For anyone who needed official word, a new study confirms that many of us -- and the majority of young adults -- go online for no good reason at all.

Study confirms many of us go online for no reason


Taiwan is a multi-racial society and Taiwanese of all races have the right to speak the national languages.


A record number of Minnesotans have registered to vote in this year's election.Secretary of State Mark Ritchie says Minnesota now has 3.145 million registered voters, or about 84 percent of eligible voters.That tops the previous record from the 2004 election by about 12,000 voters.Ritchie is predicting that at least another 20,000 voters will register before Election Day, November 4.That's not counting those who register at the polls on Election Day.Pre-registration closes on October 14.

Record number of Minnesotans register to vote


Two people, including a 3-year-old boy, were injured Sunday afternoon in a Lake Michigan boating accident just north of the Muskegon Lake channel.

Two injured in Lake Michigan boating accident


Archer Daniels Midland Co. said Tuesday its fiscal second-quarter profit slipped 2 percent as its revenue was depressed by lower prices for agricultural products.

Archer Daniels Midland profit slips 2 percent


What ever happened to Annie Mae Hughes has been one of the enduring mysteries in Lake County for over a quarter century.


The New York Times is reporting that Lehman will file for bankruptcy this evening.


Bucks County is preparing to be in the political limelight just two days before the presidential election.

Bucks County preparing for political limelight


Chevrolet fans have voted the 1969 Camaro to be the best Chevy of all times, being appreciated for the iconic easy-to-spot design and also for the fact that it had a ZL1 version, equipped with a high performance aluminum engine.

1969 Camaro is the best Chevrolet of all times


Former world No.1 Venus Williams dug deep into her bag of tricks to power the US to a 2-1 Hopman Cup triumph over France at Perth Arena on Tuesday night.

Venus Williams digs into her bag of tricks to power the US to a 2-1 Hopman Cup triumph over France


If rumours are to be believed then R&B singers Rihanna and Chris Brown have reunited and are planning to enjoy a romantic holiday outside US.


LIZE Ehlers' play, Under the Dam, that ran yesterday at the National Theatre of Namibia Backstage interrogates racial divide.

Under the Dam interrogates racial divide


US President Barack Obama has said that terrorist outfits were constantly adopting and evolving and warned that consequences of failure can be catastrophic.

Consequences of failure can be catastrophic:


A new $70,000 effluent system was expected to boost pasture production on the Telford Rural Polytechnic's dairy farm.

Effluent system expected to boost production


A former Argentine military doctor has been extradited from Paraguay to face charges he helped take babies from political prisoners during Argentina's dictatorship and so they could be adopted under false names.

Argentina military doctor extradited from Paraguay


Panini announced today that Frost Bank, one of the nation's leading financial institutions, has selected the Panini Vision X ' check scanner for branch image capture.

Frost Bank selects Panini Vision X' for branch image capture


Irish singer Una Healy kicked off 2013 by raising £25,000 for charity during an appearance on TV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?


A Washington, NC, man announced Thursday he is challenging US Rep. GK Butterfield, DN.C., in next year's 1st Congressional district race.

Washington, NC, man challenging Butterfield


NEW YORK Kristen Stewart is being considered to play Snow White in the upcoming big screen film, ``Snow White and the Hunstman.''


Lisbon, Oct 8 Portugal announced Tuesday evening its official recognition of Kosovo, the break-away Serbian province which had unilaterally declared its independence last February.

Portugal announces recognition of Kosovo


For second-quarter 2010, Verizon Communications reported continued cash flow growth, coupled with improved margins for both its Wireless and Wireline business segments, and improved revenue trends for sales to global business customers.

Verizon reports continued cash flow growth;


& PLEASANTON, Calif.---ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced that it will showcase the latest versions of its IT security and compliance management solutions at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor, MD, between June 11--14.

ManageEngine to showcase latest versions of IT security solutions at Gartner security & Risk management Summit


Silicon Labs , a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits, today reported record revenue for the fourth quarter and the full year.


An Air Force training plane caught fire in midair and crashed in Tangail Tuesday, with the pilot ejecting with a parachute to land safely, according to witnesses.


New Michigan head coach Brady Hoke announced on WBBL's ``The Huge Show with Bill Simonson'' that Denard Robinson is staying at Michigan.


The Eagles will release linebacker Will Witherspoon in the next few days, a league official told Phillyburbs.com this afternoon.

Eagles to release linebacker Witherspoon


Amazing place to Watch Manchester City vs Liverpool live English Premier League football game free on PC today.

Amazing place to Watch man City vs Liverpool live


The Spanish capital on Thursday banned the use of human billboards, calling them an ``''assault on people's dignity``''.


Compuware Corporation, the technology performance company, today announced the launch of a new global website performance comparison instant test that allows companies to understand their website performance in comparison to other companies in their industry.

Compuware launches new global website performance comparison instant test


When the stage gets set for the IPL auction, the team owners are likely to be given the option of retaining four Indians and three foreign players.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry abandoned his presidential bid and endorsed Newt Gingrich on Thursday, just two days before the pivotal South Carolina primary, while Republican front-runner Mitt Romney struggled to fend off a growing challenge from the former House speaker.


PARALYMPIC legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has backed a scheme by North East firms to raise cash for a disability sports group.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson backs firms


Malaysia's state-backed Petronas -- which received regulatory nod from the Canadian government to buy Progress Energy Resources Corp Dec. 7 -- is aiming to create ``thousands'' of jobs in the Canadian natural gas industry, as it pours billions of investment dollars into developing its newly-acquired assets.

Petronas aims to create thousands of jobs in Canadian gas industry


Somali insurgents on Sunday seized control of two private radio stations in the capital Mogadishu, looting one of them and using the other for propaganda, the government said.


The Minsk city police have arrested another man over a theft at the TsUM department store, said BelaPAN.

Minsk police arrest another man over theft at department store


Johnny Depp likes to do the ``funderwhack'' happy dance from his forthcoming film 'Alice in Wonderland' in private, according to director Tim Burton.


Tennessee started drying out Thursday after days of drenching rain that caused flooding, stranded homeowners and drivers, washed out roads and forced a freight train off its tracks.

Tennessee drying out after drenching rain


BROMSGROVE firefighters were called to fire at a property in Willow Close this afternoon,.


The Lucknow zoo received two 'royal guests' on Sunday evening.


A Houston man was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter after drifting into oncoming traffic and striking a car head-on, authorities said.

Houston man charged with intoxication manslaughter


ROME -US House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi was briefly hospitalized in Rome early Monday after feeling unwell, but by afternoon had resumed her schedule, a spokesman said.


The Bureau of Immigration on Thursday revealed a hold departure order issued by the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division against former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has the wrong name in it.


An early morning fire destroys a house and vehicle in Lac du Flambeau Monday.


Women with disabilities face a dual discrimination in Palestinian society and their families and the government are failing to protect them, experts say.

Women with disabilities face dual discrimination


Halle Berry reportedly wants to move to France because she ``fears for her life and the life of her child''.


Australia and Japan have signed an open skies aviation agreement that will allow Australian carriers fly into smaller Japanese airports, just as flag carrier Qantas looks to set up a low-cost airline partnership in Japan.

Australia, Japan sign open skies aviation agreement


For a long time, astrophysicists have been puzzled by the reason why matter prevailed over antimatter, just seconds after the Big Bang exploded everything into being.


Former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson is writing a book about motherhood which she hopes will help other parents.

Kendra Wilkinson writing motherhood book


Residents alleged that the civic body had not cleaned roads and gullies in Panchkula before the monsoon season, and nor had it made any arrangements to evade waterlogging.


Kashmiri prisoners held in Tihar and other jails were being ill treated and the attitude of police, jail authorities as well as courts was not fair, especially ever since the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association alleged on Saturday.

Kashmiri prisoners in Tihar ill treated:


A southwest Missouri man has been charged with plotting to shoot up a movie theater screening of the final ``Twilight'' film.

Missouri man charged with plotting to shoot up theater during 'Twilight'


Business publisher and conference group Informa said it continues to trade in line with the board's expectations for the full year.


The man accused of shooting and killing his police officer wife has been released from jail.

Man accused of killing police officer wife has been released


Orange County deputies are investigating a possible homicide after a man's body was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex.


The legendary and long serving manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson claims he has no plans to retire in the near future.

Sir Alex Ferguson has no plans to retire


In this episode of Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla will demonstrate how to polish dull headlights using a polishing kit.


Debt takeup by households remains flat Updated: 14:26, Tuesday January 29, 2013 Australians appear to be swapping credit for savings, with a recent study showing intention for taking on debt at a three-year low.


The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw from double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday and optioned Eric Stults to triple-A Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Dodgers recall lhp Clayton Kershaw, option Eric Stults


Teemu Hartikainen gave Edmonton an early lead with his first two goals of the season, Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves and the Oilers beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in the Ducks' final home game of the season.

Teemu Hartikainen's two goals for Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim Ducks


Greek shares extended its early losses to close sharply lower, weighed by the poor sentiment on international bourses, but Marfin Popular Bank shined on its full year results.

Greek shares close sharply lower but Marfin Popular Bank shines


Over 120 Tibetans were arrested Sunday as they tried to storm the Chinese Embassy here while the Nepal government dismissed as ``groundless'' reports that Chinese security agents have been deployed on its territory along the border with the riots-scarred Tibet.

122 arrested as Tibetans try to storm Chinese embassy


Reliance may test Rs 995-1000 levels, says Salil Sharma, Kapur Sharma & Co. Salil Sahram Polycom.


The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with WR Alshon Jeffery on a four-year contract.

Bears agree to terms with Alshon Jeffery


British housebuilder Barratt Developments plans to pay a dividend in 2013 for the first time in five years, it said on Wednesday, after a drive to build on cheaper land and government moves to support the housing market boosted its annual profit.

Barratt Developments to pay dividend in 2013


Just a day before its historic return to the New York Stock Exchange, General Motors confirmed today that it would expand its initial public offering of common shares by 31 percent.

