train and a digger in Muehlheim near Offenbach, 15km south of Frankfurt, April 13, 2012.

Emergency services attend scene following crash between regional train and digger in Muehlheim


EW decided Ryan Reynolds was this summer's It boy, plastering his trimmed torso on the cover.


If you're like us, you've always wondered what happens when you put a slinky on a treadmill and let it do its slinky thing.

What happens when you put a slinky on a treadmill?


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo practiced Thursday with a wrap on his bruised right hand.

Tony Romo practices with wrap on bruised hand


Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced recently that it would open an office in the Detroit area to support current automotive OEM customers and develop new global business opportunities.


Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi here on Saturday released a ``white paper'' on foreigners issue and claimed that infiltration was not as alarming as some quarters have been trying to project it.

Gogoi releases white paper on foreigners


Los Angeles, Dec 29 R&B singer Rihanna has reportedly split from baseball player Matt Kemp.


Los Angeles, April 7 Singer Lady Gaga has confessed that as a child she was mocked by other children because to her appearance.


Luis Suarez has repeated his desire to leave Liverpool, explaining that he needs a new environment.


We must continue wit the successful tax policy and to apply it to other taxes.

We should continue the successful tax policy:


Hunter Mahan shot a 1-under 71 on Sunday to win the Houston Open, edging out Carl Pettersson by one stroke.


Increasingly more patients survive cancer, with the development of new technologies to detect the disease, innovative treatments and national prevention programs.


``Despite recent extremely volatile market conditions, UBS currently expects to report a small profit for the third quarter, based on preliminary estimates,'' the bank said in a statement summarizing comments from its chairman, Peter Kurer, to an extraordinary general meeting in Basel.

UBS expects small profit in third quarter


US consumer confidence fell in February, according to a survey released on Tuesday that showed the year-old recession sapping sentiment but some optimism over government efforts to bail out the economy.

US consumer confidence falls in February:


Stephen Moyer thinks having twins with wife and co-star Anna Paquin is going to be ''crazy.

Stephen Moyer on having twins with Anna Paquin


Congress resumes session today after a month-long holiday break but legislative work would be sluggish until Malacañang identifies priority bills in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meeting scheduled at the end of the month.


Arab leaders are calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down, promising him safe passage if he leaves the country.


Peaches Geldof suffered a suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon and had to be resuscitated by a friend after she stopped breathing.


Authorities following Faisal Shahzad lost track of him in traffic Monday as he drove from home in Connecticut in route to JFK airport, reports CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod.

Authorities lost Shahzad in traffic Monday


AllThingsD has posted a graph produced by Citi Investment Research and Analysis which shows that YouTube is the king of online video when it comes to the number of eyeballs it gets on a daily basis.


The cabinet on Monday approved a Bt20 billion budget for post flood rehabilitation of Thailand's infrastructure and flood victims' quality of life as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra emphasized that the agencies concerned to carefully prioritise budget spending.

Cabinet approves Bt20 billion budget for post flood rehabilitation


``It's hard to believe, but the Senate immigration bill is worse than we thought. Despite assurances, the border is not secured before almost everyone in the country illegally is given amnesty. The bill guarantees there will be a rush across the border to take advantage of massive amnesty.''

Immigration bill 'worse than we thought'


Inflation for the week ended August 22 moved up to -0.21% from -0.95% recorded in the week before, data released by the commerce ministry on Thursday showed.


BERKELEY is to hold its first summer festival this year to celebrate the achievements of its most famous resident.


Authorities in central Missouri are warning about an apparent scam in which a man claiming to be a paramedic has sought money to update medical information.


A Cambodian journalist and his son were shot dead as they left a sports stadium in the capital Phnom Penh, police said today.


Former US President George W. Bush and his advisors reportedly knew that many of the prisoners illegally detained in Guantanamo were innocent but feared that their eventual release was dangerous for his so called war on terror, according to an article published on Friday by The Times.

George W. Bush knew that prisoners in Guantanamo were innocent


RA President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory address to Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Archbishop Nourhan Manougian on being elected as Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, the press service of the RA President's Office reports.

President Sargsyan sends congratulatory address to Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem


Kiwi plunges on report of low inflation Updated: 23:40, Friday January 18, 2013 The New Zealand dollar shed more than half a US cent on weaker than expected consumer price index data on Friday.


Enterprise software company IBM has opened an Asean regional contact centre in Cyberjaya, states Malaysia Star.


THE first primary school pupils in the North-East were tucking into free school meals at the start of a national trial today.


Massachusetts added more than 19,000 jobs last month, helping the state's unemployment rate drop to 9.2 percent from 9.3 percent the previous month, and indicating an economic recovery.


Kabul, April 28 A NATO soldier was killed Friday in a Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan.


WENONA principal and North Shore Times columnist Briony Scott has won an Australian College of Educators NSW award.

Wenona principal wins Australian College of Educators NSW award


After six years of talk, construction on the new school that will replace Dennis C. Wooton Elementary in Perry County is finally underway.


St. George unveiled its new $1.5 million, two-acre fire station today near the Sun River subdivision.

St. George unveils new $1.5 million fire station


``Africa-Israel was able to restore investors' trust -- they have full faith in the company and see things differently now,'' Africa-Israel CEO Izzy Cohen said Monday in an interview to Calcalist upon the release of the company's second quarter reports, which include a net profit of NIS 32 million.

'Africa-Israel restored investors' trust'


Five people, including two students, were hospitalized after a crash involving a school bus on Wednesday morning.

5 hospitalized after crash involving school bus


I found it irritating that the Dissenter took it upon herself to judge what would be a waste of time for others, and then I thought: can we even judge what is a waste of time for ourselves?


The high street wows us every week with their on trend latest fashion pieces which are always hot and now this week our top 20 high street buys of the week are hotter than ever!


The lawsuit over a $4 million buyout clause in the contract of former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez will be heard in state court.

Rodriguez lawsuit to be heard in state court


People washing hands more frequently and new research shows that most are washing up in the restroom.


US hate preacher Terry Jones, one of the supporters of the anti-Islam video ``Innocence of Muslims,'' is to be banned from travelling to Germany, according to Spiegel Online.

US hate preacher Terry Jones banned from Germany


Since we also look on the improvement of our talents as a duty, we consider that we see in a person of talents, as it were, the example of a law (viz. Hence it makes our cognitive faculties its sole concern, to the exclusion of the feeling of pleasure or displeasure and the faculty of desire. and to this extent it is not open how long is levitra potent men to say. of a rationally determined faculty of desire).


Nokia Siemens Networks has introduced an open hardware architecture as a cost-effective option for deploying its core network applications, such as mobile softswitching and IMS.

Nokia Siemens introduces open hardware architecture


Brad said: ``Listen, man, Jen is a sweetheart. I think she got dragged into that one, and then there's a second round to all that Angie versus Jen. It's so created.


In a surprise move, Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has endorsed Senator Barack Obama in advance of the April 22 Democratic primary.


Two 16-year-old girls were sexually assaulted during a home invasion in Picton early on Sunday.


No one was injured during a Sunday morning house fire, which started after a child was playing with a lighter, said Greg Bailey, spokesman for the Topeka Fire Department.


Factory output across China has fallen to a new low of three years as retail sales have weakened.


A Johannesburg high school principal has been accused of mismanaging funds and hiring unqualified employees, it was reported.

Johannesburg principal accused of mismanaging funds


A Hurricane man has been charged with aiding in the escape of a juvenile who pulled a knife on a police officer on Aug. 30.

Hurricane man charged with aiding an escape


Today Freeport Mayor and democrat George Gaulrapp officially announced he's running for Congress in Illinois' 17th district..

Freeport Mayor announces run for Congress


Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani has said the Judiciary will fulfill its normal duties efficiently as well as dealing with the issues that followed the June elections.

'Judiciary will fulfill its normal duties efficiently'


ASEAN today welcomed its 7th Permanent Representative from Brunei Darussalam, a statement from the ASEAN Secretary said here.

ASEAN welcomes Permanent Representative of Brunei


Technogym, a world leader in fitness and wellness, launches their first US wellness center in the US in Soho, New York, which will be a one-stop education center, retail location and showroom.

Technogym launches first US wellness center


Pattern of crying reveals whether a baby is experiencing anger, pain or fear, according to a Spanish research.

Pattern of crying reveals baby's anger or pain


After experiencing success in downtown Holland, CityFlats Hotel opened its second location in downtown Grand Rapids.


