Steven Spielberg has hit back at Mia Farrow after the actress accused him of supporting the alleged Chinese funding of the genocide in Darfur.

Steven Spielberg hits back at Mia Farrow


Around 2,304 undergraduate and postgraduate students have started their summer courses at Abu Dhabi University.

2,304 students start summer courses at Abu Dhabi University


Iraqi voters prefer secular candidates over those linked to religious groupings, according to an opinion poll published Monday, less than two weeks before regional elections.

Iraqi voters prefer secular candidates - opinion poll


Nearly 1,000 Ocean City evacuees have arrived in the Baltimore area for temporary housing during Hurricane Irene, and hundreds more are on the way as part of the state's preparations for the storm.

1,000 Ocean City evacuees arrive in Baltimore area


The Wall Street Journal in its electronic edition Tuesday urged Japan to pursue tax cuts, deregulation and other reforms under a new leader to replace Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who has promised to resign soon.

Wsj urges Japan to pursue tax cuts, deregulation


Gordon Brown has announced Britain will expel two Iranian diplomats after Tehran ordered two British envoys to leave Iran.


The Philippine government confirmed on Sunday that a Jordanian journalist and two Filipino cameramen were taken hostage by Abu Sayyaf rebels in the southern Philippines.

Journalists taken hostage by rebels in southern Philippines


Montana says Laurence told her she is unwelcome in his life and wants nothing to do with her ... at least for now.

Montana Fishburne says daddy Laurence wants nothing to do with her


The man accused of robbing a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at a Pathmark store in January was arrested.

Man accused of robbing Girl Scouts arrested


Singer Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin is upset with former bandmate Jimmy Page for not mentioning his name in his acceptance speech at the MOJO Honours ceremony.


The word on the street is that enormous search company Google has been testing a secret entertainment device in its employee's homes.

Google testing secret entertainment device


On Wednesday, April 10, however, the New York Post revealed that Kardashian was possibly lying about her due date.

Kim Kardashian possibly lying about due date


Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes Michael Owen would be a sound investment in next month's transfer window - but insists he is not required at Stamford Bridge.

Frank Lampard believes Michael Owen not required at Stamford Bridge


People Magazine reports that Rob Schneider is a father after his wife Patricia gave birth to a baby girl last week.


Socialite DAPHNE GUINNESS has been ordered to pay damages to her New York neighbours after an overflowing bathtub flooded their apartment.

DAPHNE Guinness ordered to pay damages to neighbours


Motion upholstery producer Berkline said it did not violate the federal WARN act when it closed its factory in April because the struggling company was actively seeking new capital until the day the shutdown occurred.

Berkline says it did not violate WARN act


Nearly 300 Somalis were killed and hundreds more wounded in clashes in the Somali capital in January, a local human rights group said on Saturday.


Kalachandji's is open again today after being closed due to fire damage.


Daniel Fogg and Roberto Pavoni occupied gold medals of the Men's 1500m freestyle and 400m Individual Medley respectively at the 2013 British International.

Daniel Fogg and Roberto Pavoni occupy gold medals --


Sen. Jim DeMint will not endorse in the GOP gubernatorial runoff between Nikki Haley and Gresham Barrett:


Zimbabwe national team striker, Knowledge Musona became a goodwill ambassador recently, when he donated soccer kit to his former school, St. Eric's Primary in Zimbabwe, and some schools in Soweto.


AOL is cutting several hundred jobs in India, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

AOL to cut several hundred jobs in India: sources


Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, is to remain in prison as the EFCC urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to refuse him bail on the ground that he will jump bail.


Facebook is shutting down its much-maligned Beacon marketing program, launched nearly two years ago amid fanfare only to generate a storm of privacy complaints over the tracking of user activities at partner Web sites.

Facebook will shut down Beacon marketing program


Daul Kim found dead,South Korean model Daul Kim was found dead in her apartment in Paris, She had only 20 years.


The Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey headquarters moved from Maplewood to Livingston on May 29.

Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey moves to Livingston


Real Madrid is reportedly planning on suing Cristiano Ronaldo over his decision to stay in England for another season.

Real Madrid plan to sue Cristiano Ronaldo


The Biomuseo designed by famed world renowned architect Frank Gehry, will open its doors in 2013 in Panama City; offering a unique experience that weaves scientific knowledge and artistic creation to raise awareness of the significance of the creation of the Isthmus of Panama.

The Biomuseo to open in 2013 in Panama City


one of the leaders of Conservatives Kakha Kukava is sure that Levan Gachechiladze will take right decision.

Kakha Kukava is sure about Levan Gachechiladze to take right decision


Scientists have shed light on how the liver repairs itself with research that could help develop drugs to treat liver disease.

Scientists shed light on how liver repairs itself


Covanta downgraded to Underperform from Neutral, $17.5 target, at BofA/Merrill.

Covanta (cva) downgraded at BofA/Merrill


Ronnie Brewer, the newly signed wing, has returned to practice today, according to Ronnie himself!


Demi Lovato is insisting that she and ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas are still ``best friends'' despite breaking up before going on tour toggether this summer.

Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas are best friends


A 109-page chargesheet has been filed by the Mumbai police against Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja accusing him of rape, wrongful confinement and threatening his domestic servant.


A Bozeman man was sentenced Thursday in US District Court to 60 months in prison for child pornography.

Bozeman man sentenced for child pornography


Eddie Montgomery was served with divorce papers on Tuesday night.


Like many big cities in the developing world, the city of Jakarta, with a population of nine million people, is struggling to provide clean water to all its residents.

Jakarta struggles to provide clean water to all


``The current funding model for First Nations child welfare services is inadequate and disproportionate to that of other Children's Aid Societies in the Province,'' said Regional Chief Peter Collins during a news conference held at the Fort William First Nation Community Centre.


The Australian dollar has opened lower after a round of profit-taking and a strengthening US dollar.


Politicians are not being held properly accountable because of the country's strong masculine political culture, Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele said on Thursday.


CBS has ordered a new alternative series, BAKE OFF, based on the hit UK format ``The Great British Bake Off'' for broadcast next year.

CBS orders new reality series 'Bake Off'


HOLLYWOOD star Catherine Zeta Jones has backed a £1 million bid to save a ``special'' hill farm and lake in Snowdonia, the National Trust revealed today.

Catherine Zeta Jones backs bid to save farm


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will return to Colorado on Sunday for an event in the Denver area, his campaign announced today.


The iPhone 5 could be released on T-Mobile in the near future, according to a new report.

IPhone 5 to be released on T-Mobile in the near future?


Saratoga Youth Hockey had a banner day at the Saratoga Springs City Rinks Sunday, claiming three titles in the mite and midget hockey tournament.


Two four-story Brooklyn apartment buildings were evacuated early Wednesday after construction next door undermined their stability.


German business confidence unexpectedly surged to a three-year high in July after exports boomed and economic growth accelerated.

German business confidence unexpectedly surges


Amazon said it planned to improve warehouse conditions and drop its membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative public-policy organization.

Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions


Littlewoods Bingo launches new £5 free bingo no deposit needed offer and 300% deposit.

Littlewoods Bingo new free Bingo no deposit needed offer


The driver killed in a single-car fatal crash Saturday, April 25, was a suspect in a recent homicide, Dayton police detectives said Tuesday.

Driver in fatal crash was suspect in recent homicide


The British bean and pea season will be supported by a PR campaign starting in June.

British bean and pea season supported by PR campaign


The New England Revolution signed midfielder Clyde Simms on Friday, less than two weeks after selecting him in Major League Soccer's Re-Entry Process.


Well Armed won the Dubai World Cup convincingly at the Nad Al Sheba Ground this evening.


Voters in five Maine cities will elect mayors on Tuesday.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded to finalize several bills, which the State Duma approved in the first reading.

Medvedev demands to finalize several bills


Antiviral Tamiflu may interact with warfarin and cause a rise in INR, the MHRA has warned.


New Delhi, June 30 India will add 300,000 MW of power capacity over the next decade presenting an investment opportunity of $600 billion, according to a leading management consulting firm.

'India to add 300,000 MW capacity over next decade'


A woman shot in the neck during a home invasion walked across the street to a beauty salon to ask for help.


Billy Davies is remaining optimistic ahead of the new season despite a 2-1 pre-season defeat at the hands of Notts County.


President Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday that both Taiwan and China have pledged to improve relations and promote cross-strait peace.

Taiwan and China both pledge to promote peace:


TWO Melbourne children, a boy 10, and his sister, 9, want their stepfather jailed for ''100 years'' for his violent disciplinary and punishment regime that fractured their bodies and young lives.

Children want stepfather jailed 100 years


Priligy is the first 'sex pill' that claims to stop premature ejaculation and it goes on sale today through online store Lloydspharmacy, claiming to triple 'staying power'.

Priligy, the 'sex pill' that will stop premature ejaculation


Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel might be headed to the Arizona Cardianls since Arizona sent Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to the Eagles in the Kevin Kolb deal.

Asante Samuel might be headed to Arizona


It seems that an anticipated remake has hit a stumbling block in the director's chair, it seems that Peter Berg will no longer be directing the remake of Dune which has been confirmed by CHUD.

Peter Berg no longer to direct the Dune remake


Syrian army defectors attacked an intelligence complex on the edge of Damascus early on Wednesday, in the first reported assault on a major security facility in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, activists said.

Syrian army defectors attack Intelligence complex


NORTHUMBERLAND Wildlife Trust has launched an education pack to help teachers and youth group workers lead outdoor environmental activities with children aged between four and 14.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust launches education pack


Land Rover announced the launch of the powerful new Discovery 4 Armoured vehicle, which replaces the successful Discovery 3 model.

Land Rover launches new Discovery 4 Armoured vehicle


A building has collapsed into a pile of rubble in downtown Freeport.


The College Republicans will bring conservative radio host Guy Benson, Medill '07, to campus on Monday, May 17th at 7:30pm in Annenberg G21.

College Republicans to bring radio host Guy Benson to campus


Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney won a Palm Beach County GOP straw poll Tuesday night by edging past challenger Newt Gingrich.