Gm confirms expanding initial public offering by 31 percent


A Cleveland County convenience store owner has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $24,000 in county and state sales tax collected over a period of six years.

Convenience store owner pleads guilty to stealing $24,000 in sales tax


Gerrans excited by new Tour course Updated: 20:13, Monday January 16, 2012 Australian cycling star Simon Gerrans is looking forward to the changes to the Tour Down Under course.


A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said, two days after a rogue Afghan policeman shot dead five unarmed soldiers.

British soldier killed in explosion in Afghanistan


Stikeman Elliott LLP - SEC, AMF and OSC sign regulatory cooperation arrangement On Monday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Quebec's Autorité des marchés financiers and the Ontario Securities Commission announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the supervision of regulated entities that operate on a cross-border basis.

Stikeman Elliott LLP > SEC, AMF and OSC sign regulatory cooperation arrangement


Fire crews responded to a bus fire around 4 pm on Interstate 20 Friday near US Highway 271.

Fire crews respond to bus fire on Interstate 20


PRINCESS Beatrice has visited Heartwood Forest today to join schoolchildren in a tree planting session.

Princess Beatrice visits Heartwood Forest


Kirkwood electric rates will go up due to a rate increase by electric provider Ameren UE.


Japanese teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa on Sunday won the Fujisankei Classic and returned to the top of the 2009 Japanese prize money list.


Porter leads No. 7 Georgetown past Rutgers 64-51 With a recent string of virtuoso performances for No. 7 Georgetown, Otto Porter Jr. is quickly accumulating admirers.


Singapore shares ended flat Thursday as the benchmark Straits Times Index stalled just below its 2012 high and as sentiment across the region was muted following an uninspiring session on Wall Street.


Breck leads Warroad 1-0 in the 1A girls' hockey state title game on a goal by Kayla Mork at 8:51 of second period.

Breck leads Warroad 1-0 in state title game


Wigan Athletic have confirmed defender Ivan Ramis will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Wigan defender Ivan Ramis to miss remainder of season


Yemen is bracing for its ``day of rage,'' with massive protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh, despite his pledge not to seek another term.


Legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn took his final bow from competitive soccer before a capacity 1.20 lakh crowd at Yuva Bharati Krirangan as Bayern Munich decimated Mohun Bagan 3-0 in a friendly on Tuesday.


Sydneysiders celebrated Australia Day with smoking ceremonies, ferry dashes, wheelchair races and giant inflatable thongs as a host of new Aussies were welcomed into the fold.


NBC host David Gregory asked President Barack Obama this morning, ``Is this your Lincoln moment?''

David Gregory to Obama: 'is this your Lincoln moment?'


AJ Allmendinger finally has his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole.

Allmendinger has first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole


Disaster Movie, a new spoof starring Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo, has been voted as The Worst Film Of All Time on the IMDb website.

Disaster Movie voted the worst of all time


A good reminder to take it easy on slippery roads, a Wheaton, Minnesota woman is being treated for hypothermia after crashing her car into a flooded ditch.

Woman treated for hypothermia after crashing into a flooded ditch


Greek journalists have warned that press freedom was under unprecedented attack, with critics being suspended or put on trial by a precarious coalition government struggling to push through an economic austerity programme as a way of attracting foreign funds.

Greek journalists warn over press freedom


China should keep the yuan CNY=CFXS stable, in part because that is beneficial for a global economic recovery, a Commerce Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

China should keep yuan stable -Commerce Ministry


Colin Montgomerie will be at Walton Heath trying to qualify for a return trip to Congressional, the US Open course where he finished runner-up to Ernie Els 14 years ago.

Montgomerie at Walton Heath trying to qualify for a return trip to Congressional


President Obama has invited Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to meet with him on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York in September.

Obama invites Egypt's Morsi to meeting in us


More libraries in Kentucky's Kenton County are letting kids and teens pay library fines by reading books.

Kids, teens pay Library fines by reading books


Sarah Palin endorsed former Hillsborough prosecutor Pam Bondi for attorney general Wednesday, and Bondi didn't even know it was coming.

Sarah Palin endorses Pam Bondi for attorney general


If you can't get to the polls for early primary voting because of work, Saturday voting is coming up statewide this weekend.


Kobo is launching a new tablet device and a more compact e-reader as it seeks to expand its market share and battle with Apple and Amazon in the ultra-competitive mobile device marketplace.


Police say liquor was involved in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Port Maitland man in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Penelope Cruz dazzled on the red carpet at the Gotham Awards in New York on Tuesday night, and walked away with an award for her role in Woody Allen movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona.


Top runners from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda will grace this year's MTN marathon in Uganda that has attracted a record 19,000 participants.


The sound of progress for America's space program reverberated through Mississippi on Wednesday as NASA engineers tested the new engine to push man back toward the stars.

Sound of progress for space program reverberates through Miss.


A five-year-old boy drowned in a creek behind his Pleasant Grove home Saturday evening, police said.

Boy drowns in creek behind Pleasant Grove home


Go Vols Extra reports that Bryce Brown took in Thursday's Vol practice from the sidelines while decked out in a Tennessee sweatshirt.


Pakistan need 274 runs on the final day to win the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep against New Zealand after bowling the hosts out for 293 late on the fourth day.


Gene Robinson on Countdown, saying in effect: ``It's not a mosque, it's a community center with Prayer Room''.


The 6-year-old dog that was nearly killed by a bear nine days ago is healing, according to it's owner.

Dog nearly killed by a bear is healing according to owner


Ashton Kutcher is feeling so fat he was considering a midnight yoga session last night.

Ashton Kutcher considers midnight yoga session


I asked a few minutes ago on Twitter what Richard Blumenthal could possibly say in response to the Times report that he has exaggerated his military service.


Dole Food Co., the company that traces its roots to Hawai'i and is one of the world's largest producers of fruits and vegetables, has lost half its value since billionaire David Murdock purchased the company six years ago in a transaction valued at $2.5 billion.


Indiabulls Financial Services today said its commodity exchange in partnership with MMTC will go live in the first quarter of next financial year.

Commodity exchange to go live in first quarter:


With the high cost of medical care for pets, more pet owners are considering pet insurance as their financial fall back.

More pet owners considering pet insurance


Ontario's health minister said hospitals across the province are working together in an unprecedented way to cope with an increase in flu patients.

Hospitals working together to cope with increase in flu patients


Everglades National Park announced Tuesday that it is closing two canals near Florida Bay for public safety reasons while work is being done in the area.

Everglades National Park closing two canals


Overnight indexed swaps were largely unchanged on Tuesday in dull trade as dealers eyed the federal borrowing numbers, due in the budget on February 28, for further cues.


Gran Turismo 5 -- has been delayed yet again.


James Heselden who own the ``Segway''- a scooter building company died at the age of 62 near his home in North Yorkshire.

Segway inventor james Heselden dies at 62


Asda, the British arm of US retailer Wal-Mart, said underlying sales growth had slowed in the fourth quarter of its financial year as consumers tightened spending.


Police said a Vermont high school football coach has been accused of embezzlement after money he collected for players' sweatshirts ended up in his bank account.

High school coach accused of embezzlement


Union Minister of State for Agriculture KV Thomas on Saturday said that issues related to the Kuttanad and Idukki packages would be sorted out by holding talks with farmers.

Issues will be sorted out through talks:


NAMA has told the Department of Finance in a new business plan it will not recoup the €4.8bn for the taxpayer it envisaged in its original forecasts published last year.

NAMA will not recoup €4.8bn for taxpayer


Former Cyprus President of the Republic Glafkos Clerides will undergo surgery this morning according to his doctor, who told journalists that the operation would concern the excision of the tumor from the bowel.


Students have rated Brighton and Hove as a good place to study, with both universities scoring well in a national survey.

Students rate Brighton and Hove as good place to study


BP shares fell nearly 4 percent in New York Friday.


Israeli stocks dropped on Tuesday, in line with the easing in Europe after strong positive reaction to the euro-zone rescue plan on Monday, led by weakness in phone-service provider Bezeq, Teva Pharmaceutical and the tech stocks.


The detective in charge of an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy in Birmingham, has said it was the ``worst'' child abuse case she had ever seen.

Detective: ``worst child abuse case i've ever seen''


Edmonton police say a female bus driver was allegedly assaulted Tuesday afternoon by a female passenger.


The leaders of the non-parliamentary opposition will assess the two-day visit of the US Vice President Joseph Biden to Georgia later today.

Non-parliamentary opposition to assess biden`s visit


Steve McClaren has left Dutch side FC Twente following a poor run of results.


Lille will look to bounce back from their Coupe de France heartache in midweek by keeping alive their unlikely title tilt with a victory over Grenoble in Ligue 1.


Kolkata, Jan 13 Veteran leader Jyoti Basu Saturday said he was not in the race for Bharat Ratna even as his Communist Party of India-Marxist remained non-committal on the issue.


London British musician Sir Elton John who has sold more than 200 million records in his career, has been voted as the top gay icon of all time.

Elton John voted top gay icon of all time


US Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa City, says he's donating part of his $174,000 congressional salary to charity.

Rep. Loebsack to donate part of salary to charity


Altus Resource Capital's unaudited net asset value has fallen by 5.6% since the start of the year and now stands at £1.69 per share.

Altus Resource Capital net asset value falls


A 27-year-old North Charleston man was sentenced in federal court Thursday to nearly 11 years in prison for robbing a postal carrier last year, according to a news release.

Man sentenced for robbing Postal carrier


Haitians were expected to head to voting booths Sunday to cast their ballots for president, parliamentary deputies and senators, amid violence and suspicion of fraud that have already clouded the elections, reported the BBC.


HSBC has set aside $2 billion (c. £1.3 billion) for fines, compensation claims and costs, though that still pales in comparison to the bank's first-half pre-tax profit, which exceeded £8 billion.


Mark Wahlberg has said that he thinks Transformers 4 will be the ``most important role'' of his career.

Mark Wahlberg: 'Transformers 4 is most important role of my career'


A Swansea man was sentenced on October 24, 2011, for producing child pornography the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today.