AP Jan 11, 2010 4:49 am Dutch brewer Heineken NV says it will buy Mexican brewer Femsa in an all-share deal that values the maker of Dos Equis, Tecate and Sol beers at around $7.6 billion, including debt.

Heineken buys Femsa in deal valued $7.6 billion


Large insurers are lobbying Congress to free them from a web of state rules by adding a new federal insurance regulator and letting the companies choose which rules to obey.


``The market is likely to open lower on Tuesday tracking weak Asian stocks after rating agency Moody`s cuts ratings, outlooks on nine European Union countries. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a fall of 11 points at the opening bell,`` said the broking house Motilal Oswal.

Market likely to open lower on weak Asian stocks:


China has pledged to hold local government leaders responsible for improving air quality, officials say, after heavy smog nationwide earlier this year stoked social discontent.

China to hold local leaders responsible for air quality


Reliant Renal Care Northridge held an open house on Thursday, Sept. 10.


It would be challenging to actually prove this claim, but the fact scholars and others think it suggests a lot about the power that the natural environment has had in shaping the culture of BC, Washington and Oregon.


Australian researchers have finished a study showing cultural activities cost six times more in Alice Springs compared with city areas.


Gents' salons, ladies' beauty parlours and spas in Dubai have been warned against hiring illegal staff to meet the Eid rush.

Salons warned against hiring illegal staff


Reports in Dutch media confirm that Erwin Koeman has resigned from the managerial post at FC Utrecht following a series of bad results coupled with few disagreements with the board.

Erwin Koeman has resigned from the managerial post at FC Utrecht --


American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced today that it has realized a gain of $69 million in the second quarter of 2008 from the sale of its portfolio company BPWest Inc., the holding company for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Inc., to Castle Harlan Inc. American Capital's inception to date total realized gain on its investment in BPWest is $80 million.

American Capital realizes a gain of $69 million


Former Tyler Police Chief William A. ``Bill'' Young, 60, of Deer Park, died Sunday morning in Pasadena.


Washington, Sep 12 Vice President Joe Biden has said Pakistan has been an ``unreliable ally'' of the US in the war against terror and asserted that it was in their interest to cooperate more.


Parliamentarian Duminda Silva and the third suspect Chaminda Ravi Jayanath were further remanded till May 8 in connection with the killing of former presidential adviser Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra at Mulleriyawa on October 8, 2011.


The White House blocked efforts by federal scientists to tell the public just how bad the Gulf oil spill could have been, according to a panel appointed by President Barack Obama to investigate the worst offshore oil spill in US history.

White House blocked efforts by federal scientists to tell the public how bad the Gulf oil spill could have been


A North Arlington man was arrested on charges of molesting two underaged girls -- one 12 and the other 13 -- after one of them told her mother, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said this morning.

North Arlington man charged with molesting two girls, 12, 13


The UK drinks industry will introduce 'lightweight' bottles of wine and beer following the news that the amount of glass used in a bottle can be cut by 30 per cent.

UK drinks to introduce lightweight bottles


A Michigan man faces drug charges, accused of delivering 61 pounds of marijuana in Lebanon, Ohio.


Chennai, April 5 Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday said the Sri Lankan government was being persuaded to amend its constitution to provide a political solution to the Tamil issue in the island nation.

Sri Lanka being persuaded to amend constitution:


BC-Wall Street, 14th Ld,0265 Stocks turn lower as investors assess Fed moves Eds:


Quetta police has recover the child who was abducted for ransom and have arrested the abductor here on Friday.

Quetta police recovers child abducted for ransom


A vicar has been suspended after having an ``inappropriate'' relationship with a member of his congregation.

Vicar suspended over 'inappropriate' relationship


``A little state control wouldn't hurt anybody,'' declared Jerry Brown, California's Democrat attorney general, in on air comments yesterday about the possible reinstatement of the so-called ``Fairness Doctrine.''

'A little state control wouldn't hurt anybody'


He is the MVP so far, and it's not even close.


Maruti Suzuki on Thursday attributed Wednesday's violence at its plant here to an orchestrated act of mob and said such acts of violence have implications beyond one company or region.

Violence has implications beyond one company, region:


There is speculation that New Zealand-based outdoor company Kathmandu Group may float, The Australian Financial Review newspaper reported on Wednesday.


Westlife are filming a brand new music video in South Africa for what will be their first single since moving to RCA.


``The short term downtrend continues. The traders should be cautious as there can be bounce back due to technical considerations. Investors should wait patiently for the market to stabilize, `` said Avinash Gupta AVP research equity Bonanza Portfolio while opining on the trends of equity markets for tomorrow.

Investors should wait patiently for markets to stabilize:


Comedian-turned-director Sajid Khan, well known for his devil-may-care attitude says his recently released Housefull is not for pseudo intellectuals.

Housefull is not for pseudo intellectuals:


Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Sunday that top Taliban leadership had been eliminated and all parameters had been placed to check regrouping of terrorists.


Former Spice Girl Mel B. is releasing a fitness video, Britian's the Sun reports.


Churchill Downs has canceled Thursday's race card because the temperature is expected to be around 100 degrees.


Nomura Securities downgraded ASML Inc. from Buy to Neutral, price target maintained at EUR42.00.

Nomura Securities downgrades ASML Inc. (ASML) to Neutral;


LA Galaxy have continued their unbeaten run to start the 2010 MLS season by defeating Colorado Rapids 1-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.


The Toronto stock market was little changed Friday morning at the end of a lacklustre week.


A house fire caused by an active meth lab led to the arrest of two Washington County men this week.


Videoconferencing specialist Radvision has expanded its Scopia video conferencing room system portfolio with the introduction of the Scopia XT4200 HD video conferencing system and the Scopia XT Meeting Center, an all-in-one room system with integrated 55-inch displays.

Radvision expands video conferencing room system portfolio


Methven UK has launched the new Lace and Adore mono basin mixers with Enviro-Klick.

Methven UK launches Lace and Adore mono basin mixers


Yahoo! announced the launch Monday of Yahoo! Sports Radio as the Internet company seeks to turn its popularity as an online destination for sports fans into success over the airwaves.


Who won Dancing With the Stars was not as surprising in the end as it might have seemed at the beginning of the


HTC 606w vs HTC First specs and features comparison makes interesting reading

HTC 606w vs HTC First: specs, features comparison


AHMADABAD, India Police found 12 fetuses dumped near a garbage bin in a western Indian city on Monday, a police officer said.


-Jay Haas has withdrawn from the Champions Tour Boeing Classic after tendinitis in his left elbow flared up.


Southwest Memorial Hospital is launching a program that will use Cortez paramedics to perform wellness checks on patients to help cope with a shortage of doctors.


A 53-YEAR-OLD woman died in a two vehicle traffic crash in Bundaberg last night.


Iran does not yet have any highly enriched uranium, the fuel needed to make a nuclear warhead, two top US intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday, disputing a claim by an Israeli official.


Connacht have named their side to face Cardiff Blues on Friday at Cardiff Arms Park.

Connacht name side to face Cardiff Blues


In a joint study, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute and Harvard University's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have established a new class of anti-diabetic compound that targets a unique molecular switch.

Scientists establish new class of anti-diabetic compound


Government climate experts have stated that last year, 2010, and 2005 are both tied as the warmest years on record.


Electronic Arts has announced that they'll be bringing a free-to-play golf game to Facebook and unlike Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online, it won't feature Tiger Woods.

EA goes golfing on Facebook without Tiger Woods


Five more uzhavar sandhais are under construction in the State and will soon be inaugurated, Agricultural Products Marketing Board chairman KPT Ganesan said here on Saturday.


The parents of a girl on Saturday cremated her body in the courtyard of her in-laws' house, and filed an FIR against them alleging domestic violence.

Parents cremate girl's body at in-laws house


It seems to me that the proposed HST is actually two matters being disguised as one.


``At present, Iran exports some 450,000 barrels of crude oil to Europe, accounting for 18 percent of total oil exports to the continent. Greece, Italy and Spain are the major importers of Iranian crude in the Europe. So, imposing embargoes on Iranian oil will cripple the three countries,'' Seyyed Emad Hosseini told the Fars news agency.If the European countries decide to replace Iranian oil, they have to change all their refining installations and facilities to meet specified API degree, he added.The United States, Britain and Canada announced new measures against Iran's energy and financial sectors on November 21, and France proposed new sanctions, including the freezing of Central Bank of Iran assets and suspending the purchase of Iranian oil.


