Courteney Cox has reportedly been offered $1 million to become the new face of a 'cougar' dating website.

Courteney Cox offered to become new face of dating website


On the eve of her 37th birthday, numerologist predicts Kajol may be back on the big screen by this yearend.


London, Oct 21 Singer Sophie Ellis Bextor is expecting her third child with husband Richard Jones.

Sophie Ellis Bextor is expecting third child


A Wilson man was sentenced today to 18 years and nine months in jail on drug and weapon charges.

Wilson man sentenced on drug and weapons charges


US Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Israel on Saturday to promote Middle East peace and highlight the US ally's ``right to defend itself'' after Saudi talks on sky-high oil prices.


Longtime state Sen. WH ``Pat'' Lindsey, 72, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 11, while on a hunting trip.

State Sen. Pat Lindsey dies while on hunting trip


At the event over 180 youth took the ``Oath of Patriots.''


US Cellular and Samsung Telecommunications America have launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab, an Android tablet.


Airbus has secured close to £45 billion worth of orders at a highly successful Paris Air Show.

Airbus secures £45 billion worth of orders


``We've been at this for five or six years in terms of building the course and to get it ready two years out from the Games; we got a gold star from FIS and the weather co-operated, so life is pretty good right now,'' said Tim Gayda, a vice-president for the Vancouver Olympic Committee.


The US trade gap widened in March for the first time in eight months, as oil imports jumped and weak overseas demand took a bite out of exports.

US trade gap widens first time in eight months


Srinagar , June 5 The People&aposs Democratic Party today claimed that the registration of a``rape and murder''FIR in the mysterious deaths of two women in Shopian would help in easing the current situation in the Kashmir valley.

'Rape and murder' FIR will help in easing situation:


Kaup in Udupi taluk of Udupi district recorded maximum rainfall of 187mm in Karnataka in last 24-hours up to 8.30am on Tuesday.

Kaup in Udupi district records maximum rainfall in Karnataka


One of three former UND football players facing drug charges after a Dec. 15 search of their house pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Grand Forks County District Court.

Former UND football player pleads not guilty


Amala Paul says she is bored of denying gossips which claim that she is in a relationship with someone or the other.


A former Free Egyptians Party MP called for protests if President Mohamed Morsy violates the law, saying that if he does, ``we will protest against him and demand his removal.''

Former MP calls for protests if Morsy violates law


The somewhat controversial and highly acclaimed realist painter Lucian Freud passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88.

Realist painter Lucian Freud passes away at 88


Alves, 30, said he had to ``play dead to stay alive,'' otherwise he would have been killed by the police.


The OLAF report is entirely based on facts, European Anti-Fraud Office Spokesperson Jorg Wojahn said in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio.


Heavy snowfall is paralyzing daily life and traffic in the eastern part of Turkey on Sunday.

Heavy snowfall paralyzes traffic in eastern part of Turkey


Fortress Investment Group said Wednesday that it hired Stuart Bohart from Morgan Stanley .

Fortress hires Bohart from Morgan Stanley


ORLANDO, Fla. -Maria Hjorth has won the LPGA Tour Championship, using a final-round 72 to hold off a field that struggled to even make par.

Maria Hjorth wins LPGA Tour Championship


The former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori was today convicted of kidnapping and murder and sentenced to 25 years in what was described as a landmark ruling for human rights cases in Latin America.

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori sentenced to 25 years


President Barack Obama pledged this morning in his weekly radio address to continue to crackdown on ``irresponsible behavior.''

Obama pledges to continue crackdown on 'irresponsible behavior'


Newsbeat's been on the streets of Liverpool to find out who people think should take over from Rafael Benitez at Anfield.

Who should take over from Rafael Benitez?


Archbishop José Horacio Gómez from Los Angeles received the pallium from Pope Benedict XVI during a ceremony in the Vatican.

Archbishop José Gómez from Los Angeles receives the pallium from Pope Benedict


CounterPath, a provider of desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, has restructured certain terms and obligations of the existing research and licensing agreements with Columbia University relating to technologies in the areas of mobile communications and voice over internet.

CounterPath restructure terms of licensing agreements with Columbia University


The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has said that corruption can be controlled even though it is doubtful if it can be eliminated entirely from any society.


Nicola McLean asked to leave Celebrity Big Brother yesterday after becoming worried about her drunken antics.

Nicola McLean asks to leave Celebrity Big Brother!


The benefits of circumcision for male infants may outweigh the risks, according to a new evaluation of recent research by the American Academy of Pediatrics.


Bolivia will pay $43 million to take controlling stakes in four energy companies, one through an agreement with Spanish oil company Repsol and others through state decrees, the government said on Thursday.

Bolivia takes over four energy companies


Iran has rejected the Israeli allegations that it was involved in Monday's attacks on Israeli embassy staff in Georgia and India.


Five people were killed in separate incidents here on Friday.


Boca Juniors and River Plate are set to resume their bitter domestic rivalry when the Argentinean Clausura championship kicks off this weekend.

Boca and River Plate to resume their bitter domestic rivalry


Blackburn Rovers have confirmed to the Lancashire Telegraph they have verbally agreed a compensation package with Manchester City for manager Mark Hughes.

Blackburn Rovers agree compensation package with man City for Mark Hughes


Double amputee Oscar Pistorius qualified for the athletics world championships next month and could be on his way to the 2012 Olympics in London.

Oscar Pistorius qualifies for world championships


Israel has promised to free 250 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture to the moderate leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Israel promises to free Palestinian prisoners


A woman slapped a deputy as he left the Sacramento County Jail, CBS Sacramento reported on May 8.


This is a quick and dirty version of a couple of things to do in San Antonio this weekend for music, bars, clubs, dancing and a mixture of the sort.

A couple of things to do in San Antonio this weekend


Even as Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, and BNP Supremo, Khaleda Zia has assured the Indian leadership that Bangladesh would not allow anti-India activities from its soil, if she is voted to power, senior Bangladeshi journalist Mainul Alam from the Daily Ittefaq has asserted how important it is to shun the baggage of the past, and move forward.

Bangladesh would not allow anti-India activities:


THE world-famous Cadbury factory at Bournville has won a massive vote of confidence from new US owners Kraft following months of speculation over its future.

Bournville wins massive vote of confidence


President Obama signed into law an expanded Violence Against Women Act that gives gays more access to anti-domestic violence resources and grants more authority to American Indian courts.

Obama signs expanded violence against women Act


The Dallas Stars have hired Marc Crawford as coach, one day after firing Dave Tippett.

Dallas Stars hire Marc Crawford as coach


China could soon test a new anti-satellite weapon that could pose a threat to Taiwan's defense capabilities, a US media report said.

China to test new anti-satellite weapon: report


RSM McGladrey employees from the Great Plains region raised $42,000 for the Special Olympics and presented the check on the day it was announced that the organization's founder Eunice Shriver had died.

RSM McGladrey raises $42,000 for Special Olympics


Michigan-based Chrysler LLC says it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers that, if ratified, will allow the company to meet guidelines set forth by the US Treasury Department for additional federal assistance.

Chrysler reaches tentative agreement with UAW


Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement said Tuesday it will never negotiate with Israel, slamming Palestinian officials who warned of possible talks between the Islamic movement and the Jewish state.

Hamas says never to negotiate with Israel


Silvio Berlusconi has forgiven his attacker but urged the legal system to ``not make any allowances for his serious gesture''.


LED grow box systems manufacturer, SuperCloset, releases new LED hydroponic grow boxes and LED grow cabinets into their suite of hydroponics systems and grow cabinets product line.

LED grow box systems manufacturer releases new LED hydroponic grow boxes and LED grow cabinets


Darrell Couchie says martial arts training teaches people how to relax, not how to fight.

Martial arts teaches people how to relax


Children aged under one should ideally be cared for at home, according to a report released today.

Children under one should be at home - report


DRAMATIC new footage taken by an Irish filmmaker on board the humanitarian ship Rachel Corrie released yesterday shows that Israel used overwhelming force to stop the Gaza-bound Irish ship last week.


With an average annual growth rate of 60%, the quantity of information and digital content production is anything but decreasing: in fact, the size of the digital universe is expected to double every 18 months.

Digital universe expected to double every 18 months


Deb Shops Inc., the closely held Philadelphia women's-clothing retailer, said on Sunday that it would file to reorganize under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy law.

Deb Shops to reorganize under Chapter 11


The UK's leading baby specialist, Kiddicare, has chosen supply chain specialist Wincanton to provide logistics services as it grows from a predominantly online retailer to a true multichannel operation.

Kiddicare chooses Wincanton to provide logistics services


The MOMS Club of Troutdale is hosting a preschool roundup from 9 am to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Sam Cox Building, 1106 E. Columbia River Highway, Troutdale.


Asian markets rebounded on Thursday after a three-day sell-off as renewed fears over eurozone debt were soothed with the European Central Bank indicating it could step in if needed.


With the internet providing them free of charge who buys games strategies anymore.


Brad Pitt ``doesn't feel safe'' unless he has a gun hidden somewhere in his house, and feels owning a firearm is ``in his DNA'' as an American.

Brad Pitt doesn't feel safe without a gun


Angelina Jolie on Thursday visited a settlement for displaced Iraqis in north-west Baghdad in her role as a goodwill ambassador for UNHCR.


Security firm Symantec tells the Senate Congressional Committee that Stuxnet was a wake-up call for cybersecurity experts.

Stuxnet was a cybersecurity wake-up call


An autopsy report revealed this afternoon that cold exposure contributed to the death of a homeless man who was found outside Friday on the South Side.

Cold exposure contributed to death of homeless man


US industrial production slowed 0.2 percent in May after a steeper decline of 0.7 percent in April, the US Federal Reserve said Tuesday.


UK government has set to introduce gay marriages legislation bill on Friday that will enable gay couples in civil partnerships to 'convert' them into marriages.

U.K. government to introduce gay marriages legislation bill


Hoosiers are bracing for a late blast of winter weather this week that could bring several inches of snow.