Swansea man sentenced for producing child pornography


The Sabah government is committed to enhancing women's progress in mainstream development, especially on the question of gender fairness.

Sabah government committed to enhance women's development


Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak will give a speech on Tuesday after at least one million people rallied across the country clamouring for him to step down, Al Arabiya television said.

Hosni Mubarak to give speech on Tuesday:


Daath will enter the studio early next month to begin tracking their third full-length release.


Halifax Bank of Scotland has warned that property prices are likely to fall by 9% this year - a near doubling of previous expectations as the bank predicts deepening gloom for the housing market.


Charter Communications has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, following through on the intentions it announced in February, under the terms of an agreement with some of its creditors, the operator of cable-television systems said Friday.

Charter Communications files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


In a note to clients, Oppenheimer & Co. writes, ``We are initiating coverage on Taomee Holdings Limited with a Perform rating on valuation and a 12-18-month price target of $15.

Oppenheimer initiating coverage on Taomee Holdings


Nottingham musician Jake Bugg has been nominated for a Brit Award in the Breakthrough Act category.

Nottingham's Jake Bugg nominated for Brit Award


Californians voters going to the polls in November will again decide the fate of the death penalty.

California voters to decide fate of death penalty


Tony McCoy will ride Kauto Star as the favourite goes for a record fifth King George VI Chase at Kempton on Monday after injury ruled out Noel Fehily.

Tony McCoy will ride Kauto Star in King George


UBS AG announced a major boardroom reshuffle today, the second since the Swiss banking giant suffered heavy losses as a result of the US subprime crisis.


A Schroeppel man died Tuesday when the tree he was cutting in his backyard fell on him, Oswego County Sheriff's deputies said.

Schroeppel man dies after tree falls on him


Jay Bennett, the former Wilco guitarist who sued bandleader Jeff Tweedy for unpaid royalties this year, died at his home early Sunday morning.


Brits are expected to withdraw over £11 billion from cash machines over this Christmas period, with 23 rd December the busiest day for cash withdrawals.

Brits expected to withdraw over £11 billion this Christmas


In 2009, grain harvest in Russia will exceed the level of 95-97 mln tonnes, declared Viktor Zubkov, the first Vice-Premier of the Russian Federation.

Grain harvest in Russia to exceed the level of 95-97 mln tonnes


The scale of the economic crisis may force the main political parties to come together in a ``national government'' for the first time since the Second World War, a prominent backbench MP said today.

Economic crisis ``could force national Government''


With dengue and chikungunya cases reported from many parts of the country, health officials believe that 2008 could be a year of epidemics if sudden climate changes occur and immediate measures to prevent these diseases are not taken.


The body of a rabid fox was found in the Pleasant Point area of the city last week.


An Army private accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Los Angeles was arrested in Florida on Friday after escaping custody in south Georgia last week.


Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke is set to work on a solo album, it has been revealed.

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke working on solo album


The US Department of Justice has filed a suit against Oracle Corp alleging the business software giant defrauded the United States on a General Services Administration software contract that was in effect from 1998 to 2006, according to a report.

US Department of Justice files suit against Oracle


Serbia on Friday banned a gay pride parade planned to take place in central Belgrade on Sunday, saying that security in the capital had been jeopardized, state television station RTS reported.


More dead birds found in Contra Costa County have tested positive for West Nile virus, which shows that the virus is present and being transmitted, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Dead birds test positive for West Nile virus


Firefighters rescued two people after their car plunged upside down into an Englewood pond several feet deep.

Firefighters rescue two after car plunges into pond


Kelly Brook has moved in with her boyfriend Danny Cipriani - after the rugby player finally moved out of his mum's house.

Kelly Brook moves in rugby star boyfriend Danny Cipriani


Feb 4, Jon Stewart appeared in ``The O'Reilly Factor'' on Wednesday, Feb 3, interviewed by the host of the show, Bill O'Reilly.

Jon Stewart appears on ``the O'Reilly Factor''


The international derivatives exchange Eurex will launch four new commodity index futures on 30 March.

Eurex launches new commodity index futures


US industrial production rose 0.7 percent in September, following a gain of 1.2 percent in August, the Federal Reserve said Friday.


Despite missing deadlines, two Vikings stadium-related bills may continue through the Minnesota House this session.


A Umatilla County grand jury Tuesday indicted 10 defendants for criminal nonsupport of children.


Arencibia, Lind homer as Blue Jays beat Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays won their season-high fourth straight game Wednesday night, beating the San Francisco Giants 11-3.


ASEAN connectivity has reached new heights with more flexibility being granted to ASEAN's designated airlines, a statement released by the ASEAN secretariat said here on Friday.


Sri Lanka Navy in Kayts arrested 11 civilians from Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam held Vanni on their way to Tamil Nadu on Kachchaitheevu seas Tuesday early morning, according to the statements in Kayts Magistrate Court where the civilians were produced Wednesday before Kayts Magistrate Ms. Joy Mahatheva.

SLN arrests 11 civilians in Kachchaitheevu seas


Camera and film company Eastman Kodak said it had sued Apple and RIM, claiming that the camera technology used in iPhones and Blackberries violated one of its patents.

Camera and film company Eastman Kodak sues Apple and RIM


``Assault Suspect Arrested...But Not Without a Fight'' is categorized as ``local''.


MIAMI -Former Olympian Sherali Dostiev remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten featherweight Orlando Rizo on Friday night.

Former Olympian Dostiev remains unbeaten


Bryan Cave LLP , the second-largest law firm in St. Louis, with more than 250 local lawyers, will acquire 113-year-old Holme Roberts & Owen LLP in Denver, effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Bryan Cave to acquire Holme Roberts & Owen


European stocks erased earlier gains on concern stress tests of the region's lenders won't prove they're strong enough to withstand a sovereign default.


Haryana has topped the chart of the states which have significantly exceeded revenue mobilisation target during the 11th Five Year Plan.

Haryana tops chart of states exceeding revenue mobilisation target


President Obama called Commerce Secretary John Bryson Tuesday to urge him to focus on his recovery, the White House announced.


England captain Andrew Strauss is to play for Somerset against India next month in a bid to warm up for the Test series with MS Dhoni's ICC table-toppers.

Strauss to play for Somerset against India


The Hindenburg mystery has been solved thanks to a team of scientists that have been working with full-scale recreations of the iconic ship.


The Board of Directors of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store yesterday adopted a shareholder rights plan with a 20% triggering threshold and a qualifying offer exception and declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right on each outstanding share of Cracker Barrel common stock.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store adopts shareholder rights plan with 20% threshold and qualifying offer exception


New York City's police union and the NYPD collaborated to set arrest quotas for officers, confirms an audio recording obtained by The Nation on Tuesday.

Police union and NYPD collaborated to set arrest quotas


Houston, Sept 17 Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams took charge of the International Space Station after three members of the Expedition 32 crew undocked from the station and returned safely to Earth on Sunday, wrapping up a mission lasting more than four months.

Sunita Williams takes charge of International space station


Iran on Thursday vowed to ``retaliate'' against any attack after Israel's prime minister called for a ``red line'' to prevent the Islamic republic from acquiring a nuclear bomb.


Nigeria spends 10 billion US dollars or over 1.3 trillion naira annually, importing wheat, rice, sugar and fish and, therefore, serves as a dumping ground for food exporting countries.

Nigeria is dumping ground for food exporting countries --


The Wall Street Journal reports that social networking website, Facebook may file documents for an IPO next Wednesday.

Facebook may file for IPO next Wednesday


After two days of toil in the third Test here, Ashwin said: ``Darren Bravo batted wonderfully, and had good partnerships with Kirk Edwards and Kieran Powell. So it was a challenge. There was hardly anything on this wicket. There might be something, probably on the final day. But yes, you do expect some bounce and I felt cheated in this regard.''


Gov. Chris Christie, who removed himself as a candidate for the White House just a week ago, will endorse Mitt Romney as the Republican nominee for president at a news conference in New Hampshire this afternoon, a spokesman for the Romney campaign confirmed.

Gov. Christie to endorse Mitt Romney for president


A Texas truck driver, pulled over on a major interstated, is killed by another passing big rig.

Texas truck driver killed by passing big rig


Canadian home hardware and renovations company Rona Inc. to receive up to $143 million in gross proceeds by turning to the market to reset rate on its preferred shares.

Rona could receive $143 million by resetting rate for preferred shares


Due to problems with a rear brake light switch, Harley-Davidson said on Oct. 24 that it is recalling more than 308,000 of its prized motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson recalls 308,000 motorcycles


Clint Bowyer is weighing offers from other teams.


GLOUCESTERSHIRE drivers have been arrested in the second week of the annual summer drink and drug driving crack down.

Gloucestershire drivers arrested in drink and drug driving crack down.


But, after many decades of being a meeting place for friends and a place for social groups to gather, St. Nick's will be closing its doors for good on Monday.


PRIVATE equity company Paladin Capital will list its private school unit Curro Holdings in June, making it the first company running only schools to be listed.


Russian spy Anna Chapman is to be banned from Britain on national security grounds.

Redhead spy Anna Chapman will be banned from Britain


``We have our problems but I am confident that if we have the will and determination, we will overcome these temporary problems,'' he said.


Official figures published today by the National Statistics Office appear to confirm that women are marrying slightly later in life.

Figures confirm women marrying slightly later in life


Team Kiwi Racing has been involved in a serious crash in practice this morning at Bathurst.

Team Kiwi Racing involved in serious crash at Bathurst


An official says seven people were killed when an old World War II bomb they found in a river exploded in western Myanmar.

Seven people killed by old bomb in western Myanmar


A former youth minister has pleaded not guilty to using a computer to entice a 14-year old Madison County girl to engage in sexual activity, according to the Richmond Register.


Entertainment Video A John Deere plant in Dubuque has laid off 65 employees in its manufacturing section.

John Deere plant in Dubuque lays off 65 employees


Marana's water rates are likely going up, and it may soon be a crime to leave a child under 10 alone in a vehicle within the town limits.


