Sands China Ltd. reported its net income increased 6.4 percent to USD 279.3 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to USD 262.4 million for the first quarter of 2011.

Sands China net income increased 6.4 percent


Commonly used steroid shots may worsen tennis elbow in the long run and increase chances that the painful condition will reappear, a small study found.


Bill Gates, with an estimated net worth of $53 billion, continues to sell shares in Microsoft, the company he founded along with Paul Allen.


A Central Jail prisoner died and another injured due to roof of jail barrack collapsed here on Thursday.


US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday that the engagement with China through the Strategic Economic Dialogue has helped yield many results.

Paulson says engagement with China yields results


A Wigan mum was left horrified when she found a syringe stuck in the seat of a swing for young children.


Former Foreign Affairs minister Moses Wetang'ula was on Saturday elected Ford Kenya leader, ending years of internal wrangling at the party.


Miss Cultural Heritage Ayanda Simelane has since resurfaced.

Miss Cultural Heritage Ayanda resurfaces


SONOMA, Calif. Ryan Briscoe got past Penske teammate Will Power out of a caution pit stop Sunday and held off the two-time defending Sonoma champion for his first IndyCar victory since 2010.

Ryan Briscoe gets past teammate Will Power, holds on for IndyCar victory


Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman are to star in Paramount's film based on Leanne Shapton's book ``Important Artifacts and Personal Property From the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, Including Books, Street Fashion and Jewelry.''

Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman to star in


Carnegie Hall today announced that it has received a $10 million challenge grant from Joan and Sanford I. Weill and The Weill Family Foundation toward its Studio Towers Renovation Project, a comprehensive undertaking that will create new inspirational spaces for music education on the landmark building's existing upper floors while also fully refurbishing the venue's backstage areas.

Carnegie Hall receives $10 million challenge grant from Joan and Sanford I. Weill


Hague Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz has arrived in Belgrade to meet with officials in charge of Serbia's cooperation with the court.


the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices today reported that first mortgage default rates rose to 2.08 percent in October from September's 1.99 percent.


A Jackson County deputy has been suspended indefinitely without pay after accidentally discharging a gun through a window in Sheriff Mike Byrd's office in the Jackson County Courthouse Friday afternoon, the sheriff said.

Jackson County deputy suspended after accidentally discharging gun in sheriff's office


Donnie Butcher, who played five seasons in the NBA and later coached the Detroit Pistons, has died.


Budget airline Virgin Blue will begin flying to Christmas Island three times a week from April .


A 74-year-old La Grande woman is missing in Italy, according to family members who have traveled to the European country to help find her.

La Grande woman reported missing in Italy


)According to Al-Khaleej newspaper, a recently released specialized report by the National Bank of Kuwait shows that the commercial and investment real estate activities volume in the State of Kuwait declined by 28% in October 2008 compared with the previous month of September.

Commercial real estate activities declined by 28%


HOME building starts have plummeted to their lowest number in a year, supporting the need for lower interest rates.


HP is launching some gnarly teen PCs and they'll be cold lamping in the house with sexy new designs.


Rugby star Gavin Henson said he will never get back together with his ex Charlotte Church.

Gavin Henson won`t get back with ex Charlotte Church


A Lebanese embassy opened in Damascus on Monday after international pressure on the Syrian government to establish diplomatic ties and treat its smaller neighbour as a fully sovereign country.


Toronto FC continued its roster makeover Friday, acquiring defender Andy Iro and midfielder Leandre Griffit from the Columbus Crew for midfielder Tony Tchani.

Toronto FC acquires defender Andy Iro, midfielder Leandre Griffit from Columbus


EPAM Systems, Inc. , a leading software engineering and IT outsourcing provider with development centers across Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences.

EPAM Systems to participate at upcoming investor conferences


Thomason Hospital officially changed its name to University Medical Center of El Paso on Monday.

Thomason Hospital changes name to University medical Center


Cleanup is continuing after an oil well explosion over the weekend spewed petroleum product onto nearby homes.

Cleanup continues after oil well explosion


Washington - The United States is speeding up its military withdrawal from Iraq, sending 4,000 more troops home next month, the top American commander there says.

US speeding up military withdrawal from Iraq


Cosmos has created two separate managing director roles to look after its mainstream and specialist businesses.

Cosmos creates two managing director roles


Elton John performed a concert in Israel, following the politically motivated cancellations of shows by other artists.


Hundreds of people galloped to Mason City this week for the Midstates horse competition at the North Iowa Fairgrounds.


Merce Cunningham, the avant-garde dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance by creating works of pure movement divorced from storytelling and even from their musical accompaniment, has died at age 90.

Merce Cunningham, modern choreographer, dies


Ben Bernanke put himself at odds with the Obama administration Wednesday by resisting its plan to create a consumer protection agency for risky financial products.

Bernanke resists plan for consumer protection agency


The South Korean economy announced that the inflation pace moderated to its slowest pace in a year in January that is within the central bank's targeted range of 2% to 4%, giving policy makers a chance to keep the borrowing rate unchanged next week.

The South Korean inflation pace moderated to its slowest pace


As the Beijing Olympics torch relay takes place in the capital on Thursday, protesting Tibetans will run a parallel torch relay for a ``free Tibet'' on the other side of the city at the same time.


Seven-times FIA World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb has tested the works Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 turbo at the Rockingham circuit in the UK, sparking speculation that the French driver maybe looking at other options outside of the WRC.

Sébastien Loeb tests WTCC Chevrolet Cruze


Gold prices sparkled this week, surging close to 1,000 dollars per ounce for the first time in about a year as investors sought a safe haven from turmoil on world stock markets, analysts said.

Gold price surges close to 1,000 dollars per ounce


Today the 24th annual National Black Arts Festival gets underway.

National Black Arts festival gets underway


A woman from Texas is the first US resident to die from swine flu, health officials said after a Mexican boy died last month in the United States due to the H1N1 virus.


Tigers super prospect Rick Porcello allowed three earned runs in five innings as his record fell to 1-4 as his Class A Lakeland team lost, 3-1, to Dundee on Thursday.

Tigers prospect Rick Porcello falls to 1-4


The UK authorities have uncovered a £80 million Ponzi scheme which has caught out up to 600 people including famous personalities from the world of TV and sport.

UK authorities uncover £80 million Ponzi scheme


Chemtura Corporation, debtor-in-possession, today announced that it is planning to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $450 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2018.

Chemtura Corporation proposed offering of senior notes


With sights set on the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday announced new office bearers for its Uttarakhand unit, party sources here said.

SP announces new office bearers for Uttarakhand unit


Former premier Brian Burke told a lobbying client ``it's worth my life'' if it was exposed that he obtained a confidential document about land rezoning and that his source would be sacked, a Perth court was told today.


John Terry will remain England captain for next month's friendly double-header with Spain and Sweden if the investigation into his alleged racist slur against Anton Ferdinand has not concluded.


A brief, intense cold front is moving toward Lubbock, and is expected to leave 1 to 2 inches of snow across the South Plains, according to the National Weather Service at Lubbock.


A juvenile in the Village of Chauncey has been arrested for trafficking drugs.


Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the world must do more to hold Israel accountable, particularly on settlement expansion.

Fayyad: world must hold Israel accountable


Two hours after the polls closed, Democrat Rich Fitzgerald claimed victory as Allegheny County's next chief executive.


Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has arrived in the UK and is resigning from his post, Britain's government said.

Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa to resign


NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has developed a highly efficient mobile spatial audio transmission technology that enables a mobile phone user to assign a spatial position to each sound source when listening to multiple sound sources, such as during a game or a conference call.

DoCoMo develops spatial audio transmission technology for mobile phones


International Paper Co. said it inked a definitive agreement with Atlas Holdings to combine their consumer packaging solutions businesses, pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

International Paper, Atlas to combine consumer packaging solutions businesses


The Guideline specifies that private capital is attracted and encouraged to enter such fields of science, technology and industry for national defense as scientific research and production of weaponry and equipment, investment and construction of science, technology and industry for national defense, restructuring and reorganization of military industrial enterprises and development of military-civilian dual-use technologies.

Private capital encouraged into fields of science, technology and industry for national defense


The Toronto Blue Jays claimed catcher Bobby Wilson off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Blue Jays claim catcher Bobby Wilson off waivers


Us pop sensations The Jonas Brothers are to turn their family name into a new espionage organisation for a MONKEES-style TV series.


THREE children, one as young as five, laughed and cheered as they kicked a defenceless puppy to death in a rural housing estate.

Children cheered as they kicked puppy to death


Gold and silver prices have slipped in trading today as the US dollar strengthened after euro zone finance ministers struggled to boost the size of the European Financial Stability Facility.

Gold and Silver prices slip as dollar strengthens


Bloom Energy is set to reveal its fuel cell, named the Bloom Box, which can run on either natural gas or biogas.


Oil fell more than 2% to below $79 a barrel Monday on concerns that a sluggish economic recovery will keep fuel demand low.


The Theatre Department will wrap up its 2009-2010 season with it's production of Jim Leonard Jr.'s classic play ``The Diviners'' which opens this Friday.


Canada will maintain high immigration levels to help sustain the economic recovery, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced while tabling the annual immigration plan in Parliament this week.

Canada to maintain high immigration levels:


Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned a jump in US drone strikes on its territory, using language that could increase tension between strategic allies already in dispute over military supply routes for Nato that Pakistan has closed.


Today, AP Møller - Mærsk A/S placed 12-year Sterling bonds for a principal amount of GBP 300 million with a coupon of 4.00%.

AP Møller - Mærsk a/S places Sterling bonds


President Barack Obama is reviving the NASA crew capsule concept that he had canceled with the rest of the moon program earlier this year, in a move that will mean more jobs and less reliance on the Russians, officials said Tuesday.


Sharon Stone had a health scare on Saturday when she was rushed to the hospital during at an event at Milan's Fashion Week.


An El Dorado Hills man was sentenced last week to two years in federal prison and three years probation after selling stolen trade secrets to foreign governments.