The City of Norman is seeking public comments on the final draft of a stormwater master plan, prior to its consideration by the Norman City Council.

City seeking public comments on stormwater master plan


In a welcome step forward for the Obama administration's beleaguered war strategy, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has approved a US-backed plan to create local defense forces across the country in an attempt to build grass-roots opposition to the Taliban, US and Afghan officials said Wednesday.

Afghan president Karzai approves plan for local defense forces


Spain is expelling the Libyan ambassador to Madrid due to Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi's continued repression, the country's foreign ministry said Thursday, APA reports quoting Earth Times.


Yesterday, Motor Trend reported that inside sources with GM have stated that the Granite has been given the green light for production.


Dizzee Rascal says Will.i.am was influenced by his party dance pop track 'Bonkers'.


The Altoona Curve, the Pittsburgh Pirate's AA affiliate, kicked off its 10th anniversary season Thursday night with wild and wacky events for fans.


The Florida Highway Patrol says a Naples man died after driving his car into a canal along Alligator Alley.

Naples man dies after driving into canal along Alligator Alley


AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi would be visiting Tirupati temple town tomorrow to strengthen the party's student wing.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Tirupati to strengthen students' wing


A Sangamon County correctional officer and his girlfriend were arrested in connection with a domestic battery incident Monday morning, according to authorities.


The Desert Road in the central North Island remained closed late this morning following a fatal crash.

Desert Road remains closed following fatal crash


NICK Maxwell will face the tribunal after deciding to challenge the three-match ban offered to him.


It is confirmed that Adele will perform her Oscar-nominated theme song from Skyfall at the upcoming Oscars.

Adele to perform 'Skyfall' at the Oscars


Anna said that he believes that youth power will play a major role to eradicate corruption.


Indian Defence Minister, AK Antony said on Saturday that the Indian government wants continued dialogue with Pakistan.


Conservative pundits Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter on Tuesday night bickered with each other on the air.

Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter bicker on the air


A seven-foot tall, bronze Ronald Reagan statue was unveiled this morning in the Capitol Rotunda.


Houston will consider an ordinance banning texting while driving if the Legislature again fails to enact a statewide ban, Mayor Annise Parker said Tuesday.

Houston considers ban on texting while driving


English county Lancashire has bolstered its seam attack by signing Pakistan bowler Junaid Khan -- after a recommendation from a Red Rose legend --

Lancashire signs Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan


Formula One could live without Ferrari (Images) if they were to walk away in protest at the introduction of a budget cap, according to International Automobile Federation president Max Mosley.


A SWAT standoff ended after about 5 1/2 hours early Wednesday morning.


Heavily indebted UK real estate agent Foxtons is trading profitably, even though sales volumes have fallen around 75 percent from the market peak, its private equity owner BC Partners said on Tuesday.

Foxtons trading profitably, BC Partners says


CBS won the final Thursday of the November sweeps by 10 percent, becoming the first network besides Fox to win a Thursday this month as Fox's ``The X Factor'' fell to a new low.

CBS wins final Thursday of November sweeps


Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a touchline ban after being charged Thursday by the English Football Association over his ``improper conduct'' toward a referee.


Massmart has posted a decline in profit as consumers spent less, the JSE-listed wholesaler said on Thursday.

Massmart posts a decline in profit as consumers spend less


Swedish truckmaker Scania reported unexpectedly strong second-quarter results as the auto industry rebounded from the disaster of 2009 when the global economic slump savaged demand.

Truckmaker Scania reports strong results


Pakistan's folk and traditional heritage is under risk of being wiped out due to globalisation, urbanisation and revolutionised mass communication.

Folk and traditional heritage at risk of being wiped out


The American Gaming Association, a trade group that represents the casino industry, spent $800,000 in the first quarter to lobby on Internet gambling legislation and other issues.

American Gaming Association spent $800,000 in first quarter to lobby on Internet gambling


The Holiday Inn on Route 1 was evacuated last night for a possible meth lab in a guest's room.

Holiday Inn evacuated for possible meth lab in room


Taylor, 51, has been accused of raping a 16 year old girl in a New York hotel room.


Two youths have been killed in separate incidents in the district, police said here today.


Beadle, 59, died of complications from pneumonia while being treated in a hospital in North London, The Sun's website reported.


Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, said on Wednesday it was cutting 50 jobs and scrapping 10 summer tourist routes from Liverpool airport because of the weak pound and rising passenger taxes.

Ryanair cuts 10 routes from Liverpool airport


When you eat may be just as vital to your health as what you eat, found researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.


Wales skipper Sam Warburton will consult a specialist on Tuesday to gauge the extent of the shoulder injury that forced him off in last weekend's Grand Slam win over France.


``I agree a little with Stephen Smith that the guy stopping the fight is Arum, but for different reasons than these two agtagonists, that you just saw putting that show on, than they understand in the real domain of boxing,'' remarked ESPN2 analyst Teddy Atlas, who commented on the the ongoing ESPN First Take debate between Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless regarding which side is to blame for a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight not being made.

Teddy Atlas: ``the guy stopping the fight is Arum''


SANA'A, June 26 - A Qatari health team arrived in Sana'a on Thursday to do more than 20 heart surgical operations at al-Thawra Hospital.


AP Sports Writer Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy says Michael Vick wants a second chance when he's out of prison.

Dungy says Michael Vick wants second chance


Rowan Companies Inc. has agreed to sell its land drilling division to Ensign Energy Services Inc. subsidiary Ensign United States Drilling Inc. for $510 million in cash, plus working capital of about $30 million.

Rowan companies agrees to sell land drilling division


Bhopal, May 21 Launched by the Madhya Pradesh Government with the objective of making the birth of a girl child a happy moment, a total of 3,039 girls benefited under the Ladli Laxmi Yojana in Chhindwara district in 2007-08.

3,039 girls benefited by Ladli Laxmi Yojana


Employment relations body Acas has published an employers guide to social media that it says is an ``industry first''.

Acas publishes employers guide to social media


PONCE INLET, Fla. A police chief and 31-year law enforcement veteran died after suffering a heart attack early Monday.

Police chief dies after suffering heart attack


HIGH-end department store David Jones has pinned its hopes on a major mid-year stocktake sale to boost its dwindling figures.

David Jones pins hopes on mid-year stocktake sale


Mohammad Akram, Pakistan's new bowling coach, is all praise for his predecessor, Aaqib Javed, who he thinks, helped develop the skills of the young fast bowlers in the country and vows to continue the good work done by the former Test cricketer.

Mohammad Akram all praise for Aaqib Javed --


Pittsburgh police say a man tried to carjack a plainclothes police officer near filming for the latest Batman movie -- and allegedly told him it was part of the script.


ESSENTIAL Doncaster council services could ``collapse'' if a three per cent council tax cut goes ahead, union bosses have warned.

Council services may collapse if tax cut


Police tried to identify the victim of a fatal shooting on the city's east side Tuesday night.

Police try to identify victim of fatal shooting


The water system in the rural north Louisiana town of Marion is getting an upgrade.

Water system in rural town getting upgrade


FRANKFURT - Stuttgart is set to sign Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak from Zenit St. Petersburg, pending a medical checkup.


A Roseville babysitter has been arrested on suspicion of scalding a small child with hot water as a form of discipline.

Babysitter arrested on suspicion of scalding child


The US trade deficit widened sharply in December to US$40.2 billion, capping a year that saw a drop in the trade gap, government data showed Wednesday.

US trade deficit widens to US$40.2 billion


December crude oil closed down $4.31 at $60.99 a barrel today.


Clashes erupted overnight at a West Bank refugee camp, authorities said Monday.


TAX EVASION cases were filed yesterday against a textile manufacturer and three professionals under the Run After Tax Evaders program of the Bureau of Internal Revenue.


Douglas Kennedy acquitted in hospital scuffle Douglas Kennedy, a son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, was acquitted yesterday of child endangerment and harassment charges stemming from a scuffle in a hospital maternity ward.


Stratinis is pleased to announce a new trade promotion software solution that will help companies improve the costs and Return-on-Investment of trade promotions.

Stratinis announces new trade promotion solution


Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq today to participate in a Change of Command and Change of Mission Ceremony.


UCLA head coach Ben Howland, left, greeting Reeves Nelson during a game last season, dismissed Nelson from the team on Friday.


Eastman Kodak , the company which brought photography to the masses a century ago, faces a gloomy future amid new reports that it is on the edge of bankruptcy.


Morgan Stanley has begun new initiatives, including leveraging its 8,500 financial advisors, 500 retail offices, and new bank holding company structure, to build new bank deposits.