The French government has said internal controls at Societe Generale failed when the scandal-hit bank was hit by massive losses attributed to a rogue trader.


BBC2 controller Janice Hadlow has vowed to protect single dramas on the channel, claiming they are part of its ``heritage''.

BBC2 controller vows to protect single dramas on the channel


Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to fully recover from a 90-minute spinal surgery on Monday morning, doctors at Allegheny General Hospital said.

Corbett expected to fully recover from spinal surgery


Stoke accused Wigan of roughing up Matthew Etherington after the winger was crocked and subbed.

Stoke accuse Wigan of roughing up Matthew Etherington


A 59-year-old man was jailed for 15 weeks today for commercial sex with an underaged prostitute.

Man jailed 15 weeks for sex with underaged prostitute


Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening in Minneapolis to march and rally for immigrant and workers' rights.


The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that India needs to deal with the malice of corruption and improve governance in Asia''s third-largest economy.


An aluminum can plant on Columbus' far east side is closing, putting 110 employees out of work.

Aluminum can plant to close, putting 110 employees out of work


Philippine communist rebels have agreed to resume formal peace negotiations with the government which hit a deadlock in 2010.

Philippine rebels to resume peace negotiations with government


The Boston Red Sox have been outbid for free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira and ``are not going to be a factor'' in acquiring him, owner John Henry said in an email on Thursday night.

Boston Red Sox outbid for free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira


Swinton coach Steve McCormack faces a selection headache for the opening game in the Championship against Sheffield Eagles.


A tree fell on a truck and house in South Gate on Monday, June 4, 2012.

Tree falls on truck, house in South Gate


As thousands of trapped civilians continued to flee the war zone, the Sri Lankan government today said the LTTE would be stamped out within the next 48 hours, signalling that a final offensive against Tigers was on.


In short, that means Charter could emerge from bankruptcy in just a few weeks, despite all of the fighting between Charter, founder Paul Allen, and the company's lenders.

Charter should emerge from bankruptcy in weeks


CMBS special servicing volume has increased five-fold since the end of 2007, with $23.7 billion as of March 31 compared to $4.6 billion at Dec. 31, 2007.

CMBS special servicing increases five-fold


The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Tuesday said its response to the court verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute would be ''democratic'' and ''within the law''.

Response to ayodhya verdict to be within law:


In an unfortunate development, the dual nationality bill slapping multiple restrictions on double citizenship has lapsed without a discussion on it in the National Assembly after PML-Q MNA Raza Hayat Hiraj moved it.


Even as the Centre expressed its readiness to look into ``genuine'' issues which the opposition might raise over the proposed legislation, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today said the BJP would oppose the Nuclear Liability Bill.


After a closure lasting longer than a month, the leisure pool at the Powell Aquatic Center reopened to swimmers Monday morning.


Debt recovery firm Scotcall is creating 100 new jobs to meet increased demand for its services.

Debt recovery firm Scotcall to create 100 new jobs


Tributes have been paid to distinguished Belfast actor Harry Towb after he died from cancer at the age of 83.


AP Indiana's attorney general is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and worker-safety violations.

Ind. attorney general sues lumber recycling plant


The Washington Redskins have signed free-agent linebacker Darryl Tapp.

Redskins sign free-agent linebacker Tapp


Once upon a time, when students started their own businesses, it often meant lemonade stands and dog-walking services.


Bill Clinton and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have led the tributes for Ed Koch at his funeral today, remembering him as the quintessential New Yorker who breathed new life into the city he loved.

President Bill Clinton and mayor Michael Bloomberg led tributes


Indian gas transporter GAIL Ltd plans to raise Rs50 billion in 2010-11 to fund its capital expenditure, a senior company official said on Monday.


Vanderbilt University is rolling out a new and more robust emergency notification system beginning March 3 called AlertVU.

Vanderbilt university rolling out new emergency notification system


Catherine Zeta-Jones has checked herself into a mental health facility suffering from bipolar disorder, her rep confirmed in a statement today.

Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into facility for bipolar disorder


Fox News announced Friday that it has hired Herman Cain, the spirited former presidential candidate and ex-pizza CEO, as a contributor for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.


Vietnamese officials in Muong Cha district, Dien Bien Province, destroyed two new church buildings of ethnic minority Hmong Christians this month and threatened to tear down a third.

Vietnamese officials destroy two new church buildings


Israel's leaders ratcheted up their rhetoric on Sunday after an Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinian militants in Hamas-run Gaza, but both sides left the door open to restoring a truce that has all but broken down.


Bradford Bulls, one of England's biggest rugby league clubs, say they have raised the 500,000 pounds needed to avoid going out of business.

Bradford Bulls say they have raised the 500,000 pounds needed to avoid going out of business


A 21-year-old former Watertown man was sentenced in Dodge County Circuit Court to 25 years in prison for sexual assault of a 6-year-old child.

Man sentenced for sexual assault of child


A pregnant woman managed to escape her burning home Tuesday as strong winds fanned the flames.


The rupee bounced back by 11 paise to 44.88 per US dollar on fresh selling of dollars by banks and exporters in view of dollar weakness in global markets.

Rupee bounces back by 11 paise vs dollar


Rafael Furcal will start at SS and bat first in the lineup.


Nigerian rebels claimed Monday they had sabotaged two Shell pipelines in Nigeria's main oil producing region, sending the price of crude climbing on international markets.

Rebels sabotage Shell pipelines in Nigeria


A 26-year-old Worcester man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 146 northbound near Exit 1 just after 4 am Sunday.


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group said that based on the organizational change of BTMU Capital group in Europe, BTMU has decided to dissolve New Boston Partners.

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ to dissolve New Boston Partners


Local Taliban occupied two girls' schools in Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on Tuesday declaring them Islamic madaris.


BP shares dipped almost 2 percent Tuesday after the company announced plans to shed more assets to pay for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.


A Frankfort woman is accused of pushing a police officer during questioning about a car accident, New Hartford police said.

Frankfort woman accused of pushing officer


In one of the biggest MMA upsets of the year, Brian Bowles defeated Miguel Torres Sunday night at WEC 42, winning the bantamweight title with a shocking first-round knockout.

Brian Bowles kos Miguel Torres, wins bantamweight title


The DONeR ministry of govt of India has sanctioned 11.45 crore for excavation and beautification of historic Jamuna lake of Sivasagar town, Pranab Gogoi, speaker of Assam Assembly and local MLA at Sivasagar announced today.

DONeR ministry sanctioned 11.45 crore for historic Jamuna lake


Strathcona County has issued a fire ban throughout all rural areas, hamlets, and Sherwood Park.


Sherri Shepherd announced on the Tom Joyner Morning Show that she and husband Lamar Sally have finally found a surrogate to carry their child.


Good news for Blu-ray users! 4Videosoft's newly upgraded Blu-ray products support removing the latest MKB V25 copy protection of BD discs, which will bring a new visual perception for Blu-ray fans to enjoy the newly released Blu-ray movies.

4Videosoft's newly upgraded Blu-ray products:


A Steubenville woman will face a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide after one of her passengers died in a crash last year.

Woman faces aggravated vehicular homicide


Yobs threw a shopping trolley at a bus as it travelled along a busy south Manchester road.


How is it no matter what is going on a child always knows what to say, that is, they know what to say to get their way or to make you feel bad!


A Norton Shores teen is charged with three felonies after his arrest for allegedly stealing an elderly woman's wheelchair and later fleeing from police in an unrelated incident.

Teen charged with stealing elderly woman's wheelchair


TOYOTA will recall 1650 Prius cars in Australia because of a braking problem as part of global recall of 242,000 cars.


Canada has closed its embassy in Tehran, listed Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and expelled all Iranian diplomats from Canada.


Calverhall were today celebrating a dramatic conclusion to the 'Great Shropshire Bowling Controversy' -- with British officials ruling the punishment didn't fit the crime.


Tropical Depression 16 remains very disorganized, and we are unable to find tropical storm force winds anywhere in or near this system.

Tropical Depression remains disorganized


HSBC Bank Canada saw its profit grow in the first quarter of 2012 as net interest income went up and operating expenses went down.

HSBC Canada profit grows in first quarter


With injuries depleting their wide receiver corps, the San Diego Chargers signed veteran wideout Kelly Washington on Thursday.


Classic 80s skate/hardcore/thrash band Suicidal Tendencies have announced a one off Auckland show in December.

Suicidal Tendencies announce Auckland show


A six-member Nepal chess squad is leaving for Assam on Sunday to participate in the Second Jugal International Chess Tournament scheduled to be held there from Dec. 17-24.


The Australian share market on Friday closed firmer after strong gains in the resources, retail and telecommunication sectors.


A DOG was rescued from a pond in Flixton after becoming trapped under a pontoon.


FRANKEL pleased connections in his final piece of serious work on Tuesday morning, as Sir Henry Cecil's unbeaten colt prepares to face Canford Cliffs in the 'duel of the downs' at Glorious Goodwood next week.

Frankel pleases with final piece of serious work


UBS AG reiterated their neutral rating on shares of Aeropostale in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Ubs AG reiterates neutral on Aeropostale (aro)


In a real-life courtroom soap opera, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist is accused of drugging his ex-wife for sex.

Silicon Valley venture capitalist drugged ex-wife


An Orange County woman accused of killing her ex-husband and then lying to cover it up will go before a judge Friday to ask for bond.

Woman accused of killing ex-husband to ask for bond


West Indies captain Darren Sammy feels his batsmen need to play Indian spinners better going into the five-match One-day series beginning at the Queen's Park Oval on Monday.


Crewe Alexandra have reported an unnamed Premier League club for an alleged illegal approach to sign a 15-year-old from their academy.

Crewe Alexandra report unnamed Premier League club over 'illegal approach'


ACCO Brands Corporation, a world leader in select categories of branded office products, today reported its first quarter 2009 results.

ACCO Brands Corporation reports first quarter 2009 results


Hours after sending a gracious yet puzzling middle-of-the-night text message to a former college coach, police say Titans receiver OJ Murdock died in an apparent suicide.