Romney wins Palm Beach County GOP straw poll


British comedy stars Lee Mack and Catherine Tate have signed on to appear in a British remake of Everybody Loves Raymond, one of the most successful US sitcoms of all time.

Lee Mack and Catherine Tate sign up for uk 'Everybody Loves Raymond'


London, April 3 Crimes involving social networking site Facebook have increased by 346 percent in less than a year, a police report said.

Crimes involving Facebook up 346 percent:


Frank Runyeon presents a dramatic presentation of the Gospel of Mark on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 pm at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.

Frank Runyeon presents the Gospel of Mark


Visteon Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles with a drop in sales to ailing automakers.

Visteon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


JAMES Tamou's Australian allegiance is so new that the representative bonus written into his North Queensland NRL contract is based upon him playing for New Zealand and not the Kangaroos.

James Tamou representative bonus in NRL contract based upon him playing for New Zealand


Industrial gas production at the Yuzovska and Oleske fields is to begin in 2017, Ukrainian Environment and Natural Resources Minister Eduard Stavytsky said at a press conference at Interfax-Ukraine in Kyiv on May 16.

Industrial gas production at Yuzovska, Oleske fields to begin in 2017


In the past week, price increases and decreases have coexisted in the Chinese domestic HRC market.

Increases and decreases coexist in Chinese HRC market


Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has joined French champions Lille on a season-long loan and could play in their Champions League campaign.


AN Indonesian woman claimed that she had been made a sex slave by a man who posed as an employment agent.


The Middleton family now have their own Coat of Arms, which is something most families could only dream of, we reckon.

The Middleton family have their own Coat of Arms


A new report shows that GPs are failing to help people who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, and bulimia.

GPs fail to help people with eating disorders


The pandemic of H1N1 swine flu has not yet peaked, a committee of experts advised the World Health Organization on Tuesday.


South Korea and Japan have temporarily suspended a military exchange program amid a territorial row over a set of disputed islands, defense officials said Monday, September 3.

South Korea, Japan suspend military exchange program


Bahrain declared martial law on Tuesday, a day after Saudi forces arrived in the Sunni-ruled kingdom to help restore calm following weeks of protests by the island's Shi'ite Muslim majority.


EU countries summoned Iranian ambassadors on Friday to protest against the detention of Iranian staff of the British embassy in Tehran, an EU official said.


Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, has appointed Rosalina Hernandez as branch sales manager in Manhattan, New York.

Valley National Bank appoints branch sales manager


Kate Moss has reportedly banned Sienna Miller from her Easter party.


In a rather disappointing and surprise move it has been announced that Royal Bank of Scotland will be closing half of its insurance offices with Glasgow, Peterborough and Bristol earmarked for closure.

Royal Bank of Scotland to close half of its insurance offices


Chlamydia cases in the US have reached 2.8 million per year, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chlamydia cases in US reach 2.8 million per year


SANA'A, June 17 - German Embassy in Sana'a announced on Thursday a design competition for a replica of the Berlin Wall at the Embassy's premises.

German Embassy announces design competition


British-born actress Patricia Medina died in Los Angeles, Calif. Saturday at the age of 92.


Sacramento City Unified School District students are reacting to major budget cuts.


Associate Attorney General Thomas Perrelli told the Senate Judiciary Committee today that the Department of Justice is pushing federal agencies to be more transparent.

Us Department of Justice pushing federal agencies to be more transparent


Michelle Williams was happy to team with director Kelly Reichardt for new movie 'Meek's Cutoff' but struggled to cope with the desert heat.

Michelle Williams struggled with desert heat


As part of GED Awareness Week, Newport News Public Schools will host GED open houses at its adult learning centers Wednesday and Thursday.

Newport News Public Schools hosts GED open houses Wednesday and Thursday


A French teenage boy who was kidnapped and raped in Dubai by two men, one of whom was HIV-positive, has tested negative for HIV and hepatitis, the teenager's mother said on Friday.


US Rep. Christopher Shays will host forums in Stamford and Bridgeport on Saturday, Feb. 23 to discuss the sub-prime mortgage crisis in Connecticut.

Chris Shays to host forums on mortgage crisis


Rookie driver Alex Lloyd didn't break any bones in a hard crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500 that left him hospitalized.

Rookie driver Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500


``I will continue to speak without fear as the nation needs daring speakers like myself,'' said Phang, who is in his 70s, when interviewed by The Malay Mail.


As NATO, the United States, the European Union and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe prepare for summit meetings this fall, the Balkans may yet spoil the party.


A fugitive rapist and burglar, Michael Joseph Holden, age 36, of Santa Barbara, was arrested on July 15, 2012 by Palo Alto Police following a lengthy investigation by personnel from the Santa Barbara Police Department.


A man killed in a double shooting in a violence-plagued north side neighborhood was identified by police Monday as Brandon L. Byrd, 22.

Man killed in double shooting on north side is identified


The Senate has failed to repeal a tax provision of the new health care law that even the White House isn't happy with.

Senate fails to repeal tax provision in health law


Hundreds of Bridgewater College students participated in a day of service that took place in Bridgewater, Harrisonburg and the surrounding communities.

Hundreds of students participate in day of service


When South Carolina legislators return to Columbia Tuesday, they will be working on one thing for sure -- extending unemployment benefits.


In celebration of the upcoming release, the band is now streaming its first three albums ``Paint By Number,'' ``Half Life,'' and ``Summercamp Nightmare'' online.


A MAN has been arrested after police seized a massive haul of counterfeit goods from an address in Harlow.

Man arrested after police seize haul of counterfeit goods


Embraer delivered 56 aircraft to the Commercial, Executive, and Defense segments during the second quarter of 2009.

Embraer delivers 56 aircraft in the second quarter of 2009


State funding for colleges and universities is being cut to help balance the state's budget.

State funding for colleges being cut to balance state budget


South Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors has launched a graduate employment and training scheme for its UK division.

Kia Motors launches graduate training scheme


Mike D'Antoni has resigned as head coach of the New York Knicks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo!

Mike D'Antoni resigns as coach of New York Knicks


Civic Trust in England, which represents 700 civic societies across the country, was set to go into administration this week due to lack of funding.

Civic Trust in England goes into administration


The online retail giant Amazon is testing a new smartphone and may launch production later in 2012 or early in 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.


The rupee spurt 67 paise to Rs 48.83 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange today, supported by euro gains against the American currency and a sharp rise in the domestic equities market.

Rupee spurts 67 paise against US dollar in early trade


Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah said on Friday that Pakistan wants to resolve water issue with India bilaterally and in accordance with the Indus water treaty.

Pakistan wants to resolve water issue with India bilaterally:


Comoros used helicopters on Monday to drop leaflets on rebel Anjouan island, warning a military assault was imminent and telling locals to stay at home, a source close to the military said.

Comoros helicopters drop leaflets on rebel island


Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday for treatment for a ``long-standing abdominal complaint'', the government said.


Singer Christina Aguilera got things off on the wrong foot tonight at Super Bowl XLV, when she mangled the lyrics of ``The Star-Spangled Banner,'' to kick off the meeting between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Christina Aguilera mangles 'Star-Spangled Banner'


A man's body was discovered Saturday morning alongside the Chicago River on the Near North Side.

Man's body discovered alongside Chicago River


FRESNO, Calif. A Central Valley businessman was killed when his plane crashed Sunday in Kern County.

Central Valley businessman killed in plane crash


A San Antonio man convicted of shooting his girlfriend in 2006 was sentenced to life in prison.

San Antonio man sentenced to life in prison


Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende should stay in the Hague, rather than take up the job of EU president if it is offered to him, former prime minister Ruud Lubbers told EO radio on Thursday.


A bank robbery suspect has been shot and killed in western Wisconsin, another is on the run and one has been arrested.

Bank robbery suspect killed in western Wisconsin


PARIS -Former Renault boss Flavio Briatore has asked a French court to overturn his lifetime suspension from motor sports and force Formula One's governing body to pay him $1.5 million in damages.

Briatore asks court to overturn suspension


Thousands of public servants face prosecution for fraudulently acquiring houses intended for the poor, the Department of Housing say.

Thousands of public servants facing prosecution


The US Federal Trade Commission announced that it plans to issue refunds to scareware victims, following a settlement with Innovative Marketing.


The inaugural GlassFest kicks off Thursday night at the Corning Museum of Glass.


While stating that it extended moral support to Ramdev's fast, the BJP on Saturday hit back at Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh for reportedly branding the yoga guru an ''RSS agent.


Napa Valley Distillery's Napa Vodka, vintage 2008, won a gold medal at the 2010-2011 World Spirits Competition.


A West Tennessee high school teacher and soccer coach is faces sex charges involving a student.

Teacher facing sex charge involving student


A Massachusetts mother and her 15-month-old baby daughter were both diagnosed with cancer just months apart.

Massachusetts mother, baby daughter both diagnosed with cancer


At least one man was injured Wednesday evening in a car accident on Peace Road.


LUTSEN, Minn. A fire has destroyed several townhome units at the Lutsen ski resort.

Fire destroys townhomes at Lutsen ski resort


Japanese car major Honda on Wednesday launched its premium hatchback Jazz in India, loaded with the latest safety, comfort and luxury features.


He's not the obvious choice, but Mark Ruffalo may have broken out of his Indie corner: he's in talks with Marvel to play Hulk in the forthcoming film The Avengers, E!


A man allegedly set ablaze his paramour over a trivial issue, police said on Saturday.


)According to Al-Ddustour newspaper, a recently released report by the Securities Depository Center of Jordan, a public utility institution, reveals that 411 Qatari investors owned 145.7 million stocks on the Amman Securities Market by the end of 2009.

Qatari investors own 145.7 million stocks


The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable September 10, 2012, to shareholders of record August 15, 2012.

Gorman-Rupp Company declares cash dividend


Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson narrowly escaped from being crushed by an elephant on the set of his new movie ``Water for Elephants''.

Pattinson escapes from being crushed by elephant


Ocean Minded is proud to announce that they have expanded their global headquarters by moving to a 6,050 square foot building at 3005 South El Camino Real in San Clemente, California.