El Dorado Hills man sentenced for selling trade secrets


There's an early review for Cloverfield director Matt Reeves' film Let Me In, an Americanized remake of the Swedish vampire flick Let the Right One In.


PopEater reports that Kate Gosselin has made it clear she wants ex-husband Jon Gosselin to get a job.

Kate Gosselin wants Jon Gosselin to get a job


The town is seeking nominations for its Hometown Spirit Award, an annual award given to a community-minded citizen who seeks to enhance the quality of life for their fellow residents.

Town seeks nominations for Hometown Spirit award


Tuberculosis recently was found in a captive red and fallow deer herd in Columbia County during routine testing by the Department Agriculture and Markets.

Tuberculosis found in captive deer in Columbia County


In observance of New Year's Day, the City of Columbia offices will be closed a day before on Friday, according to city officials.


The rand gained for a sixth day as monetary easing from Japan to the US sparked demand for high-yielding assets including South African bonds.


A POLICE car was stolen during a pursuit in Corio last night.


CEO of Sonic Corp. J Clifford Hudson sells 66,700 shares of SONC on 04/20/2010 at an average price of $12.25 a share.

Sonic Corp. (SONC) ceo J Clifford Hudson sells 66,700 shares


A man was hit on the head with a tree branch and his bike was stolen early Thursday morning, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department.


National selector Geoff Miller hinted that captain Andrew Strauss may be rested for England's upcoming tour to Bangladesh.


An accident in a residential area sends two people to the hospital this afternoon.According to the Mankato Department of Public Safety the two vehicles collided in the intersection of Harper Street and 5th Avenue.The passenger of the red car was taken to ISJ with back and neck injuries...

Accident in residential area sends two people to hospital


Justin Bieber and Sylvester Stallone put up their boxing fists backstage at the 2011 Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Justin Bieber & Sylvester Stallone put 'em up


A 25-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured this morning when he collided with a garbage truck in Meriden.

Motorcyclist collides with garbage truck in Meriden


Singer Katy Perry drunkenly asked Lindsay Lohan to be her maid of honour at her wedding to Russell Brand, according to UK reports.

Katy Perry drunkenly asked Lindsay Lohan to be maid of honour


Hong Kong director Ann Hui will be honoured for her life's work at the Asian Film Awards on Monday, in recognition of classics such as Song of the Exile.


AT THE last day of the second regular session, Congress passed a measure creating a local climate change adaptation fund amid intensifying typhoons and storms in the country.

Congress creates climate change adaptation Fund


Alibaba Group expects to repurchase an about 40 percent stake Yahoo! Inc. controls in it, Jack Ma, CEO of the Chinese ecommerce giant, said many times publicly.

Alibaba expects to repurchase stake from Yahoo!


House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan called for ending oil subsidies Thursday, further complicating Republican efforts to stay on message about rising gas prices.


United Airlines says it is raising its cheapest fares by as much as $90 one-way.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin have denounced foreign interference in Iran and Syria.

Chavez, Putin denounce foreign interference in Iran, Syria


President of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Prof Saifuddin Soz on Saturday reiterated that Congress would emerge as a single largest party after 2014 assembly elections in the state.

Congress would emerge single largest party:


Ghana is to play Kenya in a friendly football match next month in Nairobi, the Ghana Football Association has announced.

Ghana to play Kenya in friendly football match


32,760 tins of shoe polish impounded by Customs at Malta Freeport are to be destroyed after a court established a breach of intellectual property rights.

32,760 tins of shoe polish to be destroyed


Police say a reserve deputy with the Des Moines County sheriff's office pulled a couple from their car just before it was hit by a train in Burlington.

Deputy pulls couple from car hit by train


Randy Johnson has a torn rotator cuff and won't be able to throw for the San Francisco Giants for at least three weeks.


New Zealand Paralympic skiier Adam Hall has finished seventh in the standing Super G race at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympic Games.


Robert Pattinson has cancelled a public appearance in light of Kristen Stewart cheating on him.


The 3rd ranked UMD womens hockey team had its 16 game winning streak snapped Friday night.


Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it has filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, registering various securities that may be offered and sold from time to time.

Northrop Grumman files shelf registration statement


Chilean consumer prices fell by the most in four decades last month, increasing the scope for the central bank to cut interest rates this week.

Chilean consumer prices fall the most in four decades


The strangulation death of a 3-year-old in Fresno, CA has prompted the recall of 300,000 hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings.

Strangulation death prompts recall of sweatshirts with drawstrings


Demi Lovato and Nick Simmons aren't dating, but they are good friends.


Ohio State forward/center Dallas Lauderdale tied his career high with 14 points in a win over Indiana.


Tonight No. 5 Minnesota hosts No. 13 Wisconsin at Williams Arena in Minneapolis at 7 pm CST.


The Montreal Canadiens and Jaroslav Halak, their stand-out goaltender, will try to bounce back from an unexpected thrashing when they meet the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals.


Ron Dennis has hinted that Lewis Hamilton may have to take a pay cut if he opts to commit his future to McLaren.


Household goods firm Unilever agreed to sell its North American laundry business to private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners.

Unilever sells North American laundry business


``Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson`s distinctive moves.


The Julie Rogers Gift of Life program is offering free mammograms to women who qualify.

Julie Rogers Gift of Life offering free mammograms


THE row over the finances of Kildare Co. GAA Board rumbled on this week with a statment from Co. Board President, Mr. Seamus Aldridige plus a response to his comments at last week's county convention, from Mr. Brendan Waters, of Mazars.


45 new products will debut at EXHIBITOR2012, which annually is the launching pad for the hottest new products and services in the industry.

45 new products to debut at EXHIBITOR2012


Two bills that would give counties more control over big game populations are being opposed by sporting groups and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Bills would give counties more control over big game populations


Pro-life activities around the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, have been planned in Springfield.

Pro-life activities planned in Springfield


Red Cross volunteers are on hand to help with the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Red Cross volunteers to help with winter storm


After suffering a major setback last year due to policy delays, the infrastructure industry is expecting a marginal improvement in the situation this year, even as it continues to be sceptical about the power sector.

Infrastructure industry expects marginal improvement this year


Internet rumours are true, Dyson is launching the Air Multiplier.


Indiana is getting more than $9.5 million in federal grants to help revitalize communities and create jobs.

Indiana getting more than $9.5 million in grants


Children and staff at Springfield Road Day Nursery in Southborough, Kent, enjoy a celebratory meal after becoming the fourth setting in the Asquith chain to have been graded outstanding by Ofsted.


Report Inter Milan have approached Juventus over a surprise loan move for Sergio Almiron, according to reports in Italy.

Inter Milan Inter approach Juve for Almiron - report


Vienna - India signed on to a global nuclear liability convention Wednesday in Vienna, taking a further step towards opening up its nuclear sector to international trade.

India signs nuclear liability convention


Moldenhauer, a senior who serves as the Longhorns designated hitter, was taken in the 24th round by the Nationals with the 716th pick.

Moldenhauer taken by Washington Nationals


``I love challenging myself against all the best players and a lot of them play in the Premiership.''

Fletcher loves challenging himself against all the best players


Khawlah has won the $2 million UAE Derby, edging Master of Hounds in a photo finish and giving the stables of Dubai's ruler a second victory.


Actor Kangana Ranaut sizzled on the ramp, reminiscent of her role in Fashion, at the second BeYu Fashion Awards 2010 here on Saturday.


BUTTE, Mont. A 61-year-old woman got into a tussle with an aggressive deer after it attacked one of her poodles at her home on Monday.

Woman gets into tussle with an aggressive deer


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dismissed the extradition notice served on him earlier in the day by Scotland Yard, saying he ``almost certainly will not'' attend a police station after breaching bail conditions.

Julian Assange dismisses extradition notice


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour said yesterday planned Guantanamo war crimes trials fell short of international standards and handing down death penalties would be ``just not acceptable''.

Gitmo trials fall short of international standards


Roth, lauded for books such as the controversial ``Portnoy's Complaint,'' won the biennial Man Booker International Prize.

Philip Roth wins Man Booker International Prize


ICHEME formally launched its New Zealand branch with an official launch event in Wellington in mid-February.


A day after shoving a photographer who got in his face, Alec Baldwin ran over a reporter's foot with his bike while trying to get away from a group of press - according to the New York Daily News.


BC-Cigna-Layoffs,0168 Cigna to cut about 1,100 jobs, 4 pct of work force Eds:


12 in overtime -- and No. 6 Kansas rallied to beat Iowa State 108-96 on Monday night for coach Bill Self's 500th career win.

No. 6 Kansas rallies past Iowa State in ot 108-96


Vietnam on Wednesday said it will continue to boost dong liquidity at banks when necessary by purchasing their foreign currencies.

Vietnam to boost dong liquidity at banks


GMC Software Technology today announced it is hosting a complimentary webinar featuring Forrester Research for Insurance industry professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of how quality communications with customers can help boost business and satisfaction.

GMC Software Technology hosting webinar for insurance industry professionals


Beazer Homes USA Inc. will pay up to $53 million to settle mortgage fraud charges related to federally insured mortgage loans the company made to buyers of its homes, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

Beazer to pay up to $53 million to settle mortgage fraud charges


NYSE/Euronext has submitted a bid for the London Metal Exchange, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Nyse/Euronext submits bid for London Metal exchange:


After huge success on box office and with TV series 'Rajuben', Anurag Kashyap is all set to host a TV show called 'True Stories'.


An elderly motorist shows where not to park after hitting the wrong pedal on her automatic car.


Sir Alex Ferguson will fly out to Euro 2008 for face-to-face talks with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Alex Ferguson will fly to Euro 2008 for talks with Ronaldo


Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived in her former home town of Oxford, where she was greeted by hundreds of supporters.


Harrison Ford and long-time girlfriend Calista Flockhart are engaged, it has emerged.

Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart engaged?


The breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant First Watch opened its first Northeast Florida location yesterday, according to a company press release.