Hoosiers brace for late blast of winter weather


A Wichita man has admitted helping his son launder cash from cocaine trafficking by using it to purchase real estate, US Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

Wichita man admits to helping son launder cash


Tony Romo is now engaged to former Miss Missouri Candice Crawford, and we're starting to see a trend here.


Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan will attempt an answer to Nigeria's failure at the 2012 London Olympics when he hosts a national sports summit in Abuja on October 30.


Gold futures rose for the first time in three days as the dollar's drop boosted demand for the metal as an alternative investment before the latest signals from the Federal Reserve on US monetary stimulus.

Gold futures rise for first time in three days as dollar drops


THIS is for the heartless driver who killed our pet on March 21, between noon and 1pm on Hoole Road, Woodchurch.

To the heartless driver who killed our pet...


Swiss act Promethee has posted a drum playthrough video of member Nils Haldi performign ``The New Face of Mankind,'' which was directed and produced by Renaud Kritzinger.


Johnson & Johnson and Crucell NV today announced an agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson, through an affiliate, would acquire all outstanding equity of Crucell that it does not already own for approximately euro 1.75 billion in a recommended cash tender offer.

Johnson & Johnson to acquire all outstanding equity of Crucell for euro 1.75 billion


After months of speculation and rumour, Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S4 Mini, which will feature a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display.


Bill Gates, the well known co-founder of Microsoft, has decided to provide a financial boost to renewable energy storage research and development.

Bill Gates provides boost to renewable energy storage


Full-back Maicon and striker Diego Milito might both leave Inter and follow Mourinho if he joins Real Madrid.

Will Maicon & Diego Milito leave Inter for Real Madrid?


Chinese shares opened slightly higher Monday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.58 percent to open at 3,114.29 points.

Chinese shares open slightly higher Monday


Sprint said Monday that it has sold out of its cheapest iPhone 4S phones, as demand for Apple's latest smartphone ramps up.

Sprint sells out of its cheapest iPhone 4S


A woman was raped while waiting for a taxi next to the Leratong Hospital in Kagiso on the West Rand, Gauteng police said.


Actress Charlize Theron says she has never casually dated but instead has spent the last 20 years in relationships.


Japanese auto giant Suzuki Motor Corporation today said it planned to make India an export hub for its small cars, mainly for European and African markets.

Suzuki Motor corp plans to make India an export hub


Eight in ten parents with children between the ages of 12 and 17, inclusive, are concerned that their child could encounter sexual predators online, with a majority saying they are ``very concerned'' and a quarter saying they are ``somewhat concerned,'' according to an Ipsos Reid poll of Canadian parents, reports MarketingCharts.


The new Detroit Lions coach has to rebuild after the first 0-16 season in league history, and is taking it in small chunks.

Lions coach rebuilding after first 0-16 season


JORDAN HENDERSON insists he has no fears over his first team place at Liverpool as Steven Gerrard gears up for a return.

Jordan Henderson has no fears over Steven Gerrard return


Stylish straw hats worn by the Duchess of Cambridge when she was just plain Kate Middleton are to be auctioned.

Hats worn by Duchess of Cambridge to be auctioned


A second British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan this week, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Second British soldier killed in Afghanistan this week


An Israeli was very lightly wounded when he was stabbed with a screwdriver by two Palestinians in Jerusalem's French Hill junction Saturday evening, Israel Radio reported.

Israeli lightly wounded after being stabbed by Palestinians


Former world chess champion, American Bobby Fischer, has died in Iceland at the age of 64.


Miles driven on US roads fell by 2.4%, or 6.1 bil miles, in April vs. a year ago, according to the Dept. of Transportation.


Asian shares were mixed Monday but the yen's accelerated fall against the greenback drove Japanese stocks to a fresh five-year high.


Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky and goalkeeper Petr Cech were having scans on injuries they picked up in the 2-1 win over Greece, Czech team doctor Petr Krejci said on Wednesday.

Rosicky and Cech to have scans on injuries


Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited is pleased to announce that the first shipment of LIM iron ore sailed today bound for China.

First shipment of LIM iron ore sails to China


A judge in India on Monday removed the lawyer representing the sole surviving gunman of last year's Mumbai attacks, accusing him of wasting time and failing to co-operate with the court.


FORMER Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was admitted to hospital last night after failing to recover from flu.


Loan defaulters have been put on notice as financial institutions move to implement customer credit information sharing from July 31, 2010.


Northern India is reeling under a cold wave be it Rajasthan or Jammu and Kashmir.


Award winning composer Martin O'Donnell says Bungie wants to be more like Blizzard and Valve, but can they be successful without 'Halo'?

Bungie wants to be more like Blizzard & Valve


While not quite official yet, the Mets just announced that Mike Pelfrey will travel to Alabama tomorrow to see Dr. James Andrews and is expected to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery.

Mike Pelfrey expected to undergo Tommy John surgery


Ace cameraman Santosh Sivan is turning hero with art house director Lenin Rajendran's Malayalam film Makaramanju.


PR Newswire, the leading global provider of innovative marketing and communications solutions, today unveiled Agility, the first fully integrated communications and workflow platform to combine powerful media monitoring, media targeting and real-time engagement tools with industry-leading content distribution capabilities--all from a single dashboard.


During a 25th Anniversary GLAAD party in LA on Friday, actress Amber Heard publicly revealed that she is a lesbian.


Hollywood actress Thandie Newton will star in a West End production of Death and the Maiden, which opens at the Comedy theatre later this year.

Hollywood's Thandie Newton to star in Death and the Maiden


Ontario is stepping up efforts to help internationally trained newcomers, such as doctors, practise in their profession sooner.

Ontario steps up efforts to help internationally trained newcomers


THE European Union said Friday it is keen for ``serious political dialogue'' with Zimbabwe as it announced a partial easing of sanctions imposed on the country more than a decade ago over allegations of rights abuses and electoral fraud.

EU says keen on 'serious political dialogue'


By Jim Wyckoff of Kitco News www.kitco.com Comex gold futures prices closed sharply lower, near the session low and hit a fresh three-week low Thursday, as near-term technical damage was inflicted and safe-haven buying interest disappeared.

Comex gold futures prices close sharply lower


At least six sea turtle nests on Siesta Key beach were vandalized this week, according to a report from Mote Marine Laboratory.


The UK economy bounced back from its pre-Christmas slump last month, easing fears of a double-dip recession.


Jamie Foxx has agreed to tone down the lyrics of his sex anthem 'Blame It' so school kids have a less raunchy song to sing.

Jamie Foxx tones down 'Blame it' for school kids


Indefinite night curfew was imposed in Imphal and greater Imphal areas following the gunning down of 14 migrant labourers in Manipur in the past two days, official sources said.

Indefinite night curfew imposed in Imphal


North Korea prepared to test-fire missiles at launch pads on both of its coasts, reports and experts said on Tuesday, as South Korea beefed up its naval defenses.


Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says that for the United States to be competitive, ``it's critical that we implement an effective system for legal immigration.''

Gov. Rick Snyder: 'it's critical that we implement an effective system for legal immigration'


A South Florida auto dealer celebrated 50 years by hosting a party and donating proceeds to a good cause.

South Florida auto dealer celebrates 50 years


To salve his conscience, he writes and distributes a mission statement, ``The Things We Think and Do Not Say.''


http://wny.cc/P3YvgI Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis perform ``You Is My Woman Now'' from Porgy and Bess during a taping of Soundcheck Live in The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.

Audra McDonald & Norm Lewis perform ``You Is My Woman Now'' from Porgy & Bess


WBA super flyweight interim champion Nonito Donaire says a rematch with WBC/WBA champion Vic Darchinyan must happen because that's the fight boxing fans want to see.


Allahabad Bank, one of the leading nationalized banks of the country, has decided to increase the interest rates on domestic term deposits up to Rs.1 crore from 9.75% to 10% per annum in the time bucket of 1 year to less than 2 years.

Allahabad Bank increases interest rates on deposits


Comic and Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel was released Tuesday from a Toronto hospital where he had been taken for an irregular heartbeat, his spokesman said.

Howie Mandel released from Toronto hospital


AIR France has defended its safety record in response to a new book that describes the company as a ``second-division'' airline.


Police divers carried out an underwater search of a river near Burnham-On-Sea on Friday in a hunt for dumped stolen property.

Police divers carry out search of river near Burnham-On-Sea


Preschool channel JimJam has expanded into the Middle East, where it began airing on paybox Showtime Arabia as of Monday.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video Ohio police nab possible 'Granny Robber' suspect Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks 5 mins ago

Ohio police nab possible ``Granny Robber`` suspect


Citigroup said the US government was delaying the sale of its stake, amid fears that a weak share price could spell massive loses for the Treasury.

Citigroup says US government delaying sale of stake


CHICAGO Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has taken a day off the campaign trail in Chicago.

Obama takes day off campaign trail in Chicago


Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal says, all operators will have to pay market price from now on for initial as well additional spectrum.

All operators will have to pay market price from now on:


Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday.


Serbia has withdrawn its ambassador to the Czech Republic to protest the country's recognition of Kosovo's declaration of independence.A Foreign Ministry statement released Friday says Serbia's government has also lodged a formal protest with the government in Prague.Kosovo was Serbia's medieval heartland, but is now populated mostly by ethnic Albanians.

Serbia withdraws ambassador from Czech Republic


Forty-one percent of Americans have been eating out less than they were six months ago, according to a recent Rasmussen report.

Americans are eating out less than they were six months ago:


Land Securities Group Plc, the UK's largest real estate investment trust, reported a profit for the first half as property values fell at a slower pace.

Land Securities reports profit on property values


In 2009 few would have been expecting to have been accosted by Miike Snow, who until now, hidden behind the imagery of a mythical jackalope, the fabled horned rabbit have been churning out a slew of tracks and remixes that have set the blogospheres ablaze, amidst the inevitable questions of what, where & who is Miike Snow?...


West Bromwich Albion striker Roman Bednar believes that he has left the Hawthorns for good, after agreeing a loan spell at Championship side Leicester City until January.


A woman and a dog were rescued from a house fire in a village north of Maesteg last night.


Paul Hodes, State Representative from the second district of New Hampshire visited PSU on Saturday, April 12.