Morgan Stanley begins initiatives to build new bank deposits


Drivers Jonas is to merge with professional services firms Deloitte in a bid to create a new business in the real estate advisory market.


Shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven blasted into orbit today on what was to be the longest space station mission ever, a 16-day voyage to build a gangly robot and add a new room that will serve as a closet for a future lab.

Shuttle Endeavour blasts off to being longest space mission ever


The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that they will likely hear a landmark campaign finance case that could reverse caps on how much an individual can dole out to candidates and political committees.

Supreme court to hear campaign finance case


The Coalition revealed its fisheries policy at Bermagui yesterday.


New Zealand house prices continue to rise, edging up 1.9% between August and September, according to latest figures from the Real Estate Institute.


A woman who left her elderly mother on the floor of her home for almost a week before she was hospitalised has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.


Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on Saturday that 64.2 pc of Iranian people took part in the ninth parliamentary elections on Friday.

64.2 pc of iranians took part in elections


A US analyst claims that Apple is set to make a killing next year flogging its over priced gear to punters with more money than sense.


Madonna has cancelled her trip to Jaisalmer after her presence in Rajasthan for a year-end holiday became news in Jodhpur.


Investigators released the names of six deputies involved in gaining control and restraining an inmate who died while being booked into the Spokane County Jail early Sunday morning.

Investigators name deputies involved in restraining an inmate who died


USA TODAY remains the most widely read newspaper in the United States, according to the latest Mediamark Research Inc. report.

USA TODAY remains most widely read newspaper in the United States


OIL bounced back yesterday, a day after falling below US$90 per barrel for the first time in months.


Bryan Brown and Sam Neill have decided to go Old School at ABC1 in a new eight-part drama series for Australian television, according to a Thursday report from Twitch.

Bryan Brown, Sam Neill go 'Old School' at ABC1


AN ELDERLY woman died in a road traffic collision near Martin on the A354 yesterday.

Elderly woman dies in road traffic collision near Martin


Colleen LaRose, the so-called ``Jihad Jane'' from Pennsylvania, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that she conspired with foreign terrorists to kill a Swedish cartoonist who insulted Islam.

'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty to charges


Baxter International Inc. announced that it completed production of its first commercial batches of CELVAPAN A/H1N1 pandemic vaccine in late July and is discussing plans for distribution with national health authorities, subject to obtaining appropriate authorizations.

Baxter completes first commercial batches of A/H1N1 vaccine


BRETT Kirk will face the tribunal for making contact with an umpire, while Daniel Motlop and Adam McPhee have been suspended.


Lily Allen has again laid into Hollywood gossip king Perez Hilton, as she discussed their feud on networking site Twitter.


NYSE Liffe US is planning to add options on futures and is considering an expansion into swaps by February 2011, NASDAQ reports.


The world famous multicultural British reggae band, UB40 is coming to Namibia and will perform for a charitable caus...


Recent reports have tried to highlight the malfunctioning of NHS services in Yorkshire, as a result of which several complaints were lodged last year.

Reports highlight malfunctioning of NHS services in Yorkshire


Magnotta, 29, also pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges including first-degree murder, indignity to a corpse and criminal harassment of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.


The Huntsville Stars minor league baseball team plans to relocate after officials consider plans to re-develop John Hunt Park.


Former NASA shuttle astronaut Winston Scott gestures towards a mannequin of astronaut John Glenn and a model of his Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7 at the January 28, 2011, opening of ``Splashdown Grand Turk,'' a new educational exhibit at the Grand Turk Cruise Terminal in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Former NASA shuttle astronaut Winston Scott gestures ...


``Nitish Kumar has crossed all limits of opportunism. He had earlier stopped Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi from visiting Bihar during elections and had not even put photos of LK Advani in party campaign posters there, fearing Muslim backlash. Now, as soon as the elections got over in Bihar, he hugged Modi in the NDA rally today,'' Paswan said on Sunday.

Nitish crossed all limits of opportunism:


On Wednesday, June 2, incumbent Ward 5 city councillor Eli El-Chantiry filed his nomination papers to seek a third term in office.


Authorities in Miami have taken a man into custody after they say he tried to rush the cockpit on an American Airlines flight traveling from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Miami.

Man tries to rush cockpit on American Airlines flight


The Connecticut Department of Agriculture says strawberries are in season just as farmers markets will open throughout the state.

Strawberries are in season, farmers Market to open


This is the area where a woman reportedly fell from a moving motorhome at Pocatello on Thursday evening.


Costco is making another run at getting the state out of the liquor business after failing at the polls with Initiative 1100 in November.

Costco makes another run at getting state out of the liquor business after failing at polls


India has an immense need to get potential awareness about cyber-security in order to address any illegal activity committed on the Internet.

India needs awareness on cyber-security:


Actress Kajol says that she and her actor husband Ajay Devgn rarely ever agree on a script.


President Obama appointed former Clinton administration official Gene Sperling as his top economic adviser on Friday.

Obama appoints Sperling as top economic adviser


DAVIE, Fla. ― Officials say Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence.

Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel arrested


Rape is morally and physically the most reprehensible crime in the society which degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female, the Supreme Court on Monday said.

Rape is morally, physically most reprehensible crime:


If anyone tells you that they're going to ``take back their team'', ask them if they've got $800 million to spare and a willing seller.


Harper says he won't hike taxes to deal with the country's ballooning debt.


European stocks advanced, led by shares of retail and commodity companies, as data showed US manufacturing grew faster than estimated.


Gerard Butler cracked a walnut with his butt on a German TV show after he accepted a bet to do so from the show`s host Markus Lanz.

Gerard Butler cracks walnut with butt on German TV show


Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 98-year-old top Nazi war crimes suspect over his brutal alleged role in deporting some 12,000 Jews to death camps in World War II.

Hungary charges top Nazi war crimes suspect


TRANMERE have reduced admission prices for this afternoon's FA Cup first round tie against Cheltenham Town at Prenton Park.

Tranmere Rovers reduce prices for FA Cup tie


Wairarapa Police are investigating the death of a hunter in his late 20s in the Aorangi Forest Park, near Pirinoa earlier today.


The latest Morgan Freeman death hoax has angered many fans who were duped in to thinking that the famed actor had died.


Kuwait News Agency ) German parliamentary elections kicked off Sunday with 62.2 million voters expected to cast their votes and decide on their representatives for the Bundestag.

German parliamentary elections kicks off


Johnny Depp is reportedly ready to marry longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis, after being spotted shopping for an engagement ring.


Veteran television host Bert Newton has been released from hospital after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery in Melbourne 10 days ago.


COVENTRY City Council leaders have backed plans to splash out £8million on new swimming facilities and close an historic baths in Foleshill -- despite a petition signed by 1,300 residents.

Coventry city Council leaders back plans to close Foleshill Sports centre


Activision are to donate $1 million in to a new scheme they are calling ``Call Of Duty Endowment'' or CODE for short.


Former world No.1 Kim Clijsters of Belgium on Thursday announced her return to competitive tennis almost two years after retiring from the sport at just 23 years old.


Foreign direct investment in Malaysia is expected to hit RM60bil this year compared with about RM40bil last year, said International Trade and Industry Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.


The American Bus Association released the list of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2011, naming the July 21-24 commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the First Battle of Manassas during the US Civil War the Top US Event, and the Montréal Botanical Garden's ``The Magic of Lanterns'' Sept. 9-Oct. 30 the Top Canadian Event.

The American Bus Association released the list of the Top 100 Events in North America...


``Bachelorette'' Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez have called off their engagement after more than a year together, her rep said Monday.

'Bachelorette' Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez call off engagement


Pakistan and India cannot afford to put Kashmir on the back burner, said Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.

Pakistan, India cannot afford to put Kashmir on back burner:


A cat was rescued from an apartment fire in a complex in Hazel Dell, Washington.

Cat rescued after fire in Hazel Dell, Washington


Authorities say a bull rider was seriously injured during his performance at a Professional Championship Bullriders tour event at US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.


Target plans to open a store in downtown Los Angeles, and it will be one of the largest Targets, covering more than 100,000 square feet.The company plans to sign a lease on Thursday to put the store in the 7+Fig shopping center on South Figueroa Street.

Target plans to open store in downtown la


AN Iraqi journalist has been kidnapped in the ethnically mixed northern city of Kirkuk, security officials and the news organisation he worked for say.


Transformers star Megan Fox married her longtime boyfriend in Hawaii last week, it has been reported.


