Madonna has been forced to postpone her 50th birthday celebrations after twisting her ankle.The ``4 Minutes'' singer - who reaches the milestone age on Saturday - was set to throw a lavish party at her country estate in Wiltshire, England, but has now postponed the festivities after suffering an injury during rehearsals for her forthcoming world tour.

Madonna forced to postpone birthday celebrations


Newly elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi will visit Saudi Arabia this week in his first official visit to a foreign country as president, officials said.


Luxembourg cyclist Frank Schleck on Wednesday said that he has demanded that his B sample be tested for doping.


Ambassador Media Group, a New York publisher of yellow-pages directories, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Friday, saying no payout is expected for unsecured creditors.

Ambassador Media Group files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy


Finland should seriously consider participating in the possible UN led Libya operation, according to a statement on Monday by Erkki Tuomioja, Finland's foreign affairs minister.

Finland should consider Libya operation --


Chinese state media said Friday that a 25-story office building had caught fire in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province in southern China.

Chinese media says office building on fire


An all white basketball league has created a big controversy lately and many are reacting to this new basketball league that only wants its members to be natural born Americans of Caucasian parents.

All white basketball league creates controversy


We have some key new polls out today, the first in awhile, showing President Obama with comfortable leads in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

New polls show Obama up in Florida, Ohio, & Pennsylvania


A Hamden man has been arrested on charges that he fired a gun into the air to scare two youths off of his property.

Hamden man arrested for firing gun into air to scare off youths


Cheryl Hines has fuelled rumors that she is dating Bobby Kennedy Jr after the pair were photographed together in Aspen.


The Navy is banning smoking inside its submarines and will stock nicotine patches and gum on all boats to help sailors quit.


The electronics market is expected to reach Rs 5 lakh crore by this year-end, and Rs 20 lakh crore by 2020, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.

Electronics market to reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2020


A man was pulled out of a lake by divers this evening in western Boca Raton, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said.

Man pulled from lake in western Boca Raton


``Ruchika was never expelled from the school.


campaign and a run into the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Bucknell was selected to repeat as Patriot League champions in men's soccer in voting conducted by the League's head coaches and sports information directors who could not vote for their own squads.

Bucknell selected to repeat in Patriot League men's soccer


A man is suspected of stealing $500 worth of merchandise from Lord & Taylor at the Walden Galleria.


Soccer star David Beckham is to launch a new men's fragrance, David Beckham Homme, in September.


Connecticut is conducting a postelection audit of voting in municipal elections that took place in 12 precincts on May 6.


A YOUNG woman was allegedly indecently assaulted on a train travelling between Sydney and Casino early this morning.


Former city council woman Carol Chumney bounced a check to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital earlier this month.


A man who claimed to have been sent by Jesus to punish sinners rammed his car into a parked plane at an airport in southeastern Nigeria , an aviation spokesman said Thursday.


Today we remember Matthew Shepard, who 13 years ago was beaten and left for dead because he was gay.


Aircraft-component maker and repair agent Triumph Group will purchase Dallas-based Vought Aircraft Industries from private equity giant Carlyle Group in a deal valued at $984 million, Triumph announced Tuesday.

Triumph Group to purchase Vought Aircraft


The Australian stock market is trading weak on Thursday with investors treading cautiously and pressing some sales amid a lack of fresh triggers.


Dance act CASCADA are set to hit No.1 today with Evacuate The Dancefloor, keeping even MICHAEL JACKSON off the top spot.

CASCADA to keep MICHAEL JACKSON off the top spot


Ryan Jones says the Ospreys crumbled under the pressure as they were knocked out of the Heineken Cup losing 19-10 to Saracens.


Manager Arsène Wenger has cautioned against a new visa regulation for non-EU nationals in football.

Wenger cautions against new visa regulations


Actor and big-screen funnyman Will Ferrell will reign as Bacchus for the 2012 Carnival season, krewe officials announced Thursday morning.


Japan stunned hosts Fiji 24-13 to capture the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, giving Asia's top side a huge boost ahead of this year's World Cup.

Japan stun Fiji to capture Pacific Nations Cup


Brett Favre has told Ed Werder of ESPN that he will need ankle surgery to be able to play in 2010.


Australian Trade Minister says it is taking all appropriate steps to ensure safety and security of Indians there.

Australia is taking all steps to ensure safety and security of Indians


Mumbai, Feb 20 The US dollar ended cheaper against the rupee at 54.07/08 a unit, while Pound Sterling was down at Rs 82.79/81 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.

US dollar ends cheaper against the rupee


Carnival Corporation & plc has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.10 per share.

Carnival Corporation & plc declares dividend


Dreaded terrorist Osama Bin Laden has warned US against executing 9/11 terror attack mastermind and other Al Qaeda prisoners, saying the outfit will kill any American it has taken hostage.

Osama warns US against executing 9/11 mastermind


Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick spent the afternoon on Sunday playing at the park with their son Mason.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick play at the park with Mason


India all-rounder Irfan Pathan joined Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at his election rally in Kheda to campaign for the upcoming state polls which starts on December 13.

Irfan Pathan joins Narendra Modi in his election campaign


San Francisco is honoring legendary crooner Tony Bennett, whose famous song ``I Left My Heart in San Francisco'' was recorded 50 years ago.


Infosys can touch Rs 2530-2540, says Salil Sharma of Kapoor Sharma and Company.


Here we are presenting a plan for the Redskins to get younger, to get just below the NFL average age of 27.2 years old.


The LSU football team reports to campus on Wednesday with its first practice scheduled for the following day as the Tigers begin their eighth season under head coach Les Miles.


The King's Speech won seven BAFTAs Sunday night equaling Slumdog Millionaire's wins two years ago.


A mason killed his wife and daughter at his house and leapt to death from a nearby building in Khandepur locality during the wee hours on Thursday.

Mason kills wife, daughter, leaps to death


Three additional banks were closed by federal regulators on Friday, Aug., 7, raising the year's running total to 80 - 72 banks and 8 credit unions.


Police say a body has been found in the backside area at Churchill Downs, a few barns away from where Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is kept.


A message from the Palestinians in Gaza to people of conscience,to attend the upcoming protests to boycott Batsheva.

A message from the Palestinians to people of conscience to boycott Batsheva.


Outspoken anti-war MP George Galloway has vowed to fight the ``outrageous decision'' to ban him from Canada on the grounds of national security.

George Galloway vows to fight ban from Canada


Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans for the post of principal, Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School, Blama.

Applications invited from Sierra Leoneans:


The Extreme Makeover Home Edition team is going to Hawaii to renovate the home of the Akana family of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Extreme Makeover home Edition goes to Hawaii


President John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday received five Ambassadors, who were at the Flagstaff House, Accra, to present their letters of credence to begin their duty tour of Ghana and to strengthen their diplomatic relations.

President Mahama receives five Ambassadors


San Antonio-based Rackspace, the provider of managed and cloud hosting services, said Monday that it has launched a new, private cloud computing service.

Rackspace launches private cloud service


CPI General Secretary Prakash Karat today said the Congress-led UDF would create divisions in the society and would check the progress and development of the state.


A very slightly radioactive cloud coming from Japan will reach France Wednesday but it presents no health risks to the population here, the Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Security said in statements Tuesday.

Radioactive cloud to reach France this Wednesday


Single parents and men were among the groups of Americans hit hard by unemployment during the recent recession, with growing gaps between married and unmarried Americans, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.

Single parents, men hit hard by unemployment during recession


Google is now activating 300,000 new Android mobile operating system-powered devices each day, up from 200,000 in August 2010.

Google activating 300,000 Android devices a day


Lithuania will soon send new humanitarian aid to Georgia suffering form the military conflict.

Lithuania sends humanitarian aid to Georgia


The south Alabama city of Gulf Shores has settled with BP PLC for $6.5 million in future losses to the city's tax revenues due to the 2010 oil spill.

Gulf Shores settles with BP for $6.5 million


OAKLAND, Calif. Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 18 points down to beat the Golden State Warriors 112-106 on Wednesday night.

Nowitzki, Mavericks rally from 18 points down to beat Golden State Warriors 112-106


FDA warned RockStar Inc. that its Rockstar Roasted Coffee & Energy products, as conventional foods, contain an illegal ingredient because it is neither a food additive or GRAS.


``No one has a right to terminate monuments of cultural heritage'', Georgian Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Protection of Monuments Marine Jogoshvili said.

'No one can terminate monuments of cultural heritage'


The Hague/Tripoli - A war crimes prosecutor on Monday sought an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, accusing him of killing protesters against his four-decade rule, as Nato stepped up strikes on Libyan forces.


Brian Dawkins has decided to call it a career after 16 seasons as a safety in the NFL.


The Horticultural Society of Pakistan has selected the historic Bagh-e-Jinnah to hold a flower show from March 25 to April 7 to mark its 150th anniversary and to create public awareness regarding the horticulture activities.

Horticultural society of Pakistan to hold flower show


Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show ``American Hot Rod'' introduced the nation to the West Coast hot rod guru, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Whittier, Calif. He was 63.

Car-building legend Boyd Coddington dies


US housing starts posted their biggest jump in three months in May, the US government said Tuesday.


Tony Stewart won the fifth annual Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream all-star dirt late model race Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, marking the third time in four years Stewart has won the event.

Stewart wins fifth annual Gillette Young Guns Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway


Pervious concrete keeps campers dry at Otsego Lake State Park in Gaylord, Michigan.


SPRING, Texas Firefighters are battling a grass fire on 15 acres Friday evening in north Harris County.

Firefighters battling grass fire in north Harris County


The top US and North Korean nuclear negotiators will meet on Monday in Singapore to try to advance stalled six-party talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program, Kyodo news agency quoted a senior US government official as saying on Friday.

Top US, N.Korea nuclear negotiators to meet:


Rupee continues to fall against dollar in trade with strong greenback demand amid growing concerns on PAK-US tensions, closing at Rs 87.62 in interbank and Rs 89.80 in open markets.