Ocean Minded expands global headquarters


ESPN's Chris Low is reporting that Tennessee wide receiver Denarius Moore broke a bone in his foot, and he'll be asking people to get him things for up to 12 weeks.


Economics Writer Unemployment rates fell in half of US states last month, a sign that September's pickup in hiring was felt around the country.

Unemployment rates fall in half of US states


Srinagar , Mar 8 Two suspected militants were arrested and 173 rounds of ammunition recovered from them today in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.


A St. Charles man was killed and his wife injured Sunday night in a motorcycle crash, and police say alcohol is a possible contributing factor.

St. Charles man killed, wife injured in motorcycle crash


The government has suffered an average of one data loss incident per week over the past year.

Government suffers average of one data loss per week


THE cost of raising a child jumped 50pc over the past two decades, a new study revealed yesterday, amid warnings against cuts to child benefit in the forthcoming Budget.

Cost of raising a child up by 50pc in two decades


Five high-ranking Chinese officials have been indicted in Spain for genocide and torture of Falun Gong practitioners.


Canadians won four medals at Skate Canada, which ended yesterday, but not in the expected disciplines.


A middle aged woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a city hotel in Majestic area on Saturday.


An inch or two of snow is expected across the region by this evening, the National Weather Service says.


The FBI says 56 law enforcement officers were slain in the line of duty last year, 72 officers died in accidents, and 53,469 officers were assaulted in the line of duty.

56 law enforcement officers slain last year


for their craft, however manic its practitioners, doesn't attract as much attention as batting -- the seamers have begun an unspoken rebellion.


On a 2-0 pitch in the top of the 4th inning, Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter David Ortiz hit his 400th career home run.


Gov. Rick Perry is calling for the repeal of the White House-backed federal health care reform law and urging Washington to stop trampling states' rights.

Perry calls for repealing health care reform law


Legendary crooner Andy Williams has revealed that he is suffering from cancer of the bladder.


IQRA, located at Kampong Manggis Satu, Jalan Muara, yesterday welcomed a new batch of students starting their school term.


The Commerce Department reported Thursday that wholesale inventories fell 0.8% for May.


Former Michigan offensive lineman Justin Boren, who left Michigan in mid-March citing a ``decline of family values'' under coach Rich Rodriguez, has transferred to Ohio State.


Hayden will join the 14-member CA board as a players' representative, replacing former captain Allan Border, who is stepping down after seven year's of association with the board.


Major League Baseball launched a department of investigations Friday, a permanent branch of the commissioner's office responsible for looking into drug use in the sport.

Major League baseball launches a department of investigations


The Home Office falsely imprisoned a convicted sex offender in immigration detention for two years because of a failure to carry out regular reviews, a court has ruled.

Home Office falsely imprisoned sex offender


ANZ bank has raised its standard variable home loan rate by 25 basis points in response to the Reserve Bank's official rate rise.


Swine flu has arrived in Britain after it was confirmed last night that two patients in a Scottish hospital tested positive for the virus.


The NHS is being reduced to ``just a brand'' because of the government's reform plans, a union leader will warn today.


The No. 7/8 Huskies dropped their first Pac-10 series of the year on the weekend, falling to 30-6 overall and 5-4 in league play.

No. 7/8 Huskies drop first Pac-10 series


Macedonians went to the polls Sunday to vote in local elections held against a backdrop of ethnic tensions, amid an ongoing political crisis between the conservative government majority and opposition socialists.


A St. Petersburg website designer with a penchant for $200 bottles of wine, Lexus cars and Armani clothes pleaded guilty Tuesday to three felony counts of grand theft from clients.

St. Petersburg website designer pleads guilty to grand theft


A Soyuz spacecraft with a crew of three on board landed safely in southeastern Kazakhstan on Sunday, Russia's Mission Control Center said.

Soyuz spacecraft lands safely in Kazakhstan


IHG one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed its first Hotel Indigo in Italy, the Hotel Indigo Rome-St George.


R&B singer Fantasia is speaking out less than two weeks after being admitted to the hospital for a drug overdose, saying she attempted suicide because she ``just wanted out.''


The RAP4 Pressure Activated Landmine is great for scenario paintball and ideal for military combat training.


Bullish New Zealand coach Andy Moles has urged his troops to whitewash Australia before Sunday's crunch one-day clash at the SCG.

Moles urges his troops to whitewash Australia


The Committee on Financial Inclusion has recommended commercial and regional rural banks should open 250 new accounts per annum per branch with a focus on financing marginal farmers and poor non-cultivator households.

Commercial,regional banks should open 250 accounts per branch


The minimum subsistence index will be revised in January and in July every year, the president of the Social Welfare Bureau, Iong Kong Io, told reporters yesterday after the third meeting of the Social Services Committee.


Intel Corporation today introduced five new Intel Atom processors and Intel Centrino Atom processor technology for Mobile Internet Devices and embedded computing solutions.

Intel introduces new Atom processors for mobile Internet devices


Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, who two weeks ago won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Quentin Tarantino's ``Django Unchained,'' visited Israel this week to attend the wedding of his ultra-Orthodox daughter Miriam and her partner Pinchas.


The ECC of the Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Adviser to PM on Finance and Economic Affairs, Shaukat Tareen at the Prime Minister's Secretariat on Monday reviewed implementation status of its earlier decisions made on 3rd March 2009 and expressed satisfaction over the decisions implemented.

ECC reviews implementation status of its earlier decisions, expresses satisfaction


Communications software and services provider Telcordia has extended its Generic Requirements programme to wireless network infrastructure, beginning with requirements for wireless outside plant network elements.

Telcordia extends generic requirements programme


With California's next election a week away, Pittsburg leaders are pushing hard to promote a new sales tax they want voters to approve.

Pittsburg leaders pushing hard for new sales tax


Meanwhile, Florida is bracing for Fay, which will begin to impact the Florida Keys and the peninsula on Monday.


Oilfield services provider Halliburton says its fourth-quarter profit fell 32 per cent from a year ago, as a potential government settlement cut into earnings.


Baltimore Ravens rookie Sergio Kindle has been hospitalized after sustaining a head injury.

Ravens rookie Sergio Kindle hospitalized


Kerala Sahitya Akademi president M Mukundan who submitted his resignation of the post following a controversy over his reported statement against Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, has decided to continue as the president of the Akademi.


In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, HDFC said its board of directors have re-appointed Parekh as the Managing Director of the company with effect from March 1 to December 31, 2009.

HDFC re-appoints Deepak Parekh as Managing Director


A 25-year-old Calais man who was charged with aggravated assault was sentenced Tuesday in Washington County Superior Court to two years with the Department of Corrections for trying to cut his friend's throat.

Calais man sentenced for trying to cut friend's throat


LONDON Former world champion Cadel Evans of Australia has withdrawn from the Olympic time trial.

Cadel Evans withdraws from Olympic time trial


SAN JACINTO, Calif. Jerod Turner won the inaugural Soboba Classic on Sunday for his first Nationwide Tour title, birdieing the final hole for a 2-under 69 and a two-stroke victory over Derek Lamely.

Jerod Turner wins Soboba Classic for first Nationwide Tour title


Iran's rial continued falling against the US dollar in free market dealings on Tuesday as traders anticipated a devaluation of the official exchange rate, media said.


Europe's first Christian share index was launched yesterday by Stoxx Limited, a global index provider and creator of the leading European equity indices.


Susan G. Komen, the leading US breast cancer charity, has ended its funding for Planned Parenthood.

Susan G. Komen ends funding for Planned Parenthood


Benjy Davis Project have released a free digital sampler, ``Paper Trails'' via Amazon.com for a limited time.

Benjy Davis Project release free sampler


Michael Skakel's lawyer says temper prevented his testimony at 2002 trial murder trial, saying he has a temper.


Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has praised veteran actor Anupam Kher starrer Hollywood movie 'Silver Linings Playbook'.

Paris Hilton praises Anupam Kher's 'Silver Linings Playbook'


A Murray State basketball player who withdrew his guilty plea to hitting a couple with his car in the parking lot of a Walmart has been indicted again.


British model-turned-singer Samantha Fox has been cleared of rabies after she was bitten by a stray cat in Thailand.


Total US money market mutual fund assets rose by $7.87 billion to $2.572 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money market fund assets rise to $2.572 trillion


German director Uwe Boll says he will quit making films if a petition demanding him to stop gets 1 million signatures.

Boll to quit films with 1 million signatures


Stocks turned slightly positive in the wake of mixed economic and earnings news, after the major indices hit psychologically important benchmarks earlier in the session.


Singer Billy Bragg, who started the Jail Guitar Doors scheme, shows Mark Gould how learning to play guitar can help prison inmates Redemption songs Digg it Mark Gould The Guardian , Wednesday December Link to this video When Billy Bragg received

Singer Billy Bragg shows how learning to play guitar can help prison inmates


The Beltrami County DFL will hold its Annual Convention at 1 pm Sunday, March 25, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Bemidji State University campus.


Oil dipped below USD 83 a barrel in Asian trade today as concerns over the US economic recovery weighed on sentiment, analysts said.


Police in the city of Diyarbakir used water cannons and teargas against Kurdish protesters.

Police use water cannons against Kurdish protesters


Rapper Lil' Wayne has been arrested in Arizona on drugs charges, after police claimed to have found marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine in a search of his tour bus.

Lil' Wayne arrested in Arizona on drugs charges


After watching Tom DiCillo's documentary, When You're Strange, the answer to this question becomes abundantly clear: absolutely nothing.


Former President George W. Bush is set to release a memoir, entitled ``Decision Points,'' which will chronicle Bush's rise to power following years as a troubled alcoholic with little direction.

George W. Bush to release ``Decision Points''


Argentine stocks and bonds fell Monday in sync with other major markets.


US President Barack Obama, for the second time this week, campaigns for healthcare as the issue heads for a likely vote in the House this weekend.


Liverpool forward Suso has been fined £10,000 after labelling teammate Jose Enrique ``gay'' on Twitter.

Liverpool star Suso fined for 'gay' tweet


BANKS will be the centre of attention this week with trading updates and annual meetings from major players, while first-quarter figures from insurance giant Prudential will also be watched closely.