First Watch opens first Northeast Florida location


LEGISLATION needs to be amended to give state authorities, like the Building Professionals Board, the ability to issue compliance orders and oversee the compliance process without the role falling to local councils, according to Great Lakes Council's general manager Glenn Handford.


Microsoft will show 20 games during its E3 press conference tomorrow it has been announced.

Microsoft showing 20 games at E3 press conference


Mclaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the opening practice session of the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix here today.

Hamilton fastest in opening practice session


The US dollar came under severe pressure as US equities fell and US data was weak.


Freedom Group Inc. said Friday that its CEO Robert Nardelli has stepped down as head of the firearms maker just two months after officially taking the helm.

Freedom Group CEO Robert Nardelli steps down


Global legal practice Squire Sanders announces that it is launching a new office in Sydney on 1 November, with the appointment of highly regarded cross-border M&A specialist Campbell Davidson who will be joining as partner from Allens.

Squire Sanders launches office in Sydney


India is set to export a record quantity of basmati rice in the current financial year.

India set to export record quantity of basmati


A travel agent and operator is hoping a song he recorded after winning Royal Caribbean's Cruise Idol competition could go on sale through major high-street supermarkets after attracting the backing of the Alzheimer's Society.

Travel agent hopes song could go on sale in supermarkets


Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines is going solo with an album co-produced by pal Ben Harper.

Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines goes solo


Chief minister Balochistan Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raeesani has said that the murder of Baloch leaders affected the reconciliation process continued in the province.

Murder of Baloch leaders affected reconciliation process:


Tamati Ellison has been named captain of the Junior All Blacks squad competing in this year's IRB Pacific Nations Cup.

Tamati Ellison named captain of Junior All Blacks


A former Billings claims adjuster admitted Tuesday that he helped to defraud a Wyoming insurance company of about $150,000.

Billngs man admits defrauding Wyoming insurance company


JP Morgan Chase, the US's most profitable bank in 2012 and the nation's biggest lender by assets, set plans yesterday to cut 17,000 jobs over two years amid rising pressure in the banking industry to slash costs amid stagnant revenue.

Jp Morgan Chase to cut 17,000 jobs over two years


A young Washington Union High School teacher stands accused of having sex with a teenage student.


Local banks seeking to set up operations in China ``must be healthy,'' said Lee Chi-chu, deputy chairwoman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, yesterday.

Banks setting up in China 'must be healthy':


Singer Katy Perry has been accused of copying pop star Lady Gaga in her scifi themed music video for ET.Contactmusic.com reports that in the video the 25-year-old is depicted floating in space and is wearing heavy make-up to make her skin look blue and her features alienlike.However,Gaga's fans have taken to the micro-blogging site Twitter.com to complain that Perry's new look is too similar to Gaga's own recent sci-fi style,which includes prosthetics to make her face look robotic.JessShuu wrote: ``Katy Perry's music video for ET is too Lady Gaga for my taste.Only Lady Gaga can pull off Lady Gaga.''


Maritime security requires more investment in security technologies, to counter increased threats to shipping routes, merchant ships and their crews and to ports, especially as many pirates and terrorists are now very well equipped.


The Dark World has said that he is unsure about the possibility of a third Thor outing.

Tom Hiddleston is unsure about third Thor outing


Damon Albarn has told NME that he has been recording a new Gorillaz album on his iPad.

Damon Albarn records new Gorillaz album on an iPad


Yemeni riot police shot dead a protester and injured five others when they opened fire on thousands marching in the 10th day of unrest rocking the capital Sanaa.


Bahrain will further boost its strong trade and economic ties with Japan, said a senior government official, adding that the kingdom welcomes Japanese expertise in the development of housing needs, social welfare and vocational programmes.


The Know Your Bank project is a high level banking orientation course offered by NBK to familiarize employees in the oil sector companies with banking operations.


John C. Haas, retired chairman of Rohm and Haas Company and a tireless champion of community service both regionally and nationally, died Saturday morning at age 92.

John Haas, retired chairman of Rohm and Haas Company, dies


A 44-year-old man is accused of starving his mother to death and trying to stage it.


Tax scofflaws who stand out on California's ``Hall of Shame'' now stand to lose their driver's licenses.

Tax scofflaws risk losing their licenses


A recent study published in the ``Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry'' shows that coffee can help prevent type 2 diabetes.


The United States is likely to keep thousands of troops in Iraq beyond 2011 to keep a lid on sectarian tensions and to bolster Baghdad's fledgling military, experts and former officers say.

US likely to keep thousands of troops in Iraq after 2011


BP boss Tony Hayward faces a grilling in the US Congress, a day after the oil giant agreed a $20bn fund to cover the damage caused by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

BP chief Tony Hayward faces grilling at US Congress


Comedian and actor Bernie Mac, who starred in one of US TV's few black sitcoms and appeared in the Ocean's 11 movies, died in Chicago Saturday after a bout with pneumonia.

Comedian Bernie Mac dies after bout with pneumonia


Baltimore Orioles second baseman Julio Lugo was ejected by plate umpire Joe West after throwing an elbow guard over his head following a fifth-inning strikeout in Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay.


HJ Heinz Company on Wednesday before the market opened released financial results that beat Wall Street earnings estimates, while missing revenue expectations.


A tornado was reported to the National Weather Service early Thursday morning in Wilson County, just north of the Wayne County line.


UFood Restaurant Group has signed an area development agreement with Robinson Hill Hospitality Group of Chicago for additional UFood Grill units at five US airports.

UFood Restaurant signs area development agreement with Robinson Hill


A St. Cloud man was booked and released at Stearns County Jail on Saturday after police said he ran from them.

St. Cloud man booked after running from police


In perhaps a warning to the rest of the NBA, LeBron James says he's finally entered his ``comfort zone'' with the Heat.


Skype has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering.

Skype files statement for initial public offering


Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati has joined Torchwood star John Barrowman in being named Rear Of The Year.

Coronation Street's Shobna Gulati named Rear of the Year


COLCHESTER United boss Paul Lambert refused to take the credit for unleashing super sub Scott Vernon, who obliged with an 87th minute winner at Brighton.


Twilight saga stars, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have sparked rumors of getting back together.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart getting back together?


The charter school moratorium could be lifted as soon as November if legislative budget writers approve an additional $5 million next month.

Charter school moratorium could be lifted


Spectrum Health, faced with mounting losses caring for Medicare and Medicaid patients, plans to raise rates at its Butterworth, Blodgett and Helen DeVos Children's hospitals an average of 8 percent in the coming year.

Spectrum Health, Priority Health raise rates


Greece is already banishing the threat of bankruptcy, the eurozone's leading finance minister said yesterday following talks with Greek premier George Papandreou.


The Ministry of Education is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, following the ministry's decision to delay the reopening of schools until after the Eid holidays.

Ministry to study different options for private schools


TURIN -Juventus re-signed Sebastian Giovinco on Thursday, paying Parma ?11 million for the Italy international.

Juventus re-signs Sebastian Giovinco from Parma


The Kansas City Royals are being sued after mascot Sluggerrr allegedly poked a fan's eye out with a hot dog, TMZ is reporting.

Royals being sued after Sluggerrr allegedly pokes fan's eye out with hot dog


'We are not afraid of facing parliament,' Chidambaram told a panel discussion, attended by his predecessor in North Block and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh, besides several serving ministers, among others.


The Star City is finding it has a smaller shoe size when it comes to measuring its ``carbon footprint.''

Smaller shoe size when it comes to Roanoke's ``carbon footprint''


Fifa president Sepp Blatter will visit World Cup stadiums in Polokwane, Nelspruit and Port Elizabeth this weekend to inspect venues he has yet to see.


Stocks to watch on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Wednesday include Clearview Wealth, Newcrest Mining, Origin Energy, Roc Oil, Southern Cross Media, Transfield Services and WorleyParsons.


Two silos, located on the former American Drew property in North Wilkesboro, will be imploded on Saturday, Feb. 12.


Veteran actor-producer Shashi Kapoor, who was often referred as the 'Robinhood of Bollywood' and hailed for his handsomeness, turned 75 years on Monday.


Three NATO soldiers were shot dead by Afghan security forces personnel in the latest round of insider killings which have raised deep concerns about the reliability of NATO's local allies and their ability to keep the peace.

Three NATO soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan


The Justice Department is investigating rapes in Montana amid questions about whether local officials did enough.


Bravo continues its ratings climb, earning its best Monday ever among all key demos, buoyed by the success of the new series premiere of ``Thintervention with Jackie Warner'' and the second part of ``The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' reunion special, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Bravo earns best Monday ever among all key demos


PREMIER GOLD MINES LIMITED and GOLDSTONE RESOURCES INC. GRSZ.F today announced that Premier has completed its acquisition of Goldstone by acquiring all of the outstanding shares of Goldstone pursuant to an arrangement under the Business Corporations Act.

Premier completes acquisition of Goldstone


WHITNEY Houston ``really wanted to see Jesus'' in the days before her death, it has been reported.


Allied Telesis, a provider of secure IP/Ethernet access solutions and a leading player in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copper and fiber access infrastructures, has changed its name to Allied Telesis for Asia Pacific Headquarter in Singapore.

Allied Telesyn changes name to Allied Telesis


The major currency pairs managed finally to make the breakout that the whole market had been waiting for since the sideways crawl started around May 21.


Waynesboro Area School District administrators involved in the shuffle prompted by the promotion of Dr. Sherian Diller to superintendent include, from left, R. Brian Richter, Barbara W. Martin, Kimberly A. Calimer, Sherri E. Sullivan, Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine, Stephanie D. States and Aaron D. Taylor.

Waynesboro Area School District administrators shuffled


Roberto Cavalli will be opening its first flagship store and Cavalli café in India this summer in the DLF Emporio Mall in New Delhi.

Roberto Cavalli to open first store in India


England fast bowler James Anderson is to play for Auckland in New Zealand's domestic league in a bid to regain his form.


Thousands of workers marched Thursday in the Philippines capital Manila under tight security to demand higher wages in the face of inflation that has sent food prices soaring.

