The Panthers will announce that they will be reducing the seating capacity for games next season at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.

Florida Panthers to reduce seating capacity at BankAtlantic Center


Ukrainian mobile services operator Life:) launched a mobile USB modem promotion.

Life:) launches mobile USB modem promotion


Publicis Hal Riney has resigned the Pinnacle Foods account as of this past Friday.

Publicis/Hal Riney resign the Pinnacle Foods account


Turkey will today sell the last three power grids in a series of auctions that have already drawn more than $10 billion in bids from local and foreign investors.

Turkey will sell the last three power grids in a series of auctions


Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has pulled out of this year's Commonwealth Games to have shoulder surgery in the hope of being fit enough to compete at the 2012 London Games.

Stephanie Rice pulls out of Commonwealth Games to have surgery


Industrial auction major, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, will hold two more unreserved public auctions of equipment in India this year.

Ritchie Bros to hold two more auctions in India


A Greenwood police officer and Army reservist is headed to Iraq on a humanitarian mission.


Perpetual warns of 34% fall in H1 NPAT Updated: 13:26, Wednesday February 15, 2012 Perpetual Ltd has warned it will post a 34.5 per cent drop in its first-half after-tax profit due to restructuring costs and losses on market-linked investments.


David Headley, an American who admitted scouting targets for the 2008 Islamic militant raid on Mumbai and later agreed to testify against the plotters to avoid the death penalty, was sentenced on Thursday to 35 years in prison.

David Headley sentenced to 35 years in prison


Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh says Hamas will not recognize Israel as the resistance movement is marking the 23rd anniversary of its establishment.


SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will endorse John McCain today, giving a boost to the Republican presidential front-runner six days before California's primary.


Former Penn State defensive tackle Matt Millen broke down and cried on ESPN Monday while being interviewed by Chris McKendry about the Jerry Sandusky scandal.


A 24-hour general strike is under way in Greece in protest at the nation's austerity measures.

General strike in Greece protesting austerity measures


James Holmes will plead guilty: lawyers Updated: 14:27, Thursday March 28, 2013 Lawyers for Colorado theatre shooting suspect James Holmes say he will plead guilty and serve the rest of his life in prison to avoid the death penalty for the attack that killed 12 people and injured seven.


Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc sued Zynga Inc on Friday, accusing the social gaming company of copying key elements of EA's ``The Sims Social'' game for Zynga's own title, ``The Ville.''

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc sues Zynga Inc


Paraguay beat Japan on penalties to move into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after the match had finished in a goalless stalemate after extra time.


``I want to remove the negativity surrounding Jinnah,'' he said while talking to people present at a book-signing event.

I want to remove negativity about Jinnah:


Charlie Sheen and his ex-wife Brooke Mueller have agreed to share joint custody of their twins.

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller agree to joint custody


More Scots will be purchasing flights to Iceland this winter as a fall in room rates encourages British visitors to travel to the country.

More Scots to purchase flights to Iceland


Liz Cheney even defended Steele, when Democratic strategist Donna Brazile asked during a panel discussion on CNN whether she was looking for a new position as Republican Party leader.


Eight people were taken to hospital after the train derailed near the Falls of Cruachan power station, by Loch Awe in Argyll.

Eight taken to hospital after train derails


Vesta Williams, 53, who rose to fame in the late 80s with the R&B hit ``Congratulations'', was found dead in a Los Angeles-area hotel room yesterday evening, according to various reports.

Vesta Williams found dead in Los Angeles hotel room


The Sports Network Ray Emery has won the backup goaltending job in Chicago, as the Blackhawks signed him to a one-year contract on Monday.

Emery wins backup goaltending job with Blackhawks


Andres Guardado is very confident that his doctor, Ruben Cruz, who asked him for a valuable advice on the studies conducted on 24 December, is to rule that he has had a relapse of the hamstring in his left thigh, afflicts him since last October, and as noted by the red and black physician, everything is in order.


By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com The Cardinals got some much-desired help at third base on Thursday, acquiring veteran Pedro Feliz from the Astros in exchange for Minor League pitcher David Carpenter.


A NATO military helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan today killing one Turkish soldier and injuring three others.


After several down years, pheasant numbers appear to be up, according to field observations by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff.


Republicans have signaled their major concerns, and likely lines of questioning, about the broadband plan in a briefing memo to Republican congressional members and staff in advance of the March 25 broadband oversight hearing with the five FCC commissioners.

Republicans signal major concerns over broadband plan


Zydus Cadila has received an approval from the USFDA to market Tamsulosin capsules, 0.4 mg. Tamsulosin falls in the urology segment and is indicated for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Zydus Cadila receives approval for Tamsulosin capsules


It's been expected that Brandon Harris would leave his remaining eligibility on the table and jump from Miami to the NFL.

Brandon Harris leaving the u for the NFL


Wholesale inventories rose 0.8% in April as auto stockpiles took their biggest drop in more than a year, the Commerce Department said Thursday.


FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Gordon Brown blocked plans to give Steve Jobs an honourary knighthood because the Apple CEO once turned down an invitation to speak at a Labour party event.

Gordon Brown blocked Steve Jobs knighthood


Stephen Lawrence was buried in Jamaica because his family feared his grave would be desecrated if it was in the UK, his mother has revealed.


The Penguins have released their 2011 preseason schedule, which opens September 21 at home against the Detroit Red Wings.

Penguins release 2011 preseason schedule


Goldman Sachs rules the world,'' claimed a shockingly outspoken trader, Alessio Rastani, on the BBC two months ago.


Soap manufacturer PZ Cussons today reported ``a strong performance'' against a fragile economic background over the six months to November, adding that it remained ``cautiously optimistic''.


Chris Bryant, the Europe Minister is due to ``marry'' his homosexual partner, Jared Cranney, in a civil partnership today at the House of Commons.

Chris Bryant MP to 'marry' in civil partnership at House of Commons


Nassau County has agreed to settle a police excessive force suit with a man who lost his leg as a result of a 2004 arrest, bringing to an end a case that produced a $19.6 million verdict against a county detective last month, according to court filings.

Nassau to settle police excessive force suit


US Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced that three people have been charged with selling synthetic marijuana.

Three charged with selling synthetic marijuana


A former Nazi concentration camp guard, who has spent more than 50 years in western Pennsylvania, is fighting against deportation.

Former Nazi concentration camp guard fights against deportation from us


Global Conductor, a privately held management consulting firm founded by former PricewaterhouseCoopers consultants, has identified a shortage of high-caliber management consultants in the marketplace due to the Big 5 consolidation and refocus over the last five years.

Global Conductor identifies shortage of management consultants


The approximately 2,568-square-foot medical office building in North Park at 4067 Park Blvd., San Diego 92103, has been sold for $945,000.

Medical office building in North Park sold


Spiritual leaders of the world will help UNESCO use the religion in relations between peoples, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia said.

Spiritual leaders to help UNESCO use religion in relations with people


Blue Label Telecoms has appointed Rob Fleming as chief marketing officer‚ the company said on Monday.

Blue Label appoints chief marketing officer


British author Salman Rushdie, who lived in hiding for nine years under a death sentence from Iran's supreme leader, said in an interview published on Thursday that something had gone wrong at the heart of Islam.

Salman Rushdie says something wrong at heart of Islam


Leona Lewis has announced details about her new album 'Glassheart' -- check out the artwork on the right hand side of this page.

Leona Lewis announces new album 'Glassheart'


Actor Denzel Washington and director Ron Howard have taken part in a Boys & Girls Club campaign to raise awareness about high school drop out rate, childhood obesity and youth violence.

Denzel Washington and Ron Howard take part in Boys & Girls club campaign


A repeat sex offender has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for an attack on an elderly woman in a Wichita nursing home.

Repeat offender sentenced for attack on elderly woman


BERLIN - German-based health care company Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA says it is expanding its dialysis services business in Russia by acquiring a private clinic operator.

Fresenius Medical Care expands in Russia


Nokia today initiated a charger exchange program, in which consumers owning certain Nokia-branded chargers manufactured by a third-party supplier are recommended to exchange these chargers for free replacements.

Nokia initiates charger exchange program


Jochen Hecht is expected to play on Friday after getting hit by the puck in the ear on Monday.


In a move to calm its frazzled financial markets, South Korea said it will back as much as $100 billion of its banks' foreign-currency debt and could make $30 billion of its foreign exchange reserves available to the banking sector, reports from the region said Sunday.

South Korea may back up to $100 billion in debt


After announcing a conference call to reveal the outcome of discussions concerning its cash balance, Apple has officially confirmed plans to initiate a dividend and share repurchase program later this year.

Apple to initiate dividend and share repurchase program


People who work from home are likely to be more productive due to quieter working conditions than those who go to office, a new study has claimed.

'People working from home more productive'


Ingeneric GmbH, a global manufacturer of micro-optics, aspheres and optical systems, has opened a sales office in the United States of America as part of plans to grow the business.

Ingeneric opens sales office in the United States


Minister--in--charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim has urged Muslims to exercise moderation in celebrating Hari Raya on Friday.


A serial sex offender who spent half his life behind bars, has been sentenced to prison again.


Islamabad - An al-Qaeda operative suspected of the 2002 US consulate bombing in Karachi has been killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border, a security official said on Thursday.

Al-Qaeda operative killed in US drone attack


TMZ is reporting that Jessica Simpson has her a new man, and this time he's not an NFL player.


Ukrainian president-elect Viktor Yanukovych, due to be sworn in next week, will visit Moscow early March, the Kremlin said on Saturday.


Plans to build four polytunnels to shelter 9,000 turkeys on a free-range turkey farm in Northamptonshire have been approved by councillors.

Plan for polytunnels for 9,000 turkeys approved


Five projects pertaining to different sectors have been sanctioned for the state of Odisha under the Urban Infrastructure & Governance component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission with an approved cost of Rs.811.97 Crore with Additional Central Assistance commitment of Rs.637.12 Crore.

Five projects sanctioned for orissa under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission


A quiet session ahead of the local public holiday saw the JSE remain flat by noon on Wednesday, with a local trader noting that some profit taking was to be expected as markets tire from their recent run.