Banks will be at the centre of attention this week


After Star Magazine reported Jennifer Aniston was in the process of adopting a child, the actress' rep denied the allegations, stating ``It is completely false. Jennifer is not adopting a baby from Mexico, nor does she have a nursery in her home and she has not hired a nanny. It is all a work of fiction.''


Internet troll and hacker Andrew Auernheimer -- better known by his web moniker Weev -- was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison Monday for gaining access to AT&T's servers and stealing more than 100,000 email addresses of iPad users.

Internet troll Weev sentenced to 41 months in prison


Renu Bala Chanu gave India its first weightlifting gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after finishing on top in women's 58-kg category, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium sports complex on Wednesday.

Renu Bala gives India first weightlifting gold


A 20-year-old Marine from Los Angeles has been found dead in the La Jolla section of San Diego, the Marine Corps announced Saturday.

Marine from Los Angeles is found dead in La Jolla


After a muted start to his music career, X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins reportedly faces the axe from his record label.

Marcus Collins 'faces axe from record label'


The US ambassador to Libya and three embassy staff were killed in an attack on the Benghazi consulate and a safe house, stormed by gunmen blaming America for a film they say insults the Prophet Mohammad.


Cloud enablement provider Parallels said it is responding to the demands of small businesses by adding seven Cloud services to the Application Packaging Standard catalog.

Parallels adds Cloud services to application Packaging standard


Consumers look to property as rates fall Updated: 20:40, Tuesday June 12, 2012 The recent spate of interest rate cuts has inspired a new hunger to invest in the property market, a survey has found.


Hansen, a graduate of Haverford High who will turn 30 later this month, won the 100-meter breaststroke at the US nationals last night in Stanford, Calif.


``I feel like sports in general are still homophobic, in the sense that not a lot of people are out.

Rapinoe: 'sports in general are still homophobic'


Search called off for NSW man missing Updated: 17:52, Sunday December 9, 2012 The search for a man feared missing off a NSW south coast beach has been called off after he contacted police.


EIGHT men are accused of fighting with bottles and other weapons in a Barrhead street, a court will hear.


US Senate candidate Rand Paul said Monday he might not participate in the last scheduled debate with Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway.

Rand Paul says he might not participate in last debate


BBC presenter Ray Gosling was today arrested on suspicion of murder by Nottinghamshire Police after he confessed on television to killing a lover dying of Aids.

BBC presenter Ray Gosling arrested on suspicion of murder


Billions dollar worth of high-grade jewelries have been exported in the last two years from Vietnam to Switzerland , where the jewelries are smelted to get gold.

Billions dollar worth of jewelries exported to Switzerland


A Simi Valley police detective says a murder defendant on trial for killing a father and his son had 104 aliases.

Detective says murder defendant had 104 aliases


Manchester City midfielder, James Milner expects Manchester United to go all out in the upcoming FA Cup game between United and City.

Manchester City's James Milner expects United to go all out in FA Cup


Insurance giant Aviva is to axe 1,100 jobs, with its York and Norwich offices set to be the worst hit by the cuts, union leaders have said.


Senators have reached an agreement about a bipartisan foreclosure bill that is likely to gain the support from the White House.

Senators reach agreement on bipartisan foreclosure bill


Joe Morgan Chevrolet and Cadillac are selling Cadillacs again to the general public and will offer a full line of Cadillac products to the people of the Grand Prairie.


Casino Drive has a bruised hoof but there are no plans to scratch the Japanese horse from Saturday's Belmont Stakes.


A few unidentified thieves took away 300 metres of high tension electricity wire from electric poles of Steel Town on Sunday and managed to flee from the scene.

Thieves take away 300 metres of high tension electricity wire from Steel Town


Meghan McCain, oldest daughter of GOP presidential candidate John McCain and wife Cindy, will discuss her book ``My Dad, John McCain'' at 3:30 pm today at the Avid Reader at the Tower bookstore, 1600 Broadway, Sacramento.

Meghan McCain will discuss book about her father


On the same day at about 11:30 am Turkish border guards reported that they arrested an Armenian citizen, resident of Artashat Arsen Avagian born in 1971, Armenpress agency reported.

Turkish border guards arrest Armenian citizen


AN environmental unit from Skegness was called out this morning, Thursday, to clear up a diesel spill on the A43 near Stamford.

Unit from Skegness called to clear diesel spill near Stamford


A Louisa County man is charged with aggravated sexual battery after police say he touched a child inappropriately at a school.

Louisa man charged with aggravated sexual battery


Vice-President Jejomar Binay paid homage to Davao del Sur and lauded the province for its ``natural beauty'' and ``graciousness'' of its people.


The dollar slipped against the yen Friday in Asia but held firm as investors cheered a decline in oil prices.


Bank bosses should be personally liable for any losses made by their companies, a Tory MP has told Parliament.


Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will return temporarily to their roles on ``All My Children.''

Ripa, Consuelos to return to 'All My Children'


Apple opened the App Store on Thursday, providing access to iPhone and iPod touch applications to users of iTunes.


The Canucks have signed 23-year-old Sergei Shirokov to a two year deal.


Journalist Mile Coward, who has been covering cricket for approximately 40 years, said the rise of T20 is destroying cricket.


Chris Huhne described his time in prison as a ``humbling and sobering experience'' yesterday -- as his ex-wife Vicky Pryce disclosed that she is to write a book based on her nine weeks behind bars.

Vicky Pryce to write book about her nine weeks behind bars


The future Pope Benedict XVI refused to defrock an American priest who confessed to molesting numerous children and even served prison time for it, simply because the cleric wouldn't agree to the discipline.

Future Pope Benedict XVI refused to defrock US priest who confessed to molesting children


Marvin Hamlisch, the composer of ``A Chorus Line'' and a prolific Broadway and Hollywood figure known for his accessible, toe-tapping melodies, thick glasses, love of silky strings and ebullient if nerdy personality, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 68.


Aidan O'Brien has prepared some of the greatest European racehorses of the modern era, but he has been moved to declare Australian champion So You Think potentially the best horse he has trained.


Syria yesterday officially invited Lebanon to the Arab summit, a move seen as a bid to ease tensions with Arab countries who had hinted they might boycott the meeting should Beirut be excluded.


Barcelona and AC Milan officials held talks Tuesday over the transfer of Brazilian star Ronaldinho from the Spanish side, Barcelona board member Rafael Yuste said.

Barcelona and AC Milan hold talks over football star Ronaldinho


The Australian market looks set to open slightly higher after solid German business confidence data.


US Rep. Bill Shuster said Monday he will work to secure federal funding for the runway extension project at the Joseph A. Hardy-Connellsville Airport.

Shuster says he'll work to secure funding for runway project


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin, who is likely to win a third presidential term on Sunday, revealed on Friday that he might run for president for a fourth time in 2018, making him Russia's paramount leader for 24 years.

Putin reveals that he might run for president in 2018


Dewsbury have signed a second Leeds Rhinos youngster on a dual registration deal in the shape of prop Brad Singleston.


Suffolk police are investigating an early morning motorcycle crash that killed a 39-year-old Suffolk man.


Sun Microsystems said it stood by its leadership team, led by Chief Executive Jonathan Schwartz, a day after the collapse of talks to sell the high-end server maker to IBM.


After her spectacular win on Sunday, her father Harvir Singh said, ``She used to wear a rudraksh that her mom had gifted her but since it broke, Saina's been sporting a Chinese rubber band that seems to be lucky. The month of May and June are also extremely lucky for her. She started her career in May 1999 and all the major titles that she has won have all been in these two months.''


Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson believes officers used excessive force against him and plans to fight charges he operated a boat while intoxicated and resisted arrest on a Texas lake over the weekend.

Chicago Bears' running back Cedric Benson plans to fight charges


Starbucks will be adding a blonde roast to their java collection in an effort to reach out to customers who favor milder coffee.


Fifteen years ago, Fox tried to cancel its signature series America's Most Wanted, but ended up reinstating it after protests from viewers, law enforcement, and 37 governors across the nation.


Plaid Cymru has proven its ability to run local councils, the party's AM Alun Ffred Jones has insisted.


Two Cleveland County elementary schools will have new principals when students return from holiday break in January.

Which schools will have new principals in January?


Robert Pattinson talks about his role as Jacob in the upcoming film ``Water for Elephants'' by director Francis Lawrence starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon.

Robert Pattinson talks about Water for Elephants


Rick Kelly has taken his second win of the season at a wet Sandown, finishing ahead of reigning Champion James Courtney, who'd put on a good charge from eighth on the grid, though not as impressive as Craig Lowndes who went from 27th to sixth.


Brent crude slipped below $100 per barrel on Thursday, after a more than 2 percent rally in the prior session, as uncertainty over whether the US Federal Reserve would launch more stimulus measures curbed investor appetite for riskier assets.


PLAYA VISTA, Calif. Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, who has been out with a strained right groin since last week, practiced with the team Monday, and Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said he hopes to have him back in the starting lineup Wednesday night when the Clippers play the Houston Rockets.


The UK must strive to keep pace with its global competitors, according to the Confederation of British Industry.


After seeing his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston on the cover of his favorite magazine, Architectural Digest, actor Brad Pitt is calling her ``pathetic'' and ``desperate'' for attention.

Brad Pitt calls ex-wife Jennifer Aniston ``pathetic''


Patients from Bedfordshire and West Essex who use dialysis services will benefit from two new renal units it was announced on Friday.

Patients to benefit from new renal units


Steven Sugarman, Chief Executive Officer of First PacTrust, stated, ``We are extremely proud to have PacTrust Bank approved as an issuer of Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities and to join Ginnie Mae in making an important contribution to the expansion of affordable housing opportunities in America. Approval by Ginnie Mae requires that an issuer demonstrate the organizational, financial, procedural, quality control, and other characteristics necessary to participate in the program. I am especially pleased of this accomplishment, along with the other early successes that the PacTrust Bank Residential Lending Division continues to achieve.''

PacTrust Bank approved as Ginnie Mae issuer


Three more software counterfeiters have pleaded guilty to charges of piracy and agreed to forfeit over $ 1 million USD in cash and computers.