A drug company stands to financially benefit from proposed state legislation that could invalidate a class-action invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against it.

Drug company stands to benefit from legislation


Cole Hamels pitched one-hit ball over four innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 Thursday in a spring-training matchup of teams favored to reach the World Series.

Cole Hamels pitches Philadelphia Phillies over Boston Red Sox 2-0


Michele Bachmann comes home today to Waterloo, Iowa, where she was born to launch her presidential campaign.

Michele Bachmann launches presidential campaign


The fee on gas drilling that Gov. Tom Corbett proposed this week would rank among the lowest drilling fees and taxes in the nation and is lower than most of the proposals pending in the Legislature.


Britain announced its intention on Wednesday to apply a one-off 50-percent tax on bankers' bonuses over 25,000 pounds to claw back half a billion pounds of state money spent on rescuing ailing lenders.

Britain announces tax on bankers' bonuses


South African President Jacob Zuma and his wife arrived in Jamaica a short while ago for what has now been reduced to a one-day State visit.

South African president Jacob Zuma arrives in Jamaica


Wisconsin Power and Light Company, a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation, announced today that it exercised its option to purchase Riverside Energy Center, LLC, which owns the Riverside Energy Center, from Calpine Corporation.

Wisconsin Power and Light Company exercises option to purchase Riverside Energy Center


Photos taken today in the Gulf of Mexico show oil located about six miles off of the coast of Grand Isle.

Oil located off of the coast of Grand Isle


Google Inc. says it has taken control of online ad service DoubleClick Inc., completing a deal that the Internet search leader announced 11 months ago.


THE CRDB Bank will open a branch in Bujumbura, Burundi, before the end of the year, the first time the Dar es Salaam listed company will cross national borders.


Honeywell International, Morristown, NJ, has been Assigned a patent developed by Glenn Wontorcik, Corcoran, Minn., and Karl Eiden, Monticello, Minn., for a ``network software normalization and installation in a fire detection system.''

Honeywell International Assigned patent for network software normalization and installation in a fire detection system


Major indexes fell about 3 percent Monday, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which lost about 254 points but finished well off its lows.


Whiting Field was placed on lockdown Friday morning when a man was spotted outside the west gate of the base with a rifle.


Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE wireless network, recently enhanced voice and 4G LTE network coverage in Kennebunk, Maine.

Verizon Wireless enhances voice and 4G LTE network coverage in Kennebunk, Maine


Boy band JLS has released its perfume for women - Kiss - and the fragrance was a hit even before the product hit the stores, with 15,000 people on the pre-sale waiting list, causing The Perfume Shop web site to crash.


Investors were advised today to buy Irish sovereign debt, in particular longer-dated bonds, following the the results of bank stress tests that were announced last Thursday.

Investors advised today to buy Irish sovereign debt


An Arlington man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to setting fire to playground equipment at a mosque in July.

Arlington man pleads guilty to setting fire at mosque


Fire trucks and other vehicles would be able to control traffic lights when responding to emergencies, under a plan West Chester Township trustees are considering.


The Bharat Diamond Bourse inaugurated its trading floor on Saturday, with an aim to widen the scope of trading within the complex and facilitate the operations of smaller companies and traders.

Bharat diamond bourse inaugurates trading floor


The clash saw Trinamool activists severely beating up the college principal.

Trinamool activists beat up college principal


The Lightning will use it's compliance buyout on captain Vinny Lecavalier, ending a relationship with the player who has been an iconic community figure since he was the No. 1 overall pick of the 1998 draft.

Lightning will use compliance buyout on Vinny Lecavalier


Morrissey has gone on the offensive against Queen Elizabeth, calling her the ``ultimate dictator.''

Morrissey calls Queen Elizabeth the ultimate dictator


A town hall echoed to the sound of Bavarian culture on Saturday night as members of a rotary club dressed up to raise money for charity.

Town hall echoes to the sound of Bavarian culture


- MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, will celebrate their 34th Anniversary on Friday, June 17, with their employees.


Roberto Mancini is convinced Emmanuel Adebayor just needs a goal to relaunch his Manchester City career.


Former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips carried the Olympic torch on horseback across the storied Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, as thousands of screaming fans watched her light the Olympic cauldron.

Zara Phillips carries Olympic torch on horseback


Vonetta McGee, who co-starred in 1970s blaxploitation movies such as ``Blacula,'' died July 9 at a hospital in Berkeley.


NATO-Ukraine consultations at the level of Defense Ministers will take place at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday, the Ukrainian defense ministry said.

NATO-Ukraine consultations to take place in Brussels


Actress Demi Moore says that she loves the romantic side of actor husband Ashton Kutcher because she believes small things count in a relationship.


Gold zoomed to fresh record high of Rs 30,750 per 10 gm in the national capital on Tuesday on brisk buying by stockists and jewellers for the current wedding season and a firming global trend.

Gold zooms to fresh record high of Rs 30,750


Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher gave money to a homeless man after eating out in London last night.

Oasis' Liam Gallagher gives money to homeless man


NFL quarterback Tim Tebow talks about his faith and his football career during the Faith, Family and Football event at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds on Friday night.

Tim Tebow talks about football and faith


Japanese communications provider KDDI will install fibre lines in Vietnamese industrial parks.

KDDI to install fibre at Vietnamese industrial parks


Katy Perry has climbed a volcano, taken up meditation and got ``s**t out of her chakras''.


Manipur assembly was dissolved on Monday with chief minister Okram Ibobi Singhsubmitting his resignation to governor Gurbachan Jagat to pave way for the formation of the new government.


Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who revealed the existence of a wide-ranging US online surveillance program, has requested asylum from Ecuador, the government's foreign minister has announced.

NSA whistleblower edward Snowden 'requests asylum in Ecuador'


The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation applauds the New Brunswick government for its commitment to diabetes.

JDRF applauds the New Brunswick government for its commitment to diabetes


SWIMMING records were broken last weekend at the 2009 Theodist National Championship at the Ela Murray International School's 25m pool in Port Moresby.


Center Joakim Noah had a triple-double and ex-Washington Huskies guard Nate Robinson scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the host Chicago Bulls beat Boston 100-89.

Joakim Noah, Nate Robinson help Chicago Bulls beat Boston Celtics


In Lima alone, community kitchens provide food for half a million people daily.


Asian stocks rose for the first time in six days, rebounding from a slump that left share prices at the cheapest relative to earnings in five weeks.

Asian stocks rise for first time in six days;


Kim Kardashian wants big baby bump Updated: 17:29, Sunday March 3, 2013 Kim Kardashian can't wait for her baby bump to pop as she is struggling to get dress every day because she has put on weight everywhere but her stomach.


The New York Times admitted Monday it published a fake letter purportedly from the mayor of Paris criticizing Caroline Kennedy's Senate bid as ``appalling'' and ``not very democratic.''

'Ny Times' admits publishing fake letter


Batelco, as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance its communications network and keep it on par with the highest international standards, is carrying out a series of network upgrades throughout 2010.

Batelco to carry out series of network upgrades throughout 2010


Now he's returning to Gossip Girl as William van der Woodsen, to whom we were introduced last spring.

Billy Baldwin returning to Gossip Girl this spring


A roadside bomb blast killed four Afghan civilians in the western province of Herat on Monday morning, while a similar attack killed two private security guards in the eastern region, officials said.

Roadside blasts kill four Afghan civilians, two security guards


A $250,000 bond has been set for a convicted sex offender charged with violating the Community Notification Act.


Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom has launched his personal website to aid his charity project for kids in Africa.


But new research finds anxious new parents can be at an increased risk of depression.

New parents at increased risk of depression


The latest issue of the Spiegel news magazine claims that Deutsche Telekom is looking for a new chairman.


Staten Island Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan, known as Eid-ul-Fitr, Sunday at New Dorp Beach.

Staten Island Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan


Friends close to Madonna are worried that she is in ``full meltdown mode'' as her divorce from Guy Ritchie gets even nastier.

Madonna in meltdown mode as divorce gets nasty


Nick Grimshaw has spoken for the first time about replacing Chris Moyles on the Radio 1 breakfast show.

Nick Grimshaw speaks about replacing Chris Moyles


Former President Gloria Arroyo arrived Thursday morning at an alternative healing facility in Tagaytay City, a day after being allowed to post a P1-million bail for her temporary liberty.

Gloria Arroyo arrives at alternative healing facility in Tagaytay


Debt-laden and recession-hit Greece must accelerate structural reforms and slow down on deficit reduction, the head of the IMF's inspection team for Greece was quoted as saying today.


Sandra Bullock won her first Best Actress award -- and even she seemed surprised by the win.


President Barack Obama told a group of business leaders in Japan Saturday that he will make ``no apologies'' for trying to bring jobs and industries to the US, while stressing that the country is committed to working with Asian economies.

President Obama: ``no apologies'' for trying to bring jobs to US


Shelley Duncan will rejoin the Yankees for tonight's game as the team begins a stretch of facing three lefty starters.


Winnipeg police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man charged with manslaughter and believe he might be hiding in Whitecourt.


The TNM Super League transfer window reopens on Friday and will close on October 30, Sulom secretariat announced Tuesday.


Presidency of the Assembly requires Kosovo government information of level on the applicability of the Constitution in the whole territory of Kosovo.

Assembly requires the government information on the applicability of the Constitution


Microsoft claims it investigated allegations of massive labour violations at a Chinese factory building its products, and took steps to fix conditions there.

Microsoft investigating Chinese factory conditions


San Francisco home sales reached their record low level for the month amid a steep drop in the number of ``jumbo'' mortgages issued to buyers.

San Francisco home sales reach their lowest level


Mumbai, Sep 2 Indian equity markets were trading in green at early trade Tuesday with banking, oil and gas and power stocks in demand.


Bradley Cooper is set to star opposite Ryan Gosling in the crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines, reports Variety.

Bradley Cooper set for the Place Beyond the Pines


On Friday, April 9, Optimal Hospice Care paid tribute to their wonderful Kern Valley volunteers for sharing their hearts and time with families in the area who are dealing with end of life issues.