Titans' OJ Murdock dies of apparent suicide


Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that his party supremo Bal Thackeray was absolutely fine.


A new camera prototype turns that idea completely on its head by producing a text description of each photo you shoot, rather than capturing an actual image.

New camera prototype produces a description of the photo, rather than an image


Amid what are widely considered the most difficult economic circumstances since the creation of APEC, APEC ministers gathered in Lima on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss the global financial crisis, food security, WTO trade talks and other issues.

APEC ministers discuss financial crisis, food security, WTO trade talks


Six convicts, including two women, were hanged last week in south-western Iran, the Kayhan newspaper reported Tuesday.


Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger not ready to retire despite history of concussions.


A Maple Avenue woman called 911 from her home when someone was breaking in during a daytime burglary yesterday.


Paul Haley II won the Chile Classic in his third career Nationwide Tour start, closing with a 1-under 71 on Sunday for a three-stroke victory.


Imraan Khan, South Africa's second Indian-origin player after Hashim Amla selected for the national cricket team, today said he will work extra hard to prove his worth for the country.

I will work extra hard to prove my worth:


Lehman Brothers, the giant investment bank that filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, was founded in Montgomery in 1850 as a cotton brokerage and served as the state's fiscal agent at one time, according to historians and a retired cotton broker.


An elderly Bastrop woman died Sunday night in a fire that investigators believe started in her kitchen at the Bond House apartments, a housing complex for the elderly and the disabled.


SANTA ANA, Calif. An ex-choir teacher at a Southern California Roman Catholic school who also tutored at a learning center has been convicted of child molestation.

Ex-choir teacher convicted of molestation


Police said road rage drove a man to shoot and kill a federal agent at a post office parking lot.

Police say road rage drove man to kill federal agent


The government believes in freedom of expression and has taken pragmatic measures for freedom of press in the country.

Goverment believes in freedom of expression:


Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien joined Spanish champions Real Madrid on loan on transfer deadline day.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien joins Real Madrid on loan


Fred Couples, whown wiht Tiger Woods in April 2010, says he told Woods he will be on the Presidents Cup team.

Couples tells Woods he's on Presidents Cup team


After more than 35 years, City Attorney Alvin Files announced his retirement Monday evening at Ada City Council meeting.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accused Israel of genocide in the Occupied Territories and said he was certain Iran is not producing a bomb in an outspoken interview with a French newspaper published on Wednesday.

Venezuela's Chavez accuses Israel of genocide


Congress today said it would not quit from ministry in West Bengal despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stating that it was free to leave the alliance, stressing that it would remain in the government as long as the people desired.


Arms dealer Suresh Nanda, charged with receiving kickbacks in defence deals, his son and two others have been arrested by CBI for allegedly conspiring to fudge their account books seized by the it department during a raid last year.


The Western Region recorded 4,726 millimetres of rainfall in June, Mr David Perry Osika, the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Metrological Agency, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview.

Western region records 4,726 millimetres of rainfall in June


US-based rating agency Nielsen is to begin measuring online viewing in what is seen as a response to concerns by broadcasters that falling ratings could be attributed to viewers migrating to online without their views of content being measured.

Nielsen to begin measuring online viewing


Hudson Valley Holding Corp., parent of Hudson Valley Bank, has announced earnings of $4.9 million for the first quarter of 2010, compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2009, and $5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Hudson Valley Holding Corp. announces earnings for the first quarter of 2010


Labour will lead the way on increasing savings, opposition finance spokesman David Cunliffe says, but he did not detail how.


OIL rose towards US$60 a barrel on Wednesday, after hitting a six-month high the previous day, after a US inventory report showed an unexpected drop in crude stocks in the world's top consumer.


Coach Jim Tressel gets win No. 100 as the Buckeyes beat the Hoosiers 38 to 10 in the Horseshoe Saturday afternoon.

Tressel wins 100 as Buckeyes beat Hoosiers 38-10


Online news and opinion site the Huffington Post is to be sold by its founder Ariana Huffington to AOL in a $315m deal, a windfall will also see her join AOL's board under the newly created role of president and editor in chief of Huffington Post Media Group.


The Canadian dollar opened at 97.85 cents US this morning, down 0.05 of a cent from Friday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 97.85 US, down 0.05 of a cent


US Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint, will retire next year after spending the last 35 years in Congress.

Rep. Dale Kildee to retire next year after 35 years in Congress


Many people know what to do before and during a disaster, but many do not know what to do after one.


Abbott plan will fuel traffic, Greens Updated: 20:58, Saturday June 30, 2012 The Opposition's plan to further develop major motorway projects will increase traffic congestion and pollution, a Greens senator says.


By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times Property and credit data provider CoreLogic said it would move its headquarters from Santa Ana to Irvine, and also said it was considering a sale of the company, causing its stock to surge.

CoreLogic to move from Santa Ana to Irvine


Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom won't need surgery for a stress fracture in his left hind leg that is causing him to miss the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 31.

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom won't need surgery for stress fracture


Seven milk producers, including Sanyuan, Wahaha and new competitor Yili, plan to bid for Sanlu Group Co this weekend, the company shamed in last month's milk scandal, according to today's International Finance News.

Seven milk producers to bid for Sanlu at weekend


A change in the way Canada will handle entry by many Americans with minor criminal offenses is positive for both sides of the border.


For the second consecutive game, the Kings fell in a 2-1 shootout, this time to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Staples Center.


Immigrants living and working in Azerbaijan are proposed to take an Azerbaijani language test.

Immigrants proposed to take Azerbaijani language test


F1 mogul Eddie Jordan has bought a £25million super yacht that is so big it is almost classed as a ship.

The super-yacht so big it's almost a ship:


A Pontiac businessman was stabbed to death Thursday inside his novelty store, and a homeless man is in custody in connection with his death, police said.

Pontiac businessman stabbed to death; homeless man in custody


Mary Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne, married her longtime partner Heather Poe in Washington, DC, on Friday, FOX News Channel reported.

Mary Cheney marries longtime female partner Heather Poe


A newspaper editor in Samoa says he's surprised by the poor conditions tsunami victims are still living in, despite the aid that's been donated to the country.

Editor in Samoa surprised by poor conditions tsunami victims still living in


Five masseuses, including two locals, were detained at a reflexology centre in Taman Pelangi for offering sexual services to customers.

Five masseuses detained for offering sexual services


Utility crews remained out in force in New Jersey on Sunday, working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers who lost service when a massive nor'easter roared through the state this weekend.

Utility crews remained out in force in New Jersey on Sunday, working to restore ...


Iran passed a law on Monday to expel the UK ambassador after Britain placed sanctions on the Islamic Republic over its disputed nuclear program.


The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today called on Governor Jennifer Granholm and state legislative Democrats to focus on government reforms to balance the budget instead of burdening struggling state residents with higher taxes.

Michigan Chamber of Commerce calls on Granholm to balance budget


Facebook is coming to Amazon author pages soon to help authors further integrate their online social activities with their presence on Amazon.com.


State-run Indian Oil Corp has encashed a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee after a cheque issued by Kingfisher Airlines towards fuel dues bounced.


The Silent Wings Museum has opened a new, limited-run, exhibit.


The Friends of the Newark Public Library will hold its 19th annual book sale on Saturday, April 17, in Centennial Hall of the Main Library, 5 Washington St. in Newark.

Friends of Newark Public Library will hold book sale April 17


Actress Christina Ricci is all set to make her Broadway debut when she appears in the Donald Margulies play Time Stands Still.


Gas prices in Massachusetts, which have hovered at about the same level for nearly two months, have crept up one cent in the past week.


Manchester Police say they will speak to former boxing champion Ricky Hatton about newspaper allegations he snorted cocaine in a hotel room.

Police to speak to former boxing champ Hatton


A boater was killed during the Columbus Day weekend celebrations on Biscayne Bay on Saturday.

Boater killed during Columbus Day celebrations


LOS ANGELES Tenor Placido Domingo has renewed his contract with Los Angeles Opera and will stay on as the company's general director through 2013, the organization announced Monday.

Domingo renews contract with Los Angeles Opera


Benton Harbor may close one of its schools at the end of this year.


New Delhi, Sep 28 Law Minister Salman Khurshid today made light of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa praising Congress and slamming BJP chief Nitin Gadkari for not making him the Karnataka BJP chief.

Khurshid makes light of Yeddyurappa's praise of Congress


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak early today said he will not run for a new term in office in September elections and will work during the rest of his term for a ``peaceful transfer of power'' in a new attempt to defuse massive protests demanding his immediate ouster.


Mike Smith made 31 saves in another stingy start, helping the Phoenix Coyotes take the Pacific Division lead with a 4-1 victory over the suddenly beatable St. Louis Blues.


A new ``solder'' for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting.

Solder for laser welding of tissue produces stronger seals during intestinal surgery


Women in Technology, the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington, DC-area technology community, today announced it is now accepting applications for The Leadership Foundry's second annual program.

Women in technology now accepting applications for the Leadership Foundry


Carly Rae Jepsen, of 'Call Me Maybe' fame, did just that, covering Billboard magazine for the first time.


Researchers have discovered that over-eating can disrupt whole networks of genes that might one day be studied and used to predict diabetes and heart disease and obesity.


Open source software provider Red Hat has released Enterprise Linux 5.2, boasting new hardware support capabilities, new software and a range of other improvements.


MCB Bank employees stopped work in almost all 124 branches in the metropolis on Monday in protest against the dismissal of a top bank union leader.


The PKK said in a statement its military wing known as ``the Force of People of Kurdistan'' had taken ``two bodies of Turkish soldiers after the battle in the Shamzinyan area'', AFP reported.

PKK claims taking two bodies of Turkish soldiers


The profit after tax of Lotte Pakistan PTA Limited has reduced to Rs 151.111 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2012 as compared to Rs 2,485.552 million earned in the corresponding quarter in 2011.