If 'Bones' McCoy were around, he might say ``He's dead, Jim'' -- the Priceline Negotiator played by William Shatner has been killed off by the company.


Kostas Papanikolaou steals and dunks to put Olympiacos up 84-70.


Manchester United inched closer to regaining their Premier League title despite being held to a draw by West Ham United at Upton Park.

Man u inch closer to regaining their Premier League title despite being held by West Ham


This year, Pulotsav Samiti, Dombivli, planned to celebrate 'Pulotsav' in a grand fashion and offered a bonanza to the lovers of PL Deshpande, from January 9-11 at Savitribai Phule Hall, Dombivli.


Entrepreneur David Sullivan took control of London soccer club West Ham United plc late Monday with the purchase of a 50% stake, the club said in a statement Tuesday.


Liverpool will set up a youth academy in Indonesia, their first outside Europe, as the Premier League football side seek to increase their global commercial presence, the club said on Friday.Working with the British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Liverpool aim to train children in the world's fourth most populous country, which is soccer-mad but has yet to see its national team succeed at an international level.


AP Business Writer Packaging company MeadWestvaco Corp. said Thursday that it is spinning off its office supplies business and combining it with Acco Brands Corp., one of the world's largest office supply manufacturers.

MeadWestvaco to spin off office supply business


Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic in connection with the completion of a Turkish diplomat in Azerbaijan.

Elmar Mammadyarov receives Turkish Ambassador


St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay said he found a man nearly beaten to death on the side of the street in south St. Louis Friday night.

Mayor Slay finds man nearly beaten to death in south St. Louis


California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged on Friday to work with the federal government in implementing the new vehicle emission standards proposed by President Barack Obama.

Schwarzenegger pledges to implement new vehicle emission standards


Electronic Arts has announced that SimCity will be coming to Mac as a digital download via Origin in February 2013.


Germany's economy will grow 3.1 percent in 2011, pulled by both exports and private consumption, the German central bank said on Friday, Xinhua informed.

German economy to grow 3.1 percent in 2011: central bank


Vice Chairman of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Lakshmi Narayanan sells 7,500 shares of CTSH on 03/09/2011 at an average price of $78.33 a share.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH) vice Chairman Lakshmi Narayanan sells 7,500 shares


The Dave Matthews Band will be performing live at the Comcast Center in Mansfield , Massachusetts on Wednesday June 25 at 7:00 pm.

Dave Matthews band to perform live at the Comcast Center in


Telcobuy, a subsidiary of World Wide Technology Holding Company, and a provider of supply chain solutions, reportedly has won a multi-year, national-scale, order-fulfillment and professional services contract with Alcatel-Lucent.

Telcobuy wins contract with Alcatel-Lucent


Ace Indian golfer Arjun Atwal missed the cut, which was set at three-under 139, in the second round of Barclays Singapore, on Friday.


A Towanda man is facing multiple charges following an incident at 355 Railroad St. in Towanda Township.


We can all breathe a sigh of relief, it's not just us, Gwen Stafani says her kids are crazy too.


Global stock markets tumbled Friday amid fears the US may be heading back into recession and Europe's debt crisis is worsening.


European aerospace and defense group EADS is set this week to propose joint production of its Eurofighter Typhoon with South Korea, a proposal that would sweeten its bid to win Seoul's multi-billion dollar tender offer for combat fighter purchases, a company official said Sunday.

EADS to propose joint production of Eurofighter with S.Korea: official


Phillies slugger Ryan Howard could return to the lineup Tuesday at Tampa Bay after being hospitalized over the weekend with flu symptoms.


But the style boost didn't last long, as Chantelle Houghton, 29, stepped out on Thursday looking glum and dressed down again.


Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is set to make his 400th career league start when West Ham visit on Tuesday.

Southampton striker Rickie Lambert set for 400th league start


Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating an early afternoon robbery at the International DiamondCenter on DeRenne Avenue.Around 12:30 pm, a man walked into the store, approached a sales clerkand asked to see some watches.


Wladimir Klitschko defended the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles with ease by outclassing Francesco Pianeta in Mannheim, Germany on Saturday night, stopping the Italian in the sixth round, The Telegraph reports.

Wladimir Klitschko defends heavyweight titles


The Banca Nationala a Romaniei held its key monetary policy interest rate steady at 6.25%.

Banca Nationala a Romaniei holds interest rate at 6.25%


Three climbers had to be rescued from atop a rock at Garden of the Gods on Saturday evening.


Umno must take heed of public sentiments and initiate drastic measures to regain the people's support and trust, said party deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

'Umno must initiate drastic measures to regain people's trust'


Lady Gaga ``never complains`` during her workouts - no matter how gruelling they are - according to her personal trainer.


British energy giant BP said today that it plunged into a net loss in the second quarter of 2012, hit by lower oil prices and a huge US$5.0-billion writedown on the value of assets.

BP plunges into net loss in second quarter


In spite of the uncertain economic times ahead, most people are not dreading 2010, according to irishhealth.com's latest viewer's poll.


With obesity in Florida up 25%, Your HCG discusses the popularity of the HCG diet in the state of Florida.

Your HCG discusses popularity of HCG diet in Florida


Iran summons Qatari envoy over 'terror' allegation An Iranian semi-official news agency says Tehran has summoned Qatar's envoy over an alleged Qatari link to a sabotage and terrorism group.


Local public high school teachers have reached a four-year tentative deal with the Greater Essex County District School board Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.


Walmart has launched its own no-contract mobile phone service that it will run with TracFone Wireless Inc.


United Airlines said Friday it will start requiring minimum stays for nearly all domestic coach seats beginning in October.


The UK grocery market grew below inflation in the 12 weeks to November 25th 2012, according to new figures released today, highlighting the increasing pressures on household budgets.


/ 7 Comments Nick Cannon is challenging Eminem to a boxing match, but ever the nice guy, the former Wild'n Out host wants to spar for charity.

Nick Cannon challenges Eminem to boxing match


Apple on Monday introduced OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth generation of the operating system for its Macintosh computers with more than 200 new features.


Despite the 47-year-old US embargo on Cuba, the United States, especially after last week's Summit of Americas meeting in Trinidad, is hoping to ``move forward'' with the government of Cuba in an effort to build bridges of trust and cooperation between the two countries.


Teleperformance, the UK arm of the world's leading outsourced contact centre provider announces that it has added its 6th site, Gateshead, Newcastle to its network through its incorporation of Teleperformance Technical Help UK.

Teleperformance announces 6th site in Newcastle


Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as ``Top Gun,'' ``Days of Thunder'' and ``Beverly Hills Cop II,'' died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, authorities said.

Tony Scott dies after jumping from bridge


Former Chief Justice of India JS Verma on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his inefficient role in controlling corruption scams in the government.

Former Chief Justice of India criticizes Manmohan Singh over corruption scams


US 33 has reopened in Nelsonville after being closed when a car hit a pole overnight.

US 33 reopens in Nelsonville after car hits pole


An off-duty Camden police officer was assaulted while tailgating before Sunday night's Phillies game.Philadelphia police officers were called out around 6:45 pm to parking lot ``M' at 700 Pattison Avenue near Citizens Bank Park for a report of a fight.


Chinese magnesium export offers have risen this week on climbing costs although weak demand narrowed prices.

Chinese magnesium export offers rise on costs


State Police say a New Portland man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection the slaying of a 50-year-old woman found dead at her business in June of 2007.

New Portland man indicted on murder charge


With three months to go before Christmas, Christmas lanterns have begun selling like hot cakes in Pampanga province.

Christmas lanterns sell like hot cakes in Pampanga


Cascade Microtech, Beaverton, Ore., has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for a ``low noise connector with cables having a center, middle and outer conductors.''

Cascade Microtech assigned patent for low noise connector with cables having a center, middle and outer conductors


Thomas Cook gained on Friday after announced strong Q4 numbers.


TELSTRA has cleared a major barrier preventing it from competing with rivals to sell rapidly commoditising broadband services.


Internet information giant Yahoo has postponed a general meeting of shareholders which was due to take place on 3 July.


Hull City boss Phil Brown has insisted that a change of chairman at the club will not affect him.


Roundarch, the leader in large scale Website design and development, has solidified an ongoing partnership with Interwoven, a global leader in content management solutions, and has reached Platinum Partner status with Interwoven because of Roundarch's role as a market leader in leveraging Interwoven's solution suites to build innovative Web2.0 solutions for the largest companies in the world.

Roundarch solidifies partnership with Interwoven


Kurdamir and Salyan telecommunication centers have announced tenders for reconstruction of central automatic telephone exchanges on the basis of NGN technology.

Kurdamir and Salyan telecommunication centers announce reconstruction of automatic telephone exchange


Wall Street reversed its early slide on Monday, staging a positive reversal, with some indexes even logging modest gains, according to Investor's Business Daily.


Planners will decide next week whether an £8m office building can be built off Oliver's Place in Fulwood, Preston.

Planners to decide on £8m office building


Romania can join the European intergovernmental agreement from the very first moment, Minister of European Affairs Leonard Orban told a press conference on Tuesday.

Romania can join European intergovernmental agreement from the very first moment


The first wild sturgeon fitted with a satellite transmitter is back into the Danube on Friday, as part of protection activities promoted by a group of Romanian researchers, headed by Radu Suciu and Norwegian researchers, headed by Caroline Knight.

First sturgeon fitted with satellite transmitter, back into Danube


Kuwaiti parliamentarians will visit Azerbaijan, from April 17-22, head of Azerbaijan-Kuwait Interparliamentary Group Akram Abbullayev said.

Kuwaiti parliamentarians to visit Azerbaijan


OfficeMax Inc. is asking the state of Illinois for tax breaks to keep the company's headquarters in-state after the office supply chain's merger with Office Depot Inc. is complete.

OfficeMax Inc. asking Illinois for tax breaks


Four people were seriously injured and 14 apartments were damaged Tuesday by a gas explosion in central Romania.