Optimal Hospice pays tribute to volunteers


Bozeman, Montana-based RightNow, the developer of customer relationship management and support software-as-a-service, disclosed today that it has signed on microphone maker Shure as a customer.


Vietnam says its trade deficit widened to an estimated 16.2 billion dollars for the first 10 months of the year, in part due to machinery, steel and petroleum imports.


The Indian rupee today fell by 21 paise against the dollar in early trade due to strong demand for the US currency from refiners and importers amid the greenback firming against other Asian currencies.


With guns drawn, police, deputies and other state agencies moved in on suspected drug dealers Thursday.

Deputies move in on suspected drug dealers


Atari and Cryptic Studios have confirmed that Champions Online for PC has gone gold.


Tennessee survived an overtime scare and defeated Butler 76-71 on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16.


live greyhound racing returns to Valley Race Park in Harlingen for five days starting the day after Thanksgiving.

Greyhound racing returns to Harlingen for five days


Blake ran a National Stadium record of 9.75 seconds to beat out favourite Usain Bolt, while Asafa Powell who limped off the track came third.


iTunes needs to bring its music prices into line with competitors such as Amazon, according to a poll.

ITunes 'should bring prices into line with Amazon'


LeedsA UK businessman who has selflessly supported the MDC party for years while also assisting asylum seekers in Yorkshire has dumped the Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC party calling it a party of 'cheats' following a vote rigging witnessed at the party's national election held at Leeds.


The four Muskie court teams are going for gold at the NorWOSSA playoffs today in Kenora.


Diamonds may still be a girl's best friend but it seems silver is the new gold when it comes to a wise investment.Based on that theory, three storeys below street level in London's legal heartland lies the contemporary Fort Knox.A maze of passageways and chambers containing treasures of a shiny variety, the London Silver Vaults hold scores of milli...


A pro-Indian Kashmiri leader and a contesting candidate, Sheikh Mustafa Kamal escaped bid on life in restive Kashmir on Friday.

Pro-Indian Kashmiri leader escapes bid on life


It's a first for the Ardmore Police Department, seven Ardmore police officers were promoted during a ceremony on Friday.

Seven Ardmore police officers are promoted


A 55-year-old Putnam County man, who was hunting in the Columbia County Town of Clermont on Sunday, was charged with reckless endangerment in the second degree after he shot and hit a house while hunting on Sunday.

Putnam man charged with shooting house while hunting


Clint Eastwood set a new personal best at the North American box office Sunday as ``Gran Torino'' sped to No. 1, hoping to grab the attention of Oscar voters a day before nominations ballots are due.

Eastwood sets new personal best with 'Gran Torino'


Now, ABC News' local affiliate is reporting that Edwards will be indicted.


Michael Schumacher let team-mate Nico Rosberg through during the Brazilian Grand Prix as he felt he stood a better chance of overtaking Jenson Button.


Turkey's national air carrier Turkish Airlines on Friday started flights to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Islamabad


Figures also released this week, by the national Campaign to End Child Poverty, say that nearly a fifth of Copeland children are living in poverty.


Many small business owners are at risk of losing their home and everything they own if their company fails, new research has revealed.

Small business owners risk losing it all


The Centre will soon hike petrol and diesel prices since prices for crude oil have gone up internationally , said petroleum minister Murli Deora here in Goa on Saturday.


Downtown Seattle Rocks the Runway this September in celebration of Fashion's Night Out Thursday, September 6th.


The Paris Air Show opened to the general public Friday under grey skies and a gloomy outlook for the financial crisis-hit aviation industry.


Former Detroit Tigers pitching star Denny McLain has been released from jail following his arrest on a warrant related to a civil case.


Congressman Dan Lipinski, D-Western Springs, will host a town hall meeting Saturday, May 19 at American Legion Post 1941 at 900 S. La Grange Road, in La Grange.

Congressman Lipinski to host town hall meeting in La Grange


A SEAPLANE has flipped on landing on a NSW lake, injuring two people on board.


Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was left frustrated after his side were held to a goalless draw by Blackburn at Ewood Park.


- A new Lee's Summit water park will open this week, more than a month behind schedule.


Haggard and his wife, Theresa Haggard, are suing their former business manager, claiming CPB Business Management Inc. underestimated the couple's taxes which resulted in nearly $640,000 in penalties and fees.


The La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology has received a $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund safety and effectiveness testing of an antibody treatment that quickly fights the smallpox virus.

La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology receives $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of health (NIH)


OFFICERS have proved they have the wow factor after scooping an award for helping problem families turn their lives around.


Manxman Mark Cavendish has made history by becoming the first British rider to wear the Giro d'Italia leader's pink jersey.


As predicted, El Nino is suppressing tropical storm development in the Caribbean and Atlantic.


Immigration detention is a tool used on a very limited basis in Canada, and is not new to our system.


After a respite for over a week, mobile users have started getting unsolicited messages on their phones from telemarketers, as the government lifted the ban on bulk SMS.

Mobile users start getting unsolicited messages


Tuebingen, GermanyÂ - German scientists have identified the world's oldest dog bone, proving that humans kept dogs more than 14,000 years ago, Tuebingen University said on Tuesday.

German scientists identify world's oldest dog bone


Large US-flagged ocean-going ships such as tanker, container and cruise ships will be subject to more stringent emissions standards in 2011 under a rule adopted this week by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Ships will be subject to more stringent emissions standards


Mobile marketing and mobile couponing services provider Cellit has acquired the assets of US-based mobile marketing firm MESSAGEbuzz.

Cellit acquires mobile marketing firm MESSAGEbuzz


2/22/2010- Morgan Stanley analysts are raising estimates for ASUR after the company reported operations that were better than their expectations.

Morgan Stanley raises estimates for ASUR (asr)


NIECY NASH, the American comedienne and 'Clean House' host, is set to marry boyfriend JAY TUCKER after the couple announced their engagement at the weekend, according to the New York Daily News.


A San Rafael man arrested with a gun on a Golden Gate Transit bus has pleaded guilty to weapons and burglary charges.

San Rafael man with gun on bus pleads guilty


A Houston man serving a life sentence for rape and robbery could go free this week with the help of the same office that put him behind bars.


She says, ``I've never felt more creative and with more energy but on the tiniest amount of sleep. I never knew I needed that little sleep. I always had eight hours and now it's, 'Wow, OK, you can function on just four'. But Jackson is great. I've always been very aware of balance and, even before I had a child, my life always takes priority to my work.``

Charlize Theron: ``I never knew I needed that little sleep''


Turkish manufacturing industry comprises small scale enterprises and makes production based on low technology, Ankara Chamber of Commerce said on Friday.

Turkish manufacturing industry comprises small enterprises


Former UT players Andre Jones and Robert Joseph both plead guilty to aggravated robbery Thursday.

Former UT players plead guilty to robbery


Hundreds of people across Mid-Michigan were protesting Roe vs. Wade Thursday night with prayer services to mark the anniversary.Local Right to Life organizations say they've made significant strides over the years But Thursday's anniversary proves there's still work to be done.


Bollywood choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan Monday gave birth to triplets at a hospital in northwest Mumbai.


Erin Andrews has reportedly said that she had a ``meltdown'' after her stalker was jailed for more than two years.

Erin Andrews 'had meltdown over stalker'


A storm packing powerful winds knocked down trees and cut power to thousands of residents in central and northern Wisconsin.

Storm knocks down trees, cuts power to thousands


Supermodel Kate Moss will look ``fresh and modern'' on her wedding day, according to celebrity hairdresser James Brown, who is set to style her hair on the big day.


Ford and Vauxhall are to raise their UK car prices because of the continued weakness of the pound.


Russian oil producer OAO Tatneft said its two investment projects are underway in the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan.

Tatneft says two investment projects underway in Tatarstan


Cagliari custodian Federico Marchetti has been put on the transfer market, according to SportItalia.

Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is on the transfer market


The northbound Taconic State Parkway bridge over the New Croton Reservoir in New Castle and Yorktown, Westchester County, will reopen to traffic tomorrow morning before the morning rush, more than a month ahead of schedule, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning.

Taconic State Parkway bridge reopens tomorrow


Salem spent nearly $15,000 on police overtime last weekend sending officers to Portland to help evict Occupy Portland demonstrators from downtown parks.

Salem spent $15,000 on police overtime in Portland, helping evict demonstrators from parks


BEIJING - China will invest 400 million yuan to develop tourism in southeastern Tibet by building 22 model villages, the official Xinhua News Agency said Saturday.

China to develop tourism in southeastern Tibet


The NFL owners unanimously voted to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement today.

NFL owners opt out of collective bargaining agreement


A Regina police officer is recovering in hospital after an early morning incident that also ended in the shooting death of a dog.

Regina police officer recovering in hospital


Kochi: `Pazhassi Raja`, the most expensive film ever made in the Malayalam film industry, was released simultaneously in 130 cinema houses in Kerala today.

`Pazhassi Raja` released in 130 cinema houses in Kerala


Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow Friday for a state visit to Russia, the first foreign trip after he became China's president last week.

President Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit


A space shuttle worker has fallen to his death at the launch pad in Florida, the first fatality there in decades, NASA officials said.


Sam Worthington, making his first deal since the success of ``Avatar,'' is in negotiations to star in ``Dracula Year Zero,'' a period vampire epic Alex Proyas is set to direct for Universal.

Sam Worthington to star in 'Dracula Year Zero'


Guelph City Council ratified a negotiated settlement between the City of Guelph and Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 241 and 973 at last night's City Council meeting.


The next generation Kia Magentis will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show on Friday 2 April 2010.


Rival Libyan militias have clashed south of Tripoli, raising fresh security concerns with the war-torn North African country still emerging from a bloody conflict.


A local gas station manager has received a ticket for possession of illegal fireworks, fire officials said.

Gas station manager ticketed for possession of fireworks


Thousands of Syrians on Friday rallied in the southern town of Daraa for the fifth week, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV reported.


130 Pakistani pilgrims who were performing Umrah are still stranded at the Jeddah airport, Geo News reported.

130 pilgrims still stranded at Jeddah airport


MDMK leader Vaiko, whose party is contesting the May 13 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu as a constituent of the AIADMK-led front, on Thursday filed his nomination from Virudhunagar constituency.