Profit after tax of Lotte Pakistan reduces to Rs 151.111 million


Madison police are looking for an 18-year-old man who is developmentally disabled and who left his home on Sunday night.

Police looking for developmentally disabled man


Death penalty opponents rallied in Annapolis Monday demanding legislators abolish it and use the savings to beef up law enforcement.

Death penalty opponents rally in Annapolis


South Africans should brace themselves for disrupted municipal services from Monday as 150,000 employees begin their wage strike.

SA to brace for disrupted municipal services


A Japanese researcher says he has taught a beluga whale to ``talk'' by using sounds to identify three different objects, offering hope that humans may one day be able to hold conversations with sea mammals.


Outgoing US President GeorgeW Bush on Thursday said that under his presidency, which comes to anend in a couple of days from now, the United States opened a``new historic and strategic partnership'' with India.

We opened historic and strategic partnership with India:


Researchers have reduced the preparation time of quantum dot solar cells to less than an hour by changing the form to a one coat quantum dot solar paint.

Researchers reduce preparation time of quantum dot solar cells


A fragile calm held in Tripoli Tuesday after the weekend's armed clashes, although scattered sniper fire and grenades meant life had not completely returned normal.

Calm holds in Tripoli despite scattered sniper fire, grenades


The White House said on Saturday it had seen instances of a change in rhetoric from the Cuban government and US.

White House sees some change in rhetoric from Cuba


Spectators will receive free admission at this year's Town and Visitors' Regatta, which takes place on Saturday.


The SoBoCo Eagles girls soccer team will kick off the season this weekend in St. Louis with two cold and wet matches.

Soccer team kicks off season this weekend


After many months of waiting, Whataburger has opened its doors in Brewton.


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is suing the mother of his child for appearing on a reality TV show called ``Basketball Wives,'' which he said intrudes on his private life.

Heat star Chris Bosh sues mother of his child for appearing on reality show


The Ireland team to play Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship this Saturday in Cardiff shows three changes to the starting line-up from the side's last outing against Scotland.


One third of European travel sites mislead or rip off consumers, according to a report from the European Commission.

A third of European travel sites rip off consumers


Pippa Middleton, sister of Duchess Kate, wanted to be a tennis star when she was younger.

Pippa Middleton wanted to be a tennis star


Gosselaar proposed to advertising executive, Catriona McGinn with a 5-carat diamond ring from Neil Lane.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar proposes to Catriona McGinn


Palestinians are stepping up their non-violent campaign against Israel by boycotting all Israeli products, not just settlement goods, a Fatah official said.

Palestinians step up non-violent campaign


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left for their nine day tour of Canada.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave for Canada


A school of sharks may be migrating close to Palm Beach later today and could prompt officials to close the beach.

Sharks may be migrating close to Palm beach today


The popular computer game World of Warcraft is more addictive than crack cocaine, warn experts.

World of Warcraft 'more addictive than crack cocaine'


Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who played the game with a boyish joy and bulldog determination, filed his retirement papers with the NFL after a 20-season career, the league confirmed Monday.


Construction remained soft, contracting in October due to weakness in existing activity and new orders, a survey shows.


Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman William Perry has been upgraded to fair condition in a South Carolina hospital.

Former Bears star William Perry upgraded to fair condition in hospital


The most recent results from the Rotterdam Study show cerebral microbleeds are more common in individuals over age 60 years than previously thought.

Microbleeds more common than previously thought


London, April 09: 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto is ''flattered'' by rumours linking her to a role in the new 007 movie but insists that she is not ''beautiful'' enough to play a Bond girl.

I am not beautiful enough to play a Bond girl:


A Bedoun girl, who was reported as missing by her family, was kidnapped and raped by her 21-year-old Kuwaiti boyfriend and his friend.


Inspector Eddy Ngobeni said four armed men opened fire on a family having a braai at a farm-house on Friday night, wounding the elderly man in the stomach.


Newcastle United have confirmed that midfielder James Milner has handed in a written transfer request.


Southwest Airlines bid $170 million on Monday to take Frontier out of bankruptcy protection, well above the $108.8 million offered by regional jet operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc.

Southwest bids $170 million for Frontier Airlines


Ex-LAPD officer believed dead in S. Calif. mountains; gunshot heard before fire engulfs cabinMore Ex-LAPD officer believed dead in S. Calif. mountains; gunshot heard before fire engulfs cabinMore By JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer Vijay Singh withdrew from the Phoenix Open on Thursday, a day after saying he used deer-antler spray and was ``absolutely shocked'' that it may contain a banned substance.


WORLINGTON set down a marker for the other contenders in Division One of the Hunts County Bats Suffolk League when they made the trip to 2009 league champions Ampton & Culford on Sunday and secured an impressive eight-wicket victory.


The technology giant IBM has appointed its first female chief executive, who will take over the role in January.

IBM appoints first female chief executive


US court convicts Somali pirates Updated: 12:20, Thursday February 28, 2013 A US court has convicted five Somali men of piracy over a 2010 attack on a US naval ship off the Horn of Africa.


Dozens of local businesses will be recognized Thursday as the ``Best of the Best'' in the High Country.


A number of WTO members on Wednesday criticized a recent US decision to reintroduce dairy export subsidies, saying it was a ``backwards step'' which once followed by others could undermine the multilateral trading system.

WTO members criticize US decision to reintroduce dairy export subsidies


Travellers on land near the M5 motorway will be served with an eviction notice this afternoon.

Travellers to be served with eviction notice


The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball team extended its winning streak to 10 games with a win against Merrimack today, 62-50.

Women's basketball extends streak to 10 with win over Merrimack, 62-50


THE DEATH of a young Polish man in tragic circumstances was recalled at Wexford Coroner's Court last week.


Former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he's considering running for president and expects to make a decision by early next year.

Newt Gingrich considering run for president


Members of the Egyptian popular delegation that visited Ethiopia this week hailed the warm welcome by the people and government of Ethiopia and criticized the ousted regime for negatively affecting relations with Ethiopia.

Egyptian delegation hails warm welcome by Ethiopia, criticizes ousted regime


A San Francisco researcher is receiving $130,000 for her research studying risk factors and consequences of stroke among different racial/ethnic groups through the AHA/ASA/ABF Lawrence M. Brass, MD, Stroke Research Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Brain Foundation,, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

Ucsf researcher to study risk factors and consequences of stroke


Care homes for the elderly are struggling to meet the needs of residents with complex medical conditions amid cuts in funding, a report has warned.


Hackers are becoming more sophisticated, targeting critical infrastructure and breaching security structures in large organisations for financial gain, according to internet security and virus protection company McAfee.

Hackers targeting critical infrastructure:


Wellington, April 7 After leading India to victory in New Zealand here Tuesday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his team has set a benchmark for future teams.

We have set a benchmark for future teams:


A La Crosse man is charged with one count of child enticement after he allegedly tried to get a 15-year-old girl into his car.

La Crosse man charged with child enticement


A roadside bomb killed five Afghan civilians and wounded one more while they were traveling in a taxi in the southern Afghan province of Helmand on Monday, a provincial official said.

Roadside bomb kills five Afghan civilians


New Delhi, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said his eyes went moist when the audience gave him a standing ovation as walked on the stage to receive the best actor award for his performance in 'Paa', his fourth National Award.


A man and a woman were arrested Friday on meth charges, and two children were removed from the home along Water Street in Greenup, according to information from Greenup County Sheriff Keith Cooper.


South Sudan have entered the Fifa world rankings for the first time after playing their inaugural full international last month.


Parcel carrier DPD is launching a network of parcel shops in the Baltic states from this month.

DPD launching parcel shops in Baltic states


The Eritrean telecommunications company, EriTel, has distributed forms as regards sale of shares in line with the national plan to privatize such businesses on the basis of sole proprietorship or shares.

EriTel distributes forms as regards sale of shares


The city of Hendersonville will soon break ground on a new skate park, according to a news release from the city.

Hendersonville to break ground on new skate park


BRITAIN'S Prince Charles will visit Canada with his wife Camilla between November 2 and 12, the Canadian government said on Saturday.


Amanda Seyfried says Dominic Cooper, her ex-boyfriend, broke her heart ``pretty hard'' and adds that it was difficult to open up to a new person.

Amanda Seyfried says Dominic Cooper broke her heart


Honey has the power to heal wounds faster, besides making them smaller, says a new study.

Honey has the power to heal wounds, says study


Katy Perry reportedly dissed her ex-husband Russell Brand claiming he didn't fit the ``rock star bill'' unlike her new love interest, Florence And The Machine guitarist Robert Ackroyd.

Sorry Russell Brand you didn't fit the 'rock star bill' for Katy Perry


Bullions are expected to trade sideways with weak bias as some profit booking can be seen at current levels.

Bullions expected to trade sideways with weak bias:


A Livonia truck driver, who was looking for a shortcut around congestion in the Ford-Middlebelt area has been arrested for reckless driving after he knocked down several utility poles on the south side of Ford Saturday, Oct. 16.

Truck driver arrested for knocking down utility poles


Manitoba paramedics are testing new power lift stretchers in ambulances across the province.

Manitoba paramedics testing new power lift stretchers


Hollywood diva Julia Roberts made an almost incognito visit to the Taj Mahal and succeeded to a great extent in her escape act from shutterbugs and journalists.


The Green Bay Packers have finalized a two-year deal with Mark Tauscher, likely allowing the veteran right tackle to play his entire career for his home state team.

Packers finalize deal with mainstay tackle Tauscher


Consumers in Santa Cruz, Calif., pick out their latest app downloads of the week, including Getaround, iBart and iZip.


Two pit bulls badly mauled a young girl Saturday afternoon on River Road, Maine State Police said.


A citizens group has filed suit in federal court against a Washington state dairy, seeking to limit methanol pollution.

Citizens file suit against Washington dairy


DERBY and Arc winner Workforce remains a doubtful runner in the Breeders' Cup Turf due to the firm ground at Churchill Downs.


The family and friends of missing 19-year-old teen Brianna Denison, who vanished early Sunday morning without a trace, held a candle lit vigil tonight.