4 injured, 14 apartments damaged in gas explosion in central Romania


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini rang the changes at Sunderland as his side attempted to establish a three-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.


Republican Herman Cain quoted a Pokémon movie once more as he suspended his campaign for President of the United States today.

Herman Cain quotes Pokémon as he suspends his campaign


Arsene Wenger will have a budget of around £40m this summer and will be allowed to spend it how he chooses.

Arsene Wenger will have a budget of around £40m this summer.


Gold resumed its record run on Wednesday, bouncing to a fresh high after a run of robust data overnight from China fostered a risk rally and sell-off for the dollar.


On August 13, 2012, he spoke to Athens media outlets about mentoring at the Olympics, competition strategy and his new celebrity status.


Chinese banks may now invest their clients' money in United States stocks and mutual funds, China's banking regulator has said allowing them to diversify their portfolios at a time of increasing market volatility.

Chinese banks may now invest in US stocks and funds


Joaquin Phoenix has announced he is quitting acting, by using a texta to write the words good bye on his knuckles, obviously he couldn't thank god and his agent as he only has 10 knuckles.


Major League Soccer will allow each team to sign at least two star ``designated players'' whose salaries can be higher than the salary budget.

Major league Soccer to allow teams to sign at least two star designated players


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were caught kissing yet again, though this time it was on set as they continue filming passionate scenes for Breaking Dawn.


WWE Champion CM Punk was actually denied entry into a WWE house show in Madison Square Garden last night as he tried to get into the building.

CM Punk denied entry into Madison Square Garden last night


The BBC faces further strike action as 72% of NUJ members voted in favour of striking, while 87% voted in favour of action that fell just short of striking.

BBC faces further strike action by NUJ members


He said that Himachal would be first state in the country to become carbon neutral by 2020.

Himachal Pradesh to be carbon neutral by 2020


A new study reveals that asthma pills work just as well as inhalers and might be easier to take.


A discussion about a new bylaw that could have banned smoking in city parks was put off Tuesday night.


Inventories held by businesses on shelves and backlots shot up in January by the largest amount in nearly two years.The Commerce Department reported Thursday that business inventories rose by eight-tenths of one percent in January, a much larger gain than the one-half percent increase that economists had been expecting.The big jump likely reflected an unwanted rise in inventories as business confidence falters in the face of the sharp slowdown in overall economic activity.


Paul McCartney recently said he was told by his former manager to retire when he reached age 50.

Paul McCartney says he was told to retire at 50


A fire broke out at a Taiwan nuclear power plant Friday, but no one was injured and there was no radiation leak, Taiwan's Atomic Energy Council said in a statement.

Fire breaks out at Taiwan nuclear Power plant, no radiation leak


The Government today said there is no proposal to ban forward trading in essential commodities.

No proposal to ban forward trading in essential commodities:


State labor officials say Iowa added 2,300 jobs in October over September as the unemployment rate held steady at 6 percent.

Iowa adds 2,300 jobs in October as unemployment holds at 6 percent


Fijian rugger, Alex Rokobaro remains on the Rebels bench for Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Brumbies.


London, Jan 19 Hollywood actress Brooke Shields is reportedly facing a $10,000 tax bill after US officials accused her of falling behind with her payments.


Libya on Friday announced an immediate ceasefire in the month-long battle against rebels fighting to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, saying it was complying with demands from the United Nations Security Council.


The Bhagavad Gita, one of the holy scriptures of Hindus, is facing a legal ban across Russia.


Shares in AIM listed market research group Optimisa jumped by 55% to 38p this morning.


Fox wants Natalie Portman to play Ellen Ripley in the upcoming 'Alien' prequel, according to an article on cinemablend.com.

Natalie Portman to play Ripley in 'Alien' prequel?


Actor Gary Sinise, well known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan in ``Forrest Gump,'' visited troops at Walter Reed on Sunday, according to a tweet.

Gary Sinise visits troops at Walter Reed


Jade Goody has reportedly left behind a wish list for her sons, revealing what she precisely wanted for them.

Jade Goody leaves behind 'wish list' for sons


A Merced man was convicted Tuesday in the shooting death of a Dinuba man earlier this year.


Friends and colleagues of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan have wished him speedy recovery as he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital Saturday with severe abdominal pain.

Friends, colleagues wish Amitabh Bachchan a speedy recovery


Microsoft on Tuesday said that it had begun switching Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com as it officially launches its revamped email service.

Microsoft switches Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com


My answer to them is I don't believe in love and I am not interested in having a boyfriend,'' says Sadha, the 'Aa Aaa Ee Eee' beauty.


SkyCity is being challenged to lay out all its cards, with problem gambling once again in the spotlight.

SkyCity challenged to lay out all its cards


A TTC driver has been charged with impaired driving while behind the wheel of a city bus.

TTC driver charged with impaired driving


Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has said airline companies would be fined for any delays in Haj flights this year, Saudi Gazette has reported.

Airlines to be fined for delays in Haj flights


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates continue to remain stable in 2010.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Gov. Rod Blagojevich was thrown out of office Thursday without a single lawmaker coming to his defense.


Around world, gun rules, and results, vary wildly After a tragedy like the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the statistic is always trotted out.


A man committed suicide after killing his son and daughter in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Monday afternoon, police said.

Man commits suicide after killing son, daughter


Thunderstorms are expected to pull through the Southern Tier this afternoon, driven by a cold front, according to the National Weather Service at Greater Binghamton Airport.


Pearl city officials will hold a hearing Tuesday that may determine whether a house at the center of an animal cruelty case will be demolished.

House at center of animal cruelty case may be demolished


Qld solar businesses fear a boom and bust after the state government slashed the solar feed-in tariff.


The US budget deficit soared in July, pushed higher by economic stimulus payments and US$15 billion in outlays to protect depositors at failed banks.

US budget deficit soars in July, pushed higher by stimulus payments


Madonna is setting up a trust fund to help Malawian tot Mercy even if she can't adopt her.


Mr. Abderraouf El Basti, Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation and Mr. Slaheddine Malouch, Minister of Equipment, Housing and Land Planning, paid an inspection visit on Thursday to the city of culture in Tunis.

Ministers pay inspection visit to the city of culture in Tunis


SEARCH ENGINE outfit Google has been showing off its Chrome notebook to developers as it tries to lure them into making apps for it.

Google shows off its Chrome notebook to developers


A Fannin County textile business is expanding and has plans to double its employees within two years.


Singer Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart made a big announcement on Twitter last week... they adopted a puppy!

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart adopt a puppy!


Catcha Digital Sdn Bhd, the strategic partner for Microsoft Corp's online properties in Malaysia, eyes aggressive expansion plans to develop the MSN network in Malaysia.

Catcha Digital eyes expansion plans to develop MSN network


China said Friday it has revised its tariffs on imported auto parts after losing an appeal against a World Trade Organization ruling that said it was breaking international trade rules.


A doctor has pleaded guilty in Mayfield to practicing medicine without a license.

Doctor pleads guilty to practicing without license


Samsung and Google Wednesday in Hong Kong finally unveiled the long-awaited new Galaxy Nexus, the first device to feature the new ``Ice Cream Sandwich'' version of Android.

Samsung, Google finally unveil Galaxy Nexus


Congress today said there was no credible material to act against Union Telecom Minister A Raja who has come under fire from Opposition for allegedly causing Rs one lakh crore loss to government in allocation of 2G spectrum allocation.

No credible material to act against Raja:


A Grand Rapids man faces charges in Illinois after police found a huge drug stash in his car.

Grand Rapids man found with huge drug stash


Myanmar has lifted a suspension of visa-on-arrival arranged through travel agencies for visitors from regions where no Myanmar embassy is set up, the local Biweekly Eleven News reported Thursday.

Myanmar lifts suspension of visa-on-arrival


Representative Thomas Wright of Wilmington is charged with not reporting 185-thousand dollars in campaign contributions and for fraud but his lawyer says the charges are politically motivated.

Rep. Thomas Wright of Wilmington charged


We have watched this video a few times now, and we hope you agree, Matt Damon is scary when he is mad.


THOUSANDS of NHS dental patients could have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis, it has been revealed.

Dental patients could have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis


`` title=''Bile acids may aid in development of new vitamin D therapies`` width=''124`` height=''91`` align=''left`` />Washington, Mar 16 :


Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter has developed new brain tumors, according to his daughter's announcement on her website Thursday.

Gary Carter developing new brain tumors, according to daughter


It seems that Mountain View, California-based Google will make its ``Goggles'' visual search and optical character recognition (OCR) application available for the iPhone later this year.

Google to make Goggles available for the iPhone later this year


LA post-grunge rockers Smile Empty Soul has announced that they will be releasing their new album Chemicals this fall.

Smile Empty Soul to release new album this fall


Mr Packer has moved to sell his stake in Foxtel with a view to pursuing a merger of his Crown casino group with the owner of Sydney's The Star casino.


Police rescued an abducted youth from Diphu in Karbi Anglong district early on Monday morning and arrested two Karbi National Protection Force rebels in connection with the case.


NORTH Wales Police are on target to slash their overtime bill by £340,000 over the next three years after saving £34,000 in the first three months of 2010.

North Wales Police slashing overtime bill


A key representative of Sydney's Islamic community believes that polygamous marriages should be recognised to protect the rights of women.

Polygamous marriages should be recognised:


The value of building permits issued in Metro Vancouver dropped 4.9 per cent from July to August, and was down almost 10 per cent from August 2010, Statistics Canada says.

Value of building permits issued in Metro Vancouver drops


MNS chief Raj Thackeray today demanded resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil and Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik for ``failing to handle'' last Saturday's violence in south Mumbai.

MNS demands resignation of r r Patil, police Commissioner


European weakness will lead to Nato becoming a 'paper tiger', the alliance's former secretary general has said.


Goldman Sachs resumes coverage on eBay with a Conviction Buy List rating and $40 price target.