Australia's Bryden Macpherson has won the 116 th Amateur Championship, at Hillside Golf Club in England's north west.

Bryden Macpherson wins british Amateur Championship


SAILORS have been put on alert for timber from the sunken cargo ship Ice Prince which is drifting towards the Solent.

Sailors put on alert over timber from sunken ship


Perkins + Will, the global design firm, has sold its Connecticut office to two of its principals.


High winds and heavy snow combined Monday to create a wild winter storm across Maine.

Winds and snow combine for wild winter storm


The JSE opened weaker on Wednesday, led lower by resources and a fall in Asian markets, a local equities trader said.


Deepika Padukone & Neil Nitin Mukesh talk about their Dahi Handi experience in Mumbai while promoting Lafangey Parindey.

Deepika Padukone & Neil Nitin Mukesh talk about Dahi Handi experience


Nine Revere police officers, all patrolmen, and one who is fighting the war in Iraq, have been laid off this month from their jobs at the department, bringing the top-heavy department to a contingent of 86 officers.


St. Thomas exploded to an early lead and overwhelmed Hobart 47-7 Saturday, advancing to the semifinals of the Division III football playoffs for the second straight year.


Toyota faces an avalanche of US lawsuits over its recall crisis, with a consortium of lawyers joining forces to sue for damages over the plummeting resale value of the automaker's cars.


India should have a ``central role'' in the fight to stop piracy in the strategic waters of the Gulf of Aden, one of the world's busiest waterways, said a top French diplomat.

``India should have central role in fighting piracy''


Japanese auto major Honda today said it has postponed the preview of its small car 'Brio' in India, originally scheduled for March 17, due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week.

Honda postpones preview of 'Brio' in India


Two supposed captured ghosts have been sold in an online auction in New Zealand.


``I think I would probably say it is Sachin Tendulkar, who has been the best Test cricketer of all time.

Sachin is the best Test cricketer of all time:


Tony Stewart held off Carl Edwards Sunday to win the Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.


The North Adams man accused of helping to dispose three bodies in Pittsfield last August was arraigned in a Berkshire County Court.


A 44-year-old Hilliard man died early this morning in one-vehicle fatal traffic accident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Hilliard man dies in nassau fatal accident


WRESTLING at the Columbine Centre in Walton will continue despite an injury to one of the combatants.


With reverberating sonic booms, the Space Shuttle Endeavour has returned to Earth after an eventful assignment to fix parts of the International Space Station, BBC news reported on its website.

Space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth


C3CUBE plans to launch a series of public multimedia projects in the Indian market.

C3CUBE to launch series of multimedia projects


North Korea is all set to launch a rocket, while pressure mounts to call off the launch.


In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences researchers have found evidence which suggests that evolution drives animals to become increasingly more complex.

Evolution drives animals to become increasingly more complex


Movie hunk George Clooney broke his hand after slamming a car door on it at his home in Italy, his rep says, denying reports he injured it while riding his Harley-Davidson near the Italian-Swiss border.


US President George W. Bush Monday lifted an executive ban on offshore oil drilling, calling on Congress to act as well.

Bush lifts executive ban on offshore oil drilling


A Barberton man was convicted of rape and domestic violence today in Summit County Common Pleas Court.

Man convicted of rape, domestic violence


New York City has so far closed 40 schools in an attempt to slow the spread of A/H1N1 flu within the school community, according to a press release issued by the city's Health Department on Friday.

New York City closes 40 schools to slow spread of a/H1N1 flu


Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and may be available to teams by the middle of the summer.

Free-agent grady Sizemore resumes baseball activities


White powder found at NYC courthouse not toxic White powder found on an envelope in a New York City federal courthouse has been tested and is not dangerous.


PPR, the French owner of the Gucci Group and Puma brand, saw revenues climb 5.8% and 2% on a comparable basis to €20.2 billion in 2008 but fourth quarter sales slowed.


The Madras High Court on Thursday ordered release of 73 prisoners languishing in various prisons across Tamil Nadu even after having obtained bail, but unable to furnish surety.

Madras High court orders release of 73 prisoners


H&M is to launch a sustainable fashion range in April, made from 'eco' materials such as organic cotton and recycled fabrics.


Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 India successfully tested its indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha for the second consecutive day Friday, an official said.

India tests multi-barrel rocket launcher for second day


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


President Pervez Musharraf and Caretaker Prime Minister Muhammadmian Soomro have strongly condemned the suicide attack on a peace jirga in Darra Adamkhel.


China is to build a large-scale hospital in the Blue Nile State in southeastern Sudan, a local official announced on Monday.


By Christine Avendaño Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile expressed on Tuesday concern over the preparations for the conduct of the automated balloting next year, warning a failure to hold the presidential election could spark a revolution.


As per reports and information from our sources,The Karnataka government has accorded approval to the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited to execute the long-pending Bidadi Combined Cycle Power Plant using Liquefied Natural Gas as fuel.

Karnataka government has accorded approval to the Karnataka power Corporation Limited (KPCL) for using LNG as fuel...


Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is making a campaign stop Wednesday in Hamilton.


Google to limit free news access, India blocks millions of mobiles, hacker extradition decision defended, and Facebook, MySpace delete NY offenders.


President Raul Castro announced Monday that Cuba will convene its first Communist Party congress since 1997 -- a gathering that could chart the island's political future long after he and his older brother Fidel are gone.

Cuba to convene first Communist party congress since 1997


SALINA, Kan. An 11-year-old Salina girl who suffered an electrical shock while playing in a rainstorm remains in critical condition at a Wichita hospital.

Salina girl remains in critical condition


Madonna and daughter Lourdes are a real pair of material girls as they launch a new clothes range.


This week's Celebrity Chef we love to hate is the esteemed, clean-cut, English chef by the name of Nigel Slater.


2010 home and away replica shirts are now reduced in the official Retail Stores ahead of Saturday's clearance sale...


Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has promised to wipe out the Naxal movement completely.

Ashok Chavan promises to wipe out Naxal movement completely


At the moment there is a necessity for appointment of many new people in the system of the Ministry of Interior in the country, Bulgarian Minister of Interior Mihail Mikov said to FOCUS News Agency.

There is necessity for new people in the system of the Ministry of Interior


Yorkshire crisp brand Seabrooks has appointed Leeds consultancy Totality as its sole design consultancy, taking over from Propaganda.

Seabrook Crisps appoints Totality as sole design consultancy


Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada's climate change plan won't change much going into Copenhagen next month.


Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend, Justin Theroux, arrived in Hawaii for a vacation.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux arrive in Hawaii!


Waters Corp. today announced a dip in first-quarter profit and revenue after slower sales.


English Manchester United is likely to see a drop in cumulative match-day revenues in the next two years with the 2009 match-day revenue of GBP 109 million being the current standard.

Manchester United likely to see drop in revenue


The giant panda cub died this morning after efforts to resuscitate him failed, Smithsonian's National Zoo officials informed.


Gold prices breached the Rs 28,000 mark for 10 grams yesterday mirroring global trends where investors rattled by fears of a recession fled to the safety of the yellow metal.


The New Zealand netball coach Ruth Aitken is blaming a poor defensive effort for the side's four goal loss to a World Seven in Wellington last night.

Ruth Aitken blames poor defensive effort


Atari has filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to separate its American assets from its French parent company.


Blackburn Rovers were relegated from the English Premier League with a match to spare after a 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic on Monday.

Blackburn relegated from English Premier League


Football fans are gathering in Borisova Gradina /Boris' Garden/ in Sofia and around national stadium ``Vasil Levski'', FOCUS News Agency reporter informs.

Football fans are gathering in Boris' Garden in Sofia


Leeds Rhinos will be looking to end their run of Challenge Cup heartache this Saturday, as they prepare for their thrid successive final, and second in two years against Warrington Wolves.

Leeds Rhinos looking to end run of Challenge Cup heartache


The top NBA players stepping into stardom this season are players that have never made it to the All-Star game.

Top NBA players stepping into stardom this season


The bridge, which was all but destroyed when hit by an oversized container wagon in February is set to reopen next month.


United Airlines, the second-largest US carrier, raised most domestic airfares by 3 to 5 percent Thursday as it struggles to cope with soaring fuel costs.

United Airlines raises airfares by up to 5 percent


Some residents were left without power Saturday afternoon after flash floods hit San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.

Residents without power after flash floods hit San Bernardino, Los Angeles


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Roddy White missed practice on Thursday due to a head injury.


A St. Albans couple is suing K-Mart for injuries sustained at its store.

St. Albans couple sues K-Mart for injuries


The US Geological Survey says a population of the nearly extinct mountain yellow-legged frog has been found in Southern California's San Jacinto Wilderness.

Population of nearly extinct frogs found


Warrington Wolves moved back up to second place in the Super League standings with a commanding 40-6 victory over Catalans Dragons at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.


Riot Games has announced today that LoL is entering open beta on October 27th, which means anyone who wants to play can.


Iraqi lawmakers will hold an emergency session on Friday to discuss ways of ending violence in the oil city of Basra, where security forces have launched a crackdown on Shi'ite militia, the parliament's speaker said.

Iraqi lawmakers to hold emergency session Friday


New Delhi, Aug 1 Delhi Metro lacks proper crowd management system in a few of its stations and no equipment was available with it for debri removal during a mock drill exercise conducted in 11 stations last week, the Army has concluded in its report.

Dmrc lacks proper crowd management system:


David Lynch is moving in to the music world and hoping to crack the charts after teaming up with a Radio 1 DJ. The Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive film-maker is the vocalist on the record released through broadcaster and Bestival organiser Rob da Bank's label Sunday Best Recordings.


At United Way of Licking County, we believe that education, income and health are the building blocks that lead to a good life.

Education is a building block for good life


A 17 year old Elfrida resident was shot in the ear after an argument started with another 17 year old May 31.


A Lake Travis High School student is accused of assaulting his math teacher Tuesday after she attempted to take away his cell phone during class, police said.


UK Parliament on Friday passed the controversial Digital Economy Bill, by a vote of 189 to 47.