Skype for Windows has started displaying ads from Universal, Visa and Groupon and other business partners of Skype.

Skype displaying ads from Universal, Visa and Groupon


A small plane crashed into an East Palo neighborhood early Wednesday, triggering a massive response by firefighters with a report of at least one building ablaze, authorities said.

Small plane crashes into East Palo Alto neighborhood


News 4 takes a closer look at how the debt ceiling crisis could directly affect you.

How the debt ceiling crisis could affect you


Euroclear Bank SA will start operating in Chile, giving foreign investors increased access to the South American country's fixed-income market, Finance Minister Felipe Larrain said today.

Euroclear Bank to start operating in Chile, Larrain says


The Minnesota House and Senate on Monday both approved bills that aim to slow health care spending as the state faces a $4.6 billion budget deficit, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Minnesota House, Senate approve bills that aim to slow health care spending


The death toll in quake-hit Sikkim rose to 61 overnight with seven more bodies recovered from East and North Sikkim, while the bus missing with 24 passengers and crew was rescued from Tung.

More bodies recovered from East, North Sikkim


ALEC Baldwin is going to university to strengthen his bid to become New York mayor.


Qatar Airways resumed flights to Beirut yesterday evening, becoming the first international scheduled carrier to operate into the Lebanese capital following the easing of a political crisis in the country.


TMZ is reporting that NBC will be moving Jay Leno back to 11:30 meaning that Conan O'Brien may be on the way out.


Heritage finished 11th at the Division 1 golf state finals Saturday at Michigan State University's Forest Akers West course.

Heritage high school golfers finish 11th at state finals


By Aaron Hepker University of Iowa President Sally Mason said she has no concerns about her job security, despite the fact that she's been working on an at-will basis without a long-term contract since Aug. 1.

Sally Mason has ``no concerns'' about job security


Philippine financial markets are closed Tuesday for Araw ng Kagitingan, a public holiday.

Financial markets closed for Araw ng Kagitingan


India and China have set up a joint working group to address all their trade related issues to strengthen economic relationship.

India & China set up joint group to address trade issues


Former army chief VK Singh, who has assumed an activist's role after retirement, will join a Parliament gherao agitation by sugarcane farmers on Tuesday, its organisers said.

V k Singh to join Parliament 'gherao' by farmers


FOUR senior sailors had their reputations dragged through the mud in an inquiry that cost $5 million but revealed nothing that wasn't already known, the opposition says.

Sailors' reputations 'dragged through mud'


Kwasnik will return to the Mariners, where he is still the club's highest goal scorer, after a disappointing season with the Phoenix in which he failed to score in 12 matches.

Prodigal son Kwasnik returns to Mariners


The body of a 64-year-old Stone County man missing since his truck was washed off State Highway 263 Tuesday by rushing water was recovered Saturday.

Body of Stone County man missing since Tuesday recovered


Democratic candidate for governor Bill Luckett speaks at the Neshoba County Fair.

Bill Luckett speaks at Neshoba County Fair


The head of the military prosecution Adel El-Morsi announced on Saturday that all the women who have been arrested during the Friday demonstrations at the ministry of defence will be released.

Women arrested during Friday demonstrations will be released:


A Catskill man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Hudson to reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated for a December car chase through three towns in Columbia County that ended in the Hudson River.

Catskill man pleads guilty in December car chase


A Philadelphia police officer is accused with stealing credit and debit cards from inmates when they checked into prison.

Police officer accused of stealing from inmates


A love of nature and a love of art have united a unique group of artists in the Peace.


The Wonder Years have posted an acoustic session where they have played three tracks onto Ryan Russell's website as a part of his ongoing Nervous Energies Sessions.


Poland will host Uruguay on November 14 in their latest international friendly, the Polish football association announced on Tuesday.


A sixth swastika has been found on campus at UC Davis, the latest in a string of racially charged incidents at college campuses across the state.


Everything Channel, the global leader in technology sales, recently announced the winners of the fourth annual GovernmentVAR awards at a reception last night at the XChange Government Integrator conference.

Everything Channel announces the fourth annual GovernmentVAR


Hollywood beauty Salma Hayek says she cried before shooting nude scenes with Antonio Banderas for her 1992 film 'Desperado'.

Salma Hayek cried while shooting nude scenes in 'Desperado'


Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty on his weekly radio show on WCCO applauded the arrival of The Freak, Randy Moss, with the Minnesota Vikings.


The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club installed new officers for 2009 at the club's annual Christmas party Saturday night.

Walnut Hill Ruritan club installs new officers for 2009


Swiss healthcare company Galenica said on Monday that its kidney drug PA21 successfully met primary and secondary endpoints in a late-stage trial, paving the way for regulatory filings in the United States, Europe and Switzerland.

Galenica's kidney drug meets endpoint in trial


Excitement for basketball season reached a new high on Tuesday, as ESPN announced that College GameDay Driven by State Farm is coming to K-State on Jan. 30 for its annual clash with archrival Kansas.


Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White on Wednesday accused Republican Gov. Rick Perry of hiding from an anticipated $18 billion state budget deficit and promised to provide monthly updates of the state's financial condition if he's elected.

Gubernatorial candidate Bill White accuses Gov. Rick Perry of hiding from budget deficit


Apple sold $17 billion in bonds last night in a record deal spurred by the company's plan to placate its frustrated shareholders.

Apple sells $17 billion in bonds in record deal


A city man who's charged with running a criminal gang in the city has been sent forward for trial on an assault charge.

City man sent forward for trial on assault charge


The issue of inclusion of Left extremists on a broader Left platform on Saturday evoked mixed response from major parties with the CPI saying the naxalites will have to change their mindset before it can take them onboard.


A 53-year-old Houma man is charged with killing his wife of more than 7 years during an argument about their rocky relationship.

Houma man charged with killing wife during argument


An Indiana man died and several other people were hospitalized after getting caught in strong Florida rip currents.

Man dies, others hospitalized after getting caught in rip currents


Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun was released from a Philadelphia hospital Friday morning after undergoing tests Thursday for health issues.


The cynicism that now characterises our view of banks means we no longer believe that they will again extend a helping hand to mortgage borrowers, however deserving.

Cynicism characterises our view of banks


Japan on Thursday appointed a new ambassador to China, months after the last nominee died before he could take up his post and as tensions simmer between Tokyo and Beijing over disputed territory.


An apparent love triangle turned violent in West Valley Sunday night when a gunshot blast startled neighbors in the Shadowbrook Apartments.


The Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty verbally agreed on a new contract Thursday night, meaning the restricted free agent could join the team in time for its upcoming trip to Germany and Sweden for its final exhibition game and first two regular-season games.

Kings, Drew Doughty agree on new contract


Country legend George Jones has been hospitalized overnight on Wednesday, but will be released on Thursday.

George Jones hospitalized overnight Wednesday


BMO Bank of Montreal announced today it is decreasing its residential mortgage rates, effective October 13, 2010.

BMO Bank of Montreal decreases mortgage rates


But, in truth, it will be hard for anyone to top the achievement of Bradley Wiggins, who became our first Tour de France winner, despite having a name that sounds like an evil Victorian mill-owner.

It will be hard for anyone to top the achievement of Bradley Wiggins


Latest Alaska tally shows Sen. Lisa Murkowski with 1,706 vote lead over GOP nominee Joe Miller

Alaska tally shows Murkowski with 1,706 vote lead


Union J star Jaymi Hensley has opened up about 'coming out' while the boyband was appearing on The X Factor last year, and insists it wasn't a ploy to win the nation over but rather because he felt it was the right time and he ``didn't care what people thought.''


President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono summoned a number of ministers last night, Oct 9.

President Yudhoyono summons some ministers


Uruguay striker Luis Suarez may see his one-match ban extended following his dismissal in Friday's quarter-final success over Ghana.


The Executive Director of Fambul Tok John Caulker has told Journalists that to have a peaceful election we Sierra Leoneans should avoid hate speeches and messages.

To have a peaceful election we should avoid hate speeches


thePlatform, a white-label video management and publishing company, claimed that it has been chosen to serve as the central video management system for Telstra's BigPond TV service across IP-connected devices.

ThePlatform to serve as central video management system for Telstra's BigPond TV service


Scott voted Tuesday at his local voting precinct near the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee.


Football365.co.za revealed that the newly-promoted outfit were eyeing the Zimbabwean ace and according to coach Sammy Troughton, Mushangazhike has now finalised his move.