Goldman Sachs resumes eBay (eBay) at Conviction Buy


Political strategist Newt Gingrich thinks Republicans should go after food stamps as a way to close the deal and get -elected in the November 2010 elections.


Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein are advising Connecticut consumers to screen e-mail carefully and not to respond to requests for personal or account information, including login names or passwords.

Consumers advised to screen e-mail carefully


Microsoft has released a public version of its internal Attack Surface Analyzer tool, which helps organizations identify changes to a system's attack surface as new applications are added.

Microsoft releases Attack Surface Analyzer tool


Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Kashmiris must be included in Indo-Pak talks.

Kashmiris should be included in Indo-Pak talks:


By Don Peat ,City Hall Bureau Chief Mayor Rob Ford isn't kidding when he says Torontonians want subways, according to a new Forum Research poll.


Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz won't pitch before Thursday at the earliest, but manager John Farrell is confident his absence will be short-term.

Red Sox' Clay Buchholz won't pitch until Thursday at the earliest


Angels pitcher CJ Wilson bowed out of the All-Star game on Sunday because of a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand.

Angels pitcher CJ Wilson bows out of All-Star game


Tesco PLC said it still believes the UK Competition Commission has made the wrong recommendation in pushing forward with its ``competition test'' which considers and can block supermarket developments by retailers already powerful in a local area.

Tesco says UK Competition commission made wrong recommendation


Fire officials said a brush fire is no longer threatening homes in Volusia County.


Florida Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson finished his first healthy spring in three years with a strong start Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Marlins' Josh Johnson finishes first healthy spring in three years with strong start


Gatwick Airport will soon get an extra weekly flight to the Caribbean island of Grenada.

Gatwick Airport gets extra flight to Grenada


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked up a big endorsement in the key early-voting state of South Carolina on Friday, as Governor Nikki Haley threw her support behind the former Massachusetts Governor's campaign.

Romney picks up big endorsement in South Carolina


Rangers striker Kenny Miller has admitted losing Kevin Thomson could be a critical blow to the club's hopes of holding onto the Scottish Premier League title.


With gas prices rising, fuel efficient cars have become the trend.


3D Systems Corporation has released the ProJet 5000 large format professional 3D printer, which offers a 2X print speed increase and among the highest print resolution available in its class.

3D Systems releases large format 3D printer


Three more sketches of those involved in serial Jaipur blasts were released even as security agencies take lead from e-mail while the owner and employee of a cyber cafe from where an email claiming responsibility for Tuesday''s Jaipur serial blasts has been detained for questioning by the Uttar Pradesh Police.

Three more sketches of those involved in serial Jaipur blasts released


A magnitude-5.5 earthquake rattled Yamanashi prefecture in central Japan Saturday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported.


Three elephants - a female and two calves - were found dead, believed to be poisoned in the Sukna Forest of North Bengal, a senior Forest department official said on Saturday.


``Anything above 250 runs will be good competitive score on wicket like this if conditions remain the same,''


The National Archives has extended the UK government licensing framework, which provides a policy and legal overview for licensing the re-use of public sector information, to cover as many licensing scenarios as possible.

National Archives extends UK government licensing framework


Guang Ming Daily reported that Hong Kong actress Kate Tsui had received an offer from a rich businessman asking Tsui to state the amount of money she wanted so that the man could ``keep and take care of her''.

Hk actress Kate Tsui receives 'offer' from rich businessman


Most of these questions alluded to a very important issue: how much to save for retirement?


The latest MoneyMood research from Legal & General reveals that household finances have improved in the past 12 months with more people now able to save.

Household finances improve with more able to save


Singer Katy Perry says she has no regrets in life because she has learnt a lot from her experiences.


Free $50,000 life insurance policies are being offered to working parents who are 19 to 42 years old and earn between $10,000 and $40,000 a year.

Free life insurance offered to working parents


A Christchurch man who drowned while fishing in the Rakaia River was not wearing a lifejacket or safety belt, a coroner has found.

Man was not wearing lifejacket, safety belt


The Texas Legislature has passed along largely party lines a state budget that cuts billions from public schools, state universities and health care.

Texas Legislature passes budget that cuts billions


This past week, China reported its first quarterly trade deficit in seven years.


Medtronic Inc., the world's largest medical-device maker, got a mixed ruling in its appeal of a $7.4 million verdict won by Synthes Inc. over a patent for spinal discs.


Oil prices fell below $83 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors mull the impact possible Fed measures to boost the US economy would have on crude.


Garwyn has appointed commercial claims management specialist Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn's client base.


Rajsamand district will become a transport hub as the Union government has approved to develop the area and also set up an Institute of Driving Training Research & Inspection and Certification Centre.


Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for the second time in two days.

Paul Gascoigne arrested for the second time in two days


IT industry association NASSCOM on Tuesday said the export revenue target of $50 billion by 2010 will be delayed by 3-4 quarters due to the global economic downturn, and warned of uncertainties in the near future.

It export target of $50 billion will be delayed:


The question of which celebrity closet would I like to raid boggles my mind a bit!

Which celebrity's closet would you like to raid?


Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are looking for a man who they said cut off his electronic monitor.

Police looking for man they say cut off electronic monitor


Iran Wednesday said a political solution was the only way out of the Syrian crisis, thanking His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for hosting a donor conference to help the Syrian refugees, whose number is increasing in neighboring countries.

Iran says political solution only way out of Syrian crisis


Nikolay Davydenko grabbed the last semifinal spot at the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Robin Soderling 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday, knocking defending champion Novak Djokovic out of the tournament.


Drug firm Glenmark today said it has opened its new facility in Argentina which would serve as a global hub for cancer treatment drugs.

Glenmark opens new facility in Argentina


Abu Dhabi-linked firms will pay more to raise capital in the wake of Moody's downgrades as a government statement of support for the high-profile firms fell short of explicit guarantees, analysts said on Friday.

Abu Dhabi firms to pay more to raise capital


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sent troops to seize oil service companies on Friday, tightening his grip on the oil industry as low crude prices pinch the OPEC nation's finances.


Malaysian actress/model Kavita Sidhu is set to launch her own clothing line in March this year.

Malaysian actress Kavita Sidhu set to launch own clothing line


James Johnson is expected to start for the Raptors on Wednesday, replacing Sonny Weems in the starting five.


Legendary Canadian rocker Neil Young is to receive a humanitarian award in his hometown Toronto in March at the Junos, the country's music awards.

Neil Young to receive humanitarian award at Junos


Air filtration systems maker Clarcor Inc. cut its fiscal 2009 profit outlook Wednesday, saying it expects weak sales throughout the first half of the year.


Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney declared Saturday that ``women need our help'' as he promised to promote women-led businesses should he defeat President Barack Obama in November's election.


Sarah Palin Sunday took aim at ``anti-hunting hypocrisy,'' ahead of the latest episode of her reality show in which she accompanies her father hunting for caribou.

Sarah Palin takes aim at 'anti-hunting...


-Miranda Kerr has reportedly given birth to a son.


Archstone swapped more than $5.4 billion in debt for equity and extended all near-term debt maturities, clearing the way for acquisitions and development, the real estate investment company said on Friday.

Archstone swaps $5.4 billion in debt for equity


Prime Minister-elect John Key will announce a 20-strong cabinet today and three other ministerial positions after he cut deals yesterday that secured a strong majority for his National government.


Juventus coach Antonio Conte is facing a 15-month ban after being denied a plea bargain for his involvement in an Italian match-fixing scandal.


What can be done to prevent Iran from going nuclear, thereby becoming the world's most dangerous loose canon?


ACCRINGTON Stanley are to hold a pitch inspection at the Crown Ground tomorrow morning ahead of Saturday's League Two clash with Shrewsbury Town.

Accrington Stanley to hold pitch inspection at Crown Ground


Nissan's new crossover vehicle Nissan Juke will be coming to India by mid-2011.


Goldman Sachs downgraded Beam Inc from Buy to Neutral but bumps its price target from $56 to $58.

Goldman Sachs downgrades Beam Inc (Beam) to Neutral


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed an order on a national anti-corruption program for 2010-2011, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Medvedev signs national anti-corruption program for 2010-2011


British colonialism outlawed ``sodomy'' in Iraq after World War I. The edict was part of an entire body of colonial law created by British overlords more than half a century earlier, which the English called ``The Indian Penal Code.''

British colonialism outlawed 'sodomy' in Iraq


Money talks, and in cricket Indian money talks a language that is the first preference of all international cricketers and administrators.


State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun, said domestic tourism was still growing despite facing two global challenges.

Domestic tourism growing despite challenges:


The Lawrence University softball team split a pair of games during its Florida trip on Friday.

Lawrence University softball team splits pair of games


Active surveillance, also referred to as watchful waiting, is a viable option for many men with low risk prostate cancer although the concept continues to cause distress and confusion.

Active surveillance is an option for many men with prostate Cancer


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


Bestselling Irish author Maeve Binchy, one of Ireland's most popular writers who sold more than 40 million books worldwide, died in Dublin after a brief illness, Irish media and national leaders said.


The BJP on Friday said the Supreme Court opinion on allocation of natural resources did not vindicate the government stand, as it said non-auctioning methods were fair only if the purpose was social.

Supreme Court opinion did not vindicate government stand:


Academy Award nominee Melanie Griffith will be part of the upcoming season of the Fox sitcom ``Raising Hope,'' according to Deadline.com.

Melanie Griffith will be part of upcoming season of Fox's ``Raising Hope''


Cindy McCain, the wife of the former Republican presidential candidate, resumed her international aid work this week with a stop in Dubai on her way to India and Cambodia to volunteer at maternity hospitals.

Cindy McCain resumes international aid work


A CRIMINAL is wanted by police after breaching licence conditions since being released from a Young Offenders' Institution.


Oklahoma native and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Leon Russell will perform with host/musical guest Elton John on Saturday Night Live this week.