Thousands march in Manila to demand higher wages


`` is totally misleading. Chandrababu Naidu has not taken anything on his own and whatever has been administered to him is by force so it cannot be said that he has broken his fast. So may I request you to kindly change the misleading headlines.


Gary is planning a large memorial service for favorite son Michael Jackson and has hopes his body will lie in state there, Mayor Rudy Clay said this morning.


Norwegian oil and gas major Statoil shut down its Kollsnes gas processing plant on Tuesday due to a compressor trip, reducing output by 20.3 million cubic metres per day, the company said on Tuesday.

Statoil shuts down Kollsnes gas plant after trip


Some UTEP students are complaining about professors with thick foreign accents.

UTEP students complain about professors' accents


A brush fire is burning in Malibu, says Inspector Frank Garrido of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.


Police say they have busted a powerful Waikato drug ring allegedly responsible for producing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine sold nationwide.


Five years after the London terrorist bombings, which killed 39 people and injured hundreds of others, two Knoxville born sisters are seeing brighter days.

Five years after the London terrorist bombings, which killed 39 people and ...


Human remains found near Escondido are believed to be those of a man who has been missing for three months.


Esmail Kosari, deputy chairman of the Majlis National Security Committee, announced that Iran would prosecute 26 senior American officials in absentia for human right violations, and would also file charges against them with an international court.

Iran to prosecute 26 American officials in absentia


Ben Okri, whose latest book Tales of Freedom is published by Rider Books, reflects on the lessons he learnt from his parents and their continued application today.

Ben Okri reflects on lessons learnt from his parents


UK border staff will strike before the Olympics, in a move which could cause delays for thousands of people arriving for the Games.

UK border staff to strike before Olympics


Three-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered first round exit at the Snooker Masters as he was beaten by Mark Allen 6-4 at Wembley Arena on Tuesday.

O'Sullivan suffers first round exit at Snooker Masters


UK home builder Barratt Developments said Thursday that it will cut 1,200 jobs and scrap its dividend in a bid to cut costs as it also renegotiates its funding with banks.

Barratt to cut 1,200 jobs, scrap dividend


Abit quit the motherboard brand business at the end of last year and is currently focusing on motherboard ODM/OEM business.


Charles presented campaign medals to Paratroopers who spent a year providing helicopter support to troops battling the Taliban in Helmand Province.


Gold may gain on concern about European sovereign debts and rising holdings in exchange-traded funds, a survey showed.

Gold may gain on concern about sovereign debts, survey shows


The city of Wilmore is offering a tax amnesty to businesses that have not paid their tax bills, according to a news release.

Wilmore offers tax amnesty for businesses


Two men were arrested this week on identity theft charges after state authorities said they stole customers' credit card numbers from a Leesburg auto shop.


The Public Accounts Committee has recovered Rs. 45 billion from different government departments in the last three years, Member PAC Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Thursday.

Public Accounts Committee recovers Rs. 45 billion in three years


New Delhi, May 28 The Indian Railways said sabotage by suspected Maoist guerrillas may have caused the train derailment in West Bengal that left 20 people dead and over 100 injured early Friday.

Sabotage may have caused train derailment:


MADRID Spain now says it will claim $115m in European Union compensation for the cucumber crisis, far less than it first estimated.


It's no passing vogue: more and more people are considering going vegan this coming winter not just to live out a healthier lifestyle, but also to be more practical.


Two separate sea rescues took place in Cape Town on Thursday, leaving one person in a serious condition in hospital.

Sea rescues leave one in a serious condition


Korean-born-Japanese middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama has signed with the UFC and will make his promotional debut in the summer, the UFC announced today.


Swedish industrial output growth accelerated in May, a report by the Statistics Sweden showed on Friday.

Swedish industrial output growth accelerates in May


The Welwitschias will on Saturday play provincial side Boland instead of the earlier announced South African Universities team.


30 Dec, 11:18 - Timbaland has reportedly been sued by a Florida florist who claims that the producer owes more than $$10,000 for Christmas decorations.


HAVANA, Cuba -Hurricane Paula weakened Wednesday on a rain-drenching crawl toward the lush tobacco-growing farmlands of western Cuba, threatening to inundate an area still seeking to recover from three major hurricanes in 2008.

Hurricane Paula weakens as it crawls toward Cuba


A new Israeli weapons system knocked down a Palestinian anti-tank rocket in its first combat test Tuesday, the military said, showing off technology that could protect the heavy vehicles that have been the mainstay of the world's ground forces for decades.

New Israeli weapons system knocked down a Palestinian anti-tank rocket in its first combat test


A University of Alberta researcher has questioned the notion of ``group think''-- a common psychological phenomenon--that has been used to explain some of the extreme things people do once they are within the confines of a group.


ResMed Inc. announced today that it will be presenting at four upcoming conferences:

ResMed Inc. to present at upcoming conferences


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A Bakersfield man has died in Washington, DC, and police there are investigating whether a beating and robbery that happened hours earlier played a role in his death.


BARCELONA, Spain -Barcelona's Clinic Hospital says a 47-year-old man has died of a heart attack after running in the Barcelona marathon.

Man dies after running in Barcelona marathon


Police say there was no identification on the body of a man found Thursday in Bellingham Bay just off Boulevard Park in Bellingham.

No identification on body of man found in Bellingham Bay


A film highlighting the life of people living in Macao, recently premiered in Beijing.

Film highlights the people of Macao premieres


After suffering from continuous setbacks on its trunk routes, Tianjin-based Okay Airways will shift its focus to the regional market when it takes delivery of its first MA60 turboprop this month, according to Chairman Liu Jieyin.

Okay Airways shifts focus to regional market


Blockbuster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, securing $125 million in debtor-in-possession financing to help the company maintain operations throughout the bankruptcy reorganization process, the Dallas-based company said Thursday.


The economy won't show any meaningful growth for another two years; the unemployment rate hasn't stopped rising and the country will not hit its budget deficit reduction targets by 2015, one economic commentator has stated.

'Economy won't show meaningful growth for two years'


How do chameleons change color and how do they know what color to change to?


The French navy on Friday handed over 11 suspected Somali pirates to Kenya in a second such transfer by the forces in weeks, police said.


A giant menorah will light the sky above New York on Wednesday to mark the start of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights.


European stocks are expected to start a touch lower Tuesday as the recent rally for risk assets runs out of steam, while the focus in London will likely be on banking group Standard Chartered, which stands accused by a US regulator of running a ``rogue institution.''


Will Young has revealed he was 'terrified' of being gay and 'didn't really feel sexual' until he was 26.

Will Young reveals he was 'terrified' of being gay


Cresa, North America's leading tenant representation firm, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.


The first H1-N1 vaccination clinic is being held in the metro today.

Vaccination clinics to be held in the metro


CSN Brazilian steel company shows great interest to invest in Kremikovtzi, became clear after a meeting between the CEO of the company and the Minister of Economy and Energy Petar Dimitrov who is on official visit in Brazil.

Brazilian company interested in Kremikovtzi


Aldermore is extending its buy to let range to help fill the gap created by Lloyds Banking Group.


he minaret of a famed 12th century Sunni mosque in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo was destroyed Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Minaret of famed mosque in Syria destroyed


A 16-year-old Wenatchee High School student was arrested after a bathroom beating that left another boy with a badly broken nose.


Adam Lind may be headed to the disabled list if his back problem does not respond to treatment within a day or two, his manager says.


Despite threats of a lawsuit, Mountainburg city council members rejected a settlement offer from former police chief Ralph Bryant at Monday's regular meeting, a city attorney said Tuesday.


A 47-year-old Newark man was shot to death Friday night, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced.


Citigroup admits its computers were hacked more than one month ago.


More people were feared dead or injured in house collapses triggered by a huge earthquake that hit southwest China on Monday, state media reported.


Portsmouth manager Paul Hart called for patience after seeing his side lose their fifth Premier League game in a row this season, going down 3-2 to Bolton Wanderers.


China hopes to further promote economic and trade cooperation with Libya, said Shen Danyang, spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce, on Wednesday.

China hopes to further economic cooperation with Libya


Technology that uses shoppers' personal cellphones to track their movements through a mall or store should not be used without their consent, US Sen. Charles Schumer said Sunday.

Technology used shoppers'' cellphones to track movements through malls


Sofia Vergara is single again after splitting from her boyfriend,according to a US report.


Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to recall about 11,500 Lexus LS model vehicles worldwide to fix a problem with the electronic control system for the steering wheel.

Toyota to recall about 11,500 Lexus LS models


DOUBLE police killer Bandali Michael Debs has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence for the murder of a teen prostitute.

Cop killer Bandali Debs loses appeal over conviction for murder of teen prostitute


Burnley manager Brian Laws has discussed his summer transfer budget with the club's hierarchy and does not expect to be forced to sell any of his star assets.


Executives of the Washington, DC-based Carlyle Group are holding crisis talks in New York today over the fate of their Carlyle Capital Corp. affiliate, as pressure mounts from creditors over the company's investments in US mortgages.

Carlyle Group holding crisis talks in New York


Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline PLC is forfeiting $1.4 million in state incentives so that it will have the option of cutting jobs at a facility in Zebulon.

GlaxoSmithKline forfeits millions in incentives


The guitarist Slash will receive the 2,473rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, honoring a career in which he helped Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver sell more than 100 million albums.

Guitarist Slash to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


After five consecutive years of losing about $1 million annually, the skilled care unit at Pinckneyville Hospital will likely be closing its doors this September.


World oil prices eased but remained above 125 dollars on Monday after an inflow of investment funds and supply worries helped push costs to another record high late last week, analysts said.


SOME South African school children have been found intoxicated with drugs in the Western Cape.

School children found intoxicated by drugs


SWIFT, a financial messaging provider for over 9,700 financial institutions and corporations in 209 countries, has selected Sword FircoSoft's Sanctions Screening service components to help small- and medium-sized banks more easily comply with sanctions regulations.

SWIFT selects Sword FircoSoft' Sanctions Screening service


GumDrop Media, A leading internet media company announces the launch of GoodBuyNow.com.