Vaiko files nomination from Virudhunagar ls constituency


Kelsey Grammer is heading back to TV in a new show directed by Milk moviemaker Gus Van San out.


A preliminary study shows that the risk of stroke rises for an hour after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.

The risk of stroke may rise for an hour after drinking


A significant number of Canadians are having trouble fitting in at work, particularly younger employees, survey results indicate.

Canadians have trouble fitting in at work


23/07/11 ISLAMABAD, The new monsoon system has entered Pakistan and it is expected that Karachi and other areas of the country will receive rain during the next 24 hours.


Officials say the sea lamprey situation in Lake Champlain is getting better as population control methods seem to be working.

Officials say lamprey situation getting better


I was disappointed this week when the Colorado civil unions bill died in committee during a special session.


Lebanon, written and directed by Samuel Maoz, is not just the year's most impressive first feature, but also the strongest new movie of any kind I've seen in 2010.

Lebanon is this year's most impressive first feature


South Korea will send an envoy to China this week to seek Beijing's support in getting the UN Security Council to censure North Korea for the sinking of the warship Cheonan, the Yonhap News Agency said Monday.


Traditional street markets will receive greater protection from threats such as out of town superstores under Government plans to be announced today.

Traditional street markets to receive greater protection


Punjab dairy farmers on Saturday threw milk on roads near milk processing plant in Mohali as part of their protest against the ``apathetic'' attitude of state government towards their demand of raising the milk procurement prices.

Punjab dairy farmers throw milk on roads


The energy crisis in Pakistan has worsened as power shortfall is now nearly 3,000 megawatts behind demand.


The Nashville Predators gave up 8 goals in an 8-4 road loss to Buffalo Wednesday night.

Predators give up 8 goals in 8-4 loss to Buffalo


And after catching his eye with that figure-hugging dress, cheeky Prince Harry is being tipped to make a play for Britain's newest hottie Pippa Middleton.

Prince Harry is being tipped to make a play for Pippa Middleton


As per the directions of the Election Commission of India, Haryana election department has released the program for summary revision of Photo Voter lists of Haryana with January 1, 2013 as the qualifying date.

Haryana releases program for summary revision of voter lists


Toronto police are looking for a wanted man accused of assault, forcible confinement, threatening death, and failing to comply with probation.


UN climate talks descended into chaos on Saturday after some developing nations rejected a plan for fighting global warming championed by US President Barack Obama.


A Bienville Parish constable has been booked with extortion and compounding a felony after authorities say he threatened to expose personal information about another man in exchange for several sets of tires for his two tractor-trailers.

Bienville Parish constable booked with extortion and compounding a felony


Luxury online shopping destination Net-A-Porter has relaunched its weekly online magazine, 'The Edit', and announced further plans for a print publication.


Hollywood producers sent the clearest sign yet yesterday that they won't lock out actors if they are unable to agree on a contract before the current pact expires early tomorrow.

Hollywood producers won't lock out actors


Fishery groups in Nova Scotia are calling for an extensive hunt of adult grey seals on Sable Island, saying the growing herd is affecting groundfish stocks off the province.

Fishery groups call for hunt of adult grey seals on Sable Island


Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her US Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another ``major offense'' at any Grand Slam in the next two years.

Williams fined record $82,500 for US Open tirade


J&K CM Omar Abdullah has slammed BJP by saying ``who are the BJP guys to tell me to keep shut.


On Wednesday night, two University of Akron students were robbed of electronics at gunpoint on the fifth floor of the campus' Gallucci Hall.

University of Akron students robbed at gunpoint


Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, said Tuesday that it would pay its first dividend by July, the end of its current fiscal year.


Authorities in Bryan County say a man and woman from Colbert were hospitalized with mercury poisoning after using mercury to pull gold from electronic equipment.

Man and woman hospitalized with mercury poisoning


Graphic artist Lou Dorfsman, who helped mold the image of CBS, died Oct. 22.


MORE than 60 police officers and civilian employees from Fairfield and Cabramatta commands were honoured at a joint awards ceremony at Cabra-Vale Diggers Club this month.

Police officers and civilian employees honoured at ceremony


Research in Motion says some of its BlackBerry smartphone customers in North America are experiencing delays receiving email.

BlackBerry smartphone customers in North America experiencing delays


Actor Tyron Perez was found dead inside a vehicle in Valenzuela City Thursday night, police said.

Actor Tyron Perez found dead in Valenzuela


Three foreign soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday, bringing to 507 the number of international soldiers killed in the country since the beginning of the year.


Indonesia's rupiah gained, snapping a three-day loss, on speculation the central bank has been intervening since the end of last week to reduce volatility.

Rupiah gains on speculation central bank may have intervened


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of Community Health Systems since the stock closed below $36.13.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for Community Health Systems (cyh)


The Enterprise minister Arlene Foster has announced 37 new jobs will be created in a new technology centre in Lurgan.

Enterprise minister Arlene Foster announces 37 jobs for Lurgan


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Contrary to what people generally believe, actor Imran Khan admits that he never had it easy trying to get a foothold in the industry as an actor, this, despite coming from an illustrious filmy background.


MALAYSIAN property developer UEM Land Holdings gained sharply on its debut on Bursa Malaysia today, where it took over the listing status of its parent UEM World following a restructuring exercise.


(UKPRwire, Mon Mar 01 2010) Webtrends, an enterprise customer intelligence company, today announced new Facebook measurement capabilities within Webtrends Analytics, which provides marketers the most comprehensive tracking and measurement for the activities that happen inside Facebook.

Webtrends announces Facebook measurement capabilities


A disaster recovery center is now open in Laurel County to help survivors of the recent tornadoes.

Disaster recovery center opens in Laurel County


Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a night out near his home town of Middlesbrough.

Liverpool midfielder Stewart Downing arrested on suspicion of assault


A SCHEME designed to increase public confidence in sentences handed out to criminals in the county is celebrating its first anniversary.


An assault charge has been dismissed against a Tri-City lawyer accused of harassing a golfer from the back porch of his Kennewick home last month.

Assault charge dismissed against lawyer accused of harassing golfer


The City Council approved a sewer rate increase -- the first such increase in Tomah since 1997 -- during its monthly meeting Tuesday.


The three US based major integrated oil companies are still awesome cash producing machines, albeit not as awesome as they were at this time last year, as the fall in commodity prices and weak downstream results hurt each company's bottom line.

The major oil companies are still awesome


The Ukrainian steel industry has emerged from its recession period and entered its recovery phase, as confirmed by the rise in steel product output compared to the same period last year, Ukrainian economy minister Bohdan Danylyshyn has said.

Ukrainian steel industry emerges from recession


**EXCLUSIVE** Hulk Hogan is arm wrestled by a schoolboy, meets what must surely be his biggest fan, then goes on to tell how he was hit on by Jerry Hall!

**Exclusive** Hulk Hogan is arm wrestled by a schoolboy, meets what must surely be his biggest.


Ambassador Akbar Ahmed of Pakistan will speak to the Drury community on Jan. 31 at 7 pm in Clara Thompson Hall as part of this year's Hope and Action convocation series.

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed to speak to the Drury community on Jan. 31


A small Raleigh drug company won regulatory approval for its first product today, a pain patch for cancer patients.

Raleigh company wins approval for pain patch


Syrian security forces fired at pro-democracy protesters in the city of Hama on Friday to prevent them from reaching a ruling Baath Party headquarters, a witness said.

Syrian forces fire at protesters in Hama, witness says


North Korea blocked South Korean access to a key joint industrial zone Wednesday, matching its angry rhetoric with action as Washington condemned Pyongyang's ``dangerous, reckless'' behaviour, AFP reports.

N. Korea blocks access to key industrial zone


The Arizona Science Center is hosting ``Snow Week,'' with a week full of winter activities usually reserved for people in the high country.

Arizona Science center hosts 'snow week'


DENVER -Mets left fielder Marlon Anderson strained his left hamstring Friday night against the Colorado Rockies, further depleting New York's outfield.

Mets of Marlon Anderson strains hamstring


Four Algerian security personnel were killed in a clash with terrorists in Djebel El-Wahch in eastern Algeria, and seven were wounded.

Algerian security personnel killed in clash with terrorists


Motricity announced that it will continue its multi-year relationship with Verizon Wireless, according to a Fierce Wireless report, delivering personalized, relevant user experiences across the operator's phones and smartphones.

Motricity announced it will continue multi-year relationship with Verizon Wireless (vz)


Record anticipates that pretax profits for the financial year ended 31st March 2011 will be broadly in line with market expectations.

Record anticipates that pretax profits will be broadly in line


A DRUGS runner who was turning more than £800 a week has been jailed for two years.


As of just a few days ago, Josh Groban was still looking for a Valentine's Day date.

Josh Groban still looking for a Valentine's Day date


AP Writer Sudanese soldiers battled former southern rebels Tuesday in the oil-rich region of Abyei despite a five-day cease-fire, UN and Sudanese officials said.

Sudanese soldiers battle former southern rebels


The victim of a fatal car crash in rural Kearney County was identified Friday afternoon as Tasha Keiter, 19, of Kearney.


A woman allegedly committed suicide at Shivapura in the taluk on Monday morning.


Visit Milwaukee is expecting a record tourism year in 2013, with 212,000 convention nights already booked for the Milwaukee area.


Although the new Rihanna video for ``Man Down'' has come under fire over the use of violence, BET will continue to play the Rihanna video despite how the Parents Television Council and Industry Ears wants the network to remove it from its rotation.


Al Groh says he's heading to Georgia Tech to be the Yellow Jackets' defensive coordinator.


Carlos has weakened to a tropical depression far out at sea, while Tropical Storm Dolores maintains its strength in the Pacific.


Wall Street rallied strongly for a third straight day on Thursday as hopes for relief for banks sent financial shares higher, bringing the rest of the market along with them.

Wall Street rallies on hopes of relief for banks


Los Angeles: 'CSI' actor James Badge Dale has been added to the ensemble cast to play another villain in ``Iron Man 3'' besides actors Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce.