Leon Russell to perform with Elton John on Saturday Night Live


South Korean pop star and actor Rain, 26, arrives at federal court, Monday, March 16, 2009, in Honolulu.


Ex-Pentagon chief says checks needed on drone strikes Former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that there should be an outside check on the power of a president to order drone strikes on US citizens.

Ex-pentagon chief says checks needed on drone strikes


MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa will undergo more surgery to his right collarbone in order to try to speed up the healing process from his French GP crash injuries.


There's a chance Ron Paul won Maine after all.


``Snowden is not a spy,'' Julian Assange said.


Inspectors found mildew on a ceiling and other problems last year at a peanut butter producing plant in Georgia that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to reports released Monday by the state Department of Agriculture.

Inspectors found mildew in peanut butter plant


Justice for Agriculture on Friday warned that ZANU PF will stand in the way of a transparent land audit, arguing the party will go out of its way to control the process for its own benefit.

ZANU PF will stand in the way of transparent land audit:


Yesterday, The New York Times Company suspended its quarterly dividend.


Drug discovery platform developer Compugen Ltd. almost quadrupled its revenue to $800,000 for the second quarter of 2010 from $225,000 for the corresponding quarter of 2009 thanks to the recognition of initial fees and research revenues from collaborative ventures.


Padraig Harrington closed in on his second straight British Open championship Sunday.

Harrington closes in on another British Open


In a series of experiments, researchers at Brown University sought to determine how carbon nanoparticles would affect fruit flies - from the very young to adults.

How carbon nanoparticles would affect fruit flies


As many as 16,000 cases of family disputes remain pending with family and guardian courts here in the provincial metropolis.


AKOS Buzsaky will make his first appearance for QPR in nearly four months when he gets a 30-minute run-out in the friendly against Tottenham this afternoon.

Buzsaky to make first appearance for QPR


The presidents of Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul today to discuss relations between them.

Presidents of Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan meet


A Redlands resident died after a traffic collision Monday evening in Redlands, according to information on the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's website.


Jehovah's Witnesses at the weekend held a special assembly day programme with a call on Christians to safeguard their consciences to aid them walk with God and follow Jesus' footsteps.

Jehovah's Witnesses call on Christians to safeguard their consciences


Huawei and Discovery will be making the rugged Huawei-Discovery Expedition phone to be released late this year.


An original Darth Vader costume is expected to sell for up to £230,000 when it is put up for auction next month.

Darth Vader costume expected to sell for £230,000 at auction


The White House has joined Tumblr, and if its first post is any indication, expect a mixture of humor, presidential messages and of course, cute shots of Bo the dog.


It's not a move to put the green fuel incognito ... biodiesel is literally going underground.


Police are setting upa perimeter to look for burglary suspects who were trying to get inside a house.

Police set up perimeter to look for burglary suspects


The city of Medicine Hat, Alta., has declared a state of local emergency over fears of a potential breach of a reservoir.

Medicine Hat declares state of emergency


St. Christopher's Hospital for Children today launched a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information.

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children launches mobile application


Seven people were killed Thursday when a military plane crashed during takeoff in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, an army source told AFP.

Seven killed in mauritania military plane crash


A Nelson finance director has been charged with stealing almost $2 million from investors by misappropriating their money.

Nelson director charged with stealing $2 million


Education will be one of the biggest global growth industries for Britain in the 21st century, and Britain can be a global education superpower, said Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown in an international education forum on Monday.

Britain can be a global education superpower:


The Internal Security Forces announced Friday that it has detained 37 people and seized over 900 vehicles for various violations since the start of the security month launched by the Interior Ministry on June 27.

ISF detained 37, seized 900 vehicles since start of security month


Two state lawmakers are reviewing the Dept. of Natural Resources report on the Oak Creek bluff collapse from a few weeks ago.

Lawmakers to review dnr report on bluff collapse


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday boasted that his socialist revolution was on track as he celebrated 10 years in office before a group of Latin American leaders.

Chavez boasts revolution on track after 10 years in office


Real Madrid have emerged as the surprise favourites to sign the impressive Bordeaux midfielder Yoan Gourcuff at the end of the season.

Real Madrid emerge as favourites to sign yoann Gourcuff


Philadelphia-based law firm Saul Ewing LLP has opened a Pittsburgh office, ending weeks of speculation in the local market.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died, Pyongyang's state television announced on Monday.


Tongans have backed democracy campaigners in the nation's first election since violent protests there two year ago.


Senior NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar on Friday said there was ``a conspiracy to malign his image''; and he would not withdraw his resignation.

There is a conspiracy to malign my image:


After weeks of lowering offer prices, but failing to attract any new business, Chinese flat product exporters have cooled their offers to Turkey, market participants told MB. China-origin hot and cold rolled coil was unattractive to Turkish buyers due to lower prices being available from Ukraine and Russia, and the longer lead time for...

Chinese flat product exporters cool offers to Turkey


Ireland beat Canada by six wickets in their Intercontinental Cup tie after rain delayed much of the final day's play in Toronto.

Ireland beat Canada in Intercontinental Cup tie


After pictures surfaced of Paris Hilton flirting with her ex Stavros Niarchos, in Miami last weekend, news has surfaced that she's dumped her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden.


Margaret Thatcher leaves lasting fiscal legacy Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain's economy over her 14 years as prime minister.


A Lubbock County man accused of violent sexual assault was arraigned in Federal Court on Wednesday morning.

Lubbock man accused of violent sexual assault arraigned


Prince Harry took some time out from his military training to party in San Diego!


A Claypool man was arrested early today after allegedly kicking in the door of a Mentone home, which he claimed was out of desperation because he was being chased by a group trying to kill him.

Claypool man arrested for kicking down door


US stocks fall on weak earnings reports Updated: 05:00, Friday February 1, 2013 Facebook shares have fallen nearly six per cent on opening, leading the markets lower in starting trade also hit by poor earnings from Dow Chemical.


UK mortgage approvals fell to a new record low in August as the housing market slumps further.

Mortgage approvals fall to new record low


Jewish occupiers on Saturday set fire to Palestinian property and destroyed groves near the West Bank city of Nablus as part of the ``price tag policy,'' a Palestinian official said.

Occupiers set on fire Palestinian property


Former Labor MP Craig Thomson says an independent review of a Fair Work Australia investigation vindicates him, and will debunk any prosecution case.


Worcestershire fought back after lunch to restrict Sussex to 289-8 on the opening day at New Road as both sides battle to avoid relegation.

Worcestershire fight back against Sussex


The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 4.4% in July, up from 4.2% in June.


BOSTON -The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.


A police chase involving armed robbery suspects ended with the arrest of at least one suspect.


Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates, can become the motorsport hub of Asia, according to the region's captain of motor racing, 14-times Middle East rally champion, Mohammed bin Sulayem.

Abu Dhabi can ``become the motorsport hub of Asia''


Tonio Liuzzi has confirmed that he will race a V8 Supercar in the Gold Coast 600 at Surfers Paradise in October.


Prince Radu on Thursday, during the meeting with the delegation of experts of the Federal Foundation for Studying Dictatorship in Berlin, pleaded for changing mentalities and promoting competence in Romanian society.

Prince Radu pleads for promoting competence in Romania


A former prison guard at Oakhill Correctional Institution was convicted Tuesday of sexual assault for having sex with an inmate at the prison.

Oakhill prison guard convicted of sexual assault


Energy production and use in America could be adding as much as $120 billion in hidden costs to the nation, according to a report released Monday by the US Department of the Treasury and the National Academy of Sciences.

Energy production adding $120 billion in hidden costs to the nation


Costello audit points to asset sales Updated: 12:26, Friday June 15, 2012 Asset sales will have to be considered to restore the health of the Queensland economy, the Costello audit has found.


Global superstar Justin Bieber 's Under The Mistletoe released on November 1st debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first week sales of 210,293 units.

Justin Bieber's Under the Mistletoe debuts at #1


Officials plan to unveil a new Fire Island ferry terminal in Patchogue on Sunday that includes two key features: an indoor waiting area and spacious bathrooms.

Officials to unveil a new Fire Island ferry terminal in Patchogue


A former Michigan man who came from Yemen as a child recently lost his US citizenship because of what the State Department said was a bureaucratic error when he received it.

Former Michigan man loses US citizenship


James Franco has spoken about his much-criticised Oscar hosting performance, saying that co-host Anne Hathaway's ``energy'' made him look worse.

James Franco speaks of Oscars performance


AFC Acting President Zhang Jilong has congratulated Japan and DPR Korea for qualifying to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament London 2012.


All private schools of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, which have been closed due to security threats, are reopening today.


Japanese actress Noriko Sakai, once hugely popular in Asia, was convicted of drug use today as thousands of people crowded outside the courthouse in anticipation of the verdict.

Japanese actress Noriko Sakai convicted of drug use


An Ashland man was indicted Friday on burglary and assault charges, according to the office of Commonwealth's Attorney David Justice.

Ashland man indicted on burglary, assault charges


The upscale but mostly unsold Lakes at Traditions housing development is headed for a sheriff's sale in January after it failed to fetch a decent price in an online auction earlier this month.

Lakes at Traditions housing development headed for sheriff's sale


David Nicholls has promised he will stay ``faithful'' to Charles Dickens in the film adaptation of Great Expectations.


Participants at a stakeholder's workshop at Kintampo in the Brong-Ahafo Region on Friday called for a national policy guideline for tourism development in the country.

Participants call for national policy on tourism development


The Reserve Bank of India`s fixed reference rate today for USD at Rs 50.56, up 1.15% against its rate on previous working day at Rs 51.15.

Rbi fixes reference rate for USD at Rs 50.56


Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy was released from the hospital a day after suffering a seizure during Congressional inaugural luncheon.

Sen. Edward Kennedy released from hospital


New York - US stocks posted modest gains on Monday, ending a three-day slide amid renewed confidence that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term at the helm of the US central bank.