Gumdrop Media announces the launch of GoodBuyNow.com


R'N'B HEARTTHROB Trey Songz talks to The Voice about being a sex symbol


Qatar University is set to establish a faculty chair of aluminium production as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed yesterday between QU, Qatar Aluminium Company and Hydro Aluminium.

Qatar University to establish chair of aluminium production


Jenny McCarthy has a new man to kiss at midnight tonight, RadarOnline.com has learned.


Apple on Tuesday named Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger to its board, as it also bumped up board member Arthur Levinson to the chairman post previously held by company co-founder Steve Jobs.


Airtricity owner SSE hopes to create 100 jobs and 600 construction jobs in a €500m deal.

Airtricity owner to create 100 jobs in €500m deal


Boy charged in NSW with murder Updated: 16:13, Sunday December 16, 2012 A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old man who was assaulted in his home on the NSW Central Coast in October.


Farmers in Vietnam have been severely hit by continuing fall in pork prices as well as crop diseases that have devastated large farming areas of snout otter clam in the northern province of Quang Ninh and shrimp crops in the Mekong Delta.

Farmers hit by fall in pork prices, crop diseases


Finnish engineering and technology company Metso has announced that it will convert a pulverised coal boiler to a biomass-fired boiler for energy services provider Dalkia in Łódż, Poland.


`` to Favourites Add ''Lauren Laverne, Villagers are live in session.


Three Air India flights from Mumbai were cancelled owing to the pilots' agitation Saturday morning, an official here said.


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is the Bradman of boredom who is failing Australia's finances, federal opposition Malcolm Turnbull says.


New images of the proposed downtown arena are released by the city on April 25, 2012.


A helicopter crashed into a crane near a railway station in central London during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, bursting into flames and throwing plumes of smoke into the air.

Helicopter crashes near railway station in London


The Nashville Predators lost to the Colorado Avalanche in a President's Day matinee, 6-5 after pulling starting goalie Chris Mason in the second period.

Nashville Predators lose to Colorado Avalanche 6-5


Norwegian shipbuilder Aker Yards said on Friday it was not in breach of its debt covenant after talks with creditors.

Aker Yards says not in breach of debt covenant


Sri Lanka have been fined for a slow over-rate during its 57-run win over West Indies in the World Twenty20 semi-final at The Oval, the International Cricket Council said.


Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc., announced today that PMSI, one of the nation's largest providers of specialty products, services and clinical services for the workers' compensation and liability market, has been awarded CHAP accreditation under the CHAP Home Medical Equipment Standards of Excellence.


The London Eye is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having welcomed more than 36 million visitors, with more than 45,000 rotations, 433 weddings and more than 3,000 celebrity visits.


Pakistan is ready to share its expertise and experiences in hydel and nuclear power generation under the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards, Emirates news agency reported, citing its President Asif Ali Zardari as saying.

Pakistan is ready to share expertise in hydel and nuclear power generation


Once again, Pasquotank and Northeastern renew their crosstown rivalry on the gridiron with the Eagles holding a winning streak over the Panthers.


Conway police have charged two Myrtle Beach men in connection to an armed robbery that happened Saturday night.

Conway police charge two men with armed robbery


The latest Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan will be farewelled by friends and family today.


Continental Airlines has selected Silverpop, a provider of e-mail marketing and marketing automation solutions, as its e-mail service provider for the UK and Ireland.

Continental Airlines selects Silverpop as e-mail service provider


At least two persons injured when some unidentified men opened indiscriminate firing at vehicle here on National Highway on Thursday.

2 injured as unidentified men opened indiscriminate firing at vehicle


Five houses near 118 Street and 102 Avenue were targeted by two men between 10 am and 1 pm, said police.


Pennsylvania grunge/metal band 2 Sides 2 Die is seeking a new bassist and guitarist.

2 Sides 2 Die seeking new bassist and guitarist


Wall Street shares recovered from heavy losses on Tuesday, which had seen the Dow plummet over 200 points, but traders said sentiment remained volatile amid concerns about major banks.


Most online preference centers are useless, said Ernan Roman, president of Ernan Roman Direct Marketing, during a Direct Marketing Club of New York presentation on March 8.

Most online preference centers are useless:


Crude oil output from the North Sea is set to fall in March for a third month this year due to maintenance work and natural declines.


Australian police served a court order on an alleged cyber bully using the social networking site Facebook, officials said today, describing it as a national first.

Australia police serve court order via Facebook


Sally Ride, the first US woman to travel into space and an advocate for science education, has died.

Sally Ride, first US female astronaut, dies


Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Ontario legislature today to mark a national day of mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.

Hundreds gather to mourn those killed, injured on the job


A Parsonsburg woman is charged with assault after a verbal fight with her husband turned physical.


New Delhi A government building near the Income Tax Office in the national capital has caught fire.


While most areas are trying to encourage construction in a declining real estate market, the city of Hollywood has proposed a building moratorium for approximately 36 square blocks of its downtown community redevelopment area.


Dozens of people attended a rally in New Haven on Sunday after another violent weekend in the city.

Dozens attend rally after violent weekend


The American Chemical Society peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Science & Technology, recently announced its first video contest themed, ``How Does Chemistry Help YOU Be Green?'' to recognize the significant milestones occurring in the environmental field this year.

Environmental Science and Technology announces video contest:


The SEC has issued an interpretive letter on the duties of mutual fund directors under the Investment Company Act that should help fund boards reduce the volume of quarterly review materials for their directors by relying on summary quarterly reports prepared by the fund's chief compliance officer or other designated persons.

SEC issues interpretive letter on duties of mutual fund directors


HOUSTON Bristow Group Inc., which provides helicopter airlift services to offshore oil rigs, says it is buying a minority stake in a Brazilian helicopter and aviation services company.

Bristow buys stake in Brazilian helicopter company


AP Retail Writer NEW YORK Bed Bath & Beyond's shares tumbled a day after the home goods seller forecast weaker earnings than Wall Street expected as concern spread about the company's health in view of the wobbling economy.


Former Plymouth Argyle striker Barry Hayles is preparing for next season in League One following the relegation of his new club Leicester City.


Cooler Master has just presented its Excalibur case fan.


Kyrgyz Border Guard Commander Zakir Tilenov said July 6 Kyrgyzstan has strengthened its border security, media reported.


Five Green Bay Packers practiced for the first time last night at training camp.

Five Packers practice for the first time last night


NEW YORK - Total US money market mutual fund assets fell $2.95 billion to $2.636 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money fund assets fall to $2.636 trillion


The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most important orchestras in European classical-music history, performed in Istanbul for the first time Wednesday.

Vienna Philharmonic performs in Istanbul for the first time


The World Bank has lent Albania €6.3 million to fund a project aimed at strengthening the country's emergency response services.


Online Insurance Marketplace Announces Results of the Poll, ``Should There be Length of Service Required Before Employees are Eligible for Life Insurance?'' on the Facebook® Platform

Results of the poll, ``Should There be Length of Service Required Before Employees are Eligible for life insurance?''


Red Hat has announced that InfoCamere, an organization responsible for managing the IT systems that connect and secure over 100 Italian Chambers of Commerce, relies on Red Hat and JBoss solutions for flexibility, reliability and ease of use for its mission-critical systems.


TransCanada Corp restarted its 591,000 barrel per day Keystone oil pipeline on Friday, six days after a May 7 spill in a North Dakota pumping station.

TransCanada restarts Keystone oil pipeline


ESPN today significantly raised the bar today on the quality of Premier League coverage in the United States.

ESPN raises the bar with Premier League coverage in United States


South Australia have continued the big-name signings in domestic cricket by signing Sri Lanka mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis for this summer's domestic Twenty20 competition.

South Australia Redbacks sign Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis


Singapore share prices ended 0.3% lower on Monday amid mixed cues from regional peers and a dearth of corporate news as the market enters its last full trading week before the Christmas holidays.


A Brunei air force helicopter, while it was flying home after jungle training, crashed on Friday, which killed 12 military personnel.

Brunei helicopter crash kills 12 military personnel


One Direction say they are all just ``normal guys'' and will not let their new-found fame go to their heads.

One Direction: ``we're all just normal guys''


Billings police are investigating an early Sunday robbery and assault at a West End convenience store.

Police investigate robbery at West End convenience store


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the fiscal deficit for 2011-12 could be more than the projected figure.

Fiscal deficit may be more than projected:


Devon has released a new IT TC6 thin client which is based on AMD's Dual Core G-T56N 1.6 GHz Processor with AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics.


Democrat Mike McWherter came out swinging against Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam on Friday, the first full day of the general election campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Bredesen.

McWherter comes out swinging against Haslam


Iranian embassy in Turkey has denied arrests of Iranian nationals in the country, involved in recent protests, ISNA news agency reported.

Iranian embassy in Turkey denies arrests of Iranians during protests


Deadline Hollywood are reporting that Cate Blanchett has signed up for The Hobbit.


The Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed throughout the country on Tuesday to express unity with the people of Occupied Kashmir in their fight against Indian subjugation.


He said potash production would be an avenue for wealth creation among the women and the youth in those communities.

Potash production is an avenue for wealth creation among women --


Westfield escapes hurricane Sandy damage Updated: 12:49, Friday November 2, 2012 Westfield Group says its United States shopping centres escaped major damage from superstorm Sandy, while sales in its Australian stores are sluggish.


Though the economy and job market are still struggling to revive, many IT decision makers are optimistic about the near term and plan to increase their budgets during the second half of the year, according to the latest June ``IT Monitor'' from technology vendor CDW.

IT decision makers planning to up their budgets


Secret Diary of a Call Girl star Billie Piper has admitted she used to be teenage tearaway who liked doing graffiti.

Billie Piper admits she used to be a teenage tearaway


Teachers are under pressure to change pupils' marks to prove youngsters are making progress in class, research suggests.

Teachers under pressure to change pupils marks


The board voted 6-0, with Ron Henson absent, to reduce the employee's suspension to 30 days without pay and to reinstate the employee effective Thursday, Dec. 8.