James Badge Dale to play villain in 'Iron Man 3'


Fuel poverty targets are impossible to meet because of government policies, according to a report from its own advisors.


Zipit, the company that introduced the zipper bag and zipper purse to the world, an innovative and inspiring new kind of bag, has become a top seller on Amazon.com in just seven months.

Zipit becomes a top seller in just seven months


Ghana need to beat Sudan in Omdurman to take control of Group D before opponents;

Ghana must beat Sudan to take control of group D


Ontario is hanging up on a call to slap health warning labels on all cellphones sold in the province.

Ontario hangs up on call for health warning labels on cellphones


A mid-day fire destroyed a barn at the location of a produce business in Mason County Tuesday.


Foreign investors took profits from Japanese derivatives on Tuesday, sources here said, causing quake-stricken Japan's benchmark index plunge to a four-month low.

Foreign investors take profits from Japanese derivatives


South Carolina senior Senator Lindsey Graham has been censured once again by county Republican Party officials.

Graham censured again by county Republican officials


Eight people were injured in a head-on collision Saturday, July 17, Lanark County OPP reported.


On Sunday afternoon, Logan County 4-H members competed in a .22 shoot.

Logan County 4-H members compete in .22 shoot


Humana, Florida's largest Medicare health-benefits company, plans to add about 50 more jobs, mostly nursing positions, in the first quarter to its Humana Cares national care center at the Carillon business park in St. Petersburg.

Health-benefits company Humana to add 50 jobs in St. Petersburg


The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said that the whole world is discussing the corrupt practices of Dr Manmohan Singh and pointed out as evidence the article in the leading US daily ''Washington Post'' which described him as a silent Prime Minister, saying the whole world knows that this corrupt throne is wobbling.

Whole world is discussing your corrupt practices:


The death toll from Typhoon Gener, which battered the country since last week, rose to 10, the state disaster-response agency reported Tuesday.


Luxury sports car maker Porsche and Europe's biggest car seller Volkswagen agreed on Wednesday to merge into a new German vehicle giant, the latest move in a mass reshuffle of the industry.


``Sustained food inflation is credit negative because it exacerbates India's macroeconomic challenges of slowing growth, high inflation and large fiscal and current account deficits,'' Moody's Investors Service said in credit outlook report.


After more than 40 years of Service to Mankind, the Salida Sertoma Club is facing extinction from a lack of members.


After a seven-year dispute, the heroic 9/11 Ground Zero workers accepted a settlement.

9/11 Ground Zero workers accept settlement


Peru and the Netherlands have agreed an extradition treaty which allows some Dutch prisoners in Peru and Peruvians jailed in the Netherlands to apply to complete their prison terms in their homeland once their appeal process has been completed.

Peru, Netherlands agree extradition treaty


A rural Stutsman County home is destroyed after a fire last night.

Rural Stutsman County home destroyed by fire


After his requests to defend himself were denied, Muzzammil Hassan requested to leave the courtroom, as he threatened to do earlier Thursday afternoon .


The BBC is working on ways to ``reconnect'' with its ``Grange Hill viewers'' -- but is still not doing enough, children's controller Richard Deverell has claimed.

BBC working to ``reconnect'' with Grange Hill viewers


Three female foreign aid workers, including two Canadians, were slain in a ``senseless, heinous attack'' by Taliban insurgents south of Kabul, a senior official of the aid agency said yesterday.

Three female foreign aid workers, including two Canadians, were slain in a 'senseless...


Reality television star Kim Kardashian reportedly cheated on her ex-boyfriend NFL player Reggie Bush with rapper and current boyfriend Kanye West, according to a Jan. 24 RadarOnline report.

Kim Kardashian cheated on Reggie Bush with Kanye West


More than 300,000 more pupils have begun eating Jamie Oliver-inspired healthy school lunches in the last year, official figures today show.

300,000 more pupils are eating healthy lunches


Southside swept Madison County on Friday in boys and girls tennis.

Southside sweeps Madison County in tennis


Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has hailed striker Lionel Messi as the best player ever after the Spanish champions demolished Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley to earn a fourth European Cup.

Barca coach Guardiola hails Messi as best player ever


MadgeTech has launched a new magnetic data logger that can be mounted on more surfaces, the company announced.

Madgetech launches new magnetic data logger


Fire officials say a woman died in an apartment fire near Pensacola.

Woman dies in apartment fire near Pensacola


A serial bank robber who admitted holding up a Lexington bank has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Serial bank robber sentenced to 10 years in prison


Global steel player ArcelorMittal said on Wednesday that it will acquire Brazilian iron ore miner London Mining South America for $810 million.


Lindsay Lohan is in talks to play a young Dame Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie, according to a US report.

Lindsay Lohan in talks to play Dame Elizabeth Taylor


Dubai is a land of many surprises and today is a day the business community in the emirate will remember for many years to come; one of its distinguished members, Al Adil Trading Co LLC, celebrated 25 years of doing business in the UAE -- quite literally in the skies.

Al Adil Trading celebrates 25 years of doing business in the UAE


South African Communist Party general secretary and ANC national executive committee member Blade Nzimande lashed out at ANC dissidents on Sunday, branding them ``liars''.


PARIS -A French fighter jet fired Saturday on a Libyan military vehicle, the first reported offensive action in a international military operation against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces, a French defense official said.


A man was poisoned to death in the Green Town police precinct on Sunday.


MONACO -Monaco goalkeeper Flavio Roma is set to join AC Milan after eight season in the French league.

Monaco goalkeeper Flavio Roma to join AC Milan


The caregiver of a 74-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the man's death.


NRL premiers Manly started pre-season training minus the man who led them to the grand final victory over the Warriors.

Sea Eagles start nrl pre-season training


The New York Jets say a lawsuit filed against them and Brett Favre by two massage therapists is ``completely without merit,`` and the team had not been aware of the accusations.

Jets say lawsuit by massage therapists is 'completely without merit'


AP reports: ``South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces 37 charges he broke state laws limiting official use of airplanes and campaign money.


Biotage has launched new automated single channel, programmable microwave peptide synthesizer, the Biotage Initiator+ Alstra.

Biotage launches new single channel microwave peptide synthesizer


Lucien Poko, the store's general manager, says thieves broke into the Beauty Master store in Morrow on Friday and stole nearly 500 packages of hair.


Rekha is a Diva, says Bollywood's sizzling dance diva Malaika Arora-Khan.


Southern small burger chain Krystal will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta from Chattanooga.

Krystal to relocate headquarters to Atlanta


Columbia City will stay close to home Saturday for its first boys basketball semistate in seven years.


Commercial fishing guides in the state must buy a license from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation by July 31, according to rules passed Monday by state wildlife commissioners.

Commercial fishing guides must buy license from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation


Malaysian telecom player Axiata is keen to raise its stake in its Indian partner Idea Cellular once it receives permission from the promoters of Idea -- the Aditya Birla group, reports ET Now.

Axiata keen to raise stake in Idea Cellular:


Jason Taylor will be joining ESPN as a television analyst after 15 years in the NFL.


In a confidential submission to the ALP's election review, the right-wing Transport Workers Union says the Gillard government must become ``profoundly more Labor'' to win back the broad electoral coalition that supported the party at the 2007 election, News Limited reported on Tuesday.


Major road blocks are planned across the country for the Easter long weekend, the Transport Department said on Thursday.

Major road blocks planned for Easter weekend


All Electric Scooters has launched its redesigned website, which features improved navigation, an improved product search feature, dedicated contact numbers, and a more contemporary layout.


A top outlaw of Janajuddha faction of the banned Purbo Banglar Communist Party was killed yesterday in a 'shootout' with police at Taherhuda village in Jhenidah.


Minister of State for Railways KH Muniyappa today expressed concern over Naxalite attack on trains and said the ministry has taken up the issue with the Centre.

Muniyappa expresses concern over Naxalite attack on trains


Jermaine Jackson is now Jermaine Jackson after a judge in Los Angeles approved a change to the singer's name on Friday.

Jermaine Jackson is now Jermaine jacksun


Bangalore, Feb 8 US was looking at possibly more defence sales and strategic cooperation to further deepen its relationship with the country, American Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer said today.


Philippine merchandise exports rose 6.4 percent to 4.24 billion dollars in January from a year earlier, after a 21.4 percent gain in December, government data showed on Tuesday.

Philippine exports rise 6.4 percent in January


French consumer confidence improved more than expected in November, reaching its best level since December 2007, data from national statistics office INSEE showed today.


The World Health Organization has decided to raise its pandemic alert level to a phase 5, declaring swine flu a global pandemic, BNO News has exclusively learned.

World Health Organization to declare swine flu a global pandemic


Actor Matthew Morrison feels ``lonely a lot'' since landing a starring role on Glee as he finds fame to be an ``isolating'' experience.


The Congress admitted on Monday that it was plagued by divisions on the proposed state of Telangana.

Politics/nation Congress admits divisions within on Telangana


Early treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency may be beneficial, and population-based newborn screening may be possible, according to the results of a systematic evidence review reported online April 19 and to be published in the May issue of Pediatrics.

Early treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency may be beneficial in newborns


The same charge was dropped against wide receiver Jalen Saunders.


The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened three kilometres east of Revelstoke after a serious crash, according to the BC transportation ministry.

Trans-Canada reopens near Revelstoke after serious crash


A federal grand jury has indicted a US Army soldier from Oklahoma for allegedly plotting to murder his wife.


Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she is sometimes so busy that she has to exercise in the shower.

Busy Gwyneth Paltrow exercises in the shower!


An autopsy is planned today on actor Heath Ledger, whi was found dead yesterday in his apartment.


Stocks closed an abbreviated session higher Tuesday, as sharp gains in oil prices lifted energy shares and a rise in the euro currency pointed to a less risk-averse environment.


Nearly 100 civilians have been killed in Sudan's disputed Abyei region since the northern military seized it on May 21, an Abyei official said on Thursday, citing a preliminary count.

Nearly 100 civilians killed in Abyei-official


With Congress having flailed helplessly on raising the debt limit, you probably don't need another reason to believe that Congress has lost its collective mind, but here goes.