Uk Parliament passes Digital Economy Bill


Polish companies may face serious financial problems as several to hundreds of firms may lose on currency hedging, the Economy Minister Waldemar Pawlak said on Thursday.

Companies face serious financial problems


The European Union says Europe faces a ``deep and widespread recession'' and that unemployment will rise sharply over the coming two years.

EU says Europe faces deep and widespread recession


New data show fewer US homes entered the foreclosure process in January than in any month in more than three years.


White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said on Saturday that he asked his son to resign from his position with the team because the younger Guillen had made a mistake.


President Barack Obama has acknowledged that the US is not winning the war in Afghanistan and hinted that the military would reach out to moderate elements of the Taliban in a reconciliation process, the New York Times reported Sunday.


IBM found that online shopping jumped 16.4 per cent on Christmas Day over last year, and the dollar amount of those purchases that were made using mobile devices leaped 172.9 per cent.

Online shopping jumps 16.4 per cent on Christmas day


A tight budget in Clay County means the sheriff's office is holding off on getting a second K-9.

Sheriff's office hold off on getting another K-9


Reports suggest Jedward could be about to team up with Crystal Swing to record a charity single.


JP Morgan Co. is in exclusive talks with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC to buy RBS Sempra Commodities, a joint venture with US utility and natural gas company Sempra Energy, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.

JP Morgan is in exclusive talks to buy RBS Sempra


Eskom says the upcoming summer season will be challenging as it ramps up maintenance at its power plants but it says it's not issuing any blackout warnings.


Jean-Claude Van Damme is convinced he was blacklisted in Hollywood after demanding millions for his movies to rival Jim Carrey's pay cheques.


Global hotel rates climbed in February according to data released today by Pegasus Solutions in The Pegasus View.


Kumasi , Aug 19, GNA - Dormaa-Ahenkro-based Aduana Stars on Wednesday qualified for the Premier League when they came from a goal down to beat Universal Stars 2-1 in an uncompromising Zone One Middle League match played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi .


France legend Zinedine Zidane has denied suggestions he still has a significant influence over the dressing room and has been instructing the current players to challenge coach Raymond Domenech's authority.

Zinedine Zidane denies suggestions he still has significant influence over dressing room


All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been ruled out of New Zealand's Tests against France and Italy in June due to an injured knee.

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw ruled out for Tests against France, Italy


Shimla, June 5 Himachal Pradesh police personnel will now don a uniform with a new colour combination.

Himachal police to don uniform with new colour combination


A new undergraduate scholarship that is aimed at developing future Singaporean leaders in various strategic sectors was announced on Tuesday.

Scholarship aimed at developing future leaders announced


Forecasters say heavy rain will continue to hit South China but the overall rainfall is expected to weaken.


A northeast Kansas man has been charged with trying to abduct three girls in west-central Missouri.

Kansan charged with trying to abduct three girls


PG&E Corporation today reported its 2010 financial results, including the cost impacts associated with the September 9, 2010, natural gas transmission pipeline accident in San Bruno, California.


Jennifer Hudson is going to be an aunt soon, since her sister, Julia, is now pregnant.


New Zealand (Images) were struggling for survival at the close of the third day of the third and final Test against England (Images) on Saturday after they were asked to follow on.


The Dallas Cowboys have released Greg Ellis, ending the linebacker's career after 11 seasons and the eighth-most sacks in club history.

Cowboys release veteran linebacker Ellis


Kim Clijsters earned her 500th career victory by beating Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday.


The Sudanese South Sudanese joint political and security committee will convene its meeting in Juba mid June according to what had been agreed upon in Addis Ababa to hold meetings alternately between the two countries to discuss the implementation of the security matrix.

Joint political and security committee convenes in Juba mid June


India may soon face a shortage of coal as more power plants are built and domestic production lags.


Matthew Slocum's trial is scheduled to start Monday in Washington County Court.

Slocum trial scheduled to start on Monday


Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that exploratory peace talks with Israel are at an impasse.

Palestinian Authority's Abbas says talks with Israel at impasse


IRVINE, Calif. Kofax plc, a leading provider of capture enabled business process management solutions, today announced that Spectrum Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider system based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has selected Kofax for its enterprise capture solution.

Spectrum Health selects Kofax for enterprise capture solution


A 47-year-old Clarkston man pleaded innocent to felony voyeurism in Asotin County Superior Court this week.

Clarkston man pleads innocent to voyeurism


The White House says it isn't worried that 13 state attorneys general are suing to overturn the massive health care overhaul, and many legal experts agree the effort is futile.

White House to 13 state attorneys general suing over health care overhaul:


The Brownsville Herald Early voting begins today in Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections for county and state offices.


UN targets family planning in post-conflict areas The UN Population Fund said Tuesday it wants to help an estimated 22 million women gain access to family planning services in territories emerging from conflicts and natural disasters.


The big three credit rating agencies are facing new regulatory scrutiny of the way they evaluate European Union banks.

Credit rating agencies face new scrutiny


Yemeni security forces have opened fire on tens of thousands of protesters at a funeral in southern Yemen, killing at least one demonstrator.

Security forces open fire at tens of thousands of protesters in Yemen


A 55-year-old town of Freedom man was unharmed when the plow truck he was driving tipped on its side Thursday morning.


Homeopathy is ``witchcraft'', the British Medical Association has said, adding: ``If people wish to pay for homoeopathy that's their choice but it shouldn't be paid for on the NHS until there is evidence that it works.''


Northern Trust Corp. on Monday said it has issued preferred shares and related warrants for a purchase price of nearly $1.6 billion to the Treasury Department.

Northern Trust issues preferred shares, warrants to Treasury


Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, nationally recognized author and positive psychologist announced today a sampling of new members on 'Authors Speaking', a social site dedicated to bringing authors and readers together.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein announces new members at 'authors Speaking'


A bill recently filed in the 88th General Assembly would require insurance companies to cover obesity treatments in Arkansas.

Bill filed requires insurance to cover obesity treatments


Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the matter, that General Electric is in talks to acquire Italian defense company Avio SpA from private equity firm Cinven, after Cinven refused a previous offer from two other private-equity firms.

GE in talks to acquire defense company Avio SpA


The 2012 Houston Rockets Summer Camp, which will run from 9 am to 3 pm June 9-13 at Imperial Park Recreation Center, will feature Houston Rocket Chandler Parsons.

Houston Rockets Summer camp to feature Chandler Parsons


A toaster-sized laser installed inside the exhaust stack at the coal-fired Genesee 3 power plant south of Wabamun Lake should cut carbon dioxide emissions by two per cent.


Wells Fargo is resuming coverage on Celgene Corporation with a change in analyst, an Outperform rating on the shares, and a $65-$69 valuation range.

Wells Fargo resumes coverage on Celgene Corp. with $65-$69 valuation range


Global rice production for 2012 is forecast to outpace consumption this year and next because of a better-than-expected 2012 crop season, the ...more

Global rice production 'to outpace consumption'


A Greek court has ordered that state broadcaster ERT, which was shut down by the government last week, can resume transmissions.

Greek court has ordered that state broadcaster ERT can resume transmissions


``How to immigrate to Australia'', this could be a possible question of all those who are inspired by the stylish, luxurious and top-class lifestyle of the Australians and thus, wishing to migrate to Australia.


Two north Stockton homes less than a third of a mile distant were shot at Tuesday and Wednesday, the Stockton Police Department has reported.


While many of us believe that we prepare, cook and store food properly, new research by Safefood has found that most people need to change their food hygiene habits.


The figures show the unemployment rate dropped to 5.1%, although economists had expected the rate to rise to 5.3%.


A racehorse had to be sedated before being freed by firefighters after it got trapped inside its horse-box.


Exposure to volcanic ash can increase respiratory symptoms such as an extreme cough, or phlegm, according to a new study.

Exposure to volcanic ash increases respiratory symptoms


Spaniard Alejandro Valverde wins the 176 kms second stage of the Tour of Spain.

Valverde wins second stage of Tour of Spain


Some Taliban figures are ready to negotiate a comprehensive peace deal involving a long-term US military presence in Afghanistan, but will not accept Hamid Karzai's government, the Guardian reported on Monday.

Some Taliban figures ready to negotiate peace deal:


Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on Tuesday refuted suggestions that South Africa has sold sniper rifles to Libya.


A crash involving a car and tractor trailer has closed Route 63 in York, Livingston County.

Crash closes Route 63 in Livingston County


New reports now show that Scandinavian Airlines may be cutting up to 1,500 jobs after it unveiled its ever growing during the second quarter losses on falling traffic.


Iran on Tuesday warned that new US sanctions targeting its access to surveillance technology were ``negative'' and could adversely affect its crucial talks next month with world powers over Tehran's nuclear programme.


John Salley, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Charles Barkley's comments that LeBron James could be better than Michael Jordan.


The discovery could explain why lack of sleep is so bad for the health.

Why lack of sleep is so bad for your health


Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market announced Tuesday that it will hire more than 600 workers over the next few weeks for the 20-plus stores it is opening in California and Nevada.

Fresh & Easy hiring more than 600 workers


West Midlands MPs have paid tribute to Michael Foot, the former Labour leader, who died today aged 96.

West Midlands MPs pay tribute to former Labour leader Michael Foot


Several environmental groups have joined forces to host a panel about gas pipelines tonight at 7 at Princeton University.

Environmental groups to host panel about gas pipelines tonight in Princeton


All 17 school districts in Cape May County that hold elections have opted to move them from April to November, County Clerk Rita Marie Fulginiti announced Tuesday.

Every school District in Cape May County to hold elections in November


White youth must participate more in the social and political life of South Africa, the ANC Youth League said on Friday.

White youth must participate more in political life:


Canadian housing starts slipped in April from March, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp said on Wednesday, in the latest report to indicate the country's once hot housing market is cooling.


Montenegro has achieved progress in meeting World Customs Organisation standards, in customs system development in general and has established excellent regional cooperation in this area, said WCO Secretary-General Kunio Mikuriya at his meeting with Prime Minister Igor Luksic, Balkan Business News edition announced.

Montenegro has achieved progress in meeting World customs Organisation standards


FX's Charlie Sheen comedy Anger Management in its fourth week managed to stem its ratings slide the previous two weeks from its impressive dual-episode debut.


Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is being treated for a second bout of skin cancer but expects to be on the bench this fall for his 22nd season with the Huskies.

Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun treated for skin cancer


Russia has suspended adoption of children by Americans after a US nurse returned a seven-year-old boy to Moscow on his own saying she could no longer care for him.


Nelson Mandela is breathing ``without difficulty'' after having a procedure to clear fluid in his lung area that was caused by pneumonia, the spokesman for South Africa's president said Saturday.


WildBlue has announced they'll be demonstrating 18Mbps residential satellite connectivity in Denver this Wednesday.

WildBlue to demonstrate 18Mbps satellite


Unlike effects from Cyclone Mick, the Tourism Industry was least affected by Cyclone Tomas and services within the Industry is very much intact.


Sepsis, a condition caused by infections leading to multiple organ failure, is among the leading causes of deaths - killing more people than AIDS or cancer, say experts.


Exide Technologies, the battery maker with plants in Laureldale and Muhlenberg Township, has agreed to build a 400,000-gallon storm water treatment plant and an 800,000-gallon storage tank to collect lead-tainted storm water that has been running off into an unnamed tributary of Bernhart's Creek, state officials said Friday.

Exide agrees to build water treatment plant, storage tank


Medal favourite Spain was eliminated from the men's football at the London ( Images ) Olympics ( Images ) on Sunday in another 1-0 upset loss after Honduras forward Jerry Bengtson scored an early goal.

Favourites Spain eliminated from men's football


Whitefield voters went to the polls again on Aug. 11 and passed the 2008-09 school budget by a vote of 114 to 77, approved during the latest special town meeting last week.


A Canadian man survived a plunge down the world famous Niagara Falls Tuesday.

Canadian survives plunge down Niagara Falls


UK business communications provider Daisy Group says that trading for the six months to 30 September is in line with expectations.

Daisy Group trading in line with expectations


HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 4 Cubalum and Sigmaplast, a Cuban and a Dominican company, respectively, signed a Letter of Intent to create a joint venture to produce flexible printed material and polyethylene in Santo Domingo city this Thursday.

Cuba and Dominican companies sign Letter of Intent


Pope Francis is to celebrate his first Easter vigil Saturday after praying for peace in a Middle East ``torn apart by injustice and conflicts'' during Good Friday's ceremonies.

Pope Francis to celebrate first Easter vigil


``I've been through harder times,'' Jones said before Wednesday's practice at the Arena-Auditorium.


Lord Sugar, the entrepreneur star of the BBC's Apprentice, has been hired by online TV venture YouView as chairman.


Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in rural Stockton Thursday night.


A civilian cargo aircraft has crashed to the south of Falluja, in western Iraq, US officials have said.


A six member UAE delegation headed by Health Minister Dr. Hanif Hasan Ali arrived in Islamabad on Monday left for Muzaffarabad.


Hackers will start to industrialise themselves into supply chains similar to those used by drug cartels, a new report has warned.


ASB is the first major New Zealand bank to offer senior customers home equity release loans.

ASB offers senior customers home equity release loans


Barry Bonds lawyers will head into court today to argue his appeal of his obstruction of justice conviction today.

Barry Bonds' lawyers argue his obstruction of justice conviction today


AP 1:12 AM Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Noruwa Agho scored a career-high 30 points and Columbia held off winless Wagner 102-91 on Tuesday night.

Columbia holds off winless Wagner 102-91


2009-12-02 20:40:04 - Intellicheck Mobilisa stated today that it would vigorously defend itself against a recently filed antitrust lawsuit by Eid Passport, Inc. that alleges Intellicheck Mobilisa to have a monopoly in the Driver License Validation Military Market.

Intellicheck Mobilisa will vigorously defend itself against antitrust lawsuit


Afghanistan, Kabul, Jan. 14/ Trend News, T. Jafarov, D. Ibrahimova/ Afghanistan and India discussed regional security and combating drugs during Afghan President's visit to India on Jan. 13.

Afghanistan, India discuss regional security


The Senate voted down two competing Democratic and Republican spending bills Wednesday, following a plan designed by congressional leaders and the White House to prove that neither bill has enough support to become law.

Senate votes down competing spending bills


Matosevic set to redeem himself Updated: 18:15, Tuesday January 29, 2013 Marinko Matosevic is out for redemption in the Davis Cup tie against Taiwan according to Cup coach Josh Eagle.


The jury in the case of a man accused of the cold blooded revenge murder of his former partner has retired to consider its verdict.


A human rights torch has arrived in Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan.


A central Illinois man convicted of clubbing a woman to death with a baseball bat in 2002 has lost a bid to have his 40-year sentence thrown out.

Ill. man loses bid to have sentence thrown out


Gympie braces for Mary River flood Updated: 08:43, Tuesday February 26, 2013 Queensland remains on flood alert, as more heavy rain is forecast over a 600 kilometre stretch of the coast from Gladstone to the NSW border.


A cloth trader's son was found murdered in Berasia, said police on Wednesday.


A truck went through the ice Sunday morning in Sturgeon Bay but the owner was not injured.


Heavy fog has delayed about 15 domestic flights in and out of Auckland today, but has not affected international flights.

Fog delays flights in and out of Auckland


McCarter Theatre announced yesterday it has been awarded a $425,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support two large-scale artistic projects over the next three years.


MARK Cavendish was denied an 18th career win at the Tour de France by a superb sprint by rival Andre Greipel in Tuesday's stage.


In response to the letter, I think we need to get our priorities straight and remember Port Hope is based on true family values.


Julianne Moore is set to play Sarah Palin in director Jay Roach's ``Game Change'', based on the book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin about John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.


A Wausau man accused of trying to burn a raccoon alive after he couldn't kill it with a BB gun faces a felony charge of animal mistreatment.

Wausau man accused of burning raccoon alive


Doctors and nurses at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis have started moving patients into a new facility that promises to bring technologically advanced medical care to children in the mid-South region.

Le Bonheur children's hospital in Memphis begins moving patients into new facility


Oil giant BP has said it has made a giant oil discovery in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico.


Defender Craig Thomson is to leave Hearts, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club have confirmed.


South University is considering an expansion into metro Atlanta that could allow it to lease up to 60,000 square feet for administrative office space and classrooms, according to sources familiar with the process.

South University may lease up to 60,000 feet


Russia and Venezuela will hold a joint naval exercise in late November, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said as he was speaking about varied cooperation between the two countries.

Russia, Venezuela to hold joint naval exercise in November


Wikileaks founder Julian Assange addresses the press and supporters from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, after he was granted asylum by the Ecuadorian Government on August 16.

Julian Assange addressing the press and supporters


TWO police officers working in Boston have been suspended from duty on suspicion of misconduct in public office.


New Delhi, May 17 Indian stocks emerged as the best performers among all emerging markets across the globe, giving the highest return of over 3 per cent on the day before the outcome of general elections in the country.

Indian stocks best performers among emerging market


SPI has appointed SV Krishnan as its new Chief Operating Officer.

SPI appoints new Chief Operating Officer


The Brisbane bikeway rapist has been jailed for 25 years, man charged with shining a laser into a plane's cockpit, thousands line the street to farewell Senator Edward Kennedy.


Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspected domestic violence.


Taipei, Sept. 2 Taiwan share prices closed up 0.68 percent Thursday as buying was triggered by a strong rebound on Wall Street overnight due to better-than-expected US manufacturing activity data in August, dealers said.


Canadian teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has praised the British boybands One Direction and The Wanted, congratulating them for their success in the US.

Justin Bieber praises One Direction and the Wanted


XXThe PGA Tour and Wyndham Worldwide announced Monday that Wyndham has extended its title sponsorship of the Wyndham Championship, one of the Tour's longest-running tournaments, for four years through 2016.

Wyndham extends title sponsorship through 2016


Nine of the hostages who were aboard the pirate mother ship, Vega 5, are feared drowned during the rescue operations carried out by the Indian Navy on March 12, some 600 nautical miles off Lakshadweep.

'Nine hostages aboard pirate ship feared drowned'


Vimal, the textile brand owned by Reliance Industries has plans to expand its franchise network with 1,500 new retailers expected to stock its fabrics and apparels.


Simon Cowell has entered the UK music rich list top ten with his personal fortune of £200 million in the Sunday Times' annual music millionaires rich list.

Simon Cowell enters music rich list top ten


Now I know Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said that they are keeping the coaches in place at Valley Ranch, but would Shanahan be a good fit for the Cowboys?

Would mike Shanahan be a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys?


Nick Cannon has been released from hospital after being treated for 'mild kidney failure' while in Aspen.


Kelly Osbourne was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after sustaining a foot injury during her paso doble routine on Dancing with the Stars Monday night.

Kelly Osbourne rushed to a Los Angeles hospital?


Kampala-A suspected al-Shabaab terrorist has sneaked into Uganda through Kenya, the Inspector General of Police, Lt Gen. Kale Kayihura told journalists during the launch of the annual crime report at Imperial Royale hotel in Kampala Thursday.


Madrid secondary school teachers launched a second round of strikes on Tuesday to protest what they say is an attempt by the local centre-right government to use the debt crisis to strangle public schools and benefit private ones.

Madrid teachers launch second round of strikes


Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg defended a last-minute budget bill protecting teachers from further layoffs and reducing district authority, saying that Democrats preserved class sizes and education jobs.

Steinberg defends budget bill protecting teachers from layoffs


The rand remained weak in noon trade on Thursday as sharply weaker commodity prices and a stronger dollar continued to weigh amid a rise in global risk aversion.


John Forrett, commander of the Alexander Hamilton Post 448 in San Francisco, discusses how it's the older generations who are stuck on Don't Ask Don't Tell.

Older generations are stuck on Don't Ask Don't Tell


MIDLAND A Midland woman was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a weapon Tuesday morning, a first-degree felony, after Midland police officers said she threatened to kill two people with a nonlethal weapon.


A Turkish ship heading for India has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen, state-run Anatolian news agency said on Wednesday.