More software counterfeiters plead guilty


The victim of a road rage shooting in Hardin County has died weeks after the gunshots rang out at a gas station.


Syria has condemned the terror bombings in Baghdad which targeted the justice ministry and the Baghdad governorate today, killing at least 132, wounding more than 500.

Syria condemns ``terror bombings'' in Baghdad


Portage County seniors are invited to a pancake supper from 4 pm to 6 pm Nov. 4 at Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St. The menu will include potato pancakes with syrup, sausage, orange juice, coffee cake and hot cinnamon apples.

Seniors invited to pancake supper at Lincoln Center


With a 10-5 record overall in the Octagon, former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin retired from the sport on Saturday night following the conclusion of UFC 160.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin retires


After struggling with her fiancée's rare disease, Rosie O'Donnell is now recovering from the heart attack she suffered last week.

Rosie o’donnell recovers after heart attack


The Indian Banks' Association is of the view that credit growth is likely to moderate to 22% by the end of the fiscal.


Natural gas futures fell in New York for the first time in three days after forecasts for the second week of April showed warmer weather.

Natural gas falls in New York on forecasts for warmer weather


Organizers have been preparing this past week for the 78th annual Rains County fair this past week.

Organizers preparing for Rains County fair


InterContinental Hotels Group will invest $500 million in Mexico over the next three years, the office of Mexican President Felipe Calderon said.

Intercontinental hotels to invest $500 million in Mexico


A man has only just discovered he was shot in the head five years ago.

Man discovers he was shot - five years ago


Indian security forces killed as many as five foreign militants in the country's northern most state of Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, reported the Press Trust of India.

Security forces kill five foreign militants


``The market may extend recent losses on weak Asian stocks on concerns over euro zone`s debt crisis. Trading of S&P CNX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates a fall of 57.50 points at the opening bell,`` said the broking house Motilal Oswal.

Market may extend recent losses on weak Asian stocks:


However, if the latest quarter proves anything, it proves that the Mac is far from dead.


Dentsu has agreed to buy British marketing group Aegis for £3.2bn in a bid to combine the Japanese firm's strong presence in Asia with the British group's footprint in Europe and digital services.


The new Bulgarian budget comes into force today, the Bulgarian National Radio reports on Friday.


The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it aims to double its sales network by 2015 across India with a focus on small towns and cities.

Maruti Suzuki to double sales network by 2015 across India


By focusing on the differences, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a new way of tackling colon cancer.

Researchers find a new way to tackle colon cancer


The centre-right opposition CEDB is to win five seats in the EU parliament during the Sunday elections with support ranging from 26.1% to 31%, according to latest polls of Alpha Research and Barometer Info held earlier this week.

CEDB to win five seats in EU parliament.


Highly acclaimed Cricketer Daren Ganga is to be honored in his Barrackpore home town today for his recent accomplishments on the regional front and the international level.


Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has expressed concern over the neglect of retirees in the country, saying that this has resulted in the death of many of them when they are supposed to be enjoying the fruits of their labour.

Ajimobi expresses concern over neglect of retirees


NATIONAL carrier Air Pacific has confirmed the suspension of an employee suspected of removing sensitive and confidential documents from the airline's computer database.


US network NBC has cancelled Deception and passed on seven pilots, including its own version of Hatfields & McCoys, ahead of its upfront next week.


A Somis mulch pile caught fire Wednesday night and burned until Thursday morning, officials said.


An Indiana trucker was killed late Wednesday, Dec. 21, in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Saline County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.

Indiana trucker killed in crash on I-70 in Saline County


The body of a newborn baby girl was found in a toilet bowl at a government -aided religious school in Gurun, some 30km from here yesterday.


Dubai Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai when he received his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of Famer and teammate Kapil Dev.

Gavaskar formally inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame


German and Dutch Patriot missiles have arrived in Turkey as part of a NATO mission to protect the Turkish border amid the ongoing conflict in Syria.


``The Home Minister briefed the Cabinet about the serials blasts,'' Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters after the meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Home Minister briefs Union Cabinet about blasts


Actor Rana Daggubati has posted the photos of his injured arm on his Twitter page.

Rana Daggubati posts photos of his injured arm


Cheese heist grates on owners Updated: 13:30, Saturday March 30, 2013 An Illinois man has been charged with stealing 21 tonnes of Muenster from a Wisconsin cheese company, totalling about $US200,000.


The Government on Sunday approved the decentralization strategy in the field of health, informed relevant Minister Ion Bazac in the Victoria Palace, the headquarters of the Government.

Government approves decentralization strategy in health


A 17-year-old Hayward youth was shot to death late Thursday night in East Oakland, where he had come to visit friends, polie said.

Hayward youth shot to death in East Oakland


Japanese troops could be allowed to train in Australian defence units, 66 years after the end of World War II, prime minister Julia Gillard was quoted as saying.

Japanese troops 'could train alongside Australians'


United Way of Weld County will celebrate National 2-1-1 Day on Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, 2451 W. 28th St. The restaurant is donating 10 percent of its proceeds for the day to benefit United Way's 2-1-1 information and referral program.

United Way of Weld County to celebrate National 2-1-1 day


A MAN is due in court today charged with attempting to murder a police officer during a Partington robbery.

MAN in court charged with attempting to murder police officer


It became clear that political forces of Armenia would make a bet on the Republican Party of Armenia.

To make a bet on Republican Party of Armenia


A 66-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a bus at Coopers Plains yesterday afternoon.

Woman fights for life after being hit by bus


The historic little town of Princess Anne, 'The Jewel of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland' will celebrate its 275 th anniversary October 17-19, 2008 during the annual Old Princess Anne Days Festival and historic home tour.


The Four J's Cheetahs took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five championship series with a win on Tuesday and now stand just a game away from claiming their first title in team history.


Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says an attack on him at a Toronto concert in 2008 left him feeling like he had been ``hit by a bus.''


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is granted conditional bail but remains in custody after what his lawyer told Channel 4 News was a ``vindictive campaign'' by Swedish prosecutors.


A first Indian athlete has failed a doping test at the Commonwealth Games, officials announced yesterday, casting a cloud over the celebrations that followed home triumphs in track and field.


``Justin Bieber and I are going to get married some day,'' Us magazine quoted her as saying.

Justin Bieber and I to get married some day:


It seems that since it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would be spending time behind bars, nobody is exactly clear how long she will be spending in jail.

How long will Lindsay Lohan spend in jail?


Southern-fried sassy lady Paula Deen fired back at a cranky Anthony Bourdain last night, defending herself against his recent rant, in which he called her ``the worst, most dangerous person to America'' and insulted her food.

Paula Deen fires back at Anthony Bourdain


Amid the ever-growing concerns about the financial health of the industry, the January sales at most of the popular US retail stores fell sharply, with the notable exception of the world's largest retailer Wal-Mart, which posted a 2.1 percent rise that exceeded the analysts' estimates.

January sales at most US stores fall sharply;


Oil prices rose for the third day and topped $71 a barrel today, as an industry report showing a small drawdown in US crude stockpiles last week fed optimism for a recovery in energy demand.


Amelia Island Plantation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming the recesssion has hurt its business.

Amelia Island Plantation files Chapter 11 bankruptcy


For her speech Tuesday to the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Ann Romney opted for Oscar de la Renta.


2009-08-30 14:51:00 - Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown is so eager to help people get fit, she's applying to become a personal trainer.


United Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, raising most domestic fares by as much as $60 roundtrip to offset the runaway cost of fuel.A representative for the second-largest US airline also said Friday the Chicago-based carrier is ``seriously considering'' following AMR Corp.'s American Airlines in charging passengers to check their first piece of luggage.

United Airlines raises fares up to $60 roundtrip


The PlayStation Store will be closed for maintenance beginning early morning Monday, April 14 through early morning of Tuesday, April 15.

PlayStation Store closed for maintenance


mun2, the destination for today's Latinos with programming reflecting their unique tastes and lifestyle, announces it is in production for its second season of ``The mun2 Hook Up:

Mun2 announces second season of ``the mun2 Hook Up:


Zimbabweans voted on a new constitution yesterday that would curb President Robert Mugabe's powers and pave the way for crucial elections in a country plagued by political violence.


A Cape Coral man was arrested on drunken driving and drug-possession charges Thursday evening after he drove the wrong way on westbound Veterans Parkway, police said.

Man arrested after driving wrong way on Veterans Parkway


The coffee chain store Starbucks would recall 3,000 coffee grinders in China, as faulty grinders might fail to turn off or turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers, the country's quality regulator said Thursday.

Starbucks recalls coffee grinders in China


Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday presented his legislative agenda, which he said marks a ``renewed focus on efficiency in government.''


Share brokers may have to deduct 10% tax at source on transaction charges that they pay to stock exchanges for online trading, according to a court order.

Brokers may deduct 10% tax on transaction charges for online trading


Falcons vs Giants score is a surprise as Atlanta has only two points with 8:48 left in the fourth quarter while New York already has 24.


A YOUNG woman had a lucky escape after her bedroom caught fire while she slept.

Woman has lucky escape from bedroom fire


A recent study conducted by researchers from Stanford University claims that deep brain stimulation may reduce epileptic seizures in patients who fail to respond to other treatments.

Brain stimulation can reduce epileptic seizures


Star Wars creator George Lucas has revealed that he sent a love letter to the producers of Lost thanking them for making such an 'amazing show'.

George Lucas sends a love letter to the producers of Lost


Airgas, Inc. announced today that it has filled the Audit Committee vacancy created by the recently announced untimely passing of William O. Albertini.


Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for arguing with the umpires during the second final of the CB Series in Adelaide.

Jayawardene fined for arguing with umpires


UK retail sales rose unexpectedly in September, but the underlying picture in the sector remains weak as Britons are squeezed by elevated inflation, stagnant wage growth and rising unemployment, official data showed Thursday.


The Anti-Defamation League condemned the serious vandalism of the Islamic Center of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia and commended law enforcement and the FBI for their investigation into this incident as a bias-motivated hate crime.

ADL condemns vandalism of Islamic Center of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, va


Guest columnist Craig Cassey shared his Valentine message for LGBT teens, a gay couple set a new world record for the longest kiss, and a Google doodle sends a Valentine to gay couples.