A St. George man has posted an ad online asking for information about his torched Jeep.

Man posts ad asking for information about torched Jeep


Chile recognizes Palestine as 'a free, independent and sovereign state,' Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno said Friday.

Chile recognizes Palestine as ``independent and sovereign'' state


Cobra Electronics Corporation, a leading global designer and marketer of mobile communications and navigation products, today announced a major change in its mobile navigation strategy, ceasing all future development of mass marketed products.

Cobra Electronics announces change in mobile navigation strategy


Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about breast cancer awareness at an annual event in downtown Chicago.

Gov. Pat Quinn to speak at breast cancer event


DEMOLITION work has begun on an eyesore former Wolverhampton hotel in an effort to kick-start a new regeneration scheme.Wolverhampton City Council exercised an option to buy the 1960s, 33-bedroom Fox Hotel, next to the Penn Road Island, last year with the long term aim of preparing the land for future redevelopment.The option was the result of a previous agreement between the hotel's owner and the now defunct Wolverhampton Development Company, which the council inherited.As well as having an exclusive option to purchase the site, ......for the full story register now for free or login below...


A federal safety investigation has found that an air traffic controller with a history of disciplinary problems nearly caused a midair collision between a regional airliner and a small plane last year.

Controller nearly caused midair collision


London, July 10 Former supermodel Christie Brinkley says she would not have married Peter Cook if she had known that he was once arrested on drug charges.


Former president Bill Clinton visited the Penn State Brandywine campus on Friday, March 7, 2008 to rally support for his wife and presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton.

Former president Clinton visits the campus


Ipswich manager Roy Keane has insisted he can handle the pressure despite his side's recent run of poor results.


Nine bullets were found this week in a second-grade classroom at Edna C. Stevens elementary school.


Rossiskaya Gazeta recently stated that Abkhazian leadership is ready to transport railway cargo to Armenia via Georgia.

Abkhazia ready to transport railway cargo to Armenia via Georgia


London moved into the final month of preparations for the Olympic Games on Wednesday with a new landmark to greet visitors, and a warning that some others would not be welcome.

London moves into final month of preparations


India missed its power generation capacity addition target for the third consecutive year of its current five-year plan, leading to concerns that electricity supply will remain tight.

India missed power capacity addition target


From Jordan the Pope uttered that he deeply respects the Islamic society.


The United Nations yesterday reiterated the 'importance of addressing accountability in Sri Lanka through a genuine and comprehensive national process and achieving national reconciliation.

Un reiterates importance of addressing accountability in sl


Writer HELENA, Mont. Former Lt. Gov. Allen Kolstad has died after battling cancer.

Allen Kolstad dies after battle with cancer


Urinary incontinence in overweight and obese women may respond to a 6-month behavioral intervention targeting weight loss, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial reported in the January 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Urinary incontinence in obese women may respond to behavioral intervention


In response to a spate of articles in Shiv Sena mouthpieces Saamna and Dopahar Ka Saamna calling for action against Islam and deriding the community's religious leaders, Muslim clerics have slapped a legal notice on Shiv Sena president Bal Thackeray and party legislator Subhash Desai.

Muslim clerics slap notice on Bal Thackeray


German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday said she would be open to a future eurozone ``solidarity fund'' for crisis-hit nations, once the zone has agreed a unified financial and economic policy, AFP reported.

Merkel says open to future eurozone 'solidarity fund'


Vic suburban home hid drug warehouse Updated: 22:19, Tuesday January 17, 2012 Outside it looks like an ordinary suburban home.


Jacksonville Beach businesses asked by major not to participate in the July 4th pub crawl.

Businesses asked not to participate in pub crawl


PBS has announced its fall programming slate, which includes Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's Prohibition.


The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority today announced it has sanctioned two firms and seven individuals for selling interests in private placements without conducting a reasonable investigation.

FINRA sanctions two firms and seven individuals for selling private placements without conducting a reasonable investigation


A former Shasta County deputy public defender pleaded no contest today in Shasta County Superior Court to misdemeanor DUI and was placed on probation for three years, a spokeswoman with the Shasta County district attorney's office said.

Former deputy public defender pleads no contest to DUI


SAN FRANCISCO - Streaming music service Spotify will launch in the US, but its CEO won't say when.

Spotify to launch in US, but CEO won't say when


A Watsonville man pleaded guilty Friday to committing lewd acts with a child under the age of 14, said Santa Cruz County District Attorney Bob Lee.

Watsonville man pleads guilty to lewd acts with child


The Tampa Bay Rays will hold ``Wrestling Night'' at Tropicana Field on Saturday night after the game against the Chicago White Sox.

Rays to hold 'Wrestling night' on Saturday


Actress Halle Berry, 41, leaves Barefoot Cafe in Hollywood, CA, after having lunch with a friend on Wednesday, January 30th.


Police are hunting a man who approached two primary school girls in Hamilton and made inappropriate sexual requests.


MidAmerican Energy was ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction in the Midwest by JD Power & Associates for the second consecutive year.

Midamerican ranked No. 1 in satisfaction


The Syosset girls volleyball team defeated Valley Stream Central in four sets on Friday.

Syosset girls volleyball defeats Valley Stream Central


The cost of health insurance premiums for Arkansas teachers is expected to rise by about $20 million this year, and continue increasing over at least the next two years, and some legislators say a hike in the state's contribution may be due.

Health insurance premiums for Arkansas teachers to rise


A boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Bend County has been lifted, KPRC Local 2 reported Sunday.


BJP, which apprehended delay in holding of Assembly elections in the state, on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of poll schedule in the state.

Bjp welcomes announcement of poll schedule in the state


Gov. Kaine defends request to send ex-diplomat's son, convicted killer to Germany

Kaine defends request to send killer to Germany


A miner was found dead underground after he failed to report on surface at the end of his shift, Northam Platinum Limited in Limpopo said today.


A flood watch has been issued for Dorchester County and the Lower Eastern Shore as a strong thunderstorm moves through the region.

Flood watch issued for Dorchester County


A six-hour standoff in San Jose has ended after a SWAT team entered a home where police say a man shot two of his roommates before killing himself.


Collinsville split its spring jamboree football game May 22, topping Pisgah 12-0 while falling to North Sand Mountain 6-0.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Child in US custody fight adjusts to new country Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By ANITA CHANG, Associated Press Writer Anita Chang, Associated Press Writer -- 22 mins ago AP --


Australian swimmer Daniel Kowalski, who won four Olympic swimming medals before retiring, came out as gay in an opinion article he wrote for Australia's Sunday Age.

Aussie swimmer Daniel Kowalski comes out


Lewis Hamilton is still gunning for a victory in the Chinese Grand Prix despite a five-place grid penalty guaranteeing that he will start the race no higher than sixth.


The diversified Videocon Group, which is into oil & gas, telecom, DTH and consumer electronics, is planning to invest Rs 350 crore in Kerala.

Videocon Group plans to invest Rs 350 crore in Kerala


Domestic Refined Soya Oil futures extended the last session losses on weak domestic fundamentals and sluggish CPO futures.


The case against Pakistani citizen Aafia Siddiqui, who is charged with attempted murder of FBI agents and US military personnel, is beginning to unravel as witnesses have offered conflicting accounts in testimony delivered at her trial.

Case against Aafia Siddiqui begins to unravel


The opposition keeps the government alerted, Armenian President and chairman of the ruling Republican Party Serzh Sargsyan announced during a meeting with voters in Yerevan's Erebuni district on Tuesday.


Peruvian exports will continue to grow at a strong pace in the upcoming months, thanks to the low base of comparison regarding the numbers posted last year, the investment bank Credit Suisse indicated Tuesday.

Peru's exports to grow at a strong pace in upcoming months


Freestyle Motocross hero Cam Sinclair will make an incredibly emotional return to Madrid, Spain for the same event that nearly cost him his life a year ago.

Cam Sinclair to make emotional return to Madrid


News just broke on the Twitterz, saying that the newest White Sox manager wouldn't be an experienced major league hand....


Bhubaneswar, April 11 Pakhala is aa popular summer food of Orissa that keeps away dehydration.

Pakhala-a summer food of Orissa to keep away dehydration


In case the twirl of politics didn't unwind properly, it's pretty clear now that Leon Panetta has survived the kerfuffle that marked his leaked announcement and will be nominated by Barack Obama to head the CIA..


VoIP provider Nimbuzz has signed a distribution deal with Spice Mobiles, an nnovative handsets maker in India.