Family & friends of missing teen Brianna Denison hold vigil


But it's fascinating: what did happen the last time the US defaulted on the repayment of Treasuries?

The last time the united states defaulted on Treasuries


Xtra Factor host Holly Willoughby was invited to swim with dolphins during the filming of the show.


Chile edged out Peru 1-0 in their Pacific 'clasico' to win Group C at the Copa America.


The Hungarian forint extended its losses against the euro, weakening more than 1% as markets responded to new European Central Bank actions with disappointment.

Hungarian forint extends losses versus euro


A former Merchantville tax collector was ordered to pay more than $70,000 in restitution and sentenced to year of house arrest today for stealing tax payments made to the borough.

Former Merchantville tax collector ordered to pay more than $70,000 restitution, sentenced to house arrest


But when it comes to used cars, blue is the colour of choice, according to new research by BCA.


CEO of Imax Corp. Richard L Gelfond sells 30,000 shares of IMAX on 04/09/2010 at an average price of $17.65 a share.

IMAX Corp. (IMAX) ceo Richard L Gelfond sells 30,000 shares


World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki has reached the final of the New Haven Open and will play Petra Cetkovska.


Hitachi GST has announced its Ultrastar 15K450 hard drive, saying it is the 'enterprise hard drive performance and capacity leader' with 450GB of capacity spinning at 15,000rpm.

Hitachi GST says it's enterprise hard drive performance and capacity leader


United States current account trade deficit increased by 4.3% to 183.1 billion US dollars in the second quarter of this year, up from 175.6 billion in the first quarter, the US Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

US current account deficit increased 4.3% in second quarter


Consumer prices dropped 0.2 percent in March, pushing the 12-month inflation rate to 1.5 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.


Employers are taking a positive outlook into 2012; 44% of them report they are likely to increase their staff numbers next year, says David Lowe, Employment Services Manager for the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

Employers taking positive outlook into 2012


Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found that abnormal bone marrow stem cells drive the development of myelodysplastic syndromes, serious blood diseases that are common among the elderly and that can progress to acute leukemia.

Abnormal bone marrow stem cells drive development of myelodysplastic syndromes


Hollywood superstar Al Pacino will be honoured with a humanitarian award by a leading US arthritis charity for his contribution and support to the people suffering from the disease.

Al Pacino to be honoured with humanitarian award


Trade conditions returned to positive territory in May, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday as it released its monthly Trade Conditions Survey.

Trade conditions return to positive territory


Kuwait has banned public gatherings of more than 20 people and says police have the power to disperse unauthorized crowds.

Kuwait bans public gatherings above 20 people


The Japanese government has decided to provide vocational training to former Taliban soldiers to support reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan as an alternative to the refueling mission by the Maritime Self-Defense Forces in the Indian Ocean, whose legal mandate will expire in January.

Japan to provide vocational training to former Taliban soldiers


DuplicatePoker.com, one of the fastest growing online poker communities, today announced it has registered its 250,000th player.

DuplicatePoker.com registers 250,000th player


Economists say the US recovery continued during the second quarter of this year with more businesses hiring workers and fewer cutting jobs, but the pace of growth has slowed, a new survey shows.

Economists say recovery continues, but pace slows


Middle East markets were mixed on Thursday, as investors warily watched escalating violence in Egypt, while gloomy world stocks weighed on regional indices.


CHICAGO Cubs manager Mike Quade expects to return next season, despite Chicago's dismal record and numerous changes ahead, including the hiring of a new general manager.


Seattle-based Z2Live said today that it has raised $3M in a venture funding round.


The Somerset Patriots will hold open tryouts at TD Bank Ballpark on March 27 from 9 am until noon.


British singer-songwriter John Martyn has died in hospital in The Republic of Ireland at the age of 60.


Halton Region issued an extreme cold weather alert Friday for Saturday night.


The Southern Baptist Convention approved a new resolution at its meeting in Arizona this week advocating a path to legal status for illegal immigrants, in a move that policy leader Richard Land described as ``a really classic illustration of gospel love and gospel witness.''

Southern Baptist Convention approves path to legal status


He appealed to transporters to call off their strike.


Canon Inc posted a 14 percent rise in quarterly operating profit on Monday, as it battled the impact of a strong yen and floods in Thailand with cost cuts and increased automation.

Canon posts 14 percent rise in quarterly profit


British hard rock legends Deep Purple have announced that they will begin recording their next studio album next February.


A UK bank levy is about to become permanent with Chancellor George Osborne confirming the levy will raise billions of pounds.


State health officials say a second human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Allen County.

Second case of West Nile reported in Allen County


WhatsApp, the cross platform messaging app is bigger than Twitter, claims Jan Koum, CEO of the company in an interview with AllThingsD.

WhatsApp is bigger than Twitter, claims CEO


Sahara group's firm Sahara India Power Corporation today said that it would set up a 1,320 Mw coal-based thermal power project in Orissa.

Sahara power to set up 1,320 Mw project in Orissa


Capital Development Authority will install 10 more water filtration plants in various sectors of federal capital in next month, ensuring safe drinking water facility to its residents.

CDA to install another 10 water filtration plants in capital


But, some whose family members died in police violence, foster care, and other killings rallied with this specific message: ``Our children are victims, too!''


With Barcelona beating Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League Final I thought I'd post up this YouTube clip of the Gallagher brothers summing up my thoughts perfectly.

Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League Final


The Wire star Idris Elba is reportedly first choice to play Nelson Mandela in an official biopic of the former South African president.

Idris Elba to play Nelson Mandela in biopic?


Ricky Burns beat Michael Katsidis to win the WBO interim lightweight title at the Wembley Arena in London on Saturday night.

Ricky Burns beats Michael Katsidis to win WBO title


Florida coach Will Muschamp has apologized for his salty language that was caught by television cameras during his team's 17-6 loss at Auburn last Saturday.

Florida's Muschamp apologizes for language


A Jacksonville kindergarten teacher was charged Wednesday with drug possession, according to a Duval County public schools representative.


Beer triggers brain reward chemical Updated: 11:50, Tuesday April 16, 2013 The taste of beer, even without any effect from alcohol, triggers a key reward chemical in the brain, according to a study that explores how people become hooked on booze.


Guwahati, An Assam legislator was arrested Thursday for his role in the ethnic violence in the state, police said.

Assam legislator arrested for role in ethnic violence


EventNow reports Owen Wilson visited by the stork soon.


Health officials have issued a red air quality alert for the Wasatch Front and Cache County today.

Health officials issue red air quality alert


Earnings per share of $0.42 for the second quarter, up 83% from prior year - Combined Radio and Television revenues up 4% for second quarter - Combined Radio and Television segment profit up 6% for second quarter - Segment profit of $49.7 million, up 5% for the second quarter TORONTO, April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. announced its second quarter financial results today, led by continued revenue growth from its broadcasting businesses.

Corus Entertainment announces second quarter results


Despite opposition from Formula 1 teams and human rights groups, the Bahrain Grand Prix is to go ahead in October.


We the Kings are coming to the Pageant with Breathe Carolina, T. Mills and the Ready Set on the bill.

We the Kings coming to the Pageant with Breathe Carolina


Flooding, landslides and torrents of mud have killed 50 people in southern China and another 15 are missing after days of torrential rain, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said late on Saturday.


A 42-year-old California woman drowned Sunday at Lake Fort Phantom Hill while trying to teach someone how to swim.


By TALI ARBEL NEW YORK - Shares of Indian travel agency MakeMyTrip Ltd. soared 89 percent in their market debut on the Nasdaq exchange, even as the broader markets declined.

Travel agency MakeMyTrip soars in market debut


Cub Foods is recalling five peanut butter cookie products made in its bakery departments because they may contain peanut butter that has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.


Former World Champion Mark Cavendish joins Omega Pharma-Quick Step after riding for Team Sky the past year.

Mark Cavendish joins Omega Pharma - Quick-Step


The New Age has postponed its launch until next month, editor Vuyo Mvoko has announced on the newspaper's website.

New Age postpones its launch to next month


A former church pastor from Clark County was sentenced Monday to 1½ years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy whom he met in an Internet chat room for gay teens.

Former pastor sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting boy


Colts president Bill Polian says tight end Dallas Clark is out indefinitely with a hand/wrist injury.

Colts say tight end Clark out indefinitely


Several huge active submarine volcanoes, spreading ridges and rift zones have been discovered northeast of Fiji by a team of Australian and American scientists aboard the Marine National Facility Research Vessel, Southern Surveyor.

Active submarine volcanoes discovered near Fiji


A Fort Bragg soldier was killed this week in Afghanistan, US Department of Defense officials said Wednesday.

Fort Bragg soldier killed in Afghanistan


By Lynda Altman, Yahoo! Contributor Network Feb 28, 1:47 pm EST The New York Jets have given linebacker Bart Scott permission to seek a trade.

New York Jets give Bart Scott permission to seek trade:


New Castle locals paid tribute to their fallen soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.

New Castle pays tribute to fallen soldier


Eminem has revealed that he will be voting for Barack Obama in the November presidential elections.


The Cincinnati Enquirer suggests Matt Belisle might make his first start of the season for the Reds Monday.


Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday that Herman Cain shouldn't ``play the race card'' in responding to the allegations that he sexually harassed two female employees while he was CEO of the National Restaurant Association.

Condoleezza Rice says Herman Cain shouldn't 'play the race card'


Leicester is one of 16 cities currently vying to be one of the final 12 selected as host cities for England's world cup bid, but what does it have to offer?


Twitter says it will open a new data operations center in Salt Lake City.

Twitter opening data center in Salt Lake City


New Delhi, Oct 1 Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari Monday filed a defamation case against Congress leader Digvijay Singh for dragging his name into alleged irregularities in coal block allocation.

Gadkari files defamation case against Digvijay Singh


Cain has revved up mainstream conservatives, recently rising to third place in a poll of voters in the leadoff caucus state of Iowa.