Gay couple sets record for longest kiss, Google sends a Valentine to gays


A study carried out by French researcher, Prof. Jean Pralong claims that the Generation Y doesn't exist, claiming that the characteristics of those born between the late 1970's and the mid-'90's are 'not verified' in comparison to their older Generation X counterparts.


Michael Jordan, maybe the greatest of them all, has taken his place alongside basketball's other greats.


China Yuchai International Limited, announced today that it will be releasing its unaudited second quarter 2011 financial results on Monday, August 8, 2011 before the market opens for trading.

China Yuchai International to announce unaudited second quarter 2011 financial results on August 8


IT space is looking toppish post the outperformance, says Gautam Shah of JM Financials.


Ford posted its best first-quarter profit in 13 years thanks to an improving economy and a lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles that reached showrooms as gasoline prices surged.


Ramapo rape case judge to give verdict Friday The judge presiding over the Ramapo rape case in which four boys are accused of raping two young girls is set to give her decision Friday morning.


Washington, Jan 16 The survival rate of critically ill HIV patients continues to improve, according to a new study.

Survival rate of HIV patients continues to improve


Mumford and Sons, who have previously performed with The Kinks' Ray Davies will now perform with Bob Dylan at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony.

Mumford & Sons will perform with Bob Dylan at Grammy Awards


The Royal Ocean Racing Club today announced the management changes with the appointment of Eddie Warden Owen as its Chief Executive Officer from late February and Ian Loffhagen as the new Racing Manager.

Royal Ocean Racing Club announces management changes


NSW farmer Peter Spencer has ended his 52 day hunger strike, coming down from a suspended platform on his property.

Nsw farmer Peter Spencer ends hunger strike


A British army officer left a laptop containing information on military exercises, weapons locations and private information at a pub, The Sun reported.

British army officer leaves laptop at pub


Simulator builder CAE Inc. said it has set up a flight training operation in Singapore to serve military markets in southeast Asia.


Diego Maradona took another swipe at Pele on Thursday, saying the former Brazil great must have taken the ``wrong medication'' when he suggested that Neymar was better than Lionel Messi.


Not content to be out of the limelight for too long, Charlie Sheen has revealed in a new interview that he took steroids to prepare for his film role in Major League.

Charlie Sheen took steroids for role in Major League


``It's Big Brother, sort of, but with a good intent,'' said Tracy Hurley, the dean of the school of business.

'It's BIG Brother, sort of, but with a good intent'


The Dave Matthews Band have announced that they will release two new live albums later this year.

Dave Matthews Band to release two Live albums


A US appeals court upheld government approval for a higher blend of corn ethanol into gasoline on Friday in a ruling that may help the biofuels industry in the longer term but have little immediate impact on sales.

US court upholds higher blend of ethanol in gasoline


Mitcham residents are to be consulted again over controversial plans for a bus lane through Fair Green.

Residents to be consulted again on controversial bus lane


Sindh Minister for Law and Prisons Ayaz Soomro on Wednesday announced that 23 Indian juvenile prisoners would be released soon and sent to their home country.

23 Indian juvenile prisoners to be released soon


A Violet woman was booked with cruelty to the infirmed after allegedly slapping a 17-year-old girl and pulling her from a motorized wheelchair she is confined to, causing the teen-ager to fall to the floor, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Violet woman booked with cruelty to infirmed


Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard says there is no explanation for the recent rash of homicides in the city.

Mayor Ballard says no explanation for recent homicides


On Dec. 20, the Warner Music Group pulled all of its music from YouTube as negotiations over payment with Google's video site reached an impasse.

Warner Music Group pulls Music from YouTube


District Magistrate NS Nigam said a huge police force rushed to Sirsa village near Lalgarh after getting news that PCPA activists and CPI cadres exchanged fire tonight.

PCPA activists, CPI(m) cadres exchange fire


Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made a special appearance yesterday in his birth town after having a street named after him.

Dave Grohl makes special appearance in his birth town


Houston, TX - cPanel, a leading provider in Linux and Windows automation, formally announced its official partnership with CloudLinux and will offer direct distribution of the software to cPanel Partner NOCs and customers.

CPanel formally announces official partnership with CloudLinux


On Tuesday, May 27, Cambridge Health Alliance will host ``So You Want to Be a Nurse?'' an interactive forum open to the community at Cambridge Hospital, Macht Auditorium, 1493 Cambridge St., Cambridge, from 6-8 pm

Cambridge Health Alliance hosts ``So You Want to Be a Nurse?''


JAPANESE Prime Minister Taro Aso will announce a multi-billion-dollar aid package for Asian countries in a speech on Saturday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reports said.


MySpace co-founder Chris DeWolfe is standing down as chief executive of the News Corporation-owned social networking site.

MySpace's Chris DeWolfe stands down as chief executive


The net sales of the country's largest car battery producer Monbat fell by 26% y/y to BGN 11.1mn in August, according to a note posted on the local stock exchange.

Net sales of car batteries producer Monbat fall 26% y/y in August.


Male bonobos, unlike other ape species, invest much more into friendly relationships with females rather than showing a dominant behaviour during mating season, a new study has revealed.

Male bonobos invest in friendly relationships with females


German tourism and retail group Arcandor said it is still seeking a partner for its Karstadt warehouse chain as the talks with with British peer Debenhams have not been successful so far.

Arcandor says still seeking partner for Karstadt


iWireNews ™ A study in mice found omega-6 fatty acid may help skin health and help prevent itching, US researchers said.


A 22-year-old Factoryville man has been charged with forgery, identity theft and receiving stolen property after allegedly going on a shopping spree involving another man's checkbook.

Factoryville man charged with identity theft


Google Inc., Oracle Corp. and their attorneys must disclose payments made to authors, journalists and bloggers who have reported or published comments on Oracle's copyright-infringement case over Android software, a judge ruled.

Google, Oracle must disclose payments to bloggers, judge rules


A man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with the shooting of his neighbour on Tuesday near Rama, Sask.

Man facing attempted murder charge in shooting of Rama, Sask.


World crude prices are threatening the global economy is the call from the International Energy Agency's Chief Economist, Fatih Birol.

World crude prices threaten global economy


Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. said today that it will promote president and chief operating officer John Standley to CEO in June.


Authorities are trying to dial in on a suspected robber who allegedly phoned in a robbery at an Apex Walgreens.


Up-and-coming rap artist Dolla was shot dead outside a landmark Los Angeles shopping mall yesterday, friends and family of the slain musician were reported as saying.

Rapper 'shot dead' at Los Angeles shopping mall


A jury selection continues in an upcoming Cameron County capital murder trial.

Jury selection continues in capital murder trial


Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio has held clear-the-air talks with Wes Foderingham, less than 24 hours after publicly criticising the young goalkeeper.


A Police officer has been shot dead in Northern Ireland only two days after the killing of two British soldiers.

Police officer shot dead in Northern Ireland


Former NFL and Miami Hurricanes star quarterback Bernie Kosar has filed for bankruptcy protection in Miami.

Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar files for bankruptcy


China sorted out more than 3,400 problematic rural hydropower plants in six years in an effort to curb rising number of safety accidents, the Ministry of Water Resources said Sunday.

China sorts out 3,400 problematic rural hydropower plants in six years


Sen. Ben Nelson will vote against cloture on the Senate health bill, effectively allowing a filibuster of the bill, unless there are substantial changes made to the legislation, Nelson said in an interview with a Nebraska radio station Thursday.

Nelson will vote against health bill without changes;


US Rep. Jim Himes brings his budget forums to Westport on Saturday with a 1 pm meeting in the Westport Public Library's McManus Room.

Himes brings budget forum to Westport on Saturday


RSA, the security division of EMC Corp., has enhanced its SecurWorld partner program to make it easier for partners to do business with the vendor and to also boost channel enablement.


A 16-year-old girl suffered serious injuries Tuesday when she was hit by a car in Chula Vista.


Hand, foot and mouth disease infected nearly 62,000 people in Vietnam in September, up 55% from August, and has killed 114 since the beginning of the year, authorities said yesterday.

Foot, mouth disease infects nearly 62,000 in Vietnam


The bad news is that 357 Canadians are still missing in Haiti.


Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is ``considering'' a hosting gig on ``SNL'' after the show's executive producer Lorne Michaels asked Romney if he'd like a hosting spot, The New York Times reported Sunday.

Mitt Romney is 'considering' hosting 'saturday night live': report


Online auto loans no credit check are designed for those people who are suffering from bad credit or having no credit score at all.


Inter Milan want to keep striker Mario Balotelli and right-back Maicon, director Mario Branca said today.


A chess grandmaster took on pupils in a Bletchingley school's chess club in a sponsored game.

Chess grandmaster takes on school's chess club


India on Wednesday admitted that about 50 militants had infiltrated into Kashmir from the Pakistan controlled Kashmir.

50 militants have infiltrated into Kashmir:


1 minute ago Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died.

Oscar winner, author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies


Bishops at the Lambeth Conference will later debate human sexuality, which is likely to include the thorny issue of gay clergy.


BERLIN - The euro fell slightly against the dollar Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut its economic forecast and said unemployment could get worse.


Residents in 18 Iowa counties, including Johnson, now are eligible for federal Individual Assistance programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.


Santa Ana College will present the acclaimed Luis Valdez play ``Zoot Suit,'' a fictionalized account of the 1942 Sleepy Lagoon case in Los Angeles, beginning Thursday, March 8.

Santa Ana College presents the play 'Zoot Suit'


A Hawarden, Iowa, man is facing identity theft and forgery charges for allegedly providing false documents to gain employment.

Hawarden man faces identity theft charge


The presidency press center announced on Monday that Gül would pay a formal visit to Croatia between June 10 and 12.


Dan Duncan, co-founder of Enterprise Products Co., listed as the 74th wealthiest man in the world in 2010, died Sunday, the Houston Chronicle reported.


A 28-year-old Annapolis man faces felony drug charges after a routine traffic stop early Wednesday led to the discovery of 5 ounces of cocaine and more than $14,500 in cash hidden inside the vehicle he was driving, according to Maryland State Police.