Oes board reduces suspension for employee


The 15-nation euro slipped Friday against the US dollar following news that Washington supports an economic stimulus package to avert recession.


Tori Spelling was rushed to hospital due to complications from her recent caesarean section.


SPANISH marque Seat has launched online service booking in an attempt to make the process as convenient as possible for customers.


Another WiFi health scare has broken out, this time in England, where a teacher's group is demanding it be ripped out of schools.


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said, India and Mauritius would join hands to combat piracy in the Indian Ocean.

India, Mauritius to join hands to combat piracy in the Indian Ocean:


Visitors to Thinktank this Summer are invited to take a walk on the wild side with the brand new Thinktank goes WILD season of exhibitions, events and activities.


Ghana attacker Kwadwo Asamoah is enjoying himself at the World Cup and hopes to get better in the competition.


India will step up hiring from 2010 as employers are more optimistic than their counterparts in other nations, said Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday, Dec 8.


Serbian President Boris Tadic met Friday with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York, where they are participating in the United Nations General Assembly session.


Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is wading into the nation's most incendiary Senate race this week, with the launch of a new statewide, six-figure ad campaign to help Missouri Republican Todd Akin.

Rand Paul is launching a new ad campaign to help Todd Akin


It appears that Fusion Garage might have only sold 64 JooJoo tablets since launch.

Fusion Garage only sold 64 JooJoo tablets?


Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted on Sunday that Ward has stated that he has no plans to retire ``several times, including this past week.''


Sonoma County apartment rents have risen 2.6 percent in the last 12 months and the occupancy rate is nearly 96 percent, a real estate research company reported Thursday.

Sonoma county apartment rents rise 2.6 percent


A Blessing area couple lost their home and a number of vehicles to a fire that occurred Sunday around midday.


One of the most famous celebrity kids of all time, Michael Jackson, has suffered a heart attack.


Benfica have lost further ground on Portuguese SuperLiga leaders Porto after a 2-2 draw at home to basement boys Uniao de Leiria.


Qube Cinema is proud to partner with the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival taking place in New York City from April 23 to May 4 to present a digital cinema showcase of festival films.

Qube Cinema partners with the 2008 Tribeca film Festival to present a digital Cinema showcase


Cato will reopen its newly remodeled Ocean Springs store Wednesday.


Prime Minister john Key eats bugs on stage with Bear Grylls during Grylls' one man show in Auckland.


A 51-year-old worker was injured Tuesday morning when he fell off a bridge under construction in the San Pasqual Valley.


Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic arrived in Accra on Thursday night to hold a meeting with the Ghana Football Association over his future.

Ghana coach Stevanovic arrives for meeting


Xcel Energy meets with City Council to ask for approval of a rate increase that is pending in 81 other Texas cities.


Researchers from Schillerhoehe Hospital in Germany have found that sniffer dogs can reliably detect lung cancer in its early stage.


MedImmune, acquired by AstraZeneca for $15 billion in 2007, will cut hundreds of jobs in California, the San Francisco Business Times reports.


Hotel and restaurant prices rose by 4.6% y/y in May, the statistical office reported.

Hotel and restaurant prices rise by 4.6% y/y in May.


Veteran striker Dean Windass may well be interested in the player/coach position at Vale Park according to Micky Adams.


The White House said on Monday that coalition forces were not ``letting up'' in Libya and, reacting to a ceasefire proposal, said actions by Muammar Gaddafi would speak louder than words.

White House says coalition not ``letting up'' in Libya


The Nifty showed smart recovery from day's low; it was hovering around the 4750 amid choppy trade.


Four Italian journalists kidnapped and held in Syria since April 4 have been freed, Italy's interim Foreign Minister Mario Monti said in a statement.

Four Italian journalists kidnapped in Syria freed


Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his second state budget address and he says his plan will close a $2 billion budget deficit without new taxes or any new fees.


Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie slept with her mother's boyfriend when she was 16 years old, claims a biography of her.


The Pullinkunnu boat emerged winners in the Chundan boat category at the Champakkara boat race, held here on Saturday.


German drug maker Merck KGaA says it is dropping its approval bids for multiple sclerosis drug Cladribine and will take a €20 billion charge to earnings in the second quarter.


Nearly nine months after the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics ended, VANOC is reporting a balanced budget for the Games.


Fusion Innovative Marketing, which specializes in nonspot marketing programs for radio and TV, has added three new VPs.

Fusion Innovative Marketing adds three VPs


AOL agreed to sell more than 800 patents and related applications to Microsoft for about $1.1 billion, Peter Kafka reports on Digits.

Aol to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1.1 billion


Indonesia says it will increase its beef and live cattle import quotas from Australia, which have been slashed by about 75 per cent since 2010.

Indonesia to increase beef and cattle import quota


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to fans who felt anxious and stressed by the work of replacement officials during a conference call today.

Commissioner Roger Goodell apologizes to fans stressed by replacement officials


History-making Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is an icon but not a legend -- yet, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said on Thursday.

Usain Bolt not legend - yet, Jacques Rogge says


A summary report in Manipuri version of An NGO report in compliance with the Paris Principles by the National Human Rights Commission of India was released today by Kh.


The Detroit Lions say they have made some adjustments to their business operation because of the NFL lockout.

Lions make 'adjustments' because of NFL lockout


Extra Bold Portfolio School now offers free portfolio reviews every 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Extra Bold to offer free portfolio reviews


A Baltimore City police officer, hit by a car Friday night, is out of the hospital.


Ricky Ponting resigned as Australia captain on Tuesday but vowed he would play on for the team.

Ricky Ponting - resigned as Australia captain.


The Commonwealth Christmas tree was delivered to the state capital today.


JC Watts, Jr., a former Republican congressman, is expected to endorse Newt Gingrich for president imminently.


Colonel Gaddafi and his forces have been directly targeted in a series of precision strikes in Tripoli and the key town of Misurata as concerns grow that the regime is attempting to swamp Europe with refugees.

Gaddafi targeted in series of precision strikes


New studies by scientists in Argentina and the US may have found evidence that WiFi in laptops and similar devices can be dangerous to sperm.

Scientists find evidence that WiFi is dangerous to sperm


Egyptian activists are calling for a massive rally to 'save the revolution' that toppled Hosni Mubarak.


Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has called for an improved fighting spirit from the Buccaneers as they resume their Premiership campaign when they meet Platinum Stars in Rustenburg on Wednesday evening.


A COUPLE are preparing to travel 10,000 miles across Europe when they join the sponsored Mongol charity rally.


A tornado hit northern Italy on Friday, flooding several cities and causing troubles to transport circulation.


The Finnish parliament Wednesday approved the European Union reform treaty with a clear majority.

Finnish parliament approves eu reform treaty


New data show that across OECD countries the average tax and social security burden on employment incomes increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 35.6 per cent in 2012.

OECD countries average tax and social security burden on employment incomes increased by 0.1


Security in the federal capital has been put on high alert besides deployment of additional contingents of police at sensitive places and important buildings, the police spokesman said.


The Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School will have to wait another year before trying again to add 120 seats for the middle school, but officials will apply this summer for approval to add a high school.

Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion charter school officials will apply to add high school


The Sri Lankan government says the Commonwealth must strive to bring tangible benefits to its member states.

Commonwealth must bring tangible benefits


India would shortly launch Cartosat-2B, a high-resolution remote sensing satellite that would aid in infrastructure and urban planning, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman K Radhakrishnan said today.


A two vehicle accident stopped traffic and sent two people to the hospital Thusday afternoon.

Accident sends two people to hospital...


During the ICCA Member Networking Reception at the second day of the 10th edition of IMEX in Frankfurt this week, ICCA and IMEX celebrated 10 years of partnership.

ICCA and IMEX celebrate 10 years of partnership


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chairman Imran Khan criticised PML-N and PPP over corruption on Monday.

Imran Khan criticises PML-N and PPP over corruption


SteelOrbis has learned that import offers for mesh-quality wire rod the US from Turkey are still unchanged since last week, with offer prices still in the range of $685-$695/mt CFR FO in US Gulf ports.


Rocker Pete Doherty has sparked speculation he's heading for bankruptcy after new accounts show the troubled rocker has barely made any money this past year.


The rand remained stronger in thin midday trade on Tuesday due to rising commodity prices and firmer euro.


Most analysts have missed the fact that QE3 has already started in earnest.


Kayell celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style on Wednesday night the 1st of September, with a gala dinner for well over 100 people in the Grand Pittwater Function Centre, North Ryde, Sydney.


Union Minister Sachin Pilot will be commissioned as a Territorial Army officer on tomorrow, fulfilling a desire he has nurtured for sometime.

Sachin Pilot to be commissioned as Territorial Army officer


QATAR Airways will add five more flights on its Bahrain route as part of its expansion plan, it was revealed yesterday.


Armed Forces alongside the nation on Monday celebrated Eidul Fitr with traditional zeal and fervour.


Black fashion icon Eunice Johnson passed away of renal failure in her Chicago Home Sunday night at the age of 93.

Ebony fashion Fair creator Eunice Johnson passes


'Lee Westwood has delivered a positive bulletin on his fitness ahead of the Ryder Cup and insists he will head to Celtic Manor feeling physically strong and mentally fresh.


Mobile barriers on railway platforms to prevent passengers from falling onto the tracks were installed at 449 rail stations on 38 lines nationwide as of the end of March, up 17 in the past year, the transport ministry said Saturday.

Barriers on railway platforms installed at 449 stations


PTI Apr 10, 2013, 05.53PM IST Gujarat lacks proper health infrastructure to contain number of deaths due to Swine Flu, which has claimed over 150 lives across the state during this season, according to the India representative of Global Hygiene Council.

Gujarat lacks infrastructure to contain Swine Flu:


An Austin man has been arrested for stealing a large screen TV in nearby Beebe.


The US government is promising to protect struggling banking giant Citigroup against large losses by issuing a 306-billion-dollar guarantee for its capital and purchasing a 20-billion-dollar stake in the company using a financial rescue package approved by Congress.