Celeste Holm, who starred in Broadway's Oklahoma! and won an Oscar for her role in Gentlemen's Agreement, has died at age 95.


The Brasstown Ringers handbell choir presents its holiday concert, ``Ring We Now of Christmas,'' on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4 pm, in the First United Methodist Church, 66 Harrison Avenue in downtown Franklin.


University of Connecticut point guard Shabazz Napier had surgery on his right foot Friday to help a nagging injury and will be out of action for ``several'' weeks, according to the school.


Iran is building seven new satellites, including three for high orbit positions, the communications minister has said, a week after Iran launched its first satellite amid international concerns.

Iran building seven new satellites: minister


An 18-year-old Steelton man is accused of raping a woman in Upper Allen Township, police said.

Steelton man accused of raping woman in Upper Allen Township


British platinum producer Lonmin has rejected a takeover bid from Swiss mining giant Xstrata, arguing it is ``opportunistic and unwelcome'' and undervalues the group.

Lonmin rejects takeover bid from Xstrata


A small plane made a hard landing on a farm on the Santo Domingo Pueblo shortly before 9 Sunday morning.

Plane makes hard landing on Santo Domingo Pueblo


Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc., http://www.htdsmedical.com announced today that it will shortly appoint Prof Mirjana Stojiljkovic as a Medical Advisor to HTDS.


Pakistan has upgraded its air defence system on the Afghan border to make it capable of shooting down aircraft, after Nato strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, a security official told AFP on Friday.

Pakistan upgrades air defences on Afghan border


New Delhi, Dec 14 As an all-party meeting failed to reach a consensus on Lokpal Bill with parties voicing divergent views, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi tonight said no one can take any commitment seriously hereafter.

Bedi says no one would take a commitment seriously hereafter


Republican presidential contender Rick Perry is set to abandon his White House bid and back Newt Gingrich.


We show you how to convert Mp4 to Mp3 so you can extract the audio from your Mp4 video files for use on Mp3 music players.


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

Malaysia to abolish unpopular security law


The dollar rose against most major currencies on Thursday as a weak US job report and concerns over European debt problems boosted safety-haven demand for the greenback.

Dollar rises against most major currencies


Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Springfield, Mo., man and a Nixa, Mo., man have been indicted by a federal grand jury for trafficking in counterfeit goods after federal agents seized hundreds of pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes and other counterfeit apparel from them.

Springfield and Nixa men indicted for trafficking counterfeit goods


A fire destroyed a home in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood late Saturday night.

Fire destroys home in Lincoln Park neighborhood


One of those players for the Titans is tight end Jared Cook and they need to re-sign him.

Tennessee Titans need to re-sign tight end Jared Cook


Irish-based green energy group Kedco has raised €3.2m through the issue of 3,588,583 zero-coupon, secured loan notes.


Sri Lankan tax authorities should cooperate more with South Asian counterparts to be more vigilant of tax evasion by cross-border enterprises, international experts said in Colombo.

Sri lanka could cooperate more with South asia on tax: experts


Force India has revealed the VJM04 and set a target of breaking into the top five in the F1 championship standings.


Back at his mother's residence here after release on parole, Varun Gandhi, the BJP's Pilibhit candidate, on Friday said he never advocated violence as a tool in politics.


Libya has offered to help Sierra Leone in its post-war resuscitation of the tourism industry and energy supply sector, the government here said on Tuesday.


Capital Development Authority will continue work on its development projects despite financial crisis being faced by the authority.

CDA to continue development projects despite financial crisis


In an interview Friday morning on ABC's ``Good Morning America,'' Ayers distanced himself from Obama.


Standard & Poor's cut its rating on American Express Co by one notch on Friday due to increasing financial pressure on consumer lenders, the rating company said.

S&P cuts American Express ratings to 'a'


Where's George, a fun little Web service that's by no means new or fancy, can help you find out where that dollar bill, five dollar bill, or even hundred dollar bill actually came from before you got your hands on it.


A 25-year-old Bluffton man was shot and killed early Christmas morning, according to a press release from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

Bluffton man shot, killed Christmas morning


Against the backdrop of tremendous success in two unions, ICT facilities will be expanded to 30 more unions in the country by this month.

ICT facilities to be expanded to 30 more unions


The Spokane Chiefs have won the Memorial Cup, beating the Kitchener Rangers 4-1 Sunday afternoon at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.

The Spokane Chiefs win the Memorial cup!


BOLTON-based solicitors KBL have launched a debt recovery package against the backdrop of a 54 per cent increase in quarterly commercial insolvencies.


Potsdam Central's controversial new homework grading policy was featured Sunday in a Detroit News story on the disadvantages of giving students good grades for good behavior.

Potsdam Central's homework grading policy featured in Detroit News


The Minnesota State University Mankato issued a safety alert Tuesday, May 31, after receiving a nondescript terrorist threat.

Minnesota State university Mankato issues safety alert


After a record breaking season and NCAA Tournament berth, the UALR women's basketball team will be honored at the Arkansas Travelers game versus the Tulsa Drillers on Tuesday, April 27.

UALR women's basketball team to be honored at the Arkansas Travelers game Tuesday, April 27


Voter pamphlets for the May 18 primary election will be mailed out to Oregon voters starting Wednesday.


Nadya Suleman, a single mother of 14 who earned the moniker ``Octomom'' after giving birth to octuplets in January 2009, reportedly made a series of disparaging remarks about her own children during a recent interview.

Octomom makes disparaging remarks about her own children


Australia's very own Toni Collette has won an Emmy award for best comedy actress for her portrayal of a wife with multi personalities in the 'United States Of Tara'.

Toni Collette wins Emmy award for best comedy actress!


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has slammed Mario Balotelli over his ``stupid'' red card against Dynamo Kiev.

Roberto Mancini slams Mario Balotelli over red card


FORMER Czech president Vaclav Havel, hero of the Velvet Revolution that gave his country independence from Soviet rule in 1989, has died.

Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies


Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup tonight for Game 2 of the Pens' opening round series against the New York Islanders.


Network security services provider Stonesoft has received a noticeable order from the Algerian ministry of healthcare worth more than EUR 700,000 and the delivery will take place during Q2.

Stonesoft receives noticeable order from Algerian ministry


Now, a study led by the University of Colorado Boulder suggests some plants are altruistic too.


Rangers were given until 3.30pm to appoint an administrator following legal debate at the Court of Session in Edinburgh .


Dayron Robles of Cuba has set a world record Thurday in the 110-meter hurdles, clocking 12.87 seconds at the Golden Spike meet.


QPR manager Neil Warnock has advised Adel Taarabt to focus on his football after becoming concerned about the number of 'advisers' the midfielder has.

QPR manager Neil Warnock advises Adel Taarabt to focus on football


Cabaret legend Liza Minnelli is reportedly lined up to replace Alesha Dixon on dancing talent show 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Liza Minnelli to replace Alesha Dixon on 'Strictly Come dancing'?


President Bush invoked the memory of Thomas Jefferson Friday in welcoming new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Monticello, saying ``I'll be proud to call you a fellow American.''


A new stewardship manifesto calls on pension fund trustees to define stewardship policy in their statement of investment principles.

Manifesto calls for stewardship policy in investment principles


Two charged over Riverland murder Updated: 07:20, Thursday May 9, 2013 Detectives in South Australia have arrested and charged two people with murder after a stabbing at Loxton, in the Riverland.


President-elect Barack Obama will hold his first news conference on Friday after a meeting with his team of economic advisers, an aide said on Thursday.

Obama to hold first news conference on Friday


He'll write and direct Becket, a new adaptation of the Jean Anouilh play that was previously turned into a 1964 film that starred Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton.

William Monahan to write/direct 'Becket'


Cavalier, a leading provider of competitive telecommunications services throughout the eastern and midwestern United States, today announced that the Cleveland Metropolitan School District has selected Cavalier's Primary Rate Interface to provide voice communication services to 31 schools and administrative offices within its district.

Cleveland Metropolitan school district selects Cavalier


Centre-left candidate Fernando Lugo, a former Roman Catholic bishop, won a historic election Sunday in Paraguay, according to both exit polls and preliminary official results, and his main rivals conceded defeat.

Former bishop Lugo wins election in Paraguay


John Murtha, the longtime Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker who died earlier this month, is set to be buried Tuesday in Johnstown, Pa., with a large delegation of Washington officials present.


Fortis Healthcare today said it will open 25 low cost hospitals in the next three years in smaller towns, specially in tier II and Tier III cities under a new brand as the firm completes a decade of operations.

Fortis to open 25 low cost hospitals under new brand


FEECO will be participating in a global trade mission to Australia through a partnership between The State of Wisconsin and the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

FEECO to participate in trade mission to Australia


A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics evaluates the effectiveness of systems training for emotion control in ``real world'' patients with borderline personality disorder.

Study evaluates effectiveness of systems training for emotion control in 'real world' patients with BPD


The White House said Friday it had no input on the decision to have Nationals manager Manny Acta catch the ceremonial first pitch from President Bush on Sunday night.

Acta will catch ceremonial first pitch from president Bush


New Zealand clinched the Tri-Nations title on Saturday after captain Richie McCaw and substitute Israel Dagg scored tries in the last two minutes to beat South Africa 29-22.


Former Talking Head David Byrne and Annie Clark release a collaborative album this week, called 'Love This Giant'.

David Byrne and St Vincent release collaborative album


AT&T Inc., the largest US telephone company, agreed to buy NextWave Wireless Inc. in a deal worth as much as $600 million in cash, giving it more airwaves to provide mobile Internet services.

AT&T agrees to buy NextWave Wireless for as much as $600 million


An Alexandria woman died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of La.


Disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers will be free to compete at the London Olympics when a landmark drugs ruling finds in his favour next week.

Dwain Chambers free to compete at London 2012


Recently, IECMA has claimed that in order to safeguard consumers' health, they will standardize electronic cigarette manufacturer industry and improve electronic cigarettes quality.

IECMA standardizes the electronic cigarette manufacturer industry


Paralympic champion Mark Colbourne set a new world record as he won the Paracycling 200 metres time trial on the second day of the National Track Championships in Manchester.