US stocks gain on confidence that Bernanke will be confirmed


An East Lansing 911 operator who helped a mother save her infant's life will be honored today\uFEFF at a ceremony.

East Lansing 911 operator to be honored today


The hospital celebrated its first birthday on July 6 and in the past 12 months it has seen 3350 babies being born and more than 6l,000 people treated in the emergency department.


A new Palestinian government, headed by prime minister Rami Hamdallah, was sworn in today in front of president Mahmud Abbas at his headquarters in Ramallah.


In preparation for the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Indianapolis, Ind., the Rhinelander High School mock trial team will perform a dress rehearsal Sunday, May 5, in Branch II of the Oneida County Courthouse at 1 pm, with Judge Bob Kinney presiding.

Rhs mock trial team to perform dress rehearsal may 5


USC running back Allen Bradford fumbled twice in the win over Cal. He finished with nine carries for 28 yards and one catch for eight yards.


NEW YORK Former Southern California assistant coach Todd McNair is appealing to the NCAA about its ruling against him in the Reggie Bush case.

Former usc assistant McNair appeals NCAA ruling


World War II veterans who flew in gliders or had a role in that aspect of the war are gathering in Middleton for a 3-day symposium.

World war II veterans gathering for symposium


The Philippine government will spend P18 billion for two new frigates to man its western seaboard that faces the South China Sea, a sea-lane contested by five more claimants, a local paper said.

Government to spend P18 billion on new frigates


Netflix has announced it will be expanding its streaming service to Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbea later this year.

Netflix expands to Mexico, South and Central America


MARLON King is fit and poised to play his first away game for Coventry City tomorrow.

Marlon King fit and poised to play tomorrow


State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to Kyrgyzstan, an official announcement of the US foreign policy department stated, SITE UA informs.

State department recommends Americans avoid travel to Kyrgyzstan


South African police fired rubber bullets and water cannons on striking civil servants who barricaded schools and hospitals as part of a wage dispute threatening to damage the country's economy.

South African police fire rubber bullets on striking civil servants


Labor strife looms in the New Year for the NFL, NBA and NHL.


NABLUS, West Bank Israeli troops killed a Palestinian militant and arrested another during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Friday, witnesses and medical officials said.

Israeli troops kill militant in West Bank


Hafiz Saeed, the Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba chief for whom the US has announced a bounty of $10 million, has said that America can contact him ''whenever they want'', a media report said.


REI, a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Dublin, Calif. at Amador Plaza in the fall of 2011.

REI to open new store in Dublin, Calif. in the fall of 2011


Former Kentucky and Louisville basketball player Marvin Stone, who died after halftime of a game in Saudi Arabia, collapsed in the locker room while the coach was talking to the team.

Former cat Marvin Stone dies during game in Saudi Arabia


A group of horticulturists claim to have discovered that plant roots can, to a limited degree, purify dirty washing machine water.


US stocks fell for a third day as optimism over a bigger-than-forecast decrease in jobless claims was offset by concerns about Ireland's debt load and China's steps to quell inflation.


A new Science North special exhibition featuring underwater creatures opened May 23, and will be running throughout the summer.

Science North exhibition features underwater creatures


This is the exterior of Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. Netflix is seeking to raise at least $400 million.

Netflix seeks to raise at least $400 million


MasterCard Worldwide said Tuesday that Dallas-based 7-Eleven Inc. is misleading consumers about transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

Mastercard says 7-Eleven misleading consumers on transaction fees


AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has earned the ISO 9001:2008 certification, which demonstrates the biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer's commitment to quality in the design, development and marketing of fingerprint hardware and software solutions.


Paul McCartney has explained that he's always so keen to experiment musically because he doesn't think what he's doing ``is ever that important''.

Paul McCartney: 'I don't think what I'm doing is ever that important'


The Bombay High Court on Monday issued notices to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray, Registrar of the High Court and state government on a contempt petition filed by a city lawyer against the MNS leader for allegedly defaming the judiciary.

Bombay High Court issues notices to Raj Thackeray


The Providence College volleyball team dropped its season opener to Hofstra in straight sets in Hempstead, NY on Friday, August 24.

Providence College volleyball drops season opener to Hofstra


An international body of earth scientists has formally agreed to move the boundary dates for the prehistoric Quaternary age by 800,000 years.

Scientists move boundary dates for prehistoric Quaternary age by 800,000 years


Ubisoft, developer/publisher of the extremely popular Assassin's Creed series, presented gamers everywhere its ``Uplay Passport'' which will come out this year with new Ubisoft games, the first of which will be ``Driver: San Francisco''.


Business software maker SAP is to invest US$450m in the Middle East and North Africa over the next four years as it seeks to achieve 40 percent revenue growth for the region by the close of 2015.


USA Network has reached an agreement with Twentieth Television, acquiring the exclusive syndication rights to the critically acclaimed ratings hit MODERN FAMILY.

USA Network acquires rights to 'MODERN FAMILY'


IN a desperate bid to lift its performance, Metro has offered staff bonuses if it can meet its targets.

Metro trains offers staff bonuses if it can meet its targets


The gay community in the Inland Empire and throughout the country was celebrating tonight, as Congress voted to repeal the ``don't ask don't tell'' policy, under which thousands of gays and lesbians were drummed out of the military.

The gay community celebrates repeal to ``don't ask don't tell'' policy


Widnes Vikings prop Anthony Mullally has joined Championship One side Whitehaven on loan for the remainder of the current season.

Widnes Vikings prop Anthony Mullally joins Whitehaven


And in what could be even more of shock, the Bucs plan to replace Gruden with Raheem Morris, who has never been anything more than a position coach in any of his six seasons in the league, SI.com learned Friday night.


Scotland captain Chris Cusiter has backed Glasgow team-mate Dan Parks to prove he has overcome his personal and on-field problems against Wales.

Scotland's Chris Cusiter backs Glasgow's Dan Parks


``We just kind of got away with one,'' he said, grinning.


A non-profit group has resolved a car wash permitting issue with the city of Tallahassee.

Non-profit car wash faces permitting issues


Greek parliament endorsed on Monday evening a bill containing the so-called last ``prior actions'' requested from international lenders before the release of the next bailout tranche to Athens in the framework of efforts to overcome the debt crisis.

Greek parliament endorses last ``prior actions'' before release of next bailout tranche


Indian state-run telecom firm MTNL said Wednesday it has inducted three new independent directors on its board.

Indian state telco MTNL inducts three independent directors


Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has said that he is always learning the tricks and trade of the great game despite announcing that he will retire at the end of the ongoing 2010-11 season of the English Premier League.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he is always learning the game --


The Australian economy is expected to speed up in 2013, as the mining investment boom moves toward its peak.


There has always been popular applications on the iPhone platform that seem to take an age to become available to users of Google's popular OS, and today we have news that the Vine for iOS app gets a major update while Android still waits.

Vine for iOS gets major update while Android still waits


Fourth seed Novak Djokovic made an impressive start to his US Open title bid on Tuesday as he crushed Croatian Ivan Ljubicic 6-3 6-1 6-3.

Fourth seed Djokovic makes impressive start


``The Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan must be brought under coram,'' the Speaker Akhmatbek Keldibekov stated at the plenary session of the Parliament today.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan must be brought under coram - Akhmatbek Keldibekov


Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says it plans to add Philadelphia to its routes next year as part of alliances with American Airlines and other US-based carriers.


Last week, Curry helped debut ``Red Steel 2,'' a new first-person shooter game from Ubisoft.


* US stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open for Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 SPc1, the Dow Jones DJc1 and the Nasdaq NDc1 trading flat to 0.1 percent higher by 1006 GMT.

US futures point to higher open for Wall Street


I Want Revenge remains the biggest favorite in the Kentucky Derby lineup and has tons of skill but there are red flags showing up lately.

I Want Revenge: tons of skill but red flags showing up


The US has reportedly welcomed the offensive launched by Pakistani security forces in the tribal areas in the recent weeks, saying that as a result of the move, fewer foreign fighters were now slipping into Afghanistan.

Fewer fighters slipping into Afghanistan:


View Comments In the Nostalgia article 'Saga of the Bureau of Statistics building' by Godfrey Chin it was stated, ``Peter Halder, former Guyana diplomat, my counsel in this matter, adds that 'major additions were made to the airport terminal at Timehri in 1965 and 1968, which was named Timehri International in May1969.''' Well, I was employed as an Air Traffic Controller in the Civil Aviation Department from 1966 to 1970 and there were no major additions as stated above.

There were no major additions to the airport terminal at Timehri in 1965 and 1968


More Montana schools have met the adequate yearly progress benchmark set forward by the federal No Child Left Behind Act this year.

More Montana schools meet progress benchmark


With his 40th birthday approaching, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced Thursday he will retire after the season.

Chipper Jones will retire after this season


A single vehicle crash near Homer, Nebraska, sends three people to the hospital.


Three Jamestown residents face drug charges after Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force agents and Jamestown police officers executed a search warrant for a Victoria Avenue home at 8:13 pm Thursday.


KINGSTON, Jamaica -Rene Simoes was fired as coach of Jamaica on Thursday, only nine months into a three-year contract.

Simoes fired as coach of Jamaica's Reggae Boyz


The Turkish Government does not demonstrate activity towards events in China as it demonstrated to Gaza events, former MP from Saadet party, analyst Mehmet Bekaroglu said.

Turkey should demonstrate activity towards events in China:


US Sen. Nelson of Nebraska responds to group's TV ads on health care reform with his own ad

Us Sen. Nelson responds to TV ads on health care


A political row has erupted over a quirk in the German electoral system which could help Chancellor Angela Merkel stay in power without an absolute majority for her government coalition in Sunday's general election.

Row erupts over quirk in German electoral system


In fact, I've been arguing that the era since 2007 is best viewed as a ``depression,'' an extended period of economic weakness and high unemployment that, like the Great Depression of the 1930s, persists despite episodes during which the economy grows.