Gold producer Newmont Mining Corp said on Thursday that fourth-quarter profit soared, easily beating Wall Street estimates, and revenue almost doubled on record prices for the precious metal.

Gold miner Newmont's profit soars, beats estimates


Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish backed club record signing Andy Carroll on Wednesday and insisted his confidence is intact despite a poor goals return since moving to Anfield.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish backs Andy Carroll


CHICLAYO, Peru -Gaston Fernandez and Rodrigo Brana scored as defending champion Estudiantes La Plata moved atop Group 3 in the Copa Libertadores with a 2-0 win at Peru's Juan Aurich on Tuesday.


Violent incidents mar NYE celebrations Updated: 18:48, Thursday January 3, 2013 A stabbing, glassings and numerous assaults have marred New Year's Eve celebrations in Victoria.


On Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings, Pats owner Robert Kraft was asked about Welker's status, and said that he wants to see Welker be ``a Patriot for life'' but that New England would have put ``our team first'' in negotiations.

Robert Kraft wants wes Welker to be 'a Patriot for life,' but puts 'team first'


Ford Motor Co., seeking to bolster its cash to stay off US aid, said it will issue 300 million shares of common stock and use at least some of the money for a union-run medical trust.


He addressed media at the US embassy in Islamabad and stated that he was of the opinion that Bin Laden is right there, in Pakistan.


Michele Bachmann has moved her visit Wednesday night from Rock Hill to Fort Mill.

Bachmann moves visit from Rock Hill to Fort Mill.


The Denver Nuggets have selected Baylor forward Quincy Miller with the 38th pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Denver Nuggets select Quincy Miller with 38th pick in NBA draft


Presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann says a miscarriage inspired her to become a foster parent to 23 children.

Bachmann miscarriage inspired her to become foster parent


In a rather surprising twist, Duke Nukem Forever has been delayed yet again.


A 35-year-old pregnant woman died of dengue fever at the District Headquarters Hospital here on Thursday.


US missiles killed four militants near Miranshah on Wednesday, officials said, amid increasing strains with the West over a six-month blockade on Nato supplies into Afghanistan.


Transitional justice in Zimbabwe, which has been described as one of the key factors in rebuilding the country, is being hampered by the lack of any real reform promised by the unity government.

Transitional justice hampered by lack of reform


A government news agency says Taiwan and China will set up tourism offices in each other's territories before the end of this year.

Taiwan and China to set up tourism offices


The Nerazzurri have joined in the race to sign Sanchez, who is a reported target of several top European clubs, including Manchester City.

Inter Milan join race to sign Alexis Sanchez


An exhibition called ''Wild animals of Mongolia'' has opened in the Natural History Museum in Ulaanbaatar city.

Exhibition opens in Natural History Museum


The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. /quotes/zigman/217343/quotes/nls/aep AEP +1.75% today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 47 cents a share on the company's common stock.

American Electric Power declares quarterly dividend on common stock


Rogers will be holding a radio town hall forum Wednesday night on WHMI that will focus on the foreclosure crisis.

Rogers to hold radio town hall forum Wednesday on WHMI


The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Hong Kong May 25 for a port visit.

USS Makin Island arrives in Hong Kong for port visit


Rhode Island has been ranked the 11th state in the country for its efforts to improve energy efficiency, slipping slightly from last year when it tied at 9th.

Rhode Island ranks 11th among states for energy efficiency ;


Music of Lottery was released at Planet M. Abhijit Sawant came early for the release of his debut film Lottery.


``Silver Prices generally outperform gold in a bull run,'' said Rhona O'Connell, managing director of GFMS Analytics in London, speaking to the Platts metals-information service on Wednesday.

Silver Price ``outperforming gold'' in bull run


A WIRRAL pensioner is in a critical condition in hospital with head injuries after falling off his bike in New Brighton.

WIRRAL pensioner in hospital with head injuries after falling off bike


Peace talks between the Philippine government and Muslim separatist rebels collapsed after Manila tried to go back on an earlier agreement, rebel spokesmen said on Saturday.

Peace talks with Philippine government collapse:


Rihanna will perform 'Only Girl in the World' at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, November 7.

Rihanna will perform 'Only Girl in the World'' at the EMAs


Korean singer Ivy is set to make her theatrical debut in ``Kiss Me, Kate'' this summer.

Ivy to make theatrical debut in 'Kiss Me, Kate'


Chinese maritime experts on Thursday called for enhanced environmental protection for North China's Bohai Sea, after it was polluted by oil spills earlier this year.

Experts call for enhanced environmental protection


Alcohol and an argument may have played a part in a Johnson City man's jump from a bridge into the Susquehanna River.


President Ernest Bai Koroma,has made history in Sierra Leone.

President Ernest Koroma has made history


A car went off the road and into a family's Gwinnett County home on Thursday afternoon, officials said.


But many families remain stranded on embankments, surrounded on all sides by rising flood waters.

Families stranded on embankments by rising flood waters


Clive Griffiths is to leave his position as head coach of Guinness Premiership club Worcester with immediate effect.

Coach Clive Griffiths leaves Worcester Warriors


Claudio Suárez, the player with the most international appearances in Mexican National Team history, will return to Chivas USA in 2009, the Major League Soccer club announced Friday.


``Iran plans to build four to five new reactors with a capacity of 10-20 megawatts in different provinces within the next few years to produce radio-medicine and perform research,'' the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Fereydoun Abbasi, told ISNA on Monday.


Four men were charged early today in the Thursday kidnapping of a Bridgeport man, police said.

Four men charged in kidnapping of Bridgeport man


Vietnamese and American cardiologists met at a seminar held Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City to exchange experience and expertise.

Vietnamese, us cardiologists exchange experience


Five surgeons have resigned from a Northern Territory hospital as a result of an unresolved pay dispute.


The law firm McGuireWoods must forfeit more than $7 million in fees for its role in settling a class action against West Publishing and Kaplan, the 9th Circuit ruled.

McGuireWoods must forfeit $7 million in fees


Mexican airport operator GAP said on Tuesday it will propose a 1.12 billion peso dividend at its next shareholders meeting.

Mexico airport operator GAP proposes dividend


Brazil is taking steps to devaluate its currency in response to currency manipulation by China, the US and some other countries, said Finance Minister Guido Mantega.


A Landlord killed his wife, daughter and a fake Pir after finding them in compromising position.


Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan remembers legendary filmmaker BR Chopra as a firm believer in aesthetics whose films highlighted issues of social and moral conflict.


Chile state copper company Codelco shuffled management at several of its divisions, the company said Wednesday.

Chilean miner Codelco shuffles management


From the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it will open 25 new hotels in Europe over the next four years.

Starwood hotels & Resorts to open 25 new hotels in Europe


Los Angeles, Oct 25 Canadian singer Celine Dion gave birth to fraternal twin boys in Florida, People.com reported Saturday.


Actress Natasha Richardson has been taken off life support, according to celebrity website TMZ.com.

Actress Richardson taken off life support:


Syrian rebel forces occupied a second border post with Turkey Sunday, three days after taking control of the frontier crossing of Bab al-Hawa, a Turkish diplomat told AFP.

Syrian rebels occupy second border post - Turkish diplomat


A man was killed while pushing his car on the eastbound section of the N17 freeway in Germiston on Thursday morning after it ran out of petrol, Ekurhuleni metro police said.


The UNP has expressed doubts over what it claims as an urgent need by the Higher Education Ministry to provide legal recognition to private medical college in Malabe with affiliations to a Russian state university.


Folksy singer Kris Allen is the new ``American Idol,'' turning judges' favorite Adam Lambert into an also-ran.


G8 leaders pledged $20 billion in farm aid in Italy on Friday to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade.

G8 pledges $20 billion in farm aid to poor nations


A furious Invercargill takeaways shop owner said charity money had been stolen from his shop counter for a second time in four months.


Three-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Libby Trickett is to come out of retirement.


The Voice UK will return to BBC One later this month, and Digital Spy readers are more excited about the show's second series than Simon Cowell's latest run of Britain's Got Talent.


London, Dec 1 Hollywood star Richard Gere could be fined up to $50,000 for cutting down trees on his property without first securing permission.

Richard Gere to be fined for cutting down trees?


In conjunction with the revolutionary launch of the Byerly Icon Edition 210 for retail purchase, Nautique is proud to present a weekend with ``The Godfather'' Sweepstakes.

Nautique presents a weekend with the Godfather sweepstakes


Essien moves to Israel after a short stint with Hearts following an unsuccessful spell in Germany.