Mark Colbourne sets new world record in time trial


They say that charity begins at home...in this case it begins at Napanee's Home Hardware.


DUBLIN-BASED NTR expects to make a loss this year and next as it continues to invest in its renewable energy activities in the US.


Travolta testified that the paramedic who is now on trial for extortion demanded $25 million from the actor.


A Hotchkiss man was severely injured when his pickup went off Stevens Gulch Road outside of Paonia.


PTI 7 September 2009, 10:18pm IST Dashing opener Virender Sehwag on Monday said he doesn't want to be the captain of the Indian cricket team and suggested that a new face should be given the responsibility of vice-captaincy so that he can be groomed to take the reins after skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.


New Hungarian Ambassador to Slovenia Istvan Szent-Ivanyi handing his credentials to President Danilo Tuerk.

New Hungarian ambassador hands over credentials


His trial at Carlisle Crown Court heard that one of his victims complained to police about him persistently harassing her in 2008, three years before his arrest.

Victim complained to police 'three years before arrest'


Security officials say pirates have hijacked a fuel tanker off the coast of Nigeria, abducting an unknown number of foreign sailors, VoA Reported.

Pirates hijacked fuel tanker off the coast of Nigeria


A TEENAGER was hit in the face and on her head in an attack by two girls in Kingswood.


KYB, the world's largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers to manufacturers around the world, released the first batch of its new fitting videos, to strengthen the technical support available to technicians.


New Jersey Transit trains are experiencing major delays Tuesday night due to ongoing Amtrak signal and switch problems near Newark Penn Station, according to an NJ Transit announcement.

NJ Transit trains experiencing major delays


Authorities are investigating whether a deadly fire in Lewisburg was intentionally set to cover up a murder.

Deadly fire may have been set to cover up murder


SUPERVALU INC. announced today that, after a deliberative review, it is making changes to the size and composition of its board of directors.

SUPERVALU makes changes to board of directors


In Westport, RI, a woman is shot in the head and survives.


Yesterday, it seems that baby Ronaldo was rushed to a Portuguese hospital at around 2pm.


The federal govt says its health reform won't lead to GST rise but failed to rule out income tax hikes.


Remittances may post substantially slow growth this year as Filipinos working abroad are expected to be threatened by job losses and wage cuts, Citigroup said.

Remittances to slow this year, Citigroup says


In this instance, Canadian Natural Resources LTD is still in the process of hammering out a huge topping pattern, but in the midst of doing so, it's got a small head and shoulders pattern that's already complete between 36 and 41, suggesting an easy move down to 31.

Canadian Natural Resources hammering out a huge topping pattern


Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed 80 bills into law, including a new $28 billion state budget and redrawn political maps that will help shape elections for the next decade.

Daniels signs 80 bills into law, including budget


Barbara Walters took to the air today to let the world know that Elisabeth Hasselbeck will not be leaving ``The View''.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck will not be leaving ``the View''


As a fierce storm barreled toward Southern California on Saturday, searchers found the body of a third avalanche victim and rescued a missing snowboarder who survived a frigid night in the San Gabriel Mountains.


The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday following demands for a separate Telangana state as well as protests over the Sethusamudram project and the Cauvery river water dispute.


By ZARAR KHAN Associated Press Pakistan announced Tuesday that it has temporarily allowed NATO to ship perishable food to its troops in Afghanistan, a sign of thawing tensions following American airstrikes last year that accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan allows NATO to ship food to Afghanistan


With their incomes barely rising, Americans spent less in June and saved more money, according to the latest government data.


An Avery County man died early Saturday morning after he was run over by a pickup truck at the Maymead site on NC 105 in Boone on Friday.


Aker Solutions has opened an expanded service and maintenance base in Aagotnes outside Bergen, Norway.

Aker Solutions opens expanded service and maintenance base


- The Dallas Mavericks agreed to terms with center Jake Voskuhl on Monday.


President Robert Mugabe threatened Sunday to expel the US ambassador for providing advice to the opposition opponent in the upcoming presidential runoff.


Criminals struck at four places of the city depriving people of their valuables, said police on Thursday.


By an overwhelming majority, the British House of Commons passed a bill that legalizes gay marriage.

British House of Commons passes bill legalizing gay marriage


London, Actress Ellen Page reveals that she used to suffer from night hallucinations as a child.

Page suffered night hallucinations as child


Former police commissioner Jackie Selebi had an open door policy allowing all officers easy access to him irrespective of their rank, his personal assistant Eunice Grove told the High Court in Johannesburg on Monday.


A second man has been charged with murdering a former Bradford policeman during an alleged burglary.


A Bethlehem Township woman suffered a head injury Thursday night when she ran over a dead deer and struck a concrete wall on Interstate 78 East in Lower Saucon Township.

Bethlehem Township woman suffers head injury after running over dead deer in Lower Saucon Township


Harmony Gold has resumed operations at its Unisel mine in South Africa that were suspended after an employee died in a locomotive accident last Thursday, the company spokeswoman said.

Harmony resumes operations at Unisel mine


Ex NBA star Dennis Rodman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend A spokesman for the Los Angeles city attorney says Rodman was charged Wednesday with spousal battery, brandishing a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness.


``Kingfisher is a NPA for us. They are in default,'' SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told reporters here.


USA Today newspaper recently reported in its opinion section on 'Who will defend Mideast Christians?' The article can be read in its entirety below.

Usa Today reports on 'Who will defend Mideast Christians?'


Bulgarian pharmacists are launching Monday gradual protests across the country over the Bill for Medical Products, passed by the cabinet on April 20.

Bulgarian pharmacists are launching gradual protests across the country


New Joker action figures, based on the likeness of the late Heath Ledger, have sold out within minutes of them going on sale.


Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw has been jailed for three months for breaching a restraining order to keep away from his ex-partner.


Taliban of Pakistan have supported those suicide attacks which hit the US and its allies targets calling them as `Fidaye` `martyrdom` attacks, it was reported on Thursday.

Taliban of Pakistan supports suicide attacks


The CLARCOR Inc. Board of Directors at its December board meeting declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0975 per share.

CLARCOR declares regular quarterly dividend


Thomson faces huge fines in Fair Work action Thomson, Labor and the race against time Federal independent MP Craig Thomson allegedly called escort services from a Melbourne hotel opposite the former Federal Court building, the jurisdiction that will hear the case against him.

Thomson allegedly called escorts from Melbourne hotel


The Miami Dolphins hired former wide receiver Nat Moore as vice president and senior advisor to chief executive officer Mike Dee.

Dolphins hire Nat Moore as vice president


Boeing Co. won a contract extension to build a communications satellite for NASA in a deal worth $289 million, the company said Wednesday.

Boeing wins contract extension for communications satellite


Kyle Smyth scored 24 points and Scott Machado had a double-double to help Iona hold off Western Michigan 94-88 on Friday in the consolation bracket of the 5-Hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off.


With Iran in mind, close allies Israel and the US on Monday successfully tested the Arrow anti-missile system for the first time, giving the Jewish state defence against ``threats in the regional arena''.

Israel, US successfully test anti-missile system


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he may have overplayed Jack Wilshere this season, following news that the midfielder will miss the next three weeks of action.

Arsene Wenger: 'I overplayed Jack Wilshere'


Art vs. Science have announced their first national tour in almost a year following the success of debut album The Experiment.


COM DEV USA, LLC, a subsidiary of COM DEV International Ltd. announced that it has received a contract valued in excess of US$6 million to provide UHF passive microwave equipment for a satellite payload.

COM DEV receives contract to provide UHF equipment for satellite payload


Comedy actress Miranda Hart turned wedding planner as she was challenged with putting together a real-life marriage ceremony in a matter of hours.


US stocks rose, extending the biggest rally for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index in a week, after reports on durable-goods orders and home prices beat economists' forecasts and banks advanced.

US stocks rise on biggest rally in a week


BBC Worldwide has renewed a multi-year broadcast services deal with Red Bee Media, spanning a suite of channels.

BBC Worldwide renews broadcast service deal with Red Bee media


JaVale McGee dunks two balls in two different hoops at the same time.

Javale McGee dunks two balls in two hoops


A squad car was broadsided last night in Becker County due to obstruction of view.


by : dpa Rome - A late own goal gave Lazio a 3-2 victory against Udinese in a Serie A match played Sunday.

Late goal gives Lazio victory against Udinese


Greece can rebuild its economy by itself with structural reforms despite the austerity drive it has had to undergo, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a radio interview on Sunday.


TEHRAN -Baghdad would not allow any harm to its ties with Iran, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on Wednesday during a meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili.

Baghdad not to allow any harm to its ties with Iran:


The State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert, warning US citizens that plans by a Florida pastor to burn Korans on Sept. 11 could provoke anti-US demonstrations.

State Department issues worldwide travel alert


Mark O'Meara withdrew from the Champions Tour's Montreal Championship on Thursday because of a lingering cartilage injury to his lower right ribs.

Mark O'Meara withdraws from Montreal Championship


Dubai Link Tours, a tourism and travel company specialized in providing total travel solution packages, announces its promotion for Eid Al Adha which offers a variety of options for clients to enjoy a colorful holiday experience.

Dubai Link announces promotions for Eid Al Adha!


Taylor Swift talked to MTV about how her song writing goes, but also on how she has grown musically.


An Indian American man has been convicted of murder of another Indian American man outside a Sikh temple in the US state of California in 2008.


But some jobs not only survive a recession, they flourish.


British summertime officially begins this weekend, sparking the continued debate over the usefulness of daylight savings adjustments.


Euro zone inflation jumped more than expected in August, data showed on Friday, likely reducing chances that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates next Thursday.

Euro zone inflation jumps more than expected in August


CAL Crutchlow finished in 11th place on his MotoGP debut at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar earlier today.


Conn. budget panel keeps Malloy's hospital cuts The General Assembly's Appropriations Committee was expected to approve a spending bill that keeps one of Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's most contentious proposed spending reductions, deep cuts in state aid to hospitals.


Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corporation today announced that they have commenced three separate registered exchange offers.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. commences registered exchange offers


A British man died after falling from a fortress wall in Serbia during an annual music festival, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.