Era since 2007 is best viewed as a depression:


The European Union has declared relations with Zimbabwe are ``entering a new phase'' following a two-day visit to the country by EU officials.

EU declares relations with Zimbabwe ``entering a new phase''


Carolina Panthers tackle Jordan Gross was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.


``Brooke is doing very well in rehab, this is the first time she has been in a residential treatment programme, and it's been a very positive experience for her so far,'' a source said.


Al Kapone, Memphis' own Godfather of Rap Music will perform with Opus One, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, November 10, 2011 at the New Daisy on Beale.

Al Kapone to perform with Memphis Symphony Orchestra


Sarnia Police are investigating a weekend break and enters, including an incident that occurred in the 400 block of George Street, sometime between 11 pm Saturday and 2:20 am Sunday.

Police investigate weekend break and enters


Manny Pacquiao said he wants a rematch with Timothy Bradley after the sanctioning body reviewed their controversial bout of June 9 and said the Filipino fighter should have been given the decision.


CLEVELAND Pacers forward Danny Granger, who has been out with a sore left knee, is making his preseason debut in Indiana's game against Cleveland on Tuesday night.


QLogic Corp. a leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, plans to announce its first quarter fiscal year 2011 results after the close of the market on Thursday, July 22, 2010.

QLogic to announce first quarter fiscal year 2011 results


Hong Kong was Monday accused of handing over a former Tiananmen Square dissident to mainland Chinese police, leading to his arrest and detention on fraud charges.

Hong Kong accused of handing Tiananmen Square dissident to China


Tabin Wildlife Resort on Thursday said the fatal elephant attack on Wednesday on Australian veterinarian, Jenna O'Grady Donley, is the first such occurrence in Sabah.

Fatal elephant attack the first in Sabah:


Texas firefighters continued to battle rampant wildfires that have burned 1.4 million acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and prompted evacuations of communities across the state.

Texas firefighters continue battling wildfires


Taiwan share prices closed up 0.43 percent yesterday on follow-through buying after the index stood above the 8,300-point mark for the first time in more than nine months a day earlier, dealers said.

Taiwan shares prices close up 0.43 percent on buying


Prince Harry has reportedly been banned from the pub while he completes his Army helicopter training ahead of his deployment to Afghanistan.

Prince Harry 'banned from pub during Army training'


DC Police have recovered the body of a person from the Potomac River at Chain Bridge.


Lahore Lions beat Hyderabad Hawks by 8 runs in the Faysal Bank Super 8 Twenty-20 Cup 2010-11 being played at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.


Labor Party plans to organize street protests against the presidential program planned for the 'development of regions'.


Photo from bravotv.comThough her erratic behavior on this week's episode of The Real Housewives of New York suggests otherwise, Kelly Bensimon denies she had a breakdown.


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met BJP patriarch LK Advani, his first interaction since being anointed the party's poll campaign committee chief that led to the split in NDA.


A Perris man who ran over and killed a pedestrian while drunk at the wheel was sentenced today to 11 years in state prison.

Perris man who ran over and killed pedestrian is sentenced


A US-bound Virgin Atlantic jet made an emergency landing at London Gatwick after a fire on board yesterday, injuring four people and temporarily shutting the airport, the airline said.


A tornado touched down in Drummondville on Saturday around 5:30 pm, Environment Canada confirms.


No less then 3 spanking new trailers were released during PAX 2008 to show you that Deathspank is still alive and very much kicking.


A Clearfield man accused of pulling a gun on Lawrence Township police officers pleaded guilty during Clearfield County's plea and sentencing court Dec. 19.


For the 12th year straight, identity theft is the top complaint among consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Identity theft tops complaints by consumers


Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh on Friday said he was ``not going to resign or retire'' from politics in the wake of his party's defeat in assembly polls.


Many state offices and facilities will be closed today as part of a furlough program affecting most operations of state government.


Supreme Court judge and outgoing parole board chief Justice Narelle Johnson has suffered a cerebral aneurysm.


Peter Collins was killed at the Nurburgring during the German Grand Prix after he ran wide and caught a wheel in a ditch.


Rapid action is required to stem desertification in north Africa, a major environmental and economic threat in the region, an Algerian minister said on Wednesday.

Rapid action required on desertification:


H1N1 flu has killed four pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj, health authorities said in Makkah yesterday only a few days before the massive Muslim gathering reaches its peak.


Sam Moore, lead singer of legendary R&B duo Sam & Dave, was inducted last night into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame tonight in Youngstown, Ohio along with Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Journey, The Righteous Bros., Bread, The Pointer Sisters, Sly and The Family Stone and other legendary musical groups.

Sam Moore inducted into Vocal Group Hall of Fame


A Mayo woman, who is opposing the Corrib gas project, has ended an 11-day hunger strike.


Zac Efron says he had to ''let go and have fun'' when voicing Ted in new film 'The Lorax'.

Zac Efron 'let go' while filming the Lorax


New Delhi, Dec 12 The Cabinet today deferred a decision on the draft Food Security Bill that seeks to give legal entitlement to subsidised foodgrains to about 64 per cent of the country's population.

Cabinet defers decision draft food Security bill


If Joe Jonas' girlfriend Ashley Greene has anything to say about it then yes, Joe will be dressed up as The Mad Hatter for Halloween while she will be dressed up as the character Alice In Wonderland.

Will Joe Jonas be dressed as the Mad Hatter for Halloween?


Two federal grants have been awarded in Marlboro County, US Rep. John Spratt, DS.C., said.

Two federal grants awarded in Marlboro County


Lindsay Lohan claims she has saved 40 lives since arriving in India.


US President Barack Obama met Thursday at the White House with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo.

Obama meets with Philippine President Arroyo


Dick Morris falsely claimed that ``right now the government is telling people, cut back on cesarean sections, go through natural childbirth.

Morris falsely claimed that ``government is telling people, cut back on cesarean sections''


Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed a baby girl into the world Saturday, according to several reports.


Christian Brando, the troubled eldest son of the late actor Marlon Brando, has died from pneumonia at a Los Angeles hospital, an attorney said Saturday.

Christian Brando, son of Marlon Brando, dies


Virgin Media has signed an exclusive UK deal with US digital video-recorder maker TiVo, a move it said on Wednesday marked the start of its transition from a cable operator to an entertainment provider.Virgin, which sells broadband, telephony and pay-TV services to about 4 million customers in Britain, said it would have thousands of TiVo boxes available over Christmas for existing customers and would start selling them externally next year.

Virgin Media signs exclusive UK deal with TiVo


SCHOOL buildings across Wales are still ``not fit for purpose'', with some councils lacking the expertise to carry out large-scale improvements, a report reveals today.

School buildings 'still not fit for purpose'


Rafael Nadal reduced Roger Federer to tears as he won a classic Australian Open final to secure his first hard-court Grand Slam title and stop the Swiss equalling the all-time majors record on Sunday.


Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky are expecting their first child in the Spring.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky expecting first child


Broadcaster IBA have just announced that the group Izabo will represent Israel in Baku with the song Time.


Carnival Cruise Lines will start sailing out of Seattle in 2010 for Alaska cruises, the first time the popular cruise line will base a ship here.

Carnival cruise Lines to start sailing from Seattle in 2010


The US Coast Guard continued searching Lake Pontchartrain, just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday for a US Navy pilot whose plane crashed into the lake on Saturday night.

Coast Guard continues searching for Navy pilot


If she makes it through the confirmation process, Sonia Sotomayor would not only be the first Hispanic to sit on the US Supreme Court, she would also be the first member with type 1 diabetes.

Sotomayor would be first with type 1 diabetes


RIA Novosti reported that LUKoil is to take part in Iraqi tenders for new oil and gas projects.


Kognitio, a global provider of business intelligence and data warehousing solutions, has announced that the company has built and is managing a 1.5TB data warehouse for Kelkoo via Data Warehousing as a Service.

Kognitio builds and manages a 1.5TB data warehouse for Kelkoo via data warehousing as a service


Despite all the recent drama, Sir Ian McKellen says The Hobbit movies are still happening.

Ian McKellen says the Hobbit still happening


For a split second, I was very very angry at the thought of Ted Danson replacing Laurence Fishburne on CSI.

Ted Danson replacing Laurence Fishburne on ``CSI''


Government plans to cut net migration to the tens of thousands in four years are likely to fail, a report has found.

Plans to cut migration 'likely to fail' report finds


A US Navy ship has collided with a Japanese oil tanker early on Sunday, just outside the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US Navy ship collides with Japanese oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz


Wilkie gives pokie reform deadline Updated: 13:56, Friday April 20, 2012 Negotiations over the federal government's watered down pokies reforms are on the brink of collapse with independent MP Andrew Wilkie threatening to scuttle the plan.


Celtics trade rumors about Jason Terry reveal that the team failed to come to an agreement on a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks.


Once each semester, Texico schools gathers together to celebrate the successes of the semester.

Texico schools gather to celebrate success


Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Turkmenistan Pham Xuan Son has presented his credentials to Chairwoman of the Turkmen Parliament Akja Nurberdyeva.

Vietnamese ambassador to Turkmenistan presents credentials


All you who have been coveting a ForexLive tee-shirt, here is your big chance.


Utility workers fanned out throughout the East Coast to fix downed electrical lines and restore power to millions of people left in the dark by Hurricane Irene.

Utility workers fan out along East Coast to restore power to millions left in dark by Irene


Two actors who met during a rehearsal of musical Show Boat toasted their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday.

Actors who met during a rehearsal toast golden wedding anniversary


Online financial spread trading services provider WorldSpreads Group plc Friday said it expects to announce top line revenues comfortably ahead of the same period last year, reflecting increased levels of business, as represented by Active Clients and Trade Numbers, driven partly by higher levels of volatility in the financial markets.

WorldSpreads Group expects top line revenues comfortably ahead of last year


Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announces grand opening details for San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX.

Regal Entertainment Group announces grand opening details for San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX


Education Minister Liz Truss has promised that the Government will deliver proposed childcare plans ``as fast as we can''.