US government promises to protect Citigroup from 'large losses'


06:09 PM,Sep 24,2011 Mumbai, Sep 24 Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said that senior Congress leader Vasant Sathe, who passed away last night in Gurgaon, was ``an idealist''.


Heatseeker and Tiago will duel again in the Hollywood Gold Cup, with other challengers trying to make it more than a two-horse race.


Police have appealed for information about a man who exposed himself to two teenage girls.


A Pakistani court Tuesday dismissed a petition to ban Indian movies after the country's players were snubbed in the Indian Premier League auction in Mumbai in January.

Pakistani court dismisses petition to ban Indian movies


A German police dog savaged its handler after turning on him for no apparent reason, biting both his arms down to the bone, the Bild daily reported on Friday.


First Lady Patience Jonathan will be sworn in as a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service on Friday; even as nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has supported the appointment.

Patience Jonathan to be sworn in on Friday


President Barack Obama will lay out the rationale for US drone strikes in a speech on Thursday in an effort to be more transparent about his counterterrorism policy, a White House official said.

Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes in speech


Who wins The Bachelorette 2012 is the question on everyone's mind as we head into the 5 th week of the show.


Manchester United duo Danny Welbeck and Phil Jones have been named in the England U21 squad to face Azerbaijan and Israel next month.

Man utd pair Welbeck, Jones named in England U21 squad


Foster Farms is recalling about 6,000 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy as well as known allergens not declared on the product label.

Foster Farms recalls about 6,000 pounds of chicken


A JAILED drug dealer who was caught with heroin in his car has been ordered to pay back £40,000 or spend more time in prison.


The UP police has busted a major kidney racket in Gurgaon, involving at least seven doctors and a 'quack'.


Scottish police have lost a memory stick that contains info of hundreds of police investigations.


Tragic eight-year-old Joshua Aldred hanged himself after his mum and grandad died of cancer within months of each other, an inquest heard yesterday Coroner Anne Hind said: ``It is the saddest story I think I have ever heard.


Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis will report to Aberdeen July 2 and 3 to work out with the IronBirds as he rehabs from surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his right hand.

Nick Markakis to work out with IronBirds


Hardware giant Dell is being accused of engaging in dishonest business practices by an outfit called Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

Dell accused of ``dishonest business practices''


In a sweeping symbolic gesture, China lowered its growth target for this year, sending its clearest message yet that the world's second-largest economy no longer could expand at its steroid-charged pace.


Russian astronauts will take an unlit ...more Olympic torch on a space walk ahead of the country's hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the deputy head of the Russian space agency has said less

Russian astronauts to take Olympic torch on space walk


German stocks rebounded, led by Allianz SE, Deutsche Boerse AG and Infineon Technologies AG.


Venezuela has seized 8 brokerages and made several arrests as the government moves to control the depreciating currency and escalating inflation.


Minister for Local Development Ram Chandra Jha Sunday said that the local bodies have been formed in principle.


Carlos Tevez arrived back in England on Tuesday afternoon, and is expected to report back to Manchester City's training ground around 5pm.


French President Francois Hollande made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Friday to visit some of the French troops he wants to pull out later this year and meet Afghan President Hamid Karzai, whom he saw briefly last week in Chicago, the Reuters reports.

Francois Hollande made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan


British television host Piers Morgan is to replace veteran CNN talk show host Larry King in January, bringing what is expected to be a more acerbic tone to the long-running prime time US interview show.

Briton Piers Morgan to replace Larry King


06:10 PM,Oct 22,2011 Mumbai, Oct 22 Often ridiculed by his political rivals outside and within the BJP for not being a `mass leader', BJP president Nitin Gadkari today said he would contest the Lok Sabha election.


World Cup organizers say they have no news on whether Nelson Mandela will attend next weekend's final at Soccer City.

No news on whether Mandela will attend wcup final


Etihad Airways has launched an innovative preferred partner program which will see the UAE's national airline strengthen partnerships with key global and regional brands.

Etihad Airways launches Preferred Partner program


Despite those suspicious baby bump photos of Nicole Kidman we have seen recently, she is apparently not pregnant.


The Senate on Tuesday cleared a $182 billion appropriations ``minibus'' bill on a bipartisan basis after working through a week that included the first detailed debate in the Senate over fiscal 2012 spending levels.


Rumours abound that Destiny's Child are set to reform for a new album.


The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards announced that it has disciplined 24 advisors, including permanently barring 13 of them from ever again using the CFP mark.


David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly trying for their fifth and final baby during this year's Olympics.

David and Victoria Beckham to try for baby during London Olympics


Woman made up sex claims about senator: cops An escort who appeared on a video claiming Sen. Robert Menendez paid her for sex has told Dominican Republic police that she was instead paid to make up the claims in a tape recording and has never met or seen the senator, according to court documents and two people briefed on her claim.


Swiss national Oliver Fricker pleaded guilty to trespassing into the SMRT Changi Depot and spray painting two train carriages.


The ruling United Russia party plans to open a school to train future party members, a news report said Tuesday.

United Russia to open school to train party members


Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner is daring his Political Leader to have him expelled from the party after he voted with the government on the securities bill.

Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner is daring his Political Leader to have him expelled from the party....


November 20, 2012 As airstrikes from Israel continued for the sixth day on Monday, a top Hamas leader dared Israel to invade Gaza with ground forces, The New York Times reports.


Ant and Dec have revealed that they knew the ITV1 series Red or Black? would be a flop last year, but were adamant the second series would be better.

Ant and Dec knew Red or Black? would flop


A 5,1 magnitude quake hit areas of western Greece.


Le Royal Monceau is the latest top-end Paris hotel to receive the prestigious Palace rating from the French government.

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris receives Palace rating


Bellaire St. John has hired veteran coach Jim Miller as the new boys' basketball coach.

Bellaire St. John hires boys' basketball coach


Former US President Bill Clinton is set to visit Israel in June to participate in the world presidents' conference.

Former US President Clinton to visit Israel in June


Ottawa police are investigating an attempted child abduction Monday at Fisher Park Summit Alternative School.


In a jolt to Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae has held that he can be prosecuted under various sections of the IPC for ``promoting enmity among different groups'' during the 2002 Gujarat riots.


Japanese car manufacturing company Nissan Motors, which is foraying into the Indian small-car market with Nissan Micra in India in July, has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador.

Nissan appoints Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador


A military court in Bahrain on Thursday sentenced four people to death for killing two policemen during pro-democracy demonstrations.


Henry Allingham, the world's oldest man and one of the last surviving World War I servicemen, has died aged 113..

Henry Allingham, british wwi veteran, dies


TOKYO -Honda Motor Co. says it is recalling 1.35 million Fit subcompact cars globally to fix defective wiring in the headlights.

Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts


A new trial has been ordered in a sexual discrimination lawsuit against Tyson Foods Inc. The ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a federal jury's verdict that awarded Retha Weems $600,000 in her discrimination claim against the Springdale-based company.

New trial ordered in lawsuit against Tyson Foods


The body of a 23-year-old man was found inside a home that caught fire earlier this week.


Australian inflationary expectations declined slightly in July, according to an industry survey published Wednesday.

Australian inflationary expectations decline in July - survey


Yesterday Russia accused Georgia of violating an Abkhazian peace treaty by operating surveillance drone flights above the breakaway region, following the downing of an unmanned Georgian aircraft over the weekend.

Russia accuses Georgia of violating peace treaty


Glen Rice slept with Sarah Palin, according to the newest autobiography covering the former Vice President candidate.


The Buffalo Sabres and the National Hockey League today announced the 2010-2011 regular season schedule.


Her presence sparked rumours that she is planning to enter politics.


Deccan Chargers left-arm spinner Amit Mishra was warned for using offensive language during an Indian Premier League game against Rajasthan Royals.

Amit Mishra warned for using offensive language


18 athletes have been picked across eight sports to represent Singapore in the London Olympics which starts on 27 July.

18 athletes to represent Singapore in London Olympics


Sen. John Cornyn says the issue of building a mosque near Ground Zero in New York is ``not about freedom of religion.''

Cornyn: 'this is not about freedom of religion'


He was asked what he has done this week to support receiver Randy Moss through his difficult stretch.


Qld crime watchdog laws to be reviewed Updated: 08:34, Thursday October 11, 2012 The state government has announced a review of laws governing Queensland's crime watchdog amid claims it is being used as a political tool.


On Friday, Wall Street managed its second straight comeback, but the rebound was more a sign of the market's turmoil than strength.


Actress Lucy Gordon has sadly committed suicide at her apartment in Paris, France.


Beijing says more Chinese are living in cities than in the countryside for the first time in the nation's history.

More Chinese living in cities than countryside


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did their first official military duty.

The Duchess of Cambridge does military duty


FRANKFURT, Germany -Felix Magath is returning immediately to coach Wolfsburg, the club he led to a surprising Bundesliga title in 2009 but is in danger of relegation.


Anyone seeking the opportunity to compare savings prior to taking out a new home credit deal may be interested to note that Leeds Building Society is to launch a special new mortgage deal.

Leeds Building Society launches new Mortgage deal


Comedy Central has canceled 'The Sarah Silverman Program' after its third season met disappointing ratings.

Comedy Central cancels 'the Sarah Silverman Program'


The S&P 500 climbed for a fifth consecutive day, its first five-day winning streak since September 16, as strong consumer confidence figures kept the bears at bay.

S&P 500 climbs for a fifth consecutive day


Aug. 01 - Big banks today are urging Congress to approve the debt ceiling deal hammered out during 11th-hour negotiations over the weekend.

Banks urge Congress to approve debt deal


A Columbia County doctor was arrested twice in two days and charged with impaired driving.


In the report, Citigroup writes ``We are downgrading Autodesk from Buy to Hold as we believe the risk / reward profile is fully reflected in current valuation.


Stocks opened to broad losses Thursday after disappointing weekly jobs data.