Turkish ship hijacked off coast of Yemen


Covidien and Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. announced that Covidien has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Aspect, a global market leader in brain monitoring technology.

Covidien announces definitive agreement to acquire Aspect Medical Systems, Inc.


Recovery and restructuring experts Begbies Traynor has appointed its sixth partner in Scotland with the promotion of Jenn Stewart from director to partner in its growing team.

Begbies Traynor appoints another partner


Former Senate leader Mike Morgan was under FBI investigation for years before his indictment Wednesday in a public corruption case, a federal prosecutor and Morgan's defense attorney say.

Former Oklahoma Senate leader Mike Morgan was under FBI investigation for years, prosecutor says


Radioplayer has launched in the UK, a hub of all of the BBC's radio stations and a host of commercial offerings that is hoping to do for online radio what Freeview did for digital television.


The Beijing-based Yitong law firm will be shut down for six months.


Georgia Power still plans to increase rates next year to finance two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle despite billions of dollars in federal loan guarantees announced by the Obama administration.


The Takeovers Panel is taking further steps to prepare for a possible bid for Contact Energy that could be made if majority owner Origin Energy is taken over.

Takeovers Panel prepares for possible Contact Energy bid


A grievance filed by teachers in the city school district will most likely be going to arbitration after the school board voted 4-1 this week against ratifying a memorandum of understanding that may have ended the grievance.

Grievance filed by teachers likely going to arbitration


World News Dubai launches $750m sukuk Dubai used its first big debt sale of 2013 yesterday to show the world it had well recovered from its credit crisis of four years ago, as investors scrambled to get a piece of the $1.25 billion deal.


A dental office in Sylvania is hosting a free dental day on Saturday 16 th February.

Dental office in Sylvania to host free dental day


Six cities have formally submitted applications to host the 2020 Olympic Summer Games, the International Olympic Committee announced.

Six cities submit applications to host 2020 Olympic Summer Games


ULURU Inc., announced today the signing of a Binding Term Sheet for an extensive strategic relationship with Melmed Holding AG. The Binding Term Sheet with Melmed provides for the following:...

ULURU Inc. announces extensive strategic relationship with Melmed Holding AG.


A Dublin man wanted in Hungary for causing the deaths of two children in a car crash over 10 years ago has voluntarily entered custody pending the outcome of his extradition fight.


Wes Newton broke his ranking title duck with a slender 6-5 victory over Steve Beaton in the final of Saturday's Scottish Players Championship.


President John Agyekum Kufuor on Friday visited New Techiman and Tanoso in Techiman Municipality to console bereaved families of the fire disaster that occurred at Asiayem and New Techiman on Techiman-Kumasi road last Wednesday.

President Kufuor consoles bereaved families of fire disaster


Jennie Garth recently spoke to People at a charity auction in NYC, revealing her weight loss regimen.

Jennie Garth reveals her weight loss regimen


Deutsche Telekom has said it will take over management control at Greek telephone company OTE.


Japan is really working hard on its technological sector, especially speaking in the field of robotics, as the country will soon send an humanoid robot into space to tweet for the astronauts.

Japan to send humanoid robot into space to tweet for astronauts


I've posted this special blog here for those who wish to engage in polemics of any sort about Delara Darabi, be it debates about her innocence or guilt; whether she should be grieved and/or to what extent that grief should be; arguments to quanitfy her relative significance in comparison to other imprisoned, executed or murdered indiviudals or groups within and without Iran, including Palestinians; critiques, informed or not, of the SCE organization and so forth; in short any and all polemics related to Delara.

A special blog for those who wish to debate about...


The British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after apparently committing suicide at his home.

Fashion guru Alexander McQueen found dead


The Philippines has lifted a 7-year ban on meat and bone meal and other processed animal protein from Canada after ascertaining that risk of importing the products is already minimal, the country's Agriculture Department said Thursday.

Philippines lifts ban on meat, bone meal from Canada


The driver of a vehicle was killed in a collision with a train at a gated crossing Tuesday morning in Ephrata.

Driver killed in collision with train in Ephrata


US President Barack Obama is planning another trip to Africa in a bid to increase his engagement with the continent.


India and Italy have agreed to sign a pact for enhancing bilateral technical cooperation in road infrastructure sector and increase involvement of Italian Infrastructure companies in the highways sector in India.

India & Italy to enhance cooperation in road Infrastructure sector


A press photographer at a weekly newspaper took to the skies to capture incredible aerial photos of flooding which badly hit the area.

Photographer takes to skies to capture flooding


IFAW rescued nine dogs yesterday from Cozumel, Mexico giving them a second chance at permanent homes in the United States.


Telemarketers and telemarketing scams once again top the list of consumer complaints made to the state attorney general`s consumer protection division.

Telemarketing scams top ag`s list of complaints


The Federal Reserve on Thursday said it is further scaling back two emergency lending programs as the economy improves.


A 39-year-old Falls man is accused of shooting an Ocean County, NJ, store clerk with a shotgun early Friday morning.


The man, 33-year-old Karen Mgerian, is charged with prohibited sexual conduct.

Man charged with prohibited sexual conduct


Lucknow, Jul 31 One student was killed and two others injured as rival factions of Badri Vishal Degree college in Farrukhabad district clashed with each other yesterday, home department sources here said today.

One student killed, two others injured in clash


Mumbai, Mar 4 In order to cash in on growing brand consciousness, luxury watch maker Cartier plans to expand its distribution network in India, a top company official said here.

Cartier to expand distribution network in India


Email marketing will increasingly be driven by new forms of mobile technology like smart phones, it has been suggested.

Email marketing 'will be driven by smarter phones'


``Quitting isn't that easy ChicagoTribune.com June 22, 2008 Dear Sen. Obama, I viewed with great interest your recent comments about your struggle to quit smoking.


News website The Huffington Post has launched in the UK promising readers a ``one-stop shop'' for information and comment.


Sculptor Marc Mellon's portrait bust of Elie Wiesel was recently unveiled at the 92nd Street Y, a major New York City cultural institution and community center.

Mellon's portrait bust of Elie Wiesel is unveiled


In Gaza, life is all about cigarettes: ``Tens of thousands of Palestinians poured from the Gaza Strip into Egypt Wednesday after masked gunmen with explosives destroyed most of the seven-mile wall dividing the border town of Rafah.''


Property and casualty insurance provider Zurich has appointed Steve Gillen as global head of marine claims.

Zurich appoints global head of marine claims


WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is traveling to China next week for meetings with Chinese officials and to attend an international financial conference.


Las Vegas Sands Corp. is seeking to sell its Bethlehem casino, only nine months after its opening, according to a person with direct knowledge of high-level discussions.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. seeking to sell Sands casino Resort Bethlehem


It is reported that Qinhuangdao coal price have hit a new record again in the first week of June following steep price hikes in May 2008.


The Foreign Office had advised against all travel to Lebanon following the seizure of most of western Beirut by gunmen from the Shia militant group Hizbullah.

Foreign Office advises against all travel to Lebanon


Not only do we in the US have the best government money can buy, we also have the best news media corporations that money can buy.


Taylor Lautner told Jay Leno about the time that a fortysomething Twilight Mom asked him if she could take off the Team Taylor panties she was wearing for him to sign them, and Kristen Stewart answered the following when asked by Conan O'Brien to name a piece of Twilight merchandise that she finds strange: ``I think it's weird that we have underwear with Taylor's face on it.''

Kristen Stewart: 'I think it's weird that we have underwear with Taylor's face on it'


White Collar is back with all-new episodes on Tuesday, July 10th at 9/8c on USA!


Ranchi: ``More mining means more Maoism,'' Union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said opposing the move by private firms to get clearance for iron ore mining in Jharkhand's Maoist-hit Saranda region.


As part of a revamped graduate recruitment policy, Wragge & Co has launched an exciting trainee secondment programme to China.

Law firm Wragge & Co launches trainee secondment to China


KUWAIT CITY // The Kuwaiti opposition pressed for a multi-party system as part of a host of political and constitutional reforms to achieve a full parliamentary system and an elected government.

Kuwait opposition presses for multi-party system


South Korea's Kogas and KazMunaiGas Exploration & Production won a deal on Wednesday to develop Iraq''s western Akkas gas field in Iraq's third energy auction since the 2003 US-led invasion.

Kogas, kazmunai win Iraq's Akkas gas field


Angels manager Mike Scioscia was ejected in the top of the sixth inning of the series opener between the Halos and Yankees in the Bronx on Tuesday night after apparently arguing balls and strikes.

Scioscia ejected for arguing balls and strikes


Ricky Sbragia has called in Olympic boxing medallist Tony Jeffries to help Sunderland deliver a knockout blow to their relegation rivals.

Ricky Sbragia calls in Olympic boxing medallist Tony Jeffries to help Sunderland


Southington police said that a body was discovered behind a shopping plaza in Southington on Monday.


Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Dave Jones as their new manager on a three-and-a-half year contract.

Sheffield Wednesday appoint Dave Jones as new manager


London Underground has said it would cut 400 more office and management jobs and leave an equivalent number of vacancies unfilled, a spokesman has said.


Apple has officially become the world's most valuable company, briefly surpassing Exxon Mobil after the oil giant was hit by the continued slumps in the stock market.

Apple becomes the world's most valuable company


The JSE edged into the black before close on Thursday, boosted by a firm opening on Wall Street and buoyant platinum miners.


Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane has been battling skin cancer since he was diagnosed with the deadly illness last month.


Solar Millennium, which operates solar power plants, has inaugurated Andasol 1 solar power plant in Spain.

Solar Millennium inaugurates Andasol 1 solar power plant


Indonesia and Thailand are holding the 7th joint commission meeting to facilitate bilateral cooperation, a press statement issued by the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Indonesia, Thailand hold joint commission meeting


DUBAI // A female dancer who said she was a victim of abuse was acquitted of prostitution charges this morning.

Dancer acquitted of prostitution charges


NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has opened the state's second Drug Court and promised a third if Labor wins the March election.

Keneally opens state's second drug court


Former UFC & Strikeforce title holder Frank Shamrock is preparing to return to the cage in March according to Shamrock himself who appeared on the ``MMA Hour'' show.