Man faces felony drug charges after traffic stop


Many doctors agree that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be helpful for some children with autism.


Shahrukh Khan once at longer-heads with Shiv Sena has broken the ice by wishing its chief Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday.


WELLINGTON-based funeral directors Paul Fudge literally have a ``lotta bottle'', which they are donating to Children's Hospice South West.


An explosion was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Aerojet plant in East Camden in Ouachita County.

Explosion reported at Aerojet plant in East Camden


W3i is rebranding itself as NativeX today and launching a new native advertising platform that it says will enable better monetization for mobile game and app developers.

W3i rebrands as NativeX and launches native advertising


Prenatal exposure to pollutants can impair cognitive development, according to a study by the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health carried out in Krakow, Poland.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been very close to an all-time low over the last week.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Copper futures opened up on Wednesday on bargain buying after prices fell more than 9 per cent last week, an analyst said.

Copper futures open up on bargain buying


Car components manufacturer Autodom Limited has stood down 400 workers after shutting down factory sites in Victoria and South Australia.


A Lakewood man appeared in court today but his arraignment on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of his ex-wife was delayed a week.

Lakewood man's arraignment on murder charge delayed


It's not a moniker favoured by many, but actor Ritesh Deshmukh candidly reveals that he was asked to play himself, a loser, in his upcoming film 'Aladin'.


Amy Winehouse reportedly had plans to adopt a 10-year-old girl whom she had befriended in St Lucia.


Sunday, June 13, 2010 ``No one will be on our side if India is against us'' Dr Dayan Jayatilleka talks to Lakbimanews on the impact India and China has on Sri Lanka and how to stand up to the Tamil Diaspora's attempts to strengthen LTTE.


Aston Villa are likely to miss out on Bas Dost over the summer as Dutch club Heerenveen look to hold on to their striker.


Lindsay Lohan's ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson visited her at the Pickford Lofts sober living house on Saturday.

Lindsay Lohan's ex, Sam Ronson, visits her at the sober living house


CITY students met two female sport stars as part of a project to boost their computer and communication skills.


A special reality TV school has opened in the US, where budding stars learn how to get the edge over rivals.


Taylor Swift swept the Country Music Awards last night, becoming the youngest person to ever win the prestigious Entertainer Of The Year trophy.

Taylor Swift sweeps Country Music Awards


MILAN -Jafred Chirchir Kipchumba of Kenya won the Milan Marathon on Sunday, crossing the line in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 15 seconds.

Jafred Chirchir Kipchumba wins Milan Marathon


Pound sterling fell versus dollar on Friday as the expectation for further cuts in UK interest rates as the worries about the outlook of the UK economy and comments from BoE deputy governor Charles Bean.


A Friendsville home was damaged tonight by a fire that apparently started from a wood-burning stove, according to the homeowners.


National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon today held talks here with senior Chinese diplomat and his counterpart for the boundary negotiations Dai Bingguo and discussed wide-ranging bilateral issues.

Menon hold talks with Chinese counterpart Dai Bingguo


``The government is selling the country to foreigners like Walmart.

Government selling country to foreigners:


BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau The African Union says it could lift sanctions against Guinea-Bissau as the country's leader promises elections later this year.

Au could lift sanctions against Guinea-Bissau


On May 27th, T-ara's Eunjung posted several pictures from the set of her new drama, ``King Geunchogo``. She first tweeted, ``With King Gu Soo and King Yeo Geun...! The concept is 'easy girl.' Playing powder with steamed buns and playing Chunhyang -.- kekekekeke.''

Eunjung posts pictures from the set of 'King Geunchogo'


A Chinese court is set to sentence 21 defendants implicated in a tainted milk powder scandal Thursday afternoon, about three weeks after trials began late last month, a court spokesman has said.

Chinese court to sentence 21 defendants over tainted milk powder scandal Thursday afternoon


After days of speculation, ABC News announced on Thursday that CNN veteran Christiane Amanpour will be the new anchor of ``This Week.''

Christiane Amanpour to anchor 'This Week'


Recently Lindsay Lohan sued rapper Pitbull over the use of her name in the song, titled ``Give Me Everything.''

Lindsay Lohan sues over use of her name in song


The Webutuck Booster Club recently elected new officers who will preside at the helm of the organization for the coming school year.


English singer George Michael stunned his fans, who attended his first US concert in 17 years - by going commando onstage.


US banking major Citigroup will sell its Japanese trust banking unit to Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation for about 25 billion yen.

Citi to sell Japanese Trust Banking unit


Dell profit falls 54 pct amid slump that has cut its ranking to No. 3 PC maker; shares hit


TAVARES, Fla. Officials say a central Florida jail inmate died after having a seizure in his cell.

Central Florida jail inmate dies after seizure


Those two new schools located on South Jefferson Avenue are nearing completion as finishing touches are now being added, an architect said yesterday.


Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation, held its first open house for the public as a celebration of the Arabian Horse heritage that is part of the foundation of Qatari culture.


Casual games producer Big Fish have launched the first fully synchronous multiplayer mobile roulette game into its mobile social casino.

Big Fish launches first multiplayer mobile roulette game


Jan 28 - Milwaukee Bucks forward Stephen Jackson has been suspended one game for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner, the National Basketball Association said on Saturday.

Milwaukee's Jackson suspended one game for abusing official


Germany has launched legal action against Facebook over complaints that it is violating the privacy rights of people who haven't even signed up for it.

Germany launches legal action against Facebook


KALANGALA district has got a sh4.7b landing site at Mwena fishing village.


Ericsson, the world's largest mobile network infrastructure player, has sued homegrown handset major Micromax for patent infringement, marking the arrival of bigticket technology patent litigation to Indian shores.

Ericsson sues Micromax for patent infringement


Singapore has confirmed 72 new cases of Influenza A today, bringing the total tally to 701 confirmed cases.

Singapore confirmed 72 new cases of Influenza A (total 701 cases)


Cosmetics Surgeons of Las Vegas, a well known and dedicated cosmetic service and a popular brand of cosmetic surgery Las Vegas, has launched specialized cosmetic procedures for its customers in Las Vegas.

Cosmetic surgeons of Las Vegas launches specialized cosmetic procedures


Sunderland striker Darren Bent considered quitting England duty after being left out of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.


Tata Communications, a provider claiming to offer ``a new world of communications'', has launched a voice outsourcing partnership and network expansion project with gotalk.

Tata Communications launches voice outsourcing partnership with gotalk


The Senate overwhelmingly passed another stopgap spending measure on Thursday to prevent a government shutdown today, but increasing conservative opposition is making the task of negotiating a lasting deal very complicated for Republican leaders.

Senate passes another stopgap spending measure


Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu will under surgery for a facial fracture and miss at least the final three weeks of the regular season.


AN elderly man died at Salisbury District Hospital after a catheter procedure went wrong and caused extensive bleeding, an inquest heard on Friday.

Man died after catheter procedure went wrong


Panaji, June 22 In an emergency medical rescue mission, an Indian Coast Guard ship rescued an ailing Pakistani sailor from a merchant vessel off the coast of Goa and admitted him to hospital.

Indian Coast Guard rescues ailing Pakistani sailor


GOLDCORP INC. is pleased to declare its sixth monthly dividend payment for 2012 of $0.045 per share.

Goldcorp declares sixth monthly dividend payment for 2012


Tyler Mayor-elect Barbara Bass will be sworn in to office at 9 am Wednesday in the City Council Chambers.

Mayor-elect Bass to be sworn in Wednesday


Socialite Paris Hilton is set to star in a new show with US network Oxygen and says it will show ``the real Paris''.


Georgia native Luke Bryan will be performing at Float-Rite Park in Somerset on June 18, 2009.


Huawei-made T-Mobile Pulse has cleared the FCC.


With just 51 days to go until Election Day, Mitt Romney traded the campaign trail for the soccer field today, going with his wife Ann to watch one of his grandsons play.

Romney trades campaign trail for soccer field


Music could succeed in unlocking memories for dementia sufferers where conversation has failed, Australian researchers say.

Music could unlock memories for dementia sufferers


European stock markets rose on Friday but the euro flagged after Greece clinced a debt swap that set the stage for a second bailout to avert a new eurozone crisis.


The Treasure Coast housing market shows signs of leveling off, Harry Fishkind, a real estate economist, said Tuesday morning.

Treasure Coast housing market leveling off


Girls Aloud have confirmed that they have split up, having performed their last concert together in Liverpool last night.

Girls Aloud confirm that they have split up


Japanese stocks rose for a second day after shares surged in Europe and the US on China's pledge to invest in the euro zone and as commodity prices gained.


It has come to light that an automobile mechanic allegedly tried to kill his three-month-old baby because it was a girl.

Automobile mechanic tries to kill his baby girl


-Nadine Coyle has admitted she misses her Girls Aloud bandmates.


02:06 PM,Jun 21,2011 Warangal, June 21 Separate Telangana ideologue Kothapalli Jayashankar, a revered figure in the separate statehood agitation, passed away here today after a protracted illness.

Telangana ideologue Kothapalli Jayashankar passes away


First South Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of First South Bank, is pleased to announce that Bruce W. Elder will join the Bank effective March 19, 2012.


California State University, Chico has selected Blackboard Learn™, Release 9.1 to replace WebCT Vista as its learning management platform, Blackboard Inc. announced today.

California State University, Chico selects Blackboard Learn


Clark, who has been out since undergoing wrist surgery, hasn't played in a playoff game since Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals in 2004.


The global financial crisis has yet to peak, and individual governments must now take appropriate measures to deal with its effects, Russia's finance minster said.


Celgene has presented data for three Phase II studies evaluating combination therapy with Revlimid and Rituximab in patients with indolent non-hodgkin's lymphoma during the 51st American Society of Hematology's annual meeting in New Orleans, LA.

Celgene presents data for three Phase II studies of Revlimid


``The market may open higher on firm Asian stocks. US stocks rose, rebounding from last week`s losses, as Federal Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke said accommodative policy is still needed and investors speculated the European Union will increase the size of its bailout fund. Treasuries pared losses, while commodities climbed. The market may remain volatile this week as traders roll over positions from the near-month March 2012 series to April 2012 series. The March 2012 derivatives contracts expire on Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012,`` said SMC Global Research.