Two out of three internet users in India accesses social media websites such as Facebook or Twitter every day.

Two out of three internet users in India access Facebook or Twitter


Gold eased in Europe on Tuesday as the market consolidated after three days of record highs, but remained supported by speculation the Federal Reserve may signal a move towards further stimulus measures after a policy meeting later in the day.


Sports Writer Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was denied a license to fight in California on Wednesday, leaving a significant hurdle in the way of a proposed bout against Manny Pacquiao.

Margarito denied license to fight in California


ABC finished #1 on Friday night in Adults 18-49, tying CBS with its 2-hour Lionel Richie music special, while defeating NBC by 25% and Fox by 67%.

ABC finishes #1 on Friday in Adults 18-49


Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it will exhibit and host a seminar at the annual Pharmatex conference at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland, 16-18 September.


A 29-year-old Palisades gym teacher, who collapsed in the woods near his family's hunting cabin over the weekend, died of natural causes.

Palisades gym teacher died of natural causes


Kelly Ripa announced today on Live with Regis and Kelly that she achieved her long time goal of a negative body fat percentage.

Kelly Ripa achieves negative body fat percentage


Detroit police are searching for a gunman after he shot a man in the leg on Cathedral Street on the city's west side Thursday afternoon.


Ekso Bionics, maker of mechanical exoskeletons for use by people with spinal cord injuries, raised $9 million according to a regulatory filing.


Chelsea let a two goal lead slip against Italian champions Juventus in their opening Champions League game.

Chelsea let a two goal lead slip against Juventus


John Forsythe, the former Dynasty star and voice of Charlie in the Charlie's Angels TV series and films, has died.


Britney Spears is going to trial after her lawyers rejected a plea bargain in her misdemeanor driving without a license case.


Lee Ryan has been charged with common assault relating to an allegation he hit his fiancee Samantha Millar.


Chennai, Mar 20 India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today admitted that losing quick wickets was still a concern but said his team was gradually improving and will be at its best against Australia in the World Cup quarterfinals in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

We are improving, will be our best against Australia:


Launceston are set to bring in Cornish Pirates winger Darren Daniel to Polson Bridge on loan for next week's Cornish derby match with Redruth.

Launceston to bring in Cornish Pirates Darren Daniel on loan


A Utica man has been accused of punching his girlfriend and then dragging her by her neck, Utica police said.

Man punches, drags girlfriend by neck, police say


The Florida Highway Patrol says Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested on a drug charge following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop in Miami-Dade County.

Miami Heat Udonis Haslem arrested on drug charge


Volusia County leaders and the city of New Smyrna Beach voted Thursday night to each pay $100,000 to erect a temporary bridge.

Volusia Co. votes to erect temporary bridge


A teenager struck down by lightning while playing cricket with friends over the weekend has died in hospital.

Teenager struck by lightning dies in hospital


PhosAgro extended hopes for a rise in fertilizer sales, as it shrugged off the threat from Saudi Arabia's massive Ma'aden project, in contrast with caution from Credit Suisse analysts.

PhosAgro extends hopes for rising fertilizer sales


Manchester Business School - one of the world's leading business schools - is launching a special MBA offer for visitors to GITEX 2011, with reduced MBA tuition fees for those applying for a part time Global MBA programme at the show.

Manchester Business school launches special MBA offer at GITEX 2011


High's of Hanover, Md., announced Tuesday that it was recalling its Tin Roof Sundae ice cream, which contains chocolate covered peantuts, as a precaution against the disease.


An historic and unique bookstore in Parkersburg remains closed after the owner died this spring.


Apple TV costs $63.95 to build, estimates research firm iSuppli, suggesting that Apple's margins for the device has increased in its second generation.


Bad weather in the Northeast has delayed flights from Southern California to the three airports serving New York City, officials said.

Bad weather in Northeast delays flights from Southern California


Tigers coach Damien Hardwick has called for a smaller bench.


CEO of Expedia Inc. Dara Khosrowshahi sells 25,000 shares of EXPE on 11/11/2010 at an average price of $27.37 a share.

Expedia Inc. (EXPE) ceo Dara Khosrowshahi sells 25,000 shares


(Tallahassee, FL) Three Florida clergymen have asked Gov. Rick Scott to veto the controversial school prayer bill that was passed during the recent session of the Florida Legislature.

Three clergymen ask Gov. Scott to veto school prayer bill


Toronto FC signed English midfielder Rohan Ricketts Friday and waived forward Collin Samuel because of personal matters.


A BANKRUPT DIRECTOR has been spared jail after his actions were declared detrimental to creditors.


European stock markets rebounded on Friday after better-than-expected non-farm payrolls data in the United States following a raft of earnings updates.


An Iowa City woman faces forgery and theft charges for allegedly stealing money from her ex-common law husband.


Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it will be conducting investor and analyst meetings over the next several weeks, including at the Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas on Tuesday, November 2.

Pep Boys to conduct investor and analyst meetings


Jeremy Lin has come right out with it ... he says that Kim Kardashian is simply not his type!

Jeremy Lin says Kim Kardashian is 'not his type!'


Sales of iPad, iPhone and other mobile apps are expected to exceed $15b in 2011, according to a report by research firm Gartner.

Sales of iPad, iPhone and mobile apps expected to exceed $15b


ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today a second solar project in Portland, totaling 2.4 megawatts.

ProLogis announces second solar project in Portland


DEPUTIES yesterday called on the Commerce Minister to set a ceiling for fuel prices to protect the public from ``profiteering oil companies''.

Deputies call for ceiling on fuel prices


A former Hamilton business executive has pleaded guilty today to 55 felony counts, including money laundering, theft and telecommunications fraud, for embezzling more than $3 million from Fin Pan Inc. and its subsidiary T Clear Corp.

Former Hamilton business executive pleads guilty to 55 felony counts


A revamped former Argentinian hurling club has been officially re-opened by Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern.


Pat White will compete with Chad Henne at quarterback, according to the Sun-Sentinel.


The Government has spent tens of thousands of pounds developing ``gimmicky'' iPhone applications including one on car maintenance.

Government spends thousands on car maintenance iPhone application


The Lochore Cup was returned to its spiritual home for the first time when Wairarapa Bush beat Buller 15-9 at Westport in the final of the second tier Heartland rugby competition today.


It takes a special kind of person to be able to live entirely on coupons for a year, or even to attempt it.


Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson has a torn tendon in his right foot and ankle and may miss the remainder of the season.

Cavaliers g Daniel Gibson has torn tendon


Sweden has raised its threat level in response to reports that the country could be targeted by terrorists, the Swedish Security Service said Friday, APA reports quoting CNN.


On Monday, April 9, the Iowa Senate approved bold, comprehensive education reform.

Iowa Senate approves bold education reform


Waterford Wedgwood, the Irish maker of china and glassware, found itself close to bankruptcy yesterday after failing to secure a buyer amid a global economic slowdown, placing at risk thousands of jobs.

Irish crystal maker Waterford Wedgwood close to bankruptcy


Scientists managed to develop an invisibility cloak that actually works.

Scientists develop the invisibility cloak


Deron Williams left Sunday's game during the third quarter with an apparent left shoulder injury, and has since returned.

Deron Williams leaves game w/ shoulder injury


German airline Lufthansa has launched a campaign on social networking site Xiaonei targeting Chinese college students looking to travel to Europe.


China gave its tacit support today to calls by Chinese netizens for a boycott of French goods that have emerged after the Paris leg of the Olympic torch relay was disrupted by pro-Tibetan protests.

China gives tacit support to calls for boycott of French goods


Gold futures fell Monday for a second session, ending at the lowest level in more than two weeks, as the US dollar continued to strengthen against the euro, curbing gold's investment appeal.

Gold falls as dollar continues to strengthen


Exalt Communications, a provider of wireless backhaul systems and interconnect solutions, has announced that the city of Livonia, Michigan, has deployed an Exalt microwave backhaul system to provide a communications link between its City Hall and Department of Public Works.

City of Livonia deploys Exalt microwave backhaul system


Boston - A prominent lawyer for Boston-area clergy sex abuse victims on Wednesday released a new list of accused abusers, saying it was time to ``end the secrecy.''


University of Michigan athletic director David Brandon is seeking approval to install a $2.8 million electronic marquee near the school's football stadium.

University of Michigan athletic director David Brandon seeks to install $2.8 million marquee


Coalition and Afghan forces are making steady progress in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the commander of Regional Command Southwest said today.

Coalition makes steady progress in Helmand province