Strikeforce's Frank Shamrock will return to the cage


It seems that the Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are obsessed with board games and if you believe that they spend all of their downtime on the Breaking Dawn set making out, then I must tell you are grossly mistaken as the couple is reportedly hooked to a good board game instead.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart obsessed with board games?


``Jesus Christ Superstar,'' scheduled to open Thursday at the Pistarkle Theater, has been postponed until next week because of widespread illness among the cast.

'Jesus Christ Superstar' postponed because of illness


Despite a cut in the number of people predicted to have their homes repossessed in 2010, bad mortgage debt could well rise in the autumn.

Could bad mortgage debt rise this autumn?


Buick, in partnership with Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure magazines, is launching a ``cultural discovery'' tour that engages consumers through premium lifestyle events.


Taliban militants on Saturday shot down a pilotless US drone in a Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.

Militants shoot down US drone in pakistan: officials


Martin Truex Jr. picked up his second career Sprint Cup Series victory when he won the Toyota Save Mart 350 from Sonoma, California on Sunday afternoon.


Airedale has appointed Keith Nicholls as training manager following its investment in a £250,000 purpose-built learning environment of classroom and workshops.


The Galway Arts Festival got underway yesterday with a performance by Alabama 3, fresh from their appearance -- en masse! -- in the Hot Press Signing Tent at Oxegen.


The Philippine police have raised alert level in Metro Manila to prepare for possible rallies on Monday, which falls on an anniversary marking the downfall of former President Ferdinand Marcos, reported local television network GMA News Saturday.

Philippine police raise alert level in Manila


Health care providers are seen pushing back against Obama administration for its initiative for having asked them to create new organizations to coordinate the care of groups of Medicare patients.

Health care providers push back against Obama administration's initiative


SOME of greatest fighters hailing from this region will be honoured at a boxing festival later this year.


VJ-turned-actor Purab Kohli, who won accolades for his performance in the musical hit Rock On!, was recently mobbed by a group of girls in Dubai.


``The Indian market is expected to open flat following weak closings and openings in global and Asian markets. The Sensex has supports at 16,590 and 16,480 and resistances at 16,740 and 16,820. The Nifty has supports at 4,970 and 4,930 and resistances at 5,020 and 5,050, ``said stock broker ICICI Securities while commenting on the market outlook.

Sensex has supports at 16,590 and 16,480:


Authorities say a man's body has been found in a lake behind Hoover Dam.

Man's body found in lake near Hoover dam


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called Saturday for talks with Barack Obama as soon as possible after the US president-elect takes the oath of office.


Ex-Germany captain Michael Ballack has retired from professional football, his manager Michael Becker confirmed on Tuesday, with the former Chelsea star currently without a club.


Eurozone export volumes rose for the second month running in March and analysts said yesterday's official data could signal the collapse in trade is bottoming out.

Eurozone exports rise for a second month in March


The Woman's Club of Pitman will meet on Monday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Highland Terrace and Wildwood Avenue, Pitman.


Rams quarterback Sam Bradford was named the Missouri Athletic Club's 2010 Sports Personality of the Year earlier this week.

Bradford named Missouri Athletic Club's 2010 Sports Personality of the Year


Geneticist and genetic engineering pioneer Ray Wu died on February 10 of cardiac arrest.


Leona Lewis has said that she hopes alien life is like the Na'vi from James Cameron's new movie Avatar.

Leona Lewis 'hopes aliens are like Na'vi'


Jones Lang LaSalle Inc, a property investment and advisory firm, has opened an Egypt office to take advantage of what it sees as a stable, cash-fuelled market, it said on Tuesday.


An Allentown woman was hospitalized Tuesday night after she shot herself in the foot, police said.

Allentown woman shoots herself in the foot


The US Electronic Payments Association NACHA has appointed new officers to its board of directors.

NACHA appoints new officers to board of directors


AUSTRALIA'S obesity ``timebomb'' has already gone off, with more than half the population overweight, a health expert says.


After a search of their home last week, two St. Charles residents face felony drug charges after police say they found marijuana and cocaine.

Two St. Charles residents face drug charges


Shanxi coal output will be restricted to 900 million tonnes in 2012, based on the latest data from Coal Bureau of Shanxi Province.

Shanxi coal output restricted to 900 million tonnes in 2012


Mahindra & Mahindra likely will raise tractor prices in the next three months to offset the higher cost of steel, the company said.

Mahindra & Mahindra to raise tractor prices


The right-wing fanatic on trial for massacring 77 people in Norway says he wants either freedom or death, calling the country's prison terms 'pathetic' and arguing for the return of capital punishment, which was last used here to execute Nazi collaborators after World War II.


A former Saskatchewan lawyer has been found guilty of trying to influence a judge hearing a bail request.

Former Saskatchewan lawyer found guilty of trying to influence judge


Today we have the not so good news that certain customers will be getting a Three UK price plan increase.

Certain customers getting Three UK price plan increase


Libya, a big food buyer, has dismissed as unfounded fears that due to ``growing disarray'' in the country, it could delay payments for food shipments.

Libya dismisses as unfounded fears it could delay payments for food shipments


A Mid-Michigan dental office has abruptly closed, leaving some patients out of hundreds of dollars.

Mid-Michigan Dental office abruptly closes


Then he says: ``Each thought has a certain sound,'' and mutters a word into his sonic amplifier, shattering the stone.


Actor Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly dumped his childhood friend.

Ranbir Kapoor dumps his childhood friend


The coolest mom in the world was arrested Monday after hiring strippers to perform lap dances at her sons 16th birthday party.

Cool mom arrested after hiring strippers, lap dances for her son's 16th birthday


Ron Artest/Metta World Peace, with professional partner Peta Murgatroyd, in his first and last ``Dancing With the Stars'' appearance.

Ron Artest, aka Metta World Peace, off 'Dancing with the Stars';


With a unique selection of gift baskets perfect for everyone on your holiday gift giving list, ByeByeBasketCase takes the stress out of holiday shopping.


Haemacure Corporation announces that it has obtained authorization from the Superior Court of the Province of Québec to sell its assets to Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a secured creditor of Haemacure.

Haemacure obtains authorization to sell assets to Angiotech Pharmaceuticals


A man, who was arrested on the charge of pilferage of copper wire, allegedly committed suicide in police custody at Dehri police station in Bihar's Rohtas district on Saturday, police said.

Man allegedly commits suicide in police custody


An auto parts plant in western Wisconsin will close and is expected to move some production to Minnesota.


Anita's Pillow Pets, 670 Higuera St., Suite B, in San Luis Obispo, has opened a second store in the Marina Square complex, 699 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 4 -- the site formerly occupied by the Music Box Store.


Virgin Media Inc. is looking to offload its 50% stake in digital broadcasting business UKTV, valued on its books at GBP351 million, and has hired UBS to find potential buyers, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Virgin Media looking to offload 50% stake in UKTV


Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced Tuesday he was coming out of retirement next year to raise awareness about cancer.


Ashish Maheshwari of India Capital Markets is of the view that ICSA India has target of Rs 600.


Colombian police captured Sunday the hacker who had violated the Twitter and Facebook accounts of SoHo Magazine Director, Daniel Samper Ospina, reported newspaper El Espectador.


Thais voted yesterday for a half a senate in an election that proved peaceful but lacklustre, drawing slightly more than half the eligible voters in Bangkok and other provinces, according to exit polls.


Indiana State Police say three people died when a steel coil fell from a truck and crushed two cars in Orange County in southern Indiana.

Three die when steel coil falls off truck


The body of an unidentified woman was found today behind a shed at 427 Atkinson St., a Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman said.


Burkina Faso snatched a World Cup slot after beating Egypt 4-0 in their final group match of the ninth African Under-17 championship in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday.


Boutique investment banking firm Evercore Partners on Tuesday launched its wealth management unit, aimed at working with clients with $5 million in investable assets.

Evercore Partners launches wealth management unit


The question ``how high will mortgage rates go in 2010?'' is a question we have gotten a lot over the last few weeks and especially over the last few days.

How high will mortgage rates go in 2010?


A standoff in Cape Coral at the 600 block of Van Loon Terrace ended peacefully after nearly five hours.


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has hinted at retirement, saying he was unlikely to join a new cabinet, and said Rahul Gandhi, the ruling Congress party's young leader, could become prime minister.


A 59-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday, police said Monday.

Woman found fatally stabbed in Mission District Friday


A Waldenbooks in Greenwood Park Mall is on a list of stores to be closed by parent company Borders Group in January.

Waldenbooks in Greenwood Park mall on list of stores to close in January


BlueStar, the leading global innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, announced that it has begun distributing the HP Handheld sp400 All-in-One.

BlueStar to distribute the HP Handheld sp400


Woodward Governor Company today announced Woodward and MPC Products Corporation have entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement under which Woodward would acquire MPC in a transaction valued at approximately $383 million.

Woodward acquires MPC Products Corporation


Democrats made a mistake by not going over the ``fiscal cliff'' at the beginning of the year because a ``grand bargain'' on budget and debt issues would have been easier to achieve, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer told CNBC on Thursday.

We should have gone over the 'fiscal cliff':


Iran will unveil a new domestically manufactured cruise missile in the near future, Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced.


Medics have met a Frontier Airlines flight at the Denver airport after a child on board was reported to potentially have a contagious disease.

Medics meet Frontier Airlines flight in Denver


Noah Munck, from the hit Nickelodeon series ``iCarly,'' took to Twitter to post the photo above, showing his fans that he got to meet Mark Wahlberg recently!


Late Michael Jacksons ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who prepares to fight kids custody battle, had confessed she ``never'' wanted to be a mother.


I'm not going to be shy about it or deny it like President Obama has done -- the US is, without question, exceptional.


New York-based digital marketing and media firm Beyond Interaction will now officially be known as MediaCom Interaction beginning 1 February.

Beyond Interaction now to be known as MediaCom Interaction


A survey conducted by the National Australia Bank has shown that business conditions improved throughout September from -3 points in August to +2 points.

Business conditions improve in September


A back-seat passenger who was not wearing a seat belt was ejected and died at the scene of a one-car rollover crash just before 8 pm on Thursday.