Market may open higher on firm Asian stocks:


White Castle will open a new restaurant in St. Cloud, according to paperwork filed with the city of St. Cloud.


This is exactly what is wrong with the youth today there is a total lack of respect for anyone in many cases.


Merchants said panhandling is out of control in downtown Sanford and they want the city to take action.

Merchants say panhandling is out of control


A Green Bay lawyer had his law license suspended for two years for a handful of misconduct allegations, the state Supreme Court said Tuesday.


Richard Petty, stock car racing's all-time champion, will appear at Barre's Thunder Road July 30 as part of the track's season-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.


A MAN has been charged with an attack at a snooker club which left a man with serious ear injuries.

Man charged with attack at a snooker club


President Asif Ali Zardari Monday said war in Afghanistan was destabilising Pakistan and seriously undermining efforts to restore its democratic institutions and economic prosperity.

War in Afghanistan destabilising Pakistan:


Two men involved in a police chase Friday afternoon in Troy, were arraigned Saturday morning.

Two men involved in police chase arraigned


New Albany, Ind. - An Indiana appeals court is hearing the case of a New Albany police officer, suspended for statements about African Americans.

Ind. appeals court hears case of New Albany police officer


Alex Rodriguez is making progress in rehab after hip surgery and within two weeks could move his workouts from Colorado to the New York Yankees' spring training complex.


Neocleus, a client virtualization platform provider, has appointed Chad Jones as its new vice president of product management.

Neocleus appoints new vice president of product management


MONTHS of hard work and volunteering have paid off for 22 Wyndham students who have received their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.


Former New York Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins announced his retirement via Facebook yesterday.


Peter Andre is launching his own range of hot dogs at his cafe in Brighton, Southern England.


Lithuania is ready to take over the EU Council presidency in the EU Council in the second half of 2013, Lithuanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Arturas Zhurauskas said at a press conference today.

Lithuania is ready for presidency in EU Council


ROTHBURY has been completely cut off after flash floods cause evacuations and severe problems today.


Toyota Motor Corp, the world's biggest automaker, will cut its global production capacity by 10 percent, or 1 million vehicles, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Toyota to cut global capacity by 1 million vehicles


One Black Friday shopper vows to start earlier next year After nearly four hours of scouring the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Mate Sebestyen sat down to rest his legs.


Simon Cowell reportedly plans to be nicer in a bid to boost ratings.


MONROVIA, The chairman of the Publish What You Pay says the Liberian Government, partners and other stakeholders of civil society organizations must enhance more transparency in the revenue sector of the nation.

``Enhance more transparency in revenue sector''


Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra had right shoulder surgery on Friday.

Dodgers reliever Guerra has shoulder surgery


Mischa Barton is facing four misdemeanour charges related to a drinking and driving arrest last year in West Hollywood.


WASHINGTON - Amtrak is cutting fares by 25 percent on some Eastern trains this summer as the national passenger railroad looks to boost demand during the recession.

Amtrak cuts some fares by 25 percent for summer


The Population Registry said Monday that 199 illegal aliens had entered Israel in August.


A Hastings man is ticketed for starting a grass fire that injured several firefighters.


Savers have been hit hard by recent interest rate cuts with one in four deposit accounts now paying returns of only up to 1%, figures showed.


Jerry Remy and Don Orsillo announced Saturday that comedian Jonah Hill will be throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Sunday.

Jonah Hill will throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on Sunday


Britain will have to be pay ``hundreds of millions of pounds'' in benefits to 'economically inactive' disabled foreigners, if it loses a historic court battle with the European Union, Welfare minister Chris Grayling has warned.

Britain to pay 'hundreds of millions' to disabled foreigners if UK loses court battle, Chris Grayling warns


WALES has the best road safety record in Britain, according to a report by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Wales has the best road safety record in Britain


Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will begin Wednesday for Minnesota's central frost zone.

Spring truck weight restrictions begin Wednesday for central zone


Dennis Rodman rips Obama by claiming that the President of the United States ``can't do s**t'' about North Korea.


Hundreds of Israeli businessmen and politicians arrived Sunday to the Dead Sea resort Movenpick to join the final session of the World Economic Forum.

Hundreds of Israeli businessmen, politicians join World Economic Forum


Australian flanker George Smith will join Stade Francais until the end of the season the French Top 14 club has announced.


STLToday reports that the Mississippi River reopened to daytime barge traffic on Saturday morning.

Mississippi reopened to some barge traffic


The Australian dollar briefly broke through parity with the greenback Monday, as investors pulled back from riskier assets after another twist in Europe's debt saga.

Australian dollar briefly breaks below parity


The Italian parliament has approved an austerity budget, which envisages cuts worth 48 billion euros over three years.

Italian parliament approves austerity budget


About 30 salt-water crocodile nesting sites were spotted in creeks, nullahs and the river system of Bhitarkanika National Park by Forest officials during the ongoing nesting season.


In Medellín, Colombia an inspiring story has unfolded which illustrates how design can help initiate positive change.

How design can help initiate positive change


River Plate failed to gain ground on Argentine first-division leader Newell's Old Boys after coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Union on Sunday.

River Plate fails to gain ground on Argentine leader Newell's Old Boys after draw with Union


Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has revealed how he has spent around $5m on his cocaine habit in the past.


SolarWinds, a leader in network management software, today announced the availability of a new video webcast entitled 'Getting Network Management Right:


Thousands of women and girls have been taking part in Brighton Race for Life events this weekend.

Thousands take part in Brighton Race for Life


California-based internet infrastructure services provider VeriSign Enterprise Security Services, a division of VeriSign, has launched certification services to provide healthcare companies with first step in certification of new standardized approach to electronic health information protection.

VeriSign Enterprise launches certification services for healthcare companies


The Siamese twins, who depended on a ventilator to breathe, died at 5.35pm.


Philadelphia forward Elton Brand dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the 76ers' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night.


Three more policemen were suspended on Tuesday in connection with the hooch tragedy, which claimed 143 lives here.


Whirlpool Corporation unveils its 100th anniversary logo on November 8, leading up to the start of a year-long celebration of the company's centennial.

Whirlpool Corporation unveils 100th anniversary logo


The United States Anti-Doping Agency have informed the press that they are preparing to unveil their evidence against Lance Armstrong.

USADA prepare evidence against Lance Armstrong


The Japanese based automaker Mitsubishi has recently announced that the Mirage compact has started production in Thailand.

Mitsubishi Mirage starts production in Thailand


Virginia is losing $14 million in federal grants that helped the state and local governments purchase equipment and plan for emergencies.

Virginia losing $14 million in federal grants


NComputing announced it is further expanding into Latin America and has opened a new office in Mexico City , Mexico .

Desktop virtualization provider NComputing expands in Latin America


Center Andre Gurode has pulled out of the Pro Bowl with a right knee injury that will require clean-up surgery, and he will be replaced by New Orleans' Jonathan Goodwin, provided the Saints don't make it to the Super Bowl.


Reuters reported that General Electric Co reported a sharper than expected drop in revenue on slack demand for heavy equipment, casting doubts about the pace of the US recovery from the worst economy since the Great Depression.

GE reports a sharper than expected drop in revenue on slack demand


Moammar Gadhafi has been stepping out in public in Libya.


The average cost of cyber crime facing companies has risen 56 per cent over the last year, according to an HP study.


USC defensive tackle Ladi Ajiboye has been suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules, Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier announced Tuesday after practice.


Former Assessor Bill Postmus pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal charges alleging he abused his office for personal gain.


A Japanese market in New Jersey will pay $250,000 to settle a national origin discrimination lawsuit by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Market pays $250,000 to settle national origin discrimination lawsuit


Five Save-A-Lot grocery stores will open this week on the South Side, according to the Chicago Tribune .


The Chiefs will strive to end a long Hamilton drought when they meet Super rugby newcomers Melbourne on Saturday night.

Chiefs striving to end long Hamilton drought


The Pacific Islands Forum has continued its stance on Fiji, but allowed the suspended country to participate in regional trade talks.

Pacific Islands Forum continues its stance on Fiji


Van Buren police are seeking an additional witness in an accidental self-inflicted shooting that occurred Wednesday.


Actress Courteney Cox's co-star Josh Hopkins has revealed that she is very mellowed and focused after separation from husband David Arquette.


The US Federal Reserve has cut a key interest rate by 0.75%, as part of an effort to hold off a deep recession.

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate


BIRMINGHAM, England -Birmingham has hired former Newcastle coach Chris Hughton as the club's new manager.

Birmingham hires Chris Hughton as manager


Almost 300 people are to lose their jobs after BAe Systems said it was closing a factory in Leicester.


Police have released surveillance video they said shows Occupy demonstrators breaking into City Hall during the protests in Oakland Saturday night.

Police release video showing Occupy demonstrators breaking into Oakland City Hall


BOGOTA, Colombia A new Amazon monkey species has been discovered in Colombia, and researchers said Thursday they believe the small, isolated population is at risk due to the cutting of forests that are its home.

New Amazon monkey species discovered in Colombia


When it comes to fashion, Selena said that she looked up to Rachel Bilson and Natalie Portman, and now Selena says she looks up to musical artist Rihanna.


Jakarta - Indonesian women have staged a rape protest wearing mini skirts in response to controversial remarks made by Jakarta's city governor Fauzi Bowo.

Indonesian women stage rape protest in mini skirts


Corning Inc. said Friday it has completed the sale of its luxury crystal business to a private equity company that intends to continue operations in upstate New York.

Corning completes sale of luxury crystal business


Internal Security Assistant minister Orwa Ojode yesterday told Parliament that the six police officers held in Comoros were on official duty.


Midrange department store Kohl's will replace Mervyn's at the Alameda Towne Centre mall.


Huge crowds gathered at Chick-fil-A restaurants around Brazos County in support of Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.

Crowds gather for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day


Former England manger Bobby Robson has been buried at a private funeral service in his native north-east England.

Robson buried at private funeral service