Government to deliver childcare plans 'as fast as we can'


Capita Group PLC said its recommended cash offer of 270 pence a share for ComputerLand UK PLC, amounting to 28.9 mln stg for the entire share capital, has been declared wholly unconditional.

Capita Group says offer for ComputerLand declared wholly unconditional


Mayor Gavin Newsom was sworn in for a second term, saying San Francisco can lead the way on a number of national issues.


Lifeline Direct Insurance Services, a nationally branded life insurance agency specializing in term life insurance now helps divorcing couples with their insurance concerns.

Lifeline Direct insurance now helps divorcing couples and their insurance concerns


General Motors UK, one of Britain's leading vehicle manufacturers and car and van retailers, has become the first motor company to join the Government-backed 'Driving for Better Business' campaign, which is delivered by RoadSafe.

GM become first motor company to to join 'Driving for Better Business'


AOL Inc. may sell its ICQ instant-messaging service to Digital Sky Technologies for $200 million to $300 million, according to a report Monday in The Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed people familiar with the matter.


Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander said during an interview with CNN that he would have no problem accepting an openly gay teammate.

Justin Verlander would accept gay teammate


Actress Reese Witherspoon, currently in theatres with the costly box office bomb How Do You Know, is engaged to a Hollywood agent she started dating earlier this year, a spokeswoman said.


Russian industrial production shrank the most since the economic collapse of 1998 in November as the global slowdown reduced demand for steel, pipes and fertilizers, pushing the nation to the brink of recession.

Russian industrial production shrinks most since 1998


World Boxing Association super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler is a huge betting favorite to beat Allan Green on September 25th in their Super Six tournament bout.

Kessler a huge betting favorite to beat Green --


AUSTRALIAN swim team head coach Alan Thompson has taken personal leave following a claim of ``inappropriate behaviour'', says Swimming Australia.

Australia's head swim coach Alan Thompson takes leave


Pakistan is not buying Iranian oil, oil minister Asim Hussain, said on Wednesday at an event in India's capital.


There is the need for Africa to trade more with itself to be able to survive the stiff global competition.


Mel Gibson is an ``incredibly loving and sensitive'' person, according to Jodie Foster.


The number of unsolved bank robberies in Winnipeg has jumped so far this year.


British actor Paul Scofield, famed for his Oscar-winning portrayal in A Man For All Seasons, has died of leukaemia, aged 86.

British actor Paul Scofield dies, aged 86


Nate Burleson will undergo a ``minor'' elbow surgery soon to have the fluid drained and a bursa sac removed, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Burleson to undergo ``minor'' elbow surgery


Manchester City remains on course to qualify for the Champions League for the first time despite losing 2-1 at Everton after Tottenham was held to a 1-1 draw by Blackpool on Saturday.

Man City remains on course for Champions League despite losing at Everton


Sony launched a slimmer version of the PlayStation 3 and has slashed the price of all console models, heating up competition with rivalsMicrosoft and Nintendo.

Sony launched a slimmer version of PlayStation 3 and has slashed the price of all console models


Burton Group, a research and consulting firm focused on in-depth analysis of enterprise information technologies, advises that successful IT organizations in 2010 will establish improving data quality as an urgent priority.

Burton Group advises successful IT organizations in 2010 improve data quality as an urgent priority


The S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange today plunged by 83.05 points despite firm global cues as fears of fuel price hike weighed heavily on the stock market.

Nifty plunges by 83.05 points despite firm global cues


BRUNO MARS, the American R&B artist who scooped a GRAMMY AWARD at Sunday's ceremony, has pleaded guilty to cocaine possession but has been spared jail, reports Fox News.Mars was told by Clark County District Judge JESSIE WALSH that he will not be going to prison for his wrongdoing, but that he will be on probation.

Bruno Mars pleads guilty to cocaine possession


In Kyrgyzstan, the MP from Social Democratic Party faction Ismail Isakov proposes to establish guarded town for gambling business.

MP proposes to establish a town for gambling business


Toyota Suspends Sales including the eight toyota car models.


Massage therapy may effectively reduce or relieve chronic back pain for 6 months or more, according to the results of a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial reported in the July 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Massage therapy may relieve chronic back pain


Mexican stocks rebounded at the opening Tuesday, in line with the US after a big selloff the previous session that saw prices fall the most in eight years.

Mexico's stocks rebound after big selloff;


The US Census Bureau announced today that Director Robert Groves has been elected a new member of the National Academy of Sciences for his excellence in original scientific research.

Census Bureau director Robert Groves elected as new member of the National Academy of Sciences


CLARETS boss Eddie Howe is determined to stick to his footballing principles as he ponders the way forward during the international break.

Eddie Howe to stick to his footballing principles


After years of deliberation, the University of Havana has finally decided to switch over to free software on its network of computers, virtually all of which are running the Windows operating system, produced by United States software giant Microsoft.

After years of deliberation, the University of Havana has finally decided to free software


Three Wabash Valley businesses donated a new police car to the Terre Haute Police Department Wednesday in honor of fallen officer Brent Long.


THE value of major development applications in the northeast has nearly doubled in the past year, with $59 million worth of projects in the pipeline.

Value of major development applications in the northeast doubles in the past year


Barclays has chosen to standardise on an IPAM platform from Infoblox, which helps simplify IP address management and related tasks, increases reliability of domain name system and IP address assignment services, and provides extensible capabilities to help automate manual network infrastructure-related tasks.


Firefighters in Auckland battled a large factory blaze from over a concrete wall that was close to where toxic chemicals were being stored.

Firefighters battle blaze over concrete wall


US Sen. Richard G. Lugar said Sunday President Barack Obama is in need of public support ahead of his announcement on the war in Afghanistan.

Sen. Lugar says Obama in need of public support


A man has died in a Garda car after being arrested in connection with an incident in a nightclub.


Dhemaji remained cut off from the rest of the country by both road and railway for the 23rd day today.


In a research report sent to clients, Oppenheimer writes, ``We are downgrading LLNW to Underperform.

Oppenheimer downgrades limelight networks (LLNW)


Somali pirates have seized a 20,000-tonne German container vessel in their latest attack on commercial shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean, a regional maritime group said today.


A WOMAN stole meat to fund the heroin addiction she slipped back into after her partner left.


A Middletown Police detective was honored for his work in chasing down a murder suspect last year.


Banking stocks look attractive, says IV Subramanium, Director, Quantum AMC.


BRASILIA, Brazil -Disgruntled hackers have targeted the Brazilian Olympic Committee's Web site to complain about the country's poor performance at the Beijing Games.

Hackers target Brazil Olympic committee Web site


DAVID BECKHAM proved he was top of the class as he went back to school today.


Texas is going to take another shot at its energy-efficient appliance rebate program.

Texas to take another shot at appliance rebate program


The Samford University volleyball team fell to Elon on the road Saturday in the second half of its Southern Conference opening weekend.


The State of Florida Department of Health says Chinese made drywall may be the cause of foul odors being reported in Florida homes.


Chelsea were expecting Ashley Cole to be fit to play in the Champions League final on Wednesday, despite a late scare after a tackle from teammate Claude Makelele in training left him nursing a sore right ankle.


During Apple's trial against the US Department of Justice it was revealed that Apple now controls about 20 percent of the US ebook market, thanks the growth of Apple's iBookstore.

Apple now controls 20 percent of US ebook market


After a rough year as opposition leader, Malcolm Turnbull says he enjoys ``every minute'' of his job.


The Irish parliament has passed the controversial pensions levy bill with officials expecting the proposal to go into law March 1.


A convicted sex offender is set to be released next week in Fond du Lac.

Sex offender to be released in Fond du Lac


The city of St. Louis plans to furlough its workers, including Mayor Francis Slay, Comptroller Darlene Green and Aldermanic President Lewis Reed, in an effort to reduce its $10 million budget shortfall.

St. Louis plans to furlough city workers


Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom retired Thursday after 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, ending one of the best careers in NHL history.

Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons


It was reported by a certain section of the media that Hansika threw a tantrum during the shooting of Oru Kal Oru Kannadi in Mumbai that she has to fly down to Hyderabad immediately and director Rajesh and Udayanidhi Stalin were left with no choice but to allow her to go.


Unemployment benefits extension for 99ers, there are more backers now and it seems that finally things may fall in place for disappointed people.


New South Wales teachers have voted to take industrial action next month over the state government's proposal to overhaul staffing arrangements.


New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes is out until at least July with a broken rib, his second straight season disrupted by injury.

Yankees' Phil Hughes is out until at least July with broken rib


99designs.com, the #1 marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design for small businesses, today announced the $1,000 Design Package Sweepstakes.

99designs.com announces $1,000 design Package sweepstakes


A US marine who pleaded guilty on Wednesday to urinating on the corpse of a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan is likely to be demoted one rank under a plea agreement, although a military judge called for a much harsher sentence.

US marine pleads guilty to urinating on corpse of Taliban fighter in Afghanistan


A Fairhaven man accused of killing a friend four years ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Fairhaven man pleads guilty to manslaughter


A woman charged with tax evasion has been arrested in Concordia, police said Monday night.


Bharti Airtel has launched the first-of-its-kind revolutionary product ``Talk to me on Airtel''.


Actor Sanjay Dutt ,convicted in the 1993 Bombay blasts case ,will become a cook in real life when he undergoes the remaining 42 months jail term.

Actor Sanjay Dutt to become cook in jail


Federal prosecutors want former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to serve 30 years to life for corruption.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich should serve 30 years to life:


The Punjab cabinet meeting which was to discuss the all important energy issue and amendments to the Police Order 2002 on Tuesday was postponed at the eleventh hour.


Vince DeMentri, former NBC10 anchor, spent his 47th birthday in a New York courtroom Wednesday on trial for attempted assault on a limo driver.

Vince DeMentri on trial for attempted assault on limo driver