Passenger ejected and dies in rollover crash


Actor Liam Hemsworth has done several odd jobs but says he is not a good worker and that he hates waking up early.


American LeMans Series driver Chris Dyson talks about growing up around Lime Rock Park and now being a driver there during a media event at the Salisbury track on July 8.

Alms driver Chris Dyson on growing up at Lime Rock


The World Trade Organization ruled Tuesday that China was unfairly protecting its domestic manufacturers by limiting the export of nine raw materials that are used widely in the steel, aluminum and chemical industries.

WTO rules China unfairly protected domestic manufacturers by limiting export of raw materials


Dolly Parton has followed Dolley Madison into the numismatic limelight when she was guest of honor at an April 10 ceremony that set an eaglet that she named ``Liberty'' free at Douglas Lake at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains near Dandridge, Tenn.


Dirk Kuyt has given Liverpool a major boost with the news he could make an early return from injury.


Charlie Manuel said he is hopeful Raul Ibanez will be back in the lineup Friday vs.


Oil prices slipped below $80 a barrel Thursday in Asia as the US dollar strengthened.

Oil slips below $80 as US dollar strengthens


China on Saturday launched its most ambitious space mission to date, sending its first female astronaut to the final frontier and bidding to achieve the country's first manual space docking.

China sends its first female astronaut into space


Property taxes are rising across the USA despite the steepest drop in home values since the Great Depression.


Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Director IA Rehman on Friday said counter-terrorism had become terrorism in Pakistan.


World leaders, meeting for a crisis summit in Washington, have agreed on an action plan to restore global growth and prevent future financial upheaval while promising new spending plans, a trade deal and a set of reforms.

World leaders agree on action plan for growth


It's interesting to note that Jayson Werth, the newest member of the Washington Nationals, is worth more than the entire Expos franchise was when it was sold in 2002.

Werth worth more than Expos franchise was


Sub Pop announced this morning that it has signed Shabazz Palaces, the dark alter ego of Digable Planets' Ishmael Butler.


Samajwadi Party today stalled the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha demanding the release of ``innocent'' Muslim youth arrested on false terror charges across the country.

Samajwadi Party stalls Question Hour in Rajya Sabha


PARMA The city has once again reduced the minimum staffing level at the Fire Department, largely due to overtime costs.

Parma again reduces minimum staffing level at fire department


MailChimp today announced Chimpegration, a new integration between MailChimp and The Raiser's Edge from Blackbaud, created by Zeidman Development.

MailChimp announces integration with the Raiser's Edge


Gov. Tim Pawlenty has called a special legislative session for Monday to pass flood relief for 21 Minnesota counties that have been declared a federal disaster area.

Pawlenty calls special session for Monday


MP for North Wiltshire James Gray says the amount of beds to be saved at Chippenham Hospital is insufficient.

Amount of beds to be saved is 'insufficient'


The South Sydney playmaker said ''it would be good to have him back'', even though it makes the Rabbitohs' task of leaving ANZ Stadium on Good Friday with the two points a tougher assignment than it already was.


Loss-making Finnish cellphone maker Nokia plans to cut another 10 000 jobs globally, and warned the second-quarter loss from its cellphone business would be larger than expected.


US Coast Guard aircraft have safely found a 31-foot sailing vessel near Sitka and hoisted its sole occupant aboard a helicopter Tuesday, hours after its emergency transmitter began broadcasting.

Coast Guard safely finds sailing vessel near Sitka


Football star David Beckham has been offered rap lessons by hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg after both became friends while shooting an Adidas advertisement together.

Beckham offered rap lessons by Snoop Dogg


London duo Smoke Fairies are to return with second album 'Blood Speaks' on May 21st.


Treasuries fell as the US prepared to sell $32 billion in three-year notes and traders speculated Federal Reserve policy makers may increase stimulus to keep the economic recovery from faltering.

Treasuries fall before US sells $32 billion of notes


A Japanese minister visited Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni war shrine Sunday while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has dedicated equipment used in rituals in moves likely to anger China and South Korea.

Japanese minister visits controversial war shrine


Dell says its cutting more jobs at its Forsyth County plant.


Teachers, students and staff say goodbye to a Galesburg-Augusta school Thursday.

Teachers, students and staff say goodbye to school


Assassin's Creed Revelations may take place in Istanbul, Turkey, if the cryptic teaser that appeared on the game's Facebook page is any indication.

Assassin's Creed Revelations to take place in Istanbul?


Rescue crews from several counties spent Wednesday night searching the Ohio River near Dogtown for a missing boater, after five others were rescued.


Pippa Middleton has angered Buckingham Palace officials with her extravagant plans for the post royal wedding bash.


The research firm says, the Nifty is expected to find support at 5980-5950 and resistance at 6030-6065.


Avery Dennison Corporation today announced preliminary, unaudited third quarter 2011 results.

Avery Dennison announces third quarter 2011 results


A monument will be unveiled in Hebron today for residents who were relocated from the northern Labrador Inuit community in 1959.


A Russian vessel Tanya Karpinskaya has sunk in the Sea of Japan, reports RBC.


BUFFALO, NY Buffalo police are looking for a missing 14 year old girl and are concerned for her welfare in a case involving possible custodial interference.

Buffalo police looking for missing 14 year old girl


South Korea is set to ease its immigration law on foreigners, moving to allow permanent residency for foreign investors and foreigners holding substantial property in the country starting next year, the country's Justice Ministry said Wednesday.

S. Korea to allow permanent residency for foreign investors


Prawns are expected to be relatively cheap and plentiful this Christmas despite a drop in the number of boats fishing in the state's north.

Prawns expected to be plentiful for Christmas


A man was sentenced to life in prison in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her baby last year.

Man sentenced in deaths of ex-wife, her baby


The FBI has issued a directive stating that one Gordon James Ramsay, age 44, and a native of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, has just been entered into the US Witness Protection Program.

Chef Gordon Ramsay has entered the Witness Protection Program


Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has woken from a coma after more than a week and begun to show signs of recovery.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb wakes from coma


South Korea and China have agreed to speed up their ongoing free trade talks as part of efforts to increase economic cooperation between the neighboring countries, the finance ministry said Saturday.

S. Korea, China agree to speed up free trade talks


Chennai, April 2 After the Tamil film industry observed a day-long fast Tuesday to protest alleged ``war crimes'' against Tamils in Sri Lanka, actor R. Sarath Kumar said the entire Tamil film industry stands united for Sri Lankan Tamils.


Liverpool will finish in the Premier League's top four next season and qualify for the Champions League under new coach Brendan Rodgers, according to captain Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool will qualify for Champions League:


``Judging from our initial business performance, we are quite confident that Abu Dhabi will emerge as a new popular tourist destination in the Middle East sooner or later,'' said Kwak Ho-chul, country manager of Etihad Airways Korea Office.

Abu Dhabi emerges as popular tourist destination


The new comedy MAD LOVE, which stars Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Judy Greer and Tyler Labine, has been picked up by CBS for mid-season.

MAD love with Jason Biggs and Sarah Chalke picked up by CBS


A Ballina woman suffered neck and shoulder injuries as a result of a low impact rear collision to her car, a sitting of Circuit Court has heard.

Ballina woman suffered neck and shoulder injuries in collision


SEGOVIA, Spain -David Arroyo won the 19th stage of the Vuelta on Friday and fellow Spaniard Alberto Contador kept the overall lead with just two stages left.

Arroyo wins 19th stage of spanish Vuelta


Here, we identify 10 of the most common ways the recession is changing our behaviour.


Amid the faltering global economy, Formosa Plastic Group's affiliates in Taiwan have geared up to upgrade their product mixes to boost profitability with higher-profit products prepared for economic turnarounds in the years to come.

Formosa Plastic Group gears up to upgrade product mixes


San Diego-based NextWave said yesterday that it has developed a mobile TV system for next-generation mobile phones that run on WiMax wireless technology.


Audi has released a prototype of a car that can park itself without a driver.


The Province of Manitoba is planning to move ahead with some closures to access roads leading to the Portage Bypass of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Province plans to move ahead with some closures


Sen. Scott Brown will vote against repealing ``don't ask, don't tell'' when it comes up for a vote Thursday in the Senate Armed Services Committee, dealing a blow to gay rights advocates who were hoping the freshman Republican would support efforts to permit gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military, Political Intelligence has learned.

Brown to vote 'no' on repeal of don't ask, don't tell


A WINK News viewer has come to the rescue of an 89-year-old Lehigh woman.


Everton boss David Moyes is confident Yakubu Aiyegbeni hasn't been unsettled by talk of interest from West Ham United .


Police are investigating two separate incidents in which men approached young girls in a neighborhood Monday.

Police investigate after men approach young girls


England footballers Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole left the pitch to attend the premiere of a Brit gangster film the pair produced.

Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole attend premiere of film they produced


Now he's a lawyer, and he's running for office in Gloucester County, New Jersey, outside Philadelphia.


The global recovery ``is in danger of skidding off course'', according to the latest Brookings Institution-Financial Times tracking index of the world economy, with growth slowing down sharply amid financial turbulence and policy paralysis.

Global recovery in danger of skidding off course


A nine-year-old boy was seriously injured when he fell off a moving bus in Oranjesig in Bloemfontein on Friday, paramedics said.


The cost of gasoline in Colorado continued to fall last week, averaging $3.56 a gallon on Sunday.

Cost of gasoline in Colorado continues to fall


Voters and the members of the global public, who did not watch the presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama are wondering who won the debate.


Telstra shares are continuing to fall a day after sealing an $11 billion deal with the government to roll out the national broadband network.


A report about suspicious men talking to young girls made last week was a misunderstanding, Walpole Island Police report.

Report of men talking to young girls a misunderstanding


Big Tex -- the 52-foot-tall metal-and-fabric cowboy that is an icon of the State Fair of Texas -- has been destroyed in a fire.


A man is in hospital after being attacked as he crossed a large viaduct between two towns in Fife.

Man in hospital after being attacked on viaduct


Post Office counter staff have voted by 9-1 to go on strike in a row over pay, jobs and office closures.