The Dallas Mavericks re-signed former Texas A&M standout guard Antoine Wright on Friday, and signed guard Keith McLeod and forward James Singleton.


Gary Coleman finds the 'one' in Shannon Price: 40-year-old Gary Coleman got married in a secret ceremony to 22-year-old Shannon Price.


ABP has settled out of court with Deutsche Bank on a lawsuit regarding residential mortgage-backed securities that the Dutch pensions giant purchased in 2006 and 2007.

ABP settles out of court with Deutsche Bank


Actress Anna Faris, who is best known for her lead role as Cindy Campbell in the 'Scary Movie' series, has revealed that she developed really late, insisting that she was a 'late bloomer'.


A car fire has closed the northbound lanes of US 95 at Boulder Highway, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

Car fire closes northbound lanes of US 95


Britney Spears is excited to turn 30 in December and plans to have a ``spectacular'' party while in South America touring.


CARACAS, Venezuela -The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 10-1 on Monday to improve its record to 6-0 in group play at the world softball championships.


Taliban & 7-Year-Old execution A suspected child spy has reportedly been hanged by Taliban militants, reportedly after being placed on trial and found guilty of working for the Afghanistan government, reports CNN.


The Perak government today launched a RM1 million fund for Palestinians and called on the people of the state to boycott United States-made products.

Perak government launches RM1 million fund for Palestinians


Mumbaikars experienced light rain shower and cold wind waves scintillated the island city on Sunday morning.

Mumbaikars experienced light showers on Sunday


The Israel Navy is demanding new fast, long-endurance patrol boats to protect natural gas rigs in Israel's exclusive economic zone.

Navy demands new patrol boats to protect gas rigs


The Jacksonville Jaguars have confirmed that they will play four regular NFL season matches at Wembley from 2013 to 2016.

Jacksonville Jaguars to play four matches at Wembley


National Theatre of Scotland Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone chats to writer Abi Morgan about her new play, 27.

Vicky Featherstone chats to Abi Morgan about 27


AUSTIN, Texas >> Texas Gov. Rick Perry is running for president, a spokesman confirmed today, a move certain to shake up the race for the GOP nomination much to the delight of conservatives looking for a candidate to embrace.

Texas Gov. Perry will run for president, spokesman confirms


New Delhi, March 17 The Union Finance Minister, Mr P Chidambaram, on Monday said that the US sub-prime mortgage crisis has impacted India in a moderate way.

``US sub-prime crisis impacting India in a moderate way''


Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company Prince Alwaleed bin Talal received at his office New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and an accompanying delegation that included New Zealand Ambassador Rod Harris.

Prince Alwaleed receives New Zealand's Governor-General Sir Mateparae


A dog missing for months and far from home has been reunited with its owner.

Dog missing for months reunited with owner


Hip-hop and rap star Jay-Z has hinted that he may take a break from music following the birth of his and wife Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy Carter.


Lady Vol redshirt freshman center Kelley Cain had successful knee surgery at UT Medical Center Friday, the athletic department says.

Lady vols Kelley Cain has successful knee surgery


Swiss Re has more in its kitty for the kind of dividend payments it announced with its 2010 results today, but urged patience on further capital returns as it looks for growth opportunities.

Swiss Re urges patience on capital returns


Former US President Jimmy Carter arrived in Pyongyang Wednesday afternoon aboard a civilian jet.

Former US President Carter arrives in Pyongyang


A 13-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Rietgat, Shoshanguve, police said yesterday.


Debt-laden miner OZ Minerals Ltd has closed its Avebury nickel mine in Tasmania and lost almost $400 million in expected revenue because of a 68 per cent fall in the price of the metal.


A Loysville man faces several charges after police said he broke into a home and then assaulted a man inside Saturday afternoon.

Loysville man charged with breaking into home, assaulting man


In Kyrgyzstan, a troop unit No. 41069 of Bishkek Garrison that was left by 15 servicemen without permission on December 8, 2011, has been disbanded.

In Kyrgyzstan, a troop unit left by 15 servicemen disbanded


A Fayette County man was arrested today after he pepper sprayed three state troopers who had come to his house because he reportedly swung a metal club at an ambulance that was trying to reach a patient on his street.

Man arrested after pepper spraying state troopers


The Bloomsburg University baseball team dropped a pair of games on Sunday losing to Columbia Union College, 3-2, and to Shepherd University, 5-1.


Amy Winehouse has claimed that she has stopped taking drugs during her holiday in the Caribbean.

Amy Winehouse: 'I've stopped taking drugs'


Senior advocate Rohinton Nariman has emerged as the front runner for the post of Solicitor-General, following the resignation of Gopal Subramaniam.

Rohinton Nariman emerges as front runner for Solicitor-General


There was some controversy this morning when the New York Post excerpted quotes from a Gotham magazine interview with Ethan Hawke where he appeared to bash the Oscars.


Alcatel Mobile Phones has released four new handsets in France, writes France Mobiles.

Alcatel Mobile Phones releases four handsets in France


Australian supermodel Gemma Ward made her stage debut in her native Perth on Tuesday night, winning favourable reviews for her first theatre role.


In a landslide victory Tuesday, Sheheen beat out State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex and fellow senator Robert Ford to take the democratic nomination.

Vincent Sheheen takes democratic nomination


Union steel minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh have been booked for corruption by police in Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday.


Christchurch house prices are getting a big boost, as red zone homeowners look to relocate.

Christchurch red zone homeowners look to relocate


Pinal County supervisors are expected Wednesday to finalize a $334.5 million budget for fiscal 2013 that gives property owners a tax break for the first time in three years while slashing overall county spending by 6 percent.

Pinal county expected to finalize $334.5 million budget


Unemployment could peak at 11% at the end of 2009 and possibly at 11.5% in the first months of 2010, analysts interviewed by MTI said, commenting on the latest unemployment figures on Thursday.

Unemployment could peak at 11.5% in 2010


The Iranian opposition plans to hold new protest demonstrations next week, opposition websites reported Saturday.

Iranian opposition plans new protest demonstrations


Mehdi Mahdavikia who started his football with Bank Melli in 1991, joined Perspolis in 1995, before moving to Germany in 1998.


Miley Cyrus has boldly admitted she wants her show Hannah Montana to be more like Sex And The City.

Miley Cyrus: 'I want Hannah Montana to be like Sex and the City'


A day after contents of the report on illegal mining were leaked, Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde on Thursday made a startling revelation that his phones were being tapped.


In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Southern Poverty Law Center launched a national campaign today to raise awareness about the sexual violence and harassment routinely faced by immigrant women employed in the US food industry.

Southern Poverty Law Center launches national campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence against immigrant women in food industry


Barcelona, Inter Milan, Stuttgart and Olympiakos advanced in the Champions League on Wednesday to complete the lineup for the next round.

Barcelona and Inter Milan advance in Champions League


Simply, Cushing needs to get a new lawyer.


Italy has called for emergency G7 talks and the EU worked 'night and day' to ready new rescue funding as eurozone lending costs soared and stocks plunged amid fears of a renewed global recession.


Southern actor Rana Daggubati, who made his Bollywood debut with ``Dum Maro Dum'' in 2011, has no personal style statement and says his personality is ``bits and pieces of the films'' that he has done.


Crews are searching for a missing father and son who never returned home from a fishing trip.

Crews searching for missing father and son


Sen. Edward Kennedy, who has brain cancer and has been recovering on Cape Cod, Mass., is returning to Washington.


A Boaz man has been charged with arson and criminal mischief after a fire at a residence at Leisure Acres in Boaz, Police Chief Terry Davis said.

Boaz man charged with arson after fire at residence


``While consumer durables, telecom and IT lead the gainers, auto, power and capital goods were the top losers. The Sensex fell by 16.9 points or 0.1% to 17,301.9 and the Nifty fell to 5,239.2, down 9.0 points or 0.2%. The Sensex has supports at 17,210 and 17,000 and resistances at 17,430 and 17,530. The Nifty has supports at 5,220 and 5,180 and resistances at 5,280 and 5,310.``

Sensex has resistance at 17,430 & 17,530:


Many welders today are at increased risk for hearing loss, not only due to the noise they are routinely subjected to as part of their job, but quite possibly from the welding fumes that they are exposed to on a regular basis.

Welders at increased risk of hearing loss


An exotic dancer was doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire outside a California nightclub where she worked early Thursday.

Exotic dancer set on fire outside nightclub


The three-day anti-polio drive, launched on Dec 28, has been extended in Punjab for one day, Geo News reported on Friday.


Seven hunters face misdemeanor criminal charges for allegedly killing protected migratory birds in central Missouri.


Republicans have nominated Sen. John McCain for president, handing the senator the prize that eluded him eight years ago.

Republicans nominate McCain for president


The benchmark Sensex fell by over 81 points to dip below 10k level in early trade on Friday on selling by funds in line with bearish global markets amid profit-taking by speculators at improved levels.


Khloe Kardashian has been offered $125,000 to take a DNA test to prove she's a real Kardashian.

Khloe Kardashian offered $125,000 to take DNA test!


She posted on Twitter: 'My lil dollface is 9 months today!'


St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta discusses how St. Bernard Parish is preparing for Isaac.


Authorities are searching for a man who wore a fake beard when he robbed a Corte Madera bank Friday morning.

Man with fake beard robs Corte Madera bank


Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate has undergone minor surgery in an attempt to cure a groin problem.


Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Giselle Bundchen, sold their Back Bay condo for $9.2 million.

Tom Brady, gisele Bundchen sell Back Bay condo


Austria has begun to withdraw its 378 UN peacekeepers from from the Golan, according to Arabic news network Al Jazeera.

Austria begins to withdraw UN peacekeepers from Golan


The Fortis Inc. acquisition of CH Energy Group, Inc. has been approved by CH Energy Group shareholders, with 92% of shares cast voted in favour of the acquisition.

Fortis Inc. acquisition of CH Energy Group, Inc. approved by shareholders


After being away from the game for most of the past 18 months, American midfielder Stuart Holden has resumed full training with Bolton.