Herman Cain revs up mainstream conservatives


Dubai Dolphinarium, the first of five concepts of Dubai Marine World, at the Creekside Park opened its doors to the public in style with a special charity dolphin and seal program for children with special needs to mark the occasion.


Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha is set to get an extension in service, the country's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar confirmed on Saturday.


RailAmerica Inc. said it would refinance $444 million in notes as it separately unveiled two investments: an acquisition and a stake in a railroad operator and waste transporter.

RailAmerica to refinance $444 million in notes, unveils two investments


Reaction of the President of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council and Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic, Karel Schwarzenberg, to launching land operations by the Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

Reaction to launching land operations by the Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip


Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday attacked the media for reporting that he had offered to quit the government and work for the party, calling it ``juvenile'' and refusing to answer any political questions.

Ramesh attacks media over reports of him quitting


Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 8.1 that brings plenty of new features and finally enables support for high-resolution displays.

Microsoft officially unveils Windows 8.1


Related topics Top News A mom got two life terms in prison without the possibility of parole after smothering her two children to death.

Mom gets two life terms without parole for smothering children


The Vatican will review security procedures after a woman jumped a barrier and rushed at Pope Benedict XVI for the second time in two years, this time managing to knock him down before being pulled away by guards, the Vatican spokesman said Friday.


Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Monday admitted that batting has been a big concern for Team India right from the West Indies tour to the ongoing England series.


San Antonio Spurs center Ian Mahinmi yesterday underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle.

Ian Mahinmi undergoes successful surgery


Nicole Scherzinger wants to marry her long-time boyfriend Lewis Hamilton soon because she wants to be a wife before she becomes a mother.


Woolworths will report its 3Q sales today, with figures likely to offer clues about consumer sentiment.


The Lake Washington School District is holding a surplus material and equipment sale Nov. 5.

Lake Washington school district to hold surplus sale


US stocks rallied on Friday as the market cheered a surprisingly strong November jobs report that stoked hopes the ailing labor market may be beginning to recover.


VERIZON Wireless has activated a new cell site in Pittsburgh that improves Verizon Wireless? voice and data network from Center Avenue south to the Boulevard of the Allies and east from Grant Street to the Birmingham Bridge.


Hollywood Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from jail after serving 13 days in jail.


THE BIGGEST 100 companies ``generally'' pay less tax as a percentage of their earnings than other UK companies, according to new research.


The fate of the long-discussed Lokpal bill, passed in the Lok Sabha two days ago, appeared uncertain Thursday evening with the government trying desperately to win the numbers game in the Rajya Sabha where it is in a minority and the opposition and even some of its allies giving notices for as many as 173 amendments.


Wall Street Journal - State Street added $250 million to its legal reserve to address legal exposure related to losses by investors in some strategies managed by State Street Global Advisors.


US stock index futures trimmed gains on Monday after data showed manufacturing in New York State fell more than expected in November, even as retail sales grew at a faster pace than expected for October.


TORONTO, Dec. 23 /CNW/ - Redknee, a leading provider of business-critical software and services for communications service providers, including end-to-end converged billing, real-time charging, rating and personalization, today announced that it has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan designed to allow the Company and its shareholders sufficient time to properly assess any unsolicited take-over bid.


he's now walking again for the first time since his recent jet ski accident.


Heavy surf combined with a high tide breached the south jetty at LaPush on Monday, Quileute tribal officials said.

Heavy surf breaches south jetty at LaPush


Stanley and Adeline Skrzycki of La Vernia, Texas, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.


Turkey's state minister for foreign trade said late that Turkey and Syria were establishing joint trade and industrial zones today.

Turkey, Syria establish joint trade, industrial zones


79-year-old Oscar-nominated actor Peter O'Toole has announced that after over sixty years of performing, he has decided to retire from acting.


Industrial hemp supporters ratcheted up political pressure Thursday, trying to force a House committee to vote on legislation that would set up state oversight of the crop.


On Tuesday, global bonds started strongly, but gradually lost ground after US traders got involved.


Ford hinted of new investments in Turkey, saying, ``We have solid investment plans for Turkey'', without disclosing further details of the company's plans.

Ford hints about new investments in Turkey


A husband accidentally ran over his wife in the garage of their home, killing her, police said.

Husband accidentally runs over wife in garage


The remains of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera have been returned to Southern California.

The remains of Jenni Rivera returned to Southern California


India needs to ``reboot'' its economy by reducing endemic corruption and slashing red tape to get back on a high growth path and reduce poverty, delegates said at a high-profile economic forum on Wednesday.


Where is the proof of these accusations?


Alvin Lee, Ten Years After founder, dies British rock guitarist Alvin Lee, founder of the band Ten Years After who burst to stardom with a memorable Woodstock performance, has died.


Peter Roebuck, one of the most respected cricket commentators, who also wrote for Indian newspapers, committed suicide at his hotel here where he was covering Australia's Test series against South Africa.

Cricket writer peter Roebuck commits suicide


India will join the select club of 40,000 tonne plus aircraft carrier designers and builders when Defence Minister AK Antony lays the keel of the First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier of the Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Ltd here on Sunday.

India to join select club of aircraft carrier designers


This is what's in the news for Thursday May 31, 2012.


Danica Patrick pulled off the biggest coup of her four-year NASCAR career, becoming the first woman to ever take the pole at the Daytona 500 and the first to clinch a pole in any race in NASCAR's premier series, the Sprint Cup.

Danica Patrick becomes first woman to take pole at Daytona 500


Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott welcomed a fourth baby Thursday evening, making it two boys and two girls in their well-televised family.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott welcome a baby boy


Egyptian protesters streamed into Cairo's Tahrir Square on Sunday after a night of deadly clashes that signalled the start of a violent countdown to the first polls since Hosni Mubarak's ouster.Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's cabinet was to hold crisis talks, state television said, as fresh clashes broke out on the outskirts of the square and anti-riot police fired off rounds of tear gas.Dozens of protesters set up barricades on the edges of the plaza as marchers poured into the square, in scenes reminiscent of the 18 days of protests which toppled Mubarak in February.Clashes overnight between protesters and police left two people dead and hundreds injured, sparking fears of a disruption of Egypt's first elections since the end of Mubarak's 30-year-rule, scheduled to kick off on November 28.In makeshift hospitals set up in mosques around Tahrir Square, demonstrators received treatment for tear gas inhalation and for injuries from rubber bullets and birdshot.The health ministry said 750 people were injured in the clashes in Tahrir Square, while demonstrations also spread to the cities of Alexandria, Aswan and Suez.

Protesters stream to Tahrir after night of clashes


``Somnath Chatterjee has violated party discipline'', party politburo member Mr Biman Bose said.

Somnath Chatterjee violated party discipline:


A Bulgarian third division match was abandoned after less than a minute on Sunday when injury and suspension-hit Gigant Belene were reduced to six men shortly after kickoff.

Bulgarian match abandoned after less than a minute


Two people were injured Wednesday when a Toyota Tundra pickup crashed into a Clearlake grocery store, police said.


SIGNS of spring are everywhere in south Shropshire and no more so than in some of the loveliest gardens, open for the National Gardens Scheme.

Signs of spring are everywhere in south Shropshire


Hamilton ripped Rangers fans saying they are not true baseball fans.


A woman bishop has claimed that church leaders from ethnic minorities beat their wives, sparking outrage among members of the Anglican church at the Lambeth Conference.

Woman bishop claims church leaders from ethnic minorities beat their wives


A Nageezi woman was arrested Saturday, charged with murdering a Farmington woman last week after fighting over a boyfriend.

Woman arrested for murder after fight over boyfriend


McClatchy Newspapers Eager to add depth and competition at linebacker, the Dolphins signed four-year veteran Gary Guyton to a one-year contract on Friday, sources said.


Emmy award winning veteran American actor James Whitmore has died at the age of 87.

Veteran American actor James Whitmore dies at 87


Apple on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 said Jobs has died.


Federal marshals arrested a Pinckney man on a 15-count indictment Wednesday that accuses him of viewing child pornography while he was working for a Lucas County employment office.


The family of an Alton man murdered on his 24th birthday filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against the man charged with his murder.

Family of murdered man files wrongful death lawsuit


Phil Pressey talks to Mizzou Network after his 11 point, 13 assist performance in Missouri's win over Alabama.

Phil Pressey after his 11 point, 13 assist performance vs Alabama


Domestic debt servicing has reached some 60 percent of total tax revenue in the first quarter of current fiscal year 2012-13 is mainly due to rising and costly government borrowings.

Domestic debt servicing reaches 60 percent of tax revenue


A Sevier County woman was killed when her van slammed head on into a tree on Wednesday morning.

Sevier Co. woman killed after van slams into tree


Santa Ana-based Corinthian Colleges plans to buy San Francisco-based Heald Capital -- the parent company of Heald College -- for $395 million.

Corinthian Colleges plans to buy Heald for $395 million


Ford may reinstate its dividend by January, according to some analysts.

Ford will reinstate its dividend by January


The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed tackle Tyler Polumbus.


A senior Liberal Democrat has accused First Minister Alex Salmond of backing away from full Scottish independence.

Alex Salmond is 'backing away from full Scottish independence'


Two of the state's most wanted fugitives -- both convicted sex offenders with extensive Amarillo ties -- are back in custody following two different, unrelated arrests in South Texas.

Two convicted sex offenders back in custody


A BARN was gutted by fire after a blaze tore through the building last night.


THE Chiefs held on to beat the Crusaders 24-19 in their third Round Super Rugby clash in Napier New Zealand to secure back to back wins.


Residents are urged to come to Cicero's Town Hall Sunday and Monday to complete damage assessment forms so town officials and local legislators can use the information to request that Cicero be declared a disaster area, according to the release.


Rodney King was found dead in his swimming pool Sunday, according to authorities.

Rodney King found dead in a swimming pool


Google used SXSW this week to share a little more information about Glass.

Google uses SXSW to share more about Glass


Sale Sharks have signed back row forward Apolosi Satala from Gloucester on a one-year deal.

Sale Sharks sign Apolosi Satala from Gloucester