Madrid - Spain is backtracking on plans to nationalize tens of thousands of seaside residences in an attempt to protect the coastline from pollution, the daily El Pais reported Monday.

Spain backtracks on plans to nationalize seaside residences


Tate & Lyle PLC has acquired Biovelop, a Kimstad, Sweden-based manufacturer of oat beta glucan for the food, beverage, supplement and cosmetics markets.


``Alex Cross,'' directed by Rob Cohen and starring Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Edward Burns, Rachel Nichols, Cicely Tyson and others, is a grim but silly thriller, writes Seattle Times movie critic Moira Macdonald in this review.

'Alex Cross' is a grim but silly thriller


If the outdoor sirens in Grand Island go off to signal a tornado warning, and you're not at home, where's your tornado shelter?


Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje has said the State will purchase 990 MW of power to meet the demand during summer.


PTI / Patna January 07, 2013, 18:35 The cold wave condition intensified in Bihar today with the minimum temperature plummeting sharply by 9-10 degrees Celsius from normal, throwing normal life out of gear in many places of the state.

Cold wave condition intensifies in Bihar


Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand won the weather-shortened Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club by a single shot from Italy's Edoardo Molinari.

Kiradech Aphibarnrat wins Maybank Malaysian Open


A LOCAL councillor has defended a Banchory facility that provides accommodation for vulnerable young people.


It is reported that the Ukrainian parliament has permitted exports of Ukrainian natural gas which will allow National JSC Naftogaz Ukrainy to fulfill an agreement with Poland PGNiG on gas supplies to the country.

Parliament permits exports of Ukrainian gas


After failing to land a job with any Major League teams in 2008, Mike Piazza announced his retirement today, reports the NY Post.


Us Weekly reports that Sharon Osbourne is at odds with NBC because she thinks they have discriminated her son after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Sharon Osbourne at odds with NBC for discriminating her son


Ross Perot donated $1 million to his Alma mater, Texarkana College, with the promise to match community donations up to the sum of $1 million each year.

Ross Perot donates $1 million to Texarkana College


A Redlands police officer was injured today while struggling with a man who was reportedly arguing with a woman in her front yard.

Redlands police officer injured in struggle


Sioux Falls police are investigating a Tuesday burglary of an apartment where several guns went missing, Det.

Police investigating burglary at apartment


One of the top prospects in all of MLB, Michael Taylor hit for the cycle Wednesday night as the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs beat Louisville 10-9.


A woman died in a fire, which destroyed her two-bedroom house at Ferron Close, Portsmouth in St. Catherine yesterday.


In an interview with PCR, which offers trade information for the home and business computing sector, Aldous said Microsoft had ``tried to listen to what customers want in terms of a much slicker user interface and the ability to engage with it far more intuitively.''

Microsoft has tried to listen to what customers want in terms of a much slicker user interface


TGI Solar Power Group, provider of solar and other clean technology products and solutions, announced today that it is planning to utilize Gnosis software for project tracking and operations management.

TGI Solar to utilize Gnosis software for project tracking and operations management


Fitch Ratings has said it has a ``negative outlook for the Indian real estate sector in 2012 due to weak overall demand and higher construction costs, which are likely to continue to squeeze margins.''

Fitch has a negative outlook for the Indian real estate sector in 2012


Digitimes senior analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple will ship little above 24 Million iPhone 4G units before this year.

Apple to ship 24 Million iPhone 4G units this year


The wealthiest half of British households have 91 per cent of total wealth, with the least wealthy half accounting for only 9 per cent of wealth, according to the latest Wealth in Great Britain report.

Half of British households have 91 per cent of wealth


Emile Sherman, Ben Mendelsohn and Lizzy Gardiner have been recognised for their services to Australian arts with inclusion into 2012′s Who's Who in Australia book.

Emile Sherman, Ben Mendelsohn and Lizzy Gardiner recognised in 2012′s Who's Who


Tata Motors posted its first quarterly loss in seven years with tighter credit,slow economic growth and foreign exchange loss severly denting its results for the quarter ending December 2008.

Tata Motors posts first quarterly loss in seven years


Zac chatted about his boating lessons, where his first lesson was how to capsize a boat, and how he and Charlie crashed boats on set.


An Oklahoma City father is in custody after shooting and killing his own son.


In the wake of attacks against Indian students, Australian government is planning to make changes in its skilled migration programme that would delink permanent residency with trade occupations such as hair dressing and cookery.

Australia to makes changes in skilled migration programme


The Vampire Diaries ``Bringing Out The Dead'' Season 3 Episode 13 airs Thursday February 2 at 8:00 PM on The CW.

The Vampire Diaries ``Bringing out the Dead'' Season 3 episode 13


President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on behalf of the Belarusian people and personally expressed his condolences to President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III and to the people of Philippines, families of those killed and injured in the flood.

Alexander Lukashenko expresses condolences to President of Republic of Philippines Benigno Aquino III


Grocery share figures from data analysts Kantar Worldpanel show that the grocery market grew above inflation at 3.3 per cent in the 12 weeks ending September 2nd 2012, above the Kantar inflation measure of 2.9 per cent.


The World Bank is considering granting a $200 million contingency loan to Uruguay, the lender's representative in the South American country said.

World bank considers $200 million contingency loan for Uruguay


Bellevue-based drugstore.com, the online pharmacy retailer, has been acquired by Walgreen, the companies announced this morning.


Rakuten LinkShare has announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire mediaFORGE, a Utah-based dynamic display media company.

Rakuten LinkShare is acquiring mediaFORGE


Joseph Califano Jr., a former US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, speaks in Edina on Monday night on how parents can raise drug-free kids.


Felon chaperones field trip, suspected car prowler mauled by pit bulls, woman stabs her mother.


`` (''body``)=> string ''Ithaca Energy posts a net profit of $7.9m for the year to the end of December on revenues of $110.8m compared with a net loss of $30.4m and revenues of $3.3m in 2008.


English archers Danielle Brown, Nicky Hunt and Nichola Simpson have struck gold on Day Four of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.


Kuwait has appointed a new oil minister to fill a key position left vacant since the Cabinet resigned in November.Kuwait's official news agency says Sheik Ahmed Al Abdullah Al Sabah was sworn in Monday.


How to attract women is not all about good looks, men need to have the right mindset, and have the belief that they are desirable to women, women find them interesting, thus they deserve to go out with beautiful women.


Sporting Kansas City fell 2-1 to Toronto FC on Saturday at the Rogers Centre, suffering the team's first defeat in 14 MLS regular season games dating back to last August.


The Cabinet of Ministers has selected 41 enterprises, financial operations of which will be audited by the government's audit agencies.

Cabinet of Ministers selects 41 enterprises to be audited by government


FirstBank, the Lakewood-based holding company for the largest locally owned banking organization in Colorado, contributed cash donations totaling more than $4.2 million to Colorado nonprofit organizations in 2010.

FirstBank contributes more than $4.2 million


A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division has died in Iraq from injuries sustained in a non-combat incident, the military said.

Paratrooper dies of injuries in non-combat incident


A new study out today says teen digital abuse is growing nationwide... in the form of sexting, digital harassment and digital dating abuse.18 year old Whitley Grant was a victim of the disturbing trend.As part of 'it's time to talk day,' she went to a high school in new York to try to warn other teenagers about the dangers in the digital age... using her own experience as an example...


Within a week of the Reserve Bank increasing its major rates, private sector bank Kotak Mahindra Bank has hiked term deposits rates by 0.25%.

Kotak Mahindra bank hikes deposit rates by 0.25%


McLaren driver Jenson Button has said that he wants to win the upcoming German Grand Prix, as he had a great time in his championship year in 2004 in Nürburgring where he finished his race at the fifth place.

McLaren driver Jenson Button says he wants to win German Grand Prix --


US SOFTWARE giant Google said ON Friday it had removed several images from its Street View software, which allows Web surfers to view parts of 25 British cities, after users raised privacy concerns.


Actress Kate Winslet Moves On From Her Previous Marriage-Kate Winslet moves on from her marriage with Sam Mendes with possible relationship with model Louis Dowler.

Actress Kate Winslet moves on from her Previous marriage


Tiger Woods looks to break his winless streak this weekend at Doral


George Osborne has resumed his political duel with Peter Mandelson, describing the Business Secretary's appointment as a ``big mistake'' by Gordon Brown.

George Osborne resumes political duel with Peter Mandelson


``Jesus Christ Superstar,'' the stage version of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's landmark rock opera of 1970, opens tonight on the Players Guild's Mainstage at Canton's Cultural Center for the Arts.


A Harlem junior high school student faces charges after police say he brought gun powder and BB pellets to school.


Turkey will reduce economic and defence ties with Israel, but bilateral cooperation will not be entirely frozen after the Gaza ship raid, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said yesterday.


The capital goods price index fell 0.2 percent in the December 2009 quarter, Statistics New Zealand announced today.


The annual Moskowitz Prize for Zionism is now accepting nominations for heroes who ``put Zionism into action in today's Israeli society.''

Moskowitz Prize for Zionism accepting nominations


A new Oyster card will restore free travel for all over 60s in London when it is launched next month.

New Oyster card to restore free travel for over 60s in London


Yemen's coastguard says Somali pirates have hijacked a Panamanian cargo ship in the treacherous Gulf of Aden between the Arabian peninsula and the Horn of Africa.


DAIRY giant Fonterra says it is tightening restrictions on milk supplies from farmers who have not bought an equivalent number of shares in the cooperative.


Wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind has signed connection agreements with electricity provider Powercor Australia to connect 13 Goldwind 1.5 megawatt turbines to the Australian grid.


only drive-through bikini coffee shop opened Sunday, serving up lattes and cappuccinos made by young bikini-clad baristas.


Crude oil futures in New York will average $92 to $96 a barrel in 2012 as slowing economic growth curbs fuel demand, according to Again Capital.

Oil could average $92-$96 a barrel in 2012


In a PopEater exclusive interview, Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett talks about her wide hips, peanut butter cravings and getting a ``pregnant butt'' - And loving every bit of it.

Pregnant Kendra Wilkinson talks about getting a 'pregnant butt'